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Neurosurgery ; 92(6): 1287-1296, 2023 06 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36762900

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: In the context of anterior approach to the cervical spine, dysphagia is a common complication and still without a clear distinction of risk factors. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the risk factors of dysphagia after cervical spine surgery. METHODS: Multicenter prospective study evaluated patients who underwent anterior cervical spine surgery for degenerative pathologies, studying surgical, anesthesia, base disease, and radiological variables (preoperatively, 24 hours, 1 and 3 weeks, and 6 months after surgery), with control group matched. Postoperative dysphagia was assessed by Swallowing Satisfaction Index and Swallowing Questionnaire; besides, based on multiple logistic regression model, a risk factor analysis correlation was applied. RESULTS: In total, 233 cervical patients were evaluated; most common level approached was C5-C6 (71.8%). All showed same decreasing trade for dysphagia incidence-with more cases on cervical group ( P < .05); severe cases were rare. At postoperative day 1, identified risk factors were approach to C3-C4 (4.11, P < .01), loss of preoperative cervical lordosis (2.26, P < .01), intubation attempts ≥2 (3.10, P < .01), and left side approach (1.85, P = .02); at day 7, body mass index ≥30 (2.29, P = .02), C3-C4 (3.42, P < .01), and length of surgery ≥90 minutes (2.97, P = .005); and at day 21, C3-C4 were kept as a risk factor (3.62, P < .01). CONCLUSION: A high incidence level of dysphagia was identified, having a clear decreasing trending (number of cases and severity) through postoperative time points; considering possible risk factors, strongest correlation was the approach at the C3-C4 level-statistically significant at the 24 hours, 7 days, and 21 days assessment.


Subject(s)
Deglutition Disorders , Spinal Fusion , Humans , Prospective Studies , Deglutition Disorders/epidemiology , Deglutition Disorders/etiology , Postoperative Complications/epidemiology , Postoperative Complications/etiology , Cervical Vertebrae/surgery , Neck , Spinal Fusion/adverse effects
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Coluna/Columna ; 9(2): 157-164, abr.-jun. 2010. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-557024

ABSTRACT

Os autores relatam a experiência cirúrgica de 11 neurinomas em ampulheta de C2 comparando à via de acesso posterior com a posterolateral. MÉTODOS: onze pacientes com neurinomas em ampulheta de raiz cervical de C2 foram tratados cirurgicamente. A via de acesso utilizada para a remoção dos tumores foi a abordagem posterior em sete pacientes, e a posterolateral em quatro pacientes. RESULTADOS: houve predominância do sexo feminino (n=6) e a média de idade foi de 55,9±8,16 anos. O tempo médio de sintoma até o diagnóstico foi de 16,3 meses (±8,02 meses). Houve ressecção completa do tumor em todos os pacientes. O tempo cirúrgico médio na abordagem posterior foi de 180 minutos (±39,15) e de 192 minutos (±22,17) pela via posterolateral (p=0,52). Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre as abordagens em relação ao sangramento transoperatório (posterior: 70,71±16,93; posterolateral: 65,00±24,15; p=0,64). Ocorreu uma complicação com a via de acesso posterior ligada à presença de uma fístula de líquor, sendo necessária nova intervenção e reconstrução da dura-máter utilizando a fáscia lata. CONCLUSÃO: a retirada completa do tumor em ampulheta da raiz de C2 é possível através das abordagens posterior e posterolateral, entretanto, a abordagem posterior é preferível por ser a via de acesso mais familiar ao cirurgião.


