bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Tadpole of the Mexican Tree Frog Charadrahyla taeniopus (Anura: Hylidae)
Authors: Kaplan Moises , Heimes Peter
Published: December 2015

The tadpole of Charadrahyla taeniopus is described. This tadpole is a typical stream-dweller with a long depressed body, oral disc completely surrounded by marginal papillae with numerous small submarginal papillae lateral to the mouth, and several rows of teeth on the posterior labium (6–7).
ON THE TYPIFICATION OF BURMEISTERA (CAMPANULACEAE-LOBELIOIDEAE) AND THE IDENTITY OF B. CERATOCARPA VAR. DENTATA, B. IBAGUENSIS AND B. RIVINA
Authors: González Favio , Garzón Venegas Javier
Published: December 2015

The genus Burmeistera, described by J. J. Triana in 1854, was typified with the species B. ibaguensis. The type specimen of this species consists of three fragments, two of which correspond to the type species and the third fragment belongs to B. rivina. Here we clarify the typification of the genus and the two species mentioned, and revise the descriptions of these species. In addition, a lectotype is here designated for B. rivina, and the name B. ceratocarpa var. dentata is subordinated to synonymy.
TWO NEW SPECIES AND TWO NEW VARIETIES OF COLUMNEA (GESNERIACEAE)
Authors: Amaya-Márquez Marisol , Skog Laurence E. , Kvist Lars Peter
Published: December 2015

In this paper two new species of Gesneriaceae (genus Columnea) are described and illustrated. Columnea chocoensis is distributed in the Colombian departments of Chocó and Valle del Cauca, while its variety, C. chocoensis var. altaquerensis is restricted to the Department of Nariño, Colombia. Columnea stilesiana was found in La Serranía de Los Paraguas located in the Cordillera Occidental between the Chocó and Valle del Cauca Departments in Colombia. Further, Columnea archidonae is here considered a variety of C. ericae; Columnea ericae var. archidonae is distributed in Colombia and Ecuador, in forests at elevations higher than those in which the typical variety is found.
DISPONIBILIDAD DE RAÍCES ADVENTICIAS DE TRES ESPECIES SILVESTRES COSECHADAS PARA LA ELABORACIÓN DE ARTESANÍAS EN SANTA ELENA, ANTIOQUIA (COLOMBIA)
Authors: Benavides Ana María , Hernández-G. Alba Lorena
Published: December 2015

En los Andes colombianos, un gran número de artesanías se fabrican a partir de raíces adventicias de plantas nativas que crecen de forma silvestre. Sin embargo la deforestación y prácticas no sustentables han diezmado la disponibilidad de plantas silvestres productoras de fibra. En este estudio evaluamos la disponibilidad de fibras de tres especies en Santa Elena (Antioquia, Colombia): Asplundia sarmentosa, Philodendron aff. sagittifolium y Clusia multiflora. Después de una búsqueda exhaustiva en la zona de estudio ubicamos menos de 30 individuos adultos de cada especie. Para cada planta se midieron las variables asociadas al tamaño de la planta y se registró el número y la longitud de raíces maduras e inmaduras. Fragmentos de raíces fueron pesados para estimar la biomasa. El crecimiento de raíces de cada planta fue monitoreado mensualmente durante siete meses. La disponibilidad actual de fibra (raíces maduras) es de ca. 3 352 m (Asplundia 1 481 m, Clusia de 952 m, Philodendron 918 m) con esta cantidad de material se pueden elaborar entre 419 a 838 canastos. De acuerdo a la tasa de crecimiento mensual, una nueva raíz podría alcanzar un tamaño para ser cosechado entre el mes 38 y 71. Plantas más grandes tienen mayor cantidad de raíces maduras, sin embargo la tasa de crecimiento no está asociada al tamaño de la planta. Nuestros resultados proveen evidencia que las plantas en Santa Elena presentan una relación (tamaño de la planta, número de raíces maduras) que es similar a plantas que se encuentran en zonas no intervenidas, no obstante la cosecha de fibras en Santa Elena no es una actividad sostenible debido al bajo número de individuos susceptibles de ser cosechados, la lenta tasa de crecimiento de raíces y la alta demanda de fibras. Es necesario implementar estrategias como el enriquecimiento del bosque con estas tres especies para garantizar una actividad sustentable para recolectores y artesanos en Santa Elena y en otros bosques de la cordillera central de los Andes.
DRYMONIA SQUAMOSA (GESNERIACEAE), A NEW SPECIES FROM LAS ORQUÍDEAS NATIONAL NATURAL PARK (ANTIOQUIA, COLOMBIA)
Authors: Clavijo Laura , Clark John L.
Published: December 2015

A new species of Drymonia (Gesneriaceae) from the Cordillera Occidental of the Colombian Andes in the department of Antioquia is described and illustrated. The new species, Drymonia squamosa, is distinguished by dense clusters of scales on the petioles, glabrate leaf blades with minute punctations on the lower surface, calyx appearing swollen at base with lanceolate lobes, corolla villous to lanate, and style with glandular trichomes. Additionally, D. squamosa is categorized as vulnerable (VU) based on the IUCN criteria.
PIPER ANDAKIENSIS (PIPERACEAE) UNA ESPECIE NUEVA DE LA VERTIENTE AMAZÓNICA DE LA CORDILLERA ORIENTAL DE COLOMBIA
Authors: Trujillo-C. William , Callejas Posada Ricardo
Published: December 2015

