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Todo hosp ; (233): 34-41, ene.-feb. 2007. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-61867

ABSTRACT

El objetivo principal de este trabajo es demostrar una mejora en la asistencia sanitaria con el nuevo modelo de Unidad de Gestión Clínica (UGC) en comparación con el tradicional, a través de variables económicas, asistenciales y de calidad/ eficiencia. Entre los resultados destaca que han disminuido los ingresos totales en un 4,2% a expensas de los programados (-10,3%), así como las estancias totales (-7,8%), produciéndose un ahorro en estancias por la Cirugía Mayor Ambulatoria (CMA) del 331,1%. Ha aumentado el total de intervenciones en un 10,7%, debido fundamentalmente a la CMA (341%). Se ha conseguido un ahorro en gasto por CMA de 387,5%. El índice de intervenciones suspendidas descendió (-27,8%), así como el de infecciones nosocomiales (-8,3%). También descendió el número de pacientes en lista de espera (-30,9%), y la media de días de lista espera (-22,4%). La satisfacción global del usurario experimentó un aumento del 9,3%. Como conclusión se establece que desde la constitución de la UGC se han mejorado la casi totalidad de los parámetros asistenciales, económico y de calidad, en relación al modelo previo con el que se compara (AU)


The main objective of this article is to demonstrate an improvement in health care with the new model of the Clinical Management Unit (UGC) in comparison with the traditional one, using financial, nursing and quality/efficiency variables. Finally, it is also mentioned that since setting up the Clinical Management Unit, almost all the nursing, financial and quality parameters have improved in relation to the previous model it is compared with (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , 32477/methods , 32477/policies , Cost Efficiency Analysis , Efficiency, Organizational/statistics & numerical data , Efficiency, Organizational/standards , Ambulatory Surgical Procedures/economics , Ambulatory Care Information Systems/economics , Ambulatory Care Information Systems/organization & administration , Patient Satisfaction/economics , Patient Satisfaction/statistics & numerical data , /economics , /methods , Efficiency, Organizational/economics , Efficiency, Organizational/trends , Cross Infection/epidemiology , Waiting Lists
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Rev Esp Enferm Dig ; 93(7): 445-58, 2001 Jul.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11685941

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To obtain data on research in laparoscopic digestive surgery over the period of 1991 to 1996. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We used Medline and the Science Citation Index to obtain general data on production. For more specific data (contents, etc.) we used random samples with a confidence level of 99%. RESULTS: There were 4825 publications on laparoscopic digestive surgery and 4.085 on other specialties; of these, articles represented 85% and editorials and letters 15%. University hospitals published 40% of this production. The producing countries were USA (45%), France (8.2%), United Kingdom (7.9%) and Germany (7.5%). The publishing countries were USA (41%), Germany (15.3%), United Kingdom (9.7%) and France (6.7%). The publication with the largest influence was the New England Journal of Medicine with a total Impact Factor of 589; the British Journal of Surgery with a factor of 436, Archives of Surgery with 343, American Journal of Surgery with 336 and Annals of Surgery with 302; the mean relative Impact Factor was 1.886. Method was involved in 756 retrospective studies, 275 prospective studies and 43 random clinical trials; the rest were not series. The majority of contents are on techniques and instruments, indications and general reflections. The most researched anatomical region was the gall bladder, followed by the bile ducts and the colon. The differences had a "z" > 1.645, that is to say, p < 0.05, and so considered statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS: The largest production and publication takes place in the USA and the journal with the greatest influence is the New England. Important studies on method are extremely scarce, random clinical trials representing only 1%.


Subject(s)
Bibliometrics , Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal/statistics & numerical data , Humans
3.
Rev. esp. enferm. dig ; 93(7): 445-451, jul. 2001.
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-10688