In this study, the authors describe the surgical experience of 11 hourglass-shaped neurinomas at the C2 root, comparing the posterior and posterolateral approaches. METHODS: eleven patients with hourglass-shaped neurinoma of the cervical root of C2 were surgically treated. The approach used to remove the tumors was the posterior in seven patients and posterolateral in four patients. RESULTS: females predominated in this sample (n=6) and the mean age was 55.9±8.16 years. The time from onset of the symptoms to diagnosis was 16.3 months (±8,02 months). The mean surgical time was 180 minutes (±39.15) in the posterior approach and 192 minutes (±22.17) in the posterolateral approach (p=0.52). There was no statistically significant difference in the volume of intrasurgical bleeding among the groups (posterior approach: 70.71±16.93; posterolateral approach: 65.00±24.15; p=0.64). The tumor was completely resected in all patients. A complication occurred with the posterior access, which was the presence of a cerebrospinal fluid fistula, and it was necessary to reoperate, being the duramater reconstructed with fascia lata. CONCLUSION: the tumor was completely resected with both surgical approaches, but the posterior approach was preferable because the surgeon is more familiar with it.


Os autores describen la experiencia quirúrgica de 11 neurinomas en reloj de arena de la raíz de C2 comparando el camino de acceso posterior y el postero-lateral. MÉTODOS: se trataron con cirugía 11 pacientes con neurinoma en reloj de arena de raíz cervical de C2. El camino de acceso utilizado para la retirada de los tumores fue la aproximación posterior en siete pacientes, y la aproximación postero-lateral, en 4. RESULTADOS: hubo predominio del sexo femenino (n=6), siendo la edad promedio de 55,9 ± 8,16 años. El tiempo medio de los síntomas hasta su diagnóstico fue de 16,3 meses (±8,02 meses). Hubo resección completa del tumor en todos los pacientes. El tiempo quirúrgico promedio en el abordaje posterior fue de 180 minutos (± 39.15) y 192 minutos (± 22,17) a través de posterolateral (p = 0,52). No hubo diferencia del volumen de sangrado transoperatorio entre los grupos (posterior: 70,71±16,93; posterolateral: 65,00±24,15; p=0.64). Hubo una complicación por el camino posterior que fue la presencia de fístula licuórica, siendo necesaria reintervención y colocación de fascia lata. CONCLUSIÓN: la eliminación completa del tumor en la raíz de reloj de arena C2 es posible mediante el abordaje posterior y posterolateral, sin embargo, el abordaje posterior se demostró preferible por ser un camino de acceso de mayor familiaridad para el cirujano.


Subject(s)
General Surgery , Spinal Cord Neoplasms , Surgical Procedures, Operative , Cervical Vertebrae/pathology
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Coluna/Columna ; 9(2): 186-192, abr.-jun. 2010.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-557030

ABSTRACT

A hérnia de disco lombar (HDL) é uma patologia prevalente na atualidade, que acarreta limitações físicas, psiquícas e sociais ao paciente. Os sinais e sintomas mais frequentes são lombociatalgia, distúrbios motores e sensitivos e sinal de Lasègue. Nos pacientes com HDL refrátarios ao tratamento clínico, microdiscectomia é o procedimento padrão para a melhora dos sintomas. OBJETIVOS: estudar a relevância prognóstica dos sinais e sintomas nos pacientes com HDL refratários ao tratamento clínico. MÉTODOS: foram pesquisados, nas principais bases de dados biomédicas, os artigos que estudaram a percentagem de melhora e o valor prognóstico dos sinais e sintomas pré-operatórios dos pacientes com HDL. Os sinais e os sintomas avaliados foram dor lombar, dor na perna, distúrbios motores e sensitivos e sinal de Lasègue. CONCLUSÃO: o índice de sucesso da cirurgia dos pacientes com HDL refratários ao tratamento clínico correlaciona-se com a ausência de lombalgia, a presença de ciatalgia com tempo de evolução de até 6 meses, o déficit sensitivo presente de forma isolada ou associado ao déficit motor e a presença de sinal de Lasègue positivo no período pré-operatório.


Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is currently a prevalent pathology which leads to physical, psychological and social limitations for the patient. The most frequent signs and symptoms are lumbocyatalgia, motor and sensitive disorders and Lasègue's sign. In patients with LDH refractory to medical treatment, discectomy is the standard procedure to improve the symptoms. OBJECTIVES: to study the prognostic relevance of signs and symptoms in patients with LDH refractory to medical treatment. METHODS: a survey was performed, in the main biomedical databases, for articles that studied the percentage of improvement and prognostic value of the preoperative signs and symptoms of patients with LDH. The signs and symptoms evaluated were lumbar pain, leg pain, motor and sensitive disorders and Lasègue's sign. CONCLUSION: the success rate in surgery of patients with LDH refractory to medical treatment is correlated with the absence of lumbalgia, the presence of cyatalgia over up to six months, the sensitive deficit present alone or associated with motor deficit and the presence of positive Lasègue's sign during the preoperative period.


La hernia de disco lumbar (HDL) es una patología prevalente en la actualidad, que implica limitaciones físicas, psíquicas y sociales al paciente. Los signos y síntomas más frecuentes son la lumbociatalgia, los disturbios motores y sensitivos y el signo de Lasègue. En los pacientes con HDL refractarios al tratamiento clínico, la microdiscectomía es el procedimiento estándar para mejoría de los síntomas. OBJETIVOS: estudiar la relevancia del pronóstico de los signos y síntomas en los pacientes con HDL refractarios al tratamiento clínico. MÉTODOS: se realizó una investigación, en las principales bases de datos biomédicos, de los artículos que estudiaron el porcentaje de mejoría y el valor pronóstico de los signos y síntomas preoperatorios de los pacientes con HDL. Los signos y síntomas evaluados fueron el dolor lumbar, el dolor en la pierna, los disturbios motores y sensitivos y el signo de Lasègue. CONCLUSIÓN: el índice de éxito de la cirugía de los pacientes con HDL refractarios al tratamiento clínico se correlaciona con la ausencia de lumbalgia, la presencia de ciatalgia con tiempo de evolución de hasta seis meses, el déficit sensitivo presente de forma aislada o asociado al déficit motor y la presencia de signo de Lasègue positivo en el periodo preoperatorio.


Subject(s)
Intervertebral Disc Displacement , Low Back Pain , Prognosis , Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders
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In. Jotz, Geraldo Pereira; Carrara-De-Angelis, Elisabete; Barros, Ana Paula Brandão. Tratado da deglutição e disfagia: no adulto e na criança. Rio de Janeiro, Revinter, 2009. p.150-154, ilus.
Monography in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-554983
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Arq Neuropsiquiatr ; 65(3B): 889-95, 2007 Sep.
Article in Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17952304

ABSTRACT

Bone metastases at the thoracic and lumbar segment of the spine are usually presented with painful sensation and medullar compression. The treatment is based on the clinical and neurological conditions of the patient and the degree of tumor invasion. In the present study, 32 patients with spinal metastasis of thoracic and lumbar segment were prospectively analyzed. These patients were treated by decompression and internal stabilization followed by radiotherapy or irradiation with external immobilization. The election of the groups was in accordance with the tumor radiotherapy sensitivity, clinical conditions, spinal stability, medullar or nerve compression and patient's decision. The Frankel scale and pain visual test were applied at the moment of diagnosis and after 1 and 6 months. The surgical group had better results with preserving the ambulation longer and significant reduction of pain.


Subject(s)
Lumbar Vertebrae , Spinal Neoplasms/radiotherapy , Spinal Neoplasms/surgery , Thoracic Vertebrae , Adult , Aged , Combined Modality Therapy , Decompression, Surgical , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Neoplasm Invasiveness , Pain Measurement , Prospective Studies , Spinal Fusion/methods , Spinal Neoplasms/secondary
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Arq Neuropsiquiatr ; 65(3B): 906-11, 2007 Sep.
Article in Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17952307

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To describe experience with anterior access in compression fractures of thoracolumbar segment (T11 to L2) traumatic fractures that undergone anterior access surgery. METHOD: A prospective study was conducted between January 1994 and January 2004 with 32 patients. The bone fusion and thoracolumbar alignment were analyzed 6 months and 12 months after the surgery. RESULTS: The average age was 36.53 years old with 23 male patients. The most compromised vertebrae was L1 (n=12). The 23 patients that was ASIA/IMSOP C and ASIA/IMSOP D turned to ASIA/IMSOP E after 1 month (n=12) and 12 months (n=5) of surgery. The preoperative angular deformity average was 14.9 degrees +/-7.5 degrees. Statistical significance was found (p<0.0001) when compared to the 30 days postoperative value. CONCLUSION: The anterior access permits a better spinal canal decompression and angular deformity correction when compared with the posterior access alone.


