Amin Amali

Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

[ 1 ] - Rate of Occult Cervical Lymph Node Involvement in Supraglottic Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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 lymp...

[ 2 ] - Opium Addiction and Risk of Laryngeal and Esophageal Carcinoma

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 wit...

[ 3 ] - Frontal Sinus Patency after Extended Frontal Sinusotomy Type III

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 r...

[ 4 ] - Topical application of Mitomycin C in the treatment of granulation tissue after Canal Wall Down mastoidectomy

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 to...

[ 5 ] - Audiological Manifestations in Vitiligo Patients

Introduction: The hallmark of vitiligo is the disappearance of melanocytes from the skin due to an as yet unidentified mechanism. The presence of melanocytes in the auditory apparatus suggests that this system could possibly be affected by vitiligo, which targets the melanocytes of the whole body and not just the skin.The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of auditory alteration...