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Medisur ; 21(2)abr. 2023.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1440661

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Las series de casos constituyen un tipo particular de estudio de uso muy frecuente en la investigación clínica. En este artículo se pretende resaltar la utilidad y plena vigencia de estos estudios como propuestas de proyectos de terminación de la especialidad, así como abordar sus particularidades más importantes en la delimitación de sus unidades de análisis. Cuando son bien realizadas, estas investigaciones constituyen una excelente fuente de actualización del conocimiento médico y una magnífica oportunidad para que los investigadores jóvenes se entrenen en el campo de la investigación científica.


Case series are a particular type of study that is very frequently used in clinical research. This article intends to highlight the usefulness and full validity of these studies as proposals for completion projects of the specialty, as well as to address their most important particularities in the delimitation of their analysis units. When they are well carried out, these researches constitute an excellent source of updating medical knowledge and a magnificent opportunity for young researchers to train in the scientific research field.

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Rev. colomb. anestesiol ; 50(4): e600, Oct.-Dec. 2022. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1407957

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Abstract Multimodal analgesia in cardiac surgery sternotomy includes bilateral continuous erector spinae plane block (BC-ESPB). However, the effectiveness of the local anesthetic regimens is still uncertain. The purpose of this study was to assess pain control achieved with a multimodal analgesia regimen including BC-ESPB at the level of T5 with PCA with a 0.125 % bupivacaine infusion and rescue boluses. This is a descriptive case series study which recruited 11 adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery through sternotomy in whom multimodal analgesia including BC-ESPB was used, between February and April 2021, at a fourth level institution. All patients reported pain according to the numeric rating scale (NRS) ≤ 3 both at rest and in motion, at extubation and then 4 and 12 hours after surgery. After 24 hours the pain was NRS ≤ 3 in 100 % of the patients at rest and in 63.6 % in motion. At 48 h 81 % of the patients reported pain NRS ≤ 3 at rest and in motion. At 72h all patients reported pain NRS ≤ 3 at rest and 82 % in motion. The average intraoperative use of fentanyl was 2.35 µg/kg and postoperative hydromorphone was 5.3, 4.1 and 3.3 mg at 24, 48 and 72 hours, respectively. Hence, bilateral ESP block in continuous infusion plus rescue boluses allows for proper control of acute intra and post-operative pain.


Resumen En cirugía cardiaca mediante esternotomía, la analgesia multimodal incluye el bloqueo bilateral continuo del plano erector de la espina (BBC-ESP). Sin embargo, existe incertidumbre sobre la efectividad de los esquemas de dosificación del anestésico local. Se busca evaluar el control del dolor proporcionado por un esquema de analgesia multimodal que incluye el BBC-ESP a la altura de T5 con ACP de bupivacaína 0,125 % en infusión y bolos de rescate. Se trata de un estudio descriptivo, serie de casos. Se reclutaron 11 pacientes adultos sometidos a cirugía cardiaca mediante esternotomía en quienes se usó analgesia multimodal que incluía BBC-ESP entre febrero y abril del 2021, en una institución de cuarto nivel. Todos los pacientes refirieron dolor, según la escala numérica (EN) ≤ 3 tanto en reposo como en movimiento, a la extubación, a las 4 y a las 12 horas. A las 24 horas el dolor fue EN ≤ 3 en el 100 % de los pacientes en reposo y en el 63,6 % en movimiento. A las 48 h el 81 % de los pacientes refirieron dolor EN ≤ 3 en reposo y en movimiento. A las 72 h todos los pacientes presentaron dolor EN ≤ 3 en reposo y 82 % en movimiento. El consumo intraoperatorio promedio de fentanilo fue de 2,35 ug/kg y de hidromorfona posoperatoria de 5,3, 4,1 y 3,3 mg a las 24, 48 y 72 horas. Así, el BBC-ESP en infusión continua más bolos de rescate permiten el control del dolor agudo intra y posoperatorio.

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Rev. estomat. salud ; 29(2): 1-7, 20210915.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1353644

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Contexto: a insuficiência renal crônica dá-se quando os rins deixam de desenvolver suas multitarefas com eficácia, levando o paciente à hemodiálise ou transplante renal e a um progressivo desgaste emocionalObjetivo:avaliar percepção da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal e autoestima de pacientes submetidos à hemodiálise, após intervenções odontológicas e transplantes renais. Materiais e Métodos: Oitenta e dois pacientes responderam aos questionários SF-36, OHIP-14 e Escala de Autoestima de Rosenberg. Destes, 76 passaram por intervenções odontológicas e responderam aos questionários novamente. Após 3 anos, apenas 33 deram continuidade ao estudo. Doze foram transplantados e 10 responderam aos questionários ao final. Resultados:Apenas a autoestima mostrou melhora, com alterações estatisticamente significativas. Conclusão:Tratamento odontológico e transplante renal melhoraram a autoestima dos pacientes. Houve uma tendência de melhora no aspecto social.


Background: Chronic kidney failure occurs when the kidneys fail to perform their multitasking effectively, leading the patient to hemodialysis or kidney transplantation and progressive emotional exhaustionObjective:to evaluate the perception of quality of life related to oral health and self-esteem of patients undergoing hemodialysis, after dental interventions and kidney transplants. Materials and Methods:Eighty-two patients answered the SF-36, OHIP-14 and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale questionnaires. Of these, 76 underwent dental interventions and answered the questionnaires again. After 3 years, only 33 continued the study. Twelve were transplanted and 10 completed the questionnaires. Results:Only self-esteem showed improvement, with statistically significant changes. Conclusion:Dental treatment and kidney transplantation improved patients' self-esteem. There was a trend towards improvement in the social aspect.

