Abstract Purpose To determine the utility of abdominal imaging to further evaluate abnormal pre-operative liver function tests (LFTs) in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Methods Records…
Abstract Purpose Jak – Stat signaling pathway is one of the major signal transduction cascades which regulates most of the cellular events such as cell proliferation, differentiation, cell migration and…
Abstract Purpose To investigate the effect of nimesulide on the growth of human laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Materials and methods The effect of NIM on Hep-2 cell proliferation was measured…
Abstract Purpose To describe a technique of endoscopic medial maxillectomy with mucosal flap for postoperative maxillary sinus mucoceles and to present a case series of subjects who underwent this procedure….
Abstract Background With some frequency, in mestizo rhinoplasty, we focus much of our attention on the nasal tip. This work also highlights the importance of obtaining a proper balance of…
Abstract Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of radiofrequency (RF) cryptolysis for caseum-induced halitosis. Study design Clinical retrospective study. Setting Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department of Konya Training and Research…
Abstract Objective Caffeine is a widely consumed substance affecting the metabolism of adenosine and cellular metabolism of calcium. Noise also affects these metabolic pathways while inducing hearing loss. The aim…
Abstract Purpose Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) provides durable nutritional access for head and neck (HNC) patients as they undergo treatment. Continuing treatment of HNC may necessitate repeat PEG placement. We…
Abstract Purpose Vocal fold leukoplakia is a premalignant precursor of squamous cell carcinoma. Although many efforts have been contributed to therapy of this disease, none exhibits a satisfactory result. The…
Abstract Objective Vitamin D deficiency affects parathyroid hormone levels and is endemic in the American population due to diet and lifestyle. The aim of this study was to evaluate a…
