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Jafargholkhanloo AF, Shamsi M, Rahavi-Ezabadi S, Amali A. Angular Photogrammetric Analysis of Facial Soft Tissue by Image Processing Algorithms. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024; 48:1426-1435. [PMID: 37684414 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-023-03643-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The main aim of this study was to present an automatic method based on image processing algorithms for facial anatomical landmark localization and angular photogrammetric analysis applicable for rhinoplasty surgery. We studied and measured color profile photographs of 100 patients before and after rhinoplasty surgery. METHODS In facial anthropometry analysis, anatomical landmarks are often defined by specialists, manually. This process is time-consuming and requires training and skill. The Cascade Regression Method (CRM) was utilized for facial landmark detection to overcome the mentioned problem. In this study, 11 anatomical landmarks were used to measure 9 facial angular metrics. Finally, a t-test (with the significance level set at a p-value of 0.05) was applied to analyze before surgery versus after surgery comparisons. RESULTS Experimental results dedicated that there is a significance difference (p < 0.001) in nasofrontal, nasolabial, mentolabial, nasomental, facial convexity including nose, facial convexity excluding nose, projection of the upper lip to chin, and H angles before and after surgery. Also, results showed that there is not a significance difference in nose tip angle. CONCLUSION We believe that the presented system can aim to reduce the personal errors made by manual measurement and to facilitate facial anthropometry analysis before and after surgery with high accuracy. Also, the normative data for Iranian women can be used as a guide for the diagnosis and planning of oral and maxillofacial, ENT, and plastic surgeries. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Zarei R, Most SP, Amali A, Saedi B. Comparison of Functional and Cosmetic Outcomes Between Dorsal Preservation and Spreader Flap Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Trial. Aesthet Surg J 2024:sjae038. [PMID: 38366551 DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjae038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Preservation rhinoplasty (PR) is a novel and growing method in nasal plastic surgery. OBJECTIVES The study aimed to compare the functional and aesthetic outcomes of dorsal preservation rhinoplasty, a new and interesting method, with conventional hump resection. METHODS A total of 84 rhinoplasty applicants were randomly assigned to two groups. The first group underwent convention dorsal hump resection with spreader flap midvault reconstruction and the second group underwent dorsal preservation rhinoplasty using the modified subdorsal strip method. Aesthetic and functional outcomes, including residual hump, nasal width, projection and rotation, were evaluated after one year using SCHNOS, VAS and picture analysis. RESULTS Eighty-four patients with a mean age of 30.96±6.75 years were recruited, of whom 15 (17.6%) were female. There were no significant differences in confounding variables between the two groups. There was no significant differences in residual hump (p=0.11), nasal width (p=0.37), projection (p=0.7), rotation (p=0.79), VAS (p=0.81), and SCHNOS (p=0.9) between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS Dorsal preservation rhinoplasty using the modified subdorsal strip method may have comparable aesthetic and functional outcomes to spreader flaps midvault reconstruction.
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- Rojan Zarei
- Otolaryngology Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Professor, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Otolaryngology Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otolaryngology Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Najafi A, Ala M, Amali A, Hivechi N, Heidari R, Mokary Y. An Evaluation of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patient's Quality of life Following Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2024; 76:753-757. [PMID: 38440610 PMCID: PMC10908904 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-023-04270-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Aims Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by episodic sleep state-dependent upper airway collapse. OSA can markedly decrease quality of life (QoL) and productivity. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) has been used as an effective treatment for OSA. Recently, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) treatment has emerged as effective management among patients with OSA, especially non-adherent ones to conventional therapies such as CPAP. Our aim was to determine whether CPAP and UPPP treatment could improve the quality of life in patients with moderate OSA. Design Prospective. Setting Patients with moderate OSA, confirmed by polysomnography from March 2019 to March 2020, participated. CPAP and UPPP treatments were considered for patients according to their preferences. The Sleep Apnea Quality of Life Index (SAQLI) questionnaire before and after treatment was completed. Methods Change in their QoL was compared between the CPAP group and UPPP treatment. In addition, QoL was compared between these groups and patients who did not receive any of these treatment methods. Results Seventy-eight patients were included in treatment groups, 40 using CPAP and 38 undergoing UPPP treatment. Furthermore, 10 patients who did not receive treatment were considered the control. Both methods of treatment significantly (p < 0.001) improved QoL, but UPPP treatment was superior (p = 0.042) to CPAP. There was a poor correlation between post-treatment BMI (0.037), Respiratory Disturbance Index (RDI) (0.096), age (0.022), and post-treatment SAQLI score. Conclusion Based on these results, CPAP and UPPP treatment can improve QoL. UPPP treatment could be considered an effective arm of OSA management among the study population.
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- Arezu Najafi
- Occupational Sleep Research Center, Baharloo Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Occupational Sleep Research Center, Baharloo Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Occupational Sleep Research Center, Baharloo Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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Jafargholkhanloo AF, Shamsi M, Rahavi-Ezabadi S, Amali A. Correction: Angular Photogrammetric Analysis of Facial Soft Tissue by Image Processing Algorithms. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2024; 48:238. [PMID: 37731078 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-023-03665-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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- Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Amali A, Erfanian R, Amirzargar B, Sadeghi M, Saedi B, Emami H, Heidari R, Mirashrafi F, Golparvaran S. Polysomnographic Findings Versus Degree of Obstruction During Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy and Muller's Maneuver. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 75:2769-2776. [PMID: 37974875 PMCID: PMC10645862 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-023-03871-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate associations between polysomnographic findings and the severity of upper airway obstructions during Muller's Maneuver (MM) and Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). METHODS This was a prospective cohort study. Adult patients newly diagnosed with OSAS in a tertiary sleep center were included consecutively and evaluated by polysomnography and MM. They then underwent DISE in an operating room. The associations between polysomnographic findings and the severity of upper airway obstructions during MM and DISE were assessed. Also, the degree and pattern of obstructions were compared using a modified VOTE questionnaire. RESULTS 145 patients (mean age 41.5 ± 10.1 years) were enrolled. There were no associations between Respiratory Disturbance Index (RDI), mean and lowest O2 saturation, and body mass index on the one hand, and obstruction degree in MM and DISE (p > 0.05). However, a significant positive correlation was observed between RDI and total VOTE scores in DISE and MM (r = 0.179, p = 0.031 and r = 0.221, p = 0.008 respectively). There were no differences between MM and DISE in diagnosing the degree of obstruction in the velum area (p = 0.687) and the epiglottis (p = 0.50). However, a significant difference was observed between the two techniques in the oropharynx lateral wall (p < 0.001) and tongue base (p = 0.017). CONCLUSION Although there was no association between polysomnographic findings and the severity of obstruction in MM and DISE for the separate levels of the upper airway, obstruction severity may be assessed more accurately by total VOTE score, which is representative of RDI severity.
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- Amin Amali
- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Rahavi-Ezabadi S, Su YY, Wang YH, Lin CW, Chang CT, Friedman M, Salapatas AM, Amali A, Lin HC. Minimally invasive, single-stage, multilevel surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Otolaryngol 2023; 48:828-840. [PMID: 37754548 DOI: 10.1111/coa.14098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Minimally invasive, single-staged multilevel surgery (MISS MLS) could be an optimal treatment for selected patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We aim to systematically review the efficacy of MISS MLS for patients with OSA, as well as the clinical outcomes and possible complications in OSA patients before and after MISS MLS. DESIGN AND SETTING Systematic review and meta-analysis. Six databases were searched, and the PRISMA guideline was followed. PARTICIPANTS Patients with OSA receiving MISS MLS. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The random-effects model was adopted for the statistical synthesis. The percentage and 95% confidence interval (CI) were adopted as the effect measurements of MISS MLS for OSA. Subgroup analyses and sensitivity analyses were also performed to identify the heterogeneity among the studies. RESULTS There were initially 154 articles for identification. Eventually, six studies with a total of 848 OSA patients completely met the inclusion criteria and were further enrolled for analysis. The pooled analysis showed statistically significant lower AHI (apnea/hypopnea index, /hr.; mean difference: -8.931, 95% CI: -11.591 to -6.271, I2 = 87.4%), ESS (mean difference: -2.947, 95% CI: -4.465 to -1.429, I2 = 94.9%), and snoring severity with 0-10 visual analog scale after surgery (mean difference: -4.966, 95% CI: -5.804 to -4.128, I2 = 96.4%). The success rate was 46% in mild/moderate OSA; however, 18% in severe OSA. There were no major complications occurred. CONCLUSIONS The acceptable surgical outcomes, esp. in mild/moderate OSA, and rare complications are the major advantages of MISS MLS. The evidence of this study could aid the decision making in selecting suitable treatment programs for OSA patients.
