The Effect of Septoplasty on Endothelial Function in Patients With Marked Nasal Septal Deviation.

Background: It is known that nasal septal deviation (NSD) has negative effects on the cardiovascular system, but the possible pathophysiological mechanisms of these effects still need to be explained. The aim of this study was to investigate the endothelial dysfunction (ED) caused by NSD and the effects of septoplasty on it.

Methods: The study included 40 patients between the ages of 18 to 50 years with a marked NSD indication for septoplasty and 40 healthy age-and gender-matched individuals.

Nasolacrimal transition time in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Purpose: To measure the duration of nasolacrimal transition in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), to compare the findings with the healthy population and to investigate the relationship between MS-related disability and nasolacrimal transition time.

Methods: A total of 73 individuals including 37 patients with relapsing-remitting MS and 36 healthy volunteers were included in the study. In both groups the nasolacrimal transition time was measured using flurosein drops.

Does radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy impair hearing function in patients with plantar fasciitis?

Background: Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (r-ESWT) is commonly used for the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis. Previously in the urology literature, some studies reported hearing impairment after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. However, there is no study that evaluates the possible side effects of r-ESWT on the hearing function of patients.

Anxiety sensitivities, anxiety and depression levels, and personality traits of patients with chronic subjective tinnitus: a case-control study.

Tinnitus is a condition that commonly affects individuals' daily activities. We aimed to evaluate the anxiety sensitivity, levels of anxiety and depression, and personality traits of patients with chronic subjective tinnitus. The study included 42 patients, who visited the Otorhinolaryngology Clinic, complained of having tinnitus for at least 1 year and did not have any previous peripheral vestibular diseases or psychiatric treatment history.

Comparison of two routes in nasal passage for transnasale flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy.

Purpose: Present study compares two routes in nasal passage for transnasal flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy (TNFFL).

Methods: Included in the study were 60 patients who were split equally into Group 1 and Group 2 and all underwent TNFFL. The tip of endoscope was introduced between the septum and inferior turbinate along the nasal floor in Group 1 and between the inferior turbinate and middle turbinate in Group 2.