The Middle Turbinate Resection and Its Repercussion in Olfaction with the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT) [PDF]
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2018 Introduction Nasal obstruction is a common complaint, and, for some, the middle turbinate resection is still a controversial issue among the surgical options due to the possibility of deleterious effects on olfaction. The University of Pennsylvania smell
Fernando Cesar Mariano +3 more
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Gaussian Mixture Modeling of MRI‐Derived Torus Tubarius and Inferior Turbinate Mucosal Morphometrics: Implications for Nasal Cycling and Eustachian Tube Interventions [PDF]
Laryngoscope Investigative OtolaryngologyObjective Thickness of torus tubarius (TT) surface mucosa overhanging the Eustachian tube (ET) ostium, and mucosa covering the posterior aspects of bilateral inferior turbinates (ITs) are potentially pertinent to ET balloon tuboplasty.
Layth R. Alkhani +5 more
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Deep learning-based allergic rhinitis diagnosis using nasal endoscopy images [PDF]
Scientific ReportsAllergic rhinitis typically has edematous and pale turbinates or erythematous and inflamed turbinates. While traditional approaches include using skin prick tests (SPT) to determine the presence of AR, It is often not related to actual symptoms, and it ...
Jaepil Ko, MinHye Kang, Young Joon Jun
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Middle turbinate osteoma [PDF]
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 2008 A 14-year-old female patient presented with six months history of progressive nasal obstruction on the left side associated with ipsilateral facial pain. Radiograph of the nose and paranasal sinuses showed a bony mass arising from the left lateral nasal wall.
Borlingegowda Viswanatha
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Radiofrequency Ablation and Microdebrider-Assisted Turbinoplasty: 5-Year Postoperative Outcomes [PDF]
Journal of Rhinology, 2023 Background and Objectives Turbinoplasty may be an option in patients with persistent symptoms of allergic rhinitis (AR) despite adequate medication.
Shin Hyuk Yoo +3 more
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High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Therapy Versus Coblation for the Treatment of Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy: A Clinical Trial [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2023 Objectives To compare the efficacy and safety of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) therapy with coblation for the treatment of inferior turbinate hypertrophy (ITH).
Hyung Gu Kim +5 more
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Low dose influenza virus challenge in the ferret leads to increased virus shedding and greater sensitivity to oseltamivir [PDF]
, 2014 Ferrets are widely used to study human influenza virus infection. Their airway physiology and cell receptor distribution makes them ideal for the analysis of pathogenesis and virus transmission, and for testing the efficacy of anti-influenza ...
Barclay, Wendy S. +17 more
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Optical Analysis of Nasal Endoscopic Images From a Patient With Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 [PDF]
Journal of Rhinology, 2022 Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread worldwide; a simple diagnostic test is becoming increasingly important. Polymerase chain reaction tests of nasal swab samples are expensive and time-consuming.
Sujeong Bae, Young Joon Jun
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Development of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Therapy for Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2022 Objectives Inferior turbinate (IT) hypertrophy is the main cause of chronic nasal obstruction. We developed a high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation device to treat patients with IT hypertrophy.
Joon Kon Kim +8 more
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Concha bullosa and the nasal middle meatus obstructive syndrome [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2008 Background. Concha bullosa (CB) is pneumatization of the middle turbinate and one of the most common anatomic variation of the sinonasal region. It is found in about 25% of the population.
Perić Aleksandar +5 more
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