Abstract Background Limited data exists on cardiac complications following head and neck free flaps. Design A retrospective review was performed on patients that underwent free flap reconstruction from 2012 to…
Abstract Objectives We aimed to evaluate the clinical implications of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Methods A total of 120 patients diagnosed…
Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of ET diameter on Chronic Otitis Media (COM) pathogenesis. Study design Retrospective. Subjects and methods Patients with unilateral COM disease are included in the…
Abstract Introduction Epilepsy is one of the most common neurologic disorders. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), first investigated in 1938 and subsequently studied as a potential therapy for epilepsy. The FDA…
Abstract Purpose To assess malpractice claims related to the management of dizziness in otolaryngology in order to improve care and minimize the risk of litigation. Materials and methods This is…
Abstract Purpose In this study we review our institution’s experience and outcomes with temporal bone resection and parotidectomy in the treatment of advanced parotid malignancies. Methods Patients undergoing lateral temporal…
Abstract Purpose Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a uncommon salivary malignant tumor. Our aim was to review our experience with parotid ACC, to identify clinical-pathological parameters predictive for outcome. Materials…
Abstract Objective To report rates of cerebrospinal fluid leak, wound infection, and other complications after repair of retrosigmoid craniotomy with hydroxyapatite bone cement. Methods Retrospective case review at tertiary referral…
Abstract Objective To evaluate the efficacy of xylitol nasal irrigation (XNI) treatment on chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and to investigate the effect of XNI on nasal nitric oxide (NO) and inducible…
Abstract Purpose Parapharyngeal space (PPS) tumors are rare, accounting for 0.5% of all head-and-neck masses. Surgery remains the standard treatment for most cases, including different approaches (cervical approach, parotidectomy, mandibulotomy,…
