Narrative Methods
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1. Testicular arteries anatomy applied to fowler-sthephens surgery in high undescended testis – a narrative review
ABSTRACT Objectives: In this review we will describe the testicular vessels anatomy and the implications of these vessels in surgical treatment of high undescended testis. Material and Methods: We performed a narrative review of the literature about the role of the testicular arteries anatomy in the treatment of high undescended testis. We also studied two
International braz j urol. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Telementored ultrasonography: a narrative review
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Teleradiology consists of electronic transmission of radiological images from one location to another, including between countries, for interpretation and/or consultation. It is one of the most successful applications of telemedicine. Combining this methodology with ultrasound (called telesonography) can accelerate the process of making
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Chronic non-cancer pain in adolescents: a narrative review
Abstract Introduction Chronic pain is defined as a pain lasting more than 3-6 months. It is estimated that 25% of the pediatric population may experience some kind of pain in this context. Adolescence, corresponding to a particular period of development, seems to present the ideal territory for the appearance of maladaptive mechanisms that can trigger episo
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Use of artificial intelligence in ophthalmology: a narrative review
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI) deals with development of algorithms that seek to perceive one’s environment and perform actions that maximize one’s chance of successfully reaching one’s predetermined goals. OBJECTIVE: To provide an overview of the basic principles of AI and its main studies in the fields of glaucoma, retinopathy of
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Redo Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in the era of Advanced PCI
Abstract Objective: To review the evidence behind the role and relevance of redo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in the current practice of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods: A comprehensive electronic literature search was performed to identify articles that discuss the practice of PCI and redo CABG in patients that require corona
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Challenging dilemmas of low grade, non-invasive bladder cancer: a narrative review
ABSTRACT Purpose: To describe the current scientific knowledge and clinical experience in low-grade-non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (LG-NMIBC) patients in challenging scenarios. Materials and Methods: Medline, Embase, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Central were searched until March 2021. Results: A total of 841 studies were identified, and abstracts were
International braz j urol. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Offspring of mothers with bipolar disorder: a systematic review considering personality features
Objective: To examine personality/temperament features and mental health vulnerability in offspring of mothers with bipolar disorders (BD), including dimensions which may impact psychological characteristics or therapeutic measures. Methods: A systematic review, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidel
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Effects of hypercapnia versus normocapnia during general anesthesia on outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background The effect of mild changes in CO2 levels to organ perfusion and tissue inflammation are well known, whereas an influence of hypercapnia under general anesthesia on adverse events as nausea and vomiting, or length of hospital stay is barely examined. The goal of our meta-analysis was to identify possibly positive effects of hypercapnia ve
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Single-use flexible ureteroscopes: update and perspective in developing countries. A narrative review
ABSTRACT Flexible ureteroscopy is a well-established method for treatment of urinary stones but flexible ureteroscopes are expensive and fragile devices with a very limited lifetime. Since 2006 with the advent of digital flexible ureteroscopes a great evolution has occurred. The first single-use flexible ureteroscope was launched in 2011 and new models are c
International braz j urol. Publicado em: 2022
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10. What do Cochrane systematic reviews say about congenital vascular anomalies and hemangiomas? A narrative review
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Congenital vascular anomalies and hemangiomas (CVAH) such as infantile hemangiomas, port-wine stains and brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) impair patients’ lives and may require treatment if complications occur. However, a great variety of treatments for those conditions exist and the best interventions remain under discussion.
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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11. COVID 19 repercussions in ophthalmology: a narrative review
BACKGROUND: The new coronavirus of 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread globally and has repercussions within ophthalmological care. It has caused ocular manifestations in some patients, which can spread through eye secretions. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this review was to summarize the currently
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-05
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12. Diet and depressive disorders
ABSTRACT Background: The importance of foods or food constituents in mental health is increasingly recognized, and “nutritional psychiatry” is a growing discipline. Objective: This narrative review aims to present work supporting associations between food or food constituents and mental health, specifically depressive disorders. Methods: The data pres
Arch. Clin. Psychiatry (São Paulo). Publicado em: 2021-04