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Arch. pediatr. Urug ; 93(2): e310, dic. 2022. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS, UY-BNMED, BNUY | ID: biblio-1383656

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Introducción: el síndrome del incisivo central maxilar medio único (SMMCI) es un trastorno de etiología desconocida, con base genética heterogénea, que se caracteriza por la erupción de un único incisivo central en el maxilar y que se puede relacionar con multitud de patologías y síndromes, entre los que destacan las alteraciones de la línea media, obstrucción nasal congénita, disfunción hipofisaria, talla baja y holoprosencefalia. Caso clínico: neonato mujer con síndrome dismórfico no filiado y obstrucción nasal congénita, que es diagnosticada de SMMCI tras consultar en repetidas ocasiones por cuadros de dificultad respiratoria y problemas para alimentarse. Conclusiones: el conocimiento de este raro síndrome es fundamental para la realización de un diagnóstico precoz por parte del equipo pediátrico y obstétrico, ya que un diagnóstico temprano es posible, mejorando la evaluación prenatal ecográfica, así como el adecuado manejo posnatal multidisciplinar posterior de nuestros pacientes.


Introduction: the Solitary Median Maxillary Central Incisor Syndrome (SMMCI) is a disorder of unknown etiology, with a heterogeneous genetic basis, characterized by the eruption of a single central incisor in the maxilla and that can be linked to various pathologies and syndromes, among which the alterations of the midline, congenital nasal obstruction, pituitary dysfunction, short stature and holoprosencephaly stand out. Clinical case: female newborns with unknown dysmorphic syndrome and congenital nasal obstruction, diagnosed with SMMCI after repeated consultations due to respiratory distress and feeding problems. Conclusions: understanding this rare syndrome is essential for an early diagnosis to be carried out by the pediatric and obstetric team, since it will improve the ultrasound prenatal assessment, as well as the adequate subsequent multidisciplinary postnatal patient management procedures.


Introdução: a síndrome do incisivo central maxilar médio solitário (SICMMS) é uma desordem de etiologia desconhecida, com base genética heterogênea, caracterizada pela erupção de um único incisivo central na maxila e que pode estar relacionada a uma infinidade de patologias e síndromes. onde se destacam alterações da linha média, obstrução nasal congênita, disfunção hipofisária, baixa estatura e holoprosencefalia. Caso clínico: recém-nascida com síndrome dismórfica de origem desconhecida e obstrução nasal congênita, diagnosticada com SICMSS após várias consultas por desconforto respiratório e problemas de alimentação. Conclusões: o conhecimento desta rara síndrome é essencial para que a equipe pediátrica e obstétrica possa fazer um diagnóstico precoce, pois ele pode melhorar a avaliação ultrassonográfica pré-natal, bem como o adequado manejo pós-natal multidisciplinar pós-natal dos pacientes.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Infant, Newborn , Abnormalities, Multiple/diagnostic imaging , Nasal Obstruction/diagnostic imaging , Constriction, Pathologic/diagnostic imaging , Syndrome , Abnormalities, Multiple/pathology , Nasal Obstruction/surgery , Holoprosencephaly/diagnostic imaging , Incisor/abnormalities , Anodontia/complications
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Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 86(3): 343-350, May-June 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1132596

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Abstract Introduction: Nasal obstruction is one of the most frequent otolaryngologic complaints; and the collapse of the internal nasal valve is one the main causes of the nasal air flow obstruction. Objective: We aimed to evaluate internal nasal valve by using reformatted CT-scans pre- and post- rhinoplasty at 3 months and to assess its correlation to symptomatic improvement of nasal obstruction using the NOSE scale. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted between March 2017-May 2018 in a tertiary care otorhinolaryngology center. We included patients suffering from nasal obstruction secondary to internal nasal angle collapse and nasal deformity. Patients with sinusitis, nasal polyposis, and nasal masses were excluded. Results: Twenty consecutive patients underwent rhinoplasty, with a mean age (22.2 ± 2.8), with majority of males (n = 14; 70%). There was no significant correlation between pre- and post- CT-scans of the internal nasal valve angle/area and NOSE scores. A high significant difference was detected between mean pre- and post- NOSE scores (p < 0.0001), which was absent in CT-scan results. Conclusion: Reformatted CT-scans measurements of internal nasal valve area and angle were not of value. NOSE scores pre- and post- rhinoplasty had a significant value to determine degree of obstructive symptom improvement.


