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J Behav Ther Exp Psychiatry ; 42(1): 1-5, 2011 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21073999

ABSTRACT

Cognitive behavior models for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are based currently on the presence of specific beliefs associated with the disorder. Among these beliefs are inflated responsibility, concerns over thought-action fusion, and overimportance of thoughts. The aim of this study was to compare scores from the subscales of the Obsessive Beliefs Questionnaire (OBQ-87), developed by the Obsessive-Compulsive Cognitions Working Group (OCCWG, 2001), in 24 patients from an OCD clinic (OCD) and 24 patients from a Medical Clinic (MC) for ambulatory and chronic diseases. All OCD patients were diagnosed using the SCID, and the OCD portion of the SCID was used to rule out patients with OCD from the MC group. The Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (YBOCS) and Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale (DAS) were also administered. The results indicated that, contrary to predictions, in the domains of Tolerance for Uncertainty, Threat estimation, Responsibility and Perfectionism, the MC group presented higher scores than the OCD group. The same findings occurred with DAS, which was significantly correlated with the OBQ. Possible explanations for these findings are discussed, as well as suggestions for future research with both groups.


Subject(s)
Obsessive Behavior/psychology , Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder/psychology , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder/diagnosis , Personality , Psychiatric Status Rating Scales , Psychometrics , Statistics, Nonparametric , Surveys and Questionnaires , Uncertainty
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Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int ; 8(2): 179-85, 2009 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19357033

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: To physiologically reconstruct the biliary tract, Crema et al suggested the application of the Monti principle to the biliary tract, already used in humans for the urinary tract. With this technique, a jejunal segment is transversely retubularized. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of jejunal tube interposition between the common bile duct and duodenum in dogs. METHODS: Thirteen dogs underwent a laparoscopic common bile duct ligature, followed by a biliodigestive connection by jejunal tube interposition after one week. The levels of glutamic-pyruvic and glutamic-oxalacetic transaminases, total bilirubins, alkaline phosphatase and gamma-glutamyltransferase were assessed before surgery and thereafter weekly until euthanasia, which was performed 6 weeks after biliodigestive connection. RESULTS: Data on 9 dogs were analyzed statistically. The dogs presented with obstructive jaundice after common bile duct ligature, as confirmed by biochemical examination. They showed a statistically significant reduction in cholestasis after biliodigestive connection by jejunal tube interposition and were healthy until the end of the experiment. CONCLUSION: A statistically significant reduction was seen in total bilirubin and canalicular enzymes (alkaline phosphatase and gamma-glutamyltransferase) in the 9 dogs 6 weeks after biliodigestive connection by jejunal tube interposition.


Subject(s)
Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures/methods , Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods , Animals , Dogs , Female , Jejunum , Male
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Rev. bras. cir. cabeça pescoço ; 36(2)abr.-jun. 2007. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: lil-482650

ABSTRACT

Introdução: O câncer é a segunda causa de mortalidade nos países ocidentais e no Brasil. As neoplasias de cabeça e pescoço representam 5% dos tumores. Atrasos do início dos sintomas ao diagnóstico clínico são comuns, retardando o planejamento terapêutico e piorando o prognóstico. Objetivo: Estabelecer fatores de retardo no diagnóstico clínico histológico de 64 pacientes com neoplasias malignas de cabeça e pescoço. Pacientes e método: Utilizando um questionário, 49 homens e 15 mulheres foram entrevistados e os dados foram relacionados com achados clínicos e sócio-demográficos. Resultados: A idade média por época do diagnóstico foi de 56,16 anos (desvio padrão de 13,05). As queixas principais dos pacientes foram dor, nódulo no pescoço, úlcera, disfagia e disfonia. Dos pacientes, 73,02% procuraram primeiramente cuidados médicos, 20,63% automedicaram-se e 6,35% procuraram primeiramente um dentista. O tempo do paciente, desde os primeiros sintomas até o diagnóstico apresentou uma média de 273,19 dias. O atraso foi significantemente associado com a interpretação cognitiva dos sintomas e pacientes que sabiam ou suspeitavam do câncer tiveram um maior atraso. O tempo do profissional, contado desde a primeira consulta até o diagnóstico, apresentou uma média de 198,09 dias. Conclusões: As variáveis que aumentaram o atraso do tempo do profissional foram os exames subsidiários e o número de outros profissionais a quem o paciente foi encaminhado. As variáveis sócio-demográficas (idade, gênero, escolaridade, número de membros da família e renda familiar) não mostraram influência sobre o atraso no diagnóstico.