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Femina ; 49(7): 444-448, 2021. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1290595

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A exenteração pélvica pode curar pacientes com câncer de colo do útero com recorrência central após radioterapia e quimioterapia. A avaliação pré-operatória é essencial para excluir doença metastática e evitar cirurgias desnecessárias nesse cenário. O objetivo do presente estudo é avaliar a sobrevida de uma série de casos de pacientes submetidas à exenteração pélvica em clínica privada de Teresina. Este é o resultado parcial de um estudo observacional, retrospectivo, transversal e descritivo, realizado em uma clínica privada especializada no tratamento do câncer em Teresina, PI, Brasil, de junho de 2002 a fevereiro de 2020. Cinco pacientes foram incluídas no estudo, com idades entre 29 e 62 anos. No presente estudo, a sobrevida mediana foi de 44,8 meses. Duas pacientes estão vivas e sem doença com seguimento de 201 e 5 meses, respectivamente.(AU)


Pelvic exenteration can heal patients with cervical cancer with central recurrence after radiotherapy and / or chemotherapy. Preoperative evaluation is essential to exclude metastatic disease and to avoid unnecessary surgery in this scenario. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the survival of a series of cases of patients submitted to pelvic exenteration in a private clinic in Teresina. This is the partial result of an observational, retrospective, cross-sectional and descriptive study, conducted at a private clinic specialized in cancer treatment in Teresina, Brazil, from June 2002 to February 2020. Five patients were included in the study, aged between 29 and 62 years. In the present study, the median survival was 44,8 months. Two patients are alive and without disease with a follow-up of 201 and 5 months, respectively.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pelvic Exenteration/statistics & numerical data , Survival Analysis , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/surgery , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/epidemiology , Survival , Brazil/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Medicina (B.Aires) ; 80(3): 193-196, jun. 2020. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1125069

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El primer caso de infección por coronavirus (COVID-19) en Argentina se informó en Buenos Aires el 3 de marzo de 2020, en un paciente proveniente de Milán. El objetivo de este trabajo es describir las características clínicas y curso de la enfermedad de una serie de pacientes infectados con COVID-19 en un sanatorio privado durante el mes de marzo del 2020. Durante marzo 2020 se internaron 63 pacientes sospechosos de infección por COVID-19. Fueron diagnosticados 26 positivos para COVID-19 por hisopado nasofaríngeo, con el método RT-PCR para SARS Cov2. Se recopilaron datos sobre las características epidemiológicas, signos y síntomas, así como comorbilidades, laboratorio e imágenes. La edad promedio fue 40 años (SD ± 15 años); hubo un igual número de varones; solo 1 caso no venía del exter ior. El síntoma más frecuente fue la fiebre (24/26 casos) y la linfopenia (8/26). En un grupo (n = 17) la fiebre se limitó dentro de las primeras 72 h y en otro, la fiebre duró 6 o más días (7 casos). Hubo un fallecido entre los 26 casos. La población de nuestro estudio era joven y la mayoría de los casos fueron importados, en concordancia con el estadio de la epidemia en el momento en que el estudio fue realizado. Observamos que hubo 2 patrones en la curva térmica pero la persistencia de la fiebre no implicó un peor pronóstico. Se necesitan estudios poblacionales más grandes para confirmar estos hallazgos clínicos.


The first case of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in Argentina was reported in Buenos Aires on March 3rd, 2020, in a patient who arrived from Milan. The aim of this study is to describe the clinical characteristics and course of illness of patients infected with Covid-19 that were hospitalized in a private clinical setting during March 2020. Sixty three patients suspected of COVID-19 infection, were admitted to our hospital during March 2020. Twenty six of these subjects were diagnosed positive by the RT-PCR for SARS Cov-2 in a nasopharyngeal swab specimen. We recorded data about epidemiological characteristics, clinical signs and symptoms, in addition to comorbidities, laboratory and radiological studies were done. The median age was 40 years (SD±15 years); there was an equal number of men and women; all the patients but one were coming from abroad; the most common symptom was fever (24/26 cases) and lymphopenia (n = 8). We found that there were patients in whom fever disappeared within the first 72h (n = 17) and another group in which the fever lasted six or more days (n = 7). One patient out of 26 died. The population of our study was young and almost all were imported cases, in alinement with the stage of the epidemic at the time when the study was conducted. We observed that there were two patterns in the fever curve but the persistence of it did not lead to a worse prognosis. Larger population studies are required in order to confirm these clinical findings.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Pneumonia, Viral/diagnosis , Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology , Coronavirus Infections/diagnosis , Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology , Betacoronavirus , Argentina/epidemiology , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Risk Factors , Hospitals, Private , Sex Distribution , Age Distribution , Pandemics , Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction , SARS-CoV-2 , COVID-19
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Rev. colomb. anestesiol ; 48(2): 85-90, Jan.-June 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1115561

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Abstract Introduction: Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) is a procedure characterized by high bleeding rates and a significant likelihood of exposure to blood products. Objectives: This case series shows the experience at a referral center for Jehovah's Witnesses (JW) with end-stage liver disease, undergoing OLT. Materials and methods: A search was conducted in our database of JW undergoing OLT between July 2007 and August 2012. The information about their pre-operative condition and progress up to 30 days post-transplantation. Results: Four subjects were identified (3F/1M) with an average age of 42 years (range 22-55). All of them received a multidisciplinary management which included pre-operative optimization of red cell mass, antifibrinolytic prophylaxis, and cell salvage (mean volume of 344mL [range 113-520]). The average intraoperative bleeding volume was of 625mL (range 300-1000). One of the patients presented with a primary graft dysfunction and died, while the rest had a normal postoperative course. Conclusion: It is possible to offer OLT to patients who refuse to receive allogeneic blood transfusions, through a comprehensive approach that includes perioperative hematologic optimization and the use of blood conservation measures, without a significant impact on the outcomes.


Resumen Introducción: El trasplante hepático ortotópico (THO) es un procedimiento caracterizado por índices significativos de sangrado y alta probabilidad de exposición a hemocomponentes. Objetivos: Esta serie de casos muestra la experiencia de un centro de referencia en la atención de testigos de Jehová (TJ) con enfermedad hepática terminal llevados a THO. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó una búsqueda en nuestra base de datos de TJ que hubiesen sido llevados a THO entre julio de 2007 y agosto de 2012. Se registraron datos correspondientes a su estado preoperatorio, manejo perioperatorio y evolución hasta los 30 días postrasplante. Resultados: Se encontraron cuatro sujetos (3M/1H) con una edad promedio de 42 años (rango de 22-55). Todos recibieron un manejo multidisciplinario que incluyó la optimización preoperatoria de su masa eritrocitaria, profilaxis antifibrinolítica y salvamento celular [volumen promedio de 344 ml (rango de 113-520)]. El volumen promedio de sangrado intraoperatorio fue de 625 ml (rango de 300-1000). Uno de los pacientes presentó disfunción primaria del injerto y muerte, mientras que los demás tuvieron un curso posoperatorio convencional. Conclusiones: Es posible ofrecer la posibilidad de THO para sujetos que se niegan a recibir transfusiones alogénicas, por medio de un abordaje integral que incluya la optimización hematológica perioperatoria y la utilización de medidas de conservación sanguínea, sin que esto afecte significativamente los resultados.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Liver Transplantation , Jehovah's Witnesses , Blood Transfusion , Hepatic Insufficiency , Viscoelastic Substances/chemical synthesis
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Fisioter. Bras ; 21(2): 149-163, Mai 16, 2020.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1282897

