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The Importance of International Volunteering for the Tourist Destination Image:...
Pacheco, Ricardo; Sousa, Bruno; Santos, VascoThis research investigates the significant role of international volunteering, particularly through the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), in shaping the image of Barcelos as a tourist destination.The study specifically examines various volunteer programs in Barcelos, such as construction projects, teaching, and agricultural assistance. It focuses on the volunteers’ perceptions and motivations and on the impact o...
Osseous and osteocutaneous free flaps in head and neck reconstructive surgery -...
Melo, Marta; Mariano, Marta; Pereira, Susana; Castelhano, Luís; Pacheco, Ricardo; Montalvão, Pedro; Magalhães, MiguelObjectives: Evaluate the surgical success and complications of bone and osteocutaneous free flaps.Study design: Retrospective. Material e Methods: Analysis of all bone and osteocutaneous free flaps performed at the Otorhinolaryngology department of IPOLFG, between 2015 and 2020. Results: Sixteen patients were evaluated, with a mean age of 50.3±17.4 years and 62.5% male. Nine free flaps from the fibula and seven...
Solitary Neurofibroma of the larynx in adults
Órfão, João; Campos, Ana; Almeida, Gustavo; Custódio, Sara; Antunes, Joselina; Hebe, Ana; Pacheco, Ricardo; Montalvão, Pedro; Magalhães, MiguelNeurofibromas are benign tumors with neural origin, most frequently found in neurofibromatosis. However, they can also occur as isolated lesions, which are extremely rare in the larynx. We present a case of a 56 years old patient who presented with complains of odynophagia, hoarseness, dysphagia and dyspnea. On otolaryngologic observation it was found a large pharyngolaryngeal mass compressing the airway, which...
Sinonasal melanoma: A retrospective study
Campos, Ana; Almeida, Gustavo; Órfão, João; Custodio, Sara; Caroça, Cristina; Pacheco, Ricardo; Montalvão, Pedro; Magalhães, MiguelObjective: To describe the natural history, treatment and prognosis of patients with the diagnosis of sinonasal melanoma in a Portuguese oncological referral center. Study design: Retrospective database review. Material & methods: The clinical records of patients with the diagnosis of sinonasal mucosal melanoma who underwent treatment between 2005 and 2016 in Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Fra...
Sinonasal adenocarcinomas: Experience of Lisbon Oncology Institute between 2000...
Moura, Ivo; Anjo, César; Colaço, José; Carvalho, Tatiana; Pacheco, Ricardo; Montalvão, Pedro; Magalhães, MiguelObjective: To analyze treatment outcomes, including overall and disease-free survival rates, of patients with sinonasal adenocarcinomas.Methods: Retrospective study of patients with sinonasal adenocarcinoma treated in IPOFGL between 2000 and 2014.Results: We identified 33 patients; 17 were women and 16 men. Average age at diagnosis was 65.6 years and median follow-up was 39 months. Ethmoid sinus was the most fr...
Cardiovascular effects of fingolimod: Relevance, detection and approach
Aguiar, Carlos; Batista, Sónia; Pacheco, RicardoFingolimod, a structural analogue of sphingosine, is the first oral treatment available for multiple sclerosis. The presence of sphingosine-1-phosphate receptors in the sinus and atrioventricular nodes, myocardial cells, endothelial cells and arterial smooth muscle cells is responsible for fingolimod's cardiovascular effects. We provide a comprehensive review of the mechanisms of these effects and characterize ...
Primary mucosal malignant melanoma of the head and neck - Experience from the P...
Durão, Carolina; Pimentel, João; Hebe, Ana; Pacheco, Ricardo; Montalvão, Pedro; Magalhães, MiguelIntroduction: Mucosal melanoma of the head and neck is an uncommon disease with poor prognosis.Material and Methods: Retrospective chart review of 32 patients treated for head and neck mucosal melanoma in a cancer center from 1998 to 2012.Results: There were 32 cases with an average age of 70. The primary tumor was located in the nasal cavity in 24 patients and in the oral cavity in 8 patients. The majority of ...
Parotid tumors - Casuistry of the last 10 years of the Otolaryngology Departmen...
Oliveira, Filipa; Costa, Eurico; Pereira, Sónia; Pacheco, Ricardo; Magalhães, MiguelThe salivary gland tumors are uncommon neoplasms of the head and neck region, corresponding to 3-5% of the tumors in this location. In this article we will be doing a retrospective study of the occurrence of tumors of the parotid gland over the past 10 years in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology IPO Lisbon. Data were collected from a total of 153 patients from the period of 1st January of 2001 to 31st Decemb...
Preservation of function in the treatment of laryngeal tumors: results of supra...
Cavilhas, Pedro; Jerónimo, Alexandra; Pacheco, Ricardo; Estibeiro, Hugo; Fino, Rui; Oliveira, Luís; Ferreira, Lígia; Montalvão, Pedro; Magalhães, MiguelObjective: The horizontal supraglottic laryngectomy (HSL) is an oncologic surgical technique that allows preservation of laryngeal functions of speech and swallowing with airway protection, but with adequate capacity for tumor excision. The objective of this study is to review a series of patients submitted to HSL.Methods: Retrospective study of HSL carried out in the Department of Otolaryngology of the IPOLFG ...