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Free tissue flaps in head and neck reconstruction: clinical application and analysis of 93 patients of a single institution

Abstract Introduction Reconstruction with a free flap is routine in head and neck surgery because of better functional outcomes, improved esthetics, and generally higher success rates. Objective To evaluate the clinical outcomes in patients undergoing different microvascular free flap reconstructions. ...

Water protection after tympanostomy (Shepard) tubes does not decrease otorrhea incidence - retrospective cohort study

Abstract Introduction Myringotomy for tube insertion is the most common otologic surgery. Otorrhea is a frequent complication of this procedure and, to prevent it, most surgeons strongly recommend avoiding contact with water as this is thought to adversely impact on post-operative quality of life. Obje...

Comparing the short - term outcomes and complications of monopolar and bipolar transurethral resection of bladder tumors in patients with coronary artery disese: a prospective, randomized, controlled study

Int. braz. j. urol; 44 (4), 2018
ABSTRACT Introduction: To compare the perioperative outcomes and complications of monopolar and bipolar transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Materials and Methods: A total of 90 CAD patients with newly diagnosed bladder cancer who underwent T...

Review of post bariatric surgery effects on common genitourinary physiology

Int. braz. j. urol; 44 (4), 2018
ABSTRACT Background: Obesity is a worldwide challenging health problem. Weight loss through medical management of obesity has not always been successful, thus, giving rise to the need for surgical intervention. Bariatric surgery has been shown to be helpful for morbidly obese patients. However, studies h...

Ureteroscopy and stone treatment in the elderly (≥70 years): prospective outcomes over 5- years with a review of literature

Int. braz. j. urol; 44 (4), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To assess outcomes of ureteroscopy for treatment of stone disease in the elderly. Ureteroscopy (URS) is an increasingly popular treatment modality for urolithiasis and its applications are ever expanding with the development of newer technologies. Its feasibility and outcomes within ...

Acute kidney injury following radical cystectomy and urinary diversion: predictors and associated morbidity

Int. braz. j. urol; 44 (4), 2018
ABSTRACT Introduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) after major surgeries is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We aim to report incidence, predictors and associated comorbidities of AKI after radical cystectomy in a large cohort of patients. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrosp...

Coma secundario a síndrome del trefinado
Coma due to syndrome of the trephined

Medicina (B.Aires); 78 (4), 2018
El síndrome del trefinado o craniectomizado abarca manifestaciones neurológicas asociadas a la depresión del flap cutáneo y se distingue del síndrome postraumático por su reversibilidad con el tratamiento reparador del defecto craneano. El coma no es una forma habitual de presentación. Comunicamos...

Thrombocytopenia after transcatheter valve-in-valve implantation: prognostic marker or mere finding?

Abstract Objective: To analyze the behavior of platelets after transcatheter valve-in-valve implantation for the treatment of degenerated bioprosthesis and how they correlate with adverse events upon follow-up. Methods: Retrospective analysis of 28 patients who received a valve-in-valve implant, 5 in a...

Predictors of postoperative acute kidney injury after coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Abstract Objective: The aims of this study were to identify the risk factors associated with acute kidney injury (AKI) after isolated surgical revascularization with cardiopulmonary bypass and to develop a model to predict the appearance of postoperative AKI. Methods: A total of 435 adult patients who ...

Preventive effect of preoperative vitamin d supplementation on postoperative atrial fibrillation

Abstract Objective: To assess the relationship between preoperative vitamin D (vitD) supplementation and the development of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF). Methods: The study group consisted of 328 consecutive patients. The ınfluence of preoperative vitD supplementation on POAF was revie...