Harmonizing Beauty and Function: A Comprehensive Exploration of Patient Satisfaction in Rhinoplasty.

Background: Rhinoplasty has become a globally prevalent esthetic procedure, necessitating precise facial analysis and comprehensive preoperative planning for favorable postoperative outcomes. We aimed to assess patient satisfaction levels concerning nasal appearance following rhinoplasty.

Methods: A case series interventional study was conducted involving 52 subjects referred to Rhinoplasty Clinics of Taleghani Hospital, Tehran, Iran from Mar 2021 to Mar 2022.

The Effect of Three Forms of Local Corticosteroids on Sinonasal Polyposis.

Introduction: Since sinonasal polyposis (SNP) has a high recurrence rate after surgery, various studies have investigated the effect of corticosteroid medications to prevent disease recurrence. The present study was designed to compare the effect of three forms of local corticosteroids on preventing SNP recurrence post-operatively.

Materials And Methods: This double-blind, randomized clinical trial study was conducted on 108 patients with SNP who underwent functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).

SARS-Cov-2 Cycle Threshold Value and Olfactory Dysfunction in COVID-19 Patients.

Introduction: Considering the inconsistent results regarding the association between the severity and duration of olfactory dysfunction (OD), and the viral load in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, we aimed to conduct this study.

Materials And Methods: This is a prospective cohort study in which COVID-19 patients were evaluated for the initial cycle threshold value (Ct values) measured by the nasopharyngeal samples along with olfactory function measured by the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT) within 2 months of COVID-19 onset.

Results: Among 309 COVID-19 patients who were included in this study, 108 (34.

Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma as an Adjuvant Therapy to Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Anosmia Patients with Sinonasal Polyposis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Treatment of patients with anosmia is a major therapeutic challenge. The present study evaluated the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment of anosmia in patients with sinonasal polyposis. In the present clinical trial, atotal of 48 patients with sinonasal polyposis with theIran Smell Identification Test (I-SIT) score of <6 who completed the medical treatment and were observed 3 months after the sinus surgery were included and randomly divided in to 2groups.

Comparison of Double Lateral Osteotomy and Asymmetric Dorsal Hump Reduction in Correction of Crooked Nose.

Background: Several methods have been introduced to correct crooked nose during rhinoplasty. This study aimed to compare the final shape of nasal pyramid as well as patients' satisfaction of the outcomes in two different rhinoplasty techniques.

Methods: Participants in this study underwent rhinoplasty with two different techniques of double lateral osteotomy in comparison with asymmetric dorsal hump reduction using rasp.

Short-Term Effect of Gabapentin on Subjective Tinnitus in Acoustic Trauma Patients.

Introduction: Although several treatment approaches have been proposed for tinnitus, there are currently no Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved agents available to treat this condition. In this study, we evaluated the effect of gabapentin on the sensation of subjective tinnitus in patients with acoustic trauma referring to the ear, nose and throat (ENT) clinic of Taleghani Hospital during 2014.

Materials And Methods: In this double-blind, randomized clinical trial, 103 patients with tinnitus due to acoustic trauma who were referred to the ENT clinic of Taleghani Hospital during 2014 were randomized to the gabapentin (300 mg bid, n=55) or control (n=48) groups.

The Effect of Smoking on Mineral and Protein Compositionof Saliva.

Introduction: To assess the salivary composition of proteins and minerals in smokers compared with non-smokers.

Materials And Methods: In this study we compared the total protein and Ca, Na, K, Mg, Pb of whole saliva in two groups of men (28 smokers and 31nonsmokers) aged between 29-41years.

Results: Fifty-nine participants were evaluated.

Impact of Intravenous Tranexamic Acid on Hemorrhage During Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.

Introduction: Endoscopic sinus surgery is a common procedure performed by otolaryngologists. This study evaluated the efficacy of intravenous (IV) tranexamic acid (TA) on hemorrhage in patients undergoing elective endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS).

Materials And Methods: The present study was performed in 170 patients scheduled for ESS surgery under general anesthesia in order to examine the effects of IV TA on providing a bloodless surgical field and to evaluate the amount of bleeding.

Body dysmorphic disorder in aesthetic rhinoplasty candidates.

Objective: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a psychiatric disorder defined as obsessive ideas about distorted physical appearance, leading to social, professional and personal dysfunction. Many of these patients seek aesthetic surgery and are generally dissatisfied with the outcome of their surgery. In the present study patients coming to the otolaryngology clinic of Thaleghani Hospital in Tehran seeking rhinoplasty were evaluated.

Otological findings ten years after myringotomy with tympanostomy tube insertion.

Introduction: To study the long-term complications of tympanostomy tube insertion in young children 10 years after surgery.

Materials And Methods: In September 2011, the medical records of all patients who had undergone myringotomy with tympanostomy tube insertion between February 2000 and March 2001 at the two general hospitals of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences were studied. Of the 98 patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria, 82 patients agreed to participate and were enrolled in the study.