Abstract Purpose The dizziness handicap inventory (DHI) is widely used to evaluate self-perceived handicap due to dizziness, and is known to correlate with vestibular function tests in chronic dizziness. However,…
Abstract Purpose Radial forearm free flaps (RFFFs) and fibular osteocutaneous flaps (FOFs) are mainstays of head and neck reconstruction. Removal of the donor tissue often leaves a soft tissue defect…
Abstract Objective To determine if providers prescribe more affordable topical antibacterial therapy for patients who are economically disadvantaged or come from economically disadvantaged communities. Study design Prescription drug database review….
Abstract Objective To determine the effects, if any, of percutaneous osseointegrated auditory implants (OAI) on tinnitus in patients with unilateral SNHL. Study design Prospective cohort series. Setting Tertiary academic referral…
Abstract Objective To analyze potential etiology and outcomes of delayed facial palsy (DFP) after tympanomastoid surgery. Methods Fifteen cases of DFP out of 1582 cases after tympanomastoid surgery were reviewed,…
Abstract Objective A pilot study was performed to investigate the utility of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in the repair of blast-induced total or near-total tympanic membrane perforations (TMPs). Study…
Abstract The aim of this in-vitro experimental study was to design a novel drug delivery system that may permit controlled release of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) following intratympanic administration. The system was…
Abstract Background The London Borough of Newham has the highest rates of tuberculosis (TB) within Europe (116 per 100,000). There is a lack of guidance in lymph node (LN) TB…
Abstract Purpose The tumor suppressor p14 ARF and proto-oncogene epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) play important roles in the development of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC). This study was aimed…
Abstract Background Adenotonsillectomy (T&A) is a common surgery performed for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. Obese children are at increased risk for OSA, but are also at increased risk…
