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Rev. bras. cir. plást ; 32(1): 17-27, 2017. ilus, tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-832664

ABSTRACT

Introdução: A válvula nasal externa está localizada no rebordo das narinas e é composta por tecidos moles e cartilagem. Caso haja algum desequilíbrio entre estas estruturas, invariavelmente ocorrerá insuficiência desta válvula nasal externa, podendo ser parcial ou total, dependendo do grau das alterações. Avaliou-se a válvula nasal externa no pré e pós-operatório em rinoplastia verificando a eficiência da técnica utilizada. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo de 34 pacientes operados em hospitais particulares. Foram avaliados o colabamento da asa nasal durante a inspiração profunda e o vetor das cartilagens laterais inferiores. Para estruturação da asa nasal, utilizou-se o enxerto de suporte da cruz lateral e/ou enxerto de contorno alar. Resultados: O vetor não adequado da cartilagem lateral inferior está relacionado com a insuficiência da válvula nasal externa (p = 0,006) e a estruturação da asa nasal, mediante o uso de enxertos, corrigiu esta afecção na maioria dos casos (p = 0,006). Houve diferença na frequência de utilização de enxertos na rinoplastia primária (66%) e secundária (80%). Conclusão: O vetor inadequado das cartilagens laterais inferiores geralmente resultou em uma asa nasal desestruturada, com insuficiência da válvula nasal externa. A estruturação da asa nasal com enxerto de suporte da cruz lateral e/ou enxerto de contorno alar se mostrou eficaz na correção da insuficiência da válvula nasal externa em 90% dos casos, além de conferir proporções e contornos mais belos ao nariz. A frequência de utilização dos enxertos na rinoplastia secundária (80%) foi maior do que na primária (66%) e nos mostrou a necessidade dos enxertos numa cirurgia mais complexa.


Introduction: The external nasal valve is located on the rim of the nostrils and is composed of soft tissues and cartilage. Any imbalance between these structures always leads to external nasal valve insufficiency, which may be partial or total, depending on the degree of alteration. The external nasal valve was evaluated before and after rhinoplasty to assess the efficiency of the technique used. Methods: This is a retrospective study that included 34 patients operated at private hospitals. The collapse of the nasal alae during deep inspiration and the vector of the lower lateral cartilage were evaluated. To provide more structure to the nasal alae, the lateral crural strut graft and/or alar contour graft were used. Results: The inappropriate vector of the lower lateral cartilage is related to the external nasal valve insufficiency (p = 0.006), which was corrected with grafts providing nasal alae remodeling in most of the cases (p = 0.006). A significant difference was observed in the frequency of using grafts in primary (66%) and secondary rhinoplasty (80%). Conclusion: The inappropriate vector of the lower lateral cartilages usually resulted in an unstructured nasal alae, presenting external nasal valve insufficiency. Structuring the nasal alae with a lateral crural strut graft and/or alar contour graft was proven effective to correct external nasal valve insufficiency in 90% of the cases and to provide better aesthetic proportions and nasal contour. The frequency of grafts used in secondary rhinoplasty (80%) was higher than that in primary (66%), which indicates the need for grafts in a more complex surgery.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , History, 21st Century , Nasal Obstruction , Nose , Prospective Studies , Plastic Surgery Procedures , Evaluation of the Efficacy-Effectiveness of Interventions , Nasal Obstruction/surgery , Nasal Obstruction/therapy , Nose/surgery , Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods
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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

ABSTRACT

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. .


Subject(s)
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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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 75(1): 55-60, abr. 2015. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-745620

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El síndrome de nariz vacía es una enfermedad de reciente descripción, que no tiene una definición clínica clara. Se puede originar como complicación de la cirugía de resección de cornetes, en especial del inferior. La fisiopatología no está del todo definida, pero es probable que posterior a la resección de cornetes se altere la permeabilidad nasal, interfiriendo con los mecanismos neurosensitivos y con las funciones de los cornetes. Su síntoma principal, es la obstrucción nasal paradójica. El diagnóstico es clínico, basado en los síntomas con los hallazgos de una cavidad nasal amplia posterior a la cirugía nasal. El tratamiento es difícil por lo subjetivo de los síntomas, prefiriendo en un comienzo el tratamiento médico y reservando la cirugía para casos más severos. Lo más importante es la prevención, realizando cirugías lo más conservadora posibles de la anatomía de la cavidad nasal.


