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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Overall and disease-free survival are greater in the adjuvant chemoradiation group.
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Head and neck cancer recurrence is lower in the adjuvant chemoradiation group.
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The rate of metastasis does not significantly differ between the adjuvant groups.
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The rate of late toxicity does not significantly differ between the adjuvant groups.
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The rate of acute skin toxicity is lower in the adjuvant chemoradiation group.

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Uncorrected Proof. Available online 4 October 2024

Pre-clinical training, technical adjustment and human case experience of transoral robotic surgery using Versius System

Guilherme Reimann Agne, Gustavo Nunes Bento, Marcelo Belli, Gustavo Becker Pereira, Renan Bezerra Lira, Leandro Luongo Matos, Luiz Paulo Kowalski

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Transoral Robotic Surgery is well-established using the DaVinci system.
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Transoral robotic surgery with the Versius System is currently in its initial stage.
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A mannequin model was effective for training and setup configuration.
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The first human case demonstrated feasibility and excellent results.
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In our preliminary experience, Versius proved to be a promising robotic system.

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Uncorrected Proof. Available online 4 October 2024

Brazilian Society of Otology task force – cochlear implant ‒ recommendations based on strength of evidence

Robinson Koji Tsuji, Rogério Hamerschmidt, Joel Lavinsky, Felippe Felix, Vagner Antonio Rodrigues Silva

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Hearing preservation in Cochlear Implant (CI) surgery should be encouraged.
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Even for patients with auditory nerve mutations, CI can still be recommended.
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Despite gene therapy in preliminary studies with OTOF gene, CI is still indicated.
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Patients with surgical wound infection should be evaluated and treated as quickly.

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Uncorrected Proof. Available online 18 September 2024

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Current Issue

Issue

Vol. 90. Issue 5.

(September - October 2024)

Original articles

Translation, cultural adaptation, and validation of the NOSE-Perf scale to Brazilian Portuguese

Fabio Portella Gazmenga, Mariana Dalbo Contrera Toro, Fabio Lau, Arthur Jose Roque Cruz, Elaine Costa, Michael J. Marino, Eulalia Sakano

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2024;90:101442

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NOSE-Perf scale quantifies symptoms resulting from nasal septal perforation.
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The Portuguese version of the NOSE-perf scale showed internal consistency.
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The NOSE-Perf scale translation showed good reliability parameters.
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The proposed instrument is valid for measuring nasal septal perforation symptoms.

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Predictive factors of frozen section in transoral microlaryngeal surgery for suspicious glottic lesions

Mateus Morais Aires, Fábio Yukio Pereira I, Camilla Diacópulos Silva, José Eduardo de Sá Pedroso, Noemi Grigoletto de Biase, Leonardo Haddad

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2024;90:101434

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Frozen biopsy isolated is not a reliable tool for guiding surgical decisions when it comes negative.
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Frozen biopsy is reliable for malignant results.
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Larger biopsy fragments are associated with a more reliable diagnosis.

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Interferon alpha-2b treatment for exophytic nasal papillomas and human papillomavirus infection

Popova Inga, Tregub Pavel, Degtyarevskaya Tatiana, Starostina Svetlana, Shadyev Timur, Apollonova Irina, Boyko Andrey, Petrovskii Vladimir, ... Ibrahimli Irada

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2024;90:101449

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ESP treatment with rhIFN-α2b is effective due to elimination of HPV.
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The introduction of rhIFN-α2b accelerated the resolution of postoperative reactions.
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The introduction of rhIFN-α2b promoted the healing of the nasal mucosa after surgical removal of the ESP.

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Therapeutic effects of olfactory training and systemic vitamin A in patients with COVID-19-related olfactory dysfunction: a double-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial

Abolfazl Taheri, Maryam Naderi, Nematollah Jonaidi Jafari, Hamid Emadi Koochak, Mohsen Saberi Esfeedvajani, Reyhaneh Abolghasemi

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2024;90:101451

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Three-months olfactory training is effective to treat the COVID-19-related anosmia.
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Daily oral vitamin A did not lead to better results in improving anosmia.
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The intervention time was important in the final olfactory status of the patients.

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