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BACKGROUND: The lack of knowledge of the relation of the maxillary sinus with the apexes of maxillary posterior teeth can lead to important complications during common dental procedures. This can be avoided using different imaging techniques, such as orthopantomography (OPG) and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). The present study aims to compare the performance of OPG with CBCT in measuring the vertical distance of the apexes of posterior-superior teeth to the maxillary sinus. METHODS: This study corresponded to a cross-sectional study. OPGs and CBCT scans were obtained from the same individuals, and the qualitative and quantitative vertical distance of the apexes in relation to the maxillary sinus was categorized and measured in mm. RESULTS: A total of 28 pairs of OPGs and CBCT scans from the same patients were obtained. About 381 roots were analysed, which included 89 upper first premolars, 51 upper second premolars, 115 upper first molars, and 126 upper second molars. Projection/protrusion was observed with more frequency in molars, specially 1º molars in both OPG (n= 75, 65.2%) and CBCT (n= 31, 27%); however, 106 more cases (27.9%) were classified as projected in the OPG compared to CBCT (p < 0.05). When comparing the performance of the OPG and CBTC for analysing all roots qualitatively, there was a 57.8% agreement between both techniques. This difference was statistically significant (p <0.0001). Statistically significant differences were also observed when comparing the millimetric differences. CONCLUSION: This study showed that OPG is not an accurate technique to observe the relationship between the maxillary sinus and the apexes of the upper posterior teeth. In those cases where precision is required when performing dental procedures in this area, CBCT should be used. When not available, the clinicians should be aware of the limitations of the OPG and add other complementary techniques.
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Seio Maxilar , Raiz Dentária , Humanos , Estudos Transversais , Seio Maxilar/diagnóstico por imagem , Radiografia Panorâmica , Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe Cônico/métodosRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this review is to investigate and analyze the anatomical variations present in the maxillary sinus (MS), through the examination of the prevalence of these variations, as well as the corresponding prevalence of clinically significant pathologies and complications associated with them. METHODS: The search process was carried out in the following databases; MEDLINE, SCIELO, WOS, CINHAL, SCOPUS, and GOOGLE SCHOLAR, using as search terms; "Maxillary bone," "Maxillary sinus," "Paranasal sinus," "Anatomical variations," "Sinusitis" and "Clinical anatomy." RESULTS: A total of 26 articles and 12969 samples were included, from which 12,594 subjects had their sex recorded giving a total of 5802 males and 6792 females. The variants reported by the included were Haller cells, Concha Bullosa, Number of septa, Hypoplastic sinus, Agger Nasi, Thickening of the MS mucosa, Deviation of the nasal septum, Accessory ostium, and Onodi cells. Among the mentioned, the ones that presented the greatest number of studies (between 8 and 10 studies included) were: the Haller Cells, the Concha Bullosa, and the Number of septa, where prevalence was 0.30, 0.36, 0.39 respectively. These variations can lead to sinusitis, cause some types of tumors, or affect neighboring structures that could be compromised by this variation. CONCLUSION: As a result, it is certainly complex to distinguish the presence of anatomical variations from pathological abnormalities. Therefore, knowledge of the different variations and their clinical relationships could be a useful asset for clinicians dedicated to this region.
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Doenças Nasais , Feminino , Masculino , Humanos , Bases de Dados Factuais , Conhecimento , MEDLINE , Seio MaxilarRESUMO
El conocimiento anatómico del canal nasopalatino (CNP) es fundamental para la realización de cirugías en el sector anterior del maxilar y así prever posibles complicaciones. El objetivo de este trabajo es evaluar y determinar las variaciones anatómicas y dimensionales del CNP según sexo, edad y estado dental. Este estudio transversal analizó un total de 251 imágenes de TCHC obtenidas de la base de datos del Servicio de Imagenología Oral y Maxilofacial de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad Andrés Bello, Viña del Mar, Chile. Para evaluar la asociación estadística entre variaciones del CNP con sexo, edad y estado dentario se realizó la prueba T de Student, chi-cuadrado y ANOVA (p0,05). Además, se detectó diferencia significativa entre el estado dentario y la dimensión de la tabla vestibular en relación con el CNP (p<0,01). Se deben considerar las variaciones de CNP para evitar posibles complicaciones durante los procedimientos quirúrgicos.
