AIM To analyze the profile of the surgical procedures related to otorhinolaryngology in Brazil in the year 2003. STUDY DESIGN This was an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study. METHODS We analyzed 80,030 surgical procedures performed in 27 Brazilian States during the period from January to December 2003. The data were obtained from the Hospital Information System of the Ministry...

Implantable ports are used for intravenous infusion therapy and play an important role in management of oncology patients. These ports are best suited for patients requiring long-term therapy (>4 weeks). Implanted ports provide reliable venous access protect peripheral access increase patients’ comfort through reducing repeated and difficult vein punctures allow for safe and comfortable admi...

To investigate access failure (AF) and stroke rates of aortic procedures performed with upper extremity (UEA), compare results open surgical vs. percutaneous UEA techniques closure devices. A physician initiated, multicentre, ambispective, observational registry (SUPERAXA - NCT04589962) was carried out patients undergoing requiring UEA, including transcatheter valve replacement, arch, thoraco-a...

In an effort to minimize the morbidity and mortality of open cardio-aortic and aortic operations, which are ranked among the most extensive procedures, surgeons are attempting to use smaller minimal-access incisions, less-invasive open procedures, or more distal access sites to place aortic stented grafts by intraluminal closed methods. We review the latest trends in this rapidly evolving new f...

Introduction. Surgical camps are preplanned activities where volunteer surgical teams congregate at specified place(s) and perform a wide range of mostly elective procedures for a limited period of time. This is usually at no cost to the patients, who belong to vulnerable (poor and hard to reach) communities. We describe a surgical camp model and its challenges as a means of improving access to...