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Factores predictores perioperatorios de complicaciones de la colecistectomía por laparoscopia

Rev. colomb. cir; 33 (2), 2018
Introducción. Los factores de riesgo para la conversión a laparotomía y las complicaciones de la colecistectomía laparoscópica se han estudiado, pero no se conocen modelos actuales de predicción para estos resultados. Objetivo. Desarrollar un modelo de predicción para las complicaciones de la cole...

Specific questionnaire detects a high incidence of intra-operative hypersensitivity reactions

Clinics; 73 (), 2018
OBJECTIVE: To assess the incidence of intra-operative immediate hypersensitivity reactions and anaphylaxis. METHODS: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted at the Department of Anesthesiology, University of São Paulo School of Medicine, Hospital das Clínicas, São Paulo, Brazil, from Janu...

The critical view of safety prevents the appearance of biliary injuries? analysis of a survey

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 31 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT Background: The risk of bile duct injury (BDI) during cholecystectomy remains a concern, despite efforts proposed for increasing safety. The Critical View of Safety (CVS) has been adopted promoting to reduce its risk. Aim: To perform a survey to assess the awareness of the CVS, estimating the ...

Subcutaneous onlay laparoscopic approach (scola) for ventral hernia and rectus abdominis diastasis repair: technical description and initial results

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 31 (4), 2018
ABSTRACT Background: Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscles (DMRA) is frequent and may be associated with abdominal wall hernias. For patients with redudant skin, dermolipectomy and plication of the diastasis is the most commonly used procedure. However, there is a significant group of patients who d...

Reconstrução de parede torácica em extensas ressecções oncológicas

Rev. bras. cir. plást; 32 (4), 2017
Introdução: Apesar do avanço no diagnóstico e no tratamento das pacientes com neoplasia mamária, ainda há casos que se apresentam como doença localmente avançada. Nesse contexto, o controle oncológico requer ressecções extensas e complexos procedimentos reparadores. A participação do cirurgi...

Intractable intraoperative brain herniation secondary to tension pneumocephalus: a rare life-threatening complication during drainage of subdural empyema

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 67 (6), 2017
Abstract Tension pneumocephalus is rare but has been well documented following trauma and neurosurgical procedures. It is a surgical emergency as it can lead to neurological deterioration, brainstem herniation and death. Unlike previous cases where tension pneumocephalus developed postoperatively, we des...

Dissection of the wired endotracheal tube's lumen during general anesthesia: a case report

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 67 (6), 2017
Abstract Objective The aim of this study is to report a case of a clinically significant obstruction during mechanical ventilation caused by the dissection of the wired endotracheal tube's lumen during general anesthesia in a pediatric patient. Case report A 12-years old patient undergoing general anes...

Tracheostomy in children: a ten-year experience from a tertiary center in southern Brazil

Abstract Introduction: Children may require tracheostomy due to many different health conditions. Over the last 40 years, indications of tracheostomy have endorsed substantial modifications. Objective: To evaluate pediatric patients warranted tracheostomy at our Hospital, in regard to their indications...

Tratamiento conservador en perforaciones postpolipectomía colonica
Conservative treatment in colon postpolypectomy perforations

Introduccion: La videocolonoscopía es el principal método de diagnóstico, tratamiento y seguimiento en patologías colorectales. La perforación colónica en endoscopía terapeútica es una complicación infrecuente pero debe ser evaluada y tratada rapidamente cuando aparece ya que puede presentar una...

Minimally Invasive Epicardial Pacemaker Implantation in Neonates with Congenital Heart Block

Arq. bras. cardiol; 109 (4), 2017
Abstract Background: Few studies have characterized the surgical outcomes following epicardial pacemaker implantation in neonates with congenital complete atrioventricular block (CCAVB). Objective: This study sought to assess the long-term outcomes of a minimally invasive epicardial approach using a su...