Introduction The role of the speech-language pathology in the multiprofessional team dealing with laryngology and the voice has been recognized for a long time. Scientific studies in this field recommend therapies for laryngeal microsurgeries; few of the studies, however, effectively evaluate the result of postoperative speech therapy. Objective To compare speech therapy evaluation and treatment among patients with phonotraumatic lesions and patients with lesions unrelated to phonotrauma who underwent laryngeal microsurgery. Methods This study was performed at IPO Hospital (Paranaense Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil) between February 2010 and February 2011. Of 254 patients who underwent laryngeal microsurgery, 208 patients were included in the study and divided in two groups: group A with phonotraumatic lesions (n = 131) and group B with lesions unrelated to phonotrauma (n = 77). The number of sessions and the functional result after speech therapy were evaluated. Results The number of postoperative phonotherapy sessions after microsurgery was up to 10 sessions in 89.31% and 87.71% for groups A and B, respectively. Phonotherapy treatment showed a better functional evolution in group A (92.37%). Conclusion A significant difference was observed only in functional evolution, which was better in the group with phonotraumatic lesions (p < 0.0001).

INTRODUÇÃO: A informatização na área da saúde torna-se cada vez mais necessária a prática profissional, pois facilita a recuperação de dados armazenados, favorecendo a realização de pesquisas com maior rigor científico. OBJETIVO: O presente trabalho prospectivo tem como objetivo elaborar protocolo eletrônico específico para pacientes com indicação de rinoplastia. MÉTODO: A pesquisa seguiu três etapas: elaboração da base de dados teóricos, criação do protocolo mestre a partir do o Sistema Integrado de Protocolos Eletrônicos (SINPE©) e elaboração do protocolo específico na área nariz e seios da face no que se refere a rinoplastia. RESULTADOS: Após a elaboração do protocolo mestre contendo toda a área da otorrinolaringologia incluída, idealizamos o protocolo específico contendo todo assunto referente ao paciente com queixa nasal estética e funcional a ser submetido a tratamento cirúrgico - rinoplastia - hierarquizado em seis categorias principais: anamnese, exame físico, exames complementares, diagnóstico, tratamento e evolução. Utilizamos as categorias de tratamento e evolução e seus subitens: finalidade; acessos; manobras cirúrgicas em dorso, ponta e base nasal; evolução clínica com 3, 6 e 12 meses; operações revisionais; avaliações quantitativas e qualitativas. CONCLUSÃO: O protocolo específico eletrônico elaborado é importante no registro de informações em pacientes com indicação em rinoplastia.

INTRODUCTION: In the health field, computerization has become increasingly necessary in professional practice, since it facilitates data recovery and assists in the development of research with greater scientific rigor. OBJECTIVE: the present work aimed to develop, apply, and validate specific electronic protocols for patients referred for rhinoplasty. METHODS: The prospective research had 3 stages: (1) preparation of theoretical data bases; (2) creation of a master protocol using Integrated System of Electronic Protocol (SINPE©); and (3) elaboration, application, and validation of a specific protocol for the nose and sinuses regarding rhinoplasty. RESULTS: After the preparation of the master protocol, which dealt with the entire field of otorhinolaryngology, we idealized a specific protocol containing all matters related to the patient. In particular, the aesthetic and functional nasal complaints referred for surgical treatment (i.e., rhinoplasty) were organized into 6 main hierarchical categories: anamnesis, physical examination, complementary exams, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome. This protocol utilized these categories and their sub-items: finality; access; surgical maneuvers on the nasal dorsum, tip, and base; clinical evolution after 3, 6, and 12 months; revisional surgery; and quantitative and qualitative evaluations. CONCLUSION: The developed electronic-specific protocol is feasible and important for information registration from patients referred to rhinoplasty.