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Humanos , Femenino , Anciano , Tiña del Cuero Cabelludo/patología , Alopecia/microbiología , Alopecia/patología , Tiña del Cuero Cabelludo/diagnóstico , DermoscopíaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Frailty is common in nursing homes. However, few studies reported longitudinal validation for death prediction or cut-off scores with the FRAIL-NH, which is designed to be used in nursing homes. Moreover, no studies came from Latin America, where frailty is highly prevalent. Our objectives were to evaluate (1) the prevalence of frailty according to the FRAIL-NH scale, and (2) its association to and the best cut-off score for predicting death after 12 months. DESIGN: longitudinal study with 12-month follow-up. SETTING: 6 nursing homes in southwest of Brazil. PARTICIPANTS: 293 residents with 60 years old or more. METHODS: Frailty was evaluated through the FRAIL-NH scale. Logistic regression was used to estimate the associated between frailty and mortality adjusted for age and sex. ROC curve was used to evaluate the accuracy of the scale for mortality prediction. RESULTS: Frailty was prevalent (47.4%) and was associated with death (odds ratio=1.31, 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.18-1.48, p<0.001). The area under the curve was 0.741 (95%CI=0.68-0.79). The sensitivity and specificity of the FRAIL-NH scale according to the best value of the Youden Index was 72.9% and 66.5%, respectively, for a cut-off > 8 points. CONCLUSIONS: Frailty is prevalent in nursing homes according to the FRAIL-NH and it was associated with one-year prediction of death for a cut-off > 8 points.
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Anciano Frágil/estadística & datos numéricos , Fragilidad/mortalidad , Evaluación Geriátrica/métodos , Mortalidad/tendencias , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Brasil , Femenino , Humanos , Estudios Longitudinales , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Casas de Salud , PrevalenciaRESUMEN
Introducción: La cirugía dermatológica ambulatoria es una práctica clínica cada vez más habitual, basada en la extirpación de tumores cutáneos mediante anestesia local y con un tiempo quirúrgico reducido. Tradicionalmente, la valoración preoperatoria se ha realizado con el fin de detectar alguna alteración o proceso patológico desconocido que pudiera modificar el plan anestésico y/o quirúrgico. Existe una gran variabilidad entre centros y especialistas sobre las pruebas a solicitar en aquellos pacientes que van a ser sometidos a una intervención quirúrgica dermatológica ambulatoria, teniendo en cuenta que, por el perfil de esta cirugía, prácticamente ningún hallazgo podría modificar o contraindicar la intervención. El objetivo es ofrecer una referencia de actuación para la petición de pruebas preoperatorias en cirugía dermatológica ambulatoria. Métodos: En 2017 se desarrolló en nuestro centro un protocolo para intentar unificar la petición de pruebas preoperatorias en cirugía dermatológica ambulatoria. Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y retrospectivo analizando las pruebas solicitadas a pacientes sometidos a este tipo de cirugía, comparando antes y después de la aplicación del protocolo. Resultados: Tras la instauración del protocolo se solicitó menor número de pruebas complementarias, sin diferencias estadísticamente significativas en el tipo de cirugía ni complicaciones postoperatorias. Conclusiones: Los pacientes que vayan a ser sometidos, bajo anestesia local, a cirugía dermatológica ambulatoria, y que se encuentren en su estado de salud habitual, podrían no tener indicación de realización de pruebas complementarias preoperatorias
Introduction: Short-duration ambulatory surgery for the removal of skin tumors under local anesthesia is increasingly common in dermatology. Preoperative assessment has traditionally targeted the identification of any unknown diseases or other health conditions that might lead to changes in plans for anesthesia or surgery. Hospitals and specialists differ greatly in the tests they order in patients about to undergo outpatient dermatologic surgery given that hardly any finding would be likely to contraindicate or lead to changes in the procedure. This study aimed to provide guidance for those ordering tests before outpatient dermatologic surgery. Methods: In 2017 our hospital developed a protocol to standardize preoperative testing for outpatient dermatologic surgery. We designed an observational, descriptive, retrospective analysis of tests ordered for patients scheduled for such surgery before and after the protocol was applied. Results: Fewer tests were ordered after the protocol was introduced. We detected no statistically significant differences in relation to type of surgery planned or postoperative complications. Conclusions: Patients about to undergo outpatient dermatologic surgery under local anesthesia who have no unusual health risks may not require preoperative testing
