bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of the microbiology of chronic sinusitis
Authors: Şener Burçin , Hasçelik Gülşen , Önerci Metin , Tunçkanat Ferda 
Published: November 2007

AbstractChronic sinusitis is one of the most common diseases treated in outpatient centres. In this prospective study, 49 patients with the diagnosis of chronic maxillary sinusitis were evaluated microbiologically by using sinus swab, irrigation fluid and sinus mucosal tissue specimens obtained during endoscopic sinus surgery. There was no bacterial growth in seven cases. In the remaining 42 cases a total of 89 bacteria were isolated, 28 of them being classical pathogens and 61 being non-classical pathogens. Among the classical pathogensStaphylococcus aureuswas the most common one. The correlation between the isolates obtained from maxillary sinus and isolates obtained from throat, nose and nasopharynx did not have a predictive value. Since the overall rate of classical pathogen isolation from patients with chronic sinusitis was not significantly high, the possible role of factors other than bacterial growth should be identified in the pathogenesis of chronic sinusitis.
Use of nebulized adrenaline to aid expulsion of intra-nasal foreign bodies in children
Authors: Douglas Adam R. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractForeign bodies in the noses of children may often be expelled by simple nose blowing. Success of this manoeuvre depends on how firmly the object is lodged, and on the co-operation and skill of the child. Attempts at direct removal using instruments frequently result in the patient becoming distressed and resort to general anaesthesia is sometimes required. This short communication describes a series of cases in which nebulized adrenaline helped loosen firmly impacted foreign bodies, thereby facilitating removal, minimizing upset for the child, and avoiding anaesthetic risk.
Oculopharyngeal myopathy with sensorineural hearing loss
Authors: Alusi G. H. , Grant W. E. , Quiney R. E. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractA Case Is reported of a 59-year-old Caucasian male with oculopharyngeal myopathy and sensorineural hearing loss. He presented with progressive ptosis, sensorineural hearing loss over several years and symptoms of mild dysphagia. Further enquiry into his family history revealed that every male member in his family that lived beyond the age of 60 exhibited identical symptoms. Symptoms of ptosis and dysphagia are consistent with the rare autosomal dominant condition of oculopharyngeal myopathy, believed to be due to mitochondrial disease. The combination of ptosis, dysphagia and sensorineural hearing loss with normal distant muscle group biopsy has not been described before.
A puzzling paediatric parotid haematoma
Authors: de Carpentier J. P. , Hargreaves S. , Zarod A. P. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractAn unusual case of an intra-parotid haematoma is presented. The history was misleading and the ultrasound and CT results apparently contradictory. The investigations are explained in the light of the natural process of haematoma evolution. It is recommended that all radiological investigations be correlated by a single radiologist, and suggested that repeated ultrasound scans, at appropriate time intervals, might be used to confirm the diagnosis and follow the process of clot resolution.
Three-dimensional imaging of ENT diseases with helical computed tomography
Authors: Muraoka Hideki , Tsunoda Atsunobu , Kojima Masahiro , Tokano Hisashi , Komatsuzaki Atsushi 
Published: November 2007

AbstractWe have employed helical computed tomography (CT) to evaluate ear, nose and throat diseases, and present herein seven typical cases: middle ear surgery, osteoma of the external ear canal, maxillary fracture, tripod fracture, submandibular gland calculus, epiglottic abscess and vocal fold palsy. Helical (CT) facilitates the assessment of these diseases and its high diagnostic value is described.
Heterotopia of the tonsil
Authors: Bhargava Deepa , Raman R. , Al Abri Rashid Khalfan , Bushnurmath Bharti 
Published: November 2007

