Introduction: One of the biggest issues in the field of rhinoplasty is the use of grafts, one of which is the morselized cartilage graft. Few studies to date have sought to demonstrate the changes in size suffered by cartilage after the morselization process. Objective: To compare changes in area and perimeter of septal and auricular cartilages after being submitted to two degrees of morselization. Material and Methods: This was a cross-sectional, comparative, and analytical study. Septum...

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is responsible for various changes in homeostasis, which lead to increased morbidity and mortality. A field of growing interest in the literature refers to cognitive changes among patients with OSAS. The study of possible results in higher auditory functions in OSAS is an important step towards a better understanding of the cognitive impact and functionality of the affected patient. Objectives: To assess the existence of changes in...

Introduction: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a systemic, immunological, contagious and lethal disorder, with predominantly respiratory manifestations, caused by human infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Allergic rhinitis (AR), in turn, is an incurable and heterogeneous disease, characterized as an inflammation and/or dysfunction of the nasal lining mucosa. Immunotherapy is the only treatment that can lead to the cure of AR. It involves a programmed administration of allergen extract in...

Introduction: The adenotonsillectomy is among the most usual surgical procedures during childhood. Postoperative pain in this type of surgery may be intense and long-lasting. It is a major obstacle against the return to the reasonable feeding condition because it makes swallowing more difficult. The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most used group of medications for the treatment of acute pain, as they are considered safe, also due to their low cost and because they do...

Maxillary osteomyelitis is defined as bone inflammation in the maxilla, initiated in the medullary cavities, with progression to the cortical portion and the Haversian system, which may affect the periosteum and soft tissues by contiguity. When comparing maxillary and mandibular osteomyelitis, it can be seen that the first is rarer, since maxilla has a thin cortical layer and an extensive network of collateral blood vessels, which together offer a protective role against bone infections. The...

Introduction: The Internet has become a common resource for patients seeking information on medical conditions, including aesthetic surgeries. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate, by means of a questionnaire, the opinion of patients candidates or already submitted to rhinoplasty regarding what they would like to see in the social networks of nose plastic surgeons. Materials and Methods: The questionnaire was applied to 50 patients candidates for nasal plastic surgery....

Introduction: Plastic surgery is based on the aesthetic improvement of patients. The profile of the population that seeks aesthetic procedures consists of patients with low levels of self-esteem who seek beauty standards. In addition, there is a portion of these individuals who have Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), and seek to improve extreme dissatisfaction with their appearance. Therefore, achieving the satisfaction of these patients in the postoperative period of cosmetic surgery becomes a...

Introduction: Septoplasty is one of the oldest and most common surgeries performed by otolaryngologists. However, to date, postoperative care still differs greatly according to the surgeon’s experience and preferences, to the detriment of scientific evidence. Objective: To review the most recent and relevant studies on the topic, to provide reliable and easily accessible information, allowing surgeons in the area to offer the best medical practice. Methods: A systematic review of the...

Introduction: Nasal valve insufficiency is a distinct cause of symptomatic nasal obstruction. The nasal valve has been described as the cross-sectional area with greater resistance to the respiratory-inspiratory flow of the entire respiratory system. This subject is of scientific and academic importance, because it is an original contribution to the aid in the treatment of snoring, considering that nasal valve insufficiency is one of the causes of symptomatic nasal obstruction. This nasal...

Introduction: Although epidemiological studies demonstrated that HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) levels are associated with higher cardiovascular risk, pharmacological interventions for elevated HDL-C levels have failed to show a risk reduction. Objective: To evaluate patients admitted for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) to determine whether HDL-C levels measured up to 1 year before the event have an impact on post-event mortality. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted using data...

Introduction: The new coronavirus pandemic has given rise to several systemic pathologies correlated to the viral infection, which has flu-like symptoms in the upper airways. There are reports in the literature, however, that mention signs of dysphonia, odynophagia and pharyngeal globus sensation after infection. The larynx, an organ that is part of the airway, is possibly the affected location to set off those symptoms. Objective: To examine the laryngeal alterations in patients after...

Introduction: The nasal septal swell body is an area in the nasal septum located superior to the inferior turbinate, and anterior to the middle turbinate. It is closely associated with the internal nasal valve, in addition to being included among the expansile tissues of the anterior nose, which suggests that it significantly interferes with nasal airflow resistance. Objective: The present study aimed to histologically evaluate the composition of the septal mucosa in the septal body area,...

The development of new technologies is always associated with the need to overcome difficulties or facilitating the treatment of diseases with the tools currently available. Sometimes these technologies are disruptive, with new proposals and solutions, or just variations of known surgical techniques, by using new technological bases.