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- Sara Rahavi-Ezabadi
- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Sleep Center and Robotic Surgery Center, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Education, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Business Management, Institute of Healthcare Management, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Sleep Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology, Advanced Center for Specialty Care, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Advanced Center for Specialty Care, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Sleep Breathing Disorders Research Center (SBDRC), Occupational Sleep Research Center (OSRC), Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Sleep Center and Robotic Surgery Center, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Business Management, Institute of Healthcare Management, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Center for Quality Management Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung; College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Golpayegani G, Sazgar A, Sazgar A, Amali A, Sadeghi M. Diced cartilage for dorsal augmentation in rhinoplasty: effect on nasal projection and frontal nasal width. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2022; 51:1170-1179. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2022.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Mirashrafi F, Tavakolnejad F, Amirzargar B, Abasi A, Amali A. Effect of Paracetamol versus Ibuprofen in Adenotonsillectomy. Iran J Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 33:355-359. [PMID: 35223652 PMCID: PMC8829783 DOI: 10.22038/ijorl.2021.56501.2945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The present study aimed to compare the effects of paracetamol and ibuprofen on pain, bleeding, nausea, and vomiting following adenotonsillectomy in children. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a prospective, double-blinded, randomized clinical trial. Block randomization was used to assign 50 patients to two groups of paracetamol and ibuprofen. In the paracetamol group, subjects received 15 mg/kg oral paracetamol 30 minutes before the induction of anesthesia, followed by the same dosage every 6 hours postoperatively. Meanwhile, the ibuprofen-treated group took 10 mg/kg oral ibuprofen 30 minutes before and every 6 hours after the operation. The subjects in both groups received the medication for three postoperative days. The postoperative pain score was assessed 6 hours after the surgery and during the second and the third postoperative days. Nausea and vomiting episodes were recorded in the first postoperative day and first postoperative week. RESULTS Based on the results, intraoperative and postoperative bleeding in both groups was not significantly different. The mean score of pain in the first postoperative day (6 hours after the surgery) and the second and the third postoperative days did not show any statistical difference. The ibuprofen group experienced fewer vomiting episodes, compared to the paracetamol group during the first postoperative day (P=0.011). Vomiting episodes in the first postoperative week did not illustrate any significant difference. CONCLUSION As evidenced by the results of the current study, Ibuprofen had the same effect on the alleviation of postoperative pain, caused fewer vomiting episodes, and did not cause excessive bleeding as an NSAID. Therefore, oral administration of ibuprofen is suggested for pain relief and management of other complications following adenotonsillectomy in children.
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- Fatemeh Mirashrafi
- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center,Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center,Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center,Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center,Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center,Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Corresponding Author: Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. E-mail:
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Mirashrafi F, Rahavi-Ezabadi S, Tavakolnejad F, Amali A. Primary rhinoplasty in unilateral incomplete cleft lip nose: A 4-year follow up. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 145:110717. [PMID: 33901877 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess aesthetic result and parents' satisfaction of primary rhinoplasty in unilateral incomplete cleft lip patients. METHODS Thirty-two consecutive unilateral incomplete cleft lip nose patients were operated in the tertiary hospital from 2012 to 2014. Primary rhinoplasty was done following the principle of the modified McComb repair. Nostril height, dome height, alar base width, nostril height to width ratio, dome height to nostril width ratio, nasolabial angle and columella deviation were measured on preoperative and 4-year postoperative photographs. Visual analogue scale (VAS) was assessed for each parent before the surgery and 4-year postoperatively. RESULTS The preoperative and postoperative photographic analysis revealed significant improvement in nostril height ratio and dome height ratio. Nostril height to width ratio and dome height to nostril width ratio significantly increased. Alar base width significantly decreased. The nasolabial and columella deviation angles improved significantly. The mean parent-related satisfactory assessment based on the VAS showed statistically improved scores postoperatively. CONCLUSION We believe this technique with minimal dissection could improve symmetry and satisfaction, although every individual surgeon could choose his preferable technique based on the components of correction that he is capable of executing reliably while considering the long-term outcomes.
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- Fatemeh Mirashrafi
- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Kia S, Amali A, Sadeghi M, Saedi B. Comparison between nylon and PDS suture for maintaining and stabilizing tip projection and rotation after rhinoplasty using tongue-in-groove technique. Eur J Plast Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s00238-021-01820-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Darzi E, Sadeghi M, Amali A, Saedi B. Effect of lateral crural cut overlay and medial crural cut and overlay in creating and maintaining tip projection and rotation: a randomised single-blind trial. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 59:1067-1073. [PMID: 34274173 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2021.02.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Lateral crural cut and overlay (LCC) or medial crural cut and overlay (MCC) are two of the many techniques applied to ensure an adequate nasal tip projection and rotation, but little evidence supports their long-term efficacy. Fifty-four rhinoplasty candidates were studied prospectively in this randomised clinical trial. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups according to the use of LCC or MCC. The outcome measures were gaining and maintaining tip projection and rotation in the long term. Standardised photographs taken before and at three and 12 months after surgery were used to compare nasolabial angle and projection between groups. Patients' satisfaction with the cosmetic results and nasal obstruction were evaluated using the Standardised Cosmesis and Health Nasal Outcomes Survey (SCHNOS). LCC and MCC were each used in 26 cases. Preoperatively, the nasolabial angle, tip projection, and other characteristics were not significantly different between the groups. There was no significant difference in tip rotation stability (p = 0.624) and projection (p = 0.329) between the groups postoperatively, but patients' satisfaction with the cosmetic results was significantly higher in the MCC group (p = 0.046). It seems that both LCC and MCC are effective techniques in rhinoplasty. Compared with LCC, the use of MCC in qualified hands may increase the patients' satisfaction with the cosmetic results.
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- E Darzi
- Otolaryngology Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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- Otolaryngology Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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- Otolaryngology Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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- Otolaryngology Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
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Tabari A, Golpayegani G, Tabari A, Saedi B, Mahdkhah A, Amali A, Jazinizadeh S, Sahebi L, Saffarzadeh N, Sadrehosseini SM. Olfactory Dysfunction is Associated with More Severe Clinical Course in COVID-19. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021; 74:2894-2899. [PMID: 33747891 PMCID: PMC7954203 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-021-02507-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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To perform a quantitative olfactory test in positive COVID19 RT-PCR admitted patients and asymptomatic ones, to evaluate the association between hyposmia and disease severity. This is a Cross sectional study. Ninety-one patients including 68 inpatients and 23 asymptomatic healthcare workers with positive COVID-19 RT-PCRs. Methods: Demographics and clinical characteristics were collected. Iran Smell Identification Test (IR-SIT), a highly accurate 6-odorant test was used to evaluate the reliability of self-reported hyposmia and determine the correlation of the measured olfactory dysfunction with disease severity. Twenty-two of 91 patients (24%) reported hyposmia, while 41/91 (45%) patients had measurable olfactory dysfunction (IR-SIT score 1–4, p < 0.05). Mean age of the 68 inpatients and 23 asymptomatic patients were 43.97 ± 16.13 years; M:F 43:25, and 43.87 ± 12.76 years; M:F 8:15 respectively. Of 68 patients, 20 were graded as severe, and 48/68 had mild course of disease. IR-SIT detected hyposmia in 80% of patients with severe disease, and 50% with mild disease, respectively. The risk of disease severity was significantly increased for patients with olfactory dysfunction and was detected 4 times higher when compared to patients with mild disease (OR 4, 95% CI: 1.166–13.728, p = 0.028). Olfactory Dysfunction was present in 80% of patients with severe course. The risk of disease severity is significantly increased with olfactory dysfunction in admitted patients.
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- Azin Tabari
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran
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- Family Health Research Institute, Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran
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Hashemi Jazi SM, Ghazavi H, Amali A, Rahavi-Ezabadi S, Mavvaji MA. Comparing the efficacy of lateral crural overlay versus transposition technique on cephalic malposition in septorhinoplasty. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 59:807-813. [PMID: 34053798 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2021.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Cephalic malposition is an anatomical variant that is found particularly in Middle Eastern people. Malpositioning of the alar cartilage may cause both functional and aesthetic problems. This study aimed to investigate and compare the functional and aesthetic outcomes of the two techniques used to correct cephalic malposition of the lower lateral cartilage: lateral crural overlay (LCO) and lateral crural transposition. This current randomised double-blinded clinical trial was performed on 40 patients who were referred for rhinoplasty in 2017-2018. They were randomly divided into two groups, the lateral crural transposition group (n = 20), and the LCO group (n = 20). The angle between the lateral crura and the midline, nasal rotation, nasal tip projection, nasal axis deviation, columella labial angle, and nasofacial angle, plus a visual analogue scale (VAS) and the 10-item Standardised Cosmesis and Health Nasal Outcomes Survey (SCHNOS), were assessed for each patient before surgery and after 12 months, and further compared between the two groups. Both techniques successfully improved the lateral crural angle, nasal tip rotation, and columella labial angle (p < 0.05). Despite the satisfactory outcomes of the VAS and SCHNOS based on both the patients' and the surgeons' opinions (p < 0.05), comparison of the indices revealed insignificant differences between the two groups (p> 0.05). We obtained successful aesthetic and functional outcomes with both techniques.
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- S M Hashemi Jazi
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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Karimi S, Sadeghi M, Amali A, Saedi B. Effect of Photobiomodulation on Ecchymosis after Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Single-Blind Controlled Trial. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2020; 44:1685-1691. [PMID: 32410200 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-020-01760-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study was conducted to compare the effect of photobiomodulation therapy (low-level laser therapy) on ecchymosis after rhinoplasty. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Sixty rhinoplasty candidates were randomly divided into two groups. Photobiomodulation, including red light (660 nm), infrared light (840 nm), and infrared laser, was used in the first group on the first postoperative day, and its effect on periorbital ecchymosis was evaluated. RESULTS The findings showed that low-power laser reduced ecchymosis significantly (p = 0.005*). CONCLUSION Photobiomodulation may be effectively used for reducing ecchymosis after rhinoplasty. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 . RCT registration number is IRCT20080820001056N3.
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- Somaye Karimi
- Otolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Bagherkhan Street, Chamran Highway, Tehran, 141973141, Iran
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- Otolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Bagherkhan Street, Chamran Highway, Tehran, 141973141, Iran
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- Otolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Bagherkhan Street, Chamran Highway, Tehran, 141973141, Iran
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- Otolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Bagherkhan Street, Chamran Highway, Tehran, 141973141, Iran.
