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Different serum sodium assay, different model for end stage liver disease - sodium scores in patients awaiting liver transplant: A cross-sectional study. Ann Clin Biochem 2024; 61:115-121. [PMID: 37542376 PMCID: PMC10938476 DOI: 10.1177/00045632231196052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND AIMS Sodium can be measured with direct or indirect methods; abnormal plasma total protein concentration can impact on sodium measured by indirect ion-selective electrodes (ISE). Serum sodium is an important item to determine the Model for End Stage Liver Disease Sodium (MELD-Na) score, commonly used for liver graft allocation. Patients with cirrhosis usually have hypoproteinemia. The aim of this study was to determine if there was a significant difference between the MELD-Na scores calculated based on the results of two different serum sodium ISE: indirect and direct. METHODS This was a retrospective study; we included 166 patients that underwent liver transplant assessment, and that had paired (i.e. same date and time) direct and indirect sodium determinations. We calculated the MELD-Na scores with both sodium determinations, and we compared them. RESULTS There was a significant difference between MELD-Na scores; the mean difference was 0.4±1.3. If MELD-Na score had been determined by the sodium measured by the direct ISE, 69 patients (42%) would have stayed in the same place on the waiting list, 67 patients (40%) would have moved up, and 30 patients (18%) would have moved down. CONCLUSIONS There was a statistically significant difference between the MELD-Na scores calculated based on the two different sodium concentrations, which would theoretically result in changes in the order of the waiting list. This finding should prompt studies to assess if MELD-Na calculated based on direct methods has a better performance to predict clinically relevant outcomes.
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Adult intussusception: still a challenging diagnosis for the surgeon. REVISTA DE GASTROENTEROLOGIA DE MEXICO (ENGLISH) 2023; 88:315-321. [PMID: 35810092 DOI: 10.1016/j.rgmxen.2022.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND AIM Intussusception is rare in adults and can occur in the small bowel and colon. Its atypical presentation makes the diagnosis difficult. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the causes, clinical characteristics, and treatment outcomes of adult intussusception and to determine whether there was an association between etiology and clinical presentation. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective study was carried out on patients above 18 years of age that were treated for intussusception at a tertiary care hospital, between 2000 and 2020. The findings were summarized utilizing descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULTS Twenty-eight cases were identified. Median patient age was 46 years (18-80) and median symptom duration was 18 days. Abdominal pain was the most frequent symptom (96.42%). The intussusceptions registered were enteroenteric (14), ileocecal (4), ileocolonic (4), colocolonic (5), and colorrectal (1). Intussusception etiology was benign in 15 cases, 9 were associated with malignancy, and 4 were idiopathic. Surgery was performed on 11 patients with enteroenteric intussusception and on all the cases of ileocecal, ileocolonic, colocolonic, and colorectal intussusception. There were 2 events of perioperative mortality (8%) and 8 of postoperative morbidity (32%). No significant differences were found regarding symptom duration or length of hospital stay, when the etiologic groups were compared. CONCLUSIONS Intussusception is rare in adults. Diagnosis is a challenge because of the nonspecific signs and symptoms. Surgical resection should be considered in the definitive treatment and management should be individualized according to the patient's comorbidities, clinical presentation, and risk of malignancy.
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The Importance of Muscle Mass Analysis in Acute Diseases. Chest 2023; 164:269-270. [PMID: 37558316 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2023.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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The neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of steroid response in patients with severe ulcerative colitis: a retrospective cohort study. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ENFERMEDADES DIGESTIVAS 2023; 115:197-199. [PMID: 35899688 DOI: 10.17235/reed.2022.9006/2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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In this study we assessed the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as a predictor of steroid non-response (SNR) in patients with acute severe ulcerative colitis and found a NLR on day 3 (NLR-3) >6.1 as a suitable cutoff point to identify SNR (OR 3.44, 95%CI 1.22-9.66) with sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and AUROC of 66.75, 63.2%, 35.9%, 86%, and 0.650, respectively. A model including bowel movements, albumin levels, and a NLR-3>6.1 had an AUC of 0.812 to predict SNR, with acceptable calibration.
