Treatment of sleep-disordered breathing: a concern
I read the recent publication on treatment of sleep-disordered breathing by Fibbi et al . Fibbi et al concluded that “RFVR is preferable because it is simpler to perform and…
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
Computer-simulated cosmetic rhinoplasty allows evaluators to determine the relative importance of the nose in estimating the age of the face
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the commentary put forth by Pitak-Arnnop et al in their Letter to the Editor entitled “Aging rhinoplasty alone fails to create a…
Aging rhinoplasty alone fails to create a youthful appearance of the lateral face, but secondary cleft rhinoplasty rejuvenates the nose
We read the article on the efficacy of rhinoplasty in facial rejuvenation by Karimi and Adelson with great interest. In the article, Karimi and Adelson concluded that rhinoplasty alone was…
A simple closure technique for reversal of tracheoesophageal puncture
Abstract Speech restoration after total laryngectomy has been revolutionized by the technique of tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) and speech valve prosthesis placement. Unfortunately, complications may arise from this procedure, sometimes necessitating…
Recurrent sebaceous gland carcinoma of eyelid previously diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma: case report
Abstract Sebaceous gland carcinoma (SGC) of the eyelid is a highly malignant neoplasm that arises from the meibomian glands, glands of Zeis, and sebaceous glands of the skin. The characteristics…
Angiotensin II receptor blocker–induced angioedema in the oral floor and epiglottis
Abstract We report the rare case of angioedema (also known as Quincke edema), which was induced by valsartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). ARBs are a new class of…
First branchial arch fistula: diagnostic dilemma and improvised surgical management
Abstract First branchial cleft anomalies are uncommon, and only sporadic case reports are published in the literature. They account for 1% to 8% of all the branchial abnormalities. The often…
Capillary hemangioma of the tympanic membrane
Capillary hemangiomas of the tympanic membrane are extremely rare benign vascular tumors. These lesions may be asymptomatic or associated with tinnitus, otalgia, or hearing loss. We present a case of…
Frontal sinus osteoma: a difficult surgical decision in the era of endoscopic sinus surgery
Abstract A slow-growing frontal sinus osteoma has been followed up since the year 2001 by clinical, endoscopic, and radiological examination in the Department of Otolaryngology, New Medical Centre Specialty Hospital,…
Iatrogenic pseudoaneurysm: a rare complication of sinonasal surgery
Abstract Objective We report 2 patients with iatrogenic pseudoaneurysms, which developed following sinus surgery. Method Case reports and a review of literature of the management of iatrogenic pseudoaneurysm. Results For…
