Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology (English Edition)

ISSN: 1808-8694

The Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology aims to provide timely information for physicians and scientists focused on otorhinolaryngology and head and neck disorders, including contemporary, ethical, clinically relevant information in:

- General otolaryngology;
- Head and neck surgery;
- Respiratory sleep disorders;
- Allergy/rhinology;
- Otology/neurotology;
- Laryngology/broncho-esophagology;
- Pediatric otolaryngology;
- Cranio-facial surgery;
- Skull base surgery;
- Head and neck oncology;
- Phoniatrics;
- Upper airway related diseases;
- Facial plastics and reconstructive surgery.

The journal is the official peer-reviewed open access scientific publication of the Brazilian Association of Otorhinolaryngology and Cervicofacial Surgery (ABORL-CCF).

All articles will be published under the CC-BY license (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International) with copyright owned by the ABORL-CCF.

Please note that articles submitted as of May 1, 2022, which are accepted for publication will be subject to a fee (Article Publishing Charge, APC) payment by the author or research funder to cover the costs associated with publication.

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MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science/SCIE, DOAJ, Lilacs, SciELO, Qualis A3

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Using databases to analyze IL-1 and related genes for their relevance in HNSCC.
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We found IL18RAP and SIGIRR are highly expressed in HPV+ tumors.
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IL18RAP, IL36A and SIGIRR were found to be prognostic protective factors.
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IL-1A, IL1RAP, IL18RAP and SIGIRR affect the prognosis by CD8+ T-cell infiltration.

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Uncorrected Proof. Available online 12 September 2024

Evaluation of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition and Ki-67 index in aggressive papillary thyroid cancer

Luana Perrone Camilo, Paula Vianna, Venancio Avancini Ferreira Alves, Beatriz Godoi Cavalheiro, Carlos Augusto Rossetti, Luiz Paulo Kowalski, Leandro Luongo de Matos, Ana Kober Nogueira Leite

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Despite being rare, death from the progression of papillary thyroid cancer occurs.
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Factors associated with this outcome are not completely understood.
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Ki-67 expression >11% was associated with death from the disease.

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Uncorrected Proof. Available online 11 September 2024

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Current Issue

Issue

Vol. 90. Issue 5.

(September - October 2024)

Original articles

Translation, cultural adaptation, and validation of the NOSE-Perf scale to Brazilian Portuguese

Fabio Portella Gazmenga, Mariana Dalbo Contrera Toro, Fabio Lau, Arthur Jose Roque Cruz, Elaine Costa, Michael J. Marino, Eulalia Sakano

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2024;90:101442

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NOSE-Perf scale quantifies symptoms resulting from nasal septal perforation.
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The Portuguese version of the NOSE-perf scale showed internal consistency.
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The NOSE-Perf scale translation showed good reliability parameters.
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The proposed instrument is valid for measuring nasal septal perforation symptoms.

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Predictive factors of frozen section in transoral microlaryngeal surgery for suspicious glottic lesions

Mateus Morais Aires, Fábio Yukio Pereira I, Camilla Diacópulos Silva, José Eduardo de Sá Pedroso, Noemi Grigoletto de Biase, Leonardo Haddad

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2024;90:101434

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Frozen biopsy isolated is not a reliable tool for guiding surgical decisions when it comes negative.
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Frozen biopsy is reliable for malignant results.
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Larger biopsy fragments are associated with a more reliable diagnosis.

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Interferon alpha-2b treatment for exophytic nasal papillomas and human papillomavirus infection

Popova Inga, Tregub Pavel, Degtyarevskaya Tatiana, Starostina Svetlana, Shadyev Timur, Apollonova Irina, Boyko Andrey, Petrovskii Vladimir, ... Ibrahimli Irada

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2024;90:101449

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ESP treatment with rhIFN-α2b is effective due to elimination of HPV.
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The introduction of rhIFN-α2b accelerated the resolution of postoperative reactions.
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The introduction of rhIFN-α2b promoted the healing of the nasal mucosa after surgical removal of the ESP.

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Therapeutic effects of olfactory training and systemic vitamin A in patients with COVID-19-related olfactory dysfunction: a double-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial

Abolfazl Taheri, Maryam Naderi, Nematollah Jonaidi Jafari, Hamid Emadi Koochak, Mohsen Saberi Esfeedvajani, Reyhaneh Abolghasemi

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2024;90:101451

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Three-months olfactory training is effective to treat the COVID-19-related anosmia.
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Daily oral vitamin A did not lead to better results in improving anosmia.
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The intervention time was important in the final olfactory status of the patients.

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