Analgesic efficacy of Intraoperative lidocaine infusion in patients undergoing thyroidectomy.

Objective: A significant proportion of patients may experience moderate pain requiring treatment in the postoperative first 24 h following thyroidectomy. The aim of this study was to investigate the evaluation of postoperative patient-reported pain from intraoperative intravenous infusion of lidocaine in patients undergoing thyroidectomy surgery.

Methods: A total of 40 patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classifications I and II, aged 18-65 years, who were scheduled for elective thyroidectomy with the same indications under general anesthesia at the Ataturk University Medical Faculty's Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic between November 2019 and February 2020, were divided into two equal groups as randomized and double-blind.

Perioperative Intravenous Low-Dose Ketamine Infusion to Minimize Pain for Septorhinoplasty: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Study.

Objectives: Studies investigating the effects of intravenous (IV) ketamine in pain management after septorhinoplasty is limited. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of low-dose IV infusion of ketamine on pain scores.

Methods: This randomized, prospective, double-blind study was conducted with 48 patients who underwent septorhinoplasty.

Auditory Function of Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: A Study.

Objective: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a respiratory syndrome that manifests during sleep. For the auditory system to be able to function normally, the inner ear and cochlear nerve require healthy oxygen support. The purpose of this study was to assess the hearing function of patients with OSAS and to reveal the relationship between polysomnographic parameters and hearing test results.

5-HT7 receptorsare over-expressed in patients with nasal polyps.

Nasal polyposis (NP) is an inflammatory disease of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity. The primary purpose of our study is to determine the expression of 5-HT receptors both in nasal polyps and in healthy tissue in the nasal cavity. The subsequent aim is to compare the expression of 5-HT receptors in patients with NP and in inferior turbinate tissue (control).

Postoperative analgesic efficacy of perioperative intravenous lidocaine infusion in patients undergoing septorhinoplasty: a prospective, randomized, double-blind study.

Purpose: Intravenous lidocaine infusion has been used for postoperative analgesia in many surgical procedures in recent years. The aim of this randomized, double-blind study was to investigate the postoperative analgesic efficacy of perioperative intravenous lidocaine infusion in patients undergoing septorhinoplasty surgery.

Materials And Methods: Forty-eight American Society of Anesthesiologists I and II patients, aged 18-40 years scheduled for septorhinoplasty surgery, were assigned into two groups.

The Use of Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Perfusion MRI in Differentiating Benign and Malignant Thyroid Nodules.

To investigate the efficacy of perfusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in benign-malignant differentiation of thyroid nodules. Images from 24 patients with thyroid masses were obtained using dynamic contrast enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) at 3-T MR. DCE-MRI images were evaluated by post-processing of selected regions of interest (ROIs) on software, thus eliciting quantitative data for each voxel within the ROI.

Are Vitamin D Levels Associated With Risk of Deep Neck Infection?

Deep neck infection (DNI) refers to infections in spaces created by superficial and deep cervical fascia around the muscles and organs in the neck. Vitamin D is highly important for an effective immune system. Vitamin D receptors (VDR) have been identified in immune system cells, and particularly in T and B lymphocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells.

Comparison of Temporalis Fascia and Transcanal Composite Chondroperichondrial Tympanoplasty Techniques.

The purpose of this study was to compare the success rates and hearing outcomes of transcanal composite chondroperichondrial cartilage graft with that of underlay temporal muscle fascia (TMF) graft for myringoplasty. In this retrospective study, the medical records of patients who underwent type 1 myringoplasty between September 2015 and February 2018 at Otorhinolaryngology Department of Erzurum Ataturk University were reviewed. Demographic properties, preoperative otological findings, preoperative pure ton audiogram findings, postoperative pure ton audiogram findings, and duration of surgeries were reviewed from medical records.

Cervical Thymic Cyst Around Hypoglossal Nerve.

Cervical thymic cyst is rare lesions leading to cervical mass. As it is a rare entity, it might be confused with other congenital neck masses or neoplastic lesions. Preoperative diagnosis is almost impossible.

Levosimendan ameliorates cisplatin-induced ototoxicity: Rat model.

Objectives: Cisplatin is employed for chemotherapeutic purposes in several types of adult and pediatric cancer. However, side-effects including nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, gastrointestinal effects and neuropathy restrict the use of the drug due to their adverse impacts on quality of life. This study aimed to determine whether levosimendan exhibits a protective effect against cisplatin-related ototoxicity in a rat model by means of functional, biochemical and histochemical analysis.

Does a single-dose preemptive intravenous ibuprofen have an effect on postoperative pain relief after septorhinoplasty?

Purpose: Septorhinoplasty is a surgical procedure widely employed by otolaryngologists and plastic surgeons. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a single pre-emptive dose of iv ibuprofen on postoperative pain and opioid consumption in patients undergoing septorhinoplasty.

Material And Methods: 50 patients scheduled for septorhinoplasty were included in this prospective, randomized, double-blinded study.

Can Red Blood Cell Distribution Width be a Potential Marker in the Decision to Perform Tonsillectomy?

Objective: Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed at ear, nose, and throat clinics. Chronic recurrent tonsillitis, obstructive tonsillitis, and halitosis are among the most common indications for surgery. Determining whether the infection is chronic and the patient's annual number of infections are important in estimating the necessity for surgery to be performed due to infectious causes.

5-HT receptors are over-expressed in patients with nasal polyps.

Nasal polyposis (NP) is an inflammatory disease of the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity. The primary purpose of our study is to determine the expression of 5-HT receptors both in nasal polyps and in healthy tissue in the nasal cavity. The subsequent aim is to compare the expression of 5-HT receptors in patients with NP and in inferior turbinate tissue (control).

Post-operative pain control after tonsillectomy: dexametasone vs tramadol.

Conclusion: Tramadol was found to be more effective than dexamethasone in post-operative pain control, with long-lasting relief of pain.

Objective: This study aimed to compare the effects of pre-operative local injections of tramadol and dexamethasone on post-operative pain, nausea and vomiting in patients who underwent tonsillectomy.

Design: Sixty patients between 3-13 years of age who were planned for tonsillectomy were included in the study.

Psychological Evaluation of Patients Seeking Rhinoplasty.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate different determinants of the patient's psychosocial functioning that might possibly affect the outcome of rhinoplastic surgery.

Materials And Methods: Forty-one patients undergoing rhinoplasty, consecutively admitted to and operated upon at the Department of Otolaryngology, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, Turkey, were studied with regard to their psychological characteristics.

Results: In the patient group, Liebowitz anxiety, Liebowitz/avoidance, and Liebowitz/total scores were significantly higher than the control group (p<0.

Comminuted Frontal Sinus Fracture Reconstructed With Titanium Mesh.

Frontal sinus fractures (FSF) are relatively uncommon maxillofacial injuries. The most common cause of FSF is motor vehicle accidents with 62% percentage. Management of FSF depends on type of fracture, associated injuries, and involvement of naso-frontal duct.

Nasal resistance and OSA.

Letters regarding the paper “Epidemiological study of the structural alterations present in the nasal cavity associated to the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)”, published on the Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology 72 (4) July/August 2006. Paper available at: http://www.rborl.