Radiotherapy-induced common carotid pseudoaneurysm presenting with initially occult upper airway hemorrhage and successfully treated by endovascular stent graft

Aug 25, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Radiotherapy-induced common carotid pseudoaneurysm presenting with initially occult upper airway hemorrhage and successfully treated by endovascular stent graft

Abstract Radiation induced carotid vasculopathy may present as steno-occlusive disease or less commonly as a pseudoaneurysm. The latter most often presents with a pulsatile mass but is a potential cause…

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Changing trends of peritonsillar abscess

Aug 25, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Changing trends of peritonsillar abscess

Abstract Objective This retrospective, cohort study aims to assess the changing characteristics of peritonsillar abscess (PTA). Method Data were obtained from PTA patient records admitted to a secondary hospital over…

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Bacteriology and antimicrobial susceptibility of pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis: a 6-year result of maxillary sinus punctures

Aug 25, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Bacteriology and antimicrobial susceptibility of pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis: a 6-year result of maxillary sinus punctures

Abstract Purpose Few studies in the past decade have focused on antimicrobial resistance of bacteria in pediatric rhinosinusitis. This study aimed to characterize organisms cultured from pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis, as…

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Spontaneous tracheal rupture caused by vomiting

Aug 25, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Spontaneous tracheal rupture caused by vomiting

Abstract Objectives To present a pediatric case of spontaneous tracheal rupture caused solely by vomiting and to discuss its diagnosis and management. Study design Case presentation and literature review. Results…

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