Editorial, Reda Kamela, Ahmed El-Faroukb

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

No abstract provided.

Chronic Qat Chewing Effects On Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, And Laryngopharynx, Ahmed Mahmoud El Batawi, Ahmad M. Eltelety, Mohamed Abd Elmottaleb Sabaa

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Background Qat (also known as Khat, Kat, Miraa) is a green plant Catha edulis planted mainly in East and South Africa, and The Arabian Peninsula. It is widely and traditionally consumed by people in some regions. It has general effects on different systems such as cardiovascular and nervous system. Local effects were mainly described in the oral cavity such as periodontitis and white keratotic lesions. Scarce studies proved its relationship with cancer development. To date, there is a literature gap in reporting other local manifestations. In this study, the authors discuss additional local manifestations noted with chronic qat chewing. Aim …

Outcomes Of Middle Turbinate-Septal Adhesion Technique And Trans-Septal Middle Turbinate Suture Technique To Prevent Middle Turbinate Lateralization: A Comparative Study, Muaid I. Aziz Baban, Hiwa A. Rawandizi, Hozan F. Ali, Sahar J. Hadi, Shkar N. Mohammed

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Background Middle turbinate lateralization (MTL) is the most common undesirable sequela after functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), which can result in recurrent sinusitis. Objectives To examine the efficacy and outcomes of different techniques to prevent failure of the primary surgery. Patients and methods Eighty patients who presented with chronic rhinosinusitis listed for FESS were enrolled in this study. Patients were divided randomly into two groups, with 40 patients each. In group A, middle turbinate (MT) was stabilized by adhesion technique, and in group B, MT was stabilized via suture technique. A comparison of the effectiveness and the outcomes of both …

Treatment Outcome Of Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis Patients: A Retrospective Institutional Study, Nishant S. Saxsenaa, Amrita Srivastavaa, Madhu Yadav, S.K. Kanaujia, H.K. Gautama, Shalani Tripathia, Shaleem Khana, Tripti Agrwala

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Introduction Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis is an acute fungal infection characterized by fungal hyphal invasion of blood vessels resulting in thrombosis and infarction of the nasal, paranasal sinus, orbital, and cerebral tissues. Patients and methods This was a retrospective study conducted on 80 patients with biopsy-proven mucormycosis. The study was carried out in the Mucormycosis Ward of a Tertiary Care Medical College and Hospital during a period of 6 months from May 2021 to October 2021. Results Among 80 patients, 50 (62.5%) were males and 37 (37.5. %) were females. Of the patients, 53.75% were in the age group of 51–70 years. …

Review Of First 60 Pituitary Adenoma Cases Of A Skull Base Team, One Center Experience, Osama Hassan, Mohamed Fatthallah, Mohamed El Mallawany

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Background: Endoscopic endonasal transsphenoid approach of pituitary gland is being effectively replacing microscopic approach. This approach need a lot of training and stepwise learning to reach perfection. This study discuss the experience and pitfalls of an evolving skull base team in one institute. Aim of the work: Analysis of first sixty pituitary adenomas patients operated by an evolving skull base teams in one institute, and highlighting modifications introduced in their technique. Methodology: This is a retrospective analytical study of the medical records of first 60 pituitary adenoma patients who had presented to one center and had endoscopic trans-nasal trans-sphenoidal approach …

Anosmia And/Or Ageusia In Coronavirus Disease 2019-Infected Patients: Role Of Early Corticosteroids And Timeline, Naslshah G. Kazema, Emad R.H. Issakb

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Aim An increasing number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases have started to experience unusual symptoms to the virus such as olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions. The study aimed to compare the effects of early corticosteroids (CS) administration versus no administration in the time-to-recovery from olfactory dysfunction in COVID-19. Patients and methods This comparative, nonrandomized study has been conducted at Benha University Hospital and another Primary Health Center in Cairo, Egypt, from January 2021 to June 2021. A total of 83 patients who have met the inclusion criteria were assigned into two groups: early-CS group (41 cases) and no-CS group (42 …

Enhanced Human Periodontal Ligament Stem Cell Viability And Osteogenic Differentiation On Two Implant Materials: An Experimental In Vitro Study, Engy Adel Ahmed Farag, Sara Fikry Dr, Shereen N. Raafat

Dentistry

Background: Surface roughness of dental implants impacts the survival of adult periodontal stem cells and rate of differentiation. This research was conducted to test how human periodontal ligament stem cells behaved on yttria stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystals and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) discs with different surface topographies.

