Computer-assisted paranasal sinus operation induces diving bradycardia
We would like to thank Dr. Schaller for drawing our attention to his work on the trigemino-cardiac reflex (TCR). We are happy to report on almost identical findings from a…
Peripheral trigeminocardiac reflex
I appreciate Schipke et al for their interesting report on ‘Computer-assisted paranasal sinus operation induces diving bradycardia’ . In this, the authors have mentioned about the first description of trigeminal…
Acquired tracheal diverticulum after tracheotomy
We read with interest the recent paper by Koudounarakis and co-workers , who described in detail a rare case of acquired tracheal diverticulum reasonably due to a tracheal injury during…
Re: “Long-term oral intake through a salivary bypass tube with chronic pharyngocutaneous fistula”
We read with interest the case reported by Gooi et al. describing long term oral intake through a salivary bypass tube (SBT) with a chronic pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF). We agree…
Use of AlloDerm in primary reconstruction after resection of squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and oral commissure
Abstract AlloDerm (LifeCell Corporation, Branchburg NJ) is an acellular dermal homograft processed from human cadaveric skin. AlloDerm has been used successfully for soft tissue reconstruction due to its lack of…
Airway salvation after failed anterior graft in a child with long segment stenosis
Abstract Objectives 1-Recognize difficulties and review techniques in long-segment laryngotracheal stenosis repair. 2-Contribute to increasing clinical and surgical skills in pediatric airway reconstruction through reporting our experience with a novel…
Avastin and diode laser: A combined modality in managing epistaxis in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Abstract A patient with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia is a rare presentation to the otolaryngologist in clinical practice. They almost present with epistaxis, which is recurrent, spontaneous and can be functionally…
Intratympanic aberrant and hypoplastic carotid artery
Abstract Intratympanically aberrant internal carotid artery(ICA) is a rarely seen vascular abnormality. We present here the combination of aberration and prominent hypoplasia of the ICA in a case. Intratympanic aberrant…
Complicated mumps viral infection: An unusual presentation affecting only submandibular gland
Abstract This case is a single submandibular gland mumps viral infection patient without parotid gland involvement who developed complications of meningitis and orchitis. Since spontaneous remission is common in mumps…
Adverse effects of health anxiety on management of a patient with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, vestibular migraine and chronic subjective dizziness
Abstract Introduction Care of patients with vestibular symptoms focuses primarily on physical otoneurologic disorders; however, psychological factors can sustain symptoms, confound assessment, and adversely affect treatment. Health anxiety is a…
