LEONARDO ZUMERKORN PIPEK
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Instituto Central, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
LIM/09 - Laboratório de Pneumologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
LIM/09 - Laboratório de Pneumologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
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- Long-Term Outcomes in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury and Associated Factors: A Prospective Cohort Study(2022) OLIVEIRA, Daniel Vieira de; VIEIRA, Rita de Cassia Almeida; PIPEK, Leonardo Zumerkorn; SOUSA, Regina Marcia Cardoso de; SOUZA, Camila Pedroso Estevam de; SANTANA-SANTOS, Eduesley; PAIVA, Wellingson SilvaObjective: The presence of focal lesion (FL) after a severe traumatic brain injury is an important factor in determining morbidity and mortality. Despite this relevance, few studies show the pattern of recovery of patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) with FL within one year. The objective of this study was to identify the pattern of recovery, independence to perform activities of daily living (ADL), and factors associated with mortality and unfavorable outcome at six and twelve months after severe TBI with FL. Methodology: This is a prospective cohort, with data collected at admission, hospital discharge, three, six, and twelve months after TBI. RESULTS: The study included 131 adults with a mean age of 34.08 years. At twelve months, 39% of the participants died, 80% were functionally independent by the Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended, 79% by the Disability Rating Scale, 79% were independent for performing ADLs by the Katz Index, and 53.9% by the Lawton Scale. Report of alcohol intake, sedation time, length of stay in intensive care (ICU LOS), Glasgow Coma Scale, trauma severity indices, hyperglycemia, blood glucose, and infection were associated with death. At six and twelve months, tachypnea, age, ICU LOS, trauma severity indices, respiratory rate, multiple radiographic injuries, and cardiac rate were associated with dependence. Conclusions: Patients have satisfactory functional recovery up to twelve months after trauma, with an accentuated improvement in the first three months. Clinical and sociodemographic variables were associated with post-trauma outcomes. Almost all victims of severe TBI with focal lesions evolved to death or independence.
- Homocysteine is associated with higher risks of ischemic stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis(2022) RABELO, Nicollas Nunes; TELLES, Joao Paulo Mota; PIPEK, Leonardo Zumerkorn; NASCIMENTO, Rafaela Farias Vidigal; GUSMAO, Rodrigo Coimbra de; TEIXEIRA, Manoel Jacobsen; FIGUEIREDO, Eberval GadelhaBackground High levels of homocysteine (Hct) have been associated with great risks of ischemic stroke. However, some controversy still exists. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the levels of Hct between patients with ischemic stroke and controls. Methods We performed a systematic literature search for articles reporting Hct levels of patients with occurrence of ischemic stroke. We employed a random-effects inverse-variance weighted meta-analytical approach in order to pool standardized mean differences, with estimation of tau(2) through the DerSimonian-Laird method. Results The initial search yielded 1361 studies. After careful analysis of abstracts and full texts, the meta-analysis included data from 38 studies, which involved almost 16 000 stroke events. However, only 13 studies reported means and standard deviations for cases and controls, and therefore were used in the meta-analysis. Those studies presented data from 5002 patients with stroke and 4945 controls. Standardized mean difference was 1.67 (95% CI 1.00-2.25, P < 0.01), indicating that Hct levels were significantly larger in patients with ischemic stroke compared to controls. Between-study heterogeneity was very large (I-2 = 99%), particularly because three studies showed significantly large mean differences. Conclusion This meta-analysis shows that patients with ischemic stroke have higher levels of Hct compared to controls. Whether this is a modifiable risk factor remains to be assessed through larger prospective cohorts.
