Las que sobran: un análisis de la diversidad de las mujeres habitantes de la calle en cinco ciudades colombianas

Este artículo profundiza en el conocimiento de las mujeres habitantes de la calle de las cinco ciudades más densas del país, teniendo como telón de fondo las relaciones patriarcales de desigualdad que permean los diferentes momentos de la habitanza de la calle empezando por la decisión de salir a vivir en esta. Con la información disponible de los censos de habitantes de la calle de 2017 y 2019 realizados por el Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE) en Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla y Bucaramanga, indaga las diversas formas femeninas de habitar la calle y las condiciones en que esta se lleva a cabo. Apunta básicamente a eliminar la masculinización de la habitanza de la calle, visibilizando la presencia de mujeres diversas en ciclos de vida y con vivencias expulsoras antes y de hábitos de subsistencia y manutención durante su permanencia en la calle.

This article delves into the knowledge of women living on the streets of the five densest cities in the country, taking as a background the patriarchal relations of inequality that permeate the different moments of street life starting with the decision to go out to live in this. With the information available from the censuses of street dwellers of 2017 and 2019 carried out by DANE in Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla and Bucaramanga, it investigates the various female ways of inhabiting the street and the conditions in which it is carried out. It basically aims to eliminate the masculinization of street living, making visible the presence of diverse women in life cycles and with expeller experiences before and of subsistence and maintenance habits during their stay on the street.

Effect of the timing of insertion of postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device (PPIUCD) copper T380A on expulsion rates

Background & objectives: Postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device (PPIUCD) is well accepted and recommended for contraception. However, anxiety at the time of delivery may restrict the acceptance of a PPIUCD for its immediate insertion. So far there is limited evidence to conclude anything concrete on the association between the expulsion rates and the timing of insertion following a vaginal delivery. Thus, this study was undertaken to compare the expulsion rates in immediate and early insertions and their safety and complications. Methods: This prospective comparative study was carried out over 17 months on women delivering vaginally in a tertiary care teaching hospital in South India. A copper device (CuT380A) was inserted using Kelly’s placental forceps either within 10 min of placental delivery (immediate group, n=160) or between 10 min upto 48 h postpartum (early group, n=160). Ultrasound was done before discharge from the hospital. The expulsion rates and any other complications at six-week and three-month follow up were studied. Chi-square test was used to compare the difference in expulsion rates. Results: The expulsion rate was five per cent in the immediate compared to 3.7 per cent in the early group (no significant difference). In ten cases, the device was found to be in the lower uterus upon ultrasound before discharge. These were repositioned. There was no case with perforation, irregular bleeding or infection up to the three-month follow up. Higher age, higher parity, lack of satisfaction and motivation to continue were predictors of expulsion. Interpretation & conclusions: In the present study PPIUCD was found to be safe with overall expulsion in 4.3 per cent. It was marginally, though not significantly, higher in the immediate group.

Immediate Postpartum Insertion of Copper Intrauterine Device in a Brazilian University Hospital: Expulsion and Continuation Rates / Inserção de dispositivo intrauterino de cobre no pós-parto imediato em hospital universitário brasileiro: Taxas de expulsão e continuação

Abstract Objective To evaluate the expulsion and continuation rates of the copper intrauterine device (IUD) inserted in the immediate postpartum period in a Brazilian public university hospital. Materials and Methods In the present cohort study, we included women who received immediate postpartum IUD at vaginal delivery or cesarean s March 2018 to December 2019. Clinical data and the findings of transvaginal ultrasound (US) scans performed 6-weeks postpartum were collected. The expulsion and continuation rates were assessed 6-months postpartum using data from the electronic medical records or by telephone contact. The primary outcome was the proportion of IUDs expelled at 6 months. For the statistical analysis, we used the Student t-test, the Poisson distribution, and the Chi-squared test. Results There were 3,728 births in the period, and 352 IUD insertions were performed, totaling a rate of 9.4%. At 6 weeks postpartum, the IUD was properly positioned in 65.1% of the cases, in 10.8% there was partial expulsion, and in 8.5% it had been completely expelled. At 6 months postpartum, information was obtained from 234 women, 74.4% of whom used IUD, with an overall expulsion rate of 25.6%. The expulsion rate was higher after vaginal delivery when compared with cesarean section (68.4% versus 31.6% respectively; p = 0.031). There were no differences in terms of age, parity, gestational age, final body mass index, and newborn weight. Conclusion Despite the low insertion rate of copper IUDs in the postpartum period and a higher expulsion rate, the rate of long-term continuation of intrauterine contraception was high, indicating that it is a useful intervention to prevent unwanted pregnancies and to reduce short-interval birth.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar as taxas de expulsão e continuação do dispositivo intrauterino (DIU) de cobre inserido no pós-parto imediato em um hospital universitário brasileiro. Materiais e Métodos Neste estudo de corte transversal, foram incluídas parturientes submetidas à inserção de DIU de cobre no pós-parto imediato entre março de 2018 e dezembro de 2019. Foram coletados dados clínicos e da ultrassonografia (US) transvaginal realizada após seis semanas. As taxas de expulsão e de continuação foram avaliadas após seis meses por meio de dados do prontuário ou por contato telefônico. O resultado principal foi a proporção de DIUs expelidos em seis meses. Para análise estatística, utilizaram-se o teste t de Student, a distribuição de Poisson, e o teste do Qui quadrado. Resultados Houve 3,728 nascimentos no período, e foram inseridos 352 DIUs, em uma taxa de 9,4%. Com 6 semanas, o DIU estava bem posicionado em 65,1% dos casos, em 10,8%, houve expulsão parcial, e, em 8,5%, fora totalmente expelido. Aos 6 meses de pós-parto, foram obtidas informações de 234 mulheres, 74,4% das quais usavam DIU, com uma taxa de expulsão geral de 25,6%. A taxa de expulsão foi maior após o parto vaginal do que após cesariana (68,4% versus 31,6%, respectivamente; p = 0,031). Não houve diferenças quanto à idade, paridade, idade gestacional, índice de massa corpórea final, e peso do recém-nascido. Conclusão Apesar da baixa taxa de inserção e alta taxa de expulsão, a taxa de continuação em longo prazo da contracepção intrauterina com DIU de cobre foi elevada, o que indica que se trata de intervenção útil para prevenir gestações indesejadas em curto intervalo de tempo.