Resumo Introdução: A obstrução nasal é uma das queixas otorrinolaringológicas mais comuns, e o colapso ou obstrução da válvula nasal interna é a principal causa da obstrução das vias aéreas nasais. Objetivo: Objetivamos avaliar a válvula nasal interna pré, e 3 meses pós-rinoplastia utilizandotomografias computadorizadas reformatadas e avaliar sua correlação com a melhora do sintoma obstrutivo utilizando a escala NOSE, do Inglês Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation. Método: Um estudo observacional prospectivo foi realizado entre março de 2017 e maio de 2018 em um centro de otorrinolaringologia de atenção terciária. Foram incluídos pacientes que apresentavam obstrução nasal secundário a colapso da valva nasal interna e deformidade nasal. Pacientes com sinusite, polipose nasal e tumores nasais foram excluídos. Resultados: Vinte pacientes consecutivos, a maioria do sexo masculino (n = 14; 70%) com média de idade de 22,2 ± 2,8 anos, foram submetidos a rinoplastia eincluídos no estudo. Não houve correlação significante entre as avaliações tomográficas pré / pós cirúrgicas do ângulo/área da valva nasal interna e os escores NOSE. Foi detectada uma diferençã altamente significante entre os escores médios da escala NOSE entre o pré e pós-operatório (p < 0,0001), mas não nos resultados da avaliação por tomografia computadorizada. Conclusão: As medidas reformatadas de tomografias computadorizadas da área e ângulo da valva nasal interna pré e pós cirúrgicas não tiveram valor. Entretanto, os escores da escala NOSE pré e pós-rinoplastia mostraram uma diferença significante ao determinar o grau de melhora do sintoma obstrutivo.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Nasal Obstruction/surgery , Nasal Septum/surgery , Rhinoplasty/methods , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Nasal Obstruction/diagnostic imaging , Prospective Studies , Nasal Septum/diagnostic imaging
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Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 85(6): 698-704, Nov.-Dec. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1055503

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Abstract Introduction: Sinonasal organising haematoma is a recently described, rare, benign inflammatory condition, which closely resembles malignancy in its clinical presentation. Objective: To describe the clinical features of organising haematoma and to review the evolution of surgical options successfully used. Methods: A retrospective review of charts of all patients with a histopathological diagnosis of sinonasal organising haematoma was performed. Results: Six (60%) of the 10 patients were male with a mean age of 47.4 years. All patients had unilateral disease with recurrent epistaxis as the presenting symptom. Maxillary sinus was the most commonly involved sinus. There was no history of trauma in any of the patients. Hypertension (80%) was the most commonly associated comorbidity. Contrast-enhanced CT scan of the paranasal sinuses showed heterogeneous sinus opacification with/without bone erosion. Histopathological examination was diagnostic. Complete endoscopic excision was done in all patients resulting in resolution of the disease. Conclusion: Awareness of this relatively new clinical entity and its evaluation and treatment is important for otolaryngologists, maxillofacial surgeons and pathologists alike. Despite the clinical picture of malignancy, histopathological features of benign disease can safely dispel such a diagnosis.


Resumo Introdução: Hematoma nasossinusal em organização é uma condição inflamatória benigna rara, recentemente descrita, que se assemelha a lesões malignas em sua apresentação clínica. Objetivo: Descrever as características clínicas do hematoma em organização e analisar a evolução das opções cirúrgicas usadas com sucesso. Método: Foi feita a revisão retrospectiva dos prontuários de todos os pacientes com diagnóstico histopatológico de hematoma nasossinusal em organização. Resultados: Seis (60%) dos 10 pacientes eram do sexo masculino, com média de 47,4 anos. Todos os pacientes apresentavam doença unilateral com epistaxe recorrente como sintoma de apresentação. O seio maxilar era o mais comumente afetado. Não havia histórico de trauma em qualquer dos pacientes. Hipertensão (80%) foi a comorbidade mais comumente associada. A tomografia computadorizada dos seios paranasais com contraste mostrou opacificação heterogênea do seio com/sem erosão óssea. O exame histopatológico foi diagnóstico. A excisão endoscópica completa foi feita em todos os pacientes, resultou na resolução da doença. Conclusão: A conscientização a respeito dessa entidade clínica relativamente nova e sua avaliação e tratamento são importantes para os otorrinolaringologistas, cirurgiões buco-maxilo-faciais e patologistas. Apesar do quadro clínico de malignidade, as características histopatológicas da doença benigna podem descartar com segurança esse diagnóstico.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms/pathology , Nose Neoplasms/pathology , Hematoma/pathology , Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms/surgery , Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Nasal Obstruction/diagnostic imaging , Epistaxis/diagnostic imaging , Nose Neoplasms/surgery , Nose Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Retrospective Studies , Hematoma/surgery , Hematoma/diagnostic imaging , Maxillary Sinus/surgery
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Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 85(1): 43-49, Jan.-Feb. 2019. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-984052

