OTOLARYNGOLOGY

A comparative study of transcanalicular diode laser supported endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy and non-laser endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy

Aug 23, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on A comparative study of transcanalicular diode laser supported endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy and non-laser endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy

Abstract Objective The primary surgical procedure for nasolacrimal duct obstruction is dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). The purpose of this study was to compare non-laser endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (NL-EnDCR) and transcanalicular diode laser-supported endoscopic…

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A genetic marker of the ACKR1gene is present in patients with Type II congenital smell loss who have type I hyposmia and hypogeusia

Aug 23, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on A genetic marker of the ACKR1gene is present in patients with Type II congenital smell loss who have type I hyposmia and hypogeusia

Abstract Purpose Our previous study of Type II congenital smell loss patients revealed a statistically significant lower prevalence of an FY ( ACKR1 , formerly DARC ) haplotype compared to…

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IMRT for head and neck cancer: Cost implications

Aug 23, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on IMRT for head and neck cancer: Cost implications

Abstract Objectives Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is a dose-delivery technology allowing for a reduction in radiotherapy side effects. It has been rapidly adopted despite the lack of prospective studies showing improved…

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