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13. Three-dimensional reconstruction and intraoperative ultrasonography: Crucial tools to safely approach highly complex renal masses
ABSTRACT Purpose: Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) is rapidly increasing its role in the nephron-sparing surgery setting (1). The recent introduction of technological advancements is leading more experienced surgeons to approach complex renal mass with a conservative intent (2, 3). In particular, three-dimensional reconstruction and the use of intr
International braz j urol. Publicado em: 2022
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14. Cardiovascular drugs and analysis of potential risk factors associated with mortality in severe coronavirus disease 2019 patients
SUMMARY OBJECTIVES: Cardiovascular diseases are also considered to increase the risk of death in COVID-19 patients. However, real-world data concerning the risk factors for death in patients with severe COVID-19 still remain vague. This study aimed to identify the potential risk factors associated with mortality in severe COVID-19 patients. METHODS: All co
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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15. The first appointment with a nephrologist: Brazilian patients’ demographic and kidney function characteristics. A retrospective study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The number of nephrologists has risen slowly, compared with the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Brazil. Data on patients referred to nephrology outpatient clinics remains scarce. OBJECTIVE: To determine the demographic and kidney function characteristics of patients at their first appointment with a nephrologist. DESIGN
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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16. Publicly versus privately funded cardiac rehabilitation: access and adherence barriers. A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) barriers are well-understood in high-resource settings. However, they are under-studied in low-resource settings, where access is even poorer and the context is significantly different, including two-tiered healthcare systems and greater socioeconomic challenges. OBJECTIVE: To investigate differences in char
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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17. DKA and new-onset type 1 diabetes in Brazilian children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic
ABSTRACT We assess the severity and frequency of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in new-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) patients and in patients with previous diagnosis of T1D in a referral Brazilian university hospital in the first five months of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also compare the data with data from pre-pandemic periods. Forty-three new-onset T1D
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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18. Outcomes of endoscopic and open resection of sinonasal malignancies: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Objective: To compare the efficacy of endoscopic and open resection of sinonasal malignancies. Methods: The search was performed using PubMed (1950–2020), Embase (1974–2020), the Cochrane library, and the website clinicaltrials.gov. The hazard ratio, HR, 95% confidence interval, CI, of the rates of overall survival and disease-free survival an
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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19. Prevalence of Tinnitus in Patients Diagnosed with Cerebral Arteriovenous Fistula Treated with Endovascular Technique
Abstract Introduction Tinnitus is characterized as the conscious and involuntary perception of sound, and it affects ~ 30% of the population. Despite careful physical examination, the etiology of tinnitus can be established for only 30% of patients. Tinnitus is a common symptom of cerebral arteriovenous fistulas and results from increased blood flow through
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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20. Infliximab for Anoperineal Lesions in Crohn’s Disease: Remission Appears to be Based on Rapid Combination Therapy at High Doses
ABSTRACT Study Aim The aim of the present study was to compare in real life the characteristics of treatment with infliximab according to the presence or absence of anoperineal involvement in Crohn’s disease. Methods We performed a single-center, prospective, non-interventional study, on patients with Crohn’s disease in remission who had been treated w
Journal of Coloproctology (Rio de Janeiro). Publicado em: 2022
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21. Perioperative management of patients undergoing tracheal resection and reconstruction: a retrospective observational study
Abstract Background: Perioperative management of Tracheal Resection and Reconstruction (TRR) presents many challenges to the physicians involved in airway management. Factors related to postoperative outcomes can be identified as early as the preoperative setting and can even be linked to demographic characteristics of patients affected by tracheal stenosis
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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22. Practical evaluation of the R.E.N.A.L. score system in 150 laparoscopic nephron sparing surgeries
ABSTRACT Introduction: Nephrometric scores play an interesting role in nephron sparring surgery (NSS) planning. The aim of this study is to evaluate if R.E.N.A.L. score (RS) is capable to predict the occurrence of adverse events in laparoscopic NSS. Materials and Methods: We prospectively studied 150 laparoscopic NSS between 2015 and 2018 to evaluate the r
International braz j urol. Publicado em: 2022
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23. Osteolipoma of head and neck – a review
Abstract Objective: Due to the rarity of osteolipoma, current knowledge and understanding of its’ clinical presentation, management, radiological features, histological characteristics, and prognosis are lacking and can present a clinical conundrum to clinicians and histopathologist alike, given wide range of differential diagnoses. This paper aims to com
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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24. Prevalence and functional status of children with complex chronic conditions in Brazilian PICUs during the COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract Objective The proportion of children with complex chronic conditions is increasing in PICUs around the world. We determined the prevalence and functional status of children with complex chronic conditions in Brazilian PICUs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods The authors conducted a point prevalence cross-sectional study among fifteen Brazilian
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022