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Abstract Introduction: Although the nose and lungs are separate organs, numerous studies have reported that the entire respiratory system can be considered as a single anatomical and functional unit. The upper and lower airways affect each other either directly or through reflex mechanisms. Objective: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of the radiofrequency ablation of persistent inferior turbinate hypertrophy on nasal and pulmonary function. Methods: Twenty-seven patients with bilateral persistent inferior turbinate hypertrophy without septal deviation were included in this study. All of the patients were evaluated using anterior rhinoscopy, nasal endoscopy, acoustic rhinometry, a visual analogue scale, and flow-sensitive spirometry on the day before and 4 months after the radiofrequency ablation procedure. Results: The post-ablation measurements revealed that the inferior turbinate ablation caused an increase in the mean cross-sectional area and volume of the nose, as well as in the forced expiratory volume in 1 s, forced vital capacity, and peak expiratory flow of the patients. These differences between the pre- and post-ablation results were statistically significant. The post-ablation visual analogue scale scores were lower when compared with the pre-ablation scores, and this difference was also statistically significant. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that the widening of the nasal passage after the reduction of the inferior turbinate size had a favorable effect on the pulmonary function tests.


Resumo Introdução: Embora o nariz e os pulmões sejam órgãos separados, numerosos estudos relataram que todo o sistema respiratório pode ser considerado como uma única unidade anatômica e funcional. As vias aéreas superiores e inferiores afetam uma à outra diretamente ou através de mecanismos reflexos. Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos da ablação por radiofrequência em conchas nasais inferiores com hipertrofia persistente sobre a função nasal e pulmonar. Método: Foram incluídos neste estudo 27 pacientes com hipertrofia persistente bilateral de conchas inferiores sem desvio septal. Todos os pacientes foram avaliados com rinoscopia anterior, endoscopia nasal, rinometria acústica, escala visual analógica e espirometria sensível ao fluxo no dia anterior e quatro meses após o procedimento de ablação por radiofrequência. Resultados: As medidas pós-ablação demonstraram que a ablação das conchas nasais inferiores resultou em um aumento da área transversal média e do volume do nariz, bem como do volume expiratório forçado em um segundo, da capacidade vital forçada e do fluxo expiratório máximo dos pacientes. Essas diferenças entre os resultados pré e pós-ablação foram estatisticamente significantes. Os escores da escala visual analógica pós-ablação foram menores quando comparados com os escores pré-ablação e essa diferença também foi estatisticamente significante. Conclusão: O alargamento da passagem nasal após a redução do tamanho das conchas nasais inferiores teve efeito favorável nos testes de função pulmonar.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Respiratory System/physiopathology , Turbinates/physiopathology , Hyperostosis/surgery , Nasal Obstruction/surgery , Nasal Obstruction/physiopathology , Radiofrequency Ablation/methods , Organ Size , Postoperative Period , Reference Values , Turbinates/surgery , Turbinates/pathology , Turbinates/diagnostic imaging , Hyperostosis/physiopathology , Nasal Obstruction/diagnostic imaging , Peak Expiratory Flow Rate , Vital Capacity , Forced Expiratory Volume , Prospective Studies , Treatment Outcome , Statistics, Nonparametric , Rhinometry, Acoustic , Endoscopy/methods , Visual Analog Scale
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Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 22(3): 297-302, July-Sept. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-975589

