Severe complication of posterior nasal packing: Case Report.

Introduction:  Severe Epistaxis is common in patients with head trauma, especially when associated with multiple fractures of the face and skull base. Several methods of controlling bleeding that can be imposed. The anterior nasal tapenade associated with posterior Foley catheter is one of the most widespread, and the universal availability of necessary materials or their apparent ease of execution.

Extramedullary plasmacytoma of the larynx.

Introduction:  The extramedullary plasmocytoma is one of the localized forms of malignancy of the plasma cells, which has multiple myeloma main diagnosis. Its main site to the head and neck, but with a rare presentation in the larynx.

Objective:  To describe a case of extramedullary plasmocytoma of the larynx, with literature review.

Bilateral vocal fold immobility: diagnosis and treatment.

Unlabelled: Vocal fold immobility may be due to bilateral neurogenic paralysis, cricoarytenoid joint fixation, laryngeal synechiae, or posterior glottic stenosis. Treatment aims to establish a patent airway and preserve the function of the glottic sphincter and voice quality.

Objectives: To analyze the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in cases of bilateral vocal fold immobility seen at our unit.

Anthropometric data as predictors of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity.

Unlabelled: The Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome is a chronic disease characterized by episodes upper airway collapse, and has been associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity.

Aim: To correlate the neck, abdominal and pelvic circumference with the AHI and oxyhemoglobin saturation in OSA patients, and to correlate these values with disease severity.

Materials And Methods: A prospective descriptive study of 82 patients evaluated complaints suggesting OSA, from July 2008 to March 2010.