Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology
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Braz J Otorhinolaryngol · May 2008
Review Case ReportsMultiple-sited amyloidosis in the upper aerodigestive tract: case report and literature review.
There are some reports of localized amyloidosis in the larynx, an entity that corresponds to one percent of all benign tumors of this region. However, there are only two cases of amyloidosis in the Waldeyer's ring 6, 13, 14. We hereby describe a rare case of amyloidosis in areas not associated with the upper aero-digestive tract: tonsil pillar, rhinopharynx, supraglottis and glottis, without visible continuity of amyloid tissue. We will also discuss post-operative follow up with severe dysphagia.
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Braz J Otorhinolaryngol · Jan 2008
Comparative StudyComparison between general anesthesia and superficial cervical plexus block in partial thyroidectomies.
Thyroidectomy under the effect of superficial cervical plexus block (SCPB) has met resistance. ⋯ Although the incidence of bradycardia was higher (23.8%), SCPB was done for the resection of tumors measuring up to 348 cm3, at a lower cost and with no laryngotracheal injuries; these were present in 51% of patients undergoing GA.
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Braz J Otorhinolaryngol · May 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyA comparative study between ketorolac and ketoprofen in postoperative pain after uvulopalatopharyngoplasty.
Postoperative pain is a serious problem, requiring an appropriate response from the medical doctor. In otolaryngology special attention is needed after uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UP3). ⋯ We concluded that ketorolac is more effective compared to ketoprofen in the treatment of immediate postoperative pain after UP3, as patients using ketorolac had less pain and used opioids to a lesser degree.
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Braz J Otorhinolaryngol · Nov 2006
Brazilian Portuguese Language version of the "Tinnitus Handicap Inventory": validity and reproducibility.
Tinnitus can greatly impact an individual's life quality and it is very difficult to quantify. ⋯ The Brazilian Portuguese version of THI is a valid and reproducible tool used to quantify how tinnitus impacts the life quality of those Brazilian patients who complain of this symptom.
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Congenital and acquired airway diseases are responsible for upper respiratory distress and stridor in children. In neonatal intensive care units, we have seen increased survival in premature babies, but also a high incidence of airway complications related to intubation, which present as stridor. ⋯ Neonatal stridor has many causes; those related to tracheal intubation are more frequent in hospitals that treat more complex diseases. Pediatricians and otorhinolaryngologists should know the main causes of stridor and perform detailed clinical evaluations to determine case severity. The endoscopic examination, must be meticulous.