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Avaliação pré e pós-operatória do efeito da cirurgia reparadora na qualidade de vida e da autoestima do paciente: um estudo prospectivo envolvendo 52 pacientes

Rev. bras. cir. plást; 33 (2), 2018
Introdução: As lesões de pele benignas e malignas podem afetar a qualidade de vida (QV) e a autoestima dos pacientes, tendo a cirurgia plástica reparadora im-portante papel nesses indivíduos. O objetivo é estudar o efeito da cirurgia plástica reparadora sobre a QV e a autoestima de pacientes. Mét...

Effect of conversion from calcineurin inhibitors to everolimus on hepatitis C viremia in adult kidney transplant recipients

J. bras. nefrol; 40 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT Introduction: Currently, there is no specific immunosuppressive protocol for hepatitis C (HCV)-positive renal transplants recipients. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the conversion effect to everolimus (EVR) on HCV in adult kidney recipients. Method: This is an exploratory single-c...

Correlation of clinical data and the Alvarado's Score as predictors of acute appendicitis

ABSTRACT Objective: To correlate the patient's clinical data and the Alvarado's Score as predictors of acute appendicitis. Methods: This is an observational, descriptive and prospective study performed at a public urgency and emergency hospital in the city of Fortaleza, Ceará, between July and Decembe...

Evaluation of outcomes in fissurectomy and V-Y advancement flap for the treatment of chronic anal fissure

ABSTRACT Chronic anal fissure is difficult to treat. Surgery is usually recommended in the case of drug therapeutic failure. Fecal incontinence in patients with weaker sphincters (multipara older patients with a history of pelvic surgery etc.) is a major reason for rejecting surgery. Such these patients ...

Prolonged toilet training in children with Down syndrome: a case-control study

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 94 (3), 2018
Abstract Objectives Children with Down syndrome have delayed psychomotor development, which is a factor that influences the level of difficulty in toilet training. The current study aims to estimate the age toilet training starts and completes in children with DS compared to children with normal psychom...

Accuracy of serum IgE concentrations and papule diameter in the diagnosis of cow's milk allergy

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 94 (3), 2018
Abstract Objective To compare serum concentrations of specific IgE and mean papule diameters induced in the immediate skin reactivity test with cow's milk and its fractions with results of the oral challenge test, and to establish cutoff points capable of predicting clinical reactivity to cow's milk in ...

Central venous catheter for hemodialysis: incidence of infection and risk factors

Rev. bras. enferm; 71 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To measure the incidence of infection in short-term central venous catheter for hemodialysis and to identify the associated risk factors. Method: Prospective cohort study conducted in a teaching hospital from September 2015 to April 2016. Patients requiring central venous catheter f...

Unidad de cuidados intensivos pediátricos de puertas abiertas: experiencia y opinión de los padres

Arch. pediatr. Urug; 89 (3), 2018
Resumen: En las unidades de cuidados intensivos pediátricos (UCIP) se deben aplicar tratamientos correctos, efectivos, menos invasivos gracias a los recursos con los que se cuenta, trabajar en forma colaborativa multicéntrica, pudiendo cotejar experiencias y minimizando los errores, pero es imprescindi...

Comparison between clinical and audiological results of tympanoplasty with modified sandwich technique and underlay technique

Abstract Introduction: Surgical repair of the tympanic membrane, termed a type one tympanoplasty is a tried and tested treatment modality. Overlay or underlay technique of tympanoplasty is common. Sandwich tympanoplasty is the combined overlay and underlay grafting of tympanic membrane. Objective: To d...

Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with increased QT corrected interval dispersion: the effects of continuous positive airway pressure

Abstract Introduction: Severe obstructive sleep apnea is associated with increased QT corrected interval dispersion and continuous positive airway pressure is thought to improve this arrhythmogenic marker. Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the decrease of ratio of cardiovascular risk in ...