Fiberoptic endoscopy evaluation of swallowing in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Unlabelled: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive degenerative motor neuron disease that adversely affects the muscles responsible for swallowing.

Objective: To assess the oral preparatory, oral transit and pharyngeal phases of swallowing in ALS patients through endoscopic evaluation.

Method: This cross-sectional historical cohort study included ALS patients submitted to endoscopic examination.

Using ERG inquiry to evaluate otoplasty satisfaction in an otorhinolaryngology medical residency training hospital.

Unlabelled: The ear deformity surgery intervention impact on psychological and self-esteem aspects, in adults and children, is well documented. Recently, the studys are focused on patient satisfaction, funcional result and impact on quality of life. Any modification on patient's quality of life has been a challenge.