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Aloenxertos ósseos granulados esponjosos criopreservados na revisão do componente acetabular de artroplastias da anca: protocolos de preparação, de processamento e técnica de impactação
Get PDFOs defeitos ósseos acetabulares presentes numa falência de uma artroplastia total da anca podem ser reconstruídos com enxertos ósseos granulados impactados, quer se reimplante uma cúpula cimentada quer uma cúpula não cimentada. Na maioria das publicações ortopédicas, os enxertos ósseos são preparados a partir de cabeças femorais colhidas em dadores vivos submetidos a uma artroplastia da anca. O propósito deste trabalho é descrever os métodos de preparação e processamento e a técnica de impactação de aloenxertos esponjosos granulados congelados, usados na reconstrução acetabular de revisões de artroplastias da anca. O osso esponjoso colhido nos pratos da tíbia e nos côndilos femorais do dador de órgãos, é fragmentado com instrumentos manuais e não com um moinho de osso, é submetido a soluções de peróxido de hidrogénio e de etanol e conservado a -80ºC. O tamanho dos fragmentos (7-10 mm), a lavagem dos enxertos, a contenção dos defeitos ósseos, a técnica de impactação convencional e a vascularização do osso hospedeiro, são fatores críticos para o sucesso das reconstruções acetabulares biológicas.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Blood Pressure Variability in Acute Ischemic Stroke: The Role of Early Recanalization
Get PDFWe performed a retrospective study with the aim of investigating the association between blood pressure (BP) variability in the first 24 h after ischemic stroke and functional outcome, regarding arterial recanalization status. A total of 674 patients diagnosed with acute stroke and treated with revascularization therapies were enrolled. Systolic and diastolic BP values of the first 24 h after stroke were collected and their variation quantified through standard deviation. Recanalization state was evaluated at 6 h and clinical outcome at 3 months was assessed by modified Rankin Scale. In multivariate analyses systolic BP variability in the first 24 h post-stroke showed an association with 3 months clinical outcome in the whole population and non-recanalyzed patients. In recanalyzed patients, BP variability did not show a significant association with functional outcome.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Recomendações e Consensos do Grupo de Estudos de Esclerose Múltipla e da Sociedade Portuguesa de Neurorradiologia sobre Ressonância Magnética na Esclerose Múltipla na Prática Clínica: Parte 1
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Magnetic resonance imaging is established as a recognizable tool in the diagnosis and monitoring of multiple sclerosis patients. In the present, among multiple sclerosis centers, there are different magnetic resonance imaging sequences and protocols used to study multiple sclerosis that may hamper the optimal use of magnetic resonance imaging in multiple sclerosis. In this context, the Group of Studies of Multiple Sclerosis and the Portuguese Society of Neuroradiology, after a joint discussion, appointed a committee of experts to create recommendations adapted to the national reality on the use of magnetic resonance imaging in multiple sclerosis. The purpose of this document is to publish the first Portuguese consensus recommendations on the use of magnetic resonance imaging in multiple sclerosis in clinical practice.
MATERIAL AND METHODS:
The Group of Studies of Multiple Sclerosis and the Portuguese Society of Neuroradiology, after discussion of the topic in national meetings and after a working group meeting held in Figueira da Foz on May 2017, have appointed a committee of experts that have developed by consensus several standard protocols on the use of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis and follow-up of multiple sclerosis. The document obtained was based on the best scientific evidence and expert opinion. Subsequently, the majority of Portuguese multiple sclerosis consultants and departments of neuroradiology scrutinized and reviewed the consensus paper; comments and suggestions were considered. Technical magnetic resonance imaging protocols regarding diagnostic, monitoring and the recommended information to be included in the magnetic resonance imaging report will be published in a separate paper.
RESULTS:
We provide some practical guidelines to promote standardized strategies to be applied in the clinical practice setting of Portuguese healthcare professionals regarding the use of magnetic resonance imaging in multiple sclerosis.