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Introdução: Pacientes após Acidente Vascular Encefálico (AVE) costumam ter alteração da marcha, apresentando velocidade lenta, baixa resistência a longas distâncias, e limitação da locomoção independente nas ruas. A recuperação dessa marcha comunitária é para esses indivíduos, um dos principais objetivos para a manutenção de uma vida ativa. Objetivo: Investigar a eficácia de uma intervenção fisioterapêutica com o método de tarefas orientadas e com o treino de marcha para trás sobre a locomoção de pacientes hemiparéticos após AVE. Métodos: Tratase de um estudo de análise de efeito terapêutico do tipo série de casos, no qual o sujeito é seu próprio controle, e são realizadas avaliações múltiplas para cada sujeito nas fases A1- B - A2. Na fase A1 são feitas duas avaliações antes do tratamento, gerando uma linha de base (baseline) que por ter duas medidas inclui a variação normal do sujeito, na fase B também são feitas duas avaliações, mas, durante e imediatamente após o tratamento, para obter as mudanças relacionadas ao mesmo e na fase A2 são feitas duas avaliações após duas semanas e um mês sem tratamento, para avaliar retenção do tratamento. Este estudo foi realizado com indivíduos com sequelas de AVE deambuladores comunitários (capazes de andar na rua, com ou sem auxílio de órteses). Os constructos utilizados para avaliar o efeito da terapia nos participantes foram: equilíbrio avançado, marcha comunitária com capacidade de modificar marcha as tarefas funcionais, equilíbrio e mobilidade, que foram investigados respectivamente com os instrumentos Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB), Índice de Marcha Dinâmica (DGI) e Timed Up Go (TUG). Dois métodos estatísticos foram utilizados: 1) O método visual da banda formada pela média e por dois desvios padrão calculados com os resultados das avaliações feitas na baseline, formando uma banda cujos pontos que caírem fora da banda tem uma significância p < 0.05; e 2) O cálculo do tamanho do efeito da terapia com o método de Delta de Glass. Resultados: Participaram do estudo quatro voluntários com sequelas após AVE. Após aplicação do protocolo de intervenção com tarefas orientadas e marcha para trás, observou-se melhora do equilíbrio e mobilidade, assim como da locomoção e da capacidade de modificação da marcha às atividades funcionais, isso pode ser observado especialmente no TUG em que todos os participantes diminuiram o tempo, após o tratamento em aproximadamente 3 a 20 segundos, p < 0,05. Os tamanhos do efeito após terapia foram grandes a enormes > 0,80 e 1,30 para todos os participantes em dois dos três desfechos primários. Conclusão: A associação do treino por tarefas orientadas com o treino de marcha para trás dentro do processo de reeducação funcional de pacientes após AVE surte efeitos positivos sobre a locomoção. (AU)


Introduction: Patients after stroke usually have gait dysfunctions, presenting slow speed, low resistance over long walking distances, and limitation of independent walking outdoors. The recovery of community walking is for those individuals, one of the main goal necessary to keep an active life. Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of a physical therapy intervention with the task-oriented method associated with backward gait training on the locomotion of hemiparetic patients after stroke. Methods: This study is a case series, to analyze therapeutic effect, in which the subject is his own control, and multiple evaluations are performed for each subject in phases A1 - B - A2. In phase A1 two pre-treatment assessments are performed, generating a baseline that includes the normal variation of the subject. In phase B two assessments are also made, but during and immediately after treatment to obtain changes related to the treatment effect and, in phase A2, two assessments are made, after two weeks and one month without treatment, phase A2 is to assess retention of treatment. This study was conducted with community-walking strokes survivors (capable of walking on the street, with or without orthoses). The constructs used to assess the effect of therapy on participants were: advanced balance, community gait with ability to change functional tasks, speed and mobility, which were investigated with the Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB) instruments, Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) and Timed Up Go (TUG). Two statistical methods were used: 1) The visual method of the band formed by the mean and by two standard deviations calculated from the results of the baseline evaluations, forming a band where the points that fall outside the band have a significance of p < 0.05 and 2) The size calculation of the effect of therapy with the Glass Delta method. Results: Four volunteers with stroke sequelae participated in the study. After applying the intervention protocol with task-oriented approach and backward gait training, it was observed an improvement in balance and mobility, as well as locomotion and gait modification ability to functional activities, that was observed especially in the TUG where all participants decreased the time after treatment in approximately 3 to 20 seconds, p <0.05. Post-therapy effect sizes were large to huge > 0.80 and 1.30 for all participants in two of the three primary outcomes. Conclusion: The association of task-oriented training with backward gait training within the functional rehabilitation process of patients after stroke has positive effects on locomotion. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Stroke , Locomotion , Physical Therapy Modalities , Gait
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Rev. venez. cir ; 73(2): 25-29, 2020. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, LIVECS | ID: biblio-1291541

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El objetivo del presente trabajo es reportar y analizar nuestra experiencia con la técnica endoscópica transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) en el tratamiento de la hernia inguinal. Métodos: Estudio retrospectivo mediante la revisión de nuestra base de datos electrónica y las historias clínicas en físico de la Clínica Santa Sofía, de los pacientes con diagnóstico de hernia inguinal tratados por los autores en los últimos 8 años. Se incluyeron para el análisis los casos con abordaje laparoscópico, recolectándose sexo, edad, diagnóstico pre e intraoperatorio, procedimientos adicionales, tiempo quirúrgico, complicaciones perioperatorias, tiempo de hospitalización, y morbilidad. Resultados: Se recolectaron 158 intervenciones de hernias inguinales en 102 pacientes, 89 hombres y 13 mujeres, de las cuales 135 (85,4%) fueron por abordaje laparoscópico tipo TAPP. Mediante la laparoscopia se modificó el diagnóstico preoperatorio en 17 pacientes (16.6%). El tiempo quirúrgico promedio fue de 50,5±11,6 minutos, y se presentaron 3 complicaciones perioperatorias y 4 tardías, para una morbilidad total de 5,1%. La estancia hospitalaria fue de 1±0,08 días y el tiempo de seguimiento promedio fue de 7,5±15,4 meses, detectándose 3 recidivas (2,2%) en ese período. Cinco pacientes presentaron dolor crónico posoperatorio, ninguno debilitante, que cedió gradualmente en todos los casos utilizando analgésicos comunes. Conclusiones: La técnica TAPP es una alternativa válida en el tratamiento de la hernia inguinal. Sus principales ventajas son las de optimizar el diagnóstico, permitiendo la reparación en un solo tiempo de hernias no diagnosticadas clínicamente, y su baja incidencia de dolor posoperatorio crónico(AU)


