Turkish archives of otorhinolaryngology
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Turk Arch Otorhinolaryngol · Jun 2020
Validation of the Turkish Version of the Facial Nerve Grading System 2.0.
We aimed to adapt the Facial Nerve Grading System 2.0 (FNGS 2.0) to Turkish and to investigate the validity and the reliability of the Turkish version. ⋯ In this study, we adapted the FNGS 2.0 to Turkish, and confirmed its reliability and validity as a facial palsy scale. The Turkish version of the FNGS 2.0 can be safely used to assess.
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Turk Arch Otorhinolaryngol · Mar 2020
Translation and Validation of Chronic Otitis Media Benefit Inventory (COMBI) in Turkish Language.
The aim of this study was to translate the Chronic Otitis Media Benefit Inventory (COMBI) into Turkish and evaluate the questionnaire's reliability in assessing benefit outcomes in patients after ear surgery. ⋯ The Turkish version of the COMBI is a valid test with high test-retest reliability. It should be used with objective assessment tools for better understanding how patients benefit from the surgery.
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Turk Arch Otorhinolaryngol · Mar 2019
Turkish Translation and Validation of Chronic Otitis Media Questionnaire-12.
The aim of this study was to translate the Chronic Otitis Media Questionnaire-12 (COMQ-12) into Turkish, evaluate the internal consistency of the test and test-retest reliability, and validate the adaptation for further use in Turkish studies. ⋯ The Turkish adaptation of the COMQ-12 is a consistent and valid test with high sensitivity and specificity that can be used in Turkish for further studies instead of the original questionnaire.
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Turk Arch Otorhinolaryngol · Mar 2015
Case ReportsLemierre's Syndrome Case Secondary to Otitis Media.
Lemierre's syndrome is a rare but fatal thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein (IJV). It usually follows acute oropharyngeal infections in healthy, young adults. Fusobacterium necrophorum is the most common bacteria that causes Lemierre's syndrome, whereas various microorganisms are reported. We are reporting a case with Lemierre's syndrome secondary to otitis media, which is a rare occurrence of a rare disease.