- Effects of ingested nanomaterials on tissue distribution of co-ingested zinc and iron in normal and zinc-deficient mice(2021) GONCALVES, Johnatan P.; PIPEK, Leonardo Z.; DONAGHEY, Thomas C.; DELOID, Glen M.; DEMOKRITOU, Philip; BRAIN, Joseph D.; MOLINA, Ramon M.Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) reduced serum triglyceride levels in rats when co-administered with heavy cream by gavage. Do CNF and other nanomaterials (NMs) alter the tissue distribution and retention of co-administered metal ions? We evaluated whether 5 different NMs affected tissue distribution of co-ingested Zn-65(++) and Fe-59(+++) in zinc-replete versus zinc-deficient mice. Male C57BL/6J mice were fed either zinc-replete or zinc-deficient diets for 3 weeks, followed by gavage with NM suspensions in water containing both (ZnCl2)-Zn-65 and (FeCl3)-Fe-59. Urine and feces were measured for 48 h post-gavage. Mice were euthanized and samples of 22 tissues were collected and analyzed for Zn-65 and Fe-59 in a gamma counter. Our data show that zinc deficiency alters the tissue distribution of Zn-65 but not of Fe-59, indicating that zinc and iron homeostasis are regulated by distinct mechanisms. Among the tested NMs, soluble starch-coated chitosan nanoparticles, cellulose nanocrystals, and TiO2 reduced Zn and Fe tissue retention in zinc-deficient but not in zinc-replete animals.
- Cirrhosis and hernia repair in a cohort of 6352 patients in a tertiary hospital Risk assessment and survival analysis(2022) PIPEK, Leonardo Zumerkorn; CORTEZ, Vitor Santos; TABA, Joao Victor; SUZUKI, Milena Oliveira; NASCIMENTO, Fernanda Sayuri do; MATTOS, Vitoria Carneiro de; MORAES, Walter Augusto; IUAMOTO, Leandro Ryuchi; HSING, Wu Tu; CARNEIRO-D'ALBUQUERQUE, Luiz Augusto; MEYER, Alberto; ANDRAUS, WellingtonThe prevalence of hernias in patient with cirrhosis can reach up to 40%. The pathophysiology of cirrhosis is closely linked to that of the umbilical hernia, but other types are also common in this population. The aim of this study is to evaluate factors that influence in the prognosis after hernia repair in patients with cirrhosis. A historical cohort of 6419 patients submitted to hernia repair was gathered. Clinical, epidemiological data and hernia characteristics were obtained. For patient with cirrhosis, data from exams, surgery and follow-up outcomes were also analyzed. Survival curves were constructed to assess the impact of clinical and surgical variables on survival. 342 of the 6352 herniated patients were cirrhotic. Patient with cirrhosis had a higher prevalence of umbilical hernia (67.5% x 24.2%, P<.001) and a lower prevalence of epigastric (1.8% x 9.0%, P<.001) and lumbar (0% x 0.18%, P=.022). There were no significant differences in relation to inguinal hernia (P=.609). Ascites was present in 70.1% of patient with cirrhosis and its prevalence was different in relation to the type of hernia (P<.001). The survival curve showed higher mortality for emergency surgery, MELD>14 and ascites (HR 12.6 [3.79-41.65], 4.5 [2.00-10.34], and 6.1 [1.15-20.70], respectively, P<.05). Hernia correction surgery in patient with cirrhosis has a high mortality, especially when performed under urgent conditions associated with more severe clinical conditions of patients, such as the presence of ascites and elevated MELD.
- Is percutaneous balloon compression better than microvascular decompression to treat trigeminal neuralgia? A systematic review and meta-analysis(2023) NASCIMENTO, Rafaela Farias Vidigal; PIPEK, Leonardo Zumerkorn; AGUIAR, Paulo Henrique Pires deBackground: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a neuropathic pain that affects one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve. Surgical options after pharmacological failure are Microvascular Decompression (MVD) or percutaneous procedures, which include Balloon Compression (PBC). This study aims to describe pain outcomes and com-plications after PBC and MVD procedures for patients with trigeminal neuralgia.Methods: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis on PubMed, EMBASE, LILACS, and Web of Science databases up to April 2022, following PRISMA guidelines (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and meta-Analysis). Articles that separately describe pain outcome for MVD and PBC were included. MINORS tool was used for bias assessment. Meta-analysis results are presented in forest plot and funnel plot.Results: 853 studies were assessed for screening, and 11 studies met the inclusion criteria for this review. A total of 1046 patients underwent PBC and 1324 underwent MVD. The subgroup analysis for patients without multiple sclerosis shows that MVD was associated with lower number of patients with pain than PBC, with an OR value of 0.54 (95 % CI 0.34-0.84). All other analyses evidenced a tendency for better outcomes after the MVD procedure, but with no statistically significant difference.Conclusion: Considering short and long pain relief, recurrence of pain and total complications for MVD and PBC, our study found that MVD is the best surgical option available for trigeminal neuralgia.
