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Coluna/Columna ; 22(3): e274615, 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1520787

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ABSTRACT: Objective: Postoperative readmission rates can be used to assess hospital care quality. The rates of unplanned readmission within 30 days after spine surgery are variable in the literature, and no studies have evaluated such rates in a single Latin American center. This study aimed to assess the rate of unplanned hospital readmission within 30 days after a spine surgery at a single Brazilian institution and to identify possible risk factors. Methods: Patients who underwent spine surgery at a single private hospital between January 2018 and December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed, and those with unplanned readmissions within 30 days of discharge were identified. Risk factors were determined, and the reoperation rate was assessed. Results: 650 patients were included in the analysis, and 74 (11.28%) were readmitted within 30 days after surgery. Higher readmission rates were observed after vertebroplasty and surgeries involving spinal or bone tumors. The risk factors found in the series were older age, longer hospital stays, higher ASA scores, instrumented surgeries, diabetes mellitus, and surgeries involving primary or secondary spinal tumors. The most common causes of unplanned readmission were infection and pain. Of the readmissions, 28.37% required a return to the operating room. Conclusions: This study suggests infection and pain management were the most common causes of unplanned readmission after spine surgery. Strategies to improve perioperative and postoperative care are required to reduce unplanned readmissions. Level of Evidence III; Retrospective Comparative Study.


RESUMO: Objetivo: As taxas de readmissão pós-operatórias podem ser usadas para avaliação da qualidade assistencial hospitalar. As taxas de readmissão não planejada em 30 dias após cirurgias de coluna são variáveis na literatura, e não há estudos avaliando tais taxas em centros únicos da América Latina. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar as taxas de readmissões não planejadas em 30 dias após cirurgias de coluna em uma única instituição brasileira e identificar possíveis fatores de risco. Métodos: Pacientes submetidos a cirurgias de coluna em um único hospital privado entre janeiro de 2018 e dezembro de 2020 foram avaliados retrospectivamente, e aqueles readmitidos dentro de 30 dias foram identificados. Fatores de risco foram determinados e a taxa de reoperação foi avaliada. Resultados: 650 pacientes foram incluídos na análise, e 74 (11,28%) foram readmitidos dentro de 30 dias após a cirurgia. Maiores taxas de readmissão foram observadas após vertebroplastia e cirurgias envolvendo tumores espinhais ou tumores ósseos. Os fatores de risco encontrados em nossa série foram idade mais elevada, maior tempo de hospitalização, maior escore ASA, cirurgias com instrumentação, diabetes mellitus e cirurgias envolvendo tumores vertebrais primários ou secundários. As causas mais comuns de readmissão não planejada foram infecção e dor. Dentre os pacientes reinternados, 28,37% necessitaram de reoperação. Conclusões: Este estudo sugere que infecção e manejo de dor foram as causas mais comuns de readmissão não planejada após cirurgias de coluna. Estratégias para melhorar os cuidados pre e pós-operatórios são necessárias para reduzir readmissões não planejadas. Nível de Evidência III; Estudo Retrospectivo Comparativo.


RESUMEN: Objetivo: Las tasas de reingreso después de la cirugía de columna son variables y ningún estudio ha evaluado tales tasas en un solo centro latinoamericano. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar la tasa de reingreso hospitalario no planificado dentro de los 30 días posteriores a la cirugía de columna en una sola institución brasileña e identificar posibles factores de riesgo. Métodos: Se analizaron retrospectivamente los pacientes que se sometieron a cirugía de columna en un solo hospital entre enero de 2018 y diciembre de 2020, y se identificaron aquellos con reingresos no planificados dentro de los 30 días posteriores al alta. Se determinaron los factores de riesgo y se evaluó la tasa de reoperación. Resultados: En el análisis se incluyeron un total de 650 pacientes, y 74 (11,28%) reingresaron dentro de los 30 días posteriores a la cirugía. Se observaron tasas de reingreso más altas después de la vertebroplastia y las cirugías que involucraron tumores espinales u óseos. Los factores de riesgo encontrados en nuestra serie fueron la edad avanzada, la estancia hospitalaria más prolongada, las puntuaciones ASA más altas, las cirugías instrumentadas, la diabetes mellitus y las cirugías de tumores espinales. Las causas más frecuentes de reingreso fueron la infección y el dolor. De los reingresos, el 28,37% requirieron volver al quirófano. Conclusiones: Este estudio sugiere que la infección y el manejo del dolor fueron las causas más comunes de reingreso. Se requieren estrategias para mejorar la atención perioperatoria y posoperatoria y así reducir las readmisiones no planificadas. Nivel de Evidencia III; Estudio comparativo retrospectivo.


