J Int Adv Otol
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Comparative Study
Validity and Test-Retest Reliability of the Dutch Version of the Chronic Otitis Media Benefit Inventory.
We aimed to test the validity and test-retest reliability of the Dutch translation of the Chronic Otitis Media Benefit Inventory (COMBI) questionnaire. ⋯ The Dutch version of the COMBI questionnaire has a good validity, diagnostic accuracy, and test-retest reliability.
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Schwannoma arising from the intermediate nerve is very rare, with only a few cases reported in the literature. Here, we report a rare case of a rapidly growing schwannoma that originated from the intermediate nerve in a 17-year-old woman. ⋯ The facial nerve root evoked muscle action potential-based continuous monitoring revealed the origin of the rare intermediate nerve schwannoma. Appropriate surgery using this monitoring system could spare facial nerve function even in this rare case and retain the patient's quality of life.
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Comparative Study
The Protective Effect of Cortexin on Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity.
The aim of this report is to evaluate whether cortexin provides any protective activity against ototoxicity of cisplatin. ⋯ Cortexin provide protective activity against cisplatin-induced ototoxicity.
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The purpose of this study was to examine the anti-ototoxic impact of Ginkgo biloba extract and lycopene on the model of cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats. ⋯ There is a protective effect of G. biloba and lycopene on cisplatin-dependent ototoxic rat model.