Abstract Purpose To determine if sociodemographic factors are associated with treatment choice and survival in patients with advanced stage laryngeal cancer in the U.S. Design/setting/subjects/methods Population-based, non-concurrent cohort study of…
Abstract Background Topical anesthesia is important for electronic flexible laryngoscopy (EFL) utilization. We hypothesized that oral dyclonine hydrochloride mucilage (ODHM) is superior to tetracaine spray (TS) in patients undergoing EFL…
Abstract Objective To study the long-term radiological findings after endonasal endoscopic approach to the skull base. Material and methods Prospective study that included 55 patients who underwent advance endoscopic skull…
Abstract Objective To investigate the feasibility of direct application of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) without edge trimming on human subacute traumatic tympanic membrane perforation (TMP). Methods A total of…
Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess implant stability, implant loss, adverse skin reactions and quality of life benefit following surgical implantation and early processor loading (3-weeks…
Abstract Purpose This is a retrospective analysis of the 50-year University of Florida experience treating adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lacrimal gland with radiation therapy. Materials and methods Between 1965…
Abstract Purpose To demonstrate the potential of the anterolateral thigh free flap for neck contour restoration. Study design Retrospective chart review at a tertiary care medical center of patients who…
Abstract Purpose To determine histopathological findings in the cochlea of human temporal bones with serous labyrinthitis. Materials and methods We compared human temporal bones with serous labyrinthitis (20 cases) associated…
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study is to look into the roles of iron and zinc metals in etiopathogenesis of recurrent tonsillitis and tonsillar hypertrophy by evaluating the levels…
Abstract Purpose Eustachian tube balloon dilation (ETBD) has been recently described as feasible treatment for patients with refractory Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). The aim of this study was to evaluate…
