Abstract Objective The value of additional use of cetuximab with the classical cisplatin, docetaxel and 5-fluorouracil regimen in larynx preservation remains unknown. This study was designed to resolve this issue…

Abstract Hypothesis Phosphorus and vitamin D (calcitriol) supplementation in the Phex mouse, a murine model for endolymphatic hydrops (ELH), will improve otic capsule mineralization and secondarily ameliorate the postnatal development…

Abstract Purpose To evaluate whether a repeated canalith repositioning procedure (CRP) influences the residual symptoms and the rate of recurrence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in patients with post-CRP…

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the prognostic significance of p16 expression among patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx (LSCC) and hypopharynx (HSCC). Methods The medical records of all patients…

Abstract Introduction The mainstay of treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism is surgery. Hypocalcemia after parathyroidectomy is common and poses a significant challenge, leading to increased patient morbidity and health care costs….

Abstract Objective To evaluate the added value of diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI) in characterization of salivary gland lesions. Study design A prospective study was carried out between January…

Abstract Purpose The purpose was to assess the success of open tracheal resection and re-anastomosis for non-malignant tracheal stenosis in adults. Successful operations were defined as T-tube or tracheostomy-free status…

Abstract Tumid lupus is an uncommon variant of lupus erythematosus. Patients present with subcutaneous lesions. Ophthalmic literature reports disease manifestation as orbital inflammation. Autoimmune serology is often negative. Without a…