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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Altun
📧 Email: rinoplasti@outlook.com
📞 Phone: +90 553 356 66 04

🎯 About Me

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Altun is a specialist in Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) diseases, particularly in rhinoplasty and septal perforation reconstruction. He has authored numerous national and international scholarly articles in these fields. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at Kocaeli University of Technology and Health.

🎓 Education

  • 1990–1997: M.D., Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

🏥 Professional Experience

  • 1997–1999: Chest Diseases Hospital, Ankara Sanatorium

  • 1999–2003: ENT Clinic, Göztepe Training & Research Hospital (Resident)

  • 2003–2005: ENT Clinic, Vakıf Gureba Training & Research Hospital (Specialist)

  • 2020–Present: Faculty Member, Audiometry Program, European Vocational College

  • As of 27 June 2025: Associate Professor, Kocaeli University of Technology and Health

🧑‍🏫 Academic Positions

  • Associate Professor, Kocaeli University of Technology and Health

📰 Scientific Publications

International peer-reviewed journals:

  1. Hancı Deniz, Gürpınar Berk, Altun Hüseyin, Onaran Öykü İzel, Uygar Uğur, Uğyar Uğur, Kumaş Ömer, Uyar Yavuz (2024). “Comparative Histopathological Analysis of Nasal Osteotomy Techniques in a Rabbit Model.” Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, 103(3): 83‑92.

  2. Hancı Deniz, Onaran Öykü İzel, Altun Hüseyin, Uyar Yavuz (2024). “The Tricellufuse Technique for Closing Nasal Septal Perforations.” Ear, Nose & Throat Journal.

  3. Hancı Deniz, Onaran Öykü İzel, Altun Hüseyin, Uyar Yavuz (2024). “Innovative Repair Method for Septal Perforation Repair: The Fascia Lata and Platelet‑Rich Plasma Fusion Technique.” Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

  4. Hancı Deniz, Altun Hüseyin, Uyar Yavuz, Çelik Cem (2024). “Fascia Lata–Fat Island Graft in Septal Perforation Repair.” Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine, 1(12).

  5. Hancı Deniz, Onaran Öykü İzel, Altun Hüseyin, Uyar Yavuz (2023). “A Novel Technique for Septal Perforation Repair: Fascia Lata Graft.” Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 35(2): 705‑707.

  6. Altun Hüseyin, Hancı Deniz, Kumaş Ömer, Jafarov Shamkal (2023). “Retrospective Evaluation of a Novel Nasal Tip Suture Technique.” Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 34.

  7. Hancı Deniz, Altun Hüseyin, Üstün Onur, Zeybek Naciye Dilara, Gürpınar Berk, Uyar Yavuz (2021). “Effects of Fibrin Glue, 2‑Octyl Cyanacrylate, and N‑Butyl Cyanacrylate on Cartilage Healing: An Experimental Animal Study.” Medical Bulletin of Haseki, 59: 268‑272.

  8. Altun Hüseyin, Hancı Deniz, Kumaş Tolgar Lütfi, Uyar Yavuz (2019). “The Hemostatic Efficacy of Hydrogen Peroxide Irrigation to Control Intraoperative Bleeding in Adenoidectomy.” Turkish Archives of Otolaryngology, 56(4): 193‑198.

  9. Altun Hüseyin, Hancı Deniz (2018). “Postoperative Outcome of Thermal Welding Tonsillectomy Versus Monopolar Electrocautery Tonsillectomy: A Randomized Control Study.” Journal of Otolaryngology‑ENT Research, 10: 400‑404.

  10. Hancı Deniz, Altun Hüseyin (2018). “Comparison of Three Techniques for the Management of Concha Bullosa on Nasal and Olfactory Functions.” International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 4(2): 39‑45.

  11. Altun Hüseyin, Hancı Deniz (2018). “Comparison of Pathologic Effects of Hyaluronic Acid and Collagenase on Wound Healing of Rabbit Ear Cartilage Tissue.” IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, 17(8): 86‑89.

  12. Hancı Deniz, Altun Hüseyin, Şahin İbrahim Ethem, Aydın Salih (2016). “Nasal Response After Exercise in Swimmers, Runners and Handball Players.” ENT Updates, 6(2): 64‑69.

  13. Hancı Deniz, Altun Hüseyin (2016). “Hunger State Affects Both Olfactory Abilities and Gustatory Sensitivity.” European Archives of Oto‑Rhino‑Laryngology, 273(7): 1637‑1641.

  14. Hancı Deniz, Altun Hüseyin, Çetinkaya Erdem Atalay, Bayar Muluk Nuray, Cengiz Betül Peker, Cingi Cemal (2016). “Cinnamaldehyde Is an Effective Anti‑Inflammatory Agent for Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis in a Rat Model.” International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 84: 81‑87.

  15. Hancı Deniz, Altun Hüseyin, Altun Hasan, Batman Burçin, Karip Aziz Bora, Kurşat Rahmi Serin (2016). “Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Improves Olfaction Sensitivity in Morbidly Obese Patients.” Obesity Surgery, 26(3): 558‑562.