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: obtener datos sobre la investigación en cirugía digestiva laparoscópica, en los años 1991 a 1996.Material y métodos: usamos Medline y Science Citation Index para obtener los datos generales de producción; para los datos específicos (contenidos, etc.) utilizamos muestras aleatorias con nivel de confianza del 99 por ciento. Resultados: hay 4.825 publicaciones de cirugía digestiva laparoscópica y 4.085 de otras especialidades; son artículos el 85 por ciento, editoriales y cartas el 15 por ciento. Los hospitales universitarios publican un 40 por ciento. Los países productores son EE.UU. (45 por ciento), Francia (8,2 por ciento), Reino Unido (7,9 por ciento) y Alemania (7,5 por ciento). Los países editores son EE.UU. (41 por ciento), Alemania (15,3 por ciento), Reino Unido (9,7 por ciento) y Francia (6,7 por ciento). La mayor influencia la logra el N e w England Journal of Medicine, consiguiendo un factor de impacto total de 589; British Journal of Surgery 436, A r c h i v e s of Surgery 343, American Journal of Surgery 336 y A n n a l s of Surgery 302; el impacto medio relativo es de 1.886. Metodológicamente hay 756 estudios retrospectivos, 275 prospectivos y 43 ensayos clínicos aleatorizados; el resto no son series.Los contenidos mayoritarios son sobre técnicas e instrumental e indicaciones y reflexiones en general. La región anatómica más investigada es la vesícula biliar, seguida de las vías biliares y colon. Las diferencias tienen "z" > 1,645, es decir, p <0,05, por lo que son estadísticamente significativas. Conclusiones: la mayor producción y edición la realiza EE.UU. y la mayor influencia la consigue el New England. Son escasos los estudios metodológicamente importantes, siendo los ensayos clínicos aleatorizados sólo un 1 por ciento (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Bibliometrics , Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
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Emergencias (St. Vicenç dels Horts) ; 13(3): 188-196, jun. 2001. ilus
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-24373

ABSTRACT

El quemado, desde el momento en que se produce el accidente hasta que finaliza su tratamiento, presenta una serie de complicados mecanismos fisiopatológicos cuyo adecuado conocimiento conduce a un mejor desenlace tras su tratamiento. Las secuelas estéticas, funcionales como psíquicas son factores a tener muy en cuenta en la posterior incorporación del quemado a su hábitat social y laboral diario. Por tanto, debe hacer un tratamiento integral del paciente, en el que vamos a unificar el tratamiento in situ (extrahospitalario) y el intrahospitalario, abarcando todas y cada una de las facetas que el paciente nos presente (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Burns/therapy , Burns/complications , Burns/physiopathology , Hospitalization , Emergency Medical Services , Clinical Protocols , Transportation of Patients/standards
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Emergencias (St. Vicenç dels Horts) ; 13(2): 122-129, abr. 2001. ilus, tab
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-22051

ABSTRACT

La lesión térmica, a diferencia de otros accidentes y a pesar de los progresos hacia un mejor conocimiento de la fisiopatología del quemado, junto con un más rápido tratamiento quirúrgico del mismo, sigue teniendo unas considerables complicaciones y una mortalidad elevada. La incidencia exacta no se conoce, aunque aproximadamente unos 500.000 quemados precisan atención médica en España. Aparecen con más frecuencia en individuos jóvenes, sobre un 44 por ciento del total, siendo los accidentes domésticos, en especial en mujeres, la causa más frecuente de las quemaduras. El agente causal más frecuente de las quemaduras es el fuego, resultado de la exposición a las llamas, siendo el gas, los agentes químicos y eléctricos, bastante menos frecuentes (AU)


Subject(s)
Female , Male , Humans , Burns/therapy , Emergency Treatment/methods , Injury Severity Score , Burns/physiopathology , Burns/epidemiology , Burns, Electric/physiopathology , Burns, Inhalation/physiopathology , Burns, Chemical/physiopathology
6.
Int Surg ; 86(1): 57-61, 2001.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11890342

ABSTRACT

Mesenteric or retroperitoneal actinomycosis is an extremely rare disease. The international databases have revealed only 10 cases affecting the mesenterium and another 52 cases affecting the retroperitoneum. We report a 78-year-old female who was admitted with complaints of abdominal pain. Laboratory examination revealed anemia and the clinical examination revealed an irregular mass in the abdomen. Ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) scans showed a solid mass in the mesenteric-retroperitoneal region. Biopsy of the nonresectable mass revealed the presence of chronic inflammation in the mesenteric area with Actinomyces colonies. The patient was treated with oral amoxicillin, 500 mg every 6 hours for 6 months. The symptoms disappeared, but the mesenteric-retroperitoneal mass remains, but smaller in size. Based on the review of the literature and the case reported here, we conclude that mesenteric-retroperitoneal actinomycosis is difficult to diagnose by means of noninvasive techniques as it can masquerade as a malignant process. An accurate diagnosis is always obtained in a histological or microbiological examination, often requiring surgical intervention. Treatment with penicillin has proven to be effective.