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Humans , Orthopedics , Patient Readmission , Orthopedic Procedures
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Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 67(10): 1427-1431, Oct. 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1351438

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SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility of the telemedicine care model implemented to treat and guide patients with COVID-19 related symptoms and indicators during the pandemic. METHODS: This is a retrospective study with data collected from the electronic records of standardized forms for assistance. As a way of evaluating the work performed, the number of consultations, types of referrals, efficiency of care, and patient satisfaction were observed. RESULTS: Between April 2 and October 15, 2020, 92 professionals attended 3,660 patients by telemedicine; out of them, 523 (14.3%) were referred to a COVID-19 attending room, 128 (3.5%) to other specialties, 123 (3.4%) to a general emergency department, and 2,886 (78.9%) were monitored via home care. Of the total number of patients, 81 (2.2%) were hospitalized, and 13 (0.35%) died. CONCLUSION: Telemedicine offered useful tools for the care, treatment, and monitoring of patients with COVID-19 during the pandemic. The service was considered by most respondents as satisfactory, resolutive, or safe.


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Humans , Telemedicine , COVID-19 , Retrospective Studies , Pandemics , SARS-CoV-2
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Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 67(1): 125-130, Jan. 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1287781

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SUMMARY OBJECTIVES: To assess the effect of withdrawal of the antiparkinsonian drug regimen administration on patients with PD and its relation to pain. METHODS: The sample included 22 men and 12 women who were candidates for neurosurgery to control motor signs and symptoms treated with L-dopa as a drug, alone or in combination with others (Cholinergic Antagonists; Dopamine Agents). All of them were examined at two different moments, with and without medication, and analyzed for painful symptoms. The Hoehn and Yahr scale was used for functional staging of the disease. Pain intensity was assessed by using the numerical verbal scale. RESULTS: The mean pain intensity among those on medication {2.17±0.39 (SE)} was significantly lower than in the abstinence group {4.2±0.59 (SE), p=0.006, Wilcoxon}, which corresponded to the increase in the total functional staging score from 93 to 111, respectively. CONCLUSION: The interruption of the administration of specific medications in patients with Parkinson's disease caused, or increased the intensity of, painful discomfort correlated with the intensity of functional impairment. This effect was also observed in women, but it was statistically relevant only for men. The results suggest that pain may be a "red flag" that points to the need for a therapeutic drug review when its presence or worsening is detected.


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Humans , Male , Female , Parkinson Disease/drug therapy , Pain/etiology , Pain/drug therapy , Levodopa/adverse effects , Antiparkinson Agents/adverse effects
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Arq. bras. neurocir ; 39(4): 289-293, 15/12/2020.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1362336

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Incongruities in the terminology and in the Brazilian legislation about percutaneous facet procedures (PFPs) for the treatment of chronic lower back pain are frequently the subject of litigations between health professionals and supplementary healthcare providers. The Brazilian Hierarchical Classification of Medical Procedures (CBHPM, in the Portuguese acronym) describes four types of PFPs, while the Brazilian Unified Supplementary Health Terminology (TUSS, in the Portuguese acronym) describes five distinct lumbar PFPs, which correlate with the ones described on the List of Procedures and Events in Health, created by the Brazilian National Agency of Supplementary Health (ANS, in the Portuguese acronym). In the present paper, we review the terminology of the procedures, proposing the unification of the terminology and the abolition of redundancies in the tables. Finally, we developed a single terminology proposal for the PFPs based on their complexity and objectives to be used for the treatment of lower back pain.


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Brazil , Rhizotomy/classification , Rhizotomy/legislation & jurisprudence , Terminology as Topic , Low Back Pain/physiopathology , Low Back Pain/therapy , Denervation , Supplemental Health
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Arq. bras. neurocir ; 37(4): 297-303, 15/12/2018.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1362638

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Introduction Glioblastomas are malignant neoplasms, notorious for their poor prognosis. We have conducted a survival analysis in a sample of elderly patients with glioblastomas. Methods The sample of the present study consisted of elderly patients consecutively admitted from January 2014 to January 2016 (24 months) at the Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo. We have evaluated the impact of age, Karnofsky scale (KS) score, tumor location, and occurrence of perioperative complications. Results A total of 42 patients were analyzed. Of these, 23 (54.7%) were men, and 19 (45.3%) were women. Patients > 60 years old, with low KS score, deep-seated tumors, and those with perioperative complications had worst outcomes. Discussion and conclusion Surgery, perioperative chemotherapy and radiotherapy add survival time and quality of life to these patients. In patients with low KS score, isolated radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy might be adequate. Decreasing perioperative complications is essential to adequately deliver adjuvant therapy in elderly patients.


