Evaluation of Eustachian tube dimensions by temporal bone computed tomography in patients with chronic otitis media.

Objective: To clarify the relationship between Eustachian tube dimensions and chronic otitis media aetiology using temporal bone computed tomography.

Methods: The data of 231 adults who had undergone surgery for unilateral chronic otitis media were reviewed retrospectively. Diseased and healthy ears were enrolled in groups 1 and 2, respectively.

The assessment of fukuda stepping test results in prognosis of benign paroxysmal postural vertigo.

Introduction: Benign paroxysmal postural vertigo originating from the peripheral vestibular system is characterized by brief vertigo spells triggered by the sudden head motion. Usually, vestibular dysfunction in benign paroxysmal postural vertigo is unilateral. Fukuda stepping test which is helpful in the diagnosis of unilateral vestibular dysfunction, may also be valuable in the prediction of prognosis of benign paroxysmal postural vertigo.

Relationship Between Psychological Factors and Oral Health Status and Behaviours.

Purpose: To examine oral health related behaviours in relation to anxiety, depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Materials And Methods: This study included 364 subjects (195 female, age range 19-65 years; 169 male, age range 18-64 years). A psychological evaluation was performed using Beck's anxiety, Beck's depression and ADHD scales.