Abstract Purpose The study aimed to analyze the expression of bone morphogenetic protein-2/4 (BMP-2/4) and its receptor BMPR-IA (BMP receptor type IA) in metastatic and nonmetastatic oral squamous cell carcinoma…
Abstract Background There is growing interest in use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among the general population. Little information is available, however, on CAM use in adults attending an…
Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the appropriateness of the conservative surgery as the initial treatment of supraglottic cancer by the comparative study of supraglottic partial…
Abstract Purpose The aim of the study was to compare the extent of biofilm infection in percentage of mucosal surface area of adenoids removed from children with otitis media with…
Abstract Objective The purpose of this study is to identify prognostic factors affecting outcome in ossicular chain reconstruction (OCR). Study design and setting This study is a retrospective case series…
Abstract Purpose The aim of the study was to attract attention to the surgical significance of unilateral agenesis of the frontal sinus hidden by the overlapping expansion of the contralateral…
Abstract Background Pneumocephalus is a rare complication of endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) and microscopic skull base surgery (MSBS). Postoperatively, patients often present with headache and altered mental status. Unrepaired leaks…
Abstract Purpose Polyarteritis nodosa is one of the common forms of vasculitis with multiorgan involvement. Hearing loss may be the presenting symptom of this disease. The aim of this histopathologic…
Abstract Objectives Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the definitive investigation for detection of an acoustic neuroma. It is however an expensive resource, and pick-up rate of a tumor can be…
1 Case report In October 2006, a 53-year-old obese woman with type 2 diabetes and hypothyroidism was admitted to our otolaryngology department with a recurrent left facial nerve palsy lasting…
