Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology (English Edition)
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.

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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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0.47
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Analysis of central and peripheral PTH decay values in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism
Giovanna Luiza Caxeiro, Davi Knoll Ribeiro, Rafael Dias Romero, Marcello Rosano, Murilo Catafesta Neves, Marcio Abrahao
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  • The minimally invasive parathyroidectomy is a procedure in which only the diseased parathyroid gland is removed.

  • PTH measurement collected from central jugular vein may allows the surgeon to quantitatively determine the excision of all hyperfunctioning parathyroid tissue more precisely.

  • Collections from peripheral and central sites were found to be effective in this study.

  • There is a tendency to use values collected from central sites, as they confirmed the ideal reduction in values following removal.

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Rhinosinusitis: Evidence and experience – 2024
Fabrizio Ricci Romano, Wilma Terezinha Anselmo-Lima, Eduardo Macoto Kosugi, Eulalia Sakano, Fabiana Cardoso Pereira Valera, Marcus Lessa, Renato Roithmann, Shirley Pignatari, ... Otávio Bejzman Piltcher
Highlights

  • Prolonged Acute Viral Rhinosinusitis is a cold lasting more than 7–10 days, with slow and progressive improvement, reinforcing its typically viral origin.

  • Antibiotics should be used only in severe, unequivocally diagnosed ABRS. For moderated cases, the “watchful waiting/delayed prescription”, is recommended.

  • Suspicion of orbital complication should be investigated with contrast CT and hospitalization under intravenous antibiotic therapy. Consider surgery.

  • Surgery plays a very important role in the management of CRS. Either curative or providing control of the disease combined with medical treatment.

  • Biologics are a good treatment option for some patients with severe CRSwNP refractory to standard treatment.

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Predictive factors for outcomes of sialoendoscopy
Hannah Damasceno Barreto, Jose Higino Steck, Samuel Serpa Steck, Diogo Silva de Carvalho, Carlos Takahiro Chone
Highlights

  • Chronic sialoadenitis is mainly treated with surgical procedures.

  • Sialoadenectomies may result in aesthetic defects and complications.

  • Sialoendoscopy is an effective treatment for major salivary gland duct diseases.

  • Sialoendoscopy boasts minimal complications and high success rates.

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Quality of life in children with unilateral hearing loss undergoing cochlear implantation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Paola Piva de Freitas, Rafael Freire de Castro, Ana Paula de Morais e Oliveira, Carlos Takahiro Chone, Arthur Menino Castilho
Highlights

  • Children with SSD experience many developmental challenges and poor quality of life.

  • CI has previously been shown to improve hearing, although QoL outcomes remain underreported.

  • This review shows improvement in QoL for parents and children and good adherence to CI.

  • Similar QoL improvement and duration of use for congenital and post-lingual groups.

  • Factors associated with discontinuation need further investigation.

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portada-S1808869425X00057Vol. 91. Issue 5. (In progress)
(September - October 2025)
This issue is in progress but contains articles that are final and fully citable.
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First bite syndrome following surgical management of primary jugular foramen lesion: Clinical experience and review of the literature
Xinrui Xu, Mengye Ma, Qianru Wu, Xunbei Shi, Feitian Li, Chunfu Dai
Highlights

  • First bite syndrome may occur after resection of primary jugular foramen lesions.

  • Symptoms of first bite syndrome is mild in these patients postoperatively.

  • The rationale could be push of the sympathetic plexus along the internal carotid artery.

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The effect of blood glucose and lipid risk factors on idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: A two-sample Mendelian randomization study
Bang-yu Deng, Yun-xia Zhao, Ji-sheng Liu
Highlights

  • TG was a potential risk factor for SHL.

  • Increased TG levels significantly raising the risk of SHL.

  • Blood glucose and other lipid risk factors did not increase ISSHL risk.

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Morphometric evaluation of cerebral and cerebellar structures in long-term unilateral sensorineural hearing loss
Gözde Orhan Kubat, Özkan Özen, Emre Çolak
Highlights

  • Unresolved issues remain in brain, cerebellum morphometry in USNHL patients.

  • FO, STG, and lobule IX show differences between patients and control groups.

  • Neurological and psychiatric disorders from damage here need hearing evaluation.

  • Patients with no known causes should be checked for hearing-related changes.

  • Volbrain offers fast, accurate data with systematic error correction.

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Predictive factors for outcomes of sialoendoscopy
Hannah Damasceno Barreto, Jose Higino Steck, Samuel Serpa Steck, Diogo Silva de Carvalho, Carlos Takahiro Chone
Highlights

  • Chronic sialoadenitis is mainly treated with surgical procedures.

  • Sialoadenectomies may result in aesthetic defects and complications.

  • Sialoendoscopy is an effective treatment for major salivary gland duct diseases.

  • Sialoendoscopy boasts minimal complications and high success rates.

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