SUMMARY: Anatomical knowledge of the nasopalatine canal (PNC) is essential for performing surgeries in the anterior sector of the maxilla and thus anticipating possible complications. The objective of this work is to evaluate and determine the anatomical and dimensional variations of the CNP according to sex, age and dental status. This cross-sectional study analyzed a total of 251 CBCT images obtained from the database of the Oral and Maxillofacial Imaging Service of the Faculty of Dentistry of the Andrés Bello University, Viña del Mar, Chile. To evaluate the statistical association between CNP variations with sex, age and dental status, the Student's T test, chi-square and ANOVA (p0.05). In addition, a significant difference was detected between the dental state and the dimension of the vestibular table in relation to the CNP (p<0.01). CNP variations should be considered to avoid potential complications during surgical procedures.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Palato/diagnóstico por imagem , Nariz/diagnóstico por imagem , Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe Cônico , Variação Anatômica , Palato/anatomia & histologia , Nariz/anatomia & histologia , Estudos Transversais , Estudos Retrospectivos , Distribuição por Idade e Sexo , MaxilaRESUMO
El conocimiento de la relación entre el seno maxilar y los ápices de los dientes posterosuperiores es fundamental para evitar complicaciones frente a distintos tratamientos. Estudio descriptivo de corte transversal, con muestra por conveniencia de 383 imágenes de raíces de dientes posterosuperiores obtenidas por medio de tomografía computarizada de haz cónico (TCHC) de un centro radiológico en Viña del Mar, Chile. Cada raíz fue clasificada según su relación vertical con el seno en 4 categorías (0: ápice no se encuentra en contacto con contorno inferior del seno; 1: ápice en contacto con seno; 2: ápice lateralmente al seno; 3: ápice se protruye en seno). Además se midió su distancia en mm. Los datos fueron analizados con estadística descriptivas. El diente más lejano al seno maxilar fue el primer premolar superior (4.2 mm), seguido por el segundo premolar superior (1 mm). En el primer molar superior la raíz más lejana fue la mesio-vestibular (MV) 1mm, seguida por la raíz disto-vestibular (DV) 0.6mm y la raíz palatina (P) -1mm. En el segundo molar superior la raíz más lejana fue P 0.4mm, luego la DV 0.3mm, y MV -0,11mm. En cuanto a las categorías, se observó que la mayoría de las raíces se encuentran alejadas del seno siendo la raíz P del primer molar superior y la raíz MV del segundo molar superior las que se encuentran mayormente protruidas (42 % y 26 % respectivamente). El primer premolar es el diente posterosuperior que se encuentra más alejado del seno maxilar y a medida que se avanza hacia posterior hay tendencia a disminuir la distancia entre los ápices y el seno maxilar.
SUMMARY: Knowledge of the relationship between the maxillary sinus and the apices of the upper posterior teeth is crucial to avoid complications when considering different treatments. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out, with a convenience sample of 383 images of upper posterior teeth roots, obtained by means of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) from a radiological center in Viña del Mar, Chile. Each root was classified according to its vertical relationship with the sinus into 4 categories (0: apex is not in contact with the lower contour of the sinus; 1: apex is in contact with the sinus; 2: apex laterally to the sinus; 3: apex protrudes in sinus). In addition, its distance was measured in mm. The data were analyzed with descriptive statistics. The tooth farthest from the maxillary sinus was the maxillary first premolar (4.2 mm), followed by the maxillary second premolar (1 mm). In the upper first molar, the most distant root was the mesiobuccal (MV) 1mm, followed by the distobuccal root (DV) 0.6mm and the palatal root (P) -1mm. In the upper second molar, the furthest root was P 0.4mm, then DV 0.3mm, and MV -0.11mm. In reference to the categories, it was observed that most of the roots are far from the sinus, with the P root of the first upper molar and the MV root of the second upper molar being the most protruding (42 % and 26 % respectively). The first premolar is the posterior maxillary tooth that is furthest from the maxillary sinus and as one advances posteriorly there is a tendency to decrease the distance between the apices and the maxillary sinus.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Adulto Jovem , Ápice Dentário/diagnóstico por imagem , Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe Cônico , Seio Maxilar/diagnóstico por imagem , Estudos Transversais , Ápice Dentário/anatomia & histologia , Seio Maxilar/anatomia & histologiaRESUMO
Background: Saliva is a biological fluid essential for the maintenance of a proper oral health. Its absence predisposes to differences pathologies, including dental caries, fungal infections among many others, significantly affecting the oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL). There is a large variety of treatment alternatives available for dry mouth, which increases constantly. Objective: To identify new treatment alternatives for dry mouth. Material and Methods: We conducted a systematic search in PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus and Ebsco. Articles published between January 2015 and January 2020 were retrieved and reviewed by two independent evaluators. Results: Nineteen studies met the inclusion criteria and were included for analysis. Local therapies were the most evaluated agents, followed by systemic and non-conventional treatments. Most local therapies showed certain utility for the management of dry mouth and the improvement of OHRQoL. These formulations were mainly based on natural agents, including malic acid, thyme honey, ginger, among others. Conclusions: Local agents are first line treatment alternatives for dry mouth sensation, with a reported efficiency that varies between studies, and with a low number of reported adverse side-effects. Nevertheless, care must be taken when interpreting these results, as is difficult to compare studies within each other due large heterogeneity in study design and outcomes being measured. Key words:Xerostomia, dry mouth, hyposalivation, saliva, mouth dryness.
