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The acute effects of preoperative ozone theraphy on surgical wound healing

Acta cir. bras; 31 (7), 2016
ABSTRACT PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of preoperative rectal ozone insufflation on surgical wound healing over the proinflammatory cytokines and histopathological changes. METHODS: Twenty one rabbits were divided into 3 groups. Sham, surgical wound, and ozone applied (6 sessions, every other day...

Comparative study between benzydamine hydrochloride gel, lidocaine 5% gel and lidocaine 10% spray on endotracheal tube cuff as regards postoperative sore throat

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 66 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Postoperative sore throat is a common complication after endotracheal intubation. After tracheal intubation, the incidence of sore throat varies from 14.4% to 50%. The aim of the study was to compare between benzydamine hydrochloride gel, lidocaine 5% gel and lidocaine 10% spray on the endotrach...

Therapeutic effects of ellagic acid on L-arginin induced acute pancreatitis

Acta cir. bras; 31 (6), 2016
ABSTRACT PURPOSE: To investigate the therapeutic effects of ellagic acid on L-arginin ınduced acute pancreatitis in rats. METHODS: Thirty-two were split into four groups. Group 1 (control) rats were performed only laparotomy, no drugs were administered. Group 2 (control+EA) rats were administered ...

Direct intraperitoneal resuscitation with lidocaine, methylene blue and pentoxiphylline combination does not decreases inflammation after intestinal ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats

Acta cir. bras; 31 (5), 2016
ABSTRACT PURPOSE: To evaluate the effects of an intraperitoneal solution of methylene blue (MB), lidocaine and pentoxyphylline (PTX) on intestinal ischemic and reperfusion injury METHODS: Superior mesenteric artery was isolated and clamped in 36 adult male Sprague Dawley rats. After 60 minutes, clamp ...

Sarcoidosis and chronic hepatitis C: treatment with prednisone and colchicine

An. bras. dermatol; 91 (2), 2016
Abstract Sarcoidosis is a disease which still has uncertain etiology. Possible environmental causes are cited in the literature, like organic and inorganic particles and infectious agents. Recent studies have demonstrated the occurrence of sarcoidosis in patients with chronic C hepatitis; however, this a...

Dexamethasone 0. 7 mg implants in the management of pseudophakic cystoid macular edema

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 79 (2), 2016
ABSTRACT Pseudophakic cystoid macular edema (PCME) is a common complication following cataract surgery. Although majority of patients with PCME remain asymptomatic, it remains an important cause of vision loss after cataract surgery. The pathogenesis of PCME remains unclear, but most authors agree that i...

Infections and systemic lupus erythematosus

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 14 (1), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To determine the incidence of infections in a population of systemic lupus erythematosus individuals and the characteristics of infections regarding original site, as well as to study the possible associations between infections and treatment. Methods An analytical retrospective st...

Tratamiento con sirolimus y prednisona en enfermedad de Erdheim-Chester con compromiso cardiaco: caso clínico

Rev. méd. Chile; 144 (3), 2016
Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) is a rare non-Langerhans histiocytic disorder. We report a 76-years-old man who suffered a cardiac tamponade secondary to ECD. A pericardial window was made and during the operation the surgeons observed that the myocardium was diffusely infiltrated. Twenty-eight months befo...

La aplicación intraarticular de corticoides antes del ejercicio no mostró beneficios en pacientes con artrosis de rodilla
Intraarticular corticosteroid injection before exercise did not show benefits in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee

Neuronopatía sensitiva: Su reconocimiento y tratamiento temprano
Sensory neuronopathy. Its recognition and early treatment

Medicina (B.Aires); 75 (5), 2015
Las neuronopatías o ganglionopatías sensitivas, o enfermedades del ganglio dorsal, representan un subgrupo de enfermedades del sistema nervioso periférico, frecuentemente asociadas a trastornos disinmunes o paraneoplásicos, y a agentes tóxicos. Los pacientes típicamente presentan ataxia temprana, p...