Papel de la ecocardiografía speckle-tracking (rastreo de marcas) y la resonancia magnética cardíaca-feature tracking en la circulación de Fontan. Diferencias entre los ventrículos derecho e izquierdo / Speckle-tracking echocardiography and MCR-feature tracking in Fontan circulation. Differences between right and left ventricles

Resumen Introducción: En los pacientes con DCPT, la disfunción ventricular es inevitable, y más temprana en VU derechos. La deformación miocárdica por STE y RMC-FT parece promisoria. Objetivo: Analizar la función ventricular mediante STE y RMC-FT en pacientes con DCPT, en comparación con RMC convencional según la morfología del VU y la posible implicación en su diagnóstico temprano. Método: Se recogieron medidas del strain longitudinal y circunferencial por STE y RMC-FT, volúmenes ventriculares y FE por RMC en 64 pacientes con DCPT. Resultados: La morfología ventricular no se relacionó con disfunción por RMC. Los VU derechos tuvieron valores por STE y RMC-FT disminuidos respecto de los VU izquierdos, con FE similares. Existe correlación entre STE y RMC-FT, no equivalentes, con buena factibilidad y reproducibilidad. Conclusiones: La RMC-FT y el STE son técnicas útiles en el diagnóstico temprano y la vigilancia de la función ventricular en VU derechos con FE preservada.

Abstract Introduction: In patients with TCPC, the development of ventricular dysfunction is inevitable and is more precocious in SRVs. Myocardial deformation by STE and CMR-FT is promising. Objective: To analize ventricular function in patients with TCPC using STE and CMR-FT compared with conventional cMRI, depending on SV morphology, to determine their role in early diagnosis of ventricular dysfunction. Method: Sixty-four patients with TCPC were included. Longitudinal and circumferential strain by STE and CMR-FT and ventricular volume and EF were obtained. Results: Dysfunction analyzed by cMRI showed no association with ventricular morphology. SRVs had lower values in STE and CMR-FT compared with SLVs, with similar EF. While not equivalent, correlation was observed between the STE and the CMR-FT values, demonstrating good feasibility and reproducibility. Conclusion: The strain data in CMR-FT and STE could be useful for diagnosis and monitoring of ventricular function and as markers of early SRV dysfunction with preserved EF.

Anisakidosis diagnosticada tras la expulsión de vermes en deposiciones: forma poco frecuente de diagnóstico en humanos / Anisakidosis diagnosed after expulsion of worms in stools: a rare form of diagnosis in humans

Resumen La anisakidosis es una zoonosis parasitaria accidental y cosmopolita de los seres humanos, siendo su hospedero definitivo los mamíferos marinos como lobos de mar, focas y delfines, entre otros. El ser humano se infecta por el consumo en estado larvario del nemátodo de la familia Anisakidae presentes en pescados y mariscos crudos como la merluza o el congrio. Los helmintos se ubican preferentemente en el tubo digestivo alto, observándose la regurgitación del parásito a la boca o evidenciándose durante la realización de una endoscopía digestiva alta. En forma infrecuente las larvas pueden migrar al peritoneo o seguir su paso por el intestino delgado y colon, siendo inhabitual la expulsión por las deposiciones. Presentamos el caso de una expulsión dos larvas L3 de la familia Anisakidae en deposiciones.

Abstract Anisakidosis is an accidental and cosmopolitan parasitic zoonosis of human beings, its definitive host being marine mammals such as sea lions, seals and dolphins, among others. Humans are infested by consumption in the larval stage of the nematode of Anisakis present in raw fish and shellfish such as hake or conger eel. The infestation is preferably located in the upper digestive tract, observing the regurgitation of the parasite to the mouth or becoming evident during an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. In rare cases, the larvae can migrate to the peritoneum or continue their passage through the small intestine and colon, with expulsion in stools being unusual. We present a case of expulsion of two larvae of the Anisakidae family in feces.

