Radiologic prevalence of otic capsule dehiscence and development of the Yenigun classification for semicircular canal dehiscence.

Objective: The superior semicircular canal dehiscence is the most well-known otic capsule dehiscence. However, several other dehiscences affect the semicircular canals, cochlea, and vestibule. Our research aimed to examine the frequency, distribution, and correlation between radiologic otic capsule dehiscence in patients exhibiting symptoms of third window syndrome.

Mastoid obliteration with bone dust mixed with concentrated growth factor.

Background: Mastoid obliteration is a useful surgical step in the treatment of chronic ear operation. The technique of mastoid obliteration involves filling the cavity with self-tissue and/or osseocartilaginous graft material, following removing the mastoid air cell.

Objective: The aim of this study is to show the advantages of mastoid obliteration using a mixture of CGF and bone dust.

The Shield-Like Septal Extension Graft: A Novel Technique for Nasal Tip Management in Revision Rhinoplasty.

This study introduces the shield-like septal extension graft technique, a novel approach for enhancing tip support, rotation, and projection in revision rhinoplasty cases. The shield-like septal extension graft is positioned in front of the caudal septum, mimicking a shield graft to provide structural reinforcement. The study included 18 patients (12 women and 6 men) with a median follow-up of 12 months (interquartile range: 9 to 15 months).

Formulation of nasal analgesic sprays with diclofenac sodium, ibuprofen, paracetamol, and evaluation of toxicity.

Objective: Intranasal analgesic sprays represent a safe, efficacious method for pain relief, with a shorter working time compared to oral painkillers. This study aimed to develop nasal sprays using commonly available over-the-counter analgesics, providing an alternative treatment option that is more convenient and potentially more effective in managing pain, particularly in pediatric patients.

Methods: Three different nasal spray formulations with the contents of diclofenac sodium, ibuprofen, and paracetamol were created, and characterization studies were completed.

Wide-Based Columellar Strut Graft: A Novel Boost for Enhanced Nasal Tip Support in Ethnic and Revision Rhinoplasty.

Background: Adequate nasal tip support is crucial for achieving both aesthetic and functional outcomes in rhinoplasty. This study introduces a wide-based columellar strut graft (WB-columellar strut graft) as a new modification to provide enhanced support for the nasal tip, especially in challenging ethnic and revision rhinoplasty cases.

Objective: To present and evaluate the effectiveness of the WB-columellar strut graft in providing sufficient nasal tip support and achieving satisfactory aesthetic outcomes in patients with ethnic noses, Asian noses, and revision rhinoplasty cases presenting with weak caudal septum or anterior nasal spine.

Versatile vertical alar resection technique for positioning of the nasal tip.

Background: In rhinoplasty, it is very important to adjust the rotation and projection of the tip together harmoniously with the nasal dorsum and face to achieve pleasing results.

Objective: In this study, our aim is to describe a new modification of the vertical alar resection technique that can effectively regulate nasal tip projection and rotation.

Materials And Methods: Versatile vertical alar resection (V-VAR) technique was applied to 14 primary and 9 revision rhinoplasty cases with highly projected nasal tip.

Effect of Medical Ozone Therapy in Preventing Compromised Nasal Skin in Revision Rhinoplasty.

Background: Ozone is often used as an additive therapy for skin conditions like infectious diseases, wound healing, diabetic foot, and pressure ulcers. The viability of the nasal skin has crucial importance in revision rhinoplasty cases. The study investigates the potential benefits of medical ozone therapy in healing the nasal skin in multiple-operated cases.

Evaluation of Triglyceride-Glucose Index Elevation as a Biomarker and Risk Factor in Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Objectives: Insulin resistance is associated with increased levels of IGF-1. IGF-1 has been shown to increase the risk of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. The Triglyceride-glucose index (TyG index) is a marker of insulin resistance.

Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Concentrated Growth Factor on Viability of Ultra-Diced Cartilage Grafts in a Rabbit Model.

Background: Although rhinoplastic surgery has progressed considerably in recent years, nasal dorsal irregularities still cause postoperative distress for both surgeons and patients.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to measure the association between two biologic graft adjuncts, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and concentrated growth factor (CGF), and ultra-diced cartilage viability in an animal model.

Study Design, Setting, And Sample: This study was designed as a randomized in-vivo study using a rabbit model.

Evaluating the accuracy and readability of ChatGPT in providing parental guidance for adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, and ventilation tube insertion surgery.

Objectives: This study examined the potential of ChatGPT as an accurate and readable source of information for parents seeking guidance on adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, and ventilation tube insertion surgeries (ATVtis).

Methods: ChatGPT was tasked with identifying the top 15 most frequently asked questions by parents on internet search engines for each of the three specific surgical procedures. We removed repeated questions from the initial set of 45.

Use of lateral alar caudal graft to increase nasal tip definition in rhinoplasty.

Objective: The aim of this study is to demonstrate use of Lateral Alar Caudal Graft to increase nasal tip definition in primary or revision rhinoplasty cases.

