Abstract Squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck are the sixth most frequently occurring cancers and the seventh leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Epigenetic alteration, using promoter hypermethylation…
Abstract Objectives The objective of this study was to determine the association of the bedside test of head-shaking nystagmus (HSN) with patients’ self-perceived dizziness handicap as well as this test’s…
Abstract Background There have been few studies about the effect of histamine on ciliary beat frequency (CBF) in the acute phase of allergic rhinitis. Objective The present study was designed…
Abstract Background Several methods of neural rehabilitation for facial paralysis using 12-7 transfers have been described. The purpose of this study is to report on a series for dynamic reinnervation…
Abstract Purpose Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are among the most frequent causes of dysosmias. It has been reported that acute anosmic patients often experience a feeling of personal isolation,…
Abstract Purpose Extensive dissection of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is inevitable in some complicated thyroid operations. The study aimed to determine whether extensive dissection of RLN increases the risk of…
Abstract Purpose The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of instruments to assess quality of life (QoL) in patients with moderate to severe persistent allergic rhinitis (PAR)…
Abstract Purpose The aim of the study was to survey the association between prevalence of acid-related inflammation in the upper digestive tract and laryngeal cancer. Materials and Methods A case-control…
Abstract Objectives The management of developmental anomalies of the ossicular chain and otic capsule in stapes surgery tests the otologist’s diagnostic skills and flexibility in technique and prosthesis choice. We…
Abstract Background Informed consent is a phrase often used in the law to indicate that the consent a person gives meets certain minimum standards. It relies on patients’ ability to…
