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Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 85(5): 578-587, Sept.-Oct. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1039294

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Abstract Introduction: Systemic inflammatory biomarkers are promising predictive and prognostic factors for solid cancers. The neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and derived neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio are used to predict inflammation and used as biomarker in several malignancies. Objective: The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the diagnostic, predictive and prognostic role of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and derived neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio in patients with laryngeal neoplasms. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on medical records involving 229 patients with benign, premalignant and malignant laryngeal neoplasms between 2002 and 2015. The diagnostic, predictive and prognostic role of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and derived neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio were evaluated using uni- and multivariate analysis. Results: The neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and derived neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio were not statistically different between patients with benign, premalignant and malignant laryngeal neoplasms. Both neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and derived neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio were predictive factors for stage, lymph node metastasis, and distant metastasis. Patients with high neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio value (≥4) had a poor prognosis when compared with patients with low neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio value (5 year, Overall Survival: 69.0% vs. 31.1%, p < 0.001; 5 year, disease free survival: 70.0% vs. 32.7%, p ˂ 0.001; 5 year, locoregional recurrence free survival: 69.7% vs. 32.0%, p < 0.001). Furthermore, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio was an independent prognostic factor for 5 year: Overall survival (HR = 2.396; 95% CI 1.408-4.077; p = 0.001), Disease free survival (HR = 2.246; 95% CI 1.322-3.816; p = 0.006) and locoregional recurrence free survival (HR = 2.210; 95% CI 1.301-3.753; p = 0.003). Conclusion: Pretreatment neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio is a useful and reliable predictive and prognostic biomarker for patients with laryngeal carcinoma.


Resumo Introdução: Biomarcadores inflamatórios sistêmicos são fatores preditivos e prognósticos promissores para cânceres sólidos. A relação neutrófilo-linfócito e a relação neutrófilo-linfócito derivada são utilizadas para predizer a inflamação e como biomarcadores em várias malignidades. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi demonstrar o papel diagnóstico, preditivo e prognóstico da relação neutrófilo-linfócito e relação neutrófilo-linfócito derivada em pacientes com neoplasias laríngeas. Método: Foi realizado um estudo retrospectivo em prontuários médicos de 229 pacientes com neoplasias laríngeas benignas, pré-malignas e malignas entre 2002 e 2015. O papel diagnóstico, preditivo e prognóstico da relação neutrófilo-linfócito e relação neutrófilo-linfócito derivada foi avaliado por meio de análise uni- e multivariada. Resultados: A relação neutrófilo-linfócito e a relação neutrófilo-linfócito derivada não foram estatisticamente diferentes entre pacientes com neoplasias laríngeas benignas, pré-malignas e malignas. Ambas as relação neutrófilo-linfócito e relação neutrófilo-linfócito derivada foram fatores preditivos para o estágio, metástase linfonodal e metástase a distância. Pacientes com valor alto da relação neutrófilo-linfócito (≥ 4) apresentaram pior prognóstico quando comparados com pacientes com valor mais baixo da relação neutrófilo-linfócito (5 anos, Sobrevida Global: 69,0% vs. 31,1%, p < 0,001; 5 anos, sobrevida livre de doença: 70,0% vs. 32,7%, p < 0,001; 5 anos, sobrevida livre de recorrência loco-regional: 69,7% vs. 32,0%, p < 0,001). Além disso, a relação neutrófilo-linfócito foi um fator prognóstico independente para 5 anos: Sobrevida global (HR = 2,396; IC95% 1,408-4,077; p = 0,001), sobrevida livre de doença (HR = 2,246; IC95%: 1,322-3,816; p = 0,006) e sobrevida livre de recorrência loco-regional (HR = 2,210; IC95%: 1,301-3,753; p = 0,003). Conclusão: A relação neutrófilo-linfócito no pré-tratamento é um biomarcador preditivo e de prognóstico útil e confiável para pacientes com carcinoma de laringe.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/pathology , Laryngeal Neoplasms/pathology , Neutrophils/pathology , Prognosis , Preoperative Care , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/blood , Biomarkers, Tumor/blood , Laryngeal Neoplasms/blood , Predictive Value of Tests , Retrospective Studies , Lymphocyte Count , Disease-Free Survival , Disease Progression , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local , Neoplasm Staging
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Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 84(4): 435-440, July-Aug. 2018. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-951862

