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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
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Sensibilidade e especificidade dos métodos de diagnóstico por imagem (ultrassonografia, ressonância magnética e tomografia computadorizada) na detecção de nódulos hepáticos no cirrótico com correlação histológica do explante / Sensitivity and specificity of imaging diagnostic methods (ultrasonography, magnetic resonanceand computed tomography) in the detection of liver nodules in cirrhotic patients, with histological correlation of the explanted liver

Fausto, Carmen Silvia Cerqueira do Val 13 December 2011 (has links)
INTRODUÇÃO: Os equipamentos dos métodos diagnósticos por imagem estão em constante e rápido desenvolvimento tecnológico, o que tem levado ao aprimoramento da detecção dos nódulos de carcinoma hepatocelular em pacientes cirróticos. OBJETIVO: Comparar prospectivamente a sensibilidade e a especificidade dos diferentes métodos diagnósticos de imagem na detecção de nódulos hepáticos em pacientes cirróticos com os explantes hepáticos. MÉTODOS: Vinte pacientes aguardando transplante hepático foram avaliados pela ultrassonografia (por dois examinadores independentes: US1 e US2), pela ressonância magnética (RM) e pela tomografia computadorizada (TC). Os resultados foram comparados com os explantes hepáticos para avaliar os nódulos quanto à localização e ao diâmetro e foram classificados como macronódulo regenerativo, nódulo displásico, carcinoma hepatocelular, hemangioma e hepatocolangiocarcinoma. A sensibilidade e a especificidade foram calculadas através de tabelas 2 x 2 e o teorema de Bayes. O nível de significância adotado foi de 5% ( = 0,05). RESULTADOS: O exame anatomopatológico classificou 50 nódulos: 27(54%) como macronódulo regenerativo, 12(24%) como carcinoma hepatocelular, 9(18%) como nódulos displásicos, 1(2,0%) como hemangioma e 1(2,0%) como hepatocolangiocarcinoma. A sensibilidade e a especificidade para detecção de nódulos em geral foram 20%(10/50) e 95% para US1; 18%(9/50) e 98% para US2; 24%(12/50) e 96% para RM; 18%(09/50) e 96% para TC, respectivamente. A sensibilidade e a especificidade para a detecção de carcinoma hepatocelular foram 42%(05/12) e 87% para US1; 42%(05/12) e 89% para US2; 58%(07/12) e 87% para RM e 50%(06/12) e 92% para TC, respectivamente. CONCLUSÃO: Os métodos diagnósticos por imagem avaliados apresentaram sensibilidade e especificidade semelhantes para detecção de nódulos no fígado cirrótico / INTRODUCTION: Imaging diagnostic methods undergo constant and fast technological development, which has led to the improvement in the detection of hepatocellular carcinoma nodules in cirrhotic patients. OBJECTIVE: To prospectively compare the sensitivity and specificity of different imaging diagnostic methods in the detection of liver nodules in cirrhotic patients with the explanted liver. METHODS: Twenty patients awaiting liver transplant were assessed by ultrasonography (by two independent examiners: US1 and US2), magnetic resonance (MR) and multislice computed tomography (CT). The results were compared to the explanted livers to evaluate location and diameter of the nodules, which were classified as regenerative macronodule, dysplastic nodule, hepatocellular carcinoma, hemangioma and hepatocholangiocarcinoma. Sensitivity and Specificity were calculated through 2 x 2 Tables with Bayes Theorem. The level of significance was set at 5% ( = 0.05). RESULTS: The anatomopathological assessment classified 50 nodules: 27 (54%) as macroregenerative, 12 (24%) as hepatocellular carcinoma, 9 (18%) as dysplastic nodules, 1 (2%) as hemangioma and 1 (2%) as hepatocholangiocarcinoma. Sensitivity and specificity for general nodule detection were 20% (10/50) and 95% for US1, 18% (9/50) and 98% for US2, 24% (12/50) and 96% for MR and 18%(09/50) and 96% for CT, respectively. Sensitivity and specificity for hepatocellular carcinoma detection was 42% (5/12) and 87% for US1; 42% (5/12) and 89% for US2; 58% (7/12) and 87% for MR and 50% (6/12) and 92% for CT, respectively. CONCLUSION: The imaging diagnostic methods evaluated in the study showed similar sensitivity and specificity for nodule detection in the cirrhotic liver
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Trombose venosa profunda e tromboembolismo pulmonar no pós-operatório de cirurgia de revascularização miocárdica: pesquisa diagnóstica independente de suspeita clínica / Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in the postoperative coronary artery bypass grafting: diagnosis investigation regardless of clinical suspicion

Viana, Vitor Ramos Borges 19 November 2015 (has links)
