Publications by authors named "Selton Cavalcante Tomaz"
Article Synopsis
- - Burns are a significant public health issue in Brazil, resulting in approximately 2 million cases and 2,500 deaths annually, with self-inflicted burns having a worse prognosis due to larger burn areas and increased infection rates.
- - A systematic review of studies from the last 20 years found that out of 3,510 victims, 311 were linked to self-injurious behavior, revealing these patients have a significantly higher risk of death and larger burn surface areas compared to accidental burns.
- - The research highlights that females are particularly vulnerable, showing a higher likelihood of self-immolation in Brazil, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and further studies on this issue.
Aim: Gallbladder diseases (GBD) are one of the most common medical conditions requiring surgical intervention, both electively and urgently. It is widely accepted that sex and ethnic characteristics mighty influence both prevalence and outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the differences on distributions of gender and ethnicity related to the epidemiology of GBD in the Brazilian public health system.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAcute appendicitis is the leading cause of abdominal emergency surgery worldwide and appendectomy continues to be the definitive treatment of choice. This cost-effectiveness analysis evaluates laparoscopic versus open appendectomies performed in public health services in the state of Bahia (Brazil). We conducted a retrospective observational study using the database from the Department of Informatics of the Unified Health System (DATASUS).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Screening mammography for breast cancer (BC) is a current strategy that reduces the mortality of BC by up to 30 %. Although mastectomy has been an important component of treatment for decades, conservative surgery (lumpectomy) has become the gold-standard approach for most cases, yet it depends on early detection of the BC.
Methods: This was an epidemiological study performed through DATASUS (2010-2018).