Currently the Lichtenstein technique is the most used worldwide for inguinal hernia repair, however, the laparoscopic approach has been gaining ground in recent years. The objective of the present work is to present and analyze our experience with the transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) technique for the treatment of this pathology.Methods: A retrospective study by the revision of our electronic database and the Santa Sofía clinic physical medical records, of the patients with groin hernia diagnosis treated by the authors in the last 8 years. The cases with the laparoscopic approach were included, collecting sex, age, pre and intraoperative diagnosis, additional procedures, surgical time, perioperative complications, hospital stay, and morbidity.Results : A 158 inguinal hernia repairs were collected in 102 patients, 87 males, and 13 females, of which 135 (85.4%) were through laparoscopic approach TAPP type. By means of laparoscopy, the preoperative diagnosis was modified in 17 patients (16.6%). Mean surgical time was 50.5±11.6 minutes, and 3 perioperative complications and 4 late complications were observed, for total morbidity of 5.1%. Hospital stay was 1±0.08 days, and mean follow-up was 7.5±15.4 months, detecting 3 recurrences (2.2%) at that time. Five patients presented chronic postoperative pain, none debilitating, which gradually yielded in all cases by common pain relievers.Conclusions : The TAPP technique is a valid alternative for the treatment of an inguinal hernia. Its main advantages are to optimize the diagnosis, allowing the repair of clinically undiagnosed hernias in one surgical time, and its low incidence of chronic postoperative pain(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Laparoscopy , Chronic Pain , Hernia, Inguinal/surgery , Surgical Procedures, Operative , Retrospective Studies , Aftercare
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Pesqui. vet. bras ; 39(11): 900-908, Nov. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | VETINDEX, LILACS | ID: biblio-1056914

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Diseases' clinical-epidemiological characterization assists in directing the diagnosis. The objective of this study was to describe epidemiological, clinical and laboratorial aspects of a case series of canine hyperadrenocorticism (HAC). One-hundred fifteen records of dogs diagnosed by the low dose dexamethasone suppression test and/or ACTH stimulation test were evaluated. Of the cases, 81.3% were HAC ACTH-dependent and 18.7% HAC ACTH-independent. Females were more affected, representing 69.3% of the cases. The mean age was 10.3±2.5 years and 64.9% were gonadectomized. Most of the patients were small size dogs, weighting less than 10kg (73.9%). The most frequent breeds were: Poodle (27%), Dachshund (17.4%), and Yorkshire Terrier (10.4%). The most frequent clinical manifestations were polyphagia (86%), polydipsia (82.6%), polyuria (80%), abdominal enlargement (82.6%), thin skin (79.1%), muscular weakness (78.3%) and panting (74.8%). However, eventually unusual HAC-associated signs would be present in some dogs in a more important way compared with the classic disease´s clinical signs. The CBC showed neutrophilia (66%), eosinopenia (58.3%) and lymphopenia (42.6%) as main hematological abnormalities. The most common findings in serum biochemistry were increased alkaline phosphatase activity (81.74%), increased ALT activity (62.6%), hypercholesterolemia (66%) and hypertriglyceridemia (54.7%). Urinalysis revealed hyposthenuria in 14.9% and isostenuria in 13.5%; besides proteinuria in 50% of the cases. Abdominal ultrasound showed bilateral adrenal hyperplasia (92.2%) with adrenal asymmetry in 20.8% of the cases, in addition to hepatomegaly (80.9%), biliary sludge (67.8%) and hepatic hyperechogenicity (47.8%). It was concluded that small size gonadectomized female dogs, mainly Poodles and Dachshunds, presented higher frequency in the population studied, and that the main changes observed in clinical and complementary tests were polyphagia, polyuria, polydipsia, abdominal enlargement, adrenal hyperplasia, increased phosphatase alkaline and hyperlipidemia. These results corroborated to a better disease characterization at Brazil. This work concluded that the population studied resembles the profile describe in European and North American epidemiologic studies, and that the HAC dog´s clinical picture looks similar worldwide.(AU)


A caracterização clínica-epidemiológica de doenças auxilia no direcionamento do diagnóstico. O objetivo deste trabalho foi descrever aspectos epidemiológicos, clínicos e laboratoriais de uma série de casos de hiperadrenocorticismo (HAC) canino. Foram avaliados 115 prontuários de cães diagnosticados pelo teste de supressão por baixa dose de dexametasona e/ou teste de estimulação com ACTH. Os casos de HAC ACTH-dependentes representaram 81,3% da população, e 18,7% foram ACTH-independentes. As fêmeas foram mais acometidas, representando 69,3% dos casos. A média de idade foi 10,3 ± 2,5 anos e 64,9% eram gonadectomizados. A maioria dos cães foi de porte pequeno, de até 10 kg (73,9%). As raças mais frequentes foram Poodle (27%), Dachshund (17,4%) e Yorkshire (10,4%). As manifestações clínicas mais relatadas foram polifagia (86%), polidipsia (82,6%), poliúria (80%), abdome pendular (82,6%), atrofia cutânea (79,1%), fraqueza muscular (78,3%) e dispneia (74,8%). Entretanto, eventualmente sinais clínicos pouco associados ao HAC se manifestaram de forma mais importante que os sinais clássicos da doença. O hemograma revelou neutrofilia (66%), eosinopenia (58,3%) e linfopenia (42,6%) como principais alterações hematológicas. Na bioquímica sérica foi observado aumento de fosfatase alcalina (81,74% dos casos), aumento da atividade da ALT (62,6%), hipercolesterolemia (66%) e hipertrigliceridemia (54,7%). A urinálise revelou hipostenúria em 14,9% e isostenúria em 13,5%; além de proteinúria em 50% dos casos. A ecografia abdominal evidenciou hiperplasia bilateral de adrenal (92,2%) com assimetria de adrenais em 20,8% dos casos, além de hepatomegalia (80,9%), lama biliar (67,8%) e hiperecogenicidade hepática (47,8%). Concluiu-se que fêmeas castradas de pequeno porte, principalmente das raças Poodles e Dachshunds, apresentaram maior frequência na população estudada e que as principais alterações observadas clínicas e nos exames complementares foram polifagia, poliúria, polidipsia, aumento abdominal, hiperplasia da adrenal, aumento de fosfatase alcalina e hiperlipidemia. Estes resultados corroboram para melhor caracterização da doença no Brasil. Este estudo concluiu que a população estudada se assemelha ao perfil populacional de cães com HAC descrito em estudos Europeus e Norte Americanos de forma que o perfil dos casos ao redor do globo parece similar.(AU)


