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The ancient practice of sutra neti leading to velopharyngeal stenosis: case report
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 07 June 2019
Abstract
An ancient yoga technique called sutra neti, which is extensively used in India to keep the sinuses healthy, led to complete velopharyngeal stenosis in a 67-year-old male patient who presented with bilateral nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, anosmia and a change in voice.
The patient was diagnosed by nasal endoscopy using a zero-degree Hopkins rod endoscope, and adhesions were released using coblation.
The patient had post-operative alleviation of symptoms and a patent velopharyngeal inlet on examination.
Vigorous sutra neti can lead to velopharyngeal stenosis. Release of the stenosis is then required to cure the nasal blockade.
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Professor R S Virk takes responsibility for the integrity of the content of the paper
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