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Preoperative frailty assessment in older patients with colorectal cancer: use of clinical and radiological tool. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:19. [PMID: 36627461 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-02754-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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PURPOSE The Memorial Sloan Kattering Frailty Index (MSK-FI) and the Skeletal Muscle Index (SMI) have recently gained attention as markers of frailty and decreased physiologic reserve, and are promising as predictors of adverse postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing oncologic surgery. The objective of this study was to establish the prognostic accuracy of these indexes in a cohort of patients with colorectal cancer subjected to surgical intervention. METHODS We performed an observational study including all patients older than 60 years, subjected to colorectal cancer surgery between January 2010 and May 2020, and stratified our cohort based on the presence of frailty, as defined by MSK-FI ≥ 3. Computed tomography was used to calculate SMI, using a standardized institutional protocol. A multivariable analysis was used to study the association between these novel indexes with adverse postoperative outcomes in our cohort. RESULTS A total of 216 patients were included. Among these, 56 (26%) qualified as frail and 132 (62%) had a low SMI. On multivariable analysis (adjusted by patient and intraoperative characteristics), frailty was associated with increased risk of having a major postoperative complication (OR 29.78, 95%CI 10.36-85.71) and increased admission to the intensive care unit (OR 4.99, 95%CI 1.55-16.06), while both frailty and low SMI were associated with prolonged length of stay (OR 11.22, 95%CI 8.91-13.53 and OR 0.14, 95% CI 0.06-0.20, respectively). CONCLUSION MSK-FI ≥ 3 and low SMI are associated with adverse postoperative outcomes in elderly patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery. Implementing this practical tool in routine clinical practice, may help identify patients that would benefit from surgical prehabilitation and preoperative optimization to improve outcomes.
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Colon contrast enema showing the anatomy after a Deloyers procedure. ANZ J Surg 2023; 93:351. [PMID: 35499133 DOI: 10.1111/ans.17752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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NAFLD determined by Dallas Steatosis Index is associated with poor outcomes in COVID-19 pneumonia: a cohort study. Intern Emerg Med 2022; 17:1355-1362. [PMID: 35138548 DOI: 10.1007/s11739-022-02933-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Coronavirus disease 2019 is a worldwide health challenge. Liver steatosis diagnosis based on imaging studies has been implicated in poor outcomes of COVID-19 pneumonia, but results are inconsistent. The Dallas Steatosis Index (DSI) is an available calculator developed to identify patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We hypothesized that it would be associated with in-hospital mortality, intensive care unit admission (ICU), and invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV). We conducted a retrospective cohort study on inpatients with confirmed COVID-19 pneumonia between February 26 and April 11, 2020. We computed the DSI on admission, and patients with high DSI were considered with NAFLD. We employed logistic regression to study the association between NAFLD, mortality, ICU admission, and IMV. We studied the association between liver steatosis on computed tomography (CT) and these outcomes, and also between Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) based on CT findings and risk factors and the outcomes. 470 patients were included; 359 had NAFLD according to the DSI. They had a higher frequency of type 2 diabetes (31% vs 14%, p < 0.001), obesity (58% vs 14%, p < 0.001), and arterial hypertension (34% vs 22%, p = 0.02). In univariable analysis, NAFLD was associated with mortality, ICU admission, and IMV. Liver steatosis by CT and MAFLD were not associated with any of these outcomes. In multivariable logistic regression, high DSI remained significantly associated with IMV and death. High DSI, which can be easily computed on admission, was associated with IMV and death, and its use to better stratify the prognosis of these patients should be explored. On the other hand, liver steatosis by CT and MAFLD were not associated with poor outcomes.
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Colonic lipomas an uncommon cause of intussusception in adult patients: report of three cases and literature review. CIR CIR 2021; 89:9-12. [PMID: 34932540 DOI: 10.24875/ciru.21000047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Colonic lipomas are infrequent, benign, non-epithelial, fatty neoplasms. Most of the colonic lipomas are asymptomatic, but around 25% of patients may develop symptoms. Nowadays, surgical resection of the involved segment is the treatment of choice. We report three cases of colonic intussusceptions caused by colonic lipomas in adult patients. The patients underwent surgical resection, and the diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination of the specimens.
