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As our knowledge and experience of COVID-19 increases, our treatment approaches may change. For patients with respiratory failure due to COVID-19 disease, the disease table can be better controlled with systemic glucocorticoids, and mortality rates and hospitalization periods can also be reduced. Steroid therapy can be applied for the long-term, especially in cases with organized pneumonia, and patients can be discharged from hospital with maintenance treatment. Complications have been noted in patients in the post-COVID period resulting from the use of glucocorticoids. While mostly bacterial and fungal lung infections are seen, another side-effect of glucocorticoids is their negative effect on bone metabolism. We present here a case in which avascular bone necrosis developed as a result of long-term steroid use for the treatment of COVID-19.

Bu çalışma, Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi alanında yayınlanmış ve Yüksek Öğretim Kurulu (YÖK) Ulusal Tez Merkezi veri tabanında bulunan “Stratejik Yönetim” temalı ulusal lisansüstü tez çalışmalarının bibliyometrik analizini gerçekleştirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda YÖK Ulusal Tez Merkezi veri tabanında bulunan lisansüstü tezler, çalışma kapsamında belirlenen anahtar kelimeler ile taranmıştır ve elde edilen veriler çalışmanın kriterlerine göre incelenmiş, uygun çalışmalar kapsama dâhil edilirken uygun olmayan çalışmalar kapsam dışı tutularak çalışmanın örneklemi oluşturulmuştur. Çalışma kapsamına dâhil edilen lisansüstü tezler, nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden biri olan içerik analizi ile incelenmiştir. Bibliyometrik analizler için ise frekans dağılımı yönteminden yararlanılmıştır. Bibliyometrik analizler uygun başlıklar altında kategorize edilmiş ve tezler; türleri, yayın yılları, yayınlandığı üniversiteler, danışman unvanları, anahtar kelimeleri, araştırma yöntemleri ve araştırma konularına göre analiz edilmiştir. İçerik analizi sürecinde MAXQDA Analytics Pro 2020, diğer analizler için ise Microsoft Excel 2016 programları kullanılmıştır. Gerçekleştirilen analizler incelendiğinde Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi alanında “Stratejik Yönetim” temalı ilk tez çalışmasının 2003 yılında gerçekleştirildiği ve 2009 yılı ve sonrasında ise her yıl stratejik yönetim temalı tez çalışmasının literatüre kazandırıldığı gözlemlenmiştir. Çalışma kapsamında incelenen lisansüstü tezlerde kullanılan araştırma yöntemlerine ait analizler incelendiğinde ise en çok tercih edilen araştırma yönteminin nicel araştırma yöntemi olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Gerçekleştirilen içerik analizi sonuçlarına göre ise Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi alanında ve “Stratejik Yönetim” temasında yayınlanan tezlerde en sık araştırılan konunun “stratejik yönetim bilgi düzeyi” olduğu ve bunu “stratejik yönetim araçları” konusunun takip ettiği tespit edilmiştir.

Renal oncocytoma is usually detected incidentally. It can be considered as a renal cell carcinoma (RCC) on preoperative imaging. They usually present as small masses and usually look like benign tumors. Giant oncocytomas are rare. A 72-year-old male patient was seen in the outpatient department for left scrotal swelling. Ultrasound (US) showed a giant mass compatible with RCC in the right kidney which was incidentally detected. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) revealed a mass with an axial diameter of 167×146 mm, compatible with RCC, a heterogeneous mass of soft tissue density with central necrosis. There was no evidence of tumor thrombus in the right renal vein or inferior vena cava. Open radical nephrectomy was performed through an anterior subcostal incision. Pathological examination revealed a 17×15 cm renal oncocytoma. The patient was discharged on the sixth day postoperatively. Clinically or radiologically, renal oncocytoma and renal cell carcinoma usually cannot be distinguished, although oncocytoma may be suspected if a central scar with fibrous extensions is seen, the so-called "spoke-wheel appearance". The treatment decision should be made according to the clinical aspects. Radical/partial nephrectomy or thermal ablation can be considered as treatment options. In this article, we review the literature on the radiological and pathological features of renal oncocytoma.

