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  • Cirurgia Obliterativa do Prolapso dos Órgãos Pélvicos - uma Opção ainda Válida?
    Publication . Conde, P; Grilo, I; Martins, A; Martins, P; Moniz, A
    Objective: To investigate the results of vaginal obliterate surgery in elderly women with pelvic organ prolapse. Design: observational retrospective study. Material and Methods: a total of 69 women with the diagnosis of pelvic prolapse were submitted to obliterative surgery in the urogynecology unit of a tertiary care hospital centre over the course of 8 years (2001 to 2008). The following data were collected from their clinical records: age, number of vaginal births, body mass index (BMI), hormone therapy, other existing diseases, type of prolapse and stage, anaesthetic risk score, duration of surgery, length of hospital stay, and short-term complications. Results: Of the 69 women studied, 31 were submitted to colpocleisis and the remaining 38 were managed by the LeFort technique. Mean age was 74.8 years with a standard deviation (sd) of 7.14 years. Average BMI was 26.2 (sd =3.76). Vaginal births were recorded in all patients. Only three patients were taking hormone therapy at the time of surgery. Sixty-three women were classified as having and anesthetic risk of II or III and 55 underwent local-regional anesthesia. Complications were reported in five cases, four of which in the first days after surgery. Nearly all were mild and resolved within the first 6 weeks. Conclusion: Complication rates appear to be low after obliterative surgery for pelvic organ prolapse in elderly women.
    2010Journal article Open access Show more
  • Cross-Protection to New Drifted Influenza A(H3) Viruses and Prevalence of Protective Antibodies to Seasonal Influenza, During 2014 in Portugal
    Publication . Guiomar, R; Pereira da Silva, S; Conde, P; Cristóvão, P; Maia, AC; Pechirra, P; Rodrigues, AP; Nunes, B; Milho, L; Coelho, AP; Fernandes, A; Caseiro, P; Rodrigues, F; Correia, L; Pereira-Vaz, J; Almeida, S; Branquinho, P; Côrte-Real, R; Viseu, R; Peres, MJ; Sanches, R; Dantas, F; Freitas, L; Andrade, G; Maurílio, M; Caldeira, F; Cabral Veloso, R; Mota-Vieira, L; Soares, M; Couto, AR; Bruges-Armas, J; Mouro Pinto, R; Sobrinho Simões, J; Costa, MR; Guimarães, JT; Martins, L; Cunha, M
    INTRODUCTION: Immune profile for influenza viruses is highly changeable over time. Serological studies can assess the prevalence of influenza, estimate the risk of infection, highlight asymptomatic infection rate and can also provide data on vaccine coverage. The aims of the study were to evaluate pre-existing cross-protection against influenza A(H3) drift viruses and to assess influenza immunity in the Portuguese population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We developed a cross-sectional study based on a convenience sample of 626 sera collected during June 2014, covering all age groups, both gender and all administrative health regions of Portugal. Sera antibody titers for seasonal and new A(H3) drift influenza virus were evaluated by hemagglutination inhibition assay (HI). Seroprevalence to each seasonal influenza vaccine strain virus and to the new A(H3) drift circulating strain was estimated by age group, gender and region and compared with seasonal influenza-like illness (ILI) incidence rates before and after the study period. RESULTS: Our findings suggest that seroprevalences of influenza A(H3) (39.9%; 95% CI: 36.2-43.8) and A(H1)pdm09 (29.7%; 95% CI: 26.3-33.4) antibodies were higher than for influenza B, in line with high ILI incidence rates for A(H3) followed by A(H1)pdm09, during 2013/2014 season. Low pre-existing cross-protection against new A(H3) drift viruses were observed in A(H3) seropositive individuals (46%). Both against influenza A(H1)pdm09 and A(H3) seroprotection was highest in younger than 14-years old. Protective antibodies against influenza B were highest in those older than 65years old, especially for B/Yamagata lineage, 33.3% (95% CI: 25.7-41.9). Women showed a high seroprevalence to influenza, although without statistical significance, when compared to men. A significant decreasing trend in seroprotection from north to south regions of Portugal mainland was observed. CONCLUSIONS: Our results emphasize that low seroprotection increases the risk of influenza infection in the following winter season. Seroepidemiological studies can inform policy makers on the need for vaccination and additional preventive measures.
    2017Journal article Open access Show more
  • Deficiência de Factor XI
    Publication . Conde, P; Alegria, A; Moniz, A
    A deficiência de factor XI é uma doença hematológica rara na população em geral. Pode manifestar-se apenas como complicação hemorrágica no doente submetido a cirurgia electiva. Os autores descrevem o caso clínico de uma mulher de 59 anos, que apresenta um quadro de hemorragia vaginal abundante 10 dias após ter sido submetida a histerectomia vaginal com McCall, plastia anterior e posterior. Salientam a importância da avaliação analítica pré-operatória, em especial o estudo da coagulação, e descrevem a abordagem e o tratamento da deficiência de factor XI.
