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Mupirocin Ointment Effect on Polyposis Recurrence After Sinus Surgery. 莫匹罗星软膏对鼻窦手术后息肉复发的影响
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Pub Date : 2024-09-01 DOI: 10.22038/ijorl.2024.70685.3405
Alireza Mohebbi, Maryam Mohsenian, Morvarid Elahi, Sara Minaeian
{"title":"Mupirocin Ointment Effect on Polyposis Recurrence After Sinus Surgery.","authors":"Alireza Mohebbi, Maryam Mohsenian, Morvarid Elahi, Sara Minaeian","doi":"10.22038/ijorl.2024.70685.3405","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22038/ijorl.2024.70685.3405","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Staphylococcus aureus is an identified pathogen involved in the recurrence of symptoms in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. We investigated the effectiveness of a topical ointment of mupirocin applied in the nasal vestibule in lessening symptom recurrence and improving the efficiency of functional endoscopic sinus surgery.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyps, and a positive nostril culture for Staphylococcus aureus were included in a clinical trial. The right nostril was determined as the intervention group (applying mupirocin ointment) and the left as the control group (applying vitamin A ointment). Lund-Mackay radiological scores and Lund-Kennedy endoscopic scores were examined at the time of diagnosis and six months later.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 60 patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, 91.6% were positive for nostril Staphylococcus aureus. Comparing the average of the diagnostic radiological and endoscopic scores with the follow-up values in both groups indicated a significant improvement after surgery (P-value=0.001, 0.001). However, there was no significant difference in the radiological and endoscopic score improvements between the study and control groups (P-value > 0.56, 0.74).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nasal mupirocin administration following endoscopic sinus surgery cannot significantly prevent symptom recurrence in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.</p>","PeriodicalId":14607,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology","volume":"36 5","pages":"573-580"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11421765/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142346850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Evaluation of Dentofacial Angles in Children with Severe Adenoid Hypertrophy. 评估严重腺样体肥大患儿的颌面角度
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Pub Date : 2024-09-01 DOI: 10.22038/ijorl.2024.77257.3584
Masoumeh Eslami, Nafiseh Alipour
{"title":"Evaluation of Dentofacial Angles in Children with Severe Adenoid Hypertrophy.","authors":"Masoumeh Eslami, Nafiseh Alipour","doi":"10.22038/ijorl.2024.77257.3584","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22038/ijorl.2024.77257.3584","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Hypertrophy of adenoids is a common condition in childhood, resulting in obstructive symptoms such as sleep apnea, snoring, and rhinosinusitis. Adenotonsillectomy is recommended to improve prognosis and quality of life. This case-control study compared facial angles and lip position related to dentofacial and mouth growth in symptomatic children with adenoid hypertrophy and asymptomatic control groups.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The study included children aged 5 to 7 who presented with obstructive symptoms and confirmed severe adenoid hypertrophy in lateral neck radiography. Standard lateral photography was taken. The Nasofacial and Nasomental angles, and upper and lower lip positions and their distance behind the Ricketts line, were measured and compared with the normal control group.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This study included 54 children with severe adenoid hypertrophy and 66 normal children. Facial angles were not significantly different between the two groups, but the mean horizontal position of the upper and lower lip in children with adenoid hypertrophy was significantly lower than in the control group (<i>P value</i> = 0.05). The lips were too close to the Ricketts line compared with the control group.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This research demonstrates that children with severe adenoid hypertrophy have more dentofacial disorders than others. Adenotonsillectomy surgery is necessary for children with obstructive symptoms caused by tonsil enlargement, and if symptoms like snoring persist post-surgery, complementary orthodontic treatments should be considered.</p>","PeriodicalId":14607,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology","volume":"36 5","pages":"587-593"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11421768/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142346846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Transnasal Endoscopic Injection of Botulinum Toxin in Patients with Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia. 经鼻内窥镜注射肉毒杆菌毒素治疗内收肌痉挛性发音障碍患者。
Abdul-Latif Hamdan, Jad Hosri, Vanessa Helou, Marc Mourad