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La enfermedad de Chagas es una zoonosis causada por Trypanosoma cruzi. En el año 1997 se declaró que la transmisión vectorial de T.cruzi se encuentra interrumpida en Uruguay. En este contexto cobran importancia mecanismos no vectoriales de transmisión. La infección congénita es el único mecanismo de transmisión presente en el país. Este riesgo (4%) justifica la obligatoriedad de la serología específica en los controles obstétricos para los 13 departamentos endémicos y la maternidad del Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell en Montevideo (Decreto del Poder Ejecutivo Nº 4085/95). El objetivo de este trabajo es describir cinco casos clínicos de hijos de madres con serología positiva para Chagas asistidos en Médica Uruguaya entre los años 2011 y 2014. Las madres de todos los niños residen en Montevideo, tres de ellas vivieron en su infancia en departamentos endémicos (Rivera, Artigas, Tacuarembó) y las abuelas maternas de los cincos casos residen en departamentos endémicos. En cuatro niños el xenodiagnóstico fue negativo. Se confirmó la infección por serología en un varón de 4 años asintomático procedente de Montevideo. Conclusiones: el tratamiento parasitológico está contraindicado durante el embarazo. El diagnóstico antes de los 9 meses de edad requiere xenodiagnóstico (Instituto de Higiene. Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República), ya que la serología tiene falsos positivos biológicos por transmisión transplacentaria de anticuerpos maternos de tipo IgG. En esta pequeña serie la infección se confirmó en uno de los cinco casos. El control de la enfermedad requiere detección durante el embarazo y derivación oportuna y seguimiento de los hijos hasta el año de vida para descartar la enfermedad.
Chagas disease is a disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi. In 1997 a certification was issued declaring the interruption of the vectorial transmission of T.cruzi in Uruguay. Within this context, non-vectorial transmission mechanisms became more important. Congenital infection is the only transmission mechanism in the country. This risk (4%) results in specific serologic testing for Chagas being mandatory in obstetric follow up visits of the 13 endemic departments of Uruguay and the maternity of the Pereira Rossell Hospital Center in Montevideo (Decree of the Executive Power N° 49085/95). The objective of the study is to describe five clinical cases of children to mothers with positive serology for Chagas, who were seen at Médica Uruguaya from 2011 through 2014. The mothers of all these children live in Montevideo, three of them used to live in endemic departments during their childhood (Rivera, Artigas, Tacuarembó) and the grandmothers on the mothers side live in the endemic departments. Xenodiagnosis was negative in four children. Infection was confirmed in one four-year old asymptomatic boy who lived in Montevideo through serological testing. Conclusions: parasitological treatment must be avoided during pregnancy. Diagnosis prior to 9 months of age requires xenodiagnosis (Instituto de Higiene. School of Medicine, University of the Republic), since serological tests may provide biological false-positive test due to placenta transmission of IgG type maternal antibodies. In this small series, infection was confirmed in one of the five cases. Disease controls requires detection during pregnancy and timely referral, as well as follow up of children until they are one year old to discard the disease.