Efectos clínicos de la corrección del valor de la fracción de expulsión del ventrículo izquierdo en pacientes con insuficiencia valvular mitral / Clinical impact of the correction of the value of left ventricular ejection fraction in patients with mitral valve regurgitation

Resumen Introducción y objetivos: La insuficiencia valvular mitral provoca el vaciado simultáneo hacia la aorta y la aurícula izquierda durante la sístole ventricular, lo que produce una disminución del volumen hacia la circulación sistémica. En este estudio se busca obtener un dato preciso del porcentaje de volumen expulsado en sentido anterógrado en pacientes con insuficiencia mitral. Métodos: Se aplica una fórmula ecocardiográfica de “corrección” de la fracción de expulsión del ventrículo izquierdo (FEVI) en 114 pacientes con insuficiencia mitral, con base en la medición de la fracción regurgitante. Resultados: La corrección de la FEVI demostró que el 44.7% de los casos (n = 51) debe reclasificarse en cuanto a la calidad de su función sistólica ventricular izquierda. De 79 sujetos con FEVI normal (≥ 50%) sólo se mantuvieron 32 en la misma categoría; en el grupo con FEVI moderadamente reducida (intervalo intermedio, 40-49.9%) se pasó de 6 a 23 casos y, en aquéllos con FEVI reducida (< 40%), el grupo aumentó de 29 a 59; el subgrupo de pacientes con FEVI < 30% se incrementó de 21 a 41 sujetos. Conclusiones: Puesto que en la mayoría de las guías de tratamiento la FEVI se usa para estratificar riesgos e indicaciones terapéuticas, los autores creen que la ponderación de la insuficiencia mitral puede incrementar la precisión del tratamiento y la posibilidad de incluir a pacientes que no están considerados en esos tratamientos en el momento actual.

Abstract Introduction and objectives: Mitral valve regurgitation causes simultaneous emptying to the aorta and left atrium during ventricular systole, generating a decrease in volume supply to the systemic circulation. In this study we seek to obtain an accurate data on the percentage of volume expelled in the anterograde direction in patients with mitral regurgitation. Methods: An echocardiographic formula for “correction” of the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was applied in 114 patients with mitral regurgitation, based on the measurement of the regurgitant fraction. Results: Correction of the LVEF showed that 44.7% of cases (n = 51) should be reclassified in terms of the quality of their left ventricular systolic function. Of 79 subjects with normal LVEF (≥ 50%) only 32 remained in the same category; in the group with moderately reduced LVEF (medium range, 40-49.9%) it went from 6 to 23 cases and, in those with reduced LVEF (< 40%), the group increased from 29 to 59; the subgroup of patients with LVEF < 30% increased from 21 to 41 subjects. Conclusions: Given that in most treatment guidelines LVEF is used to stratify risks and therapeutic indications, the authors believe that the weighting of mitral regurgitation can increase the accuracy of treatment, and the possibility of including patients who, at this current moment, are not considered for these therapies.

To Compare the Efficacy of Tamsulosin and Deflazacort Combination with Tamsulosin Alone in Expulsion of Lower Ureteric Stones in a Medical College in South Haryana

Introduction: Men have been suffering from urinary stones since antiquity. Symptomatic ureteric stone is a very common emergency condition faced by general surgeons and urologists. There are many medical and interventional treatments for lower ureteric stones. Removal of stone with ureteroscopy is very effective but this is very costly also. Anesthetist is required; stent is placed in ureter which has to be removed afterward. Stones of size <4 mm will pass hopefully spontaneously. Stones more than 10 mm size will require surgery in general. The expulsion of stones of size 4–10 mm can be tried with the help of pharmacological agents. Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted in the Surgery Department at SGT Medical College located in South Haryana. A total of 150 patients of distal ureteric stones of sizes 4–10 mm were taken in this study, divided into two groups of 75 patients each. Group I patients were given tamsulosin 0.4 mg and deflazacort 30 mg once in a day and Group II patients were given tamsulosin 0.4 mg once in a day. Treatment was for 10 days. Results: In Group I, the stones were expelled in 24 (32%) patients. While in Group II, 11 (14.6%) patients passed stones. This is statistically significant with P = 0.023. The median time for stone expulsion was 192 h in Group I and 312 h in Group II with again a significant P = 0.039. Conclusion: We conclude that Group I (tamsulosin + deflazacort) showed a statistically significant advantage in stone expulsion rate than Group II (tamsulosin alone). Group I also showed a statistically significant advantage in stone expulsion time.

