Abstract Most tumors arising in the nasopharynx are malignant and frequently develop otitis media with effusion (OME). On the contrary, benign nasopharyngeal tumors are very rare, and pleomorphic adenoma, which…
Abstract In this work we describe the experimental protocol set up to obtain very good results in speech performance and in time course, with a subject presenting profound bilateral sensorineural…
Abstract Purpose Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) behaves aggressively in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Lymphadenopathy due to CLL can obscure the clinical and radiological assessment of nodal involvement…
Abstract Lidocaine is commonly used for topical anesthesia of the upper airway in patient with anticipated difficult tracheal intubation undergoing awake fiberoptic intubation. Lidocaine toxicity is dose related and proportional…
Abstract We report a 1 month old infant with a spontaneously knotted nasogastric tube. Attempted removal of the nasogastric tube was unsuccessful, prompting further investigation. Plain radiographs revealed a large,…
Abstract Purpose The advent of cochlear implantation has been followed by an explosion in surgical and technological advances with subsequent alterations in the treatment of sensorineural hearing loss management. Many…
Abstract The cartilaginous columellar strut is a well established, commonly used graft in rhinoplasty which provides support and stability to the nasal base. The risk of such a graft is…
Abstract Objective The current study presents our experience with accessory parotid gland masses and reviews the literature on accessory parotid tumor incidence and surgical management. Based on our results, we…
Abstract Purpose It is assumed that preoperative use of a bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA) test-band will give a patient lower gain compared to real post-operative gain because of the reduction…
Abstract Purpose Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) is used to identify the site of obstruction causing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, previous studies have reported a wide range of DISE findings,…
