A5074721062- Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Meningioma and schwannoma management
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases
- Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors
- Migraine and Headache Studies
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Treatments
- Head and Neck Anomalies
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research
- Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
- Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
Aix-Marseille Université
2024
Hospital de São João
2016-2023
Hospitais da Universidade de Coimbra
2023
Universidade do Porto
2023
Abstract Background Pilonidal disease (PD) is a common and debilitating inflammatory condition with significant impact on quality of life. Minimally invasive techniques (MIT) have shown promising results comparing to traditional excision. Herein we present comparison two MIT ‐sinusectomy (SE) pit‐picking plus laser ablation (PPL). Methods All cases paediatric PD treated by PPL SE at our center between August 2018 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. Results One‐hundred six patients included,...
Thoracoscopy is increasingly being used in the treatment of empyema. This study assesses feasibility, efficacy and safety children.Clinical files patients who underwent primary thoracoscopy for empyema between 2006 2014 were reviewed. Demographic, clinical surgical data analyzed a comparison period before (period1) after (period2) learning curve was performed.Ninety-one (53 males, 58%) submitted to at median age 4 years. There 19 conversions thoracotomy with steady decrease conversion rate...
The Polylactide membrane (PLM) is a biosynthetic dressing that mimics properties of the human epithelium. Herein we describe our experience on use PLM in pediatric burns. All burn patients admitted to Pediatric Surgery Department between November 2019 and 2021 submitted application were selected. Clinical demographic data collected retrospectively. Seventy-seven with median age 1.8 years included. total body surface area was 6% (2-20%), burns mainly mixed-partial thickness. applied at 5 days...
Nuss procedure has become the treatment of choice in pectus excavatum mainly because excellent functional and cosmetic results. Despite good results, several complications have been reported. The aim this study is to describe a case thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) after review management such rare complication. A 15-year-old boy otherwise healthy was submitted procedure, with no perioperative complications. Two-weeks later, patient complained right-hand paresthesia, progressive weakness right...
Introduction: Meckel’s diverticulum (MD) is usually asymptomatic but may be associated with severe complications that require awareness. This study aimed to assess the clinical and pathological features of symptomatic MD in children as well accuracy [99mTc]sodium pertechnetate scintigraphy. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all pediatric patients treated between 2007 2018 at a tertiary center. Records included demographics, presentation, scintigraphy pertechnetate, surgical outcome,...
<h3></h3> <b>Please confirm that an ethics committee approval has been applied for or granted:</b> Not relevant (see information at the bottom of this page) <h3>Background and Aims</h3> Post-Puncture Headache Recurrence (PPHR) is a complication performing neuraxial techniques. Performing blood patch recognized treatment with high success rate, however, recurrence headaches after it described. <h3>Methods</h3> Clinical case: 33 years pregnant. Admitted induction labor. An epidural block was...
<h3>Background and Aims</h3> Neuroaxial techniques (NT) are commonly used for pain relief during labor. Many modalities have been introduced, each with advantages disadvantages. The choice of the ideal approach is debatable could be linked to various factors. We examined factors associated NT among a sample parturients in Bissaya Barreto Maternity. <h3>Methods</h3> This retrospective, observational study all patients (n=598) who had caesarean section (c-section) 2022. Data were obtained from...
Mediastinal bronchogenic cysts are usually asymptomatic being often diagnosed in young adults. We present a case of 2-year-old boy severe respiratory distress due to large mediastinal cyst that underwent urgent ultrasound-guided percutaneous decompression followed by planned strictly thoracoscopic excision. This unique report highlights may develop acute compressive symptoms requiring prompt drainage, which enables elective resection; and both procecedures can be accomplished successfully...
Introduction: Laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) is widely described in adult population since its first report by Gagner et al. 1992.1 In contrast, applicability pediatric malignancy remains unsettled. According to current evidence, LA children acceptable for resection of pheochromocytomas,2 benign tumors, and adrenal hyperplasia.3 The authors present a video challenging laparoscopic right child after homolateral superior polar heminephrectomy. Materials Methods: This case an 11-year-old girl...
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