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Lower digestive tract bleeding occurs distal to the angle of Treitz. While many cases remit spontaneously; some pose a diagnostic challenge for surgeons. We present the case of a 68-year-old man with unexplained digestive tract bleeding. Despite various diagnostic efforts, the source remained unknown. Faced with the challenge of persistent bleeding and hemodynamic instability, surgery became necessary. During the procedure, intraoperative angiography with indocyanine green was used to facilitate the identification of the bleeding site, revealing a gastrointestinal stromal tumor in the small bowel. Resection was performed with favorable outcomes. Indocyanine green staining has become popular for locating intestinal bleeding during emergency surgeries, aiding surgeons in making precise decisions.

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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this report is to present the complete workflow of 3D virtual patient for planning and performing implant surgery with magnetically retained 3D-printed stackable guides. CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS: A 3D-printed stackable system was proposed based on bone, dental, and facial references. Initially, a 66-year-old male patient was digitalized through photographs, cone beam computed tomography, and intraoral scans (Virtuo Vivo, Straumann). All files were merged to create a 3D virtual patient in the planning software (coDiagnostiX, Straumann). Sequential stackable guides were designed, printed, and cured. Magnets were inserted into connectors, and the interim protheses received color characterization. Four mounted guides were produced for the specific purposes of pin fixation, bone reduction, implant placement, and immediate provisionalization. After surgery and healing period, patient digital data were updated. Final implant positions were compared to planned values and inconsistencies were clinically acceptable. The mean angular deviation was 5.4° (3.2-7.3) and mean 3D discrepancies were of 0.90 mm (0.46-1.12) at the entry point and 1.68 mm (1.00-2.20) at implant apex. Case follow-up revealed stability, patient's comfort, and no intercurrences. CONCLUSION: Magnetically retained stackable guides provide treatment accuracy and reduce surgical and prosthetic complications. The projected virtual patient enhances decision-making and communication between the multidisciplinary team and the patient, while decreases time and costs. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Bidimensional diagnosis and freehand implant placement have limitations and outcomes often rely on professionals' expertise. Performing facially driven virtual planning improves treatment predictability. This approach promotes function, esthetic harmony, and patient satisfaction. Implant guided surgery and 3D printed prostheses constitute a reproducible digital workflow that can be implemented into clinical practice to optimize dental care.

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Introduction: Infrared thermography (IT) is a non-invasive real-time imaging technique with potential application in different areas of neurosurgery. Despite technological advances in the field, intraoperative IT (IIT) has been an underestimated tool with scarce reports on its usefulness during intracranial tumor resection. We aimed to evaluate the usefulness of high-resolution IIT with static and dynamic thermographic maps for transdural lesion localization, and diagnosis, to assess the extent of resection, and the occurrence of perioperative acute ischemia. Methods: In a prospective study, 15 patients affected by intracranial tumors (six gliomas, four meningiomas, and five brain metastases) were examined with a high-resolution thermographic camera after craniotomy, after dural opening, and at the end of tumor resection. Results: Tumors were transdurally located with 93.3% sensitivity and 100% specificity (p < 0.00001), as well as cortical arteries and veins. Gliomas were consistently hypothermic, while metastases and meningiomas exhibited highly variable thermographic maps on static (p = 0.055) and dynamic (p = 0.015) imaging. Residual tumors revealed non-specific static but characteristic dynamic thermographic maps. Ischemic injuries were significantly hypothermic (p < 0.001). Conclusions: High-resolution IIT is a non-invasive alternative intraoperative imaging method for lesion localization, diagnosis, assessing the extent of tumor resection, and identifying acute ischemia changes with static and dynamic thermographic maps.

