Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2/9 and Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1/2 as Predictive Factors in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Introduction: Metalloproteinases and their tissue inhibitors play an important role in the metastases formation. A multistage process of carcinogenesis requires the involvement of numerous enzymes and compounds that facilitate the expansion of tumor cells. The formation of metastases depends on both metalloproteinases and tissue inhibitors activation leading to the activation of neoangiogenesis.

Steroid vs. antibiotic impregnated absorbable nasal packing for wound healing after endoscopic sinus surgery: a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study.

Introduction: Endoscopic sinus surgery can lead to crusting or synechiae formation, which can affect the healing process.

Objective: The aim of our study was to compare the influence of steroid versus antibiotic versus saline solution impregnated absorbable nasal spacers on postoperative wound healing and patient satisfaction.

Methods: Eighty patients, 33 women and 47 men, were enrolled in this study.

Ophthalmic complications of endoscopic sinus surgery.

Introduction: The proximity of the paranasal sinuses to the orbit and its contents allows the occurence of injuries in both primary or revision surgery. The majority of orbital complications are minor. The major complications are seen in 0.

Clinical outcome and patient satisfaction using biodegradable (NasoPore) and non-biodegradable packing, a double-blind, prospective, randomized study.

Introduction: Nasal packing after endoscopic sinus surgery is used as a standard procedure. The optimum solution to minimize or eliminate all disadvantages of this procedure may be accomplished using biodegradable packs.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare patient satisfaction and clinical outcome associated with absorbable and non-absorbable packing after FESS.

Assessment of voice quality after carbon dioxide laser and microdebrider surgery for Reinke edema.

Objectives: Surgery of Reinke edema requires reduction of the degenerated superficial lamina propria and preservation of the vibratory epithelium.

Material And Methods: Sixteen patients were included for microdebrider and 10 patients for carbon dioxide (CO2) laser surgery. Vocal analysis was performed before and at 1 and 3 months after surgery.

Association between infection of virulence cagA gene Helicobacter pylori and laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma.

Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate the presence of cagA gene Helicobacter pylori in etiopathogenesis of initiation and development of larynx squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) and its predictable role as a prognostic factor.

Material And Methods: The prospective, controlled study involved a series of 75 patients (65 male, 10 female, mean age 59.1 years, range 43 to 79 years) with larynx cancer.

[Multiple bilateral lymphatic adenomas of the parotid glands].

Introduction: Multiple primary tumours of the parotid glands are very rare. They may occur unilaterally or bilaterally, synchronously or metachronously. Whartin's tumour is mostly find in bilateral parotid gland tumours.

Parapharyngeal space foreign body.

We present a case of an unusual toothbrush foreign body in the parapharyngeal space in a 1.5-year-old child. Children are most affected by this kind of trauma.

[Antioxidants enzymes activity and concentration of lipid peroxidation products in chronic tonsillitis before and after surgery].

Introduction: Chronic tonsillitis is one of the most often disease in otolaryngological practice. Free radicals release during chronic inflammation process are responsible for tissue destruction. The aim of the study was to estimate the free radicals production and the activity of antioxidative enzymes during chronic tonsillitis before and after surgery.