In this study, the effect of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) on nitric oxide (NO) and total antioxidant (TAS) capacity in rats for which experimentally hypothyroidism was induced through PTU was investigated. A total of 32 healthy male Wistar Albino rats weighing 300-350g, approximately 12 weeks old, were used as animal material in the study. . Rats were divided into 4 experimental groups as control (K), Coenzyme Q10 (C), Hypothyroidism (H), and Coenzyme Q10 + Hypothyroidism (CH). During the trial period of three weeks, 3mg CoQ10 (10mg/kg/day) was dissolved in 0.3 ml of maize oil and intraperitoneally administered for each animal in group C. In group H, PTU has added to drinking water daily at a weight/volume (w/v) ratio of %0.05. In the HC group, coenzyme Q10 was administered intraperitoneally and PTU was administered with drinking water at a rate of %0.05. TT4, TT3, and TSH levels were determined in serum samples and NO and TAS levels in plasma samples. In the present study; the highest plasma NO level among the groups was determined in group H (p<0.05) and there was no significant difference between other groups (H, C, HC) (p>0.05). The plasma TAS value of group H was found to be significantly higher than the same value in the K, C and HC groups (p<0.05). The plasma TAS level in group C had no difference from the same value in the HC group (p>0.05), although it was higher than the same value of group K (p<0.05). As a result, it was found to cause oxidative stress in hypothyroidism-induced rats with a particular increase in plasma NO levels, and CoQ10 was found to be effective in normalizing the increased plasma NO level due to hypothyroidism.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine of feeding problems and the effect of feeding problems on growth in children with cerebral palsy CP . Materials and Methods: The study was included 278 children who have cerebral palsy. Socio-demographic data and clinical characteristics and feeding problems of the children were recorded. Gross motor function levels and anthropometric measurements body weight, height, knee length, upper arm length, mid upper arm area, arm and thigh circumferences, arm and forearm length, tibia length, triceps and subscapular skin-fold thickness were taken.Results: Average age of the children was 8.50±4.49 years. 130 46.8% of the children have had feeding problems and 148 53.2% have had no feeding problems. Feeding problems were more in children with moderate and severe disability then mild disability p< 0.05 . Most common feeding problems were difficulty in swallowing, vomiting, aspiration, difficulty in chewing, slaver and difficulty in holding of food in mouth. There was a significant different between weight, height, body weight, height, knee length, upper arm length, mid upper arm area, arm and thigh circumferences, upper extremities length arm and forearm length , tibia length, triceps and subscapular skin-fold thickness in children who have feeding problems and have not feeding problem p< 0.05 . Conclusions: Periodic anthropometric measurements is most important factors in early determine of feeding problems and feeding deficiency in children with CP and should be considered in the process of rehabilitation.

In this study, the effect of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) on nitric oxide (NO) and total antioxidant (TAS) capacity in rats for which experimentally hypothyroidism was induced through PTU was investigated. A total of 32 healthy male Wistar Albino rats weighing 300-350g, approximately 12 weeks old, were used as animal material in the study. . Rats were divided into 4 experimental groups as control (K), Coenzyme Q10 (C), Hypothyroidism (H), and Coenzyme Q10 + Hypothyroidism (CH). During the trial period of three weeks, 3mg CoQ10 (10mg/kg/day) was dissolved in 0.3 ml of maize oil and intraperitoneally administered for each animal in group C. In group H, PTU has added to drinking water daily at a weight/volume (w/v) ratio of %0.05. In the HC group, coenzyme Q10 was administered intraperitoneally and PTU was administered with drinking water at a rate of %0.05. TT4, TT3, and TSH levels were determined in serum samples and NO and TAS levels in plasma samples. In the present study; the highest plasma NO level among the groups was determined in group H (p<0.05) and there was no significant difference between other groups (H, C, HC) (p>0.05). The plasma TAS value of group H was found to be significantly higher than the same value in the K, C and HC groups (p<0.05). The plasma TAS level in group C had no difference from the same value in the HC group (p>0.05), although it was higher than the same value of group K (p<0.05). As a result, it was found to cause oxidative stress in hypothyroidism-induced rats with a particular increase in plasma NO levels, and CoQ10 was found to be effective in normalizing the increased plasma NO level due to hypothyroidism.