Subject(s)
Actinomycosis/diagnosis , Mesentery/microbiology , Retroperitoneal Space/microbiology , Actinomycosis/diagnostic imaging , Actinomycosis/drug therapy , Aged , Amoxicillin/therapeutic use , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Humans , Penicillins/therapeutic use , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Cir. Esp. (Ed. impr.) ; 68(6): 529-532, dic. 2000. tab, ilus
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-5651

ABSTRACT

Introducción. La elastasa polimorfonuclear es una proteasa localizada en los lisosomas de los leucocitos polimorfonucleares que se libera como mecanismo de defensa para eliminar los productos de degradación tisular en el lugar de la inflamación. En este trabajo se evalúa la utilidad de la determinación de la elastasa como factor pronóstico en pacientes con pancreatitis aguda. Pacientes y método. Se realiza un estudio prospectivo sobre la utilidad de la medida de la elastasa en una serie de 31 pacientes con pancreatitis aguda. Se les efectuó, dentro de los primeros 3 días del ingreso hospitalario, la determinación de hemograma, bioquímica, elastasa polimorfonuclear y proteína C reactiva, además de la evaluación clínica -mediante criterios de Ranson- como grave y leve. Resultados. Se ha encontrado una serie de 7 pacientes con una elastasa media (ñ DE) de 301 ñ 277 µg/l y proteína C reactiva de 14,3 ñ 17,1 mg/dl, que se asocian a una evolución tórpida. En los otros 24 pacientes, la elastasa fue 109 ñ 115 µg/l, y proteína C reactiva de 4,84 ñ 5,87 mg/dl, presentando una evolución favorable. Conclusiones. Existen diferencias significativas entre los dos grupos en ambos parámetros. Tanto la elastasa polimorfonuclear como la proteína C reactiva, junto con otros datos clínicos y el recuento leucocitario, constituyen unos parámetros útiles para diferenciar las pancreatitis agudas graves de las leves (AU)


Subject(s)
Female , Male , Humans , Leukocyte Elastase/analysis , Leukocyte Elastase/pharmacokinetics , Leukocyte Elastase/metabolism , Leukocyte Elastase , C-Reactive Protein/analysis , C-Reactive Protein/pharmacokinetics , C-Reactive Protein/metabolism , C-Reactive Protein , Leukocyte Count/methods , Leukocyte Count/instrumentation , Pancreatitis, Acute Necrotizing/complications , Pancreatitis, Acute Necrotizing/diagnosis , Pancreatitis, Acute Necrotizing/blood , Pancreatic Elastase/analysis , Pancreatic Elastase/metabolism , Pancreatic Elastase , Clinical Enzyme Tests/methods , Clinical Enzyme Tests , Clinical Enzyme Tests/trends , Prospective Studies , Prognosis , Amyloid/analysis , Amyloid/metabolism , Haptoglobins/analysis , Haptoglobins/metabolism , Ceruloplasmin/analysis , Ceruloplasmin/metabolism , Leukocytes/metabolism , Risk Factors
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Cir. Esp. (Ed. impr.) ; 68(3): 204-207, sept. 2000. graf, tab
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-5578

ABSTRACT

Introducción. El objetivo del presente trabajo es estudiar las características clínicas del cáncer de colon hereditario no asociado a poliposis o síndrome de Lynch. Pacientes y métodos. En 5 familias diagnosticadas de cáncer de colon hereditario no asociado a poliposis hemos estudiado: la edad de presentación de la neoplasia, la localización tumoral, la presentación de cáncer metacrónico, la asociación con neoplasias extracolónicas y la frecuencia familiar de cáncer. Resultados. La edad media de presentación del cáncer co lorrectal es de 41 años, y la localización más frecuente de la neoplasia el colon derecho. Dos pacientes presentaron cáncer metacrónico. Una familia presentó solamente neoplasias co lorrectales (Lynch tipo I) mientras en las otras 4 se diagnosticaron cánceres extracolónicos (Lynch tipo II). El porcentaje de familiares afectados de cáncer oscila entre el 27 y el 54 por ciento. Conclusiones. Existen diferencias significativas, en las características estudiadas, entre el cáncer de colon hereditario no asociado a poliposis y el cáncer colorrectal esporádico. La identificación de familias con cáncer de colon hereditario no asociado a poliposis tiene gran trascendencia por el alto riesgo de aparición de cáncer en miembros asintomáticos y la alta incidencia de cáncer metacrónico (AU)


