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Prospective evaluation of the effect of adherent perinephric fat on outcomes of robotic assisted partial nephrectomy following elimination of the learning curve

Int. braz. j. urol; 45 (6), 2019
ABSTRACT Purpose: To prospectively evaluate the association of adherent perinephric fat (APF) on perioperative outcomes of robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) following elimination of the surgical learning curve. Materials and Methods: 305 consecutive RAPNs performed by a single experienced sur...

Comparison of patients with migraine and tension-type headache in terms of somatosensory amplification and health anxiety

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 77 (11), 2019
ABSTRACT Although it is known that anxiety and depressive disorders frequently accompany migraine and TTH, the role of somatic amplification (SSA) and health anxiety in these diseases is not adequately known. Objective: The aim of this study is to compare SSA and health anxiety in patients with migraine...

Surgical treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy caused by gliomas in eloquent areas: experience report

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 77 (11), 2019
ABSTRACT Drug-resistant epilepsy associated with central nervous system tumors is generally caused by low grade gliomas. This group of tumors is usually found in brain eloquent areas, such as the insular lobe, rolandic cortex and supplementary motor area and, historically, possess a greater risk of posto...

The association of hand grip strength with functional measures in non-ambulatory children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 77 (11), 2019
ABSTRACT Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a disease characterized by progressive loss of muscle fiber, gradually from proximal to distal. Although a few studies have investigated hand grip strength in non-ambulatory DMD patients, a lack of literature was found determining its relationship with functi...

Anterior chamber characteristics assessed by rotating Scheimpflug imaging in patients with retinitis pigmentosa

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 82 (6), 2019
ABSTRACT Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate anterior segment parameters and corneal aberrations in patients with retinitis pigmentosa using Scheimpflug imaging and to compare the findings with those for healthy controls. Methods: This single-center, case-control study included patients diag...

Refractive and visual outcomes after Ferrara corneal ring segment implantation at a 60% depth in keratoconic eyes: case series

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 82 (6), 2019
ABSTRACT Purpose: This report addresses refractive, topographic, visual acuity, and optical coherence tomography outcomes 12 months after femtosecond, laser-assisted insertion of Ferrara intrastromal corneal ring segments in keratoconic eyes at a depth of 60%. Methods: Interventional, prospective, non-...

Prevalence of cataract complications in patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome in Northwestern Spain

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 82 (6), 2019
ABSTRACT Purpose: To assess the relationship between pseudoexfoliation syndrome and incidence of complications and related clinical factors in patients undergoing cataract surgery. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 503 of 551 patients who underwent phacoemulsification surgery over 2...

Lack of association between mutation in IL36RN and palmoplantar pustular psoriasis in Chinese patients

An. bras. dermatol; 94 (6), 2019
Abstract Background: Palmoplantar pustulosis is considered to be a localized pustular psoriasis confined to the palms and soles. Mutation of the IL36RN gene, encoding interleukin-36 receptor antagonist (IL-36Ra), is associated with generalized pustular psoriasis, but IL36RN mutations in Chinese palmopla...

Chagas disease is associated with a poor outcome at 1-year follow-up after cardiac resynchronization therapy

SUMMARY BACKGROUND: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a therapeutic modality for patients with heart failure (HF). The effectiveness of this treatment for event reduction is based on clinical trials where the population of patients with Chagas' disease (DC) is underrepresented. OBJECTIVE: To e...

Morphological features of the incisive canal in patients of the first adult age

Prensa méd. argent; 105 (9 especial), 2019
The incisive canal and its contents are often subject to intervention in maxillofacial surgery, otorhinolaryngology, and various areas of dentistry. The purpose of this paper is to study the variability of the dimensional and topographic characteristics of the incisive and nasal foramina of the incisive ...