Se describe e ilustra Piper andakiensis W. Trujillo & Callejas, sp. nov. (Piperaceae) procedente del piedemonte oriental de la cordillera Oriental en la jurisdicción de los departamentos de Caquetá y Putumayo (SE de Colombia). La especie nueva se distingue por sus hojas basalmente lobadas y oblicuas sobre un lado, con lobos divergentes y más cortos que el pecíolo, la lámina foliar gruesa y cartácea, con tallos, haz de la hoja, pecíolos y pedúnculos glabros y con crecimientos epidérmicos en pecíolos y márgenes peciolares; se discuten sus relaciones taxonómicas, se presentan comentarios sobre su distribución y ecología y se ilustran sus caracteres diagnósticos.
ASOCIACIONES ENTRE AVES MARINAS Y SOTALIA GUIANENSIS EN EL SUR DEL GOLFO DE VENEZUELA
Authors: Espinoza-Rodríguez Nínive , Carrasquero Joanmyra , De Turris-Morales Kareen , Delgado-Ortega Gabriela , Barrios-Garrido Héctor
Published: December 2015

Las asociaciones entre aves marinas y mamíferos marinos es un evento común en todos los mares y océanos del mundo. Muchos autores han denominado estas asociaciones como relaciones comensalistas, oportunistas o parasitarias, según el efecto que dicha interacción resulte sobre una o ambas especies relacionadas. Con la finalidad de describir la existencia de agrupaciones entre Sotalia guianensis y aves marinas en la porción sur del Golfo de Venezuela, desde junio 2011 a junio 2012 se realizaron observaciones en plataformas móviles de grupos de este cetáceo y aves marinas, utilizando el protocolo “group-follow” bajo la metodología de “Ad libitum sampling”. Todos los avistamientos fueron georreferenciados, realizándose anotaciones de la ocurrencia o no-asociación con aves marinas, de igual forma, se registró la especie y el número de aves presentes al momento de la interacción. Se realizaron 721 avistamientos, de los cuales en 197 eventos se registró asociación entre aves marinas y Sotalia guianensis. Las especies de aves marinas residentes que presentaron mayor frecuencia en eventos de asociación con S. guianensis fueron: Fregata magnificens (49%; n=98), Phalacrocorax brasilianus (29,5%; n=59) y Pelecanus occidentalis (22,5%; n=45); siendo Thalasseus maxima (71%; n=142) la única especie migratoria. Durante las observaciones realizadas en el período de muestreo se notó la presencia de una especie de golondrina (Riparia riparia) en un solo evento de agrupación con Sotalia guianensis. Dichas asociaciones aves-delfines, sólo fueron observadas cuando notables congregaciones de peces fueron registrados, donde el o los grupos de delfines realizaban alguna actividad con grandes movimientos de agua, lo que pudiese permitir a las aves realizar un menor gasto energético en la ubicación y la captura de la presa.
THE DISTRIBUTION OF BATS OF GENUS LASIURUS (VESPERTILIONIDAE) IN COLOMBIA, WITH NOTES ON TAXONOMY, MORPHOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
Authors: Morales-Martínez Darwin M. , Ramírez-Chaves Héctor E.
Published: December 2015

In order to clarify the distribution of bats of the genus Lasiurus in Colombia, we performed a morphological study of 49 specimens from four Colombian collections. Our review confirms the presence of three species in Colombia (L. blossevillii, L. cinereus, and L. ega) with distribution in all natural regions that include six of the nine biogeographic provinces. These species can be easily differentiated based on external and cranial characters. Lasiurus cinereus is the largest species (forearm length > 52 mm) and L. blossevillii is the smallest (forearm < 42 mm); L. ega has a distinctive skull shape with a developed sagittal crest. While previous literature make claims that L. egregius and L. castaneus occur in Colombia, our analysis found no support for this and even contradicts the evidence cited for their presence in the country. We demonstrate that one specimen attributed to L. egregius in literature corresponds to a misidentified L. blossevillii. Furthermore, we found that there are not any specimens of L. castaneus from the Department of Cundinamarca despite several reports in the literature. The status of subspecies in Colombia remains controversial and more specimens are needed to determine whether there are clear distinctions between forms in any geographical region. Most of the specimens examined were males and in some cases, were collected opportunistically from dead individuals found in cities in the Andean region.
A polycystás ovarium szindróma szövődményeinek prevenciója, kezelése és a kórkép bizonyítékokon alapuló, interdiszciplináris ellátásának fontossága
Authors: Gődény Sándor , Csenteri Orsolya Karola
Published: December 2015

Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common hormonal and metabolic disorder likely to affect women. The syndrome is often associated with obesity, hyperinsulinemia and adversely affects endocrine, metabolic, and cardiovascular health. The complex feature of the syndrome requires an interdisciplinary approach to treatment, where cooperation of paediatrician, internist, gynaecologist, endocrinologist, dermatologist, psychologist and oncologist is essential. The prevention and the treatment should be based on the best available evidence. This should include physical examination, laboratory tests for hormones, serum insulin, glucose, lipids, in addition patient’s preferences should be considered, too. To maximise health gain of polycystic ovarian syndrome, adequate, effective, efficient and safe treatment is necessary. This article summarises the highest available evidence provided by meta-analyses and systematic reviews of the prevention of metabolic and cardiovascular complications of the syndrome, and discusses the relevant evidence published in the literature. Orv. Hetil., 2015, 156(50), 2018–2026.
A weremit kiűzése a hasból. Óegyiptomi recept hatásosságának értelmezése az újabb kutatási eredmények alapján
Authors: Katona Júlia , Győry Hedvig , Blázovics Anna
Published: December 2015

