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13. When to remove the drainage catheter in patients with percutaneous cholecystostomy?
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The treatment for patients with acute calculous cholecystitis who have high surgical risk with percutaneous cholecystostomy instead of surgery is an appropriate alternative choice. The aim of this study was to examine the promising percutaneous cholecystostomy intervention to share our experiences about the duration of catheter that has
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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14. Surgical Correction of Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Without Coronary Dilatation After Kawasaki Disease in a 3-Year-Old Child
Abstract Kawasaki disease (KD) is an inflammatory condition that may affect genetically predisposed individuals in pediatric ages after infectious/environmental triggering. An infrequent finding associated with KD is ascending aortic aneurysm during or after the acute phase of the disease. In this Multimedia presentation, we describe a three-year-old girl su
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Publicado em: 2022
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15. Successful Surgical Treatment of a Rare Case of Acute Isolated Right Ventricle Wall Rupture Caused by Distal Circumflex Coronary Artery Occlusion
Abstract We describe a rare case of isolated right ventricular inferior free-wall rupture and cardiogenic shock caused by occlusion of the distal left circumflex coronary artery. Our case highlights the central role of transthoracic echocardiography in identifying unexpected conditions that can guide management - in our case involving early surgical interven
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Publicado em: 2022
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16. Development of a prognostic model for pediatric acute liver failure in a Brazilian center
Abstract Objective: Pediatric acute liver failure (PALF) is a heterogeneous, rare, and severe condition, which outcome is survival due to liver spontaneous recovery or death. The patients who do not recover may be allocated to liver transplantation, which is the standard treatment. This study aimed to build a prognostic model to support the clinical decisio
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022
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17. Multiple Jejunal Diverticulosis Complicated by Perforation: Case Report and a Brief Literature Review
Abstract Background Multiple small-bowel diverticulosis comprises a rare entity with probable underestimated incidence, and that may be the reason why it is sometimes overlooked when managing cases with peritonitis. Case report In the present paper, we report the case of a 76-year-old male presenting abdominal pain and fever in an acute setting. Computed
Journal of Coloproctology (Rio de Janeiro). Publicado em: 2022
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18. Characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 patients assisted by intensivists and nonintensivists
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the outcomes of critically ill patients with COVID-19 in an intensive care unit seen by a care team formed by intensive and nonintensive physicians and treatment guided by processes and protocols linked to the “choosing wisely” concept, comparing them with similar data recently published. METHODS:
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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19. McKittrick-Wheelock Syndrome Secondary to Rectal Adenocarcinoma
ABSTRACT Introduction McKittrick-Wheelock syndrome is a rare condition that arises from a hypersecretory state secondary to large colorectal tumors, mainly villous adenomas, leading to an electrolytic disorder associated with chronic diarrhea that usually persists for years. It is a relatively unknown disease that can lead to severe complications such as ac
Journal of Coloproctology (Rio de Janeiro). Publicado em: 2022
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20. Therapeutics in Radiation-induced Proctopathy: A Systematic Review
Abstract Malignant neoplasms are increasingly prevalent in the daily clinical practice. Up to 61% of patients with pelvic malignancies undergo pelvic radiotherapy in different doses, which may cause intestinal damage, and the rectum is the segment most frequently affected due to its fixed position in the pelvis. Currently, there are several strategies to min
Journal of Coloproctology (Rio de Janeiro). Publicado em: 2022
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21. Improving awareness of several combination therapies for acute myeloid leukemia among oncology and hematology team members in Colorado, USA
ABSTRACT Introduction: Although several combination therapies for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) have emerged recently, there has been a lack of published surveys and educational projects focused on these important treatment options. We aimed to improve the oncology team members’ knowledge and awareness of several FDA approved combination therapies for AML,
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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22. Giant Colonic Diverticulitis, an Extremely Rare Presentation of a Rare Disease — Clinical Presentation and Literature Review
ABSTRACT Introduction Giant colonic diverticulum (GCD) is rare phenomenon, with less than 200 cases described in the literature. One of the complications of GCD is diverticulitis. To date, there is paucity of data addressing the diagnosis and management of GCD complicated by acute diverticulitis. Objective To better understand the diagnostic tools, the ini
Journal of Coloproctology (Rio de Janeiro). Publicado em: 2022
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23. Early Initiation of Extracorporeal Blood Purification Using the AN69ST (oXiris®) Hemofilter as a Treatment Modality for COVID-19 Patients: a Single-Centre Case Series
Abstract Introduction: Severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is characterised by hyperinflammatory state, systemic coagulopathies, and multiorgan involvement, especially acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). We here describe our preliminary clinical experience with COVID-19 patients treated via an early initiation of extracorporeal blood purifica
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Publicado em: 2022
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24. Comparison Between Treatment Strategies of Carotid Stenosis in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
ABSTRACT Introduction: In patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), stroke is a major complication that increases morbidity and mortality. The presence of carotid stenosis (CS) increases risk of stroke, and the optimal treatment remains uncertain due to the lack of randomized clinical trials. The aim of this study is to compare three manag
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Publicado em: 2022