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Niti-S esophageal mega-stent : an emerging endoscopic tool with different appli...
Brito, Mariana; Nunes, Gonçalo; Luz, Carlos; Oliveira, Gabriel; Marques, Pedro Pinto; Fonseca, JorgeIntroduction: Anastomotic leak (AL) is a dangerous complication in the early postoperative period after total gastrectomy or esophagectomy being associated with high mortality. Self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) play a significant role in AL management. Only one case report described the use of Mega-Stent in AL setting. The authors report a two-case series with different applications of a Niti-S esophageal Meg...
Long-term intestinal failure and home parenteral support : a single center expe...
Brito, Mariana; Padinha, Mafalda; Carlos, Sandra; Oliveira, Cátia; Santos, Ana Paula; Nunes, Gonçalo; Santos, Carla Adriana; Fonseca, JorgeIntroduction: Home parenteral nutrition (HPN) and/or home parenteral hydration (HPH) are the gold-standard treatment for patients with long-term intestinal failure (IF). The authors aimed to assess the impact of HPN/HPH on nutritional status and survival of long-term IF patients, as well as HPN/HPH-related complications. Methods: This was a retrospective study including IF patients under HPN/HPH followed in a s...
Multiple bezoars causing small bowel obstruction : a unique case of resolution ...
Brito, Mariana; Mocanu, Irina; Nunes, Ana; Fonseca, JorgeReports of obstructing foreign bodies in the small bowel are rare and the majority describe surgical resolution. We report a case of successful endoscopic treatment of a small bowel obstruction (SBO) caused by multiple bezoars. A 92-year-old female presented to the Emergency Department with a history of persistent vomiting. Computed tomography (CT) showed gastric distension and an intraluminal ovaloid foreign b...
A unique case of recurrent upper gastrointestinal bleeding caused by two metach...
Brito, Mariana; Nunes, Gonçalo; Marques, Pedro Pinto; Canhoto, Manuela; Proença, Ana Luísa; Fonseca, JorgeIntroduction: Dieulafoy’s lesion (DL) is a rare but important cause of acute, severe, life-threatening, and recurrent upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB). It is frequently difficult to diagnose DL with upper GI endoscopy (UGIE), and endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) may be valuable. There are only 2 reported bleeding cases caused by two synchronous DL but no reported cases of two metachronous DL. Case Report:...
Anemia and hematopoietic factor deficiencies in patients after endoscopic gastr...
Brito, Mariana; Laranjo, Ana; Nunes, Gonçalo; Oliveira, Cátia; Santos, Carla Adriana; Fonseca, JorgeIntroduction and aims: Patients undergoing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) may present protein-energy malnutrition, anemia and deficiencies of hematopoietic factors, e.g., iron, folate and vitamin B12. There are no comprehensive studies on anemia or other hematological changes in PEG-patients. Our aim was to evaluate the hematological status of dysphagic patients that had undergone PEG and its associa...
Feasibility, safety and outcome of endoscopic gastrostomy in patients with esop...
Laranjo, Ana; Brito, Mariana; Nunes, Gonçalo; Santos, Carla Adriana; Fonseca, JorgeBackground and aims: esophageal cancer (EC) is an important health problem worldwide with high morbidity and mortality. EC patients are likely to develop malnutrition. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and safety of endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding in EC cancer, and to identify risk factors associated with poor prognosis. Methods: a retrospective observational study was performed using rec...
Biota of coastal wetlands of Praia da Vitória (Terceira Island, Azores): Part 2...
Gabriel, Rosalina; Pimentel, César; Claro, David; Brito, Mariana; Díaz-Castillo, Javier; Sérgio, Cecília; Sim-Sim, Manuela; Borges, PauloBackground During the LIFE-CWR project "Ecological Restoration and Conservation of Praia da Vitória Coastal Wet Green Infrastructures", there was the opportunity to undertake a systematic record of bryophytes at Paul da Praia da Vitória (PPV), Paul do Belo Jardim (PBJ) and Paul da Pedreira do Cabo da Praia (PPCP), three coastal wetland areas of Praia da Vitória (Terceira, Azores, Portugal). The objective of the...
Effect of Drying Temperature on the Physical-chemical and Sensorial Properties ...
Guiné, Raquel; Correia, Paula; Correia, Ana Cristina; Gonçalves, Fernando; Brito, Mariana; Ribeiro, JéssicaBackground: Eggplant is an important crop, being cultivated and consumed in many countries. However, like other vegetables, is highly perishable and has a short shelf life. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of hot air drying on some physical, chemical and sensorial properties of eggplant. Methods: Eggplant samples were dried in convective chambers at constant temperatures of 50, ...
Biota from the coastal wetlands of Praia da Vitória (Terceira, Azores, Portugal...
Borges, P.A.V.; Gabriel, Rosalina; Pimentel, César; Brito, Mariana; Serrano, Artur; Crespo, Luís Carlos; Assing, Volker; Stüben, PeterBackground: During a LIFE research project aiming at the implementation of the conservation of the habitats and restoration of coastal wetland areas of Praia da Vitória (Terceira, Azores, Portugal), there was the opportunity undertake a systematic record of several groups of arthropods in three wetland areas: Paul da Praia da Vitória (PPV), Paul do Belo Jardim (PBJ) and Paul da Pedreira do Cabo da Praia (PPCP)....
Physical, chemical and sensory properties of kiwi as influenced by drying condi...
Correia, Paula; Guiné, Raquel; Correia, Ana Cristina; Gonçalves, Fernando; Brito, Mariana; Ribeiro, JéssicaThe present study aimed at studying the effect of convective air drying on some physical, chemical and sensory properties of kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa L.) samples. The kiwi samples were dried in thin layer convective chambers set to constant temperatures at 50ºC, 60ºC, 70ºC and 80ºC. The fresh samples and the dried samples were analysed for moisture, water activity, vitamin C, total phenolic compounds, antioxid...