The effect of different nasal irrigation solutions following septoplasty and concha radiofrequency: a prospective randomized study.

Introduction: Nasal irrigation solutions are widely used following endonasal surgery. These irrigation solutions remove infective debris and crusts, reducing the probability of synechia formation, and accelerate mucosal healing.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of nasal irrigation solutions with different contents following septoplasty and concha radiofrequency.

Surgical conditions during FESS; comparison of dexmedetomidine and remifentanil.

To compare dexmedetomidine with remifentanil in functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) in regards to intra-operative bleeding, anesthetic consumption and post-operative recovery. Randomized, double blind study. Tertiary care medical center.

Long-term results of one staged multilevel surgery with tongue suspension surgery or one level palatal surgery for treatment of moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea.

Unlabelled: The objective of this study is to evaluate and compare the long-term efficacy of the one staged multilevel surgery (MLS) with tongue suspension (TBS) surgery or one level palatal surgery for treatment of moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This is a prospective cross-sectional study.

Setting: University hospital.

Epistaxis in geriatric patients.

Aim: Epistaxis is a common emergency in otolaryngology. The aim of this study is to analyze the etiology, management, and accompanying disorders of epistaxis in geriatric patients by reviewing the literature

Materials And Methods: Data of 117 patients 65 years old and older who presented to the Department of Otorhinolaryngology with active epistaxis between 2004 and 2010 were retrospectively reviewed. Records were evaluated for age, sex, accompanying disorders, drug medication, detailed otorhinolaryngological findings, and management of epistaxis.

Esophageal dislodgement of an endotracheal tube during nasopharyngeal oxygenation in a neonate with Pierre-Robin sequence: a case report.

Conventional intubation for pulmonary management in children with a difficult airway may be very challenging even in skilled hands. Rapid advancements in respiratory care have reduced the incidence of difficult tracheal intubation and the incidence of complications have decreased accordingly. However, serious unexpected complications still occur in some patients today.

Anterior palatoplasty for selected mild and moderate obstructive sleep apnea: preliminary results.

The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the long-term efficacy anterior palatoplasty (AP) technique in treatment of patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Forty-two patients were diagnosed with mild to moderate OSA. Participants were treated with AP for mild or moderate OSA.

The comparison of preincisional peritonsillar infiltration of ketamine and tramadol for postoperative pain relief on children following adenotonsillectomy.

Objective: To investigate and compare the effectiveness of preincisional peritonsillar infiltration of ketamine and tramadol for post-operative pain on children following adenotonsillectomy.

Study Design: Prospective randomized double blind controlled study.

Methods: Seventy-five children aged 3-10 years undergoing adenotonsillectomy were included in study.

Changes in growth pattern, leptin ghrelin and neuropeptide Y levels after adenotonsillectomy in prepubertal children.

Aim: The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate whether surgical treatment of adenotonsillar hypertrophy has an effect on growth patterns and circulating concentrations of leptin, ghrelin and neuropeptide Y, which are all significant in energy balance.

Materials And Methods: The study group consisted of 20 children who underwent tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy due to chronic adenotonsillar hypertrophy. The ages ranged from 4.

Comparison of scores of application methods of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale: self administered or nurse administered.

Purpose Of The Study: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of two different application methods (self or nurse administered) on Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) scores and compare the scores according to their correlations between polysomnographic findings.

Procedures: 114 patients agreed to participate by completing the Turkish version of the ESS with 2 different methods of application, but the complete results of polysomnography (PSG) were available for 101 patients.

Results: The scores of the nurse-administered ESS were clinically significantly correlated with the apnea-hypoapnea index.

Unexpected cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea after a spinal anesthesia.

A 47-year-old woman presented with a left-sided watery nasal discharge persisting for 3 weeks after an orthopedic operation using spinal anesthesia. The testing of the nasal fluid for β-2 transferrin confirmed that the leakage was cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The computed tomographic cisternography revealed a left-sided bone defect in the cribriform plate.

Subcutaneous fat tissue thickness of the anterior neck and umbilicus in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

Objective: To investigate the differences in thickness of subcutaneous fat tissue of the anterior neck and umbilicus of patients with and without obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the relationship between thickness of subcutaneous fat tissue of the anterior neck and umbilicus and polysomnographic findings, and the influence of body mass index (BMI), anthropometric findings, and gender.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Setting: Tertiary care university hospital.

