Objectives: To systematize the existing scientific evidence in relation to the pathology “Atopic Disease of the Central Compartment” (CCAD). Study Design – Systematic Bibliographic Review. Material and Methods: Conducting a systematic literature review in the MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases, based on the PRISMA (Prefe...
Objectives - Establishment of a protocol for Continuous Laryngoscopy during Exercise (LCE). Study Design – Systematic Bibliographic Review. Material and Methods - Bibliographic review in the MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature databases, based on the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) model,...
Introduction - Pediatric tracheostomy is associated with significant morbidity, with decannulation being the primary outcome, as soon as the underlying indication for the procedure is resolved. There is great variability in pediatric decannulation protocols, making it imperative to create a protocol that reflects the reality of Portuguese hospitals. Objectives - To describe the decannulation protocol at Hospita...
Introduction - Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) and Recurrent Tonsillitis (RA) are the main indications for performing tonsillectomy in children. Despite the growing knowledge in tissue immunology of palatine tonsils, the pathophysiology that leads to the development of OSAS or RA is not fully known. Objectives - Comparative immunophenotypic analysis of children with OSAS versus RA. The epidemiological s...
Objectives: Comparison of the surgical results of patients submitted to Subperiosteal Abscess (SS) drainage compared to those submitted to mastoidectomy. Study design: Observational and retrospective. Material and Methods: Review of clinical records of pediatric patients diagnosed with SA (n=56). Results: The incidence of AS has remained constant, with an average of 2.5 cases/year. SA drainage with myringotomy ...
Objectives: Use of computational fluid mechanics (MFC) in understanding the impact of the size and location of septal perforations (PS) on nasal physiology Study design: Computer simulation study. Material and Methods: MFC software (Flowgy®) was used to create digital models of nasal cavities through computed tomography reconstruction. Virtual surgery was performed with establishment of anterior (1 or 2 cm) and...
Objetivo: Averiguar possíveis assimetrias em termos de força muscular, rácio, performance e amplitude de movimento entre membro dominante e não dominante em atletas overhead de andebol, assim como analisar a existência de possíveis alterações associadas à presença de testes clínicos positivos do ombro. Metodologia: Foi avaliada a força isométrica, amplitude de movimento e performance de 16 jogadores de andebol ...