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EpiFibro (Brazilian Fibromyalgia Registry): data on the ACR classification and diagnostic preliminary criteria fulfillment and the follow-up evaluation

Rev. bras. reumatol; 57 (2), 2017
Abstract Introduction: EpiFibro (Brazilian Epidemiological Study of Fibromyalgia) was created to study Fibromyalgia patients. Patients were included since 2011 according to the 1990 American College of Rheumatology Classification Criteria for Fibromyalgia (ACR1990). Objectives: To determine how many pa...

Nueva estrategias del manejo perinatal de las gastrosquisis en 78 casos consecutivos en un hospital público de alta complejidad
NEW STRATEGIES FOR THE PERINATAL MANAGEMENT OF GASTROSCHISIS IN 78 CONSECUTIVE CASES AT A HIGH COMPLEXITY PUBLIC HOSPITAL

Prensa méd. argent; 103 (2), 2017
Introducción: La gastrosquisis es un defecto congénito en la pared abdominal anterior, paraumbilical, generalmente derecho, de causa no clara. La prevalencia es de 1 a 5/ 10000 nacidos vivos, y va en aumento. Objetivo: Describir los resultados perinatales utilizando nuevas estrategias en el manejo de l...

Giant Epignathus Teratoma Discovered at Birth: A Case Report and 7-Year Follow-Up

Braz. dent. j; 28 (2), 2017
Abstract Teratomas are tumors composed by tissues derived from the three germ cell layers, and they are relatively uncommon in head and neck. The term epignathus has been applied to teratomas from the oropharynx. This paper reports the case of a giant epignathus teratoma discovered at birth, which was su...

Does aortic valve repair in valve-sparing aortic root reconstruction compromise the longevity of the procedure?

Clinics; 72 (4), 2017
OBJECTIVES: The effect of performing aortic valve repair in combination with valve-sparing operation on the length of time for which patients are free from reoperation is unclear. The objective of this study was to determine if the performance of aortic valve repair during valve-sparing operation modifie...

Frequência da microftalmia associada à catarata congênita, sua frequência etiológica e o resultado visual pós-cirúrgico

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 76 (2), 2017
Resumo Objetivo: Determinar a frequência da microftalmia associada à catarata congênita e sua frequência etiológica. Comparar o resultado visual após a cirurgia da catarata congênita em olhos microftálmicos, com o resultado visual obtido em olhos não microftálmicos. Método: Estudo retrospect...

Topographic outcomes after corneal collagen crosslinking in progressive keratoconus: 1-year follow-up

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (2), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose: We aimed to report and analyze topographic and refractive outcomes following corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) in patients with progressive keratoconus (KC). Methods: We performed a retrospective, analytical, and observational study of 100 eyes from 74 progressive KC patients who un...

Iris-claw intraocular lens implantation in children with ectopia lentis

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (2), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose: Artisan iris-claw lens implantation (AICLI) is a surgical technique for treating ectopia lentis. We aimed to compare visual outcomes and possible long-term complications of AICLI surgery in pediatric patients with ectopia lentis with or without a diagnosable hereditary disease. Method...

Incidence of anterior segment neovascularization during intravitreal treatment for macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (2), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose: To analyze the effects of injections of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) and intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) on the incidence rates of anterior segment neovascularization (ASN) and neovascular glaucoma (NVG) in patients with macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occ...

Modified simple decompression in the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome: avoiding ulnar nerve subluxation

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 75 (4), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective In this study, we propose a modification to the simple decompression technique that contains the ulnar nerve in the cubital fossa, thus preventing subluxation during forearm flexion movements. Methods Five consecutive patients with leprosy-associated cubital tunnel syndrome underwe...

Six-month bracket failure rate with a flowable composite: A split-mouth randomized controlled trial

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The use of flowable composites as an orthodontic bonding adhesive merits great attention because of their adequate bond strength, ease of clinical handling and reduced number of steps in bonding. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this Randomized Controlled Trial was to comparatively evaluat...