Tongue abscess with actinomycosis.

Actinomycosis of the tongue is uncommon, but without proper treatment, it causes extensive tissue destruction. A mass that may mimic both benign and malignant neoplasms can be seen at clinical presentation and may mislead the diagnosis. Early diagnosis is critical but usually difficult with cultures or imaging.

Three cases of oropharyngeal tularemia in Turkey.

Objective: We aimed to attract our colleagues' attention to the oropharyngeal tularemia, which has been an infrequently diagnosed disease in otolaryngology clinics also becoming widespread in Turkey.

Methods: A retrospective review of database of 3 patients was performed to find patients with Tularemia. The medical files, treatment charts, serological and PCR findings and radiological (magnetic resonance imaging), histopathological records of these patients were reviewed.

Comparison of adenoidectomy methods: examining with digital palpation vs. visualizing the placement of the curette.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of adenoidectomy by defining the remnant volume and localization in nasopharynx, following being satisfied with completeness of removal of the adenoid tissue with digital palpation.

Methods: A prospective study conducted on 99 patients undergoing adenoidectomy+/-tonsillectomy. The main mass of the patient's adenoid tissue was removed with a sharp adenoid curette without visualization and the surgeon was allowed to palpate the adenoid bed and repeat the curettage until satisfied with completeness of removal.

Effects of a topical hemostatic agent on an epistaxis model in rabbits.

Background: Ankaferd BloodStopper (ABS) is a standardized herbal compound consisting of 5 different plant extracts. ABS, as a topical medicinal product, has been approved by the Turkish Ministry of Health for the management of dermal, external postsurgical and postdental surgery bleedings.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the hemostatic effect of ABS in an experimental epistaxis model.

Current concepts and new horizons in conservation laryngeal surgery: an important part of multidisciplinary care.

Background: New surgical techniques in conservation laryngeal surgery (CLS) have emerged over the past 20 years and now offer a viable "organ-preservation" approach for patients with laryngeal cancer. We review traditional and new CLS procedures and summarize the functional and oncologic outcomes of CLS in both primary and salvage settings.

Methods: We searched the literature by accessing Medline for articles from 1991 to 2007 on primary or salvage surgery (open and transoral) for laryngeal neoplasms.

Comparing the effectiveness of "plasma knife" tonsillectomy with two well-established tonsillectomy techniques: cold dissection and bipolar electrocautery. A prospective randomized study.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a new device "plasma knife" for tonsillectomy by comparing to two well-established tonsillectomy techniques: cold dissection, and bipolar electrocautery.

Methods: A prospective, randomized study conducted on 110 patients undergoing tonsillectomy. Subjects were randomized to plasma knife (PKT), cold dissection (CDT) and bipolar electrocautery (BET) groups.

Durable long-term remission with chemotherapy alone for stage II to IV laryngeal cancer.

Purpose: For patients with stage II to IV laryngeal cancer, radiation therapy (RT) either alone or with concurrent chemotherapy provides the highest rate of organ preservation but can be associated with functional impairment. Thus, we studied the use of induction chemotherapy with or without conservation laryngeal surgery (CLS). Our objectives were to study the sensitivity of laryngeal cancer to platinum-based chemotherapy alone and to highlight the efficacy of CLS in this setting.

Management of locally invasive well-differentiated thyroid cancer.

Thyroid carcinoma invasion of the aerodigestive tract and recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) are important factors with increase in morbidity and mortality. Primary treatment is surgery; the decision about the extent of surgery is difficult, because preserving function is as essential as removal of the tumor. This article discusses the literature relating to the assessment of disease, surgical management, and adjuvant therapy for invasive thyroid cancer of the aerodigestive tract and RLN and makes suggestions based on the authors' experience.

Assessment of cardiac function and rheumatic heart disease in children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy.

Our aim was to evaluate whether adenotonsillar hypertrophy (ATH) is associated with rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in children. Fifty-three patients with ATH and 50 healthy children as a control group were enrolled in the study. Medical history and clinical findings were investigated, and echocardiographies were done by researchers who were unaware of the diagnosis.

Lobular capillary haemangioma of the middle turbinate.

Lobular capillary haemangioma (LCH) is a benign, vascular lesion of unknown origin. It usually affects skin and mucous membranes of the oral cavity. It rarely occurs in the nose.