Factors Associated With Balance and Fear of Falling in Patients With Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Controlled Cross-Sectional Study.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the factors influencing balance and fear of falling (FOF) in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).

Design: A controlled cross-sectional study.

Setting: Single center study.

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: Key Points for Safer Surgery.

To review measures for safer functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). PubMed, EBSCO, UpToDate, Proquest Central at Kırıkkale University, Google, and Google Scholar were used in the literature review. The search was performed using keywords of "functional endoscopic sinus surgery," "FESS," "Safety," "Image-Guided," and "complications" between 2000 and 2024.

Open-Roof Deformity: How to Avoid, How to Cure?

Of all the face surgeries, rhinoplasty is known to be the most difficult. The aim of this paper is to review open-roof deformity. PubMed, EBSCO, UpToDate, Proquest Central at Kırıkkale University, and Google and Google Scholar were used in the literature review.

Changes of the Buccal Fat Pad Volume According to the Different Age Groups, Gender, and Body Mass Index: An Evaluation With Computed Tomography.

Objectives: We investigated volumetric changes in buccal fat pad (BFP) in age groups and sexes by cranial or neck computed tomography (CT) or cranial CT angiography.

Methods: One hundred twenty patients underwent cranial or neck CT examinations or cranial CT angiography were retrospectively screened: 18-29 years old (group 1), 30-49 years old (group 2), and 50 years and older (group 3). Left buccal fat tissue measurements were performed in age groups, sexes, and body mass index (BMI) groups.

Preventive Measures for Safer Orthognathic Surgery: Key Points.

The aim of this article is to review safer orthognathic surgery. The literature survey was performed in PubMed, EBSCO, UpToDate, ProQuest Central databases of Kırıkkale University, and Google and Google Scholar databases. Patients with dentofacial skeletal defects may benefit from orthognathic surgery, which entails surgically modifying parts of the facial skeleton to restore the right anatomic and functional relationship.

A narrative-style review of non-surgical rhinoplasty: Indications, outcomes, and limitations.

The aim of this narrative-style review was to evaluate non-surgical rhinoplasty in terms of indications, outcomes, and limitations. Both 'PubMed' and 'Science Direct' were reviewed by all authors, in order to reach consensus with regard to the chosen studies. Studies published from 1980 to 2023 were searched using the key terms "non-surgical rhinoplasty", "dermal filler", "thread lifting", and "botulinum toxin", and relevant papers were selected.

Investigation of the Effects of Allicin on the Nasal Mucosa.

We investigated the effects of allicin on nasal mucosa via an experimental study. In the study, 16 male New Zealand Albino (2.5-4.

Comparison of 1 Year Nasal Tip Projection Results of Triple Cartilage Combining Suture (Flexible Tongue-in-Groove) and Classical Tongue-in-Groove Techniques.

In the present study, we compared patient satisfaction with classical tongue-in-groove (TIG) technique and triple cartilage combining suture (TCCS; flexible tongue-in-groove) techniques applied to the nasal tip in rhinoplasty. In this retrospective study, 80 patients who underwent rhinoplasty operations with TIG or TCCS techniques applied to the tip region were included. There were 40 patients in both groups.

The Contribution of Fillers Used in the Correction of Malar Depression to Visual Quality and Quality of Life.

This study aims to investigate the contributions of the filler procedure performed in the malar region to the patient's appearance as visual quality and quality of life. A total of 72 patients who underwent a malar filler procedure between March 2022 and March 2023 were included in the study. Each patient received a 2 cc injection of hyaluronic acid filler, with 1 cc administered on the right and 1 cc on the left.

Radiological Evaluation of the Effect of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux on the Thickness of Inferior Turbinate, Maxillary Sinus Mucosa and Nasal Septal Body.

Background: We investigated the relationship between Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) and maxillary sinus mucosal thickness (MSMT), inferior turbinate mucosal thickness (ITMT), inferior turbinate width (ITW) and nasal septal body thickness (NSBT), which can be signs of chronic rhinosinusitis and allergic rhinitis.

Methods: The study, which included 87 patients, was designed as two groups. While 42 of the patients were included in the Laryngopharyngeal Reflux group, 45 were included in the control group.

Is there a relationship between sphenoid sinus pneumatization and carotid canal-intersinus septa connection?

Objectives: We investigated the relationship between sphenoid sinus (SS) pneumatization types, carotid canal types and carotid canal-intersinus septa connection.

