Correlations of Clinical and Audio-Vestibulometric Findings with Coexisting Anxiety and Depression in Ménière's Disease Patients.

Introduction: Ménière's disease (MD) is an inner ear disorder, characterized by vertiginous attacks, fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, and a feeling of ear fullness. Endolymphatic hydrops has been proven as the underlying pathology. Frequently, psychopathologies accompany the disease.

An Analysis of Otology-Neurotology Articles from Turkey Published in Science Citation Indexed Otolaryngology Journals from 2012 through 2016.

Objective: The objective of this study was to review the articles on otology-neurotology submitted from Turkey and published in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) and Science Citation Index-Expanded (SCI-E) journals in the period from 2012 through 2016 in terms of characteristics and quantity, and to analyze the variances in these parameters over the defined time period to profile the national scientific endeavor in the field.

Methods: We searched the papers on otology-neurotology and related subjects that were submitted from Turkey and published in the period from 2012 through 2016 in the relevant journals listed in SCI and SCI-E. We noted the impact factors and quartile rankings of the publishing journals, and reviewed, counted and classified the titles, subjects, types and characteristics of the articles that met our criteria.

A Study on Thermal and Nanomechanical Performance of Cellulose Nanomaterials (CNs).

Wood-based cellulose nanomaterials (CNs) (specifically, cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) and cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs)) are environmentally sourced low-impact materials with remarkable thermal, mechanical, and physical properties. This uniqueness makes them great candidates for creating nanocomposite materials with a wide range of attributes. Investigating the morphological, thermal, and nanomechanical properties of CNs becomes crucial to intelligent development of novel composite materials.

Sensorineural hearing loss after ossicular manipulation and drill-generated acoustic trauma in type I tympanoplasty with and without mastoidectomy: A series of 51 cases.

Recognized causes of high-frequency sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) after tympanoplasty with and without mastoidectomy include acoustic trauma from manipulation of the ossicles, the noise generated by suctioning and, in the case of mastoidectomy, the noise generated by temporal bone drilling. We conducted a retrospective study to identify the effects of ossicular manipulation and mastoid drilling on high-frequency SNHL. Our study population was made up of 51 patients-20 males and 31 females, aged 10 to 59 years (mean: 28.

Chemical Force Spectroscopy Evidence Supporting the Layer-by-Layer Model of Organic Matter Binding to Iron (oxy)Hydroxide Mineral Surfaces.

The adsorption of dissolved organic matter (DOM) to metal (oxy)hydroxide mineral surfaces is a critical step for C sequestration in soils. Although equilibrium studies have described some of the factors controlling this process, the molecular-scale description of the adsorption process has been more limited. Chemical force spectroscopy revealed differing adhesion strengths of DOM extracted from three soils and a reference peat soil material to an iron (oxy)hydroxide mineral surface.

A Rare Complication of Radiofrequency Tonsil Ablation: Horner Syndrome.

Chronic tonsillitis is a common disease, and several different surgical techniques are used to treat this condition. In recent years, techniques such as radiofrequency ablation and coblation have been commonly used for tonsil surgery. In this report, we present the cases of two pediatric patients who developed ptosis, miosis, and enophthalmos (Horner syndrome) after radiofrequency ablation for tonsil reduction and discuss the technique of radiofrequency ablation of the tonsils.

Mean platelet volume levels in children with adenoid hypertrophy.

Adenoid hypertrophy (AH) is a common disorder in children, resulting in chronic nasal congestion. This chronic congestion should be evaluated carefully because it can lead to chronic upper airway obstruction. Many authors have suggested that increased nasal resistance to respiration may cause disturbances in the pulmonary ventilation and carry the risk of cardiopulmonary diseases.

Dissecting firearm injury to the head and neck with non-linear bullet trajectory: a case report.

Firearm injuries to the head and neck have a potential for fatal complications caused by damage to neurovascular structures in the region. We herewith present a case of a missile injury to the face, caused by a bullet from a rifle with high muzzle energy that slackened while penetrating a vehicle before hitting the victim. The bullet advanced through the retrofacial spaces following a non-linear course and was retained within the opposite parapharyngeal region without injuring any vital structure.

Cystic hygroma colli in adults: a report of two cases, one with atypical location.

We presented two adult cases of cystic hygroma colli (CHC), one with atypical location. The first patient was a 23-year-old male with CHC located in the posterior cervical triangle, its common location in the neck. The latter was a 22-year-old male whose lesion occupied the submandibular region and extended to the skull base.

Two-stage aural atresia and stenosis surgery with the use of synthetic skin substitute.

Conclusion: With this technique, patency rates achieved in congenital external ear canal (EAC) atresia/stenosis and improvement in hearing were evaluated as 'good' and 'satisfactory', respectively.

Objectives: We aimed to test the efficacy of a novel two-stage technique in preventing restenosis following atresioplasty.

Patients And Methods: Nine patients with congenital EAC atresia/stenosis comprised our cases.

Carcinoid tumor of the middle ear: report of a case.

Carcinoid tumor of the middle ear is an extremely rare lesion of the middle ear, and thus its diagnosis is frequently delayed. Some authors found it hard to differentiate middle ear carcinoid from the middle ear adenoma. However, the balance of opinion is currently on the side of considering it as a separate clinical entity.

Klippel-Feil syndrome and associated ear anomalies.

Background And Purpose: Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS) is a congenital segmentation anomaly of the cervical vertebrae that manifests as short neck, low hair line, and limited neck mobility. Various systemic malformations may also accompany the syndrome including wide variety of otopathologies affecting all 3 compartments of the ear (external, middle, and inner ear) as well as internal acoustic canal and vestibular aqueduct. We aimed to investigate these involvements and their clinical correlates in a group of patients with KFS.

Otologic and leptomeningeal involvements as presenting features in seronegative Wegener granulomatosis.

Wegener granulomatosis is an immune-mediated, systemic vasculitis with unknown etiology that can be seen in almost any anatomical site. Positivity for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antigene, which is a serological marker, and presence of granulomatous vasculitis in histopathologic specimens from the lesions are accepted as diagnostic. A case of Wegener granulomatosis whose presenting symptoms and signs are related to otologic and meningeal involvement of the disease is reported.

Rhinolithiasis: clinical, radiological, and mineralogical features.

Background: Rhinolithiasis is a rare and under-diagnosed clinical entity whose etiology and pathogenesis is poorly understood.

Objective: The objective of the study is to review the clinical and radiologic features of rhinolithiasis and mineralogical-chemical composition of the rhinoliths with the aim of shedding light on its etiology and pathogenesis.

Methods: Our subjects consisted of 8 rhinolithiasis cases.

[Klippel-Feil syndrome and associated congenital abnormalities: evaluation of 23 cases].

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to review adult patients with Klippel-Feil syndrome.

Methods: The study included 23 male patients (mean age 20.5 years, range 19 to 27 years) with Klippel-Feil syndrome.