Perfil de tolerancia al triclosán y detección de los genes MexA, MexC, AcrB y oqxA relacionados con la expresión de bombas de expulsión en aislados clínicos del género Enterobacter aerogenes y Enterobacter cloacae / Triclosan tolerance profile and detection of MexA, MexC, AcrB and oqxA genes related to the expression of expulsion pumps in clinical isolates of Enterobacter aero- genes and Enterobacter cloacae / Perfil de tolerância ao triclosan e detecção dos genes mexA, mexC, acrB e oqxA relacionados à expressão de bombas de expulsão em isolados clínicos do gênero Enterobacter aerogenes e Enterobacter cloacae

Introducción. La resistencia a los antimicrobianos y la tolerancia a biocidas está dada por mecanismos comunes, generados por su uso en diferentes ambientes; mecanismos como la expresión de bombas de expulsión presentes en bacterias del género Enterobacter circulantes amenaza la eficacia de los antimicrobianos limitando las opciones de terapia antibiótica. Objetivos: Determinar el perfil de tolerancia al triclosán y detección de genes asociados a bombas de expulsión en aislados clínicos de Enterobacter aerogenes y Enterobacter cloacae. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y de corte transversal, se determinaron perfiles de tolerancia al triclosán por microdilución, de susceptibilidad antimicrobiana, confirmación fenotípica de mecanismos de resistencia, por reacción en cadena de la polimerasa, se identificó la presencia de genes que codifican para bombas de expulsión. Resultados: El 17% correspondió a Enterobacter cloacae y el 6% Enterobacter aerogenes. El 93,7% de los aislados clínicos del género Enterobacter presentó el fenotipo de resistencia BLEE y AmpC. En el 81,3% de los aislamientos se obtuvo la presencia de al menos un gen relacionado con las expresión de bombas de expulsión, siendo frecuentes MexC y AcrB; no identificó presencia del gen oqxA. Conclusiones: La resistencia a diferentes grupos de antibióticos se identifica en especies de Enterobacter circulante, así la presencia de enzimas BLEE y AmpC, la presencia de genes relacionados con bombas de expulsión y la alta tolerancia al triclosán. Palabras clave: Triclosán, Resistencia, Bombas de expulsión, Genes, Biocida

Introduction. Antimicrobial resistance and tolerance to biocides is given by common mechanisms, generated by the use of antimicrobial and biocidal substances in different environments, these me- chanisms such as the expression of expulsion pumps present in bacteria of the Enterobacter genus circulating threatens the efficacy of antimicrobials by limiting antibiotic therapy options. Objective: to determine the triclosan tolerance profile and detection of genes associated with expul- sion pumps in clinical isolates of Enterobacter aerogenes and Enterobacter cloacae. Materials and Methods: An observational, descriptive and the cross-sectional study was performed, triclosan tolerance profiles were determined by microdilution, antimicrobial susceptibility, phenotypic confirmation of resistance mechanisms, by the presence of polymerase chain reaction, the presence of genes that code for expulsion pumps. Results: The 17% corresponded to Enterobacter cloacae and 6% Enterobacter aerogenes. 93.7% of the clinical isolates of the genus Enterobacter presented the ESBL and AmpC resistance phenotype. In 81.3% of the isolates, the presence of at least one gene related to the expression of ejection pumps was obtained, with MexC and AcrB being frequent; did not identify the presence of the oqxA gene. conclusions: The resistance to different groups of antibiotics is identified in circulating Enterobacter species, as well as the presence of ESBL and AmpC enzymes, the presence of genes related to ejection pumps, and high tolerance to triclosan.

Introdução.A resistência antimicrobiana e a tolerância a biocidas esta dada pelos mecanismos comuns gerados pelo uso em diferentes ambientes; mecanismos como a expressão de bombas de expulsão presentes em bactérias do gênero Enterobacter circulantes ameaza a eficácia das antimicrobiana limitando as opções de terapia antibiótica. Objetivos: Determinar o perfil de tolerância ao triclosan e detecção dos genes asociados a bombas de expulsão em isolados clínicos Enterobacter aerogenes e Enterobacter cloacae. Materiais e Métodos: Realizou-se um estudo observacional, descritivo e de corte transversal, deter- minaram-se perfiles de tolerância ao triclosan por microdiluição, de susceptibilidade antimicrobiana, confirmação de mecanismos de resistência fenotípica por reação em cadeia da polimerase, identifi- cou-se a presença de genes que codificam para bombas de expulsão. Resultados: 17% correspondeu ao Enterobacter cloacae e 6% ao Enterobacter aerogenes. 93,7% em isolados clínicos do gênero Enterobacter presentou o fenótipo de resistência BLEE e AmpC. No 81% dos isolamentos se obteve a presença de pelo menos um gen relacionado à expressão de bombas de expulsão, sindo frequentes mexC e acrB; não se identificou a presença do gen oqxA. Conclusões: A resistência de diferentes grupos de antibióticos se identificou em espécies de Entero- bacter circulante, assim a presença de enzimas BLEE e AmpC, a presença de genes relacionados com bombas de expulsão e a alta tolerância ao triclosan.

Insuficiencia cardíaca con fracción de expulsión preservada: el lado oscuro de una vieja enfermedad / Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: the dark side of an old disease

Resumen La insuficiencia cardíaca (IC) es un problema de salud pública global con más de 37 millones de individuos afectados en el mundo. La insuficiencia cardíaca con fracción de expulsión preservada (ICFEp) representa una categoría cada vez más frecuente en la práctica clínica, constituye hasta el 60% de los casos y presenta diferencias importantes en el diagnóstico y tratamiento en comparación con la insuficiencia cardíaca y la fracción de expulsión reducida. Esta revisión de ICFEp expone la epidemiología, delimita los principales factores de riesgo y mecanismos fisiopatológicos, identifica las características clínicas/paraclínicas y los criterios diagnósticos, y finaliza con un llamado para realizar investigación en este país.