Methods: Discs roughening was prepared by sandblasting. Stem cells were cultivated on zirconia discs with a polished surface, polyetheretherketone (PEEK) discs with a polished surface, sandblasted zirconia discs and sandblasted polyetheretherketone (PEEK) discs. Cells viability was assessed after 24, 48, 72 hours. Scanning electron microscopy was used to examine the adherence and attachment of cells. …

Combatting Bacterial Infections: The Efficacy Of Poly-Gamma-Glutamic Acid On The Prevention Of Nasopharyngeal Infections Among Individuals With Cleft Lip And Palate, Florence Pun

Scripps Senior Theses

Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is a medical condition where children are born with an unfused lip and palate. While surgery is required to fuse the lip and palate, there are other conditions that children with CLP face after surgeries, such as otitis media (OM), speech impediments, and difficulty breathing. Particularly, OM occurs frequently in individuals with CLP because the tensor veli palatini muscles cannot open the Eustachian tube frequently and ventilate the middle ear properly, even after surgery. This thesis is a research proposal to evaluate whether γ-PGA can be used in nasal washes to safely prevent nasopharyngeal infections …

Treatment Access And Outcomes For Craniofacial Care: Patient And Parent Perspectives, Benjamin F. Lowe Iii

Theses and Dissertations

Objective: The purpose was to evaluate whether craniofacial patients and their parents have adequate access to care, perceive this care as high quality, and believe that the incorporation of telehealth visits would benefit their current system of craniofacial care. Methods: An original survey was developed and sent to families in treatment with the Virginia Commonwealth University craniofacial team. The tool was used to gather demographic information and assess opinions toward access to, outcomes of, and telehealth services for craniofacial care. Patients 18 years and older took the survey for themselves, while patients under 18 years old had a parent/guardian take …

Medication-Related Osteonecrosis Of The Jaws: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study In A Moroccan Population., Chaimae Mahad, Abdellatif Benider, Ihsane Benyahya

Health Sciences

Introduction: The surgical dentistry department of the CCTD in Casablanca is increasingly receiving cases of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ); however, there is a lack of epidemiological data in the department concerning aspects of these conditions. Therefor we proposed to conduct a descriptive cross-sectional study, the main objective of which is to draw up the epidemiological profile of cases of MRONJ in the Oral Surgical department and in the Oncology Department of the Ibn Rochd University Hospital in Casablanca. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional prevalence study, lasting 2 years, was carried out in the surgical dentistry department of the CCTD …

Diagnosis And Management Of Nasopalatine Duct Cyst: A Report Of Two Cases And Literature Review, Feiyi Sun Dds, Harry Dym Dds

The New York State Dental Journal

The nasopalatine duct cyst (NPDC) is one of the most common non-odontogenic, non-neoplastic developmental cysts. It arises from the epithelial remnants of the nasopalatine duct within the incisive canal and crosses the midline of the anterior maxilla. Most cases are asymptomatic and either are discovered by chance on radiographs or present as a soft tissue swelling, pain, or drainage in the palate. The present study describes the diagnosis and surgical management of two NPDC cases at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Brooklyn Hospital Center.

Enhancing Dental Aligners With Direct 3d Printing Manufacturing, Erin Clark, Lauren Ickes, Tyler Madison

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

Replacement of thermoforming with direct 3d printed aligners, molding appliances for dental and alveolar movement. Currently the process involved requires 3d printing models and plastic thermoforming, trimming and polishing to fabricate the end product. If possible a product that could be 3d printed that had stress retention, crack resistance, and stain resistance properties delivered in thickness between .030 and .040 inches.

Evaluation Of Amnion Chorion Membrane For Socket Preservation After The Extraction Of Maxillary Single Rooted Teeth. (A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial), Karim Soussi, Nayer Aboelsaad, Ziad Aly

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess the efficiency of using dehydrated de-epithelialized amnion chorion membrane (ddACM) on socket preservation in the anterior region, clinically and radiographically. Materials and methods: 26 unrestorable maxillary anterior or single rooted premolars, with buccal fenestration, were selected. The socket was filled with allograft material and covered with ddACM for study group, and collagen membrane for the control group divided equally. Clinical parameters including gingival healing and tissue thickness was assessed. Volumetric bone change was measured 4 months later using a CBCT. Results: Study group showed clinical statistical significant results than …

Editorial Letter, Reda Kamel, Ahmed Elfarouk

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

No abstract provided.