{"title":"Transnasal Endoscopic Injection of Botulinum Toxin in Patients with Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia.","authors":"Abdul-Latif Hamdan, Jad Hosri, Vanessa Helou, Marc Mourad","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia (ADSD) is the most common form of spasmodic dysphonia. It encompasses various symptoms affecting voice and speech. The objective of this study is to report the management of patients with ADSD using the transnasal endoscopic approach for laryngeal Botulinum Toxin (Botox) injection.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A retrospective chart review of patients with ADSD who underwent transnasal endoscopic laryngeal Botox injection was conducted. Voice outcome measures included the Voice Handicap Index-10 (VHI-10) score and the degree of speech fluency.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eight patients with ADSD who underwent 20 office-based transnasal endoscopic laryngeal Botox injections were included. The most commonly injected sites were the thyroarytenoid muscle (TA) and the false vocal fold in 95% and 55% of the cases, respectively. The mean dose of injected Botox was 2.48 ± 0.55 IU in the TA muscle, and 2.14 ± 0.53 IU in the false vocal fold. The mean amount of Botox injected in the larynx was 7.16 ± 2.42 IU. The mean follow-up period was 17.7 ± 13.3 months. There was marked improvement in speech fluency in 64.7% of the cases and mild improvement in one third of the cases. Marked improvement in speech fluency was recorded in 64.7% of the cases and mild improvement in one third of the cases. The mean VHI-10 score of patients dropped significantly from 22.47±4.08 to 15±4.69 following treatment (p<0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The transnasal endoscopic approach is an effective and well-tolerated approach for laryngeal Botox injection in patients with ADSD.</p>","PeriodicalId":14607,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology","volume":"36 5","pages":"595-601"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11421764/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142346830","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Performance of Wrist-Worn Pulse Oximeter for the Screening of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. 用于筛查阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停的腕戴式脉搏血氧仪的性能。
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Pub Date : 2024-09-01 DOI: 10.22038/ijorl.2024.77290.3586
Sama Jabbaripour, Sareh Saien, Reihaneh Heidari, Reza Erfanian, Amin Amali
{"title":"Performance of Wrist-Worn Pulse Oximeter for the Screening of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.","authors":"Sama Jabbaripour, Sareh Saien, Reihaneh Heidari, Reza Erfanian, Amin Amali","doi":"10.22038/ijorl.2024.77290.3586","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22038/ijorl.2024.77290.3586","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>A sleep apnea monitor (BM2000A) is a wrist-worn device that measures oxygen saturation and pulse rate during sleep. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the watch-like BM2000A for screening obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>102 patients complaining of sleep breathing disorders were included; 81% were men and 19% were women. All participants underwent overnight simultaneous polysomnography (PSG) and BM2000A sleep monitoring. The number of apneas and hypopneas, apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), percentage of time spent with oxygen saturation under 90%, average oxygen saturation, lowest oxygen saturation, and duration of sleep were computed by the BM2000A and PSG. Then, these parameters were compared to validate the BM2000A.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All parameters, measured with BM2000A, had a good correlation (r ≥ 0.6, p < 0.0001) with PSG-derived indexes, except for sleep time (r = 0.19, p = 0.061) and hypopnea index (r = 0.4, p < 0.0001). AHI had the strongest correlation (r = 0.87, p < 0.0001). The mean difference between AHI values calculated with PSG and wrist-worn pulse oximeter (WPO) was -17.66 events/h (95% CI: -50.39 to 15.06). In AHI ≥ 5, BM2000A had 90.7% sensitivity, 100% specificity, 91.2% accuracy, and 0.994 area under the curve. Using AHI ≥ 5, ≥ 15, and ≥30 as the screening criteria, optimal WPO-AHI cutoffs to improve the screening accuracy were 3.10, 8.92, and 13.05.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>BM2000A-derived results properly correlate with PSG and can provide OSA screening with good sensitivity and specificity.</p>","PeriodicalId":14607,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology","volume":"36 5","pages":"603-612"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11421761/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142346828","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Epidemiological Study of Head and Neck Sarcomas. 头颈部肉瘤流行病学研究。
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Pub Date : 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.22038/IJORL.2024.75749.3535
Alireza Assadi, Nezamoddin Berjis, Narges Motamedi, Afrooz Eshaghian
{"title":"Epidemiological Study of Head and Neck Sarcomas.","authors":"Alireza Assadi, Nezamoddin Berjis, Narges Motamedi, Afrooz Eshaghian","doi":"10.22038/IJORL.2024.75749.3535","DOIUrl":"10.22038/IJORL.2024.75749.3535","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Head and neck sarcomas are uncommon tumors that account for less than 1% of head and neck malignancies and fewer than 5% of all sarcomas. This study aims to assess the head and neck sarcomas pattern in Isfahan, Iran, compare its results with previous findings, and investigate treatment methods and the recurrence and survival rate.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This study was done on 160 patients diagnosed with head and neck sarcomas between 2001 and 2020 in four medical centers in Isfahan, Iran. The patients with head and neck sarcoma confirmed by biopsy were included. Patient information included sex, age at diagnosis, and full characteristics of the mass. Disease recurrence and 2-year and 5-year overall survival (OS) were investigated by phone.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 160 patients, 94 (58.8%) were male. The mean age was 36.9 ± 23.2 years. The neck was the most reported location for sarcomas (N=34, 21.3%). Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma was the most frequent histopathologic pattern (N=48, 30.0%). The brain and lungs were the most common destinations for metastasis. \"Surgery and adjuvant therapy together\" was the most common type of treatment (N=108, 68.8%). The 2-year and 5-year recurrence rates were N=100, 62.5%, and N=110, 68.8%, respectively. The 2-year and 5-year OS was N=103, 64.4%, and N=58, 36.6%, respectively. Eighty-nine patients have had metastasis (55.6%).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Both 2-year and 5-year recurrence rates and OS were significantly correlated with metastasis. The OS within two years and five years were significantly higher in those treated only by \"Surgery\".</p>","PeriodicalId":14607,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology","volume":"36 4","pages":"537-543"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11247447/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141626762","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Evaluating the Reliability of 'AudiClick': A Click-Based Mobile App for Hearing Loss. 评估 "AudiClick "的可靠性:基于点击的听力损失移动应用程序。
