ALMIR FERREIRA DE ANDRADE
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Instituto Central, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina - Médico
LIM/62 - Laboratório de Fisiopatologia Cirúrgica, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
LIM/62 - Laboratório de Fisiopatologia Cirúrgica, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
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- Prediction of Early TBI Mortality Using a Machine Learning Approach in a LMIC Population(2020) AMORIM, Robson Luis; OLIVEIRA, Louise Makarem; MALBOUISSON, Luis Marcelo; NAGUMO, Marcia Mitie; SIMOES, Marcela; MIRANDA, Leandro; BOR-SENG-SHU, Edson; BEER-FURLAN, Andre; ANDRADE, Almir Ferreira De; RUBIANO, Andres M.; TEIXEIRA, Manoel Jacobsen; KOLIAS, Angelos G.; PAIVA, Wellingson SilvaBackground: In a time when the incidence of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) is increasing in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs), it is important to understand the behavior of predictive variables in an LMIC's population. There are few previous attempts to generate prediction models for TBI outcomes from local data in LMICs. Our study aim is to design and compare a series of predictive models for mortality on a new cohort in TBI patients in Brazil using Machine Learning. Methods: A prospective registry was set in Sao Paulo, Brazil, enrolling all patients with a diagnosis of TBI that require admission to the intensive care unit. We evaluated the following predictors: gender, age, pupil reactivity at admission, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), presence of hypoxia and hypotension, computed tomography findings, trauma severity score, and laboratory results. Results: Overall mortality at 14 days was 22.8%. Models had a high prediction performance, with the best prediction for overall mortality achieved through Naive Bayes (area under the curve = 0.906). The most significant predictors were the GCS at admission and prehospital GCS, age, and pupil reaction. When predicting the length of stay at the intensive care unit, the Conditional Inference Tree model had the best performance (root mean square error = 1.011), with the most important variable across all models being the GCS at scene. Conclusions: Models for early mortality and hospital length of stay using Machine Learning can achieve high performance when based on registry data even in LMICs. These models have the potential to inform treatment decisions and counsel family members.
- Brainstem injury by penetrating head trauma with a knife(2012) PAIVA, Wellingson Silva; ANDRADE, Almir Ferreira De; AMORIM, Robson Luis; FIGUEIREDO, Eberval Gadelha; TEIXEIRA, Manoel JacobsenThe authors describe a rare case about a traumatic lesion of brain and brain stem with a knife. In this case the patient had good clinical condition, diagnosed with TBI by infectious complications. We have highlighted the unusual diagnosis, proximity of vascular structures, the technique used in the treatment and the good outcome of the injury.
article Endovascular management of epidural hematomas Response(2018) PERES, Carlos Michel Albuquerque; CALDAS, Jose Guilherme Mendes Pereira; FIGUEIREDO, Eberval Gadelha; TEIXEIRA, Manoel Jacobsen; ANDRADE, Almir Ferreira de- Postoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio variation is associated with chronic subdural hematoma recurrence(2022) OLIVEIRA, Adilson J. M. de; SOLLA, Davi J. F.; OLIVEIRA, Klever F. de; AMARAL, Bruno S.; ANDRADE, Almir F.; KOLIAS, Angelos G.; PAIVA, Wellingson S.Introduction Chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) is one of the most common neurosurgical pathologies. The recurrence of chronic subdural haematomas is an important concern, considering that elderly patients are the most affected and reoperations in these patients may represent a risk of neurological and clinical complications. In accordance with the inflammatory theory regarding CSDH and its recurrence, we aimed to evaluate the role of an inflammatory marker, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), as a risk factor and prognostic variable for CSDH recurrence. Methods We performed a cohort study of adult patients operated for post-traumatic CSDH traumatic CSDH between January 2015 and December 2019 in our neurotrauma unit, whose data was retrospectively retrieved. We excluded patients with previous inflammatory or infectious diseases as well as use of anticoagulant/antiplatelet medications. Neutrophil and lymphocyte counts were obtained 24 h preoperatively and 48-72 h postoperatively. The primary endpoint was symptomatic recurrence of CSDH up to 1 year after the surgery. An independent sample was used to validate the findings. Results The