Publications by authors named "Mohammad Reza Farahvash"

Background: Rhinoplasty is associated with intraoperative bleeding which affects the quality of the operation and may increase the time of surgery. The aim of this study was to assess the role of nasal spray of desmopressin on reduction in intraoperative bleeding during elective open rhinoplasty.

Methods: Conducting an interventional study in our hospital, all patient data including demographic information, medical history and laboratory tests before surgery were collected.

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Background: Gigantomastia is a breast disorder marked by exaggerated rapid growth of the breasts, generally bilaterally. Since this disorder is very rare and has been reported only in sparse case reports its etiology has yet to be fully established. Treatment is aimed at improving the clinical and psychological symptoms and reducing the treatment side effects; however, the best therapeutic option varies from case to case.

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Background: Early postoperative edema and ecchymosis are the most common factors to complicate initial patient perceptions about rhinoplasty. The current study was conducted to determine the effects of longer steri-strip tape on patient malar and cheek in terms of ecchymosis control and reduction.

Methods: Through a randomized controlled clinical trial, 64 patients who underwent rhinoplasty were randomly enrolled.

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Background: The facial nerve controls facial muscles and expressions. Variability in branching patterns of the nerve creates variability in facial animation, which is evident in facial plastic surgery both between patients and ethnic groups and between sides of the face. Identifying relationships between the main trunk of the facial nerve and its network of branches to soft tissues/bony fixed points contributes to safer aesthetic and reconstructive techniques.

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Background: The midfacial region is a challenging area for plastic surgeons and may vary among different races.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the patterns of midfacial muscles in Persian (Iranian) subjects.

Methods: Hemifacial fresh cadaver dissection was performed.

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