AbstractThe histopathological finding of heterotopias or choristoma is rare. This paper describes two patients who presented with chronic recurrent tonsillitis and underwent tonsillectomy. Histological examination revealed heterotopic cartilage in the tonsil of one patient and bone in that otthe other.
Incidental paranasal sinus inflammatory changes in a British population
Authors: Patel K. , Chavda S. V. , Violaris N. , Pahor A. L. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractA retrospective study was carried out to determine the prevalence of abnormality in the paranasal sinuses in a British population having magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans for neurological signs and symptoms. The T2-weighted scans of 130 patients were studied. Abnormalities in the paranasal sinuses show as high signal on the T2-weighted scans and thus are clearly seen. Abnormalities included mucosal thickening, fluid levels, sinus opacification and retention cysts/polyps. Of the patients studied, 49.2 per cent showed one or more abnormality. Mucosal thickening was the most common abnormality noted and the ethmoid sinuses the most commonly affected.
A Complication of indoor pistol shooting
Authors: White S. A. , Narula A. A. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractThe aetiology of chronic rhinitis and nasal obstruction is often elusive and obscure. Many different causes have been documented including allergens, cigarette smoke, cold dry air, viruses, sulphur dioxide and industrial pollutants. This is the first case we have been able to identify of rhinitis associated with exposure to high levels of lead through indoor pistol shooting.
Oesophageal strictures in children: balloon or bougie dilatation?
Authors: Allsager C. M. , Banerjee A. R. , Bolia A. , Moir A. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractThe management of oesophageal strictures in neonates and infants is often by bougie dilatation. We report two cases in which balloon dilatation was used successfully and suggest that this may be a preferable technique in this age group.
A clinicopathological and immunohistochemical study of the calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumour (Pindborg tumour) in Malaysians
Authors: Ng K. H. , Siar C. H. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractWe reviewed the clinicopathological characteristics of 13 cases of calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumour (CEOT) (Pindborg tumour) diagnosed in the Division on Stomatology, Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur, over a 29-year period. There were eight female and five male patients. These consisted of eight (61.5 per cent) Malays, three (23.1 per cent) Chinese, one (7.7 per cent) Indian and one (7.7 per cent) Melanau. Their ages at presentation ranged from 19–61 years (mean age, 31.8 years). There were 12 central and one peripheral CEOT. Of these, 76.9 per cent of cases were located in the maxilla, the remaining in the mandible. The commonest clinical diagnosis was a dentigerous cyst (66.7 per cent). Enucleation was the main mode of treatment. Histologically, sheets and strands of polyhedral epithelial cells containing eosinophilic, homogeneous globules with Liesegang rings were observed. One case also showed extensive calcification and clear cell differentiation. Immunohistochemistry revealed a variable keratin staining of the CEOT epithelium, confirming its heterogeneity.
Middle ear teratoma in a newborn
Authors: Cunchillos Manuel Navarro , Calvo Bonachera María Dolores , Cunchillos Myriam Navarro , Cassinello Elisa , Lizana Julio Ramos , Esteban José Oña 
Published: November 2007

AbstractTeratomas are tumours that rarely exist in children. Their location in head and neck is, however, an unusual finding.A strange case of middle ear congenital teratoma reaching the cervical area is presented here. In the last 20 years it is only the second case to be published in the English literature. The tumour was revealed by the presence of a peripheral congenital facial palsy.
Otolaryngological manifestations of factitious disorders—a case and literature review
Authors: Gadre Arun K. , DeSautel M. Gregory , Senders Craig W. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractOtolaryngological manifestations of factitious disorders are rare. The case of a health care worker who injected her face and orbits with air in order to masquerade as facial cellulitis is presented. The literature and treatment strategies are reviewed.
High tracheostomy and other errors – revisited
Authors: Bennett John D. C. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractTimely cricothyrotomy may be life-saving, but it is not without its complications. Together with tracheostomy performed too high, there are high incidences of stenosis and voice changes afterwards – often neglected because the patient has so many other problems. Jackson warned of these problems over 70 years ago – his message is still relevant.
The developing role of a paediatric voice clinic: a review of our experience
Authors: Papsin B. C. , Pengilly A. J. , Leighton S. E. J. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractObjectiveWe report our experience in developing a paediatric voice clinic within a tertiary otolaryngology department and describe the emerging role of this specialized clinic.MaterialsCurrently our referral base is divided between other otolaryngologists within our department who require voice assessment as part of the pre- or post-operative management of laryngeal disorders (e.g. cysts, webs, vocal fold palsies, laryngo-tracheal reconstruction) and other professionals within our hospital who require characterisation of voice within the broader task of defining medical conditions in which voice abnormalities exist (e.g. mucopolysaccharidoses, functional dysphonias).MethodsThe patients were assessed by a team consisting of a paediatric laryngologist and a speech and language therapist. Each patient underwent a perceptual voice assessment and qualitative voice assessment using electrolaryngography. Direct visualisation was attempted and methods of and suitability for, such examination are discussed.ResultsOur experience is reviewed and guidelines for the establishment of a paediatric voice clinic are presented.
Conductive deafness in aglossia
Authors: Higashi Koichiro , Edo Masataka 
Published: November 2007