Introduction: the cancer is the second leading cause of mortality in the occidental countries and in Brazil. The head and neck neoplasms represent 5% of them. Delays from the onset of symptoms to the clinical diagnosis are common, delaying the therapeutic approach and decreasing the prognosis. Objective: to establish factors associated to delayed diagnosis of 64 patients with head and neck cancer. Patients and methods: Forty-nine men and 15 women were interviewed through a questionnaire, and the results were related to clinical and socioeconomic findings. Results: The mean age at diagnosis was 56.16 years (SD + 13.05). The time of the patient since the recognition of the initial symptoms until the diagnosis showed median delay of 273.19 days. Larger delay was associated to the cognitive interpretation of the symptoms (diagnosis knowledge or cancer suspicion). Patients with cancer diagnosis or cancer suspicion had larger delay. The time of the professional since the first contact until the diagnosis presented median delay of 198.09 days. Conclusions: The variables associated to professional delay were the request of diagnostic tests and the referral to other professionals. The present study did not found a relationship between the delay in the diagnosis and sociodemographic and economic variables (age, gender, education, number of family members and familiar income).

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Arq Bras Cardiol ; 84(4): 297-303, 2005 Apr.
Article in Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15880202

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate the viability of the use of extracorporeal circulation established between the left atrium and ascending aorta to induce deep hypothermia for correcting thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. METHODS: From January 1994 to July 2001, 38 patients (mean age, 54.6 +/- 12.7 years) were operated on as follows: 12 (31.6%) patients underwent repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm, and 26 patients underwent repair of descending thoracic aneurysms. Deep hypothermia was induced by use of extracorporeal circulation, with pharyngeal temperature ranging from 15 to 25 degrees C (20.6 +/- 3.2 degrees C). RESULTS: Of the neurological complications, paraplegia occurred in 2 (5.3%) patients. One patient developed paraparesis, and another evolved with convulsion. Twelve (31.6%) patients had respiratory complications, and 2 (16.7%) patients died. Two other patients were operated on on an emergency basis and ended up dying. Total mortality was 18.4% (7 patients). CONCLUSION: Repair of descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms with deep hypothermia by use of extracorporeal circulation established between the left atrium and ascending aorta proved to be a viable method for correcting those aneurysms.


Subject(s)
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal/surgery , Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/surgery , Extracorporeal Circulation/methods , Adult , Aged , Anastomosis, Surgical , Catheterization, Central Venous/methods , Female , Humans , Hypothermia, Induced/methods , Male , Middle Aged , Postoperative Complications , Thoracotomy , Treatment Outcome
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Eur J Dermatol ; 15(3): 159-63, 2005.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15908298

ABSTRACT

We analyzed 100 control individuals and 60 patients with psoriasis vulgaris from the population of Campinas, Brazil. Typification of class II HLA alleles (HLA-DRB1-5 and -DQB1) was carried out through the DNA/PCR/SSP at medium and high resolution. DNA was extracted through a salting-out procedure: 13 DRB1 alleles, 3 DRB3 alleles, 1 DRB4 allele, 2 DRB5 alleles, and 5 DQB1 alleles were identified at a medium resolution using the PCR/SSP, and 45 DRB1 alleles were identified at a high resolution in analyzed patients. Results showed associations with psoriasis vulgaris: positive associations HLA-DRB3*02 (p < 0.05, chi(2) = 5.10, RR = 2.14); HLA-DRB1*0102 alleles (p < 0.05, RR = 5.44). Negative associations were found for HLA-DRB4*01 (chi(2) = 3.23, RR = 0.55) and HLA-DRB1*1302 alleles (p < 0.05, RR = 0.23). The haplotypes revealed positive association for HLA-DRB1*0102/DQB1*05 (p < 0.05, RR = 5.44) and HLA-DRB1*0701/DQB1*03 alleles (p < 0.02, RR = 9.00). These findings suggest a possible association of the DRB1 allele with the group of patients showing an early onset of the illness, as well as an association with haplotypes HLA-DRB1*0102/DQB1*05 and HLA-DRB1*0701/DQB1*03.


