ELOISA MARIA MELLO SANTIAGO GEBRIM
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Instituto de Radiologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina - Médico
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- Perturbation Measurements on the Degree of Naturalness of Synthesized Vowels(2017) YAMASAKI, Rosiane; MONTAGNOLI, Arlindo; MURANO, Emi Z.; GEBRIM, Eloisa; HACHIYA, Adriana; SILVA, Jorge Vicente Lopes da; BEHLAU, Mara; TSUJI, DomingosObjective. To determine the impact of jitter and shimmer on the degree of naturalness perception of synthesized vowels produced by acoustical simulation with glottal pulses (GP) and with solid model of the vocal tract (SMVT). Study Design. Prospective study. Methods. Synthesized vowels were produced in three steps: 1. Eighty GP were developed (20 with jitter, 20 with shimmer, 20 with jitter+shimmer, 20 without perturbation); 2. A SMVT was produced based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) from a woman during phonation-/epsilon/ and using rapid prototyping technology; 3. Acoustic simulations were performed to obtain eighty synthesized vowels-/epsilon/. Two experiments were performed. First Experiment: three judges rated 120 vowels (20 humans+80 synthesized+20% repetition) as ""human"" or ""synthesized"". Second Experiment: twenty PowerPoint slide sequences were created. Each slide had 4 synthesized vowels produced with the four perturbation condition. Evaluators were asked to rate the vowels from the most natural to the most artificial. Results. First Experiment: all the human vowels were classified as human; 27 out of eighty synthesized vowels were rated as human, 15 of those were produced with jitter+shimmer, 10 with jitter, 2 without perturbation and none with shimmer. Second Experiment: Vowels produced with jitter+shimmer were considered as the most natural. Vowels with shimmer and without perturbation were considered as the most artificial. Conclusions. The association of jitter and shimmer increased the degree of naturalness of synthesized vowels. Acoustic simulations performed with GP and using SMVT demonstrated a possible method to test the effect of the perturbation measurements on synthesized voices.
- Characteristics related to TMJ arthralgia, visualized by magnetic resonance imaging (3.0 Tesla)(2013) GALHARDO, Alessandra Pucci Mantelli; BARACAT, Edmund Chada; LEITE, Claudia da Costa; GEBRIM, Eloisa Maria Mello Santiago; GOMES, Regina Lucia Elia; MUKAI, Marcio Katsuyoshi; MORI, Matsuyoshi; GIL, CarlosPatients: Six women, with ages ranging from 52 to 64 years old, clinically evaluated (Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders) by a single examiner were submitted to MRI (3.0 T). They had only arthralgia diagnosis. The images were evaluated by two radiologists who were not informed about the patients' clinical conditions, in which discs displacements, osteophytes and morphological irregularities, as well as completely normal images, i.e., without any characteristics were identified. Discussion: TMJ arthralgia can be caused by various conditions, few of which are objectively observed when investigating its causes or diagnose temporomandibular disorders (TMD). In some cases, imaging exams can detect some conditions and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is commonly used for this purpose. Here, the MRI (3.0 T) enabled a detailed visualization of the structures of the TMJ, allowing the characterization of the symptomology in some cases. Despite, some images were completely normal. Conclusion: This case report detected some features seen on the MRI that justified a clinical diagnosis arthralgia, not associated with other clinical diagnosis. However, the detailed clinical examination should be sovereign even in the face of equipment with advanced technology.
