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Computed Tomography versus Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) to Predict the Effectiveness ...
Cebola, P; Caroça, C; Donato, H; Campos, A; Dias, SS; Paço, J; Manso, CObstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder with a high prevalence in the world population. The mandibular advancement device is one of the options for treating obstructive sleep apnea. Neck computed tomography and drug-induced sleep endoscopy are complementary diagnostic tests that may help predict the effectiveness of mandibular advancement devices. This study aims to analyze the best method for predicting th...
Water protection after tympanostomy (Shepard) tubes does not decrease otorrhea ...
Subtil, J; Jardim, A; Peralta Santos, A; Araújo, J; Saraiva, J; Paço, JINTRODUCTION: Myringotomy for tube insertion is the most common otologic surgery. Otorrhea is a frequent complication of this procedure and, to prevent it, most surgeons strongly recommend avoiding contact with water as this is thought to adversely impact on post-operative quality of life. OBJECTIVE: To understand the benefit of this recommendation. METHODS: Observational study - retrospective cohort study comp...
Intermediate osteotomies in rhinoplasty: a new perspective
Pereira Nunes, D; Tinoco, C; Oliveira E Carmo, D; Paço, JThe nasal dorsum framework plays a major role in nasal and facial harmony. This study presents a new approach to an already known technique, intermediate osteotomies, which can be used routinely in patients with cosmetically unpleasant changes in eyebrow-tip line features, allowing the acquisition of a natural, aesthetically agreeable and harmonious dorsum contour, while preserving nasal function. The approach ...
Anquilose Estapedo-Vestibular: Estudo Retrospetivo de Cinco Casos em São Tomé e...
Campelo, P; Caroça, C; Tinoco, C; Oliveira e Carmo, D; Paço, JIntroduction: Otosclerosis is a common form of conductive hearing loss characterized by abnormal bone remodeling exclusively in the otic capsule. The prevalence of otosclerosis varies in racial populations and is described as being rare in black African populations. In this paper we aim to report five cases of clinical, and surgically confirmed, otosclerosis in black individuals, in São Tomé and Príncipe. Mater...
Rubella in Sub-Saharan Africa and sensorineural hearing loss: a case control study
Caroça, C; Vicente, V; Campelo, P; Chasqueira, M; Caria, H; Silva, S; Paixão, P; Paço, JRubella infection can affect several organs and cause birth defects that are responsible for congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). Congenital hearing loss is the most common symptom of this syndrome, occurring in approximately 60% of CRS cases. Worldwide, over 100 000 babies are born with CRS every year. There is no specific treatment for rubella, but the disease is preventable by vaccination. Since 1969, the rube...
Effects of the fibers distribution in the human eardrum: A biomechanical study
Gentil, F; Parente, M; Martins, P; Garbe, C; Santos, C; Areias, B; Branco, C; Paço, J; Jorge, RNThe eardrum separates the external ear from the middle ear and it is responsible to convert the acoustical energy into mechanical energy. It is divided by pars tensa and pars flaccida. The aim of this work is to analyze the susceptibility of the four quadrants of the pars tensa under negative pressure, to different lamina propria fibers distribution. The development of associated ear pathology, in particular th...
Predictive factors for the appearance of myringosclerosis after myringotomy wit...
Branco, C; Monteiro, D; Paço, JMyringotomy with the insertion of ventilation tubes is the most frequent surgical procedure performed in children, and the appearance of myringosclerosis is one of its most frequent long-term complications. The objective of this study is to identify clinical factors and technique variations that may have a relation with the appearance of myringosclerosis, after tube insertion. Patients submitted to myringotomy ...
Effects of the fibers distribution in the human eardrum: A biomechanical study
Gentil, F; Parente, M; Martins, P; Garbe, C; Santos, C; Areias, B; Branco, C; Paço, J; Jorge, RNThe eardrum separates the external ear from the middle ear and it is responsible to convert the acoustical energy into mechanical energy. It is divided by pars tensa and pars flaccida. The aim of this work is to analyze the susceptibility of the four quadrants of the pars tensa under negative pressure, to different lamina propria fibers distribution. The development of associated ear pathology, in particular th...
Genetic Basis of Nonsyndromic Sensorineural Hearing Loss in the Sub-Saharan Afr...
Caroça, C; de Matos, TM; Ribeiro, D; Lourenço, V; Martins, T; Campelo, P; Fialho, G; Silva, SN; Paço, J; Caria, HelenaHearing loss (HL) is a common condition with both genetic and environmental causes, and it greatly impacts global health. The prevalence of HL is reportedly higher in developing countries such as the Sub-Saharan African island of São Tomé and Príncipe, where the deaf community is estimated to be less than 1% of the population. We investigated the role of the DFNB1 locus (GJB2 and GJB6 genes) in the etiology of ...
Sickle Cell Trait, Malaria and Sensorineural Hearing Loss–A Case-Control Study ...
Caroça, C; Pereira de Lima, J; Campelo, P; Carolino, E; Caria, H; Paço, J; Nunes-Silva, SBackground: Hearing loss is a problem with higher incidence in South Asia, Asia Pacific and sub-Saharan Africa. In these countries there is also associated history of anemia and malaria. Objective: This study aims to identify a putative role of Beta globin mutation - sickle cell trait and HL in São Tomé and Príncipe population. Methods: A retrospective case-control study of a convenience sample was collected du...