Subject(s)
Genetic Predisposition to Disease/epidemiology , HLA-DQ Antigens/genetics , HLA-DR Antigens/genetics , Haplotypes/genetics , Psoriasis/genetics , Brazil/epidemiology , Case-Control Studies , Chi-Square Distribution , Female , Gene Expression Regulation , HLA-DRB1 Chains , Humans , Male , Polymerase Chain Reaction/methods , Probability , Psoriasis/diagnosis , Severity of Illness Index
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; 84(4): 297-303, abr. 2005. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-400305

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVO: Demonstrar a viabilidade do uso da circulação extracorpórea estabelecida entre o átrio esquerdo e a aorta ascendente para indução da hipotermia profunda na correção de aneurismas torácicos e toracoabdominais. MÉTODOS: De janeiro 1994 a julho 2001, foram operados 38 pacientes, com média de idade de 54,6±12,7 anos. Foram submetidos a correção de aneurisma toracoabdominal 12 (31,6 por cento) pacientes e 26 a aneurismas torácicos descendentes. Os pacientes foram induzidos a hipotermia profunda por meio de circulação extracorpórea, com temperatura faríngea variando entre 15 e 25°C (média de 20,6±3,2°C). RESULTADOS: Dentre as complicações neurológicas, a paraplegia ocorreu em dois (5,3 por cento) casos. Um paciente evoluiu com paraparesia de membros inferiores e um com quadro de convulsão. As complicações respiratórias estiveram presentes em 12 (31,6 por cento) pacientes, com mortalidade de 16,7 por cento (dois pacientes). Dois pacientes foram operados em caráter de urgência e vieram a falecer. A mortalidade total foi de 18,4 por cento (7 pacientes). CONCLUSÃO: A correção dos aneurismas da aorta torácica descendente e toracoabdominal, com emprego da hipotermia profunda pela circulação extracorpórea estabelecida entre o átrio esquerdo e a aorta ascendente, demonstrou ser um método viável na correção desses aneurismas.


Subject(s)
Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal/surgery , Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic/surgery , Extracorporeal Circulation/methods , Anastomosis, Surgical , Catheterization, Central Venous/methods , Hypothermia, Induced/methods , Postoperative Complications , Thoracotomy , Treatment Outcome
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Arq Bras Cardiol ; 80(5): 495-508, 2003 May.
Article in English, Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12792715

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To assess the immediate postoperative period of patients undergoing myocardial revascularization without extracorporeal circulation with different types of grafts. METHODS: One hundred and twelve patients, 89 (79.5%) of whom were males, were revascularized without extracorporeal circulation. Their ages ranged from 39 to 85 years. The criteria for indicating myocardial revascularization without extracorporeal circulation were as follows: revascularized coronary artery caliber > 1.5 mm, lack of intramyocardial trajectory on coronary angiography, noncalcified coronary arteries, and tolerance of the heart to the different rotation maneuvers. RESULTS: Myocardial revascularization without extracorporeal circulation was performed in 112 patients. Three were converted to extracorporeal circulation, which required a longer hospital stay but did not impact mortality. During the procedure, the following events were observed: atrial fibrillation in 10 patients, ventricular fibrillation in 4, total transient atrioventricular block in 2, ventricular extrasystoles in 58, use of a device to retrieve red blood cells in 53, blood transfusion in 8, and arterial hypotension in 89 patients. Coronary angiography was performed in 20 patients on the seventh postoperative day when the grafts were patent. CONCLUSION: Myocardial revascularization without extracorporeal circulation is a reproducible technique that is an alternative for treating ischemic heart disease.


