Abstract Objective The possible genetic relationship between otosclerosis and Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) gene polymorphism is uncertain. The aim of this study is to assess association between otosclerosis and VDR…
Abstract Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma (PLGA) is a rare malignancy most commonly seen in the minor salivary glands. First described in 1983, this entity has been recognized to have an indolent…
Abstract Purpose Malignant head and neck paragangliomas (MHNPs) are rare and occur in 6%–19% of all HNPs. We sought to identify predictors of survival and compare efficacy of treatment modalities…
Abstract Purpose To report outcomes in patients treated with postoperative radiotherapy for nonadenoid cystic carcinomas of the major salivary glands. Materials and Methods From 1998–2011, 37 patients with nonadenoid cystic…
Abstract Objective To describe the technique for canalplasty as performed in the Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands and to present the results of this technique. Study design Retrospective chart…
Abstract Objectives Tonsilloliths, proven to be tonsillar biofilms cause symptoms of halitosis, foreign body sensation and recurrent sore throats. Laser Tonsil Cryptolysis (LTC) performed in the office may represent an…
Abstract Objective Allergic rhinitis is an IgE-mediated inflammatory disease which effects 10%–50% of the normal population. The mechanism of its formation and the circadian rhythm of cortisol and melatonin in…
Abstract Background Since the middle of the 1990s vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) has been used in many areas of surgery to manage complex wounds and impaired wound healing. Until recently, little…
Abstract Objective Microvascular anastomosis is generally performed by attending surgeons or fellows, with published success rates > 95%. Since otolaryngology residents do not typically perform microvascular anastomosis, it is unknown…
Abstract Purpose To evaluate surgical outcomes for adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) of the external auditory canal (EAC). Methods Forty-three patients with ACC of the EAC in Eye and ENT Hospital…
