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Comparative analysis of endoscopic and histopathological features of superficial elevated lesions resected by endoscopic mucosal resection in the distal and proximal colon

Rev. Col. Bras. Cir; 43 (3), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: to compare endoscopic and histopathologic features of superficial, elevated lesions with one or more centimeters in diameter, diagnosed by videocolonoscopy on the distal and proximal colon, and subjected to mucosal resection. Methods: we conducted a retrospective, cross-sectional, ...

Clinical and epidemiological profile of leprosy patients attended at Ceará, 2007-2011

An. bras. dermatol; 91 (3), 2016
Abstract: Background: Leprosy is an infectious chronic condition associated with potentially serious physical, social and psychological impacts. Objectives: To characterize the clinical and epidemiological profile of leprosy patients treated from 2007 to 2011 in the University Hospital of Ceará, North...

Clinical description of 41 Brazilian patients with oculo-auriculo-vertebral dysplasia

SUMMARY Objective: To describe the most prominent clinical features of a cohort of patients with oculo-auriculo-vertebral (OAV) dysplasia in Brazil. Method: A review of medical records of patients with diagnosis of OAV from 1990 to 2010 was performed in a medical genetics center. Results: 41 patients ...

Retrospective karyotype study in mentally retarded patients

SUMMARY Objective: To describe the chromosomal alterations in patients with mental retardation (MR) using G-banding karyotype analysis. Method: A retrospective study of the results G-banding karyotype analysis of 369 patients investigated for MR was performed. Based on the structural rearrangements fou...

Epidemiological profile of ICU patients at Faculdade de Medicina de Marília

SUMMARY Objective: To characterize the epidemiological profile of the hospitalized population in the ICU of Hospital das Clínicas de Marília (Famema). Method: A retrospective, descriptive and quantitative study. Data regarding patients admitted to the ICU Famema was obtained from the Technical Inform...

Evaluation of perinatal outcomes in pregnant women with preterm premature rupture of membranes

SUMMARY Objective: To determine the association between amniotic fluid index (AFI) and perinatal outcomes in preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). Method: A retrospective cohort study was conducted between 2008 and 2012. 86 pregnant women were included, with a diagnosis of PPROM and gestation...

Validação do Escore TIMI de Risco para Infarto Agudo com Supradesnivelamento do Segmento ST

Fundamento:O escore TIMI de risco para infarto agudo do miocárdio com supradesnivelamento de ST (IAM CSST) é uma ferramenta importante para estratificar o risco de morte no IAM, porém, ainda não está validado em nosso meio. Objetivos: Validar o escore TIMI de risco para pacientes com IAM CSST como p...

Eletrocardiograma no Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio: O que Esperar?

Fundamentos: As doenças cardiovasculares são a principal causa de morte. O eletrocardiograma (ECG) é uma ferramenta acessível e de grande utilidade na avaliação inicial das síndromes coronarianas agudas (SCA). Objetivo: Identificar e correlacionar as alterações eletrocardiográficas em diferent...

First- Versus Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents in Acute Coronary Syndromes (Katowice-Zabrze Registry)

Arq. bras. cardiol; 106 (5), 2016
Abstract Background: There are sparse data on the performance of different types of drug-eluting stents (DES) in acute and real-life setting. Objective: The aim of the study was to compare the safety and efficacy of first- versus second-generation DES in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). M...

Pituitary macroadenoma: analysis of intercarotid artery distance compared to controls

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (5), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the intercarotid distance (ICD) of patients with pituitary macroadenoma and compare to heatlhy controls. Method We retrospectively reviewed contrast-enhanced MRI images from twenty consecutive patients diagnosed with non-functioning pituitary macroadenoma, measured the ...