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Bashiri-Bawil M, Rahavi-Ezabadi S, Sadeghi M, Zoroofi RA, Amali A. Preoperative Computer Simulation in Rhinoplasty Using Previous Postoperative Images. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med 2020; 22:406-411. [PMID: 32380871 DOI: 10.1089/fpsam.2019.0016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Importance: Providing realistic and useful preoperative counseling based on a surgeon's knowledge and experience. Objective: Using previous preoperative and postoperative patients' images to predict the postoperative result of a new query patient. Design, Setting, and Participants: After preprocessing for image standardization, facial landmarking was done using 68 points on the frontal view and 19 points on the profile view. Facial features were calculated and image retrieval was done based on similarity measurement between the query image's feature vector and database images' feature vectors. The nasal areas on the postoperative retrieved images were swapped to the corresponding region on the query patient's face at a unicenter tertiary hospital. We randomly selected the color profile photographs of 400 patients (360 women and 40 men) from the database of all rhinoplasty patients who had been successfully operated at Valiasr hospital from 2010 to 2018. Results: The accuracy of this preoperative simulation was >80% in our pilot study in 20 patients. Conclusions and Relevance: This system is fast, easy to handle, reliable, and accurate to simulate postoperative outcomes both in frontal and profile views. We believe that this system could not only improve more informative communication between surgeons and patients but also could facilitate the training of surgeons and residents.
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- Mahdi Bashiri-Bawil
- Biomedical Engineering Group, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering College, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Biomedical Engineering Group, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Engineering College, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Rahavi-Ezabadi S, Amali A, Most SP, Sazgar AA, Sadeghi M, Sammaknejad N. The impact of rhinoplasty on observer attention before and after rhinoplasty. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2019; 72:2064-2094. [PMID: 31615723 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2019.09.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2019] [Revised: 08/11/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Sara Rahavi-Ezabadi
- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Bagherkhan Street, Chamran Highway, 141973141 Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Bagherkhan Street, Chamran Highway, 141973141 Tehran, Iran.
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- Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CA, United States
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- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Bagherkhan Street, Chamran Highway, 141973141 Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Bagherkhan Street, Chamran Highway, 141973141 Tehran, Iran
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- Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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Sazgar AA, Razmara N, Razfar A, Sazgar AK, Amali A. Outcome of rhinoplasty in patients undergoing autospreader flaps without notable dorsal hump reduction: A clinical trial. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2019; 72:1688-1693. [PMID: 31444056 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2019.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2018] [Revised: 04/16/2019] [Accepted: 06/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Reconstruction of the nasal midvault is an important component of successful rhinoplasty outcomes. Use of the autospreader flap is a beneficial technique for preserving the middle vault. In the present study, we evaluated the esthetic and functional outcomes of this technique in patients without notable dorsal hump reduction. METHODOLOGY A nonrandomized clinical trial was performed from December 2017 to April 2018 with a minimum follow-up time of 6 months. From among patients seeking rhinoplasty, 38 were eligible for inclusion in the study. The autospreader flap was used to recreate the middle vault in patients undergoing open rhinoplasty, with up to 2 mm bony and cartilaginous dorsal hump removal. Preoperative and postoperative standard photographs were obtained. Assessment of patients was based on Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation (ROE) and Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation Scale (NOSE) scores. Objective assessment included quantitative analysis of anthropometric angles, mean dorsal width, nasal length, and projection which was performed on standard pre- and postoperative photos. RESULTS Overall, the patients had statistically significant improvement in their postoperative NOSE scores (9 vs. 6.92, p = 0.0001). The majority of patients were satisfied with the postoperative appearance of their noses. The mean nasal dorsal width (NDW) decreased postoperatively (43% vs. 36%). No difference was found between the mean height of the nose and projection pre- and postoperatively. There was a significant postoperative increase in the nasolabial angle and reduction in nasal length. CONCLUSIONS The autospreader flap is an effective technique for preservation and restoration of the middle vault and dorsal esthetic line in cases of less than 2 mm dorsal hump reduction. Nasal function can be improved while achieving good cosmetic outcomes.
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- Amir A Sazgar
- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Vali-Asr Hospital, Imam Khomeini Medical Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Dr. Gharib Avenue, Keshavarz, Boulevard, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Imam Reza Hospital, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of California. Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Sazgar AA, Teimouri Y, Arjang S, Amali A, Most SP. Severe deviated nose treatment: importance of preserving the dorsal septal remnant. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2019; 276:1349-1354. [PMID: 30712092 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-019-05321-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the surgical outcomes of modified extracorporeal septoplasty and anterior septal reconstruction for the management of the severe deviated nose. METHODS In a prospective cohort study, we selected 86 patients referred for septorhinoplasty to a tertiary center in May 2015-April 2017 with a primary complaint of nasal obstruction and deformity. They had moderate-to-severe septal deviation and severely deviated noses, particularly in the dorsum. Forty-three patients underwent each procedure. The cohorts were age- and sex-matched, and were operated at a similar time point. Surgical outcome was assessed and compared using anthropometric measurement of photographs, acoustic rhinometry, and The Nasal Obstruction Septoplasty Effectiveness questionnaire (including a visual analog scale). RESULTS In all patients, MCA1 (initial minimum cross-sectional area) and MCA2 (minimum cross-sectional area after topical decongestion of the nasal mucosa), anthropometric angles (nasolabial, nasofacial and tip projection), and The Nasal Obstruction Septoplasty Effectiveness questionnaire significantly improved after surgery in both groups (p = 0001), with no significant difference in improvement between two groups. However, anthropometric angles and minimal cross-sectional area were better in anterior septal reconstruction group. CONCLUSION Both methods are effective in patients with a severely deviated nose for correction of deviation and obstruction. Anterior septal reconstruction is the preferable method in patients with more deviation.
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- Amir A Sazgar
- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Vali-Asr Hospital, Imam Khomeini Medical Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Dr. Gharib Avenue, Keshavarz Boulevard, Tehran, Iran.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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Sazgar AA, Majlesi A, Shooshtari S, Sadeghi M, Sazgar AK, Amali A. Oral Isotretinoin in the Treatment of Postoperative Edema in Thick-Skinned Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2019; 43:189-195. [PMID: 30288563 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-018-1252-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The thick-skinned nose is still one of the most challenging aspects of rhinoplasty. The possible effects of oral isotretinoin on cosmetic results of rhinoplasty in patients with thick nasal skin have been considered during recent years. METHODS In this double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial, 48 cases were divided into two groups randomly. Oral isotretinoin (0.5-mg/kg) was started on the 31st day after surgery and given every other day for 1 month and after that daily for two additional months in the first group. The second group received a placebo in the same form, sequence and interval as the first group. The cosmetic results based on patient satisfaction and ranking by an expert surgeon were compared between the two groups at 3 months, 6 months and 1 year after surgery. RESULTS Patient satisfaction and ranking by an expert surgeon in the isotretinoin group at 3 months and 6 months after surgery were significantly better than in the placebo group (p value < 0.05); however, at 12 months after surgery there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups (p value > 0.05). CONCLUSION Though postoperative use of oral isotretinoin in patients with thick nasal skin accelerates improvement in cosmetic results during the early months after surgery, it does not significantly affect the final cosmetic result 1 year after surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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- Amir A Sazgar
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Vali-Asr Hospital, Imam Khomeini Medical Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Dr. Gharib Avenue, Keshavarz Boulevard, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Vali-Asr Hospital, Imam Khomeini Medical Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Dr. Gharib Avenue, Keshavarz Boulevard, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Vali-Asr Hospital, Imam Khomeini Medical Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Dr. Gharib Avenue, Keshavarz Boulevard, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Vali-Asr Hospital, Imam Khomeini Medical Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Dr. Gharib Avenue, Keshavarz Boulevard, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Vali-Asr Hospital, Imam Khomeini Medical Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Dr. Gharib Avenue, Keshavarz Boulevard, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Vali-Asr Hospital, Imam Khomeini Medical Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Dr. Gharib Avenue, Keshavarz Boulevard, Tehran, Iran
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Bastaninejad S, Soltani A, Dabiran S, Amali A, Adil S, Borghei P, Mazarei A. Determining effectiveness of EBM education in otolaryngology residents using modified fresno test. Laryngoscope 2019; 129:2291-2294. [PMID: 30632168 DOI: 10.1002/lary.27762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the effectiveness of education in evidence-based medicine (EBM) on the knowledge, competency, and skills of otolaryngology residents of Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) at Amir-Alam and Imam Khomeini Hospitals. METHODS In a quasi-experimental (before-and-after) study, all ear, nose, and throat residents of TUMS (n = 41) entered the study. The residents underwent the modified Fresno test. Then, two EBM workshops with a similar content were held on 2 separate days in each hospital, with each session lasting 6 hours. The learned material was practiced in weekly journal clubs. Six months after the workshop, the modified Fresno test was applied again, and the results were analyzed. RESULTS A significant improvement in the modified Fresno test score was observed. The mean score of the modified Fresno test was 57.43 ± 22.07 before the workshop and 79.26 ± 22.48 after the workshop (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The results of the study show that EBM education and practice of the learned materials in journal clubs can improve the knowledge and skills of residents. Further research with larger samples is needed to improve the precision of our findings and to increase confidence in the results. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 2 Laryngoscope, 129:2291-2294, 2019.
