Endoscopic myringoplasty: comparison of double layer cartilage-perichondrium graft and single fascia grafting.

Objective: To compare surgical results of endoscopic myringoplasty using double layer cartilage-perichondrium grafts versus single fascia grafts.

Study Design: Prospective, randomized, controlled.

Setting: University-affiliated teaching hospital.

Endoscopic cartilage myringoplasty with the removal of a small rim of the external auditory canal to repair marginal perforations.

Objective: To evaluate the graft success rate and postoperative hearing gain for marginal perforations using endoscopic cartilage myringoplasty with the removal of a small rim of the external auditory canal (EAC).

Study Design: Prospective case series.

Materials And Methods: We performed a prospective study in 41 patients with marginal perforations who underwent endoscopic cartilage myringoplasty with the removal of a small rim of EAC.

The styloid process and the formation of sigmoid sinus diverticulum: is there a link?

Introduction: Sigmoid sinus diverticulum has been considered the most common cause of pulsatile tinnitus; the mechanism underlying sigmoid sinus diverticulum formation is unclear. To the best of our knowledge, no previous studies have assessed whether the formation of sigmoid sinus diverticulum is related to compression of the internal jugular vein by the styloid process.

Objective: To discuss the relationship between the styloid process and the formation of sigmoid sinus diverticulum.

Hemostasis of idiopathic recurrent epistaxis in children with microwave ablation: a prospective pilot case series.

Objective: We evaluated microwave ablation (MWA) for treatment of idiopathic recurrent anterior epistaxis (RAE) in children, in terms of technical feasibility, efficacy, and safety.

Study Design: A prospective pilot case series.

Setting: Tertiary university hospital.

Leukoplakia or LPR: The Misdiagnosis of Laryngeal Tuberculosis.

Objective: The objective is to reduce the rates of misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment of laryngeal tuberculosis (LTB).

Study Design: Retrospective case series.

Materials And Methods: Medical records of 3 histopathology-confirmed cases at a tertiary medical center from 2000 to 2018.

Rapid hemostasis: a novel and effective outpatient procedure using microwave ablation to control epistaxis of isolated mucosal bulge lesions.

Introduction: Recurrent epistaxis is commonly encountered in the rhinology outpatient clinic. Under endoscopic guidance, both bipolar cautery and monopolar forceps (combined with suction) have been employed to control the bleeding. However, the use of monopolar forceps requires the placement of grounding pads.

Randomized Comparative Study of Microwave Ablation and Electrocautery for Control of Recurrent Epistaxis.

Objective: To compare the outcomes of adult patients with recurrent epistaxis treated intraoperatively with either bipolar electrocautery or microwave ablation (MWA).

Study Design: Prospective randomized control study.

Materials And Methods: One hundred ten patients with idiopathic recurrent epistaxis who met the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned into MWA group and bipolar electrocautery group.

Dose- and starting time-dependent effect of the application of EGF to the regeneration of traumatic eardrum.

Some studies have shown that topical application of epidermal growth factor (EGF) accelerates healing in traumatic tympanic membrane perforations (TMPs), however, the optimal dose and starting time of application have not been established. To determine the optimal dose and starting time of application of EGF for the regeneration of TMPs. Patients with traumatic TMPs were first randomly assigned to low-dose EGF, high-dose EGF, and spontaneous healing groups.

Microwave ablation: A new technique for the prophylactic management of idiopathic recurrent epistaxis.

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the re-bleeding of idiopathic recurrent epistaxis with no definite bleeding site treated with either prophylactic microwave ablation (MWA) or continuous observation.

Study Design: Case series with chart review.

Subjects And Methods: 61 patients with idiopathic recurrent epistaxis but no definite bleeding sites in the first operation were assigned to prophylactic MWA group (n = 39) and continuous observation group (n = 22).

Microwave ablation versus silver nitrate cautery for treating recurrent epistaxis in adolescents: A prospective, randomized case-control study.

Objective: To compare the outcomes of adolescent patients with recurrent anterior epistaxis (RAE) treated with either silver nitrate cauterization or microwave ablation (MWA).

Study Design: and methods: In this prospective, randomized study, one hundred 13-18-year-old adolescents with RAE were assigned to two groups: the MWA group (n = 50) or the silver nitrate cauterization group (n = 50). Both groups were followed up for 12 months.

Microwave ablation for the treatment of arterial epistaxis: "how I do it".

Background: Arterial epistaxis is commonly seen in the rhinology clinic and can have a significant impact on quality of life. Previous studies have explored various therapies to address epistaxis.

Methods: Patients were treated in the outpatient clinic or operating room by microwave ablation (MWA) with a 2450-MHz cooled-shaft antenna to treat an epistaxis bleeding point.

Pretreatment factors affecting traumatic tympanic membrane regeneration therapy using epidermal growth factor.

Objective: The use of epidermal growth factor (EGF) to achieve closure of human traumatic tympanic membrane perforations (TMPs) was recently reported. However, pretreatment factors affecting healing outcomes have seldom been discussed. This study was performed to evaluate pretreatment factors contributing to the success or failure of TMP healing using EGF.

Efficacy of EGF and Gelatin Sponge for Traumatic Tympanic Membrane Perforations: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Objective: To compare the outcomes of epidermal growth factor (EGF) and gelatin sponge patch treatments for traumatic tympanic membrane perforations.

Study Design: Prospective, randomized, controlled.

Setting: University-affiliated teaching hospital.

Assessment and spontaneous healing outcomes of traumatic eardrum perforation with bleeding.

Objective: This study investigated the influence of the degree of bleeding from the remnant eardrum on the spontaneous healing of human traumatic tympanic membrane perforations (TMPs).

Study Design: A case series with chart review.

Setting: A tertiary university hospital.