Introdução: O termo tromboembolismo venoso (TEV) engloba trombose venosa profunda (TVP) e/ou tromboembolismo pulmonar (TEP). TEV tem sido considerado incomum após cirurgia de revascularização miocárdica (CRM), e Diretrizes recomendam profilaxia mecânica para todos os pacientes e acrescentar profilaxia com heparina apenas se o tempo de internação hospitalar for prolongado por complicações não hemorrágicas (Grau 2C). Objetivo: Pesquisar o diagnóstico de TEV no pós-operatório de CRM, independente de suspeita clínica, e analisar se os resultados podem contribuir para melhor definição das características clínicas de TEV após CRM. Métodos: Em estudo observacional, prospectivo, unicêntrico, 100 pacientes com doença arterial coronariana crônica realizaram tomografia computadorizada da artéria pulmonar (multidetectores-64) e ultrassonografia compressiva dos membros inferiores após CRM eletiva. Pacientes com alto risco para TEV foram excluídos. Resultados: Por livre escolha dos cirurgiões, 83 cirurgias foram realizadas com circulação extracorpórea e 17 sem extracorpórea. Em média, tomografia e ultrassonografia foram realizadas 7 ± 3 dias após a cirurgia. TEP isolada foi observada em 13/100 (13%), TEP e TVP simultâneos em 8/100 (8%), e TVP isolada em 4/100 (4%) pacientes, totalizando 25/100 (25%) TEVs. Entre as 21 TEPs, 3/21 (14%) envolveram artérias subsegmentares, 15/21 (71%) artérias segmentares, 1/21 (5%) artéria lobar e 2/21 (10%) artérias pulmonares centrais (tronco da artéria pulmonar e/ou seus ramos principais). Das 12 TVPs, todas foram distais (abaixo da veia poplítea) e 2/12 (17%) foram também proximais; 5/12 (42%) foram unilaterais, das quais 3/5 (60%) acometeram a perna contralateral à safenectomia. Nenhum TEV causou instabilidade hemodinâmica e nenhum deles foi clinicamente suspeitado. Conclusões: TEV é frequente e subdiagnosticado após CRM, talvez porque a maioria tenha localização distal e porque os procedimentos habituais desta cirurgia dificultam a suspeita diagnóstica. Os resultados enfatizam a recomendação de recentes Diretrizes que sugerem profilaxia mecânica para todos os pacientes, e ressaltam a necessidade de estudos randomizados para avaliar a relação de benefícios e os riscos de profilaxia farmacológica / Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and/or pulmonary embolism (PE). Currently, VTE has been considered uncommon after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and Guidelines suggest mechanical prophylaxis and adding prophylactic heparin if hospital course is prolonged by nonhemorrhagic complications (Grade2C). Objective: To search VTE after CABG, independent of clinical suspicion, and to analyze whether the results can aid in better defining the clinical characteristics of VTE after CABG. Methods: In a prospective, observational, single-center study, 100 patients with coronary artery disease underwent computed tomographic pulmonary angiography (multidetector-64) and lower-extremity venous compressive ultrasound after elective CABG. Patients at high risk for VTE were excluded. Results: At the discretion of surgeons, 83 surgeries were on-pump and 17 off-pump. On average, tomography and ultrasound were performed 7 ± 3 days after CABG. Isolated PE was observed in 13/100 (13%) patients, simultaneous PE and DVT in 8/100 (8%), and isolated DVT in 4/100 (4%), totaling 25/100 (25%) VTEs. Of the PEs 3/21 (14%) involved subsegmental, 15/21 (71%) segmental, 1/21 (5%) lobar and 2/21 (10%) central pulmonary arteries. Of the 12 DVTs all were distal (below the popliteal vein) and 2/12 (17%) were also proximal; 5/12 (42%) were unilateral, of which 3/5 (60%) on the contralateral vein saphenous harvested leg. No VTE caused hemodynamic instability and none was clinically suspected. Conclusions: VTE is frequent and underdiagnosed perhaps because the majority is distally localized and because the ordinary procedures of GABG conceal the diagnostic suspicion. The results emphasize the current guidelines\' recommendation suggesting mechanical prophylaxis for all patients and highlight the necessity of randomized studies to assess the risk/benefit ratio of pharmacological prophylaxis
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Aspectos radiológicos da tuberculose pulmonar na tomografia computadorizada em pacientes imunocompetentes, de dois a trinta e seis meses de idade

Santos, Teresa Cristina de Castro Ramos Sarmet dos January 2014 (has links)
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Hibridni model za segmentaciju snimaka generisanih primenom kompjuterizovane tomografije / A Hybrid Model for Segmentation of Images Generated by X-Ray Computed Tomography

Šokac Mario 18 October 2019 (has links)
