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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7075574
title: Risk factors and short and medium-term survival after open and endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms

description: Abstract Background Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are responsible for high rates of rupture-associated morbidity and mortality and can be treated by open or endovascular surgery. Objectives To analyze risk factors and survival associated with surgical and endovascular AAA treatment methods. Methods A retrospective, longitudinal study involving 41 patients who underwent endovascular or open AAA repair, whether elective or emergency, over a 48-month period, with analysis of preoperative comorbidities, 30-day and 1-year survival, in-hospital mortality, length of hospital stay, transfusion of blood products, duration of surgery, and development of acute kidney failure. Inferential statistics and survival analysis considered a 95% CI and p &lt; 0.05 as significant. Results Twelve of the 41 patients were treated with open surgery and 29 with endovascular techniques. The majority were male (75%), with an average age of 71 (range: 56 – 90 years). There were no differences in demographic or risk factors between the groups. Overall survival rates for open and endovascular repair were different for both 30 days (37 vs. 72%, p = 0.01) and 360 days (37 vs. 67%, p = 0.01). However, survival rates in elective cases were similar at 30 days (71 vs. 76%, p = 0.44) and 360 days (both 71%, p = 0.34). Endovascular repair showed shorter length of hospital stay (3.0 vs. 4.4 days; p = 0.02) and duration of surgery (111 vs. 163 min; p &lt; 0.01) compared to open repair. Conclusions There was no difference in short- or medium-term survival of AAA patients treated electively with endovascular or open surgery. Hospital stays and duration of surgery were both shorter with minimally invasive treatment.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7075574.v1
title: Risk factors and short and medium-term survival after open and endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms

description: Abstract Background Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are responsible for high rates of rupture-associated morbidity and mortality and can be treated by open or endovascular surgery. Objectives To analyze risk factors and survival associated with surgical and endovascular AAA treatment methods. Methods A retrospective, longitudinal study involving 41 patients who underwent endovascular or open AAA repair, whether elective or emergency, over a 48-month period, with analysis of preoperative comorbidities, 30-day and 1-year survival, in-hospital mortality, length of hospital stay, transfusion of blood products, duration of surgery, and development of acute kidney failure. Inferential statistics and survival analysis considered a 95% CI and p &lt; 0.05 as significant. Results Twelve of the 41 patients were treated with open surgery and 29 with endovascular techniques. The majority were male (75%), with an average age of 71 (range: 56 – 90 years). There were no differences in demographic or risk factors between the groups. Overall survival rates for open and endovascular repair were different for both 30 days (37 vs. 72%, p = 0.01) and 360 days (37 vs. 67%, p = 0.01). However, survival rates in elective cases were similar at 30 days (71 vs. 76%, p = 0.44) and 360 days (both 71%, p = 0.34). Endovascular repair showed shorter length of hospital stay (3.0 vs. 4.4 days; p = 0.02) and duration of surgery (111 vs. 163 min; p &lt; 0.01) compared to open repair. Conclusions There was no difference in short- or medium-term survival of AAA patients treated electively with endovascular or open surgery. Hospital stays and duration of surgery were both shorter with minimally invasive treatment.
DOI: 10.26165/juelich-data/tvwuup/misazh
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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7075571
title: Influence of intraoperative findings on immediate flow through radial-cephalic arteriovenous wrist fistulas for hemodialysis access

description: Abstract Background Adequate flow through a newly created arteriovenous fistula depends on multiple characteristics of the vessels and patient comorbidities. Several studies have related preoperative findings to failure, but few have analyzed the influence of intraoperative findings. Objectives To evaluate the predictive value of intraoperative findings on the immediate outcome of radial-cephalic arteriovenous wrist fistulas (RCAVF) by collecting data that are easily measured intraoperatively. Methods We designed a cross-sectional study, in which a single surgeon performed 101 RCAVF in 100 patients at a single center. We analyzed the immediate postoperative flow, assessed by thrill intensity immediately after fistula creation, against patient demographics and intraoperative data. The following variables were analyzed: age, sex, comorbidities, length of vein visible at preoperative examination, macroscopic arterial calcification, maximum vein diameter, and length of stenosis-free vein, measured by cannulation with a urethral catheter during the procedure. The chi-square test was used both to eliminate possible bias introduced by side of venous access (left or right), and to determine predictive values of immediate thrill. Results Side of access was not associated with any significant differences in variables. Absence of macroscopic arterial calcification, successful venous catheterization using a 6 French catheter or larger, and ability to advance it more than 10 centimeters along the lumen of the proximal vein were correlated with adequate immediate postoperative thrill (p = 0.004, p &lt; 0.001, and p = 0.005, respectively). Conclusions In this series of 101 RCAVF, both the diameter of the catheter and its progress through the proximal vein and also absence of arterial calcification had positive predictive value for achieving adequate immediate thrill after vascular access construction.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7075568
title: Endovascular treatment of traumatic subclavian arteriovenous fistula: case report