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Postoperative Complications , Prognosis , Glioblastoma/complications , Glioblastoma/therapy , Kaplan-Meier Estimate , Aged , Karnofsky Performance Status/statistics & numerical data , Glioblastoma/epidemiology
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Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 64(11): 963-982, Nov. 2018. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-976806

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The Guidelines Project, an initiative of the Brazilian Medical Association, aims to combine information from the medical field in order to standardize producers to assist the reasoning and decision-making of doctors. The information provided through this project must be assessed and criticized by the physician responsible for the conduct that will be adopted, depending on the conditions and the clinical status of each patient.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Aged , Deep Brain Stimulation/methods , Depressive Disorder/therapy , Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder/therapy , Brazil , Treatment Outcome , Evidence-Based Medicine , Middle Aged
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Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 64(8): 717-722, Aug. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-976845

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SUMMARY OBJECTIVE To evaluate the survival of patients with brain metastases treated surgically according to the potentially involved factors. METHODS 71 patients treated surgically were analyzed with the diagnosis of brain metastases during the period from January 2011 to November 2014, totaling 47 months of follow-up. The Kaplan-Meier curve method was used for survival analysis. Results We evaluated 71 patients with brain metastases treated surgically, 44 female and 27 male, mean age of 60.1 years. According to the Karnofsky scale, 44 patients were classified with Karnofsky greater than or equal to 70 and 27 patients with Karnofsky inferior to 70. Lung was the primary site most commonly found. Death occurred in twenty patients (28%), and lung tumors were responsible for the most deaths. Twelve patients had supra and infratentorial metastases, fifty-nine only had supratentorial lesions, and lesions were multiple in twenty-eight patients and single in forty-three. Thirty patients were also treated with chemotherapy, eighteen with chemotherapy and radiation therapy, while only three received just radiotherapy. Survival analysis by Kaplan-Meier curve showed no statistical significance regarding age, histological type, location, Karnofsky, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. There was statistical significance regarding gender. CONCLUSION The factors analyzed did not change survival rates, except for gender. This fact may probably be explained due to the systemic and diffuse behavior of cancer.


RESUMO OBJETIVO Avaliar a sobrevivência de pacientes com metástases cerebrais tratados cirurgicamente de acordo com os fatores potencialmente envolvidos. Métodos 71 pacientes tratados cirurgicamente foram analisados com o diagnóstico de metástases cerebrais durante o período de janeiro de 2011 a novembro de 2014, totalizando 47 meses de seguimento. A curva de Kaplan-Meier foi utilizada para análise de sobrevivência. Resultados Avaliamos 71 pacientes com metástases cerebrais atendidas cirurgicamente, 44 do sexo feminino e 27 do sexo masculino, idade média de 60,1 anos. De acordo com a escala de Karnofsky, 44 pacientes foram classificados com Karnofsky maior ou igual a 70 e 27 pacientes com Karnofsky com menos de 70. O pulmão era o local mais comum. A morte ocorreu em 20 pacientes (28%) e os tumores pulmonares são responsáveis pela maioria das mortes. Doze pacientes apresentavam metástases supra e infratentoriais, 59 apresentavam apenas lesões supratentoriais, e as lesões eram múltiplas em 28 pacientes e isoladas em 43. Trinta pacientes também foram tratados com quimioterapia, 18 foram tratados com quimioterapia e radioterapia, enquanto que apenas três receberam apenas radioterapia. A análise de sobrevivência pela curva de Kaplan-Meier não mostrou significância estatística de acordo com a idade, tipo histológico, localização, Karnofsky, quimioterapia e radioterapia. Houve significância estatística em relação ao gênero. Conclusão Os fatores analisados não alteraram a sobrevivência, exceto o gênero. Este fato provavelmente pode ser explicado devido ao comportamento sistêmico e difuso do câncer.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Brain Neoplasms/mortality , Brain Neoplasms/secondary , Prostatic Neoplasms/mortality , Prostatic Neoplasms/pathology , Neoplasms, Unknown Primary/mortality , Neoplasms, Unknown Primary/pathology , Brain Neoplasms/pathology , Brain Neoplasms/therapy , Sex Factors , Multivariate Analysis , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors , Age Factors , Sex Distribution , Karnofsky Performance Status , Age Distribution , Kaplan-Meier Estimate , Kidney Neoplasms/mortality , Kidney Neoplasms/pathology , Lung Neoplasms/mortality , Lung Neoplasms/pathology , Middle Aged , Neoplasm Metastasis
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Coluna/Columna ; 17(1): 42-45, Jan.-Mar. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-890931

