Abstract Purpose The mechanism and the type of hearing loss induced by cochlear implants are mostly unknown. Therefore, this study evaluated the impact and type of hearing loss induced by…
The treatment of malignant neoplasms of the hard palate comprises radical surgical resection. Defects of the maxillary sinus, hard palate and upper alveolar ridge may leave the patient with significant…
Abstract Introduction Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma (SNUC) is an exceedingly rare and aggressive tumor that carries a poor prognosis due to its non-specific presentation and advanced stage at time of diagnosis….
Abstract Histiocytic disorders can be classified according to the distribution pattern of the lesions and the organs involved. Non-Langerhans-cell histiocytosis is a rare group of diseases that have varied clinical…
Abstract Intraoral midline mandibulotomy is a technique that can be used to increase exposure for transoral endoscopic laser microsurgery (TLS). We describe the case of a 51 year old male…
Abstract Objective We report a case of a parotid-facial caseating granulomatous infection caused by atypical mycobacteria ( Mycobacterium avium ) in an immuno-competent child. The size and depth of the…
Abstract Objectives To determine if monitoring weight growth curves is a sensitive objective parameter for evaluating operative outcomes after supraglottoplasty. Study design Retrospective chart review. Methods An IRB approved retrospective…
Abstract Purpose To determine if sociodemographic factors are associated with treatment choice and survival in patients with advanced stage laryngeal cancer in the U.S. Design/setting/subjects/methods Population-based, non-concurrent cohort study of…
Abstract Background Topical anesthesia is important for electronic flexible laryngoscopy (EFL) utilization. We hypothesized that oral dyclonine hydrochloride mucilage (ODHM) is superior to tetracaine spray (TS) in patients undergoing EFL…
Abstract Objective To study the long-term radiological findings after endonasal endoscopic approach to the skull base. Material and methods Prospective study that included 55 patients who underwent advance endoscopic skull…
