abstract：OBJECTIVES:Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in the uncommon disease ankylosing spondylitis (AS) has been previously reported. We analysed the relationships between AS, anti-TNF drug treatment, and SNHL. METHODOLOGY:We determined pure tone thresholds in 28 consecutive patients with AS who were treated with the TNFalph...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Savastano M,Marioni G,Giacomelli L,Ramonda R,Ferraro SM,Punzi L

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rare case of lymphoepithelial cyst formed in the nasogenian sulcus is reported. Lymphoepithelial cysts are comprised of a stratified squamous epithelial lining above dense lymphoid tissue. They are uncommon in the oral region and, to our knowledge, have never been reported in the nasogenian sulcus. Surgical excision...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Hupin C,Weynand B,Rombaux P

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We investigated the effects of subjective tinnitus on sleep quality and Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE) scores of participants. METHODS:The study group consisted of 15 patients, including 21 ears with tinnitus (6 bilateral, 9 unilateral). The control group consisted of 8 healthy patients with normal h...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Muluk NB,Tuna E,Arikan OK

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent years have seen the emergence of software for pre-operative morphing in rhinoplasty. However, a number of issues persist, such as price, time investment, limited number of modifiable variables, reduction of complexity, false expectations, informed consent, medico-legal implications and classical ENT practice. T...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Jorissen M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rhinoplasty occupies a unique position in facial plastic surgery due to the central position of the nose in the face and the vital functions of the nose. Among facial plastic surgeons, secondary rhinoplasty in adult cleft-lip patients is considered to be one of the most challenging surgical interventions due to the co...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Hellings PW,Hens G,Schoenaers J,Jorissen M,Vander Poorten V

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There is still no consensus about the necessity of histopathological analysis of routine tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy specimens. In this study, our goal was to determine the incidence of unexpected pathological findings in routine tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy specimens. The results are discussed in the ...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Kalcioglu MT,Gurses I,Erdem T

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We report an exceptional presentation of extramedullary plasmacytoma of the nasopharynx without bone marrow involvement or other characteristics of multiple myeloma. METHOD:Case report and a review of the world literature concerning the clinical presentation, histopathological features, optimal treatment and...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Manganaris A,Conn B,Connor S,Simo R

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Post-traumatic olfactory loss (PTOL) is the third most common aetiology for olfactory disorders. Mechanisms that lead to post-traumatic olfactory disorders include sinonasal affections, damage to the olfactory nerve and lesions of the cerebral olfactory centres. The purpose of this review is to present an up...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Collet S,Grulois V,Bertrand B,Rombaux P

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish the origin of tinnitus in patients with otosclerosis. METHODOLOGY:We performed a literature review to identify the characteristics of tinnitus in the general population and among patients with otosclerosis. RESULTS:Characteristics of tinnitus among patients with otosclerosis differ from those a...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Deggouj N,Castelein S,Gerard JM,Decat M,Gersdorff M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this study we aimed to investigate the effects of different suture materials on wound healing and infection in subcutaneous closure techniques. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Twenty-nine rats were randomly allocated to 5 groups. All subjects received 2-cm vertical dermal and subdermal incisions on their backs und...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Sönmez K,Bahar B,Karabulut R,Gülbahar O,Poyraz A,Türkyilmaz Z,Sancak B,Başaklar AC

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Delayed facial nerve paralysis post middle ear surgery: herpes simplex virus activation. PROBLEM:Facial nerve paralysis following middle ear surgery is a nightmare for the otology surgeon. Usually this is caused by surgical trauma or local anaesthetic use. It is uncommon to see onset of facial nerve palsy m...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： De Stefano A,Neri G,Kulamarva G

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nasal natural killer (NK)/T-cell lymphoma is an uncommon disease, and only a few paediatric cases are found in the literature. We report 2 cases of NK/T-cell lymphoma occurring in children. The primary site was the the nasal cavity in the first case (5-year-old girl) and the tonsil in the second case (4-year-old boy)....

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Zeglaoui I,Belcadhi M,Sriha B,Bouzouita K

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PROBLEM:Parotid gland Mycobacterial infection is a rare disease that causes parotid swelling without disease-specific manifestations. CASE REPORT:We present a case of intraparotid lymph node tuberculosis that mimicked a tumour. Computed tomography of the head and neck indicated a left parotid enlargement involving two...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Archontaki M,Stamou AK,Hajiioannou JK,Kalomenopoulou M,Kyrmizakis DE

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital dacryocystocele (CDC) is recognised as a cause of nasal airway obstruction or respiratory distress in newborns. CDC is caused by the distal obstruction of the lachrymal duct and presents as a cystic formation in the inferior meatus. We discuss five cases of dacryocystocele, together with surgical management...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Hupin C,Lévèque N,Eloy P,Bertrand B,Rombaux P

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unilateral vocal fold agenesis: an unusual cause of dysphonia. Unilateral vocal fold agenesis is a rare congenital laryngeal anomaly. To our knowledge, there have been no published reports about this clinical entity to date. A 6-year-old female patient was referred to our practice for persistent hoarseness of voice si...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Ceylan A,Celenk F,Yilmaz M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe a rare case of inflammatory pseudotumour (IPT) at the skull base involving the right rhinopharyngeal space. METHODS:A case is presented; the clinical and therapeutic issues of IPT are reviewed and discussed. RESULTS:The mass resembled a malignant tumour or an aggressive infectious lesion; the fi...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Ciorba A,Bovo R,Borrelli M,Lombardi D,Martini A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bonain's liquid, otherwise known as Bonain's mixture or Bonain's solution, is universally known and still in use. How many medicines can say the same after a hundred years? By contrast, Jules Aristide Bonain, a physician from Brittany, remains unknown. We pay a tribute to him in this paper, describing the origins of t...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Tainmont J

