Management of midline nasal dermoid lesions in children by external rhinoplasty.

Objectives: Nasal dermoid cysts are rare congenital lesions of ectodermal and mesodermal origin. Treatment of these cysts entails complete surgical excision, and several surgical incisions have been advocated. We present our experience utilizing an external rhinoplasty approach in seven children with nasal dermoid cysts and fistulae.

Prophylactic antiemetic effects of midazolam, dexamethasone, and its combination after middle ear surgery.

Objective: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of the combination of midazolam and dexamethasone, with midazolam and dexamethasone alone, for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in female patients undergoing middle ear surgery.

Methods: A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in 80 female patients (mean age 32.6 years), undergoing middle ear surgery with general anesthesia at Ohud Hospital, Madina, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from May 2007 to May 2008.

Does the use of radiofrequency ultrasonic dissector in tonsillectomy have a beneficial effect over the use of laser?

Objective: To compare the intra- and post- operative morbidities on the use of radiofrequency ultrasonic dissector (US) with the use of laser during tonsillectomy in the same patients.

Methods: A randomized comparative study was implemented where all patients underwent tonsillectomy at Al-Hada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, and Aouhod Hospital, Al-Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the period January 2000 to December 2005 were recruited for the study. Radiofrequency US was used in one side, and laser was used in the other side of the same patient.