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- Shahin Bastaninejad
- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Amir-Alam Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Amir-Alam Hospital, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tehran, Iran.,Evidence-Based Medicine Research Center, Clinical Science Institute, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Institute, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Community Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Occupational Sleep Research Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Imam Khomeini Educational Complex Hospital, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Amir-Alam Hospital, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Amir-Alam Hospital, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Amir-Alam Hospital, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Kouhi A, Dabiri S, Amali A, Yazdani N, Baroodabi M, Kouchakinejad T, Mohseni A. Study of steroid effects on graft and inner ear outcomes in tympanoplasty: Randomized controlled trial. Ear Nose Throat J 2018; 97:163-166. [PMID: 30036412 DOI: 10.1177/014556131809700613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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More studies are needed to investigate the side effects of steroids in tympanoplasty, owing to the paucity of such studies in the literature. This randomized, controlled clinical trial included 59 patients with chronic otitis media who underwent tympanoplasty and were randomized after surgery to a systemic steroid or no steroid treatment. Patients were randomized into two groups. Perforation size, graft outcome, and complications such as tinnitus and hearing loss were compared between the two groups. Postsurgical steroid injection had no effect on graft outcome (p = 0.927) or tinnitus (p = 0.478). Tympanic membrane perforation (p = 0.92), plaque size (p = 0.94), bleeding amount (p = 0.38), and mucosal status (p = 0.96) during surgery had no effect on graft outcome after the tympanoplasty. In conclusion, administration of steroids after tympanoplasty failed to improve outcome and may put the patient at risk of side effects.
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- Ali Kouhi
- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Amir-A'lam Hospital, North Sa'adi Ave., Tehran, Iran.
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Saedi B, Amali A, Arabpor M. Comparison of two concentrations of triamcinolone injection in the prevention of supratip edema after external rhinoplasty: A randomized trial. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2018; 31:412-415. [PMID: 29122087 DOI: 10.2500/ajra.2017.31.4479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND A comparison of the two methods of corticosteroid (triamcinolone) use in reducing supratip edema (pollybeak deformity) after rhinoplasty. METHODS Ninety patients who were candidates for rhinoplasty were randomly divided into three groups. Group A received no treatment, group B received 8 mg/mL of triamcinolone, and group C received 16 mg/mL of triamcinolone. Their effects on dorsal edema were evaluated by using the patients' and surgeons' visual analog scale scores. Also, dorsal edema was measured by using photo editing software. RESULTS There was no significant difference in the patients' characteristics in the study groups. The surgeons' visual analog scale scores were significantly better in those patients who received triamcinolone injection than in the control group (p = 0.02). However, none of the other assessment methods showed significant differences among the study groups. There was no significant difference between the two evaluated concentrations. CONCLUSION Triamcinolone injection had positive temporary effects on reducing supratip edema without any important complications.
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- Babak Saedi
- Otolaryngology Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Amali A, Bidar Z, Rahavi-Ezabadi S, Mikaniki N, Sadrehosseini SM. Polypoid change of middle turbinate is associated to an increased risk of polyp recurrence after surgery in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2018; 275:2021-2025. [PMID: 29948266 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-018-5032-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2018] [Accepted: 06/05/2018] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) affects approximately 4% of general population. Patients with CRSwNP have greater burden of CRS symptoms and higher rate of relapse after either medical or surgical treatments. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between polypoid change of anterior free border of middle turbinate and rate of relapse in patients with CRSwNP. METHODS A controlled prospective cohort study was performed. Seventy-seven adult patients with CRSwNP in whom their MT polypoid change was proved and 77 patients without MT polypoid change were recruited. Allergy, asthma, aspirin hypersensitivity, Lund Kennedy and Lund Mackay scores and eosinophilic scores of polyp and middle turbinate were recorded. Patient's health-related quality of life was assessed using the 22-item Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) questionnaire. All patients were evaluated 12 months after ESS. Polyp relapse, Lund Kennedy scores and SNOT-22 scores were documented. RESULTS The relapse rate in patients with MT polypoid change was significantly higher than the control group (37.14 vs. 20.58, p value = 0.03). Eosinophil score of nasal polyps and MT specimens were significantly higher in patients with MT polypoid change than patients without polypoid change. The postoperative Lund Kennedy and SNOT-22 scores in patients with MT polypoid change were significantly higher than the control group. CONCLUSION This study showed a significant association between polypoid change of anterior free border of middle turbinate and nasal polyp relapse. This new and simple criterion of severity of CRSwNP could have clinical implications.
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- Amin Amali
- Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Department, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Valiasr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Boulevard, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Department, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Valiasr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Boulevard, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Department, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Valiasr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Boulevard, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Department, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Valiasr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Boulevard, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Department, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Valiasr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Boulevard, Tehran, Iran.
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Kouhi A, Hajimohammadi F, Dabiri S, Amali A, Enayati N, Manavi S, Saeedi N, Bidar Z. Effects of anesthesia with nitrous oxide on tympanoplasty outcomes: a randomized controlled trial. Acta Otolaryngol 2018; 138:363-366. [PMID: 29043904 DOI: 10.1080/00016489.2017.1388541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate effects of nitrous oxide (N2O), as inhalational anesthetic agent, on tympanoplasty outcomes. METHODS In this randomized controlled trial, patients were randomized into two groups: 39 patients who received N2O as an inhalant anesthesia and 47 patients who did not receive. All were operated on with standard type of ear surgery. The protocol for the two groups was identical. Before surgery baseline audiometry was performed. Postoperative audiological controls were carried out at 3 months. RESULTS There was no statistically significant difference between two groups regarding graft outcomes. No significant differences were found between the two groups regarding air-bone gap or bone conduction hearing level. CONCLUSIONS Nitrous oxide usage does not seem to have significant impact on graft or hearing outcome of patients undergoing surgical repair of tympanic membrane.
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- Ali Kouhi
- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Amali A, Motiee-Langroudi M, Saedi B, Rahavi-Ezabadi S, Karimian A, Amirzargar B. A Comparison of Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and Modified Radiofrequency Tissue Ablation in Mild to Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Clin Sleep Med 2017; 13:1089-1096. [PMID: 28760194 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.6730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2016] [Accepted: 06/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES To compare the efficacy of modified radiofrequency tissue ablation (MRFTA) with uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) based on both subjective and objective outcome measures in patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). METHODS Forty patients with mild to moderate OSA were randomly divided into UPPP and MRFTA groups. Evaluation was made based on the apneahypopnea index (AHI), Sleep Apnea Quality of Life Index (SAQLI) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), immediately before the surgery and 6 months postoperatively. RESULTS The postoperative AHI scores were improved significantly in both groups, although the postoperative AHI in the UPPP group was significantly lower than in the MRFTA group (P = .02). The difference between success rates for moderate OSA in UPPP and MRFTA was significant (77% versus 30%, P = .03) but there was no significant difference between success rates for mild OSA in UPPP and MRFTA groups (70% versus 50%, P = .36). Comparing postoperative ESS scores in the 2 groups showed no significant difference (P = .24). The postoperative scores in social interaction, treatment-related symptoms domain, and SAQLI total score were significantly higher in the MRFTA group. CONCLUSIONS MRFTA as well as UPPP can greatly improve daytime sleepiness and AHI, especially in patients with mild OSA. MRFTA proved to be more effective than UPPP to enhance quality of life of patients with OSA. Further studies with longer follow-up are required to evaluate long-term safety and efficacy of these procedures. COMMENTARY A commentary on this article appears in this issue on page 1023. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION Trial name: Comparison of RFTA (Radio-Frequency-Tissue-Ablation) and UPPP (Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty) in patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. URL: http://en.search.irct.ir/view/18617. Registration number: IRCT2014060910160N3.
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- Amin Amali
- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Occupational Sleep Research Center, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Motiee Langroudi M, Amirzargar B, Amali A, Sadeghi M, Jafar M, Hoseini MR, Tavakolnejad F. Rate of Occult Cervical Lymph Node Involvement in Supraglottic Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Iran J Otorhinolaryngol 2017; 29:133-136. [PMID: 28589106 PMCID: PMC5448027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION To assess the rate of cervical lymph node involvement in patients with supraglottic squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) with no lymph node in clinical assessments and radiological studies. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty-six patients who underwent elective dissection of the cervical lymph node of the second through fourth level were enrolled, and pathologic evaluation of the dissected lymph nodes was performed. Lymph node involvement and association between tumor grade, smoking and gender with lymph node involvement were assessed. RESULTS The rate of the occult neck metastasis in this series was 37.5%. There was no statistically significant association between lymph node involvement and tumor grade, smoking, or gender. CONCLUSION Based on the results of our study, we recommend elective bilateral neck dissection in all stages of N0 supraglottic SCC patients.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Correspondence Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Occupational Sleep Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Tel: +989124141090, E-mail:
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Amali A, Hosseinzadeh N, Samadi S, Nasiri S, Zebardast J. Sensorineural hearing loss in patients with chronic suppurative otitis media: Is there a significant correlation? Electron Physician 2017; 9:3823-3827. [PMID: 28465813 PMCID: PMC5410912 DOI: 10.19082/3823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2016] [Accepted: 01/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Introduction Hearing loss as a sequel of chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is often conductive, but recent studies have found an additional sensorineural component in these patients, thus demonstrating inner ear damage. The aim of the study was to determine the association between CSOM and sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) and to assess the influence of patient’s age, duration of disease, and presence of cholesteatoma and ossicular erosion on the degree of SNHL. Methods In a retrospective study, the medical records of 119 patients who underwent surgery was reviewed. Seventy patients met the inclusion criteria of unilateral otorrhea, normal contralateral ear on otoscopy, and age between 10–65 years with no history of head trauma or ear surgery or familial hearing loss. Bone conduction (BC) thresholds for affected and contralateral ear were measured at frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 Hz. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 13 with independent-samples t-test, Pearson correlation test, and two-tailed analysis. A p ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results Significant higher BC thresholds were found in the affected ear than in the normal ear for each frequency (p < 0.001), which increased with increasing frequency (7.00 dB at the 500 Hz and 9.71 dB at the 4000 Hz). There was a significant correlation between age and degree of SNHL (r = 0.422, p < 0.001) but no significant correlation was in duration of the disease (r = 0.119, p > 0.05). There was no relationship between presence of cholesteatoma and ossicular erosion with SNHL (p > 0.05). Conclusion These findings demonstrate that CSOM is associated with some degree of SNHL and cochlear damage, and higher frequencies are more affected. Aging can act as a precipitating factor in this pathological process.