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Pub Date : 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.22038/IJORL.2024.77520.3596
Liang Chye Goh, Kulasegarah Jeyanthi
{"title":"Evaluating the Reliability of 'AudiClick': A Click-Based Mobile App for Hearing Loss.","authors":"Liang Chye Goh, Kulasegarah Jeyanthi","doi":"10.22038/IJORL.2024.77520.3596","DOIUrl":"10.22038/IJORL.2024.77520.3596","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>To develop and validate a click-based mobile \"Audiclick\" app employing click noises for hearing assessments.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This prospective comparative study compares the \"AudiClick\" app as a hearing screening tool to pure tone audiometry. Participants listened to sounds through wired earbud headphones that were connected to an Android or iOS device.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study involved 110 participants aged between 18 to 80 years old. All degrees of hearing loss severity corresponds to pure tone average (p < 0.01) results. The app was also found to be effective at identifying hearing loss (80-99% sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and accuracy). Test-retest reliability had also shown excellent ICC scores of 0.93.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study demonstrates that a mobile app using click sounds can be as efficient as pure tone audiometry for field screenings, while being more cost-effective and easier to develop.</p>","PeriodicalId":14607,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology","volume":"36 4","pages":"551-558"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11247442/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141626763","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Platelet-Rich Fibrin impact on the Diced Cartilage viability in Rhinoplasty. 富血小板纤维蛋白对鼻整形术中切片软骨存活率的影响
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Pub Date : 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.22038/IJORL.2024.78179.3628
Alireza Mohebbi, Mohammadreza Babaei, Elham Zahabi, Farzan Safi Dahaj, Maryam Roomiani
{"title":"Platelet-Rich Fibrin impact on the Diced Cartilage viability in Rhinoplasty.","authors":"Alireza Mohebbi, Mohammadreza Babaei, Elham Zahabi, Farzan Safi Dahaj, Maryam Roomiani","doi":"10.22038/IJORL.2024.78179.3628","DOIUrl":"10.22038/IJORL.2024.78179.3628","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Diced cartilage grafts are well-liked, dependable, and simple-to-use techniques for dorsum camouflage in rhinoplasty. Recent research results demonstrate how effectively PRF increases the survivability of diced cartilage in the nasal dorsum and decreases its absorption. In this study, we intend to investigate the effect of fibrin-rich platelets (PRF) on diced cartilage survival in rhinoplasty surgery.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This clinical trial included people referred to Rasoul Akram Hospital for rhinoplasty between 2020 and 2021. Patients were divided into two groups: Diced Cartilage alone (DC) and Diced Cartilage + PRF (DC+PRF). Cartilage survival was assessed by ultrasound, photography, and nasal examination, and the two groups were compared six months after rhinoplasty. Patients' satisfaction with surgery was also evaluated using the Utrecht questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age of the two groups of 20 patients was 29.05 ± 7.02 and 26.65 ± 8.16 years in the DC and DC + PRF groups, respectively (P>0.05). After treatment, the frequency of irregularity on examination and dissatisfaction score was slightly but insignificantly higher in the DC group compared to the DC + PRF group (25% vs. 15% and 12.25 ± 6.45 vs. 10.45 ± 6.74, respectively, and P values>0.05). The total volume decrease, regardless of the injection site, was significant in both groups (P < 0.05), but the magnitude of volume reduction was significantly higher in the DC group compared to the DC + PRF group (-0.060 ± 0.087 vs. - 0.033±0.017, respectively, P<0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PRF may slow down the absorption process of diced cartilage.</p>","PeriodicalId":14607,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology","volume":"36 4","pages":"507-515"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11247446/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141626765","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Salivary Secretory Carcinoma in a Patient with Immature Ovary Teratoma. 一名卵巢未成熟畸胎瘤患者的唾液分泌性癌
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Pub Date : 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.22038/IJORL.2024.74907.3516
Saede Atarbashi-Moghadam, Ali Lotfi, Seyed Sepehr Mirebeigi, Shaghayegh Dowdani
