Background To evaluate the association between delays in obstetric care and neonatal near-miss mortality events and death in a public maternity referral center. Methods This case-control study enrolled 142 neonates, meeting the near-miss criteria of 5-min Apgar < 7, weight < 1500 g, gestational age < 32 weeks, and use of mechanical ventilation or congenital malformation, as well as 284 controls (without the nea...
Width and ecogenicity of the diaphragm right crus in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease. RIVIANNY ARRAIS NOBRE. Tese (Doutorado). Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Ciências Médicas. Orientador: Professor Doutor Miguel Ângelo Nobre e Souza. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients may be better identified by the inspiratory pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which is low...