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Frozen section in the management of ovarian and uterine tumors: the past 5 years in a tertiary centre

Abstract Objective Intraoperative frozen section (IFS) is a valuable resource, and its use in gynecological pathology has not been sufficiently emphasized. The main goal of the present study is to evaluate the reliability and agreement rates between IFS and the final paraffin section (PS) and determine...

Experiencia de atención en red entre Hospital del Salvador y tres unidades de Atención Primaria Oftalmológica: Un modelo de salud pública para mejorar la atención oftalmológica

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (8), 2018
Background: Primary care units of ophtalmology (UAPO) were incorporated in 2003 into the healthcare system of the Ministry of Health, in response to the high demand for hospital care. Three of these primary care units were incorporated to provide a network care with the ophthalmology service of a tertiar...

Acute kidney injury following radical cystectomy and urinary diversion: predictors and associated morbidity

Int. braz. j. urol; 44 (4), 2018
ABSTRACT Introduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) after major surgeries is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We aim to report incidence, predictors and associated comorbidities of AKI after radical cystectomy in a large cohort of patients. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrosp...

Kaposi's sarcoma in persons living with HIV/AIDS: a case series in a tertiary referral hospital

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (4), 2018
Abstract: Background: Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a rare neoplasm with indolent progression. Since 1981, the Kaposi's sarcoma epidemic has increased as co-infection with HIV. Objectives: The study aimed to identify the clinical and demographic characteristics and therapeutic approaches in HIV/AIDS patient...

Low serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels are associated with aggressive breast cancer variants and poor prognostic factors in patients with breast carcinoma

ABSTRACT Objective: This study was conducted to assess the serum 25-hydroxy (OH) vitamin D levels in patients with breast cancer compared to healthy controls and to identify its association with aggressive breast cancer phenotypes. Materials and methods: Serum 25-OH vitamin D levels of 78 breast cancer...

Adherence score for Users of Oral Anticoagulants

The score is an effective instrument for the assessment of treatment adherence in users of oral anticoagulants and maintenance of INR (international normalized ratio) within the therapeutic range. Objective: To develop an adherence score for oral anticoagulant users for the maintenance of INR within the...

Otogenic Lateral Sinus Thrombosis: A Review of Fifteen Patients and Changing Trends in the Management

Abstract Introduction Otogenic lateral sinus thrombosis is a rare intracranial complication of otitis media in the modern age of antibiotic treatment, but it is potentially a dangerous complication. Objectives The aim of this study is to focus on the various clinical presentations, management options...

Uso de la ecografía como una herramienta no invasiva decisiva para determinar el tamaño preciso del tubo endotraqueal en niños anestesiados

Arch. argent. pediatr; 116 (3), 2018
Introducción. Es difícil determinar el tamaño adecuado y la posición traqueal correcta del tubo endotraqueal (TET) en los niños. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar el diámetro traqueal en los niños mediante el uso de la técnica ecográfica como herramienta objetiva y compararlo con fórmu...

Uso de posaconazol en niños: experiencia en un hospital pediátrico de alta complejidad

Arch. argent. pediatr; 116 (3), 2018
La información sobre el uso de posaconazol en niños es escasa. Se realizó este estudio descriptivo retrospectivo entre agosto de 2010 y marzo de 2017 para evaluar las características clínicas, microbiológicas y la evolución de los pacientes tratados con posaconazol. Se incluyeron 16 niños. Median...

Synchronous abdominal tumors: is combined laparoscopic surgery in a single approach a safe option?

Int. braz. j. urol; 44 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Background and Purpose: Recent advances in cancer treatment have resulted in bet- ter prognosis with impact on patient's survival, allowing an increase in incidence of a second primary neoplasm. The development of minimally invasive surgery has provided similar outcomes in comparison to open su...