Enhancing Facial Filler Training with 3D-Printed Models: A Prospective Observational Study on Medical Student Competence.

BACKGROUND This study evaluated the efficacy of 3-dimensional (3D) printed facial models in training medical students for cosmetic facial filler applications. A prospective observational study included 40 medical faculty students without prior filler application or surgical training. They received theoretical and practical training using 3D-printed face models, assessed through pre- and post-training surveys.

Comparison of treatment efficacy of omega-3 fish oil and montelukast in ovalbumin-protease-induced allergic rhinitis model in rats.

Objectives: Montelukast is a well-known leukotriene receptor antagonist commonly used in treating allergic rhinitis and asthma. Omega-3 fatty acid is also known as an antiallergic and immunomodulator molecule. This study aimed to elucidate the efficacy of systemic montelukast and omega-3 fatty acid treatment in allergic rhinitis models in Wistar Hannover rats.

The Comparison of Inflammatory Markers for the Prediction of Recurrence of the Nasal Polyp After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.

During the past decade, several inflammation-based periferic prognostic systems have been reported in the field of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). Recently, C-reactive protein (CRP) and albümin ratio (CAR) showed its impact on a large variety of diseases conditions that cause chronic inflammation. We aimed to compare the inflammatory markers in patients with recurrent and non-recurrent nasal polyps and if a significant inflammatory profile is associated with multiple recurrences.

Repeated Atmospheric Pressure Alteration Effect on the Cochlea in Rats: Experimental Animal Study.

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of repeated pressure alterations on cochlear structures in rats in an attempt to understand indirectly the inner ear status of flight crew who are repeatedly exposed to pressure alterations. There were 12 adult Wistar albino rats equally divided into 2 groups: Group 1 (controls) and Group 2 (study group). The animals in Group 2 were exposed to repeated pressure changes in a pressure cabin which is regulated by manometers.

Role of Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow for Measuring the Effectiveness of Surgery in Children with Adenoidal Hypertrophy.

Objective Nasal airway obstruction in children is a frequent problem in otolaryngology practice. Adenoidal hypertrophy (AH) is the most common pathology in childhood that requires surgery. Nasal patency can be evaluated by subjective and objective methods.

Effect of the Fascia Graft Size on Healing Rate of Cavities in Patients Undergoing CWD Tympanomastoidectomy: A Clinical Prospective Study.

Objectives: To evaluate the effects of size of temporal fascia graft on healing of the mastoid cavity in patients undergoing canal wall down (CWD) procedures.

Materials And Methods: The study included 32 patients (ages from 10 to 69 years) who were performed CWD tympanomastoidectomy from 2016 to 2018. Patients were divided into 2 different groups randomly based on size of fascia used in the operations.

Histopathological Effects of Bone Cement on Cartilage Tissue.

Introduction: Glass ionomer bone cement is frequently applied with cartilage grafts in otology, even as a single unit.

Objective: This experimental study was performed to investigate the histopathological effects of bone cement on cartilage tissue.

Methods: The study was conducted between January 2018 and April 2018 and used 12 New Zealand White rabbits.

Comparison of outcomes of conventional transcanalicular laser dacryocystorhinostomy and modified transcanalicular laser dacryocystorhinostomy.

Introduction: Transcanalicular laser DCR (TL-DCR) approaches have been developed for the formation of a fistula between the nasal cavity and the lacrimal sac to ensure the continuity of the lacrimal drainage system over the years. However, the success rate of TL-DCR has varied widely.

Aim: To evaluate and compare the success rates of conventional transcanalicular multidiode laser dacryocystorhinostomy and modified transcanalicular multidiode laser dacryocystorhinostomy.

Effect of Septoplasty on Cardiopulmonary Functions in the Patients With Nasal Obstruction.

Objective: In this study, the authors aimed to investigate whether septoplasty has an effect on cardiopulmonary functions in the patients with nasal obstruction.