Abstract Heart failure is a global public health problem, with more than 37 million patients living with heart failure around the world. Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction is an increasingly common category (approximately 60% of the cases) and shows remarkable differences in diagnosis and treatment when compared with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. The current review covers epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiologic mechanisms, clinical and paraclinical characteristics and diagnostic criteria of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and concludes with a plea for original research in our country.

Evaluation of post partum intrauterine contraceptive device versus interval intrauterine contraceptive device insertion

Background: Family planning is important not only for population stabilization, but it has been increasingly recognized as central tool to improve maternal and neonatal health. Aim of current study was to compare interval and post partum intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) insertion in terms of effectiveness and safety.Methods: This was a prospective observational cohort study, done in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, GMERS Medical College, Sola, Ahmedabad, from August 2015 to April 2017 was taken for evaluation. 80 women in each group who were inserted IUCD after delivery and in the interval period were studied. Outcome was measured by expulsion rate, continuation rate, and incidence of dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB), Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), failure rate and effect on puerperium.Results: Expulsion rate in PPIUCD group was 8.75% while in interval IUCD group it was 1.25%. Continuation rate following Postpartum intrauterine contraceptive device (PPIUCD) and interval IUCD insertion was 86.25% and 95% respectively. Incidence of bleeding per vaginum (menorrhagia) was 7.5% in PPIUCD group while 8.75% in interval IUCD group. There was one case 1.25% of PID in interval IUCD group while no case in PPIUCD was noted. Failure rate was nil in both the group. There was no effect on puerperium following PPIUCD insertion group during present study.Conclusions: PPIUCD is an effective and safe spacing method of contraception as compared to interval IUCD insertion. There is no statistically significant change in incidence of expulsion rate, continuation rate and other complications in both the group.

Evaluation of effect of pospartum intrauterine contraceptive device

Background: This study was done to compare and evaluate safety, efficacy and complications of PPIUCD and interval IUCD insertion and to generate evidence on the safety and effectiveness of these two types of IUCD insertions.Methods: This prospective study was carried out at tertiary care center and Teaching Institute in the Department of obstetrics and gynecology. All enrolled patients in obstetrics and gynecology from 1/2/16 to 31/7/16 were included in this study. Women fulfilling inclusion criteria were included in the study after informed consent. Study protocol was approved by ethics committee.Results: A total of 44 women fulfilling WHO standard medical criteria for PPIUCD insertion and willing to comply with study protocol had PPIUCD insertion.  Cause of removal was mainly bleeding (2 cases, 50%) in interval IUCD group. 4 cases of spontaneous expulsion noted in vaginal delivery group prior to 6 weeks. The cumulative rate of complications were higher in PPIUCD group in our study (12 out of 44 i.e. 27.27% and 4 out of 20% in PPIUCD group and interval IUCD group respectively). Compliance of patient was highest in trans cesarean group 87.5%.Conclusions: Postpartum insertion of PPIUCD is safe effective, feasible and reversible method of contraception.

Fórmula para corregir la fracción de expulsión del ventrículo izquierdo en pacientes con insuficiencia valvular mitral / Formula to Correct Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction in Patients with Mitral Valve Regurgitation

RESUMEN La fracción de expulsión del ventrículo izquierdo es una medición clave para la valoración de su función sistólica. En caso de insuficiencia valvular mitral, parte del volumen eyectado se regurgita hacia el atrio izquierdo, el volumen anterógrado es menor que el supuesto y la fracción de expulsión se mantiene en un valor que no representa adecuadamente el estado inotrópico. Esto no permite que ciertos pacientes con falla cardíaca puedan ser correctamente clasificados y tratados, en especial en cuanto se refiere a la indicación de dispositivos (terapia de resincronización, implante de desfibriladores). Tomando como base el cálculo de la fracción regurgitante se propone una sencilla fórmula para hacer una "corrección" de la fracción de expulsión en este tipo de casos y se puso a prueba en un grupo de pacientes ambulatorios citados consecutivamente. Se confirma que en un 54% de pacientes se ven modificados su pronóstico, su tratamiento o ambos al aplicarse la fórmula propuesta.

ABSTRACT Left ventricular ejection fraction is a key measurement for the assessment of systolic function. In case of mitral valve insufficiency, part of the ejected volume regurgitates to the left atrium, the anterograde volume is less than expected, and the ejection fraction maintains a value that does not adequately represent the inotropic state. This does not allow certain patients with heart failure to be correctly classified and treated, especially regarding the indication of devices (resynchronization therapy and defibrillator implant). Based on the calculation of the regurgitant fraction, we propose a simple formula to make a "correction" of the ejection fraction in this type of cases. The corrected ejection fraction was tested in a group of consecutive outpatients. The study confirmed that 54% of patients have their prognosis and/or treatment modified when applying the proposed formula.