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The goal of this clinical report was to present an alternative to traditional flat bone reduction guides, using a custom-designed 3-dimensional (3D)-printed guide according to the future gingival margin of the planned dentition. A 61-year-old woman with concerns regarding her smile appearance was presented. The initial examination revealed excessive gingival show accompanied by excessive overjet. The dentition was in a failing situation. The proposed treatment plan, relying on the sufficient amount of bone and keratinized tissue, consisted of recontouring of the alveolar ridge and gingiva and placement of 6 implants and an FP-1 prosthesis after extraction of all remaining maxillary teeth. Digital smile design was completed, and a fully digitally guided surgery was planned. This consisted of using 3 surgical guides, starting with the fixation pin guide, continuing with the scalloped hard- and soft-tissue reduction guide, and finally the implant placement template. Following the surgery, the patient received a temporary restoration, and on the 4-month follow-up, a new polymethyl meta-acrylate temporary prosthesis was delivered. The patient's 7-month follow-up is presented in the article. The report of this triple-template guided surgery indicated that digital 3D planning is a considerably predictable tool to properly establish and evaluate future occlusal plane, smile line, and lip support. Scalloped guides seem to be an excellent alternative to conventional bone reduction guides since they require less bone removal and improve patient comfort during surgery.

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A cirurgia guiada representa um avanço significativo na Odontologia moderna, especialmente na implantodontia, onde a precisão e previsibilidade são fundamentais para o sucesso dos procedimentos. Os passos dentro da sequência de fluxo de trabalho digital para cirurgia guiada são: aquisição de dados volumétricos, procedimentos de escaneamento de superfície via escaneamento intraoral ou escaneamento de modelo extraoral, software de planejamento computacional, design e manufatura de guias cirúrgicos via impressão 3D. A cirurgia guiada está cada vez mais rotineira na Odontologia contemporânea, demonstrando como a integração de tecnologias digitais pode transformar significativamente a prática clínica, elevando os padrões de precisão, previsibilidade e qualidade dos resultados em implantodontia. Além disso, esta técnica permite uma abordagem personalizada para cada caso clínico, adaptando-se às particularidades anatômicas e às necessidades específicas do paciente. O objetivo do estudo foi estabelecer um protocolo um protocolo completo para o planejamento e execução de implantes guiados, com as tecnologias e recursos disponíveis na Faculdade de Odontologia da UFMG.

Guided surgery represents a significant advancement in modern dentistry, particularly in implantology, where precision and predictability are crucial for procedural success. The steps within the digital workflow sequence for guided surgery include: volumetric data acquisition, surface scanning procedures via intraoral scanning or extraoral model scanning, computational planning software, and design and manufacture of surgical guides via 3D printing. Guided surgery is increasingly becoming routine in contemporary dentistry, showcasing how the integration of digital technologies can substantially transform clinical practice by enhancing standards of precision, predictability, and quality of outcomes in implantology. Moreover, this technique allows for a personalized approach to each clinical case, adapting to anatomical particularities and specific patient needs. The aim of this study was to establish a comprehensive protocol for the planning and execution of guided implants, utilizing the technologies and resources available at the Faculty of Dentistry of UFMG.

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Objectives: The aim of the study was to demonstrate how digital devices can be applied in the field of implant dentistry. By integrating data from computed tomography, panoramic radiography, and intraoral scanning into software, it is feasible to perform virtual planning of prosthetic rehabilitation and implant placement predictably. The adoption of reverse planning increases the chances of treatment success. Material and Methods: In this case report, oral rehabilitation of the area of tooth 36 was conducted through implant placement. The implant was installed based on the virtual planning done in the software, followed by the production of a rigid static guide and guided surgery. Results: It was noted that there is a learning curve associated with the use of these technologies, requiring professionals to have theoretical and practical knowledge of digital devices. By using software and surgical guides obtained through 3D printing, it was possible to achieve high precision and preserve vital structures such as blood vessels and nerves, resulting in aesthetic and functional satisfaction for the patient. Conclusion: The use of digital devices in implant dentistry offers speed and predictability in treatment.(AU)

