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Complete blood count parameters as biomarkers of retinopathy of prematurity: a ...
Fevereiro-Martins, M; Santos, AC; Marques-Neves, C; Guimarães, H; Bicho, M; Afonso, C; Ferreira, J; Espírito Santo, R; Teixeira, F; Rosa, RPurpose: To evaluate complete blood count (CBC) parameters in the first week of life as predictive biomarkers for the development of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Methods: Multicenter, prospective, observational study of a cohort of preterm infants born with gestational age (GA) < 32 weeks or birth weight < 1500 g in eight Portuguese neonatal intensive care units. All demographic, clinical, and laboratory d...
Trapeziectomy with Suture-Button Suspensionplasty Versus Ligament Reconstructio...
Morais, B; Botelho, T; Marques, N; Nóbrega, J; Ferrão, A; Jorge, J; Teixeira, FThe purpose of the present study was to compare the results of patients operated with trapeziectomy and ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition (LRTI) using flexor carpi radialis tendon versus trapeziectomy followed by suspension of the first metacarpal to the second metacarpal using a Mini TightRope® suture button (suture button suspension: SBS). A single-center prospective randomized controlled trial...
Is Bilateral Hallux Valgus Chevron Osteotomy a Safe Procedure for Ambulatory Su...
Morais, B; Botelho, T; Marques, N; Ferrão, A; Nóbrega, J; Teixeira, F; Grenho, AIntroduction: Several osteotomies of the first metatarsal have been described for treatment of hallux valgus but chevron osteotomy is one of the most common and well-established procedure for treating this deformity. Although there is a trend towards considering bilateral surgery there is lack of publications addressing bilateral treatment in ambulatory units. The aim of this study is to analyze results of bila...
Anterior Slope Correction-Flexion Osteotomy in Traumatic Genu Recurvatum
Ramos Marques, N; Morais, B; Barreira, M; Nóbrega, J; Ferrão, A; Torrinha Jorge, JA decreased posterior tibial slope has been associated with an increased risk of posterior cruciate ligament failure, anterior knee pain, and premature knee osteoarthritis. Trauma is a common cause of osseous genu recurvatum. Surgical management is recommended to correct the tibial slope and prevent knee pain and osteoarthritis progression. This article discusses our preferred treatment using a proximal tibial ...
Validation of the Ottawa Ankle Rules: Strategies for Increasing Specificity
Morais, B; Branquinho, A; Barreira, M; Correia, J; Machado, M; Marques, N; Ferrão, A; Nóbrega, J; Teixeira, F; Diogo, NIntroduction: The majority of patients with ankle injuries undergo radiological examinations of the foot, ankle or both. The objective of this study was in the first place to validate the Ottawa Ankle Rules (OARs) for the population of our centre. Secondly, an attempt was made to identify parameters that contribute to improve the specificity of the method, with a view to reduce the need for patients to be expos...
Risk factors for bronchopulmonary dysplasia in five portuguese neonatal intensi...
Guimarães, H; Rocha, G; Vasconcellos, G; Proença, E; Carreira, ML; Sossai, MR; Morais, B; Martins, I; Rodrigues, T; Severo, MThe pathogenesis of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is clearly multifactorial. Specific pathogenic risk factors are prematurity, respiratory distress, oxygen supplementation, mechanical ventilation (MV), inflammation, patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), etc. AIM: To evaluate BPD prevalence and to identify risk factors for BPD in five Portuguese Neonatal Intensive Care Units in order to develop better practices the...