Pulmonary Function after Adenotonsillectomy.

Introduction: Adenotonsillar hypertrophy is a common disorder among children which, without proper treatment, may lead to considerable problems. Although the consequences of this disorder have been studied in other articles, we decided to evaluate the changes in pulmonary function tests in these children after adenotonsillectomy, and the correlation between clinical and spirometric parameters.

Materials And Methods: We conducted a before- and after- clinical trial.

Health related quality of life in irritable bowel syndrome patients, Kashan, Iran: A case control study.

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome has significant impacts on the quality of life (QOL) but IBS subtypes may be different in QOL. This study aimed to assess QOL in IBS subtypes and also two prevalent questionnaires applied to evaluate the QOL in IBS.

Materials And Methods: In this case-control study conducted in Kashan in 2010-2013.

Pneumatic balloon dilation therapy is as effective as esophagomyotomy for achalasia.

For many years different treatments have been used for achalasia. However, esophagomyotomy (ESM) and pneumatic balloon dilation (PBD) have been considered the treatments of choice. Despite new research, some controversies still exist.

Achalasia and thyroid disease.

Aim: To investigate some possible etiologies of achalasia by screening patients with achalasia for some autoimmune diseases such as thyroid disease.

Methods: We examined 30 known cases of achalasia (20 females, 10 males). Their age ranged 15-70 years.