Subject(s)
Myocardial Ischemia/surgery , Myocardial Revascularization/methods , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Anastomosis, Surgical , Extracorporeal Circulation , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Postoperative Period
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Arq. bras. cardiol ; 80(5): 495-508, May 2003. ilus, tab, graf
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-336447

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To assess the immediate postoperative period of patients undergoing myocardial revascularization without extracorporeal circulation with different types of grafts. METHODS: One hundred and twelve patients, 89 (79.5 percent) of whom were males, were revascularized without extracorporeal circulation. Their ages ranged from 39 to 85 years. The criteria for indicating myocardial revascularization without extracorporeal circulation were as follows: revascularized coronary artery caliber > 1.5 mm, lack of intramyocardial trajectory on coronary angiography, noncalcified coronary arteries, and tolerance of the heart to the different rotation maneuvers. RESULTS: Myocardial revascularization without extracorporeal circulation was performed in 112 patients. Three were converted to extracorporeal circulation, which required a longer hospital stay but did not impact mortality. During the procedure, the following events were observed: atrial fibrillation in 10 patients, ventricular fibrillation in 4, total transient atrioventricular block in 2, ventricular extrasystoles in 58, use of a device to retrieve red blood cells in 53, blood transfusion in 8, and arterial hypotension in 89 patients. Coronary angiography was performed in 20 patients on the seventh postoperative day when the grafts were patent. CONCLUSION: Myocardial revascularization without extracorporeal circulation is a reproducible technique that is an alternative for treating ischemic heart disease


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Extracorporeal Circulation , Myocardial Ischemia/surgery , Myocardial Revascularization/methods , Anastomosis, Surgical , Postoperative Period
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Arq Neuropsiquiatr ; 60(3-B): 702-7, 2002 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12364933

ABSTRACT

The insomnia prevalence in general population was determined by means of 408 home interviews of adults, in a representative sample of Campo Grande city, Brazil. The random sample was stratified by sex, age and economic social status. Insomnia subtypes evaluated were the disorders of sleep initiation (DSI), sleep maintenance (DSM) and early awakening (DEA). A structured questionnaire was used with the consent from the interviewed subjects. Statistics used chi-square, and Fisher tests; and inferences based on binomial distribution parameters; the significance level was 5% and confidence interval (CI) was 95%. The general prevalence of insomnia was 19.1% (sd=2.0%), mostly women (p=0.0015), and people of less years of schooling (p=0.0317), subtype DSI (14.2%, p=0.0043), and chronic (p=0.7022). Hypnotic drugs were used by 6.9%(sd=1.3%) in the last month. Use in the last 2 years, 70.3% mostly insomniacs (p<0.0001), women (p=0.0372) and people over 30 years of age (p=0.0536).


Subject(s)
Hypnotics and Sedatives/therapeutic use , Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders/epidemiology , Adult , Brazil/epidemiology , Chi-Square Distribution , Confidence Intervals , Educational Status , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Prevalence , Severity of Illness Index , Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders/drug therapy , Socioeconomic Factors , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Arq Neuropsiquiatr ; 60(3-A): 558-62, 2002 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12244390

ABSTRACT

The prevalence of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in general population was determined by means of 408 home interviews of adults, in a representative sample of Campo Grande city, Brazil. The random sample was stratified by sex, age and economic social status. EDS was considered in those with indexes 11 or more in the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. Statistics used chi-square, Fisher and Pearson tests; and inferences based on binomial distribution parameters; the significance level was 5% and confidence interval (CI) was 95%. The prevalence of EDS was 18.9% of the general population ( SD=1.9%; CI 15.1% to 22.7%). No significant association was found between EDS and the use of hypnotics, nor with insomnia, body mass index, sex, age, years of schooling, economic social status, marital status, occupation and the use of alternative means to improve sleep. When the sample was separated according to sex, only the male group showed significant association between EDS and actual insomnia (p=0.005).