​Evaluation Of The Efficacy Of Tamsulosin And Deflazacort Versus Tamsulosin Alone In Expulsion Of Lower Ureteric Stones In A Tertiary Center

Introduction: Urolithiasis is a very common problem present. About 70% of all ureteric stones are found in the lower third ofureter. Many factors affect the modality of treatment such as setup available, type, size of stone and expertise of the surgeon.Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and ureteroscopy and removal of stone are very effective, but they require the help ofanesthetist. Ureter is to be stented, and the stent has to be removed later on. They are very costly and not without complications.Many pharmacological agents have been used for the expulsion of ureteric stones, for example, diclofenac, alkalizers, ketorolac,nifedipine, deflazacort, prazosin, silodosin, and tamsulosin.Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted in the Surgery Department at SGT MedicalCollege. A total of 100 patients of distal ureteric stones of sizes 4–10 mm were taken in this study, divided into two groups of50 patients each. Group I patients were given tamsulosin 0.4 mg and deflazacort 30 mg once in a day, Group II patients weregiven tamsulosin 0.4 mg once in a day. Treatment was for 10 days.Results: In Group I, the stones were expelled in 38 (76%) patients, while in Group II, 26 (52%) patients passed stones. Thisis statistically significant with P = 0.038. The median time for stone expulsion was 3 days in Group I and 11 days in Group IIwith P = 0.032.Conclusion: We have evaluated that medical expulsive therapy using tamsulosin alone is also effective and can be used inpatients where steroids are contraindicated, but by adding deflazacort, it becomes very effective for management of distalureteral calculi.

Prevalence of blighted ovum in first trimester of pregnancy: a hospital based study

Background: The aim of this study is to know the prevalence of blighted ovum among pregnant women in 1st trimester attending our hospital during their antenatal visits and to know the fate of blighted ovum either if there is spontaneous expulsion of the sac or need of medical induction or surgical evacuation.Methods: This observational study was conducted at Obstetrics and Genecology Department, Women Health Hospital and Sahel Selim Hospital, Egypt from November 2015 to February 2018. All patients recruited in this study attended the antenatal care clinics for antenatal follow-up during their first-trimester of pregnancies.Results: All cases of the study were less than 14 weeks. The mean gestational age was 8.93±1.01 (7.0-11.0) weeks. In patients less than 20 years old, (73%) there is a significant increase in surgical treatment (dilatation & curettage) after failure of medical treatment, patients more than 40 years old (50.7%) there is a significant increase in medical treatment after success taking misoprostol so there is no need to a surgical treatment by (dilatation & curettage) in the majority of cases.Conclusions: The prevalence of blighted ovum was 15.6%. Also, the prevalence of blighted ovum was statistically significant increased with increase maternal age and also, we noticed that there was a statistically significant association between early pregnancy failure and a history of previous early pregnancy loss.

Value of rectoanal pressure gradient in seated position in evaluation of anorectal motility disorder in patients with constipation / 中华消化杂志

Objective To investigate the differences of anorectal manometry (ARM) parameters in different position (left lateral position and seated position) in patients with functional constipation (FC),and the value of rectoanal pressure gradient (RAPG) was assessed in seated position in the evaluation of anorectal motility disorder in patients with FC.Methods From March 2015 to July 2016,at Clinical Gastrointestinal Motility Center of Ningbo Yinzhou People's Hospital,66 consecutive patients with FC aged 18 to 75 who met Rome Ⅲ criteria were recruited.The questionnaires of patient assessment of constipation symptom (PAC-SYM)and patient assessment of constipation quality of life (PAC-QoL) were recorded.Patients randomly underwent ARM examination in left lateral or seated positions,and then followed by a balloon expulsion test (BET) in seated position.The differences of ARM parameters in different positions were compared.The correlation between ARM parameters and BET results,constipation symptoms and quality of life scores were analyzed.T-test,Spearman correlation analysis and Kappa coefficient were performed for statistical analysis.Results ARM parameters including rectal resting pressure,rectal defecation pressure and RAPG in seated position were both higher than those of left lateral position ((30.83 ±7.89) mmHg (1 mmHg =0.133 kPa) vs.(10.53 ± 3.94) mmHg,(78.86±22.25) mmHg vs.(54.92±21.26) mmHg,(17.53 ±27.40) mmHg vs.(-7.80 ±26.88) mmHg),and the differences were statistically significant (t =-21.10,-12.35 and-8.84,all P ＜ 0.01).However,there was no significant difference in anal-related pressure parameters (P ＞ 0.05).The RAPG in seated position was highly consistent with BET,with a maximum Kappa-value of 0.643,which was higher than the maxium Kappa-value of 0.349 in left lateral position.The optimal RAPG threshold of seated position was 10 mmHg,the sensitivity of RAPG in the prediction of BET was 85.71％ and the specificity was 79.17％.According to the optimal RAPG threshold in seated position,the patients were divided into high RAPG group and low RAPG group.The frequency of weekly spontaneous defecation of high RAPG group was higher than that of low RAPG group (2.88 ±2.16 vs.1.66 ±0.96),and the difference was statistically significant (t=2.65,P=0.01).The satisfaction score of PAC-QoL questionnaire of high RAPG group was lower than that of low RAPG group (2.05 ±0.55 vs.2.83 ±0.78),and the difference was statistically significant (t =-4.72,P ＜0.01).Conclusion It may be more reasonable to perform ARM in the seated position in FC patients,especially for the RAPG in seated position is better correlated with BET results,constipation symptoms and quality of life scores which may have more clinical value in the evaluation of anorectal motility disorder in FC patients.