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Abstract Introduction During clinical evaluations, in order to interpret patients' complaints caused by Eustachian tube dysfunction and to monitor the success of the treatment, standardized and disease-related scales are necessary. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of Eustachian tube dysfunction questionnaire-7. Methods Forty patients diagnosed with Eustachian tube dysfunction and 40 healthy individuals were enrolled for the study. After language validation of the Eustachian tube dysfunction questionnaire-7 for Turkish, a scale was completed by the both Eustachian tube dysfunction and control groups. Two weeks after the first evaluation, 15 of the cases filled out the scale again without any treatment intervention. Known-groups method was used in validity analysis. Floor-ceiling effect, test-retest method, item-total score correlation and internal consistency analysis were used in reliability analyses. Results Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.714 for the entire questionnaire. The test-retest reliability coefficient for the total scale was determined as 0.792, indicating correlation between the two questionnaires completed by the same patient over time. In the Eustachian tube dysfunction group, total and each item scores were found significantly higher than the control group (p < 0.001). Conclusion The Turkish version of Eustachian tube dysfunction questionnaire-7 was found to be highly valid and reliable. This scale is recommended to use for screening of Eustachian tube dysfunction and evaluating treatment outcome.


Resumo Introdução No intuito de interpretar as queixas dos pacientes causadas por disfunções na tuba auditiva durante uma avaliação clínica, e para monitorar o sucesso do tratamento, há necessidade de escalas padronizadas relacionadas à doença. Objetivo Investigar a validade e a confiabilidade da versão turca do Eustachian tube dysfunction questionnaire-7. Método Quarenta pacientes diagnosticados com disfunção da tuba auditiva e 40 indivíduos saudáveis foram incluídos no estudo. Após a validação do Eustachian tube dysfunction questionnaire-7 para o idioma turco, o questionário foi aplicada aos grupos disfunção da tuba auditiva e controle. Duas semanas após a primeira avaliação, 15 pacientes preencheram o questionário novamente sem qualquer tratamento. O método de grupos conhecidos foi utilizado na análise de validade. Os efeitos teto e chão, o método teste-reteste, a correlação se escore de item-total e a análise de consistência interna foram utilizados nas análises de confiabilidade. Resultados O coeficiente alfa de Cronbach foi de 0,714 para todo o questionário. O coeficiente de confiabilidade teste-reteste para a escala total foi determinado como 0,792, indicando correlação entre os dois questionários preenchidos pelo mesmo paciente ao longo do tempo. No grupo disfunções da tuba auditiva, foi observado que os escores total e de cada item foram significativamente maiores do que no grupo controle (p < 0,001). Conclusão A versão no idioma turco do Eustachian tube dysfunction questionnaire-7 foi considerada altamente válida e confiável. Recomenda-se a utilização dessa escala para a triagem de disfunções da tuba auditiva e avaliação do resultado do tratamento.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Surveys and Questionnaires/standards , Ear Diseases/diagnosis , Eustachian Tube/physiopathology , Reference Standards , Turkey , Case-Control Studies , Reproducibility of Results , Statistics, Nonparametric , Ear Diseases/physiopathology
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Arq. bras. oftalmol ; 81(2): 116-119, Mar.-Apr. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-950438

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ABSTRACT Purpose: To determine the clinical characteristics and seasonal distribution of patients admitted to the ocular emergency department of a tertiary ophthalmology care center. Methods: The study cohort includes 27,120 patients who were admitted to ocular emergency room between November 2013 and November 2014. The age, sex, reason for admission, diagnosis, and complete ocular examination reports were recorded for each patient. X-ray and ultrasonographic examinations were performed if necessary. Results: The mean patient age was 32.83 ± 17.62 years (range, 0-95). The number of males was nearly two times the number of females, with 18,808 (69.4%) males and 8312 (30.6%) females. The diagnoses included viral conjunctivitis (7,859 patients; 29.0%), corneal foreign body (5,286 patients; 19.5%), bacterial conjunctivitis (3,892 patients; 14.4%), corneal abrasions (2,306 patients; 8.5%), and allergic conjunctivitis (1,433 patients; 5.3%) (Table 1). Other frequent diagnoses included subconjunctival hemorrhage, photo keratopathy, chemical eye injury, and penetrating and blunt eye injuries. Allergic conjunctivitis, ocular trauma, and corneal foreign body were more frequent in spring, whereas keratitis and chemical eye injury were more common in winter (chi-square test). The most common reasons for emergency room admission, in order of frequency, were viral conjunctivitis, corneal foreign body, bacterial conjunctivitis, and corneal abrasions. Conclusion: This study is the first long-term prospective study to evaluate the seasonal distribution and diagnosis of all adult and pediatric patients admitted to the emergency room for ocular conditions. The frequency of ophthalmological conditions seen in the emergency room may vary according to the season.