Significant percentage of today’s knowledge of ancient Egyptian medicine has been acquired from papyri left behind from various periods of Egyptian history. The longest and the most comprehensive is the Ebers papyrus, kept in the University Museum of Leipzig, which was written more than-one thousand years before Hippocrates (c. 460–377 BC). One of the riddles among the prescriptions of the Ebers papyrus Eb20 has been used in order to remove the so called “wemyt” weremit from the abdomen with the help of a drink, which consists of “jnnk”, Conyza dioscoridis in milk or sweet beer. The authors assume that the disease could be an infection of Schistosoma haematobium and/or Schistosoma mansoni. Nowadays the tea of Conyza dioscoridis is widely used as an important part of the traditional medicine against rheumatism, intestinal distention and cramps as well as an antiperspirant, and for external application to heal the wounds. The authors’ intent is to interpret the efficacy of the above-mentioned ancient prescription with the help of modern medical and pharmaceutical knowledge. Orv. Hetil., 2015, 156(50), 2045–2051.
A praeeclampsia pszichoszociális vonatkozásai
Authors: Szita Bernadett , Baji Ildikó , Rigó Jr. János
Published: December 2015

Distress conditions during pregnancy may contribute to the development of preeclampsia by altering functions of the neuroendocrine and immune systems, e.g. activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and increase in plasma proinflammatory cytokines. Preeclampsia may also precipitate mental health problems due to long-term hospitalization or unpredictable and uncontrollable events such as preterm labor and newborn complications. Besides, preeclampsia may induce persistent neurocognitive complaints with a negative impact on patients’ quality of life. As growing evidence indicates that poor maternal mental health has an adverse effect on pregnancy outcome and fetal development, psychosocial interventions may be beneficial for women with preeclampsia. Orv. Hetil., 2015, 156(50), 2028–2034.
ARTE E CIDADE. CONSIDERAÇÕES CRÍTICAS SOBRE ARTE E VALOR NA SOCIEDADE DE CLASSES
Authors: Reis Ronaldo Rosas
Published: December 2015

RESUMO O tema do artigo é a relação arte e cidade, mediante o qual busca-se estudar a conformação do valor da arte numa sociedade de classes. Sua estrutura parte de um recorte da pesquisa em curso no âmbito do estágio sênior na Faculdade de Filosofia e Letras da Universidade de Buenos Aires entre 2013 e 2014. O texto se desenvolve em tópicos de temáticas complementares onde são analisadas as categorias estatuto social da cidade, a mercadoria arte, a alienação e a banalização da criatividade com as dimensões econômico-política, estético-ideológica e moral-educativa da arte que se encontram engendradas historicamente na totalidade das relações sociais de produção configuradas na cidade.
BRUNO BAUCH AND THE COMPREHENSIBILITY OF NATURE
Authors: Pringe Hernán
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT The aim of this paper is to discuss how Bruno Bauch deals with the problem of the coordination between empirical concepts and spatiotemporal objects. We shall argue that Bauch reformulates the Kantian distinction between concepts and intuitions by means of a philosophical consideration of differential calculus and that he thereby explains the possibility of such coordination, avoiding certain difficulties of the Kantian doctrine.
EXPERIENCIA ESTÉTICA DESPUÉS DE ADORNO. REFLEXIONES EN TORNO A WELLMER, BERTRAM Y REBENTISCH*
Authors: Juárez Esteban Alejandro , Galfione María Verónica
Published: December 2015

RESUMEN Este artículo dialoga con tres importantes reflexiones estéticas procedentes de la filosofía alemana contemporánea. En primer lugar, se ocupa del trabajo de Albrecht Wellmer, representante de la “segunda generación de la Teoría Crítica”; en segundo lugar, se refiere al abordaje del actual profesor de estética en Berlín, Georg W. Bertram; y, en última instancia, indaga los aportes de Juliane Rebentisch, coeditora de la nueva versión de la Zeitschrift für Sozialforschung. Si bien los planteos de estos autores presentan matices diversos, todos ellos son, de uno u otro modo, herederos de un incisivo proceso de reconsideración crítica de la teoría estética de Theodor W. Adorno que viene desarrollándose desde los años setenta. La intención del artículo es reconstruir la modalidad de crítica planteada por estos tres autores y explorar a partir de ello algunas líneas de desarrollo para un estética postadorniana.
FILOSOFIA DA ARTE E ARTE DE FILOSOFAR. ARTE, LINGUAGEM E RELIGIÃO EM FICHTE E SCHELLING (1807-1812)
Authors: Ferraguto Federico
Published: December 2015