Editorial Letter, Reda Kamel, Ahmed Elfarouk

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

No abstract provided.

Radiographic Changes Of The Nasal Septal Swell Body In Patients With Sinonasal Polyposis, Yasser Mohammed Hassan Mandour, Ahmed Soliman El Kady, Hamada Mohamed Khater, Mohamed Afify Mohamed Afify, Samer Badie Kamel, Abdelrahman Ahmed Abdelal

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Background: The nasal septal body is a dilated section of the anterior nasal septum that is situated anterior to the middle turbinate and around 0.7–1.5 cm above the nasal floor.

Aim: This study analyses the measures taken from patients without sinonasal polyposis in order to identify the structural alterations in the nasal septal body (NSB) among patients with sinonasal polyposis.

Patients and methods: This retrospective study was conducted between April 2021 and February 2022 involving a review of paranasal sinus computed tomography (PNS CT) scan among patients with sinonasal polyposis and without sinonasal disease. The anterior part (A) was measured …

Olfactory Function As A Postoperative Parameter For Success Of Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery In Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps, Wael S. Mohamed, Mohamed T. El-Ghonemy

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Introduction : allergic nasal polyps associated with chronic rhinosinusitis always leads to disturbed sense of smell and impaired life quality. After failure of medical treatment in the form of anti-histaminic and local steroids, we usually proceed to functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) to improve life quality.

Materials and methods : Total 48 patients were comprised in this work. All patients were subjected to routine nasal examination, nasal endoscopy and CT scans paranasal sinuses axial and coronal cuts before surgery and 3 months after operation. We used Sniffin’ sticks to assess psychophysical olfactory function.

Results : Disturbance of sense of smell …

Transnasal Endoscopic Piezoelectric Surgery For Repair Of Choanal Atresia, Ramez Sabry Fahim, Mohammed Sayed Abd El Azeem Fawaz, Ashraf Mahmoud Khaled, Maie Mohammed Hossam El-Den, Rabie Sayed Youssef

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Background: Restenosis and reclosure of the choana are challenging complications after repair of choanal atresia (CA). Modifications to bone drilling with no injury to surrounding nasal soft tissues may reduce postoperative reclosure. Objectives: Our study aims to assess the effectiveness of piezoelectric device in preservation of muco-periosteal flaps and its outcome in reducing postoperative granulation tissue formation and restenosis. Methods: 20 patients with unilateral boney or boney membranous choanal atresia underwent removal of the atretic plate using the piezoelectric device with preservation of the muco-periosteal flap to cover the borders of the neo-choana. Checkup of the cases ranged from 6 …

Piezosurgery Versus Conventional Osteotomies And Rasping In Open Rhinoplasty, Amr Gouda Shafik, Mohamed Sherif Abdelmonem, Ashraf Mahmoud Khaled, Tamer Abdelmonem Azzam, Khaled Abd El Moaty Hafez

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Background: Piezosurgery is appropriate for all bony surgeries, but it is predominantly helpful when access is limited and/or the bones are close subtle soft tissue, Aim and objectives; this work aimed for comparing conventional osteotomies and rasping with the Piezosurgery medical device, as regard operative time, post-operative edema, ecchymosis, and pains in open rhinoplasty patients. Subjects and methods: It is a prospective study done at our university hospital from June 2019 to December 2020. This study included 40 patients, 20 done with Piezosurgery technique in osteotomy and rasping, other 20 with conventional technique in osteotomy and rasping. This study involves …

Myofunctional Therapy For Treatment Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Narrative Review, María Teresa García Iriarte, Laura Rodriguez Alcala, Peter Baptista, Guillermo Plaza, Carlos O’Connor-Garcia, Carlos O’Connor-Reina

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious and prevalent public health disorder that can have long-term detrimental effects on the cardiovascular, nervous, and metabolic systems, and increase the risk of accidents and mortality. Newly identified pathophysiological traits of OSA include decreased upper airway pharyngeal dilator muscle responsiveness. Myofunctional therapy (MT) has been proposed as a treatment to improve dilator tone by performing isotonic and isometric exercises of the tongue and other upper airway muscles. This article reviews the beginnings of this therapy and describes systematic reviews and meta-analysis published until February in 2023 focusing in our experience using MT as …