Method: Lateral Alar Caudal Graft was used in 24 patients who underwent open technique septorhinoplasty between 2019 and 2023 years. Fourteen of the patients were female and 10 were male.

Tranexamic Acid and Rhinoplasty: How Do Different Administration Routes Affect Effectiveness?

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the intravenous, oral and local application of tranexamic acid in operation time, intraoperative bleeding, postoperative edema and ecchymosis in rhinoplasty.

Methods: This was a randomized, double-blinded, prospective study. We included 146 patients who underwent rhinoplasty at the Bezmialem Vakif University Medical Faculty Otorhinolaryngology Clinic between April 2021 and April 2022.

Cog graft, a new septal extension graft for designing nasal tip rotation and projection in rhinoplasty.

Background: Adjusting the nasal tip rotation and tip projection according to the patient's face and wishes is a very important stage in rhinoplasty with the use of a cog graft positioning the tip point in the appropriate place is possible by adjusting the nose length, tip projection and tip rotation together.

Objective: The aim of this study is to facilitate positioning the tip rotation and projection in the appropriate place according to the patient's needs in rhinoplasty with Cog graft.

Materials And Methods: Cog graft was applied in 32 patients who underwent rhinoplasty.

Lateral Overlay Sliding Transposition (LOST): A Novel Surgical Technique in Patients with Cephalic Malposition and Alar Retraction.

Objective: This study aims to demonstrate a new surgical technique that can be applied in patients with cephalic malposition and patients with alar retraction.

Methods: In this technique, a cartilage incision is made between the upper 2/3 and lower 1/3 close to the caudal edge and parallel to the cephalic edge of the lateral crus. Following this incision, the cephalic lateral crus and middle crus are meticulously dissected away from the underlying vestibular skin.

Vertical Alar Lengthening technique in correcting short noses.

Background: It is crucial that the nose length must be compatible with the face in order to obtain beautiful results that suits the face. Shorter and upturned noses appear as if the tip of the nose is cut from the front and gives a piggy appearance to the patient's face.

Objective: The aim of this study is to obtain longer noses with increased tip definition by effectively lengthening the medial and lateral crura's in patients with short nose and Asian noses.

Mutation Reduces Thymoquinone Anticancer Effects on Viability of Cells and Apoptosis.

Background: Cancer is a life-threatening condition with an economic burden on societies. Phytotherapy is rapidly taking place in cancer research to increase the success of treatment and quality of life. Thymoquinone (TQ) is the main active phenolic compound obtained from the essential oil of the (black cumin) plant seed.

The hammer graft: A novel technique to provide dorsal support, tip projection, and rotation in rhinoplasty.

Background: There are numerous cartilaginous grafts that can be used in rhinoplasty, depending on the specific needs of the patient. These include spreader grafts, dorsal onlay, tip grafts, septal extension, and columellar struts grafts, among others.

Objective: The aim of this study is to demonstrate use of the hammer graft in rhinoplasty; this technique can be used to improve dorsal support, tip projection, and tip rotation using a single cartilage graft.

Surgical correction of the lower lateral cartilage protrusion and external nasal valve pinching with lateral crural resection technique.

Objective: The aim of this study is to demonstrate a novel surgical technique in the treatment of lower lateral crural protrusion and external nasal valve pinching.

Method: The lower lateral crural resection technique was used in 24 patients who underwent open technique septorhinoplasty between 2019 and 2022. Fourteen of the patients were female and 10 were male.

Key stone plasty and asymmetric hump resection in crooked nose deformity.

Objective: The aim of this study is to propose a new approach in crooked nose deformity with key-stone plasty and asymmetric hump resection.

Method: Twelve patients with crooked nose deformities were operated using the open rhinoplasty technique. Our method, unlike other methods, has two different steps.

Supratip suture and skin scoring technique in the patient with thick skin in rhinoplasty.

Objective: The aim of this study is to demonstrate a new surgical technique to achieve ideal nasal tip rotation and projection with nasal supratip angle in patients with thick skin.

Method: Supratip suture and skin scoring technique was used in 24 patients who underwent open technique septorhinoplasty operation between the years 2019 and 2022. In this technique the nose skin was thinned with scissors.

Effect of allergic rhinitis on the outcomes of diode laser dacryocystorhinostomy.

Purpose: Studies on patients with nasolacrimal duct obstruction have suggested the presence of comorbid allergic rhinitis. This study aimed to investigate the role of allergic rhinitis in the long-term surgical failure of diode laser dacryocystorhinostomy.

Materials And Methods: A total of 153 patients undergoing diode laser dacryocystorhinostomy between 2013 and 2017 were included in the study.

Are the oxidative stress levels in the tumor center and tumor boundary different from those in healthy tissue?

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between oxidative stress levels in the tumor center, tumor edge, and healthy tissue.

Methods: This study included a total of 53 patients with head and neck cancer. Samples of 5 × 5 × 5 mm were collected from the tumor center, tumor edge, and the healthy tissue.