Early death from papillary thyroid carcinoma
Abstract Purpose The natural history of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is characterized by a slow growth rate and an excellent prognosis at 20 and 30 years. However, there is a…
Intended single-modality management of T1 and T2 tonsillar carcinomas: retrospective comparison of radical tonsillectomy vs radiation from a single institution
Abstract Background T1 and T2 tonsillar squamous cell cancer with limited neck disease can be managed with single-modality radiation or surgery. Over 11 years, 17 patients underwent radical tonsillectomies; and…
A retrospective study of induction chemotherapy with docetaxel, cisplatinum, and 5-fluorouracil followed by concurrent radiotherapy with cetuximab in locally advanced head and neck cancer
Abstract Background The objective was to study the results of induction chemotherapy followed by external beam radiation therapy with concurrent cetuximab in the treatment of locally advanced head and neck…
Cutaneous Merkel cell carcinoma
Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to describe the treatment outcomes of patients with cutaneous Merkel cell carcinoma managed with curative intent. Materials and Methods Between December 1984…
Cochlea and other spiral forms in nature and art
Abstract Background The original appearance of the cochlea and the specific shape of a spiral are interesting for both the scientists and artists. Yet, a correlation between the cochlea and…
Wound healing gene therapy: cartilage regeneration induced by vascular endothelial growth factor plasmid
Abstract Aims The identification of growth factors and cytokines with angiogenic activity has enabled new therapeutic treatments for a variety of diseases; this concept is called therapeutic angiogenesis . The…
Surgical and hearing results of the circumferential subannular grafting technique in tympanoplasty: a randomized clinical study
Abstract Purpose Circumferential elevation of the anullus away from its bony seat and extension of the graft onto the anterior bony canal increase the bed of the graft anteriorly but…
Septal injection of botulinum neurotoxin A for idiopathic rhinitis: a pilot study
Abstract Purpose Botulinum neurotoxin A (BTA) is a promising therapeutic option in the treatment of idiopathic rhinitis (IR), a disease characterized by nasal obstruction and hydrous rhinorrhea. The conventional localization…
Deep neck space infections: a retrospective review of 173 cases
Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study is to review our recent experience with deep neck infections and emphasize the importance of radiologic evaluation and appropriate treatment selection in those…
Annual temperature and the prevalence of frequent ear infections in childhood
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to determine if changes in annual temperature influence the prevalence of frequent otitis media (FOM) and respiratory allergy in children. Methods Annual…
