Abstract Cogan’s syndrome is a rare presumed autoimmune disorder characterized by nonsyphilitic interstitial keratitis and progressive audiovestibular symptoms. The initial report by David G. Cogan in 1945 was modified by…
Abstract Acquired tracheal pouch known also as tracheocele is a rare air-filled diverticulum of tracheal pars membranacea. This disease may be due to esophageal or tracheal surgery, orotracheal intubation, or…
Abstract Background Prognosis of cutaneous head and neck malignant neoplasms is related to type, site, and histologic feature but may also be influenced by delays in the referral process. Treatment…
Abstract Purpose The study aimed to analyze the expression of bone morphogenetic protein-2/4 (BMP-2/4) and its receptor BMPR-IA (BMP receptor type IA) in metastatic and nonmetastatic oral squamous cell carcinoma…
Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the appropriateness of the conservative surgery as the initial treatment of supraglottic cancer by the comparative study of supraglottic partial…
Abstract Background There is growing interest in use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among the general population. Little information is available, however, on CAM use in adults attending an…
Abstract Purpose The aim of the study was to compare the extent of biofilm infection in percentage of mucosal surface area of adenoids removed from children with otitis media with…
Abstract Objective The purpose of this study is to identify prognostic factors affecting outcome in ossicular chain reconstruction (OCR). Study design and setting This study is a retrospective case series…
Abstract Purpose The aim of the study was to attract attention to the surgical significance of unilateral agenesis of the frontal sinus hidden by the overlapping expansion of the contralateral…
Abstract Purpose Polyarteritis nodosa is one of the common forms of vasculitis with multiorgan involvement. Hearing loss may be the presenting symptom of this disease. The aim of this histopathologic…