{"title":"Salivary Secretory Carcinoma in a Patient with Immature Ovary Teratoma.","authors":"Saede Atarbashi-Moghadam, Ali Lotfi, Seyed Sepehr Mirebeigi, Shaghayegh Dowdani","doi":"10.22038/IJORL.2024.74907.3516","DOIUrl":"10.22038/IJORL.2024.74907.3516","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Secretory carcinoma, previously known as mammary analog secretory carcinoma, is a rare malignancy of salivary glands. It has a diversity of microscopic patterns and is similar to other salivary gland tumors.</p><p><strong>Case report: </strong>This report presents the case of a 32-year-old female patient with a painless swelling of the upper lip and a history of recent surgery for an immature ovarian teratoma. The microscopic sections revealed a circumscribed neoplasm composed of macrocystic, papillary-cystic, and microcystic patterns with bland vesicular nuclei and vacuolated cytoplasm. Tumoral cells were strongly positive for mammaglobin, SOX10, GATA3, S-100, and vimentin. The diagnosis of salivary gland secretory carcinoma was made. After 22 months, there has been no recurrence.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>As secretory carcinoma is a relatively new entity, it is necessary to understand its characteristics. Although the overall incidence of second primary cancer in patients with salivary gland cancers is low, the possibility of its presence in such patients should be considered.</p>","PeriodicalId":14607,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology","volume":"36 4","pages":"567-571"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11247445/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141626766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Tracheostomy Complications Over 5 Years: Decannulation Analysis. 气管造口术 5 年来的并发症:解禁分析。
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Pub Date : 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.22038/IJORL.2024.75652.3533
Sanjay Kumar, Arun Patra, Sangineedi Deepthi, Kashiroygoud Biradar
{"title":"Tracheostomy Complications Over 5 Years: Decannulation Analysis.","authors":"Sanjay Kumar, Arun Patra, Sangineedi Deepthi, Kashiroygoud Biradar","doi":"10.22038/IJORL.2024.75652.3533","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22038/IJORL.2024.75652.3533","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Tracheostomy is a life-saving surgical intervention commonly performed in patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation. However, the decannulation process is associated with various complications that can affect patient outcomes. This study aimed to assess complications and their management during decannulation in a cohort of tracheostomy patients at a tertiary care hospital, considering the complexities introduced by prior intubation.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A retrospective cohort study was conducted involving 450 patients who underwent tracheostomy during a stipulated timeframe. Data regarding demographic characteristics, complications, and management strategies during decannulation were analysed. Special attention was given to distinguishing between complications directly related to the tracheostomy procedure and those potentially influenced by previous intubation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of the 450 patients, 250 experienced minor complications such as localized bleeding, oxygen desaturation, and minor infections. Another 40 faced major complications including severe haemorrhage, tracheal damage, and stenosis. Increasing age and tracheostomy duration were identified as significant predictors of complications. Pharmacological treatments, surgical interventions, and respiratory therapy were among the management strategies employed. The differentiation between complications arising from tracheostomy and prior intubation highlighted the need for comprehensive patient evaluation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Complications associated with decannulation occur frequently with varying severity. Efficient recognition and management of these complications are vital for improving patient outcomes. The study provides important insights into the challenges experienced during the decannulation process and highlights the necessity of considering prior intubation history in the management of tracheostomy decannulation to refine patient care protocols.</p>","PeriodicalId":14607,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology","volume":"36 4","pages":"559-565"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11247440/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141626767","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Tympanoplasty: Fat Graft Myringoplasty. 微创鼓室成形术的效果:脂肪移植耳廓成形术
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Pub Date : 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.22038/IJORL.2024.77219.3585
Aakanksha Rawat, Pankhuri Mittal, Ruchika Aggarwal
{"title":"Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Tympanoplasty: Fat Graft Myringoplasty.","authors":"Aakanksha Rawat, Pankhuri Mittal, Ruchika Aggarwal","doi":"10.22038/IJORL.2024.77219.3585","DOIUrl":"10.22038/IJORL.2024.77219.3585","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Fat tympanoplasty is repair of small dry tympanic membrane perforations using fat as graft material. It is a simple office procedure with minimal morbidity and manipulation of the middle ear.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The present study was a prospective review of 60 patients who underwent fat tympanoplasty over the period of 15 months. In all the patients fat was harvested from ear lobule.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Patients were kept on follow up for 3 months and evaluated for graft uptake and hearing gain. 86.66% closure rate of tympanic membrane defect was achieved. Postoperative air conduction was 29.6 ± 5.3 while air bone gap was 13.2 ± 6.1.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study concludes that fat plug myringoplasty is a simple, quick, less invasive method to repair small tympanic membrane defects.</p>","PeriodicalId":14607,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology","volume":"36 4","pages":"545-550"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11247441/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141626764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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