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Adolescente , Adulto Joven , Adulto , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Ambulatorios , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Dermatologicos , Cuidados Preoperatorios/normas , Anestesia Local , Hospitales Universitarios , Cuidados Preoperatorios/métodos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Medición de Riesgo , EspañaRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: Short-duration ambulatory surgery for the removal of skin tumors under local anesthesia is increasingly common in dermatology. Preoperative assessment has traditionally targeted the identification of any unknown diseases or other health conditions that might lead to changes in plans for anesthesia or surgery. Hospitals and specialists differ greatly in the tests they order in patients about to undergo outpatient dermatologic surgery given that hardly any finding would be likely to contraindicate or lead to changes in the procedure. This study aimed to provide guidance for those ordering tests before outpatient dermatologic surgery. METHODS: In 2017 our hospital developed a protocol to standardize preoperative testing for outpatient dermatologic surgery. We designed an observational, descriptive, retrospective analysis of tests ordered for patients scheduled for such surgery before and after the protocol was applied. RESULTS: Fewer tests were ordered after the protocol was introduced. We detected no statistically significant differences in relation to type of surgery planned or postoperative complications. CONCLUSIONS: Patients about to undergo outpatient dermatologic surgery under local anesthesia who have no unusual health risks may not require preoperative testing.
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Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Ambulatorios , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Dermatologicos , Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto , Cuidados Preoperatorios/normas , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Anestesia Local , Femenino , Hospitales Universitarios , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Cuidados Preoperatorios/métodos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Medición de Riesgo , España , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
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Procesamiento de Imagen Asistido por Computador/métodos , Fotografía/instrumentación , Dermatología/tendencias , Dermoscopía , Lentes , Iluminación/instrumentación , Diagnóstico por Imagen/instrumentaciónRESUMEN
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Humanos , Femenino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Enfermedades Cutáneas Vesiculoampollosas/diagnóstico , Enfermedades de la Lengua/diagnóstico , Mucosa Bucal/lesiones , Hemorragia Bucal/etiologíaAsunto(s)
Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello/diagnóstico por imagen , Hemangiosarcoma/diagnóstico por imagen , Neoplasias Cutáneas/diagnóstico por imagen , Ultrasonografía Doppler en Color , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Antineoplásicos Fitogénicos/uso terapéutico , Biopsia , Dermatitis Alérgica por Contacto/diagnóstico , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Femenino , Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello/irrigación sanguínea , Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello/diagnóstico , Hemangiosarcoma/irrigación sanguínea , Hemangiosarcoma/diagnóstico , Hemangiosarcoma/tratamiento farmacológico , Humanos , Paclitaxel/uso terapéutico , Neoplasias Cutáneas/irrigación sanguínea , Neoplasias Cutáneas/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Cutáneas/tratamiento farmacológicoRESUMEN
PURPOSE: Acute hemorrhage associated with cancers of the head and neck is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate action. The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of endovascular embolization for acute hemorrhage in patients with head and neck cancers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data were retrospectively collected from patients with head and neck cancers who underwent endovascular embolization to treat acute hemorrhage. The primary endpoint was the rate of immediate control of hemorrhage during the first 24 h after embolization. The secondary endpoints were technical or clinical complications, rate of re-hemorrhage 24 h after the procedure, time from embolization to re-hemorrhage, hospitalization time, mortality rate, and time from embolization to death. RESULTS: Fifty-one patients underwent endovascular embolization. The primary endpoint was achieved in 94% of patients. The rate of technical complications was 5.8%, and no clinical complication was observed. Twelve patients (23.5%) had hemorrhage recurrence after an average time of 127.5 days. The average hospitalization time was 7.4 days, the mortality rate during the follow-up period was 66.6%, and the average time from embolization to death was 132.5 days. CONCLUSION: Endovascular embolization to treat acute hemorrhage in patients with head and neck cancers is a safe and effective method for the immediate control of hemorrhage and results in a high rate of hemorrhage control. Larger studies are necessary to determine which treatment strategy is best for improving patient outcomes.
