Lateral arm microvascular free tissue reconstruction of a large neck keloid
Abstract Keloid scars pose a surgical challenge in the region of the head and neck. We present a rare case of a large infected and recurrent neck keloid that failed…
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
Mini-invasive boomerang-plasty for esthetic restoration of lower third face aging
Abstract Introduction There is an increased demand to improve facial appearance and preserve a youthful appearance for as long as possible. Minimally invasive facial procedures have boomed among young patients…
Clinical indicators that predict the presence of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea after adenotonsillectomy in children
Abstract Objective To determine if clinical indicators can predict the presence of moderate to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) after Adenotonsillectomy (T&A) in children. Study Design Retrospective study. Setting Urban…
Effects of caffeic acid phenethyl ester on wound healing of nasal mucosa in the rat: an experimental study
Abstract Purpose Wound healing of the nasal mucosa is a highly complex process that restores the anatomical and functional integrity of tissue that has been exposed to trauma. In this…
Alkaline pH in middle meatus in cases of chronic rhinosinusitis
Abstract Study type Prospective and observational study. Methods The study group was divided in two groups consisted of 50 normal subjects (100 meati) and 50 patients (100 meati) of chronic…
Head and neck sarcomas: the UCLA experience
Abstract Purpose To profile the clinical presentation, subtype distribution, and treatment results of sarcomas of the head and neck at a single tertiary academic center over an 11-year period. Materials…
Squamous cell carcinoma of the parotid gland: A population-based analysis of 2545 cases
Abstract Purpose Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the parotid gland is an uncommon tumor, which generally affects older patients. In this study, we explore various aspects of this entity using…
The association between T-stage and clinical nodal metastasis In HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer
Abstract Purpose To evaluate the association between T-stage and primary tumor subsite with clinical nodal metastasis in HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas. Study Design Retrospective medical record review. Materials and…
Does MESNA application make sense in chronic otitis media surgery?
We read the comments by Kuczkowski et al. regarding our manuscript published in the journal . We would like to thank to the authors for their comments which in general…
Clinically isolated syndrome manifested as acute vestibular syndrome: Bedside neuro-otological examination and suppression of transient evoked otoacoustic emissions in the differential diagnosis
Abstract A case of a 34-year old woman with acute vestibular syndrome caused by a demyelinating lesion in the root entry zone of the 8th cranial nerve is presented. Neuro-otological…
