Pituitary apoplexy is caused by ischemia or hemorrhage and is considered a medical emergency. A percentage of undiagnosed pituitary adenomas may be diagnosed in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery. The clinical picture is a consequence of the increase in pressure which causes compression on cereb...
ABSTRACT Background: The value of drain amylase on the first postoperative day after pancreatic resections has been described as an efficient predictor of pancreatic fistula. In spite of this, the cut-off point below which the drains can be removed early remains controversial. Aim: Validate the use o...
ABSTRACT Background: Obesity is characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat, which causes damage to the health of individuals, such as breathing difficulties. Aim: To verify the results of non-invasive ventilation as a preventive strategy on the decline of respiratory function and postoperative...
ABSTRACT Background: There is a lack of data regarding hyperkalemia after liver transplantation. Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of hyperkalemia after liver transplantation and its associated factors. Methods: This retrospective cohort study evaluated 147 consecutive post-transplant patients who had ...
ABSTRACT Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the most commonly performed operation of the digestive tract. )It is considered as the gold standard treatment for cholelithiasis. Aim: To evaluate the outcome of it regarding length of hospital stay, complications, morbidity and mortality at a secon...
ABSTRACT Background: ERCP can lead to complications, which can be prevented by the recognition of risk factors. Aim: To identify these risk factors, with quality evaluation. Methods: Retrospective study in a Brazilian hospital in 194 patients, excluding surgically altered anatomy. Results: 211 ERCPs ...
ABSTRACT Background: Some factors can act on nutritional status of patients operated for a gastrointestinal cancer. A timely and appropriate nutritional intervention could have a positive effect on postoperative outcomes. Aim: To determine the effect of a program of intestinal rehabilitation and early ...
ABSTRACT Introduction: Inguinal hernia is one of the most frequent surgical diseases. Currently, with the advantages of minimally invasive surgery, new questions arise: what will be the best approach for correction of inguinal hernia? Is there real benefit to the robotic approach? Objective: To compile...
ABSTRACT Background : Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients can experience changes in calcium metabolism and hyperparathyroidism secondary to vitamin D deficiency. Aim : To evaluate nutritional deficiencies related to the calcium metabolism of patients undergoing gastric bypass with a 10-year follow-up. ...
Brasil/epidemiología,
Calcio/sangre,
Estudios de Seguimiento,
Derivación Gástrica/efectos adversos,
Hiperparatiroidismo/sangre,
Hiperparatiroidismo/epidemiología,
Hiperparatiroidismo/etiología,
Estudios Longitudinales,
Desnutrición/sangre,
Desnutrición/epidemiología,
Desnutrición/etiología,
Hormona Paratiroidea/sangre,
Complicaciones Posoperatorias,
Periodo Posoperatorio,
Prevalencia,
Estudios Retrospectivos,
Factores de Tiempo,
Deficiencia de Vitamina D/sangre,
Deficiencia de Vitamina D/epidemiología,
Deficiencia de Vitamina D/etiología
ABSTRACT Background: Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscles (DMRA) is frequent and may be associated with abdominal wall hernias. For patients with redudant skin, dermolipectomy and plication of the diastasis is the most commonly used procedure. However, there is a significant group of patients who d...
Diástasis Muscular/complicaciones,
Diástasis Muscular/cirugía,
Hernia Ventral/complicaciones,
Hernia Ventral/cirugía,
Herniorrafia/métodos,
Complicaciones Intraoperatorias,
Laparoscopía/métodos,
Tempo Operativo,
Complicaciones Posoperatorias,
Recto del Abdomen/cirugía,
Reproducibilidad de los Resultados,
Tejido Subcutáneo/cirugía,
Resultado del Tratamiento