Purpose: Postoperative pain and pain related hemodynamic instability are frequently observed problems in children undergoing major abdominal surgery. In our study, we aimed to comparison of the effect intravenous paracetamol and tramadol on postoperative analgesia and tramadol consumption. Material and Methods: After approval of faculty ethical committee and parents consent, 90 children aged 3-14 years undergoing major abdominal surgery were included in this study. Patients randomly divided into two groups. Forty five minutes before the end of surgery, Group P patients were given intravenously paracetamol (15 mg/kg, in 15 minutes) and Group T patients were given intravenously tramadol(1 mg/kg). Parent controlled analgesia with tramadol (bolus dose 0.2 mg/kg, lock out 20 minutes) was started in both groups. Postoperatively, patients' systolic and diastolic blood pressures, heart rates, oxygen saturation values, pain scores, total tramadol consumption and side effects were recorded. Results: Demographic data, duration of surgery and hemodynamic parameters were similar between the groups. Total tramadol consumption were recorded 76.11 105.65 mg in Group P and 83.50 97.35 mg in Group T for 24 hours(p>0.05). There was not any significantly difference in side effects and pain scores between the groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion: It was concluded that, intravenous paracetamol was provided effective analgesia but it was not superior to intravenous tramadol in children undergoing major abdominal surgery.

Giriş: Hidrosefali, beyin-omurilik sıvısı (BOS) üretiminin artması, emiliminin bozulması veya dolaşım yollarında tıkanıklık gibi çeşitli nedenlerle ortaya çıkabilir. Hidrosefalinin en sık cerrahi tedavisi ventriküloperitoneal şant (VPŞ) uygulamasıdır. Bu çalışmada, hidrosefali nedeniyle VPŞ yerleştirilen ve en az 7 yıl izlenen hastaların kısa ve uzun dönem sonuçları değerlendirilmiş, prognozu etkileyen faktörler araştırılmıştır. Metod: Çalışmaya Ocak 2011 – Aralık 2016 tarihleri arasında hidrosefali nedeniyle ventriküloperitoneal şant takılan 196 hasta dahil edilmiştir. Hastalar şant takılma etiyolojisine göre kommunike ve non kommunike olmak üzere iki gruba ayrılmıştır. Bulgular: Hastaların %45,9’u kadın, %54,1’i erkekti ve yaş ortalaması 152,1 ± 239,3 aydı. Ortalama cerrahi sayısı 2,05 ± 1,74 olup, %20,4’üne eksternal ventriküler drenaj uygulanmıştır. Hastaların %20,9’unda en az bir şant enfeksiyonu öyküsü mevcuttu. Hidrosefali tipine göre %24’ü obstrüktif, %76’sı kommunike olarak sınıflandırılmıştır. En sık etiyolojiler spina bifida (%33,2), konjenital nedenler (%17,9) ve akuadukt stenozu (%11,7) idi. Kommunike hidrosefali daha küçük yaş grubunda daha sık görülmekteydi (p = 0.003). Cinsiyet dağılımı kommunike tipte dengeliyken, obstrüktif tipte erkek baskınlığı gözlendi (p = 0.020). İki grup arasında operasyon sayısı, enfeksiyon oranı, eksternal ventriküler drenaj gereksinimi ve mortalite açısından anlamlı fark izlenmedi. Operasyon sayısı arttıkça eksternal ventriküler drenaj ihtiyacı, enfeksiyon oranı ve erken dönem mortalite ile anlamlı ilişki saptandı (p < 0.01). Ayrıca enfeksiyon artışı mortalite ile de ilişkili bulundu (p < 0.01). Ortalama takip süresi 93,1 ± 40,9 ay olup, %14,3 oranında mortalite izlenmiştir. Sonuç: Hidrosefali etiyolojisi ve demografik faktörler, şant enfeksiyonları ve prognoz üzerinde etkili olup, gelecekteki çalışmaların, şant komplikasyonlarına bağlı mortaliteyi detaylı incelemesi, tedavi yaklaşımlarını geliştirmeye katkı sağlayacaktır.

