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Open AccessNeck Dissection in cT3/T4 Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity and Oropharynx
Previous research has reported high occult nodal metastases rates for T3/T4 mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) of the oropharynx (OP) and oral cavity (OC). Our study evaluates if there is a benefit of neck dissect...
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Open AccessClinical Behavior and Molecular Insights of Secretory Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, a Single Center Experience
Objective: the study aimed to characterize the novel entity referred to as secretory carcinoma of the salivary glands. Methods: we comprehensively evaluated 150 patients afflicted by malignant salivary gland t...
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Open AccessPrimary Intranodal Epithelioid Haemangioendothelioma in the Submandibular Region: A Case Report
Epithelioid haemangioendothelioma (EHE) is a rare vascular tumour that primarily affects the liver, lungs and bone. It is very rarely described in the head and neck region, and is exceptionally uncommon within...
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Open AccessCavernous Sinus Thrombosis Secondary to Streptococcus Constellatus Pharynges
Streptococcus constellatus pharyngis is a gram-positive commensal bacterium commonly found in the oropharynx, gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts. It might be an aggressive opportunistic pathogen causing invas...
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Open AccessBilateral cavernous sinus and ophthalmic vein thrombosis secondary to Trueperella pyogenes rhinosinusitis
Ophthalmic vein thrombosis is a severe clinical entity with proptosis, eyelid swelling, orbital pain and reduction of visual acuity; its incidence is rare with 3–4 cases /million /year. Clinical manifestations...
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Open AccessBilateral Choanal Atresia in a 42-year-old Patient: A Rare Condition Case Report
Choanal atresia is an uncommon condition with an incidence of 1:5,000–8,000 live births, affecting females more frequently and often associated with other malformations. This case report presents a 42-year-old...
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Open AccessMpox Pharyngitis
A case of mpox pharyngitis in absence of cutaneous lesions is reported. Usually, clinical presentation is either a cutaneous eruption or a combination of cutaneous and mucosal lesions. In patients with atypica...
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Open AccessLacrimal duct Surgery: Different Techniques and Long-Term Postoperative Results
Pre-saccal obstructions of the lacrimal duct can be solved with a conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy while saccal or post-saccal obstructions are restored with an external, endoscopic or laser dacryocystorhinost...
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Open AccessA Study of Comparison of Outcomes of Submucous Diathermy, Coblation and Micro-debrider Assisted Inferior Turbinoplasty in Patients Having Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy
The cause of nasal obstruction in most of the patients is either nasal septal deviation or turbinate hypertrophy owing to vasomotor or perennial allergic rhinitis. Most cases of hypertrophic turbinate are usua...
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Open AccessRole of Memantine in Limiting Cochleotoxicity in Rats
Οur aim was to test whether amikacin’s well-known cochleotoxic effects could be suppressed, depending on whether an NMDA-antagonist (memantine) was administered simultaneously with or after amikacin treatment....
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Open AccessAdenotonsillectomy Versus Watchful Waiting for Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
The treatment of children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) remains a point of debate among otorhinolaryngologists worldwide. This study aims to comparatively assess the clinical outcomes of adenoto...
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Open AccessSystemic Outcomes in Adults Undergoing Emergent Repair of Orbital Blowout Fractures
To analyze the association between emergent surgery status and systemic adverse outcomes in patients undergoing open orbital floor blowout fracture repair.
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Open AccessGiant Solitary Sinonasal Enchondroma: A Rare Case Report
Enchondromas, common benign intramedullary cartilaginous tumors, typically arise asymptomatically in metaphysis and diaphysis. We report a case diagnosed and treated for a giant sinonasal enchondroma, an extre...
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Open AccessA Descriptive Analysis of Nasal Polyposis in HIV Positive Versus HIV Negative Patients
Nasal polyposis (NP) represents a benign proliferation of soft tissue tumors within the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, characterized by chronic inflammation of the sinonasal mucosa. This phenomenon, attri...
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Open AccessDemographic Profile and Etiology of Epistaxis
Epistaxis is common worldwide otorhinolaryngology emergency presenting as a life-threatening condition especially in resource-constrained hospitals with limited health-care facilities for acceptable management...
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Open AccessA Rare Case of Lemierre’s Syndrome due to Veillonella Parvula: A Dangerous and Forgotten Complication of a Septic Condition
This clinical case presents an unusual case of Lemierre’s syndrome (LS) in a young woman of 38-year-old. She arrived in the Emergency Department with a high fever and pharyngology resistant to antibiotic thera...
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Open AccessAn Analysis of Risk Factors for Hearing Function in Adults Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Gauteng, South Africa
The aim of this study was to explore risk factors for hearing loss or affecting hearing function in adults living with HIV. A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed. A non-probability purposive sampl...
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Open AccessMonoclonal Antibodies Targeting CGRP to Treat Vestibular Migraine: A Rapid Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Vestibular migraine (VM), a subtype of migraine characterized by vestibular symptoms, poses a significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of monoclonal anti...
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Open AccessCorrection: The Usefulness of AirSeal™ Intelligent Flow System in Gas Insufflation Total Endoscopic Thyroidectomy
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Open AccessDelayed Hearing Recovery After Transverse Temporal Bone Fracture with Otic Capsule violation - Case Report and Literature Review
We present a patient who suffered a temporal bone fracture (TBF) encompassing the bony labyrinth. Sensorineural hearing loss was confirmed with an unfavorable prognosis for recovery. Thirteen years later, ther...
