Diagnostic Value of Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratios and Mean Platelet Volumes in the Activation of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis.

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is associated with endothelial dysfunction and chronic inflammation. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and mean platelet voume (MPV) are markers of inflammation and endothelial dysfunction, respectively. In the present report, we discuss the NLR and MPV values of patients with active and inactive RAS.

Paranasal Sinus Anatomic Variations Accompanying Maxillary Sinus Retention Cysts: A Radiological Analysis.

Objective: The risk factors for the development of retention cysts of the maxillary sinuses (RCMs) are not clear, although RCMs are common findings on radiographic images. This study was conducted to evaluate the correlation between RCMs and other nasal-paranasal anomalies and to demonstrate the possible effects of these anomalies on the development of RCMs.

Methods: In the study, paranasal sinus computerized tomography (PNsCT) images from 5166 patients were retrospectively reviewed.

Hemangioma of the Hard Palate in an Elderly Patient as a Life-Threatening Surgical Emergency.

Hemangiomas of the head and neck are common benign tumors usually in childhood. They are rarely seen in hard palate. The authors present a geriatric patient with abundant hemorrhage due to a capillary hemangioma of the hard palate.

Effects of cavity reconstruction on morbidity and quality of life after canal wall down tympanomastoidectomy.

Introduction: Canal wall down tympanomastoidectomy is commonly used to treat advanced chronic otitis media or cholesteatoma. The advantages of canal wall down mastoidectomy are excellent exposure for disease eradication and postoperative control of residual disease; its disadvantages include the accumulation of debris requiring life-long otological maintenance and cleaning, continuous ear drainage, fungal cavity infections, and the occurrence of dizziness and vertigo by changing temperature or pressure.

Objective: To evaluate whether cavity-induced problems can be eliminated and patient comfort can be increased with mastoid cavity reconstruction.

Effects of Silver Nitrate Cauterization on Middle Turbinate Synechia after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.

Objective This study aimed to examine the efficacy of silver nitrate cauterization of the middle turbinate (MT) for hindering postoperative middle meatal synechia formation after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). Study Design Prospective, controlled, and single-blinded. Settings Tertiary referral center.