Subject(s)
Animals , Dogs , Adrenocortical Hyperfunction/veterinary , Adrenocortical Hyperfunction/epidemiology , Cushing Syndrome/veterinary , Cushing Syndrome/epidemiology
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Rev. odontol. mex ; 21(3): 214-217, jul.-sep. 2017. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-902739

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RESUMEN: Los odontomas son los tumores benignos más prevalentes en la cavidad oral, los cuales, por lo general, son diagnosticados mediante exámenes radiográficos de rutina. En la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Cartagena se realizaron un total de 1,261 cirugías orales entre los años 2010 y 2015, donde se presentaron 12 casos con diagnóstico de odontomas, los cuales fueron identificados al inspeccionar sus respectivas historias clínicas. En algunos casos, los odontomas acompañados de otras características se asocian a síndromes, tales como el síndrome de Gardner, este reporte menciona un caso con ciertas características, como la posible presencia de poliposis colorrectal, órganos dentales supernumerarios y excrecencias óseas presentes en un niño de 12 años de edad, por lo cual se realizaron estudios para determinar la asociación a mencionado síndrome. La localización de los odontomas es una característica particular de ellos, que se encuentra alterada en el caso anteriormente resaltado.


ABSTRACT: Odontomas are the most prevalent benign tumors in the mouth, they are normally diagnosed after routine X-ray examinations. Between 2010-2015, a total of 1,261 oral surgical interventions were practiced at the School of Dentistry, University of Cartagena. In them, 12 cases of odontoma were identified after reviewing respective clinical histories. In some cases, when odontomas are accompanied by other characteristics, they can be associated to syndromes, such as Gardner's syndrome. The present report informs of a case with certain characteristics such as possible presence of colorectal polyposis, supernumerary teeth and bone excrescences present in a 12 year old male, therefore, studies were undertaken to determine association to the aforementioned syndrome. Location of odontomas was an inherent characteristic and found to be altered in the previously mentioned case.

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Rev. ecuat. neurol ; 26(1): 9-16, ene.-abr. 2017. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1099128

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Resumen El estatus epiléptico (EE) es una emergencia neurológica y un síndrome per se definido por su presentación clínica y manifestaciones electroencefalográficas. No se encontraron series de casos de esta emergencia relativamente común en revistas colombianas indexadas en la literatura científica, por lo cual se realizó la búsqueda de los casos en dos centros de referencia para manejo neurológico crítico en la capital colombiana en periodo 2011-2015. Se describieron las características demográficas, diagnósticas y terapéuticas profundizando en su presentación clínica y paraclínica, así como el tratamiento recibido respecto a las guías internacionales. Se encontró que el EE convulsivo fue 3 veces más común que el no convulsivo, 1.4 veces más frecuentemente en población femenina que en población masculina, el grupo de edad donde se presentó principalmente fue el pediátrico y el menos frecuente el geriátrico, la mayoría de pacientes pediátricos presentan EE secundarios a lesiones estructurales congénitas mientras que los pacientes adultos y ancianos suelen presentar EE como consecuencia de un antecedente de epilepsia con pobre adherencia farmacológica, y que en el 66% de los pacientes el EE descrito no fue el primero de su tipo. El abordaje terapéutico farmacológico correspondió al estipulado en las guías en 41.67% de los casos.


Abstract Status Epilepticus (SE) is a neurological emergency that is by itself a syndrome defined according its clinical presentation and electroencephalographical manifestations, both highly variable. There aren't any case series about this relatively common neurological emergency in Colombian indexed journals, for which a search for cases was performed in two neurological critical care institutions in the Colombian capital city in the period between 2011-2015. We describe demographical, diagnostic and therapeutic characteristics emphasizing in its clinical and paraclinical presentation, as the treatment applied according international guidelines. We found convulsive SE was three times more common that the non-convulsing time, 1.4 times more common in females that in males, more common in the pediatric group and less common in the geriatric group, the majority of this cases presented SE secondary to a congenital structural injury while adult and elder patients presented SE as a consequence of non-voluntary discontinuation of the therapy, and in 66% of the cases the SE described was not the first of its kind. The therapeutic regime applied corresponded to the stipulated in international guidelines in only 41.67%.

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Dement. neuropsychol ; 10(2): 91-97, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-785884

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ABSTRACT Investigations on the semantic priming effect (SPE) in patients after left hemisphere (LH) lesions have shown disparities that may be explained by the variability in performance found among patients. The aim of the present study was to verify the existence of subgroups of patients after LH stroke by searching for dissociations between performance on the lexical decision task based on the semantic priming paradigm and performance on direct memory, semantic association and language tasks. All 17 patients with LH lesions after stroke (ten non-fluent aphasics and seven non aphasics) were analyzed individually. Results indicated the presence of three groups of patients according to SPE: one exhibiting SPE at both stimulus onset asynchronies (SOAs), one with SPE only at long SOA, and another, larger group with no SPE.


RESUMO As investigações sobre o efeito de priming semântico (SPE) em pacientes após lesões cerebrais no hemisfério esquerdo (LH) têm mostrado divergências que podem ser explicadas pela variabilidade no desempenho encontrado entre os pacientes. O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar a existência de subgrupos de pacientes pós-AVC no hemisfério esquerdo do cérebro, buscando associações e dissociações entre o desempenho na tarefa de decisão lexical no paradigma de priming semântico e o desempenho em tarefas diretas de memória, tarefas de associação semântica e de linguagem. Todos os 17 pacientes com lesão no LH após acidente vascular cerebral (dez afásicos não-fluentes e sete não afásicos) foram analisados individualmente. Os resultados indicaram a presença de três grupos de pacientes de acordo com o efeito de priming semântico. Um grupo de participantes que mostrou SPE em ambos os SOAs, um dos participantes com SPE apenas no SOA longo e um grande grupo sem SPE.


