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View article: Penetration Depth and Tissue Interaction of Focused Extracorporeal Shock Waves: An In-vitro Investigation
Penetration Depth and Tissue Interaction of Focused Extracorporeal Shock Waves: An In-vitro Investigation Open
F-ESWT is capable of penetrating soft tissues and bone tissues depending on the depth. This is an important study for the safe application of f-ESWT by a healthcare professional with prior anatomical knowledge.
View article: Suture versus stapler in distal pancreatectomy and its impact on postoperative pancreatic fistula
Suture versus stapler in distal pancreatectomy and its impact on postoperative pancreatic fistula Open
View article: Anatomical landmarks and procedure technique of Levator Scapulae Plane Block (LeSP block): Case report
Anatomical landmarks and procedure technique of Levator Scapulae Plane Block (LeSP block): Case report Open
Neck pain is a prevalent issue associated with musculoskeletal disorders. This study describes the interfascial Levator Scapulae Plane Block (LeSP Block) technique, using ultrasound guidance for local anesthetic administration to treat chr…
View article: Surgery is associated with better long-term outcomes than pharmacological treatment for obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Surgery is associated with better long-term outcomes than pharmacological treatment for obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Obesity is a highly prevalent disease with numerous complications. Both intensive medical treatment with the use of pharmacological drugs and bariatric surgery are current options. The objective of this meta-analysis was to compare, in the…
View article: Cirrhosis and hernia repair in a cohort of 6352 patients in a tertiary hospital: Risk assessment and survival analysis
Cirrhosis and hernia repair in a cohort of 6352 patients in a tertiary hospital: Risk assessment and survival analysis Open
The prevalence of hernias in patient with cirrhosis can reach up to 40%. The pathophysiology of cirrhosis is closely linked to that of the umbilical hernia, but other types are also common in this population. The aim of this study is to ev…
View article: Effects of neuroplasticity in people with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review of the literature.
Effects of neuroplasticity in people with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review of the literature. Open
The study contributes to a better understanding of the neurophysiological changes seen in the cingulate medium cortex, decrease in CPM and motor response threshold/intracortical pain facilitation. Advances in neuroplasticity studies may ai…
View article: Comparing dextrose prolotherapy with other substances in knee osteoarthritis pain relief: A systematic review
Comparing dextrose prolotherapy with other substances in knee osteoarthritis pain relief: A systematic review Open
The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of dextrose-prolotherapy with other substances for pain relief in patients with primary knee osteoarthritis. The literature screening was done in January 2021 through Medline (Pub…
View article: MICRObiota on BILIOpancreatic malignant diseases [MICROBILIO]: A systematic review
MICRObiota on BILIOpancreatic malignant diseases [MICROBILIO]: A systematic review Open
There was great disagreement in the characterization of both the microbiota of cases and control groups. Studies are still scarce, making it difficult to adequately assess the data in this regard. It was not possible to specify any marker …
View article: Encouraging physical fitness in Brazilian adolescents with excess weight: can they outperform their eutrophic peers in some activities?
Encouraging physical fitness in Brazilian adolescents with excess weight: can they outperform their eutrophic peers in some activities? Open
Background There is the need to encourage physical activity (PA) among adolescents with overweight or obesity. Objectives The present study aimed to assess the relationship between health-related physical fitness (PF) and nutritional statu…
View article: The Development of Feeding and Eating Disorders after Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Development of Feeding and Eating Disorders after Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Patients in the postoperative period following bariatric surgery are at risk of developing eating disorders. This study aims to analyze the relation between bariatric surgery and the development and recurrence of eating disorde…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Residents in the Americas
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Residents in the Americas Open
Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected the physical and rehabilitation medicine (PRM) specialty globally. The effects of this pandemic on PRM residents in 14 countries of the Americas are described in this …
View article: The Development of Feeding and Eating Disorders after Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Development of Feeding and Eating Disorders after Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Patients in the postoperative period following bariatric surgery are at risk of developing eating disorders. This study aims to analyse the relation between bariatric surgery and the development and recurrence of eating disorde…
View article: The development of laparoscopic skills using virtual reality simulations: A systematic review
The development of laparoscopic skills using virtual reality simulations: A systematic review Open
Background Teaching based on virtual reality simulators in medicine has expanded in recent years due to the limitations of more traditional methods, especially for surgical procedures such as laparoscopy. Purpose of review To analyze the e…
View article: Change in neoadjuvant chemotherapy could alter the prognosis of patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma: A case report
Change in neoadjuvant chemotherapy could alter the prognosis of patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma: A case report Open
Gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel may be effective as an alternative regimen when FOLFIRINOX fails as the first line of treatment, suggesting the need for further studies to identify which patients would benefit from each type of therapeutic…
View article: Half man, half prosthesis: the rehabilitation of people with hemicorporectomy – case series