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- Amin Amali
- Associate Professor of Otorhinolaryngology, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Researcher Nurse, Deputy of research, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Bakhshaee M, Raziee HR, Afshari R, Amali A, Roopoosh M, Lotfizadeh A. Opium Addiction and Risk of Laryngeal and Esophageal Carcinoma. Iran J Otorhinolaryngol 2017; 29:19-22. [PMID: 28229058 PMCID: PMC5307300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption have a well-known effect on the development of upper aerodigestive tract carcinomas, but such a role for opium is questionable. This study was designed to assess the correlation between opium inhalation and cancer of the larynx and upper esophagus. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty eight patients with laryngeal cancer, ninety eight patients with upper esophageal cancer and twenty seven healthy individuals with no evidence of head and neck or esophageal malignancies were selected from Otolaryngology and Radiation Oncology Department of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Duration and amount of cigarette smoking and opium consumption were recorded through comprehensive interviews. RESULTS The crude odds ratio for laryngeal cancer was 5.58 (95% CI 2.05-15.15, P=0.000) in cigarette smokers relative to non-smokers and 9.09 (95% CI 3.21-25.64, P=0.000) in opium users relative to non-users. The crude odds ratio for esophageal cancer was 0.44 (95% CI 0.18-1.09, P=0.07) in cigarette smokers relative to non-smokers and 1.44 (95% CI 0.57-3.62, P=0.43) in opium users relative to non-users. After adjusting for smoking, the odds ratio for laryngeal cancer in opium users relative to non-users was 6.06 (95% CI 1.10-33.23, P=0.05). Laryngeal cancer was detected at a significantly lower age in opium users (54.54±10.93 vs 62.92±10.10 years, P=0.02) than in smokers. This effect was not observed in esophageal cancer. Although the duration (year 17.50±14.84 vs 21.91±14.03; P=0.34) and amount (pack/day 0.625 vs 0.978; P=0.06) of smoking were higher among those who were opium dependent, these differences were not statistically significant (P=0.34 and P=0.06, respectively). CONCLUSION Opium addiction by snuffing is an independent risk factor for the development laryngeal cancer but not esophageal cancer. Cigarette smoking increases this risk. Opium dependency increases the likelihood of developing laryngeal cancer at a younger age.
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- Mehdi Bakhshaee
- Sinus and Surgical Endoscopic Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Cancer Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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- Addiction Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Occupational Sleep Research Center, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Corresponding Author: Occupational Sleep Research Center, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Tell: +98 912 4141090 , E-mail:
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- General Medical Practitioner, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Volunteer of the Sinus and Surgical Endoscopic Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Amali A, Saedi B, Rahavi-Ezabadi S, Ghazavi H, Hassanpoor N. Long-term postoperative azithromycin in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis: A randomized clinical trial. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2016; 29:421-4. [PMID: 26637580 DOI: 10.2500/ajra.2015.29.4244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is recognized as a common disease that imposes a big burden on the health system worldwide. There is ongoing evidence of the anti-inflammatory effect of long-term macrolide in the management of patients with CRS. OBJECTIVE The aim of this randomized clinical trial was to evaluate the efficacy of long-term consumption of low-dose azithromycin after functional endoscopic sinus surgery. METHODS Sixty-six patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into intervention and control groups. The subjects received the standard conventional treatment (fluticasone nasal spray plus normal saline solution irrigation) or the conventional treatment plus 250 mg of azithromycin on a daily basis for 3 months. Evaluation was made based on the 22-item Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) immediately before surgery and 3 months after surgery. RESULTS The intervention group showed a statistically significant improvement in SNOT-22 scores after the treatment and a higher percentage change after 3 months of therapy compared with the control group. A significant correlation was found between the percentage change of SNOT-22 scores and smoking in the placebo group. Lund-Mackay scores, patient age, and the duration of symptoms had no significant correlation with the percentage change. CONCLUSION Treatment with long-term low-dose azithromycin in combination with the conventional therapy could statistically reduce the recurrence rate of CRS symptoms after functional endoscopic sinus surgery, but there was not sufficient evidence to support clinical significance of azithromycin at the investigated dose. Further larger scale trials, along with a longer follow-up period, is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of the therapy.
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- Amin Amali
- Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Hajbeygi M, Nadjafi A, Amali A, Saedi B, Sadrehosseini SM. Frontal Sinus Patency after Extended Frontal Sinusotomy Type III. Iran J Otorhinolaryngol 2016; 28:337-343. [PMID: 27738610 PMCID: PMC5045704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The surgical management of chronic frontal sinus disorders remains a challenge for rhinologists. The aim of this study was to evaluate the result of Draf III in a series of patients who underwent this procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty patients were included in this study. Demographic data, history of prior surgery, asthma, aspirin sensitivity and Lund-Mackay score were recorded. A visual analog scale was used for frontal-related symptoms. Patients were followed for a mean duration of 17.5 months and the patency of the frontal sinus ostium was closely monitored. RESULTS Fifteen patients with chronic frontal sinusitis, two patients with mucoceles, two with malignancy, and one with osteoma underwent Draf III. The mean symptoms score significantly decreased from 5.9 to 3. No ostial closure was seen in the follow-up period. Among 15 patients with chronic frontal sinusitis, 12 had patent ostia of whom three had significant stenosis. All patients with mucocele and osteoma had patent ostia in the follow-up period but patients with sinonasal malignancy showed significant stenosis. CONCLUSION Draf III frontal sinusotomy is successful in alleviating patient symptoms and the frontal sinus neo-ostium will remain patent in long-term follow-up of most patients. Revision surgery will be required in some cases, which seems to be related to the nature of the underlying chronic sinus diseases.
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- Mansour Hajbeygi
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Khatamolanbia Hospital, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical school, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head Neck Surgery, Valiasr Hospital, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head Neck Surgery, Valiasr Hospital, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head Neck Surgery, Valiasr Hospital, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran, Iran.,Corresponding Author Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head Neck Surgery, Valiasr Hospital, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran, Iran. Tel: 09121226187, E-mail:
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Saedi B, Amali A, Taibnama N, Most SP. Comparison of the Aesthetic Results of Two Common Incisions in External Rhinoplasty: A Randomized Trial. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2016; 30:310-2. [DOI: 10.2500/ajra.2016.30.4333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Objective To compare the scar outcomes of two common incisions (inverted V and stair step) by using a validated scar-outcome instrument via a randomized clinical trial. Methods Fifty-eight consecutive cases of external rhinoplasty were randomly divided into two groups according to the type of incision. These patients were followed-up for 1 year, and the columellar scar was analyzed by using the Stony Brook Scar Evaluation Scale (SBSES) and visual analog scale (VAS) scores by an independent reviewer. Results Of 58 patients, 28 received the inverted V and the rest received the stair-step incision. Thirty-four participants (58.6%) were women. The mean (standard deviation) age of the participants was 26.2 ± 6.6 years. After 1 month, the scar outcome was significantly better in patients with the stair-step incision (p = 0.001) by using the SBSES, but the same was not true after 1 year (p = 0.425). However, when the VAS instead of the SBSES was used to evaluate the scar, the inverted V received a better score after 12 months in this series (p = 0.005). Conclusion Despite the better aesthetic outcome of the stair-step incision in the first month after the surgery, there was no significant difference between the two incisions after 1 year. However, in this series, when the VAS instead of the SBSES was used to evaluate the scar, the inverted V received a better score after 12 months.
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- Babak Saedi
- Otolaryngology Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otolaryngology Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Otolaryngology Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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Mahdi P, Amali A, Ruzbahani M, Pourbakht A, Mahdavi A. The Effect of Otic Melanocyte Destruction on Auditory and Vestibular Function: a Study on Vitiligo Patients. Acta Med Iran 2016; 54:96-101. [PMID: 26997595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023] Open
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The hallmark of vitiligo is the disappearance of melanocytes from the skin. As a result, of melanocytes presence in the auditory and vestibular apparatus, the involvement of these systems in vitiligo which targets the melanocytes of the whole body is possible; suggesting that vitiligo is a systemic disease rather than a purely cutaneous problem. A total of 21 patients with vitiligo were enrolled in this study. A group of 20 healthy subjects served as a control group. Pure tone audiometry (PTA), auditory brainstem responses (ABR) and vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMP) were carried out in all participants. High frequency sensory neural hearing loss was seen in 8 (38.09%) patients. ABR analysis revealed 10 (47.61%) had an abnormal increase in latency of wave III, and 6 (28.57%) had an abnormal prolongation of IPL I-III, however, regarding our VEMP findings, there were no recorded responses on left ear of 1 (4.76%) patient and latency of p13 was prolonged in 5(23.80%) patients. There was no correlation between ages, duration of disease, and any of the recorded parameters (P>0.05). In the present survey, we highlighted the auditory and vestibular involvement in vitiligo patients.
