Advantages of the Cartilage-Sparing Technique in Prominent Ear Deformity Surgery: Comparison of a New Technique.

Objective: Ear cartilage, crucial for maintaining ear shape and function, can sometimes undergo damage or deformation, requiring surgical intervention. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of a novel, less invasive cartilage-protective method with the traditional, more invasive cartilage-removal technique.

Methods: Our study included 64 patients (128 ears).

Treating Chronic Rhinitis and Turbinate Hypertrophy Without Surgery: The Effectiveness of Silver Nitrate Cauterization.

Introduction: Chronic rhinitis and chronic turbinate hypertrophy are conditions that affect the quality of life of individuals. The conchas, or the three half-crescent-shaped structures in the nasal cavity, play a crucial role in the respiratory system by filtering and humidifying the air we breathe. The growth of the conchas outside of normal physiological conditions can lead to conditions such as hyperplasia of the inferior turbinate and hypertrophy of the inferior turbinate.