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ABSTRACT Introduction: "Mini brain" image pattern has been identified as a radiological sign for diagnosing multiple myeloma (MM) and solitary plasmacytomas in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, there is still very little data on the frequency with which it can be observed, and its real diagnostic accuracy. Objetive: In this study, we present our case series, discuss sensitivity and specificity of "mini brain" in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma (MM)/plasmacytoma, and conduct a literature review. Methods: The study sample consisted of asymptomatic and/or symptomatic patients consecutively diagnosed with expansive vertebral disease. Patients were evaluated with MRI. A literature review was conducted on the relationship of the radiological sign "mini brain" and the diagnosis of multiple myeloma (MM) or plasmacytoma. Results: Forty-seven patients were evaluated consecutively. Among five patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma, four had an MRI pattern of "mini brain". The sensitivity of "mini brain" was 80%. The specificity was 97.6%. The accuracy was 95.8%. Sensitivity and specificity were 100% when we considered differential diagnoses only with neoplastic lesions involving the spine. Conclusions: "Mini brain" is a feasible and reliable sign for the diagnosis of multiple myeloma /plasmacytoma, guiding physicians for adequate screening and treatment. Nevertheless, it should not replace pathological investigation after vertebral biopsy. Level of Evidence III; Study of case: Case-control study.


RESUMO Introdução . O padrão de imagem ''Mini brain'' foi identificado como um sinal radiológico para diagnosticar mieloma múltiplo e plasmocitomas solitários em ressonância magnética (MR). No entanto, ainda existem dados escassos sobre a frequência na qual ele pode ser observado ea real precisão diagnóstica. Objetivo: No presente estudo, apresentamos nossa série, discutimos a sensibilidade ea especificidade de''mini-brain'' sobre o diagnóstico de mieloma múltiplo (MM)/ plasmocitoma e revisão da literatura. Métodos. A amostra do estudo consistiu de pacientes assintomáticos e/ou sintomáticos consecutivamente diagnosticados com doença vertebral expansiva. Os pacientes foram avaliados com RM. Realizou-se revisão da literatura sobre a relação do sinal radiológico "mini-brain" e o diagnóstico de mieloma múltiplo (MM) ou plamocitoma. Resultados. Quarenta e sete pacientes foram avaliados consecutivamente. Entre os cinco pacientes diagnosticados com mieloma múltiplo, quatro apresentavam padrão MR de "mini-brain". A sensibilidade do "mini-brain" foi de 80%. A especificidade foi de 97,6%. A acurácia foi de 95,8%. A sensibilidade ea especificidade foram de 100%, quando consideramos diagnósticos diferenciais somente com lesões neoplásicas. Conclusão. ''Mini brain'' é um sinal viável e confiável para diagnosticar mieloma múltiplo/plasmocitoma, orientando os médicos para triagem e tratamento adequados. No entanto, não deve substituir a investigação patológica após biópsia vertebral. Nível de Evidência III; Estudo de caso: Estudo caso-controle.


RESUMEN Introducción: Se ha identificado un patrón de imagen ''mini brain'' como una señal radiológica para el diagnóstico de mieloma múltiple (MM) y plasmocitomas solitarios en resonancia magnética (RM). Sin embargo, todavía los datos sobre la frecuencia con la que se puede observar y su exactitud diagnóstica real son escasos. Objetivo: En el presente estudio, presentamos nuestra serie de casos, discutimos la sensibilidad y la especificidad del "mini brain" en el diagnóstico de mieloma múltiple/plasmocitoma y revisamos la literatura. Métodos: La muestra del estudio consistió en pacientes asintomáticos y/o sintomáticos consecutivamente diagnosticados con enfermedad vertebral expansiva. Los pacientes fueron evaluados con RM. Se realizó una revisión de la literatura sobre la relación entre la señal radiológica "mini brain" y el diagnóstico de mieloma múltiple o plasmocitoma. Resultados: Cuarenta y siete pacientes fueron evaluados consecutivamente. Entre los cinco pacientes diagnosticados con mieloma múltiple, cuatro tenían un patrón de resonancia magnética de "mini brain". La sensibilidad del "mini brain" fue del 80%. La especificidad fue 97,6%. La precisión fue 95,8%. La sensibilidad y la especificidad fueron del 100% cuando consideramos diagnósticos diferenciales únicamente con lesiones neoplásicas que afectan a la columna vertebral. Conclusiones: El ''mini brain '' es una señal factible y confiable para diagnosticar mieloma múltiple/plasmocitoma, que guía a los médicos para detección y tratamiento adecuados. Sin embargo, no debería reemplazar la investigación patológica después de la biopsia vertebral. Nivel de Evidencia III; Tipo de Estudio: Estudio de caso control.