description: Abstract A 47-year-old male police officer presented at an outpatients consulting room complaining of exertional dyspnea and swelling and pain in the right arm. He had suffered a perforating gunshot wound of the right infraclavicular region 7 months previously. A chest tomography showed considerable dilatation of the subclavian and cervical veins and veins of the right upper limb, with no clear point of arteriovenous communication. His symptoms exacerbated and he was admitted to hospital before the date scheduled for treatment. He underwent endovascular treatment with an 8x100 mm Fluency covered stent that was placed in the right subclavian artery using the through-and-through technique. Control angiography showed that the fistulous defect had been completely sealed. There was significant relief of the symptoms on the first day after the operation. Traumatic lesions of the subclavian artery are rare, but can be associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Penetrating trauma is the main cause and arteriovenous fistulas should be ruled out when evaluating penetrating injuries in vascular territories.
DOI: 10.26165/juelich-data/tvwuup/vzflzt
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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7075568.v1
title: Endovascular treatment of traumatic subclavian arteriovenous fistula: case report

description: Abstract A 47-year-old male police officer presented at an outpatients consulting room complaining of exertional dyspnea and swelling and pain in the right arm. He had suffered a perforating gunshot wound of the right infraclavicular region 7 months previously. A chest tomography showed considerable dilatation of the subclavian and cervical veins and veins of the right upper limb, with no clear point of arteriovenous communication. His symptoms exacerbated and he was admitted to hospital before the date scheduled for treatment. He underwent endovascular treatment with an 8x100 mm Fluency covered stent that was placed in the right subclavian artery using the through-and-through technique. Control angiography showed that the fistulous defect had been completely sealed. There was significant relief of the symptoms on the first day after the operation. Traumatic lesions of the subclavian artery are rare, but can be associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Penetrating trauma is the main cause and arteriovenous fistulas should be ruled out when evaluating penetrating injuries in vascular territories.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7075571.v1
title: Influence of intraoperative findings on immediate flow through radial-cephalic arteriovenous wrist fistulas for hemodialysis access

description: Abstract Background Adequate flow through a newly created arteriovenous fistula depends on multiple characteristics of the vessels and patient comorbidities. Several studies have related preoperative findings to failure, but few have analyzed the influence of intraoperative findings. Objectives To evaluate the predictive value of intraoperative findings on the immediate outcome of radial-cephalic arteriovenous wrist fistulas (RCAVF) by collecting data that are easily measured intraoperatively. Methods We designed a cross-sectional study, in which a single surgeon performed 101 RCAVF in 100 patients at a single center. We analyzed the immediate postoperative flow, assessed by thrill intensity immediately after fistula creation, against patient demographics and intraoperative data. The following variables were analyzed: age, sex, comorbidities, length of vein visible at preoperative examination, macroscopic arterial calcification, maximum vein diameter, and length of stenosis-free vein, measured by cannulation with a urethral catheter during the procedure. The chi-square test was used both to eliminate possible bias introduced by side of venous access (left or right), and to determine predictive values of immediate thrill. Results Side of access was not associated with any significant differences in variables. Absence of macroscopic arterial calcification, successful venous catheterization using a 6 French catheter or larger, and ability to advance it more than 10 centimeters along the lumen of the proximal vein were correlated with adequate immediate postoperative thrill (p = 0.004, p &lt; 0.001, and p = 0.005, respectively). Conclusions In this series of 101 RCAVF, both the diameter of the catheter and its progress through the proximal vein and also absence of arterial calcification had positive predictive value for achieving adequate immediate thrill after vascular access construction.
DOI: 10.26165/juelich-data/tvwuup/ffdptz
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DOI: 10.26165/juelich-data/tvwuup/fqlr9a
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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7075547
title: Ophthalmological findings in ectodermal dysplasia, ectrodactyly, and macular dystrophy syndrome: a case report

description: ABSTRACT We report on a case of two sisters, daughters of consanguineous parents, presenting with a similar condition of low visual acuity associated with retinal dystrophy in both eyes associated with alopecia and bone alterations or syndactyly.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7075547.v1
title: Ophthalmological findings in ectodermal dysplasia, ectrodactyly, and macular dystrophy syndrome: a case report

description: ABSTRACT We report on a case of two sisters, daughters of consanguineous parents, presenting with a similar condition of low visual acuity associated with retinal dystrophy in both eyes associated with alopecia and bone alterations or syndactyly.
DOI: 10.26165/juelich-data/tvwuup/hrpmwv
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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7075541
title: Estrutura de Capital e Peculiaridades Regionais nas Cooperativas Agropecuárias do Paraná - Brasil

