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OBJETIVO: Avaliar o emprego da braquioplastia modificada investigando no pós-operatório tardio as complicações e a satisfação com o resultado, em mulheres previamente submetidas à cirurgia bariátrica. MÉTODOS: A população ((N=18, idade 49,2 ± 11,3 anos), que havia sido submetida à braquiopastia 25,2 ± 11,9 meses após o procedimento bariátrico, foi contactada após 31,7 ± 38,8 meses adicionais. As complicações cirúrgicas e a satisfação com a operação foram estimadas através de entrevista, incluindo-se um questionário concebido para esta finalidade. RESULTADOS: O índice de massa corporal (IMC) pré-bariátrico era de 57,1 ± 11,1kg/m², situando-se antes da braquioplastia em 28,3 ± 6,0kg/m², sem alterações significativas subsequentes. Três complicações cirúrgicas menores foram registradas (3/18, 16,7 por cento), a saber: parestesia temporária, seroma e pequena imperfeição da cicatriz. A taxa de satisfação foi de aproximadamente 90 por cento, sendo os três resultados mais gratificantes para as pacientes a facilidade de se vestir (P=0,01), a diminuição do peso do braço (P=0,03) e a ausência de edema (P=0,04). Ocorreu correlação negativa entre perda de peso acentuada e grau de satisfação, todavia, nenhuma doente arrependeu-se da intervenção cirúrgica. CONCLUSÃO: A braquioplastia modificada foi bem sucedida em casos de ptose braquial grave com possível extensão para o tórax. Confirmaram-se benefícios funcionais e estéticos, e, graças à técnica adotada, a maioria das complicações e desapontamentos pôde ser evitada.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the use of modified brachioplasty, investigating in late postoperative complications and satisfaction with the outcome, in women previously submitted to bariatric surgery. METHODS: The population (N = 18, age 49.2 ± 11.3 years), which had undergone brachioplasty 25.2 ± 11.9 months after the bariatric procedure, was contacted after 31.7 ± 38.8 additional months. Surgical complications and satisfaction with the operation were estimated by interviews, including a questionnaire designed for this purpose. RESULTS: pre-bariatric body mass index (BMI) was 57.1 ± 11.1 kg / m2, being 28.3 ± 6.0 kg/m2 before the brachioplasty, without significant changes thereafter. Three minor surgical complications were recorded (3 / 18, 16.7 percent), namely, temporary paresthesia, seroma and small imperfection of the scar. The satisfaction rate was approximately 90 percent, with the three most rewarding results for the patients being the ease of dressing (P = 0.01), decreased weight of the arm (P = 0.03) and absence of edema (P = 0.04). There was a negative correlation between severe weight loss and degree of satisfaction, however, no patients regretted the procedure. CONCLUSION: the modified brachioplasty was successful in cases with severe brachial ptosis with possible extension to the chest. The study confirmed functional and aesthetic benefits, and thanks to the technique applied, most of the complications and disappointments could be avoided.
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Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Arm/surgery , Bariatric Surgery , Patient Satisfaction , Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods , Plastic Surgery Procedures/adverse effects , Weight LossABSTRACT
Patients with unilateral cleft lip display characteristic nasal changes that are independent of the degree of deformity. Defenders of the intrinsic theory consider these deformities to be due to embryogenic alterations of the alar nasal cartilages. Those that propose the extrinsic theory defend the thesis that the deformity is due to disorganization of the perioral muscles deformed by the cleft. The purpose of this study is to contribute histological evidence to help clarify the issue. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Specimens of the lateral portion of both the healthy and the cleft side of the alar cartilages were obtained from 18 patients. These uniformly cut specimens were stained by hematoxylin and eosin. Samples from 2 patients were excluded due to imperfections. The same pathologist examined all the slides. He was unaware of the origins of the specimens; he counted the number of chondrocytes and quantified the cartilage matrixes. RESULTS: All data was analyzed statistically, and no significant statistical differences were apparent, either in the number of chondrocytes or the cartilage matrix between the healthy side and the cleft side. DISCUSSION: These results apparently support the group that defend the extrinsic theory; nevertheless, the doubt about the composition of the cartilage matrix remains, not only concerning the glycosaminoglycans that compose them, but also regarding elastin and collagen and its linkages that can cause different degrees of collagen consistency