Abstract: Background: While phototherapy is a well-established treatment for many dermatoses, data from the literature regarding its use in elderly patients are quite limited. Objective: In this study, we aimed to determine the phototherapy indications in geriatric patients and to evaluate the effectiv...
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a smoking cessation program, delivered by trained health care professionals, in patients hospitalized for acute respiratory disease (RD) or heart disease (HD). Methods: Of a total of 393 patients evaluated, we included 227 (146 and 81 active smokers ...
Estudios de Seguimiento,
Cardiopatías/terapia,
Hospitalización,
Alta del Paciente,
Evaluación de Programas y Proyectos de Salud,
Reproducibilidad de los Resultados,
Enfermedades Respiratorias/terapia,
Cese del Hábito de Fumar/métodos,
Estadísticas no Paramétricas,
Factores de Tiempo,
Cumplimiento y Adherencia al Tratamiento,
Resultado del Tratamiento
BACKGROUND Despite its recognised toxicity, antimonial therapy continues to be the first-line drug for cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) treatment. Intralesional administration of meglumine antimoniate (MA) represents an alternative that could reduce the systemic absorption of the drug and its side effects. ...
ABSTRACT Objective: To measure the reliability of Albertoni's classification for mallet finger. Methods: Agreement study. Forty-three radiographs of patients with mallet finger were assessed by 19 responders (12 hand surgeons and seven residents). Injuries were classified by Albertoni's classificatio...
Abstract Purpose: To compare pulmonary and nutritional parameters before and after inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and enteral feeding support in patients with esophageal disease undergoing preoperative outpatient follow-up. Methods: Thirty patients with a mean age of 55.83 years, 16 men and 14 wome...
Antropometría,
Ejercicios Respiratorios/métodos,
Nutrición Enteral/métodos,
Esofagectomía/métodos,
Esofagectomía/rehabilitación,
Volumen Espiratorio Forzado/fisiología,
Ejercicios de Estiramiento Muscular/métodos,
Periodo Posoperatorio,
Cuidados Preoperatorios/métodos,
Estudios Prospectivos,
Valores de Referencia,
Reproducibilidad de los Resultados,
Músculos Respiratorios/fisiopatología,
Espirometría,
Factores de Tiempo,
Resultado del Tratamiento,
Capacidad Vital/fisiología
Abstract Purpose: To compare the safety, feasibility, and short-term clinical benefits of laparoscopic pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy (L-PPPD) to open pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy (O-PPPD) through retrospective matched cases. Methods: Web of Science, Cochrane, PubMed, CNKI we...
Abstract Purpose: To perform technically the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) using a unique Intragastric Single Port (IGSG) in animal swine model, evidencing an effective and safe procedure, optimizing the conventional technique. Methods: IGSG was performed in 4 minipigs, using a percutaneous int...
Estudios de Factibilidad,
Gastrectomía/métodos,
Gastrectomía/mortalidad,
Laparoscopía/métodos,
Ilustración Médica,
Modelos Animales,
Obesidad Mórbida/cirugía,
Tempo Operativo,
Reproducibilidad de los Resultados,
Grapado Quirúrgico/métodos,
Porcinos,
Factores de Tiempo
Abstract Purpose: To evaluate whether the use of the physical surgical simulator may benefit the development of laparoscopic skills. Methods: Ten medical students were divided into two groups: the first one performed ten weekly training sessions with a physical surgical simulator - ETX A2 LAP and, af...
Competencia Clínica,
Educación de Pregrado en Medicina/métodos,
Evaluación Educacional,
Diseño de Equipo,
Laparoscopía/educación,
Laparoscopía/métodos,
Tempo Operativo,
Reproducibilidad de los Resultados,
Entrenamiento Simulado/métodos,
Estadísticas no Paramétricas,
Estudiantes de Medicina,
Porcinos,
Factores de Tiempo
Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the most used approach to treat traumatic diaphragmatic ruptures, and in which one the requirement to assess the second cavity is more frequent. Methods: Systematic review, observational studies. Outcomes: moment of approach, most commonly via addressed and the requirement...