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- Parvane Mahdi
- Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Imam Khomeini Educational Complex Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Taleghani Educational Complex Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Motiee-Langroudi M, Harirchi I, Amali A, Jafari M. Reconstruction of Midface and Orbital Wall Defects After Maxillectomy and Orbital Content Preservation With Titanium Mesh and Fascia Lata: 3-Year Follow-Up. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2015; 73:2447.e1-5. [PMID: 26343761 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2015.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2015] [Revised: 08/10/2015] [Accepted: 08/11/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe the authors' experience in the reconstruction of patients after total maxillectomy with preservation of orbital contents for maxillary tumors using titanium mesh and autogenous fascia lata, where no setting for free flap reconstruction is available. PATIENTS AND METHODS Twelve consecutive patients with paranasal sinus tumors underwent total maxillectomy without orbital exenterations and primary reconstruction. The defects were reconstructed by titanium mesh in combination with autogenous fascia lata in the orbital floor performed by 1 surgical team. Titanium mesh (0.2 mm thick) was contoured and fixed to reconstruct the orbital floor and obtain midface projection. Fascia lata was used to cover the titanium mesh along the orbital floor to prevent fat entrapment in the mesh holes. RESULTS The most common pathology was squamous cell carcinoma (50%). Patients' mean age was 45.66 years (33 to 74 yr). The mean follow-up period was 35.2 months (30 to 49 months). During follow-up, no infection or foreign body reaction was encountered. Extrusion of titanium mesh occurred in 4 patients who underwent postoperative radiotherapy. Two cases of mild diplopia at extreme gaze occurred early during the postoperative period that resolved after a few months. CONCLUSION Placing fascia lata between the titanium mesh surface of the orbital implant and the orbital contents was successful in preventing long-term diplopia or dystopia. Nevertheless, exposure of the titanium implant through the skin surface represented a complication of this technique in 25% of patients. Further studies are required with head-to-head comparisons of artificial materials and free flaps for reconstruction of maxillectomy defects.
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- Maziar Motiee-Langroudi
- Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Medical Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Professor, Department of Oncologic Surgery, Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Medical Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Medical Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Medical Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Rahavi-Ezabadi S, Amali A, Sadeghniiat-Haghighi K, Montazeri A. Adaptation of the 10-Item Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire to Iranian Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Qual Life Res 2015. [PMID: 26216586 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-015-1081-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Farsi version of 10-item Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire (FOSQ-10) in Iranian patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). METHODS The FOSQ-10 was translated into Farsi using the standard forward-backward method. One hundred patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria completed a series of questionnaires including IR-FOSQ-10, Medical Outcome Survey Short Form 12 (SF-12) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Internal consistency, test-retest reliability, concurrent validity, discriminant validity and responsiveness of IR-FOSQ-10 were investigated. RESULTS The Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.85 in IR-FOSQ-10 total score and ranged from 0.78 to 0.83 in each subscale. The test-retest reliability demonstrated by intraclass coefficient was 0.92. There were significant moderate-to-good negative correlations between IR-FOSQ-10 subscales and ESS except for sexual relationship subscale. FOSQ-10 subscales generally correlated higher with related subscales of SF-12. The IR-FOSQ-10 was able to distinguish patients with abnormal sleepiness score from those with normal sleepiness score. The results of sensitivity to change proved that the IR-FOSQ-10 was able to detect changes after continuous positive airway pressure therapy. CONCLUSION The psychometric properties of the IR-FOSQ-10 suggest that it is a reliable and valid measure among Iranian patients with OSA.
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- Occupational Sleep Research Center, Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Imam Khomeini Educational Complex Hospital, Valiasr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Health Metrics Research Center, Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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Rahavi-Ezabadi S, Amali A, Sadeghniiat-Haghighi K, Montazeri A, Nedjat S. Translation, cultural adaptation, and validation of the Sleep Apnea Quality of Life Index (SAQLI) in Persian-speaking patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep Breath 2015; 20:523-8. [PMID: 26194115 DOI: 10.1007/s11325-015-1228-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2015] [Revised: 05/22/2015] [Accepted: 06/29/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was the translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the Sleep Apnea Quality of Life Index (SAQLI) in Persian-speaking patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). METHODS Ninety-six patients with OSA completed a series of questionnaires including SAQLI, Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS),10-item Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire (FOSQ-10), and Medical Outcome Survey Short form 12 (SF-12) for assessment of reliability, validity, and responsiveness of Persian version of SAQLI. RESULTS The Persian version of SAQLI had a very good internal consistency and also demonstrated good test-retest reliability. Concurrent validity was confirmed by significant correlations with ESS, FOSQ-10 and SF-12 subscale scores. Comparison of SAQLI scores in groups of patients categorized by ESS showed the high discriminative power of this instrument. However, there was no significant difference in the SAQLI scores of patients with mild, moderate, and severe sleep apnea. The results of sensitivity to change verified that the SAQLI was able to detect changes after continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment. CONCLUSION The findings of this study indicate that the Persian version of SAQLI is a reliable, valid, and responsive measure for evaluation of quality of life in patients with OSA.
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- Occupational Sleep Research Center, Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Department, Imam Khomeini Educational Complex Hospital, Valiasr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Health Metrics Research Center, Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Department, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Saedi B, Amali A, Amaly A, Gharavis V, Yekta BG, Most SP. Spreader flaps do not change early functional outcomes in reduction rhinoplasty: a randomized control trial. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2015; 28:70-4. [PMID: 24717890 DOI: 10.2500/ajra.2014.28.3991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Internal nasal valve collapse is a preventable complication of rhinoplasty, for which the spreader graft is the gold standard. More recently, the spreader flap technique has been espoused as an alternative to spreader grafting. Here, we evaluated the efficacy of this technique in a randomized trial setting. METHODS The autospreader was used in 32 patients who were candidates for primary rhinoplasty; 34 who did not undergo a spreader flap procedure were recruited as a control group. Acoustic rhinometry was used in every patient preoperatively and 1 year postoperatively. Average volume and minimal cross-sectional area (MCA) of the nose and findings were collected. Also, the pre- and postoperative patients' subjective assessment about their satisfaction from their appearance and nasal obstruction were evaluated according to visual analog scale (VAS). RESULTS Among the study group patients, 46 (69.7%) were female and 20 (30.3%) were male subjects. Their mean age was 50/5 ± 6/24 years. The difference in MCA in the control group was -0.1 and +0.6 (on right and left sides, respectively), and in the spreader flap group it was -0.03 and +0.05, which showed an increase in MCA in the left side and a decrease in the opposite side of both groups. However, their difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.50). Also, the differences between preoperative and postoperative VAS were not significant in either nasal obstruction (p = 0.68) and cosmetic satisfaction (p = 0.38). CONCLUSION Spreader flap is an attractive technique in preserving the middle vault in nasal plastic surgery. However, its effect needs more evaluation.
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- Babak Saedi
- Otolaryngology Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Sadeghi M, Amali A, Ezabadi SR, Motiee-Langroudi M, Farshchi S, Mokhtari Z. Evaluation of the olfactory bulb volume and olfactory threshold in patients with nasal polyps and impact of functional endoscopic sinus surgery: a longitudinal study. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2015; 5:356-60. [PMID: 25611490 DOI: 10.1002/alr.21478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2014] [Revised: 11/09/2014] [Accepted: 11/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Debate still persists on the relation between olfactory bulb volume (OBV) and olfactory function. Many studies suggest that olfactory deprivation decreases the OBV. The aim of this study was to compare the olfactory threshold and OBV of patients with nasal polyps to healthy individuals and to evaluate the impact of functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) on OBV and olfactory threshold. METHODS A longitudinal study was carried out in Tehran between 2011 and 2012. Twenty-two patients with nasal polyps were compared with 37 healthy individuals. Olfactory threshold test and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were performed on all participants. Twenty-two patients in case group were followed for 6 months after FESS. OBV and olfactory threshold were measured after 6 months. RESULTS There was no significant difference between the age, gender, and OBV of the 2 groups. However, the difference between olfactory threshold was significant (p = 0.005). The olfactory threshold showed no significant relation with OBV (p > 0.05). The correlation between Lund-Mackay score and the mean total OBV and left OBV was significant (r = -0.15, p = 0.045; r = -0.22, p = 0.047; respectively). The decrease in olfactory threshold measured after FESS was statistically significant. Right, left, and total OBV significantly increased after FESS. CONCLUSION The results of our study show that FESS has a significant impact on OBV increment and olfactory threshold decrement. The olfactory bulb is a plastic structure and improvement in peripheral olfactory function results in increase in OBV. However, further studies are mandated, in order to establish this result.
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- Mohammad Sadeghi
- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Department, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Valiasr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Bakhshaee M, Sorouri A, Shoeibi A, Boustani R, Golhasani-Keshtan F, Amali A, Rajati M. Is human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 infection associated with hearing loss? Laryngoscope 2014; 125:956-60. [DOI: 10.1002/lary.24982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 09/23/2014] [Accepted: 09/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology; Imam Reza Educational Hospital
- Department of Neurology; Ghaem Educational Hospital
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology; Imam Reza Educational Hospital
- Department of Neurology; Ghaem Educational Hospital
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center; Department of Otorhinolaryngology; Imam Khomeini Educational Complex Hospital, Valiasr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences; Tehran Iran
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Saedi B, Amali A, Alizadeh N, Hwang P, Meisami AP. The effect of radiofrequency turbinoplasty vs two other methods in the management of polypoid changes of the middle turbinate: a randomized trial. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2014; 4:1030-4. [PMID: 25187345 DOI: 10.1002/alr.21399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2014] [Revised: 06/16/2014] [Accepted: 06/25/2014] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of middle turbinate radiofrequency (RF) turbinoplasty for the management of the polypoid middle turbinate compared to middle turbinate resection and middle turbinate medialization. METHODS The study was performed on 90 patients at a tertiary referral hospital with nasal polyposis resistant to maximal medical treatment. At the time of functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), patients were randomized into 3 groups with respect to the management of the middle turbinate: middle turbinate turbinoplasty by RF; partial resection of the middle turbinate; and medialization of the middle turbinate by scarification to the septum. We evaluated the patients' symptoms according to the 22-item Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) preoperatively and 1 year after surgery. Additionally, polyp recurrence and complications were compared among the 3 groups. RESULT One year after surgery, there was no significant difference in SNOT-22 scores between the groups. However, the RF group had a significantly lower polyp recurrence rate when compared to other groups (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION RF middle turbinate turbinoplasty could be considered an alternative to other common approaches, but it needs further long-term studies before widespread usage.