RESUMO Objetivo: Determinar as características clínicas e a distribuição sazonal dos pacientes admitidos no departamento de emergências oculares de um centro terciário de cuidados oftalmológicos. Métodos: Um total de 27.120 pacientes, admitidos no pronto atendimento ocular entre novembro de 2013 e novembro de 2014, foram incluídos neste estudo prospectivo. Idade, gênero, causa da admissão, diagnóstico e relatórios completos dos exames oculares dos pacientes foram registrados e exames de raios X e de ultrassonografia foram realizados quando necessários. Resultados: A idade média do paciente foi de 32,83 ± 17,62 anos (intervalo, 0-95). O número de homens era quase duas vezes maior que o número de mulheres, com 18.808 (69,4%) do sexo masculino e 8.312 (30,6%) do sexo feminino. Os diagnósticos incluíram conjuntivite viral (7.859 pacientes, 29,0%), corpo estranho corneano (5.286 pacientes, 19,5%), conjuntivite bacteriana (3.892 pacientes, 14,4%), abrasões corneanas (2.306 pacientes, 8,5%) e conjuntivite alérgica (1.433 pacientes, 5,3%) (Tabela 1). Outros diagnósticos freqüentes incluíram hemorragia subconjuntival, queratopatia fotográfica, lesões oculares químicas e lesões oculares penetrantes e contundentes. A conjuntivite alérgica, o trauma ocular e o corpo estranho da córnea foram mais frequentes na primavera, enquanto que a queratite e lesões oculares químicas foram mais comuns no inverno (teste qui-quadrado). Os motivos mais comuns para a admissão na sala de emergência, em ordem de frequência, foram conjuntivite viral, corpo estranho da córnea, conjuntivite bacteriana e abrasões da córnea. Conclusão: Este é o primeiro estudo prospectivo de longa duração avaliando as causas e a distribuição sazonal de todos os casos de admissão em um pronto atendimento oftalmológico para pacientes em idade adulta ou pediátrica. A frequência das causas de encaminhamento ao pronto atendimento pode variar em função da estação do ano.


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Humans , Male , Female , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Young Adult , Patient Admission/statistics & numerical data , Seasons , Eye Foreign Bodies/epidemiology , Conjunctivitis/epidemiology , Corneal Diseases/epidemiology , Emergency Service, Hospital/statistics & numerical data , Time Factors , Turkey/epidemiology , Prospective Studies , Sex Distribution
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Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol ; 2006 Mar; 24(1): 17-25
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-36607

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The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of asthma and allergic symptoms in Manisa city center, Turkey, to evaluate the determinants effective on those values, and to review the prevalence rates reported from different parts of the country. Data were collected from 610 households and complete interviews were conducted with 1,336 adults over 18 years of age by using European Community Respiratory Health Survey-ECRHS questionnaire. The prevalences of current asthma, cumulative asthma and asthma-like symptoms were found in 1.2, 1.0 and 25.0%, respectively, of the 20-44 years age group and the prevalences of allergic rhinitis, allergic dermatitis and family atopy were found in 14.5, 10.9, and 15.2%, respectively, in all age group. Wheezing with breathlessness, wheezing without cold, woken up with shortness of breath and woken up with cold were reported by 9.1%, 6.9%, 6% and 16.1% of the study population, respectively. Gender, age, active or passive smoking, family atopy and home condition effect on prevalence of asthma and allergic symptoms. In this study prevalence of asthma correlated with the studies reporting low prevalence rates of Turkey.


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Adolescent , Adult , Age Factors , Aged , Asthma/epidemiology , Female , Genetic Predisposition to Disease , Humans , Hypersensitivity/epidemiology , Male , Middle Aged , Prevalence , Sex Factors , Smoking/adverse effects , Tobacco Smoke Pollution/adverse effects , Turkey
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