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Are there benefits in performing gastro-omentopexy in laparoscopic vertical gastrectomy?

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 34 (3), 2021
ABSTRACT Background: Gastro-omentopexy promotes the reconnection of the stomach to the gastroesplenic and gastrocolic ligaments and constitutes an alternative for the prevention of complications in laparoscopic vertical gastrectomy. Aim: To demonstrate the benefits of the gastro-omentopexy techniqu...

Impact of bariatric surgery in anxiety and oral condition of obese individuals: a cohort prospective study

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 34 (3), 2021
ABSTRACT Background: Obesity and bariatric surgery may be related with mental and oral disorders. Aim: To evaluate the impact of bariatric surgery on anxiety, initial dental caries lesion and gingival bleeding in obese patients. Methods: Eighty-nine patients were divided in two groups: Control Group...

Liechtenstein versus correção de hérnia laparoscópica transabdominal pré-peritoneal (tapp): um estudo comparativo prospectivo com foco nos resultados pós-operatórios em uma unidade de cirurgia geral

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 34 (4), 2021
RESUMO - RACIONAL: Três técnicas cirúrgicas para correção de hérnia inguinal estão atualmente validadas. Poucos estudos compararam os resultados entre Lichtenstein e a abordagem laparoscópica transabdominal pré-peritoneal obtidos em uma etapa inicial da curva de aprendizado. OBJETIVO: Comparar...

Técnica de exposição da junção esofagogástrica obtida por meio de afastador flexível de fígado em cirurgia bariátrica: ensaio clínico randomizado

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 34 (4), 2021
RESUMO - RACIONAL: Os afastadores clássicos de cirurgia laparoscópica são geralmente rígidos, necessitando de uma incisão adicional para sua instalação ou de um auxiliar para manuseio durante o ato cirúrgico e ainda, podem envolvem risco de injúria hepática. OBJETIVOS: Avaliar e validar uma t...

The influence of flap design on patients' experiencing pain, swelling, and trismus after mandibular third molar surgery: a scoping systematic review

J. appl. oral sci; 29 (), 2021
Abstract Third molar removal surgery usually comes accompanied by postoperative discomfort, which could be influenced by the surgical approach chosen. This scoping systematic review aimed at compiling the available evidence focused on the influence of flap design, including envelope flap (EF), triangular...

Infusión intravenosa de ketamina a bajas dosis durante cirugía de artrodesis de columna. Una estrategia en el manejo del dolor agudo posoperatorio

Rev. chil. anest; 50 (3), 2021
INTRODUCTION: Acute postoperative pain is a complex problem given the pathophysiological characteristics, increasing health costs and complications and hindering recovery[1],[2]. Spinal arthrodesis is one of the most painful surgical procedures, presenting intense and disabling pain[3],[4]. Multimodal an...

Comparación de máscaras laríngeas (I-gel Fastrach) para realización de intubación endotraqueal guiada con broncofibroscopio flexible

Rev. chil. anest; 50 (3), 2021
GOALS: Determine the success rate of guided intubation with a flexible bronchofibroscope (BFC) through supraglottic devices: I-gel or Fastrach, establish the degree of fibroscopic visualization and determine the insertion time of the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) and endotracheal intubation. METHODS: Exper...

Statistical analysis for efficacy of tirofiban combined with ozagrel in the treatment of progressive cerebral infarction patients out of thrombolytic therapy time window

Clinics; 76 (), 2021
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the safety and efficacy of combined tirofiban-ozagrel therapy for treating progressive stroke patients out of thrombolytic therapy time window. METHODS: This prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study included 337 patients who had experienced an acute ischemic stro...

Clinical and echocardiographic predictors of left ventricular remodeling following anterior acute myocardial infarction

Clinics; 76 (), 2021
OBJECTIVES: Coronary artery disease is the primary cause of death and is responsible for a high number of hospitalizations worldwide. Ventricular remodeling is associated with worse prognosis following ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and is a risk factor for ventricular dysfunction and...

Early recovery after surgery protocol in orthognathic surgery: a randomized, blind clinical study

Abstract A randomized, blind and prospective clinical trial was conducted to compare two clinical rehabilitation protocols in patients submitted to orthognathic surgery, during the first 60 days after surgery. Pain, edema, mandibular movement, masticatory efficiency and quality of life were evaluated. Ni...