Cochlear implantation as a treatment for single-sided deafness and asymmetric hearing loss: a randomized controlled evaluation of cost-utility
Single-sided deafness (SSD) and asymmetric hearing loss (AHL) have recently been proposed as a new indication for cochlear implantation. There is still no recommended treatment for these hearing deficits, and ... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - February 4, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mathieu Marx, Nad ège Costa, Benoit Lepage, Soumia Taoui, Laurent Molinier, Olivier Deguine and Bernard Fraysse Tags: Study protocol Source Type: research
Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of bacteria isolated from patients with ear discharge in Jimma Town, Southwest, Ethiopia
Otitis media is among the leading causes of childhood illnesses although it can also affect the adults resulting in frequent physician visits, drug prescription and a key contributor to antibiotic resistance. ... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - December 4, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kasahun Gorems, Getenet Beyene, Melkamu Berhane and Zeleke Mekonnen Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Staphylococcus aureus from patients with chronic rhinosinusitis show minimal genetic association between polyp and non-polyp phenotypes
Staphylococcus aureus has a high prevalence in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients and is suggested to play a more etiopathogenic role in CRS patients with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), a severe form of the CRS spectr... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - October 16, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jake Jervis Bardy, Derek S Sarovich, Erin P Price, Eike Steinig, Steven Tong, Amanda Drilling, Judy Ou, Sarah Vreugde, Peter-John Wormald and Alkis J Psaltis Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma: a population-based survival analysis
Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma is an uncommon malignant neoplasm seen most frequently in the salivary glands, representing approximately 1 to 2% of salivary gland tumors. Less than 600 cases have been repo... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - August 16, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mitchell R. Gore Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Odontogenic necrotizing fasciitis: a systematic review of the literature
While odontogenic soft tissue infections of the head and neck are common, progression to necrotizing fasciitis is relatively rare. Necrotizing fasciitis is a potentially life-threatening and rapidly progressiv... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - August 15, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mitchell R. Gore Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Survival in sinonasal and middle ear malignancies: a population-based study using the SEER 1973 –2015 database
The sinuses, nasal cavity, and middle ear represent a rarer location of head and neck malignancy than more common sites such as the larynx and oral cavity. Population-based studies are a useful tool to study t... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - August 9, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mitchell R. Gore Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Allergic rhinitis and periodontitis among Korean adults: results from a nationwide population-based study (2013 –2015)
The purpose of this study was to examine whether allergic rhinitis is associated with periodontal disease in a representative sample of elderly Korean people that was adjusted for socio-demographic factors, or... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - August 8, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Eun-Jeong Kim and Yong-Keum Choi Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Is orbital floor a reliable and useful surgical landmark in endoscopic endonasal surgery?: a systematic review
The orbital floor is considered as an important intraoperative reference point in endoscopic sinonasal surgery. The aim of this review is to evaluate its reliability and usefulness as a surgical landmark in en... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - July 24, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Baharudin Abdullah, Chew Shiun Chuen, Salina Husain, Kornkiat Snidvongs and De Yun Wang Tags: Research article Source Type: research
The burden of chronic rhinosinusitis and its effect on quality of life among patients re-attending an otolaryngology clinic in south western Uganda
Worldwide, the burden of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is variable, but not known in Uganda. CRS has significant negative impact on quality of life (QOL) and as such QOL scores should guide adjustments in treat... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - June 26, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Victoria Nyaiteera, Doreen Nakku, Esther Nakasagga, Evelyn Llovet, Elijah Kakande, Gladys Nakalema, Richard Byaruhanga and Francis Bajunirwe Tags: Research article Source Type: research
A questionnaire using vocal symptoms in quality control of phonosurgery: vocal surgical questionnaire
Quality control after phonosurgery is important and may be time consuming. Often questionnaires focusing on quality of life are applied. We aimed at investigating the use of organ specific symptoms, such as ho... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - June 15, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Aleksander Grande Hansen, Chi Zhang, Jens Øyvind Loven, Hanne Berdal-Sørensen, Magnus TarAngen and Rolf Haye Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Isolation and antimicrobial drug susceptibility pattern of bacterial pathogens from pediatric patients with otitis media in selected health institutions, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a prospective cross-sectional study
Otitis media is inflammation of the middle ear and tympanic membrane, which often occurs after an acute upper respiratory tract infection. It is the most common episode of infection in children and the second ... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - May 24, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tewodros Tesfa Hailegiyorgis, Wondemagegn Demsiss Sarhie and Hailemariam Mekonnen Workie Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Frequency of mitochondrial m.1555A > G mutation in Syrian patients with non-syndromic hearing impairment
Mitochondrial maternally inherited hearing impairment (HI) appears to be increasing in frequency. The incidence of mitochondrial defects causing HI is estimated to be between 6 and 33% of all hearing deficienc... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - May 21, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hazem Kaheel, Andreas Bre ß, Mohamed A. Hassan, Aftab Ali Shah, Mutaz Amin, Yousuf H. Y. Bakhit and Marlies Kniper Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Sinonasal adenoid cystic carcinoma-role of on-site FNAC: a case report
Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC), a rare tumor of epithelial cell origin, commonly arises from the major salivary glands. Uncommonly it may be found outside the salivary glands and it's especially rare in the na... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - May 9, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Santosh Tummidi, Kanchan Kothari, Roshni Patil, Shruti S. Singhal and Vyoma Shah Tags: Case report Source Type: research
The effect of transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation on laryngeal vestibule closure timing in swallowing
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on the timing of laryngeal vestibule closure during the pharyngeal stage of swallowing in h... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - May 8, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Christopher R. Watts and Matthew J. Dumican Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Treatment, outcomes, and demographics in sinonasal sarcoma: a systematic review of the literature
Sarcomas comprise a diverse group of soft tissue mesenchymal malignancies. The sinuses and nasal region are a relatively rare site of sarcomas. (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - March 21, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mitchell R. Gore Tags: Research article Source Type: research