ÖZET Hemanjioblastom oldukça vaskülarize, yavaş büyüyen, berrak, vakuollü sitoplazma ve spesifik immünohistokimyasal boyama özellikleri ile tanı koyulan, neoplastik stromal hücreler içeren derece 1 tümörlerdir. Hemanjiyoblastomlar beyinde, omurilikte veya retinada ortaya çıkabilir ve tüm intrakranyal tümörlerin yaklaşık %1-2,5’ unu oluşturur. Baş ağrısı ve glokom şikayetiyle hastanemize başvuran 36 yaşında erkek hastayı sunduk. Hastanın radyolojik görüntülerinde sağ posterior fossada lokalize beyin kitlesi görüldü. Cerrahi rezeksiyon sonrası patolojik değerlendirme yapıldı ve hastaya selüler hemanjiyoblastom tanısı konuldu. Yaklaşık iki ay kadar yoğun bakımda takip edilen hasta maalesef tümör dışı nedenlere bağlı kalp-akciğer durması nedeniyle hayatını kaybetti. Anahtar Kelimeler: Hemanjiyoblastom, serebellum, vasküler neoplazm

Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a clinical entity which is characterized by necrosis of the dermis and has a high mortality rate A case with high fever and generalized bullous and erythematous rash diagnosed as phenytoin associated toxic epidermal necrolysis is presented The acute and chronic complications of toxic epidermal necrolysis are discusse Key words: entropion phenytoin toxic epidermal necrolysis

Giriş: Sağlık hizmeti ile ilişkili enfeksiyonlar (SHİE), yenidoğan yoğun bakım ünitelerinde (YYBU) neonatal mortalite, morbidite ve sağlık bakım maliyetini artıran risklerden biridir. SHİE'lerin özellikleri farklı bölgelerde ve zaman içinde önemli ölçüde farklılık gösterdiğinden, sürekli SHİE sürveyansı, enfeksiyon kontrolü için SHİE oranlarını ve sağlık bakımıyla ilişkili patojenleri belirlemek açısından önemlidir. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Türkiye'de üçüncü basamak bir referans merkezindeki SHİE'nin özelliklerini incelemeyi amaçladık. 2011-2013 yılları arasında YYBU'ye kabul edilen tüm yenidoğanlar bu çalışmaya dahil edildi. SHİE ile ilgili bilgiler “Ulusal Hastane Enfeksiyon Gözetim Ağı” ve Hastalık Kontrol ve Önleme Merkezleri(CDC)’nin standartlarına göre toplanmıştır. Bulgular: Toplam yatan hasta sayısı 1030 idi. Bunların% 29'unda SHİE gelişti. SHİE'nin genel oranı ve yoğunluğu sırasıyla% 29.0 ve% 24.0 idi. Kan dolaşımı enfeksiyonları, SHİE 'lerin% 36.4'ü idi. En sık izole edilen mikro-organizmalar koagülaz negatif Staphylococci ve Klebsiella pneumonia idi. Ortalama metisilin direnci % 87, ESBL oranı% 79 ve VRE oranı % 40 idi. Sonuçlar: Bu çalışma, SHİE 'nin YYBU'de hala ciddi bir sorun teşkil ettiğini belirlemiştir. Sağlık bakımıyla ilişkili patojenler hakkında zamanında ve doğru epidemiyolojik bilgilerin mevcudiyeti, enfeksiyon kontrolü ve uygun ampirik antibiyotik seçimi için gereklidir.

Objective: The aim of this study is to define the anatomical variations of the chorda tympani nerve originating from the facial nerve on high resolution CT (HRCT). Method: A retrospective study of 100 patients who underwent temporal bone HRCT imaging in Duzce University, Department of Radiology. Individuals with normal bone structure at least on one side, were included in the study. Multiplanar reconstruction images were created then chorda tympani was imaged and measurements were performed. Results: Thirty-seven bone were excluded. When the originating localizations of the chorda tympani from the facial nerve were examined, 19(11.7%) anterior, 85(52.1%) anterolateral, 55(33.7%) lateral and 4(2.5%) posterolateral origins. The distance from the origin of the chorda tympani to the stylomastoid foramen was measured as 3.7±1.6 mm. The originating angle of the chorda tympani from the facial nerve was measured as 28.2±10.7º. The widest distance between the chorda tympani and the mastoid segment of the facial nerve was measured as 2.3±0.6mm. The furthest distance between the mastoid segment of the facial nerve and chorda tympani is inversely correlated with the distance between chorda tympani and stylomastoid foramen. The angle of originating chorda tympani from facial nerve is directly correlated with the distance between chorda tympani and stylomastoid foramen. The ratio of extratemporal branching of chorda tympani is %2.4. Conclusions: The chorda tympani can be clearly seen on axial and reformat images on HRCT. Preoperative evaluation of the chorda tympani nerve might help to plan the surgical approach and thus prevent iatrogenic injury during middle ear surgery