Objetivos: O objetivo do estudo foi evidenciar como as ferramentas digitais podem ser aplicadas na área da implantodontia. Ao integrar dados de tomografia computadorizada, radiografia panorâmica e escaneamento intraoral em um software, é viável realizar o planejamento virtual da reabilitação protética e implante de forma previsível. A adoção do planejamento reverso aumenta as probabilidades de sucesso do tratamento. Material e Métodos: Neste relato de caso, a reabilitação oral da área do dente 36 foi conduzida por meio da instalação de um implante. O implante foi instalado com base no planejamento virtual realizado no software, seguido pela produção de um guia estático rígido e cirurgia guiada. Resultados: Notou-se que há uma curva de aprendizado associada ao uso dessas tecnologias, exigindo que os profissionais possuam conhecimento teórico e prático dos dispositivos digitais. Ao utilizar softwares e guias cirúrgicos personalizados obtidos por impressão 3D, foi possível alcançar alta precisão e preservar estruturas vitais como vasos sanguíneos e nervos, resultando em satisfação estética e funcional para o paciente. Conclusão: O emprego de ferramentas digitais na implantodontia oferece rapidez e previsibilidade no tratamento.(AU)

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A sinus floor elevation via lateral window (LSFE) is one of the most widely used bone augmentation procedures for implant therapy in the posterior area of the maxilla. Locating and preparing a correct opening window on the lateral sinus wall is a key step of this procedure. Conventionally, the surgeon designs and locates the window after the flap is reflected based on the information obtained from cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images or other diagnostic aids. Nevertheless, in spite of the advancements in CBCT imaging, clinicians may still experience hardships in situating and procuring meticulous access to the maxillary sinus by using CBCT alone. Therefore, in cases requiring an LSFE simultaneous to implant placement, a maxillary sinus surgical guide has been tested and reported to be the amiable method to be utilized as a conjunct to prevent unpredictable consequences according to its application in implying both the direction for the implant and the location of the lateral window. This article presents 3 clinical cases with a fully digital approach to guide the opening of the lateral wall of the maxillary sinus as well as the simultaneous placement of a single implant in an ideal 3D position. Based on the CBCT images and intraoral scan, a surgical guide was fabricated based on 3D software. During surgery, this teeth-supported template can be placed intraorally, guiding sinus window opening preparation. This technique makes the sinus window opening procedure simple and predictable, reduces surgical time and the risk of complications, and allows the placement of the implant in the ideal 3D position.

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Establecer un protocolo de cirugía guiada estática con técnicas referenciales para ser realizado de manera predecible, repetible y simple, en todos los tipos de casos. El protocolo abreviado guiado digital para cirugía guiada estática para implantes se centra en diseñar computacionalmente una guía quirúrgica que se apoye en el tejido remanente del paciente, siendo un protocolo digital versátil para la cirugía y rehabilitación implanto protésica, basada en registros clínicos, principalmente la línea de la sonrisa y la captación de ésta en tomografía de haz cónico (CBCT), además de establecer dimensión vertical oclusal (DVO). Logrando así, planificación de implantes hasta la inserción inmediata de la prótesis temporal. Se ejemplifica el trabajo con 2 casos clínicos. Se establece un protocolo con la intención de que pueda ser realizado en pacientes desdentados parciales (Técnica de Registro Silicona) o totales (Técnica de Marcadores Tisulares en prótesis), definiendo un flujo de trabajo tridimensional, digital y optimizado, con un consecuente ahorro de tiempo clínico. Como principio del protocolo de cirugía guiada es lograr el objetivo quirúrgico - protésico deseado con alta precisión. La cirugía y rehabilitación de implantes de manera convencional es altamente dependiente del operador por lo que la alternativa de cirugía guiada de manera estática es una herramienta más para mejorar el pronóstico del paciente. Se establece un protocolo digital simple y efectivo, de cirugía guiada, para la rehabilitación implanto protésica basada en la línea de la sonrisa, tomografía de haz cónico (CBCT), dimensión vertical oclusal (DVO). Protocolo predecible y que optimiza los tiempos clínicos, logrando una rehabilitación protésica inmediata acorde e individualizada para cada paciente.

