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Prevalência de rastreio positivo para síndrome de Cushing em indivíduos obesos candidatos ao tratamento cirúrgico para obesidade

HU Rev. (Online); 45 (4), 2019
Introdução: A obesidade afeta mais de um terço dos norte-americanos e sua prevalência está aumentando nos brasileiros. Em casos graves, a cirurgia bariátrica é considerada o tratamento mais bem-sucedido e duradouro. Durante a avaliação pré operatória, deve-se investigar causas ...

Correlações entre características da doença hepática gordurosa não-alcoólica e os níveis de adipocinas e citocinas inflamatórias em indivíduos submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica

Arq. gastroenterol; 55 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the commonest hepatopathy worldwide. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the correlations between NAFLD histopathological features and the levels of adipokines (adiponectin, leptin, and resistin) and circulating inflammatory markers (interleukin-...

Urinary incontinence and quality of life in female patients with obesity

Abstract Objective To analyze the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) in female patients with an indication for bariatric surgery, to investigate the potential risk factors and the impact on quality of life. Methods A cross-sectional study with female patients with obesity. The evaluation consist...

Entrenamiento en Cirugía Bariátrica. Importancia de las Carreras de posgrado Universitarias
Training in bariatric surgery: Importance of University Postgraduate Careers

Prensa méd. argent; 104 (7), 2018
Bariatric surgery is performed usually in a videolaparoscopic form. This involves that surgeons must have the abilities of advanced laparascopy. The learning curve was previously analyzed in numerous reports. This curriculums for the fellowships include the development of cognitive abilities and clinicot...

Deficiência da Vitamina D e doenças cardiovasculares

A vitamina D é considerada um hormônio esteroide com amplo espectro de atuação no organismo humano. Sua ação ocorre a partir da ligação do seu metabólito ativo (1α, 25-di-hidroxivitamina D) com seu receptor (VDR) que se encontra presente em todo o organismo, inclusive nas células musculares li...

Abdominoplastia en pacientes posbariátricos. Técnicas más usadas

Rev. argent. cir. plást; 24 (2), 2018
Con el gran avance y caudal de cirugía bariátrica y metabólica en los últimos años ofrecida a los pacientes con obesidad mórbida, el cirujano plástico debería estar preparado para poder realizar las reconstrucciones quirúrgicas necesarias de estos pacientes una vez que estabilizan su peso. El pr...

Long term maintenance of glucose and lipid concentrations after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Abstract Objective: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) reduces body weight and the comorbidities associated with obesity. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether glucose and lipid profiles were maintained during a 5-year follow-up period after RYGB. Subjects and methods: Anthropometric and laborator...

Bariatric surgery as a treatment for pseudotumor cerebri: case study and narrative review of the literature

Säo Paulo med. j; 136 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT CONTEXT: Pseudotumor cerebri occurs when there is an increase in intracranial pressure without an underlying cause, usually leading to loss of vision. It is most commonly observed in obese women of child-bearing age. CASE REPORT: A 46-year-old woman presented at our service with idiopathic int...

Utilização dos níveis de amilase no dreno abdominal para diagnóstico de fístulas anastomóticas após o bypass gástrico em Y de Roux

Arq. gastroenterol; 55 (1), 2018
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Although the incidence of leaks after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) significantly decreased over time, their detection still remains challenging. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the usefulness of drain amylase levels to detect leaks after RYGB. METHODS: This is a pop...