Food addiction has been vastly studied and associated with obesity. Therefore, this paper aims to analyze past studies concerning food addiction and its relationship with obesity. Most studies found that food addiction has significant correlation with obesity. The analysis revealed the strength of studies is through the diverse methodologies implied to gain data. However, most studies have limited generalizability and heavily rely on cross-sectional methods. The application of the literature to the current issue is discussed from clinical, educational, and policy aspects. Islamic perspective is also discussed, emphasizing moderation, self-control and spiritual acts as in prayer and fasting

Ellis-van Creveld Sendromu, nadir görülen herediter bir hastalıktır. Sendromun belirgin özellikleri; ellerde bilateral postaksiyal polidaktili, akromesomelik dwarfizme yol açan ve uzun kemiklerde görülen kondrodisplazi, diş ve tırnakları etkileyen ektodermal displazi ile konjenital kalp anomalileridir. Dörtlü major bulguları arasında kraniofasial ve dental anomalilerin bulunması nedeniyle diş hekimleri tarafından kolayca teşhis edilebilir. Literatürde Ellis-van Creveld Sendromu ile ilgili çok sayıda yayın olmasına rağmen oral bulgularını tanımlayanlar sadece birkaç tanedir. Bu yazıda diş eksikliği şikayeti ile başvuran 6 yaşındaki kız çocuğunda görülen ve oral bulgularıyla tanı konulan Ellis-van Creveld Sendromu, genel klinik karakteristikleri ve oral bulgularıyla sunulmuştur.

This paper explores the interplay between hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle and their impact on women's appetite, cravings, and emotional well-being. A comprehensive review of the literature reveals consistent findings that hormonal changes, particularly in serotonin and insulin levels, are positively correlated with variations in motivation, cravings, and mood across the menstrual phases. The luteal phase (LP), characterized by a drop in serotonin, is associated with heightened carbohydrate cravings and mood swings. This review synthesizes evidence highlighting the role of nutrient-dense, personalized dietary interventions in mitigating these effects, including the consumption of protein-rich meals to reduce emotional eating and depressive symptoms. Additionally, mindfulness practices and regular physical activity emerge as effective strategies for managing hormonal imbalances by reducing stress, enhancing mood, and promoting self-control. To address the identified challenges, this paper proposes practical applications such as education on hormonal fluctuations, tailored nutrition plans, and the integration of mindfulness and exercise into daily routines. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of cultural and lifestyle considerations in shaping dietary behaviors during the menstrual cycle. From an Islamic perspective, the teachings of moderation and mindfulness, as well as spiritual practices such as dhikr and reciting Surah Al-Fatiha, offer additional support in managing hormonal changes and promoting balance. Future research is recommended to explore sociocultural influences, lifestyle variations, and long-term interventions, offering a holistic approach to managing menstrual-related changes.

In the multimodality treatment of breast cancer, adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) has an important role in achieving local control and increasing survival. Cardiac toxicity due to breast RT, especially left-sided breast RT, is rare but clearly recognizable. As overall survival rates are steadily increasing, long-term toxicities also become increasingly important in terms of late cardiac events, possibly caused by RT. Even small doses for the heart are thought to increase the risk of cardiac toxicity. Advanced radiation techniques such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy, volumetric-modulated arc RT, deep inspiration breath-hold techniques, and prone positioning for pendular breast can eliminate the heart from the primary beams. In addition to mean heart dose, breast cancer RT planning should also include constraints for cardiac subvolumes. Especially for patients who have pre-existing such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, arterial hypertension, lifestyle factor (tobacco smoking, alcohol, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition), and physicians have to be careful about cardiotoxicity. Radiation oncologists and cardiology specialists should provide closely cooperating regular and long-term followup. This will provide the improvement of patient outcomes.