Establish a static guided surgery protocol with referential techniques to be performed in a predictable, repeatable and simple way, in all types of cases. The abbreviated digital guided protocol for static guided surgery for implants focuses on computationally designing a surgical guide that rests on the patient's remaining tissue, being a versatile digital protocol for prosthetic implant surgery and rehabilitation, based on clinical records, mainly the line of the smile and its uptake in cone beam tomography (CBCT), in addition to establishing occlusal vertical dimension (OVD). Thus achieving implant planning until the immediate insertion of the temporary prosthesis. The work is exemplified with 2 clinical cases. A protocol is established with the intention that it can be carried out in partially edentulous patients (Silicone Registration Technique) or total (Tissue Marker Technique in prostheses), defining a three-dimensional, digital and optimized workflow, with a consequent saving of time. clinical. As a principle of the guided surgery protocol, it is to achieve the desired surgical-prosthetic objective with high precision. Conventional implant surgery and rehabilitation is highly dependent on the operator, so the alternative of statically guided surgery is one more tool to improve the patient's prognosis. A simple and effective digital protocol for guided surgery is established for prosthetic implant rehabilitation based on the smile line, cone beam tomography (CBCT), and occlusal vertical dimension (OVD). Predictable protocol that optimizes clinical times, achieving an immediate and individualized prosthetic rehabilitation for each patient.

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BACKGROUND: Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the sixth most common cancer affecting people and accounts for more than 300,000 deaths worldwide. Improvements in treatment modalities, including immunotherapy, have demonstrated promising prognoses for eligible patients. Nevertheless, the five-year overall survival rate has not increased significantly, and the tumor recurrence ratio remains at 50% or higher, except for patients with HPV-positive HNSCC. Over the last decades, nanotechnology has provided promising tools, especially for biomedical applications, due to some remarkable physicochemical properties of numerous nanomaterials, particularly gold nanoparticles. This review addresses the features and some applications of gold nanoparticles reported in the literature over the last five years regarding the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancer, highlighting the exciting possibilities of this nanomaterial in oncology. METHODS: The scientific papers selected for this review were obtained from the PubMed Advanced, Web of Science, Scopus, ClinicalTrials.gov, and Google Scholar platforms. CONCLUSIONS: Results from papers applying gold nanoparticles have suggested that their application is a feasible approach to diagnostics, prognostics, and the treatment of HNC. Moreover, phase I clinical trials suggest that gold nanoparticles are safe and can potentially become theranostic agents for humans.

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In this case report, we demonstrate how the correct positioning of implants, associated with optimal gingival conditioning, and the correct choice of biomaterial can yield very predictable and fantastic aesthetic results. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to use dental implants to rehabilitate the area of elements #11 and #21 in a satisfactory surgical and prosthetic manner, using guided surgery, connective tissue, nano-biomaterials, and a porcelain prosthesis. CASE REPORT: A 32-year-old male patient presented with bone loss of elements #11 and #21, which was proven radiographically and clinically. Thus, oral rehabilitation with the use of dental implants was required. It was decided to proceed via digital planning with the DSD program (Digital smile design) and with the software Exoplan, (Smart Dent-Germany) whenever it was possible to plan immediate provisional and accurate dental implant positioning through reverse diagnostics (Software Exoplan, Smart Dent-German). The dental elements were extracted atraumatically; then, a guide was established, the implants were positioned, the prosthetic components were placed, the conjunctive tissue was removed from the palate and redirected to the vestibular wall of the implants, the nano-graft (Blue Bone®) was conditioned in the gaps between the vestibular wall and the implants, and, finally, the cemented provision was installed. RESULTS: After a 5-month accompaniment, an excellent remodeling of the tissues had been achieved by the implants; consequently, the final prosthetic stage could begin, which also achieved a remarkable aesthetic result. CONCLUSIONS: This report demonstrates that the correct planning of dental implants, which is associated with appropriate soft tissue and bone manipulation, allows for the achievement of admirable clinical results.

