Introduction: the question is if the use of tap water to cleanse skin wounds may increase microbial colonization. Objective: To investigate the influence of the use of tap water in the microbial colonization in cleansing ...

INTRODUCTION: Congenital abnormalities are important causes of death and severe sequelae, and improvement of the knowledge of chronic diseases such as aganglionosis and other abnormalities of the myenteric plexus is of ...

Introduction: The dorsal deviation of the nose is a common complaint in otorhinolaryngology and plastic surgery services, nevertheless it is frequently underestimated. It may alter the life quality and bring on psychic ...

Introduction: The use of unripe banana peel in wound care has been previously described, especially for oral administration. The indication for topical use requires further investigation. Objective: To evaluate the action ...

Introduction: The number of lawsuits against physicians grows globally, especially against plastic Surgeons. Legal costs are compulsory process, the financial burden generated is measured indirectly by this value. The ...

Introdução: O QFD, Quality Function Deployment, traduzido como Desdobramento da Função Qualidade, é um método utilizado na avaliação e planejamento da qualidade de produtos e serviços, baseado na satisfação do usuário, ...

Background: Reduced local anesthetic dose is used for minimizing hypotension changes related with spinal anesthesia for cesarean section, optimizing both maternal and fetal outcomes. This strategy can result in neuroaxial ...

Introduction: Pigmented skin lesions evaluation for primary melanoma early diagnosis is based on macro and microscopical analysis by means of preestablished standard histopathology morphological models. However, diagnostic ...

Purpose: We conducted this study to establish palmar surface parameters to allow for the exact location of the proximal limit of the flexor tendon A1 pulley in the index, middle, ring and little fingers and to evaluate the ...

Introduction: Studies on nutrition and keloid discuss the intake of macroand micronutrients. Regarding micronutrients, although the literature has already determined the association between trace elements and wound healing, ...