Rui Imamura

ORCID: 0000-0002-0161-7518
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Research Areas
  • Voice and Speech Disorders
  • Dysphagia Assessment and Management
  • Tracheal and airway disorders
  • Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
  • Phonetics and Phonology Research
  • Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
  • Cleft Lip and Palate Research
  • Esophageal and GI Pathology
  • Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
  • Head and Neck Anomalies
  • Head and Neck Cancer Studies
  • Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
  • Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
  • Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
  • Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
  • COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
  • Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
  • Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
  • Sinusitis and nasal conditions
  • Trypanosoma species research and implications
  • Infection Control and Ventilation
  • Dental Research and COVID-19
  • Foreign Body Medical Cases
  • Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances

Universidade de São Paulo
2014-2024

Sapporo Medical University Hospital
2015-2024

Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
2005-2021

Georgetown University
2021

Brazilian Academy of Sciences
2021

Associação Brasileira de Alergia e Imunologia
2020

Altera (United States)
2014

Government ENT Hospital
2009

Public Health Dayton & Montgomery County
2008

Centro Universitário das Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas
2006

We are facing a pandemic with great impact worldwide, as result of the rapid spread novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The medical community is still getting to know behavior this virus and consequences from population point view. All knowledge extremely dynamic, so some behaviors not well established. Otorhinolaryngologists have central role in management situation, which they must assess patient, avoid contamination by health professionals other patients. Thus, recommendations Brazilian...

10.1016/j.bjorl.2020.04.002 article PT cc-by Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology 2020-04-11

Mucosal leishmaniasis is caused mainly by Leishmania braziliensis and it occurs months or years after cutaneous lesions. This progressive disease destroys cartilages osseous structures from face, pharynx larynx.The aim of this study was to analyse the significance clinical epidemiological findings, diagnosis treatment with outcome recurrence mucosal through binary logistic regression model 140 patients a Brazilian centre.The median age 57.5 systemic arterial hypertension most prevalent...

10.1111/j.1468-3083.2009.03238.x article EN Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 2009-05-05

Objective To investigate worldwide practices of otolaryngologists in the management laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Methods An online survey was sent on LPR to members many otolaryngological societies. The following aspects were evaluated: definition, prevalence, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. Results A total 824 participated, spread over 65 countries. symptoms most usually attributed are cough after lying down/meal, throat clearing globus sensation while LPR‐related...

10.1002/lary.29270 article EN The Laryngoscope 2020-11-17

Injectable corticosteroids have been used in phonosurgery to prevent scarring of the vocal fold because their effects on wound healing, and ensure better voice quality. We histologically evaluated dexamethasone sodium phosphate infiltration acute healing rabbits 3 7 days after surgically induced injury by quantification inflammatory reaction collagen deposition.A standardized surgical incision was made folds 12 rabbits, 0.1 mL (4 mg/mL) injected into left fold. The right not served as...

10.1177/000348941011900211 article EN Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology 2010-02-01

As laringopatias relacionadas ao trabalho acarretam conseqüências para os profissionais da voz. OBJETIVO: Analisar o perfil destes atendidos em um hospital terciário. FORMA DE ESTUDO: Estudo de coorte histórica longitudinal. MATERIAL E MÉTODOS: Análise retrospectiva prontuários. Os diagnósticos foram fornecidos através videoestrobolaringoscopia. RESULTADOS: Foram 163 pacientes (119 do sexo feminino, 44 masculino), idade média 36,5 anos. Em relação aos grupos profissionais, encontramos voz...

10.1590/s0034-72992007000100005 article PT Revista Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia 2007-02-01

Dysphagia is a symptom associated with an array of anatomical and functional changes which must be assessed by multidisciplinary team to guarantee optimal evaluation treatment, preventing potential complications.

10.1590/s1808-86942011000200010 article EN cc-by Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology 2011-04-01

The objective of the present study was to determine specificity, sensitivity and accuracy intraoral transcutaneous ultrasound (US) in diagnosis peritonsillar cellulitis abscess.Clinical-Prospective.Thirty nine patients were seen at otorhinolaryngology emergency department University Hospital, School Medicine, São Paulo, with a clinical or abscess. After initial evaluation, all submitted US.Intraoral US performed on 35 cases its 95.2%, specificity 78.5% 86.9%. Transcutaneous feasible 39...

10.1016/s1808-8694(15)30972-1 article EN cc-by Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology 2006-05-01

Abstract Objective/Hypothesis: To describe the arrangement of collagen fibers in superficial layer lamina propria vocal folds with Reinke' edema. Study Design: Cross sectional analysis Reinke's edema (RE). Method: The picrosirius polarization method was used to study fiber. Findings disarrangement were categorized semiquantitatively and correlated RE severity, age, cigarette smoking duration dysphonia. Results: Analysis 20 specimens showed that intertwined network resembling a wicker‐basket...

