Piezoelectric Drilling Hole Technique in Septal Fixation.

OBJECTIVES: The act of securing the septum to the midline is very important for the success of the operation during septoplasty and septorhinoplasty operations. The authors' aim in this study is to open a hole in the anterior nasal spine with the Piezoelectric drilling hole technique so as to fix the septum to the midline with a suture passing through that hole. METHODS: Patients with anterior segmental deviation on whom we performed septoplasty or closed technique septorhinoplasty were included in the study. The patients were divided into 2 groups, as the Classic and Piezo Groups. A total of 63 patients were included in the study; in the Classic Group, we performed septum fixation with suture of the nasal spine to the mucoperiosteum in 27 patients; whereas in the Piezo Group, fixation was performed on 36 patients using the piezo-surgical suture through a nasal spinal opening. Patients were assessed preoperatively and postoperatively by VAS and NOSE scores, and also by postoperative examinations. RESULTS: Preoperative and postoperative VAS-NOSE scores were found to be statistically significantly different in both groups (P < 0.0001, P < 0.0001). Redeviation with no need for revision surgery was reported to develop in 1 patient of the classical group (3.7%). CONCLUSION: Piezoelectric drilling hole technique provides stronger fixation in the midline and prevents postoperative redeviation. Its most important superiority over the other methods used in fixing the septum to the nasal spine is its ability to provide adequate stabilization without damaging soft tissue.

Is Piezoelectric Surgery Really Harmless to Soft Tissue?

AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of piezoelectric surgery (piezosurgery) on soft tissue in open septorhinoplasty. METHODS: A total of 30 patients (21 females, 9 males; mean age 29.16 ±â€Š8.17 years; range, 18-43 years) who underwent open septorhinoplasty between January 2019 and February 2019 were randomly divided into 2 groups. After the nasal dorsum was opened in all groups, 1 mm tissue under the skin in radix region was taken as punch biopsy. In the first group (classical group, n =  15), the cartilage hump was resected with number 15 scalpel and the bone hump with the help of a chisel. Lateral and median osteotomies were conducted using 4 mm sharp osteotomes. Rasping was performed to dorsum to correct bone deformities. Then, 1 mm punch biopsy was taken from under the skin tissue of the nose back near the radix. In the second group (piezo group, n = 15) hump excision, osteotomies and rasping were performed by piezoelectric surgery. Then, 1 mm punch biopsy was taken from the subcutaneous tissue of the nose back near the radix. Biopsies were examined histopathologically in the light microscope for edema, necrosis, and inflammation. RESULTS: Of the 30 patients presented in this series, 21 were female and 9 were male. In the classical group, edema in the soft tissue was seen in 86.7% of the cases after osteotomy, while this rate was 26.7% in the piezosurgery group. The difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Although necrosis was not seen prior to the osteotomy in both groups, the rate of necrosis in the classical group was 13.3% and in the piezo group it was 66.7%. Necrosis was significantly different in the piezosurgery group compared with the classical osteotomy group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Piezosurgery is not completely harmless to soft tissue. A statistically significant increase in subcutaneous necrosis compared with the classical group can be explained by long-term soft tissue trauma caused by piezoelectric vibrations. We think that developing necrosis may cause problems in late period, especially in patients with thin skin.

Diagnostic value of repeated Dix-Hallpike and roll maneuvers in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo / Valor diagnóstico da repetição das manobras de Dix-Hallpike e roll-test na vertigemposicional paroxística benigna

Abstract Introduction: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common peripheral vestibular disorder. The Dix-Hallpike and Roll maneuvers are used to diagnose BPPV. Objective: This study aims to investigate the diagnostic value of repeated Dix-Hallpike and Roll maneuvers in BPPV. Methods: We performed Dix-Hallpike and roll maneuvers in patients who admitted with peripheral vertigo anamnesis and met our criteria. The present study consists of 207 patients ranging in age from 16 to 70 (52.67 ± 10.67). We conducted the same maneuvers sequentially one more time in patients with negative results. We detected patients who had negative results in first maneuver and later developed symptom and nystagmus. We evaluated post-treatment success and patient satisfaction by performing Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) at first admittance and two weeks after treatment in all patients with BPPV. Results: Of a total of 207 patients, we diagnosed 139 in first maneuver. We diagnosed 28 more patients in sequentially performed maneuvers. The remaining 40 patients were referred to imaging. There was a significant difference between pre- and post-treatment DHI scores in patients with BPPV (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Performing the diagnostic maneuvers only one more time in vertigo patients in the first clinical evaluation increases the diagnosis success in BPPV. Canalith repositioning maneuvers are effective and satisfactory treatment methods in BPPV.