The Empty Nose Syndrome is a recently described disease, which has no clear clinical definition. It is a rare complication of turbinate surgery especially in the inferior turbinectomy. The pathophysiology is unclear, but after turbinectomy the nasal patency could be affected and this can interfere with neurosensory mechanisms and functions of the turbinates. The most common symptom is the paradoxical nasal obstruction. The diagnosis is clinical, based on symptoms with the discovery of a wide nasal cavity after nasal surgery. Treatment is difficult because of the subjective symptoms, initially preferring medical treatment and surgery is reserved for more severe cases. Most important is the prevention, being as conservative as possible with the nasal cavity.


Subject(s)
Humans , Nasal Obstruction/diagnosis , Nasal Obstruction/etiology , Nasal Obstruction/therapy , Syndrome , Turbinates/surgery , Nasal Obstruction/physiopathology , Iatrogenic Disease
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Indian J Med Sci ; 2011 July; 65(7) 269-277
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-145618

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Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of radiofrequency volumetric tissue reduction (RFVTR) technique in treatment of allergic inferior turbinate hypertrophy (ITH) and to study its effect on nasal mucociliary clearance. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was conducted over 50 perenial allergic rhinitis patients with persistent nasal obstruction due to bilateral ITH refractory to medical management received one time RFVTR of both inferior turbinates. Symptoms were subjectively assessed by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and mucociliary clearance was measured by saccharin transit time (STT) pre-operatively, at 1 week, 1, 3, and 6 months post-operatively. Results: Forty-seven subjects completed study. All patients had significant symptomatic improvement which started from 1 week post-operatively and persisted up to 3 months. Post-operative VAS scores of nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, sneezing, headache, and snoring at 1 week 1, 3 and 6 month follow up visits significantly decreased (P < 0.05) whereas significant decreased in post-operative VAS scores of hyposmia was observed at 1 month follow up (P < 0.05). Though increase in VAS scores was observed during 6 month follow up, the difference between pre-operative and 6 month post-operative mean VAS score was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Symptomatic improvement in nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, sneezing, headache, hyposmia, and snoring persisted in 89.4%, 95.6%, 97.8%, 88.5%, 46.7%, and 100% of patients, respectively, during 6 month follow up. There was no significant change in STT following RFVTR except at 1 week follow up (P < 0.0001). Conclusion: RFVTR is safe and effective in treatment of ITH in allergic rhinitis patients.


Subject(s)
Adult , Catheter Ablation/methods , Female , Humans , Hypertrophy/surgery , Male , Mucociliary Clearance , Nasal Obstruction/etiology , Nasal Obstruction/therapy , Pain Measurement/methods , Radio Waves/therapeutic use , Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial/complications , Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal/complications , Turbinates/surgery
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Arq. int. otorrinolaringol. (Impr.) ; 15(2): 156-162, abr.-jun. 2011. ilus, tab, graf
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-594660

