Possible effects of low testosterone levels on olfactory function in males.

Introduction: Functions attributed to androgens have increased, ranging from the role in hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and reproductive behaviors to modulation of cognition, mood and some other functions. Sex differences and changes in circulating sex hormones affect human sensory function. In the literature, authors reported this kind of influence for olfaction predominantly in females.

The Prevalence of Tonsillar Human Papilloma Virus Infection in İstanbul, Turkey: A Human Cadaver Study.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of tonsillar human papillomavirus infection in İstanbul, the most populous city of Turkey.

Methods: Tonsil specimens were obtained from 206 cadavers aged 18 to 89 years. Tonsillectomy was performed during routine autopsy for each subject in the 24 hours after death.

Salivary Eosinophil Cationic Protein in Allergic Rhinitis.

Objective: Eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of atopic diseases such as allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma. Using saliva as a diagnostic material is a non-invasive, simple method. Analysis of ECP in saliva was shown as an alternative diagnostic contribution in patients with asthma.

The Impact of Septal Deviation on Intranasal Schirmer Test Values.

Objective: Intranasal Schirmer test serves as an objective measurement for evaluation of nasal secretion and humidity. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of septal deviation on nasal secretion and humidity by measuring the intranasal Schirmer test values in patients who had septal deviation and compare it to the values of our healthy volunteers.

Methods: The study included 52 patients with nasal septum deviation and 52 volunteers without any rhinologic complaints or deviated nasal septum.

Morphometric Measurements of Bony Nasolacrimal Canal in Children.

Objective: Morphology and dimensions of the bony nasolacrimal canal duct (BNLD) as a key factor in the development of primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction. We aimed to obtain detailed morphometric analysis of BNLD in children without nasolacrimal duct pathology by using computed tomography and provide standard measurements by means of age which could be utilized in planning management or in invasive interventions.

Methods: Picture Archiving Communication Systems database of our hospital's radiology department was searched for this retrospective study.

Ototoxicity associated with topical administration of diclofenac sodium as an otic drop: An experimental animal study.

Objectives: The aim of the study is to evaluate the ototoxicity of topical diclofenac sodium in comparison to positive and negative controls prior to the investigation of analgesic and anti-inflammatory efficacy of the agent in otic administration.

Methods: Twenty four ears of 12 guinea pigs were included in the study. Wide myringotomy was performed on all tympanic membranes under general anesthesia and auditory brainstem responses (ABR) were evaluated.

Long-term results of pillar implant procedure.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the long-term efficiency and reliability of the Pillar Implant (PI) procedure.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2008 and January 2010, a total of 27 patients (16 males, 11 females; mean age 45.8±7.

Role of Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy in the Management of Salivary Gland Masses.

Objective: Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is widely used in the management of salivary gland masses. Its main advantage is its ability to differentiate benign from malignant disease. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the diagnostic ability of FNAB in salivary gland masses.

Supraglottic Kaposi's Sarcoma in HIV-Negative Patients: Case Report and Literature Review.

This paper presents a case report of an HIV-negative, supraglottic Kaposi's sarcoma patient. The 80-year-old male patient was admitted with complaints of hoarseness, difficulty in swallowing, and a stinging sensation in his throat for approximately six months. The endoscopic larynx examination revealed a lesion which had completely infiltrated the epiglottis, reached right aryepiglottic fold, was vegetating, pink and purple in color, multilobular, fragile, and shaped like a bunch of grapes, and partially blocked the bleeding airway passage.

Effect of anti-adhesive barrier use on laryngotracheal movement after total thyroidectomy: an electrophysiological study.

Impairment of laryngotracheal movement is a possible complication after total thyroidectomy. Here, we aimed to investigate the frequency and extent of impairment of laryngotracheal movement after total thyroidectomy and the effect of anti-adhesive barrier hyaluronic acid-carboxymethylcellulose membrane positioning between strap muscles and laryngotracheal complex on deglutition. The study design is prospective clinical study.

The effect of corticosteroid on metalloproteinase levels of nasal polyposis.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of corticosteroid treatment on topical and systemic metalloproteinase levels of patients with nasal polyposis (NP).

Study Design: Prospective clinical trial.

Methods: The study included patients undergoing a paranasal sinus operation due to NP.

The role of matrix metalloproteinases in recurrent tonsillitis.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the status of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-2, MMP-7, MMP-9) and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) due to dysregulated turnover of connective tissue matrices in children with recurrent tonsillitis (RT).

Methods: Forty-four patients with RT were enrolled in the study. All patients with RT were graded according to the hypertrophy degree of the tonsillar tissue from grade I to grade IV.