The Effect of Arthrocentesis Treatment for Maximum Mouth Opening and Pain in Temporomandibular Joint Diseases and the Effect of Splint, Drug, and Physical Therapy on This Treatment.

Background and Purpose: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a heterogeneous group of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular diseases involving the temporomandibular joint complex and the surrounding muscle and osseous structure. TMD can be classified as intra-articular or extra-articular. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of arthrocentesis in terms of maximum mouth opening (MMO) and pain in patients with TMD of intra-articular origin. In addition to this treatment, the effects of factors such as splints, medication, and physical therapy on arthrocentesis were examined. Material and methods: This retrospectively designed study was conducted with 79 patients who had previously undergone arthrocentesis. These patients were divided into three groups according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria for temporomandibular disorder: disc displacement (DD) with locking (Group 1), DD without locking (Group 2), and degenerative joint diseases (Group 3) groups. The maximum mouth opening (MMO) and visual analog score (VAS) values of the groups were recorded before arthrocentesis (Baseline: T0), on the third day after arthrocentesis (T1), and at the sixth month (T2) after arthrocentesis. Information about whether the patients received concurrent medical treatment, splint treatment, and physical therapy was also recorded. These data were compared between groups. Results: It was observed that the VAS scores in all three groups decreased from T1 compared to T0 (p < 0.05). Likewise, the MMO value increased in all groups at T1 compared to T0. (p < 0.05). It was observed that splint treatment, pain killer and muscle relaxant treatment, and physical therapy made no additional contribution to arthrocentesis in terms of reducing pain or increasing MMO value (p > 0.05). Conclusions: Arthrocentesis was observed to be effective in terms of pain and function in TMJ patients in this study. It was observed that splint therapy, physical therapy, and medical therapy made no additional contribution to arthrocentesis in terms of MMO or pain.

Laryngeal Electromyography is Helpful for Cardiovocal Syndrome.

Laryngeal electromyography is used in the evaluation of vocal cord paralysis to confirm the diagnosis, to guide the diagnostic work-up for etiology, to provide prognostic information and to help choose the correct treatment for the patient. Cardiovocal syndrome is characterised by vocal cord paralysis due to a cardiovascular disease. A wide spectrum of conditions can result in this syndrome. Here we present a case of cardiovocal syndrome in association with primary pulmonary hypertension. Laryngeal electromyography was used to guide the work-up of differential diagnosis and also for further intervention with respect to vocal cord paralysis in this patient.

The Relation Between Body Mass Index and Nasal Airflow.

BACKGROUND: Nasal obstruction and complaints are common attendance causes in otorhinolaryngology clinics. Obese patients are especially more vulnerable for these complaints. There is not enough data about nasal resistance and weight. PATIENTS AND METHODS: One hundred ten patients who had no nasal complaint and nasal pathology were investigated by peak nasal inspiratory flow meter, nasal symptom evaluation scale (NOSE), and visual analog scale (VAS) calculation. RESULTS: According to the statistical analyses among the BMI groups, there is no significant difference detected. Peak nasal inspiratory flow values highly correlated with height. Height correlated with VAS and weight correlated with NOSE scores. VAS score highly correlated with NOSE score. Also, there is a negative statistically significant correlation between BMI and nasal congestion index. CONCLUSION: All these data show that there is no relation between BMI and nasal resistance, and although the nasal congestion cycle is preserved in all BMI groups, nasal congestion index is decreased when the weight is raised.

A Giant Lymphangioma on the Neck.

Lymphangioma is a congenital malformation of the lymphatic system, which is located mostly on the head and neck region. Most of the cases are seen at age younger 2 years. It is rare in adult population and when detected, it can be treated with surgical excision. We present a 50-year-old patient with giant lymphangioma on the posterior cervical region of the neck treated by surgical treatment successfully.

Maxillectomy for Cementifying Osseous Dysplasia of the Maxilla: A Case Report.