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PURPOSE: Low-grade gliomas compose 30% of pediatric central nervous system tumors and outcomes of disease-free progression, and survival is directly correlated to the extent of resection. The use of sodium fluorescein (Na-Fl) is an intraoperative method in the localization of tumor cells in adult patients to optimize resection. Our purpose is to describe the use of Na-Fl in pediatric low-grade gliomas and its outcomes. METHODS: Patients under 18 years of age with low-grade gliomas at the author's institution underwent resection with the use of Na-Fl, with review of preoperative imaging findings, intraoperative results, and follow-up. Then, a comprehensive, narrative literature review of the use of Na-Fl in pediatric low-grade glioma was performed. RESULTS: Our single-institution use of Na-Fl in pediatric patients with suspected low-grade glioma demonstrated excellent results of intraoperative enhancement of tumor cells as well as gross total resection. The literature demonstrated 84% Na-Fl staining and 59.2% of gross total resection in pediatric low-grade gliomas with few small case studies, a range of reported findings, and few side effects. CONCLUSION: Na-Fl has a promising use in low-grade glioma resection in the pediatric patient population. Further research is warranted, such as randomized controlled studies, to assess Na-Fl as a potential tool in improving resection and long-term favorable outcomes.

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La realización de un nuevo tratamiento luego de un fracaso con implantes dentarios representa un gran desafío para el profesional especialistas en implan-tología, así como para el paciente que debe someter-se a un nuevo procedimiento para rehabilitarse. En estos casos, el diagnóstico y la planificación exhaus-tiva previa nos permiten optimizar el tiempo y los re-cursos, arribando al resultado esperado de forma eficiente. En este reporte de caso se presenta la re-habilitación de una paciente que acude a la consulta con un fracaso implantario previo y con alta deman-da estética. Se diseñó una guía quirúrgica de preci-sión para la colocación de un implante Straumann®Bone Level Tapered 3,3 NC ­ Narrow CrossFit® ø 3,3 mm 8 mm junto a la regeneración ósea guiada para compensar la deficiencia de los tejidos circundantes. La rehabilitación protésica consistió en una corona cemento atornillada en disilicato de litio. En el control al año pudo valorarse la estabilidad de la rehabilita-ción protésica, así como de los tejidos circundantes y el contorno estético junto al perfil de emergencia mimético logrado al final del tratamiento (AU)

Carrying out a new treatment after a failure with dental implants represents a great challenge for the implantology specialist professional, as well as for the patient who must undergo a new procedure to rehabilitate. In these cases, the diagnosis and prior exhaustive planning allow us to optimize time and resources, arriving at the expected result efficiently. This case report presents the rehabilitation of a patient who comes to the clinic with a previous implant failure and with high aesthetic demand. A precision surgical guide was designed for the placement of a Straumann® Bone Level Tapered 3.3 NC ­ Narrow CrossFit® ø 3.3 mm 8 mm implant together with guided bone regeneration to compensate for the deficiency of the surrounding tissues. The prosthetic rehabilitation consisted of a screw-retained cement crown in lithium disilicate. In the one-year control, the stability of the prosthetic rehabilitation, as well as the surrounding tissues and the aesthetic contour, together with the mimetic emergence profile achieved at the end of the treatment, could be assessed (AU)

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Objective Intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) is an imaging method that can be used in various neurosurgical procedures. It assists in the removal of brain tumors, hematomas, in the insertion of ventricular catheters, and in spinal and peripheral nerve surgeries. The original studies using IOUS were performed with devices that produced lower-quality images, generating little interest in their use. The introduction of ultrasound devices that yielded higher-quality images associated with a relative low cost and ease of use rendered IOUS attractive. Thus, we started using it in multiple neurosurgical procedures, studying its practicality, efficacy and limitations. Materials and methods A retrospective case study on the use of IOUS in neurosurgery from August 2014 to December 2020 at a single institution, evaluating its practicality, efficacy and limitations. Results A total of 127 IOUS scans were performed in 112 patients aged 19 to 83 (mean: 53.8) years: 106 scans of the brain, 4 of the spinal cord, and 2 of the peripheral nerves. Brain tumors were the majority, with 86 cases (67.8%). The IOUS was unsatisfactory in 9 cases (7.1%), and there were no cases of infection related to the IOUS. Conclusion The IOUS is a dynamic, safe, and practical exam. It can be performed in a few minutes and repeated several times during the surgical procedure. It enables surgeons to observe the pulsation of tissues and vessels, the displacement of lumps in liquid collections, and to monitor the drainage of cysts and collections, in vivid, interactive and real-time images.

