The modified asymmetric chondro-perichondrial island graft in type I tympanoplasty: A retrospective analysis of 784 patients.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a novel modified asymmetric chondro-perichondrial island graft in tympanoplasty. The design features a longer anterior segment compared to the posterior segment, addressing limitations of symmetrical grafts. We investigated the impact of this modified graft on hearing improvement and graft success rates in patients undergoing tympanoplasty surgery.

Histopathology of thermal effects in endoscopic ear surgery: An experimental animal study.

Objective: The potential risk of thermal damage in the transcanal endoscopic ear surgery has been a concerning issue. This study aimed to investigate the histopathological effects of heat exposure of different durations in external auditory canal (EAC) skin and facial nerve tissues.

Methods: This study was conducted on 20 rabbits assigned equally to five groups according to the endoscope-transmitted heat exposure duration: Control group (no exposure), 2, 10, 15, and 30 min.

Comparison of endoscopic and microscopic stapedotomy in the same patients: a prospective randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: This study aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of audiological and postoperative clinical outcomes between the endoscopic and microscopic stapedotomy approaches.

Methods: This study employed a randomized, controlled design. Twenty-seven patients with bilateral otosclerosis underwent stapedotomy in both ears, with randomized allocation of the surgical technique (endoscopic vs.

Vestibular function assessment in Idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: a prospective study.

Purpose: Idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSHL) can cause acute damage not only to the auditory function, but also to the vestibular function in addition to damage to the hearing function. The aim of this study was to perform vestibular assessment using caloric test and video head impulse test in patients with idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss. In addition, to evaluate the relationship of dizziness with vestibular tests and post-treatment responses of vestibular tests.

Transcanal Endoscopic Management of Middle Ear Paragangliomas.

Objective: To evaluate the clinical and audiological outcomes of transcanal endoscopic resection of middle ear paragangliomas.

Study Design: Retrospective multicenter study.

Setting: Tertiary referral center and private otology clinic.

Paramedian Forehead Flap in Large Nasal Skin Defects: Twenty-years' Experience.

Objective: Skin cancers occur most commonly in the head and neck region where the nose is the most commonly affected unit. The nose is the part of the face that is most exposed to trauma, sunlight, and other environmental factors. From the aesthetic and functional point of view, reconstruction of the defects occurring after skin cancer removal creates a great challenge for the surgeon.

A Comparative Study: Platelet-Rich Fibrin Packing as an Alternative to the Absorbable Gelatine in Tympanoplasty.

Background: We aimed to investigate platelet-rich fibrin's potential role as packing material in both the middle ear and external auditory canal.

Methods: Twenty-nine patients undergoing transcanal endoscopic type 1 cartilage tympanoplasty were included in this controlled prospective clinical study. Patients were randomly assigned to platelet-rich fibrin (n=14) or absorbable gelatine (n=15) groups.

The new "cubism" graft technique in tympanoplasty: A randomized controlled trial.

Objectives: The aim of this prospective, randomized-controlled study is to analyze the outcomes of a new graft technique in tympanoplasty and compare its outcomes with cartilage island graft plus extra perichondrium.

Methods: A total of 44 patients with noncomplicated chronic otitis media were included in this prospective randomized-controlled clinical trial. Patients were randomly divided into 2 double-layer graft groups: The cartilage island graft + cubism graft (study group) and the cartilage island graft + extra perichondrium (control group).

A novel graft-harvesting technique in tympanoplasty: the cubism graft.

Background: The slicing method that is used for thinning the cartilage graft may cause forming complications in tympanoplasty. Besides, double-layered grafting techniques may be required when graft medialization is observed.

Method: This article presents a new and controlled graft cartilage thinning and the cubism graft-harvesting technique in tympanoplasty.

Delayed Reconstruction with Full-Thickness Skin Grafts Following Defect Size Reduction in Head and Neck Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer.

Different treatment modalities have been applied for nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSCs) of the head and neck area. One of the most important points after surgical treatment is the selection of appropriate reconstruction methods. The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy and feasibility of the use of both defect size reduction with sutures and secondary healing with delayed reconstruction with full-thickness skin grafts in NMSC patients.

Orbital complications of pediatric rhinosinusitis: A single institution report.

Background And Objectives: Rhinosinusitis is one of the most common infections of childhood. Rhinosinusitis usually limits itself in the pediatric age group, however orbital and intracranial complications may arise in some of the patients. The purpose of the study was to retrospectively analyse the previous treatments and outcomes in pediatric rhinosinusitis patients with orbital complications.

Evaluation of significant gene expression changes in congenital and acquired cholesteatoma.

Etiopathogenesis of acquired and congenital cholesteatoma is still unclear. The clinical behavior of adult acquired, pediatric acquired and congenital cholesteatomas show differences. The scope of the this study was to detect the matrix metalloproteinase (MMP), tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase (TIMP) and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene expression changes in cholesteatoma perimatrix and to compare these changes among congenital cholesteatoma, adult acquired cholesteatoma and pediatric acquired cholesteatoma.

