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Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Portugal in May-July 2020: Results of...
Kislaya, I; Gonçalves, P; Barreto, M; Sousa, R; Garcia, AC; Matos, R; Guiomar, R; Rodrigues, AP; Dias, AIntroduction: The aim of this study was to estimate and describe the prevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) specific antibodies (immunoglobulin M and/or immunoglobulin G) in Portugal in May-July 2020. Material and methods: A cross-sectional seroepidemiological survey was developed after the peak of the first epidemic wave on a sample of 2301 Portuguese residents, aged 1 year ...
Tumores do Corpo Carotídeo. Experiência de um Serviço no Diagnóstico e Tratamen...
Valentim, H; Gonçalves, H; Vasconcelos, L; Garcia, AC; Silva Castro, J; Ferreira, E; Albuquerque e Castro, J; Mota Capitão, LINTRODUCTION: Carotid body tumours (CBT) are neoplasms that develop from paragangionic cells of this structure. They are rare, with an estimated incidence of 1:30000 and can be associated with other neuro-endocrine neoplasia. The authors report their experience in the management of the disease, in the last 10 years. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Eight patients (with eight tumours) were treated, all submitted to tumour ...
Consulta de Úlcera de Perna do Hospital de Santa Marta
Garcia, AC; Vasconcelos, L; Valentim, H; Gonçalves, F; Castro, JM; Ferreira, E; Albuquerque e Castro, J; Mota Capitão, LLeg ulcers constitute a highly prevalent pathology in society, and are particularly common in the Angiology and Vascular Surgery outpatient clinic. The prevalence of these patients in this Department result from the fact that 70% of them display superficial and/or deep venous insufficiency of the lower limbs. To address this problem and optimize the therapeutic approaches available to the Chronic Leg Ulcer (CLU...
Aneurismas das Artérias Viscerais: Alternativa Terapêutica
Vasconcelos, L; Silva, S; Garcia, AC; Medeiros, D; Albuquerque e Castro, J; Mota Capitão, LThe authors report two cases in which stent grafts were used to treat visceral artery aneurysms. Case number 1 was a 42-year old woman with a history of renal colic who was found to have a right renal artery aneurysm. Two 6-mm x 20-mm Wallgraft endoprosthesis (Boston Scientific, Watertown, Mass) were placed across the aneurysm neck. Case number 2 was a 72 year-old woman with a past medical history significant f...
Falso Aneurisma Traumático da Aorta Infrarenal. A Propósito de um Caso Clínico
Albino, JP; Garcia, AC; Meireles, NAbdominal aortic pseudoaneurysms are rare, particularly when they are related to blunt abdominal trauma. The authors report the clinical case of a 65 years old man with an abdominal aortic pseudoaneurysm related to a blunt abdominal trauma, that occurred three years ago. The patient complained of a diffuse abdominal pain, increased while walking. The diagnosis was confirmed by angiography and by angio-CT. An ao...