Objetivo A ultrassonografia intraoperatória (USIO) é um método de imagem que pode ser utilizado em vários procedimentos neurocirúrgicos. Auxilia na remoção de tumores cerebrais, hematomas, no implante de cateteres ventriculares, e em cirurgias espinhais e de nervos periféricos. Os estudos iniciais com a USIO eram realizados com aparelhos que disponibilizavam imagens de baixa qualidade, o que gerava pouco interesse no seu uso. Com o desenvolvimento de aparelhos de ultrassom que produziam imagens de melhor qualidade, eram de fácil manuseio e tinham relativo baixo custo, reacendeu-se o interesse na USIO. Por este motivo, iniciamos a utilização da USIO em múltiplos procedimentos neurocirúrgicos, e estudamos sua praticidade, eficácia e limitações. Materiais e métodos Estudo retrospectivo dos casos em que a USIO foi utilizada em neurocirurgia de agosto de 2014 a dezembro de 2020 em uma só instituição, com a avaliação de sua praticidade, eficácia e limitações. Resultados Foram realizadas 127 USIOs em 112 pacientes com idades entre 19 e 83 (média: 53,8) anos, 106 no encéfalo, 4 em medula espinhal, e 2 em nervo periférico. Os tumores cerebrais foram a maioria, com 86 casos (67,8%). A USIO foi insatisfatória em 9 casos (7,1%), e não houve casos de infecção relacionada à USIO. Conclusões A USIO é um exame dinâmico, seguro e prático. Pode ser feito em poucos minutos e repetido várias vezes durante o procedimento cirúrgico. É possível observar a pulsação dos tecidos e vasos, o deslocamento de grumos em coleções líquidas, e acompanhar a drenagem de cistos e coleções, em imagens vivas, interativas e em tempo real.

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Objective: To compare accuracy of selective laser sintered computer guided stents versus digital light processing stents in immediate implant placement in esthetic zone. Material and Methods: The patients were selected according to the eligibility criterias. The selected patients were randomly allocated to either digital light processing stents (test group) or selective laser sintered computer guided stents (control group). Proper examination and diagnostic records were done for each patient followed by triple scan protocol with cone beam computer tomography (CBCT). Planning and construction of tooth supported computer guided surgical stent was done by either digital light processing technique for test group or selective laser sintering for control group. Twenty implants were inserted following computer guided implant placement protocol. After post-operative CBCT pre and post images were merged using blue sky bio software. Linear and angular deviations between planned implant and actual implant positions were measured. Results: Tests were considered statistically significant if the p- value was less than 0.05. Difference in means were calculated for the analysis of continuous variables with corresponding 95% confidence intervals. There was no statistical difference between selective laser sintering and digital light processing groups in all measured terms. Conclusion : Within the limitations of this study, both techniques can be used for immediate implant placement with clinically satisfactory results decreasing the positional errors associated with immediate implant placement. (AU)

Objetivo: Comparar a acurácia de stents sinterizados por laser seletivo guiados por computador versus stents de processamento de luz digital na colocação imediata de implantes em região estética. Material e Métodos: Os pacientes foram selecionados de acordo com os critérios de elegibilidade. Os pacientes selecionados foram distribuídos aleatoriamente nos seguintes grupos: stents de processamento de luz digital (grupo experimental) ou stents sinterizados por laser seletivo guiados por computador (grupo controle). Os registros dos exames adequados e diagnósticos foram realizados para cada paciente seguido por um protocolo de varredura tripla com tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC).O planejamento e a construção do Stent cirúrgico guiado por computador com suporte dentário foram feitos pela técnica de processamento de luz digital para o grupo experimental ou sinterização a laser seletivo para o grupo controle. Vinte implantes foram inseridos seguindo o protocolo de colocação de implante guiado por computador. Após a TCFC pós-operatória, as imagens pré e pós foram mescladas usando o software blue sky bio. Foram medidos os desvios lineares e angulares entre o implante planejado e as posições reais do implante. Resultados: Os testes foram considerados estatisticamente significativos se o valor de p fosse menor que 0,05. A diferença nas médias foi calculada para a análise das variáveis contínuas com intervalos de confiança de 95%. Não houve diferença estatística entre os grupos de sinterização a laser seletivo e processamento digital de luz em todos as variáveis mensuradas. Conclusão: Dentro das limitações deste estudo, ambas as técnicas podem ser utilizadas para colocação imediata de implantes com resultados clinicamente satisfatórios diminuindo os erros posicionais associados colocação imediata de implantes. (AU)

