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Biphenotypic sinonasal sarcoma (BSNS), previously low-grade sinonasal sarcoma with neural and myogenic features, is a rare tumor of the sinonasal tract first described in 2012. Due to its rarity, limited […]
» Read moreThe aims of our study were to investigate the clinical and audiometric outcome of the surgical treatment of postinflammatory medial meatal fibrosis (PIMMF) and to review the histopathologic changes in […]
» Read moreTo investigate neuroanatomic volume differences in tinnitus and hearing loss.Cross-sectional.Sixteen regions of interest (ROIs) in adults (43 male, 29 female) were examined using 3Tesla structural magnetic resonance imaging in four […]
» Read moreIntramuscular hemangioma (IMH) is an uncommon benign vascular lesion, which develops in skeletal muscles and it accounts for <1% of all hemangiomas. The accurate diagnosis is often difficult because the […]
» Read moreThe prognosis of patients with advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the external auditory canal and middle ear has been improved by advances in skull base surgery and multidrug chemoradiotherapy during […]
» Read moreOur case demonstrates the rare presentation of sinonasal sarcoidosis causing severe nasal obstruction. While the patient had a remote history of pulmonary sarcoidosis, she was in remission and had no […]
» Read moreAlthough the diagnosis of chronic invasive fungal sinusitis relies chiefly on identification of invasive fungi on histology, the insidious nature of the disease can preclude detection of fungal organisms. Here, […]
» Read moreThe external auditory canal’s unique anatomical characteristics made the presence of foreign bodies (FBs) a clinical challenge, particularly in rural settings without ready access to tertiary care and specialist intervention.Our […]
» Read moreDifferential diagnosis of globus sensation in an otherwise asymptomatic patient should include hypopharyngeal fibrovascular polyp to avoid potentially fatal complications like airway compromise following regurgitation. We present a case of […]
» Read moreTo assess the effects of hearing rehabilitation with cochlear implants on a subset of cognitive domains in older patients (≥65 yr).Prospective observational study.Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Goethe-University Frankfurt/Main.Patients aged between 65 and […]
» Read moreTo develop and implement an innovative group appointment with the potential to improve access to cochlear implantation (CI) while maintaining patient satisfaction and experience.Adult patients with advanced sensorineural hearing loss.Implementation […]
» Read moreTo perform a systematic review of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in hematologic malignancy; to describe an illustrative case of urgent cochlear implantation for bilateral profound SNHL and vestibular hypofunction in […]
» Read moreTo characterize and analyze variation in price markup of seven common otologic surgeries by procedure and geographic region.Retrospective Analysis of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services database of 2017 […]
» Read moreThe objective of this study was to evaluate the outcomes following transcanal endoscopic cartilage and perichondrium double-layer myringoplasty for subtotal and total tympanic membrane (TM) perforations.Retrospective case review.Tertiary referral center.Adult […]
» Read morePatient-specific surgical simulation allows presurgical planning through three-dimensional (3D) visualization and virtual rehearsal. Virtual reality simulation for otologic surgery can be based on high-resolution cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). This study […]
» Read morePalliative care patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) often experience dysphagia and airway trouble; thus, each patient requires a specific palliative care plan based on their prognostication. […]
» Read moreThe larynx is an uncommon location for live foreign bodies. The leech can reach the glottis during consumption of contaminated water but is usually expelled by an effective cough reflex. […]
» Read moreWe describe a cost-effective solution to limit aerosol transmission to the surgeon and other personnel in the operating room during otologic surgery. View the full article @ Ear, nose, & […]
» Read moreAlthough the recent advent of a vaccine and other therapeutic aids in our fight against COVID-19 has brought us a step closer to controlling the pandemic, our fight is far […]
» Read moreTo determine the efficacy of office-based intralesional steroid injections (ILSI) as a management therapy for adult subglottic stenosis (SGS).A systematic review was completed using PubMed and Science Direct for office-based […]
» Read moreA 42-year-old man was referred for a week history of severe dysphagia, odynophagia, fever (39 °C), fatigue, abdominal pain, pharyngeal swelling, and multiple neck lymphadenopathies. The medical history reported a […]
» Read moreSalivary Bypass Tube is an important tool to prevent or treat some complications of laryngeal and hypopharyngeal surgery and its placement may prove difficult. In this article, we propose a […]
» Read moreTo determine the cochlea’s average size in humans and evaluate the relationships between certain covariates and cochlear size.A systematic search on articles on cochlear size and published in English was […]
» Read moreThe treatment of complete subglottic stenosis (SGS) remains a challenge due to anatomic and technological limitations. Placement of the Montgomery T-tube is an effective treatment option. For complete SGS patient […]
» Read moreThis study aimed to evaluate the clinical features and outcomes of patients with middle-ear granulation pathologies associated with attic retractions.The clinical records of adult patients with middle-ear granulation pathologies and […]
» Read moreA case of symptomatic unilateral vertebral artery compression by the greater cornu of the thyroid cartilage is described. Imaging shows ossification of the greater cornu of the thyroid cartilage with […]
» Read moreCochlear implants improve the quality of life of patients with bilateral severe sensorineural hearing loss. Normally, patients with cochlear implants can continue to use the devices for years without any […]
» Read moreComputed tomography (CT) is the preferred noninvasive method for the evaluation of osteitis in chronic sinusitis. Some scholars believe that the bone changes associated with chronic sinusitis always show high […]
» Read moreA 74-year-old Japanese woman with a 1-year history of right preauricular pain and a 2-month history of bleeding from the right ear was admitted to our department. Tumor was observed […]
» Read moreTo investigate the effects of the mechanical trauma to the round window, a model electrode inserted into the scala tympani on the cochlear reserve, and the efficacy of topical steroids […]
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