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Comparison between curettage adenoidectomy and endoscopic-assisted microdebrider adenoidectomy in terms of Eustachian tube dysfunction

Abstract Introduction Adenoidectomy can be performed with many ways, including curettage and microdebrider endoscopic-assisted adenoidectomy. Those two techniques have advantages and disadvantages. Objective The objective of this study is to research the effects of curettage adenoidectomy and endoscopi...

Short term olfactory memory and olfactory function after inhalation anesthetic agents: a randomized clinical trial

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (1), 2020
Abstract Background and objectives: This clinical trial aimed to evaluate the effects of two different inhalation anesthetic agents on postoperative olfactory memory and olfactory function in patients who underwent micro laryngeal surgery. Methods: This randomized prospective controlled study consisted...

Bioprosthesis versus Mechanical Valve Heart Prosthesis: Assessment of Quality of Life

Abstract Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the QoL of patients undergoing heart valve replacement using the SF-36 questionnaire, compare it between patients with mechanical prosthesis and patients with bioprosthesis, and correlate the results with sociodemographic variables. Objective: ...

Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy: Clinical Outcomes and Complications

Abstract Objective To evaluate the clinical and functional results of transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy. Materials and Methods From August 2015 to January 2017, 101 patients with lumbar disc hernia refractory to clinical treatment underwent endoscopic discectomy. Through clinical evaluation b...

Bioelectrical impedance analysis for monitoring fluid and body cell mass changes in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass

Abstract Objective: To evaluate preoperative and postoperative body fluid distribution with a bioelectrical impedance analyzer in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass. Methods: Fifteen adult patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass were included in this study. Total body fluid changes, basal me...

Experiencia inicial en Buenos Aires con la cirugía transoral robótica (TORS)

Rev. argent. cir; 112 (2), 2020
Antecedentes: la cirugía robótica es una alternativa a la cirugía abierta, microcirugía láser CO2, o quimiorradioterapia en vía aerodigestiva superior. El robot permite trasladar la técnica quirúrgica abierta a un abordaje mínimamente invasivo, con acceso por boca, para patología benigna y mali...

Evaluation of post-operative pain and stress in dogs after elective ovariohysterectomy under hospitalization

Surgical procedures in pet animals are usually associated with some degree of stress and pain. Hospitalization is one stress-triggering factor. The present study aimed to evaluate the degree of stress and pain during hospitalization of female dogs submitted to elective ovariohysterectomy...

Influence of time between surgery and postoperative radiation therapy and total treatment time in locoregional control of patients with head and neck cancer: a single center experience

Clinics; 75 (), 2020
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the delay to initiate postoperative radiation therapy (RT) on locoregional control to head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients. METHODS: Retrospective cohort study that included patients submitted to surgery followed by adjuvant RT (with/withou...

Ansiedade cardíaca no perioperatório de cirurgias de revascularização do miocárdio e de correção de valvopatias

Objetivo: Comparar os sintomas de Ansiedade Cardíaca (AC) em pacientes submetidos à cirurgia cardíaca no pré-operatório, no dia da alta hospitalar e no primeiro retorno, e investigar a associação desses sintomas com variáveis sociodemográficas, clínicas e com os sintomas de ansiedade e depress...

Effect of preconditioning and postoperative hyperbaric oxygen therapy on colonic anastomosis healing with and without ischemia in rats

Acta cir. bras; 35 (5), 2020
Abstract Purpose To investigate the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on colonic anastomosis healing with and without ischemia in rats. Methods Forty female rats underwent segmental resection of 1 cm of the left colon followed by end-to-end anastomosis. They were randomly assigned to four groups (n...