Ebrahim Karimi
Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Siences, Tehran, Iran.
[ 1 ] - Evaluation of the Correlation between CD44, Tumor Prognosis and the 5-Year Survival Rate in Patients with Oral Tongue SCC
Introduction: 90% of the tumors in the head and neck are squamous-cell carcinomas (HNSCC), which have overall 5- year survival rate between 50% -60%. CD44 has been shown to be associated with the prognosis. Materials and Methods: Biopsy specimens of 51 patients with oral tongue SCC were evaluated by Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for the CD44 antibody. Results: There was no significant correlatio...
[ 2 ] - Integrated Internal Stabilization for Saddle Nose Surgery
Introduction: Correction of Saddle nose deformity is one of the most challenging issues in facial plastic surgery. Materials and Methods: In this study, a single structure in the form of L-strut was attempted to be created by using one 0.035" Kirschner wire and an autologous costal graft out of the 10th and 11th ribs. This study involved 13 cases, most of whom were traumatic. The corrective ...