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Aplicação do método ultrassonográfico na avaliação da biomecânica da deglutição – revisão de literatura

Distúrb. comun; 28 (2), 2016
Objetivo: analisar aspectos biomecânicos da deglutição pelo método ultrassonográfico por meio de revisão de literatura. Método: Foi realizada pesquisa bibliográfica nas bases SCOPUS, ScienceDirect e PubMed, adotando-se como descritores em inglês: deglutition, healthy subjects, ultrasonography e ...

A novel approach to lower rectal anastomosis: technique innovation and the preliminary report of twenty cases

Background and aims: To describe a practical technique innovation (transanal 'Pull-through' approach) as a feasible, safe and effective alternative to the conventional transabdominal stapler low rectal anastomosis in lesions of minimal anatomical distinction from the adjacent intact mucosa. Material and ...

Effect of ultrasound on survival and growth of Escherichia coli in cactus pear juice during storage

Braz. j. microbiol; 47 (2), 2016
Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of ultrasound as a conservation method for the inactivation of Escherichia coli inoculated into cactus pear juices (green and purple). Total soluble solids, pH, titratable acidity, and the kinetics of E. coli in cactus pear juices treate...

Endotoxins in surgical instruments of hip arthroplasty

Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP; 50 (3), 2016
Abstract OBJECTIVE To investigate endotoxins in sterilized surgical instruments used in hip arthroplasties. METHOD A descriptive exploratory study conducted in a public teaching hospital. Six types of surgical instruments were selected, namely: acetabulum rasp, femoral rasp, femoral head remover, chi...

Initial experience with hysteroscopic tubal occlusion (Essure®)

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 14 (2), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate results of early tubal occlusions performed by hysteroscopy (Essure®). Methods This prospective study included 38 patients, 73.7% of them were white, mean age 34.5 years, they have had on average 3 pregnancies and 2.7 of deliveries. A total of 86.8% of patients previou...

Pain assessment in elderly with dementia: Brazilian validation of the PACSLAC scale

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 14 (2), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To validate the Pain Assessment Checklist for Seniors with Limited Ability to Communicate – Portuguese in demented elderly and to analyze its measurement properties. Methods We evaluated 50 elderly with dementia, residing in a nursing home and with limited communication abili...

Disfagia devido a osteoitose cervical: relato de caso

Rev. bras. neurol; 52 (2), 2016
Doenças degenerativas na coluna cervical são comuns nos pacientes idosos. Os autores apresentam caso de paciente do sexo feminino, 44 anos, com quadro de disfagia progressiva relacionada à osteofitose cervical anterior em (C5-C6 e C6-C7). Esofagograma mostrou a compreensão esofágica pelos osteófit...

Educação mediada por tecnologia em Fonoaudiologia: impacto na motivação para aprendizagem sobre o Sistema Miofuncional Orofacial

CoDAS; 28 (3), 2016
RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar três métodos de aprendizagem sobre Anatomia e Fisiologia do Sistema Miofuncional Orofacial quanto à motivação para a aprendizagem em Fonoaudiologia. Participaram 36 estudantes do segundo ano de graduação, após assinatura de termo de consentimento livre ...

Bilateral en-masse distalization of maxillary posterior teeth with skeletal anchorage: a case report

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to introduce a new method for bilateral distal movement of the entire maxillary posterior segment. Case report: A 17-year-old girl with Class I skeletal malocclusion (end-to-end molar relationships, deviated midline and space deficiency for left maxillary ...

Efficiency of two protocols for maxillary molar intrusion with mini-implants

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the efficiency of two protocols for maxillary molar intrusion with two or three mini-implants. Methods: Twenty five maxillary first molars extruded for loss of their antagonists in adult subjects were selected. The sample was divided into two gr...