testing sample comprised 160 patients (59.4% male, mean age 69.3 +/- 14.3 years, recurrence rate 22.5%). Postoperative neutrophil count and NLR were higher in those who recurred, as well as the neutrophils (median 1.15 vs 0.96, p = 0.022) and NLR (median 1.29 vs 0.79, p = 0.001) postoperative-to-preoperative ratios. Preoperative laboratory parameters or other baseline variables were not associated with recurrence. Postoperative NLR ratio (each additional unit, OR 2.53, 95% CI 1.37-4.67, p = 0.003) was independently associated with recurrence. The best cut-off for the postoperative NLR ratio was 0.995 (AUC-ROC 0.67, sensitivity 63.9%, specificity 76.6%). Postoperative NLR ratio >= 1 (i.e. a post-operative NLR that does not decrease compared to the preoperative value) was associated with recurrence (OR 4.59, 95% CI 2.00-10.53, p < 0.001). The validation sample analysis (66 patients) yielded similar results (AUC-ROC 0.728, 95% CI 0.594-0.862, p = 0.002) and similar cut-off (>= 1.05, sensitivity 77.8%, specificity 66.7%). Conclusion NLR ratio can be a useful parameter for the prediction of post-traumatic CSDH recurrence. This hypothesis was validated in an independent sample and the accuracy was moderate.
conferenceObject Factors Associated with Hemorrhagic Progression of Cerebral Contusion After Traumatic Brain Injury: A Multicenter Study(2022) LIMA, Leonardo R.; SOLLA, Davi; PASSOS, George; BRANDAO, Marcio; RAMOS, Camilla; ANDRADE, Mariana; ANDRADE, Almir; COSTA, Roberta; PAIVA, Wellingson; PIASON, Lucas; ROSSETI, AdroaldoconferenceObject CT PERFUSION IN TRAUMATIC ACUTE SUBDURAL HEMATOMA: A NEW TOOL TO PREDICT OUTCOME?(2014) AMORIM, Robson Luis; ANDRADE, Almir Ferreira de; GATTAS, Gabriel; MAYNART, Arthur; PETITO, Carlo Emanuel; TEIXEIRA, Manoel Jacobsen; BOR-SENG-SHU, Edson- Brain Abscess After Halo Fixation for the Cervical Spine(2017) LOPES, Arthur; ANDRADE, Almir; SILVA, Igor; PAIVA, Wellingson; BROCK, Roger; TEIXEIRA, ManoelBACKGROUND: Halo fixation is one of the possible treatments for cervical spine fractures. However, improper use of these devices may lead to many complications, such as pin loosening, halo dislocation, pin site infection, and intradural penetration. CASE DESCRIPTION: We report the case of a 43-year-old man who first presented with a seizure and an altered level of consciousness 5 months after halo-vest placement for an odontoid fracture. Brain imaging showed a brain abscess, under the previous left parietal pin. The patient underwent abscess drainage and antibiotics were administered for 12 weeks. On hospital discharge, he presented with only mild impairments. CONCLUSIONS: Misapplication of halo fixation devices may lead to serious complications, including intracranial pin penetration and brain abscesses. Proper use of the recommended technique may decrease the risk for complications related to the procedure.
- Improved Hemodynamic Parameters in Middle Cerebral Artery Infarction After Decompressive Craniectomy(2014) AMORIM, Robson Luis; ANDRADE, Almir Ferreira de; GATTAS, Gabriel S.; PAIVA, Wellingson Silva; MENEZES, Marcos; TEIXEIRA, Manoel Jacobsen; BOR-SENG-SHU, EdsonBackground and Purpose Decompressive craniectomy (DC) reduces mortality and improves functional outcome in patients with malignant middle cerebral artery infarction. However, little is known regarding the impact of DC on cerebral hemodynamics. Therefore, our goal was to study the hemodynamic changes that may occur in patients with malignant middle cerebral artery infarction after DC and to assess their relationship with outcomes. Methods Twenty-seven patients with malignant middle cerebral artery infarction who were treated with DC were studied. The perfusion CT hemodynamic parameters, mean transit time, cerebral blood flow, and cerebral blood volume were evaluated preoperatively and within the first 24 hours after DC. Results There was a global trend toward improved cerebral hemodynamics after DC. Preoperative and postoperative absolute mean transit times were associated with mortality at 6 months, and the ratio of post- and preoperative cerebral blood flow was significantly higher in patients with favorable outcomes than those with unfavorable outcomes. Patients who underwent surgery 48 hours after stroke, those with midline brain shift >10 mm, and those who were >55 years showed no significant improvement in any perfusion CT parameters. Conclusions DC improves cerebral hemodynamics in patients with malignant middle cerebral artery infarction, and the level of improvement is related to outcome. However, some patients did not seem to experience any additional hemodynamic benefit, suggesting that perfusion CT may play a role as a prognostic tool in patients undergoing DC after ischemic stroke.
