Comparison of the result of consolidative technique otoplasty and incisionless otoplasty in the repairs of prominent ears.

We aimed to compare the long-term results of complications of consolidative technique otoplasty (CTO) and incisionless otoplasty (IO). The study consists of 156 patients who were operated between 2006 and 2015. According to surgical techniques, these patients were divided into two groups as IO group and CTO group.

Systemic side effects of locally used oxymetazoline.

Objectives: The object of the study is to experimentally investigate the possible systemic side effects of Oxymetazoline including its nasal spray which has been in use for a long time both by the physicians and patients. There is no study in the literature to address the damages of oxymetazoline on the end organ.

Materials And Methods: The study conducted on 2 groups of rat.

Higher frequency of methicillin resistant bacteria in children with familial mediterranean fever.

Objective: To investigate resistant microorganisms in nasal mucosa of children with Familial Mediterranean Fever.

Methods: The study was conducted from March to May 2013 at Mustafa Kemal University, Turkey, and comprised children with Familial Mediterranean Fever and healthy controls. All subjects had no history of antibiotic or local and/or systemic steroid use within the preceding 2 weeks.

A novel tumor suppressor gene in basal cell carcinoma: inhibition of growth factor-2.

In loss of heterozygosity (LOH) studies at the chromosome 4q22-35 region, it was shown that the amount of deletion was high in basal cell carcinoma (BCC). It has been proposed that genes located in this chromosomal region could be tumor suppressor genes in BCC. It has been thought that deletions in the ING2 gene located in the same region can play a role in the pathophysiology of BCC and that deletions occurring in this region may influence the level of ING2 expression in BCC.

Effect of carboxyhemoglobin on postoperative complications and pain in pediatric tonsillectomy patients.

Background: Carbon monoxide (CO) is a product of burning solid fuel in stoves and smoking. Exposure to CO may provoke postoperative complications. Furthermore, there appears to be an association between COHb concentrations and pain.

Determination of oxidative stress and effect of erdosteine on rhinitis medicamentosa in a rat model.

We aimed to determine the presence of oxidative stress in rhinitis medicamentosa (RM) and to evaluate the effect of erdosteine (ED) on mucosal changes in a rat model. Twenty-four male rats were used in this experimental study. Three groups were created.

[An unusual Wohlfahrtia magnifica myiasis case localized in cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues in a patient with head-neck cancer].

Auricular tumors constitute 6% of all head-neck tumors. Malignant tumors of the auricula are generally squamous or basal cell carcinomas. Myiasis rarely occurs in healthy individuals.

The effect of width of facial canal in patients with idiopathic peripheral facial paralysis on the development of paralysis.

The aim of this prospective study is to investigate whether the possible stenosis due to anatomic variations of labyrinthine segment (LS), tympanic segment (TS) and mastoid segment (MS) of the facial canal in the temporal bone is a predisposing factor in the development of paralysis. 22 patients with idiopathic peripheral facial paralysis (IPFP) were included in the study. Multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) with 64 detectors was used for temporal bone imaging of the patients.

Pseudoaneurysm of the carotid arterial system.

Pseudoaneurysms of internal, external, and common carotid arteries are seen rarely. Blunt traumas caused by automobile accidents are the prior reasons to this. Central venous catheterization, ballistic trauma, cystic medial necrosis, fibromuscular dysplasia, atherosclerosis, and other inflammatory processes are some other potential reasons for pseudoaneurysm.

Perioperative difficulties and early postoperative complications of transoral approach in mouth base surgery.

Objective: The aim of this study was to discuss perioperative difficulties and temporary or permanent complications that can be seen at early postoperative period in cases undergoing transoral surgical approach for disorders of mouth base.

Study Design: The study included 19 patients undergoing transoral surgical approach between September 2011 and January 2013 who were retrospectively evaluated. Exclusion criteria were patients with malign submandibular gland tumor or other suspected tumors at mouth base, those with a benign solid mass larger than 10 × 10 cm, and those who did not accept the transoral approach.

