Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2022
Predictive factors for success after supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy: an analysis of 961 patients.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the predictive factors for success following percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the supine position. ⋯ Guy's Stone Score and the number of previous percutaneous nephrolithotomy are predictors of success with the supine position. Complex cases and with previous percutaneous interventions may require technical improvements to achieve higher stone-free rates.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2022
Varicose Vein Stripping in 66,577 patients in 11 years in public hospitals in São Paulo.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiology of varicose vein stripping in Brazil's largest city, São Paulo. ⋯ Surgeries to treat chronic vein disease totaled 66,577 in 11 years, demanding $20,693,437.94 from the public health system. The majority of treated patients were female, over 40 years of age, and local residents. Procedure rates have increased over the years. The in-hospital mortality rate was very low (0.0045%).
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2022
Observational StudyIron deficiency anemia in infants in Sousa (PB), Brazil: an association with nutritional status.
The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in infants and verify the association of iron deficiency with nutritional status. ⋯ About 60% of infants presented anemia or IDA. Iron deficiency was associated with the weight-for-height Z-score, showing the vulnerability of infants during the introduction of complementary feeding.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2022
C-reactive protein to lymphocyte count ratio is a promising novel marker in hepatitis C infection: the clear hep-c study.
Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is one of the most important health problems affecting the significant rate of world population and it may lead to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. C-reactive protein to lymphocyte count ratio (CLR) is used in estimating inflammatory burden. Therefore, this study aimed to compare CLR values between CHC patients and healthy controls and between CHC patients with and without fibrosis. ⋯ Increased CLR in patients with CHC may be an alarming finding of liver fibrosis, as CLR is associated with both CHC and hepatic fibrosis.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2022
Nomogram for predicting post-traumatic hydrocephalus after decompressive craniectomy for traumatic brain injury.
This study aimed to develop and validate a practical nomogram to predict the occurrence of post-traumatic hydrocephalus in patients who have undergone decompressive craniectomy for traumatic brain injury. ⋯ The present study developed and validated a model to predict post-traumatic hydrocephalus. The nomogram that had good discrimination, calibration, and clinical practicality can be useful for screening patients at a high risk of post-traumatic hydrocephalus. The nomogram can also be used in clinical practice to develop better therapeutic strategies.