Publications by authors named "Joao Lucas Farias DO Nascimento Rocha"
Article Synopsis
- Bites are a common trauma with potential for serious health issues, including disfigurement and disease transmission, making them a significant public health concern.
- A study of 103 patients treated for bites showed most victims were young males, primarily from the Federal District, with the most frequent treatment being direct suturing.
- The findings emphasize the importance of preventive measures against infections and proper wound care to improve healing outcomes for bite victims.
Comparative study between manitol and sodium picosulfate with magnesium oxide solutions in the preparation for colonoscopy.
Rev Col Bras Cir
May 2022
This prospective, randomized and double-blind study aims to compare two different protocols used for bowel preparation in patients scheduled for colonoscopy. The protocols were composed by solutions of Mannitol or sodium picosulfate combined with magnesium oxide. Patients from the proctology outpatient clinic of the General Surgery Unit of the Regional Hospital of Asa Norte (HRAN) comprised the sample of this study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Impact of the Weight of Removed Tissue on the Development of Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Abdominoplasty after Gastric Bypass.
Obes Surg
May 2021
Background: Patients who undergo Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) have significant weight loss, and abdominoplasty is an effective corrective surgery for removing excess skin. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the weight of removed tissue on the development of postoperative complications in patients undergoing abdominoplasty without lipoaspiration after gastric bypass at the Federal District North Wing Regional Hospital, Brasília, Brazil.
Methods: Data were analyzed from a prospective registry of patients who underwent abdominoplasty without lipoaspiration after gastric bypass from January 2011 to December 2018.