Effect of Locally Administered Estradiol on Wound Healing in a Nasal Septal Perforation Animal Model.

We aimed to investigate the effect of estradiol on wound healing in an experimental nasal septal perforation (NSP) model created in rats. Twenty-two Sprague Dawley healthy male rats were separated into two groups. NSP, approximately 2 mm in diameter, was created in each animal.

Effect of the povidone iodine, hypertonic alkaline solution and saline nasal lavage on nasopharyngeal viral load in COVID-19.

Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the in vivo activity of nasal irrigation (NI) with saline, NI with povidone-iodine (PVP-I) 1%, NI with a mix of hypertonic alkaline and PVP-I 1% against Severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2).

Design: This study was a prospective randomised clinical trial.

Setting: A multicenter study involving tertiary care centres.

Development of an Animal Model for Type II Sulcus (Sulcus Vergeture).

Objectives: To develop a reproducible experimental animal model for sulcus vergeture in rabbits.

Study Design: Experimental animal study.

Material Method: We evaluated three methods of inducing sulcus in twelve New Zealand white rabbits to produce a sulcus model.

Direct Health Expenditure Analysis Related to Hearing Loss in Individuals Using Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the expenditures related to hearing devices and compare the differences in expenditures in child and adult users.

Methods: A preliminary questionnaire was developed and conducted amongst hearing aid and cochlear implant users. A total of 178 patients (57.

The effect of Ramadan fasting on nasal mucociliary activity and peak nasal inspiratory flow.

Purpose: In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of Ramadan fasting (RF) on nasal mucociliary clearance (MCC) and peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF).

Methods: Sixty-two (41 male and 21 female) healthy subjects who stated that they would fast continuously during the month of Ramadan were included in this prospective study. Day 0 (baseline), 1st day (after one day of RF), and 29th (after 29 days of RF) nasal mucociliary clearance time (MCT) with saccharine test and PNIF values were determined.

Effects of hypertonic alkaline nasal irrigation on COVID-19.

Objective: The causative agent of COVID-19 is a novel member of coronaviridaes, SARS-CoV-2. It has been reported that the spike (S) protein of SARS-CoV-2 is responsible of infectivity. The S protein is demonstrated to be inactivated under environmental condition, such as hypertonicity and alkaline pH.

The Use of Three-Dimensional Printed Technology for Mandibular Reconstruction in a Rare Case of Giant Odontogenic Myxofibroma.

Odontogenic myxofibroma is a benign odontogenic tumor of mesenchymal tissue that generally originates from the mandible. It is an extremely rare tumor accounting for approximately 2% of all odontogenic tumors. In this report, the authors presented a giant right mandibular mass that extends to the angle of the mandible and displacing the tongue laterally caused significant malocclusion, pain, and impaired oral intake.

The Comparison of Narrow Band Imaging, White Light Laryngoscopy and Videolaryngostroboscopy in the Evaluation of Benign Vocal Fold Lesions.

Background: The aim of the study was comparing the diagnostic role of the white light (WL) endoscopy, video laryngostroboscopy (VLS), and narrow-band imaging (NBI) in the evaluation of the benign vocal fold lesions.

Material And Methods: From March 2018 to June 2019, a total of 118 cases were enrolled in this study. Ninety-eight patients were suspected with vocal fold nodules, cysts, polyps, and sulcus vocalis and 20 patients without a history of dysphonia.

Comparison of Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocyte Density with Histopathological Parameters and Effect on Prognosis in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancers.

Objectives: The study aims to determine the ratio of the tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) in the tumor microenvironment in squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck and its effect on prognosis using histopathological parameters.

Methods: The patients who underwent head and neck surgery with the diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck at Cerrahpaşa medical faculty ENT Clinic between January 2010 and November 2013 were included in this study. The age, gender, smoking status, alcohol use, radiologic images, and operation technique were analyzed for all patients.

Decellularization of Trachea With Combined Techniques for Tissue-Engineered Trachea Transplantation.

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to shorten the decellularization time of trachea by using combination of physical, chemical, and enzymatic techniques.

Methods: Approximately 3.5-cm-long tracheal segments from 42 New Zealand rabbits (3.

Effect of Piezoelectric Technique on Auditory Function on Postoperative Day One in Septorhinoplasty Surgery.

Aim: To examine the effect of the piezoelectric application used increasingly for osteotomy and correction of nasal dorsum in septorhinoplasty surgeries on early auditory functions.

Methods: Our study was conducted after the decision of 10840098-604.01.

Comparison of anesthetic agents on otoacoustic emissions in children: propofol vs ketamine.

Background: Otoacoustic emission (OAE) tests are important evaluation tools for diagnosis of peripheral auditory pathology. Sedation or general anesthesia may be required for the performance of the OAE tests. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare the effects of anesthetic agents, propofol and ketamine, on OAEs in children.