Subject(s)
Disorders of Excessive Somnolence/epidemiology , Adolescent , Adult , Age Distribution , Brazil/epidemiology , Chi-Square Distribution , Disorders of Excessive Somnolence/complications , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Prevalence , Sex Distribution , Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders/complications , Socioeconomic Factors
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 60(3A): 558-562, Sept. 2002. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-316633

ABSTRACT

The prevalence of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in general population was determined by means of 408 home interviews of adults, in a representative sample of Campo Grande city, Brazil. The random sample was stratified by sex, age and economic social status. EDS was considered in those with indexes 11 or more in the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. Statistics used chi-square, Fisher and Pearson tests; and inferences based on binomial distribution parameters; the significance level was 5 percent and confidence interval (CI) was 95 percent. The prevalence of EDS was 18.9 percent of the general population ( SD=1.9 percent; CI 15.1 percent to 22.7 percent). No significant association was found between EDS and the use of hypnotics, nor with insomnia, body mass index, sex, age, years of schooling, economic social status, marital status, occupation and the use of alternative means to improve sleep. When the sample was separated according to sex, only the male group showed significant association between EDS and actual insomnia (p=0.005)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Disorders of Excessive Somnolence , Age Distribution , Brazil , Chi-Square Distribution , Disorders of Excessive Somnolence , Prevalence , Sex Distribution , Sex Factors , Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders , Socioeconomic Factors
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 60(3B): 702-707, Sept. 2002. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-325479

ABSTRACT

The insomnia prevalence in general population was determined by means of 408 home interviews of adults, in a representative sample of Campo Grande city, Brazil. The random sample was stratified by sex, age and economic social status. Insomnia subtypes evaluated were the disorders of sleep initiation (DSI), sleep maintenance (DSM) and early awakening (DEA). A structured questionnaire was used with the consent from the interviewed subjects. Statistics used chi-square, and Fisher tests; and inferences based on binomial distribution parameters; the significance level was 5 percent and confidence interval (CI) was 95 percent.The general prevalence of insomnia was 19.1 percent (sd=2.0 percent), mostly women (p=0.0015), and people of less years of schooling (p=0.0317), subtype DSI (14.2 percent, p=0.0043), and chronic (p=0.7022). Hypnotic drugs were used by 6.9 percent(sd=1.3 percent) in the last month. Use in the last 2 years, 70.3 percent mostly insomniacs (p<0.0001), women (p=0.0372) and people over 30 years of age (p=0.0536)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Hypnotics and Sedatives , Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders , Brazil , Chi-Square Distribution , Confidence Intervals , Educational Status , Prevalence , Severity of Illness Index , Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders , Socioeconomic Factors , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc ; 17(3): 187-200, jul.-set. 2002. graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-348577

