The Prevalence and Severity of External Auditory Exostosis in Young to Quadragenarian-Aged Warm-Water Surfers: A Preliminary Study [PDF]
External auditory exostosis (EAE) has previously only been shown to occur in cold water surfers. We assessed young surfers living and surfing in Queensland, Australia, for EAE in water temp ranges from 20.6 °C (69.1 °F, Winter) to 28.2 °C (82.
Climstein, Mike +4 more
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Ear deformities occur in 5–50% of newborns [1, 2]. Usually ear deformities minimally affect hearing, however, they can lead to psychological disorders, anxiety, social isolation, and behavioral problems.
Nikolai A. Daikhes +4 more
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Anatomical study of the pigs temporal bone by microdissection [PDF]
PURPOSE:Initial study of the pig`s temporal bone anatomy in order to enable a new experimental model in ear surgery.METHODS: Dissection of five temporal bones of Sus scrofa pigs obtained from UNIFESP - Surgical Skills Laboratory, removed with hole saw to
Andrade, José Santos Cruz de +2 more
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Association of drug treatments in pregnant women with the risk of external ear congenital abnormalities in their offspring: a population-based case-control study [PDF]
The objective of this study was to evaluate the possible association of drug treatments in pregnant women with a higher risk of congenital abnormalities of the external ear, particularly microtia/anotia, in their children.
Bánhidy Ferenc +2 more
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Air spaces of the temporal bone: a morphometric analysis with clinical implications
BACKGROUND: The main objective of the present study was to analyse the morphological variations of the air spaces of the temporal bone, that is, the pneumatized and air-filled spaces of the temporal bone cavities.
E. Szczepanek +8 more
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Characterization of the ear canal bacterial flora present in hearing Aids (HA) wearing subjects [PDF]
The use of hearing aids (HA) is considered a predisposing factor for ear microbial infections. We undertook this study to compare the presence and nature of the microbial flora inhabiting of ears of HA and non-HA (nHA) users.
Anna Teresa Palamara. +14 more
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Correlation between the characteristics of resonance and aging of the external ear
PURPOSE: Aging causes changes in the external ear as a collapse of the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane senile. Knowing them is appropriate for the diagnosis of hearing loss and selection of hearing aids.
Aline Papin Roedas da Silva +3 more
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Bilateral external ear canal Frey’s syndrome: a rare disease
Background Frey’s syndrome is a socially embarrassing condition commonly involving preauricular area after parotidectomy surgery or trauma to the face. Frey’s syndrome over the external ear canal without a prior history of trauma or surgery is extremely ...
Boon Chin Te, Asma Abdullah
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This study investigates the photosensitizing potential of Passiflora cincinnata in Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (aPDT) against skin infection caused by Methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a senescent murine model. The P. cincinnata exhibits antimicrobial activity, with reduced bacterial load, lower leukocyte infiltration, and ...
Caroline Vieira Gonçalves +14 more
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Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of External Auditory Canal [PDF]
Adenoid cystic carcinoma is extremely rare tumour that accounts for approximately 5% of primary malignancy of external auditory canal. These tumours are related with a high risk of recurrences and significant morbidities from surgical management and ...
Aggarwal, V +4 more
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