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- Babak Saedi
- Otolaryngology Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Amali A, Sazgar AA, Jafari M. Assessment of Nasal Function After Tip Surgery With a Cephalic Hinged Flap of the Lateral Crura: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Aesthet Surg J 2014; 34:687-95. [PMID: 24752196 DOI: 10.1177/1090820x14529647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Postrhinoplasty nasal obstruction has been ascribed to either postreductive narrowing of the midvault or dynamic collapse resulting from lateral wall insufficiency. Recently, clinicians have reported on various surgical techniques that maximally preserve alar cartilage integrity, unlike the earlier popular methods of tip reduction surgery. OBJECTIVES The authors compared the effects of 2 rhinoplasty techniques: a cephalic trim (CT) of the lateral crura (LC) and a horizontal resection with cephalic hinged flap (HRCH) of the LC of the lower lateral cartilage (LLC). METHODS Fifty-two patients who presented with a bulbous nasal tip deformity were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups and underwent either CT of the LC or HRCH. Effects of the procedures were evaluated by both acoustic rhinometry (AR; first and second minimal cross-sectional areas [MCA1 and MCA2, respectively]) and by subjective scoring on a global nasal obstruction visual analog scale (VAS). Assessments were made before and after rhinoplasty. RESULTS MCA1 and MCA2 were increased after both CT and HRCH. This increase was significant on the right side for both CT (P < .001) and HRCH (P = .001), but the increase on the left side was significant only for HRCH. CONCLUSIONS The improvement noted in breathing quality by VAS and AR suggests that a hinged flap may be effective in reconstructing the internal nasal valve. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3.
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- Amin Amali
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at Vali-Asr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at Vali-Asr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at Vali-Asr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Arian Nahad H, Rouzbahani M, Jarollahi F, Jalaie S, Pourbakht A, Mokrian H, Mahdi P, Amali A, Nodin Zadeh A. Translation, validity, and reliability of a persian version of the iowa tinnitus handicap questionnaire. Iran J Otorhinolaryngol 2014; 26:79-88. [PMID: 24744996 PMCID: PMC3989872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2013] [Accepted: 07/15/2013] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Tinnitus is a common otologic symptom that can seriously affect a patient's quality of life. The purpose of the present study was to translate and validate the Iowa Tinnitus Handicap Questionnaire (THQ) into the Persian language, and to make it applicable as a tool for determining the effects of tinnitus on a patient's life. MATERIALS AND METHODS The main version of the THQ was translated into the Persian language. The agreed Persian version was administered to 150 tinnitus patients. The validity of the Persian THQ was evaluated and internal reliability was confirmed using Cronbach's α-coefficient. Finally, the effect of independent variables such as age, mean patient threshold, gender, and duration of tinnitus were considered in order to determine the psychometric properties of tinnitus. RESULTS After an exact translation process, the Persian THQ was found to exhibit face validity. In terms of content validity, content validity index in total questionnaire was 0.93. Further, in structural validity measurements, intermediate correlation with annoyance from tinnitus (r=0.49), low correlation with duration of tinnitus (r=0.34) and high correlation with the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) questionnaire (r=0.84) were demonstrated. Additionally, a negligible effect of gender and age was noted on degree of tinnitus handicap (P= 0.754, P= 0.573, respectively). In the internal reliability assessment for Factors 1, 2, 3, and the whole questionnaire, Cronbach`s α-coefficient was 0.95, 0.92, 0.25 and 0.88, respectively. CONCLUSION The Persian version of the Iowa THQ demonstrates high validity and reliability and can be used for the determination of tinnitus handicap and for following-up in the intervention process in Persian tinnitus patients.
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- Homa Arian Nahad
- Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Corresponding Author:
Nezam Alley, Shahid Shahnazari Street, Madar Square, Mirdamad Boulevard, Tehran, 15459-13487, Iran.
Tel: +98-21-2225054; Fax: +98-21-22220946; E-mail:
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- Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Statistics, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Occupational Sleep Research Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Imam Khomeini Educational Complex Hospital, Valiasr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Architect Engineering, Schoolof Technology And Engineering. Islamic Azad University of Bandar Abbas.
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Amali A, Mahdi P, Karimi Yazdi A, Khorsandi Ashtiyani MT, Yazdani N, Vakili V, Pourbakht A. Saccular function in otosclerosis patients: bone conducted-vestibular evoked myogenic potential analysis. Acta Med Iran 2014; 52:111-115. [PMID: 24659067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2014] [Accepted: 03/18/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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Vestibular involvements have long been observed in otosclerotic patients. Among vestibular structures saccule has the closest anatomical proximity to the sclerotic foci, so it is the most prone vestibular structure to be affected during the otosclerosis process. The aim of this study was to investigate the saccular function in patients suffering from otosclerosis, by means of Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP). The material consisted of 30 otosclerosis patients and 20 control subjects. All participants underwent audiometric and VEMP testing. Analysis of tests results revealed that the mean values of Air-Conducted Pure Tone Average (AC-PTA) and Bone-Conducted Pure Tone Average (BC-PTA) in patients were 45.28 ± 15.57 and 19.68 ± 10.91, respectively and calculated 4 frequencies Air Bone Gap (ABG) was 25.64 ± 9.95. The VEMP response was absent in 14 (28.57%) otosclerotic ears. A statistically significant increase in latency of the p13 was found in the affected ears (P=0.004), differences in n23 latency did not reach a statistically significant level (P=0.112). Disparities in amplitude of p13-n23 in between two study groups was statistically meaningful (P=0.009), indicating that the patients with otosclerosis had lower amplitudes. This study tends to suggest that due to the direct biotoxic effect of the materials released from the otosclerosis foci on saccular receptors, there might be a possibility of vestibular dysfunction in otosclerotic patients.
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- Amin Amali
- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Educational Complex Hospital, Valieasr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Audiology, Rehabilitation Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Educational Complex Hospital, Valieasr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Amir Alam Educational Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Imam Khomeini Educational Complex Hospital, Valieasr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Audiology, Rehabilitation Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Hosseinzadeh N, Samadi S, Amali A, Jafari Javid M. Coincidence of asthma and bronchospasm during anesthesia in tympanomastoidectomy. Acta Med Iran 2014; 52:905-908. [PMID: 25530053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2014] [Revised: 04/09/2014] [Accepted: 04/13/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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High prevalence of asthma and bronchospasm was observed during induction of anesthesia in patients with chronic suppurative otitis mMedia (CSOM) who underwent tympanomastoidectomy. Although several studies have proposed association of allergic diseases with CSOM but no consensus about it has been established. Current study was designed to determine the coincidence of asthma in CSOM patients. In a cross-sectional study, authors investigated medical records of 106 CSOM patients underwent tympanomastoidectomy, aged 15 to 65 years, and 95 controls, which were matched by age and sex. Participants were admitted to Valiasr Hospital, Tehran, Iran, from April of 2011 to March of 2013. Required information, such as demographic characteristics and history of allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma were obtained from patients' medical records. The prevalence of AR in the CSOM group was higher than controls' group (19.8% and 15.8%, respectively) (P>0.05). Asthma prevalence was significantly higher in patients with CSOM (P=0.03) (OR=7.67, 95% CI: 0.9-62.5). No significant association was found between history of AR and chronic ear infections. However, asthma was significantly more common in CSOM patients. Current study indicates that asthma and risk of bronchospasm need particular attention in patients with CSOM underwent tympanomastoidectomy before and during anesthesia.
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- Nima Hosseinzadeh
- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Mokrian H, Shaibanizadeh A, Farahani S, Jalaie S, Mahdi P, Amali A, Arian nahad H. Evaluation of distortion and transient evoked otoacoustic emission in tinnitus patients with normal hearing. Iran J Otorhinolaryngol 2014; 26:19-24. [PMID: 24505570 PMCID: PMC3915065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2013] [Accepted: 07/11/2013] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Tinnitus is a perception of sound without external source. The exact etiology of tinnitus is not fully understood, although some researchers believe that the condition usually starts in the cochlea. The aim of this study was to determine the potential contribution of outer hair cell dysfunction to chronic tinnitus, by application of Distortion-Product Evoked Otoacoustic Emission (DPOAE) and Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emission (TEOAE) and also to determine the relationship between tinnitus loudness and the amplitude of these two potentials. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was conducted on 20 tinnitus patients aged 20-45 years and 20 age- and gender-matched control subjects. DPOAE and TEOAE were performed on each subject. RESULTS The difference in the amplitudes of TEOAE between the two groups was not significantly different (P=0.08), but the amplitude of DPOAE in patients with tinnitus was significantly lower than the corresponding value in the control subjects (P=0.01). There was no correlation between tinnitus loudness and the amplitudes of neither DPOAE nor TEOAE. CONCLUSION Abnormal findings in the DPOAE of tinnitus sufferers suggest some form of cochlear dysfunction in these patients. As there was no correlation between the amplitude of the recorded potentials and tinnitus loudness, factors other than cochlear dysfunction may also influence the loudness of tinnitus.
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- Helnaz Mokrian
- Department of Audiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Audiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Corresponding Author: Nezam Alley, Shahid Shahnazari Street, Madar Square, Mirdamad Boulevard, Tehran, Iran. Tel: +98-21-22250541; Fax: +98-21-22220946; E-mail:
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- Department of Audiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Statistics, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Audiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Audiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Audiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Mehdizade Gilani V, Ruzbahani M, Mahdi P, Amali A, Nilforush Khoshk MH, Sameni J, Karimi Yazdi A, Emami H. Temporal processing evaluation in tinnitus patients: results on analysis of gap in noise and duration pattern test. Iran J Otorhinolaryngol 2013; 25:221-6. [PMID: 24303444 PMCID: PMC3846254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2012] [Accepted: 12/15/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Tinnitus is a perception of sound without external source. For complete assessment of tinnitus, central auditory processing abilities should be considered in addition to the routine psychological evaluation of tinnitus characteristics. Temporal processing is one of the important auditory skills that are necessary for complex higher level auditory processing. MATERIALS AND METHODS 20 tinnitus patients and 20 healthy volunteers without tinnitus, all with normal auditory thresholds (≤ 20 dBnHL), were enrolled in present study. Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA), Tinnitus evaluation, Gap in Noise (GIN) test and Duration Pattern Test (DPT) were applied to all participants. RESULT Analysis of GIN test revealed statistically significant increases in an approximate threshold value of gap detection in the patients group, both in right and left sides (P=0.007 and P=0.011, respectively). Comparison of percentage of correct responses in between two groups was also statistically meaningful in right and left ears (P=0.019 and P=0.026, respectively). The comparison of different parameters of DPT in two study groups revealed no significant differences in percentage of correct responses between two groups (P>0.05). CONCLUSION GIN test results identified auditory temporal resolution difficulties in patients with tinnitus, meaning that in spite of normal auditory thresholds there may be some possibility of abnormality in central auditory processing functions.
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- Vahid Mehdizade Gilani
- Department of Audiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation. Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Audiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation. Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Corresponding Author Nezam Alley, Shahid Shahnazari Street, Madar Square, Mirdamad Boulevard, Tehran, Iran. Tel:+98-912-7233759; Fax: +98-21-22220946; E-mail:
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- Department of Audiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation. Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Imam Khomeini Educational Complex Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Audiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation. Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Imam Khomeini Educational Complex Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Imam Khomeini Educational Complex Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Amali A, Sadeghi M, Sazgar AA, Langroudi MM, Farshchi S. Olfactory Bulb Volume in Nasal Polyposis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2013. [DOI: 10.1177/0194599813495815a293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objectives: There is still a debate about the relation of olfactory bulb volume (OBV) to olfactory function. Many studies suggest that olfactory deprivation decreases olfactory bulb volume. The aim of this study was to compare the olfactory threshold and olfactory bulb volume of patients with nasal polyps and healthy individuals. Methods: This was a case control study that was carried out in Valiasr hospital of Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2010-2011. 22 patients with nasal polyps were compared with 37 healthy individuals. Olfactory threshold test and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were performed in all participants. Age, gender, left OBV, right OBV, total OBV, and olfactory threshold were recorded. Results: There was no significant difference between the age, gender, and olfactory bulb volume of patients of the two groups (P > 0.05). However, the difference between olfactory threshold of the two groups was significant (P < 0.0001). Also, olfactory function and threshold showed no significant relation with olfactory bulb volume (P > 0.05). Conclusions: The results of this study show that MRI and OBV cannot be trusted in determining the olfactory function of patients with nasal polyps. However, further research needs to be done in order to establish this relationship. Also, considering the duration of olfactory dysfunction may be helpful in this research.
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Mahdi P, Amali A, Pourbakht A, Karimi Yazdi A, Bassam A. Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential Produced by Bone-Conducted Stimuli: A Study on its Basics and Clinical Applications in Patients with Conductive and Sensorineural Hearing Loss and a Group with Vestibular Schawannoma. Iran J Otorhinolaryngol 2013; 25:141-6. [PMID: 24303434 PMCID: PMC3846226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2012] [Accepted: 10/07/2012] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) has recently been broadly studied in vestibular disorders. As it is evoked by loud sound stimulation, even mild conductive hearing loss may affect VEMP results. Bone-conducted (BC) stimulus is an alternative stimulation for evoking this response. This study aims to assess the characteristics of BC-VEMP in different groups of patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a cross sectional analysis on 20 healthy volunteers with normal pure-tone audiometry as a control group; and on a group of patients consisted of 20 participants with conductive hearing loss, five with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and four with vestibular schawannoma. AC and BC-VEMP were performed in all participants. RESULTS In control group the VEMP responses to both kinds of stimuli had an acceptable morphology and consisted of p13 and n23 waves. Latency value of these main components in each type of stimulus was not significantly different (P>0.05). However, the mean amplitude was larger in BC modality than AC stimulation (P=0.025). In the group with conductive hearing loss, the VEMP response was absent in fifteen (46.87%) of the 32 ears using the AC method, whereas all (100%) displayed positive elicitability of VEMP by BC method. Normal VEMP responses in both stimuli were evoked in all patients with sensorineural hearing loss. In patients with unilateral vestibular schwannomas (VS), 2 (50.00%) had neither AC-VEMP nor BC-VEMP. CONCLUSION Auditory stimuli delivered by bone conduction can evoke VEMP response. These responses are of vestibular origin and can be used in vestibular evaluation of patients with conductive hearing loss.
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- Parvane Mahdi
- Department of Audiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation. Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Corresponding Author: Nezam Alley, Shahid Shahnazari Street, Madar Square, Mirdamad Boulevard, Tehran, Iran. Tel: +98-912-5253686, Fax: +98-21-22220946, E-mail:
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Imam Khomeini Educational Complex Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Audiology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Imam Khomeini Educational Complex Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Imam Khomeini Educational Complex Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Karimi-Yazdi A, Amiri M, Rabiei S, Amali A, motiee-langroudi M. Topical application of mitomycin C in the treatment of granulation tissue after canal wall down mastoidectomy. Iran J Otorhinolaryngol 2013; 25:85-90. [PMID: 24303425 PMCID: PMC3846267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2012] [Accepted: 09/15/2012] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Otorrhea and granulation tissue in Canal Wall Down mastoidectomy (CWD) is the common problem in cholesteatoma removal and leads to many discomfort for both the patient and the physician. The main objective in CWD is creating the dry cavity, so the topical antibiotic and acetic acid in variable saturations are used for this purpose. In this study we evaluate the effectiveness of topical MMC and chemical cautery by acetic acid. MATERIALS AND METHODS Study population consists of 50 patients with cholesteatoma whom underwent CWD. All patient allocated randomly in two study groups, MMC and acetic acid. After 3 weeks, the first visit is planned, extension of granulation tissue and dryness of cavity are evaluated and topical drugs are used in blind fashion. MMC in 4% and acetic acid in 12.5% saturation are applied. Other visits are completed at next month and 3 months later. RESULTS Both methods are effective in treatment of granulation tissue. In each group both treatment were effective too but MMC was more effective than acid acetic in the treatment of granulation tissue after 4 weeks. CONCLUSION Based on our findings, it is clear that topical MMC is very effective in the treatment of granulation tissue and in CWD. It results in dry cavity much better than acetic acid without any complication.
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- Alireza Karimi-Yazdi
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Imam Khomeini Hospital, School of Medicine, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Imam Khomeini Hospital, School of Medicine, Kermanshah, Iran.,Corresponding Author: Department of ENT, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Kermanshah, Iran. Tel: 09132343136, E-mail:
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Dabirmoghaddam P, Amali A, Motiee Langroudi M, Samavati Fard MR, Hejazi M, Sharifian Razavi M. The effect of N-acetyl cysteine on laryngopharyngeal reflux. Acta Med Iran 2013; 51:757-764. [PMID: 24390944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2013] [Accepted: 12/21/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a variant of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in which the stomach contents go up into the pharynx and then down into the larynx. LPR causes a wide spectrum of manifestations mainly related to the upper and the lower respiratory system such as laryngitis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cough, hoarseness, postnasal drip disease, sinusitis, otitis media, recurrent pneumonia, laryngeal cancer and etc. The object of this study was to examine the effect of N-acetyl Cysteine (NAC) with and without Omeprazole on laryngitis and LPR. Ninety patients with laryngitis or its symptoms were referred and randomly assigned into three groups. The first group was treated by Omeprazole and NAC. The second group was treated by Omeprazole and placebo and the last group was treated by NAC and placebo. Duration of treatment was 3 months and all patients were evaluated at the beginning of study, one month and three month after treatment of sign and symptoms, based on reflux symptom index (RSI) and reflex finding score (RFS). Based on the results of this study, despite therapeutic efficacy of all treatment protocols, the RSI before and after 3 months treatment had significant difference in (NAS+ Omeprazole) and (Omeprazole+ placebo) group (P<0.001 in the first group, P<0.001 in the second group and P=0.35 in the third group). Whereas RFS before and after 3 month treatment had significant difference in all groups. (P<0.001 in each group in comparison with itself) but this results had not significant difference after 1 month treatment. Our results showed that the combination therapy with Omeprazole and NAC treatment had the most effect on both subjective and objective questionnaire at least after 3 months treatment. Based on the results of the present study, it seems that the use objective tools are more accurate than subjective tools in evaluation of therapeutic effects in patients with GERD-related laryngitis.
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- Payman Dabirmoghaddam
- Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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