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Introduction. Surgical technique videos are an important part of surgical fellows' education. YouTube has been identified as the preferred source of educational videos among trainees. The aim of this article is to objectively evaluate the quality of the 50 most viewed videos on YouTube concerning right laparoscopic hemicolectomy using LAParoscopic surgery Video Educational GuidelineS (LAP-VEGaS). We hypothesized that the number of likes or views will not necessarily reciprocate with the educational content. Materials and methods. This observational study started with a YouTube search under the words "laparoscopic right hemicolectomy", "right colectomy", and "right hemicolectomy". The 50 most viewed videos with an English title were chosen. Video characteristics and LAP-VEGaS score were analyzed by four colorectal surgery fellows from a tertiary center in Mexico City. Results. Right hemicolectomy videos were reviewed; there was no correlation between the LAP-VEGaS score and the view ratio, the like ratio, or the video power index. The LAP-VEGaS score was significantly higher among videos uploaded by medical associations, journals, or commercial when compared with videos uploaded by doctors/physicians or academic associations. Conclusion. Educational quality in right laparoscopic hemicolectomy videos did not reciprocate with their educational quality, but it agrees significantly with the video uploading source. Low educational quality was identified among the videos underscoring the need to endorse peer-reviewed video channels.
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Influence of Muscle Mass Area and Visceral Obesity on 30-day Mortality After Colorectal Surgery with Primary Anastomosis. REVISTA DE INVESTIGACION CLINICA-CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL INVESTIGATION 2021; 73:379-387. [PMID: 34128945 DOI: 10.24875/ric.21000108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Muscle mass and visceral fat may be assessed at the level of the third lumbar vertebra (L3) in computed tomography (CT). Both variables have been related with adverse surgical outcomes. OBJECTIVE The objective of the study was to study the association of skeletal muscle index (SMI) and visceral fat area (VFA) with 30-day mortality in colorectal surgery. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study conducted at a tertiary referral hospital in Mexico City. Patients who underwent colorectal surgery with primary anastomosis from January 2007 to December 2018 were included in the study. Their preoperative CT scans were analyzed with the NIH ImageJ software at the level of the third lumbar vertebra to determine their SMI (L3-SMI) and the VFA. Logistic regression analysis (adjusted by surgery anatomical location) was used to determine the association between these variables and surgical 30-day mortality. RESULTS A total of 548 patients were included; 30-day mortality was 4.18% (23 patients). On univariable analysis, L3-SMI, low SMI, anastomosis leak, pre-operative albumin, estimated blood loss, age, steroid use, Charlson comorbidity index score >2, and type of surgery were associated with 30-day mortality. On multivariable analysis, low SMI remained an independent risk factor with an odds ratio of 4.74, 95% confidence interval 1.22-18.36 (p = 0.02). CONCLUSION Low SMI was found to be an independent risk factor for 30-day mortality in patients submitted to colorectal surgery with a primary anastomosis, whether for benign or malignant diagnosis. VFA was not associated with 30-day mortality.
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Low Thoracic Skeletal Muscle Area Is Not Associated With Negative Outcomes in Patients With COVID-19. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2021; 100:413-418. [PMID: 33587451 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000001716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Sarcopenia has been related to negative outcomes in different clinical scenarios from critical illness to chronic conditions. The aim of this study was to verify whether there was an association between low skeletal muscle index and in-hospital mortality, intensive care unit admission, and invasive mechanical ventilation need in hospitalized patients with COVID-19. DESIGN This was a retrospective cohort study of a referral center for COVID-19. We included all consecutive patients admitted to the hospital between February 26 and May 15, 2020, with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19. Skeletal muscle index was assessed from a transverse computed tomography image at the level of twelfth thoracic vertebra with National Institutes of Health ImageJ software, and statistical analysis was performed to find an association between skeletal muscle index and in-hospital mortality, need of invasive mechanical ventilation, and intensive care unit admission. RESULTS We included 519 patients, the median age was 51 (42-61) yrs, and 115 patients (22%) had low skeletal muscle index. On multivariable analysis, skeletal muscle index was not associated with mortality, intensive care unit admission, or invasive mechanical ventilation need nor in a subanalysis of patients 65 yrs or older. CONCLUSIONS Skeletal muscle index determined by computed tomography at the level of twelfth thoracic vertebra was not associated with negative outcomes in hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
