Abstract Background Patients with congenital smell loss (hyposmia) are born without a sense of smell. They comprise two types. Type I patients have genetic abnormalities manifested by brain, gonadal and…
Abstract Purpose To evaluate the effectiveness of a protocol for management of patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in a multi-provider clinic. Materials and Methods This is a retrospective cohort study…
Abstract Purpose To describe the eyelid condition known as “floppy eyelid syndrome” and to present the results of our experience treating patients with floppy eyelid syndrome. Methods A retrospective analysis…
Abstract Purpose The aim of the present study was to assess if the combined therapy of intratympanic dexamethasone (ITD) and high dosage of betahistine (HDBH) is able to provide increased…
Abstract Objectives To investigate the effect of high flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy (HFOT) on middle ear pressure. Materials/methods Ten patients (eight males and two females) with oxygen desaturations requiring…
Abstract Objective To evaluate the ultrasonic bone aspirator versus traditional powered drill technique for use in endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy. Study design Retrospective chart review. Setting Academic institution. Subjects and methods A…
Abstract Background Septal ulceration is a mucositis involving the mucous membranes of the nasal septum. Patients often complain of nasal irritation, crusting, and epistaxis. Presently, there is no gold standard…
Abstract Purpose To investigate the difference in survival and complication outcomes between patients with a clinically and radiologically N0 neck who received an elective neck dissection at the time of…
Abstract Importance Resident fatigue has become a point of emphasis in medical education and its effects on otolaryngology residents and their patients require further study. Objective The purpose of our…
I read with great interest the recent article by Simo et al. and applaud their efforts to further elucidate the descriptive epidemiology of Meniere’s disease. Although not perfect, large administrative…
