Endoscopy Methods
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1. Efficacy of Disinfection of Rigid Endoscope by Ethyl Alcohol 70%
Abstract Introduction Currently, there is no safe, affordable, and ecologically-sustainable guideline that helps prevent contamination through endoscopy. We evaluated the safety of intermediate-level disinfection with 70% ethyl alcohol (w/v) based on biological-load recovery from rigid endoscopes after nasal endoscopy. Objective To demonstrate the efficacy
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Drug-induced Sleep Endoscopy: Are there Predictors for Failure of Oral Appliance Treatment?
Abstract Introduction In the literature, evidence is lacking on the predictive value of druginduced sleep endoscopy (DISE) for oral appliance treatment (OAT). Objectives The aim of the present study is to evaluate whether DISE with concomitant mandibular advancement maneuver can predict failure of OAT. Methods An observational retrospective study includin
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Reinforcing the valuable role of gastric ultrasound for volume and content assessment: an observational study
Abstract Background Pulmonary aspiration is one of the most important complications in anesthesiology. Assessment of gastric content by ultrasound is a good method to quantify gastric volume and to determine the risk of intraoperative pulmonary aspiration. The aim of this study is to determine the accuracy of the gastric ultrasonography in the qualitative a
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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4. New Nasopharyngeal Flap for Posterior Skull-base Reconstruction: The Upper-Tongue Flap
Abstract Introduction Reconstructions of clival resection are still challenging, and additional reconstructive methods may be necessary to achieve full coverage of the skull-base defect in patients with middle- and lower-clivus disease. Objective To describe a new nasopharyngeal flap for the middle and lower clivus. Methods Using nasal endoscopy in a cada
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Choanal Polyps Originating from Unusual Sites: A Rural Tertiary Care Center Experience
Abstract Introduction Choanal polyps are benign lesions arising from the sinonasal mucosa, extending through the choana into the nasopharynx. Though polyps arising from the maxillary sinus and extending to the choana are common, polyps arising from the sphenoid sinus ostium, posterior part of middle turbinate, and inferior and middle meatus are quite uncomm
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Analysis of Patients Undergoing Colonoscopies and the Importance of Exam Quality for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Summary Objective To determine the impact of the quality of colonoscopy examination for colorectal cancer screening. Methods Retrospective observational study ofmedical records from patients treated at the endoscopy and colonoscopy service of Hospital Universitário Evangélico Mackenzie (Curitiba, PR, Brazil) from January 2019 to January 2020. Results
Journal of Coloproctology (Rio de Janeiro). Publicado em: 2022
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7. Protocol of care for foreign-body ingestion in children: a qualitative study
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to suggest a care protocol for foreign-body ingestion, address the clinical aspects, and identify the ingested object, severity, and professional conduct. METHODS: This is a qualitative study. We used books and original articles published in national and international journals (BIREME, SCIELO, LILACS, and MEDLINE/PubMed)
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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8. High prevalence of functional dyspepsia in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a cross-sectional study
Abstract BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are frequent complaints from individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Dyspepsia is a universal clinical symptom and is among the most common GI complaints observed in the general population, but its prevalence in the population with NAFLD has not been previously investigated. OBJECTIVE:
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Oncologic Panendoscopy: Description of an Optimized Procedure Based on Our Experience
Abstract Introduction All patients with a new head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) undergo diagnostic panendoscopy as part of the screening for synchronous second primary tumors. It includes a pharyngolaryngoscopy (PLS), a tracheobronchoscopy and esophagoscopy, and a stomatoscopy. Rigid techniques are risky, with long learning curves. Objective We
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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10. Is there a relationship between tonsil volume and the success of pharyngeal surgery among adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea?
Abstract Objectives: Hypertrophic palatine tonsils play a role in the blockage of the upper airway, one of the known causes of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Therefore, it is possible that there is an association between tonsil size and the success of pharyngeal surgery during OSA treatment. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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11. The risk of post-polypectomy bleeding among patients receiving antithrombotic agents: A prospective observational study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: In July 2012, the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society updated their guidelines for gastroenterological endoscopy in patients receiving antithrombotic therapy. Colonoscopic polypectomy procedures are associated with a high risk of bleeding. OBJECTIVES: The present study evaluated the safety of colonoscopic polypectomy procedur
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-06
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12. Comparison of two endoscopic spine surgical techniques
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to compare the clinical outcome among patients who are surgically treated for lumbar disc herniation by transforaminal and interlaminar endoscopy techniques. METHODS: For the treatment of lumbar disc herniation, 31 patients were assigned to undergo the interlaminar technique and 24 patients the transforamin
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.. Publicado em: 2021-02