<h3>Importance</h3> The otolaryngologist's online reputation is of increasing importance. Physician rating websites are becoming increasingly prevalent, and patients using them to evaluate their current future physicians. <h3>Objective</h3> To patterns in ratings otolaryngologists. <h3>Design, Setting, Participants</h3> From May 1, 2013, through June lists academic program faculty members the Northeastern United States were compiled, allopathic otolaryngologists from Eastern Section...

Background Pituitary tumors comprise 10% to 15% of all diagnosed intracranial tumors; 90% are adenomas. Though benign, significant morbidity via compression surrounding structures or aberrant hormone secretion can occur. This study investigated rates pituitary tumor diagnoses and treatment trends from 1993 2011. Methods was a retrospective review the 2011 Nationwide Inpatient Sample for patients with as well those who underwent resection. Incidences lesions, surgical approaches, clinical...

Previous studies have described inferior turbinate hypertrophy compensatory to a septal deviation. The body contains vasoactive tissue that may behave in manner similar the turbinate. body, situated nasal valve region, undergo changes alter anatomy and airflow patterns. goal was compare size of laterality aim determine whether there is correlation between deviation prominence.Measurements were obtained from 100 sinus computerized tomography scans retrospectively reviewed. degree deviation,...

Inferior turbinate reduction (ITR) is a commonly performed procedure for the treatment of nasal obstruction. Which portion inferior turbinates should be surgically addressed to improve airflow has yet determined.To use computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis evaluate changes after along different portions turbinate.Computed tomographic scans 5 patients were selected. Seven CFD models created each patient: 1 unaltered and 6 various ITRs, including 3 one-third ITRs (anterior, middle,...

The pterygopalatine fossa can be involved with a variety of infectious and neoplastic processes. This region entered endoscopically, but endoscopic landmarks to localize the neurovascular structures in have not yet been reported.The purpose this study is describe location relation consistent intranasal landmarks.Endoscopic dissections cadaveric heads were performed. locations defined.The sphenopalatine foramen (SPF) served as primary landmark (PPF). Mean distances from SPF measured following...

In the paper we have looked at several factors that contribute to risk perception of Genetically Modified Organisms. Factors such as how a society sees technology, role media and stakeholders, cultural context issue labeling been discussed. These non-technical assessment influence societies assess perceive for technology like GMOs. We analyzed differences in public three broad regions- States, Europe developing countries, with main focus on India. discussed each contributing factor has led...

Background Epistaxis treatment is variable. This study sought to determine demographic, management, and outcome differences in patients treated with early (&lt;24 hours) vs late ligation or embolization. Methods was a retrospective review of the 2008 2010 Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) for admitted epistaxis. Hospital patient demographics outcomes were compared between surgical intervention. Multivariate models analyzed economic measures (length stay hospital charges) treatment. Results...

Hepcidin is the main regulator of hepcidin-ferroportin axis and elevated in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Anemia CKD its relation to hepcidin, interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) iron- erythropoietin (EPO)-naïve, non-dialyzed under-studied.This case-control study aimed levels hepcidin other proinflammatory markers (IL-6, TNF-α, hs-CRP) their anemia erythropoietin-naïve, non-dialysis (stage 3 - 5) patients. 32...

Objectives/Hypothesis The goals of pituitary tumor resection include normalizing endocrine function, relieving mass effect, and minimizing risk recurrence. This study investigated current trends in costs complications for transfrontal transsphenoidal surgery. Study Design Retrospective review the 2008–2011 Nationwide Inpatient Sample patients undergoing lesion resection. Methods Demographics outcomes were compared between surgical approaches using χ 2 tests. Multivariate analysis was...

Objective Participation in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) sports increases annually, yet the risk of maxillofacial injuries among these athletes is unknown. We report incidence and trends NCAA athletes. Study Design Retrospective study Injury Surveillance System (ISS) representing from seven men's eight women's across Divisions 1, 2, 3. Incidence by sport, gender, anatomic location, requiring surgery were measured. Methods Athlete exposure data 2004 to 2005 through 2013 2014...

Nasal dermoids are the most common congenital midline nasal lesions. When a pit or cyst is identified, scans should be obtained to look for an intracranial connection. The portion of lesions has traditionally been approached by performance frontal craniotomy. transglabellar subcranial approach useful technique resect these and offers several advantages over traditional craniotomy approach.Retrospective case review.Records two patients who underwent excision way were analyzed.Two successful...

Background Invasive fungal sinusitis is a progressive disease that can often extend beyond the nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses into surrounding soft tissue bone. Aggressive antifungal therapy surgical debridement are mainstays of management. The pterygopalatine fossa infratemporal two regions commonly involved in patients with invasive sinusitis. When extends to fossa, be challenging. Traditionally, open approaches have been used for management these areas. Advances endoscopic skull...

Management of fractures involving the frontal sinus seems to be more complex than merely obtaining an ideal reduction bony injuries. Multiple articles on management these suggest that a great deal controversy persists despite many years surgical experience. The question posed in this article is whether or not advent endoscopic approaches has changed should change approaches/algorithms used challenging fractures. It conclusion authors techniques can indeed allow us algorithm for trauma. New...

Oxidative stress (OS) has been implicated as a contributory factor in the multifactorial etiopathogenesis of alopecia areata (AA). But with existing data, it is unclear whether OS cause or effect disease state Alopecia areata.To compare parameters viz.malon-di-aldehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), total antioxidant status (TAS) serum patients versus age and sex matched controls, assess their correlation severity disease.Forty clinically diagnosed forty (n = 40) sex-matched healthy...

Objective: To describe the use of transglabellar subcranial approach for management congenital nasal masses in pediatric population. Methods: Case series. Medical records 5 patients who underwent resection lesions via were reviewed. Results: Five children successful with intracranial extension approach. Lesions resected included dermoids (n = 3) and encephaloceles 2). Patient age at time operation ranged from 13 months to 15 years. All successfully, there have not been any recurrences....

Abstract Objectives: Advances in light sources and endoscopes have improved illumination during endoscopic sinus surgery. However, these advances also increased the temperatures equipment reaches course of procedures. Limited data exist on temperature variations nasal potential risks burns to drapes patients. We attempt quantify cords. Methods: Various endoscopes, cords, xenon were used measure increases over time. Temperatures measured with noncontact thermometers using different...

Background This report describes the role of endoscopic resection maxillary ameloblastoma. Case Report A 43‐year‐old female presented with a ameloblastoma filling left sinus and extending into nasal cavity nasopharynx. The sinonasal portion tumor was resected endoscopically. limited transoral then performed to resect involved teeth surrounding margin allowing for primary closure without any recurrence or oronasal fistulas on follow‐up. Conclusion Transnasal surgery odontogenic tumors is less...

Background Internal nasal valve (INV) collapse can contribute significantly to obstruction and may be caused by upper lateral cartilage (ULC) medially or laterally. Surgical techniques addressing INV have focused more on treating the narrowed angle, with less consideration of area. This article describes a technique improve patency both study analyzes changes in minimal cross-sectional area (MCA) at after graft placement determines whether these are different for normal versus narrow INVs....

Sebaceous carcinoma is a rare cancer, and little known about its current epidemiology treatment. This particularly true for sebaceous carcinomas of the trunk extremities.