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVO: Estudar a disfunção endotelial conseqüente à lesão provocada por isquemia global seguida de reperfusão e a potencial influência protetora do magnésio sobre a integridade funcional do endotélio em coronárias isoladas de cães. MÉTODO: Segmentos de artérias coronárias caninas foram suspensos em banhos orgânicos para medida de força isométrica. A disfunção endotelial foi avaliada pela capacidade destes segmentos produzirem óxido nítrico, alterando a força isométrica inicial. Foram selecionados quatro grupos com seis cães em cada um: SEM CEC (controle), CEC (110 minutos de perfusão sem isquemia), ISQ (45 minutos de isquemia), ISQ/REP (45 minutos de isquemia seguidos de 60 minutos de reperfusão). A ação do magnésio foi avaliada em três fases: I (banho orgânico com magnésio), II (banho orgânico sem magnésio) e III (banho orgânico com magnésio restaurado). Foram utilizados três agonistas farmacológicos que representam os principais passos da via de produção do óxido nítrico: receptor de membrana da célula endotelial - acetilcolina (ACh); transdução do sinal entre o receptor e os processos intracelulares através da G-proteína - fluoreto de sódio (NaF); liberação dos estoques intracelulares de cálcio - cálcio ionóforo (A23187). Ao estudo da função endotelial associou-se a avaliação da atividade da musculatura lisa dependente de GMPc - nitroprussiato de sódio (NPS). RESULTADOS: Os principais achados desta investigação foram: 1) a presença de magnésio no perfusato pareceu atenuar a disfunção endotelial causada por isquemia global seguida de reperfusão; 2) a presença de magnésio no banho orgânico (fase I) associou-se a maior relaxamento em resposta aos agonistas da produção de óxido nítrico; 3) a remoção de magnésio do banho orgânico (fase II) esteve associada à redução na intensidade do relaxamento em resposta aos agonistas da produção de óxido nítrico; 4) a restauração de magnésio ao banho orgânico (fase III) permitiu recuperação do relaxamento observado na fase I, apenas em resposta à estimulação direta das G-proteínas. Para os demais agonistas a restauração esteve associada à redução adicional na intensidade do relaxamento; 5) a musculatura lisa recebeu influência da concentração de magnésio no banho orgânico. CONCLUSÃO: O magnésio influencia favoravelmente na produção de óxido nítrico pelo endotélio coronariano, atenuando a disfunção endotelial causada por isquemia global seguida de reperfusão


Subject(s)
Animals , Dogs , Endothelium/pathology , Ischemia/complications , Muscle, Smooth , Reperfusion/adverse effects , Extracorporeal Circulation , Indomethacin , Magnesium , Nitric Oxide , Nitroprusside , GTP-Binding Proteins , Sodium Fluoride , Thoracic Surgery
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Rev. bras. otorrinolaringol ; 67(5)set.-out. 2001. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-364942

ABSTRACT

Material: No período de 23 de fevereiro de 1999 a junho de 2000 foram estudados 23 pacientes submetidos à laringectomia total que receberam a prótese traqueoesofágica do tipo Blom-Singer Indeweling Low Presure, sendo 22 pacientes do sexo masculino, com faixa etária variando de 40 a 80 anos. O tempo de acompanhamento variou de 150 a 462 dias. Um paciente era do estádio clínico I, com comprometimento da comissura posterior; um, do estádio II, com lesão na subglote; 13, do estádio III; e sete do IV. Forma de estudo: Prospectivo clínico não randomizado. Método: A prótese foi locada concomitante à laringectomia em sete pacientes; secundariamente, com anestesia geral, em cinco; e, por endoscopia digestiva alta, sob sedação e anestesia local, em quatorze. Foram estudadas as complicações decorrentes da colocação e uso da prótese vocal, avaliação da qualidade da voz e da inteligibilidade de fala, utilizando parâmetro perceptivo-auditivo, antes e depois da fonoterapia e do tempo necessário para reabilitação vocal. Resultados: Houve três complicações pós-operatórias relacionadas com procedimento cirúrgico terapêutico, que impossibilitaram a reabilitação vocal; dos vinte possíveis de serem reabilitados com a prótese, dezoito se reabilitaram com índice de 90 por cento de sucesso. O tempo médio para reabilitação variou de um a 65 dias. Conclusão: Concluímos que as complicações decorrentes da colocação e uso da prótese não inviabilizaram o sucesso do método; o tempo médio para aquisição da voz foi de sete dias; a qualidade vocal e a inteligibilidade de fala apresentaram melhora após a realização da fonoterapia, sem diferença estatística significativa; e a colocação secundária da prótese vocal, utilizando nova técnica, por endoscopia digestiva alta, mostrou-se mais eficaz em relação às técnicas convencionais.