- “Benefits of the pedicled osteoplastic flap as a surgical approach of mastoidectomy in cochlear implant surgery”(2022) LOPES, P. T.; BENTO, R. F.; GEBRIM, E. M. Mello Santiago; BECK, R. M. de Oliveira; CARVALLO, R. Mota Memede; SANCHES, S. G. Gandolfi; LESSER, J. C. CisnerosObjective: To evaluate the esthetic and functional results of an osteoplastic flap for mastoid cavity closure in cochlear implant surgery. Study design: Double-blind, prospective, randomized clinical trial. Setting: tertiary referral center. Intervention(s): On hundred and twenty-six patients were randomized in 2 groups for cochlear implant surgery. Cases (n: 63) underwent simple mastoidectomy using an anteriorly pedicled osteoplastic flap for mastoid closure. In controls (n: 63), a traditional periosteal flap was used. Evaluation with the POSAS questionnaire was performed 1 year after surgery to assess surgical wound esthetics. Sixteen patients from each group had postoperative CT-scans and wideband tympanometry to assess mastoid aeration and middle ear absorbance. Gender and time after surgery were correlated. Main outcome measure(s): Evaluation of the quality of the surgical wound with the application of a questionnaire validated in the medical literature and translated into Portuguese language called POSAS, considering the perception of the blinded patient and doctor regarding the surgical technique proceeded. A lower POSAS score suggests better esthetics of the surgical wound. Secondary outcomes are volumetric measurement of aeration inside mastoid cavity using 3D computer tomography exam, which aims to analyze the influence of fibrocicatricial retraction in the surgical wound into the mastoid and the interference of its aeration volume in the absorption of sound in the middle ear, using the wideband tympanometry exam. Results: The POSAS questionnaire in the Case group showed a lower level of local pain and itchiness, a skin color and thickness more similar to the surrounding skin and less irregularity and stiffness, with no influence from time after surgery and gender compared to the Control group. The median tomographic volume was 6.37 cc in the cases and 4.60 cc in controls. Wideband tympanometry showed general smaller sound absorbance in the Case group results, specially, at 1000 Hz frequency. No intraoperative or postoperative complications were observed with the osteoplastic flap. Conclusions: This technique is an effective and safe alternative to alleviate common problems of mastoid surgery for cochlear implantation. In addition to esthetic benefits, it has less interference in middle ear physiology of sound absorbance and less fibrous tissue into the mastoid cavity during the follow-up of more than 1 year.
- The influence of the subarcuate artery in the superior semicircular canal dehiscence and its frequency on stillbirths: illustrative cases and systematic review(2018) BRAGA, Gabriela Pereira Bom; NOBLE, Jack H.; GEBRIM, Eloisa Maria Mello Santiago; LABADIE, Robert F.; BENTO, Ricardo FerreiraLiterature describes that on the 25th gestational week the labyrinth is fully formed and with adult size. However, recent studies have shown that the cranial and labyrinth development continues until 3 years of age. Objectives: To demonstrate through tomographic study the frequency of semicircular canal dehiscence on nine specimens of stillbirths between 32 and 40 weeks and, through literature review, present another possible etiology for its cause. Methods: Tomographic study of the temporal bone of 9 specimens of stillbirths between 32 and 40 weeks. Results: A frequency of 88.89% of alterations were found in our study, with 44% presenting bilateral alterations and 44% unilateral alteration; 11.11% had no dehiscence. Conclusion: The tomographic study showed superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD) in 88% of the specimens studied, protrusion of the superior semicircular canal (SSC) in all fetuses, and an enlarged SSC that may be caused by the expansion process provoked by the subarcuate artery entering the subarcuate canaliculus, leading to SSCD.
- Different Craniofacial Characteristics Predict Upper Airway Collapsibility in Japanese-Brazilian and White Men(2016) SCHORR, Fabiola; KAYAMORI, Fabiane; HIRATA, Raquel P.; DANZI-SOARES, Naury J.; GEBRIM, Eloisa M.; MORIYA, Henrique T.; MALHOTRA, Atul; LORENZI-FILHO, Geraldo; GENTA, Pedro R.BACKGROUND: OSA pathogenesis is complex and may vary according to ethnicity. The anatomic component predisposing to OSA is the result of the interaction between bony structure and upper airway soft tissues and can be assessed using passive critical closing pressure (Pcrit). We hypothesized that Japanese-Brazilians and whites present different predictors of upper airway collapsibility, suggesting different causal pathways to developing OSA in these two groups. METHODS: Male Japanese-Brazilians (n = 39) and whites (n = 39) matched for age and OSA severity were evaluated by full polysomnography, Pcrit, and upper airway and abdomen CT scans for determination of upper airway anatomy and abdominal fat, respectively. RESULTS: Pcrit was similar between the Japanese-Brazilians and the whites (-1.0 +/- 3.3 cm H2O vs -0.4 +/- 3.1 cm H2O, P = .325). The Japanese-Brazilians presented smaller upper airway bony dimensions (cranial base, maxillary, and mandibular lengths), whereas the whites presented larger upper airway soft tissue (tongue length and volume) and a greater imbalance between tongue and mandible (tongue/mandibular volume ratio). The cranial base angle was associated with Pcrit only among the Japanese-Brazilians (r = -0.535, P < .01). The tongue/mandibular volume ratio was associated with Pcrit only among the whites (r = 0.460, P < .01). Obesity-related variables (visceral fat, BMI, and neck and waist circumferences) showed a similar correlation with Pcrit in the Japanese-Brazilians and the whites. CONCLUSIONS: Japanese-Brazilians and whites present different predictors of upper airway collapsibility. Although craniofacial bony restriction influenced Pcrit only in the Japanese-Brazilians, an anatomic imbalance between tongue and mandible volume influenced Pcrit among the whites. These findings may have therapeutic implications regarding how to improve the anatomic predisposition to OSA across ethnicities.