AbstractAglossia is a rare anomaly often accompanied with several congenital defects including varying degrees of limb deficiency, micrognathia and oral synechiae. We report on a girl with aglossia and persistent anterior buccopharyngeal membrane. Other anomalies observed on the patient were oesophageal atresia, hypoplastic epiglottis, ptosis of the left eyelid, and conductive deafness which is probably an additional symptom of this syndrome group.
Otological lesions in pachyonychia congenita syndrome
Authors: Bento Ricardo Ferreira , Guatimosim Maria Heleba , de Leão Bensadon Rogério , Sanchez Tanit Ganz , Voegels Richard Louis 
Published: November 2007

AbstractThe authores report a case of patient with pachyonychia syndrome, a rare genedermatosis inherited as an autosomal dominant trait, who also had otological lesions beyond the other classic signs and symptoms of the syndrome. Many kinds of treatment have already been proposed, but all failed to show satisfactory results. A new, cheap and easy-to-use treatment was developed in this study, using keratoplastics interpolated with humectant lotion for 90 days. The results after three years of follow-up are still thoroughly satisfactory.
Sudden sensorineural deafness and hormone replacement therapy
Authors: Strachan David 
Published: November 2007

AbstractWhilst the oral contraceptive pill (OC) has been implicated on a number oif occasions as a cause of sensorineural hearing loss, there are no published reports linking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to otological symptoms. A case of sensorineural loss with tinnitus following commencement of HRT is described, followed by a discussion outlining the fundamental differences between the OC and HRT, thus expaining why a vascular aetiology is unlikely. It is hypothesized that otological symptoms in such cases may be due to the effect of oestrogens on electrolyte balance disturbing inner ear function and also a direct effect on the auditory pathways mediated in part by alterations in neurotransmitter receptor concentrations.
Bone anchored hearing aid wearers with significant sensorineural hearing losses (borderline candidates): patients' results and opinions
Authors: Hartland S. H. , Proops D. W. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractBone anchored hearing aids (BAHA) have been implanted in Birmingham since 1988. Since this time confidence has grown in the fitting and rehabilitation of BAHA wearers, with a corresponding increase in the implantation and rehabilitation of more difficult and borderline candidates.This study analyses the results of 16 borderline BAHA candidates who have been assessed and fitted with a BAHA at Birmingham Children's Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and who have had at least one post-fitting review. All of these subjects had mean bone conduction (BC) thresholds, in the better hearing ear, in excess of 45 dBHL in the frequency range 0.5–4 kHz, when initially assessed. The age range at the time of the study was 10–84 years, with a mean age of 60 years. The study demonstrates the benefits that these patients achieved with the BAHA compared to their previous aid, both audiologically and in terms of comfort and reduction in ear discharge.
A topographical analysis of the post-natal bone growth in the cochlea of the dog
Authors: Roberto M. , Favia A. , Lozupone E. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractThe distribution of post-natal bone deposition was examined in the cochlea of 10-, 25-, 50- and 90-day-old dogs that had been intraperitoneally injected with tetracycline (20 mg/kg) five days before sacrifice. The temporal bones were embedded in methylmethacrylate and sectioned in a single mid-modiolar section 30 μm thick. The post-natal bone deposition occurs both on the periosteal surfaces and on the vascular canals of the endochondral layer until the age of 90 days. Scattered bone deposition is also shown on the endosteal layer of the three turns and on the spiral lamina until the age of 25 and 10 days respectively. The percentage extension of the osteogenetic fronts shows a higher value at the periosteal layer than at the endochondral or endosteal layers.
p53 and bcl-2 expression and argyrophilic nucleolar organizer regions in patients with malignant maxillary sinus tumours
Authors: Nakashima Torahiko , Nakashima Tadashi , Masuda Muneyuki , Komiyama Sohtaro 
Published: November 2007