A doença de Chagas é uma zoonose causada pelo Trypanosoma cruzi. Em 1997 a transmissão vetorial de T.cruzi foi declarada interrompida no Uruguai. Nessas condições os mecanismos de transmissão não vetoriais passam a ser muito importantes. A infecção congênita é o único mecanismo de transmissão presente no país. Este risco (4%) justifica a obrigatoriedade da sorologia específica nos controles obstétricos nos 13 departamentos endêmicos e na maternidade do Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell em Montevidéu (Decreto do Poder Executivo Nº 4085/95). O objetivo deste trabalho é descrever cinco casos clínicos de filhos de mães com sorologia positiva para doença de Chagas atendidos na Médica Uruguaya no período 2011-2014. As mães de todas as crianças moram em Montevidéu, três passaram sua infância em departamentos endêmicos (Rivera, Artigas, Tacuarembó) e as avós maternas dos cincos casos moram em departamentos endêmicos. O xenodiagnóstico foi negativo em 4 crianças. A infecção foi confirmada por sorologia em um menino de 4 anos assintomático de Montevidéu. Conclusões: o tratamento parasitológico está contraindicado durante a gravidez. Para realizar o diagnóstico antes dos 9 meses de idade é necessário realizar xenodiagnóstico (Instituto de Higiene. Faculdade de Medicina, Universidad de la República), pois a sorologia apresenta falsos positivos biológicos devido à transmissão transplacentaria de anticorpos maternos de tipo IgG. Nesta pequena série a infecção foi confirmada em um dos cinco casos. O controle da doença requer sua detecção durante a gestação e tanto o encaminhamento oportuno como o seguimento dos filhos durante o primeiro ano de vida para descartá-la.
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Humanos , Doença de Chagas , Transmissão Vertical de Doenças InfecciosasRESUMO
La enfermedad de Chagas es una zoonosis causada por Trypanosoma cruzi. En el año 1997 se declaró que la transmisión vectorial de T.cruzi se encuentra interrumpida en Uruguay. En este contexto cobran importancia mecanismos no vectoriales de transmisión. La infección congénita es el único mecanismo de transmisión presente en el país. Este riesgo (4%) justifica la obligatoriedad de la serología específica en los controles obstétricos para los 13 departamentos endémicos y la maternidad del Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell en Montevideo (Decreto del Poder Ejecutivo Nº 4085/95). El objetivo de este trabajo es describir cinco casos clínicos de hijos de madres con serología positiva para Chagas asistidos en Médica Uruguaya entre los años 2011 y 2014. Las madres de todos los niños residen en Montevideo, tres de ellas vivieron en su infancia en departamentos endémicos (Rivera, Artigas, Tacuarembó) y las abuelas maternas de los cincos casos residen en departamentos endémicos. En cuatro niños el xenodiagnóstico fue negativo. Se confirmó la infección por serología en un varón de 4 años asintomático procedente de Montevideo. Conclusiones: el tratamiento parasitológico está contraindicado durante el embarazo. El diagnóstico antes de los 9 meses de edad requiere xenodiagnóstico (Instituto de Higiene. Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República), ya que la serología tiene falsos positivos biológicos por transmisión transplacentaria de anticuerpos maternos de tipo IgG. En esta pequeña serie la infección se confirmó en uno de los cinco casos. El control de la enfermedad requiere detección durante el embarazo y derivación oportuna y seguimiento de los hijos hasta el año de vida para descartar la enfermedad.(AU)
Chagas disease is a disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi. In 1997 a certification was issued declaring the interruption of the vectorial transmission of T.cruzi in Uruguay. Within this context, non-vectorial transmission mechanisms became more important. Congenital infection is the only transmission mechanism in the country. This risk (4%) results in specific serologic testing for Chagas being mandatory in obstetric follow up visits of the 13 endemic departments of Uruguay and the maternity of the Pereira Rossell Hospital Center in Montevideo (Decree of the Executive Power N° 49085/95). The objective of the study is to describe five clinical cases of children to mothers with positive serology for Chagas, who were seen at Médica Uruguaya from 2011 through 2014. The mothers of all these children live in Montevideo, three of them used to live in endemic departments during their childhood (Rivera, Artigas, Tacuarembó) and the grandmothers on the mothers side live in the endemic departments. Xenodiagnosis was negative in four children. Infection was confirmed in one four-year old asymptomatic boy who lived in Montevideo through serological testing. Conclusions: parasitological treatment must be avoided during pregnancy. Diagnosis prior to 9 months of age requires xenodiagnosis (Instituto de Higiene. School of Medicine, University of the Republic), since serological tests may provide biological false-positive test due to placenta transmission of IgG type maternal antibodies. In this small series, infection was confirmed in one of the five cases. Disease controls requires detection during pregnancy and timely referral, as well as follow up of children until they are one year old to discard the disease.(AU)