- The correlation of research diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders and magnetic resonance imaging: a study of diagnostic accuracy(2013) GALHARDO, Alessandra Pucci Mantelli; LEITE, Claudia da Costa; GEBRIM, Eloisa Maria Mello Santiago; GOMES, Regina Lucia Elia; MUKAI, Marcio Katsuyoshi; YAMAGUCHI, Claudio Akira; BERNARDO, Wanderley Marques; SOARES JR., Jose Maria; BARACAT, Edmund Chada; GIL, CarlosObjective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of research diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders (RDC/TMD) as a diagnostic test for temporomandibular joint problems using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the gold standard. Study Design. Sixty-seven women were assessed with RDC/TMD (2 examiners) and underwent MRI examination (3.0 T). Images were evaluated by 2 independent radiologists blinded to the clinical diagnoses. Results were analyzed by the Catmaker system. Results. Of the 67 patients, 44 were diagnosed with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) according to RDC/TMD, but 21 (32%) of the diagnoses were not confirmed by MRI. The RDC/TMD sensitivity was 83.0%, specificity was 53.0%, and the positive likelihood ratio was 1.77, whereas the negative likelihood ratio was 0.32 (P = 0.16). Conclusions. Our data suggest that RDC/TMD is a good research tool, but the high rate of false-positive results limits its use in clinical practice. (Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2013;115:277-284)
conferenceObject Coronary artery calcium score in evaluating cardiovascular risk 1 and 4 years after liver transplant(2014) LINHARES, Livia M.; ALVARES-DA-SILVA, Mario R.; OLIVEIRA, Claudia P.; STEFANO, Jose Tadeu; GEBRIM, Eloisa M.; CARRILHO, Flair J.; D'ALBUQUERQUE, Luiz C.bookPart Imagine(2019) CHAMMAS, Maria Cristina; GEBRIM, Eloisa Maria Mello Santiago; LEITE, Claudia da CostaconferenceObject The Interaction Between Obesity And Craniofacial Characteristics On Upper Airway Collapsibility: Japanese Descendants Versus Caucasians(2013) SCHORR, F.; GENTA, P. R.; ECKERT, D. J.; KAYAMORI, F.; DANZI, N. D. J.; GEBRIM, E.; MORIYA, H. T.; MALHOTRA, A.; WHITE, D. P.; LORENZI-FILHO, G.- A randomized comparative study of inferomedial vs. balanced orbital decompression. Analysis of changes in orbital volume, eyelid parameters, and eyeball position(2022) PEREIRA, Thais de Sousa; LEITE, Cristiane de Almeida; KUNIYOSHI, Cristina Hiromi; GEBRIM, Eloisa M. M. S.; MONTEIRO, Mario L. R.; GONCALVES, Allan C. PieroniBackground/objectives The objective of this study is to investigate and compare changes in orbital volume, eyelid parameters, and eyeball position after inferomedial and balanced (medial + deep lateral walls) orbital decompression (OD) in patients with Graves' orbitopathy (GO). Subjects/methods Prospective interventional trial. Forty-two patients with inactive GO and clinical indication for OD were randomly assigned to inferomedial or balanced OD. Preoperative and postoperative Hertel exophthalmometry, standardized photography, and computed tomography were used to evaluate upper and lower eyelid margin reflex distances (MRD1 and MRD2), orbital expansion, and changes in eyeball position. Results Clinical and radiological exophthalmometry improved significantly after OD with both surgical techniques (p < 0.001), but more so with balanced OD (p = 0.02). Concurrent eyeball descent (p = 0.01) and orbital volume expansion (p < 0.001) were observed with both techniques. The mean decompression volume was similar for the medial wall and the lateral wall but significantly smaller for the inferior wall (p < 0.05). Significant correlation coefficients were found for Hertel reduction vs. total decompression volume (p < 0.05). In the multivariate linear analysis, lateral wall decompression volume (LWDV) was predictive of exophthalmos reduction (p < 0.05). The two techniques produced a similar reduction in MRD1 and MRD2. A significant correlation was also found between Hertel reduction and lower lid elevation (p < 0.05). Conclusions Both inferomedial and balanced OD successfully expanded orbit capacity, but the latter was more efficient at reducing exophthalmos probably due to the inclusion of the lateral wall. Upper and lower eyelid retraction improved after OD, but only lower eyelid elevation was correlated with exophthalmos reduction.