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Rey-Ferro M, Castaño R, Orozco O, Serna A, Moreno A. Nutritional and immunologic evaluation of patients with gastric cancer before and after surgery. Nutrition 1997; 13:878-81. [PMID: 9357024 DOI: 10.1016/s0899-9007(97)00269-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The main objective was to evaluate a patient's immunologic and nutritional status as a prognostic indicator of morbidity and mortality in patients with gastric cancer. A prospective clinical study carried out at the National Cancer Institute in Bogotá, Colombia. Our study group consisted of 40 patients with a diagnosis of gastric adenocarcinoma that was treated surgically. Blood samples were taken before and 5 d after surgery; mononuclear cell typing was done by flow cytometry allowing a bicolor analysis. Nutritional evaluation was obtained through measurement of albumin levels, average weight loss, and nutritional risk index (NRI). Half of the malignancies were localized to the middle and lower third of the stomach: stage I, 17.55%; stage II, 10%; stage III, 55%; and stage IV, 17.5%. Twenty subtotal gastrectomies, 11 total gastrectomies, 7 gastrojejunostomies, and 2 esophagogastrectomies with D1 and D2-D3 lymph node resection were performed. A postoperative morbidity of 22.5% and a mortality of 7.5% were observed. A preoperative cellular immunosuppression was identified, with a helper lymphocyte (CD4) to suppressor/cytotoxic lymphocyte (CD8) ratio of 1.38 normal value (NV > 1.5), which increased according to the stage of the disease. Patients who died presented with a significantly greater preoperative cellular immunosuppression than those who survived (P = 0.05). Postoperative mortality correlated significantly with hypoalbuminemia (P = 0.008). In those who died, weight loss was greater than in those who survived (P = 0.06). Patients with severe malnutrition had greater postoperative mortality according to the NRI. Severe preoperative cellular immunosuppression (CD4/CD8 < 1), hypoalbuminemia, weight loss, and severe NRI have a positive predictive value for mortality in patients with gastric cancer.
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Serna A, Maitz M, O'Connell T, Santandrea G, Thevissen K, Tienens K, Hueros G, Faleri C, Cai G, Lottspeich F, Thompson RD. Maize endosperm secretes a novel antifungal protein into adjacent maternal tissue. THE PLANT JOURNAL : FOR CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2001; 25:687-98. [PMID: 11319035 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-313x.2001.01004.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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A series of endosperm transfer layer-specific transcripts has been identified in maize by differential screening of a cDNA library of transcripts at 10 days after pollination. Sequence comparisons revealed among this class of cDNAs a novel, small gene family of highly diverged sequences encoding basal layer antifungal proteins (BAPs). The bap genes mapped to two loci on chromosomes 4 and 10. So far, bap-homologous sequences have been detected only in maize, teosinte and sorghum, and are not present in grasses outside the Andropogoneae tribe. BAP2 is synthesized as a pre-proprotein, and is processed by successive removal of a signal peptide and a 29-residue prodomain. The proprotein can be detected exclusively in microsomal membrane-containing fractions of kernel extracts. Immunolocalization reveals BAP2 to be predominantly located in the placentochalazal cells of the pedicel, adjacent to the basal endosperm transfer layer (BETL) cells, although the BAP2 transcript is found only in the BETL cells. The biological roles of BAP2 propeptide and mature peptide have been investigated by heterologous expression of the proprotein in Escherichia coli, and by tests of its fungistatic activity and that of the fully processed form in vitro. The mature BAP2 peptide exhibits potent broad-range activity against a range of filamentous fungi, including several plant pathogens.