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Humans , Plasmacytoma/diagnostic imaging , Multiple Myeloma/diagnostic imaging , Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy , Sensitivity and Specificity
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Arq. bras. neurocir ; 36(4): 217-224, 20/12/2017.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-911226

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Introduction Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are possible options for vertebral augmentation after osteoporotic fractures. Both are percutaneous techniques with specific advantages and disadvantages. Our aim is to compare the clinical and radiological results of these two procedures. Methods An overview of published systematic reviews in the literature on the effects of kyphoplasty compared with vertebroplasty was performed. Results After short and long follow-up, the kyphoplasty group had lower pain scores on the visual analogue scale (VAS), lower scores in the Oswestry Disability index (ODI), greater restoration of the vertebral body height and lower kyphosis angle in the immediate postoperative period. There was less leakage of cement to the vertebral canal and extraspinal spaces. Conclusions Compared with vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty achieved better results in pain relief, quality of life, correction of spinal deformity and lower risk of cement leakage.


Introdução Vertebroplastia e cifoplastia são opções possíveis de tratamento para fraturas vertebrais osteoporóticas. Ambas são técnicas percutâneas com vantagens e desvantagens específicas. Nosso objetivo é comparar os resultados clínicos e radiológicos dos dois procedimentos. Métodos Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática da literatura publicada sobre os efeitos da cifoplastia em comparação com a vertebroplastia. Resultados No acompanhamento a curto e longo prazo, o grupo de cifoplastia teve valores mais baixos na escala visual analógica (EVA) de dor, valores mais baixos no índice de incapacidade de Oswestry (IIO), maior restauração da altura do corpo vertebral e menor ângulo de cifose no pós-operatório imediato. Houve menor incidência de extravasamento de cimento no canal vertebral e nos espaços extraespinhais. Conclusões Em comparação com a vertebroplastia, a cifoplastia obteve melhores resultados no alívio da dor, na qualidade de vida, na correção de deformidade espinhal e menor risco de extravasamento de cimento.


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Humans , Male , Female , Vertebroplasty , Vertebroplasty/adverse effects , Kyphoplasty , Kyphoplasty/adverse effects , Spinal Fractures
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 75(11): 809-812, Nov. 2017. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-888267

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ABSTRACT Burr hole evacuation has been the most frequently-used procedure for the treatment of chronic subdural hematomas (CSDH). Objective: To evaluate whether the use of a drain and/or the number of burr holes for treatment of CSDH modifies the rates of recurrence and complications. Methods: A retrospective review of 142 patients operated on because of CSDH, between 2006 and 2015, analyzing recurrence and complications of the use of one or two burr holes with or without the use of a drain. Results: Thirty-seven patients had bilateral CSDH (26%) and 105 (73.9%) patients had unilateral CSDH. Twenty-two (59.4%) patients were given a drain and 15 (40.6%) were not. A total number of recurrences occurred in 22 (15.5%) patients and the total number of complications was in six (4.2%) patients. Mean follow-up time was 7.67 months. Conclusions: The number of burr holes and the use of the drain did not alter the rates of recurrence and complications in the treatment of CSDH.


RESUMO A trepanação é o procedimento mais utilizado para o tratamento de hematomas subdurais crônicos (HSDC). Objetivo: Avaliar o uso de dreno subdural e / ou o número de trepanações para tratamento de HSDC modifica as taxas de recidiva e complicações. Métodos: Uma revisão retrospectiva de 142 pacientes operados por HSDC entre 2006 e 2015 analisando recidiva e complicações usando um ou dois orifícios com ou sem uso de dreno. Resultados: Trinta e sete casos apresentaram HSDC bilaterais (26%) e 105 (73,9%) unilaterais. Em vinte e dois (59,4%) casos houve uso de dreno e em 15 (40,6%) não houve. O número total de recidivas foi de 22 casos (15,5%) e o número total de complicações foi de 6 casos (4,2%). O tempo médio de seguimento foi de 7,67 meses. Conclusões: O número de trepanações e o uso do dreno não alteraram as taxas de recidiva e complicações no tratamento de HSDC.


