Deep neck space abscesses are common otolaryngological emergencies, and prompt incision and drainage is the treatment of choice. Head and neck cancers often present with cervical metastases that may become secondarily infected. Clinical presentation is similar to a deep neck abscess. Surgical drainage of such collections has implications on subsequent treatment. In this case series, we describe...

https://www.journal-imab-bg.org 1657 ABSTRACT Variations in the anatomical course of the cervical portion of the internal carotid arteries appear to be more common than expected and recognised, reaching a prevalence of 10-43%. A case of atypical course of both internal carotid arteries with medial transposition is described. The general clinical implications are presented in the base of review ...

According to Article 196 of the Brazilian Constitution “Health is a right of all citizens and a duty of the State”. The constitution is supplemented by the organic Act 8080, dated from 1990, which sets the guidelines for the Brazilian universal health service, SUS (in Portuguese Sistema Único de Saúde), ensuring universal access to health services. In spite of the legislation’s theoretical exce...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Determine patient and hospital-level risk factors associated with 30-day readmission for patients undergoing inpatient otolaryngologic surgery. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. METHODS We analyzed the State Inpatient Database (SID) from California for patients who underwent otolaryngologic surgery between 2008 and 2010. Readmission rates, readmission diagnoses,...

Cytokines are important regulatory mediators secreted by T cells and other immunoactive cells. Based on the cytokine synthesis patterns, CD4 T cells can often be classified into at least two populations with different immune regulatory functions. The Th1 cells, producing interleukin (IL)-2 and interferon (IFN)γ , are often associated with cell-mediated immune responses such as delayed type hype...

UNLABELLED Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common ailment in children, adding up to the evidence that gastroesophageal reflux is an important cofactor in upper airway disorders, especially in the pediatric population. It is very common for it to impact the upper and lower airways. Our goal was to assess the presence of otorhinolaryngological symptoms in children aged between one and...

Nowadays there is an increasing number of indigenous drugs offered to the physician in his fight against disease. This is a welcome feature as these medicines cost less and save our foreign exchange. Unfortunately, most of the indigenous drugs marketed are not sufficiently standardised, as to their dosage, therapeutic actions or toxic effects. Experimental work has to be undertaken in addition ...