ABSTRACT

Introdução: A medida do pico de fluxo nasal inspiratório (PFNI) é obtida de forma simples e rápida, mas pouco difundida no Brasil. Por sua vez, a escala visual analógica (EVA) para obstrução nasal é uma medida subjetiva que também pode ser utilizada. Objetivo: Avaliar a correlação entre o PFNI com a EVA para obstrução nasal, antes e após uma mudança da patência nasal, proporcionada pela vasoconstricção tópica. Desenho do estudo: estudo clínico e experimental não randomizado. Método: 60 indivíduos voluntários incluindo pacientes, médicos, enfermeiros e auxiliares administrativos da instituição foram submetidos aos exames de PFNI e EVA antes e após a vasoconstrição nasal com cloridrato de oximetazolina a 0,05%. Resultados: O valor médio encontrado para EVA pré vasoconstricção foi de 4,1 e 2 após a vasoconstrição. Isto representou uma variação de 44% entre as medidas. Em relação aos valores do PFNI, a média encontrada na mensuração pré vasoconstricção foi de 151 l/mim e de 178 l/mim após a vasoconstricção, apresentando um acréscimo de 20%. No momento pré vasoconstrictor, o aumento de um ponto no valor médio da EVA, corresponde a um decréscimo de 3,8% no valor médio do PFNI. No pós, cada incremento de um ponto no valor médio da EVA, corresponde a um decréscimo de 4,5% no valor médio de PFNI. Conclusão: Houve uma correlação importante entre a medida objetiva da obstrução nasal através do PFNI com a mensuração subjetiva proporcionada pela EVA antes da vasoconstricção nasal. Semelhante correlação também pôde ser observada após o uso do vasoconstrictor.


Introduction: The measurement of the peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) is easily and swiftly obtained, but hardly spread in Brazil though. On the other hand, the visual analogue scale (VAS) for nasal obstruction is a subjective measurement that can also be used. Objective: To evaluate the correlation between PNIF and VAS for nasal obstruction before and after occurring a change in the nasal patency caused by the topic vasoconstriction. Study outline: Non-randomized clinical and experimental study. Method: 60 volunteers, including patients, doctors, nurses and administrative assistants of the institution were submitted to PNIF and VAS examinations before and after the nasal vasoconstriction with oxymetazoline chloride at 0.05%. Results: The average value found for pre-vasoconstriction VAS was 4.1 and, for post-vasoconstriction, it was 2. This represented a 44% range between the measurements. With regard to PNIF values, the average found when measuring the vasoconstriction was 151 l/min and 178 l/min after vasoconstriction, showing a 20% increase. At the pre-vasoconstrictor moment, increasing a point in average VAS value corresponds to a 3.8% decrease in average PNIF value. In the post-vasoconstriction, each increase of a point in average VAS value corresponds to a 4.5% decrease in average PNIF value. Conclusion: There was an important correlation between the objective measurement of the nasal obstruction through PNIF and the subjective measurement provided by VAS before nasal vasoconstriction. A similar correlation could also be observed after using the decongestant.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Nasal Cavity/physiopathology , Nasal Decongestants/therapeutic use , Nasal Obstruction/pathology , Nasal Obstruction/therapy , Breath Tests
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Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 77(1): 7-12, jan.-fev. 2011. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-578450

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Recentemente, a terapia ultrassônica de baixa intensidade (TUSBI) foi descrita como um tratamento plausível para rinossinusite crônica (RNC). OBJETIVOS: Avaliar os efeitos agudos da TUSBI de 1MHz contínua sobre a obstrução nasal de indivíduos com RNC. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Participaram de um estudo tipo placebo-controlado 26 indivíduos adultos com RNC (10 homens, 16 mulheres), alocados sequencialmente em dois grupos: controle-placebo (CP, n=12) e tratados com TUSBI (US, n=14). Para o tratamento determinou-se: ISATA= 1MHz, 1W.cm-2, contínuo, por quatro minutos nos seios maxilares e septo nasal. No grupo CP o equipamento permaneceu desligado. Para avaliação do nível de obstrução nasal, foi mesurado o volume total de secreção expelida (VSEx), avaliado pela instilação nasal de 5 mL de solução salina (NaCl-0,9 por cento) e coleta do lavado nasal. O volume de ar expirado (VAEx) foi avaliado pelo teste do espelho de Glatzel. RESULTADOS: Os dados mostraram um aumento (p<0,01) nos valores dos VSEx e VAEx após terapia ultrassônica, indicando uma melhora de 64 por cento da obstrução nasal comparado com o grupo CP. CONCLUSÕES: A TUSBI contínua reduziu a obstrução e congestão nasal, podendo ser empregada como modalidade terapêutica eficaz na fisioterapia respiratória de indivíduos com RNC.