AbstractTo investigate the relation between the clinicopathological findings, and the survival of patients with malignant tumours of the maxillary sinus, and the tumour's biological parameters, we examined the expression of p53 and bcl-2 and the number of silver-stainable nucleolar organizer regions (AgNORs) in 23 paraffin-embedded specimens from primary tumours. Fifteen of 23 (65 per cent) maxillary tumours expressed p53 and two of 23 (nine per cent) tumours expressed the bcl-2 gene product. The mean number of AgNORs per nucleus was 5.2 ± 2.4. There was no relationship between the expression of p53 or bcl-2 and the patient's clinical course. In contrast, there was a statistically significant difference in the survival of patients with a high (>6) number of AgNORs and patients with a low (<6) number of AgNORs. These data suggest that the number of AgNORs may be useful in evaluating the prognosis of patients with malignant maxillary sinus tumours.
Oral botryomycosis: a case report
Authors: Devaiah Anand K. , Hoffman Henry T. , Robinson Robert A. , Carter Keith 
Published: November 2007

AbstractWe present a 42-year-old male with botryomycosis initially presenting with left-sided proptosis due to an infraorbital mass. A biopsy through an anterior orbitotomy yielded indeterminate histopathology. The patient later developed a similar oral lesion which was biopsied and found to be botryomycosis. The oral lesion recurred after initial surgical treatment, but responded to antibiotic therapy. Discussion of this case along with a review of the literature is presented to offer guidelines for recognition and managment of this rare disorder.
Use of interferon-α in laryngeal papillomatosis: eight years of the Cuban national programme
Authors: Deuñas L. , Alcantud V. , Alvarez F. , Arteaga J. , Benítez A. , Bopuza M. , Carniege L. , Cartaya B. , Comas C. , Cotayo R. , Escobar H. , Fernández H. , Fernández M. , Fernández R. , García M. , Iznaga N. , la O F. , Márquez J , Nordet D. , Pérez J. , Quintero J. , Redonavich A. , Robeleco M. , Rodríguez H. , Ruíz P. , Seijas R. , Villavicencio E. , Viera D. , Damas F. , López-Saura P. , Haglund S. , Strander H. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractLaryngeal papillomatosis is one of the first diseases where interferon (IFN) was found to be effective. In 1983, a programme for the treatment of all such cases started in Cuba. Up to December 1991, 125 patients (92 children, 33 adults) have been treated: 102 with leucocyte IFN-α, 12 with recombinant IFN-α-2b, and 11 have received both preparations. Case management consisted of surgical removal of the lesions followed by an IFN schedule starting with 105IU/kg of weight in children or 6 × 106IU in adults, i.m. daily. The dose was progressively reduced, as long as no relapses occurred. At the end of the one-year schedule the doses were reduced to 5 × 104IU/kg in children or 3 × 106IU in adults, weekly. If there was a relapse, it was removed surgically and the patient returned to a higher dose level. Most cases (89; 71 per cent) have not relapsed after the treatment; 60 of them have been followed for more than three years. In those with relapses, the frequency of recurrence decreased in all but four patients. The treatment seemed to be more effective if initiated less than three months after the disease onset. The tracheostomy could be removed in five out of seven patients who needed it before the IFN treatment and was necessary in only three new cases during IFN treatment. In two of these, decannulation was possible later on. In a total of 14 patients relapses persisted after several cycles of IFN treatment. They were considered resistant to such treatment. No severe side effects were reported. The most frequent ones were fever, drowsiness, increased bronchial secretion, chills and headache. The establishment of this programme has maintained the disease under control in Cuba.
Hamartoma of the larynx causing neonatal respiratory distress
Authors: Linder Arne 
Published: November 2007

AbstractA new-born boy with severe stridor was found to have a laryngeal hamartoma. The airway was secured by means of a tracheostomy, and the hamartoma was subtotally resected endoscopically using a carbon dioxide laser. A good functional result was achieved, even though decannulation was delayed until the age of 33 months. This is the ninth known case of hamartoma of the larynx and the sixth presenting with stridor in the neonatal period.
Primary ectopic meningioma of the palatine tonsil – a case report
Authors: Kaur Amandeep , Shetty Subhash Chandra , Prasad Devi , Nirmala Vadakkepat 
Published: November 2007

