A5088176163- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
- Ear and Head Tumors
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Acoustic Wave Resonator Technologies
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
University Hospital of Larissa
2014-2025
University of Thessaly
2015-2021
Marymount University
2021
Augusta University
2013-2014
RMIT University
2014
Georgia Regents Medical Center
2013
Augusta University Health
2012
University of Crete
2004-2007
404 General Military Hospital
2007
University Hospital of Heraklion
2005-2006
Abstract Objective: To assess the long‐term efficacy of canalith repositioning procedure (CRP) in treatment patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Background: Alternative theories for pathophysiology BPPV have been redefined past few years. CRP is considered to be standard technique its management. However, follow‐up results minimally reported literature. Patients/Methods: Five hundred ninety‐two patients, 290 (49%) men and 302 (51%) women, were enrolled this prospective...
Nasal steroids play an important role in the postoperative management of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). However, commercially available nasal steroid sprays may not deliver adequate amounts medication to entire sinus cavity. The off-label use budesonide irrigation (BNI) theoretically solves this problem by delivering concentrated solution through a high-pressure, high-volume system. Several studies have attested safety BNI, but there are very few reports its efficacy.This is...
Objective To demonstrate that the supraorbital ethmoid cell (SOEC) is a consistent and reliable landmark in identification of anterior ethmoidal artery (AEA). Study Design Retrospective radiographic study. Setting Tertiary care rhinology practice. Subjects Methods The computed tomography (CT) scans for 78 consecutive patients were evaluated presence SOECs, degree pneumatization, location AEA relation to fixed anatomic structures. Forty‐one with normal SOECs identified compared group 15...
Background: Deep neck infections represent a common but heterogeneous medical condition, as clinical manifestations and outcomes vary, depending, among others, on the infection site. The pharyngeal mucosal space (PMS) represents most superficial space, confined between mucosa constrictor muscles. collection of pus in PMS (pharyngeal abscess (PMA)) is considered rare rarely reported literature. This study focuses aiming to provide an elaborate description behavior this category reporting its...
OBJECTIVES To evaluate the role of Ligasure Vessel Sealing System (LVSS) (Valleylab, Boulder, CO) in thyroid surgery, with emphasis given to duration procedure, as well potential relevant postoperative complications. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTINGS A prospective study was conducted from November 1, 2002 October 31, 2003, on patients undergoing surgery use LVSS device primary means ligation. All patients' records were placed a database. Efficacy hemostasis, operation time, and complications...
Objective Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scale is a validated disease‐specific questionnaire for the assessment of (NO). The aim this study was to validate Greek‐NOSE questionnaire. Study Design Prospective instrument validation study. Setting Tertiary referral center. Subjects and Methods NOSE translated into Greek then back English. A prospective conducted on adult patients with NO due septal deviation (SD). Test‐retest evaluation SD carried out. Internal consistency assessed...
We sought to compare LigaSure Vessel Sealing System tonsillectomy (LT), Harmonic Scalpel (HST), and cold knife (CKT).We conducted a prospective study on 161 adult patients undergoing tonsillectomy. Subjects were randomized LT, HST, or CKT groups, intraoperative bleeding, operative time, postoperative pain, complication rates assessed.The groups consisted of 50, 43, 37 individuals, respectively. Intraoperative bleeding was significantly lower in the LT group, whereas HST group than that...
To demonstrate that quality-of-life outcomes after endoscopic sinus surgery are not compromised in patients with Samter's triad (asthma, nasal polyps, aspirin sensitivity) when compared to eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis polyposis (eCRSwP) who sensitive.Retrospective review of prospectively collected data.Thirty-two were identified from a patient database 2003 2012. Preoperative and postoperative symptom endoscopy scores those 37 consecutive eCRSwP sensitive (control). Student t test...
<i>Objective:</i> To evaluate and introduce a new method of tonsillectomy using the Thermal Welding System (TWS). <i>Method:</i> The TWS is surgical instrument which uses direct heat pressure to seal divide tissues. Fifty consecutive patients underwent with use TWS. Inclusion criteria were chronic tonsillitis, peritonsilar abscess history obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Patients undergoing adenoidectomy or any other procedure together bleeding disorders excluded....
To compare thermal welding tonsillectomy (TWT) with bipolar electrocautery (BET) procedure.A prospective randomized study was conducted on 150 consecutive adult patients undergoing tonsillectomy. Indications included chronic tonsillitis and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Exclusion criteria peritonsillar abscess history, bleeding disorders, any other procedure together Patients were randomly assigned to TWT or BET groups. Intraoperative bleeding, operative time, postoperative pain,...
To determine, from October 2010 to 2018, the epidemiology of Deep Neck Infections (DNIs), regarding detection, identification and susceptibility antimicrobials causative microorganisms, in Thessaly-Central Greece.An analysis data a prospective database was conducted on 610 consecutive patients with DNIs treated Otolaryngology / Head & Surgery Department University Hospital Larissa. Demographics, clinical features microbiological were analyzed.Among (1,9/1 male female ratio, mean age: 39,24 ±...
Abstract Objective: To assess parameters related to ligasure tonsillectomy (LT) versus cold knife (CKT) procedure. Study Design: Prospective randomized study. Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 200 consecutive adult patients undergoing tonsillectomy. Indications included chronic tonsillitis and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Patients adenoidectomy, or any procedure together with tonsillectomy, peritonsillar abscess history bleeding disorders were excluded. randomly assigned...
<b><i>Objective:</i></b> The Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-20) is a rhinosinusitis quality of life instrument. Nonrhinologic illnesses like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may elevate SNOT-20 scores. We compared outcomes in patients with chronic (CRS) to those OSA. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> analyzed prospectively collected data CRS and Pretreatment Lund-Kennedy endoscopy scores were obtained. Scores patterns symptom distribution compared....
A large collection of Staphylococcus aureus including a. 745 clinically significant isolates that were consecutively recovered from human infections during 2012–2013, b. 19 methicillin-susceptible (MSSA), randomly selected between 2006–2011 our Staphylococcal Collection, c. 16 colonizing isolates, and d. 10 strains colonized animals was investigated for the presence molecular characteristics CC398. The study conducted in Thessaly, a rural region Greece. differentiation livestock-associated...
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the role of Ligasure™ Vessel Sealing System (LVSS; Valleylab, Boulder, CO) in parotid surgery. STUDY DESIGN A prospective study was conducted on 12 consecutive patients undergoing superficial parotidectomy, performed by using LVSS device as primary means ligation. Inclusion criteria included mass with no preoperative suspicion malignancy, and extension to deep lobe gland. Efficacy hemostasis, cut‐closure time, postoperative complications were assessed. Results compared...
Background: Successful local anaesthesia is of critical importance for the success septoplasty, and many surgeons prefer to use cocaine this purpose. The aim study was evaluate efficacy 4 per cent solution, compared with tetracaine 2 plus adrenaline, as a anaesthetic patients undergoing septoplasty. Methods: From December 2002 February 2005, prospective, randomized, controlled trial conducted. One hundred eight underwent septoplasty under anaesthesia. Patients were randomly classified into...