Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent inflammatory disorder of the nasal and paranasal sinus mucosa, affecting 5–15% of the global population. This systematic review evaluated the efficacy and safety of systemic, injectable, and intranasal corticosteroids (CS) for the treatment of CRS and its subtypes. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Scienc...

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common inflammatory condition of the nasal mucosa, affecting 10–30% of adults and 40% of children globally. This systematic review assessed the efficacy and safety of fexofenadine and montelukast, individually and combined, for AR treatment. A literature search using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science identified 162 studies, with eight meeting the inclusion criteria....

To compare the results of the Oculomotor Random Saccade test, Positional test and Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT) patients with Vestibular Migraine (VM) and in healthy volunteers and to determine the sensitivity of these tests in revealing peripheral vestibular hypofunction. A retrospective examination was made of the data of 33 patients (mean age:44.72±13.73 years) diagnosed with VM in a tertia...

Lund Mackay Score (LMS), modified Lund Kennedy (MLK) scores quantify degree of opacification for each sinus by numerical scoring systems. Correlations between LMS on paranasal sinus CT scans, MLK nasoendoscopic scores and associated tools like SNOT-22, RSDI, EPOS, PROMIS-29, etc. showed contrasting empirical results. The paper discusses methodological limitations of numerical s...

Pediatric submandibular pleomorphic adenomas are very rare benign tumors. Fine needle aspiration biopsy is a useful preoperative diagnosis to avoid tumor rupture and seeding. We present three cases of pediatric submandibular pleomorphic adenoma.

The possibility of biofilms on otitis media with effusion was reviewed. A systematic literature review was conducted using PubMed, Medline, Google, and Google Scholar search engines between 1975 and 2024. Articles dealing with “otitis media with effusion”, “children”, “treatment”, “pathophysiology”, “ventilation tube”, or “biofilms” were located through a search engine and retrieved through a q...

This study aimed to investigate the utility of the Systemic Immune Inflammatory Index (SIII) as a diagnostic biomarker for distinguishing between acute tonsillitis and peritonsillar abscess. Conducted retrospectively at Trakya University, the study analyzed 122 cases of acute tonsillitis and 124 cases of peritonsillar abscess, using data from patients treated at the university's Otorhinolaryngo...

Objective: To explore the relationship between the “white line” of the posterior pharyngeal wall and laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD). Methods: The subjects were examined by fiberlaryngoscopy, and RSI and RFS scores were performed. The posterior pharyngeal wall was observed to determine the “white line”, the mucosal boundary between the nasopharynx and o...

Chondroblastoma, a rare tumor, can affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and cause symptoms similar to those of other TMJ problems. Although benign, it has aggressive traits such as bone invasion. A 45-year-old man reported swelling in the left preauricular region for two years. On examination, it was bony hard, not tender, and did not move when the mouth was opened. We diagnosed the patient...

The paranasal sinuses are air-filled spaces which begin developing prenatally. The sphenoid sinus is a paired paranasal sinus located within the sphenoid bone’s body. It represents one of four pairs of paranasal sinuses. A sphenoid sinus septum separates the pair of sphenoid sinuses in the middle. Each sphenoid sinus connects with the nasal cavity via the sphenoidal sinus aperture. The size and...

Objective: Chronic otitis media (COM) is a multifactorial disorder, the pathogenesis of which has yet to be fully elucidated. Numerous aetiological factors, including genetics, eustachian tube dysfunction, autoimmunity, infection, osteoclastic activity, cytokines, endotoxins, and products of lipid peroxidation resulting from oxidative stress, have been proposed to explain the c...

Objective: The purpose of this research study was to evaluate dynamic thiol/disulphide homeostasis (TDH) as a novel oxidative stress marker in participants with noncholesteatomatous chronic otitis media (ncCOM) and cholesteatomatous chronic otitis media (cCOM), as well as to investigate lipid hydroperoxide (LOOH), total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS) and o...

Objective: To review the long term outcome of juvenile onset recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (JORRP) in University Kebangsaan Medical Centre (UKMMC).

Methods: A sixteen-year retrospective study – from January 2002 to June 2019 – of patients who presented with JORRP at our hospital was carried out.

Results: Nineteen cases we...

Objective: Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate how selfies (self-photographs) are related to cosmetic surgery.

Methods: This is a prospective, observational study performed using a self-administered survey. An online questionnaire was distributed through social media to a random sample of 653 individuals from Saudi Arabia aged 18 to 65 years...

Objective: We aimed to examine patient characteristics, recurrence rate and efficacy of treatment methods in patients who underwent surgery with the diagnosis of ranula in our department retrospectively. The subject is discussed in the light of current literature.

Methods: Twenty-seven patients with ranula managed surgically between 2008 and 2018 were i...

Objective: It is known that the use of nasal packing has many disadvantages. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of short-term nasal obstruction due to nasal packing on cognitive functions.

Methods: The study group consisted of 40 patients who had nasal congestion due to unilateral nasal septal deviation and for whom septoplasty was pla...

Introduction: In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and systemic immune inflammation index (SII) values and overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) in patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT) with a diagnosis of oral cavity cancer (OCC).

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Objective: To present technical details and experiences regarding the use of a Tubbs-Logan mitral valve dilator for the closed reduction of zygomatic arch fractures.

Method: Over a period of about three years, closed reduction was indicated and performed in 22 patients with a zygomatic arch fracture. In all patients, depressed fracture segments were red...

Objective: V-Y advancement flaps are pliable local flaps that can be used in nearly every part of the body with relatively minimal technical difficulty. These flaps provide the best color and quality match, especially in the facial region. With effective planning, donor site morbidity can be acceptable, even on the face.

Methods: The results of 38 patie...

We report the case of a 55-year old Caucasian female who presented with dysphagia after being operated for a brain glioblastoma. Fiberoptic endoscopy and magnetic resonance imaging showed a submucosal tumefaction of the posterior hypopharyngeal wall. Direct laryngoscopy and biopsy did not reveal a definitive diagnosis. The lesion was completely removed using a transoral C02 laser, and histopath...

Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare group of diseases characterized by abnormal clonal proliferation of Langerhans cells in one or more systems. LCH can occur in any system. We report a case of bilateral otologic LCH that presented as a case of mastoiditis. Despite multiple courses of antibiotics, there was no improvement. Subsequent excision biopsy of a postauricular mass confirmed ...