The surgical management of recurrent acute and chronic barosinusitis in sports self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba) divers.

Purpose: The aim of this retrospective study is to evaluate the feasibility of functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) with supplementary surgical procedures in scuba divers with recurrent acute barosinusitis (RABS) and chronic barosinusitis (CBS).

Methods: In this retrospective study, 25 divers were classified into RABS (n:11) and CBS (n:14) groups. The presentation of divers have been reviewed.

Surgery vs medical treatment in the management of PFAPA syndrome: a comparative trial.

Background: Periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and cervical adenitis (PFAPA) syndrome is a common disorder in children but there is little or no consensus on its optimal diagnosis and management.

Objectives: To compare the outcome of different management approaches - medical therapy or tonsillectomy.

Methods: The medical records of children diagnosed with PFAPA between 2008 and 2013 were retrospectively reviewed according to the modified Thomas test criteria.

A case report of a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the oral cavity in neurofibromatosis type 1.

Patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 develop both benign and malignant tumors at an increased frequency. Most of the malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs) are considered as high-grade sarcomas originating from tissues of mesenchymal origin. It is generally accepted that MPNSTs occur in about 2% to 5% of neurofibromatosis patients.

Temporomandibular disorders in scuba divers-an increased risk during diving certification training.

The design of a diving regulator's mouthpiece increases the risk of a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) in scuba divers. The total weight of a diving regulator is reflected directly on the temporomandibular joint, causing articular and periarticular disorders. In the current study, the prevalence of TMD in scuba divers triggered during diving certification training is investigated.

Comparison of transoral power-assisted endoscopic adenoidectomy to curettage adenoidectomy.

Introduction: The aim of this prospective and randomized study was to compare patients who underwent curettage adenoidectomy (CA) or transoral power-assisted endoscopic adenoidectomy (PAEA) performed as isolated procedures by a single surgeon over a period of 7 years. The success of an adenoidectomy has been evaluated by assessing the amount of reduction in the adenoid size and the symptomatic improvement at the sixth postoperative month.

Methods: Patients' nasal airway obstruction was graded by the parents of the patient on a visual analog scale (VAS), with a range from 0 to 10, with grade 10 representing total obstruction.

Endoscopic endonasal management of cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea.

The authors review their 5 years' experience with endonasal endoscopic repair of the anterior skull base fistulas presenting with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea. A total of 12 patients were managed endoscopically between 2004 and 2008. Seven patients (58.

Pleomorphic adenomas recurrences within the parapharyngeal space.

This study was undertaken to evaluate and concentrate on the recurrent pleomorphic adenomas (PAs) of the parapharyngeal space. The records of 9 patients treated for recurrent PAs occupying parapharyngeal space were retrospectively reviewed. The study population comprised 6 women and 3 men with a mean age of 51 (range, 35-79 years).

Primary malignant melanoma of the middle ear mucosa: a case report.

Primary involvement of the middle ear and mastoid mucosa by malignant melanoma (MM) has been rarely reported. We report an 81-year-old Caucasian woman presenting with otalgia, left-sided aural fullness, and hearing loss. Otoscopic examination revealed a purple-colored polyp that appeared to be vascular, occupy left external auditory canal (EAC).

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx: a case report.

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a very rare, high grade, and aggressive variant of SCC, with a predilection for the upper aerodigestive system. Treatment should include surgery of the primary tumor and dissection of the cervical lymph nodes, followed by radiotherapy. We present a 50-year-old man with basaloid SCC of the supraglottic larynx, which was initially misdiagnosed as SCC.

Determination of reactive oxygen species in nasal polyps.

A strong relationship between tissue damage and reactive oxygen species (ROS) has been established by previous studies. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the presence of ROS in nasal polyps (NP) by measuring luminol and lucigenin amplified chemiluminescence (CL). Three groups of specimens were studied.

Determination of reactive oxygen species in myringotomized tympanic membranes: effect of vitamin e treatment.

Objectives/hypothesis: Recent studies have established a strong relationship between the development of myringosclerosis and reactive oxygen species (ROS). The aims of the present study were to directly detect ROS in the tympanic membrane and middle ear mucosa of rats by measuring luminol amplified chemiluminescence, to evaluate the changes in the levels of ROS after treatment with vitamin E, and to examine the possible changes in the tympanic membranes otomicroscopically and histologically.

Study Design: Prospective controlled animal study.

The effects of topical agents of fluticasone propionate, oxymetazoline, and 3% and 0.9% sodium chloride solutions on mucociliary clearance in the therapy of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis in vivo.

Objectives: The aims of the study were to determine: 1) how mucociliary activity in acute bacterial rhinosinusitis is affected; 2) how this activity is changed by therapy; 3) the effects of topical agents on mucociliary clearance, and 4) the most appropriate topical agent(s) to be used in the therapy of sinusitis.

Study Design: Five groups of patients with acute bacterial rhinosinusitis were studied prospectively.

Methods: All patients had 500 mg oral amoxicillin and 125 mg oral clavulanic acid preparations given three times daily for 3 weeks.