    2007Journal article Open access Show more
  • Gravidez após Colocação de Banda Gástrica para Tratamento da Obesidade Mórbida
    Publication . Conde, P; Francisco, C; Serrano, F; Borges, A; Novo de Matos
    Obesity is known to have a negative impact on pregnancy outcome, as it is associated with an increase in the incidence of gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia, neural tube defects, macrosomia, and late fetal death. Gastric banding is considered an appropriate intervention for morbid obesity when other weight-loss measures are unsuccessful, and this treatment has been shown to be effective in causing a sustainable weight loss. Some women will become pregnant after bariatric surgery, and the nutritional and metabolic challenges brought by gastric banding may have a profound impact on maternal health and pregnancy outcome. The authors report the case of a 27 year old pregnant woman, with a past medical history of gastric banding surgery for morbid obesity. At 18 weeks of gestation, the patient started complaining of severe nausea and vomiting, The situation deteriorated three weeks later when she rapidly developed severe desnutrition, dehydration and early signs of liver and renal failure. Migration of the gastric band was diagnosed, and laparoscopy conducted to remove it. In the day following surgery the patient complained of absent fetal movements, and an intrauterine demise was diagnosed on ultrasound. Pathological examination of the fetus and placenta failed to reveal the cause of death, but no growth restriction was documented, suggesting the occurrence of an acute event.
    2008Journal article Open access Show more
  • Hipoglicémia na Gravidez
    Publication . Conde, P; Vicente, L; Aleixo, F; Rocha, T; Borges, A
    Hypoglycemia is considered when glycemia values fall below 60 mg/dl and is associated with increased maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality. In a diabetic pregnancy this complication can result from a decrease in caloric ingestion relative to administered insulin. Hypoglycemia can present as a simple adrenergic response or as a neuroglicopenic response that can lead to maternal death and stillbirth. This is the reason why it can rapidly evolve into an obstetric emergency. It is important to possess a pre-defined protocol to guide healthcare professionals regarding the rapid management of this situation. The authors review the scientific literature on the subject of hypoglycemia in pregnancy and propose a protocol to be applied in this situation.
    2009Journal article Open access Show more
  • Referenciação à Consulta de Ginecologia Geral da MAC no 1º Trimestre de 2005
    Publication . Conde, P; Queiróz, A; Pereira, N; Martins, A; Moniz, L
    Introdução: Em 2004 foi estabelecido um protocolo de Cooperação entre a Maternidade Dr. Alfredo da Costa (MAC) e a Unidade Coordenadora Funcional (UCF), que reúne oito centros de saúde da área da grande Lisboa, no que respeita à referenciação/critérios de acesso de doentes dos cuidados primários, aos cuidados diferenciados. Este trabalho tem como objectivos identificar os principais motivos de referenciação à consulta de Ginecologia Geral da MAC e avaliar o cumprimentos dos critérios de referenciação/protocolo estabelecido entre a MAC e a UCF. Material e Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo das consultas de ginecologia geral (primeira vez) decorridas no primeiro trimestre de 2005, cujas utentes são provenientes dos centros de saúde pertencentes à UCF. Resultados: A principal faixa etária referenciada é a dos 45 aos 55 anos, sendo o principal motivo as menometrorragias. Apenas 16% das doentes cumprem os critérios de referenciação, 37% não cumprem, em 47% dos casos não foi possível estabelecer o cumprimento ou incumprimento dos mesmos, uma vez que estes não se encontram definidos para os casos em questão. Conclusões: É necessário adicionar a definição de novos critérios para certas situações clínicas/patologias não contempladas no protocolo actual, é necessária uma melhoria da comunicação entre os prestadores dos cuidados hospitalares e centros de saúde, isto é reflectir sobre uma eventual referenciação personalizada e uma eventual consultadoria no centro de saúde.
    2006-03Journal article Open access Show more
  • Sexualidade no Terceiro Trimestre de Gravidez
    Publication . Queirós, A; Conde, P; Cunha, V; Ambrósio, P; Marques, F; Serrano, F
    Objectivos: Descrever a experiência sexual feminina no terceiro trimestre de gravidez. Tipo de estudo: Estudo descritivo transversal. Local: Consulta de Referência da Maternidade Dr. Alfredo da Costa – Lisboa, Portugal. População: Amostra de conveniência de cem mulheres com gravidez de baixo risco, que não tinham restrições médicas na sua actividade sexual. Métodos: As participantes completaram voluntariamente e em anonimato um questionário elaborado pelos autores respeitante a dados demográficos, história obstétrica, relacionamento sexual e esclarecimento/mitos sobre a sexualidade durante o último mês de gravidez. Resultados: A maioria das grávidas refere diminuição da actividade sexual após engravidar, embora mantenha relações sexuais uma ou mais vezes por semana e coito vaginal no terceiro trimestre, sem mudanças significativas para outros tipos de comportamento. Os factores que influenciam a redução da actividade sexual no terceiro trimestre são a diminuição do desejo, dispareunia e cansaço físico. Os mitos, crenças religiosas, nível de educação e dificuldade na informação sentida também parecem contribuir para a redução da actividade sexual. Frequentemente as grávidas indicam que o parceiro tem medo de prejudicar o bebé. Poucas mulheres obtiveram informação através dos profissionais de saúde sobre este tópico e consideram que gostariam de ter sido mais bem esclarecidas pelos mesmos. Conclusões: Os autores acreditam que na maioria dos casos a gravidez não provoca uma ruptura na sexualidade de um casal se esta era previamente satisfatória. No entanto, consideram importante a abordagem deste tema com a grávida por parte dos profissionais de saúde.
    2011Journal article Open access Show more