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Resumen El aumento de la tasa de incidencia y prevalencia de la enfermedad renal crónica plantea desafíos y dilemas éticos que tanto pacientes como familiares y profesionales de salud deben enfrentar diariamente. El objetivo de este artículo es reflexionar acerca de que, para la toma decisiones, los pacientes recurren a terceros como partícipes, lo que a nuestro juicio requiere un abordaje desde la autonomía solidaria. Se presenta el análisis de doce entrevistas semiestructuradas, realizadas a pacientes de 60 años o más, de distintos programas de la Unidad de Nefrología del Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Colombia, entre 2017-2018. El artículo propone la necesidad de toma de decisiones centradas en la familia de los pacientes con enfermedades crónicas, antes de que su estado sea avanzado y los estados de inconciencia impidan su autodeterminación, considerando la determinación social de la autonomía.
Abstract The increase in the incidence and prevalence rate of Chronic Kidney Disease poses challenges and ethical dilemmas that patients, family members and health professionals must face daily. The objective of this article is to present a reflection on the way in which patients make recourse to third parties as participants in their decision-making, which would require an approach based on solidarity autonomy. The analysis of twelve semi-structured interviews conducted with patients 60 years of age and older, from different programs of the Nephrology Unit of the Hospital Universitario San Ignacio in the period 2017-2018 Colombia, is presented. This article proposes the need for family-centered decision making of patients with chronic diseases, before their state is advanced and states of unconsciousness prevent their self-determination, considering the social determination of autonomy.
Resumo O aumento da taxa de incidência e prevalência da enfermidade renal crônica coloca desafios e dilemas éticos que tanto pacientes como familiares e professionais da saúde devem enfrentar diariamente. O objetivo deste artigo é refletir acerca de que, para a tomada de decisões, os pacientes recorrem a terceiros como partícipes, o que a nosso juízo requer uma abordagem a partir da autonomia solidária. Se apresenta a análise de doze entrevistas semiestruturadas, realizadas com pacientes de 60 anos ou mais, de distintos programas da Unidade de Nefrologia do Hospital Universitário San Ignacio, Colômbia, entre 2017-2018. O artigo propõe a necessidade de tomada de decisões centradas na família dos pacientes com enfermidades crônicas, antes que seu estado esteja avançado e estados de inconsciência impeçam sua autodeterminação, considerando a determinação social da autonomia.
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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Family , Chronic Disease , Personal Autonomy , Decision Making , Renal Insufficiency, Chronic , Civil Society , Qualitative ResearchABSTRACT
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The exponential increase in the request for laboratory tests of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D or [25 (OH) D has ignited the alarms and generated a strong call for attention, since it may reflect deficiencies in the standardization of clinical practice and in the use non-systematic scientific evidence for decision-making in real life, which allows to analyze the indications of the test, its frequency, interpretation and even to assess the impact for health systems, especially when contrasted with the minimum or almost. No effects of the strategy of screening or supplying indiscriminately to the general population, without considering a comprehensive clinical assessment of risks and needs of people. From a purely public health impact point of view, the consequence of massive and unspecified requests is affecting most of the health systems and institutions at the global level. The primary studies that determined average population intake values have been widely used in the formulation of recommendations in Clinical Practice Guidelines, but unfortunately misinterpreted as cut points to diagnose disease and allow the exaggerated prescription of nutritional substitution. The coefficient of variation in routine tests to measure blood levels of 25 (OH) D is high (28%), decreasing the overall accuracy of the test and simultaneously, increasing both the falsely high and falsely low values. The most recent scientific evidence analyzes and seriously questions the usefulness and the real effect of the massive and indiscriminate practice of prescribing vitamin D without an exhaustive risk analysis. The available evidence is insufficient to recommend a general substitution of vitamin D to prevent fractures, falls, changes in bone mineral density, incidence of cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular disease, neoplasms and also to modify the growth curve of mothers' children. They received vitamin D as a substitute during pregnancy. The recommendations presented in the document are based on the critical analysis of current evidence and the principles of good clinical practice and invite to consider a rational use of 25 (OH) D tests in the context of a clinical practice focused on people and a comprehensive assessment of needs and risks. The principles of good practice suggest that clinicians may be able to justify that the results of the 25 (OH) D test strongly influence and define clinical practice and modify the outcomes that interest people and impact their health and wellness. Currently there is no clarity on how to interpret the results, and the relationship between symptoms and 25 (OH) D levels, which may not be consistent with the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency reported. For this reason, it is suggested to review the rationale of the request for tests for systematic monitoring of levels of 25 (OH) D or in all cases where substitution is performed. Consider the use of 25 (OH) D tests within the comprehensive evaluation of people with suspicion or confirmation of the following conditions: rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, hyper or hypoparathyroidism, malabsorption syndromes, sarcopenia, metabolic bone disease.
