Biomedical subjects

M Zago

Publications and source records attributed to M Zago.

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PubMed1992

[Cognitive changes in workers at a data processing company].

A study of 191 data processing workers undertaken in Porto Alegre, Brazil, in 1989, is presented. The relationship between complaints of loss of memory and their respective scores on cognitive testing in three groups of workers, one with automatized repetitive activities and two others with diversified activities, is analysed. The scores and complaints are compared with the results of a screening test for psychiatric disorders in order to verify the influence of this confounding factor. No significant evidence of cognitive problems was found despite the high prevalence of complaints of memory loss in this population (65.4%). There is a significant statistical association between these complaints and the scores of the psychiatric testing. It is suggested that futures studies should emphasize psychiatric analysis with a view to clarifying the complaints of Data Processing workers.

Adult↗

PubMed1991

[Aneurysms in various segments of the hepatic artery. Treatment by resection].

The authors report two cases of aneurysms of the hepatic artery, one of which, with a intrahepatic localisation, was complicated by rupture and infection. The etiology was atherosclerotic in the case involving the main trunk of the hepatic artery, and polyarteritis nodosa in the case with intrahepatic involvement. Both were resected; the extrahepatic aneurysm was excised and a venous graft inserted, whereas in the one with intrahepatic involvement, right lobectomy was performed. On the basis of these cases, the authors discuss the various etiologies and the problems related to the indications and surgical techniques for aneurysms of the main trunk of the hepatic artery and those of its intrahepatic branches.

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PubMed1990

HIV 1 and HIV 2 prevalence of seropositivity in a population of West Africa.

In the month of August 1986, tests for anti-HIV 1 and anti-HIV 2 antibodies were performed in people coming to the hospital of Tanguietà (North Benin) (401 subjects) and in people working in the same hospital (23 subjects). The study revealed an anti-HIV 1 antibody prevalence of 0.4% (2/424) and an anti-HIV 2 prevalence of 0.2% (1/419). Seropositivity for both antibodies (anti-HIV 1 and anti-HIV 2) was found in one case; the other case was positive only for anti-HIV 1. The changing composition of the population due to frequent migratory displacements lead us to expect some possible alterations of the registered data in the future.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗

PubMed1989

[Segmental splenectomy. Usefulness of linear surgical staplers].

As the high risk of sepsis after splenectomy is well recognized, reliable conservative surgical techniques in splenic surgery are widely advocated. Among these, segmental splenectomy carries specific and increasing indications. The use of linear staplers makes this operation quicker and safer. On the basis of a personal observation, Authors examine the anatomical features on which this operation is based, the surgical technique and the technical details to be followed using these devices. The advantages offered by staplers in this surgery allow to widen the indications to partial splenectomy, so as to yield a true primary prophylaxis of the post-splenectomy sepsis.

Adolescent↗

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[Acute pseudo-obstruction of the colon (Ogilvie syndrome). Apropos of a case].

An additional case of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (Ogilvie's syndrome) is reported. Conservative management was successful. Etiology of this syndrome is still uncertain. The aim of the treatment is to stop natural evolution to ischemia or perforation. Medical therapy, colonoscopic decompression and surgery are employed following prognostic criteria (age, cecal diameter, therapeutical delay). Mortality rate remains high, especially if complications occur. Colonoscopic decompression is a safe and efficacious first line of treatment when cecum is less than diameter 12 cm. Surgery is mandatory when perforation or ischemia are suspected and colonoscopy failed or is contraindicated.

Acute Disease↗

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[Autocontrol of muscle relaxation with vecuronium].

The optimal conditions for maintaining desired levels of muscle relaxation with vecuronium are obtained by means of the continuous infusion (I.V.) technique. A frequent correction of the infusion flow is required, since it is impossible to predict the exact amount for the muscle relaxant in single case. In order to overcome such limits the authors propose a very feasible infusion system for the self-control of muscle relaxation; furthermore they positively consider its possible daily clinical application.

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