Motasaddi Zarandy M, Amirabadi M, Ramazani H3,
Volume 60, Issue 1 (13 2002)
Abstract
Chronic otitis media and mastoiditis is a common otologic condition. Although it does not occur as frequently as acute otitis media, but remains a persistent and perplexing problem. Nowadays, although with improved access to medical care , advanced technology of imaging and entrance of new powerful antimicrobials, dangerous and deathful complications of c.o.m have become less common significantly, but unfortunately more of less serious complications is seen continuously.
Materials and Methods: A retrospective study of 1500 patients with C.O.M that had been operated during the years 1991 - 97 in Amir hospital was conducted.
Results: patients had ages between 8 months to 78 years old with a peak incidence at 3rd decade of life. Among that patients, 56 patients (3.7 percent) had one of major C.O.M complications. Over ally, in order of frequency, we found: facial nerve paralysis 27 pt (1.8 percent) labyrinthitis and perilymphatic fistula 16 pt (1.06 percent) Intracranial abscess 5 pt (0.33 percent), lateral sinus thrombosis 4 pt (0.26 percent) Meningitis 2 pt (0.13 percent) and Bezold's abscess 2 pt (0.13 percent) peak - age incidence of complications was 3rd decade of life and M/F incidence of complications was 3/2.
Conclusion: The early diagnosis and treatment of C.O.M complications are very important (specially intracranial complications), but it can be possible if the physician thinks about it.
Motesaddi Zarandi M, Amirabadi M, Yazdani N, Mohammadi Ardehali M, Torkashvand Z,
Volume 61, Issue 5 (15 2003)
Abstract
Eustachian tube connects middle ear space to the nasopharyngeal space. Upper airway obstruction, with any cause, can derange Eustachian tube function. Nasal septal deviation is one of the prevalent causes of upper airway obstruction which can affects the ventilation function of Eustachian tube.
Materials and Methods: This study was conducted on the patients who underwent septoplasty due to severe septal deviation leading to unilateral nasal obstruction in Amiraalam hospital from summer of 1378 till the spring of 1379.
Results: There was 140 patients whose data were as: female patients 34 (24.3%) male patients 106 (75.7%), mean age (22.7). Median age (20) years and mode of age (18) years of age. they were from 12 to 40 years of age.
Conclusion: Comparison between preoperative and postoperative middle ear pressures shows no any significant statistical difference (p=0.798).
