Publications by authors named "Bruna Balestrin"

Purpose: To evaluate the impact of bariatric surgery on the gestational outcomes.

Materials And Methods: Retrospective study of pregnant women hospitalized for delivery in the maternity in Curitiba, Brazil, who had a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m and/or who had undergone bariatric surgery. Interviews were performed, and the patients' medical records and antenatal information cards were evaluated.

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Purpose: To determine the epidemiological profile of women admitted for urinary tract infection as well as to verify the most prevalent agents and response to antibiotic therapy.

Methods: A retrospective study of 106 pregnant women admitted to a university hospital for urinary tract infection treatment during the period between January 2007 to December 2010. The evaluation was based on analysis of the medical records of these pregnant women, with the observation of hospitalization and pregnancy data, as well as its outcome.

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