CONCLUSION:
We hope that these first Portuguese magnetic resonance imaging guidelines, based in the best available clinical evidence and practices, will serve to optimize multiple sclerosis management and improve multiple sclerosis patient care across Portugal.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Collateral pial circulation relates to the degree of brain edema on CT 24 hours after ischemic stroke
Get PDFBackground Cerebral edema is frequent in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) who undergo reperfusion therapy and is associated with high mortality. The impact of collateral pial circulation (CPC) status on the development of edema has not yet been determined. Methods We studied consecutive patients with AIS and documented M1-middle cerebral artery (MCA) and/or distal internal carotid artery (ICA) occlusion who underwent reperfusion treatment. Edema was graded on the 24-hour non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) scan. CPC was evaluated at the acute phase (≤6 hours) by transcranial color-coded Doppler, angiography and/or CT angiography. We performed an ordinal regression model for the effect of CPC on cerebral edema, adjusting for age, baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, Alberta Stroke Program Early Computed Tomography Score (ASPECTS) on admission, NCCT, parenchymal hemorrhagic transformation at 24 hours and complete recanalization at six hours. Results Among the 108 patients included, 49.1% were male and mean age was 74.2 ± 11.6 years. Multivariable analysis showed a significant association between cerebral edema and CPC status (OR 0.22, 95% CI 0.08-0.59, p = 0.003), initial ASPECTS (OR 0.72, 95% CI 0.57-0.92, p = 0.007) and parenchymal hemorrhagic transformation (OR 23.67, 95% CI 4.56-122.8, p < 0.001). Conclusions Poor CPC is independently associated with greater cerebral edema 24 hours after AIS in patients who undergo reperfusion treatment.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
The effect of cold atmospheric plasma in bladder cancer cell
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Evaluation of the impact of diabetes mellitus on the biology of prostate cancer
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Lombalgia não traumática: guia prático para o diagnóstico diferencial
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Heterozygous aggrecan variants are associated with short stature and brachydactyly: Description of 16 probands and a review of the literature
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Mutations in the aggrecan gene (ACAN) have been identified in two autosomal dominant skeletal dysplasias, spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, Kimberley type (SEDK), and osteochondritis dissecans, as well as in a severe recessive dysplasia, spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, aggrecan type. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has aided the identification of heterozygous ACAN mutations in individuals with short stature, minor skeletal defects and mild facial dysmorphisms, some of whom have advanced bone age (BA), poor pubertal spurt and early growth cessation as well as precocious osteoarthritis.
DESIGN AND METHODS:
This study involves clinical and genetic characterization of 16 probands with heterozygous ACAN variants, 14 with short stature and mild skeletal defects (group 1) and two with SEDK (group 2). Subsequently, we reviewed the literature to determine the frequency of the different clinical characteristics in ACAN-positive individuals.
RESULTS:
A total of 16 ACAN variants were located throughout the gene, six pathogenic mutations and 10 variants of unknown significance (VUS). Interestingly, brachydactyly was observed in all probands. Probands from group 1 with a pathogenic mutation tended to be shorter, and 60% had an advanced BA compared to 0% in those with a VUS. A higher incidence of coxa valga was observed in individuals with a VUS (37% vs 0%). Nevertheless, other features were present at similar frequencies.
CONCLUSIONS:
ACAN should be considered as a candidate gene in patients with short stature and minor skeletal defects, particularly those with brachydactyly, and in patients with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia. It is also important to note that advanced BA and osteoarticular complications are not obligatory conditions for aggrecanopathies/aggrecan-associated dysplasias.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Modified Bristow-Latarjet procedure for treatment of recurrent traumatic anterior glenohumeral dislocation
Get PDFRetrospective case-control study of authors experience in the modified Bristow-Latarjet procedure for treatment of recurrent traumatic anterior glenohumeral dislocation with glenoid bone injury.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms caused by spironolactone: Case report
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