Publications by authors named "Ihsan Gulmez"

Introduction: Laryngotracheal stenosis encompasses a diverse range of diagnoses, encompassing complete or partial narrowing of various subgroups of the upper airways, including the laryngeal structures and trachea, due to pathological scar formation. This increasingly prevalent pathology is of significant importance due to its potential for life-threatening consequences. Among the defined treatment modalities, tracheal resection and end-to-side anastomosis remain a valuable therapeutic alternative in appropriate indications.

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The middle nasal turbinate is an important anatomical formation located on the lateral nasal wall. Concha bullosa can be defined as the presence of an air gap inside the turbinate. It is the most common middle nasal turbinate variation.

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Introduction: Otosclerosis is an idiopathic disease characterized by new bone formation in foci of the human otic capsule. It is more common in Caucasian populations; affecting females twice as often as males. Its etiopathogenesis has not yet been fully elucidated.

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  • Chronic tonsillitis and adenoid hypertrophy are major causes of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children, leading to potential health issues like nocturnal hypoxia.
  • A study compared 200 children with CT-AH who underwent surgery to 240 healthy controls, examining their mean platelet volume (MPV) and other blood metrics.
  • The results showed that children with CT-AH had significantly lower MPV values than the healthy control group, indicating a possible link between OSA and low platelet volume in children.
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of allergic rhinitis (AR) on the nasal flora and colonization rates of resistant microorganisms in comparison to healthy individuals. This colonization may be important in terms of AR-related disorders, the resistant microorganisms' carriage, and its complications and co-morbidities. The study was performed with two groups.

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