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Augmentation mastopexy after bariatric surgery: evaluation of patient satisfaction and surgical results

Rev. Col. Bras. Cir; 43 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate patient satisfaction and surgical results obtained after mastopexy with breast implant inclusion. Methods: we conducted a prospective study of 20 consecutive female patients with a mean age of 39.9 years, submitted to augmentation mastopexy. We applied semi-directed ps...

Primary health care assessment from the users' perspectives: a systematic review

Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP; 50 (2), 2016
Abstract OBJECTIVE Analyze the evaluation of the attributes of primary care made by users of basic units of Brazilian health by using PCATool instrument adapted to Brazil. METHOD A systematic literature review conducted in the PubMed database, IBECS, LILACS, SciELO and BDTD. RESULTS 4,405 documents we...

Short-term visual performance of soft multifocal contact lenses for presbyopia

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 79 (2), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: To compare visual acuity (VA), contrast sensitivity, stereopsis, and subjective visual performance of Acuvue® Oasys® for Presbyopia (AOP), Air Optix® Aqua Multifocal (AOMF), and Air Optix® Aqua Single Vision (AOSV) lenses in patients with presbyopia. Methods: A single-blinded cros...

Telerreabilitação vocal na doença de Parkinson

CoDAS; 28 (2), 2016
RESUMO A doença de Parkinson (DP) é uma moléstia neurodegenerativa associada a significantes prejuízos motores, neuropsicológicos e sensoriais. Alterações na qualidade da voz são frequentes durante o curso da doença e os pacientes enfrentam obstáculos no acesso a serviços de reabilitação fon...

Instrumento para medir satisfacción de pacientes sobre atención clínica odontológica

El objetivo fue dar a conocer la importancia de creación de un instrumento de medición de satisfacción de atención para los pacientes que concurren a las clínicas odontológicas de la Universidad de La Frontera. Los criterios utilizados tanto para la justificación de la creación como los elementos...

Frontalis sling surgery: do we really need the Wright needle?

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 75 (2), 2016
ABSTRACT Purpose: The aim of this study is to describe a variation in technique of the frontalis sling surgery with silicone rods and its results, using an alternative needle with similar effectiveness to the Wright needle at a reduced cost. Methods: This was a prospective, interventional, noncomparati...

Evaluación de zona dadora en reconstrucción auricular de microtia con técnica suprapericóndrica en la obtención de cartílago costal

Rev. chil. cir; 68 (2), 2016
Aim: To assess the presence of donor site sequel of patients undergoing ear reconstruction with costal cartilage harvest, using supraperichondrial technique. methods: Cross-sectional study; patients under 15 years. The cartilages were harvested with perichondrium. Three observers performed donor site ass...

Percepción estética del paciente desdentado comparada con la opinión de expertos

Objetivo Relacionar la autopercepción estética de pacientes desdentados rehabilitados protésicamente con la opinión de expertos en estética facial. Materiales y métodos A una muestra por conveniencia de 40 pacientes desdentados se les tomó 2 fotografías faciales 3D: sin prótesis y con prótesis ...

Atuação da estratégia saúde da família na perspectiva de usuários com câncer

Objetivou-se apreender como usuários com câncer percebem a atuação das equipes da Estratégia Saúde da Família. Pesquisa descritiva, de natureza qualitativa, desenvolvida em um município no Noroeste do Paraná. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevista semiestruturad...

Las mujeres sometidas a reducción mamaria mejoran su apariencia estética, autoestima, síntomas físicos y vida sexual

Rev. chil. cir; 68 (1), 2016
Abstract Background: The results of breast reduction surgery are usually reported in terms of anthropometric assessments. However the impact of surgery in quality of life is seldom informed. Aim: To assess the effects of breast reduction surgery on the quality of life of patients. Material and Methods: T...