Risk factors associated with hospital mortality in mitral valve reoperation.

Objective: to identify the factors associated with mortality in mitral valve reoperation, to create a predictive model of mortality and to evaluate the EuroSCORE.

Methods: a total of 65 patients were evaluated from January 2008 to December 2017. It was verified the association of variables with death and a multiple logistic regression model was used to stratify patients.

[Analysis of healing in the Alba Linea with the use of Orbignya phalerata (babassu) water extract. Controlled study in rats].

Introduction: The babassu mesocarp (Orbignya phalerata) has been used in experimental research studies focused on its antiinflammatory action. In state of Maranhão--Brazil it is widely used not only as food, but also as popular medicine in wound healing process.

Purpose: To evaluate the action of Orbignya phalerata extract in macroscopic, histologic and tensiometric aspects in the healing process of median laparotomy in rats.

[Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi and it's influence in the healing process of colonic anastomosis: experimental study in rats].

Introduction: The healing is a complex biological event that involves inflammation, chemotaxis, cells proliferation, differentiation and remodeling. In Brazilian popular medicine, the "Aroeira" is used to treat different situations The anastomotic healing is always a preoccupation among surgeons. The fail in intestinal anastomosis leads to fistulas and dehiscences.