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La cirugía guiada asistida por computadora consiste en la fabricación de una guía quirúrgica mediante un protocolo digital que nos brinda diversos beneficios a la hora de colocar los implantes dentales; sin embargo, no todos los pacientes son candidatos para operar con este procedimiento, especialmente en el sector posterior debido a las limitaciones de la apertura bucal. En el presente caso, incluimos en el protocolo completo el registro de las dimensiones de apertura bucal del paciente como requisito previo al flujo de trabajo digital, como un elemento importante en la toma de decisión previa a la planificación para la fabricación de la guía quirúrgica. Adicionalmente, según el contexto, brindamos recomendaciones para tener en cuenta con respecto a la apertura bucal mínima suficiente para la colocación de implantes de diferentes longitudes mediante el protocolo guiado Straumann®.

Computer-guided surgery consists of the manufacture of a surgical guide using a digital protocol that provides various benefits when placing dental implants; however, not all patients are candidates to be operated with this procedure, especially in the posterior sector due to the limitations of the mouth opening. In the present case, the recording of the patient's mouth opening dimensions was included in the complete protocol as a prerequisite to the digital workflow, as an important element in the decision-making prior to the planning for the manufacture of the surgical guide. In addition, depending on the context, we provide recommendations to consider regarding the sufficient minimum mouth opening for the placement of implants of different lengths using the Straumann® Guided Protocol.

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Introduction: Fluorescence guided surgery (FGS) for biliary surgery uses indocyanine green (ICG), a specific dye that is eliminated almost exclusively by the liver and biliary system, making it very useful for an adequate and safe visualization of biliary tract structures. Methods: We present our experience with FGS for cholecystectomy multiport and single port, including all patients older than 18 years of age, with diagnosis of cholecystitis (acute and chronic), from October 18, 2018 to December 30, 2021. Results: A total of 47 patients were managed with FGS cholecystectomy, mean age was 61.2 (± 17.7) years, 31 (65.9%) were female and 16 (34.1%) males. Twenty-four (51.1%) were emergency procedures, due to acute cholecystitis, of which 10 (41.7%) presented with an infected gallbladder (Parkland 3 to 5) and three (12.5%) presented with related acute pancreatitis, the remaining 23 (48.9%) cases were elective surgeries, due to chronic cholecystitis. Visualization of laparoscopic fluorescence of the biliary ducts was achieved in 45 of the 47 patients (95.7%). Mean time for biliary tract structures visual identification was 8 minutes and 40 seconds (± 7 minutes, 20 seconds), fluorescence allowed the visualization of biliary tract anatomical variants in two patients. Discussion: The reported rate of biliary structures visualization using ICG is relatively variable, ranging from 25% to 100%, in our group it was 95.7% due to our protocol. Conclusions: ICG utilization for cholecystectomy is very useful and helps for a safe procedure even in difficult surgeries, we believe that it should be used in everyday practice.

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Fluorescence-guided surgery with 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) is used to assist brain tumor resection, especially for high-grade gliomas but also for low-grade gliomas, metastasis, and meningiomas. With the increasing use of this technique, even to assist biopsies, high-grade glioma-mimicking lesions had misled diagnosis by showing 5-ALA fluorescence in non-neoplastic lesions such as radiation necrosis and inflammatory or infectious disease. Since only isolated reports have been published, we systematically review papers reporting non-neoplastic lesion cases with 5-ALA according with the PRISMA guidelines, present our series, and discuss its pathophysiology. In total, 245 articles were identified and 12 were extracted according to our inclusion criteria. Analyzing 27 patients, high-grade glioma was postulated as preoperative diagnosis in 48% of the cases. Microsurgical resection was performed in 19 cases (70%), while 8 patients were submitted to biopsy (30%). We found 4 positive cases in demyelinating disease (50%), 4 in brain abscess (80%), 1 in neurocysticercosis (33%), 1 in neurotoxoplasmosis, infarction, and hematoma (100%), 4 in inflammatory disease (80%), and 3 in cortical dysplasia (100%). New indications are being considered especially in benign lesion biopsies with assistance of 5-ALA. Using fluorescence as an aid in biopsies may improve procedure time, number of samples, and necessity of intraoperative pathology. Further studies should include this technology to encourage more beneficial uses.