description: Abstract: This study aims to characterize the capital structure of Paraná’s agribusiness cooperatives and their regional peculiarities. We analyzed regional historical contexts and the forms of capitalization vis-à-vis the colonization processes of European and other Brazilian immigrants and the regional development projects. For this purpose, an intentional sample of the 43 cooperatives of Paraná state was used, representing 99.5% of the total revenue of all agribusiness cooperatives of the state. It was used ANOVA and perceptual mapping to analyze the cooperatives and to identify regional peculiarities. It is concluded that it is possible to group cooperatives according to capitalization strategies and regional characteristics. Among regions analyzed, cooperatives in the western region of Paraná, due to their higher level of industrialization, have greater working capital requirement, and the cooperatives in the center-south mostly have a positive cash position. One limitation of the study is that, without understanding which model could be elected the best for the sector, the question of optimal capital structure remains open for agribusiness cooperatives.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7075544
title: The role of a femtosecond laser in congenital cataract associated with aniridia

description: ABSTRACT A patient with bilateral aniridia and progressive congenital cataract was treated at the age of 7 years through phacoaspiration with femtosecond laser capsulotomy, in-the-bag intraocular lens implantation, and pars plana vitrectomy (combined with posterior capsulotomy). The diameter of the planned anterior capsulotomy was 4.7 mm; however, due to elevated tension in the young capsular bag, the capsulotomy diameter increased (to around 6 mm) shortly after release of the tension by the laser. In addition, the patient had a very flat and small cornea, causing the formation of air bubbles in the curved laser interface. This was addressed by filling the gap by using a viscoelastic. A very similar situation was observed in both eyes. Use of the femtosecond laser facilitated a successful outcome in a complex congenital cataract case with a safe capsulotomy that ensured in-the-bag intraocular lens placement.
DOI: 10.26165/juelich-data/tvwuup/1gyres
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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7075541.v1
title: Estrutura de Capital e Peculiaridades Regionais nas Cooperativas Agropecuárias do Paraná - Brasil

description: Abstract: This study aims to characterize the capital structure of Paraná’s agribusiness cooperatives and their regional peculiarities. We analyzed regional historical contexts and the forms of capitalization vis-à-vis the colonization processes of European and other Brazilian immigrants and the regional development projects. For this purpose, an intentional sample of the 43 cooperatives of Paraná state was used, representing 99.5% of the total revenue of all agribusiness cooperatives of the state. It was used ANOVA and perceptual mapping to analyze the cooperatives and to identify regional peculiarities. It is concluded that it is possible to group cooperatives according to capitalization strategies and regional characteristics. Among regions analyzed, cooperatives in the western region of Paraná, due to their higher level of industrialization, have greater working capital requirement, and the cooperatives in the center-south mostly have a positive cash position. One limitation of the study is that, without understanding which model could be elected the best for the sector, the question of optimal capital structure remains open for agribusiness cooperatives.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7075544.v1
title: The role of a femtosecond laser in congenital cataract associated with aniridia

description: ABSTRACT A patient with bilateral aniridia and progressive congenital cataract was treated at the age of 7 years through phacoaspiration with femtosecond laser capsulotomy, in-the-bag intraocular lens implantation, and pars plana vitrectomy (combined with posterior capsulotomy). The diameter of the planned anterior capsulotomy was 4.7 mm; however, due to elevated tension in the young capsular bag, the capsulotomy diameter increased (to around 6 mm) shortly after release of the tension by the laser. In addition, the patient had a very flat and small cornea, causing the formation of air bubbles in the curved laser interface. This was addressed by filling the gap by using a viscoelastic. A very similar situation was observed in both eyes. Use of the femtosecond laser facilitated a successful outcome in a complex congenital cataract case with a safe capsulotomy that ensured in-the-bag intraocular lens placement.
DOI: 10.26165/juelich-data/tvwuup/i6pawh
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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7075535
title: Development Accounting, the Elasticity of Substitution, and Non-neutral Technological Change

description: We apply the tools of development accounting to a broad panel over the period 1970-2014. However, we depart from the traditional Cobb-Douglas hypothesis with Hicks-neutral technological change, and assume a CES technology, which allows for a constant but non-unitary elasticity of substitution, and for non-neutral technological change. For different values of the elasticity of substitution, and different representations of technological change, we find that the cross-country variation in GDP per worker accounted for by factor inputs is decreasing over time until the mid-2000s, when it reverses its trend. In addition, we find that in the recent period technology accounts for up to 80% of the cross-country variation in GDP per worker.
DOI: 10.26165/juelich-data/tvwuup/uosegv
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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7075535.v1
title: Development Accounting, the Elasticity of Substitution, and Non-neutral Technological Change

