Evaluation of patients with nasal polyps about the possible association of desmosomal junctions, RORA and PDE4D gene.

Objectives: Nasal polyposis is chronic inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa of the nose and sinuses, often associated with chronic non-allergic rhinitis, aspirin intolerance and non-allergic asthma. The etiology of nasal polyposis is unknown. Multiple factors contribute to the development of nasal polyps including genetic predisposition.

Comparison of lidocaine and levobupivacaine in transnasal fiberoptic laryngoscopy.

Background: The anatomy of the nasal passages, pharynx, and larynx and evaluation of mucous membranes and laryngeal function is well observed by transnasal fiberoptic laryngoscopy (TFL). In this procedure, to provide good local infiltrative analgesia, medication such as anesthetics is important for the otolaryngologist. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of lidocaine (L) spray, compared with levobupivacaine solution, used for local anesthetic in patients undergoing TFL for complete examination.

Effect of mitomycin C on endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy.

Objective: The objectives of the study were to retrospectively analyze the efficacy of intraoperative mitomycin C (MMC) in endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (END-DCR) and compare it with external dacryocystorhinostomy (EXT-DCR).

Methods: For the comfort of the patients, the procedures were performed under general anesthesia. Intraoperatively during the END-DCR, we applied a cotton pledget soaked in a 0.

Histopathological evaluation of the effect of intranasal phototherapy on nasal mucosa in rabbits.

Allergic rhinitis is a high-incidence allergic inflammation of the nasal airways that impacts quality of life. Of the numerous therapies used to treat allergic rhinitis, intranasal phototherapy has emerged as a promising new treatment modality for inflammatory airway disease. Phototherapy is widely used for the treatment of immune-mediated skin diseases because its profound immunosuppressive effect inhibits hypersensitivity reactions in the skin.

The developmental relation between adenoid tissue and paranasal sinus volumes in 3-dimensional computed tomography assessment.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the developmental relationship between the volumes of paranasal sinuses and adenoid tissue by using a 3-dimensional (3D) reconstruction technique.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Setting: Tertiary referral center.

Is there any developmental relationship between mastoid pneumatization and adenoid tissue volume?

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the developmental relationship between adenoid tissue volume and mastoid air cell volume, using a 3D reconstruction technique.

Study Design: Cross-sectional retrospective study.

Subjects And Methods: Multislice computed tomography (MSCT) images were obtained using three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction and volume-rendering techniques (VRT).

[Effectiveness of rapid antigen test with throat gargle in detecting group A beta-hemolytic streptococci].

Objectives: The most important disadvantage of rapid antigen tests (RAT) is low sensitivity for the diagnosis of group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (BHS). We determined the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values of RAT in gargling samples.

Patients And Methods: The study included 106 patients (53 females, 53 males, mean age 22+/-12 years; range 16-65 years) with an initial diagnosis of tonsillopharyngitis.