To assess the effectiveness and usefulness of transnasal prelacrimal recess approach (TPRA) in patients with recurrent antrochoanal polyps.Twelve polyp recurrence underwent surgery a endoscopic approach. Success for visualization origin polyps, surgical complications, was evaluated.Transnasal successful 83% (10/12); polyps that originated from posterior location (2 patients) were excised using middle meatal Nasolacrimal duct injury occurred 2 but neither had epiphora postoperatively. Three...

Objective In recent years, a growing number of studies have focused on the olfactory abilities blind individuals as well their tactile and auditory senses. this study, we aimed to investigate possible alterations in sense smell early‐ late‐blind subjects compared with sighted controls, using Sniffin’ Sticks test battery. Study Design Prospective clinical study. Setting Tertiary referral center. Subjects Methods A total 66 were included The divided into 2 groups: subjects—who then subgrouped...

Preoperative evaluation of the frontal sinus (FS) and associated anatomical structures may reduce risk intraoperative complications facilitate management potential complications. In this study, authors aimed to evaluate relationship between FS pneumatization critical structures. Paranasal computerized tomography scans 350 sides 175 patients were evaluated. The pattern FS, dimensions (on axial, coronal, sagittal slices), anterior ethmoidal artery, depth olfactory fossa evaluated for every...

Background Nonallergic rhinitis comprises many subgroups of (vasomotor rhinitis, nonallergic with eosinophilia syndrome, occupational idiopathic etc. in which its main feature is known to be free allergy. We evaluate the cellular infiltrate subjects and compare them allergic control counterparts for detecting underlying pathophysiology. Methods Subjects selected from patients admitted Istanbul University Medical Faculty between 2006 2009 were classified into (n = 16; mean age, 26.5 years),...

Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) otorrhea frequently occurs without temporal bone trauma, fracture, surgery, or any identifiable causes. It is usually associated with tegmen tympani defects of the in adults. The congenital origin theory and arachnoid granulation have been accepted to explain defect. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) computed tomography (CT) are used show defects, brain tissue, meninges. We recently encountered three cases spontaneous CSF a defect on tegmental plate bone....

Abstract Objective: This study aimed to evaluate migration of the receiver–stimulator after cochlear implantation using subperiosteal pocket technique. Methods: A prospective clinical was performed 32 paediatric patients (aged between 12 months and 8 years; mean ± standard deviation, 28 19 months) who underwent in tertiary referral centres. The degree evaluated measurements selected reference points: lateral canthus, tragus mastoid tip. All distances were measured during six surgery....

Objective:The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between anatomical variations and fungus ball (FB), association odontogenic etiologies maxillary sinus FB. Methods:We analyzed clinical records 66 patients who underwent endoscopic surgery for FB.The determined were nasal septal deviation (NSD) direction, presence Onodi Haller cell, concha bullosa lateral recess sphenoid sinus.Further, dental X-ray reviewed detect any possible in with FBs.Results: There 41 female 25 male...

Seromucinous hamartoma (SH) is a rarely seen benign polypoid mass of the sinonasal tract. Although most common presentation symptom nasal obstruction, patients are asymptomatic. In this paper, authors present an additional case SH and discuss its differential diagnosis. A 34-year-old male patient presented with progressive obstruction serous discharge for several months. well-defined was detected in left cavity during endoscopic assessment. Preoperative biopsy reported as lesion. The...

This study aims to evaluate the effect of paratracheal lymph node (PTLN) metastasis on survival in patients with advanced laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer.Medical records cancers who underwent surgery between May 1995 June 2008 were assessed 78 (63 males, 15 females; mean age 55±11.3 years; range 25 76 years) has PTLN included this study. The follow-up period was 23 months. Fifty-three had primary cancer, remaining cancer.Paratracheal detected eight (15%) 53 carcinoma, six (42%) 14...

Abstract Nasal septal deviation (NSD) is a common condition in otorhinolaryngology practice. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible relationship between localization and severity NSD, related complaints as well suggest simplified assessment method for NSD. Seventy-five patients who complaint nasal obstruction were enrolled study. affected cavity divided into 4 separate sections follows: antero-superior (AS), antero-inferior (AI), postero-superior (PS), postero-inferior (PI)....

To compare two different percutaneous bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA) abutment systems regarding operation time, scar healing, quality of life, implant stability, audiologic results, and complications.The study involves a prospective multi-center clinical evaluation. Thirty-two consecutive patients who had undergone BAHA surgery from January 2011 to 2013 in tertiary centers were included the study. The Glasgow Inventory Benefit Score was used assess at least 6 months after surgery. time...

Many surgical technique have been described for repair of nasal septal perforations with different success rates. This study aimed to describe authors' and discuss its results as well those reported in the literature.Nineteen patients perforation were operated on between March 2009 February 2015 at Istanbul University, Medical Faculty. The this article, closure unilateral upper lateral cartilage inner mucoperichondrial flap inferior meatal advancement is an alternative technique.Nineteen...

Since the first case of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was reported in China on December 31st, 2019, it spread almost all over world rapidly and declared pandemic by World Health Organization (WHO) March 11th, 2020. The Turkey also same day. COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through droplets infected individuals may remain asymptomatic. As reservoir virus upper respiratory tract, otolaryngology (ENT) examinations carry a high risk infection to physician fever, sore throat, cough,...

This study aims to evaluate the demographic characteristics, tumor stage, surgical treatment and recurrence rate among patients operated with a juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma.This retrospective included 45 (44 males, 1 female; mean age 21 years, range 9 55 years) who underwent surgery at Istanbul University, Medical Faculty, Department of Otorhinolaryngology clinic between March 2006 July 2015. The were classified according age, sex, presenting symptom, procedure applied, preoperative...

The aim of this study was to describe a novel surgical suture technique for achieving ideal nasal tip rotation and projection with supratip angle. figure-of-eight suspension (FOESS) used in 68 patients who underwent open septorhinoplasty operation between the years 2013 2015. Fifty-four were female 14 male. mean age 28.2. follow-up time 6 18 months. No complications observed due FOESS technique. Satisfactory results obtained postoperative period after surgery. generated power against...

To investigate rhinology-related malpractice claims with the aim of optimising safe practice.The database National Institute Forensic Medicine was reviewed. In total, 241 otorhinolaryngology case reports dating from 2005 to 2012 were evaluated, and 83 cases related rhinology treatments separated.There no significant difference between number male (n = 42) female 41) claimants. The mean patient age 32.07 ± 10.53 years (range, 10-75 years). Seventy-nine involved surgical treatment in...

In this study, we aimed to analyze the oncologic and functional outcomes of supraglottic laryngectomy.Medical records 91 cases (85 males, 6 females; mean age 55.4 years; range 30 75 years) who underwent surgery due early laryngeal cancer in our clinic were retrospectively analyzed. Statistical analysis was performed using chi-square test Fisher's exact test. Mean values estimated by means t-test, while survival curves drawn Kaplan-Meier method.With respect assessment, disease-free rate 81%,...

Objectives: Paranasal sinus mucocele is a benign cystic lesion, lined with respiratory epithelium and filled mucoid secretions, which generally seen in the ethmoid or frontal sinuses. Inflammation, trauma, fibrosis, neoplasm, previous surgery play role etiology. Treatment of this condition requires marsupialization drainage. Endoscopic gold standard procedure. Methods: A 2-year-old boy was referred to our clinic diagnosis bilateral causing proptosis right eye. General clinical examinations...