Low-intensity ultrasound therapy (LIUST) has been described as a plausible treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). AIMS: To evaluate the short-term effects of continuous 1MHz LIUST on nasal obstruction in subjects with CRS. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A cohort placebo-controlled study comprising 26 CRS adults (10 men, 16 women), sequentially allocated into two groups: control-placebo (CP, n= 12) and treated with LIUST (US, n= 14). The treatment consisted of: ISATA = continuous 1MHz, 1W.cm-2 for four minutes in the maxillary sinuses and nasal septum. The equipment was switched off in the CP group. The degree of obstruction was assessed by the total volume of secretion expelled (VSEx) after nasal instillation of 5 mL saline solution (NaCl-0.9 percent) followed by nasal lavage. The volume of expired air (VEA) was assessed with a Glatzel mirror. RESULTS: The data showed an increase (p<0.01) in VSEx and VEA after ultrasound therapy, suggesting a 64 percent improvement of nasal obstruction compared with the CP group. CONCLUSIONS: Continuous LIUST reduced nasal obstruction and congestionç it may be used effectively in the respiratory therapy of CRS patients.


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Nasal Obstruction/therapy , Rhinitis/therapy , Sinusitis/therapy , Ultrasonic Therapy/methods , Chronic Disease , Nasal Obstruction/etiology , Rhinitis/complications , Severity of Illness Index , Sinusitis/complications , Treatment Outcome
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Arch. argent. pediatr ; 108(6): 552-555, dic. 2010. tab, ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-594330

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El cornaje es un ruido generado por la alteración del flujo de aire al pasar por las fosas nasales. La principal causa en recién nacidos y lactantes es la rinitis inflamatoria o infecciosa. Con menor frecuencia, puede ser de origen congénito, neoplásico, traumático o iatrogénico.La estenosis congénita de la apertura piriforme es una etiología infrecuente de obstrucción nasal en el neonato. El diagnóstico precoz y el tratamiento apropiado son esenciales debido a surespiración nasal obligada. La dificultad o la imposibilidad de hacer progresar una sonda de 2,8 mm (sonda K30) a través de la región anterior de las fosas nasales, permiten sospecharla.El diagnóstico debe ser confirmado por una tomografía computada del macizo craneofacial. La conducta terapéutica dependerá de la gravedad de los síntomas.Describimos nuestra experiencia con 9 pacientes que presentaban esta patología cuya corrección quirúrgica fue exitosa.


Stertor is a noise generated by the disturbance of the air flow passing through the nose. Its main cause –in newborns and infants– is inflammatory or infectious rhinitis. Congenital,neoplastic, traumatic or iatrogenic causes are less frequent. Congenital stenosis of the pyriform aperture is a rare etiology of nasal obstruction in the neonates. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are essential because of their exclusive nasal breathing. Suspicion might arise when a difficulty or even an impossibility to pass a probe of 2.8 mm (K30 tube) through anterior nares, exists. Diagnosis should be confirmed by a computed tomography of the craniofacial massif. The therapeutic behavior will depend on the severity of symptoms. We describe our experience with nine patients with this conditionwhose surgical correction was successful.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant, Newborn , Constriction, Pathologic/surgery , Constriction, Pathologic/congenital , Nasal Obstruction/diagnosis , Nasal Obstruction/therapy , Respiratory Sounds
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RBM rev. bras. med ; 67(supl.2)mar. 2010.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-545629