Subject(s)
Decompression, Surgical/methods , Fracture Fixation, Internal/methods , Fractures, Compression/surgery , Lumbar Vertebrae/injuries , Thoracic Vertebrae/injuries , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Lumbar Vertebrae/surgery , Male , Middle Aged , Prospective Studies , Thoracic Vertebrae/surgery , Treatment Outcome
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 65(3b): 889-895, set. 2007. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-465203

ABSTRACT

As metástases ósseas que acometem o segmento torácico e lombar da coluna vertrebal têm como principais complicações o fenômeno doloroso e a compressão medular ou radicular. O tratamento adotado dependerá das condições clínicas e neurológicas do paciente e do grau de invasão tumoral. Foram analisados, prospectivamente, 32 pacientes acometidos por metástases do segmento torácico e lombar da coluna vertebral, sendo tratados com cirurgia de descompressão e estabilização interna seguida por radioterapia ou irradiação com mobilização externa. A seleção dos grupos foi estabelecida de acordo com a sensibilidade do tumor a radioterapia, condições clínicas, grau de estabilidade da coluna, grau de compressão medular/radicular e opção do paciente. A escala de Frankel e o teste visual de dor foram aplicados no momento do diagnóstico e após 1 e 6 meses. O grupo cirúrgico apresentou melhores resultados, mantendo a deambulação por mais tempo, pois manteve a força muscular nos pacientes Frankel E, propiciou a reversão do déficit neurológico pré-operatório em 61,5 por cento dos casos e propiciou melhora significativa da dor.


Bone metastases at the thoracic and lumbar segment of the spine are usually presented with painful sensation and medullar compression. The treatment is based on the clinical and neurological conditions of the patient and the degree of tumor invasion. In the present study, 32 patients with spinal metastasis of thoracic and lumbar segment were prospectively analyzed. These patients were treated by decompression and internal stabilization followed by radiotherapy or irradiation with external immobilization. The election of the groups was in accordance with the tumor radiotherapy sensitivity, clinical conditions, spinal stability, medullar or nerve compression and patient's decision. The Frankel scale and pain visual test were applied at the moment of diagnosis and after 1 and 6 months. The surgical group had better results with preserving the ambulation longer and significant reduction of pain.


Subject(s)
Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Lumbar Vertebrae , Spinal Neoplasms/radiotherapy , Spinal Neoplasms/surgery , Thoracic Vertebrae , Combined Modality Therapy , Decompression, Surgical , Neoplasm Invasiveness , Pain Measurement , Prospective Studies , Spinal Fusion/methods , Spinal Neoplasms/secondary
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 65(3b): 906-911, set. 2007. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-465206

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVO: Relatar a experiência com o acesso anterior em fraturas traumáticas do tipo compressão no segmento toracolombar (T11 a L2) que foram submetidos à cirurgia pelo acesso anterior. MÉTODO: Estudo prospectivo de janeiro de 1994 a janeiro de 2004 envolvendo 32 pacientes. A presença da fusão óssea e do alinhamento foram analisadas 6 e 12 meses após a cirurgia. RESULTADOS: A idade média foi 36,53 anos, sendo 23 do sexo masculino. A vértebra mais atingida foi L1 (n=12). A maioria dos casos que internaram em ASIA/IMSOP C (n=10) e D (n=13) evoluiram para ASIA/IMSOP E. A média da deformidade angular pré-operatória foi 14,9°±7,5°, com diferença estatística (p<0,0001) na comparação com o valor encontrado no pós-operatório de 30 dias. CONCLUSÃO: A via anterior permite melhor descompressão do canal e uma correção da deformidade angular superior à observada pela via posterior isolada.