Methods: A total of 53 patients with nasal obstruction due to septum deviation were included in the study. All the patients were performed septoplasty operation.

Histopathological comparison of bone healing effects of endonasal and percutaneous lateral osteotomy methods in rabbit rhinoplasty model.

Introduction: Lateral osteotomy is mainly performed either endonasally or percutaneously in rhinoplasty which is a frequently performed operation for the correction of nasal deformities. Both techniques have both advantages and disadvantages relative to each other.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the histopathological effects of endonasal and percutaneous osteotomy techniques performed in rhinoplasty on bone healing and nasal stability in an experimental animal model.

Comparison of Frey Syndrome Rates Following Superficial Parotidectomy and Partial Superficial Parotidectomy for Pleomorphic Adenoma.

Purpose: Comparison of Frey syndrome rates following superficial parotidectomy and partial superficial parotidectomy for pleomorphic adenoma.

Methods: Fifty patients diagnosed with pleomorphic adenoma and received surgical treatment at the Otolaryngology Department of Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital between January 2009 and October 2015 were reviewed retrospectively. The patients were specifically queried for Frey syndrome symptoms.

Analysis of the vertebrobasilar system in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

We conducted a prospective study to evaluate the vertebrobasilar system in adults with and without obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Our study population was made up of 48 patients with OSA and 21 healthy volunteers who served as controls; the OSA patients were subdivided into one group with mild or moderate OSA (n = 22) and another with severe OSA (n = 26). Each participant underwent Doppler ultrasonography three times to measure the diameter of the vertebral artery, the peak systolic velocity (PSV), the resistive index (RI), and the vertebral artery flow volume; the mean of the three measurements was calculated for each patient, for the OSA and control groups, and for various subgroups.

Mandibular ramus epidermal inclusion cyst.

Epidermal inclusion cyst in the mandibular ramus is a very rare condition. Intraosseous epidermal cysts are benign cysts appearing clinically as radiolucent lytic bone lesions. Definitive diagnosis is made with histopathologic examination.

Efficiency of corticosteroid treatment in resolution of bilateral abducens paralysis after head trauma.

A rare case of posttraumatic bilateral abducens palsy is presented. A 17-year-old male patient referred to our clinic because of complaints of diplopia, difficulty in opening his mouth, pain in the face, dyspnea, and chest pain after head trauma from a motor vehicle accident. The patient was not able to abduct eyes bilaterally, and diplopia occurred in the lateral gaze.

[Lipoma of the cerebellopontine angle: two cases report and review of literature].

Here we report two cases with cerebellopontine angle lipoma. Cerebellopontine angle lipomas previously reported in the literature were reviewed. The review of the literature revealed the condition is more prevalent in women.

A Rhizopus oryzae strain isolated from resected bone and soft tissue specimens from a sinonasal and palatal mucormycosis case. Report of a case and in vitro experiments of yeastlike cell development.

We report a histologically and mycologically proven sinonasal mucormycosis case causing palatal necrosis in a nondiabetic patient with renal failure. Mycological examination of Giemsa stained imprinted tissue preparations revealed abundant yeast-like cells besides the typical mucoraceous hyphae. The fungus was isolated from surgical specimens and identified as Rhizopus oryzae by phenotypic and genotypic tests.

Three-wall orbital decompression superiority to 2-wall orbital decompression in thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy.

Purpose: We evaluated the results of the 2-wall and 3-wall orbital decompression in patients with Graves' disease.

Patients And Methods: In this study, we present a consecutive series of 12 patients (18 orbits) who were submitted to orbital decompression by endoscopic transnasal medial wall combined with transantral inferior wall approach and 7 patients (8 orbits) who were submitted to orbital decompression by endoscopic transnasal medial wall, transantral inferior wall combined with transcutaneous lateral wall approach. The degree of exophthalmos was evaluated with the Hertel exophthalmometer preoperatively and postoperatively in the 24th hour, and first, third, and ninth months.