Melissa Ferreira Vianna
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View article: Task force of the Brazilian Society of Otology — evaluation and management of peripheral facial palsy
Task force of the Brazilian Society of Otology — evaluation and management of peripheral facial palsy Open
Peripheral facial palsy is a condition of diverse etiology. Treatment should be individualized according to the cause of facial nerve dysfunction, but the literature presents better evidence-based recommendations for systemic corticosteroi…
View article: Brazilian Society of Otology task force – Vestibular Schwannoma ‒ evaluation and treatment
Brazilian Society of Otology task force – Vestibular Schwannoma ‒ evaluation and treatment Open
View article: Brazilian Society of Otology task force – Otosclerosis: evaluation and treatment
Brazilian Society of Otology task force – Otosclerosis: evaluation and treatment Open
The pathophysiology of otosclerosis has not yet been fully elucidated, but environmental factors and unidentified genes are likely to play a significant role in it. Women with otosclerosis are not at increased risk of worsening clinical co…
View article: Task force Guideline of Brazilian Society of Otology – hearing loss in children – Part I – Evaluation
Task force Guideline of Brazilian Society of Otology – hearing loss in children – Part I – Evaluation Open
Objectives: To provide an overview of the main evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis of hearing loss in children and adolescents aged 0 to 18 years. Methods: Task force members were educated on knowledge synthesis methods, inclu…
View article: Task force Guideline of Brazilian Society of Otology – hearing loss in children – Part II – Treatment
Task force Guideline of Brazilian Society of Otology – hearing loss in children – Part II – Treatment Open
Objectives: To provide an overview of the main evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis of hearing loss in children and adolescents aged 0–18 years. Methods: Task force members were educated on knowledge synthesis methods, includin…
View article: Task force Guideline of Brazilian Society of Otology ‒ hearing loss in children – Part I ‒ Evaluation
Task force Guideline of Brazilian Society of Otology ‒ hearing loss in children – Part I ‒ Evaluation Open
Every child with suspected hearing loss has the right to diagnosis and appropriate treatment if necessary. This task force considers 5 essential rights: (1) Otolaryngologist consultation; (2) Speech assessment and therapy; (3) Diagnostic t…
View article: Task force Guideline of Brazilian Society of Otology – hearing loss in children – Part II — Treatment
Task force Guideline of Brazilian Society of Otology – hearing loss in children – Part II — Treatment Open
In children with hearing loss, in addition to speech therapy, Hearing AIDS (HAs) or implantable systems may be indicated. Even in children with profound hearing loss, both the use of HAs and behavioral assessments while using the device ar…
View article: The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on acute otitis media among the pediatric population
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on acute otitis media among the pediatric population Open