Methods: The paranasal sinus computed tomography (PNSCT) images of 274 patients (141 males and 133 females) were evaluated retrospectively. SS pneumatization, SS intersinus septation, SS intersinus septa deviation, carotid canal classification, carotid canal dehiscence, carotid canal-intersinus septa connection and presence of Onodi cells were evaluated.

Facial mask for prevention of allergic rhinitis symptoms.

Objectives: We reviewed the role of facial masks in preventing allergic rhinitis (AR) symptoms.

Methods: The literature survey was performed in PubMed, EBSCO, UpToDate, and Proquest Central databases of Kırıkkale University and Google and Google Scholar databases.

Results: Aeroallergens are microscopic airborne particles that trigger AR symptoms.

Evaluation of putamen area and cerebral peduncle with surrounding cistern in patients with Parkinson's disease: is there a difference from controls in cranial MRI?

Objectives: Nigrostriatal dopaminergic neuron loss is essential in pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD). The purpose of this study was to evaluate nigrostriatal structures including the putamen, cerebral peduncle, widths of interpeduncular cistern, and ambient cistern around the midbrain with conventional cranial magnetic resonance images (MRI) in patients with PD.

Methods: The MRI of 56 subjects was included, which was selected from the radiological data system for this retrospective study.

The Relationship between Sphenoid Sinus, Carotid Canal, and Optical Canal in Paranasal Sinus Computed Tomography in Children.

 The authors examined the structural differences in the paranasal sinus region at sphenoid sinus in the pediatric population.  Paranasal sinus computed tomography (PNSCT) images of 86 pediatric subjects (30 males, 56 females) were included. In 13 to 15 years of age group ( =34) and ≥16 years of age group ( =52), sphenoid sinus pneumatization (SSP), optic canal and carotid canal classifications and dehiscence evaluation were performed.

Role of Microplastics in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Without Nasal Polyps.

Objective: We aimed to examine the relationship between chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps and microplastics.

Methods: A total of 80 patients participated in this prospectively planned study. The patients were divided into two groups.

Evaluation of Clinical Features and Olfactory Functions in COVID-19: A Multicentre Study.

Introduction Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) causes olfactory loss one of the initial diagnostic criteria. The brief smell identification test (BSIT) is an objective test frequently used in olfactory dysfunction. This study aimed to observe the changes in olfactory functions and clinical features in a short time in COVID-19.

Detection of microplastics in patients with allergic rhinitis.

Objective: We aimed to investigate the relationship between microplastics, which are a worldwide health and environmental issue, and their relationship to allergic rhinitis.

Materials And Methods: A total of 66 patients participated in this prospective study. The patients were divided into two groups.

Peripheric and central olfactory measurements in patients with bipolar disorder.

Background: Bipolar disorder (BD) is a mental health disorder.

Purpose: To investigate the peripheric and central olfactory measurements in patients with BD using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Material And Methods: This study was conducted retrospectively.

Is There a Relationship between Optic Nerve and Chiasm Measurements with HbA1c Levels in Diabetic Patients?

 We investigated the optic nerve (ON) and chiasm (OC) in magnetic resonance (MR) in diabetic patients by comparing them with hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels.  In this retrospective study, cranial MRIs of 42 adults (19 males and 23 females) with diabetes mellitus (DM) (group1) and 40 healthy controls (19 males and 21 females) (group 2) were included. In both groups, bilateral ON widths and OC area, width, and height were measured.

Relationship Between Nasal Septal Deviation Angles and Turbinates: A Computed Tomography Study.

Background This study aimed to evaluate inferior turbinate hypertrophy caused by nasal septum deviation, nasal septal deviation (SD) angles, and age differences with the help of paranasal computed tomography (CT) and to investigate the relationship between these parameters. Methodology The paranasal sinus CT images of 100 patients (50 males and 50 females) were retrieved from the hospital's picture archiving and communication system. In this retrospective study, patients were examined in two groups.

Maxillary sinus volume and mucosal thickening according to the septal deviation angle and age of the children.

We examined the relationship between nasal septal deviation (SD) angle and maxillary sinus volumes by examining the paranasal sinus computed tomography (PNSCT) images in children. In this retrospective study, PNSCT images of 106 children with one-sided nasal SD were included. According to the SD angle, two groups were identified: Group 1 (n = 54): SD angle ≤ 11°, Group 2 (n = 52): SD angle > 11°.