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Abstract Introduction: Kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for patients with chronic kidney disease; however, the number of donors is insufficient, and waiting lists grow exponentially each year. Transplantation from expanded criteria donors benefits a significant number of patients, improving their survival when compared to those who remain on dialysis. The objective of this study is to describe the characteristics of patients who have received transplants from expanded criteria donors and their renal function at the first and third years after transplantation. Methods: A descriptive observational study was conducted. Patients older than 18 years who received transplants from an expanded criteria donor were chosen between 2007 and 2015. Results: Of a total of 227 patients analyzed, 18 received transplants from an expanded criteria donor. The recipients were 59.5 years old (37-79) and had spent 22.4 months on the waiting list (2.6-77.8) and 4.5 years on dialysis (0.5-18.4). The donors' age was 61 years (50-73). Graft survival at one year was 88.9%; at three years, it was 80%. A total of 11.1% of the patients presented acute cellular rejection at one year, and the average glomerular filtration rate at the first and third years was 58.4 mL/min/1.73 m2. Conclusion: Patients who received transplants from expanded criteria donors have good kidney graft function at three years, with graft and patient survival, similar to that reported for patients who received transplants from standard criteria donors (Acta Med Colomb 2019; 44. DOI: https://doi.org/ 10.36104/amc.2019.1185).
Resumen Introducción: el trasplante renal es el tratamiento de elección para pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica, sin embargo, el número de donantes es insuficiente y las listas de espera crecen exponencialmente cada año. El trasplante con donante de criterios expandidos beneficia a un número importante de pacientes, mejorando su supervivencia al compararlos con los que permanecen en diálisis. El objetivo de este estudio es describir las características de pacientes trasplantados con donantes de criterios expandidos y su función renal al primer y tercer año del trasplante. Métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo observacional. Se eligieron pacientes mayores de 18 años trasplantados con donante de criterios expandidos entre 2007 y 2015. Resultados: de un total de 227 pacientes analizados, 18 fueron trasplantados con donante de criterios expandidos. Los receptores tenían 59.5 años (37-79), tiempo en lista de espera de 22.4 meses (2.6-77.8), tiempo en diálisis de 4.5 años (0.5-18.4). La edad del donante fue 61 años (50-73). La supervivencia del injerto al año fue 88.9% y a los tres años de 80%. El 11.1% de los pacientes presentaron rechazo celular agudo al año y el promedio de la tasa de filtración glomerular al primer y tercer año fue de 58.4 mL/min/1.73m2 Conclusión: los pacientes trasplantados con donante de criterios expandidos tienen una buena función del injerto renal a tres años, con supervivencia del injerto y del paciente, similar a la reportada con donante con criterio estándar. (Acta Med Colomb 2019; 44. DOI: https://doi.org/10.36104/amc.2019.n85).
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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Kidney Transplantation , Transplants , Donor Selection , SurvivorshipABSTRACT
El quiloperitoneo es una condición infrecuente que se asocia a diálisis peritoneal; en la mayoría de los casos se puede confundir con peritonitis bacteriana, aunque puede ser la consecuencia de esta infección. Se reporta el desarrollo espontáneo de quiloperitoneo en un paciente de 54 años con enfermedad renal crónica secundaria a nefropatía diabética, en diálisis peritoneal manual desde hacía 5 años. El tratamiento consistió en suspensión temporal de la diálisis peritoneal, reposo intestinal, suministro de una dieta con alto contenido de ácidos grasos de cadena media e infusión de octreotide, con lo cual a los 10 días el paciente mostró mejoría, y se reinició la diálisis peritoneal. Una búsqueda sistemática de la literatura encontró 16 casos publicados (11 mujeres), con edades desde neonato hasta 88 años.
Chyloperitoneum is a rare condition associated with peritoneal dialysis. In most cases it is misdiagnosed as bacterial peritonitis, but it can also be a consequence of this infection. We present the spontaneous development of chyloperitoneum in a 54 year old patient with chronic kidney disease secondary to diabetic nephropathy, in manual peritoneal dialysis for 5 years. The treatment consisted of temporary suspension of peritoneal dialysis, bowel rest, supply of a diet with a high content of medium chain fatty acids and infusion of octreotide. After 10 days the patient showed improvement, and peritoneal dialysis was restarted. A systematic search of the literature found 16 published cases (11 women), ranging in age from newborn to 88 years.
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Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Chylous Ascites/diagnosis , Chylous Ascites/diet therapy , Chylous Ascites/drug therapy , Peritoneal Dialysis/adverse effects , Renal Dialysis , Rare DiseasesABSTRACT
Abstract Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLDs) occur in 3 to 10% of adults with solid organ transplant (SOT). It has been associated with Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) infection. Differential diagnostics of PTLD from rejection or viral infection is difficult when the tumor infiltrates the graft, because the clinical and histopathological findings are similar. We report a case of patient with chronic kidney disease due to Ig M glomerulonephritis with cadaveric donor kidney transplantation who presented proteinuria and decreased glomerular filtration rate, with a solid mass at renal graft and confirmatory histology of polymorphic renal transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD), VEB positive, and CD 20 positive. The patient was treated with rituximab 375 mg / m2 weekly, four doses, followed by chemotherapy with ciclophosphamide, vincristine and doxorubicin. He didn't need radiotherapy or graft nephrectomy, with complete remission at one year of follow-up and optimal graft function.
