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The effect of Allium sativum in experimental peritoneal adhesion model in rats

Acta cir. bras; 34 (10), 2019
Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the effect of garlic on formation of postoperative adhesions in rats. Methods: Twenty-four Sprague dawley rats were divided into three groups. In Group 1 (sham), laparotomy was performed and stitched up. In Group 2 (control), after laparotomy was performed, punctate hemorr...

Apósito adhesivo facial para el control de la inflamación de la odontectomía del tercer molar
Facial adhesive dressing for the control of inflammation of the third molar surgery

Rev. ADM; 76 (5), 2019
Introducción: La odontectomía del tercer molar produce una respuesta metabólica al trauma quirúrgico caracterizada por una importante infl amación del área, por lo que para su control se cuenta con diferentes opciones terapéuticas como la farmacoterapia, crioterapia y laserterapia, así como otras...

Use of an Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) Dura Substitute in Glioma Surgeries: A Technical Note

Arq. bras. neurocir; 38 (3), 2019
Introduction Reoperations are a common scenario among glioma patients. There is crescent evidence of its benefit in low- and high-grade gliomas. Here we discuss our experience with inert expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) dura substitute in glioma surgeries. Technical note We generally put the ePTF...

Four-rod Technique Stabilization after Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy (PSO) for the Treatment of Thoracolumbar Hyperkyphosis Secondary to Pott Disease: A Two-Year Follow-Up Case Report

Arq. bras. neurocir; 38 (3), 2019
Pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) is a powerful tool for themanagement of sagittal misalignment. However, this procedure has a high rate of implant failure, particularly rod breakages. The four-rod technique diminishes this complication in the lumbar spine. The aim of the present study is to provide a ...

Assistência fisioterapêutica a um paciente submetido à cirurgia de revascularização do miocárdio com evolução de mediastinite como complicação pós-operatória

Fisioter. Bras; 20 (4), 2019
A fisioterapia integra os cuidados do paciente submetido à cirurgia cardíaca. Porém são escassos estudos que relacionam esta ciência a pacientes que desenvolveram mediastinite pós-operatória. O objetivo do estudo foi relatar o acompanhamento fisioterapêutico em um caso clínico de mediastinite as...

Falso aneurisma del sitio de canulación aórtico después de cirugía cardíaca: Informe de un caso y revisión de la literatura

CorSalud; 11 (3), 2019
RESUMEN El pseudoaneurisma de aorta ascendente, como complicación en cirugía cardíaca, tiene una incidencia menor del 0,5%, pero una mortalidad que varía del 6,7 al 60%. La manipulación aórtica y la infección son los principales factores predisponentes. Su clínica puede ser variada y constituir u...

Secuelas morfo-funcionales en mujeres operadas de cáncer de mama en las regiones de la Araucanía y del Bío-Bío, Chile

Int. j. morphol; 37 (3), 2019
El tratamiento quirúrgico del cáncer de mama puede dejar secuelas tardías tales como escápula alada, pérdida de movilidad articular del hombro, sobrepeso, etc. Basado en lo anterior, el objetivo del presente estudio fue describir las secuelas morfofuncionales en mujeres operadas de cáncer de mama d...

Impacto do fast track em cirurgia cardíaca de adultos: desfechos clínicos e hospitalares

RESUMO Objetivo: Comparar o impacto de duas estratégias de fast track quanto ao momento de extubação e retirada da ventilação mecânica invasiva de adultos no pós-operatório cardíaco em desfechos clínicos e hospitalares. Métodos: Estudo de coorte retrospectivo com pacientes submetidos à ciru...

Consistent Technique Limits Suspension Laryngoscopy Complications

Abstract Introduction Suspension laryngoscopy (SL) is a commonly performed procedure among otolaryngologists. Several studies have shown that adverse effects occur regularly with SL. Objective To evaluate the postoperative complications of SL, and to determine if protecting the dentition and the oral...

Total Laryngectomy with Horizontal Mechanical Closure of the Pharyngoesophagectomy: Evaluation of the Effectiveness in Elderly Patients

Abstract Introduction The main modalities of surgical treatment for laryngeal cancer include transoral laser microsurgery (TLM), open preservation surgery, and total laryngectomy (TL). In the elderly, for the presence of comorbidities, the surgical approach more appropriate in many cases remains TL. Th...