On the basis of the available literature, it seems that topical steroids can be a valuable solution for ISSNHL patients who either cannot tolerate systemic steroid therapy or are refractory to it. Concerning the combined therapy, due to the controversial results of the existing studies, it cannot be determined yet whether this treatment protocol could yield superior results as a first line therapy. The need for establishment of standard criteria of hearing recovery should be underlined.
The addition of intratympanic steroids to the conventional systemic steroid therapy may provide a safe and potentially effective therapeutic option in patients with mild-to-severe ISSNHL.
Background: The aim of this study is to assess the functional and oncologic results of supracricoid hemilaryngopharyngectomy and report our experience in the technique, local control and overall survival rates.
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