Objective The aim of the present study was to describe and evaluate the initial and
the long-term clinical outcome of internal neurolysis (IN) for trigeminal neuralgia (TN)
without neurovascular compression (NVC).
Methods A total of 170 patients diagnosed with TN were treated by posterior fossa
explorati...
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world health scenario, causing numerous problems related to the overload of services. In this scenario, the approach to oncological diseases becomes a challenge, considering the risk of progression of cancer disease and death due to delay in diagnosis and treatment. ...
Objective: To evaluate the morbidity and mortality related to the surgical procedure of loop ileostomy closure, in a reference service in coloproctology, as well as possible variables that may be related to a higher frequency of complications. Methods: A retrospective study evaluated 66 procedures of loo...
Abstract Background The reestablishment of continuity after Hartmann operation is considered a major surgical procedure with high morbidity and mortality. The optimal interval time between the Hartman procedure and reversal is controversial. Our study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of laparoscopic...
Abstract Background Colorectal resection anastomosis is the commonest cause of rectal strictures. Anastomotic site ischemia, incomplete doughnuts from stapled anastomosis and pelvic infection, are some of the risk factors that play a role in the development of postoperative rectal strictures. However, ...
RESUMEN Introducción: la apendicitis aguda es causa frecuente de dolor abdominal. Su complicación más frecuente es la infección del sitio operatorio, siendo el compromiso pélvico muy raro. Presentamos el caso de una paciente sin vida sexual activa, con una enfermedad pélvica inflamatoria como com...
Introducción: La fractura de cadera es un grave problema de salud, es la de mayor mortalidad y disminuye la esperanza de vida en casi dos años. Objetivo: Determinar las características clínico-epidemiológicas de los pacientes con fracturas de cadera. Método: Se realizó un estudio observacional y...
Abstract Introduction: The treatment of infrarenal aortic aneurysms has changed in the last three decades. Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has become the primary treatment option in anatomically suitable patients with infrarenal aortic aneurysms. However, there is no serum biomarker to be used in EV...
