Thyroid surgery in pediatric age: a ten-year experience at a single center and literature review.

Objectives: Surgery interventions for thyroid disorders are rare in pediatric population. This study aims to present our institution's 10-year experience regarding the surgical treatment and outcomes of thyroid pathologies in children and review the literature.

Methods: All pediatric patients who underwent thyroid surgery at our institution from April 2013 to October 2023 were retrospectively reviewed.

The impact of worst patterns of invasion on survival outcomes in oral cavity cancer: implications for adjuvant therapy and prognostic stratification.

Purpose: To examine the impact of the worst patterns of invasion (WPOI) on survival outcomes and possible implications for adjuvant treatment decisions in squamous cell oral cavity cancer patients.

Methods: The loco-regional progression-free survival (LRPFS) and the distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) were calculated for 162 patients. Univariate and multivariate analyses were done according to prognostic predictors of stage (early/T1-2 or N0; locally advanced /T3-4 or N +), grade, depth of invasion, WPOI, perineural (PNI), and lymphovascular (LVI) invasion and margin status.

Can Sniff Nasal Inspiratory Pressure be a guide in detecting of sleep-disordered breathing in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?

Purpose: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe, progressive condition characterized by muscle degeneration and weakness, significantly affecting respiratory function. This study aimed to evaluate the presence of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children with DMD and investigate the relationships between sleep and respiratory function using spirometry, sniff nasal inspiratory pressure (SNIP), and polysomnography (PSG) along with capnography.

Research Question: Can low SNIP be a guide for detecting respiratory muscle involvement early and determining the right time to perform early PSG and capnography in DMD?

Study Design: Prospective, observational, cross-sectional study.

A retrospective epidemiological analysis of maxillofacial fractures at a tertiary referral hospital in istanbul: a seven-year study of 1,757 patients.

Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate the etiology, incidence, demographics, and characteristics of maxillofacial fractures treated at a university hospital over a seven-year period.

Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of 1,757 patients with maxillofacial fractures who were referred to our department between May 2012 and March 2019. The patients' demographic and clinical characteristics were noted, as well as the fracture type, location, and etiology.

The Association between Aminoglycoside Exposure and Ototoxicity in Children with Cystic Fibrosis.

Introduction: Pulmonary exacerbations increase the requirement of aminoglycoside (AG) antibiotics in people with cystic fibrosis (pwCF). Several studies have shown that AGs have a cumulative effect on ototoxicity. We aimed to investigate the relationship between AG exposure and ototoxicity by using 3 different methods in patients with CF.