Resumen Los desórdenes linfoproliferativos postrasplante (PTLD por sus siglas en inglés: Posttransplant Lymphoproliferative disorders) se presentan en 3 a 10% de adultos con trasplante de órgano sólido (TOS). Se ha asociado a infección por Virus Epstein Barr (VEB). Es difícil diferenciar PTLD de rechazo o infección viral, porque los hallazgos clínicos e histopatológicos son muy similares. Presentamos el caso de un paciente con enfermedad renal crónica (ERC) secundaria a glomerulonefritis IgM, con trasplante renal de donante cadavérico, quien presentó proteinuria y disminución de la función renal, se le documentó una masa en el injerto renal compatible con desorden linfoproliferativo pos-trasplante renal de tipo polimórfico (PTLD), VEB positivo y CD 20 positivo. El tratamiento consistió en rituximab 375 mg/m2 semanales, cuatro dosis, se realizó control con imágenes y se adicionó el esquema CHOP (ciclofosfamida, vincristina, doxorubicina). El paciente toleró de manera adecuada la quimioterapia, no requirió radioterapia, ni trasplantectomía y después del R-CHOP la masa disminuyó de manera significativa hasta desaparecer al año de seguimiento manteniendo función óptima del injerto renal.
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Humans , Male , Female , Kidney Transplantation , Lymphoproliferative Disorders , Colombia , Herpesvirus 4, HumanABSTRACT
El cáncer en el paciente que ha recibido un trasplante es una enfermedad reconocida, con factores de riesgo demostrados e incidencia 3,12 mayor que en la población general. El sarcoma de Kaposi ocurre 400 a 500 veces más frecuentemente en el receptor de trasplante renal. Hicimos una revisión de la literatura científica a raíz del primer caso de sarcoma de Kaposi en nuestro grupo de trasplante renal del Hospital Universitario San Ignacio...
Cancer in transplant patients is a recognized disease, with risk factors demonstrated and an incidence of 3.12 times the general population.Kaposis sarcoma occurs 400-500 times more frequently in renal transplant recipients. We reviewthe literature of the first case of Kaposis sarcoma in our renal transplant group at the HospitalUniversitario San Ignacio...
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Sarcoma, Kaposi , Kidney TransplantationABSTRACT
Objetivo: Describir un caso de rabdomiolisis y falla renal aguda asociado a la administración de quetiapina y escitalopram en un adulto joven en tratamiento por depresión recurrente. Métodos Descripción detallada del paciente y de su enfermedad actual, y revisión no sistemática de la literatura relevante. Resultados: Sujeto de 35 años con antecedentes de trastorno depresivo para el cual recibía escitalopram y quetiapina; presenta síntomas consistentes con rabdomiolisis y falla renal aguda luego de ingerir una sobredosis (900 mg) de quetiapina. La quetiapina y otros antipsicóticos han sido asociados a rabdomiolisis con o sin falla renal aguda. Igualmente, antidepresivos han sido asociados con episodios similares. El mecanismo que media tal asociación no ha sido encontrado. Conclusiones: Los antipsicóticos y los antidepresivos están asociados a rabdomiolisis en individuos con susceptibilidad biológica. Los efectos tóxicos de la serotonina pueden estar involucrados en tal asociación. Lo anterior obliga a su empleo cuidadoso en pacientes en riesgo de hiperfunción serotoninérgica.
Objective: To describe a case of quetipiane- and escitalopram-associated rhabdomyolysis and secondary acute renal failure in a young adult suffering from recurrent depression. Methods: detailed clinical description of the subject's case and relevant literature was reviewed. Results: A 35-year old male suffering from recurrent mayor depression treated with quetiapine and escitalopram, developed rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure after ingesting an overdose of quetiapine (900 mg). Quetiapine and other antipsychotics have been related with rhabdomyolysis with or without renal failure in association or not with neuroleptic malignant syndromes. Similarly, antidepressant medications, specially venlafaxine but not escitalopram, have been associated with rhabdomyolysis. However, the exact mechanisms involved in this association have are not clear. Conclusions: Antipsychotic and antidepressant medications have been associated with rhabdomyolysis in vulnerable subjects. Serotonin-mediated toxicity has been proposed as a plausible etiological factor in these cases. Thus, psychotropic medications involving this neurotransmitter should be used cautiously in subjects at risk for serotonin hyperactivity.