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Resultados a longo prazo da angioplastia de artérias renais com stent na doença aterosclerótica: revisão sistemática

J. vasc. bras; 16 (2), 2017
A doença renovascular aterosclerótica é a principal causa de hipertensão secundária. A história natural da doença demonstra taxas de progressão de 4 a 12% ao ano. Entre os métodos de tratamento existe a angioplastia com stent de artérias renais; porém, poucos estudos clínicos demonstraram seu...

Tratamento endovascular de aneurisma de aorta abdominal com erosão de vértebra lombar associada à doença de Behçet: relato de caso

J. vasc. bras; 16 (2), 2017
A doença de Behçet é uma doença sistêmica, multifatorial e autoimune com diversas manifestações clínicas, entre elas o acometimento vascular. Aneurisma de aorta associado a erosão de vértebra lombar é condição rara na literatura, existindo apenas quatro relatos de caso nas bases de dados da ...

Short-term transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation reduces pain and improves the masticatory muscle activity in temporomandibular disorder patients: a randomized controlled trial

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (2), 2017
Abstract Studies to assess the effects of therapies on pain and masticatory muscle function are scarce. Objective To investigate the short-term effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) by examining pain intensity, pressure pain threshold (PPT) and electromyography (EMG) activity in ...

Effects of hyaluronic acid on bleeding following third molar extraction

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (2), 2017
Abstract Objective To explore the effects of hyaluronic acid (HA) on bleeding and associated outcomes after third molar extraction. Methods Forty patients who had undergone molar extraction were randomly divided into two groups; 0.8% (w/v) HA was applied to the HA group (n=20) whereas a control group...

Effects of grape seed extract on periodontal disease: an experimental study in rats

J. appl. oral sci; 25 (2), 2017
Abstract Natural compounds capable of modulating the host response have received considerable attention, and herbal products are suggested as adjunctive agents in periodontal disease treatment. Objective This study aimed to demonstrate the effect of grape seed extract (GSE) on periodontitis. Material ...

Experiencia local con natalizumab en pacientes con enfermedad de Crohn refractaria a anti-TNF: casos clínicos

Rev. méd. Chile; 145 (4), 2017
Anti-tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF) agents have dramatically changed the management of Crohn’s Disease (CD). However, a significant number of these patients do not respond at all or cease to respond to antibodies against TNF. In this clinical situation, the options include intensification of anti-TN...

Treatment of acromegaly patients at the Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM): Experience Report

Clinics; 72 (4), 2017
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment of acromegaly patients at the Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro. METHODS: Cross-sectional and retrospective study of thirty cases treated over a period of two decades. RESULTS: 17 men (56.7%) aged 14-67 years and 13 women aged 14-86 years ...

Does aortic valve repair in valve-sparing aortic root reconstruction compromise the longevity of the procedure?

Clinics; 72 (4), 2017
OBJECTIVES: The effect of performing aortic valve repair in combination with valve-sparing operation on the length of time for which patients are free from reoperation is unclear. The objective of this study was to determine if the performance of aortic valve repair during valve-sparing operation modifie...

Lentes intraoculares fácicas de câmara posterior

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 76 (2), 2017
Resumo O objetivo deste artigo foi reunir estudos que reportam resultados disponíveis na literatura científica, considerando a previsibilidade, segurança, eficácia, e estabilidade das lentes intraoculares fácicas de câmara posterior. E relatar as complicações documentadas para estas lentes. A rev...

Frequência da microftalmia associada à catarata congênita, sua frequência etiológica e o resultado visual pós-cirúrgico

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 76 (2), 2017
Resumo Objetivo: Determinar a frequência da microftalmia associada à catarata congênita e sua frequência etiológica. Comparar o resultado visual após a cirurgia da catarata congênita em olhos microftálmicos, com o resultado visual obtido em olhos não microftálmicos. Método: Estudo retrospect...