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Postoperative otorhinolaryngologic complications in transnasal endoscopic surgery to access the skull base

Abstract Introduction: The large increase in the number of transnasal endoscopic skull base surgeries is a consequence of greater knowledge of the anatomic region, the development of specific materials and instruments, and especially the use of the nasoseptal flap as a barrier between the sinus tract (c...

Ophthalmic complications of endoscopic sinus surgery

Abstract Introduction: The proximity of the paranasal sinuses to the orbit and its contents allows the occurence of injuries in both primary or revision surgery. The majority of orbital complications are minor. The major complications are seen in 0.01-2.25% and some of them can be serious, leading to pe...

What is Changing in Indications and Treatment of Focal Nodular Hyperplasia of the Liver. Is There any Place for Surgery?

Ann. hepatol; 16 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT Focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) is a common benign liver tumor, which occurs in the vast majority of the cases in young women. FNH represents a polyclonal lesion characterized by local vascular abnormalities and is a truly benign lesion without any potential for malignant transformation. A retro...

The reasons for evisceration after penetrating keratoplasty between 1995 and 2015

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the indications and frequency of evisceration after penetrating keratoplasty (PK). Methods: The medical records of all patients who underwent evisceration after PK between January 1, 1995 and December 31, 2015 at Ankara Training and Research ...

Safety and efficacy of intracameral moxifloxacin injection for prophylaxis of endophthalmitis after phacoemulsification

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (3), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of 0.05 mL intracameral injection of moxifloxacin in patients who underwent phacoemulsification and intraocular lens (IOL) implant. Methods: Retrospective study comprising patients who underwent phacoemulsification and IOL implant between January 20...

Genitourinary tuberculosis - a rare presentation of a still frequent infection in renal transplant recipients

J. bras. nefrol; 39 (2), 2017
Abstract Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in renal transplant recipients is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Genitourinary tuberculosis is a less frequent presentation and a high level of suspicion is needed to avoid treatment delay. Management is challenging due to the interactio...

Reemplazo total de rodilla en pacientes menores de 55 años con gonartrosis. Seguimiento de 2 a 13 años

Introducción: Los reemplazos totales de rodilla en jóvenes siguen aumentando. Se publicaron resultados inconstantes sobre la función y las complicaciones, inclusive en pacientes con artritis reumatoide. El propósito de este estudio fue analizar un grupo de reemplazos totales de rodilla en pacientes <...

Patología tendinosa en pacientes con placa bloqueada palmar de radio distal: incidencia y resultado clínico del tratamiento

Introducción: El objetivo de este estudio es comunicar la incidencia de complicaciones tendinosas en pacientes con fracturas de radio distal tratados con placa bloqueada palmar y el resultado clínico del tratamiento mediante la sola extracción del implante. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó una evalu...

Incidência e fatores de complicações pulmonares pós-operatórias em pacientes submetidos à cirurgias de tórax e abdome

Rev. Col. Bras. Cir; 44 (3), 2017
RESUMO Objetivos: avaliar a incidência de complicações pulmonares pós-operatórias em pacientes submetidos à cirurgias de tórax e abdome e os principais fatores envolvidos. Métodos: estudo analítico observacional prospectivo dos pacientes submetidos à cirurgias de tórax e abdome no Hospital S...

Trombosis valvular protésica tratada con infusión lenta de fibrinolíticos en paciente con accidente cerebrovascular isquémico agudo

Arch. cardiol. Méx; 87 (2), 2017