Abstract Objective: Perventricular device closure of ventricular septal defect through midline sternotomy avoids the cardiopulmonary bypass, however, lacks the cosmetic advantage. Perventricular device closure of ventricular septal defect with transverse split sternotomy was performed to add the cosmeti...
Puente Cardiopulmonar,
Ecocardiografía Transesofágica,
Estudios de Seguimiento,
Defectos del Tabique Interventricular/cirugía,
Ventrículos Cardíacos/cirugía,
Tiempo de Internación,
Tempo Operativo,
Diseño de Prótesis,
Reproducibilidad de los Resultados,
Dispositivo Oclusor Septal,
Esternotomía/instrumentación,
Esternotomía/métodos,
Herida Quirúrgica,
Factores de Tiempo,
Resultado del Tratamiento
Abstract Melanoma is a tumor that virtually involves any tissue and commonly metastasizes to the heart. It is usually not diagnosed because of the absent/nonspecific cardiac signs and symptoms. Herein, we present a case of a 41-year-old man without any cardiovascular risk factor, admitted to the emergenc...
Síndrome Coronario Agudo/diagnóstico por imagen,
Síndrome Coronario Agudo/patología,
Diagnóstico Diferencial,
Ecocardiografía,
Neoplasias Cardíacas/diagnóstico por imagen,
Neoplasias Cardíacas/patología,
Neoplasias Cardíacas/secundario,
Neoplasias Cardíacas/cirugía,
Inmunohistoquímica,
Melanoma/diagnóstico por imagen,
Melanoma/patología,
Melanoma/secundario,
Melanoma/cirugía,
Válvula Mitral/patología,
Válvula Mitral/cirugía,
Resultado del Tratamiento
Abstract INTRODUCTION: We evaluated the effects of a cardiac rehabilitation program on quality of life. METHODS This secondary analysis of a single-arm study included 12 patients with Chagas heart failure. The cardiac rehabilitation program comprised exercise training and nutritional and pharmaceutic...
Abstract Introduction: Telepsychiatry is defined as the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in providing remote psychiatric services. Telepsychiatry is applied using two types of communication: synchronous (real time) and asynchronous (store and forward). Objective: To determine the...
Abstract Introduction: The large increase in the number of transnasal endoscopic skull base surgeries is a consequence of greater knowledge of the anatomic region, the development of specific materials and instruments, and especially the use of the nasoseptal flap as a barrier between the sinus tract (c...
Absceso Encefálico/cirugía,
Craneofaringioma/cirugía,
Meningioma/cirugía,
Tabique Nasal/cirugía,
Cirugía Endoscópica por Orificios Naturales/efectos adversos,
Cirugía Endoscópica por Orificios Naturales/métodos,
Neoplasias Hipofisarias/cirugía,
Complicaciones Posoperatorias,
Estudios Retrospectivos,
Base del Cráneo/cirugía,
Colgajos Quirúrgicos,
Resultado del Tratamiento
Abstract Introduction: The management of laryngotracheal stenosis is complex and is influenced by multiple factors that can affect the ultimate outcome. Advanced lesions represent a special challenge to the treating surgeon to find the best remedying technique. Objective: To review the efficacy of our ...
Abstract Introduction: The relations between the tinnitus and the hearing loss are due to the sensory deprivation caused by hearing loss, since this is followed by the functional and structural alteration of the auditory system as a whole. The cochlear lesions are accompanied by a reduction in the activ...
Estimulación Acústica,
Audiometría de Tonos Puros,
Percepción Auditiva,
Consejo,
Pérdida Auditiva/etiología,
Estudios Prospectivos,
Psicoacústica,
Acúfeno/complicaciones,
Acúfeno/terapia,
Resultado del Tratamiento,
Escala Visual Analógica
Abstract Introduction: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common peripheral vestibular disorder. The Dix-Hallpike and Roll maneuvers are used to diagnose BPPV. Objective: This study aims to investigate the diagnostic value of repeated Dix-Hallpike and Roll maneuvers in BPPV. Metho...
Abstract Introduction: The aim of this study is to compare the functional aspects of open technique (OTS) and endonasal septoplasty (ENS) in "difficult septal deviation cases". Methods: 60 patients with severe nasal obstruction from S-shaped deformities, multiple deformities, high deviations etc. were ...
ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the masticatory and swallowing performances in patients with malocclusions before and after orthodontic treatment, comparing them to an age- and gender-matched control group with normal occlusion. Methods: Twenty-three patients with malocclusions requiring orthodonti...