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Objective: To evaluate the effect of 3d printed models on surgical pre-operative planning of complex spinal deformities. Methods: In our study, five orthopedic surgeons made surgical planning of 5 patients with severe spinal deformity in three conditions: X-ray with computer tomography (X-ray-CT), 3D-computed tomography (3dCT), and 3d printed spine models. Operation plans were examined according to the level and number of instrumentations, osteotomy level, and time required for decision-making. Results: X-ray-CT, 3dCT, and 3d modeling methods were compared, and no statistically significant difference was observed in the number of screws and osteotomy score to be used in operation. The time required for decision ranking is 3d Model, 3d CT, and Xray-CT. Conclusions: 3d printed models do not influence the operative plan significantly; however, it reduces surgical planning time at pre-op duration, and those models gave some opportunities to practice with implants on a patient's 3d spine model. Level of Evidence III; Diagnostic Studies - Investigating a Diagnostic Test .

Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito de modelos 3D impressos no planejamento pré-operatório cirúrgico de deformidades complexas da coluna vertebral. Métodos: Em nosso estudo, 5 cirurgiões ortopédicos fizeram o planejamento cirúrgico de 5 pacientes com deformidade espinhal grave em três condições: raio-X com tomografia computadorizada (raio X-CT), tomografia computadorizada com reconstrução 3D (3dCT) e modelo de coluna vertebral impressa (modelo 3d). Os planos de operação foram examinados de acordo com o nível e número de instrumentos, nível de osteotomia e tempo necessário para a tomada de decisão. Resultados: Foram comparados os métodos de modelagem de raio X-CT, 3dCT e modelo 3d e nenhuma diferença estatisticamente significativa foi observada no número de parafusos e escore de osteotomia a serem utilizados na operação. O ranking do tempo necessário para a tomada de decisão foi de modelo 3d, 3d CT e raio X-CT. Conclusões: Os modelos impressos em 3d não influenciam significativamente o plano operatório, porém reduzem o tempo de planejamento cirúrgico no pré-operatório e esses modelos deram algumas oportunidades de praticar com implantes no modelo de coluna 3d do paciente. Nível de evidência III; Estudos de Diagnóstico - Investigando um Teste de Diagnóstico .

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PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to report the long-term results of an institutional protocol of percutaneous biliary balloon dilatation (PBBD) on paediatric patients with benign anastomotic stricture after liver transplantation. As a secondary objective, we evaluated risk factors associated with post-treatment re-stricture. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fourteen paediatric, post-liver transplant patients with benign anastomotic stricture of Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy were included. All patients underwent the same treatment protocol of three PBBD procedures with 15-day intervals. Clinical outcome was analysed using the Terblanche classification. Primary patency rate was assessed with the Kaplan-Meier test. RESULTS: All patients had an initial successful result (Terblanche grade, excellent/good) after PBBD. At the end of the follow-up time of 35.7 ± 21.1 months (CI95%, 23.5-47.9), 10 patients persisted with excellent/good grading, while the remaining 4 had re-stricture, all of the latter occurring within the first 19 months. Patency rate after percutaneous treatment at 1, 3, and 5 years were 85.7%, 70%, and 70%, respectively. History of major complication after liver transplantation was associated with 5 times higher risk of re-stricture, HR 5.48 [95% CI, 2.18-8.78], p = 0.018. CONCLUSION: In paediatric patients with benign anastomotic stricture of hepaticojejunostomy after liver transplantation, the "Three-session" percutaneous biliary balloon dilatation protocol is associated with a high rate of long-term success. In this limited series, the history of post-liver transplant major complication, defined as complications requiring a reintervention under general anaesthesia or advanced life support, seems to be an independent risk factor for stricture recurrence.

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