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A obstrução nasal, apesar de ser uma queixa bastante frequente na prática médica, nem sempre é valorizada, podendo refletir alterações da anatomia e fisiologia nasal tanto em indivíduos saudáveis quanto em algumas doenças, como veremos a seguir.A investigação de suas causas pode levar a vários diagnósticos, desde a um simples resfriado, que habitualmente não exige tratamento específico, até tumores cujo tratamento pode necessitar de grandes intervenções cirúrgicas. Neste artigo as autoras discorrem sobre as causas mais frequentes de obstrução nasal, os principais métodos de investigação e a abordagem terapêutica geral.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Nasal Obstruction/complications , Nasal Obstruction/diagnosis , Nasal Obstruction/therapy , Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial/diagnosis , Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial/therapy , Respiratory Tract Diseases/complications , Respiratory Tract Diseases/diagnosis , Respiratory Tract Diseases/therapy
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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. dent. press ortodon. ortopedi. facial ; 11(1): 107-113, jan.-fev. 2006. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-423312

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OBJETIVO: analisar a freqüência de obstrução nasal em pacientes submetidos a tratamento ortodôntico e verificar a correlação com achados faciais e problemas dentários. METODOLOGIA: oitenta pacientes de 7 a 23 anos (37M; 43F) atendidos no Curso de Especialização da SPO, escolhidos aleatoriamente, foram submetidos à avaliação otorrinolaringológica. RESULTADOS: observou-se incidência de 51,3 por cento de obstrução nasal. A principal causa do distúrbio respiratório foi a rinite inflamatória, provavelmente alérgica, sendo que cerda de 61 por cento dos casos estavam associados à hiperplasia adenoamigdaliana. Observou-se uma maior freqüência de dolicofaciais dentre os pacientes com obstrução nasal, sem significância estatística. Houve uma associação significante entre a atresia maxilar e mordida cruzada e a presença de palato ogival. CONCLUSÃO: o diagnóstico da obstrução nasal é fundamental nos pacientes com más oclusões, principalmente os dolicofaciais. O tratamento da obstrução nasal deve ser precoce, durante a fase de crescimento e, em geral, conjunto ao ortodôntico.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Malocclusion , Nasal Obstruction/therapy , Diagnostic Imaging , Orthodontics
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Medical Journal of Cairo University [The]. 2006; 74 (4 Supp. II): 161-171
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-79342

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One of the major causes of chronic nasal airway obstruction is the inferior turbinate hypertrophy. There is no agreement on how to deal with this problem. Surgical treatment of nasal turbinates has been indicated when medical treatment fails. Laser surgery of inferior turbinate was first described in 1977 by Lenz et al. Laser surgery of inferior turbinates can be performed as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia. Due to a minimally invasive and controllable coagulation and ablation of soft tissue, almost no considerable complications or bleeding were observed during the operation or postoperatively, therefore no need for nasal pack. The aim of the present work is to prove the efficacy of laser-assisted turbinate reduction [LATR] and to compare between different types of lasers with different techniques in this respect. Sixty patients with irreversible turbinate hypertrophy were selected and divided into four groups; each included 15 patients: Group 1: Turbinate Reduction using CO[2] laser [Non- contact technique]. Group 2: Turbinate Reduction using Diode laser [Contact technique]. Group 3: Turbinate Reduction using KTP laser [Interstitial technique]. Group 4: Turbinate Reduction using Nd: YAG laser [Interstitial technique]. All patients were operated upon in the National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences [NILES] in the period between 2001 and 2004. The results of obstruction were good and satisfactory for all types of lasers until the 6th month postoperatively, after which the results became less impressive with increasing recurrence rate. Two years postoperatively, YAG cases had the lowest recurrence rate [20%], then both KTP and Diode cases [26.6%], and finally the CO[2] cases that had the highest recurrence rate [about 40%]. It was concluded that LATR is a good short-term alternative procedure for turbinate reduction. It is rapid safe procedure, with minimal pain and bleeding, easy done under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure, no need for nasal packing in most cases with minimal mucosal damage specially in the interstitial technique that leaves intact mucosa. It is recommended particularly for non- allergic patients as multiple sessions to achieve relatively long-term result. On the other hand, in allergic patients the allergic manifestations alleviated to some extent but with short-term effect


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Turbinates , Hypertrophy/therapy , Laser Therapy , Treatment Outcome , Nasal Obstruction/therapy
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Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-41624