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Abstract Introduction A pneumatized turbinate, also called concha bullosa, is a normal anatomical variant of the paranasal sinus region. Depending on the site of pneumatization, the concha is classified into extensive, bulbous or lamellar type. The middle turbinate concha bullosa has been implicated as a possible etiological factor in chronic sinusitis. Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the anatomical variations of the concha bullosa, based on paranasal sinus imaging, and its possible association with sinusitis. Methods This prospective descriptive study was performed at the Department of ENT and Head Neck Surgery over a period of one year, from 2016 to 2017. We studied the computed tomography scans of the nose and paranasal sinuses- in axial, coronal and sagittal planes-of patients who had symptoms of nasal obstruction, or headache and features of chronic sinusitis. Results Out of the 202 scans studied, the prevalence of concha bullosa was 31.7%. The concha was bilateral in 35 (54.7%) patients and unilateral in 29 (45.3%) patients. Out of 99 conchae, 54 were on the right side and 45 were on left side. Ipsilateral sinusitiswas found in 40.4% of the sides in the scans of subjectswith concha. There was no statistically significant association between any type of middle turbinate concha with sinusitis, but sinusitis was more predominant with the extensive type of concha (p > 0.05). Conclusion Multiple air cells, mucocele, pyocele and inflammatory mucosal thickenings in the concha are relatively rare. Detailed knowledge of anatomic variations of the concha bullosa is imperative for the radiologists and the operating surgeons.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Paranasal Sinuses/diagnostic imaging , Sinusitis/diagnostic imaging , Turbinates/anatomy & histology , Turbinates/pathology , Sinusitis/pathology , Turbinates/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Nasal Obstruction/diagnostic imaging , Prevalence , Prospective Studies , Headache/diagnostic imaging , Mucocele/diagnostic imaging
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Arch. argent. pediatr ; 116(1): 130-134, feb. 2018. ilus
Article in English, Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-887444

ABSTRACT

El síndrome del incisivo central único de la línea media del maxilar es un trastorno raro que implica anomalías de la línea media, como holoprosencefalia, anomalías de las fosas nasales, fisura palatina, labio leporino, hipotelorismo, microcefalia y panhipopituitarismo. La estenosis congénita del orificio nasal anterior es una causa mortal de dificultad respiratoria neonatal debido al estrechamiento del orificio nasal anterior, y podría confundirse con la atresia de coanas. En este informe, presentamos el caso de un recién nacido con síndrome del incisivo central único de la línea media del maxilar acompañado de otras anomalías, tales como holoprosencefalia, estenosis del orificio nasal anterior, microcefalia y panhipopituitarismo. El cariotipado mostró una deleción heterocigota en el gen SIX3 en la región 2p21, que produjo una forma más grave de holoprosencefalia.


Solitary median maxillary central incisor syndrome is a rare disorder involving midline abnormalities such as holoprosencephaly, nasal cavity anomalies, cleft palate-lip, hypotelorism, microcephaly, and panhypopituitarism. Congenital nasal pyriform aperture stenosis is a lethal cause of neonatal respiratory distress due to narrowing of the pyriform aperture anteriorly and it can be confused with choanal atresia. In this report, we present a newborn infant with solitary median maxillary central incisor syndrome accompanied by other abnormalities including holoprosencephaly, nasal pyriform aperture stenosis, microcephaly and panhypopituitarism. Chromosomal analysis showed heterozygous SIX3 gene deletion at 2p21 region resulting in a more severe form of holoprosencephaly.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Infant, Newborn , Nasal Obstruction/diagnostic imaging , Holoprosencephaly/diagnostic imaging , Incisor/abnormalities , Anodontia/diagnostic imaging , Nasal Bone/abnormalities , Syndrome , Abnormalities, Multiple , Infant, Premature , Constriction, Pathologic/congenital , Incisor/diagnostic imaging , Nasal Bone/diagnostic imaging
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Braz. j. med. biol. res ; 49(9): e5182, 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-788942