- Endovascular management of acute epidural hematomas: clinical experience with 80 cases(2018) PERES, Carlos Michel A.; CALDAS, Jose Guilherme M. P.; PUGLIA JR., Paulo; ANDRADE, Almir F. de; SILVA, Igor A. F. da; TEIXEIRA, Manoel J.; FIGUEIREDO, Eberval G.OBJECTIVE Small acute epidural hematomas (EDHs) treated conservatively carry a nonmeasurable risk of late enlargement due to middle meningeal artery (MMA) lesions. Patients with EDHs need to stay hospitalized for several days, with neurological supervision and repeated CT scans. In this study, the authors analyzed the safety and efficacy of the embolization of the involved MMA and associated lesions. METHODS The study group consisted of 80 consecutive patients harboring small-to medium-sized EDHs treated by MMA embolization between January 2010 and December 2014. A literature review cohort was used as a control group. RESULTS The causes of head injury were falls, traffic-related accidents (including car, motorcycle, and pedestrian vs vehicle accidents), and assaults. The EDH topography was mainly temporal (lateral or pole). Active contrast leaking from the MMA was seen in 57.5%; arteriovenous fistulas between the MMA and diploic veins were seen in 10%; and MMA pseudoaneurysms were found in 13.6% of the cases. Embolizations were performed under local anesthesia in 80% of the cases, with N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate, polyvinyl alcohol particles, or gelatin sponge (or a combination of these), obtaining MMA occlusion and complete resolution of the vascular lesions. All patients underwent follow-up CT scans between 1 and 7 days after the embolization. In the 80 cases in this series, no increase in size of the EDH was observed and the clinical evolution was uneventful, without Glasgow Coma Scale score modification after embolization and with no need for surgical evacuation. In contrast, the control cohort from the literature consisted of 471 patients, 82 (17.4%) of whom shifted from conservative treatment to surgical evacuation. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that MMA embolization is a highly effective and safe method to achieve size stabilization in nonsurgically treated acute EDHs.
- Traumatic Lumbosacral Spondyloptosis in a Pediatric Patient: Case Report and Literature Review(2018) YAMAKI, Vitor Nagai; MORAIS, Barbara Albuquerque; BROCK, Roger Schmidt; PAIVA, Wellingson Silva; ANDRADE, Almir Ferreira de; TEIXEIRA, Manoel JacobsenA 4-year-old girl was admitted to the emergency department after having been buried beneath a wall. A computed tomography scan revealed anterior grade V L5-S1 spondylolisthesis, and magnetic resonance imaging showed a traumatic rupture of the fibrous annulus of the L5-S1 intervertebral disc and lesion of the anterior longitudinal and yellow ligaments. The patient underwent anterior and posterior fixation. Four months later she was able to walk independently, despite a persistent left foot drop. Additionally, we conducted a literature review on lumbosacral spondyloptosis in the pediatric population published between 1990 and 2017. We found 16 cases, 86.6% of which were male, with a mean patient age of 16 +/- 5.05 years. Most patients underwent spine instrumentation. Based on the data reviewed, the neurological status at admission might be a valid predictor of outcome. Pedicle screws are a safe and reliable procedure for stable fixation of the spine in these cases. The removal of screws is discouraged. (c) 2018 S. Karger AG, Basel.