description: We apply the tools of development accounting to a broad panel over the period 1970-2014. However, we depart from the traditional Cobb-Douglas hypothesis with Hicks-neutral technological change, and assume a CES technology, which allows for a constant but non-unitary elasticity of substitution, and for non-neutral technological change. For different values of the elasticity of substitution, and different representations of technological change, we find that the cross-country variation in GDP per worker accounted for by factor inputs is decreasing over time until the mid-2000s, when it reverses its trend. In addition, we find that in the recent period technology accounts for up to 80% of the cross-country variation in GDP per worker.
DOI: 10.26165/juelich-data/tvwuup/bccynj
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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7075514
title: Politics, moral panic, and media: controversies about the infringing embargoes on the “Mensalão” scandal

description: Abstract This article analyzes the media controversies about the infringements of the “Mensalão” scandal. The assumption that guides the analysis is that, with its own brand of rhetoric in its operative way of narrating the political world, the press used the framework of moral panic as an interpretative package to approach the case. The work draws on 150 texts published by the main Brazilian daily newspapers and weekly magazines in the period from the 12th-19th of September, 2013, the week of the final judgment of the Supreme Court of Justice on the embargoes. The results show that the press acted as a moral actor in defense of the fight against political corruption, questioning the right to appeal the penalties of the "mensaleiros". In order to do so, it used arguments from authorities and experts, aligned with the risk framework for society and weakening democracy, linking embargoes to impunity and contempt for the public interest.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7075511
title: Comparison of radiosensitivity response to acute and chronic gamma irradiation in colored wheat

description: Abstract We aimed to investigate the biological responses induced by acute and chronic gamma irradiation in colored wheat seeds rich in natural antioxidants. After acute and chronic irradiation, the phenotypic effects on plant growth, germination rate, seedling height, and root length were examined, and the biochemical changes were investigated by analyzing the expression of antioxidant enzyme-related genes, antioxidant enzyme activities, and total antioxidant capacity. High dosages of chronic radiation reduced plant growth compared with the controls. Electron spin resonance measurement and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl activity analysis showed lower amount of free radicals in colored wheat seeds on chronic irradiation with low dosage of gamma rays compared to seeds subjected to acute irradiation. Expression levels of anthocyanin biosynthesis genes, antioxidant-related genes, and antioxidant enzyme activity in seeds and young leaves of seedling showed diverse effects in response to different dosages and types of gamma irradiation. This suggests that phenotype is affected by the dosage and type of gamma radiation, and the phytochemicals in colored wheat seeds involved in antioxidant activity to scavenge free radicals respond differently to irradiation types. This provides evidence that acute and chronic exposure to radiation have different effects on seeds and young leaves after germination.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7075511.v1
title: Comparison of radiosensitivity response to acute and chronic gamma irradiation in colored wheat

description: Abstract We aimed to investigate the biological responses induced by acute and chronic gamma irradiation in colored wheat seeds rich in natural antioxidants. After acute and chronic irradiation, the phenotypic effects on plant growth, germination rate, seedling height, and root length were examined, and the biochemical changes were investigated by analyzing the expression of antioxidant enzyme-related genes, antioxidant enzyme activities, and total antioxidant capacity. High dosages of chronic radiation reduced plant growth compared with the controls. Electron spin resonance measurement and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl activity analysis showed lower amount of free radicals in colored wheat seeds on chronic irradiation with low dosage of gamma rays compared to seeds subjected to acute irradiation. Expression levels of anthocyanin biosynthesis genes, antioxidant-related genes, and antioxidant enzyme activity in seeds and young leaves of seedling showed diverse effects in response to different dosages and types of gamma irradiation. This suggests that phenotype is affected by the dosage and type of gamma radiation, and the phytochemicals in colored wheat seeds involved in antioxidant activity to scavenge free radicals respond differently to irradiation types. This provides evidence that acute and chronic exposure to radiation have different effects on seeds and young leaves after germination.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7075514.v1
title: Politics, moral panic, and media: controversies about the infringing embargoes on the “Mensalão” scandal

description: Abstract This article analyzes the media controversies about the infringements of the “Mensalão” scandal. The assumption that guides the analysis is that, with its own brand of rhetoric in its operative way of narrating the political world, the press used the framework of moral panic as an interpretative package to approach the case. The work draws on 150 texts published by the main Brazilian daily newspapers and weekly magazines in the period from the 12th-19th of September, 2013, the week of the final judgment of the Supreme Court of Justice on the embargoes. The results show that the press acted as a moral actor in defense of the fight against political corruption, questioning the right to appeal the penalties of the "mensaleiros". In order to do so, it used arguments from authorities and experts, aligned with the risk framework for society and weakening democracy, linking embargoes to impunity and contempt for the public interest.
DOI: 10.26165/juelich-data/tvwuup/7qwqte
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