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Surgical outcome of endoscopic endonasal repair of anterior skull base cerebros...

Introduction: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks are abnormal communications between the subarachnoid space and the nasal cavity and can be classified as spontaneous or traumatic (including iatrogenic fistulas). Various procedures and materials have been described for endoscopic repair. However, the endoscopic technique for repairing CSF leaks is broadly debated.  Objective: To present the experience of a tertiary...

Fluoroquinolone-resistant otorrhea: risk factors and therapeutic approaches

Objective: To identify risk factors and appropriate therapeutic regimens in fluoroquinolone-resistant otorrhea Study Design: Retrospective study of patients with otorrhea undergoing ear exudate culture and identified as resistant to ciprofloxacin, from 2015 to 2022. Materials and Methods: Review of clinical records and ear exudate cultures. Results: Thirty-seven ear exudates with cultures resistant to fluoroqui...

BAHA in the auditory rehabilitation of patients with chronic cholesteatomatous ...

Introduction: The treatment of chronic cholesteatomatous otitis media (CCOM) is surgical and may require an open technique mastoidectomy. Hearing loss resulting from the disease and/or its surgical removal is traditionally corrected with tympanoplasty or conventional hearing aids, but other options are available, such as the Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA). Objective: To evaluate the functional outcomes and im...

Olfaction and cardiovascular risk: a connection yet to be explored

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is highly prevalent in the general population, especially in older age groups. Published studies associate loss of smell with comorbidities such as dyslipidemia, stroke, and heart failure. However, results are inconsistent, and the relationship between CVD and olfactory dysfunction remains unclear. Objective: To evaluate the correlation between loss of smell, cardiovas...

Adaptação e Validação para Português Europeu das Escalas Categories Auditory Pe...

INTRODUCTION: The Categories of Auditory Performance II (CAP-II) scale and the Infant-Toddler Meaningful Audit Integration Scale (IT-MAIS) are simple and quick questionnaires that allow assessment of the auditory performance of children with cochlear implant (CI). The aim of this study was to translate, adapt and validate the European Portuguese version of the CAP-II and IT-MAIS scales. METHODS: A total of 85 p...

Subtotal petrosectomy - a tertiary center’s experience

Introduction: Subtotal Petrosectomy (SPT) is an effective and definitive solution in cases of recurrent chronic otitis media. The expansion of its indications demonstrates its usefulness and safety in resolving various challenging otologic pathologies. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study of 25 patients (26 ears) who underwent SPT was conducted. Data regarding the indication, surgical procedures perform...

Success of Cochlear Implantation in patients after bacterial meningitis

Aim: To present the results of cochlear implantation after bacterial meningitis, regarding auditory gain, time of use and improvement in quality of life. Material and Methods: Retrospective, transversal study, based on the analysis of data from patients with severe and profound sensorineural hearing loss due to bacterial meningitis, who underwent uni or bilateral cochlear implant surgery at CHLO between 2014 an...

Adaptation and Validation for European Portuguese of the Auditory Performance C...

Introduction: The Categories of Auditory Performance II (CAP-II) scale and the Infant-Toddler Meaningful Audit Integration Scale (IT-MAIS) are simple and quick questionnaires that allow assessment of the auditory performance of children with cochlear implant (CI). The aim of this study was to translate, adapt and validate the European Portuguese version of the CAP-II and IT-MAIS scales.Methods: A total of 85 pa...

Smell and taste: 8 years of experience from a Tertiary Center

Introduction: Olfactory dysfunction (OD) affects up to 20% of the population. Despite significant progress in olfactory function testing, the diagnosis and treatment of OD remains a challenge. Aim: To conduct a descriptive and statistical analysis of patients undergoing follow-up for olfaction and taste dysfunction.  Methods: Retrospective study including patients evaluated for olfaction and taste dysfunctions ...

The Transparency of Science with ChatGPT and the Emerging Artificial Intelligen...