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Trephining/methods , Drainage , Craniotomy/methods , Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic/surgery , Recurrence , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Outcome , Craniotomy/adverse effects , Secondary Prevention
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Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 63(6): 538-542, June 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-896355

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Summary Introduction: The Regulatory Complex is the structure that operationalizes actions for making resources available to meet the needs of urgent and emergency care in the municipality of São Paulo. In the case of urgent care, needs are immediate and associated with high morbidity and mortality. Objective: To identify the most frequently requested resources, the resolution capacity and the mortality rate associated with the unavailability of a certain resource. Method: Our study was based on data from medical bulletins issued by the Urgent and Emergency Regulation Center (CRUE) in the city of São Paulo from 2009 to 2013. Results: 91,823 requests were made over the five years of the study (2009 to 2013). Neurosurgery requests were the most frequent in all years (4,828, 5,159, 4,251, 5,008 and 4,394, respectively), followed by computed tomography (CT) scans, adult intensive care unit (ICU) beds, cardiac catheterization, and pediatric ICU beds. On average, requests for neurosurgery, adult ICU, pediatric ICU, CT scans, catheterization and vascular surgery were answered in 70%, 27%, 39%, 97%, 87% and 77% of cases. The total number of deaths relating to requests for neurosurgery, CT scans, adult ICU, pediatric ICU, catheterization and vascular surgeon assessment were 182, 9, 1,536, 1,536, 135, 49 and 24 cases, respectively. Conclusion: There is a lack of resources to meet urgent and emergency needs in the city of São Paulo.


Resumo Introdução: O Complexo Regulador é a estrutura que operacionaliza as ações de acesso aos recursos para atendimento de urgência e emergência médicas no município de São Paulo. Nas urgências, as necessidades são imediatas e associadas a elevada morbidade e mortalidade. Objetivo: Identificar os recursos mais frequentemente solicitados, a capacidade de resolução e o índice de mortalidade associado à falta do recurso. Método: Este trabalho foi baseado nos dados dos boletins médicos da Central de Regulação de Urgência e Emergência (CRUE) do Município de São Paulo, nos anos de 2009 a 2013. Resultados: Foram feitas 91.823 solicitações nos cinco anos do estudo (2009 a 2013). As solicitações de neurocirurgia foram as mais frequentes em todos os anos (4.828, 5.159, 4.251, 5.008 e 4.394, respectivamente), seguidas pela tomografia, vaga de UTI adulto, cateterismo cardíaco e UTI pediátrica. Em média, os pedidos de neurocirurgia, UTI adulto, UTI infantil, tomografia, cateterismo e cirurgia vascular foram atendidos em 70%, 27%, 39%, 97%, 87% e 77% dos casos. O número total de óbitos associados à falta de recurso para neurocirurgia, tomografia, UTI adulto, UTI infantil, cateterismo e avaliação de cirurgião vascular foram de 182, 9, 1.536, 135, 49 e 24 casos, respectivamente. Conclusão: Há elevada falta de recursos para suprimento das necessidades de urgência e emergência no município de São Paulo.


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Humans , Emergency Medical Services/statistics & numerical data , Health Resources/statistics & numerical data , Brazil
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Arq. bras. neurocir ; 35(3): 179-184, 20/09/2016.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-910711

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Objectives Due to the growing number of systematic reviews published and the need to update the existing revisions, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) ­ Evidence-based Practice Centers (EPC) published in 2008 a preliminary guide to integrate primary data education to data from systematic reviews already published. This study is a translation effort of the American agency's guidelines to provide subsidies for revisions in our midst. Methods A study group with experts in systematic review was gathered to identify any methodological requirements that need clarification and guidance to revision developers that used existing reviews. In addition, they identified and consulted experienced researchers to provide guidance on conducting systematic reviews: Key informants (KI). Results No evidence was found in the literature for the driving advice based on the integration of existing systematic reviews and primary assays. Recommendations were based on expert opinion. Conclusion The literature lacks guidelines for integration of systematic reviews and primary studies.