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Female , Male , Middle Aged , Humans , Colonoscopy/methods , Colonic Neoplasms/genetics , Colonic Neoplasms/diagnosis , Colonic Neoplasms/etiology , Colonic Neoplasms/surgery , Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis/surgery , Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis/genetics , Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis/diagnosis , Colon/pathology , Colon , Colon/surgery , Neoplasms, Second Primary/surgery , Neoplasms, Second Primary/complications , Neoplasms, Second Primary/diagnosis , Neoplasms, Second Primary/genetics
10.
Cir. Esp. (Ed. impr.) ; 68(1): 11-15, jul. 2000. tab, graf
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-5540

ABSTRACT

Introducción. Presentamos un estudio prospectivo cuyo objetivo es determinar la frecuencia de cáncer de colon hereditario no asociado a poliposis (CCHNP), en los casos incidentes de cáncer colorrectal, en dos áreas hospitalarias de la provincia de Jaén. Pacientes y métodos. El objetivo del trabajo fue determinar la frecuencia de CCHNP. El estudio se llevó a cabo en la población de referencia de dos áreas hospitalarias de la provincia de Jaén (234.500 habitantes), y tuvo una duración de 2 años. Para identificar las familias con CCHNP nos hemos basado en la historia familiar de los pacientes diagnosticados de cáncer colorrectal. Para establecer el diagnóstico de CCHNP se han aplicado los criterios definidos por el International Collaborative Group on Hereditary Non- Polyposis Colorectal Cancer (criterios de Amsterdam). Resultados. Hemos estudiado la historia familiar de 173 pacientes con cáncer colorrectal. Tres familias cumplían todos los criterios diagnósticos de CCHNP. Otras dos familias presentaban una clara asociación familiar de cáncer colorrectal, aunque no cumplían de forma rigurosa los criterios de Amsterdam (probable CCHNP). Conclusiones. En la población estudiada, la frecuencia de CCHNP se sitúa entre el 1,7 por ciento (CCHNP confirmado) y el 3 por ciento (incluyendo los casos probables) de los cánceres colorrectales (AU)


Subject(s)
Female , Male , Humans , Colonic Neoplasms/epidemiology , Colonic Neoplasms/pathology , Colonic Neoplasms/diagnosis , Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis/complications , Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis/diagnosis , Colorectal Neoplasms, Hereditary Nonpolyposis/epidemiology , Prospective Studies , Genetic Markers/physiology , Rectal Neoplasms/complications , Rectal Neoplasms/diagnosis , Rectal Neoplasms/epidemiology
11.
Rev Esp Enferm Dig ; 89(4): 325-8, 1997 Apr.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-9221023

ABSTRACT

We present two cases of inguinoscrotal hernia that contains stomach, both associated with a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; one of them is shown with a intermittent gastric obstruction syndrome, the other being a radiological finding in a patient with dispeptic symptoms. The first one died of a respiratory infection, before operation, and the second refused operation because of his scarce symptomatology. A review of the literature shows 60 cases reported including our cases.


Subject(s)
Hernia, Inguinal/pathology , Scrotum/pathology , Stomach/pathology , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Hernia, Inguinal/complications , Hernia, Inguinal/diagnostic imaging , Humans , Lung Diseases, Obstructive/complications , Male , Radiography
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Rev Esp Enferm Dig ; 89(2): 125-7, 1997 Feb.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-9115819

ABSTRACT

The Buschke-Loewenstein tumour is a rare variety of squamous cell carcinoma of low-grade malignancy; it is located in the external genital organs and the perianal region. We present a new case of this uncommon tumour of short evolution in a 73 years old male patient. Resection was the only treatment, without relapse at 12 months. A review of the literature shows only 13 cases previously published; we comment the human papillomavirus role in their pathogenesis and the various therapies proposed, concluding that the best is surgical treatment.


