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The deceptive concept of hypoparathyroidism and recurrence after parathyroidectomy in dialysis patients: are we offering a Procrustean bed to some patients?

Rev. Col. Bras. Cir; 43 (5), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the frequency of hypoparathyroidism and of its recurrence after parathyroidectomy in dialysis patients according to different existing classifications. Methods: we conducted a retrospective study of 107 consecutive dialysis patients undergoing total parathyroidectomy with...

Adult tonsillectomy: postoperative pain depends on indications

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Intense pain is one of the most important postoperative complaints after tonsillectomy. It is often described by patients as comparable to the pain that accompanies an acute tonsillitis. Although recurrent tonsillitis is the most frequent indication for surgery, many tonsillectomi...

Recurrent acute pancreatitis caused by pancreatic biliary maljunction due to long common channel

The pancreatic biliary maljunction is a rare anomaly that affects mainly females, defined as an anatomical maljunction of the pancreatic duct and the biliary duct confluence, and may be a rare cause of recurrent acute pancreatitis. In order to early diagnosis and prompt treatment, ERCP has an important r...

Outcomes of allogeneic stem cell transplantation among patients with acute myeloid leukemia presenting active disease: Experience of a single European Comprehensive Cancer Center

Summary Introduction: Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (ASCT) representes a potentially curative approach for patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). We report the outcome of relapsed/refractory AML patients treated with ASCT. Method: A retrospective cohort ...

ANCA-positive vasculitis: Clinical implications of ANCA types and titers

SUMMARY Introduction: Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis is an autoimmune disease that can affect multiple organs, the kidney being one of the most affected. Apart from the diagnostics value of ANCA, they have also been advocated as biomarkers of the disease activity. Rece...

O tratamento como motivo para prevenção da recaída do alcoolismo

Objetivo: analisar o tratamento como motivo para a prevenção da recaída do alcoolismo. Método: estudo descritivo, com abordagem qualitativa. Os participantes foram 31 sujeitos, com idade entre 18 e 65 anos. Realizado na Secretaria Municipal de Saúde e Defesa Civil do Rio de Janeiro (SMDC-RJ), entre ...

Diagnóstico situacional de recidiva da hanseníase no Estado de Pernambuco, 2010-2014
Factors associated with the occurrence of leprosy in the state of Pernambuco, 2014

Resumo: Introdução: A hanseníase é uma das principais causas de incapacidade física permanente, a qual quando diagnosticada tardiamente ou tratada de forma inadequada, os portadores da doença têm maior risco de recidivar. A ocorrência de recidiva possibilita avaliar a eficácia do tratamento de h...

Recurrence rate of helicobacter pylori in patients with peptic ulcer five years or more after successful eradication

Arq. gastroenterol; 53 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Background Infection with Helicobacter pylori is highly prevalent worldwide, especially in developing countries. Its presence in the gastroduodenal mucosa is related with development of peptic ulcer and other illnesses. The eradication of H. pylori improves mucosal histology in patients with pe...

Is resection of hepatocellular carcinoma in the era of liver transplantation worthwile? A single center experience

Arq. gastroenterol; 53 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Background - Liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma is a potentially curative therapeutic procedure that can be performed readily after its indication, without the need of a long waiting time and lower costs when compared to liver transplantation, being a good alternative in patients wit...

Ajuste de intensidad para el trasplante hematopoyético alogénico en leucemia aguda

Rev. méd. Chile; 144 (9), 2016
Background: The intensity of conditioning chemotherapy and radiotherapy in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) varies according to several factors including the patient’s age, pre-existing conditions and performance status. Myeloablative conditioning (MA) increases transplant related mortalit...