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Response to: Modified Rockwood frailty index is predictive of adverse outcomes in elderly populations undergoing major abdominal surgery: is it a practical tool though? Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021; 406:1247-1248. [PMID: 33829310 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02163-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Frailty index as a predictive preoperative tool in the elder population undergoing major abdominal surgery: a prospective analysis of clinical utility. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021; 406:1189-1198. [PMID: 33656576 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02128-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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PURPOSE The geriatric population has increased considerably in the last decades. Such increases come along with new challenges for surgical practitioners, who now face a risen number of frail patients in need of major operations. The value of frailty indexes in this setting has been discussed recently. This study assessed the modified Rockwood frailty index (mRFI) as a predictive tool for postoperative complications in older adults subjected to major abdominal operations and correlated it with other scores widely utilized for this purpose. METHODS We performed a prospective study utilizing the mRFI including all patients older than 65 years subjected to major abdominal surgery between May 2017 and May 2019 in a third-level academic center. A comparison between frail (mRFI >0.25) and non-frail patients (mRFI <0.25) was performed. We performed logistic regression to identify predictors of postoperative complications and 30-day mortality. We analyzed the correlation between mRFI and ACS-NSQIP, P-POSSUM, PMP, and Charlson score risk calculators. RESULTS One hundred forty patients were included in our study, of whom 49 (35%) were identified as frail. Frail patients demonstrated significantly prolonged hospital stay (p<.0001), ICU admission rates (p=0.004), hospital readmissions (p=0.007), and higher mortality rates (p=0.02). Our univariate analysis associated frailty (mRFI>0.25), ASA >III, increased age, and BMI with postoperative complications. In our multivariate analysis, frailty remained an independent predictor for postoperative complications (OR 6.38, 95% CI [2.45-16.58], p<0.001). Frailty was also associated with length of stay (LOS) regardless of the type of surgery (OR 3.35, 95% CI [0.37-6.33], p= 0.03). mRFI>0.25 demonstrated a sensitivity (Se) of 70% and specificity (Sp) 67% with area under the curve (AUC) 0.75 for perioperative complications, Se 69% and Sp 70% with AUC 0.74 for ICU admissions, and Se 83% and Sp 68% with AUC 0.83 for mortality. CONCLUSION Frail patients demonstrated significantly prolonged hospital stay, ICU admission rates, hospital readmissions, and higher mortality rates. mRFI is an independent predictor for perioperative complications with a Se of 70% and Sp 67% and AUC 0.75.
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Sociodemographic factors related with emergency colorectal cancer surgery at a referral center in Mexico. CIR CIR 2021; 89:83-88. [PMID: 33498067 DOI: 10.24875/ciru.20000042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background Diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) after emergency presentation is associated with a worse prognosis. Aim The aim of the study was to determine the sociodemographic factors related with emergency CRC surgery at our institution. Methods From January 2009 to December 2017, patients that underwent CRC surgery at our institution were included in the study. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were used to determine the effect of the potential risk factors on the rate of emergency surgery. Results A total of 247 patients underwent CRC surgery at our institution. The rate of emergency surgery was 7.7%. On univariate analysis, patients without a family history of cancer (odds ratio [OR]: 4.95), living in a rural area (OR: 3.7), and late clinical cancer stage (OR: 5.06) were associated with emergent surgery. Mid-income status was a protective factor for emergency surgery (OR: 0.14, p = 0.003). On multivariate analysis, late clinical cancer stage (OR: 4.41, 95% CI 1.21-16.05, p = 0.024) and mid-income economic status (OR: 0.41, 95% CI 0.04-0.55, p = 0.004) were identified as independent risk factors for emergency surgery. Conclusion Social, economic, and demographic factors were identified as predictors for emergent CRC surgery.