OBJECTIVE: To describe experience with anterior access in compression fractures of thoracolumbar segment (T11 to L2) traumatic fractures that undergone anterior access surgery. METHOD: A prospective study was conducted between January 1994 and January 2004 with 32 patients. The bone fusion and thoracolumbar alignment were analyzed 6 months and 12 months after the surgery. RESULTS:The average age was 36.53 years old with 23 male patients. The most compromised vertebrae was L1 (n=12). The 23 patients that was ASIA/IMSOP C and ASIA/IMSOP D turned to ASIA/IMSOP E after 1 month (n=12) and 12 months (n=5) of surgery. The preoperative angular deformity average was 14.9°±7.5°. Statistical significance was found (p<0.0001) when compared to the 30 days postoperative value. CONCLUSION: The anterior access permits a better spinal canal decompression and angular deformity correction when compared with the posterior access alone.


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Decompression, Surgical/methods , Fracture Fixation, Internal/methods , Fractures, Compression/surgery , Lumbar Vertebrae/injuries , Thoracic Vertebrae/injuries , Follow-Up Studies , Lumbar Vertebrae/surgery , Prospective Studies , Treatment Outcome , Thoracic Vertebrae/surgery
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 64(4): 1001-1004, dez. 2006. tab
Article in Portuguese, English | LILACS | ID: lil-439759

ABSTRACT

A incidência de infecções profundas em cirurgias de coluna lombar situa-se na faixa de 0,7 por cento e 11,6 por cento, sendo uma das causas de morbidade na fase aguda deste procedimento. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o tratamento da infecção após cirurgia de fixação interna de coluna lombar. Foram analisados 260 pacientes que se submeteram à cirurgia de fixação posterior da coluna lombar com instrumentação e enxertia de osso ilíaco no período de janeiro de 1997 a janeiro de 2005. A infecção pós-operatória ocorreu em oito (3 por cento) casos. A idade média dos pacientes foi 56 anos, com maior prevalência do sexo masculino (5 casos). Staphylococcus aureus foi isolado em 85 por cento dos pacientes (6 casos). O tratamento instituído foi a lavagem externa e a antibioticoterapia intravenosa, seguida pela via oral. O tempo médio de hospitalização dos pacientes foi 35,8 dias. Com o tratamento preconizado foi possível erradicar a infecção sem a necessidade da retirada do sistema de fixação interna em todos os casos.


The rate of deep wound infections in spinal lumbar fusions is around 0.7 percent to 11.6 percent, being one of the causes of morbidity in acute phase. The aim of this study was to evaluate the management of spinal infection after internal lumbar fusions. Two hundred and sixty patients, who underwent to spinal surgery with lumbar fusion and iliac bone grafting, were analized, from January 1997 to January 2005. Wound infection was observed in eight (3 percent) cases. The average of age was 56 years, with a higher prevalence in males (5 patients). Most prevalent was Staphylococcus aureus in 6 patients. The treatment was done by intravenous antibiotic therapy folowed by oral therapy and local irrigation. The average time of hospitalization was 35.8 days. It was possible to erradicate infection without removal of instrumentation in all patients.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Spinal Fusion , Staphylococcal Infections/therapy , Surgical Wound Infection/therapy , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Incidence , Lumbar Vertebrae/surgery , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors , Surgical Wound Infection/microbiology , Treatment Outcome
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Arq Neuropsiquiatr ; 64(4): 1001-4, 2006 Dec.
Article in Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17221012

ABSTRACT

The rate of deep wound infections in spinal lumbar fusions is around 0.7% to 11.6%, being one of the causes of morbidity in acute phase. The aim of this study was to evaluate the management of spinal infection after internal lumbar fusions. Two hundred and sixty patients, who underwent to spinal surgery with lumbar fusion and iliac bone grafting, were analized, from January 1997 to January 2005. Wound infection was observed in eight (3%) cases. The average of age was 56 years, with a higher prevalence in males (5 patients). Most prevalent was Staphylococcus aureus in 6 patients. The treatment was done by intravenous antibiotic therapy folowed by oral therapy and local irrigation. The average time of hospitalization was 35.8 days. It was possible to erradicate infection without removal of instrumentation in all patients.


