Abstract Background Olfactory and gustatory distortions in the absence of odors or tastants (phantosmia and phantageusia, respectively) with accompanying loss of smell and taste acuity are relatively common symptoms that…

Abstract Background Biofilms play a role in the pathogenesis of a variety of otorhinolaryngologic diseases, including otitis media and cholesteatoma. Despite this, relatively few studies have undertaken to demonstrate the…

Abstract Purpose One of the most striking qualities of cancer is its spread throughout the body. The location of a metastatic mass may help to identify the primary tumor. Metastases…

Abstract Objectives Studies suggest that hypercholesterolemia promotes the development of inner ear disorders such as tinnitus. However, the underlying pathomechanisms are still not clearly defined. Methods A retrospective study was…

Abstract The auricle is a frequently injured part of the head and neck during thermal injury leading to ear deformity. The burned ear represents one of the most difficult problems…

Abstract Objectives To assess the clinicopathologic correlations of otologic complaints in patients with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Design Otologic complaints and histologic findings were evaluated in 25 temporal bones of 13…

Abstract Objective To study whether adenovirus-mediated human β -nerve growth factor (Ad-hNGF β ) gene has any protective effect on rat cochlear spiral ganglion after blast exposure. Methods Deafness was…

Abstract Purpose An asymmetric smile, caused by loss of function of the lip depressors, can be functionally and cosmetically debilitating. Although some surgeons report excellent results with muscle transfer to…

Estimates of numbers of people with taste and/or smell dysfunction in the United States vary widely from as few as 2 million to as many as 21 million . These…