Resumo Introdução: Vertigem posicional paroxística benigna (VPPB) é a disfunção vestibular periférica mais comum. As manobras de Dix-Hallpike e roll-test são usadas para diagnosticar a VPPB. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar o valor diagnóstico da repetição das manobras de Dix-Hallpike e roll-test na VPPB. Método: Manobras de Dix-Hallpike e Roll-test foram realizadas nos pacientes que foram internados com história de vertigem periférica e eram adequados aos nossos critérios. O presente estudo contou com 207 pacientes na faixa etária de 16-70 anos (52,67 ± 10,67). Fizemos uma vez mais as mesmas manobras sequencialmente nos pacientes com resultados negativos. Detectamos os pacientes que tiveram resultados negativos na primeira manobra e que posteriormente desenvolveram sintomas e nistagmo. Avaliamos o sucesso pós-tratamento e a satisfação do paciente mediante o Inventário da Deficiência Física na Vertigem (Dizziness Handicap Inventory - DHI) na primeira admissão e duas semanas após o tratamento em todos os pacientes com VPPB. Resultados: De 207 pacientes, 139 foram diagnosticados na primeira manobra. Diagnosticamos mais 28 pacientes nas manobras feitas consecutivamente. Os 40 pacientes restantes foram encaminhados para exames de imagem. Houve diferença significativa entre os escores do DHI pré- e pós-tratamento nos pacientes com VPPB (p < 0,001). Conclusão: A realização das manobras diagnósticas apenas mais uma vez nos pacientes com vertigem na primeira avaliação clínica aumentou o sucesso do diagnóstico em VPPB. As manobras de reposicionamento canalicular são métodos eficazes e satisfatórios de tratamento na VPPB.

Diagnostic value of repeated Dix-Hallpike and roll maneuvers in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

INTRODUCTION: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common peripheral vestibular disorder. The Dix-Hallpike and Roll maneuvers are used to diagnose BPPV. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate the diagnostic value of repeated Dix-Hallpike and Roll maneuvers in BPPV. METHODS: We performed Dix-Hallpike and roll maneuvers in patients who admitted with peripheral vertigo anamnesis and met our criteria. The present study consists of 207 patients ranging in age from 16 to 70 (52.67±10.67). We conducted the same maneuvers sequentially one more time in patients with negative results. We detected patients who had negative results in first maneuver and later developed symptom and nystagmus. We evaluated post-treatment success and patient satisfaction by performing Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) at first admittance and two weeks after treatment in all patients with BPPV. RESULTS: Of a total of 207 patients, we diagnosed 139 in first maneuver. We diagnosed 28 more patients in sequentially performed maneuvers. The remaining 40 patients were referred to imaging. There was a significant difference between pre- and post-treatment DHI scores in patients with BPPV (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: Performing the diagnostic maneuvers only one more time in vertigo patients in the first clinical evaluation increases the diagnosis success in BPPV. Canalith repositioning maneuvers are effective and satisfactory treatment methods in BPPV.

Two-level septocolumellar suture technique for correction of septal caudal dislocation / Técnica de sutura septocolumelar em dois níveis para correção de desvio septal caudal

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Caudal septal dislocation is a respiratory and cosmetic problem. The correction of caudal septal dislocation is a challenging issue. Although different modalities have been described for the treatment, it is still controversial. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to describe a two-level suture technique which can be used to correct and stabilize the septum in the columellar pocket. METHODS: The caudal septum was fixed to the nasal spine with suturing, and an anterior columellar pocket was formed. Two septocolumellar sutures including superior and inferior were performed to correct the dislocated caudal septum and to increase the stability of caudal septum in the columellar pocket. RESULTS: Anterior rhinoscopy showed no recurrent deviation or dislocation in our patients. CONCLUSION: Our suture technique is an effective and easy-to-use method to correct the caudal septal dislocation. It can also be used to increase the stability of corrected septum by other techniques. A two-level suture technique increases the success of correction and reduces the risk of postoperative septal caudal luxation, stabilizing the superior portion of the caudal septum, in particular. Therefore, it would reduce the rate of redo surgeries.

