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Dexmedetomidine versus sufentanil as adjuvants to bupivacaine for brachial plexus block during upper extremity surgery: a randomized clinical trial

Braz. J. Anesth. (Impr.); 73 (6), 2023
Abstract Background: Brachial plexus block (BPB) has been accepted as a reliable alternative for general anesthesia in upper limb surgeries. Adding adjuvant drugs like dexmedetomidine and sufentanil has been shown to have clinical and pharmacologic advantages. In this randomized parallel clinical trial,...

Stellate ganglion block as an analgesic rescue alternative in phantom limb syndrome following an amputation: A case report

Rev. chil. anest; 51 (5), 2022
Phantom limb syndrome (PLS) is a condition that occurs in amputee patients that has a wide array of different treatment approaches. We present the case of a patient diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) of the right upper limb secondary to polytrauma with complete brachial plexus injury, w...

Congenital elbow luxation grade I treated by radial head ostectomy in an English Bulldog

Rev. bras. ciênc. vet; 28 (1), 2021
The aim of this study is to report a long term follow up of a congenital luxation of the radial head (CLRH) case of a young Bulldog treated by radio head ostectomy (RHO). CLRH is an uncommon condition in dogs, but it is the most commom form of elbow dislocation (grade I). An English...

Trauma vascular de extremidad superior: presentación de un caso y revisión de la literatura

Rev. méd. Maule; 34 (2), 2019
INTRODUCTION: Vascular trauma is a low frequency event and is related to a high burden of morbidity and mortality. Vascular trauma of the upper limb is of different etiology. More frequent, secondary to closed trauma. It is usually associated with other lesions, soft tissue and nerves. OBJECTIVES: To pre...

Upper Body Lift: serie de casos en un hospital clínico universitario entre los años 2013-2016: descripción de la técnica quirúrgica

Rev. chil. cir; 70 (5), 2018
Introducción: En pacientes obesos la pérdida masiva de peso presenta efectos beneficiosos para la salud, sin embargo, suelen cursar con un excedente cutáneo que genera problemas físicos, afectando la calidad de vida. En casos severos las técnicas convencionales de contorno corporal, no permiten dar ...

Reconstruções complexas de membros superiores e inferiores com retalhos de fluxo reverso: uma série de 32 casos

Rev. bras. cir. plást; 30 (4), 2015
Introdução: A reconstrução de partes moles após perdas de substância do terço distal dos membros superiores e inferiores, principalmente quando associada à exposição de estruturas nobres (osso, tendão, nervos ou vasos sanguíneos), continua a desafiar a cirurgia plástica. Os retalhos fasciocu...

Braquiotoracoplastia em Z no tratamento do contorno corporal após perda ponderal maciça

Rev. bras. cir. plást; 30 (2), 2015
INTRODUÇÃO: A braquioplastia trata as deformidades dos membros superiores. A toracoplastia lateral visa o tratamento do torso superior. As braquioplastias, toracoplastias e também as braquiotoracoplastias em Z têm sido utilizadas no Hospital Estadual de Sapopemba no tratamento das deformidades dos me...

Braquioplastia pós-gastroplastia: avaliação da satisfação dos pacientes

Rev. bras. cir. plást; 29 (2), 2014
Introdução: A deformidade dos membros superiores, causada pela perda ponderal maciça, pode ser corrigida por meio da braquioplastia. Essa cirurgia plástica visa melhorar o contorno dos membros, facilitar a higiene e possibilitar o uso de determinadas vestimentas. Objetivo: Demonstrar casuística, rel...

Plexiform neurofibroma of the upper limb

Rev. bras. cir. plást; 26 (3), 2011
The authors present an unusual case of plexiform neurofibroma affecting the upper limb in a patient diagnosed with type 1 neurofibromatosis. Tumor resection was performed on the median nerve. The patient showed maintenance of limb function and remission of symptoms of pain after four years of follow-up....