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We used a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model to study the inspiratory airflow profiles of patients with anterior nasal cavity stenosis who underwent curative surgery, by comparing pre- and postoperative airflow characteristics. Twenty patients with severe anterior nasal cavity stenosis, including one case of bilateral stenosis, underwent computed tomography (CT) scans for CFD modelling. The pre- and postoperative airflow characteristics of the nasal cavity were simulated and analyzed. The narrowest area of the nasal cavity in all 20 patients was located within the nasal valve area, and the mean cross-sectional area increased from 0.39 cm2 preoperative to 0.78 cm2 postoperative (P<0.01). Meanwhile, the mean airflow velocity in the nasal valve area decreased from 6.19 m/s to 2.88 m/s (P<0.01). Surgical restoration of the nasal symmetry in the bilateral nasal cavity reduced nasal resistance in the narrow sides from 0.24 Pa.s/mL to 0.11 Pa.s/mL (P<0.01). Numerical simulation of the nasal cavity in patients with anterior nasal cavity stenosis revealed structural changes and the resultant patterns of nasal airflow. Surgery achieved balanced bilateral nasal ventilation and decreased nasal resistance in the narrow region of the nasal cavity. The correction of nasal valve stenosis is not only indispensable for reducing nasal resistance, but also the key to obtain satisfactory curative effect.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Nasal Cavity/surgery , Nasal Obstruction/surgery , Respiratory Mechanics/physiology , Computer Simulation , Constriction, Pathologic/diagnostic imaging , Constriction, Pathologic/physiopathology , Constriction, Pathologic/surgery , Hydrodynamics , Imaging, Three-Dimensional , Nasal Cavity/diagnostic imaging , Nasal Cavity/physiopathology , Nasal Obstruction/diagnostic imaging , Nasal Obstruction/physiopathology
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Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) ; 20(3): 43-49, May-Jun/2015. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-751405

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OBJECTIVE: To assess short-term tomographic changes in the upper airway dimensions and quality of life of mouth breathers after rapid maxillary expansion (RME). METHODS: A total of 25 mouth breathers with maxillary atresia and a mean age of 10.5 years old were assessed by means of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and a standardized quality of life questionnaire answered by patients' parents/legal guardians before and immediately after rapid maxillary expansion. RESULTS: Rapid maxillary expansion resulted in similar and significant expansion in the width of anterior (2.8 mm, p < 0.001) and posterior nasal floor (2.8 mm, p < 0.001). Although nasopharynx and nasal cavities airway volumes significantly increased (+1646.1 mm3, p < 0.001), oropharynx volume increase was not statistically significant (+1450.6 mm3, p = 0.066). The results of the quality of life questionnaire indicated that soon after rapid maxillary expansion, patients' respiratory symptoms significantly decreased in relation to their initial respiratory conditions. CONCLUSIONS: It is suggested that RME produces significant dimensional increase in the nasal cavity and nasopharynx. Additionally, it also positively impacts the quality of life of mouth-breathing patients with maxillary atresia. .


OBJETIVO: avaliar, por meio de tomografias, as mudanças em curto prazo nas vias aéreas superiores e na qualidade de vida em pacientes respiradores bucais, após expansão rápida da maxila (ERM). MÉTODOS: foram avaliados 25 pacientes respiradores bucais com atresia maxilar, com idade média de 10,5 anos, por meio de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC) e questionário padronizado de qualidade de vida submetido aos pais/responsáveis, antes e imediatamente após a ERM. RESULTADOS: a ERM promoveu uma expansão, de forma semelhante e significativa, tanto na largura do soalho nasal anterior (2,8mm, p < 0,001) quanto na largura do soalho nasal posterior (2,8mm, p < 0,001). No volume aéreo da nasofaringe e fossas nasais, houve aumento significativo (+1646,1mm3 p < 0,001); entretanto, no volume aéreo da orofaringe, houve aumento não significativo (+1450,6 mm3 p = 0,066). Os resultados do questionário de qualidade de vida indicaram melhora significativa na qualidade de vida dos pacientes após a ERM, em comparação ao questionário inicial. CONCLUSÕES: a ERM promoveu aumento dimensional significativo nas fossas nasais e na nasofaringe, bem como melhorou significativamente a qualidade de vida dos pacientes. .


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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Pharynx/pathology , Quality of Life , Palatal Expansion Technique/psychology , Mouth Breathing/therapy , Organ Size , Oropharynx/pathology , Oropharynx/diagnostic imaging , Pharynx/diagnostic imaging , Sleep Wake Disorders/psychology , Snoring/psychology , Stress, Psychological/psychology , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted/methods , Nasal Obstruction/psychology , Nasal Obstruction/therapy , Nasal Obstruction/diagnostic imaging , Nasopharynx/pathology , Nasopharynx/diagnostic imaging , Imaging, Three-Dimensional/methods , Cone-Beam Computed Tomography/methods , Maxilla/abnormalities , Mouth Breathing/psychology , Mouth Breathing/diagnostic imaging , Nasal Cavity/pathology , Nasal Cavity/diagnostic imaging
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Saudi Medical Journal. 2010; 31 (9): 1057-1060
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-117679

