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A fast, easy circumcision procedure combining a CO2 laser and cyanoacrylate adhesive: a non-randomized comparative trial

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (1), 2016
ABSTRACT Background Circumcision is performed as a routine operation in many countries, more commonly for religious and cultural reasons than for indicated conditions, such as phimosis and balanitis. There are many techniques available, and recently electrocautery and both Nd:YAG and CO2 lasers, instea...

Brazilian data of renal cell carcinoma in a public university hospital

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (1), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose Among renal malignancies, renal cell carcinoma (RCC) accounts for 85% of cases. Stage is a relevant prognostic factor; 5-year survival ranges from 81% to 8% according to the stage of disease. The treatment is based on surgery and molecularly targeted therapy has emerged as a choice for...

Effect of alpha1-blockers on stentless ureteroscopic lithotripsy

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (1), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the clinical efficiency of alpha1-adrenergic antagonists on stentless ureteroscopic lithotripsy treating uncomplicated lower ureteral stones. Materials and Methods From January 2007 to January 2013, 84 patients who have uncomplicated lower ureteral stones treated by ure...

Three-dimensional reconstructive kidney volume analyses according to the endophytic degree of tumors during open partial or radical nephrectomy

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (1), 2016
ABSTRACT Objectives To investigate the renal function outcomes and contralateral kidney volume change measured by using a 3-dimensional reconstructive method after open partial nephrectomy (PN) or open radical nephrectomy (RN) according to the endophytic degree of tumors. Materials and Methods We inc...

Robotic repair of vesicovaginal fistula - initial experience

Int. braz. j. urol; 42 (1), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective The most common acquired fistula of the urinary tract is Vesicovaginal fistulae (VVF) (1) posing social stigmata for the patient as well as a surgical challenge for the urologist. Here we present our initial experience with Robotic assisted laparoscopic repair of VVF, its safety and ...

Seguridad y eficacia de vildagliptina en el tratamiento de pacientes adultos mayores con diagnóstico de diabetes mellitus tipo 2, con riesgo de hipoglicemia y limitantes para uso de insulina (con alto grado de dependencia), sin control metabólico adecuado (según HBA1C) a pesar de tratamiento con metformina a dosis máxima y glibenclamida

INTRODUCCIÓN: Antecedentes: El Instituto de Evaluación de Tecnologías en Salud e Investigación (IETSI) ha recibido la solicitud de evaluar el uso de vildagliptina para su uso en pacientes adultos mayores con diagnóstico de diabetes mellitus tipo 2, con riesgo de hipoglicemia y limitantes para uso de...

Tratamiento exitoso de un embarazo heterotópico cervical luego de un procedimiento de fecundación in vitro
Successful treatment of a cervical heterotopic pregnancy following an in vitro fertilization procedure

Medicina (B.Aires); 76 (1), 2016
Mujer nulípara infértil de 37 años presentó un embarazo heterotópico cervical luego de tratamiento por fecundación in vitro. Una intervención temprana durante la 6ta semana de gestación logró remover el saco cervical mediante un aspirador manual. Para prevenir una posible hemorragia, se realizó...

Inmunoglobulina subcutánea: Tratamiento en polineuropatía desmielinizante inflamatoria crónica
Subcutaneous immunoglobulin. Treatment in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculo-neuropathy

Medicina (B.Aires); 76 (1), 2016
La polineuropatía desmielinizante inflamatoria crónica (CIDP) es una enfermedad adquirida que puede afectar a raíces, plexos y nervios periféricos. A pesar de su baja incidencia, su diagnóstico cobra especial relevancia dado que actualmente existen tratamientos efectivos para la misma. La gammaglobu...

Effect of nitrous oxide on fentanyl consumption in burned patients undergoing dressing change

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 66 (1), 2016
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Thermal injuries and injured areas management are important causes of pain in burned patients, requiring that these patients are constantly undergoing general anesthesia for dressing change. Nitrous oxide (N2O) has analgesic and sedative properties; it is easy to use and widely...

Sphenopalatine ganglion pulsed radiofrequency treatment in patients suffering from chronic face and head pain

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 66 (1), 2016
PURPOSE: There are various facial pain syndromes including trigeminal neuralgia, trigeminal neuropathic pain and atypical facial pain syndromes. Effectiveness of the pulsed radiofrequency in managing various pain syndromes has been clearly demonstrated. There are a limited number of studies on the pulsed...