Abstract Background The objective was to assess demographic and survival patterns in patients with adenoid cystic carcinoma of the base of tongue. Methods Patients were extracted from the Surveillance, Epidemiology…
Abstract Objective Tongue Retaining Devices (TRD) anteriorly displace the tongue with suction forces while patients sleep. TRD provide a non-surgical treatment option for patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Our…
Abstract Objectives To explore surgical timing of facial paralysis after temporal bone trauma. Methods The clinical data of the patients with facial paralysis after temporal bone trauma who underwent subtotal…
Abstract Objective This study investigated the influence of the degree of bleeding from the remnant eardrum on the spontaneous healing of human traumatic tympanic membrane perforations (TMPs). Study design A…
Abstract Purpose Angiosarcoma of the tongue is an exceedingly rare malignancy of the head and neck. Such lesions can be primary in nature or occur in a previously irradiated field….
Abstract Background Pleomorphic liposarcoma (PL) is an exceedingly rare tumor of the head and neck. This aggressive liposarcoma variant portends a poorer prognosis compared to more typical sarcomatous tumors. Methods…
Abstract Background Mucosal melanoma of the palatine tonsil is extremely rare. Due to its poor prognosis, primary tonsillar melanoma requires prompt recognition and treatment. Methods A 62-year-old female presented with…
Abstract Purpose Lateral osteotomies are important during rhinoplasty and represent a challenging technique that otolaryngology and plastic surgery trainees must learn. The approaches for osteotomies are difficult to teach as…
Abstract Introduction Sir Charles Bell is renowned and revered as an outstanding surgeon, anatomist, clinician and teacher and his many contributions to various medical fields have been amply described. What…
Abstract Background Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a frequently encountered endocrine disorder due to benign neoplastic lesions or gland hyperplasia. It is often discovered incidentally when routine lab work reveals hypercalcemia….
