Dehiscence of the posterior semicircular canal
Abstract Semicircular canal dehiscence (SCD) is a condition of the inner ear wherein the temporal bone adjacent to the vestibular apparatus thins or erodes completely. It has no clear epidemiological…
Diagnostic advantages of intratympanically gadolinium contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging in patients with bilateral Meniere’s disease
Abstract Purpose The aim of the study is to probe whether intratympanically gadolinium contrast-enhanced three-dimensional fluid-attenuated inversion recovery magnetic resonance imaging, together with magnetic resonance imaging scoring system of the…
Extra-nodal B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas of the head and neck: A study of 68 cases
Abstract Objectives The objectives of this study are to describe the distinctive characteristics of extra-nodal B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas (BNHLs) located in the head and neck in a series of patients,…
Prevention of airway fires: testing the safety of endotracheal tubes and surgical devices in a mechanical model
Abstract Objectives This study was designed to assess the ability of carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers and radiofrequency ablation devices (Coblator) (ArthoCare Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA) to ignite either a non-reinforced (polyvinylchloride)…
Therapeutic effect of combined steroid–lipoprostaglandin E1 for sudden hearing loss: a propensity score-matched analysis
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study is to analyze the synergistic effect of combined steroid–lipoprostaglandin E1 for the treatment of sudden hearing loss. Methods A prospective observational, non-randomized study…
Quality of life outcomes after functional endoscopic sinus surgery for nasal polyposis
Abstract Purpose The objective of this study is to determine the results of functional endoscopic sinus surgeries (FESS) for chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps and assess the association between surgery and…
The effect of 2100 MHz radiofrequency radiation of a 3G mobile phone on the parotid gland of rats
Abstract Purpose We aimed to evaluate the effect of 2100 MHz radiofrequency radiation on the parotid gland of rats in short and relatively long terms. Material and methods Thirty Wistar…
Dog bites of the head and neck: an evaluation of a common pediatric trauma and associated treatment
Abstract Purpose To identify which patients and canines are involved in dog bites of the head and neck, and how they impact health systems. Materials and methods This is a…
Pharyngocutaneous fistula after total laryngectomy: A single-institution experience, 2001–2012
Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of and risk factors for pharyngocutaneous fistula in patients undergoing total laryngectomy at a single institution. Materials and…
Predictive factors and outcomes of cochlear implantation in patients with connexin 26 mutation: A comparative study
Abstract Purpose To compare hearing outcomes in patients with connexin 26 (Cx 26) mutations undergoing cochlear implantation to age matched controls and to examine whether age at implantation, gender and…