Giri: Hastaneye yat takip eden beinci gnden sonra ortaya kan ge dnemde hastanede gelien pnmonilere (HGP) genellikle ok ilaca direnli bakteriler neden olmaktadr

Here, a fifty nine year old woman with extrapulmonary tuberculosis and pyogenic infection involving cervical spine is presented. The patient had chronic renal failure and was on maintenance hemodialysis for two years. She was on physiotherapy for neck pain when she suddenly developed weakness in both arms and difficulty in walking. Physical examination revealed stiffness in the neck, weakness in all extremities and two tender lymphadenopathies in the right supraclavicular area. In radiological examinations an epidural abscess with destruction of C5-C7 vertebral bodies was found. Histopathological examination of the biopsy from supraclavicular lymph nodes showed granulomatous lymphadenitis. The lungs were normal both clinically and also radiologically. She then underwent an operation and histopathology of the operation specimen showed similar granulomas containing Langhans type giant cells and central caseification together with a nonspecific pyogenic inflammation in the surrounding soft tissue. Medical therapy with antituberculosis agents and antibiotics was started and partial recovery was achieved.

Amaç: Fazla kilolu ve obez çocuklarda metabolik sendrom (MS) sıklığını ve özelliklerinin belirtilmesi Yöntem: Çalışmaya İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları polikliniğine başvuran sistemik, endokrin veya nörolojik hastalığı olmayan 102 fazla kilolu ve obez vaka alındı. Vakalar MS klinik bulguları, antropometrik ölçümler ve laboratuvar sonuçları (insülin direnci, kan şekeri, ‘high density lipoptorein’ (HDL) kolesterol (HDL-C), ‘low density lipoprotein’ (LDL) kolesterol (LDL-C), ‘very low density lipoprotein’ VLDL kolesterol (VLDL-C), trigliserit, C-reaktif protein (CRP), aspartat transaminaz (AST), alanin transaminaz (ALT), üre ve kreatinin düzeyleri) açısından araştırıldı, aile öyküleri sorgulandı. MS tanısını koymak için modifiye “National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III” (NCEP/ATP III) kriterleri kullanıldı. Bulgular: Vakaların ortalama yaşı 10.14±2.56 yıl (min:4 maks:15 yıl), %52.9’u (n=54) kız, %47.1’i (n=48) erkek idi. Çalışmaya alınan çocuk ve adolesanların %28.4’ü (n:29) fazla ağırlıklı ve %71.6’sı (n:73) obezdi. Obez ve fazla kilolu hastalarda hastalarda MS sıklığı sırasıyla %50,6 (n:37) ve %37,9 (n=11) idi. MS(+) olan grupta MS(-) olan gruba kıyasla aile öyküsünde MS olması (p=0,021), insülin direnci (p<0,001), açlık kan şekeri yüksekliği (p=0,008), akantozis nigrikans saptanması (p=0,021), hipertansiyon (p=0,001), bel çevresinde artış (p=0,014), CRP yüksekliği (p=0,048), trigliserit yüksekliği (p=0,008), VLDL-C yüksekliği (p=0,002) ve HDL-C düşüklüğü (p=0,047) istatistiksel olarak anlamlıydı. Sonuç: Fazla ağırlıklı hastaların da obez vakalar gibi MS açısından tetkik ve takibi gereklidir. Ülkemizde MS sıklığının tespiti için çok merkezli prospektif çalışmalar gerekmektedir.

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is an auditory condition that happens rapidly and may result in a permanent hearing impairment. Increasing evidence suggests a potential link between SSNHL and viral infections, including COVID-19. This review examines the association between sudden sensorineural hearing loss and COVID-19 by synthesizing past literatures to identify pathophysiological mechanisms, clinical outcomes and management implications. While some studies supported the association between COVID-19 and SSNHL, others report conflicting findings, highlighting the need for further investigation. Hence, understanding this link is pertinent for improving diagnostic and treatment strategies for SSNHL, with broader implications for the post COVID-19 era.