OBJECTIVES: Osseous dysplasias are the most common subtype of fibro-osseous lesions of the maxillofacial bones. They are benign and often present as incidental asymptomatic lesions. Diagnosis can be made with clinical and radiographic examination. CASE REPORT: This article reports the case of a 47-year-old man with a huge cementifying osseous dysplasia of the maxilla that presented with secondary infection after teeth extraction and repair of oroantral fistula. A subtotal maxillectomy had to be done after conservative treatment failed to resolve the infection. DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION: Biopsy, tooth extraction or surgical trauma to the affected bones of osseous dysplasia could easily lead to severe secondary infection, the treatment of which may be very difficult, and thus should be avoided if possible.

A new preserved technique for laryngocele: modified lateral thyrotomy approach.

Laryngocele is a benign abnormal dilatation of the laryngeal saccule. We present a 30-year-old male patient who complained with hoarseness since 1 year. Paraglottic laryngocele is detected on medical examination. The patient is operated on successfully with our new thyroid cartilage preserved technique (modified lateral thyrotomy method).

Complicated giant mucoceles of the frontal sinus: approach to endoscopic marsupialization technique.

A number of external and radical procedures have been the only surgical approaches for the treatment of frontal sinus mucoceles. However, these procedures have major complications including high surgical morbidity, esthetic concerns of postoperative scar formation, and difficulty in radiologic diagnosis of recurrence after obliteration. In this clinical report, we demonstrated an endoscopic marsupialization technique that could easily be applied to a very large mucocele that has extended to the intracranial region, without any serious complications.

Investigation of maximum mouth opening in terms of age, weight, height and body mass index in Turkish adult population.

INTRODUCTION: Maximum mouth opening (MMO) is an important finding in the detection of many diseases and conditions.The aim of this study is to determine the relationship of MMO level with age, gender, weight, height, BMI variables in adult individuals. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 1582 participants, 806 women and 756 men, between the ages of 18-85 were included in the study. MMO, age, gender, weight, height and BMI values of the participants were recorded. RESULTS: Among the 1582 participants included in the study, the MMO value of men was 44.2 mm, while it was 40.29 mm in women. The MMO value of men was found to be higher than that of women (p < .05). A correlation was observed between MMO and height (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS: In the study, a correlation was observed between MMO and height. The MMO value was found to be higher in men.

The normal range of maximum mouth opening and its correlation with age, gender, height, and weight in Turkish children.

OBJECTIVE: The aim is to measure the maximum mouth opening (MMO) of healthy children between the ages 4 and 18 years. METHODS: Six hundred seventy-four children between ages 4 and 18 years were included in the study. Individuals with dentofacial anomaly, temporomandibular joint disease, infection, trauma, and rheumatic disease were not included in the study. The MMO of the participants was measured with a vernier caliper. Demographic information such as weight, height, and age was recorded. RESULTS: The MMO was calculated to be 46.62 mm in boys and 45.96 mm in girls. The MMO value increased with increasing age. However, no difference was observed in terms of gender in the same age group. CONCLUSION: In this study, normal MMO values between the ages 4 and 18 years were determined. It is to have differences in age group and society-based examinations. For this reason, it is important to know the normal values of each society in terms of age groups.

Comparison of symptoms, signs and magnetic resonance imaging in children aged 5-18 years with temporomandibular joint disease.

BACKGROUND: Temporomandibular joint diseases (TMD) are an important clinical condition in childhood as in adults. There is variation in the frequency and distribution of complaints in children about this disorder. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was conducted on 407 children aged 5-18 years. Patients with dentofacial function problems, trauma, history of surgery, and malignancy were excluded from the study. Patients with temporomandibular magnetic resonance imaging in their records were classified as normal, reduction disc displacement and non-reduction disc displacement. RESULTS: Patients symptoms were click (77.2%), pain (71.5%), headache (61.2%), bruxism (31.9%), locking (28%), difficulty in mouth opening (24.3%). The most common clinical findings are normal mouth opening (62.2%) and deviation (44.9%). When the MR results were examined, 55.1% of female and 66.6% of male were observed to be normal, and this statistically shows that males have more normal MR findings. CONCLUSION: TMD are also observed in children. Clinical history and findings are helpful in diagnosis, but the contribution of imaging methods may be limited. If head and neck pain is detected in children, TMD should be kept in mind.