10.1097/mlg.0b013e3181770955 article EN The Laryngoscope 2008-08-01

Abstract Although it is currently believed that the vocal ligament of humans undergoes considerable development postnatally, there no consensus as to age at which first emerges. In newborn infant, lamina propria has been described containing a sparse collection relatively unorganized fibres. this study we obtained larynges from autopsy human fetuses aged 7–9 months and used light electron microscopy collagenous elastic system fibres in fold. Collagen were viewed using Picrosirius...

10.1111/j.1469-7580.2009.01146.x article EN Journal of Anatomy 2009-11-17

Vocal process granuloma is a disease whose etiopathogenesis not well defined. Therefore, its clinical and surgical treatment standardized therapeutic results depend on the hospital where it seen.Aiming to characterize patients with vocal treated in our hospital, approach used evolution.We performed retrospective review of records.We found more male granuloma, except when associated laryngeal intubation. The most frequent related etiopathogenic factor was laryngeal-pharynx reflux, followed by...

10.1016/s1808-8694(15)31205-2 article EN cc-by Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology 2005-07-01

Os corticosteróides são potentes inibidores da inflamação e cicatrização. Administração local de esteróides diretamente na laringe tem sido relatada em diversas patologias laríngeas. OBJETIVO: O objetivo desse estudo é realizar uma revisão literatura sobre o uso infiltração corticosteróide pregas vocais, pacientes com vocais benignas, inflamatórias crônicas laringe. METODOLOGIA: Realizou-se busca eletrônica base dados Medline, selecionando-se estudos clínicos que utilizavam benignas...

10.1590/s0034-72992008000600017 article PT Revista Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia 2008-12-01

Abstract Introduction Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an acute infection caused by the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and it highly transmissible, especially through respiratory droplets. To prepare health system for care of these patients also led to a restriction in activity several medical specialties. Physicians who work with affected diseases head neck region constitute one populations most vulnerable COVID-19 interruption their professional activities. Objective The aim present...

10.1055/s-0040-1712169 article EN cc-by-nc-nd International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology 2020-05-22

Work-related laryngopathy may have negative consequences for voice professionals.To analyze the profile of professionals seen in a tertiary level hospital.a longitudinal historical cohort.A retrospective analysis patient files. Diagnosis was reached using videostroboscopy.163 patients (119 females and 44 males) were seen. The mean age 36.5 years. Professionals included spoken users (salesman, teachers, telemarketers, receptionists, health professionals) singers. most frequent diagnoses were:...

10.1016/s1808-8694(15)31118-6 article EN cc-by Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology 2007-01-01

Impact in vocal quality partial myectomy and neurectomy endoscopic of thyroarytenoid muscle patients with adductor spasmodic dysphonia the is a severe disorder characterized by laryngeal spasms during speech, producing phonatory breaks, forced, strained strangled voice. Its symptoms come from involuntary intermittent contractions which causes fold strain, pressed one against another increased glottic resistance.report results impact branch inferior nerve route associated co2 laser.the...

10.1016/s1808-8694(15)30066-5 article EN cc-by Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology 2006-03-01

Studies evaluating radiologic aspects, local complications, and structural alterations of the paranasal sinus in patients with mucosal leishmaniasis (ML) are lacking. The aim this study was to analyze sinuses ML by using computed tomography (CT) scans. This prospective evaluated 26 Brazil from December 2008 through June 2009. All underwent CT scans sinuses. Paranasal thickening observed 25 (96%). Nasal perforation 17 (65%). Those who received re-treatment showed more abnormalities on scan...

10.4269/ajtmh.2010.10-0081 article EN American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2010-09-01

Liposomal amphotericin B (L-AMB) has been used for mucosal leishmaniasis (ML), but comparative studies on L-AMB and other drugs the treatment of ML have not conducted. The present study aimed to evaluate outcome patients with who were treated L-AMB.This is a 15-year retrospective Brazilian confirmed diagnosis ML. therapeutic options consisted L-AMB, lipid complex (ABLC), deoxycholate (d-AMB), itraconazole, antimonial pentavalent, or pentamidine. Healing, cure rate adverse effects (AEs)...

10.1371/journal.pone.0218786 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2019-06-26

O aumento da resistência glótica é o principal mecanismo responsável pela elevação intensidade vocal em baixas freqüências. Esse resistência, situações normais, determinado contração dos músculos adutores das pregas vocais que promovem tensão e a aproximação direção à linha mediana. No entanto, essas mesmas alterações podem estar presentes algumas doenças funcionais envolvem laringe, como disfonia espasmódica adução hipertônica, mesmo durante emissão baixa intensidade. OBJETIVO: Avaliar...

10.1590/s0034-72992003000400005 article PT Revista Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia 2003-08-01
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