Half man, half prosthesis: the rehabilitation of people with hemicorporectomy – case series Open
Hemicorporectomy is a procedure where the lumbar spine and spinal cord, pelvic bones and contents, lower extremities and external genitalia are surgically removed. The rehabilitation process, in addition to being prolonged and costly, is c…
View article: Multidisciplinary Management of Musculoskeletal Pain During Pregnancy
Multidisciplinary Management of Musculoskeletal Pain During Pregnancy Open
Introduction: Women may have higher prevalence of musculoskeletal chronic pain than men. Some studies suggest that biomechanical changes during pregnancy are related to elevated chronic pain prevalence. Objectives: The objective of this st…
View article: Instrument to evaluate the knowledge of patient with cirrhosis on his disease: construction and validity
Instrument to evaluate the knowledge of patient with cirrhosis on his disease: construction and validity Open
View article: Treating incarcerated inguinal hernias with TEP is a viable option for experienced surgeons
Treating incarcerated inguinal hernias with TEP is a viable option for experienced surgeons Open
Despite inguinal hernias being a common problem in public health, there is still scarce information about the epidemiology of the complications, especially incarceration, and their influence on the laparoscopic surgical methods considering…
View article: Analysis of biliary MICRObiota in hepatoBILIOpancreatic diseases compared to healthy people [MICROBILIO]: Study protocol
Analysis of biliary MICRObiota in hepatoBILIOpancreatic diseases compared to healthy people [MICROBILIO]: Study protocol Open
Background The performance of the microbiota is observed in several digestive tract diseases. Therefore, reaching the biliary microbiota may suggest ways for studies of biomarkers, diagnoses, tests and therapies in hepatobiliopancreatic di…
View article: Survival curve identifies critical period for postoperative mortality in cardiac patients undergoing emergency general surgery
Survival curve identifies critical period for postoperative mortality in cardiac patients undergoing emergency general surgery Open
View article: The impact of properly diagnosed sarcopenia on postoperative outcomes after gastrointestinal surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The impact of properly diagnosed sarcopenia on postoperative outcomes after gastrointestinal surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Sarcopenia, when properly diagnosed, is associated with an increase in late postoperative complications, as well as an increase in the number of postoperative hospital readmissions for various types of gastrointestinal surgery. We believe …
View article: Survival curve identifies critical period for postoperative mortality in cardiac patients undergoing emergency general surgery
Survival curve identifies critical period for postoperative mortality in cardiac patients undergoing emergency general surgery Open
Introduction: The number of non-cardiac major surgeries carried out has significantly increased in recent years to around 200 million procedures carried out annually. Approximately 30% of patients submitted to non-cardiac surgery present s…
View article: TEP for incarcerated groin hernias
TEP for incarcerated groin hernias Open
Objective: To verify if endoscopic TEP surgery performed by an experienced surgeon is a feasible procedure to treat incarcerated groin hernia.Methods: This is a retrospective study in which we analyzed data from patients submitted to TEP e…
View article: Chemical components separation with the use of botulinum toxin A: a critical review for correction of ventral hernia
Chemical components separation with the use of botulinum toxin A: a critical review for correction of ventral hernia Open
Background: Ventral hernias are prevalent results in abdominal surgeries and may represent a surgical challenge in complex cases, mainly due to tension in abdominal wall musculature. Failure of surgical correction may lead to a more morbid…
View article: Large primary hepatic gastrinoma in young patient treated with trisegmentectomy: A case report and review of the literature
Large primary hepatic gastrinoma in young patient treated with trisegmentectomy: A case report and review of the literature Open
Primary hepatic gastrinoma is a rare disease, with fewer than 40 cases reported in the medical literature. Because it is located in an organ in which metastases are common, its diagnosis is difficult. We report a case of a 19 years old mal…
View article: Gastric fundus submucosa as a site for islets transplantation: An experimental study
Gastric fundus submucosa as a site for islets transplantation: An experimental study Open
Islets graft into the gastric fundus submucosa is a viable model with potential for adequate glycemic control. This model gives potential for new perspectives and future studies in this area.
View article: Burkholderia cepacia, cystic fibrosis and outcomes following lung transplantation: experiences from a single center in Brazil
Burkholderia cepacia, cystic fibrosis and outcomes following lung transplantation: experiences from a single center in Brazil Open
The results of our study suggest that colonization by B. cepacia complex and even B. cenocepacia in patients with cystic fibrosis should not be considered an absolute contraindication to lung transplantation in Brazilian centers.
View article: Gastric fundus submucosa as a site for islets transplantation: development of a rat model
Gastric fundus submucosa as a site for islets transplantation: development of a rat model Open
View article: IMPACT OF OBESITY AND SURGICAL SKILLS IN LAPAROSCOPIC TOTALLY EXTRAPERITONEAL HERNIOPLASTY
IMPACT OF OBESITY AND SURGICAL SKILLS IN LAPAROSCOPIC TOTALLY EXTRAPERITONEAL HERNIOPLASTY Open
Background: Laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia repair is a technically demanding procedure. Recent studies have identified BMI as an independent factor for technical difficulty in the learning period. Aim: To analyze the eff…
View article: Simple technique of subxiphoid hernia correction carries a low rate of early recurrence: A retrospective study
Simple technique of subxiphoid hernia correction carries a low rate of early recurrence: A retrospective study Open
Despite the limitations of a short follow up period, the surgical technique described presented low rates of early recurrence by closing the hernia defect, using relaxing incisions in the musculature and aponeurosis and surgical mesh.