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Caslini C, Serna A, Rossi V, Introna M, Biondi A. Modulation of cell cycle by graded expression of MLL-AF4 fusion oncoprotein. Leukemia 2004; 18:1064-71. [PMID: 14990976 DOI: 10.1038/sj.leu.2403321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALLs) expressing MLL-AF4, the fusion product of t(4;11)(q21;q23), show marked leucocytosis and extramedullary disease in multiple organs, respond poorly to chemotherapy and have poor prognosis. In vitro, leukemic cells with the t(4;11) show resistance to serum deprivation-induced or interferon gamma-regulated CD95-mediated apoptosis. In addition, t(4;11) cells have prolonged doubling time and lower percentage of cells in cycle compared to non-t(4;11) B lineage cell lines. In this study, we examine the time- and level-dependent effects of MLL-AF4 conditional expression on cell cycle and differentiation of myelomonocytic leukemia cell line U937. By varying the concentration of tetracycline in growth media, we found that increasing levels of MLL-AF4 expression result in a progressive decrease in growth rate and fraction of S phase cells, paralleled by an increase in percentage of cells expressing CD11b. Our results demonstrate a dosage-dependent effect of MLL-AF4 fusion oncoprotein on cell cycle progression, with increasing expression levels resulting in the accumulation in G1, prolonged doubling time, both findings that might be responsible for the increased resistance to etoposide-mediated cytotoxicity. We propose the cell cycle control exerted by MLL-AF4 may be responsible of resistance to cell-death promoting stimuli in leukemia carrying the t(4;11) translocation.
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Galvez J, Serna A, Molina A, Marin D. D.c. polarography: Current-potential curves for electrode processes involving a preceding first-order chemical reaction. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 1979. [DOI: 10.1016/s0022-0728(79)80456-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Felemovicius J, Ortiz Monasterio F, Gomez Radillo LS, Serna A. Determining the optimal time for consolidation after distraction osteogenesis. J Craniofac Surg 2000; 11:430-6. [PMID: 11314065 DOI: 10.1097/00001665-200011050-00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The consolidation period, one of the biological factors participating in the distraction osteogenesis phenomenon, has not been elucidated. Parameters to assess new bone formation and consolidation in craniofacial distraction have been borrowed from the orthopedic experience. Up until now, the decision to discontinue distraction has been based more on personal experience than on objective data. By using Scintigraphy with Tc99 DP a method has been developed to accurately assess the termination of the consolidation phase. Scintigraphic evidence of consolidation was seen between the fourth and the fifth week after terminating distraction in infants (younger than 12 months). Not before the 10th week in children and between the 10th and the 14th week in adolescents and adults. The data roughly correlates with previous reports. It is believed that the consolidation period should be addressed in biologic terms and not in radiologic terms as done up until now. A method is proposed that offers objective qualitative and quantitative data for the noninvasive evaluation of bone consolidation which could have further applications in distraction of the craniofacial skeleton.
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Serna A, Rogers DL, McGregor ML, Golden RP, Bremer DL, Rogers GL. Treatment of symptomatic convergence insufficiency with a home-based computer orthoptic exercise program. J AAPOS 2011; 15:140-3. [PMID: 21458340 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2010.11.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2010] [Revised: 10/30/2010] [Accepted: 11/22/2010] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the efficacy of a home-based computer orthoptic program to treat symptomatic convergence insufficiency. METHODS A retrospective review of consecutive patients with symptomatic convergence insufficiency treated with a home-based computer orthoptic program was performed. Symptomatic convergence insufficiency was defined as: near point of convergence (NPC) >6 cm, decreased positive fusional vergence, exophoria at near at least 4(Δ) greater than at far, and documented complaints of asthenopia, diplopia, or headaches with reading or near work. The Computer Orthoptics CVS program was used for this study. Before beginning the computer orthoptic program, patients with an NPC >50 cm were given 4 base-in prisms and push-up exercises (NPC exercises with an accommodative target) for 2 weeks. RESULTS A total of 42 patients were included. Mean treatment duration was 12.6 weeks; mean follow-up, 8.5 months. Of the 42 patients, 35 were treated with the home-based computer orthoptic program and push-up exercises; the remaining 7 only used the computer orthoptic program. Because of a remote NPC, 5 patients were given base-in Fresnel prism before starting treatment. Baseline mean NPC was 24.2 cm; posttreatment mean NPC improved to 5.6 cm: 39 patients (92.8%) achieved an NPC of ≤6 cm (p < 0.001). Positive fusional vergence improved in 39 patients (92.8%). Fourteen patients reduced their near exophoria by ≥5(Δ). A total of 27 patients (64.2%) reported resolution of symptoms after treatment. CONCLUSIONS In our study, home-based computer orthoptic exercises reduced symptoms and improved NPC and fusional amplitudes. The computer orthoptic program is an effective option for treating symptomatic convergence insufficiency.