  16. Batman Burçin, Hancı Deniz, Altun Hüseyin, Serin Rahmi Kurşat, Karip Aziz Bora, Akyüz Ümit (2016). “Improved Gustatory Sensitivity in Morbidly Obese Patients After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.” Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 125(7): 536‑540.

  17. Altun Hüseyin, Hancı Deniz (2015). “Olfaction Improvement After Nasal Septal Perforation Repair with the Cross-Stealing Technique.” American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy, 29(5): 142‑145.

  18. Hancı Deniz, Altun Hüseyin (2015). “Effectiveness of Hyaluronic Acid in Post‑tonsillectomy Pain Relief and Wound Healing: A Prospective Double‑Blind Controlled Clinical Study.” International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 79(9): 1388‑1392.

  19. Hancı Deniz, Altun Hüseyin, Şahin Ethem, Altıntoprak Niyazi, Cingi Cemal (2015). “Turkish Translation, Cross‑Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the SinoNasal Outcome Test SNOT‑22.” ENT Updates, 5(2): 51‑57.

  20. Hancı Deniz, Altun Hüseyin (2015). “Comparison of Cold Knife Tonsillectomy Versus Thermal Welding Tonsillectomy in Adults: A Prospective Trial.” ENT Updates, 5(2): 63‑67.

  21. Altun Hüseyin, Hancı Deniz, Can Yusuf (2015). “Multilayer Tutoplast Processed Fascia Lata Use in Revision Rhinoplasty for Over‑Resected Dorsum.” European Journal of Plastic Surgery, 38(4): 279‑284.

  22. Hancı Deniz, Altun Hüseyin (2014). “Repair of Nasal Septal Perforation Using Middle Turbinate Flap (Monopedicled Superiorly Based Bone-Included Conchal Flap): A New Unilateral Middle Turbinate Mucosal Flap Technique.” European Archives of Oto‑Rhino‑Laryngology, 272(7): 1707‑1712.

  23. Aysenur Meric Teker, Gedikli Orhan, Altun Hüseyin, Arzu Yasemin Korkut, Bulent Ahishali (2010). “Chorda Tympani Nerve Analysis with Electron Microscopy in Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media.” Acta Oto‑Laryngologica, 130(7): 859‑864.

🗣️ Conference Presentations & Proceedings

International & Balkan Congresses (2023–2024):

  • 2024 (Abstract): “The Tricellufuse Technique for Closing Nasal Septal Perforations.” 13th Balkan Congress of ORL‑HNS & 3rd Central‑West Asian ORL‑HNS Association.

  • 2024 (Oral): “Comparison of Different Suture Techniques in Rhinoplasty Tip Surgery.” 45th Turkish National Congress of ENT‑Head & Neck Surgery.

  • 2023 (Abstract/Oral): “Double‑Layer Fascia Lata–Fat Island Graft in Septal Perforation Repair.” Meditrio 2023.

Previous national & international meetings (2016–2022):

  • 2022 (Full Paper/Oral): “Effect of Vitamin D Levels on Olfaction.” 13th Istanbul KBB‑BBC Association Congress.

  • 2018 (Abstract/Oral): “A Three‑Stage New Nasal Tip Suture Technique.” Meditrio 3.

📚 Book Chapters

  • Hancı Deniz, Altun Hüseyin (2018). Nasoseptal Perforations: Endoscopic Repair Techniques. Chapter: “Repair of Nasal Septal Perforation by Using Middle Turbinate Flap.” Thieme Publishers – Stuttgart. (ISBN: 978‑3‑13‑205391‑5)

  • Hancı Deniz, Altun Hüseyin (2015). Boomerang‑Shaped Conchoperichondrial Graft Overview to Tympanoplasty. Chapter: “Ossicular Reconstruction.” Lambert Academic Publishing. (ISBN: 978‑3‑659‑75267‑4)

👥 Professional Memberships

  • Turkish Society of Facial Plastic Surgery

  • Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology & Head‑Neck Surgery

  • European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery

  • TümYüzDer Association

🎓 Certifications & Courses

Event Location Date Type
13th Istanbul KBB‑BCC Association Congress Sapanca, Türkiye Feb 24–27, 2022 National Certificate
EAFPS Meeting Nice, France Sep 15–18, 2021 International
Meditrio 3 (Chest‑ENT‑Pediatrics) Girne, N‑Cyprus Oct 4–7, 2018 National
20th International Rhino Camp Marmaris, Türkiye May 9–13, 2018 International
38th Turkish ENT Congress Belek, Türkiye Oct 26–30, 2016 National
Advances in Rhinoplasty Meeting Chicago, USA May 14–17, 2015 International
37th EAFPS Congress Palma de Mallorca, Spain Oct 2–5, 2014 International
AAAO‑HNSF 2014 Annual Meeting Orlando, USA Sep 21–24, 2014 International
…plus earlier international and national meetings and cadaver-based practical courses (2000–2013).