Abstract Purpose The objective of this study is to determine the results of functional endoscopic sinus surgeries (FESS) for chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps and assess the association between surgery and…
Abstract Purpose We aimed to evaluate the effect of 2100 MHz radiofrequency radiation on the parotid gland of rats in short and relatively long terms. Material and methods Thirty Wistar…
Abstract Purpose To identify which patients and canines are involved in dog bites of the head and neck, and how they impact health systems. Materials and methods This is a…
Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of and risk factors for pharyngocutaneous fistula in patients undergoing total laryngectomy at a single institution. Materials and…
Abstract Purpose To compare hearing outcomes in patients with connexin 26 (Cx 26) mutations undergoing cochlear implantation to age matched controls and to examine whether age at implantation, gender and…
Abstract Objective To investigate the efficacy of biomimetic PLGA scaffolds, alone and in combination with bone morphogenic protein (BMP-2) and adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs), to heal a critical-sized segmental mandibular…
Abstract Purpose To assess the morbidity and efficacy of thermal tissue welder instrument for tonsillectomy and compare it with monopolar electrocautery. Materials and methods IRB approval was obtained at the…
Abstract Purpose Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) can manipulate sinus anatomy, but with limitations due to skull base and orbit anatomy. These anatomical structures dictate the maximal extent of ESS in…
Abstract Radiotherapy with high doses per fraction may have the potential to control radioresistant tumors, such as malignant melanoma. Here we report 2 cases with malignant melanoma of the nasal…
Abstract Sore throat, hoarseness, and dysphagia are known and recognized postoperative complications of laryngeal mask airway use during operative procedures. The patient’s symptoms, present immediately after surgery, are thought related…