Objetivos Devido ao crescimento do número de revisões sistemáticas publicadas e a necessidade de atualização das revisões existentes, a Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) ­ Evidence-based Practice Centers (EPC) ­ publicou em 2008 um guia preliminar para integrar os dados dos estudos primários aos dados das revisões sistemáticas já publicadas, no desenvolvimento de novas revisões sistemáticas. Este estudo é um esforço de tradução das orientações da agência americana, com o intuito de fornecer subsídios para as revisões em nosso meio. Métodos Um grupo de estudos com especialistas em revisão sistemática foi reunido para identificar as eventuais necessidades metodológicas que precisariam de esclarecimento e orientação para elaboradores de revisões que utilizassem revisões existentes. Adicionalmente, foram identificados e consultados pesquisadores experientes que fornecessem orientações sobre a realização de revisões sistemáticas: informantes-chave (IC). Resultados Não foram encontradas evidências na literatura para basear recomendações na condução da integração de ensaios primários às revisões sistemáticas existentes. As recomendações foram baseadas em opiniões de especialistas. Conclusão A literatura carece de orientações para integração de estudos primários às revisões sistemáticas.


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Systematic Review , Methods
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Rev. bras. reumatol ; 56(4): 330-336, July-Aug. 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-792769

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ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of anxiety, depression and kinesiophobia and their association with the symptoms of low back pain. Methods: A total of 65 patients were divided into three groups: Organic, Amplified Organic and Non-Organic. They answered the Beck Anxiety Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory and Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia and were evaluated according to their pain level using the Visual Analogic Scale. Results: The average kinesiophobia scores of the patients in the Organic, Amplified Organic and Non-Organic groups were 36.26, 36.21 and 23.06 points, respectively. Patients who were classified into the Organic group experienced the most kinesiophobia out of all three groups (p = 0.007). The average anxiety scores of the patients in the Organic, Amplified Organic and Non-Organic groups were 33.17, 32.79 and 32.81 points, respectively, with no significant difference among the groups (p = 0.99). The average depression scores of the patients in the Organic, Amplified Organic and Non-Organic groups were 32.54, 28.79 and 37.69 points, respectively, with no significant difference among the groups (p = 0.29). Conclusion: There was no association between the groups and anxiety and depression. However, there was a positive correlation between kinesiophobia and the Organic group. Studies of other patient samples are needed to confirm the reproducibility and validity of these data in other populations.


RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência de ansiedade, depressão e cinesiofobia e sua associação com os sintomas da lombalgia. Métodos: Foram divididos 65 pacientes em três grupos: orgânicos, orgânicos amplificados e não orgânicos. Eles responderam ao Inventário de Ansiedade de Beck, Inventário de Depressão de Beck e Escala de Cinesiofobia de Tampa e foram avaliados de acordo com seu nível de dor pela Escala Análogo-Numérica. Resultados: Os escores médios de cinesiofobia dos pacientes dos grupos orgânicos, orgânicos amplificados e não orgânicos foram de 36,26, 36,21 e 23,06 pontos, respectivamente. Os pacientes que foram classificados no grupo orgânicos experimentaram maior cinesiofobia dentre os três grupos (p = 0,007). Os escores médios de ansiedade dos pacientes dos grupos orgânicos, orgânicos amplificados e não orgânicos eram de 33,17, 32,79 e 32,81 pontos, respectivamente, não houve diferença significativa entre os grupos (p = 0,99). Os escores médios de depressão dos pacientes dos grupos orgânicos, orgânicos amplificados e não orgânicos foram de 32,54, 28,79 e 37,69 pontos, respectivamente, não houve diferença significativa entre os grupos (p = 0,29). Conclusão: Não houve associação entre os grupos e a ansiedade e a depressão. No entanto, houve uma correlação positiva entre a cinesiofobia e o grupo orgânicos. São necessários estudos com outras amostras de pacientes para confirmar a reprodutibilidade e a validade desses dados em outras populações.


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Anxiety/epidemiology , Low Back Pain/epidemiology , Depression/epidemiology , Movement , Anxiety/psychology , Phobic Disorders/psychology , Pain Measurement , Prevalence , Reproducibility of Results , Depression/psychology , Fear/psychology
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 73(4): 336-341, 04/2015. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-745752

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Objective Patients with craniocervical junction malformations (CCJM) tend to suffer more frequently from sleep respiratory disturbances, which are more frequent and severe in patients with basilar invagination. Here we evaluate if patients with CCJM and sleep respiratory disorders (SRD) present smaller airway dimensions than patients without SRD. Method Patients with CCCM with and without sleep respiratory disturbances were evaluated clinically by Bindal's score, modified Mallampati classification, full-night polysomnography and upper airway cone beam tomography. Results Eleven patients had sleep respiratory disorders (SRD), and nine patients performed control group without SRD. CCJM patients with SRD were predominantly female, older, had higher BMI, were more likely to have Mallampati grades 3 and 4 and had statistically significant smaller anteroposterior diameter of the upper airway than patients without SRD. Conclusion Patients with CCJM and sleep respiratory disturbances have higher BMI, higher Mallampati score and smaller anterior posterior diameter of the upper airway. .