<p>Kompjuterizovana tomografija (CT) je u poslednje vreme ušla na velika vrata sa razvojem industrijskih CT sistema, usled njene primene u različitim oblastima, a uveliko ulazi i u polje koodinatne metrologije. Zbog karakterizacije objekata sačinjenih od različitih materijala (najčešće metala i plastike), javljaju se određeni problem u vidu nastanka artefakata kod rezultata dimenzionalnih merenja. Istraživanja koja su sprovedena u ovoj doktorskoj disertaciji se bave problemom redukcije uticaja tih artefakata i segmentacije 2D snimaka. Razvijen je novi model koji je baziran na primeni hibridne metode gde je izvršena kombinacija dve metode za obradu slike, a to su fazi klasterizacija i rast regiona. Aksenat je stavljen na primeni ove hibridne metode radi dobijanja tačnijih rezultata segmentacije, što direktno utiče i na rekonstrukciju dimenzionalno tačnijih 3D modela.</p> / <p>Computed tomography (CT) has recently entered a large door with the development of industrial CT systems, due to its application in many different areas, and it is already entering the field of coordinate metrology. Due to its ability to non-destructively characterize objects made of different materials (typicaly metals and plastics), a certain problem arises in the form of artefacts that are present in the results. Research carried out in this dissertation deals with the problem of reducing the impact of these artefacts and the 2D image segmentation. A new model was developed based on the application of the hybrid method where a combination of two methods for image processing was performed, which are fuzzy clustering and region growing. The accent is emphasized in the application of this hybrid method in order to obtain more accurate segmentation results, which directly affects the reconstruction of dimensionally more accurate 3D models.</p>
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Imaging the bone cell network with nanoscale synchrotron computed tomography

Joita Pacureanu, Alexandra 19 January 2012 (has links) (PDF)
The osteocytes are the most abundant and longest living bone cells, embedded in the bone matrix. They are interconnected with each other through dendrites, located in slender canals called canaliculi. The osteocyte lacunae, cavities in which the cells are located, together with the canaliculi form a communication network throughout the bone matrix, permitting transport of nutrients, waste and signals. These cells were firstly considered passive, but lately it has become increasingly clear their role as mechanosensory cells and orchestrators of bone remodeling. Despite recent advances in imaging techniques, none of the available methods can provide an adequate 3D assessment of the lacuno-canalicular network (LCN). The aims of this thesis were to achieve 3D imaging of the LCN with synchrotron radiation X-ray computed tomography (SR-CT) and to develop tools for 3D detection and segmentation of this cell network, leading towards automatic quantification of this structure. We demonstrate the feasibility of parallel beam SR-CT to image in 3D the LCN (voxel~300 nm). This technique can provide data on both the morphology of the cell network and the composition of the bone matrix. Compared to the other 3D imaging methods, this enables imaging of tissue covering a number of cell lacunae three orders of magnitude greater, in a simpler and faster way. This makes possible the study of sets of specimens in order to reach biomedical conclusions. Furthermore, we propose the use of divergent holotomography, to image the ultrastructure of bone tissue (voxel~60 nm). The image reconstruction provides phase maps, obtained after the application of a suitable phase retrieval algorithm. This technique permits assessment of the cell network with higher accuracy and it enables the 3D organization of collagen fibres organization in the bone matrix, to be visualized for the first time. In order to obtain quantitative parameters on the geometry of the cell network, this has to be segmented. Due to the limitations in spatial resolution, canaliculi appear as 3D tube-like structures measuring only 1-3 voxels in diameter. This, combined with the noise, the low contrast and the large size of each image (8 GB), makes the segmentation a difficult task. We propose an image enhancement method, based on a 3D line filter combined with bilateral filtering. This enables improvement in canaliculi detection, reduction of the background noise and cell lacunae preservation. For the image segmentation we developed a method based on variational region growing. We propose two expressions for energy functionals to minimize in order to detect the desired structure, based on the 3D line filter map and the original image. Preliminary quantitative results on human femoral samples are obtained based on connected components analysis and a few observations related to the bone cell network and its relation with the bone matrix are presented.
