Otogenic brain complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: This study aimed to form astute deductions regarding the presentation, treatment and mortality of otogenic brain complications.

Methods: A systematic literature search of four medical databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Scopus) was conducted. Studies associated with otogenic brain complications were considered eligible.

Quality of Life in Patients With Well-Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma After Total Thyroidectomy in Greece.

Introduction: Well-differentiated thyroid cancer is among the most common types of endocrine cancer. Despite its increasing prevalence, the prognosis of thyroid cancer is rather good, with a five-year survival rate ranging between 80% and 90%, depending on the histological type. Not only the post-treatment complications and the side effects of the lifelong medication but also the possibility of a recurrence may have a negative impact on the patient's quality of life (QoL).

Endoscopic Versus Microscopic Tympanoplasty: A Systematic Review and Metanalysis.

Objective: Endoscopic ear surgery is no longer a promising technique, but a well-established one. This study aims to compare endoscopic and microscopic tympanoplasty based on current literature evidence, in terms of their efficacy and safety characteristics.

Data Sources: We conducted a systematic literature search of four medical databases (Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, ClinicalTrials.

Nocardia Farcinica Mastoiditis and Epidural Abscess in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Rare Entity.

Nocardia is regarded as an opportunistic pathogen primarily affecting the respiratory system, whereas is the species of the Nocardia family that is most frequently blamed for central nervous system impairment. The authors present the first case of mastoiditis caused by , accompanied by intracranial complications. An immunocompetent 74-year-old woman who reported a three-week left ear discharge and a two-week facial nerve palsy was referred to our department.

Asymptomatic unilateral aplasia of the left parotid gland: an unusual entity and case report.

Congenital agenesis of major salivary glands is considered a very infrequent condition and typically appears to be a coincidental finding. It can be present as sporadic case or may be combined with aplasia or hypoplasia of other salivary glands or the lacrimal glands, or as a part of syndromes. Only 23 cases documented in the literature to date, while the youngest patient was 50 days old.

Management of external jugular vein aneurysm: a systematic review.

Introduction: Aneurysms of the jugular vein system are rare and high clinical suspicion is needed for diagnosis. External jugular vein aneurysms (EJVA) are considered innocent lesions that need treatment mainly for aesthetic reasons. The aim of this systematic review was to present current literature regarding diagnosis and management of EJVAs.