Active Bone Conduction Implant and Adhesive Bone Conduction Device: A Comparison of Audiological Performance and Subjective Satisfaction
Conclusion The aBCD demonstrated sufficient hearing improvement and subjective satisfaction; thus, it is a good solution for hearing rehabilitation if surgery is not desired or not possible. If surgery is an option, the BCI is the superior device in terms of hearing outcomes, particularly background noise and subjective satisfaction. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - March 11, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Di Gregorio, Maria Fernanda Der, Carolina Bravo-Torres, Sofia Zernotti, Mario Emilio Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Cephalometric Evaluation in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea undergoing Lateral Pharyngoplasty
Conclusion The longer the distance between the hyoid bone and the mandibular plane, the greater the preoperative AHI, and LP was an effective OSA treatment. Cephalometric variables are not able to modify or determine the success of LP in apneic patients in the population assessed. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - March 6, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Zanco, Stephanie Regiane Prata Ferreira Duarte, Bruno Bernardo Almeida, Aur élio Rochael Mendon ça, José Alexandre Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Olfaction and Quality of Life in Patients with Eosinophilic CRS Undergoing Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Conclusion Surgery effectively controlled eCRS in patients who adhered to high-volume budesonide nasal irrigation postoperatively. There were significant improvements in quality of life and olfaction, which persisted at least up to one year postoperatively. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 16, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tepedino, Miguel Soares Voegels, Richard Louis Pezato, Rog ério Thamboo, Andrew Kosug, Eduardo Macoto Ferr ão, Ana Clara Miotello Neves, Ra íssa de Figueiredo Castilla, Val éria Maria Barcia Greg ório, Luis Carlos Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Endoscopic Evaluation after Conventional Adenoid Curettage
Conclusion Endoscopic evaluation of the nasopharynx following conventional adenoid curettage provides important data regarding adenoid remnants, injury to the surgical field or nearby structures, and bleeding points, which aids in the provision of optimal care and in the achievement of a better outcome. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 16, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nofal, Ahmed Abdelfattah Bayomy Alnemr, Mohamed Abdelmohsen Sweed, Ahmed Hassan Abdulmageed, Alsayed Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Rate and Causes of Unplanned Hospital Returns within 60 Days following Head and Neck Surgery
Conclusion The 60-day rates of unplanned hospital return to the OPD and ED were of 8.74% and 2.82% respectively, and 1.84% of the patients were readmitted. Hematoma, infections, and neurological symptoms were common causes. Addressing the common reasons may be beneficial to decrease postoperative hospital visits. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 16, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Merdad, Mazin Alqutub, Abdulsalam Mogharbel, Ahmed Farid, Abdullah Bayazed, Abdullah Alghamdi, Abdulaziz Albogami, Yazeed Alshehri, Rayan Alnefaie, Majed N. Alamoudi, Hanin A. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Study of Speech Recognition in Noise and Working Memory in Adults and Elderly with Normal Hearing
Conclusion The study showed that working memory is a predictor of listening performance in noise in individuals with normal hearing, and that this task can provide important information for investigation in individuals who have difficulty hearing in unfavorable environments. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 16, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Akashi, Daniela Aiko Martinelli, Maria Cec ília Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Sleep and Learning: A Systematic Review
Conclusion Sleep is a fundamental factor for the consolidation, processing and functioning of memory and learning. Health professionals are a population at risk of sleep deprivation, thus it is important to take into account the effects it has on patients and health personnel. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 5, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: P érez Gutiérrez, Martha Lucía Machado Lugo, Juan Antonio Lavado Lozano, Valeria Pimiento Navarro, Diana Camila Tags: Systematic Reviews Source Type: research

Neck Dissection with Harmonic Instruments and Electrocautery: A Systematic Review
Conclusions The use of HS for ND significantly reduces the operative time, intraoperative bleeding, volume of draining fluid, and the number of ligatures. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 5, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Dedivitis, Rog ério Aparecido de Matos, Leandro Luongo Castro, Mario Augusto Ferrari Petrarolha, S ílvia Migueis Picado Kowalski, Luiz Paulo Tags: Systematic Reviews Source Type: research

Late Bilateral Sequential Cochlear Implant and Quality of Life
Conclusion The use of questionnaires to assess the quality of life of patients with hearing impairment is a valuable tool to measure adaptation to CI. Patients undergoing bilateral sequential CI, even with a long interval between procedures, presented high indices of quality of life. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 5, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mendes, Larissa Claret De Lima Borges, Alda Caldas, Fernanda Barbosa, Juliano Passos Bahmad Jr, Fayez Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

A Simplified Protocol for Tracheostomy Decannulation in Patients Weaned off Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation
Conclusion The decannulation protocol consisting of office-based flexible laryngotracheoscopy and capping trial of the tracheostomy tube can safely and effectively aid the decannulation process. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 5, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Devaraja, K. Majitha, C. S. Pujary, Kailesh Nayak, Dipak Ranjan Rao, Shwethapriya Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Olfactory Dysfunction in Adults from Rio Grande do Norte: A Cross-Sectional Study
Conclusion The occurrence of altered sense of smell in our study was different from that reported in other studies that used the same test. The relationship with COVID-19 was not clear. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 5, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Bedaque, Henrique de Paula Andrade Filho, Emerson Kennedy Ribeiro de Rabelo, Caio de Oliveira Moura, Jos é Eduardo Nóbrega Moura, Kelvin Leite Diniz Junior, Jos é Guimar ães, Maria Luisa Nobre Medeiros e Silva Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Sleep Patterns and Associated Insomnia in Junior and Senior Medical Students: A Questionnaire-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Conclusion The prevalence of insomnia and poor sleep quality is high among medical students. Therefore, appropriate strategies for early detection and intervention are warranted. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 5, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Alshehri, Ghady Dhafer Almahmoudi, Ahlam Ahmed Alsaif, Afnan Abdullah Shalabi, Bashayer Hassan Fatani, Hana Zuhair Aljassas, Fatima Hassan Alsulami, Dania Wazen Alhejaili, Faris Zawawi, Faisal Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Role of Virtual Bronchoscopy in Evaluation of Suspected Foreign Body in Children's Tracheobronchial Tree
Conclusions Virtual bronchoscopy is less invasive and does not require general anesthesia but cost and availability are limitations. It can be used as method of investigation in children with suspected foreign body aspiration. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 5, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Prajapati, Rachana M. Raval, Jayman B. Aiyer, Ranjan G. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The Prevalence of Dysphagia in Children with Laryngomalacia Pre and Postsupraglottoplasty: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
Conclusion Despite the heterogeneity of the sample, the supraglottoplasty procedure significantly reduces the prevalence of dysphagia in children with laryngomalacia. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 5, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Rossoni, Eduarda Pinto Miranda, Vanessa Souza Gigoski de Barbosa, Lisiane De Rosa Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research

Outcomes of Endoscopic Stapedectomy: Systematic Review
Conclusions Endoscopic stapes surgery appears to be a reasonable alternative to microscopic stapes surgery, with shorter operative times, low complication rate, and significant hearing improvement. The endoscopic technique enabled a better visualization and less scutum drilling, which was confirmed by all included studies. [...] Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. Rua do Matoso 170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 20270-135, BrazilArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text (Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology - February 5, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Elsamnody, Ahmed Nabil Yousef, Amr Hamdino Taha, Mohamed Salah Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research