A doença de Chagas é uma zoonose causada pelo Trypanosoma cruzi. Em 1997 a transmissão vetorial de T.cruzi foi declarada interrompida no Uruguai. Nessas condições os mecanismos de transmissão não vetoriais passam a ser muito importantes. A infecção congênita é o único mecanismo de transmissão presente no país. Este risco (4%) justifica a obrigatoriedade da sorologia específica nos controles obstétricos nos 13 departamentos endêmicos e na maternidade do Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell em Montevidéu (Decreto do Poder Executivo Nº 4085/95). O objetivo deste trabalho é descrever cinco casos clínicos de filhos de mães com sorologia positiva para doença de Chagas atendidos na Médica Uruguaya no período 2011-2014. As mães de todas as crianças moram em Montevidéu, três passaram sua infância em departamentos endêmicos (Rivera, Artigas, Tacuarembó) e as avós maternas dos cincos casos moram em departamentos endêmicos. O xenodiagnóstico foi negativo em 4 crianças. A infecção foi confirmada por sorologia em um menino de 4 anos assintomático de Montevidéu. Conclusões: o tratamento parasitológico está contraindicado durante a gravidez. Para realizar o diagnóstico antes dos 9 meses de idade é necessário realizar xenodiagnóstico (Instituto de Higiene. Faculdade de Medicina, Universidad de la República), pois a sorologia apresenta falsos positivos biológicos devido à transmissão transplacentaria de anticorpos maternos de tipo IgG. Nesta pequena série a infecção foi confirmada em um dos cinco casos. O controle da doença requer sua detecção durante a gestação e tanto o encaminhamento oportuno como o seguimento dos filhos durante o primeiro ano de vida para descartá-la.(AU)
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Humanos , Doença de Chagas , Transmissão Vertical de Doenças InfecciosasRESUMO
Glomus tumors are unusual and generally benign neoplasms mainly found in subungeal areas. We describe a case of concomitant subcutaneous and tracheal glomus tumor that underwent successful endoscopic resection. A 48-year old male with a left forearm subcutaneous mass presented with hemoptysis. A chest CT scan demonstrated a polypoid tracheal lesion. He underwent a bronchoscopic resection. A biopsy revealed a glomus tumor, which was the same type of neoplasm that was found on the forearm biopsy. Glomus tumors are rarely found in the respiratory tract. Only 49 cases have been described. The majority of the glomus tumors arise from the lower posterior tracheal wall with no extraluminal extension. Bronchoscopic resection has been successfully used. Glomus tumors should be included in the differential diagnosis of tracheobronchial lesions. Bronchoscopic resection and adjuvant radiotherapy are valid treatment options. This is the first report of concomitant subcutaneous and tracheal glomus tumor, as well as the first reported airway glomus tumor, in Latin America. As part of this study, we also perform a literature review.
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Introducción: medir la calidad de vida en asma es importante para su tratamiento ya que refleja el estado funcional del paciente.Objetivo: conocer la calidad de vida de los niños asmáticos y de sus cuidadores en 3 centros de salud y determinar la relación entre la calidad de vida y el control de la enfermedad.Métodos: estudio descriptivo, transversal,multicéntrico con niños asmáticos entre 7 y 15 años,durante el período de marzo 2009 a julio de 2010. Se aplicaron dos cuestionarios de calidad de vida en asma (PAQLQ para el niño y PACQLQ para el cuidador) de Juniper previamente validado en Uruguay. Se consideró alteración de la calidad de vida a un promedio menor de 5 puntos. Se clasificó a los niños en asmáticos controlados y no controlados según GINA. Se analizó la relación entre la calidad de vida y el control de la enfermedad. Se utilizaron promedio, mediana y porcentajes. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizó c2 considerando como significativo un p < 0,05.Resultados: se encuestaron 195 pacientes y cuidadores pero la clasificación según los criterios de Gina se realizó en 174 pacientes. Presentaron afectación de la calidad de vida global el 28,7% de los niños y el 60% de los cuidadores. El 70% se clasificó como asma controlada. La afectación de la calidad de vida se presentó en el 73% de los paciente con asma no controlada (p<0,05).No hubo diferencias en cuanto a la edad (niños versus adolescentes) y sexo . La afectación de la calidad de vida en los tres dominios(limitación de actividades, función emocional y síntomas) se asoció a falta de control del asma en los niños. Los cuidadores presentaron mayor afectación de la calidad de vida global, de la función emocional y limitación de actividades que los niños asmáticos.Conclusiones: en el grupo analizado, la mayoría delos niños no presentaron afectación de la calidad de vida. Existe relación entre el control de la enfermedad y la calidad de vida. La percepción de la enfermedad entre niños...