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: To assess the efficacy of temperature-controlled radiofrequency tissue volume reduction (RFTVR) for the inferior turbinate. RESEARCH DESIGNS: Prospective, single-blinded, experimental clinical trial. METHOD: Twenty patients with nasal obstruction secondary to inferior turbinate hypertrophy were enrolled. Nasal obstruction was compared between before and after the treatment (at 1-3 days, 1 week and 6-8 weeks) of RFTVR using subjective symptom scores, physical findings and videotape images. RESULTS: Improvement of nasal symptoms was observed as early as 1 week after the operation. However, significant improvement was obtained at 6-8 weeks. CONCLUSION: RFTVR for the turbinate may be useful as an alternative approach for the treatment of chronic turbinate hypertrophy.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Hot Temperature/therapeutic use , Humans , Hypertrophy , Male , Middle Aged , Nasal Obstruction/therapy , Prospective Studies , Single-Blind Method , Treatment Outcome , Turbinates/pathology
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Folha méd ; 119(3): 57-9, jul.-set. 2000.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-269005

ABSTRACT

O abscesso do septo nasal é uma infecção de incidência desconhecida, potencialmente grave caracterizada pela formação de coleção purulenta ou piosanguinolenta entre a cartilagem ou osso e o mucopericôndrio ou mucoperiósteo. Tem-se poucas informações em literatura, principalmente quando associada à síndrome da imunodeficiência adquirida (AIDS). Relata-se um caso de abscesso septal em um paciente com AIDS.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Abscess/complications , Nasal Septum , Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/complications , Abscess/diagnosis , Abscess/therapy , Nasal Obstruction/diagnosis , Nasal Obstruction/therapy , Cocaine-Related Disorders/diagnosis , Cocaine-Related Disorders/therapy
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Rev. bras. alergia imunopatol ; 23(2): 78-83, mar.-abr. 2000. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-273914

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Objetivo: Revisäo da literatura sobre a obstruçäo nasal como fator etiológico da respiraçäo bucal. Métodos: Na literatura foi encontrado que o paciente que possui obstruçäo nasal respira pela boca, causando com isso várias alteraçöes na face da cavidade bucal. Este desvio na funçäo respiratória desencadeia a síndrome da face longa. Resultados:Foram encontrados várias causas para a respiraçäo bucal, dentre elas a rinite alérgica, alteraçöes de septo nasal, hiperplasia de adenóide, tonsilas inflamadas, conchas nasais hipertróficas e hábitos indesejados. Conclusöes: O diagnóstico e o tratamento precoce da obstruçäo nasal auxilia na prevençäo das alteraçöes oro-faciais


Subject(s)
Humans , Malocclusion/etiology , Nasal Obstruction/diagnosis , Nasal Obstruction/therapy , Mouth Breathing/complications , Mouth Breathing/therapy , Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial/etiology
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An. otorrinolaringol. mex ; 44(3): 143-7, jun.-ago. 1999. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-276927

ABSTRACT

Mucho se ha discutido acerca del manejo de la obstrucción nasal crónica secundaria a la hipertrofia crónica de los cornetes. Los procedimientos dirigidos a esta área continúan hoy en día generando controversia. En la mayoría de los casos la dificultad respiratoria nasal es debida a la combinación de varias enfermedades o anormalidades anatómicas y por lo tanto requiere de un tratamiento médico-quirúrgico para su corrección. El presente trabajo muestra un estudio retrospectivo de una nueva técnica endoscópica de mínima invasión con el uso del microdebridador para el tratamiento de la rinitis crónica hipertrófica. Desde Octubre 2 de 1997 hasta Mayo 20 de 1999 se han realizado 93 resecciones submucosas del cornete inferior (RSCI) bajo visión endoscópica en 52 pacientes. La técnica es sencilla, fácil de realizar y con mínimas complicaciones. Los resultados muestran mejoría notable y consistente a largo plazo del síndrome obstructivo nasal secundario a ensanchamiento de los cornetes


