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Implantation of foldable posterior chamber intraocular lens in aphakic vitrectomized eyes without capsular support

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 79 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the outcomes of three different surgical techniques for foldable posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL) implantation in vitrectomized eyes without capsular support. Methods: A total of 60 patients with aphakic and vitrectomized eyes without capsular support were enroll...

Evaluation of anterior segment parameters in patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome using Scheimpflug imaging

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 79 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate anterior segment parameters in patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PXS) using Scheimpflug imaging. Methods: Forty-three PXS patients and 43 healthy control subjects were included in this cross-sectional study. All participants underwent a detailed ophthalmologic exam...

Six-month outcomes of corneal crosslinking with dextran-free isotonic riboflavin solution

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 79 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: To analyze the short-term clinical and topographic outcomes in patients with keratoconus after corneal collagen cross-linking treatment (CXL) with dextran-free isotonic riboflavin solution. Methods: In this retrospective case series, 26 eyes from 26 patients with keratoconus were stud...

Choroidal changes in pre-eclampsia during pregnancy and the postpartum period: comparison with healthy pregnancy

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 79 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: To investigate subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT) in patients with pre-eclampsia using enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography (EDI-OCT). Methods: A sample of 73 pregnant women was studied over 28 weeks of gestation. The sample was divided into two groups: one comprising...

Effect of macular hole volume on postoperative central macular thickness

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 79 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the association between macular hole volume (MHV) and postoperative central macular thickness (CMT) using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). Methods: Thirty-three eyes of 30 patients with a large full-thickness idiopathic macular hole with or without vi...

Bacteriological profile in conjunctival, lacrimal sac, and nasal specimens and conjunctival normalization time following external, endoscopic, and transcanalicular multidiode laser dacryocystorhinostomy

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 79 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: To compare the conjunctival, lacrimal sac, and nasal flora cultures and conjunctival normalization time following external (EX-), endoscopic (EN-), and transcanalicular multidiode laser (TC-) dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) and to evaluate the relationship between culture positivity and su...

Detección de polyomavirus BK y JC en extractos leucocitarios de sangre periférica de pacientes con infección por VIH del área norte de Santiago

Rev. chil. infectol; 33 (3), 2016
Introducción: Polyomavirus BK (BKPyV) y JC (JCPyV) son patógenos persistentes con capacidad de reactivación en inmunocomprometidos, afectando principalmente el sistema urinario y el sistema nervioso central, respectivamente. No existen estudios chilenos en población infectada por VIH. Objetivo: Detec...

Effects of cervical mobilization and exercise on pain, movement and function in subjects with temporomandibular disorders: a single group pre-post test

J. appl. oral sci; 24 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the effect of a rehabilitation program based on cervical mobilization and exercise on clinical signs and mandibular function in subjects with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Material and Methods: Single-group pre-post test, with baseline comparison. Subjects Twelve...

CO2 laser and/or fluoride enamel treatment against in situ/ex vivo erosive challenge

J. appl. oral sci; 24 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective This in situ/ex vivo study investigated the effect of CO2 laser irradiation and acidulated phosphate fluoride gel (APF) application, separately and in combination, on enamel resistance to erosion. Material and Methods During 2 experimental 5-day crossover phases, 8 volunteers wore ...

Relación entre el desempeño en el examen de ingreso a la residencia y en el de especialización en pediatría en la ciudad de Buenos Aires
Correlation between results of the residency admission test and of pediatric certification test in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Medicina (B.Aires); 76 (3), 2016
En la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (CABA) los ingresantes al sistema de residencia en pediatría lo hacen mediante un examen unificado y, al finalizar, rinden su examen de especialización en la Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA). Existe evidencia de que el desempeño en determinadas evaluaciones podría predec...