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Calculation of scatter in cone beam CT : steps towards a virtual tomograph /

Malusek, Alexandr, January 2008 (has links)
Diss. (sammanfattning) Linköping : Linköpings universitet, 2008. / Härtill 5 uppsatser.
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Quantification of respiratory motion in PET/CT and its significance in radiation therapy

Chakraborty, Chandrani. January 2008 (has links) (PDF)
Thesis--University of Oklahoma. / Bibliography: leaves 113-115.
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Elaboration de matrices microcellulaires de polymère biosourcé par la technologie CO², supercritique / Elaboration of microcellular scaffold of biosourced polymer by supercritical CO2 technology

Gay, Swann 02 March 2017 (has links)
Dans le contexte actuel, où la préservation des ressources et le développement durable sont devenus des enjeux importants de ce siècle, la production de matériaux tant performants que respectueux de l’environnement est devenue indispensable. Ainsi, ce travail de thèse porte sur l’élaboration de matrices poreuses de biopolymères en utilisant la technologie CO2 supercritique (CO2-SC). L’utilisation du PLA permet de produire des matrices 100% biosourcées et biodégradables, alors que l’utilisation de CO2-SC permet de diminuer l’impact écologique des procédés de mise en forme. Dans un premier temps une étude paramétrique de la mise en forme de matrice de PLA par une méthode de séparation de phase thermique (TIPS) couplée à un séchage par CO2 a été réalisée. Elle a permis de produire des matrices microcellulaires de faible densité (entre 60 et 320 kg/m3) et aux propriétés structurales mécaniques modulables. L’ensemble du procédé a fait l’objet d’une analyse de cycle de vie et il a été démontré que l’utilisation du CO2-SC en remplacement de la lyophilisation a réduit d’entre 50 et 90% l’impact environnemental. Dans un second temps une étude in-situ de la séparation de phase par tomographie-X en rayonnement synchrotron a permis de mieux comprendre la mécanistique de notre procédé. Enfin, la dernière partie de ce travail a été consacré à la mise en forme de matrice de PLA sans solvant, en utilisant le CO2-SC comme agent gonflant. Les résultats obtenus ont servi à réaliser une étude comparative des deux procédés développés. / In the present context, where the preservation of resources and sustainable development became the main issues of this century, the production of more efficient and environmentally friendly materials is essential. Thus, this work deals with thedevelopment of biobased polymeric porous matrix using SC-CO2. The use of PLA makes it possible to produce 100% biosourced and biodegradable matrices, while the use of CO2-SC reduces the ecological impact of the shaping processes. In a first step, a parametric study of PLA matrix shaping by a thermal induced phase separation (TIPS) method coupled to CO2 drying was performed. Low density microcellular matrices were obtained with tunable structural and mechanical properties. The whole process was analyze by life cycle assessment and the results showed that SC-CO2 replacing freeze drying has reduced the environmental impact between 50 and 90%. Secondly, a phase separation in situ study by tomography-X synchrotron radiation tomography allowed us to better understand the mechanics of our process. Finally, the last part of this work was devoted to the implementation of a solvent free process, using SC-CO2 as a blowing agent. The results obtained were used to carry out a comparative study of the two processes developed.