Expression Levels of Glutathione S-Transferase and Cytochrome P450 Isoenzymes in Nasal Polyp Tissue.

Nasal polyps are benign sinonasal masses composed of eosinophils and extracellular edema. Pathogenesis of the polyp formation is unclear but several studies strongly suggest a correlation with infection, inflammation and allergy conditions. Our aim is to investigate the potential link between allergy and nasal polyp in tissue level. Nasal polyp group included 60 patients whose diagnosis was confirmed with biopsy and the control group included 38 healthy patients. Tissue sample of the control group was taken from inferior turbinate mucosa under local anesthesia and nasal polyp tissue was collected from functional endoscopic sinus surgery. The glutathione S-transferase (GST) and cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoenzyme expressions of the tissue samples were investigated under light microscopy and graded by a senior pathologist. GSTP1 protein expression was significantly higher in tissue samples from nasal polyp group compared to that of control group (p < 0.05). However, CYP1A1, GSTM1 and GSTA1 isoenzymes were not different between the two groups (p > 0.05). We have found that GSTP1 isoenzyme was elevated in nasal polyp tissue compared to the control. The increase in protein expression of GSTP1 might have occured as a tissue response to the increased oxidative stress thus suggesting a role of GSTP1 in polyp formation.

Comparison of symptoms, signs, gender, and magnetic resonance images of temporomandibular joint disorder patients.

OBJECTIVE: To compare patients' complaints, clinician's examination findings, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings by considering gender. METHODS: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, difficulty in mouth opening, masseter tenderness, deviation, clicking sound, bruxism, restriction, normal occlusion and normal mouth opening symptoms, and findings of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) patients who came to the author's outpatient clinic were recorded. These recordings were compared with MRI. RESULTS: In the study, symptoms, signs, and MRIs of 276 TMD patients were analyzed, including gender. No difference was observed in terms of symptoms, signs, or MRI results for either gender. MRI findings were correlated with restriction and normal mouth opening in both groups (p < 0.05). Normal MRI findings were observed in 52.5% of the MRI results. CONCLUSION: Except for normal mouth opening and limitation, MRI findings did not provide a significant result. Therefore, careful detection of symptoms and signs rather than MRI helps in diagnosis.

The Effect of Antioxidant Agents on Cisplatin-Induced Laryngeal Histological Alterations in Rats.

The larynx-related adverse effects that depend on cisplatin decrease patient comfort and many antioxidants have been used to eliminate these side effects. We aimed to identify the laryngeal mucosal changes imposed by cisplatin and investigated whether antioxidants, and their healing effects on these changes, may help reduce laryngeal complications in patients resulting from adverse effects in the larynx. A rat model was designed to evaluate the effects of cisplatin on the larynx and the protective role of antioxidants. Single-dose cisplatin was given both intraperitoneally alone and additionally administered with p-coumaric acid, melatonin, resveratrol, vitamin D, and oleic acid over 5 days. Whole larynges were dissected and evaluated histologically, histochemically, and immunohistochemically. Varying degrees of mucosal changes cisplatin group, but neither erosion nor an ulcer was observed. Numerous variable histological effects of antioxidants were observed on cisplatin exposed laryngeal mucosa. The most obvious effects of cisplatin were edema. The results of the study showed that resveratrol was the most preventive antioxidant agent against cisplatin-dependent mucosal changes. The highest increase in the Ki67 index was in the oleic acid group. Vitamin D increased stromal cyclooxygenase-2 expression that may have an effect on increasing mucosal damage.

Nasal Congenital Panfollicular Nevus.

