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Comparative study of four different types of intraperitoneal mesh prostheses in rats

Acta cir. bras; 34 (7), 2019
Abstract Purpose: To compare four types of mesh regarding visceral adhesions, inflammatory response and incorporation. Methods: Sixty Wistar rats were divided into four groups, with different meshes implanted intraperitoneally: polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE group); polypropylene with polydioxanone and...

Comunicação efetiva para o cuidado seguro ao paciente com implante de dispositivo de assistência ventricular

Rev. gaúch. enferm; 40 (spe), 2019
Resumo OBJETIVO Relatar a atuação da equipe multidisciplinar na comunicação efetiva e no cuidado seguro aos pacientes com dispositivo de assistência ventricular. MÉTODO Relato de experiência sobre o uso da comunicação efetiva no cuidado a pacientes com dispositivo de assistência ventricular e...

The alternative model of silicone for experimental simulation of suture of living tissue in the teaching of surgical technique

Acta cir. bras; 34 (4), 2019
Abstract Purpose: To develop a silicone alternative model of tissue suture simulation to be used in the teaching of surgical technique. Methods: Twelve alternative models of silicone for tissue suture simulation were manufactured and implemented as a tool for suture pattern training of undergraduate me...

Sectional evaluation of anatomic structures in cat (Felis catus) thoracic cavity by computed tomography imaging and silicone plastination methods

Int. j. morphol; 36 (4), 2018
It was aimed to determine the anatomical structures in thoracic cavity by computed tomography imaging (CT) and compare the cross sectional images in the same specimens which were plastinated after CT imaging. It was also aimed to obtain 3 dimensional (3D) reconstructions of thoracic anatomical structures...

The outcomes of 326 external dacryocystorhinostomy operations in children with dacryostenosis - 30-year experience of an oculoplastic surgeon

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 81 (6), 2018
ABSTRACT Purpose: To report demographic features and surgical outcomes of 320 children undergoing external dacryocystorhinostomy for dacryostenosis. Methods: We performed a retrospective evaluation of the records of patients aged <16 years who underwent external dacryocystorhinostomy. Patient demogr...

Diagnosis and management of hypercalcemia associated with silicone-induced granuloma

SUMMARY Hypercalcemia associated with silicone-induced granuloma is a rare disease. Diagnosis can be tricky as it is established after ruling out other hypercalcemia-causing entities. In addition, management is customized depending on the patient's wishes and possible solutions. We present a male bodybui...

Conservation of body sections and organs of the narrownose smooth-hound, Mustelus schmitti (Pisces, Chondrichthyes), by silicone injection at room temperature to be used in comparative anatomy learning

Int. j. morphol; 36 (2), 2018
Comparative Anatomy deals with the study of the ontogenetic and phylogenetic changes of the vertebrates, requiring complementing the theoretical aspects with the observation of structures in specimens belonging to different taxonomic groups. The aim of the present study was to test the injection of silic...

Rheumatic hand's clinical, functional and imagiological correlations following metacarpophalangeal joint silicone arthroplasty

ABSTRACT Objective: Evaluation of rheumatoid hand-associated metacarpophalangeal joint silicone arthroplasty most often relies on functional scores alone. This study aimed to understand the correlation between perceived and observed function, strength, and alignment. Methods: Cross-sectional study incl...

Armazenar tubos de silicone antes do empacotamento impede a esterilização?

Resumo Objetivo: Determinar a carga microbiana de tubos de silicone imediatamente após a limpeza e em diferentes intervalos de armazenamento. Métodos: Estudo experimental que analisou tubos de silicone oriundos da assistência ao paciente cirúrgico. Foi conduzido após aprovação do Comitê de Éti...

Injerto dermo-epidérmico como tratamiento del siliconoma de extremidad inferior

Rev. chil. cir; 70 (1), 2018
Resumen Introducción A pesar de la evidencia sobre los malos resultados y riesgos del uso de inyecciones subcutáneas de silicona para mejorar el contorno corporal, esta técnica sigue siendo utilizada por personas no calificadas. Caso clínico Paciente de 56 años quien consultó por cuadro de celuli...