AbstractMeningiomas can occur at excranial and extraspinal sites such as the nose, nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses. Meningioma of the tonsil has seldom been described. We report a case of ectopic meningioma of the left palatine tonsil, in a 50-year-old male with no clinical or radiological evidence of an intracranial lesion. Follow-up at six months revealed no evidence of recurrence.
Peritonsillar haematoma
Authors: Fergie N. , Murray A. , Kell R. A. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractWe present one patient who was admitted with a peritonsillar haematoma as a complication of acute tonsillitis and concomitant warfarin therapy for prosthetic aortic valves. While tonsillar haemorrhage as a result of acute tonsillitis has been well described, no cases of isolated haematoma formation have been documented, nor has it been recognized previously as a complication of long-term anticoagulant therapy. We discuss establishing the diagnosis, the likely aetiology and implications of this complication.
Sensorineural hearing loss and ulcerative colitis
Authors: Kumar B. N. , Walsh R. M. , Wilson P. S. , Carlin W. V. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractThe association of sensorineural hearing loss and ulcerative colitis is well documented and it is speculated that this is autoimmune in origin. A case in a 12-year-old boy is described, that initially responded to steroid therapy, but four years later resulted in bilateral, profound sensorineural hearing loss in spite of good control of his bowel disease. Immunological tests may provide a clue as to the aetiology of suspected cases of autoimmune inner ear disease. Immediate treatment with steroids with or without immunosuppressive therapy is essential as delay may lead to irreversible hearing loss.
An unusual complication of T-tubes
Authors: Green K. M. J. , de Carpentier J. P. , Curley J. W. A. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractThe morbidity of long-term ventilation tubes (Goode T-tubes) is often discussed with reference to otorrhoea, tympanosclerosis and long-term perforation. We report three cases of the T-tube slipping into the middle-ear cleft. In two of the three patients this was asymptomatic and the T-tubes were left in situ. In the third patient this complication was documented on three occasions when the T-tube was removed and reinserted for recurrent effusions. We are unaware of this complication being previously reported in the literature.
Otolaryngological manifestation of Gorlin Goltz syndrome
Authors: Al-Anazy Fatma Homood , Zakzouk Siraj M. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractA 46-year-old Jordanian man was seen in ENT clinic complaining of progressive left nasal obstruction and hearing loss for the last five years with a history of multiple surgical removal of dental cysts. Clinical and radiological investigation revealed a cystic mass occupying the left maxillary sinus protruding to the nasal cavity, calcification of the falx cerebri and bifid ribs. On these findingsGorlin-Goltz syndrome was confirmed. The case is presented and the literature reviewed.
Correlation between retractions of the pars flaccida and the pars tensa
Authors: Luntz Michal , Fuchs Camil , Sadé Jacob 
Published: November 2007

AbstractRetractions of the pars flaccida (PF) and the pars tensa (PT) were assessed in 250 atelectatic ears in an attempt to find out the way in which the differences in mechanical properties of the two parts of the tympanic membrane are reflected clinically. Retraction of PF was found in 217 ears (86.8 per cent) and retraction of PF in 150 (60 per cent). The concomitant presence of both types of retraction was observed in 117 ears (46.8 per cent) while 133 (53.2 per cent) had only one type, 100 of them (75.1 per cent) PF retraction and 33 (24.9 per cent) PT retraction. When only one type of retraction was present, the empirical probability of having a PF retraction was 75.1 per cent, while the probability of having a PT retraction was only 24.9 per cent. Clinically, the more frequent occurrence of PF retraction in the absence of PT retraction than vice versa reflects the greater collapsibility of the PF. When both types of retractions were present, we found a positive correlation between their severity.
Cochlear implantation in a district general hospital: problems and complications in the first five years
Authors: Collins Melanie M. , Hawthorne Maurice H. , El-Hmd Kamal 
Published: November 2007

AbstractFifty-three patients, 34 adults and 19 children have been implanted over the first five years of the cochlear implant programme at the North Riding Infirmary (NRI). For a small centre, based at a district general hospital, our complication rates compare favourably with others: 11.7 per cent adult and 10.5 per cent paediatric major complications. Data on all our patients was gathered prospectively as part of the national cochlear implant programme, and we report and discuss all complications from this centre.