Sphenoid sinus barotrauma after free diving
Abstract We report 2 cases of a 29- and a 37-year-old male patient both having sphenoid sinus barotrauma associated with free diving at about 12-m depth. A unilateral occupation of…
Laryngotracheal separation procedure for elderly patients
Abstract A procedure for laryngotracheal separation was performed on 5 elderly patients in poor general condition to prevent habitual aspiration pneumonia. Intractable aspiration was relieved in all the patients with…
Neonatal dacryocele with endonasal cyst: revisiting the management
Abstract Purpose The aim of the study was to present a consecutive series of neonatal dacryocele with endonasal cyst diagnosed and treated in our institution and to compare our management…
Diagnostic efficacy of different methods in the assessment of adenoid hypertrophy
Abstract Objective This study was designed for better understanding of the role of different methods of nasal endoscopy in the assessment of adenoid hypertrophy and comparing them with lateral neck…
The role of CD44 and matrix metalloproteinase–9 expression in predicting neck metastasis of supraglottic laryngeal carcinoma
Abstract Aim The aim of this study is to evaluate the role of CD44 and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)–9 expression in predicting neck metastasis of supraglottic laryngeal carcinoma. Materials and methods…
Spontaneous osteodural defects of the temporal bone: diagnosis and management of 12 cases
Abstract Objectives The objectives of the study were to describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic process, surgical treatment, and outcome of patients with spontaneous dural defect of temporal bone and to…
Is there any synergic effect for coadministration of mitomycin C and halofuginone on the skin wound healing?
Abstract Objective This study compared the potencies of the antifibrotic agents mitomycin C (MMC) and halofuginone (HFN) and investigated whether coadministration of these agents produces synergic effects in an animal…
Effect of fasting on voice in males
Abstract Purpose of the study The aim of the study was to study how fasting between 12 and 14 hours affects voice production. Study design This is a prospective study…
Operating room fires in otolaryngology: risk factors and prevention
Abstract Purpose The aim of the study was to characterize the causes of operating room (OR) fires in otolaryngology. Materials and methods A questionnaire was designed to elicit the characteristics…
Balloon dilation of the cartilaginous portion of the eustachian tube: initial safety and feasibility analysis in a cadaver model
Abstract Background Balloon catheter dilation of diseased sinus ostia has recently demonstrated efficacy and safety in the treatment of chronic sinus disease with 2 years of follow-up. Similar to sinus…
