Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology (English Edition)

ISSN: 1808-8694

The Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology aims to provide timely information for physicians and scientists focused on otorhinolaryngology and head and neck disorders, including contemporary, ethical, clinically relevant information in:

- General otolaryngology;
- Head and neck surgery;
- Respiratory sleep disorders;
- Allergy/rhinology;
- Otology/neurotology;
- Laryngology/broncho-esophagology;
- Pediatric otolaryngology;
- Cranio-facial surgery;
- Skull base surgery;
- Head and neck oncology;
- Phoniatrics;
- Upper airway related diseases;
- Facial plastics and reconstructive surgery.

The journal is the official peer-reviewed open access scientific publication of the Brazilian Association of Otorhinolaryngology and Cervicofacial Surgery (ABORL-CCF).

All articles will be published under the CC-BY license (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International) with copyright owned by the ABORL-CCF.

Please note that articles submitted as of May 1, 2022, which are accepted for publication will be subject to a fee (Article Publishing Charge, APC) payment by the author or research funder to cover the costs associated with publication.

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Type of treatment was associated with death, but not with recurrence.
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In the surgical treatment group, overall survival was 36.4% at five years.
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In the non-surgical treatment group, overall survival was 21.8% at five years.
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In the surgical treatment group, disease-free survival was 64.8% at five years.
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In the non-surgical treatment group, disease-free survival 67.2% at five years.

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Brazilian Society of Otology task force – Vestibular Schwannoma ‒ evaluation and treatment

Vagner Antonio Rodrigues Silva, Joel Lavinsky, Henrique Furlan Pauna, Melissa Ferreira Vianna, Vanessa Mazanek Santos, Cláudio Márcio Yudi Ikino, André Luiz Lopes Sampaio, Paula Tardim, Pauliana Lamounier, André Souza de Albuquerque Maranhão, Vitor Yamashiro Rocha Soares, José Fernando Polanski, Mariana Moreira de Castro Denaro, Carlos Takahiro Chone, Ricardo Ferreira Bento, Arthur Menino Castilho

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In asymmetric SNHL, MRI should be performed regardless of ABR results.
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Gadolinium-enhanced MRI is the gold standard exam for suspected VS.
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Intervention is indicated for tumors with significant growth (≥2 mm/year) and/or on Koos grade III and IV.
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Radiotherapy may be indicated as primary treatment in selected cases; however, there is still controversy surrounding long-term effectiveness and safety, especially in young patients.
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Surgery is superior to radiotherapy in order to preserve serviceable hearing in patients with VS.
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The CI may be indicated in patients with single-sided deafness and chronic intractable tinnitus due to sporadic VS undergoing surgery or radiotherapy when there is anatomical and functional preservation of the cochlear nerve. In this scenario, the risks and benefits should be considered, as well as the additional care required for postoperative radiological follow-up.

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Uncorrected Proof. Available online 29 August 2023

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Current Issue

Issue

Vol. 89. Issue 5.

(September - October 2023)

Editorials

Time to reflect on diversity, equity, and inclusion in otolaryngology head and neck surgery academic setting

Carlos Takahiro Chone

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2023;89:101319

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Original articles

Protocol for capturing 3D facial meshes for rhinoseptoplasty planning

Taíse Leitemperger Bertazzo, Marcos Cordeiro D’Ornellas

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2023;89:101289

Highlights

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3D Anthropometry is an effective and safe method for measuring facial distances.
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Photogrammetry is performed quickly and non-invasively.
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Photogrammetry allows measurements, surgical simulation, and prediction of results.
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Photogrammetry by OrtogOnBlender (OOB) is affordable and cost-effective.
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OOB produces satisfactory meshes for Rhinoplasty planning.

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Flowchart for selecting an appropriate surgical airway in neurologically impaired pediatric intubated patients: a case series

Mitsuyoshi Imaizumi, Kazuhide Suyama, Aya Goto, Mitsuaki Hosoya, Shigeyuki Murono

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2023;89:101290

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Survival rate of severely impaired children requiring tracheostomy is increasing.
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Appropriate surgical airway selection in intubated children is difficult.
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We designed a flowchart for surgical airway selection in intubated pediatric patients.
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Effectiveness of the flowchart for selecting a surgical airway was demonstrated.
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Pediatricians and caregivers will be able to select an appropriate surgical airway.

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AQUACEL® Ag Advantage reduces the stress of postoperative packing removal after endoscopic sinus surgery

Kei Hosoya, Yohei Maeda, Taro Komachi, Kazuki Sato, Kimihiro Okubo

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2023;89:101292

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Packing removal after endoscopic nasal sinus surgery causes stress to the physician.
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Physician stress in packing removal is lower with AQUACEL® Ag Advantage than control.
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AQUACEL® Ag Advantage is useful for packing after endoscopic nasal sinus surgery.

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