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Perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes internados por traumatismo cranioencefálico na região centro-oeste do Brasil

Introdução: O traumatismo cranioencefálico constitui um relevante problema de saúde pública em todo o mundo, com repercussões econômicas importantes e alto impacto em anos de vida perdidos. Objetivo: Descrever o perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes internados por traumatismo cranioencefálico na ...

Physical violence in children and adolescents: a retrospective study of injuries to the head and neck region

Braz. j. oral sci; 22 (), 2023
Aim: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of physical violence and head and neck injuries among children and adolescents who suffered physical aggression, firearm aggression, and white gun aggression referred to the Legal Medical Department in a southern city in Brazil. Methods: This study was ...

Epidemiological Pattern of Traumatic Brain Injury in Brazil between 2008 and 2019

Arq. bras. neurocir; 40 (4), 2021
Introduction Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a public health problem with high economic impact, as well as an important cause of death and sequela in polytrauma patients, affecting mainly young adults. Objective To analyze the temporal trend of TBI incidence in Brazil between 2008 and 2019, according...

Surgical Treatment of Carotid-cavernous Fistula Performed through the Brazilian Unified Health System

Arq. bras. neurocir; 40 (3), 2021
Introduction The carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF) is an abnormal communication between the arterial carotid system and the cavernous sinus. In most cases, spontaneous fistulas are due to the rupture of intracavernous carotid artery aneurisms. Traumatic fistulas occur in 0.2% of head injuries, and 75% of a...

Perfil epidemiológico do traumatismo cranioencefálico no Nordeste do Brasil

Rev. bras. neurol; 57 (1), 2021
O traumatismo cranioencefálico (TCE) se apresenta na realidade brasileira como importante causa de incapacitações e óbitos, sendo de especial interesse da saúde pública, também, devido à alta demanda de recursos para o tratamento de suas vítimas. Nesse contexto, análises sistemáticas sobre o ...

Perfil epidemiológico de pacientes adultos com traumatismo cranioencefálico grave na rede SUS do Distrito Federal: um estudo retrospectivo

Rev. bras. neurol; 56 (4), 2020
INTRODUÇÃO: O traumatismo cranioencefálico (TCE) é considerado uma epidemia silenciosa e um grande problema de saúde pública mundial. Dados epidemiológicos precisos podem ajudar na formulação de políticas públicas e em estratégias para reduzir a incidência do TCE. O objetivo deste estudo foi...

Events associated with the occurrence of intracranial hypertension in pediatric patients with severe cranioencephalic trauma and monitoring of intracranial pressure

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the events associated with the occurrence of intracranial hypertension (ICH) in pediatric patients with severe cranioencephalic trauma. Methods: This was a prospective cohort study of patients 18 years old and younger with cranioencephalic trauma, scores below nine on t...

Clinical and microbiological characteristics of community-acquired pneumonia associated with Streptococcus pneumoniae in adult patients in Mexico

Rev. argent. microbiol; 51 (3), 2019
The aim of this study was to assess the risk factors and clinical and microbiological characteristics of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in adult patients in Mexico. Streptococcus pneumoniae classified as the causative agent of CAP in adult patients and patients with invasive S. pneumoniae isolates pr...

Análisis de la frecuencia de pacientes politraumatizados en accidentes en motocicleta en la población pediátrica atendida en el Hospital Pediátrico de Sinaloa entre los años 2015 y 2017

Acta ortop. mex; 33 (4), 2019
Resumen: Objetivos: Determinar la frecuencia de los pacientes pediátricos politraumatizados involucrados en accidentes por motocicleta atendidos en el Hospital Pediátrico de Sinaloa entre los años 2015 y 2017, así como determinar la frecuencia de traumatismos craneoencefálicos, lesiones torácicas...

Estrategias para el empleo optimizado de la neuroimagenología en pacientes con traumatismo encéfalo craneano: puesta al día
Strategies for the optimized use of neuroimaging in patients with head trauma cranial: update

Rev. méd. Maule; 34 (1), 2019
INTRODUCTION: Introduction of current neuroimaging technologies has been essential for the agile and effective diagnosis of cranial brain injuries. However, for various reasons there is a tendency to indiscriminate use. A review of the topic was made aimed at providing an update on the recommended strate...