Otolaryngology
Mostrando 13-24 de 64 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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13. Lateral-Expansion Pharyngoplasty: Combined Technique for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Abstract Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a multifactorial disease characterized by episodes of partial or complete collapse during sleep of different regions of the upper airway. Surgery for OSAS evolved with the introduction of different techniques, considering new surgical concept of reconstruction of the upper airway. Objective
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2020-03
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14. A Retrospective Analysis of Peroperative Risk Factors Associated with Posttonsillectomy Reactionary Hemorrhage in a Teaching Hospital
Abstract Introduction Tonsillectomy is one of the most common otolaryngology procedures performed worldwide. It is also one of the first procedures learnt by residents during their training period. Although tonsillectomy is viewedrelatively as a low-risk procedure, it can be potentially harmful because of the chance of posttonsillectomy hemorrhage. Object
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 25/11/2019
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15. Facial Plastic Surgery Faculty Turnover: Survey of Academic Facial Plastic Surgeons and Department Chairs
Abstract Introduction The turnover and inability to consistently retain academic facial plastic surgeons is an issue that many academic departments of otolaryngology face. In addition to the financial costs of staff turnover and gaps in patient care, insufficient exposure of residents to key surgical procedures is a significant problem for residency progra
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 18/07/2019
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16. Otologic Findings Based on no Complaints in a Pediatric Examination
Abstract Introduction the otological evaluation is highly significant in those branches of medicine in which the general evaluation of the patient is conducted by general practitioners and pediatricians. Objectives To investigate the otologic findings and their incidences in the sample, which consisted of patients who presented to the pediatric outpatien
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 25/04/2019
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17. A call for mentorship in otolaryngology
Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2019-02
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18. Unusual Presentation of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Metastasis
Abstract Introduction The rates of thyroid cancers are on a rise, especially well-differentiated thyroid cancers. This could be partly due to newer diagnostic modalities, like highresolution ultrasound, that can pick up smaller lesions. Differentiated thyroid cancers with distantmetastases are not common, and even rarer is the initial presentation with com
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2018-06
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19. Avaliação dos potenciais evocados miogênicos vestibulares (VEMP) e eletrococleografia no diagnóstico da doença de Ménière
Resumo Introdução: A doença de Ménière (DM) é uma doença da orelha interna caracterizada por vertigem episódica, zumbido, plenitude aural e audição flutuante. Seu diagnóstico pode ser especialmente difícil nos casos em que os sintomas vestibulares estão presentes isoladamente (DM vestibular). O diagnóstico de certeza é histológico e somente
Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2017-07
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20. Tracheostomy in the Intensive Care Unit: a University Hospital in a Developing Country Study
Abstract Introduction Tracheostomy is the commonest surgical procedure in intensive care units (ICUs). It not only provides stable airway and facilitates pulmonary toilet and ventilator weaning, but also decreases the direct laryngeal injury of endotracheal intubation, and improves patient comfort and daily living activity. Objective The objective of thi
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2017-03
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21. The Influence of Tinnitus on the Audiometric Threshold of Sufferers
Abstract Introduction Tinnitus is a worldwide problem. Objective The objective of this study is to evaluate the audiometric hearing thresholds of adult patients with ongoing tinnitus as their only otological symptom. Methods We evaluated the hearing thresholds of 43 adult patients with ongoing tinnitus and no history of hearing loss from the otolaryngo
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2016-12
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22. Effect of Vocal Fry on Voice and on Velopharyngeal Sphincter
Abstract Introduction It is known that the basal sound promotes shortening and adduction of the vocal folds and leaves the mucosa looser. However there are few studies that address the supralaryngeal physiological findings obtained using the technique. Objective To check the effectiveness of using vocal fry on the voice and velopharingeal port closure of
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2016-06
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23. Valor preditivo dos testes pré-operatórios para estimar a intubação difícil em pacientes submetidos à laringoscopia direta para cirurgia de ouvido, nariz e garganta
JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: O valor preditivo dos testes pré-operatórios para estimar a intubação difícil pode diferir em patologias laríngeas. Foram feitas uma revisão dos prontuários de pacientes submetidos à laringoscopia direta (LD) e uma investigação do valor preditivo de exames pré-operatórios para estimar a intubação difícil. MÉTODOS
Rev. Bras. Anestesiol.. Publicado em: 2015-04
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24. Non-flat audiograms in sensorineural hearing loss and speech perception
OBJECTIVE: The audibility thresholds for the sound frequency of 137 upward- and downward-sloping audiograms showing sensorineural hearing loss were selected and analyzed in conjunction with speech recognition thresholds obtained from individuals seen at a public otolaryngology clinic to determine which frequencies in slope audiograms best represent speech r
Clinics. Publicado em: 2013-06