RESUMO Este trabalho desenvolve aspectos da controvérsia entre Fichte e Schelling em relação aos elementos estéticos, linguístico-filosóficos e da filosofia da religião de ambos, que é foco das "Investigações sobre a liberdade humana de Schelling", assim como das exposições da doutrina da ciência e da ética do Fichte tardio (1810-1813). As divergências entre Fichte e Schelling não envolvem apenas problemas especulativos, mas sim variadas implicações e consequências dos seus sistemas filosóficos, que podem ser destacadas por uma análise da função da analogia nos dois autores. A analogia é uma figura que agrega a estética, a filosofia da linguagem e a filosofia da religião nos dois autores; ela é um significante que põe o problema do significado, ou seja, põe o problema da relação entre finito e infinito (Schelling) e da relação entre saber absoluto e saber particular (Fichte). Essa relação vai ser investigada a partir de algumas passagens das "Investigações" de Schelling (§2); num segundo momento, será analisada a função do conceito de analogia e de símbolo nesse contexto (§3); e, no final, a diferente compreensão da Igreja como símbolo do absoluto na "Filosofia da arte" de Schelling e na "Doutrina moral" fichtiana de 1798 e 1812 (§4).
JUSTIFYING LIBERAL RETRIBUTIVE JUSTICE: PUNISHMENT, CRIMINALIZATION, AND HOLISTIC RETRIBUTIVISM
Authors: Donoso Alfonso
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT In this article I explore whether liberal retributive justice should be conceived of either individualistically or holistically. I critically examine the individualistic account of retributive justice and suggest that the question of retribution – i.e., whether and when punishment of an individual is compatible with just treatment of that individual – must be answered holistically. By resorting to the ideal of sensitive reasons, a model of legitimacy at the basis of our best normative models of democracy, the article argues that in modern liberal democracies, punishment of an offender A for f is compatible with just treatment of A only if punishment of an individual for f can be legitimate in A's and A's fellow citizens' eyes. Only once retributive justice is understood in this holistic fashion the imposition of punishment can be made compatible with just treatment of individuals.
MENTAL FILES AND METAFICTIVE UTTERANCES
Authors: Guercio Nicolás Lo
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT Metafictive utterances raise a kind of intuitions (intuitions of truthfulness) that pose a problem for a view that combines a referentialist approach to proper names with an antirealist stance on fictional characters. In this article I attempt to provide a solution to this problem within the framework of mental files. According to my position, metafictive utterances literally express an incomplete proposition while pragmatically conveying a complete one, which accounts for the intuitions of truthfulness. The proposition pragmatically conveyed is ‘metarepresentational', I'll argue, in the sense that it is about a mental representation or mental file.
MORALIDADE, JUSTIFICAÇÃO E COERÊNCIA
Authors: Coitinho Denis
Published: December 2015

RESUMO Neste artigo pretendemos mostrar as vantagens do modelo epistemológico coerentista quando aplicado ao universo moral. O ponto de partida será apontar que a justificação da crença moral é dada pela coerência com um sistema coerente de crenças que é consistente e que isso pretende resolver o problema da dicotomia entre fato e valor. Posteriormente, apresentam-se as características centrais do coerentismo holístico e investiga-se o método do equilíbrio reflexivo. O próximo passo será fazer referência a três conhecidas objeções ao coerentismo, a saber: o problema do isolamento, os sistemas coerentes alternativos e a circularidade viciosa. Por fim, procuramos responder a essas objeções apelando para os seguintes argumentos: holismo social, razoabilidade e estabilidade social.
Chronic subdural hematoma: epidemiological and prognostic analysis of 176 cases
Authors: FARHAT NETO JAMIL , Araujo João Luiz Vitorino , Ferraz Vinícius Ricieri , Haddad Luciano , Veiga José Carlos Esteves
Published: December 2015

Objective : To characterize patients with chronic subdural hematoma undergoing surgery and to identify prognostic indicators. Methods : We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients diagnosed with chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) undergoing surgical treatment. We analyzed: age, period from trauma to diagnostic imaging, pre and postoperative Glasgow coma scale, type of surgery, associated comorbidities, use of postoperative drainage and outpatient treatment. Results : The sample consisted of 176 patients, 126 male and 50 female patients (ratio 2.5 : 1), ages ranged from six months to 97 years, with an average of 59.3 years. CSDH was caused by trauma in 52% of patients, with the time from trauma to imaging averaging 25.05 days; 37.7% were hypertensive patients and 20% had a neurological disease. Eighty-five (48.3%) patients were elderly and altered consciousness was present in 63% of cases. Of the 91 (51.7%) non-elderly patients, 44% presented with headache, altered consciousness occurred in 40% and motor abnormalities in 27.5%. The CSDH was located on the right in 41%, left in 43% and bilaterally in 16% of patients. Conclusion : the change of consciousness was the most common clinical alteration in the elderly and headache in non-elderly. The most associated comorbidity was the arterial hypertension and the most frequent cause, head trauma. The trepanation with two oriffices associated with a closed drainage system was the most used operating, with high efficacy and low complication rate.
Correlation between the oropharyngo-laryngoscopic findings and the severity of obstructive sleep apnea
Authors: Dias Priscila Sequeira , Araujo-Melo Maria Helena de , Neves Denise Duprat , Lemes Lucas Neves de Andrade , Mosciaro Manuela Salvador , Bedoya Sandro
Published: December 2015

Objective: To correlate anatomical and functional changes of the oral cavity, pharynx and larynx to the severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Methods : We conducted a cross-sectional study of 66 patients of both genders, aged between 21 and 59 years old with complaints of snoring and / or apnea. All underwent full clinical evaluation, including physical examination, nasolarybgoscopy and polisonography. We classified individuals into groups by the value of the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), calculated measures of association and analyzed differences by the Kruskal-Wallis and chi-square tests. Results : all patients with obesity type 2 had OSAS. We found a relationship between the uvula projection during nasoendoscopy and OSAS (OR: 4.9; p-value: 0.008; CI: 1.25-22.9). In addition, there was a major strength of association between the circular shape of the pharynx and the presence of moderate or severe OSAS (OR: 9.4, p-value: 0.002), although the CI was wide (1.80-53.13). The septal deviation and lower turbinate hypertrophy were the most frequent nasal alterations, however unrelated to gravity. Nasal obstruction was four times more common in patients without daytime sleepiness. The other craniofacial anatomical changes were not predictors for the occurrence of OSAS. Conclusion : oral, pharyngeal and laryngeal disorders participate in the pathophysiology of OSAS. The completion of the endoscopic examination is of great value to the evaluation of these patients.
Aplication of videothoracoscopy in trauma - experience of a service
Authors: Melo Bruno Vaz de , Siqueira Felipe Guedes , Tano Thales Siqueira Di , Silveira Paulo Oliveira , Lima Mariama Barroso de
Published: December 2015

