The role of tonsillectomy in the Periodic Fever, Aphthous stomatitis, Pharyngitis and cervical Adenitis syndrome; a literature review
Tonsillectomy (TE) or adenotonsillectomy (ATE) may have a beneficial effect on the clinical course in children with the Periodic Fever, Aphthous stomatitis, Pharyngitis and cervical Adenitis (PFAPA) syndrome. ... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - February 22, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jostein F ørsvoll and Knut Øymar Tags: Research article Source Type: research
A comparison of symptoms and quality of life before and after nasal septoplasty and radiofrequency therapy of the inferior turbinate
The primary goal of this study is to compare pre- and postoperative symptoms and health related quality of life (HQOL) in 57 patients who underwent septoplasty (group-1), 56 patients who underwent septoplasty ... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - January 26, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ann Helen Nilsen, Anne-Sofie Helvik, Wenche Moe Thorstensen and Vegard Bugten Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Generic quality of life in persons with hearing loss: a systematic literature review
To the best of our knowledge, no empirically based consensus has been reached as to if, and to what extent, persons with hearing loss (HL) have reduced generic Quality of life (QoL). There seems to be limited ... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - January 22, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Øyvind Nordvik, Peder O. Laugen Heggdal, Jonas Brännström, Flemming Vassbotn, Anne Kari Aarstad and Hans Jørgen Aarstad Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Reliability and validity study of Sino-nasal outcome test 22 (Thai version) in chronic rhinosinusitis
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is one of common health conditions that affects patients ’ health-related quality of life. Our purpose is to assess the reliability and validity of Thai-version of Sino-Nasal Outcom... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - December 29, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jate Lumyongsatien, Waralak Yangsakul, Chaweewan Bunnag, Claire Hopkins and Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Causes of higher symptomatic airway load in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis
Chronic rhinosinusitis display a variety of different phenotypes. The symptoms of disease are characterised by various signs and symptoms such as nasal congestion, nasal discharge, pressure sensation in the fa... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - December 29, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Øystein Eskeland, Kjell Arild Danielsen, Fredrik Dahl, Katrin Fridrich, Vivian Cecilie Orszagh, Gregor Bachmann-Harildstad and Espen Burum-Auensen Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Hibernoma: a rare case of adipocytic tumor in head and neck.
Hibernoma is a rare soft tissue tumor stem from persistent fetal brown fat tissue. This benign tumor may occasionally occur in head and neck area and, in most cases, is characterized by an asymptomatic slow gr... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - December 15, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Alexandra Rodriguez Ruiz, Sven Saussez, Thibaut Demaesschalck and J érôme R. Lechien Tags: Case report Source Type: research
An abrupt bleeding of the anteriorly- displaced sigmoid sinus: a rare complication of myringoplasty
The location of the sigmoid sinus within the mastoid cavity is quite variable. An anteriorly- displaced vertical segment of the sigmoid sinus constitutes an uncommon but dangerous anatomical variation that sur... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - December 6, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sarah Zaher Addeen and Mohammad Al- Mohammad Tags: Case report Source Type: research
Endoscopic repair of lateral sphenoid Encephaloceles: a case series
Lateral sphenoid encephaloceles present a surgical challenge. These encephaloceles may be difficult to access given their lateral location and proximity to the neural and vascular structures of the sphenoid fl... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - November 28, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mitchell R. Gore Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Correlation between subjective and objective hearing tests after unilateral and bilateral cochlear implantation
There are many methods for assessing hearing performance after cochlear implantation. Standard evaluations often encompass objective hearing tests only, while patients ’ subjective experiences gain importance i... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - November 28, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Geerte G. J. Ramakers, Yvette E. Smulders, Alice van Zon, Gijsbert A. Van Zanten, Wilko Grolman and Inge Stegeman Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Electroencephalographic evaluation of acoustic therapies for the treatment of chronic and refractory tinnitus
To date, a large number of acoustic therapies have been applied to treat tinnitus. The effect that produces those auditory stimuli is, however, not well understood yet. Furthermore, the conventional clinical p... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - November 28, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Luz Mar ía Alonso-Valerdi, David I. Ibarra-Zarate, Francisco J. Tavira-Sánchez, Ricardo A. Ramírez-Mendoza and Manuel Recuero Tags: Study protocol Source Type: research
Glomangiomyoma of the neck in a child in Nepal: a rare case report and literature review
Glomangiomyoma is a rare histological variant of glomus tumour. Clinically, it mimicks as a haemangioma and is challenging to diagnose. Its occurrence in the neck of a child has not been previously described. (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - November 2, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Bishow Tulachan and Buddha Nath Borgohain Tags: Case report Source Type: research
Knowledge and care seeking practices for ear infections among parents of under five children in Kigali, Rwanda: a cross-sectional study
Infections affecting the middle ear are a common childhood occurrence. Some cases may present with ear discharge through a tympanic membrane perforation which may heal spontaneously. However, up to 5% or more ... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - October 10, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kaitesi Batamuliza Mukara, Peter Waiswa, Richard Lilford and Debara Lyn Tucci Tags: Research article Source Type: research
Fluorescein sodium-guided surgery of parotid gland tumors as a technical advance
Complete tumor removal and preservation of the facial nerve are essential in parotid gland surgery. A technical adjunct that potentially enhances the contrast between the facial nerve and the adherent tumor ti... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - June 28, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Frank Haubner, Holger G. Gassner, Alexander Brawanski and Karl-Michael Schebesch Source Type: research
Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of a novel product for the removal of impacted human cerumen
This open-label study evaluated the safety and efficacy of a novel product for the removal of impacted cerumen in adult patients. (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - June 2, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Douglas Fullington, Jenny Song, Antionette Gilles, Xiaowen Guo, Waley Hua, C. Eric Anderson and Joseph Griffin Source Type: research
Is OperaVOX a clinically useful tool for the assessment of voice in a general ENT clinic?
Objective acoustic analysis is a key component of multidimensional voice assessment. OperaVOX is an iOS app which has been shown to be comparable to Multi Dimensional Voice Program for most principal measures ... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - April 21, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Richard Teck Kee Siau, Jay Goswamy, Sue Jones and Sadie Khwaja Source Type: research