Permanencia del dispositivo intrauterino TCu 380A insertado después de algún procedmiento obstétrico / Stay of the TCU 380A IUD inserted after of the obstetric event

Resumen OBJETIVO: Determinar la permanencia del dispositivo intrauterino TCu 380A insertado después de algún procedimiento obstétrico efectuado a pacientes atendidas en el Hospital General Dr. Aurelio Valdivieso. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio transversal y descriptivo efectuado en pacientes que concluyeron el embarazo entre el 1 de octubre de 2016 y el 31 de marzo de 2017, en el Hospital General Dr. Aurelio Valdivieso y que aceptaron se les colocara el dispositivo intrauterino TCu 380A después de algún procedimiento obstétrico y antes de darlas de alta del hospital. Variables de estudio: cantidad de embarazos, terminación de estos, médico responsable de la colocación, técnica y permanencia. El análisis estadístico implementado fue el univariado. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 182 pacientes con media de edad de 23 años y límites de 14 y 43 años. En el seguimiento de la permanencia del dispositivo 42.3% (n = 77) se encontró in situ, 28.5% (n = 52) en mala posición, y 0.55% (n = 1) lo expulsó. CONCLUSIONES: La permanencia del dispositivo intrauterino parece tener una relación estrecha con la forma correcta de insertarlo y, desde luego, con la experiencia acumulada del médico. En las primeras inserciones el médico debe ser supervisado por otro de mayor experiencia o, simplemente, con la vigilancia de los médicos adscritos.

Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the permanence of the TCu 380A IUD inserted after the obstetric event in the Dr. Aurelio Valdivieso Hospital. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Cross-sectional and descriptive study carried out in patients who concluded their pregnancy, between October 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017, at the Dr. Aurelio Valdivieso General Hospital (Oaxaca, Mexico) and who accepted the placement of the TCu 380A intrauterine device during the postpartum period. and before discharge from the hospital. Study variables: number of pregnancies, termination of these, doctor responsible for the placement, technique and permanence. The statistical analysis implemented was univariate. RESULTS: The study was conducted in 182 patients with a mean age of 23 years, a minimum of 14 years and a maximum of 43 years. In the monitoring of the permanence of the IUD TCu 380A with 42.31% (77) was found in situ, 28.57% (52) in poor position, and 0.55% (1) was expelled. CONCLUSIONS: The permanence of the intrauterine device seems to have a close relationship with the correct way to insert it and, of course, with the accumulated experience of the doctor. In the first insertions the doctor must be supervised by another one of greater experience or, simply, with the surveillance of the assigned doctors.

Cardiac senile amyloidosis: a review / Amiloidosis cardíaca senil: una revisión

Abstract: Cardiac senile amyloidosis related to wild-type transthyretin is not so infrequent as previously thought, several cases of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction might be related to this infiltrative disorder. Usually it is underdiagnosed because of the requirement of histological diagnosis and reluctance to do biopsy in this frail elderly population. Noninvasive diagnostic methods available will increase diagnosis of cardiac transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR), and the direct consequence will be more investigations and clinical trials on diagnosis and therapeutics of ATTR.

Resumen: La amiloidosis cardiaca senil relacionada con transtiretina tipo salvaje no es tan infrecuente como se ha pensado previamente, varios casos de insuficiencia cardiaca con fracción de expulsión preservada pueden estar relacionadas con esta enfermedad infiltrativa. Habitualmente es sub-diagnosticada debido a que se requiere estudio histológico y existe reticencia a realizar biopsias en esta población de pacientes seniles por su fragilidad. Nuevos métodos diagnósticos no invasivos incrementarán el diagnóstico de amiloidosis cardiaca por transtiretina, y la consecuencia directa será una mayor investigación y ensayos clínicos para su diagnóstico y tratamiento.

Clinical utility of balloon expulsion test for functional defecation disorders

PURPOSE: I investigated the diagnostic accuracy of balloon expulsion test (BET) with various techniques to find out the most appropriate method, and tried to confirm its clinical utility in diagnosing functional defecation disorders (FDD) in constipated patients. METHODS: Eighty-seven patients constituted the study population. FDD was defined when patients had at least two positive findings in defecography, manometry, and electromyography. BET was done 4 times in each patient with 2 different positions and 2 different volumes. The positions were seated position (SP) and left lateral decubitus position (LDP). The volumes were fixed volume (FV) of 60 mL and individualized volume with which patient felt a constant desire to defecate (CDV). The results of BETs with 4 different settings (LDP-FV, LDP-CDV, SP-FV, and SP-CDV) were statistically compared and analyzed. RESULTS: Of 87 patients, 23 patients (26.4%) had at least two positive findings in 3 tests and thus were diagnosed to have FDD. On receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, area under curve was highest in BET with SP-FV. With a cutoff value of 30 seconds, the specificity of BET with SP-FV was 86.0%, sensitivity was 73.9%, negative predictive value was 89.8%, positive predictive value was 65.4%, and accuracy rate was 82.8% for diagnosing FDD. CONCLUSION: SP-FV is the most appropriate method for BET. In this setting, BET has a diagnostic accuracy sufficient to identify constipated patients who do not have FDD. Patients with negative results in BET with SP-FV may not need other onerous tests to exclude FDD.