Objective: To evaluate patients with chest trauma submitted to videothoracoscopy during hospitalization. In 2007, the Trauma Surgery Group was created in the General Surgery Department of the Hospital Municipal Lourenço Jorge of Rio de Janeiro-RJ, and started following all trauma victims who were admitted to the Hospital. Methods : We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients submitted to thoracoscopy from July 2007 to May 2015, based on a database started at the beginning of this period and on data collection from patients who underwent thoracoscopy. We evaluated the following parameters: procedure effectiveness, indication of the procedure, conversion rate, complications and mortality. We included patients who presented post-traumatic pleural collections, such as retained hemothorax and pleural empyema, and penetrating injury in the thoracoabdominal transition. All patients were hemodynamic stable and signed an informed consent. Results: In the analyzed period 53 patients were submitted to videothoracoscopy; 24 had penetrating trauma (45.3%) and 29, blunt (54.7%), with a predominance of males (75.5%). The procedure was performed in 26 cases of retained hemothorax (49%), 14 cases of empyema (26.5%) and in 13 patients for evaluation of injury in the thoracoabdominal transition (24.5%). The thoracoscopy was effective in resolution of 36 cases (80%), without need for further procedure. There was a conversion rate of 15.5% and 3 procedure complications related (6.6%). Mortality was nil. Conclusion: In this series, videothoracoscopy proved that this diagnostic and therapeutic procedure is safe and effective, if performed by a surgeon with appropriate training, especially when it is indicated in cases of retained hemothorax and evaluation of penetrating thoracoabdominal trauma.
Impact of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on lipid and inflammatory profiles
Authors: Oliveira Cleiton da Silva , Beserra Bruna Teles Soares , Cunha Raphael Salles Granato , Brito Ana Gabriela Estevam , Miranda Rafaella Cristina Dimbarre de , Zeni Lúcia Andréia Zanette Ramos , Nunes Everson Araújo , Trindade Erasmo Benicio Santos de Moraes
Published: December 2015

Objective: To evaluate the behavior of acute phase proteins and lipid profile in patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Methods : We conducted a prospective study, consisting of three moments: M1 - preoperative (24 hours before surgery); M2 - 30 days after surgery; and M3 - 180 days after surgery. We carried measured height and BMI, as well as determined the concentrations of acute phase proteins (C-reactive protein (CRP), albumin and Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein) and total cholesterol, LDL-c, HDL-c and triacylglycerol. Results : participants comprised 25 individuals, with a mean age of 39.28 ± 8.07, 72% female. At all times of the study there was statistically significant difference as for weight loss and BMI. We found a significant decrease in CRP concentrations between the moments M1 and M3 (p = 0.041) and between M2 and M3 (p = 0.018). There was decrease in Alpha-1-GA concentrations between M1 and M2 (p = 0.023) and between M1 and M3 (p = 0.028). The albumin values increased, but did not differ between times. Total cholesterol and triacylglycerol decreased significantly ay all times. LDL-c concentrations decreased and differed between M1 and M2 (p = 0.001) and between M1 and M3 (p = 0.001). HDL-c values increased, however only differing between M1 and M2 (p = 0.050). Conclusion : Roux-en-Y gastric bypass promoted a decrease in plasma concentrations of CRP and Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein, improving lipid and inflammatory profiles.
Predictors of "occult" intra-abdominal injuries in blunt trauma patients
Authors: Parreira José Gustavo , Malpaga Juliano Mangini Dias , Olliari Camilla Bilac , Perlingeiro Jacqueline A. G. , Soldá Silvia C. , Assef José Cesar
Published: December 2015

Objective: to assess predictors of intra-abdominal injuries in blunt trauma patients admitted without abdominal pain or abnormalities on the abdomen physical examination. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of trauma registry data, including adult blunt trauma patients admitted from 2008 to 2010 who sustained no abdominal pain or abnormalities on physical examination of the abdomen at admission and were submitted to computed tomography of the abdomen and/or exploratory laparotomy. Patients were assigned into: Group 1 (with intra-abdominal injuries) or Group 2 (without intra-abdominal injuries). Variables were compared between groups to identify those significantly associated with the presence of intra-abdominal injuries, adopting p<0.05 as significant. Subsequently, the variables with p<0.20 on bivariate analysis were selected to create a logistic regression model using the forward stepwise method. Results: A total of 268 cases met the inclusion criteria. Patients in Group I were characterized as having significantly (p<0.05) lower mean AIS score for the head segment (1.0±1.4 vs. 1.8±1.9), as well as higher mean AIS thorax score (1.6±1.7 vs. 0.9±1.5) and ISS (25.7±14.5 vs. 17,1±13,1). The rate of abdominal injuries was significantly higher in run-over pedestrians (37.3%) and in motorcyclists (36.0%) (p<0.001). The resultant logistic regression model provided 73.5% accuracy for identifying abdominal injuries. The variables included were: motorcyclist accident as trauma mechanism (p<0.001 - OR 5.51; 95%CI 2.40-12.64), presence of rib fractures (p<0.003 - OR 3.00; 95%CI 1.47-6.14), run-over pedestrian as trauma mechanism (p=0.008 - OR 2.85; 95%CI 1.13-6.22) and abnormal neurological physical exam at admission (p=0.015 - OR 0.44; 95%CI 0.22-0.85). Conclusion Intra-abdominal injuries were predominantly associated with trauma mechanism and presence of chest injuries.
Use of surgical mesh of different compositions in the correction of the abdominal wall defect in rats
Authors: Isa Ana Cristina , Matias Jorge Eduardo Fouto , Yamamoto Celia Toshie , Isa Rosana Hapsi , Campos Antônio Carlos Ligocki , Coelho Júlio Cezar Uili
Published: December 2015

