Publications by authors named "Iago Koerich-Silva"
Background: Umbilical and epigastric hernias are among the most common hernias of the abdominal wall; however, there is a lack of standardization for their treatment.
Aims: To clarify the controversies regarding therapeutic possibilities, indications, and surgical techniques for umbilical and epigastric hernia repair.
Methods: A systematic review and qualitative analysis of randomized clinical trials published in the last 20 years, involving adults (aged 18 years and over) with umbilical and/or epigastric hernias, was performed by systematically searching the PubMed/Medline, Cochrane, SciELO, and LILACS databases.
Background: Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a premalignant condition that raises controversy among general practitioners and specialists, especially regarding its diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up protocols.
Objective: This systematic review aims to present the particularities and to clarify controversies related to the diagnosis, treatment and surveillance of BE.
Methods: A systematic review was conducted on PubMed, Cochrane, and SciELO based on articles published in the last 10 years.