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Humans , Aphasia , Cognition , Stroke , Neuropsychology
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Rev. colomb. reumatol ; 23(2): 126-130, Apr.-June 2016. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-830403

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OBJECTIVE: To present current clinical experience and the clinical outcomes in the management of patients with adult Still disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective study of a case series was conducted on of 17 cases diagnosed with adult Still disease during a period between 2009 and 2014 in 2 tertiary hospitals in Santiago de Cali. RESULTS: Of the 17 cases diagnosed and treated, it was found that 50% of patients had an elevated ferritin five times its normal value, being useful in the diagnosis. Less than 50% of cases were under 40 years, and about 50% of the population required combined treatment, with two patients requiringbiological therapy to control their symptoms. Yamaguchi criteria were used for diagnostic correlation. CONCLUSIONS: Adult Still's disease is a rare disease that requires a high index of suspicion, but it must be a disease to rule out, and it always requires management generally combined with schemes to improve the quality of life of patients.


OBJETIVO: Dar a conocer la experiencia clínica en el mundo real y los resultados clínicos del manejo de los pacientes con enfermedad de Still del adulto. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Se realiza un estudio retrospectivo de serie de casos, de 17 casos con diagnóstico de enfermedad de Still del adulto, en 2 clínicas de nivel 3 de Santiago de Cali, Colombia, en el periodo comprendido entre 2009 y 2014. RESULTADOS: De los 17 casos diagnosticados y tratados se encontró que en el 50% de los pacientes había una elevación de ferritina de 5 veces su valor normal, siendo útil en el diagnóstico, menos del 50% de los casos fueron en menores de 40 anos, alrededor del 50% de la población requirió tratamiento combinado y 2 pacientes requirieron terapia biológica para el control de sus síntomas. Se usaron los criterios de Yamaguchi para la correlación diagnóstica. CONCLUSIONES: de descarte y, generalmente, siempre requiere manejo con esquemas combinados para mejorar la calidad de vida del paciente.


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Humans , Still's Disease, Adult-Onset , Fever of Unknown Origin
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Pediatr. mod ; 51(12)dez. 2015.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-783134

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Introdução: A febre reumática (FR) é uma doença inflamatória que ocorre após infecção pelo estreptococo beta-hemolítico do grupo A, em indivíduos geneticamente predispostos, principalmente entre 5 e 15 anos, sem predomínio de sexo. O diagnóstico é clínico, através dos Critérios de Jones (CJ). Estatísticas indicam que o Brasil apresenta elevada incidência da doença. Objetivo: Avaliar o perfil de apresentação clínico-laboratorial e os desfechos em uma série de casos internados com diagnóstico inicial de FR. Metodologia: Estudo tipo série de casos com perfil observacional, descritivo e retrospectivo, realizado no Hospital Universitário Alcides Carneiro, em Campina Grande-PB. Resultados: Foram analisados 26 prontuários de pacientes, com idade média de 11,8 anos e procedentes de 11 municípios da Paraíba. A distribuição por sexo foi 61,5% feminino e 38,5% masculino. O diagnóstico foi confirmado em 50% dos pacientes. Daqueles que confirmaram o diagnóstico através dos CJ, associados ou não ao ecocardiograma, 40% apresentaram um critério maior e dois ou mais critérios menores. Houve simultaneidade dos seguintes critérios maiores: artrite e cardite em 40%; coreia e cardite em 10%; artrite, coreia e cardite em 10%. Coreia como sintoma isolado foi verificado em 10% desses pacientes. Conclusão: As dificuldades diagnósticas descritas pela literatura, devido à inespecificidade dos CJ, inexistência de sinal patognomônico ou teste laboratorial específico, além da grande variabilidade de manifestações clínicas foram também observadas neste estudo. As autoras sugerem uma revisão dos critérios clínicos e laboratoriais de forma a aumentar a sensibilidade diagnóstica na febre reumática.

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J. vasc. bras ; 14(3): 262-266, July-Sep. 2015. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-763074

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A Síndrome da Congestão Venosa Pélvica (SCVP) é uma causa de dor pélvica crônica, que afeta principalmente mulheres multíparas em idade reprodutiva. Para o tratamento desta síndrome, a embolização de varizes pélvicas tem demonstrado excelentes resultados. Relatamos uma série inicial de pacientes submetidas a tratamento com embolização de varizes pélvicas e os respectivos resultados de acompanhamento pós-operatório. São apresentados dados clínicos, detalhes do procedimento e resultados do acompanhamento e de exames de imagem de seis pacientes. Dentre estas pacientes, o sucesso técnico foi de 100% e não houve relato de complicações trans ou pós-operatórias graves. Em todos os casos, pôde-se observar alívio dos sintomas e melhora nos resultados de exames de imagens no acompanhamento de curto prazo. Os resultados nesta pequena série de casos indicam que a embolização é um tratamento seguro e efetivo para a SCVP.


Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS) is a cause of chronic pelvic pain that primarily affects multiparous women of reproductive age. Embolization of pelvic varicose veins offers excellent results for treatment of this syndrome. We describe an initial series of patients treated with embolization of pelvic varicose veins and their respective postoperative follow-up results. We provide clinical data, details of the procedures performed and results of follow-up and imaging exams for six patients. The technical success rate with these patients was 100% and there were no reports of serious intraoperative or postoperative complications. In all cases there was relief from symptoms and improvements in the results of imaging exams during short-term follow-up. The results of this small series of cases indicate that embolization is a safe and effective treatment for PCS.


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Humans , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Endovascular Procedures/rehabilitation , Varicose Veins/therapy , Varicose Veins , Angiography, Digital Subtraction , Pelvic Pain/diagnosis , Pelvic Pain/therapy , Pelvic Pain , Embolization, Therapeutic , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods
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Rev. bras. cir. plást ; 29(3): 446-449, jul.-sep. 2014. ilus, tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-744

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INTRODUÇÃO: A videoendoscopia tem se estabelecido como procedimento de escolha no tratamento da ptose do supercílio e das rugas da região frontal. O acesso minimamente invasivo produz vantagens em relação à tradicional incisão coronal. Diversos métodos de fixação são relatados na literatura, apresentando resultados semelhantes. Nesta série de casos, descrevemos a fixação direta com agulha. OBJETIVO: Avaliar o prognóstico da videocirurgia, utilizando-se a técnica direta com agulha. MÉTODO: Avaliação fotográfica computadorizada de 37 pacientes submetidos à videoendoscopia da região frontal com a fixação direta com agulha, realizada em dois hospitais privados na cidade de Porto Alegre-RS. Resultados: A elevação média do supercílio foi de 5,7 mm no terço lateral e de 4,4 mm no terço medial. Após um pequeno descenso da elevação, no primeiro mês pós-operatório, o reposicionamento do supercílio permaneceu inalterado nas medidas subsequentes até 24 meses. CONCLUSÃO: A fixação direta com agulha é capaz de produzir resultados duráveis, seguros e reprodutíveis no período em que foram realizadas as medições.


