COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN THE USE OF CORTICOSTEROIDS AND NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS IN THE POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING CLOSED SEPTORHINOPLASTY

Introduction: There is still no consensus on the best therapeutic approach to minimize postoperative complications in closed septorhinoplasty. Objective: To compare the use of steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications at home, following closed septorhinoplasty. Methods: Data were...

Autores: Carlos Alberto Kuntz Nazário, Andrea Marçal Szpak Zraik, João Luiz Garcia de Faria,

Keywords: Corticosteroids, Postoperative, Septorhinoplasty, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Steroidal antiinflammatory drugs,

USE OF PEAK NASAL INSPIRATORY FLOW MEASUREMENTS TO ASSESS NASAL CAVITY PATENCY AFTER SEPTORHINOPLASTY

Introduction: Peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) can objectively measure the degree of nasal obstruction; however, this method is still rarely used in otorhinolaryngology clinics to assess nasal patency objectively before and after each surgical procedure. Objective: The present article aimed to...

Autores: Johann G. G. Melcherts Hurtado, Marcos Mocellin, Eron Mosciati,

Keywords: Nasal cavity, Nasal obstruction, Nasal valve, Septorhinoplasty, Nasal inspiratory flow,

MAIN FACIAL AESTHETIC COMPLAINTS AMONG THE ELDERLY

Introduction: There is a progressive increase in the global elderly population. Among the changes associated with senescence, facial aesthetic alterations are notable. Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the most common aesthetic concerns in the elderly population, and to...

Autores: Maria Theresa Costa Ramos De Oliveira Patrial, Cristiane Dudek,

Keywords: Facial aesthetics, Aging, Elderly,

EVALUATION OF SATISFACTION LEVEL AFTER RHINOPLASTY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS OF THE NOSE

Introduction: The development of facial measurements, which are considered the aesthetic standard, occurred alongside the advancement of facial plastic surgery. To assess patient satisfaction quantitatively, a tool known as ROE (Rhinoplasty Outcome Evaluation) questionnaire was developed....

Autores: João Luiz Garcia de Faria, Dândara Bernardo Siqueira,

Keywords: Anthropometry, Rhinoplasty, Patient satisfaction,

NASAL VALVE COLLAPSE: RHINOPLASTY AND TYPES OF GRAFTS

Nasal valve collapse is one of the causes of nasal obstruction reported by patients. Modern rhinoplasty is indicated not only for aesthetic purposes, but also for the preservation and treatment of functional alterations, whether congenital or acquired. A review has shown that in cases of nasal...

Autores: Johann G. G. Melcherts Hurtado, Caio Soares, Manoel Joaquim de OLIVEIRA,

Keywords: Rhinoplasty, Cartilage, Nasal valve,

INVERTED PAPILLOMA OF THE NASAL VESTIBULE ASSOCIATED WITH SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA: A VERY RARE CASE

There is a vast number of articles in the medical literature exploring the association between inverted papilloma and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the nose and paranasal sinuses. However, the majority of these studies focus on papillomas originating from the epithelium of the lateral nasal...

Autores: Elen Carolina David João de Masi, Jair Demétrio de Souza,

Keywords: Squamous cell carcinoma, Inverted papilloma, Nasal vestibule,

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