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Associação entre massa e função muscular com microarquitetura e resistência óssea em mulheres nos primeiros anos de menopausa / Associations between muscle mass and function with microarchitecture and bone strength in early postmenopausal women

Daniel Medeiros Lobo 17 November 2017 (has links)
INTRODUÇÃO: A maioria dos estudos sobre baixa massa muscular e osso envolvem populações idosas. No entanto, como o hipoestrogenismo nos primeiros anos da menopausa é capaz de modular negativamente a massa óssea e muscular, é importante compreender a interação entre músculo e osso neste período. Além disso, há uma escassez de estudos que investigam a influência potencial da massa e função muscular sobre a qualidade óssea (microarquitetura e resistência), o que poderia fornecer uma visão mais abrangente do risco de fratura nesta população. O objetivo deste artigo foi avaliar as correlações potenciais entre parâmetros musculares (massa, força e função) e microarquitetura e resistência óssea utilizando a tomografia computadorizada periférica de alta resolução (HR-pQCT) em mulheres pós-menopáusicas. MÉTODOS: Um total de 225 mulheres menopausadas saudáveis (56,4 ± 4,6 anos) foram avaliadas por questionário clínico, exames laboratoriais e composição corporal (DXA, Hologic, QDR-4500). A qualidade dos ossos (densidade, microarquitetura, porosidade cortical e resistência) foi analisada por tomografia computadorizada periférica de alta resolução (rádio distal e tíbia, XtremeCT, Scanco Medical, Brüttisellen, Suíça). A mobilidade funcional e o desempenho muscular foram medidos pela força de preensão palmar (dinamômetro do modelo JAMAR), testes de levantar e sentar em 30 segundos e teste de levantar e caminhar cronometrado. O equilíbrio foi avaliado pela Escala de equilíbrio de Berg. A correlação entre parâmetros ósseos (HR-pQCT) e desempenho muscular foi analisada pelo teste de Spearman (p < 0,05). RESULTADOS: No rádio, houve correlações positivas entre a força de preensão palmar e os parâmetros do HR-pQCT do osso trabecular (densidade mineral óssea volumétrica trabecular [Tb.vBMD]: r = 0,17, p = 0,03, espessura trabecular [Tb.Th]: r = 0,16, p = 0,04), bem como entre a força muscular e a resistência óssea (Rigidez [S]: r = 0,36, p < 0,001). Na tíbia, a massa muscular da perna esquerda foi correlacionada positivamente com o número de trabéculas [Tb.N] (r = 0,16, p < 0,001), separação trabecular [Tb.Sp]: r = - 0,15, p = 0,02), espessura cortical [Ct.Th] (r = 0,21, p = 0,01) e resistência óssea [S] (r = 0,37, p < 0,001). Não houve correlações significativas entre os parâmetros de HR-pQCT e os testes funcionais dos membros inferiores, exceto entre o equilíbrio e a Tb.vBMD na tíbia (r = 0,13, p = 0,04). Houve uma correlação negativa entre a gordura corporal total e a função muscular (teste de levantar e sentar em 30 segundos: r = - 0,21, p < 0,001, escala de equilíbrio de Berg: r = -0,21, p < 0,001). CONCLUSÃO: nas mulheres, nos primeiros anos da menopausa, a força muscular parece desempenhar um papel mais importante nos parâmetros ósseos do membro superior (rádio), enquanto a massa muscular parece exercer maior influência no osso do membro inferior (tíbia). Esses achados sugerem uma diferença na relação entre músculo e osso de acordo com os diferentes segmentos do corpo. Além disso, a correlação negativa entre gordura corporal com função e equilíbrio muscular indica que o aumento da massa gorda corporal pode conferir maior risco de quedas nesta população. Estudos longitudinais são necessários para confirmar esses dados / INTRODUCTION: Most studies on low muscle mass and bone involve elderly populations. However, because postmenopausal hypoestrogenism is able to negatively modulate bone and muscle mass, it is important to understand the interplay between muscle and bone in early menopause. In addition, there is a paucity of studies investigating the potential influence of muscle mass and function upon bone quality (microarchitecture and strength), which could provide a more comprehensive view of fracture risk in this population. The aim of this article was to assess the potential correlations between muscle parameters (mass, strength and function), and bone microarchitecture and strength using high-resolution peripheral computed tomography (HR-pQCT) in postmenopausal women. METHODS: A total