INTRODUCTION: Video endoscopy has become a procedure of choice for the treatment of eyebrow ptosis and forehead wrinkles. This minimally invasive technique has several advantages over traditional coronal incision. Several fixation methods are reported in the literature, with similar results. In this study, we describe direct needle fixation. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prognosis of video endoscopic surgery using a direct needle technique. METHOD: Computerized photographic evaluations of 37 patients undergoing video endoscopy of the frontal region with needle direct fixation were conducted in two private hospitals in the city of Porto Alegre in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. RESULTS: The mean eyebrow elevations were 5.7 and 4.4 mm in the lateral and middle third measurements. After a small dip in elevation in the first month after surgery, the repositioning of the eyebrow remained unchanged in subsequent measurements up to 24 months later. CONCLUSION: Direct needle fixation produced lasting, reliable, and reproducible results during the period in which measurements were made.


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Humans , Female , Adult , History, 21st Century , Periosteum , Rejuvenation , Surgery, Plastic , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted , Medical Records , Retrospective Studies , Cilia , Review , Video-Assisted Surgery , Evaluation Study , Diffusion of Innovation , Face , Facial Bones , Photograph , Fixation, Ocular , Needles , Periosteum/surgery , Surgery, Plastic/methods , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted/instrumentation , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted/methods , Medical Records/standards , Cilia/physiology , Video-Assisted Surgery/adverse effects , Video-Assisted Surgery/methods , Face/surgery , Facial Bones/surgery , Fixation, Ocular/physiology , Needles/adverse effects
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Rev. cuba. hig. epidemiol ; 52(1): 81-97, ene.-abr. 2014.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-735310

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Introducción: a partir de la notificación de los profesionales de la salud se recopila información acerca de las reacciones adversas, que aunque sólo son sospechosas de su posible asociación con medicamentos utilizados (incluidas las vacunas), sirve para generar señales de posibles riesgos nuevos que permiten tomar medidas reguladoras. Objetivo: determinar los resultados exploratorios de la búsqueda activa los eventos adversos graves a vacunas detectados en niños menores de 2 años ingresados en el Hospital Pediátrico de Centro Habana durante el período 2002-2007. Métodos: se estudió 13 912 egresos hospitalarios en menores de 2 años durante el periodo 2002 al 2007. En un diseño observacional de serie de casos de carácter retrospectivo en el Hospital Pediátrico de Centro Habana, utilizando los registros hospitalarios, historias clínicas, registros y tarjetas de vacunación en vacunatorios centrales y consultorios médicos. Resultado: se detectó 83 casos con diagnósticos de eventos adversos a la vacunación, que representan el 0,6 por ciento [IC 95 por ciento (0,48-0,74)], y de ellos, 43 casos de eventos adversos relacionados causalmente con las vacunas que fueron detectados mediante la combinación de búsqueda pasiva y activa de casos. Los eventos más frecuentes fueron, fiebre, celulitis, abscesos, convulsión e irritabilidad asociados a las vacunas DPT y sus combinaciones, el desenlace fue satisfactorio en el 93 % de los casos. Conclusiones: la exploración de la búsqueda activa de eventos adversos a vacunas, mostró la posibilidad de detectar diagnósticos loables de ser considerados eventos adversos a la vacunación, lo que brinda la posibilidad de completar los datos de farmacovigilancia de vacunas en los servicios de pediatría en hospitales(AU)


Introduction: information about adverse reactions is collected from reports submitted by health professionals. Even when their relationship to drugs administered (including vaccines) is only a suspicion, such information might hint at potential new risks, thus allowing to take regulatory action. Objective: determine the exploratory results of the active search for serious adverse events associated with the vaccination of children under 2 hospitalized in the children's hospital of the municipality of Centro Habana from 2002 to 2007. Methods: a study was conducted of 13 912 hospital discharges of children under 2 from 2002 to 2007. The study followed an observational retrospective case-series design. Data were obtained from hospital records, medical records, and vaccination records and cards from central immunization centers and doctor's consultation offices. Result: vaccine-related adverse events were found in 83 cases, representing 0.6 percent [CI 95 percent (0.48-0.74)], of which 43 were detected by a combination of passive and active screening. The most common events were fever, cellulitis, abscesses, convulsions and irritability, associated with DPT vaccines and their combinations, with a satisfactory development in 93 percent of the cases. Conclusions: exploration of the active screening of vaccine-related adverse events revealed the possibility of obtaining accurate diagnoses providing pediatric services in hospitals with relevant pharmacovigilance data about vaccination(AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Data Collection/statistics & numerical data , Vaccination/adverse effects , Risk Assessment , Pharmacovigilance , Case Reports , Retrospective Studies , Observational Studies as Topic
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 45(5): 586-590, Sept.-Oct. 2012. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-656213

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INTRODUCTION: Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is the most important systemic mycosis in South America. Central nervous system involvement is potentially fatal and can occur in 12.5% of cases. This paper aims to contribute to the literature describing eight cases of neuroparacoccidioidomycosis (NPMC) and compare their characteristics with patients without neurological involvement, to identify unique characteristics of NPCM. METHODS: A cohort of 213 PCM cases was evaluated at the Infectious Diseases Clinic of the University Hospital, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil, from October 1976 to August 2008. Epidemiological, clinical, laboratory, therapeutic and follow-up data were registered. RESULTS: Eight patients presented NPCM. The observed NPCM prevalence was 3.8%. One patient presented the subacute form of PCM and the other seven presented the chronic form of the disease. The parenchymatous form of NPCM occurred in all patients. 60% of the patients who proceeded from the north/ northeast region of Minas Gerais State developed NPCM. The neurological involvement of a mother and her son was observed. NPCM patients exhibited demographical and clinical profiles similar to what is described in the literature. When NPCM cases were compared to PCM patients, there were differences in relation to origin and positive PCM family history. CONCLUSIONS: The results corroborate the clinical view that the neurological findings are extremely important in the evaluation of PCM patients. Despite the limitations of this study, the differences in relation to patient's origins and family history point to the need of further studies to determine the susceptibility factors involved in the neurological compromise.


