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Perfil clínico, teste padrão da resistência à droga e resultados do tratamento de pacientes com tuberculose abdominal da Índia ocidental

Arq. gastroenterol; 56 (2), 2019
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Abdominal tuberculosis is an increasing problem in developing world. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to describe the clinical presentations, drug resistance pattern and treatment outcomes of abdominal tuberculosis in Western India. METHODS: All the cases of abdominal ...

Hérnia interna após bypass gástrico em Y de Roux laparoscópico: fatores indicativos para um reparo precoce

Arq. gastroenterol; 56 (2), 2019
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Internal hernia (IH) following laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) is a major complication that challenges the surgeon due to its non-specific presentation and necessity of early repair. Delayed diagnosis and surgical intervention of IH might lead to increased morbidity o...

Adiponectina, vitamina D e estado nutricional em pacientes com câncer colorretal avançado e em seguimento

Arq. gastroenterol; 56 (2), 2019
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Considering the high incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) related deaths, many studies have investigated variables that can affect survival, with the aim of prolonging survival. The nutritional status can also be predict survival in patients with CRC. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the pr...

In properly selected patients with differentiated thyroid cancer, antithyroglobulin antibodies decline after thyroidectomy and their sole presence should not be an indication for radioiodine ablation

ABSTRACT Objective Our objective was to evaluate the trend of antithyroglobulin antibodies (TgAb) during follow-up of patients with differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) treated without RAI, as well as their role in the risk of recurrence. Subjects and methods This was a prospective, descriptive study....

Follow-up of Gastrectomized Patients due to Gastric Cancer in a Cancer Center of Bogota, Colombia

Aquichan; 19 (2), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the perceived burden and functional status of gastric cancer patients with gastrectomy in a center of cancer in Bogota (Colombia) between 2013 and 2016. Materials and methods: Retrospective description of patients intervened by gastrectomy distributed in three groups:...

Effects on ocular discomfort and tear film dynamics of suturing 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomies

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 82 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the effects of suturing 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomies on ocular discomfort and tear film dynamics. Methods: This retrospective chart review involved data from 50 procedures in 50 patients who underwent 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy from January to November 2016. We div...

Resultados funcionales en artrosis patelofemoral aislada tratados mediante artroscopía más osteotomía de Fulkerson vs artroplastía patelofemoral

Acta ortop. mex; 33 (3), 2019
Resumen: Objetivo: Comparar los resultados clínicos de la artroplastía patelofemoral y la osteotomía de Fulkerson. Material y métodos: Se trataron 32 pacientes con el diagnóstico de artrosis patelofemoral aislada, 16 con artroplastía patelofemoral y 16 con osteotomía tipo Fulkerson, siendo una...

Dispositivos interespinosos en discectomías lumbares primarias: ¿Favorecen la recurrencia de la hernia de discos?
Use of interspinous process devices in primary lumbar discectomy. Does it promote recurrent disc herniation?

Objetivo: Evaluar si la colocación de los dispositivos interespinosos siliconados tipo DIAM favorecen una tasa más alta de recidiva de la hernia discal homolateral clínica y por imágenes comparada con la discectomía pura. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio prospectivo, observacional, alea...

Reemplazo total de cadera con un tallo corto no cementado tipo 2B: resultados a los 2-5 años de seguimiento
Hip replacement with a type 2B cementless short stem. Results of 2 to 5 years of follow-up

Objetivo: Determinar los resultados clínicos, la supervivencia y la incidencia de fractura periprotésica intraoperatoria con un tallo corto tipo 2B de fijación cervicometafisaria. Materiales y Métodos: Se analizaron prospectivamente los primeros 100 tallos (84 pacientes) MiniHipTM (Corin, Cirencester...

Registro de acido hialuronico intrarticular en el tratamiento de la artrosis de rodilla, en la Argentina
Registry of intra-articular hyaluronic acid for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis in Argentina

Introducción: El acido hialuronico intrarticular se suele utilizar con diferentes esquemas para tratar la artrosis de rodilla. Nuestro objetivo fue analizar la eficacia y el uso del acido hialuronico intrarticular en la practica habitual. Materiales y Métodos: Cohorte retrospectiva observacional. Se ev...