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Abordaje supraclavicular para el traumatismo vascular subclavio
Supraclavicular approach for subclavian vascular injuries

Rev. cuba. cir; 55 (3), 2016
Introducción: la lesión traumática de los vasos subclavios no es frecuente. La causa fundamental está centrada en las heridas por armas de fuego y por objetos perforo-cortantes. La hemorragia o un hematoma en la zona de la base del cuello o tórax superior nos hacen pensar en esta lesión. El tratami...

Long-term mortality predictors in patients with small aortic annulus undergoing aortic valve replacement with a 19- or 21-mm bioprosthesis

Abstract Introduction: Replacement of the aortic valve in patients with a small aortic annulus is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. A prosthesis-patient mismatch is one of the main problems associated with failed valves in this patient population. Objective: To evaluate the long-term m...

Surgery for tetralogy of fallot in adults: early outcomes

Abstract Objective: To study the in-hospital outcome of adult patients who had undergone surgical repair for Tetralogy of Fallot. Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted at the Punjab Institute of Cardiology searching the hospital records. All those adult patients who had undergone rep...

Biatrial approach provides better outcomes in the surgical treatment of cardiac myxomas

Abstract Objective: We aimed to present clinical features, surgical approaches, importance of surgical technique and long-term outcomes of our patients with cardiac myxoma who underwent surgery. Methods: We retrospectively collected data of patients with cardiac myxoma who underwent surgical resection ...

Cardiopulmonary bypass ischemic hepatitis reported in five patients

Abstract Objective: In cardiac surgery, the lung, renal and neurological events are the most frequent complications. Less common, acute liver failure is a serious complication that adds high morbidity, mortality, and costs. Therefore, this communication aimed to retrospectively evaluate five patients wh...

Fondaparinux versus Enoxaparin - Which is the Best Anticoagulant for Acute Coronary Syndrome? - Brazilian Registry Data

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (3), 2016
Abstract Background: Recent studies have shown fondaparinux's superiority over enoxaparin in patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (ACS), especially in relation to bleeding reduction. The description of this finding in a Brazilian registry has not yet been documented. Objective: To com...

Microbiological analysis of bile in patients with benign and malignant biliopancreatic diseases and its consequences

Arq. gastroenterol; 53 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Background Bactibilia has several consequences to human health. Objetive Assessing the bile microbiology of patients with biliopancreatic diseases in order to identify bacteria and their possible infectious complications. Methods Retrospective study of 30 bile culture samples from patients wi...

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...

Neoadjuvant therapy and surgery for rectal cancer. Comparative study between partial and complete pathological response

Arq. gastroenterol; 53 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Background The approach of locally advanced extra-peritoneal rectal adenocarcinoma implies a treatment with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy associated with total mesorectal excision surgery. However, the tumors respond variably to this neoadjuvant therapy, and the mechanisms for response are not ...

Analysis of the albumin level, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio, and platelet-lymphocyte ratio in Guillain-Barré syndrome

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (9), 2016
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the prognostic value of the pretreatment and post-treatment albumin level, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in subtypes of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). A retrospective analysis of 62 patients with GBS treated b...