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Linares C, Serna A, Fominaya A. Chromosomal organization of a sequence related to LTR-like elements of Ty1-copia retrotransposons in Avena species. Genome 1999; 42:706-13. [PMID: 10464792 DOI: 10.1139/g99-007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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A repetitive sequence, pAs17, was isolated from Avena strigosa (As genome) and characterized. The insert was 646 bp in length and showed 54% AT content. Databank searches revealed its high homology to the long terminal repeat (LTR) sequences of the specific family of Ty1-copia retrotransposons represented by WIS2-1A and Bare. It was also found to be 70% identical to the LTR domain of the WIS2-1A retroelement of wheat and 67% identical to the Bare-1 retroelement of barley. Southern hybridizations of pAs17 to diploid (A or C genomes), tetraploid (AC genomes), and hexaploid (ACD genomes) oat species revealed that it was absent in the C diploid species. Slot-blot analysis suggested that both diploid and tetraploid oat species contained 1.3 x 10(4) copies, indicating that they are a component of the A-genome chromosomes. The hexaploid species contained 2.4 x 10(4) copies, indicating that they are a component of both A- and D-genome chromosomes. This was confirmed by fluorescent in situ hybridization analyses using pAs17, two ribosomal sequences, and a C-genome specific sequence as probes. Further, the chromosomes involved in three C-A and three C-D intergenomic translocations in Avena murphyi (AC genomes) and Avena sativa cv. Extra Klock (ACD genomes), respectively, were identified. Based on its physical distribution and Southern hybridization patterns, a parental retrotransposon represented by pAs17 appears to have been active at least once during the evolution of the A genome in species of the Avena genus.
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Linares C, Loarce Y, Serna A, Fominaya A. Isolation and characterization of two novel retrotransposons of the Ty1-copia group in oat genomes. Chromosoma 2001; 110:115-23. [PMID: 11453554 DOI: 10.1007/s004120100138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Two repetitive sequences, As32 and As22, of 826 and 742 bp, respectively, were isolated from Avena strigosa (As genome). Databank searches revealed their high homology to different segments of the family of Ty1-copia retrotransposons. Southern hybridization showed them to be present in diploid and polyploid oat species. Polymerase chain reaction with primers designed to amplify the segment between them showed that As32 and As22 sequences are composed of two different Ty1-copia retrotransposons. The segment amplified from the pAs32 insert was 2,264 bp long and contained the entire GAG and AP domains, and more than half of the IN domain. This new element has been designated TAS-1 (transposon, A. strigosa, 1) and appears to contain a long open reading frame that encodes a polypeptide of 625 amino acids. Slot-blot and fluorescence in situ hybridization analyses revealed it to be a component of both A- and D-genome chromosomes. Further, the chromosomes involved in one C-A intergenomic translocation in A. murphyi (AC genomes), one C-D intergenomic translocation in A. byzantina cv. Kanota (ACD genomes), and two C-D intergenomic translocations in A. sativa cv. Extra Klock, were identified. Based on its physical distribution and Southern hybridization pattern, a parental retro-transposon represented by TAS-1 appears to have been active at least twice during the evolution of the genomes in species of Avena.
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Serna A, Escolar PP, Puchades V, Mata F, Ramos D, Gómez MA, Iglesias A, Salinas J, Alcaraz M. Single fraction volumetric modulated arc radiosurgery of brain metastases. Clin Transl Oncol 2015; 17:596-603. [PMID: 25775918 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-015-1282-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2014] [Accepted: 02/28/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To show the clinical results of the treatment of brain metastases via radiosurgery using Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT). MATERIALS AND METHODS 52 patients having lung (62 %), breast (17 %), colorectal (8 %) and other cancers (13 %) with one to three brain metastases were treated with 5 non-coplanar VMAT arcs. The treatment dose varied from 12 to 20 Gy, administered in one single session. The volume of metastases ranged from 0.04 to 24.92 cc. Radiosurgery alone was used for 54 % of cases, while 19 % received whole brain radiotherapy due to relapse. Patients were classified according to the Disease-specific graded prognostic assessment (DS-GPA) index and survival was assessed via the Kaplan-Meier model. RESULTS The median survival time was 7.2 months from the date of radiosurgery. The Karnofsky and DS-GPA indices were the most significant with regard to survival. Patients with a Karnofsky performance status (KPS) over 70 had a longer survival time of 9.2 months, as opposed to those with a KPS below 70 of 3.5 months. No significant differences were found with regard to the type of cancer or the number of lesions. Local tumour control was achieved for 42 metastases (82 %), of which a complete response was achieved for 7 lesions, a partial response for 21; 15 lesions were stabilized. Local progression was observed in 8 lesions (15 %). The median treatment time per patient was 29 min. CONCLUSIONS The VMAT technique proves to be safe and effective for treating brain metastases via radiosurgery.