Resumo Introdução: O desvio septal caudal é um problema respiratório e estético, e a sua correção é tarefa desafiadora. Embora tenham sido descritas diferentes modalidades para o tratamento, esse é ainda um tópico controverso. Objetivos: O presente estudo objetivou descrever uma técnica de sutura em dois níveis, que pode ser empregada na correção e estabilização do septo na bolsa columelar. Método: O septo caudal foi fixado à espinha nasal com suturas, após a realização de uma bolsa columelar anterior. Duas suturas septocolumelares, superior e inferior, foram aplicadas para a correção do desvio septal caudal e, também, para maior estabilidade do septo caudal na bolsa columelar. Resultados: Rinoscopia anterior não resultou em recorrência do desvio ou luxação em nossos pacientes. Conclusão: Nossa técnica de sutura é um método efetivo e de fácil uso para a correção do desvio septal caudal. A técnica também pode ser utilizada para aumentar a estabilidade de septos corrigidos por outras técnicas. A técnica de sutura em dois níveis aumenta o sucesso da correção e diminui o risco de luxação septal caudal, estabilizando, em particular, a parte superior do septo caudal. Portanto, nossa técnica diminui o percentual de reoperações.

Two-level septocolumellar suture technique for correction of septal caudal dislocation.

INTRODUCTION: Caudal septal dislocation is a respiratory and cosmetic problem. The correction of caudal septal dislocation is a challenging issue. Although different modalities have been described for the treatment, it is still controversial. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to describe a two-level suture technique which can be used to correct and stabilize the septum in the columellar pocket. METHODS: The caudal septum was fixed to the nasal spine with suturing, and an anterior columellar pocket was formed. Two septocolumellar sutures including superior and inferior were performed to correct the dislocated caudal septum and to increase the stability of caudal septum in the columellar pocket. RESULTS: Anterior rhinoscopy showed no recurrent deviation or dislocation in our patients. CONCLUSION: Our suture technique is an effective and easy-to-use method to correct the caudal septal dislocation. It can also be used to increase the stability of corrected septum by other techniques. A two-level suture technique increases the success of correction and reduces the risk of postoperative septal caudal luxation, stabilizing the superior portion of the caudal septum, in particular. Therefore, it would reduce the rate of redo surgeries.

Oncocytoma of the parotid gland complicated by hypercalcemia: a case report.

Salivary gland tumors are rare head and neck tumors. The majority of these tumors are benign and include pleomorphic adenoma, monomorphic adenoma, oncocytoma, and papillary cystadenoma lymphomatosum. Oncocytoma is a rare benign salivary gland tumor. In this article, we report a 69-year-old female case of oncocytoma of the right parotid gland in whom fine needle aspiration cytology result was reported as a Warthin's tumor.

Postadenoidectomy hemorrhage: how we do it?

AIMS: Conventionally, adenoidectomy has been performed using blind curettage. Postoperative hemorrhage is the most common complication of surgery. There is no specific management algorithm in the literature. In this study, we described an endoscopic approach in the management of postadenoidectomy hemorrhage. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Between 1995 and 2014, 7946 patients undergoing adenoidectomy under general anesthesia in our clinic were retrospectively analyzed. All patients had a rest adenoid tissue located in the choanae. Endoscopic excision of the tissue was performed without using a post-nasal pack. RESULTS: All patients (100%) had a rest adenoid tissue located in the choanae. Hemorrhage was completely discontinued with endoscopic excision of the hemorrhagic tissue. CONCLUSION: Based on our study findings, we conclude that an endoscopic approach should be applied in all postoperative patients with hemorrhage who are unresponsive to conservative treatment modalities.