Endoscopic and External Dacryocystorhinostomy: Long Term Result from a Tertiary Center in Portugal.

Dacryocystorhinostomy is the gold-standard for distal lacrimal obstructions. This study aims to report the demography, clinical presentation, influence of agger nasi opening, uncinectomy and septoplasty, the use of silicone stent tubes, complications and success of endoscopic and external dacryocystorhinostomy over a period of 11 years. Retrospective review of clinical records, from January 2012 to December 2022, at a tertiary center in Portugal.

The Role of Steroids in the Preservation of Hearing and Vestibular Function in Cochlear Implantation.

Objective: Cochlear implant surgery is guided by principles of atraumatic insertion as to protect the inner ear. Previous studies suggest the potential benefit of steroids in patients undergoing cochlear implantation (CI), although the optimal route of administration has yet to be determined. We aim to systematically review the human studies of hearing and vestibular function preservation in patients undergoing CI receiving perioperative steroids and to discuss their role.

Relationship between the Presence of Nystagmus in the Fourth Position of the Epley Maneuver and Treatment Efficacy for PSC BPPV: A Prospective Study.

Objective: To investigate whether a specific nystagmus observed during the Epley maneuver can enable immediate reassessment of patients, eliminating the need for deferred diagnosis.

Study Design: Prospective cohort.

Setting: Tertiary center.

[Translation, Cultural Adaptation and Contributions to the Validation of the Nijmegen Cochlear Implant Questionnaire (NCIQ) for European Portuguese].

Introduction: The Nijmegen Cochlear Implant Questionnaire (NCIQ) scale uses a simple and easily administered questionnaire to evaluate the adaptation of individuals to their cochlear implants. The aim of this study was to validate the NCIQ for European Portuguese, through its translation and cultural adaptation. It also presents the evaluation of reproducibility and the description of the results of this questionnaire in patients using IC.

Paragangliomas da Cabeça e Pescoço: A Experiência de um Centro Oncológico do Sul da Europa.

Introduction: Paragangliomas are usually benign slow-growing tumors, but they are locally invasive and can cause significant morbidity. The aim of this study was to characterize the presenting symptoms, secretory status, genetics, imaging features, treatment modalities, post-treatment complications and survival of patients with head and neck paragangliomas treated at a single institution.

Material And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the clinical records of patients managed at our center between 1997 and 2020.

Lateral semicircular canal-BPPV: Prospective randomized study on the efficacy of four repositioning maneuvers.

Introduction: Multiple repositioning maneuvers have been described to treat lateral semi-circular canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (LC-BPPV) patients. In this study, we compare efficacy of four therapeutic repositioning maneuvers for LC-BPPV patients and aim to identify clinical variables associated with persistent disease.

Material And Methods: A prospective study was conducted at a tertiary center, between January 2017 and September 2019.

Personality and psychopathology in Ménière's disease.

Introduction And Objectives: Psychological factors in vertigo patients have been extensively studied but the role of anxiety and personality traits in the clinical course of Ménière's disease (MD) is unknown. The objectives of this study are to identify and characterize psychopathology in MD and to find risk factors for an increased rate and intensity of crisis and chronic symptoms.

Materials And Methods: We performed a transversal study in all patients diagnosed with definite MD in our department during a 5-year period.

Tracheostomy in COVID-19 Patients: Experience at a Tertiary Center in the First 11 Months of the Pandemic.

This study aimed to evaluate the experience of tracheostomy in COVID-19 patients in a Southern Europe tertiary hospital. Retrospective observational study in tracheostomized patients from April 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021. Data related to tracheostomy were evaluated in patients with and without COVID-19, including infections in healthcare professionals involved in patient care.

Characterization of a Portuguese family with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E due to a novel point mutation in the PMP22 gene.

Introduction: Point mutations in the Peripheral Myelin Protein 22 (PMP22) gene comprise less than 5% of the Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) type 1 cases, and individualize either the CMT 1E subtype, or Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsy. The phenotype of CMT 1E presents with a severe early-onset polyneuropathy associated with deafness, although the clinical spectrum is broad.

Case Report: We describe a novel PMP22 gene point mutation (c.

Lateral semicircular canal-BPPV: Prospective randomized study on the efficacy of four repositioning maneuvers.

Introduction: Multiple repositioning maneuvers have been described to treat lateral semi-circular canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (LC-BPPV) patients. In this study, we compare efficacy of four therapeutic repositioning maneuvers for LC-BPPV patients and aim to identify clinical variables associated with persistent disease.

Material And Methods: A prospective study was conducted at a tertiary center, between January 2017 and September 2019.

Personality and psychopathology in Ménière's disease.

Introduction And Objectives: Psychological factors in vertigo patients have been extensively studied but the role of anxiety and personality traits in the clinical course of Ménière's disease (MD) is unknown. The objectives of this study are to identify and characterize psychopathology in MD and to find risk factors for an increased rate and intensity of crisis and chronic symptoms.

Materials And Methods: We performed a transversal study in all patients diagnosed with definite MD in our department during a 5-year period.

Contralateral occlusion test: The effect of external ear canal occlusion on predicting conductive hearing loss.

Introduction And Objectives: The contralateral occlusion test (COT) has the potential to allow the quantitative evaluation of unilateral conductive hearing loss. The purpose of this study was to determine the accuracy of the test in predicting the degree of hearing loss.

Materials And Methods: Fifty-three subjects with unilateral conductive hearing loss were recruited from an otolaryngology department of a tertiary hospital.

Contralateral Occlusion Test (COT): the effect of external ear canal occlusion with aging.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of complete external ear canal occlusion on hearing thresholds with aging. The goal was to decide which tuning fork is more appropriate to use for the contralateral occlusion test (COT), in individuals of different ages.

Methods: Forty-two normal hearing subjects between 21 and 67 years were divided into three age groups (20-30 years, 40-50 years, and 60-70 years).

Epidemiology of epistaxis in the emergency department of a southern European tertiary care hospital.

Objective: Epistaxis is the most common rhinological emergency seen in the emergency department. The purpose of this study was to evaluate epidemiological data of epistaxis in a southern European tertiary care hospital.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted during the period between January 2009 and December 2015.