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Spinal cord ischemia as intraoperatory complication in shoulder surgery positioned in beach chair: case report

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 73 (4), 2023
Abstract Spinal cord infarction is an uncommon phenomenon, which can be caused by different etiologies, constituting a real diagnostic challenge which can lead to devastating consequences. General anesthesia in beach chair positioning with intraoperative hypotension in order to avoid surgical bleeding ar...

Risco para lesões por posicionamento cirúrgico decorrentes da posição supina
Risk for surgical position injuries arising from the supine position

Objetivo: relacionar o escore de risco de lesões por posicionamento cirúrgico decorrentes da posição supina com aspectos sociodemográficos, clínicos, cirúrgicos e ocorrência de complicações. Método: estudo observacional longitudinal realizado com 89 pacientes em decúbito dorsal. Aplicadas var...

Síndrome compartimental abdominal secundario a perforación vesical en resección transuretral vesical

Rev. chil. anest; 51 (4), 2022
Bladder rupture is a rare complication of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) or bladder (TURB). Both extra and in- traperitoneal perforation have an incidence of 1.3% in patients undergoing this procedure, and only 17% of these perforations turn out to be intraperitoneal[],[]. It is a serious...

Enfoque perioperatorio de la insuficiencia suprarrenal en el contexto de un paciente con síndrome poliglandular: Reporte de caso

Rev. chil. anest; 51 (4), 2022
Adrenal insufficiency is a deficiency in the secretion of steroid hormones, mainly glucocorticoids from the adrenal gland. It can be classified in primary when the alteration occurs at the level of the adrenal gland; or secondary, due to a central defect that compromises corticotropin (ACTH) or corticotr...

Complicaciones quirúrgicas intraoperatorias en laparoscopía ginecológica en el Hospital Padre Hurtado

INTRODUCCIÓN: Actualmente la cirugía laparoscópica es el gold standard de la mayoría de las cirugías ginecológicas benignas. Se estima una tasa de complicaciones en cirugía ginecológica por laparoscopía de 3.2 por 1000 pacientes, donde alrededor del 50% ocurren al momento de la primera entrada. ...

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...

Impact of time from biopsy to surgery on complications, functional and oncologic outcomes following radical prostatectomy

Int. braz. j. urol; 45 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Introduction: To determine the impact of time from biopsy to surgery on outcomes following radical prostatectomy (RP) as the optimal interval between prostate biopsy and RP is unknown. Material and methods: We identified 7, 350 men who underwent RP at our institution between 1994 and 2012 and ...

Predictors of complication after adrenalectomy

Int. braz. j. urol; 45 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Purpose: To investigate risk factors for complications in patients undergoing adrenalectomy. Materials and Methods: A retrospective search of our institutional database was performed of patients who underwent adrenalectomy, between 2014 and 2018. Clinical parameters and adrenal disorder charac...

Prevalencias de complicaciones asociadas a la instalación de catéter venoso central para hemodiálisis

Rev. méd. Chile; 147 (4), 2019
Background: Placing central venous lines under ultrasonographic guidance reduces the complications of the procedure. Aim: To compare prevalences of complications of central venous line placements with or without ultrasonographic guidance. Material and Methods: Descriptive study that contemplated the co...