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Análisis de falsos negativos en la cintigrafía SPECT de paratiroides con sestamibi en pacientes con hiperparatiroidismo primario sometidos a cirugía entre 2008-2015 en hospital universitario

Rev. méd. Chile; 145 (8), 2017
Background: 99mTc-sestamibi parathyroid SPECT scintigraphy is a useful tool in the pre-operative study of hyperparathyroidism. False negatives (FN) have been reported in 5.7-14% of the examinations. Aim: To characterize 99mTc-sestamibi FN in cases referred for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHP) to a univ...

Comparison between aluminum chloride and tetryzoline hydrochloride for control of vertical gingival displacement and crevicular fluid

Introduction: The use of a gingival displacement cord with a gingival displacement substance is a common procedure for taking a quality impression of the cervical terminal in teeth for prosthetic purposes. Objective: To evaluate whether the mechanical-chemical method with 0.05% tetryzoline hydrochloride...

Influence of caries risk on the retention of a resin-modified glass ionomer used as occlusal sealant: a clinical trial

Introduction: Little is known whether caries risk influence occlusal sealants retention. Objective: To determine the retention rates (RR) of the resin-modified glass ionomer cement used as occlusal sealant in permanent first molars of 6-8-year old schoolchildren and to analyze the influence of caries ri...

Características salivales y estado sistémico de sujetos con xerostomía

RESUMEN: Xerostomía o sensación de boca es una afección que afecta severamente la calidad de vida de quienes la padecen. Si bien se relaciona con la reducción del flujo salival (hiposalivación), existe evidencia contradictoria y se sugiere evaluar características cualitativas salivales y estado sis...

Community Care Administration of Spinal Deformities in the Brazilian Public Health System

Clinics; 72 (8), 2017
OBJECTIVE: Underfunding of the surgical treatment of complex spinal deformities has been an important reason for the steadily growing waiting lists in publicly funded healthcare systems. The aim of this study is to characterize the management of the treatment of spinal deformities in the public healthcar...

Fixation of the short-term central venous catheter. A comparison of two techniques

Acta cir. bras; 32 (8), 2017
Abstract Purpose: To compare the fixation of the central venous catheter (CVC) using two suture techniques. Methods: A clinical, analytical, interventional, longitudinal, prospective, controlled, single-blind and randomized study in adult, intensive care unit (ICU) patients. After admission and indic...

Use of fibrinogen and thrombin sponge in pediatric split liver transplantation

Acta cir. bras; 32 (8), 2017
Abstract Purpose: To analyze the use of this sponge in pediatric patients undergoing split-liver transplantation. Methods: Retrospective study, including 35 pediatric patients undergoing split-liver transplantation, divided into two groups according to the use of the sponge: 18 patients in Group A (n...

Falls in institutionalized older adults: risks, consequences and antecedents

Rev. bras. enferm; 70 (4), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the occurrence of falls in institutionalized elderly addressing the risks, consequences and antecedents. Method: Cross-sectional study carried out with 45 older adults in Long-Term Care Facilities for the Older adult in João Pessoa, Brazil, in June and July 2016. A socio...

The relationship between motor function, cognition, independence and quality of life in myelomeningocele patients

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 75 (8), 2017
ABSTRACT Motor function, cognition, functional independence and quality of life have been described in myelomeningocele patients, but no study has investigated their relationships. We aimed to investigate the relationships between motor function, cognition, functional independence, quality of life, age, ...

Mechanical properties, water sorption characteristics, and compound release of grape seed extract-incorporated resins

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (4), 2017
Abstract Objective This study evaluated the effect of grape seed extract (GSE) incorporation on the mechanical properties, water sorption, solubility, and GSE release from the experimental adhesive resins. Material and Methods An experimental comonomer mixture, consisting of 40% Bis-GMA, 30% Bis MP, ...