ABSTRACT Purpose We present a novel AUS implantation technique using a single perineal incision for single device placement or in combination with an inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP). Urinary and sexual dysfunction following the management of prostate cancer has a significant impact on the quality of ...
CONTEXTO: Estima-se a ocorrência de cerca de 10.810 novos casos por ano de neoplasias malignas do esôfago, sendo a maioria diagnosticado apenas em estágios avançados, com tratamento prioritariamente paliativo. A disfagia é o sintoma mais frequente e que mais compromete a qualidade de vida do pacient...
ABSTRACT Objectives Report the long-term outcomes of the AMS 800 artificial sphincer (AS) for the treatment post-prostatectomy incontinence (PPI) in a single center in Brazil. Materials and Methods Clinical data from patients who underwent the procedure were retrieved from the medical records of indivi...
Brasil,
Complicaciones Posoperatorias/etiología,
Complicaciones Posoperatorias/terapia,
Prostatectomía/efectos adversos,
Implantación de Prótesis/métodos,
Dosificación Radioterapéutica,
Estudios Retrospectivos,
Factores de Riesgo,
Uretra/cirugía,
Incontinencia Urinaria/etiología,
Incontinencia Urinaria/terapia,
Esfínter Urinario Artificial,
Urodinámica
Por cerca de 15 anos, o Implante Transcateter Valvar Aórtico (TAVI) passou por avanços tecnológicos, adquiriu experiência acumulada e tornou-se alternativa à cirurgia convencional. A principal indicação é a estenose aórtica degenerativa do idoso. Evidências atuais foram ampliadas para aqueles d...
Implantación de Prótesis,
Válvula Aórtica/anomalías,
Válvula Mitral/anomalías,
Enfermedades de las Válvulas Cardíacas,
Estenosis de la Válvula Aórtica,
Insuficiencia de la Válvula Aórtica,
Bioprótesis,
Marcapaso Artificial,
Bloqueo Atrioventricular,
Ecocardiografía/métodos,
Tomografía/métodos,
Factores de Riesgo
The imbalance between bone formation and osteolysis plays a key role in the pathogenesis of aseptic loosening. Strontium ranelate (SR) can promote bone formation and inhibit osteolysis. The aim of this study was to explore the role and mechanism of SR in aseptic loosening induced by wear particles. Twent...
Resumen
INTRODUCCIÓN: La derivación acuosa ha surgido como una técnica alternativa a la trabeculectomía, considerada la cirugía de elección en pacientes con glaucoma. Actualmente, se considera que la principal indicación de esta técnica es ante el fracaso de la trabeculectomía o en tipos de glau...
ABSTRACT Purpose: To report follow-up data for patients who underwent XEN45 gel stent implantation, a new method of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. Methods: Fifteen eyes in fifteen patients who underwent XEN45 gel stent implantation surgery were investigated in the study. All patients were examine...
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: 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...
Se presenta el caso clínico de una paciente de 66 años de edad, blanca, con antecedentes de hipertensión arterial, diabetes mellitus de tipo II y sobrepeso, quien fue operada en el Hospital General Universitario Dr Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso de Santiago de Cuba por presentar una eventración gigante en ...
