Results: 513

Costs and outcomes of phacoemulsification for cataracts performed by residents

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 83 (3), 2020
ABSTRACT Purpose: To describe costs and outcomes of phacoemulsification for cataracts performed by ophthalmology residents. Methods: We obtained medical records from patients operated on in 2011 by third year residents (R3) using phacoemulsification (n=576). Our expenses estimation included professiona...

Effect of ultrasound-guided right stellate ganglion block on perioperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing lung lobectomy: a randomized controlled trial

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (3), 2020
Abstract Objective: To observe the effects of preoperative right stellate ganglion block on perioperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing lung lobectomy. Methods: Two hundred patients who underwent a scheduled lobectomy were randomly divided into the S and C groups. The S group was injected ...

A probable fatal argon gas embolism during resection of a cutaneous biliary fistula - a case report

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 70 (2), 2020
Abstract Background: The Argon Beam Coagulator (ABC) achieves hemostasis but has potential complications in the form of argon gas embolisms. Risk factors for embolisms have been identified and ABC manufacturers have developed guidelines for usage of the device to prevent embolism development. Case repo...

Does topical application of tranexamic acid reduce intraoperative bleeding in sinus surgery during general anesthesia?

Abstract Introduction Tranexamic acid is a hemostatic agent, which inhibits fibrin degradation, which may be beneficial in controlling bleeding during surgery. Objectives The purpose of this study was to provide a meta-analysis and review of the effects of tranexamic acid on hemorrhage and surgical fie...

Is electrosurgery fulguration a better procedure for Bartholins gland cyst?

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of electrosurgery fulguration as a treatment for Bartholin's gland cysts. DESIGN Retrospective study with a comparative control group performed on Hospital Brigadeiro and in the Disciplina de Ginecologia do Departamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia, Ho...

Cirurgia robótica em ginecologia: atualidade e perspectivas

Femina; 48 (1), 2020
No ano de 2018, aproximadamente 549.000 cirurgias robóticas em ginecologia foram realizadas no mundo, ocupando o segundo lugar em volume de procedimentos. Estudos sugerem superioridade ou equivalência dessa tecnologia em relação à cirurgia laparoscópica, porém o custo, a disponibilidade e o treina...

Fogo em campo cirúrgico - Medidas preventivas para cirurgia palpebral segura

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 79 (1), 2020
Resumo Fogo em campo cirúrgico durante cirurgia palpebral é uma complicação intra-operatória que é dramática tanto para o paciente quanto para a equipe médica. Relatamos um caso de acidente cirúrgico durante cirurgia palpebral onde o paciente sofreu queimadura de supercílio. Houve interação e...

Cuerpo extraño en región de tercer molar inferior: reporte de caso

Odontología (Ecuad.); 22 (2), 2020
La fractura de instrumental rotatorio es una complicación transoperatoria rara en cirugía de terceros molares, cuando pasa desapercibida, su diagnóstico como cuerpo extraño suele ser un hallazgo radiográfico y su extracción requiere una valoración minuciosa. Se presenta el c...

Rotura intraoperatoria de cánula de irrigación de artroscopía. Complicación infrecuente
Intraoperative rupture of arthroscopical irrigation cannula. Infrequent complication

La artroscopía de rodilla es un procedimiento quirúrgico frecuente con baja incidencia de complicaciones. La rotura de instrumental y retención intraarticular del mismo son sumamente infrecuentes. Presentamos un caso de rotura por fatiga de una cánula de irrigación y retención intraarticular de par...

Effect of competence health cultivation on the prevention and control of inadvertent perioperative hypothermia

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE To explore the feasibility of health competence cultivation on the prevention and control of Inadvertent Perioperative Hypothermia (IPH). METHODS Patients with expected spinal surgery were divided into group A and group B by the random number method. Group B followed routine IPH man...