- New perspectives on assessment and understanding of the patient with cranial bone defect: a morphometric and cerebral radiodensity assessment(2024) OLIVEIRA, Arthur Maynart Pereira; ANDRADE, Almir Ferreira De; PIPEK, Leonardo Zumerkorn; IACCARINO, Corrado; RUBIANO, Andres M.; AMORIM, Robson Luis; TEIXEIRA, Manoel Jacobsen; PAIVA, Wellingson SilvaBackground Skull defects after decompressive craniectomy (DC) cause physiological changes in brain function and patients can have neurologic symptoms after the surgery. The objective of this study is to evaluate whether there are morphometric changes in the cortical surface and radiodensity of brain tissue in patients undergoing cranioplasty and whether those variables are correlated with neurological prognosis.Methods This is a prospective cohort with 30 patients who were submitted to cranioplasty and followed for 6 months. Patients underwent simple head CT before and after cranioplasty for morphometric and cerebral radiodensity assessment. A complete neurological exam with Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), modified Rankin Scale, and the Barthel Index was performed to assess neurological prognosis.Results There was an improvement in all symptoms of the syndrome of the trephined, specifically for headache (p = 0.004) and intolerance changing head position (p = 0.016). Muscle strength contralateral to bone defect side also improved (p = 0.02). Midline shift of intracranial structures decreased after surgery (p = 0.004). The Anterior Distance Difference (ADif) and Posterior Distance Difference (PDif) were used to assess morphometric changes and varied significantly after surgery. PDif was weakly correlated with MMSE (p = 0.03; r = -0.4) and Barthel index (p = 0.035; r = -0.39). The ratio between the radiodensities of gray matter and white matter (GWR) was used to assess cerebral radiodensity and was also correlated with MMSE (p = 0.041; r = -0.37).Conclusion Morphological anatomy and radiodensity of the cerebral cortex can be used as a tool to assess neurological prognosis after DC.
- Cost, efficacy and safety comparison between early intensive and escalating strategies for multiple sclerosis: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis(2023) PIPEK, Leonardo; MAHLER, Joao Vitor; NASCIMENTO, Rafaela Farias Vidigal; APOSTOLOS-PEREIRA, Samira Luisa; SILVA, Guilherme Diogo; CALLEGARO, Dagoberto
- Prospective Analysis of Cerebral Edema Admission and Clinical Outcome in Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysm(2023) OBERMAN, Dan Zimelewicz; RABELO, Nicollas Nunes; PIPEK, Leonardo Zumerkorn; TELLES, Joao Paulo Mota; BARBAT, Natalia Camargo; COELHO, Antonio Carlos Samaia da S. I. L. V. A.; YOSHIKAWA, Marcia Harumy; BARBOSA, Guilherme Bittencourt; TEIXEIRA, Manoel Jacobsen; FIGUEIREDO, Eberval GadelhaAIM: To evaluate the association between global cerebral edema (GCE) after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and its impact on functional outcome evaluated by the modified Rankin scale (mRS). MATERIAL and METHODS: This is a prospective cohort study with patients who were admitted to the hospital due to SAH. During the period from January 2018 to November 2019, 107 patients with intracranial aneurysms were enrolled. Using univariate and multivariate analysis, we sought to identify predictors and evaluated the impact of GCE on outcome after 6 months using the mRS. RESULTS: GCE was present in 54 (50.5%) patients, of which 27 (25.2%) were mild, 20 (18.7%) moderate and 7 (6.5%) were severe. Univariate analysis identified high Hunt-Hess and Glasgow coma scale on clinical admission as predictors factors of GCE (p<0.05), and higher modified Fisher scale as a radiological predictor of Glasgow coma scale (p<0.05). Thirty-three (30.8%) patients were deceased at 6 months. Death or severe disability were predicted by higher age, poor clinical scale on admission and severe GCE (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: GCE on admission is independently associated with poor clinical outcomes at discharge, and six months after SAH. Given its strong association with poor clinical grade on admission, GCE should be considered a straightforward and radiological important marker of early brain injury, with ominous implications.