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on a novel treatment for tinnitus using phase-shift pure tone sound treatment in patients with predominantly pure tone tinnitus. Thirty-five patients with pure tone tinnitus unresponsive to all previous treatment were enrolled in the study. All patients were treated three times in one week. If the patient no...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Vermeire K,Heyndrickx K,De Ridder D,Van de Heyning P

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Sphenoid pyoceles with intracranial extension are extremely rare lesions that can mimic tumours and usually cause ophthalmological symptoms. Their infectious nature mandates urgent surgical decompression since pyoceles can cause intracranial and orbital complications. CASE REPORT:A 16-year-old male presente...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Strek P,Zagólski O,Składzień J,Oleś K

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To validate the Dutch and the French version of the Tinnitus Questionnaire and characterise the subscales. The original Tinnitus Questionnaire has already proven to be a usable measurement tool to discriminate complaining from non-complaining tinnitus patients and it provides differentiation into 5 dimension...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Meeus O,Blaivie C,Van de Heyning P

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Today's indications for cochlear implantation. During the last twenty years, the indications for cochlear implants (CIs) extended significantly due to positive experience with CIs, improved CI technology, and safer surgery. This paper reviews the classical and emerging indications for CIs anno 2007. Providing a postli...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Deggouj N,Gersdorff M,Garin P,Castelein S,Gérard JM

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydatid cysts in the neck are quite rare, even in areas where the disease is endemic. The role of radiological investigation is important and, in these cases, the involvement of other organs should be investigated. The cyst should be excised as a whole, without being ruptured, to prevent any treatment complications. T...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Yilmaz YE,Ozlugedik S,Titiz A,Ozcan M,Unal A

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Solitary fibrous tumour (SFT) is a rare mesenchymal neoplasm described first in the pleura. Recently, SFTs have been found in various extra-serosal locations, including the head and neck region. CASE PRESENTATION:We report a case of SFT originating from the periorbital region of the face. Preoperative cyt...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Schmitz S,Weynand B,Lengelé B,Hamoir M

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Craniofacial anomalies, in particular cleft lip and palate, are major human birth defects with a worldwide frequency of 1 in 700 and substantial clinical impact. This article reviews the embryology of the face, lip, and palate to enhance the understanding of the pathogenesis of these lesions, with particular attention...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Bernheim N,Georges M,Malevez C,De Mey A,Mansbach A

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cleft palate and velopharyngeal dysfunction cause communication disorders in many different ways (articulation, resonance, voice and language). These problems are mainly present in childhood but remain a matter of concern for many years. Speech and language pathologists are involved in speech and language assessment a...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： De Bodt M,Van Lierde K

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PROBLEMS/OBJECTIVES:We investigated the effect of secondary hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) for patients with idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss after unsuccessful conventional treatment. METHODOLOGY:We retrospectively evaluated 3 groups: 100 patients without further treatment (group 1), 160 patients with se...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Desloovere C,Knecht R,Germonpré P

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Salivary gland cysts can be benign or malignant. Salivary duct cysts are benign tumours that occur mainly in the parotid gland and represent 10% of all salivary gland cysts. We report the case of a 48-year-old man who presented with a painless preauricular mass on the right side. Superficial parotidectomy was performe...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Erkan AN,Hürcan C,Bal N,Yilmazer C,Ozlüoglu L

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 55-year-old male presented with left-sided otorrhoea, hearing loss and tinnitus of 3 months duration. On clinical examination polypoid tissue was seen prolapsing in the external ear canal. A CT scan of the mastoid cells and middle ear showed otomastoiditis with osteolysis. Oral antibiotic therapy and eardrops were s...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Kloeck I,Crols R,De Belder T,Vandist V,Schmelzer B

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on a 9-year-old boy with neurofibromatosis type 2 and a progressive proptosis of the left eye. Imaging studies revealed a pneumosinus dilatans of the left ethmoidal and frontal sinuses and an adjacent left orbital mass. Incision biopsy of the orbital mass showed a meningiothelial meningioma. Orbital and intr...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Vauterin T,Mombaerts I,Jorissen M,Sciot R,Legius E

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mucoceles of the sphenoidal sinus represent less than 2% of paranasal sinus mucoceles. The purpose of this paper is to report our experience in patients with mucoceles of the sphenoidal sinus. Four patients with this localization were observed in our department from 1994 to 2005. Symptoms included headache, visual los...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Darouassi Y,Righini CA,Reyt E

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The usual clinical presentation of sinonasal tumours includes symptoms that are indistinguishable from inflammatory sinus disease, namely nasal airway obstruction, pain, and epistaxis. Abnormal V1 and/or V2 sensations are a strong indication of the possibility of tumour. Computed tomography is the most reliable and in...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Daele JJ,Vander Poorten V,Rombaux P,Hamoir M

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We recently started a hearing screening program for the newborns of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Shanghai Children's Medical Center. The program consisted of a two-step screening stage using DPOAE and automated ABR (AABR) at the age of a few days, and a diagnostic stage including otoscopy, measuring midd...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Xu Z,Li J

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyponatremia is a common metabolic disorder in clinical practice and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, especially among the elderly. Hyponatremia resulting from the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) has been reported in association with neoplasia (including a few...

journal_title：B-ENT

authors： Danielides V,Milionis HJ,Karavasilis V,Briasoulis E,Elisaf MS

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00