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Endoscopy , Nasal Obstruction/therapy , Turbinates/surgery , General Surgery/methods , Surgical Instruments
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Rev. paul. acupunt ; 4(2): 75-82, jul.-dez. 1998. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-230434

ABSTRACT

O presente estudo tem por objetivo avaliar a eficácia da acupuntura no tratamento dos principais sintomas clínicos da rinite alérgica (obstruçao nasal, coriza e prurido nasal). Material - No período de abril a dezembro de 1997 foram tratados 14 pacientes portadores de rinite alérgica, com períodos de exacerbaçoes presentes pelo menos nos últimos 12 meses. Dos 14 pacientes, 9 eram do sexo masculino e 5, do feminino. Os pacientes tinham idade entre 14 e 35 anos de idade, com média de 24,5 anos. Método - Os pacientes foram submetidos a 10 aplicaçoes de Acupuntura, semanalmente, utilizando-se os pontos de acupuntura: VG-20 (Baihui), VG-23 (Shangxing), Yintang, Bitong, IG-4 (Hegu), IG-11 (Quchi), VC-17 (Shan-zhong), P-9 (Yuji), E-36 (zusanli), R-3 (Taixi), F-3 (Tai-chong), BP-6 (Sanyinjiao), bilateralmente. Resultado - Em relaçao à obstruçao nasal houve melhora significante em 71,5 por cento dos pacientes e a melhora ocorreu a partir da 7Ý semana; em relaçao à coriza e ao prurido nasal houve melhora significante em 85,7 por cento dos pacientes, a partir da 5Ý semana de tratamento. Conclusao - O tratamento pela Acupuntura, com a metodologia empregada, mostrou melhora significante em relaçao aos parâmetros clínicos (obstruçao nasal, coriza e prurido) da rinite alérgica, em uma proporçao de 85,7 por cento para a coriza e o prurido nasal e 71,5 por cento para a obstruçao nasal.


Subject(s)
Humans , Acupuncture Therapy , Rhinitis/therapy , Acupuncture , Pruritus/therapy , Common Cold/therapy , Nasal Obstruction/therapy
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An. otorrinolaringol. mex ; 41(3): 161-4, jul.-ago. 1996. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-200386

ABSTRACT

Aunque los cornetes son estructuras de vital importancia en la fisiología nasal, su hipertrofía es una de las causas mas frecuentes de obstrucción nasal. Se realizó un estudio comparativo en 90 pacientes sometidos a turbinectomía con láser CO2 vs cauterización monopolar y bipolar del cornete inferior. Estadísticamente la vaporización con láser CO2 fue mejor que los otros dos procedimientos. Clínicamente los tres grupos tuvieron mejoría pero con la ventaja de que la vaporización con láser de CO2 se puede realizar en consultorios, con anestesia tópica, sin uso de taponamiento anterior posterior al tratamiento, sin sangrado y los pacientes no presentaron costras en el postoperatorio


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Humans , Male , Anesthesia, Local , Laser Therapy/methods , Surgery, Plastic/methods , Electrocoagulation/methods , Nasal Obstruction/therapy , Surgical Procedures, Operative , Turbinates/surgery
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Acta AWHO ; 15(2): 94-100, abr.-jun. 1996.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-177647

ABSTRACT

A obstruçao nasal no neonato é sintoma de elevada freqüência, com potencial risco de vida e de ocorrência de apnéia obstrutiva, além de repercussoes pôndero-estaturais e cardiovasculares. Os autores, em vez de classificarem as causas de obstruçao nasal no neonato em congênitas, traumáticas, inflamatórias, iatrogênicas e neoplásicas, o fazem em comuns, incomuns e raras, estabelecendo linhas de orientaçao geral na condiçao de cada uma delas, tendo em vista a alta morbidade de algumas das doenças que produzem esse sintoma.


Subject(s)
Humans , Infant, Newborn , Nasal Obstruction/etiology , Nasal Obstruction/diagnosis , Nasal Obstruction/therapy
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