Significant Changes in Trans-Epithelial Barrier Proteins of Adenoid Tissue with Atopic Status in Children.

Objectives: Adenoid tissue is important in local immune response and epithelial barrier dysfunction of this tissue may contribute to allergies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the status of cross-epithelial barrier elements in adenoid tissue lymphoepithelium and inhalant allergen sensitization.

Materials And Methods: Children aged 5-15 years, who underwent adenotonsillectomy, participated in this study.

Inhibitory effects of bioaccessible anthocyanins and procyanidins from apple, red grape, cinnamon on α-amylase, α-glucosidase and lipase.

The goals of this study were to determine and evaluate the bioaccessibility of total anthocyanin and procyanidin in apple (Amasya, ), red grape (Papazkarası, ) and cinnamon (Cassia, ) using an static digestion system based on human gastrointestinal physiologically relevant conditions. Also, inhibitory effects of these foods on lipid (lipase) and carbohydrate digestive enzymes (α-amylase and α-glucosidase) were performed with before and after digested samples using acarbose and methylumbelliferyl oleate (4MUO) as the positive control. While the highest total anthocyanin content was found in red grape (164 ± 2.

Prognostic value of F-FDG PET/CT parameters and histopathologic variables in head and neck cancer.

Introduction: F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography parameters such as; maximum standardized uptake values, standard metabolic tumor volume and otal lesion glycosis are important prognostic biomarkers in cancers.

Objective: To investigate the prognostic value of these parameters in patients with head and neck cancers.

Methods: We performed a retrospective study including 47 patients with head and neck cancer who underwentF-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography prior to treatment.

Internal Nasal Valve Expanding Graft for Middle Vault Reconstruction.

Various surgical techniques and approaches for addressing nasal valve collapse have been described in the literature. Still, new techniques continue to be developed and old techniques continue to be improved upon. The aim of the present study was to validate the use of the internal nasal valve expanding graft for middle vault reconstruction and to review the authors' experience using this technique.

Superficial Parotidectomy Versus Partial Superficial Parotidectomy: A Comparison of Complication Rates, Operative Time, and Hospital Stay.

Purpose: The type and extent of surgery for benign parotid tumors are a subject of debate. We aimed to measure and compare hospital stay, operative time, and complication rates associated with superficial parotidectomy (SP) and partial superficial parotidectomy (PSP).

Materials And Methods: This retrospective cohort study included all patients who underwent surgery for benign parotid gland tumors in our tertiary center between January 2006 and March 2014 and were followed up for at least 3 years.

Bioaccessibility and inhibitory effects on digestive enzymes of carnosic acid in sage and rosemary.

In this study, the aim was to determine the bioaccessibilities of carnosic acid in sage and rosemary and in vitro inhibitory effects of these samples on lipid and starch digestive enzymes by evaluating the lipase, α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzyme inhibition activities. The content of carnosic acid in rosemary (18.72 ± 0.

Endoscopic Repair of Persistent Oroantral Communications Using the Caldwell-Luc Approach.

In this article, a novel endoscopic technique used to close oro-antral fistulas will be described. In the technique described here, 24 cases were surgically treated between May 2011, and November 2014. Under endonasal endoscopic examination following partial inferior uncinectomy, the natural ostium of the maxillary sinus was identified; through this tract, a curved aspirator was advanced into the sinus.

Application of Sal classification to parotid gland fine-needle aspiration cytology: 10-year retrospective analysis of 312 patients.

Background: The accuracy of fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is controversial in parotid tumors. We aimed to compare FNAB results with the final histopathological diagnosis and to apply the "Sal classification" to our data and discuss its results and its place in parotid gland cytology.

Methods: The FNAB cytological findings and final histological diagnosis were assessed retrospectively in 2 different scenarios based on the distribution of nondefinitive cytology, and we applied the Sal classification and determined malignancy rate, sensitivity, and specificity for each category.

Lymph Node Density in Node-Positive Laryngeal Carcinoma: Analysis of Prognostic Value for Survival.

Objective: We investigated the value of lymph node density (LND) as a predictor of survival in patients with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and positive neck node (pN+) after laryngectomy.

Study Design: Case series with chart review.

Setting: Katip Celebi University Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.

Outcomes and Complications of Endoscopic Versus Microscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery in Pituitary Adenoma.

This retrospective study aimed to define outcomes and complications of endoscopic versus microscopic transsphenoidal surgery in pituitary adenoma. Data of 94 patients who underwent transsphenoidal endoscopic (n = 45) or microscopic surgery (n = 49) between June 2000 and June 2014 for pituitary adenoma, performed at Katip Çelebi University Hospital, were retrospectively analyzed. The patients' symptomatology, type of adenoma, radiologic findings, surgical outcomes, and preoperative and postoperative complications were investigated.

Inhibitory effects of chickpea and Tribulus terrestris on lipase, α-amylase and α-glucosidase.

The total saponin content and its in vitro bioaccessibilities in Tribulus terrestris and chickpea were determined by a static in vitro digestion method (COST FA1005 Action INFOGEST). Also, in vitro inhibitory effects of the chosen food samples on lipid and starch digestive enzymes were determined by evaluating the lipase, α-amylase and α-glucosidase activities. The tested T.

