Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Introduction:Infantile hemangiomas (IHs) are the most common tumor of the parotid gland in children; however, there is no standard protocol for the treatment of IH. The generally accepted practice is to begin the patient on β-blocker therapy if there are no contraindications.Objective:The purpose of this study is to better understand the challenges and successes of management of pediatric patients with parotid IH.Methods:This retrospective study analyzed...
Mon Sep 30, 2019 09:03
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Objective:Vitamin B12 deficiency-induced hyperhomocysteinemia has been associated with impaired microarterial flow, demyelization, and neuronal damage, resulting in cochlear damage and auditory dysfunction. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the possible vestibular-evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) abnormalities in patients with vitamin B12 deficiency.Material and Method:In this prospective study, 37 patients diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency (<220...
Mon Sep 30, 2019 09:03
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Frontal sinus stenting is widely used with the goal of maintaining nasofrontal duct patency after sinus surgery. The general recommendation is to leave stents in place for 6 months; however, prolonged stenting up to 6 years has been reported with no complication. We present the first reported case of frontal sinus posterior table and skull base erosion following prolonged frontal sinus stenting. A 57-year-old female presented with chronic sinusitis and...
Mon Sep 30, 2019 09:03
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Purpose:This study explores the changes in hearing thresholds in pregnancy.Materials and Methods:A prospective hospital-based observational study was performed with a total of 69 patients in the age-group of 18 to 40 years. Patients underwent hearing assessment twice during the study period. Conventional pure tone audiometry and impedance audiometry were performed, first during the antepartum period (28-32 weeks of gestational age) and second time during...
Mon Sep 30, 2019 09:03
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Mon Sep 30, 2019 09:03
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of craniofacial structure and nasal septal deviation on frontal sinus morphology 3-dimensionally. This study of anatomy, anthropology, morphology, and radiology included 74 dry skulls as study sample. The craniofacial measurements were made through conventional anthropometric methods by the use of calipers. The nasal septal deviation measurements were done by computerized software on photographs...
Mon Sep 30, 2019 09:03
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Previous studies reported that positive airway pressure (PAP) treatment may improve olfaction function in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) through various mechanisms. Olfactory function before and after PAP treatment is understudied regarding patient group at issue. The aim of this study is to investigate the contribution of PAP to olfactory function in patients with OSA. The study was conducted on 26 patients with OSA (10 females and 16 males,...
Mon Sep 30, 2019 09:03
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Mon Sep 30, 2019 09:03
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Mon Sep 30, 2019 09:03
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Mon Sep 30, 2019 09:03
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Purpose:To assess the correlation between the comorbidities, such as hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, hearing loss, hyperlipidemia, and vitamin D deficiency and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and to determine the high-risk groups for recurrence of symptoms.Design:Descriptive analytical study.Materials and Methods:Patients who met the inclusion criteria underwent complete ear, nose, and throat examination, including Dix-Hallpike...
Mon Sep 30, 2019 09:03
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Mon Sep 30, 2019 09:03
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Mon Sep 30, 2019 09:03
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Bone conduction implants based on percutaneous abutment acoustic transmission have been implemented in patients with satisfactory outcomes. However, adverse soft tissue outcomes present a limitation. Transcutaneous bone conduction devices (t-BCDs) are an alternative that may mitigate these complications. A retrospective review was performed of patients who underwent implantation of a t-BCD from 2013 to 2017. Surgical outcomes were reviewed including...
Mon Sep 30, 2019 09:03
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Purpose:To evaluate the improvement in epiphora and need for surgical revision in patients with acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction following balloon-assisted, middle meatal endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy with chitosan-based dressing versus bioresorbable polyurethane packing versus no packing.Patients and Methods:This was a retrospective study of consecutive adult patients seen from 2015 to 2018 with follow-up evaluation of epiphora at least 3 months...
Fri Sep 27, 2019 07:28
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Laryngotracheal disruption in children is rare but life-threatening, and endolaryngeal injuries may go overlooked. We present the case of a 10-year-old boy who sustained near-complete laryngotracheal separation, multiple laryngeal fractures, and arytenoid and vocal fold avulsion following blunt cervical trauma. These injuries were not identified radiographically and only became apparent intraoperatively. Following surgical repair, the patient was successfully...
Fri Sep 27, 2019 07:28
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Background:Cisplatin-induced ototoxicity is related to oxidative stress. Astaxanthin is one of the most powerful antioxidants in nature.Aims/objectives:To investigate the protective effect of astaxanthin on cisplatin-induced ototoxicity.Materials and Methods:Thirty-five Sprague Dawley female rats were divided into 5 groups: control, cisplatin, and cisplatin with 10, 20, and 40 mg/kg astaxanthin groups. Cisplatin group received a single intraperitoneal...
Fri Sep 27, 2019 07:28
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Purpose:To evaluate stapedotomy learning curve with cumulative summation methodology using different success criteria (ie, air-bone gap [ABG] ≤10 dB, ABG ≤15 dB, restoration of interaural symmetry, or hearing threshold gain >20 dB), and to assess patient characteristics influencing or modifying the learning curve.Methods:Retrospective chart review of primary and revision stapedotomy cases performed by surgeon 1 (S1, n = 78) and surgeon 2 (S2, n =...
