FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
DECEMBER 2017
OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY(ENT)
PAPER IV

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EXAMINATION HALL.
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• Answers to questions of Part and Part are to be strictly attempted in separate answer sheet(s)
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evaluated.
PART B
6. Indications of optic nerve decompression and its various
approaches.
4+6
7. Classification of pituitary tumours according to its size.
Different approaches to sphenoid sinus: Their
advantages and disadvantages.
3+7
8. Types of wound.
Local and systemic factors affecting wound healing.

9. Principles of Functional MRI.
What is perfusion functional MRI?
Uses of functional MRI in otology

10. Mention imaging modalities in sleep disorders.
Indications of surgery in snoring.
Various surgical techniques in obstructive sleep apnea.