Objetivo : Pacientes com malformação da transição craniocervical (MTCC) tendem a apresentar mais frequentemente distúrbios respiratórios do sono (DRS), os quais são mais intensos em pacientes com invaginação basilar. O objetivo desse estudo é avaliar se pacientes com MTCC e DRS apresentam dimensões das vias aéreas reduzidas em comparação a pacientes sem DRS. Método : Pacientes com MTCC com e sem apneia do sono foram avaliados com a escala de Bindal, classificação de Mallampati modificada, polissonografia de noite inteira e tomografia da via aérea superior. Resultados Onze pacientes tinham DRS e nove não apresentaram esses distúrbios (grupo controle). Pacientes com MTCC e DRS foram principalmente mulheres, mais velhos, apresentaram maior IMC e maior gradação na escala de Mallampati, além de menor diâmetro anteroposterior de via aérea superior do que pacientes sem DRS. Conclusão Pacientes com MTCC e DRS têm maior IMC, maior pontuação na escala de Mallampati e menor diâmtero anteroposterior da via aérea superior. .


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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Arnold-Chiari Malformation/pathology , Arnold-Chiari Malformation/physiopathology , Pharynx/pathology , Pharynx/physiopathology , Sleep Apnea Syndromes/physiopathology , Anthropometry , Case-Control Studies , Cone-Beam Computed Tomography , Organ Size , Polysomnography , Reference Values , Risk Factors , Sex Factors , Statistics, Nonparametric , Time Factors
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 73(4): 330-335, 04/2015. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-745760

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Spine is the most common site for skeletal metastasis in patients with malignancy. Vertebral involvement quantification, neurological status, general health status and primary tumor histology are factors to set surgical planning and therapeutic targets. We evaluated the impact of general clinical and neurological status, histologic type and surgery in survival. Method : The study sample consisted of consecutive patients admitted from July 2010 to January 2013 for treatment. Results : Sixty eight patients were evaluated. 23 were female and 45 were male. Main primary neoplasic sites were: breast, prostate, lung/pleura and linfoproliferative. Thirty three out of 68 received surgical treatment, 2 received percutaneous biopsy and 33 had nonsurgical treatment. Survival : Log Rank curves revealed no statistical significant difference according to histological type, surgical approach and Frankel Score. Karnofsky Score was statistically different. Conclusion : Histological type and clinical status were statistically associated with life expectancy in vertebral metastatic disease. .


A coluna vertebral é o sítio mais comum de metastases ósseas. A quantificação do acometimento vertebral, o status neurológico, status clínico e histologia do tumor primário são fatores importantes para planejamento cirúrgico e metas terapêuticas. Nós avaliamos o impacto do status clinico geral e neurológico, tipo histológico e cirurgia na sobrevida de pacientes com metástases espinhais. Método : A amostra consistiu de pacientes consecutivamente admitidos de Julho de 2010 a Janeiro de 2013. Resultados : Sessenta e oito pacientes foram avaliados. 23 eram mulheres e 45 eram homens. Os principais sítios primários foram mama, próstata, pulmão e linfoproliferativos. Trinta e três realizaram tratamento cirúrgico, 2 realizaram biópsia percutânea e 33 tiveram tratamento conservador e radioterapia. Conclusão As curvas Log Rank não revelaram significância quanto à cirurgia e escore de Frankel, mas revelaram associação com Karnofsky e tipo histológico. .


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Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Spinal Neoplasms/mortality , Spinal Neoplasms/secondary , Breast Neoplasms/mortality , Breast Neoplasms/pathology , Kaplan-Meier Estimate , Lung Neoplasms/mortality , Lung Neoplasms/pathology , Lymphoma/mortality , Lymphoma/pathology , Multiple Myeloma/mortality , Multiple Myeloma/pathology , Prognosis , Pleural Neoplasms/mortality , Pleural Neoplasms/pathology , Prostatic Neoplasms/mortality , Prostatic Neoplasms/pathology , Statistics, Nonparametric , Survival Rate , Spinal Neoplasms/therapy , Time Factors
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