Fri Sep 27, 2019 07:28
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Objective:Otosclerosis is an underlying disease of the bony labyrinth. This disorder, occurring only within the area of a person’s temporal bone, is characterized by a progressive hearing loss and tinnitus.Material and Methods:The study looked for the answer to the question of whether the presence or absence of Carhart notch in the presurgical tonal audiogram affects the final outcome of the otosclerosis surgery.Results:The analysis included 140 patients...
Fri Sep 27, 2019 07:28
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Introduction:Ankyloglossia is a congenital condition that restricts tongue mobility. The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between gender and pediatric ankyloglossia and evaluate the planning of ideal timing of surgery.Methods:The files of pediatric patients in the Turkish population treated surgically for tongue-tie between June 2014 to June 2018 were scanned retrospectively.Results:Three hundred and eighty-two pediatric patients were...
Fri Sep 27, 2019 07:28
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. This is a case of a pediatric male who presented with a postauricular mass and pain. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging suggested a diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Characteristic imaging findings and initial workup for Langerhans cell histiocytosis are described.
Fri Sep 27, 2019 07:28
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Thu Sep 26, 2019 08:12
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. A 51-year-old woman with headache was referred to our hospital. She had a history of endonasal pituitary surgery 22 years prior and hypertension 10 years prior. The endonasal transsphenoidal pituitary approach was performed via microscopic transseptal approach. Nasal endoscopy revealed whitish cystic wall protruded from the right sphenoid sinus. Functional endoscopic sinus surgery was performed under general anesthesia. After incision of the right sphenoid...
Thu Sep 26, 2019 08:12
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Thu Sep 26, 2019 08:12
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Background:Administration of d-galactose (d-gal) has been used to create animal models of neurodegenerative diseases, and huperzine A has been used to treat the neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer disease.Methods:An animal model of hearing dysfunction was established by administration of d-gal in the rats, and the effect of huperzine A on d-gal-induced abnormal hearing function and cochlear damage was investigated. Senescence of the cochlear...
Thu Sep 26, 2019 08:12
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Rhinoplasty remains one of the most commonly performed aesthetic surgical procedure that demands a meticulous intraoperative precision as well as maximum precaution and control. Nasal osteotomy is a key component to shape the bony vault in aesthetic rhinoplasty, but it is also the so versatile, dangerous, and difficult to learn. The present study aims to evaluate the usefulness of our locator instrument for beginners which is called transilluminating...
Wed Sep 25, 2019 09:42
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Objective:To investigate the value of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in the evaluation of vocal fold tissue microstructure after recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury.Methods:Six canines were divided into 2 groups: a unilateral vocal fold paralysis group (n = 4) and a control group (n = 2). The RLN was cut in the unilateral vocal fold paralysis group, and no intervention was applied in the control group. After 4 months, the canines’ larynges were removed...
Wed Sep 25, 2019 09:34
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Rhinogenous optic neuritis, which causes neuropathy associated with visual dysfunction, greatly reduces patient quality of life and requires suitable early treatment. This study aimed to analyze visual outcome predictors in patients with rhinogenous optic neuritis and to develop and investigate the usefulness of an algorithm to facilitate early treatment. Prospective and retrospective investigations were conducted at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology....
Wed Sep 25, 2019 08:21
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Wed Sep 25, 2019 08:21
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. The diagnosis of desmoid fibromatosis or other spindle cell tumors in the sinonasal region is very rare in children and needs to be thoroughly confirmed with immunohistochemical and/or molecular tests. We report 2 patients with such rare tumors and describe the use of next-generation sequencing in their evaluation. A 3-year-old female had a 4.4-cm midline nasal cavity mass involving the bony septum and extending into the base of the skull bilaterally....
Wed Sep 25, 2019 08:21
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Deep neck infection (DNI) refers to infections in spaces created by superficial and deep cervical fascia around the muscles and organs in the neck. Vitamin D is highly important for an effective immune system. Vitamin D receptors (VDR) have been identified in immune system cells, and particularly in T and B lymphocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells. Vitamin D deficiency is thought to result in impaired immune response, decreased leukocyte chemotaxis,...
Wed Sep 25, 2019 08:21
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Wed Sep 25, 2019 08:21
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Wed Sep 25, 2019 08:21
Early Efficacy Analysis of Cluster and Conventional Immunotherapy in Patients With Allergic Rhinitis
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Background:Specific immunotherapy is an important immune-modifying treatment for patients with allergic rhinitis (AR). We compared the early efficacy and safety of cluster and conventional immunotherapies for patients with AR.Methods:One hundred forty-nine patients with persistent AR were enrolled in a randomized and open-label trial and were divided into the following 4 groups: 60 children treated conventionally, 33 children treated using the cluster...
Tue Sep 24, 2019 08:16
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Cutaneous head and neck melanoma is a separate subgroup of cutaneous melanoma that has a worse prognosis than other primary sites. The aim of this article is to examine the significance of sex and site of primary lesion as additional risk factors. Primary localization distribution and metastatic disease in the neck in a retrospective cohort of 159 patients with cutaneous head and neck malignant melanoma were analyzed. Men develop primary melanoma more...
Tue Sep 24, 2019 08:16
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Background:The posterior tympanum approach of cochlear implantation is easy to damage the facial nerve and cord tympanic nerve. Therefore, we need to improve the safety of cochlear implantation.Objectives:To discuss the safety and feasibility of active and adequate transparent exposure of the facial nerve and chorda tympani nerve during the surgery.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on all 945 patients who underwent cochlear implantation...
Tue Sep 24, 2019 08:16
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Tue Sep 24, 2019 08:16
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