Age and Gender Related Variability in the Strength of Auricular Cartilage in Living Humans.

Background: Despite previous studies on auricle morphology, research on its biomechanical properties remains limited. This study aims to assess age- and gender-related variations in auricle strength in living humans.

Methods: A prospective, clinical study was conducted to assess auricle stiffness at three antihelix points (superior, middle, and inferior) using a digital Newton meter.

Effects of the Kahramanmaras, Turkey 2023 earthquakes on balance perception, dizziness and post-traumatic stress: A relational screening model between subjective balance problems and post-traumatic stress.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of the February 6, 2023, earthquakes in Turkey and recurrent aftershocks on balance and post-traumatic stress in surviving victims.

Methods: Our study included 1004 participants aged 18-65 years who were exposed to the February 6 earthquakes and aftershocks in Turkey. After obtaining online consent from all participants, the Vertigo Symptom Scale (VSS), the Dizziness Handicap Index (DHI), and the Posttraumatic Post-Traumatic Disorder Checklist Scale (PCL-5) were administered online, and the interactions between the variable sets were examined using a correlational screening model.

Protective Effects of Infliximab Against Kanamycin-Induced Ototoxicity in Rats.

Hypothesis: To examine the protective effects of infliximab (INF) against kanamycin (KM)-induced hearing loss.

Background: Tumor necrosis factor α blockers can reduce cellular inflammatory reactions and decrease cell death.

Methods: Thirty-six rats with normal hearing were randomly divided into six groups.

Clinical Interpretation of Positional Nystagmus Provoked by both Dix-Hallpike and Supine Head-Roll Tests.

Background: Both the Dix-Hallpike test and the supine head-roll test can provoke positional nystagmus in a group of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo patients, including but not limited to those with multiple canal involvement. This study aimed to determine the incidence and interpret the clinical significance of positional nystagmus provoked by both the Dix-Hallpike and the supine head-roll tests.

Methods: The results of video-nystagmography sessions recorded in the computer database that included both the Dix-Hallpike and the supine head-roll tests were examined.

The Genotoxic Effect of Nasal Steroids on Human Nasal Septal Mucosa and Cartilage Cells In Vitro.

Objective: To determine whether budesonide (Bud) and triamcinolone acetate (TA) cause DNA fractures in the nasal mucosa and septal cartilage cells through examinations using the comet assay technique.

Study Design: Prospective, controlled experimental study.

Setting: University hospital.

Evaluation of the Relationship Between Facial Nerve and Lateral Semicircular Canal in the Posterior Tympanotomy Approach.

Background: To clinically and radiologically evaluate the relationship between the facial nerve and the lateral semicircular canal during posterior tympanotomy.

Methods: Patients who received cochlear implants between 2010 and 2020 were included in the study. The relationship between the facial nerve and the lateral semicircular canal was classified into 3 types by evaluating the axial section computed tomography images.

Effect of Suture Type and Suture Distance on Holding Strength in Nasal Septal Laceration Model.

Objective: Septal mucosal-perichondrial flaps can be lacerated during the elevation of the flaps. Appropriate repair of the lacerations is essential to prevent the development of septal perforation during the healing process. We aimed to determine the superior suture type and suture distance to use in repairing the lacerations of nasal septal mucosal-perichondrial flaps.

Upright positioning-related reverse nystagmus in posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and its effect on prognosis.

Background: Positional nystagmus elicited by the Dix-Hallpike maneuver often reverses its direction as the patient is re-seated from the provoking head hanging position. The incidence of reverse nystagmus and its association with prognosis in posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (pcBPPV) is not clear.

Objective: To determine the incidence of upright positioning-related reverse nystagmus and its association with the success of canalith repositioning (Epley) maneuver (CRM) treatment in pcBPPV.

Assessment of Vestibular Function in Adults with Prelingual Hearing Loss Using c/oVEMP Tests.

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to compare the vestibular system integrity of individuals with normal hearing with that of prelingual hearing impaired individuals. It is well known that ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (oVEMPs) reflect utricular function, whereas cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (cVEMPs) reflect saccular function. Therefore, oVEMP and cVEMP tests were applied to evaluate the vestibular system integrity of hearing impaired individuals participating in the research.

Effects of Glycerol Test on Resonance Frequency in Patients with Ménière's Disease.

Objective: To evaluate resonance frequency (RF) values via dehydration effects in the inner ear caused by the glycerol test, which is used as a diagnostic method for Ménière's disease (MD).

Methods: Twenty adult patients with unilateral MD were included in the study. Before, and then at 1, 2, and 3 h after administration of glycerol (1 g/kg), pure-tone hearing levels (125-8,000 kHz) and multifrequency tympanometry tests were performed.

The role of meteorologic factors and air pollution on the frequency of pediatric epistaxis.