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Humanos , Masculino , Adolescente , Feminino , Criança , Asma/epidemiologia , Asma/terapia , Cuidadores , Qualidade de VidaRESUMO
Introducción: medir la calidad de vida en asma es importante para su tratamiento ya que refleja el estado funcional del paciente.Objetivo: conocer la calidad de vida de los niños asmáticos y de sus cuidadores en 3 centros de salud y determinar la relación entre la calidad de vida y el control de la enfermedad.Métodos: estudio descriptivo, transversal,multicéntrico con niños asmáticos entre 7 y 15 años,durante el período de marzo 2009 a julio de 2010. Se aplicaron dos cuestionarios de calidad de vida en asma (PAQLQ para el niño y PACQLQ para el cuidador) de Juniper previamente validado en Uruguay. Se consideró alteración de la calidad de vida a un promedio menor de 5 puntos. Se clasificó a los niños en asmáticos controlados y no controlados según GINA. Se analizó la relación entre la calidad de vida y el control de la enfermedad. Se utilizaron promedio, mediana y porcentajes. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizó c2 considerando como significativo un p < 0,05.Resultados: se encuestaron 195 pacientes y cuidadores pero la clasificación según los criterios de Gina se realizó en 174 pacientes. Presentaron afectación de la calidad de vida global el 28,7% de los niños y el 60% de los cuidadores. El 70% se clasificó como asma controlada. La afectación de la calidad de vida se presentó en el 73% de los paciente con asma no controlada (p<0,05).No hubo diferencias en cuanto a la edad (niños versus adolescentes) y sexo . La afectación de la calidad de vida en los tres dominios(limitación de actividades, función emocional y síntomas) se asoció a falta de control del asma en los niños. Los cuidadores presentaron mayor afectación de la calidad de vida global, de la función emocional y limitación de actividades que los niños asmáticos.Conclusiones: en el grupo analizado, la mayoría delos niños no presentaron afectación de la calidad de vida. Existe relación entre el control de la enfermedad y la calidad de vida. La percepción de la enfermedad entre niños ...
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Criança , Adolescente , Asma/terapia , Cuidadores , Qualidade de Vida , Asma/epidemiologiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Surgical treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis is mainly limited to the management of sequelae such as bronchiectasis, hemoptysis and brochopleural fistulae. AIM: To review the data of patients who underwent surgical treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective review of 33 patients aged 18 to 73 years (24 males) who underwent lung resection surgery for the management of pulmonary tuberculosis. Follow-up data were obtained from outpatient visit records and registries of the national tuberculosis program. RESULTS: The reasons to perform surgery were the following: fifteen for hemoptysis, nine for lung destruction and nine for an active and multiresistant disease. No patient died in the postoperative period. The morbidity observed included empyema (n =5), pneumothorax (n =2), bronchopleural fistula (n =2) and hemothorax (n =2). At six months of follow up, six of the nine patients with active tuberculosis had negative acid-fast bacilli on sputum smear. Two of these patients died, one due to respiratory failure and another by an unrelated cause. Both dead patients had negative acid-fast bacilli on sputum smear. CONCLUSIONS: Surgery in pulmonary tuberculosis has a high rate of complications but may be useful in selected patients.
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Tuberculose Pulmonar/cirurgia , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Complicações Pós-Operatórias , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento , Tuberculose Resistente a Múltiplos Medicamentos/complicações , Tuberculose Resistente a Múltiplos Medicamentos/cirurgia , Tuberculose Pulmonar/complicações , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Background: Surgical treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis is mainly ¡imited to the management of sequelae such as bronchiectasis, hemoptysis and brochopleural fistulae. Aim: To review the data of patients who underwent surgical treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis. Material and methods: Retrospective review of 33 patients aged 18 to 73 years (24 males) who underwent lung resection surgery for the management of pulmonary tuberculosis. Follow-up data were obtained from outpatient visit records and registries of the national tuberculosis program. Results: The reasons to perform surgery were the following: fifteen for hemoptysis, nine for lung destruction and nine for an active and multiresistant disease. No patient died in the postoperative period. The morbidity observed included empyema (n =5), pneumothorax (n =2), bronchopleural fístula (n =2) and hemothorax (n =2). At six months offollow up, six of the nine patients with active tuberculosis had negative acid-fast bacilli on sputum smear. Two of these patients died, one due to respiratory failure and another by an unrelated cause. Both dead patients had negative acid-fast bacilli on sputum smear. Conclusions: Surgery in pulmonary tuberculosis has a high rate of complications butmay be usefulin selected patients.