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Pulgar R, Segura-Egea JJ, Fernández MF, Serna A, Olea N. The effect of AH 26 and AH Plus on MCF-7 breast cancer cell proliferation in vitro. Int Endod J 2002; 35:551-6. [PMID: 12190913 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2002.00531.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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AIM The purpose of this study was to determine whether AH 26 and AH Plus have in vitro oestrogenic effects. METHODOLOGY MCF-7 breast cancer cells were trypsinized and plated in 24-well plates at initial concentrations of 10,000 cells per well in 5% FBS in DME. Cells were allowed to attach for 24 h; then the seeding medium was replaced with 10% CDHuS-supplemented phenol red-free DME. Different concentrations of the test compound were added to sample wells (AH 26 and AH Plus at 1/100 to 1/1,000,000 dilutions), 10 pM estradiol-17beta to positive controL and no sub-stance to negative control (hormone-free control cells). The assay was stopped after 144 h. RESULTS AH 26-powder induced MCF-7 cell proliferation in a dose-dependent manner. The cell yield obtained with AH 26-powder at 1/100 dilution sample was 2.5-fold greater than in control cultures. The sam-ple prepared with mixed AH 26 paste/powder 1:1 also induced MCF-7 cell proliferation, but showed less potency than AH 26-powder alone. The cell yield obtained with AH 26 paste/powder at 1/100 dilution sample was 1.9-fold greater than in control cultures. AH Plus did not show in vitro oestrogenic effect. CONCLUSIONS AH 26 showed in vitro oestrogenic effect, but not AH Plus. The endodontist must consider the possible oestrogenic effect of AH 26, as well as the cytotoxic effects of root filling materials, and avoid the leakage of sealer through the apex during root canal treatment.
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Serna A, Domínguez-Tenreiro R. Cosmological models in the Schmidt-Greiner-Heinz-Müller theory of gravitation. Int J Clin Exp Med 1993; 47:2363-2370. [PMID: 10015826 DOI: 10.1103/physrevd.47.2363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Marín D, Vergara T, Vera J, Serna A. Catalytic pre-wave of nickel(II) in presence of cocarboxylase (disulfide form) in borate medium. Electrochim Acta 1979. [DOI: 10.1016/0013-4686(79)87027-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Heyl A, Muth J, Santandrea G, O'Connell T, Serna A, Thompson RD. A transcript encoding a nucleic acid-binding protein specifically expressed in maize seeds. Mol Genet Genomics 2001; 266:180-9. [PMID: 11683258 DOI: 10.1007/s004380100561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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A cDNA clone has been obtained for a low-abundance, seed-specific mRNA that encodes a polypeptide which defines a novel family of plant proteins with some similarities to the DnaJ class of molecular chaperones. The MEM1 (Maize Endosperm Motif binding protein) protein is capable of binding to the endosperm motif and activating transcription in the yeast one-hybrid system. Recombinant MEM1 was shown to bind in vitro to nucleic acids, with a preference for RNA over DNA. MEM1 is capable of forming homodimers, a property that is dependent on a domain close to the C-terminus of the protein. The protein is expressed in mid- to late-term endosperm cells. Subcellular fractionation and size fractionation under non-denaturing conditions indicate that the protein is present in the cytosol of endosperm cells. Possible roles of MEM1 in endosperm and protein body development are discussed.
