Analysis of modified ilib therapy in patients submitted to plastic surgery.

The sample comprised 44 volunteers who had undergone some surgical procedure and were equally divided into four groups. G1 started the therapy 24 h after the surgical procedure with the device off. G2 followed the same time pattern, 24 h, but with the device turned on.

[Psychosocial characterization of a Portuguese lower limb amputee population].

Objective: This study aims to describe psychosocial status in lower limb amputees referred to a Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) department of a central Portuguese Hospital.

Methods: Cross-sectional study of 45 consecutive patients with lower limb amputation, referred to PMR consultation after hospital discharge. Of the initial sample, two patients were excluded from the analysis, and four patients refused to participate in the study.

[Evaluation of the toxicity and quality of life in patients with colorectal cancer treated with chemotherapy].

Background: The colorectal cancer is the fourth cause of cancer in Brazil and 5-fluorouracil is the drug most commonly used in the adjuvant or palliative treatment of this disease. AIM - Evaluating in patients with colorectal cancer and chemotherapy, the toxicity and the quality of life.

Patients And Methods: From March 2001 and May 2003, 45 patients treated with colorectal cancer treated with 5-fluourouracil and folinic acid were followed closely during six cycles.