Analysis of Saccular Function With Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential Test in Meniere's Disease.

Meniere's disease is the disorder of inner ear characterized by vertigo, tinnitus and sensorineural hearing loss. The vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) test could be useful in the analysis of saccular function, and diagnosis of Meniere's disease. In this study, we've analyzed the saccular function, using VEMP test in different groups of Meniere's disease.

Evaluation of pediatric voice handicap index and pediatric voice related quality of life before and after adenotonsillectomy in pediatric population.

Objective: To study changes in Pediatric Voice Handicap Index (PVHI) and Pediatric Voice Related Quality of Life (PVRQOL) before and after adenotonsillectomy in short term follow up.

Methods: Quasi-experimental (before and after study). Eighty-six children aged 3-13 years (58 boys, 28 girls) with adenotonsillar problems (whether with obstructive or infectious surgical indications) who were admitted for adenotonsillectomy procedure.

Sleep related quality of life before and after adenotonsillar surgery in pediatric population.

Objective: To assess the quality of life in children with adenotonsillar problems before and after adenotonsillectomy in short term follow-up.

Methods: Quasi-experimental study (before and after study) of children with adenotonsillar problems at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Amir'Alam hospital. Eighty six pediatric patients aged 3 through 13 years (58 boys and 28 girls) who underwent adenotonsillectomy, for treatment of sleep disordered breathing or recurrent throat infection, were recruited.