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…

Abstract Sinus nitric oxide (NO) measurements present a novel and promising approach to help overcome difficulties and confounding variables associated with nasal NO measurements such as the nasal cycle, ostial…

Abstract Purpose The purpose of this prospective study was to determine the effect of autologous transplantation of fascia into the vocal fold (ATFV) with controlled release of basic fibroblast growth…

Abstract Purpose The aim of this cross-sectional trial was to identify the bacterial flora and to quantify the level of bacterial presence in healthy adult frontal sinus cavities. Materials and…

Abstract Objective To evaluate the outcome of combined surgical treatment of oroantral communications associated with chronic maxillary sinusitis. Patients and methods 8 consecutive patients affected by complicated oroantral fistula were…

Abstract Purpose To assess the efficacy of postoperative radiotherapy (RT) in the treatment of cutaneous melanoma. Materials Between August 1981 and December 2009, 82 patients were treated with surgery and…

Abstract Objectives To investigate the effects of transseptal suturing against two different types of nasal packs with respect to pain, operative time and postoperative complications following nasal septal surgery. Patients…