Congenital nasal midline lesions are rarely observed pathologies. While relatively frequently encountered lesions are dermoid cyst, glioma, encephalocele, nasal polyp and epidermoid cyst, an other very rare reason is the congenital panfollicular nevus. The treatment of this syndrome appearing with a recurrent discharge in clinic is the surgical excision. We will hereby present the excision of the case of congenital panfollicular nevus with three different fistula openings.

Comparison of 1α-25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 and IgE Levels between Allergic Rhinitis Patients and Healthy People.

Introduction Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common allergic diseases that cause a decrease in quality of life. Over the last decades, the increase in the number of cases is supposed to be a result of industrialization and lifestyle changes. Vitamin D, which is a steroid hormone, has a significant immunomodulatory and antioxidant role in the human body. Objective The objective of the present study is to investigate the role of 1α-25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 levels in allergic rhinitis patients and to compare them to the levels found in the healthy population. Methods A total of 256 participants were included in the present study. Allergic rhinitis is diagnosed with the help of the Allergic Rhinitis and Its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) guidelines confirmed through skin prick tests. Control subjects were selected among people without allergy history, which was also confirmed through skin prick tests. The levels of 1α-25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, immunoglobulin E (IgE), and eosinophil counts were measured in blood samples from both groups. Results The mean value of serum levels of 1α-25-hydroxyvitamin D3 was 25.5 ± 3.74 in the allergic rhinitis group, and 31.58 ± 3.85 in the control subjects. This difference reveals statistically-decreased levels in the allergic rhinitis group ( p < 0.05). The total IgE levels are increased in the allergic rhinitis group ( p < 0.05) and negatively correlated with the serum levels of 1α-25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (r = - 0.259, p < 0.05). Conclusion Lower serum levels of 1α-25-hydroxyvitamin D3 were detected in the allergic rhinitis population. This data is also correlated to the IgE response in the study group. A supplement of 1α-25-hydroxyvitamin D3 in deficient patients might be helpful to relieve symptoms and signs of allergic rhinitis, but further studies are needed.

The Effect of the Cholesterol Levels on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss.

Introduction Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), which is one of the most common occupational diseases among industrialized populations, is associated with longstanding exposure to high levels of noise. The pathogenesis of NIHL is not clear, but some genes and their activity at the tissue level have been investigated. Hypercholesterolemia, which can disturb the microcirculation, can be one of the underlying pathologies in hearing loss. Objective To investigate the relationship between NIHL and hypercholesterolemia. Methods The study group was selected among workers who had an occupational exposure of 85 dB of noise for at least 10 years. The audiologic assessment was recorded at seven frequencies (500 Hz, 1,000 Hz, 2,000 Hz, 3,000 Hz, 4,000 Hz, 6,000 Hz and 8,000 Hz). A total of 456 workers were included in the study and divided into two groups: the control group (252 patients) and the NIHL group (204 patients). After the audiologic measurement, blood samples were taken and investigated for blood cholesterol levels. According to these results, the groups were compared. Results Both groups were similarly distributed regarding age and occupational exposure time ( p > 0.05). We could not detect any association between cholesterol levels and noise-induced hearing loss ( p < 0.05). According to logistic regression analyses, the odds ratios are not significant for both hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia ( p > 0.05). Conclusion Noise-induced hearing loss is still a common occupational problem that can be prevented by hearing conservation programs and occupational health and safety training. Still, we know little about the relationship between NIHL and hypercholesterolemia. According to our findings, we cannot detect any relationship. Controlled studies and studies with human individuals can be made possible in the future with diagnostic innovations in tissue imaging and tissue microcircular sampling.

Extranodal Marginal Zone Lymphoma of the Parotid Gland.

