Abstract Purpose To investigate if pathologies causing upper airway obstructions are correlated with chronic otitis media. Materials and methods One hundred fourteen patients with chronic otitis media and 114 healthy…
Abstract Increasing prevalence of patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) makes understanding methods to preventing complications important to otolaryngologists. This commentary details clinical pearls and perioperative strategies that may minimize…
Abstract Purpose A retropharyngeal abscess (RPA) is an extremely rare entity in adults that has a tendency to spread vertically and cause a mediastinal abscess. Traditionally, immediate aggressive drainage is…
Abstract Purpose The aim of this study is to assess the value of magnetic resonance imaging in identifying the etiology of sudden sensorineural hearing loss, and to correlate the high…
Abstract Purpose External dacryocystorhinostomy (EXT-DCR) is the gold standard in the treatment of acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Intranasal pathology can compromise the success of primary and revision external dacryocystorhinostomy EXT-DCR…
Abstract Aim This study introduces a new device to facilitate perforation size measurement during “butterfly” myringoplasty. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of ‘otological compass’ on…
Abstract Objective To map different areas of pain sensitivity and to determine the existence and/or pattern of referred pain from upon stimulating the sinonasal cavity. Study design Experimental human study….
Abstract Purpose To analyze treatment results in the multidisciplinary management of patients with multiple head and neck paragangliomas (HNPs). Methods Retrospective analysis including all patients with multiple HNPs (VP, vagal…
Abstract Purpose To evaluate the outcome of round window (RW) tissue reinforcement in the management of superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD). Materials and methods Twenty-two patients with confirmed diagnosis of…
Abstract Purpose Early laryngeal cancer is successfully managed with transoral laser microsurgery. Previously radiated patients may experience more post-operative complications. We investigate disease-free survival and secondarily prolonged pain and chondronecrosis….
