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The use of three-column osteotomy in the treatment of rigid deformities of the adult spine

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze and characterize data about clinical outcome and complication rates in three-column osteotomies (3 CO) for treatment of rigid adult spine deformity (ASD). Methods: Baseline and postoperative clinical outcomes, considering the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Scoliosis ...

The use of tourniquet during total knee replacement in patients with and without popliteal artery calcification

ABSTRACT Objective: Identify the clinical and surgical complications associated with the use of a tourniquet in total knee arthroplasty in patients with or without calcification of the popliteal artery. Methods: The study was performed retrospectively, analyzing 58 patients with calcification of the po...

Bariatric surgery as a treatment for pseudotumor cerebri: case study and narrative review of the literature

Säo Paulo med. j; 136 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT CONTEXT: Pseudotumor cerebri occurs when there is an increase in intracranial pressure without an underlying cause, usually leading to loss of vision. It is most commonly observed in obese women of child-bearing age. CASE REPORT: A 46-year-old woman presented at our service with idiopathic int...

In vitro efficacy of Duddingtonia flagrans against nematodes of sheep based on in vivo calculations

Abstract Duddingtonia flagrans has been tested as an alternative parasite control, but data from in vitro experiments based on in vivo calculations describing nematophagous fungi predation in nematodes are restricted. The objective of this work was to determine the efficacy of D. flagrans against sheep n...

Oncological outcomes in extended time intervals between preoperative chemoradiotherapy with capecitabine and surgery in operable rectal adenocarcinoma

Objective: To assess whether extended time intervals (8-12, 13-20 and >20 weeks) between the end of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and surgery affect overall survival, disease-free survival. Materials and methods: Retrospective study in 120 patients with rectal adenocarcinoma without evidence of metastasi...

Manejo endoscópico de los tumores neuroendocrinos rectales: estudio multicéntrico en Perú

Introducción: La detección incidental de tumores neuroendocrinos (TNE) rectales se ha incrementado, pero todavía no hay consenso apropiado para su tratamiento. Objetivo: Evaluar la eficacia y seguridad del tratamiento endoscópico de los TNE rectales menores de 20 mm, con énfasis en el "tratamiento e...

Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy applied in pediatrics: endoscopic and histological findings, including Helicobacter pylori

Objective: To present and discuss the endoscopic and histological results, as well as the incidence of Helicobacter pylori and other diseases, indications and characteristics of upper digestive endoscopies performed in children. Material and methods: Twenty-five endoscopies were performed in children age...

Timpanoplastía endoscópica: experiencia en el Hospital del Salvador

RESUMEN Introducción: La técnica endoscópica para la cirugía de oído ha presentado un gran avance en los últimos años, debido al avance de las ópticas de alta resolución e instrumental quirúrgico. El uso de endoscopio en timpanoplastías facilita la visualización de zonas de difícil acceso, ...

Cirugía endoscópica de oído para el manejo del colesteatoma atical

RESUMEN El colesteatoma es la presencia de epitelio plano queratinizado en zonas neumatizadas del hueso temporal, cuya ubicación más frecuente es el ático. En la década de los noventa, se inicia el desarrollo de la cirugía endoscópica de oído, ofreciendo una nueva perspectiva en el tratamiento del...

Prospective ultrasonographic study of blood flow and testicular volume in patients submitted to surgical repair of inguinal hernia without using prosthesis

Acta cir. bras; 33 (3), 2018
Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the behavior of arterial circulation and testicular volume in patients submitted to conventional inguinal hernia repair without the use of a synthetic prosthesis to reinforce the posterior wall. Methods: A prospective observational clinical trial was performed on 26 male ...