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Desempenho dos Índices de Gravidade na Predição de Complicações Pós-Operatórias de Revascularização Miocárdica

Arq. bras. cardiol; 115 (3), 2020
Resumo Fundamento Os pacientes em pós-operatório (PO) de cirurgia de revascularização miocárdica (CRM) internados em unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI) apresentam risco de complicações que aumentam o tempo de permanência e a morbimortalidade. Portanto, é fundamental o reconhecimento precoce de...

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Where are we in 2020?

Abstract Aortic stenosis is an insidious disease of rapid progression after the onset of symptoms. Aortic valve replacement surgery is a well-established therapy that reduces symptoms and increases survival rates. However, the procedure may be associated with high operative mortality rates and promote co...

Safety of drainless excision of the submandibular gland

Abstract Introduction: Percutaneous drains can be associated with several complications, including infection, fistula formation, discomfort and prolonged hospitalization. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety of submandibular gland excision without the use of surgical drains. Met...

Novel semirigid ureterorenoscope with irrigation and vacuum suction system: introduction and initial experience for management of upper urinary calculi

Int. braz. j. urol; 46 (5), 2020
ABSTRACT Objective: This study aims to design a novel semirigid ureterorenoscope with irrigation and vacuum suction system and a modified ureteral access sheath (UAS) named Sotn ureterorenoscope® (Sotn=ShuoTong Medical Company) to overcome the deficiencies of the current procedure and to improve the ef...

Comparison of continuous eversion and inverting subepithelial suture in transverse preputial island flap urethroplasty in proximal hypospadias repair: A retrospective study

Int. braz. j. urol; 46 (5), 2020
ABSTRACT Introduction: Transverse preputial island flap urethroplasty (TPIFU) is one of the most frequently performed technique for single-stage repair in proximal hypospadias. It was reported that the subepithelial urethroplasty would obviously decrease urethrocutaneous fistula (UF) complication after ...

Results of surgical treatment of advanced gastric cancer: case series with follow-up

Int. j. morphol; 38 (5), 2020
SUMMARY: Gastric cancer (CG) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths. The best treatment option for patients with advanced GC (AGC) is still surgery, which involves performing a gastrectomy and D2 lymphadenectomy (D2L). The aim of this study was to determine postoperative morbidity (POM) and 5-year ...

Is perioperative fasting associated with complications, length of hospital stay and mortality among gastric and colorectal cancer patients? A cohort study

Säo Paulo med. j; 138 (5), 2020
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: During a surgical procedure, patients are often subjected to fasting for times that are more prolonged than the ideal, which may lead to complications. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the duration of perioperative fasting and its association with postoperative complications, length of hospi...

Tratamiento quirúrgico de las fractura de pared posterior de acetábulo: resultados a corto y mediano plazo

OBJETIVO: Evaluar los resultados radiológicos a corto y mediano plazo de pacientes operados de fractura de pared posterior de acetábulo, describir la morfología de la fractura, presencia de lesiones asociadas y la necesidad de artroplastia total de cadera (ATC) durante la evolución. MATERIAL Y MÉTOD...