Abstract Objective: This study aims to report the use of the unilateral pectoralis major muscle flap for the treatment of the sternal wound dehiscence. Methods: A retrospective study including patients who underwent unilateral pectoralis major muscle flap was performed for the treatment of sternotomy d...
Mejía, Omar Asdrúbal Vilca;
Oliveira Sá, Michel Pompeu Barros;
Deininger, Maurilio Onofre;
Dallan, Luís Roberto Palma;
Segalote, Rodrigo Coelho;
Oliveira, Marco Antonio Praça de;
Atik, Fernando Antibas;
Santos, Magaly Arrais dos;
Silva, Pedro Gabriel Melo de Barros e;
Milani, Rodrigo Mussi;
Hueb, Alexandre Ciappina;
Monteiro, Rosangela;
Lima, Ricardo Carvalho;
Lisboa, Luiz Augusto Ferreira;
Dallan, Luís Alberto Oliveira;
Puskas, John;
Jatene, Fabio Biscegli.
Abstract Introduction: Advances in modern medicine have led to people living longer and healthier lives. Frailty is an emerging concept in medicine yet to be explored as a risk factor in cardiac surgery. When it comes to CABG surgery, randomized controlled clinical trials have primarily focused on low-r...
Abstract Introduction: Conventional techniques of surgical correction of arch and descending aortic diseases remains as high-risk procedures. Endovascular treatments of abdominal and descending thoracic aorta have lower surgical risk. Evolution of both techniques - open debranching of the arch and endov...
Disección Aórtica/diagnóstico por imagen,
Disección Aórtica/cirugía,
Aorta Torácica/diagnóstico por imagen,
Aorta Torácica/cirugía,
Aneurisma de la Aorta Torácica/diagnóstico por imagen,
Aneurisma de la Aorta Torácica/cirugía,
Implantación de Prótesis Vascular/métodos,
Angiografía por Tomografía Computarizada,
Procedimientos Endovasculares/métodos,
Estudios Retrospectivos,
Resultado del Tratamiento
Abstract Introduction: The outcomes of Jehovah's Witness (JW) patients submitted to open heart surgery may vary across countries and communities. The aim of this study was to describe the morbidity and mortality of JW patients undergoing cardiac surgery in a tertiary hospital center in Southern Brazil. ...
Abstract The last decade has seen considerable growth in the use of left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), in end-phase heart failure treatment. The indications, contraindications and implantation techniques are well-defined. However, information about mechanical support for right ventricular failure is...
Abstract Introduction: Evaluation of surgery outcome measured by patient satisfaction or quality of life is very important, especially in plastic surgery. There is increasing interest in self-reporting outcomes evaluation in plastic surgery. Objective: The aim of our study was to determine patient sati...
Escolaridad,
Estética,
Obstrucción Nasal/cirugía,
Tabique Nasal/cirugía,
Satisfacción del Paciente,
Estudios Prospectivos,
Calidad de Vida,
Rinoplastia/métodos,
Rinoplastia/psicología,
Encuestas y Cuestionarios,
Resultado del Tratamiento
Abstract Introduction: In the last decade, there has been an increasing use of cartilage grafts in the primary repair of tympanic membrane perforations. The major advantages of cartilage are its stiffness and its very low metabolic requirements, which make it particularly suitable for difficult conditio...
Abstract Introduction: Tracheoesophageal peristomal fistulae can often be solved by reducing the size of the fistula or replacing the prosthesis; however, even with conservative techniques, leakage around the fistula may continue in total laryngectomy patients. Also, several techniques have been develop...
Abstract Introduction: The adherence to medical treatment in allergic rhinitis is poorly evaluated in clinical practice. Objectives: To evaluate adherence to intranasal corticosteroids in the treatment of allergic rhinitis patients. Methods: This prospective study was conducted on adult patients who w...
Abstract Introduction: Otosclerosis (OS) is the primary disease of the human temporal bone characterized by conductive hearing loss and tinnitus. The exact pathogenesis of tinnitus in otosclerosis patients is not known and factors affecting the tinnitus outcome in otosclerosis patients are still controv...