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Congenital nasal aperture stenosis is an unusual cause of upper airway obstruction among neonates, and rarely presents as unilateral. Most commonly presents as choanal atresia. A CT evaluation is essential to confirm the diagnosis. Both surgical and conservative management can be applied, based on the severity of the associated clinical presentation; however, the very rare unilateral condition is usually treated conservatively. We present a case of a 30-day-old male baby [second twin, preterm 29 weeks pregnancy, and birth weight 1.070 kg] with difficult breathing since birth. The baby was referred for an ENT consultation. He was on a nasal cannula, not in respiratory distress, with no stridor, nor tachypnea. There were decreased breathing sounds in the left nostril. Nasogastric tubes size 8 French [Fr] and 6 Fr could not be introduced through the left nostril, which looked obstructed more anteriorly


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Infant, Newborn , Nasal Obstruction/congenital , Nasal Obstruction/complications , Constriction, Pathologic/congenital , Nasal Obstruction/therapy , Nasal Obstruction/diagnostic imaging
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Rev. bras. otorrinolaringol ; 66(6): 596-596, Dez. 2000.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1023212

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A obstrução nasal é queixa freqüente na clínica diária, sendo a hipertrofia da tonsila faríngea (adenóide) uma das causas principais em crianças. A avaliação radiológica da parte nasal da faringe (rinofaringe) é exame não invasivo, de acesso universal e objetivo, existindo vários trabalhos que mostram correlação entre os achados radiográficos, o quadro clínico e o volume de adenóide retirado em cirurgia. Objetivo: O objetivo do estudo foi o de comparar a radiografia de cavum (RC) e a telerradiografia lateral de crânio MO na avaliação de crianças com obstrução nasal. Material e método: Foram estudados 26 pacientes entre três a 11 anos de idade com quadro de obstrução nasal e/ou respiração bucal há mais de três meses, submetidos às duas técnicas radiológicas em estudo no mesmo dia, analisadas pelo método de Cohen e Konak (permeabilidade da via aérea) e com relação ao posicionamento do paciente. Resultados: A idade média dos pacientes foi de 6,4 anos, sendo 16 do sexo feminino e 10 do masculino, sendo encontrada concordância na análise da permeabilidade da parte nasal da faringe em ambos os exames, em 73,1% dos casos. Em 61,5% das RC havia alteração no posicionamento do paciente. Conclusão: Os autores concluem que a TLC deve ser o exame radiológica de escolha na avaliação de crianças com obstrução nasal, pois avaliam a parte nasal da faringe como a RC, porém com a vantagem de posicionamento adequado do paciente na maioria dos casos.


Nasal obstruction is a common complaint in daily practice and adenoidal obstruction is one of the main causes of that in childhood. Radiological assessment constitutes a noninvasive, generally available and objective means of estimating the nasopharynx airway. Some authors describe correlations among radiographic evaluation, clinical and intraoperative findings. Purpose: This study intends to compare lateral teleradiograph of cranium (LTC) and lateral radiograph of the nasopharynx (LRN) in the evaluation of nasal obstruction children. Material e methods: We studied 26 patients between 3 to 11 years old with nasal obstruction and/or mouth breathing for more than 3 months. Both radiographs were taken in the same day and they were evaluated by Cohen and Konak approach. Results: The mean age was 6.4 years and 16 patients were female and 10 male. We found the some interpretation in both radiographs in 73.1% of children. 61.5% of the LRN presented head rotation in the sagital plane. Conclusion: Authors conclude LTC is the radiograph of choice in the nasal obstruction children approach because it evaluates the nasopharynx airway as the LRN but it minimizes changes in head positioning.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child , Nasal Obstruction/complications , Nasal Obstruction/diagnostic imaging , Adenoids/diagnostic imaging , Nasopharynx/physiology
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Rev. bras. otorrinolaringol ; 66(2): 116-120, Abr. 2000.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1022554

