Supportive Factors in Otorhinolaryngology

Halitosis in Otorhinolaryngology Practice

Introduction: Halitosis is a common and devastating condition, which may affect up to 1/3 of the population. It can be classified either as genuine halitosis, pseudohalitosis, or halitophobia. Genuine halitosis is more common and usually related to an organic pathology such as periodontitis. Malodour molecules such as sulfur compounds that arise from bacterial interactions generate the basis of...

Signs in Otorhinolaryngology

[Hodgkin's lymphoma in otorhinolaryngology].

OBJECTIVES To evaluate the implication of Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) in Otorhinolaryngology. PATIENTS AND METHODS A longitudinal retrospective study on patients with HL diagnosed, treated and followed-up in our Centre from 1996 to 2010. RESULTS From 413 individuals having lymphoma, 120 were labelled as HL (29%). Patients were males in 76% and greater incidence was observed in ages between 15 a...

Halitosis in Otorhinolaryngology Practice

Halitosis is a common and devastating condition, which may affect up to 1/3 of the population. It can be classified either as genuine halitosis, pseudohalitosis, or halitophobia. Genuine halitosis is more common and usually related to an organic pathology such as periodontitis. Malodour molecules such as sulfur compounds that arise from bacterial interactions generate the basis of oral malodour...

Tissue adhesives in otorhinolaryngology

The development of medical tissue adhesives has a long history without finding an all-purpose tissue adhesive for clinical daily routine. This is caused by the specific demands which are made on a tissue adhesive, and the different areas of application. In otorhinolaryngology, on the one hand, this is the mucosal environment as well as the application on bones, cartilage and periphery nerves. O...