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MESH Headings
- Amino Acid Sequence
- Base Sequence
- DNA, Complementary/chemistry
- DNA, Complementary/genetics
- Gene Expression Regulation, Plant
- Molecular Sequence Data
- Plant Proteins/genetics
- Protein Binding
- RNA, Messenger/genetics
- RNA, Messenger/metabolism
- RNA, Plant/genetics
- RNA, Plant/metabolism
- RNA-Binding Proteins/genetics
- RNA-Binding Proteins/metabolism
- Seeds/genetics
- Sequence Alignment
- Sequence Analysis, DNA
- Sequence Homology, Amino Acid
- Tissue Distribution
- Transcription, Genetic
- Zea mays/genetics
- Zein/genetics
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Serna A, Alimi JM. Scalar-tensor cosmological models. PHYSICAL REVIEW. D, PARTICLES AND FIELDS 1996; 53:3074-3086. [PMID: 10020305 DOI: 10.1103/physrevd.53.3074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Salinas J, Serna A, Iglesias A, Mata F, Escolar P, Puchades V, Gómez M, Ramos D. Early Results of Hypofractionated VMAT IGRT in Prostate Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2012.07.990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Agudelo GM, Giraldo NA, Aguilar N, Barbosa J, Castaño E, Gamboa S, Martínez MI, Alzate S, Vanegas M, Restrepo B, Román J, Serna A, Hoyos M. [Incidence of nutritional support complications in critical patients: multicenter study]. NUTR HOSP 2012; 26:537-45. [PMID: 21892572 DOI: 10.1590/s0212-16112011000300016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2010] [Accepted: 09/15/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Nutritional support (NS) leads complications that must be detected and prompt treated. OBJECTIVE To estimate the incidence of some complications of nutritional support in critically ill patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS A multicenter, descriptive, prospective study in patients with NS in intensive care units. Studied variables included medical diagnosis, nutritional status, length of NS, path, type of formula and ten complications. RESULTS 419 patients evaluated, 380 received enteral nutrition (EN) and 39 parenteral nutrition (PN). The high gastric residue was the most incident complication in the ENS (24.2%), followed by diarrhea (14%) and withdrawal tube (6.6%). The high gastric residue and diarrhea were associated with the duration of the NS (p < 0.05). For the PNS the complication most incidents were hypophosphatemia (38.5%), followed by catheter sepsis (15.4%). The duration of the NS was associated with cholestasis, sepsis and hypophosphatemia (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS complications of highest incidence were the high gastric residue for EN and hypophosphatemia for the PN; the withdrawal of the tube is a complication that claims further monitoring. The duration of the NS was the variable that showed greater association with the complications studied. Is a must to get consensus on complications definitions for comparisons establishment and best international standards target, furthermore propose protocols in order to decrease complications incidence of NS to fulfill the critical ill patient requirements.
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Ortiz J, Ariño J, Serna A, Santos I, Apecechea A, Iturburu I, García Peña JM. [Zinc deficiency caused by postgastrectomy fistula with high flow in a patient undergoing prolonged parenteral nutrition]. NUTR HOSP 1990; 5:334-7. [PMID: 2127725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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A case is presented of a 57-year-old male patient who underwent total gastrectomy due to gastric adenocarcinoma. During the postoperative period the patient required long-term parenteral nutrition due to a high-debit GI fistula (over 700 ml/day) and sepsis. Two months after parenteral nutrition was started, the patients presented irritability, mucocutaneous lesions and progressive bolding. Serum alkaline phosphatase and zinc levels were lower than normal, although a supplemental 0.03 mg/k/day of zinc was administered. Faced with this zinc deficiency picture, 10 mg zinc sulfate was administered parenterally on a daily basis. The deficiency picture improved markedly over a week's period, and serum zinc and alkaline phosphatase levels returned to normal. The importance of zinc balance control in patients under long-term parenteral nutrition and high fluid debit through GI fistulas is highlighted.
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Cardona A, Martínez S, Arrieta O, Serna A, Barrios R, Garzón J, Navarrete C, Balaguera A, Reyes O, Galvis D, Zatarain-Barron Z, Rojas L. P3.08-005 Hereditary Familial Overlap Syndrome with Multiple Synchronous Lung Tumors. J Thorac Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2017.09.1709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Carrero JI, Loaiza JS, Serna A. Stochastic reaction, stochastic diffusion. CHEMTEXTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40828-020-0108-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Gomez M, Iglesias A, Escolar P, Salinas J, Mata F, Puchades V, Serna A. Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Stage III: Early Results in our Institution. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2014.05.1944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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