Assessment of the relationship between palatum durum and maxillary bone in patients with nasal polyp, chronic sinusitis or septum deviation.

Nasal obstruction most commonly occurs due to mucosal abnormalities and those in cartilage-bone structure such as nasal polyp, septum deviation, concha hypertrophy and chronic sinusitis in adults. Adenoid vegetation is the most prominent cause in childhood. In the present study, we aimed to investigate whether maxillary and palatal bone developments continue in patients with abnormalities causing nasal obstruction.

The reflection of the Syrian civil war on the emergency department and assessment of hospital costs.

Background: In the present study, it was aimed to assess the demographics, clinical features, and treatment costs of cases referred to our hospital after the Syrian civil war.

Methods: Of 1355 Syrian civil war victims referred to our hospital during the 14-month period between June 2011 and July 2012, 482 cases presenting to the emergency department were included in the study. The electronic data of these patients were retrospectively analyzed.

Treatment of displaced mandibular condylar fracture with botulinum toxin A.

The aim of this case report is to discuss the effect on condylar reduction of botulinum toxin A treatment used in a child with displaced fracture at condylar neck of mandible. A 3-years old boy was admitted to our clinic for incomplete fracture of mandibular symphysis and displaced condylar fracture at the left side. An asymmetrical occlusal splint with intermaxillary fixation was used instead of open reduction and internal fixation because of incomplete fracture of symphysis and possible complications of condyle surgery.

Craniofacial fibrous dysplasia.

Objective: The aim of the study was to report the clinical characteristics, radiological imaging methods, and management of patients with fibrous dysplasia.

Materials-methods: A retrospective review of 12 patients. Distribution of the cases according to the clinical and radiological features was described.

Identification of nasal bacterial flora profile and carriage rates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in patients with allergic rhinitis.

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of allergic rhinitis (AR) on the nasal flora and colonization rates of resistant microorganisms in comparison to healthy individuals. This colonization may be important in terms of AR-related disorders, the resistant microorganisms' carriage, and its complications and co-morbidities. The study was performed with two groups.

The relationship between posterior septum deviation and depth of maxillopalatal arch.

Objective: To investigate the relationship between depth of maxillopalatal arch and deviation of posterior septum.

Methods: This study is based on paranasal sinus CT (PNSCT) scan in the coronal plane evaluation, and sinus paranasal scans were obtained from the database. One-hundred and fifty PNSCT scans were randomly chosen among the PNSCT scans which belong to adult (18 and older) patients.

Giant pleomorphic adenoma of the nasal septum.

Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign tumor of the salivary glands, mainly arising from major salivary glands such as parotis and submandibular gland. In rare cases, however, pleomorphic adenoma presents in various unusual sites such as the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, hypopharynx, pharynx, larynx, trachea and lacrimal glands. We present a rare case of 80-year-old woman with pleomorphic adenoma of the nasal cavity.

Oxidative stress in chronic otitis media.

Chronic otitis media usually presents with a benign tumor-like lesion of the temporal bone known as a cholesteatoma. The role of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of chronic otitis media and cholesteatoma has not yet been fully explored. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the oxidative stress markers and antioxidant enzymes in patients with cholesteatomatous and noncholesteatomatous chronic otitis media and in healthy subjects.

Intraorbital isolated mucocele.

A 55-year-old man was presented with an orbital mass. The magnetic resonance imaging revealed that the dimensions of the mass were 29×19×17 mm. The most probable diagnosis with the magnetic resonance imaging findings was dermoid cyst.

Comparison of the effects of low-flow and high-flow inhalational anaesthesia with nitrous oxide and desflurane on mucociliary activity and pulmonary function tests.

Background And Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of inhalational anaesthesia using low and high gas flow rates of nitrous oxide and desflurane on mucociliary clearance and pulmonary function.

Methods: Fifty adult patients of the American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I-II, aged between 18 and 70 years, were recruited to the study. Patients were assigned randomly to one of two study groups.