Publications by authors named "F Deckers"
Congenital cholesteatoma (CC) is a non-neoplastic lesion of keratin debris lined by epithelium found in the temporal bone. It is the lesser-known sibling of the acquired cholesteatoma and may be classified as congenital middle ear cholesteatoma and congenital petrous bone cholesteatoma. The incidence is rising, probably owing to increased recognition and advances in imaging modalities.
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- A study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of two MRI techniques, 3D-SPACE FLAIR and 3D-TSE FLAIR, in detecting Menière's disease (MD) by focusing on endolymphatic hydrops (EH) visualization and perilymphatic enhancement (PE).
- The research involved analyzing MR images from 29 patients with definite MD, assessing both qualitative (EH grading and PE comparison) and quantitative (PE ratio calculation) aspects.
- Results showed that 3D-SPACE FLAIR had greater sensitivity (91%) and diagnostic accuracy for detecting EH and PE than 3D-TSE FLAIR, indicating it may be a better tool for diagnosing MD.
Regarding their resistance five sealants were tested in vitro after experiencing mechanical, thermal and chemical stress. Included for testing were two fluoride varnishes: Fluor Protector [FP] (Ivoclar Vivadent) and Protecto CaF2 Nano One-Step Seal [PN] (BonaDent) and three fluoride-composite filled sealants (with acid etch technique): Clinpro XT Varnish [CP] (3 M Espe), Pro Seal [PS] & Light Bond [LB] (Reliance Orthodontic Products) and a positive control group [CG] Tetric EvoFlow (Ivoclar Vivadent). The sealants were applied on 180 bovine teeth (n = 10/ sealer) in a standardized manner after bracket bonding.
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