Long-term electrophysiological assessment after hypoglossal-facial anastomosis.

Purpose: To investigate and provide objective documentation of the possible differences in the axonal reinnervation process of facial muscles after hypoglossal-facial nerve anastomosis. Then, to search for the presence of the trigemino-hypoglossal reflex and determine whether it indicates better peripheral recovery.

Methods: Electrophysiological examination performed on 20 patients who had undergone VII-XII anastomosis, with follow-up periods of more than 2 years.

Evaluation of VIIth-XIIth cranial nerve anastomosis results by age.

Objective: To evaluate VIIth-XIIth cranial nerve (hypoglossal-facial nerve) anastomosis results by age.

Method: A total of 34 patients who attended a follow-up visit in 2016, aged 20-63 years, were enrolled. The House-Brackmann facial nerve function grading system and the Facial Clinimetric Evaluation scale were applied.

Maxillomandibular advancement for obstructive sleep apnea.

Objective: : We aimed to present our clinical experience with maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome and to compare our results with literature data.

Materials And Methods: : The patients who were operated for OSA in the last 10 years were included in the study. A detailed patient's charts review was retrospectively performed.

Temporal bone paragangliomas: 15 years experience.

Introduction: Temporal bone paragangliomas (TBPs) are benign tumors arising from neural crest cells located along the jugular bulbus and the tympanic plexus. In general surgical excision, radiotherapy and wait-and-scan protocols are the main management modalities for TBPs.

Objective: In this paper we aim to present our clinical experience with TBPs and to review literature data.

Comparison of full-night and ambulatory polysomnography with ApneaGraph in the subjects with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

The localization of the obstruction is crucial in determining the appropriate surgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS); ApneaGraph has been introduced for diagnosis of OSAS and localization of airway obstruction level. This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic value of ApneaGraph for both clinical staging and site of obstruction. Thirty male OSAS patients were prospectively enrolled in this clinical trial.