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of diverting loop ileostomy versus total abdominal colectomy for the treatment of Clostridium difficile colitis. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2020; 405:715-723. [DOI: 10.1007/s00423-020-01910-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Gastric pneumatosis: The spectrum of the disease. REVISTA DE GASTROENTEROLOGÍA DE MÉXICO (ENGLISH EDITION) 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rgmxen.2019.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Adenocarcinoma of the jejunum: A lesson learned from a delayed diagnosis. REVISTA DE GASTROENTEROLOGÍA DE MÉXICO (ENGLISH EDITION) 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rgmxen.2019.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Gastric pneumatosis: The spectrum of the disease. REVISTA DE GASTROENTEROLOGIA DE MEXICO (ENGLISH) 2020; 85:219-220. [PMID: 31204076 DOI: 10.1016/j.rgmx.2019.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2019] [Revised: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 05/11/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Phlegmonous Colitis: Infectious Entity in Cirrhosis. Indian J Surg 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-019-01944-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Gastric schwannoma: A rarity among mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. REVISTA DE GASTROENTEROLOGÍA DE MÉXICO (ENGLISH EDITION) 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rgmxen.2019.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Gastric schwannoma: A rarity among mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. REVISTA DE GASTROENTEROLOGÍA DE MÉXICO 2019; 85:102-104. [PMID: 31427112 DOI: 10.1016/j.rgmx.2019.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2019] [Revised: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 03/01/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Myths and realities in the management of the open abdomen with negative pressure systems. A case report and literature review. Int J Surg Case Rep 2019; 61:174-179. [PMID: 31376738 PMCID: PMC6677784 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2019.07.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2019] [Revised: 07/03/2019] [Accepted: 07/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The open abdomen is a useful resource for treating patients with abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome. Currently, early closure assisted with negative pressure devices is considered standard of treatment, and its use has demonstrated favorable outcomes and a decreased rate of complications. PRESENTATION OF A CASE We present a case of a 32-year-old male patient with diagnosis of non-seminomatous germinal testicular tumor (Stage IIIB (T3-N3-M1), which was summited to surgery, as a complication he presented massive bleeding, that culminated in acute compartment syndrome. With the aforementioned findings the patient re entered the operating room and was managed with open abdomen combined with a medial retraction technique of the abdominal fascia. Currently, the patient has not presented recurrence or late complications after a year. DISCUSSION The use of negative pressure techniques for open abdomen management began to be generalized in 1995. Subsequently, this technique evolved to V.A.C therapy (Vacuum-assisted closure therapy). Currently, these negative pressure techniques have become the most used method for the temporary closure and management of open abdomen. Controversies continue to limit its widespread use and effectiveness. CONCLUSION Adequate application of negative pressure therapy in combination with techniques of medial retraction of the abdominal fascia, have proved to be useful in management for patients with open abdomen.
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Adenocarcinoma of the jejunum: A lesson learned from a delayed diagnosis. REVISTA DE GASTROENTEROLOGÍA DE MÉXICO 2019; 85:213-214. [PMID: 31208676 DOI: 10.1016/j.rgmx.2019.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2019] [Revised: 03/20/2019] [Accepted: 03/20/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The use of telemedicine in the preoperative management of pheochromocytoma saves resources. Mhealth 2019; 5:27. [PMID: 31559272 PMCID: PMC6737398 DOI: 10.21037/mhealth.2019.08.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2019] [Accepted: 07/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgical management of pheochromocytomas involves appropriate pre-operative alpha blockade. This process often results in multiple clinic visits, substantial delay in resection, and use of limited resources. We sought to evaluate the benefit of patient participation and doctor-patient telecommunication in pre-operative alpha blockade. METHODS A "study group" of patients, retrospectively collected, with pheochromocytoma requiring alpha-blockade therapy, during their initial clinic visit were educated on the use of a sphygmomanometer and the accurate detection of orthostatic blood pressure (BP). Subsequently, orthostatic evaluation and dose escalation were conducted through e-mail correspondence between the patient and the surgeon on a biweekly basis. This group of patients was compared with an historical "control group" consisting of 14 patients, whose preoperative treatment was titrated during clinic visits. RESULTS The two groups were similar in terms of operation performed (laparoscopic versus open), estimated blood loss, tumor size, and post-operative length of stay. Active patient participation in pre-operative alpha blockade therapy resulted in significantly fewer preoperative visits (mean 1.52 vs. 3.20 visits; P=0.02) and a significantly shorter time from initiation of blockade to resection (33 vs. 82 days; P=0.03). CONCLUSIONS Titration of alpha blockade therapy through patient and surgeon e-mail correspondence is efficacious and saves limited resources and time. This process eliminates unnecessary travel time and expenses for the patient. Due to the benefits of telemedicine for pheochromocytoma preoperative care, our method should be implemented in the routine surgical care of pheochromocytomas.
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Unexpected cause of severe ascending cholangitis in a patient with chronic calculous cholecystitis. BMJ Case Rep 2018; 2018:bcr-2018-226402. [PMID: 30150354 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-226402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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