of 225 healthy menopausal women (aged 56.4 ± 4.6 years) were evaluated by clinical questionnaire, laboratory and body composition (DXA, Hologic, QDR-4500). Bone quality (density, microarchitecture, strength and cortical porosity) was analyzed by high resolution peripheral computed tomography (distal radius and tibia, XtremeCT, Scanco Medical, Brüttisellen, Switzerland). Functional mobility and muscle performance were measured by hand grip strength (JAMAR model dynamometer), Timed-Stand and Timed Up & Go tests. Balance was assessed by the Berg Balance Scale. The correlation between bone parameters (HR-pQCT) and muscle performance was analyzed by the Spearman test (p < 0.05). RESULTS: At the radius, there were positive correlations between hand grip strength and trabecular bone HR-pQCT parameters (trabecular volumetric bone mineral density [Tb.vBMD]: r=0.17, p = 0.03, trabecular thickness [Tb.Th]: r=0.16, p=0.04), as well as between muscle strength and bone strength (Stiffness [S]: r = 0.36, p < 0.001). At the tibia, the left leg muscle mass was positively correlated with number of trabeculae [Tb.N] (r = 0.16, p < 0.001), trabecular separation [Tb.Sp]: r=- 0.15, p= 0.02), cortical thickness [Ct.Th] (r = 0.21, p = 0.01) and bone strength [S] (r= 0.37, p < 0.001). There were no significant correlations between HR-pQCT parameters and lower limb functional tests, except between the balance and tibial Tb.vBMD (r= 0.13, p = 0.04). There was a negative correlation between total body fat and muscle function (30-s chair test: r = -0.21, p < 0.001, balance: r = -0.21, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: In postmenopausal women, muscle strength seems to play a more important role in the upper limb bone (radius) parameters, whereas muscle mass seems to exert a higher influence on the lower limb bone (tibia). These findings suggest a difference on relationship between muscle and bone according to distinct body segments. In addition, the negative correlation between body fat and balance/muscle function indicate that increased body fat mass might confer increased risk of falls in this population. Longitudinal studies are needed to test these assumptions
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Relação entre a elastância pleural e efetividade da pleurodese no derrame pleural maligno recidivante / Relationship between the success of bedside pleurodesis and pleural elastance in recurrent malignant pleural effusion

Pedro Henrique Xavier Nabuco de Araujo 30 April 2015 (has links)
Introdução: O tratamento para o derrame pleural maligno recidivado tem caráter paliativo, sendo a pleurodese o método mais utilizado. Contudo, nem todos os procedimentos são efetivos, em parte por um encarceramento do pulmão pela pleura visceral espessada que impede o contato entre os folhetos pleurais e subsequente pleurodese efetiva. A elastância pleural reflete o grau de encarceramento da pleura visceral, contudo sua correlação com a efetividade da pleurodese não é bem conhecido. Objetivo: Analisar a correlação entre a elastância pleural e a efetividade radiológica (quantificada por tomografia de tórax) da pleurodese realizada através de cateteres pleurais. Os objetivos secundários deste estudo são: correlacionar a elastância pleural com a qualidade de vida, graus de dispneia e dor após o procedimento, efetividade clínica, complicações e mortalidade. Correlacionar a posição da extremidade do cateter pleural com o sucesso radiológico e clínico da pleurodese. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo com 131 pacientes candidatos a pleurodese por instilação de nitrato de prata ou talco mineral por cateter pleural. As pressões pleurais foram aferidas através de manômetro hidrostático ou de transdutor eletrônico de pressão vascular durante o esvaziamento do líquido e usadas para calcular a elastância pleural, em cm H2O/L. A efetividade radiológica foi avaliada pelos volumes pleurais medidos por tomografias computadorizadas de tórax logo após a drenagem e 30 dias após a pleurodese. A efetividade clínica foi avaliada conforme a necessidade de procedimentos adicionais para controle de sintomas. A qualidade de vida foi avaliada através do questionário geral da OMS. A avaliação da dor foi feita pela quantificação na Escala Visual Analógica de Dor. A análise da dispneia foi realizada através da quantificação da funcionalidade