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Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology (English Edition)

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology (English Edition)

ISSN: 1808-8694

Official Publication of the Brazilian Association of Otorhinolaryngology and Cervicofacial Surgery (ABORL-CCF). The Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology: Neck and Head Surgery 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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Impact factor

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Impact factor 2024

1.8

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Citescore 2024

3.2

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SJR 2024

0.551

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SNIP 2024

1.138

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Letter to the Editor Regarding “Alterations of gut microbiome in chronic rhinosinusitis: insights from a mendelian randomization study”

Rafael Gomes de Melo D’Elia, Angélica Saiuri de Aurélio Penteado

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2026;92:

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Prognostic significance of minimal extrathyroidal extension in differentiated thyroid carcinoma: a retrospective cohort study

Beatriz G. Cavalheiro, Vergilius José Furtado de Araújo Filho, Leandro Luongo Matos, Ana Kober Leite, Claudio Roberto Cernea, Luiz Paulo Kowalski

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2026;92:

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Minimal ETE is associated with adverse risk features in thyroid carcinoma.
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Patients with minimal ETE had higher recurrence rates in univariate analysis.
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Minimal ETE was not an independent predictor of poor outcomes.
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Risk stratification should not rely solely on the presence of minimal ETE.

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Severe and profound hearing loss in patients with multiple sensory impairments: increased incidence of cognitive impairment

Jacob C. Lucas, Alexandra M. Arambula, Katherine Yu, Linda D’Silva, Jennifer A. Villwock, Hinrich Staecker

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2026;92:

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Combined sensory dysfunction increased the odds of cognitive impairment.
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More severe hearing loss increased the likelihood of cognitive impairment.
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Patients with hearing loss should be screened for other sensory disorders.

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Long COVID-19 olfactory dysfunction: discrepancy between psychophysical tests and self-perception

Aina Sansa, Alda Cardesín, Mariana Campos, Carlota Rovira, Josep de Haro, Elios Yuste, Miguel Caballero-Borrego

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2026;92:

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Many COVID-19 patients experience olfactory dysfunction.
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Self-reported olfactory complaints often do not match the results of smell tests.
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Long COVID shows a predominantly identification-dominant olfactory impairment.
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Recognizing key features helps refine diagnosis and guide targeted treatment.

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Cover Vol. 92. Issue 3. (In progress)

Vol. 92. Issue 3. (In progress)

(May - June 2026)

This issue is in progress but contains articles that are final and fully citable.

Editorials

Moving past the usual suspects: a new framework for aural fullness

Roseli Saraiva Moreira Bittar, Lucas Resende Lucinda Mangia, Raquel Mezzalira

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2026;92:

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Glottoplasty for vocal feminization in transgender women: position paper of the Brazilian Academy of Laryngology and Voice (ABLV)

Mateus Morais Aires, André Alencar Araripe Nunes, Érica Cristina Campos e Santos, Christiano de Giacomo Carneiro, Guilherme Simas do Amaral Catani, Adriana Hachiya, Erik Frota Haguette, Luciano Rodrigues Neves, ... Marcos André de Sarvat

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2026;92:

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Consensus-based recommendations using modified Delphi methodology.
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Clear surgical indications and contraindications were established.
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Comprehensive perioperative care recommendations are provided.
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Surgical indication prioritizes vocal gender incongruence, not acoustic measures.
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Most recommendations rely on low-grade evidence (case series and expert opinion).

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Prognostic significance of minimal extrathyroidal extension in differentiated thyroid carcinoma: a retrospective cohort study

Beatriz G. Cavalheiro, Vergilius José Furtado de Araújo Filho, Leandro Luongo Matos, Ana Kober Leite, Claudio Roberto Cernea, Luiz Paulo Kowalski

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2026;92:

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Minimal ETE is associated with adverse risk features in thyroid carcinoma.
•
Patients with minimal ETE had higher recurrence rates in univariate analysis.
•
Minimal ETE was not an independent predictor of poor outcomes.
•
Risk stratification should not rely solely on the presence of minimal ETE.

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A bioinformatics analysis revealing autophagy related DEGs in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: expanding insights into lipid metabolism

Yi Cheng, Xiaoyu Li

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2026;92:

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A successful establishment of a prognostic model for head and neck tumors.
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Differential autophagy genes in tumor models.
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A bioinformatics analysis about head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

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Editorial Board

Carlos Takahiro Chone

Carlos Takahiro Chone, MD, PhD

Universidade Estadual de Campinas, CAMPINAS, Brazil

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