Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology
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Braz J Otorhinolaryngol · Jan 2019
Multicenter StudyLong-term follow-up of tonsillectomy efficacy in children with PFAPA syndrome.
The role of tonsillectomy in the periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and adenitis syndrome, is controversial. Although some studies reported high success rates with tonsillectomy, further investigations are needed with larger numbers of patients. ⋯ Tonsillectomy is a good option for the treatment of periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and adenitis syndrome.
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Braz J Otorhinolaryngol · Jan 2019
The protective effects of whortleberry extract against cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in rats.
Cisplatin is one of the main chemotherapeutic agents used for the treatment of many types of cancer. However, ototoxicity, one of the most serious side effects of cisplatin, restricts its usage. ⋯ The results obtained in this study show that whortleberry extract has a protective effect against cisplatin-induced ototoxicity.