The presence of tumor-infiltrating IL-17-producing cells in juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma tumor microenvironment is a poor prognostic factor

Aug 24, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on The presence of tumor-infiltrating IL-17-producing cells in juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma tumor microenvironment is a poor prognostic factor

Abstract Background Although juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (JNA) is a benign tumor histologically, it demonstrates aggressive propensity of locally destructive growth causing bone erosion. The patients with JNA remain high recurrence…

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The correlation between the vestibulo-ocular reflex and multi-focal ocular correction: implications for vestibular compensation

Aug 24, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on The correlation between the vestibulo-ocular reflex and multi-focal ocular correction: implications for vestibular compensation

Abstract Purpose An accurate vestibulo-ocular reflex is important for gaze stability, and is adaptable through modification, based on stable and repeated vestibular and visual feedback. The optical power of eye…

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Does radiation dose to the vestibule predict change in balance function and patient perceived dizziness following stereotactic radiotherapy for vestibular schwannoma?

Aug 24, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Does radiation dose to the vestibule predict change in balance function and patient perceived dizziness following stereotactic radiotherapy for vestibular schwannoma?

Abstract Objective To date, the majority of the vestibular schwannoma (VS) literature has focused on tumor control rates, facial nerve function and hearing preservation. Other factors that have been shown…

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Danhong enhances recovery from residual dizziness after successful repositioning treatment in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Aug 24, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Danhong enhances recovery from residual dizziness after successful repositioning treatment in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Abstract Objectives Although the repositioning maneuvers are usually very effective in patients with BPPV, some patients still complain residual dizziness. Danhong injection (DHI), a traditional Chinese medicine, can effectively dilate…

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