Non Hodgkin lymphomas correspond to 25 % of all head and neck cancers. These rare tumors only include less than 5 % of malign tumors in parotid region. Differential diagnosis of these tumors cover many malign and benign tumors of the parotid gland. Definite diagnosis depends on sufficient tissue material of parotidectomy specimen. Treatment modality is surgical removal of the lesion with or without additional radiation and chemotherapy depending on the stage of the tumor. Prognosis is better than other forms of the B-cell lymphoma. We present a 54 year old woman who suffered from progressively and slowly growing mass on parotid region, without any inflammatory disease or chronic infection, diagnosed with mucosa associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma of the parotid gland. Parotid gland was totally excised by superficial parotidectomy and there is no recurrence after 5 years postoperative period.

A Giant Plunging Sublingual Dermoid Cyst Excised by Intraoral Approach.

OBJECTIVE: Dermoid and epidermoid cysts are rare cysts of the head and neck region, which should be considered in differential diagnosis of sublingual mass, constituting 0.01 % of all oral cavity cysts. There are suspected theories regarding the basis of the pathology. CASE REPORT: 30-year-old male referred to our clinic with a chief complaint of sublingual mass which had been present for many years but the lesion enlarged over the past 3 years. MRI examination revealed a giant cystic mass which was 3.6 × 3.9 mm in diameter and medially located at sublingual region. TREATMENT AND PROGNOSIS: Intraoral approach was preferred for surgery and no recurrence or complaints were detected during follow-up period. CONCLUSION: When a cystic mass is detected on the floor of oral cavity, we must consider dermoid cysts for differential diagnosis. Surgery is the only treatment. If possible, intraoral approach should be preferred because of its perfect cosmetic results.

Effect of adenoid hypertrophy and pulmonary function tests in children with mild asthma.

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to assess the effect of adenoid hypertrophy on asthma in children with mild asthma. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between September 2010 and September 2012, 63 children (42 males, 21 females; median age 10.5 years; range 6 to 14 years) admitted to our clinic with asthma complaint were included in this study. These children were evaluated for adenoid hypertrophy, symptoms of asthma, medical treatment, pulmonary function tests at the beginning of the study and at the end of second month. RESULTS: There was no correlation between initial pulmonary function tests and adenoid hypertrophy. But we observed significantly lower forced vital capacity values in children with prominent adenoid hypertrophy (p=0.033). While there was no significant difference in pulmonary function tests in terms of inhaled steroid usage (p>0.05), final forced mid-expiratory flow rate (FEF25-75) values were statistically higher in patients who were using nasal steroids (p=0.015). CONCLUSION: Consequently, significantly higher values of FEF25-75 in the group that used nasal steroid suggest that adenoid hypertrophy affects the airway obstruction. Moreover, absence of airway obstruction symptoms in patients with mild adenoid hypertrophy suggests pulmonary function tests may help to decide performing adenoidectomy.

Efficacy of continuous positive airway pressure on middle ear atelectasis: A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial.

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: To investigate the effects of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment on patients with middle ear atelectasis. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. METHODS: Fifty-four patients with middle ear atelectasis were randomized to receive CPAP treatment with a pressure level of either 14 cm H2 O (CPAP group) or 0 cm H2 O (placebo group) once per week for a period of 3 hours for 4 sessions. Outcome measures included otomicroscopic examination as well as tympanometric and audiometric evaluation. Patients were followed for 6 months. RESULTS: The CPAP group included 35 atelectatic ears, and the placebo group included 32 atelectatic ears. More ears recovered to normal tympanic membrane or regressed to grade 1 atelectasis in the CPAP group than in the placebo group during all follow-up visits (P < .05). There was a statistically significant increase in the middle ear pressure values of the patients in the CPAP group compared to the placebo group at week 5, month 3, and month 6 (P < .05). There was no significant difference in middle ear pressure values between follow-up visits in the CPAP group (P > .05). Significant improvement of pure-tone air-conduction threshold averages were found in the CPAP group compared to the placebo group at month 6 (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS: CPAP is a safe, well-tolerated way of applying positive pressure to the middle ear for patients with middle ear atelectasis. It contributes to significant improvement in middle ear pressure of these patients, also resulting in an improved degree of atelectasis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 1b. Laryngoscope, 126:1649-1655, 2016.