Publications by authors named "Cecilia Ferreira de Araujo Carvalho"
Background: The influence of body mass index on perioperative complications of hiatal hernia surgery is controversial in the surgical literature.
Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of body mass index on perioperative complications and associated risk factors for its occurrence.
Methods: Two groups were compared on the basis of body mass index: group A with body mass index <32 kg/m2 and group B with body mass index ³32 kg/m2.
Prevalence of clinically validated primary causes of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in a State Capital in Northeastern Brazil.
J Bras Nefrol
March 2019
Introduction: Knowledge of validated primary causes of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is extremely relevant in the realm of public health. The literature lacks validated studies on the primary causes of ESRD.
Objective: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of the causes of ESRD in a State Capital in Northeastern Brazil.