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Contracción paradojal del puborrectal como causa de defecación obstructiva: resultados a corto plazo del tratamiento con biofeedback y rehabilitación pelviperineal

Rev. cir. (Impr.); 72 (5), 2020
Resumen Introducción: En pacientes constipados crónicos por obstrucción de salida, la contracción paradojal del puborrectal (CPP) o "anismo" es frecuente. El tratamiento con Biofeedback y rehabilitación pelviperineal presenta resultados exitosos entre el 40-90%. Objetivo: Evaluar el resultado del ...

Factores que afectan la calidad de vida en pacientes con cirugía de contorno corporal: estudio de cohorte

Rev. cir. (Impr.); 72 (5), 2020
Resumen Objetivo: Identificar los factores determinantes de la mejoría de la calidad de vida en pacientes sometidos a cirugía de contorno corporal. Materiales y Método: Se estudió una cohorte prospectiva de 113 pacientes sometidos a cirugía de contorno corporal. Se estudiaron características soci...

Eficacia del uso de un enjuague con aceites esenciales para el control del biofilm dental
Efficacy of the use of a rinse with essential oils for the control of dental biofilm

Rev. ADM; 77 (5), 2020
Introducción: Se ha documentado que, para tener mejores resultados en el control del biofilm oral, es necesario el uso de controles químicos, antes o después del cepillado dental. Entre éstos, encontramos los enjuagues de aceites esenciales. Objetivo: Determinar la actividad del enjuague con aceites ...

Biochemical predictors for metabolic syndrome in preterm infants according to weight ratio

ABSTRACT Objective Prematurity and low birth weight predispose preterm infants to cardiovascular disease in later life. Is the metabolic profile of these children impacted by the relation between birth weight and gestational age (GA)? This study aimed to evaluate whether the relationship between birth ...

Warthin-like and classic papillary thyroid cancer have similar clinical presentation and prognosis

ABSTRACT Objective Warthin-like papillary thyroid cancer (WL-PTC) is an uncommon variant of PTC, usually associated with lymphocytic thyroiditis. Scarce evidence suggests that WL-PTC has similar clinical presentation to classic PTC (C-PTC), with no studies comparing risks of recurrence and response to ...

Sarcopenia predicts prognosis of patients with renal cell carcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Int. braz. j. urol; 46 (5), 2020
ABSTRACT Sarcopenia, a concept reflecting the loss of skeletal muscle mass, was reported to be associated with the prognosis of several tumors. However, the prognostic value of sarcopenia in patients with renal cancer remains unclear. We carried out this metaanalysis and systematic review to evaluate the...

Transition from open partial nephrectomy directly to robotic surgery: experience of a single surgeon to achieve TRIFECTA

Int. braz. j. urol; 46 (5), 2020
ABSTRACT Introduction: Recent data suggest that robotic platform has become the most accessible minimal invasive surgery even for surgeons without previous training in laparoscopy. Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) is a well-stablished procedure, however, with high level of complexity and long lear...

Morphometric analysis of the palpebral fissure and canthal distance in Serbian young adults

Int. j. morphol; 38 (5), 2020
SUMMARY: Frontaly and anteriorly the orbit is closed by a skin-muscular closure of eyelids. The eyelids limit the palpebral fissure, which is subject to geographical, racial, and age variations. As a part of the face, eyelids and palpebral fissure play a very important role in the attractiveness of the i...

Mejora de las variaciones en la ecografía vesical Evaluación del volumen de orina residual posmiccional en obstrucción moderada de la salida de la vejiga
Improving Variations in Bladder Ultrasound Assessment of Post-Void Residual Urine Volume in Moderate Bladder Outlet Obstruction

Prensa méd. argent; 106 (8), 2020
Objectives: This study aimed to assess the accuracy of post-void residual (PVR) urine volume measurements in patients with moderate bladder outlet obstruction. Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted between January and December 2019. The inclusion criteria were male pat...

Medication exposure and predictors of first mood episode in offspring of parents with bipolar disorder: a prospective study

Objectives: To prospectively investigate whether baseline clinical characteristics and medication exposure predict development of major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder in offspring of parents with bipolar disorder. Methods: Youth aged 9-20 years with at least one biological parent with bipolar d...