Abstract Objective To identify a safe approach to airway management during the endoscopic balloon dilation of subglottic stenosis Background Subglottic stenosis is an abnormal narrowing of the upper airway commonly…
Abstract Purpose Our previous study of Type II congenital smell loss patients revealed a statistically significant lower prevalence of an FY ( ACKR1 , formerly DARC ) haplotype compared to…
Abstract Objectives Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is a dose-delivery technology allowing for a reduction in radiotherapy side effects. It has been rapidly adopted despite the lack of prospective studies showing improved…
We are pleased to hear the interest in our work entitled ‘Direct application of bFGF without edge trimming on human subacute tympanic membrane perforation.’ We thank Dr. Jian Yang for…
Abstract We report an extremely rare case of hearing aid silicone impression material as a foreign body in the middle ear. Symptoms of the patient were otorrhea and vertigo after…
We would like to comment on the manuscript entitled “Direct application of bFGF without edge trimming on human subacute tympanic membrane perforation” by Lou et al. . This work showed…
Abstract Patients undergoing free tissue reconstruction are at risk for development of an anastomotic pseudoaneurysm, which may present as delayed neck hemorrhage or a pulsatile neck mass. Diagnosis may be…
Abstract Cholesterol granuloma (CG) is the most common benign lesion of the petrous apex, however, it can grow significantly large and become destructive causing a diagnostic dilemma. This case presents…
Abstract Background The goals of successful reconstructive surgery are to restore function and cosmesis; however, limitation of resources can become an important consideration in low-middle income countries. Methods We describe…
Abstract Introduction Over the last 30 years, dental implants have become widespread all over the world. Though the implantation procedure is standardized and safe, the displacement of implants into the…