Fluctuations in atmospheric temperature, humidity, and air pollution are associated with the incidence of epistaxis. To date, no study in the literature has evaluated the effect of air pollution and meteorologic conditions on the pediatric population. We aimed to evaluate the effect of meteorologic factors and air pollution on the frequency of epistaxis in children.

Otorhinolaryngologic Problems in Liver and Kidney Transplant Recipients.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to define the otorhinolaryngologic manifestations and clinical characteristics of patients who received kidney or liver transplants at a university hospital.

Materials And Methods: Medical records of patients who received a kidney or liver transplant between 2000 and 2013 and who were referred or applied to the ear, nose, and throat clinic were retrospectively reviewed. Otorhinolaryngologic complaints, signs, examination findings, and diagnoses of patients were noted.

Protective Effect of Oil on Acoustic Trauma Induced Hearing Loss in Rats.

Acoustic trauma is a common reason for hearing loss. Different agents are used to prevent the harmful effect of acoustic trauma on hearing. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential preventive effect of (black cumin) oil in acoustic trauma.

[Ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials in response to bone-conducted sound stimuli: results of measurements in healthy adults].

Objectives: This study aims to determine the normal values of ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (oVEMP) in response to bone-conducted sound stimuli in healthy adults.

Patients And Methods: The study included 42 healthy adult volunteers (18 males, 24 females; mean age 39.7±11.

[Our surgical treatment results in pediatric cholesteatoma].

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate surgical techniques and obtained outcomes in pediatric cholesteatoma.

Patients And Methods: A total of 62 patients (41 males, 21 females; mean age 13 years; range 3 to 17 years) diagnosed as pediatric cholesteatoma between January 1998 and December 2014 were enrolled into the study. Of the patients, canal wall down (CWD) mastoidectomy was performed in 31, canal wall up (CWU) mastoidectomy in 13, inside-out (ISO) mastoidectomy in eight, and tympanoplasty in 10.

Ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials in response to air conducted stimuli: clinical application in healthy adults.

Objectives: This study aims to determine the normal values for ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials in response to air conducted stimuli in healthy adults.

Patients And Methods: Thirty-six healthy adult participants with no ear complaints were enrolled. Ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential tests were performed to all participants.

Glycerol affects vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials and pure-tone hearing in patients with Ménière's disease.

Conclusion: The pure-tone audiometry results following glycerol administration indicated a positive effect on cochlear endolymphatic hydrops. Glycerol cervical vestibular-evoked myogenic potential (cVEMP) tests are a useful means of diagnosing saccular hydrops. There was no correlation between cVEMP and audiological results.

Mucosal cysts of the maxillary sinus in solid organ transplant population: computerised tomography follow-up results.

Background: The clinical significance of maxillary sinus mucosal cysts in liver and kidney transplant recipients remains unclear.

Aim: To investigate the course of maxillary mucosal cysts in liver and kidney transplantation patients.

Study Design: Retrospective clinical study.

Effects of nasal pack use on surgical success in septoplasty.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the effects of nasal packs on surgical success and related complications in septoplasty.

Patients And Methods: Thirty-eight patients (21 males, 17 females; mean age, 36.6 years, range 18 to 61 years) were included in the study.

Long-term inflammatory response to liquid injectable silicone, cartilage, and silicone sheet.

Objectives/hypothesis: To show and compare the long-term inflammatory responses to subdermal microdroplet injections of 1,000 centistoke (cS) and 5,000 cS liquid injectable silicone (LIS), and to assess the applicability of insulin pen as an alternative LIS delivery device in an animal model.

Study Design: Animal study.

Methods: Eighteen healthy adult Sprague-Dawley rats were used.

[Normative values of middle ear resonance frequency in normal hearing adults].

Objectives: This study aims to determine the normative values of middle ear resonance frequency in healthy adults.

Patients And Methods: Sixty adult volunteers (32 females, 28 males; mean age 31.8±7.

Effectiveness of the combined hearing and masking devices on the severity and perception of tinnitus: a randomized, controlled, double-blind study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of combined hearing and tinnitus masking devices that are appropriately programmed for acoustic stimulations using wide-band noise over the specific frequency range of tinnitus.

Material And Methods: A total of 21 patients were randomly divided into 2 groups. Group I (12 patients) was managed with betahistine dihydrochloride (2HCl) and fitted either with a combined hearing aid or a sound generator, and group II (9 patients) was treated with betahistine 2HCl for 3 months.

Short-term results of Neurelec Digisonic SP cochlear implantation in prelingually deafened children.

This paper examines the reports on the selection criteria and the post-operative performance of 25 children implanted with the Neurelec Digisonic SP. This study reported benefits from Neurelec Digisonic SP cochlear implant in auditory and speech perception outcomes. There has been a lack of studies into the additional factors such as level of the mothers' education and bilingualism, which is a factor that may have a significant effect on the success of cochlear implantation.