Transection of Nasolacrimal Duct in Endoscopic Medial Maxillectomy: Implication on Epiphora.

Objective: Management of the nasolacrimal system is usually recommended during medial maxillectomy via external approach because of reported higher rates of postoperative epiphora. Association of the endoscopic medial maxillectomy (EMM) with epiphora, however, is not clearly stated. In this study, we attempted to evaluate whether patients develop epiphora after simple transection of the nasolacrimal duct during EMM.

Tracheal Resection With Primary Anastomosis.

The aim of our study was to present our retrospective experience in the single-stage surgical reconstruction of 21 tracheal stenosis (TS) patients during the last 17 years, considering the characteristics of the treated stenosis, surgical procedures performed, and postoperative outcomes and complications. All demographic and clinical data were collected retrospectively. Chest and neck computed tomography (CT) scans were performed to assess the stenosis, including length, location, and glottic involvement.

Value of Echo-Planar Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Detecting Tympanomastoid Cholesteatoma.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of echo-planar diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (EP-DWI) and high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) in the detection and localization of cholesteatoma.

Materials And Methods: Fifty-four patients were prospectively included in this study. Patients with suspected primary or residual cholesteatoma were evaluated by EP-DWI and HRCT before tympanomastoid surgery.

COâ‚‚ laser treatment of tracheal stenosis.

Conclusion: Delivery of a carbon dioxide laser is an effective method and can be used in selected cases of tracheal stenosis.

Objectives: To present retrospective experience in tracheal stenosis of 16 patients treated by bronchoscopic delivery of carbon dioxide laser, considering the characteristics of the treated stenosis, surgical procedures performed, and post-operative outcomes and complications.

Methods: All demographic and clinical data were collected retrospectively.

[Does Onodi cell limit the exposure of sella during transsphenoidal pituitary surgery?].

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the association between the presence of Onodi cell and sella exposure during endonasal endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery (EETPS).

Patients And Methods: Forty-two patients who underwent EETPS for a pituitary adenoma with the collaboration of Neurosurgery and Otorhinolaryngology Departments at Katip Çelebi University Atatürk Training and Research Hospital between February 2011 and March 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. Preoperative paranasal sinus tomography and intraoperative findings were evaluated for the presence of Onodi cells.

[Repair of incus long arm defects by hydroxyapatite bone cement].

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate our ossiculoplasty results using hydroxyapatite bone cement.

Patients And Methods: Data of 29 patients (16 males, 13 females; mean age 28 years; range 17 to 57 years) who were performed ossiculoplasty using hydroxyapatite bone cement in İzmir Katip Çelebi University Atatürk Training and Research Hospital Department of Otorhinolaryngology between January 2010 and December 2013 were retrospectively evaluated. Of the 29 operated patients, bone cement was administered in 23 patients during tympanoplasty, in two patients during open technique tympanomastoidectomy, and in four patients during exploratory tympanotomy.

Osteoplastic flap approach versus orbitotomy in case of orbitofrontal cholesterol granuloma.

A 44-year-old man developed a slow-growing painless left superolateral orbital mass that extended into the frontal sinus with a complaint of ptosis. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a heterogenous hyperintense lesion confined to the left frontal bone and superior orbit. The osteoplastic frontal sinus approach was performed to drain supraorbital cholesterol granuloma cyst and for curetting the capsule.

Endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenomas.

Objective: The objective of this study was to report the efficacy, safety, and outcomes of endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal techniques for pituitary adenomas.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective data analysis of 32 patients who underwent endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenoma between February 2011 and December 2013 was performed. The patients' demographic data, clinical presentations, radiologic findings, recurrence rates, and complications were analyzed.

Prevertebral space invasion in head and neck cancer: negative predictive value of imaging techniques.

Objective: This study evaluated the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) in prevertebral space invasion in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC).

Subjects And Methods: This study retrospectively reviewed 197 patients with advanced primary laryngeal or hypopharyngeal carcinoma who underwent laryngectomy and neck dissection at our institution. The MRI and CT findings were compared with the surgical findings and postoperative pathology.

Comparison of submucosal resection and radiofrequency turbinate volume reduction for inferior turbinate hypertrophy: evaluation by magnetic resonance imaging.

Inferior turbinate hypertrophy is a frequent cause of nasal airway obstruction and drastically impairs patients' quality of life. Surgical reduction of the inferior turbinates can be used for patients who did not respond to medical therapy. A number of studies have been performed to identify the most effective technique.

Therapeutic efficacy of the combination of intratympanic methylprednisolone and oral steroid for idiopathic sudden deafness.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of systemic steroid alone and combined with intratympanic methylprednisolone in the treatment of patients with idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss.

Study Design: Prospective, randomized controlled trial. Settings Katip Celebi University Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.

Histopathologic parameters in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis: impact on quality of life outcomes.

Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common disease with a significant impact on health-related quality of life (QOL) of the patient. Histologic inflammatory markers in CRS are an important marker in determining the severity of the disease. In this study, we evaluated the association of histopathologic parameters with QOL questionnaires in patients with CRS with nasal polyposis after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS).