Javaneh Jahanshahi
Department of Otolaryngology,School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
[ 1 ] - Comparing the Efficacy of Temperature-Controlled Radiofrequency Tonsil Ablation versus CO2-Laser Cryptolysis in the Treatment of Halitosis
Introduction: Halitosis and foreign body sensation are two common and disturbing symptoms of chronic caseous tonsillitis (CCT). The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of temperature-controlled radiofrequency (TC-RF) tonsil ablation with CO2-laser cryptolysis (CO2-LC) in the treatment of patients with halitosis caused by CCT. Materials and Methods: Sixty-two patients who ...
[ 2 ] - بررسی تأثیر وانکومایسین موضعی درحذف استاف اورئوس در پولیپوز سینونازال بعد از جراحی آندوسکوپی سینوس
Introduction: One of the main theories in development of sinonasal polyposis involves the effect of Staphylococcus aureus super antigens and microbial biofilm. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of topical vancomycin on Staphylococcus aureus removal from sinus mucosa following surgery. Methods: In this randomized triple-blind clinical trial, 35 patients, who underwent sinus...
[ 3 ] - Effect of Adenotonsillectomy on Serum Levels of Total Antioxidant-A Prospective Cohort Study
Introduction: Antioxidants are essential elements in reducing the harmful effects of free radicals. The aim of this study was to compare the serum levels of total antioxidant before and after adenotonsillectomy procedure. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted on 41 children with the age range 3-12 who underwent adenotonsillectomy. The total l...
[ 4 ] - Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Recurrence of Nasal Polyposis after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Introduction: Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) is a relatively common disease with serious impacts on patient quality of life. Recurrence of polyps after functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a dilemma. Vitamin D3 (VD3) is known to inhibit the proliferation of nasal polyp-derived fibroblasts. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of oral VD3 on the...