Sphenoid sinus barotrauma after scuba diving
Abstract We report the case of an 18-year-old male patient operated on for sphenoid sinus barotrauma after scuba diving. The patient attended our emergency department because of intractable headache but…
An objective comparison of leakage between commonly used earplugs
Abstract Objective We sought to determine the efficacy of commonly used earplugs using an anatomically correct ear model. Methods The total volume and rate of water that leaked past the…
Imaging techniques in parathyroid surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism
Abstract As more patients present with the incidental diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism due to biochemical screening, treatment guidelines have been developed for the treatment of hyperparathyroidism. Management of primary hyperparathyroidism…
Skin carcinoma of the head and neck with perineural invasion
Abstract Purpose The aim of the study was to update the experience treating cutaneous squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas of the head and neck with incidental or clinical perineural…
Bilateral enlarged vestibular aqueduct with associated bilateral Mondini’s dysplasia
Abstract Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct (EVA) and Mondini’s dysplasia (incomplete partitioning type II) are entitites that have been fairly well described in the literature as potential causes of hearing loss in…
Work environment discomfort and injury: an ergonomic survey study of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology members
Abstract Background Workplace-related musculoskeletal pain has been studied in various occupations, but it is rarely reported in the surgical literature. Objective The aim of this study was to examine work-related…
Location of airway obstruction in term and preterm infants with laryngomalacia
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to describe and compare the airway findings in term and preterm infants with laryngomalacia. Methods A retrospective review of 130 patients diagnosed…
Orthostatic hypotension and psychiatric comorbidities in patients with dizziness
Abstract Purpose The present study was undertaken to investigate orthostatic hypotension and psychiatric comorbidity with anxiety and depression in dizzy patients. Materials and methods Sixty-three patients with nonspecific dizziness and…
Cognitive behavior therapy for chronic subjective dizziness: a randomized, controlled trial
Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a brief cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) intervention on the physical symptoms, illness-related disability, and psychologic distress of…
Clinical significance of micrometastases in lymph nodes from laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Abstract Objective To assess the role of lymph nodes micrometastases in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma and correlate the results with survival. Methods We performed immunohistochemical analyses of lymph nodes after…
