Abstract Purpose The vascularized pedicled nasoseptal flap (PNSF) represents a successful option for reconstruction of large skull base defects after expanded endoscopic endonasal approaches (EEA). This vascularized flap can be…
Abstract Purpose A fungal etiology has been proposed to underlie severe nasal polyps (NP). Dectin-1 is an innate immune pattern recognition receptor which is involved in the recognition of some…
Abstract Varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection of the head and neck region may present with various symptoms. I present two cases of VZV infection of the pharynx and larynx with…
Abstract Understanding of the embryologic origin of the stapes remains controversial. Theories diverge upon whether the entirety of the stapes arises from a single source versus the footplate and suprastructure…
Abstract Introduction Keratocystic odontogenic tumors (KCOTs) are cystic tumours originating from the dental lamina of the maxilla and mandible that are lined with keratinized epithelium. While benign, they can be…
Abstract Objective An epiglottic abscess is considered a life-threatening medical situation that can cause death by obstruction the upper airways. We describe a 58-year-old man who presented to our hospital…
Abstract Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy (CDCR) with Jones tube placement is usually performed as a primary procedure for severe stenosis or obstruction of both upper and lower canaliculi of the lacrimal drainage pathway,…
Abstract We report the case of a 63-year-old female with definite unilateral Ménière disease, osteoarthritis of the distal finger joints with mucous cysts and Heberden’s nodes, and constipation with recurrent…
Abstract Unintentional mechanical manipulation anywhere in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve might activate a reflexive bradycardia. Neurosurgeons need to bear in mind detrimental consequences on cardiac function. A female…
Abstract Introduction Superior semi-circular canal dehiscence (SSCD) is a known cause of hearing loss. This study quantifies hearing loss in SSCD ears in a frequency-specific fashion. Methods A meta-analysis of…