ABSTRACT

Deformidades crânio-faciais resultantes da respiração bucal são bastante conhecidas e vastamente discutidas. Obstrução nasal crônica na infância leva à respiração bucal de suplência que, progressivamente, leva a alterações orgânicas diversas, como retroposicionamento mandibular, estreitamento e alongamento da face. É essencial a avaliação e tratamento da obstrução nasal precocemente, visando amenizar possíveis alterações do desenvolvimento. Crianças em tratamento ortodôntico devem receber avaliação otorrinolaringológica quanto à obstrução nasal. Material e método: Realizou-se avaliação dos tipos mais comuns de deformidades faciais encontradas em pacientes com obstrução nasal crônica, comparando com grupo controle sem alterações nasais. Avaliaram-se pacientes do Ambulatório de Otorrinolaringologia com queixa de obstrução nasal crônica. Foram submetidos a um protocolo com anamnese, exame otorrinolaringológico e nasofibroscopia. As causas de obstrução nasal encontradas foram hipertrofia adenoamigdaliana, rinopatia alérgica e desvio septal. Os pacientes com obstrução nasal crônica foram submetidos a telerradiografia lateral, para análise cefalométrica de Ricketts, com avaliação computadorizada, para determinação do padrão de crescimento facial. O grupo controle também foi submetido ao protocolo. Resultados: Demonstrou-se predominância da hipertrofia adenoamigdaliana como causa de obstrução nasal, seguida de hipertrofia de cornetos por rinopatia alérgica. Os padrões faciais encontrados mostraram predominância do padrão dólico facial (p<0,05) em pacientes com obstrução nasal; no grupo controle não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa deste padrão. O estudo avaliou a deformidade palatal encontrada. Mostrou-se predomínio de palato atrésico (p<0,05) no grupo com obstrução; e palato sem alterações, no grupo controle. Conclusão: Comprovou-se influência da respiração bucal no crescimento crânio-facial e ressalta-se a importância do tratamento precoce da obstrução nasal crônica na criança.


Introduction: Cranium-facial deformities resultants of the oral breathing plows plenty known and large discussed. Chronic nasal obstruction in the childhood takes the oral breathing of suply that, progressively, it takes to several organic alterations, as retro positioning mandibular, narrowing and lengthening of the face. It is essential evaluation and treatment of the nasal obstruction, seeking to liven up possible alterations of the development. Children in orthodontic treatment should receive evaluation Otolaryngolgy as the nasal obstruction. Material and methods: It's took place evaluation of the types more common of facial deformities found in patients with Chronic nasal obstruction, comparing with group controls without nasal alterations. It was evaluated patient of Health Clinic of Otoleryngology with complaint of Chronic nasal obstruction. They were submitted to a protocol with anamnese, otolaryngolgy exam and nasofibroscopy. The found causes of nasal obstruction were adenotonsillar hypertrophy, allergic rinopatie and septal deviate. The patients with Chronic nasal obstruction the lateral teleradiography was submitted for cephalometric analysis of Ricketts, with evaluation computerized for determination of the pattern of facial growth. The group controls it was also submitted to the protocol. Results: Are demonstrated the prevalence of adenotonsillar hypertrophy as cause of nasal obstruction, followed by concha hypertrophy for allergic rinopatie. The found facial patterns showed prevalence of the standard dolico facial (p < 0,05) in patients with nasal obstruction, in the group control there was not difference significant estatistic of this pattern. The study evaluated the found palatal deformity. Prevalence of palato atresic was shown (p<0,05) in the group with obstruction and palato without alterations in the control groups.


Subject(s)
Humans , Nasal Obstruction/diagnosis , Nasal Obstruction/pathology , Nasal Obstruction/diagnostic imaging
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New Egyptian Journal of Medicine [The]. 1994; 11 (2): 798-801
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-34724

ABSTRACT

100 patients, complaining of nasal obstruction included in this study, were subjected to full ENT examination and conventional sinus X-ray films. Provisional diagnosis of the cause of nasal obstruction was put forward. Endoscopic examination of the nose ruled out other causes of nasal obstruction as hypertrophied bulla-ethmoidalis in 40% of patients with deviated septum [DS] and in 66% of patients with hypertrophied inferior turbinate [HIT]. Also, an over hanging and hypertrophied middle turbinate was found in 45% of cases with DS and they were 50% of cases with hypertrophy of MT as well as 30% of cases with nasal polypi. Hypertrophied posterior end of inferior turbinate was found in 30% of cases with hypertrophied IT. Posterior septal deviation was found in 30% of cases with DS, in 16% of cases with nasal polypi. So, it can be seen that many hidden causes of nasal obstruction could be ruled out by the use of sinuscope that affects the line of management


Subject(s)
Nasal Obstruction/diagnostic imaging
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