Subject(s)
Anus Neoplasms/pathology , Carcinoma, Verrucous/pathology , Aged , Anal Canal/pathology , Anal Canal/surgery , Anus Neoplasms/surgery , Carcinoma, Verrucous/surgery , Humans , Male , Syndrome
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Rev Esp Enferm Dig ; 87(9): 673-6, 1995 Sep.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-7577128

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the unusual synchronous presentation of intestinal, pulmonary and tonsillar tuberculosis in the same patient. CLINICAL CASE: A 43 years old male consults for abdominal pain and alternating episodes of diarrhoea-constipation. Based on radiologic, endoscopic and pathologic studies the diagnosis of Crohn's ileo-cecal disease is achieved and a treatment with salazosulphapyridine and corticosteroid is started. Two months later the patient presents with a tonsilar ulceration that is diagnosed as tuberculosis on biopsy material. At the same time, chest x-rays film reveal active tuberculous lesions, and tuberculous bacili are seen in the sputum. Simultaneously the intestinal disease worsens and complicates with incomplete occlusion that requires a right hemicolectomy. Pathologic study of the specimen shows evident tuberculous lesions. Specific treatment for tuberculosis is started, and the patient remains free of disease one year later. CONCLUSIONS: Due to the increase in the prevalence of tuberculous diseases, we must keep it in mind in the differential diagnosis of intestinal strictures, even though they are suggestive of Crohn's disease, and a radical surgical procedure must also be evaluated.


Subject(s)
Colonic Diseases/complications , Palatine Tonsil , Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal/complications , Tuberculosis, Pulmonary/complications , Tuberculosis/complications , Adult , Biopsy , Colectomy , Colonic Diseases/diagnosis , Colonic Diseases/surgery , Diagnosis, Differential , Humans , Male , Palatine Tonsil/pathology , Pharyngeal Diseases/complications , Pharyngeal Diseases/diagnosis , Tuberculosis/diagnosis , Tuberculosis/pathology , Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal/diagnosis , Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal/surgery , Tuberculosis, Pulmonary/diagnosis
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Anthropol Anz ; 53(3): 209-19, 1995 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-7486880

ABSTRACT

We have studied the HLA antigenes of class I in 50 families from Andalusia and in 50 families from some towns of Sierra Morena (La Carolina among others), in which an important settlement took place by individuals from Central Europe over 200 years ago, by comparing the allele frequencies with the German population. The obtained results allowed us to conclude that a real mixture of population has occurred. The frequencies of some HLA alleles of class I in the population of Sierra Morena are intermediate to those observed in the original populations, though some phenomena of drifting have been noticed. The study of gametic associations also shows that the population of Sierra Morena behaves as an intermediate population between the two original populations. This is evident in relation to the A1-B8 haplotype, in which the population of Sierra Morena is similar to the original Andalusian population, regarding the frequency of the haplotype, and the German population, because of the intensity of disequilibrium. The study of the genetic distances shows that the ones existing between the populations of Andalusia, Germany and Sierra Morena are small, although they reveal that these populations are clearly defined.


Subject(s)
Gene Frequency/genetics , Histocompatibility Antigens Class I/genetics , Polymorphism, Genetic/genetics , Emigration and Immigration , Genetics, Population , Germany/ethnology , Haplotypes , Humans , Spain
15.
Rev Esp Enferm Dig ; 81(5): 333-6, 1992 May.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-1616742

ABSTRACT

109 patients older than seventy years of age and operated of gallstone disease in our service during a period of 4.5 years are presented. The average age of the series was 78.8 years, with a male/female (M/F) ratio of 1/1.6. 77% of the patients were admitted on an emergency basis due to a complication derived from the gallstone disease they were suffering. Only 39.8% of the patients were previously diagnosed of gallstone disease at the time of admission and 10% presented an associated surgical condition which was treated simultaneously. Overall morbidity of the series was 36%, with a mortality of 2 cases (1.9%).


Subject(s)
Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures , Aged , Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures/mortality , Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures/statistics & numerical data , Cholelithiasis/epidemiology , Cholelithiasis/mortality , Cholelithiasis/surgery , Emergencies , Humans , Postoperative Complications/epidemiology , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors , Sex Factors , Spain/epidemiology
17.
Rev Esp Enferm Apar Dig ; 75(6 Pt 2): 712-6, 1989 Jun.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-2772385

ABSTRACT

Intestinal tuberculosis has been a clinical rarity in the western world since the tuberculostatic agents were discovered. The most common location of these lesions is usually the ileocecal region, lesions of the transverse colon being much less frequent and perforation of this viscus being exceptional. The etiological diagnosis is usually difficult because there are no specific radiological signs and false negatives are often found in biopsy material obtained by colonoscopy since the process is mainly submucous. This disease is often diagnosed during operation so treatment is usually resection. Should a preoperative diagnosis be made, the picture generally responds to tuberculostatics.


Subject(s)
Colonic Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Rectal Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal/diagnostic imaging , Adult , Colonic Diseases/pathology , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Radiography , Rectal Diseases/pathology , Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal/pathology
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