na escala de dispneia do British Medical Research Council. Todos esses questionários foram aplicados antes da drenagem, 30 dias após pleurodese e, então, trimestralmente. Para a análise da segurança dos procedimentos foram considerados os tempos de internação e de drenagem e a ocorrência de complicações. Todos os pacientes foram seguidos até o óbito ou até o término do estudo, em novembro de 2014, registrando as complicações e as datas do óbito para a construção da curva de sobrevida. Resultados: Avaliamos 87 pacientes de um total de 131 recrutados. Não houve diferença entre os volumes pleurais nas duas tomografias realizadas. A efetividade clínica foi observada em 86,20% dos pacientes. Não houve diferença em nenhum dos domínios da qualidade de vida. Encontramos diferenças entre a dispneia e a dor aferidas 30 dias após a pleurodese e antes da drenagem. Complicações ocorreram em 14,94% dos casos. A mediana da sobrevida global foi de 16 meses. Não foram encontradas correlações entre as elastâncias pleurais em 400 ml, 800 ml e total com nenhum dos desfechos radiológicos, clínicos (efetividade clínica, qualidade de vida, dispneia, dor e complicações) ou com a sobrevida dos pacientes. A posição da ponta do cateter pleural não se correlacionou com o sucesso radiológico ou clínico da pleurodese. Conclusões: A elastância pleural não se mostrou, até o presente momento, capaz de predizer os defechos radiológicos, clínicos e a sobrevida em pacientes submetidos a pleurodese / Background: The treatment of recurrent malignant pleural effusion has a palliative purpose. Pleurodesis is the most used method. However, not all the procedures are effective, in part because of the lung entrapment by the visceral pleura, preventing the contact between the pleural surfaces and subsequente effective pleurodesis. The pleural elastance reflects the degree of entrapment of the visceral pleura, but its correlation with the effectiveness of pleurodesis is not well known. Objetive: To evaluate the correlation between pleural elastance and radiological effectiveness (measured by tomography) of bedside pleurodesis. The secondary objectives of this study are: correlating the pleural elastance with quality of life, degree of dyspnea and pain after the procedure, clinical effectiveness, complications and mortality. Evaluate the role of intrapleural position of the pleural catheter in early lung expansion and success of pleurodesis. Methods: Prospective study including 131 patients with recurrent malignant pleural effusion candidates for treatment with bedside pleurodesis with silver nitrate or mineral talc. Pleural pressures were measured through hydrostatic gauge or electronic pressure transducer during emptying of effusion and used to calculate the pleural elastance in cm H2O/L. Pleural volumes measured by CT scans of the chest after drainage and 30 days after pleurodesis were assess the radiological effectiveness. The clinical effectiveness was evaluated as the need for additional procedures to control symptoms. The quality of life was assessed using the WHO general questionnaire. Quantifying the Visual Analog Scale of Pain did pain assessment. Measuring the functionality in the British Medical Research Council dyspnea scale made the analysis of dyspnea. All these questionnaires were applied prior to drainage, 30 days after pleurodesis and then quarterly. Results: We evaluated 87 patients of a total of 131 recruited. There was no difference between the two pleural volumes CT scans performed. The clinical effectiveness was observed in 86.20% of patients. There was no difference in any of the domains of quality of life. We found differences between dyspnea and pain measured 30 days after pleurodesis and before draining. Complications occurred in 14.94% of cases. The median overall survival was 16 months. No correlations between pleural elastance in 400 ml, 800 ml and complete were found with all the imaging, clinical (clinical effectiveness, quality of life, dyspnea, pain and complications) or with patient survival outcomes. The tip of the pleural catheter was not correlated with the radiological or clinical success of pleurodesis. Conclusions: The pleural elastance was not, so far, able to predict the radiological outcomes, clinical outcomes and survival in patients undergoing bedside pleurodesis

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