Arch Otolaryngol
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To gain insight into patterns of presentation, imaging, microbiological aspects, therapy, disease course, and outcome of intracranial complications of sinusitis (ICS), which are challenging conditions with the potential to cause significant morbidity and mortality. We reviewed our experience with ICS in children and adolescents. ⋯ Intracranial complications of sinusitis are challenging, but prognosis can be favorable in children and adolescents by using aggressive medical and surgical management.
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To evaluate the effects of type 2 diabetes mellitus on cochlear elements in humans. ⋯ This study demonstrates that cochlear microangiopathy and degeneration of the stria vascularis and cochlear outer hair cells are found in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.