The Comparative Analysis of Suture versus Linear Stapler Pharyngeal Closure in Total Laryngectomy: A Prospective Randomized Study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate and compare the outcomes in patients undergoing pharyngeal closure with the linear stapler and suture techniques after total laryngectomy.

Methods: Forty-one patients who needed total laryngectomy for laryngeal cancer were enrolled in the study. Patients were randomized into two groups according to the pharyngeal closure technique: the linear stapler group (Group A) and the suture closure group (Group B).

The Effect of Endoscopic Endonasal Transsphenoidal Skull Base Surgery on Cochlear Function.

Endoscopic transsphenoidal skull base surgery (ETSS) has become a standard approach in the treatment of sellar and clival lesions, such as pituitary adenoma and chordoma. Due to the close proximity of the clivus and the sella turcica to the inner ear, it is thought that bone drilling in the surgery may have effects on hearing. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of bone drilling in ETSS procedure on cochlear function.

Procalcitonin Levels in Chronic Rhinosinusitis.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare procalcitonin levels of patients diagnosed with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) and CRS without nasal polyposis (CRSsNP) along with healthy controls.

Methods: A total of 67 subjects were included. Twenty-two CRSwNP patients were included in group A, 25 CRSsNP patients in group B, and the control group (group C) consisted of 20 healthy subjects.

Comparative outcomes of extracapsular dissection and superficial parotidectomy.

Retrospective analysis of extracapsular dissection (ECD) and superficial parotidectomy (SP). Comparing the outcomes of ECD and SP in surgery of benign parotid masses. Total of 136 patients included in the study.

Comparison between Rescue Flap and Double Flap Technique.

 Endoscopic techniques in pituitary surgery lead to inevitable mucosal loss of the sphenoethmoidal recess and posterior nasal septum in the nasal cavity. There is no other comparative study between primary reconstruction of septal perforation and secondary healing in the literature. The aim of this study is to evaluate postoperative patient morbidity with or without posterior septal perforation in endonasal pituitary surgery by comparing two commonly used techniques: rescue and double nasoseptal flaps.

Patterns of failure for early-stage glottic carcinoma: 10 years' experience in conformal radiotherapy era.

Purpose: Larynx cancer is the most common head-and-neck cancer in Turkey. Vocal cords are involved nearly 70%-80% of laryngeal carcinomas. We aim to present our 10 years' experience and failure patterns of the patients with T1 and T2 glottic laryngeal carcinoma by same manner, technique, doses, and physician in conformal radiotherapy (RT) era.

Comparison of anterior and posterior tympanomeatal flap elevations in endoscopic transcanal tympanoplasty.

There is not an ideal tympanomeatal flap incision type for transcanal procedures. Comparing the outcomes and feasibility of posteriorly and anteriorly based tympanomeatal flap incisions for anterior perforations in endoscopic transcanal cartilage tympanoplasty. Twenty-six patients who had anterior TM perforation were included.

The Joint Tip Graft: A Joint Support for Rim, Facet and Infratip Lobule in Rhinoplasty.

Background: The authors of this study have developed a novel graft called the 'The Joint Tip Graft' which adds support to the lateral crus, camouflages the tip grafts, supports the facet and adds volume to the nasal tip as a single graft. The aim of this study was to define and introduce the tripod graft.

Methods: Thirty patients who underwent primary rhinoplasty at a tertiary academic center were included.

The role of EGFR overexpression on the recurrence of basal cell carcinomas with positive surgical margins.

Background: Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) expression may have role on recurrence of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) with positive surgical margin(s).

Objective: The aim was to investigate the role of genetic expression changes of EGFR on recurrence rates in patients in follow up with surgically excised BCC with positive surgical margin(s).

Methods: Thirty-four surgical margin-positive BCC lesions that were closely followed up without an immediate reoperation were included in this study.

The effect of "xanthan gum-based fluid thickener" on hydration, swallowing functions and nutritional status in total maxillectomy patients.

Purpose: Swallowing functions are affected after total maxillectomy operations and adjuvant chemoradiotherapy. The purpose of our study is to assess the role of xanthan gum based thickening agents on swallowing and hydration of maxillectomy patients on a randomized controlled fashion.

Methods: 12 of the 22 patients diagnosed with maxillary carcinoma and planned to undergo total maxillectomy was identified as study group and 10 of them were identified as control group.

Cavernous Sinus and Parasellar Region: An Endoscopic Endonasal Anatomic Cadaver Dissection.

The aim of this study was to investigate the neurovascular structures of the cavernous sinus with the endonasal endoscopic transpterygoid approach on fresh human cadavers. Additionally, the course of internal carotid artery (ICA) and relevant anatomy was thoroughly investigated to refine the anatomical landmarks, exposure difficulties, potential complications, and limitations using the endonasal endoscopic technique. This study was carried out at an otolaryngology department of a tertiary medical center between June 2014 and June 2015.