Radiation Therapy
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1. Argon Plasma Coagulation in Radiation-induced Proctitis
Abstract Background Argon plasma coagulation (APC) is a non-tactile ablative therapy that helps to stop rectal bleeding in patients who have developed actinic proctitis after exposure to radiotherapy. This approach seems to be more effective than medications or surgical procedures. Objective To review the literature to verify the effectiveness of APC in th
Journal of Coloproctology (Rio de Janeiro). Publicado em: 2022
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2. Presenting signs and symptoms of artificial urinary sphincter cuff erosion
ABSTRACT Purpose To characterize the most common presentation and clinical risk factors for artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) cuff erosion to distinguish the relative frequency of symptoms that should trigger further evaluation in these patients. Materials and Methods We retrospectively reviewed our tertiary center database to identify men who presented
International braz j urol. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Treatment Results for Stage III Laryngeal Cancer: Analysis of a Populational Database Using Propensity Scores
Abstract Introduction Treatment of stage III laryngeal cancer suffered a major paradigm change with surgery being substituted by radiation therapy with chemotherapy. Objective To evaluate the oncological outcome of different treatment modalities for stage III laryngeal cancer using a population database. Methods A population database representing patients
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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4. The role of vein grafts in reconstructive head and neck microsurgery
Abstract Objective: Free tissue transfer is widely used for head and neck reconstruction. In certain circumstances, vein grafting is required to elongate free flap pedicles to connect them to appropriate recipient vessels. Because of controversy regarding the use of interposition vein grafts in free tissue reconstruction, this paper reports vein graft indic
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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5. The Current Role of Surgery in the Treatment of Cardiac Metastases from Malignant Melanoma: an Educational Presentation
Abstract A 71 year-old male with a history of multiple excisions of an initial Clark's level V melanoma of the breast followed by combined radiation and interferon treatment, as well as a recurrence, 3 years later, of a BRAF-positive tumor of the shoulder, with subsequent therapy with dabrafenib and trametinib, presented again with progressive intracardiac m
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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6. Tópicos Emergentes em Insuficiência Cardíaca: Inibidores do Cotransportador Sódio-Glicose 2 (iSGLT2) na IC
Abstract A 71 year-old male with a history of multiple excisions of an initial Clark's level V melanoma of the breast followed by combined radiation and interferon treatment, as well as a recurrence, 3 years later, of a BRAF-positive tumor of the shoulder, with subsequent therapy with dabrafenib and trametinib, presented again with progressive intracardiac m
Arq. Bras. Cardiol.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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7. Pelvic floor muscles after prostate radiation therapy: morpho-functional assessment by magnetic resonance imaging, surface electromyography and digital anal palpation
ABSTRACT Aim: To evaluate the radiotherapy (RT) effect in the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) function in men with prostate cancer (PC). Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study included three groups of patients with PC and RT indication: 1) Pre-RT group: evaluated before the beginning of RT; 2) Acute group: evaluated between six months and one year after
Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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8. Lipid profile and response to statin therapy in patients with hypopituitarism
ABSTRACT Objective: Dyslipidemia is prevalent among patients with hypopituitarism, especially in those with growth hormone (GH) deficiency. This study aimed to evaluate the response to statin therapy among adult patients with dyslipidemia and hypopituitarism. Subjects and methods: A total of 113 patients with hypopituitarism following up at a neuroendocrin
Arch. Endocrinol. Metab.. Publicado em: 2020-12
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9. Staghorn renal stones: what the urologist needs to know
ABSTRACT Patients with staghorn renal stones are challenging cases, requiring careful preoperative evaluation and close follow-up to avoid stone recurrence. In this article we aim to discuss the main topics related to staghorn renal stones with focus on surgical approach. Most of staghorn renal stones are composed of struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate) a
Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2020-12
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10. Hypofractionated and hyper-hypofractionated radiation therapy in postoperative breast cancer treatment
RESUMO INTRODUÇÃO: A radioterapia é amplamente utilizada como tratamento adjuvante nas pacientes com câncer de mama. Nas últimas décadas, diversos estudos foram desenhados para avaliar a segurança e a eficácia da radioterapia hipofracionada moderada de mama. Mais recentemente, esquemas ainda mais curtos, com doses acima de 4 Gy (hiper-hipofracioname
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.. Publicado em: 2020-09
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11. Therapeutic and Surgical Indications for Patients with Penile Cancer in the COVID-19 era
ABSTRACT Purpose: The aim of this work is to review and synthesize the existing evidence and recommendations regarding to the therapeutic and surgical indications as well as monitoring of patients with Penile Cancer in COVID-19 era and to propose an action protocol to facilitate decision-making. Material and Methods: A non-systematic review of the literatu
Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2020-07
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12. Lattice radiation therapy – its concept and impact in the immunomodulation cancer treatment era
RESUMO Tumores volumosos representam um desafio para a radio-oncologia, em especial quando a ressecção cirúrgica não é possível. A radioterapia com técnica Latisse (LTR) pode gerar resposta clínica equivalente ou superior ao tratamento convencional de grandes tumores, limitando a toxicidade nos tecidos normais adjacentes. A LRT pode fornecer com prec
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.. Publicado em: 2020-06