Schwannoma of the tongue in a child
Abstract Schwannomas are tumors of the peripheral nerves originating in the nerve sheaths that account for 1% of benign tumors located in the oral cavity. The tongue as a whole…
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
Lemierre syndrome: a pediatric case series and review of literature
Abstract Background Lemierre syndrome is a rare disease of the head and neck often affecting adolescents and young adults. Classically, infection begins in the oropharynx with thrombosis of the tonsillar…
A comparison of outcomes between nonlaser endoscopic endonasal and external dacryocystorhinostomy: single-center experience and a review of British trends
Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate outcomes between nonlaser endonasal endoscopic and external dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) in a district general hospital in the United Kingdom. Study design…
Health literacy and health care in an inner-city, total laryngectomy population
Abstract Background Literacy in the head and neck cancer patient has been understudied. Health literacy (HL) is “the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand…
Intracranial complications of sinusitis: what is the role of endoscopic sinus surgery in the acute setting
Abstract Objective Intracranial complications of sinusitis (ICS) are uncommon in the antibiotic era. The role of neurosurgical drainage of ICS is fairly well established, but the role for acute surgical…
A novel technique for treating auricular hematomas in mixed martial artists (ultimate fighters)
Abstract Purpose This study aimed to describe a “bolsterless” technique for managing auricular hematomas in professional fighters. Methods Eight auricular hematomas were drained under local anesthesia by incising along an…
Surgery vs ventilation in adult severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
Abstract Background and purpose Management of severe obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is challenging and needs multidisciplinary cooperation. Ventilation is considered the gold standard of treatment in severe OSAHS. The…
The preventive effect of mitomycin-C on the external auditory canal fibrosis in an experimentally induced animal model
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the preventive effect of mitomycin-C (MMC) on external auditory canal (EAC) fibrosis in an animal model. Study design This is…
Azithromycin extended release vs amoxicillin/clavulanate: symptom resolution in acute sinusitis
Abstract Objective The aim of the study was to compare early symptom resolution with a single 2-g dose of azithromycin extended release or 10 days of amoxicillin/clavulanate 875 mg/125 mg…
Endoscopic above and below approach with frontal septotomy in a patient with frontal mucocele: a contralateral bypass drainage procedure through the frontal septum
Abstract Frontal sinus has complex anatomy and is the most difficult sinus to dissect under the nasal endoscope. In case of difficult accessibility through the frontal recess, we can make…