Objective: To analyze the performance of two surgical meshes of different compositions during the defect healing process of the abdominal wall of rats. Methods: thirty-three adult Wistar rats were anesthetized and subjected to removal of an area of 1.5 cm x 2 cm of the anterior abdominal wall, except for the skin; 17 animals had the defect corrected by edge-to-edge surgical suture of a mesh made of polypropylene + poliglecaprone (Group U - UltraproTM); 16 animals had the defect corrected with a surgical mesh made of polypropylene + polidioxanone + cellulose (Group P - ProceedTM). Each group was divided into two subgroups, according to the euthanasia moment (seven days or 28 days after the operation). Parameters analyzed were macroscopic (adherence), microscopic (quantification of mature and immature collagen) and tensiometric (maximum tension and maximum rupture strength). Results : there was an increase in collagen type I in the ProceedTM group from seven to 28 days, p = 0.047. Also, there was an increase in the rupture tension on both groups when comparing the two periods. There was a lower rupture tension and tissue deformity with ProceedTM mesh in seven days, becoming equal at day 28. Conclusion : the meshes retain similarities in the final result and more studies with larger numbers of animals must be carried for better assessment.
Single access laparoscopic cholecystectomy: technique without the need for special materials and with better ergonomics
Authors: Pinto Marco Aurélio Lameirão , Andrade Raphael Fernando Costa Gomes de , Silva Luiz Gustavo de Oliveira e , Pinto Marco Aurélio de Lacerda , Muharre Roberto Jamil , Leal Ricardo Ary
Published: December 2015

The authors describe a surgical technique which allows, without increasing costs, to perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy with a single incision, without using specific materials and with better surgical ergonomics. The technique consists of a longitudinal umbilical incision, navel detachment, use of a permanent 10mm trocar and two clamps directly and bilaterally through the aponeurosis without the use of 5mm trocars, transcutaneous gallbladder repair with straight needle cotton suture, ligation with unabsorbable suture and umbilical incision for the specimen extraction. The presented technique enables the procedure with conventional and permanent materials, improving surgical ergonomics, with safety and aesthetic advantages.
Laparoscopy in uterine cervical cancer. Current state and literature review
Authors: Tsunoda Audrey Tieko , Andrade Carlos Eduardo Mattos da Cunha , Vieira Marcelo Andrade , Reis Ricardo dos
Published: December 2015

Cervical cancer remains the most frequent gynecological tumor in Brazil and other developing countries. Minimally invasive techniques, especially laparoscopy, have been increasingly employed in such tumors. This article aims to describe the main applications of laparoscopy in the treatment and staging of cervical cancer. In the early stages, it is possible to provide a fertility-preserving surgery in the form of radical trachelectomy and, in a study protocol, the function-preserving surgery, avoiding parametrectomy and the associated morbidity. A fully laparoscopic radical hysterectomy is fairly standard in the literature and has the tendency to become the standard of care in early cases, for patients who want to bear no more children. In advanced stages, minimally invasive surgery can offer ovarian transposition, with intent to prevent actinic castration, without upsetting the time for the start of radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Staging laparoscopic surgery, including pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy, has been the subject of studies, since it has the potential to modify the extension of radiotherapy depending on the extent of lymph node spread.
Agenesis or pseudoagenesis of the dorsal pancreas
Authors: Guimarães Alberto Brunning , Guimarães Carlos Alberto , Manso José Eduardo Ferreira
Published: December 2015

The authors present an evidence-based case report of a patient with agenesis or pseudoagenesis of the dorsal pancreas.
Contrasts in Areas of Rubber Tree Clones in Regard to Soil and Biomass Carbon Stocks
Authors: Diniz Anderson Ribeiro , Pereira Marcos Gervasio , Balieiro Fabiano de Carvalho , Silva Eduardo Vinicius da , Santos Felipe Martini , Lisboa Francy Junio Gonçalves , Oliveira Aldo Bezerra de , Cruz Renato Barbosa da
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT Rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) crop may accumulate significant amounts of carbon either in biomass or in the soil. However, a comprehensive understanding of the potential of the C stock among different rubber tree clones is still distant, since clones are typically developed to exhibit other traits, such as better yield and disease tolerance. Thus, the aim of this study was to address differences among different areas planted to rubber clones. We hypothesized that different rubber tree clones, developed to adapt to different environmental and biological constrains, diverge in terms of soil and plant biomass C stocks. Clones were compared in respect to soil C stocks at four soil depths and the total depth (0.00-0.05, 0.05-0.10, 0.10-0.20, 0.20-0.40, and 0.00-0.40 m), and in the different compartments of the tree biomass. Five different plantings of rubber clones (FX3864, FDR 5788, PMB 1, MDX 624, and CDC 312) of seven years of age were compared, which were established in a randomized block design in the experimental field in Rio de Janeiro State. No difference was observed among plantings of rubber tree clones in regard to soil C stocks, even considering the total stock from 0.00-0.40 m depth. However, the rubber tree clones were different from each other in terms of total plant C stocks, and this contrast was predominately due to only one component of the total C stock, tree biomass. For biomass C stock, the MDX 624 rubber tree clone was superior to other clones, and the stem was the biomass component which most accounted for total C biomass. The contrast among rubber clones in terms of C stock is mainly due to the biomass C stock; the aboveground (tree biomass) and the belowground (soil) compartments contributed differently to the total C stock, 36.2 and 63.8 %, respectively. Rubber trees did not differ in relation to C stocks in the soil, but the right choice of a rubber clone is a reliable approach for sequestering C from the air in the biomass of trees.
Qualidade Física de Solos em Uso Agrícola na Região Semiárida do Estado da Bahia
Authors: Arcoverde Sálvio Napoleão Soares , Salviano Alessandra Monteiro , Olszevski Nelci , Melo Stefeson Bezerra de , Cunha Tony Jarbas Ferreira , Giongo Vanderlise , Pereira Janielle de Souza
Published: December 2015