Subject(s)
Spinal Fusion , Staphylococcal Infections/therapy , Surgical Wound Infection/therapy , Adult , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Female , Humans , Incidence , Lumbar Vertebrae/surgery , Male , Middle Aged , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors , Surgical Wound Infection/microbiology , Treatment Outcome
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Arq Neuropsiquiatr ; 62(4): 1095-9, 2004 Dec.
Article in Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15608977

ABSTRACT

We describe the incidence, causes, management and prognosis of traumatic fractures of the thoracic spine from T1 to T10 in surgical cases of traumatic fractures of spine during the period from June 1994 to June 2003 studied retrospectively. The type of fracture was determined according to the Gertzbein classification, and the degree of stability using the Denis classification. The neurological picture at admission and 30 days after surgery was evaluated using the ASIA/IMSOP classification. Surgery was performed in patients with complete spinal cord injury (n=7) for the purpose of stabilization using the posterior approach. In cases without spinal cord injury or incomplete injury (n=12), the surgical procedure was performed aiming to decompress the nerve tissue, to correct the alignment of the spine and to stabilize the spine.


Subject(s)
Spinal Fractures , Thoracic Vertebrae/injuries , Accidents, Traffic/statistics & numerical data , Adolescent , Adult , Brazil/epidemiology , Female , Humans , Incidence , Male , Middle Aged , Prognosis , Retrospective Studies , Sex Factors , Spinal Fractures/epidemiology , Spinal Fractures/etiology , Spinal Fractures/surgery , Trauma Severity Indices
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 62(4): 1095-1099, dez. 2004. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-390685

ABSTRACT

Descrevemos a incidência, causas, manejo e prognóstico das fraturas traumáticas de coluna torácica de T1 a T10. Estudamos retrospectivamente os casos cirúrgicos de fraturas traumáticas da coluna torácica (T1 a T10), durante o período de junho de 1994 a junho de 2003. O tipo de fratura foi determinado segundo a classificação de Gertzbein e o grau de estabilidade através da classificação de Denis. O quadro neurológico à internação e 30 dias após a cirurgia foi avaliado através da classificação de ASIA/IMSOP. O objetivo da cirurgia nos pacientes com lesão medular completa (n=7) foi de estabilização, enquanto nos casos de instabilidade vertebral em que não houve lesão medular ou esta foi incompleta (n=12), optou-se pela descompressão do tecido nervoso, correção do alinhamento da coluna e estabilização da coluna.


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Humans , Male , Female , Spinal Fractures/epidemiology , Spinal Fractures/surgery , Thoracic Vertebrae/injuries , Accidents, Traffic/statistics & numerical data , Brazil/epidemiology , Incidence , Prognosis , Retrospective Studies , Sex Factors , Spinal Fractures/etiology , Trauma Severity Indices
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Arq Neuropsiquiatr ; 62(2B): 499-502, 2004 Jun.
Article in Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15273851

ABSTRACT

Dysphagia is one of the complications of anterior cervical surgery. Although common, few articles were published on this subject. Its incidence and duration varies depending on the author. We show a prospective study, analyzing the incidence, duration and quality of the dysphagia after anterior cervical surgery.


