Impact of Allergic Rhinitis on Voice in Children
Conclusion: The study ’s results revealed that AR can have an effect on fundamental frequency and voice quality in children. The diagnostic process should include AR as a potential cause of voice disorders in children.ORL (Source: ORL)
Source: ORL - March 2, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Relationship between Endolymphatic Hydrops and Symptoms of Meniere Disease in Acoustic Hearing
Conclusion: The EH cannot be a sufficient condition for Meniere disease, whereas the hydrops can cause the diplacusis.ORL (Source: ORL)
Source: ORL - February 24, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
On the Nature of Hearing Loss in M éniere’s Disease
We describe this here in 5 representative MD patients. We feel that the most likely explanation for the outcome is the removal of viral nucleic acids (NA) from the organ o f Corti.Summary: A likely explanation for the sensorineural hearing loss in MD is paralysis of the cochlear amplifier function of the outer hair cells due to the toxicity ofNA. These NA are released from neurotropic viruses located in the vestibular nerve ganglion.Key Messages: (1) Viruses (Herpes family) are the cause of the symptoms in MD. (2) Hearing loss is the result of viral NA in the organ of Corti. (3) A short history of MD symptoms (#x3c;2 years...
Source: ORL - February 17, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Is the Conductive Hearing Loss in < b > < i > NOG < /i > < /b > -Related Symphalangism Spectrum Disorder Congenital?
We describe a dominant Japanese patient with progressive conductive hearing loss who was diagnosed withNOG-related symphalangism spectrum disorder (NOG-SSD), a spectrum of congenital stapes fixation syndromes caused byNOG mutations. Based on the clinical features, including proximal symphalangism, conductive hearing loss, hyper opia, and short, broad middle, and distal phalanges of the thumbs, his family was diagnosed with stapes ankylosis with broad thumbs and toes syndrome (SABTT). Genetic analysis revealed a heterozygous substitution in theNOG gene, c.645C#x3e;A, p.C215* in affected family individuals. He had normal h...
Source: ORL - February 15, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Patient-Reported Outcomes of Split-Thickness Skin Grafts for Floor of Mouth Cancer Reconstruction
Conclusion: STSG reconstructions for pathologic T1 –T2 FOM-CA appear to result in acceptable PROM QOL outcomes with the exception of A-FOM tumors having worse chewing outcomes.ORL (Source: ORL)
Source: ORL - February 12, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Tubed Temporalis Fascia for Nasal Dorsal Contouring: A Novel Technique
Conclusions: Our novel technique of using the TF graft in a tubed form was easy to perform. Furthermore, the tubed TF covers all irregularities, is good for dorsal augmentation, and improves dorsal contouring and definition.ORL (Source: ORL)
Source: ORL - February 12, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection in Patients with Atrophic Rhinitis
Conclusion: PRP injections can improve nasal symptoms and nasal mucociliary function in patients with atrophic rhinitis.ORL (Source: ORL)
Source: ORL - February 9, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Is Septal Cartilage Graft via Transmastoid Approach Safe Enough in the Repair of Large Tegmen Defects?
Conclusion: Extradural grafting with the septal cartilage in the large TD up to 25 mm can be repaired efficiently via the TM approach without application of a lumbar drainage.ORL (Source: ORL)
Source: ORL - February 8, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
A Rare Case of Pneumomediastinum after Eustachian Tube Dilation
Eustachian tube dilation (ETD) is a relatively new intervention for the treatment of eustachian tube dysfunction. Though it previously had no assigned billing code, the American Medical Association recently accepted a new Category I Current Procedural Terminology code application for ETD to be effective in January 2021. Reported complications are uncommon and usually minor. Herein, we present a rare case of massive pneumomediastinum following this procedure. Such major complications are critical to report as ETD becomes a more commonly practiced procedure.ORL (Source: ORL)
Source: ORL - February 5, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
The Role of Keratin-8 and Keratin-18 Polymorphisms and Protein Levels in the Occurrence and Progression of Vocal Leukoplakia
Conclusions: Keratin-8 and keratin-18 polymorphisms and protein levels are associated with the occurrence and progression of vocal leukoplakia.ORL (Source: ORL)
Source: ORL - January 20, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
3D Technique-Based Nonsurgical Correction of Deformational Congenital Auricular Deformities
Conclusion: 3D-NSC provided a significant nonsurgical clinical treatment for CAD patients, with younger patients getting better clinical outcomes with shorter correction time.ORL (Source: ORL)
Source: ORL - January 13, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Clinical Efficacy and Possible Mechanism of Endoscopic Vidian Neurectomy for House Dust Mite-Sensitive Allergic Rhinitis
Conclusion: The short-term efficacy of bilateral EVN is more effective than SCIT in treating HDM-sensitive AR. This may be because the surgery reduced the tIgE and sIgE levels. TNF- α may be involved in the therapeutic mechanism.ORL (Source: ORL)
Source: ORL - January 4, 2021 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
The Long-Term Stability of Fat-Graft Myringoplasty in the Closure of Tympanic Membrane Perforations and Hearing Restoration
Conclusion: Our FGM technique had a favorable tympanic closure rate for small to large perforations, and yielded relatively good hearing improvement in the mid-size perforation cases over long-term follow-up periods. According to the topographic evaluation of FGM, this procedure resulted in a reliable perforation closure rate and audiological results regardless of the perforation site.ORL (Source: ORL)
Source: ORL - December 18, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Office-Based Sinus Surgery for Cystic Fibrosis Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Conclusion: This prospective pilot study is the first to demonstrate the safety and feasibility of performing comprehensive revision endoscopic sinus surgery for CF patients in the outpatient office setting using only local anesthesia.ORL (Source: ORL)
Source: ORL - December 17, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
A Rare Case of Temporal Bone Pneumocephalus Tracking through the Internal Auditory Canal
A 39-year-old male with chronic hydrocephalus requiring biventricular shunts presented with progressive pneumocephalus over several years. He showed no improvement following ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt revision and anterior skull base repair for a sphenoid dehiscence. Imaging continued to show worsening pneumocephalus with air tracking along the right facial nerve from the geniculate ganglion to the internal auditory canal (IAC). The patient then underwent tympanomastoidectomy and skull base reconstruction. Based on a search of published literature, this appears to be the first reported case of temporal bone pneumoceph...
Source: ORL - December 15, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
