Publications by authors named "Aurea Maria Oliveira da Silva"
Background: Challenging lesions, difficult to diagnose through non-invasive methods, constitute an important emotional burden for each patient regarding a still uncertain diagnosis (malignant x benign). In addition, from a therapeutic and prognostic point of view, delay in a definitive diagnosis can lead to worse outcomes. One of the main innovative trends currently is the use of molecular and functional methods to diagnosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFResults of Green Indocyanine in the Use of the R1T1 Robot as Aid in the Pre-operative Process of Hepatic Organ Transplant: Experiment in Wistar Rats.
Transplant Proc
June 2020
Since the beginning of the history of transplants, numerous difficulties have been faced in the effective implementation of this therapeutic practice, especially with regard to the transplantation of solid organs and their teaching and training, together with the time of removal and transplantation of the organ that directly influences the results of the transplant surgical procedure. The objective of this research was to demonstrate the results found on the process of using green indocyanine during the invention of the Automatic Portable Surgical Communication Equipment with the Robot R1T1 (APSCERR), as well as to demonstrate its capabilities in the medical area of organ transplantation. Biochemical exams, liver profile exams, and mitochondrial breathing exams were performed on the control group and on the indocyanine group.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- The study aimed to enhance inspiratory muscle strength and quality of life for liver transplant candidates by using specific breathing exercises over three months.
- Participants included 23 in the control group and 14 in the intervention group, with both groups showing improvement in maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), but no significant difference between the two groups.
- The intervention group had a lower root mean square (RMS) of the diaphragm and better functional capacity, but both groups scored higher in health-related quality of life after three months without significant differences between them.
Background And Objectives: There are few studies on transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS) as an adjunct to postoperative physical therapy. The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy of TENS on relieving pain related to physical therapy after abdominal surgery.
Methods: A clinical, randomized, prospective study was undertaken with 48 patients on the first postoperative day, who presented a pain score > 3 on the visual analogic scale (VAS).