Inflammatory cell patterns in the nasal mucosa of patients with idiopathic rhinitis.

Background: Nonallergic rhinitis comprises many subgroups of rhinitis (vasomotor rhinitis, nonallergic rhinitis with eosinophilia syndrome, occupational rhinitis, idiopathic rhinitis, etc. in which its main feature is known to be free of allergy. We evaluate the cellular infiltrate of subjects with idiopathic rhinitis and compare them with allergic and control counterparts for detecting underlying pathophysiology

Evaluation of factors concerning the olfaction using the Sniffin' Sticks test.

Objective. This study aimed to research the normative values of olfactory function in the Turkish population using the Sniffin' Sticks test and to relate olfactory performance to age, sex, smoking, educational level, and the side examined. It also aimed to compare the results with other countries' normative values, especially Europe, using the same test and procedure

Bilateral oncocytic-type Schneiderian papilloma in a pediatric patient

Oncocytic-type papilloma is the rarest histologic type of all sinonasal papillomas, and usually present with a unilateral mass in adults. Histologically, oncocytic Schneiderian papilloma (OSP) has an exophytic and endophytic growth pattern with oncocytic features. As in inverted papillomas, the potential of malignant transformation and the rate of recurrence are high in cases of oncocytic papilloma. In this report, we present a 16 year old girl with OSP that originated from both maxillary sinuses, who underwent endoscopic transnasal bilateral medial maxillectomy

THE ROLE OF TRACHEOTOMY IN WEANING FROM MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN PATIENTS WITH COVID-19

Objective: Significant numbers of COVID-19 patients require invasive mechanical ventilation support during their treatment. Prolonged mechanical ventilation causes a tracheotomy need in some of those patients

Olfactory Function Assessment of Blind Subjects Using the Sniffin' Sticks Test.

Objective In recent years, a growing number of studies have focused on the olfactory abilities of blind individuals as well as their tactile and auditory senses. In this study, we aimed to investigate possible alterations in the sense of smell in early- and late-blind subjects as compared with sighted controls, using a Sniffin' Sticks test battery

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Turkish version of the sinus and nasal quality of life survey (SN-5)

OBJECTIVE: The Sinus and Nasal Quality of Life (QoL) Survey (SN-5) is a valid questionnaire that evaluates the QoL of the pediatric population associated with sinonasal diseases and symptoms. The aims of this study were to translate the SN-5 test to Turkish language (SN-5t), evaluate the internal consistency of the test and test-retest reliability and validate the translation for further use in studies in Turkish language

Evaluation of the factors affecting the necessity for revision surgery in choanal atresia.

Objective: This study aims to compare the effects of different surgical techniques for congenital choanal atresia (CCA), and particular emphasis is given to the analysis of the factors affecting the surgical outcome. The necessity for revision surgery and surgical outcomes were retrospectively investigated in patients undergoing revision surgery according to a recently proposed classification system. Material and method: A retrospective study was conducted on patients operated for CCA between January 2007 and December 2018 at a university hospital. Data in the medical records, including patient age when the initial surgery was performed, gender, additional anomalies and medical conditions, the duration of gestation, side and type of atresia, type of surgery and need for revision surgery were reviewed. Results: Forty-five patients treated for CCA in our university hospital were screened. The mean follow-up duration was 82.16 months. Revision surgery was required in 9 of 26 cases, which are included in the study (34.6%). Fourteen patients presented with bilateral CCA, while 12 were unilateral cases. Sixteen patients (61.5%) had comorbid medical conditions. While the removal of vomer and mucoperiosteal flap use affects successful surgical repair, no differences were observed in choanal atresia type, laterality, use of stent and the presence of additional medical conditions. Conclusion: The most important factors affecting surgical success for CCA are the removal of the vomer and closure of all bare bone tissues using a mucoperiosteal flap. Use of stents provides no additional benefit, apart from preventing synechiae formation

INVERTED PAPILLOMA: A COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL ANALYSIS

Objective: This study aimed to present the clinical and pathological features that effect the recurrence and malignancy by analysis of results of inverted papilloma surgery performed in our center. Materials an