Abstract Purpose External dacryocystorhinostomy (EXT-DCR) is the gold standard in the treatment of acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Intranasal pathology can compromise the success of primary and revision external dacryocystorhinostomy EXT-DCR…
Abstract Aim This study introduces a new device to facilitate perforation size measurement during “butterfly” myringoplasty. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of ‘otological compass’ on…
Abstract Objective To map different areas of pain sensitivity and to determine the existence and/or pattern of referred pain from upon stimulating the sinonasal cavity. Study design Experimental human study….
Abstract Purpose To evaluate the outcome of round window (RW) tissue reinforcement in the management of superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD). Materials and methods Twenty-two patients with confirmed diagnosis of…
Abstract Purpose To analyze treatment results in the multidisciplinary management of patients with multiple head and neck paragangliomas (HNPs). Methods Retrospective analysis including all patients with multiple HNPs (VP, vagal…
Abstract Purpose Early laryngeal cancer is successfully managed with transoral laser microsurgery. Previously radiated patients may experience more post-operative complications. We investigate disease-free survival and secondarily prolonged pain and chondronecrosis….
We read with great interest the letter by Karligkiotis et al. which characterizes techniques for avoiding mucocele formation following skull base reconstruction with pedicled nasoseptal flaps. This letter was in…
In a recent American Journal of Otolaryngology article by Vaezeafshar et al. titled Mucocele formation under pedicled nasoseptal flap , the authors presented a case of a 60-year-old man who…
Abstract Purpose Tracheal diverticulum (TD) is a rare, nonspecific symptom that is commonly associated with other malformations in clinical presentation and appearance on imaging. The case presented and the literature…
Abstract Objective To explore audiologic outcome of auditory brain stem implantation (ABI) and cochlear implantation (CI) in NF2 patients and patients with vestibular schwannoma (VS) in the only hearing ear….