RESUMO A conversão de uma condição natural para uma de uso agrícola pode impor mudanças em atributos, propriedades e processos do solo e trazer consequências ambientais para a região de sua abrangência. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a qualidade física do solo em áreas agrícolas de municípios do entorno do lago de Sobradinho, região semiárida do Estado da Bahia, tendo como ferramenta técnicas estatísticas de análise multivariada. Inicialmente, aplicaram-se as análises estatísticas descritiva e de correlação e o teste de normalidade, que serviram como pressupostos para realizar análise fatorial e estimativa dos escores fatoriais. Com base nesses, determinou-se o índice de qualidade física de solo para as profundidades de 0,00-0,10; 0,10-0,20; e 0,20-0,40 m, respectivamente, cujo principal objetivo foi classificar os solos como bom, regular e ruim, de acordo com o desempenho dos seus atributos físicos. Em seguida, realizou-se a análise discriminante para validação dos índices construídos a partir dos resultados da análise fatorial, bem como conhecer os atributos físicos do solo que influenciam e estão associados à qualidade desse na área agrícola da região. A densidade do solo (Ds), macroporosidade (Ma) e microporosidade (Mi) foram os atributos que se destacaram como indicadores de qualidade, pois apresentaram maior peso relativo nos modelos de discriminação dos sítios amostrados: Ds, Ma e Mi, nas camadas de 0,00-0,10 e 0,10-0,20 m; e Mi e Ds, de 0,20-0,40 m, sugerindo que nas condições estudadas essas variáveis são as principais responsáveis pela qualidade física dos solos. No geral, a qualidade física do solo não foi considerada ideal, fato que pode ser atribuído às práticas de manejo adotadas e, sobretudo, aos baixos teores de matéria orgânica e à textura extremamente arenosa, conferindo fragilidade aos solos da região.
Carbon and Nitrogen Mineralization in Soil Combining Sewage Sludge and Straw
Authors: Giacomini Sandro José , Simon Vera Lúcia Guedes , Aita Celso , Bastos Leonardo Mendes , Weiler Douglas Adams , Redin Marciel
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT The combined incorporation of sewage sludge (SS) and oat straw (OS) to the soil can increase straw carbon mineralization and microbial nitrogen immobilization. This hypothesis was tested in two laboratory experiments, in which SS was incorporated in the soil with and without OS. One treatment in which only straw was incorporated and a control with only soil were also evaluated. The release of CO2 and mineral N in the soil after organic material incorporation was evaluated for 110 days. The cumulative C mineralization reached 30.1 % for SS and 54.7 % for OS. When these organic materials were incorporated together in the soil, straw C mineralization was not altered. About 60 % of organic N in the SS was mineralized after 110 days. This N mineralization index was twice as high as that defined by Resolution 375/2006 of the National Environmental Council. The combined incorporation of SS and OS in the soil caused an immobilization of microbial N of 5.9 kg Mg-1 of OS (mean 3.5 kg Mg-1). The results of this study indicated that SS did not increase straw C mineralization, but the SS rate should be adjusted to compensate for the microbial N immobilization caused by straw.
Multiple Geotechnological Tools Applied to Digital Mapping of Tropical Soils
Authors: Alves Marcelo Rodrigo , Demattê José A. M. , Barros Pedro Paulo Silva
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT In recent years, geotechnologies as remote and proximal sensing and attributes derived from digital terrain elevation models indicated to be very useful for the description of soil variability. However, these information sources are rarely used together. Therefore, a methodology for assessing and specialize soil classes using the information obtained from remote/proximal sensing, GIS and technical knowledge has been applied and evaluated. Two areas of study, in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, totaling approximately 28.000 ha were used for this work. First, in an area (area 1), conventional pedological mapping was done and from the soil classes found patterns were obtained with the following information: a) spectral information (forms of features and absorption intensity of spectral curves with 350 wavelengths -2,500 nm) of soil samples collected at specific points in the area (according to each soil type); b) obtaining equations for determining chemical and physical properties of the soil from the relationship between the results obtained in the laboratory by the conventional method, the levels of chemical and physical attributes with the spectral data; c) supervised classification of Landsat TM 5 images, in order to detect changes in the size of the soil particles (soil texture); d) relationship between classes relief soils and attributes. Subsequently, the obtained patterns were applied in area 2 obtain pedological classification of soils, but in GIS (ArcGIS). Finally, we developed a conventional pedological mapping in area 2 to which was compared with a digital map, ie the one obtained only with pre certain standards. The proposed methodology had a 79 % accuracy in the first categorical level of Soil Classification System, 60 % accuracy in the second category level and became less useful in the categorical level 3 (37 % accuracy).
Revolvimento Ocasional e Calagem em Latossolo Muito Argiloso em Sistema Plantio Direto Consolidado
Authors: Fidalski Jonez , Yagi Renato , Tormena Cássio Antonio
Published: December 2015