- Bilateral ictal EEG is associated with better memory outcome after hippocampal sclerosis surgery(2023) CASTRO-LIMA, Humberto; PASSARELLI, Valmir; RIBEIRO, Elyse S.; ADDA, Carla C.; PRETURLON-SANTOS, Ana Paula P.; JORGE, Carmen L.; VALERIO, Rosa; TZU, Wen Hung; BOA-SORTE, Ney; PIPEK, Leonardo Zumerkorn; CASTRO, Luiz Henrique M.ObjectiveTo compare memory outcomes after surgery for unilateral hippocampal sclerosis (HS)-associated epilepsy in patients with unilateral and bilateral ictal electrographic involvement.MethodsWe prospectively evaluated HS patients, aged 18-55 years and IQ >= 70. Left (L) and right (R) surgical groups underwent noninvasive video-EEG monitoring and Wada test. We classified patients as Ipsilateral if ictal EEG was restricted to the HS side, or Bilateral, if at least one seizure onset occurred contralaterally to the HS, or if ictal discharge evolved to the opposite temporal region. Patients who declined surgery served as controls. Memory was evaluated on two occasions with Rey Auditory-Verbal Learning Test and Rey Visual-Design Learning Test. Baseline neuropsychological test scores were compared between groups. Pre- and postoperative scores were compared within each group. Reliable change index Z-scores (RCI) were obtained using controls as references, and compared between surgical groups.ResultsWe evaluated 64 patients. Patients were classified as: L-Ipsilateral (9), L-Bilateral (15), L-Control (9), R-Ipsilateral (10), R-Bilateral (9), and R-Control (12). On preoperative evaluation, memory performance did not differ among surgical groups. Right HS patients did not present postoperative memory decline. L-Ipsilateral group presented postoperative decline on immediate (P = 0.036) and delayed verbal recall (P = 0.011), while L-Bilateral did not decline. L-Ipsilateral had lower RCI Z-scores, indicating delayed verbal memory decline compared to L-Bilateral (P = 0.012).SignificanceDominant HS patients with bilateral ictal involvement presented less pronounced postoperative verbal memory decline compared to patients with exclusive ipsilateral ictal activity. Surgery was indicated in these patients regardless of memory impairment on neuropsychological testing, since resection of the left sclerotic hippocampus could result in cessation of contralateral epileptiform activity, and, therefore, improved memory function.
- Change in neoadjuvant chemotherapy could alter the prognosis of patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma: A case report(2021) MEYER, Alberto; CARVALHO, Barbara J.; MEDEIROS, Kayo A. A.; PIPEK, Leonardo Z.; NASCIMENTO, Fernanda S.; SUZUKI, Milena O.; MUNHOZ, Joao V. T.; IUAMOTO, Leandro R.; CARNEIRO-D'ALBURQUERQUE, Luiz A.; ANDRAUS, WellingtonBACKGROUND Neoadjuvant treatment has become a standard of care for borderline or locally advanced pancreatic cancer and is increasingly considered even for up-front resectable disease. The aim of this article is to present the case of a 62-year-old patient with locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma who was successfully treated with gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel after the failure of the first line treatment. CASE SUMMARY Computerized tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a nodular lesion of ill-defined limits in the body of the pancreas, measuring approximately 4.2 cm x 2.7 cm, with an infiltrative aspect. The tumor had contact with the superior mesenteric vein, splenomesenteric junction and the proximal segment of the splenic artery, causing focal reduction of its lumens. Due to vascular involvement, neoadjuvant chemotherapy treatment with eight cycles of ""folinic acid, 5-fluorouracil, irinotecan and oxaliplatine"" (FOLFIRINOX) were performed. At the end of the cycles, surgery was performed, but the procedure was interrupted due to finding of lesions suspected of metastasis. Gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel was then successfully used for neoadjuvant treatment with subsequent R0 surgical resection. CONCLUSION Gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel may be effective as an alternative regimen when FOLFIRINOX fails as the first line of treatment, suggesting the need for further studies to identify which patients would benefit from each type of therapeutic approach.