Objective A systematic review and meta-analysis of the evidence on balloon Eustachian
tuboplasty (BET) as a treatment modality for Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD). We followed …

Petrous apex lesions are commonly encountered as incidental and asymptomatic findings
on CT and MRI performed for other clinical reasons. In addition to several common intrinsic …

The petrous apex is a complex region of the central skull base that is surrounded by a
number of important vascular and neural structures and can be home to a wide range of …

Background Aneurysm of the petrous segment of the internal carotid artery (pICA) is a rare
pathology presenting with extracranial and especially oto-rhinological symptoms that can be …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to develop a diagnostic-therapeutic algorithm for those
suffering from tinnitus who seek emergency aid. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A literature …

Tinnitus refers to auditory perception of internal origin. It is a relatively common problem and
affects men and women equally. Clinically, it may be divided as pulsatile or non-pulsatile …

Three patients with penetrating craniocerebral nail-gun injuries are described. In the first
patient the nail was impinging on the internal carotid artery (ICA) in the carotid canal. On …

The base of skull acts as a supporting structure for the brain and the primary boundary
between the intracranial central nervous system and the extracranial head and neck …

Aneurysms of the petrous portion of the internal carotid artery (ICA) are rare. Their etiology is
usually congenital, traumatic, or mycotic. Depending on the size and location of the …

Cervical–petrous internal carotid artery (CP-ICA) pseudoaneurysms are rare and have
different etiologies, presentations, and treatment options. A middle-aged patient with a …