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Pectoralis major myocutaneous flaps for head and neck reconstruction: factors i...
Pinto,Fábio Roberto; Malena,Carina Rosa; Vanni,Christiana Maria Ribeiro Salles; Capelli,Fábio de Aquino; Matos,Leandro Luongo de; Kanda,Jossi LedoCONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Pedicled flaps play an important role in cancer treatment centers, particularly in developing and emerging countries. The aim of this study was to identify factors that may cause complications and influence the final result from reconstructions using pectoralis major myocutaneous flaps (PMMFs) for head and neck defect repair following cancer resection. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional ...
Hérnia intercostal transdiafragmática após fratura espontânea de costelas secun...
Henriques,Alexandre Cruz; Malena,Carina Rosa; Freitas,Andréa Cristina Oliveira; Waisberg,Jaques; Pires,Adilson CasemiroOne case of transdiafragmatic intercostal hernia after intense coughing fit followed by rib fractures in patient with history of pneumonia is presented. He had a severe coughing fit, developed a right toracoabdominal hematoma and then a tumor that was gradually enlarging. Image exams confirmed the diagnosis. Treatment consisted of surgical repair with the use of a polypropylene prosthetic mesh. It is a rare typ...