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Rev. bras. ter. comport. cogn ; 1(2): 143-157, 1999. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | Index Psychology - journals | ID: psi-17449

ABSTRACT

A presente investigação visou verificar a satisfação conjugal de pais de bebês portadores de deformidades crânio faciais e realizar um seguimento por um período de três a quatro meses, após a primeira entrevista a fim de detectar possíveis mudanças no decorrer do tempo. Foram entrevistados 20 casais com filhos portadores de deformidades faciais. O instrumento utilizado para o levantamento de dados foi uma escala denominada Índice de Satisfação Conjugal - IMS. Foi utilizada, também, uma ficha de identificação dos sujeitos para levantamento de dados sobre profisão dos pais, planejamento da gravidez, estado civil, posição do filho na família e questões abertas cujo objetivo foi investigar a reação dos pais ao nascimento da criança, crenaças a respeiro da deformidade, e sentimentos em relação aos cuidados gerais com o bebê e alterções no relacionamento do casal em função do nascimento do filho. Os dados apontaram poucas diferenças siginificantes entre os pais e mães e entre a primeira e a segunda aplicação no ISC. Os itens que apresentaram significância estavam relacionados à confiança, à compreenção entre o casal, à satisfação sexual, aos interesse e ao diálogo. Em relação aos fatores analisados como relacionamento sexual, social, diálogo, relacionamento afetivo, divisão de tarefas e relaciomento com parentes, o fator que obteve diferença significante entre pais e mães foi o relacionamento sexual. Em relação às situações vividas as mais freqüentes foram as situações psicológicas negativas para as mães, indicando que o nascimento de um filho deformado exerce maior impacto sobre as mães do que sobre os pais. As causas da deformidade mais freqüentemente destacados pelos pais foram as crenças supersticiosas. Estes dados demonstram para a necessidade de uma intervenção psicológica em relação aos pais que tiveram filhos portadores de deformidades. Tanto o apoio como informações adequadas podem facilitar o enfrentamento e possibilitar aos pais a ajudas aos seus filhos no difícil e longo processo de reabilitação(AU)

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Hansen. int ; 23(1/2): 14-26, 1998. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-426896

ABSTRACT

Nos efetuamos determinaçoes da serie vermelha, dosagem da sulfonemia, dosagem de metemoglobina, contagem de reticulocitos e dosagem da atividade enzimatica da NADH-diaforese no hemolisado e nas membranas dos eritrocitos livres de hemoglobina em 72 pacientes portadores de hanseniase, todos ingerindo doses diarias de 100 mg de diaminodifenil-sulfona. Identicos, testes, exceto dosagem de sulfona, foram efetuados no sangue de 72 pessoas normais, na ingerindo medicamentos oxidantes. Foram encontradoas diferenças estatisticas significativas na variaves da serie vermelha, metemoglobina, reticulocitos e na atividade enzimatica da NADH-redutase nas membranas eritrocitarias entre os dois grupos. A atividade enzimatica nas membranas eritrocitarias foi inferior e estatisticamente significativa com relaçao ao grupo-controle...


Subject(s)
Leprosy/drug therapy , Leprosy/blood , Leprostatic Agents
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Hansen. int ; 22(2): 20-30, jul.-dez. 1997. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, Sec. Est. Saúde SP | ID: lil-222029

ABSTRACT

Muitos portadores de hanseníase virchoviana, após longo tempo de evoluçäo, apresentam alterações dérmicas muito semelhantes aos xantonas e seus exames histológicos mostram numerosos macrófagos carregados de material lipídico. Esses fatos, associados a alteraçöes humorais dos lipídios descritas na literatura, sugerindo alteraçöes no metabolismo dos mesmos, levou-nos a estudos, visando a estabelecer valores médios em pacientes, utilizando-se de novas determinaçöes lipoprotêicas e de apoproteínas muito mais precisas. A lipoproteína(a) apresentou valor médio acima de 20 mg/dl em 64,6(por cento) dos pacientes, contra 33,3(por cento) no grupo controle. O encontro de lipoproteína(a) aumentada em pacientes portadores de hanseníase virchoviana é importante, porque existe uma comprovada relaçäo entre esta lipoproteína e alteraçöes vasculares tipo ateroscleróticas e distúrbios na fibrinólise


Subject(s)
Atherosclerosis/complications , Leprosy , Lipids/analysis , Lipoproteins/analysis , Histological Techniques/classification
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