Shahin Bastaninejad

Otorhinolaryngology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

[ 1 ] - A comparison between cold dissection tonsillectomy with harmonic scalpel tonsillectomy

Introduction: This study aimed to compare operation time, intraoperative bleeding and postoperative pain between cold dissection tonsillectomy and harmonic scalpel tonsillectomy.  Materials and Methods: In this single-blinded clinical trial, 32 patients aged 14–48 were enrolled. Each patient randomly underwent tonsillectomy using the harmonic scalpel on one side and cold dissection on the other...

[ 2 ] - Integrated Internal Stabilization for Saddle Nose Surgery

Introduction: Correction of Saddle nose deformity is one of the most challenging issues in facial plastic surgery.   Materials and Methods: In this study, a single structure in the form of L-strut was attempted to be created by using one 0.035" Kirschner wire and an autologous costal graft out of the 10th and 11th ribs. This study involved 13 cases, most of whom were traumatic. The corrective ...