Comparison of Nasal Airways After Classical Structural Rhinoplasty and Dorsal Preservation Rhinoplasty.

To investigate whether there was a difference in the nasal airway dimensions after dorsal preservation and classical structural rhinoplasty. The surgical approach to rhinoplasty has improved over many decades. The first was the classic structural rhinoplasty (CSR) developed by Joseph, where the excess tissues are removed from the dorsal hump.

Eustachian Tube Function in Flight Attendants.

Eustachian tube (ET) function is of utmost importance in people who are under constant barometric pressure changes in their daily lives. Proper functioning is essential in avoiding pressure related injuries. We aimed to investigate how well the ET functions in flying personnel and how it compares to the non-flying population.

Surgical Anatomy for Extended Facelift Techniques.

Preservation of the facial nerve is crucial in any type of facial procedure. This is even more important when performing plastic surgery on the face. An intricate knowledge of the course of the facial nerve is a requisite prior to performing facelifts, regardless of the technique used.

Endoscopic ear surgery.

Objectives: This article reviews the advantages and disadvantages of endoscopic ear surgery (EES).

Method: Pubmed, Google and the Proquest Central Database at Kırıkkale University were queried using the keywords "endoscopic ear surgery", "ear surgery" and "endoscopy" to identify the literature needed for the review.

Results: Endoscopes allow for enhanced surgical visualisation.

Effect of Electronic Cigarettes on the Inner Mucosa of the Craniofacial Region.

Objectives: The aim of this paper is to investigate electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) from the otorhinolaryngologic point of view.

Methods: The authors searched Central Database of Kirikkale University Library, Google, PubMed, and Proquest and Google Scholar.

Results: An electronic cigarette or e-cigarette is a battery-powered device that vaporizes a liquid, generally including nicotine.

Jetlag related sleep problems and their management: A review.

Objectives: We reviewed Jetlag, particularly in view of its effects on sleep and how it can be managed.

Methods: The Proquest Central database of Kırıkkale University, PubMed and Google scholar were used while searching for the following key words: "Jetlag", "symptoms", "sleep", "melatonin" and "treatment".

Results: Flight dysrhythmia, otherwise known as jetlag, is caused by flying globally over various time zones.

Modified Composite-Flap Facelift Combined With Finger-Assisted Malar Elevation (FAME): A Cadaver Study.

Background: Inadequate release of retaining ligaments during facelift surgery may lead to an unnatural appearance. However, most facelift surgeons are hesitant in transecting these ligaments to avoid possible injury to facial subbranches.

Objectives: In the authors' surgical practice for modified composite flap rhytidectomy, the authors employed the finger-assisted malar elevation (FAME) technique in order to enable safe release of the zygomatic cutaneous ligaments through the prezygomatic space under direct vision.

Surgical Approach to the Thick Nasolabial Folds, Jowls and Heavy Neck-How to Approach and Suspend the Facial Ligaments.

Patients with thick skin typically present with a redundant, baggy, lax skin envelope together with prominent nasolabial folds, jowls, and a heavy neck. Durable and natural-appearing rejuvenation is not possible unless the deformities are addressed adequately and harmoniously in these patients. Traditional superficial musculoaponeurotic system techniques do not include surgical release of the zygomatic cutaneous ligaments and repositioning of descendent malar fat pad, and may lead to an unbalanced, unnatural appearance and the lateral sweep phenomenon.

The radiologic evaluation of osteitis type and formation in chronic rhinosinusitis with and without nasal polyposis.

Objective: To evaluate the amount and type of osteitis observed in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) and compare it with that of chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyposis (CRSnNP).

Setting: Sisli Etfal Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

Study Design: Prospective, single-blind, cohort study.

Audiovestibular Manifestations in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis--A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease of unknown origin affecting up to 1% of the population. Audiovestibular impairment has been observed in ankylosing spondylitis and sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is the most common form. The cause of SNHL is still unknown but the possible causes are as follows: vascular inflammation (obliterative vasculitis) of small vessels, ossification of the articular tissue of the middle ear, and use of non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs.

Identifying Septal Support Reconstructions for Saddle Nose Deformity: The Cakmak Algorithm.

Importance: The saddle nose deformity is one of the most challenging problems in nasal surgery with a less predictable and reproducible result than other nasal procedures. The main feature of this deformity is loss of septal support with both functional and aesthetic implications. Most reports on saddle nose have focused on aesthetic improvement and neglected the reestablishment of septal support to improve airway.

Comparison of conventional continuous positive airway pressure to continuous positive airway pressure titration performed with sleep endoscopy.

Objectives/hypothesis: To evaluate the effect and obtain a pressure value of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) under direct visualization using drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) and compare the pressure values with values obtained using conventional CPAP.

Study Design: Prospective, double-blinded, cohort study.

Methods: Sixteen patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) were included in the study.

Comparison of radiofrequency applied to the total inferior choncha with application to its anterior third.

Objective: To compare radiofrequency application to the anterior 1/3 of the inferior choncha with application to the whole of the inferior choncha.

Material And Method: 40 patients with nasal obstruction due to isolated inferior choncha hypertrophy were evaluated. RF was applied in the first group only to the anterior 1/3 of the choncha, whereas in the second group the whole choncha was ablated.