Evaluación de la función ventricular y auricular derecha con ecocardiografía 3D en tromboembolia pulmonar aguda / Assessment of right ventricular and atrial function with 3D echocardiography in acute pulmonary embolism

Introducción: La tromboembolia pulmonar aguda (TEP) es un padecimiento grave. La ecocardiografía tridimensional (ECO-3D) es un método accesible, novedoso y preciso para cuantificar la función ventricular y auricular derechas. A la fecha, no existen suficientes estudios que evalúen su papel en esta entidad. Objetivo: Determinar la utilidad del ECO-3D en la evaluación de la función ventricular y auricular derecha, y el riesgo de complicaciones cardiovasculares en pacientes con TEP aguda. Material y métodos: Se analizaron 35 pacientes, admitidos al HC CMN SXXI con TEP por angioTAC, mediante equipo Phillips IE 33, se midieron parámetros bidimensionales (2D) y 3D relacionados con función ventricular y auricular derecha (TomTec y qlab 10). Se evaluaron complicaciones cardiovasculares intrahospitalarias. Resultados: El riesgo relativo de eventos cardiovasculares mayores combinados (ECMC) intrahospitalarios por ECO-3D fue: índice de esfericidad de la aurícula derecha > 1.32; RR 20.3 IC 95% 2.9-13.8; p = 0.0001, FEVD RR 7.3 IC 95% 2.5-20.9; p = 0.0001, VDFVD > 77 mL RR de 7.3 IC 95% 2.56-20.9; p = 0.0001, VSFVD RR 5.5 IC 95% 2.26-13.3; p = 0.0001. El análisis multivariado mostró tres predictores de riesgo independiente: índice de esfericidad de la aurícula derecha > 1.32, TEP masiva y presión arterial media. Conclusiones: La evaluación combinada mediante ecocardiografía 3D de función ventricular y auricular derechas permiten una evaluación cuantitativa, predicción del riesgo para la presentación de complicaciones cardiovasculares y tiempo de estancia intrahospitalarios en pacientes con TEP aguda.

Introduction: Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious condition. Tridimensional Ecocardiography (3D ECHO) is an accessible, novel and accurate method for determination of right ventricular and atrial function. To date there are insufficient studies to assess their role in this entity. Objective: Determine the usefulness of ECO-3D in evaluating right atrial and ventricular function, and the risk of cardiovascular complications in patients with acute PE. Material and methods: 35 patients were admitted to the HC CMN SXXI with PE by CT angiogram, we analized 2D and 3D parameters by Philips iE33, right atrial and ventricular function (TomTec and QLAB 10). Hospital cardiovascular complications were evaluated. Results: The relative risk of major combined cardiovascular events for 3D ECHO was: right atrial sphericity index > 1.32; RR 20.3 95% CI 2.9-13.8; p = 0.0001, RVEF RR 7.3 95% CI 2.5-20.9; p = 0.0001, RVEDV> 77 mL RR 2.56 95% CI 7.3-20.9, p = 0.0001, RR 5.5 RVESV 95% CI 2.26-13.3; p = 0.0001. Multivariate analysis showed three independent risk predictors: right atrial sphericity index > 1.32, massive PE and mean arterial pressure. Conclusions: The combined assessment by 3D echocardiography right ventricular and atrial function allow a quantitative assessment, risk prediction for cardiovascular complications and presentation of time-hospital stay in patients with acute PE.

prospective study of immediate postpartum intra uterine device insertion in a tertiary level hospital.

Background: In India there is an unmet need for contraception. Intrauterine device is a long acting reversible method. This study was done to determine the efficacy and safety of immediate Post-Partum Intrauterine Device (PPIUD) and to compare the outcome of PPIUD insertion after vaginal delivery and caesarean section. Methods: A total of 113 women who underwent PPIUD insertion were followed up at 6 weeks and 6 months post-partum. Outcome in term of side effects, removal and expulsion was compared in vaginal delivery and caesarean section insertions. Results: In 61.45% women there was no complaint. Menstrual disturbances were found in 16.66% women and pelvic pain in 13.54% women. The expulsion rate was 5.20% and IUD removal was done in 13.54% women. Incidence of removal was more in vaginal insertions than in caesarean insertions and this difference was statistically significant. Continuation rate at 6 months was 81.25%. Conclusion: Immediate postpartum IUD insertion is a safe, convenient and effective method.