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Roturas del tendón de Aquiles operadas con técnica percutánea: resultados quirúrgicos y complicaciones posoperatorias
Achilles tendon ruptures operated on with percutaneous technique: Surgical results and post-operative complication

Las roturas del tendón de Aquiles han aumentado considerablemente en los últimos años. El tratamiento de estas lesiones puede ser conservador o quirúrgico. Pese a la vasta literatura, no existe un "patrón de referencia" para el tratamiento de estas lesiones. Las opciones quirúrgicas incluyen la cir...

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...

Breaking paradigms in severe epistaxis: the importance of looking for the S-point

Abstract Introduction: Since the introduction of nasal endoscopy into the field of Otorhinolaryngology, the treatment paradigm for cases of severe epistaxis has shifted toward early and precise identification of the bleeding site. Although severe epistaxis is usually considered to arise from posterior b...

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 ...

Evaluation of pre- and post-pyriform plasty nasal airflow

Abstract Introduction: Nasal obstruction is a frequent complaint in otorhinolaryngology outpatient clinics, and nasal valve incompetence is the cause in most cases. Scientific publications describing surgical techniques on the upper and lower lateral cartilages to improve the nasal valve are also quite ...

The Sandwich Technique in the Management of a Peri-articular Giant Cell Tumour of the Knee

West Indian med. j; 67 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT Peri-articular giant cell tumours present a unique challenge to the orthopaedic surgeon due to their locally aggressive nature. Native joint-preserving options confer less morbidity in comparison to radical excision and reconstruction; however, recurrence rates tend to be higher. The use of poly...

Salvage surgical procedure for artificial sphincter extrusion

Int. braz. j. urol; 44 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Case Hypothesis: Surgical removal is the standard treatment for artificial sphincter extrusion. However in some specific situations is possible to maintain the prosthesis with good results. Case report: We report a 60 years old patient presenting sphincter pump extrusion one month after artifi...

Synchronous abdominal tumors: is combined laparoscopic surgery in a single approach a safe option?

Int. braz. j. urol; 44 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Background and Purpose: Recent advances in cancer treatment have resulted in bet- ter prognosis with impact on patient's survival, allowing an increase in incidence of a second primary neoplasm. The development of minimally invasive surgery has provided similar outcomes in comparison to open su...

Functional outcomes and quality of life after transobturatory slings: hand - made vs. commercial slings

Int. braz. j. urol; 44 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Surgical correction is the most efficient treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI), and transobturator sling (TO) has optimal results. The high cost of commercially available sling kits makes it difficult the access in most Brazilian public health services. Hand-made polypropylene slings,...

Preoperative care of Polypoid exposed mucosal template in bladder exstrophy: the role of high-barrier plastic wraps in reducing inflammation and polyp size

Int. braz. j. urol; 44 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective To assess the role of high-barrier plastic wrap in reducing the number and size of polyps, as well as decreasing the inflammation and allergic reactions in exstro- phy cases, and to compare the results with the application of low-barrier wrap. Materials and Methods Eight patients wit...