INTRODUÇÃO: A paracoccidioidomicose (PCM) é a micose profunda mais importante na América do Sul. O comprometimento do sistema nervoso central é grave e pode ocorrer em 12,5% dos casos. Este trabalho tem como objetivo descrever oito casos de neuroparacoccidioidomicose (NPMC) e comparar suas características com pacientes sem envolvimento neurológico, a fim de identificar aspectos singulares da NPCM. MÉTODOS: Uma coorte de 213 casos de PCM foi avaliada na Clínica de Doenças Infecciosas do Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, de outubro de 1976 a agosto de 2008. Dados epidemiológicos, clínicos, laboratoriais, terapêuticos e de seguimento foram registrados. RESULTADOS: Oito pacientes apresentaram NPCM. A prevalência de NPCM observada foi de 3,8%. Um paciente apresentou a forma subaguda da PCM e sete apresentaram a forma crônica. Todos os pacientes apresentaram a forma parenquimatosa. Cerca de 60% dos pacientes provenientes das regiões norte e nordeste de Minas Gerais desenvolveram NPCM. Foi observado o desenvolvimento de NPCM em uma mãe e em seu filho. Os pacientes com NPCM apresentaram perfis demográficos e clínicos similares à descrição da literatura. Quando comparados aos pacientes com PCM, houve diferenças em relação à procedência de tais pacientes e história familiar positiva de PCM. CONCLUSÕES: Os resultados confirmam a importância da avaliação neurológica em pacientes com PCM. Apesar das limitações desse trabalho, as diferenças com relação à procedência dos pacientes e à história familiar apontam para a necessidade de mais estudos para investigar a existência de fatores de susceptibilidade envolvidos no desenvolvimento da NPCM.


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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Brain Diseases/epidemiology , Central Nervous System Fungal Infections/epidemiology , Paracoccidioidomycosis/epidemiology , Brain Diseases/microbiology , Brain Diseases , Brazil/epidemiology , Chi-Square Distribution , Central Nervous System Fungal Infections/microbiology , Central Nervous System Fungal Infections , Prevalence , Paracoccidioidomycosis , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-662837

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OBJECTIVE: To describe a series of cases of tobacco chippers (TCs) who sought assistance for smoking cessation. DESCRIPTION OF CASES: We describe the case of three TCs who participated in a free quit-smoking support group. Smokers answered self-administered questionnaires covering sociodemographic data, smoking history, nicotine dependence, perceived health status, and motivational stages. Of the 183 smokers enrolled in the program, three (1.6%) were considered TCs. All three were women and reported alcohol use, although at low frequencies. Two of them reported the presence of potentially tobacco-related disease. All TCs presented light nicotine dependence and reported difficulties quitting smoking. All dropped out after the first group meeting. COMMENTS: This study describes a subgroup of smokers not extensively described in the literature: TCs seeking assistance for smoking cessation, with some degree of nicotine dependence, and who do not adhere to regular group therapy. Interventions aimed at this population may be an interesting strategy for smoking cessation (AU)


OBJETIVO: Descrever uma série de casos de tobacco chippers (TCs) que buscaram auxílio para cessação do hábito de fumar. DESCRIÇÃO DOS CASOS: São descritos três casos de TCs que participaram de um grupo de apoio terapêutico a tabagistas. Os participantes responderam questionários autoaplicados que incluíam questões sobre dados sociodemográficos, histórico de tabagismo, dependência à nicotina, estado de saúde percebido e estágios motivacionais. Dos 183 tabagistas inscritos no grupo, três (1,6%) foram considerados TCs. Todos os três casos eram mulheres e relataram o uso de álcool, embora em frequências baixas. Duas relataram a presença de doenças potencialmente relacionadas ao uso do tabaco. Todas apresentavam baixos níveis de dependência à nicotina e relataram dificuldades em parar de fumar. Todas desistiram do tratamento após a primeira sessão. COMENTÁRIOS: Este estudo descreve um subgrupo de fumantes ainda não muito explorado na literatura: TCs que buscam auxílio para cessação do hábito de fumar, apresentam algum grau de dependência à nicotina e não aderem à terapia de grupo tradicional. Intervenções direcionadas especificamente a essa população podem ser uma estratégia interessante para a cessação do hábito de fumar (AU)


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Humans , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Psychotherapy, Group , Smoking/psychology , Tobacco Use Disorder/psychology , Tobacco Use Disorder/therapy , Smoking/therapy , Smoking Cessation/psychology
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Archiv. med. fam. gen. (En línea) ; 8(1): 5-9, 2011. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-972493

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OBJETIVOS: reportar los resultados de la estrategia que incluye "el tratamiento tópico con azufre precipitado al 6% sumado a medidas no farmacológicas" en la población de Villa Verde, Pilar, Buenos Aires, Argentina. MÉTODOS: Serie de casos tratados entre Marzo de 2007 y marzo de 2008 de una muestra de conveniencia integrada por toda la población con signos y síntomas sugestivos de escabiosis durante dicho período. RESULTADOS: Fueron incluidos 161 pacientes, pero sólo se pudo realizar la evaluación completa en 110 de ellos (68,3%). De éstos, 74 se encontraba curado a los 15 días de iniciado el tratamiento y otros 23, al mes, lo que implica una tasa global de curación de 88%. Sólo 12,7% de la muestra evaluada presentó efectos adversos. El 20% de los encuestados percibió la intervención como de bajo costo, el 32,6 de costo moderado y el 47,5 alto. El autorreporte de adherencia al tratamiento farmacológico fue de 95% y del no farmacológico, 96%. CONCLUSIONES: Estos resultados contribuyen a avalar una estrategia terapéutica ampliamente utilizada en nuestro medio (por su bajo precio y amplia disponibilidad), que por el momento posee escasa evidencia científica y es utilizada por motivos fundamentalmente empíricos.


OBJECTIVES: Report the results of the strategy that includes "the topical treatment with precipitated sulfur at 6% plus non-pharmacological measures" in the population of Villa Verde, Pilar, Buenos Aires, Argentina. METHODS: A series of cases treated between March 2007 and March 2008 of a sample of convenience integrated by the entire population with signs and symptoms suggestive of scabies during this period. RESULTS: A total of 161 patients were included, but only 110 of them could complete the complete evaluation (68.3%). Of these, 74 were cured 15 days after starting treatment and another 23, a month, which implies an overall cure rate of 88%. Only 12.7% of the sample evaluated had adverse effects. 20% of respondents perceived the intervention as low cost, 32.6 moderate cost and 47.5 high. Self-reported adherence to pharmacological treatment was 95% and non-pharmacological self-report was 96%. CONCLUSIONS: These results contribute to endorse a therapeutic strategy widely used in our environment (due to its low price and wide availability), which at the moment has little scientific evidence and is used for fundamentally empirical reasons.


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Humans , Scabies/therapy , Sulfur/administration & dosage , Sulfur/therapeutic use
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