Subject(s)
Deglutition Disorders/etiology , Postoperative Complications/etiology , Spine/surgery , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Neck Pain/surgery , Prospective Studies , Radiculopathy/surgery , Spinal Cord Diseases/surgery
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Arq Neuropsiquiatr ; 62(2B): 531-4, 2004 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15273858

ABSTRACT

We present a rare case of cavernous angioma of the cauda equina and review the eleven cases available in the literature. A 44-year-old woman presented with low back pain and sciatica associated with bowel and bladder dysfunction and motor weakness of the lower extremity. The MRI revealed an enhancing, heterogeneous and hyperintense intradural lesion compressing the cauda equina roots at the L4 level. Laminectomy at L3-L4 and total removal of the tumor were performed without additional neurological deficit. Pathology revealed a cavernous angioma. The literature, clinical presentation, technical examinations, and treatment are reviewed.


Subject(s)
Cauda Equina , Hemangioma, Cavernous/diagnosis , Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms/diagnosis , Adult , Female , Hemangioma, Cavernous/surgery , Humans , Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms/surgery
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 62(2b): 499-502, jun. 2004. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-362217

ABSTRACT

A disfagia é uma das complicações pós-operatórias da cirurgia cervical anterior. Apesar de freqüente, foram publicados poucos estudos sobre o assunto. Sua incidência e duração variam conforme o autor. Realizamos um estudo prospectivo, no qual são analisadas a incidência, a duração e a qualidade da disfagia nas cirurgias da coluna cervical pela via anterior.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Deglutition Disorders/etiology , Postoperative Complications/etiology , Spine/surgery , Neck Pain/surgery , Prospective Studies , Radiculopathy/surgery , Spinal Cord Diseases/surgery
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 62(2b): 531-534, jun. 2004. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-362223

ABSTRACT

Relatamos um caso de angioma cavernoso de cauda equina em mulher de 44 anos de idade com sintomas de lombociatalgia associada a fraqueza de membros inferiores e disfunção esfincteriana vesical e anal. Exame de ressonância magnética evidenciou lesão expansiva intradural heterogênea e hiperintensa na cauda eqüina. Indicado tratamento cirúrgico com remoção completa através de laminectomia L3 e L4. O exame anatomopatológico foi compatível com angioma cavernoso. Os onze casos encontrados na literatura são revisados correlacionando a apresentação clínica, tratamento proposto e prognóstico.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Cauda Equina , Hemangioma, Cavernous/diagnosis , Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms/diagnosis , Hemangioma, Cavernous/surgery , Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms/surgery
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Rev. bras. ortop ; 31(1): 50-3, jan. 1996. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-240274

ABSTRACT

Os autores apresentam relato de caso de criança portadora de granuloma cosinofílico solitário localizado em coluna cervical ao nível de C3. Realizam ainda revisão da literatura, salientando aspectos como características clínicas, diagnóstico e tratamento desse tipo de lesão.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Child , Spinal Diseases , Eosinophilic Granuloma , Cervical Vertebrae , Spinal Diseases/drug therapy , Eosinophilic Granuloma/drug therapy
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Rev. HPS ; 36(1): 23-5, jul.-dez. 1990. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-99816

ABSTRACT

A permanencia de uma projetil de arma de fogo no corpo humano raramente causa problemas significativos. A maioria dos fragmentos localizados em tecidos moles sao rapidamenente encapsulados e nao necessitam ser removidos. A remocao e necessaria quando o projetil se localiza no tecido subcutaneo, sob uma proeminencia ossea. Os fragmentos ou projeteis de chumbo que penetram e permanecem nas grandes articulacoes podem causar nao somente artrite, mas tambem a absorcao sistemica de chumbo com sinais e sintomas de intoxicacao. Isto ocorre principalmente quando o fragmento de chumbo esta localizado no interior ou proximo de uma articulacao ou bursa. O caso relatado e o de uma crianca na qual foi indicado tratamento cirurgico precoce, devido a localizacao intra-articular do projetil


Subject(s)
Child, Preschool , Humans , Male , Femur/injuries , Traumatology , Wounds, Gunshot/surgery , Lead Poisoning/etiology , Wounds, Stab
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