RESUMO A ocorrência de concentração de nutrientes e compactação superficial tem sido relatada após longo tempo de implantação do sistema plantio direto. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os atributos químicos, a densidade do solo e a produtividade das culturas subsequentes a uma única intervenção mecânica complementada com calagem de um Latossolo Vermelho Distroférrico textura muito argilosa conduzido em sistema plantio direto há 17 anos ininterruptos, em Pato Branco, no sudoeste do Paraná. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi de blocos ao acaso no esquema de parcelas subdivididas, com aração e gradagem do solo nas parcelas (sem e com revolvimento do solo com aração a 0,00-0,20 m e gradagem) e calagem nas subparcelas (sem e com calagem para elevar o índice de saturação por bases a 70 %). Foram avaliados a densidade do solo e a produtividade das culturas de milho (6° mês), biomassa de aveia-preta (12° mês) e soja (20º mês) e os atributos químicos do solo (6° mês). O revolvimento ocasional do solo com aração e gradagem em sistema plantio direto consolidado teve duração efêmera de seis meses na redução da densidade do solo. A incorporação do calcário não apresentou vantagens em relação à sua aplicação na superfície do solo. Não houve aumentos de produtividade das culturas subsequentes à calagem e ao revolvimento do solo. As produtividades das culturas de milho, aveia-preta e soja não dependeram do revolvimento e da incorporação de calcário nessa área agrícola.
Estoques de Carbono e Nitrogênio e Densidade do Solo em Sistemas de Adubação Orgânica de Café Conilon
Authors: Silva Victor Maurício da , Teixeira Alex Fabian Rabelo , Souza Jacimar Luis de , Guimarães Gabriel Pinto , Benassi Antônio Carlos , Mendonça Eduardo de Sá
Published: December 2015

RESUMO A produção de café conilon em sistemas de manejo orgânico tem aumentado no Estado do Espírito Santo. Porém, faltam informações sobre o impacto desse manejo sobre os estoques de carbono e nitrogênio do solo. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito da adubação orgânica sobre os estoques de C e N e a densidade do solo (Ds) em agrossistema de café conilon. O experimento foi implantado em lavoura localizada no município de Linhares, ES, no delineamento em blocos casualizados com distribuição fatorial 2 × 2 × 5, com três repetições, sendo os fatores: dois compostos orgânicos; presença e ausência da leguminosa feijão-de-porco nas entrelinhas; e cinco proporções de cada composto em substituição à adubação mineral recomendada (0; 25; 50; 75; e 100 %). Cada repetição foi formada por amostragem de solo sob a copa de uma planta em parcela com 30 cafeeiros. Os compostos foram: composto 1, preparado com capim-elefante e palha de café na proporção 1:1 (v:v); e composto 2, preparado com capim-elefante, palha de café e cama de frango na proporção 2:1:1 (v:v:v). As coletas de solo foram realizadas 240 dias após a adubação (240DAPA) do 1º ano agrícola e aos 30 dias após a 1ª etapa da adubação (30DAPA) do 2º ano agrícola. O uso de composto na adubação do cafeeiro acarretou redução da Ds de aproximadamente 13 %. O incremento das proporções de compostos na adubação aumentou o teor e o estoque de C e N do solo aos 30DAPA do 2º ano agrícola. Houve acréscimos de 11 e 0,4 Mg ha-1 para o estoque de C e N, respectivamente, para cafeeiros adubados com 100 % de composto 1, em relação à adubação mineral. A adubação com composto é alternativa para aumentar os estoques de C e N no agrossistema de conilon.
Genesis, Characterization, and Classification of Mangrove Soils in the Subaé River Basin, Bahia, Brazil
Authors: Bomfim Marcela Rebouças , Santos Jorge Antonio Gonzaga , Costa Oldair Vinhas , Otero Xosé Luis , Boas Geraldo da Silva Vilas , Capelão Valdinei da Silva , Santos Edson de Souza dos , Nacif Paulo Gabriel Soledade
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT Preservation of mangroves, a very significant ecosystem from a social, economic, and environmental viewpoint, requires knowledge on soil composition, genesis, morphology, and classification. These aspects are of paramount importance to understand the dynamics of sustainability and preservation of this natural resource. In this study mangrove soils in the Subaé river basin were described and classified and inorganic waste concentrations evaluated. Seven pedons of mangrove soil were chosen, five under fluvial influence and two under marine influence and analyzed for morphology. Samples of horizons and layers were collected for physical and chemical analyses, including heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Mn, Zn, and Fe). The moist soils were suboxidic, with Eh values below 350 mV. The pH level of the pedons under fluvial influence ranged from moderately acid to alkaline, while the pH in pedons under marine influence was around 7.0 throughout the profile. The concentration of cations in the sorting complex for all pedons, independent of fluvial or marine influence, indicated the following order: Na+>Mg2+>Ca2+>K+. Mangrove soils from the Subaé river basin under fluvial and marine influence had different morphological, physical, and chemical characteristics. The highest Pb and Cd concentrations were found in the pedons under fluvial influence, perhaps due to their closeness to the mining company Plumbum, while the concentrations in pedon P7 were lowest, due to greater distance from the factory. For containing at least one metal above the reference levels established by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (United States Environmental Protection Agency), the pedons were classified as potentially toxic. The soils were classified as Gleissolos Tiomórficos Órticos (sálicos) sódico neofluvissólico in according to the Brazilian Soil Classification System, indicating potential toxicity and very poor drainage, except for pedon P7, which was classified in the same subgroup as the others, but different in that the metal concentrations met acceptable standards.