Radix astragali injection enhances recovery from sudden deafness
Abstract Objectives An acute interruption of the blood supply to the inner ear is one of the most likely causative factors for sudden deafness (SD). Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have…
Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck
Abstract Purpose To report our experience using radiotherapy alone or combined with surgery to treat adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck. Materials and methods Radiotherapy alone or combined…
Endoscopic forehead lift in patients with male pattern baldness
Abstract Purpose The presence of male pattern baldness poses a significant challenge when attempting to optimize treatment of the upper third of the face. The purpose of this study is…
Delayed lymph node metastases after elective neck dissection in patients with oral and oropharyngeal cancer and pN0 neck
Abstract Purpose Patients with surgically treated head and neck cancer and clinical N0 neck with high risk of occult lymph node metastasis undergo elective neck dissection (ND). Late lymph node…
The intraparotid facial nerve schwannoma: a diagnostic and management conundrum
Abstract Objectives The aims of the study were (1) to review the management strategy and clinical outcomes of all intraparotid facial nerve (FN) schwannomas (PFNSs) treated at a single tertiary…
Commentary: Diagnostic importance of radiologic evaluation in deep neck infections
A response to the letter to editor named “Diagnostic value of radiologic evaluation in deep neck space infections” by Marco Carifi. Daya et al reported that the 21 patients with…
Diagnostic value of radiologic evaluation in deep neck space infections
Bakir et al intended to evaluate “the importance of radiologic evaluation and appropriate treatment selection” in patients affected with deep neck infections (DNIs). In fact, they “performed radiological evaluation on…
Bilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss as an initial presentation of myelodysplastic syndrome
Abstract This study reports an unusual case in which myelodysplastic syndrome presented bilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss as the first symptom of the disease. The aural symptoms and signs such…
Transcanal surgical excision of an intracochlear schwannoma
Abstract An intracochlear schwannoma is a rare cause of sensorineural hearing loss, which is little discussed in the literature. This case report details the presentation of a patient with a…
Metastasis of untreated head and neck cancer to percutaneous gastrostomy tube exit sites
Abstract Background Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) has become a mainstay in providing enteral access for patients with obstructive head and neck tumors. PEG tube placement is considered safe and complications…
