Abstract Ectopic parathyroid adenomas can be encountered during four gland explorations, but nearly 80% of adenomas are localized with ultrasound and sestamibi imaging. Ectopic adenomas are thought to arise from…
Abstract Purpose To describe the results of posterior conjunctival plication for the treatment of secondary eyelid ptosis after eyelid retraction repair in Graves disease. Methods Case series. All patients were…
Abstract Adenocarcinoma of the minor salivary gland more commonly involves the palate and base of tongue but rarely presents in the anterior tongue. We report a rare case of adenocarcinoma…
Abstract Solitary fibrous tumors are rare mesenchymal neoplasms that are increasingly being described in the head and neck. Clinical presentations may include compression by these tumors on vital surrounding structures….
Abstract Objective The goal of this study is to describe a unique finding of ulcerative lesions of the larynx in two pediatric patients presenting with prolonged acute laryngotracheitis and compare…
Abstract Purpose Although the number of apnea–hypopnea episodes per hour apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) is typically used to evaluate sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in adults, it does not provide an accurate characterization…
Abstract Objective The aim of this experimental study was to evaluate the effects of hyperbaric oxygen, methylprednisolone and combined hyperbaric oxygen–methylprednisolone treatments on traumatic facial nerve regeneration in rats. Subjects…
Abstract Purpose Conflicting locations of the spinal accessory nerve (SAN) with respect to the internal jugular vein (IJV) are reported in the literature and anatomy texts. The objective of this…
Abstract Purpose Preservation of voice, swallowing and airway is mandatory in early to moderately advanced supraglottic cancers. Here, we propose an endoscopic laryngoplasty to improve swallowing recovery in patients treated…
Abstract Purpose Physiologically acidic nasal pH depends on intact nasal mucosal function. The aim of this study was to determine nasal pH in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and to investigate…
