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Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. Introduction of a new modified experimental model

Acta cir. bras; 31 (5), 2016
ABSTRACT PURPOSE : To evaluate a modified experimental model for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) through the upper right central incisor extraction followed by intravenous bisphosphonate administration. METHODS: Forty five rats underwent the upper right central incisor tooth extrac...

Chest drainage teaching and training for medical students. Use of a surgical ex vivo pig model

Acta cir. bras; 31 (5), 2016
ABSTRACT PURPOSE: Implement a constructivist approach in thoracic drainage training in surgical ex vivo pig models, to compare the acquisition of homogeneous surgical skills between medical students. METHODS: Experimental study, prospective, transversal, analytical, controlled, three steps. Selection, ...

Use and outcomes of amplatz renal dilator for treatment of urethral strictures

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (2), 2016
ABSTRACT Introduction Urethral stricture disease is still a major problem in men. Many procedures are available for the treatment of urethral strictures; urethral dilatation is one of the oldest. The blind dilatation of urethral strictures may be a difficult and potentially dangerous procedure. The purp...

Laparoendoscopic single site surgery in pediatric urology: does it require specialized tools?

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (2), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: To describe our experience utilizing Laparoendoscopic single site (LESS) surgery in pediatric urology. Materials and Methods: Retrospective chart review was performed on LESS urologic procedures from November 2009 through March 2013. A total of 44 patients underwent 54 procedures incl...

Assessment of the measurement properties of the post stroke motor function instruments available in Brazil: a systematic review

Background While there are several instruments in Brazil that measure motor function in patients after stroke, it is unknown whether the measurement properties of these instruments are appropriate. Objective To identify the motor function instruments available in Brazil for patients after stroke. To ass...

Descriptive analysis of the type and design of contact lenses fitted according to keratoconus severity and morphology

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 79 (2), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: Keratoconus is characterized by bilateral asymmetrical corneal ectasia that leads to inferior stromal thinning and corneal protrusion. There is currently a lack of consensus regarding the most efficacious method for fitting contact lenses in patients with keratoconus, given the various...

Methylene blue-related corneal edema and iris discoloration

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 79 (2), 2016
ABSTRACT We report the case of a 70-year-old female patient who developed corneal edema and iris discoloration following the inadvertent use of 1% methylene blue instead of 0.025% trypan blue to stain the anterior capsule during cataract phacoemulsification surgery. Copious irrigation was performed upon ...

Avaliação do protetor auditivo em situação real de trabalho pelo método field Microphone-in-real-ear

CoDAS; 28 (2), 2016
RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar a eficácia da atenuação de um protetor auditivo em uma situação real de trabalho utilizando o método f-Microphone-in-real-ear (f-MIRE). Métodos Participaram 18 indivíduos, de ambos os gêneros (média de idade 47,17±8 anos). No local de trabalho, foi realizada a avalia...

Interferência dos bicos ortodônticos e convencionais no sistema estomatognático: revisão sistemática

CoDAS; 28 (2), 2016
RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar se o tipo de bico, ortodôntico ou convencional, de chupeta e mamadeira, tem alguma influência sobre as alterações encontradas no sistema estomatognático causadas pela manutenção do hábito de sucção. Estratégia de pesquisa: Por meio de uma revisão de literatura siste...

Understanding the basis of space closure in Orthodontics for a more efficient orthodontic treatment

ABSTRACT Introduction: Space closure is one of the most challenging processes in Orthodontics and requires a solid comprehension of biomechanics in order to avoid undesirable side effects. Understanding the biomechanical basis of space closure better enables clinicians to determine anchorage and treatme...