The efficacy of itraconazole, fluticasone and doxycycline in chronic rhinosinusitis.

Background: Different treatment strategies for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) have been evaluated. Here we aimed to investigate the effects of fluticasone spray alone and in combination with itraconazole or doxycycline.

Methods: This is an open-label clinical trial performed in 2020-2021 in Isfahan on patients with CRS.

Limited Approach in Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy of Pediatrics.

Background: Limited spatial nasal cavity in children, make pediatric dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) a difficult surgical procedure. We apply a limited approach to pediatric DCR and follow them for their consequences.

Materials And Methods: An experimental study was done in pediatric DCR with limited approach (age < 14-year-old).

Endothelial dysfunction in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss.

Background: Endothelial dysfunction probably has a role in the etiology of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). The aim of this study was determining of the relationship between endothelial dysfunction and SSNHL.

Materials And Methods: In a case-control study, 30 patients with SSNHL and 30 otherwise healthy age and sex-matched controls were studied.

A Rare Case of Aneurysmal Bone Cyst in the Paranasal Sinus.

Introduction: Aneurysmal Bone cysts (ABC) are extremely rare in the head and neck region and even rarer in sinuses. ABC is a benign multicystic mass that is locally-destructive and rapidly expandable. Hemorrhagic fluid content (like in this case) and septated appearance are the characteristic feature of ABC.

Applied Endoscopic Anatomical Evaluation of the Lacrimal Sac.

Introduction: Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), a popular surgical procedure, has been performed using an endoscopic approach over recent years. Excellent anatomical knowledge is required for this endoscopic surgical approach. This study was performed in order to better evaluate the anatomical features of the lacrimal apparatus from cadavers in the Isfahan forensic center as a sample of the Iranian population.

Some anatomical variation of paranasal sinuses using sinus endoscopic approach on "cadaver" in Isfahan, Iran.

Background: Due to the anatomical variations of the paranasal sinuses and its great importance in sinus surgery, as this area is in very close proximity to vital structures including the optic nerve, carotid artery, and skull base, anatomical knowledge of this area is of high importance. The purpose of this study is defining a full and clear impression of paranasal sinus anatomy and its variations as a model for the human population of the country.

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted on 45 cadavers in Isfahan forensic Medicine center during 2010 to 2011.

The effect of topical estrogen on healing of chronic tympanic membrane perforations and hearing threshold.

Background: Considering the presence of squamous epithelial cells and fibroblasts in the tympanic membrane (TM), topical estrogen application may influence the repair of TM perforations. Therefore, this study was designed to investigate the healing effect of topical estrogen on chronic TM perforations and improvement in hearing threshold.

Materials And Methods: Sixty patients were enrolled in a randomized clinical trial.