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Rev. cir. (Impr.) ; 75(6)dic. 2023.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1535653

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: evaluar efectividad de timectomía como alternativa de tratamiento a la Miastenia Gravis (MG) en nuestro centro, entre 2007 y 2019, y cómo ha impactado en calidad de vida y manejo farmacológico. Material y Método: cohorte retrospectiva de pacientes sometidas a timectomía por equipo Cirugía Torácica del Hospital Gustavo Fricke (HGF) entre 2007 y 2019. Las variables fueron el tratamiento médico y dosis de anticolinesterásicos pre y post timectomía, y la calidad de vida medida a través de la encuesta MG-QOL15. Se utilizaron medidas de desviación estándar y comparaciones estadísticas para el análisis de estas variables, considerando estadísticamente significativo un p < 0,05. Resultados: total de 20 pacientes, mayoría mujeres jóvenes, timectomía vía transesternal. Dosis de anticolinesterásicos mostró disminución estadísticamente significativa de 5,05 a 3,06 pre y post timectomía respectivamente (p < 0,05). Encuesta MG-QOL15 media de 11,9 puntos. Discusión: Se ha demostrado que la timectomía cumple un rol importante en el manejo de la MG, otorgando una superioridad frente al tratamiento médico exclusivo. La Fundación Americana para Miastenia Gravis, recomienda el uso de la encuesta MG-QOL15 como herramienta para evaluar la calidad de vida. Existe poca literatura nacional en relación a este tema. Conclusión: La timectomía, es un procedimiento que mejora la calidad de vida de los pacientes con MG y permite reducir en forma significativa la dosis de fármacos utilizados.


Objective: To evaluate effectivity of thymectomy as an alternative treatment of MG in our center, between 2007 and 2019 and to know how it has impacted in life quality and pharmacological management. Material and Method: cohort study patients treated with thymectomy by Thoracic Surgical team from Gustavo Fricke Hospital between 2007 and 2019. The study variables were medical treatment and anticholinesterases doses before and after the thymectomy, and life quality measured through MG-QOL15 survey. Standard deviation measures and statistics comparisons were used for the analysis of these variables, considering statistically significant a p < 0.05. Results: total of 20 patients, mainly young women, thymectomy through a Trans-sternal approach. Anticholinesterase doses, showed a statistically significant decrease from 5.05 to 3.06 before and after thymectomy (p < 0.05). Discussion: It has been demonstrated that thymectomy plays an important role on the management of MG, giving a mastery against medical exclusive treatment, The American Foundation for Myasthenia Gravis recommends the use of MG-QOL15 survey as an important tool to evaluate life quality. There is a limited amount of national literature related to this topic. Conclusion: Thymectomy is a life quality changing procedure for MG patients and it helps to significantly reduce the drug doses used.

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Neumol. pediátr. (En línea) ; 17(1): 26-27, 2022.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1379412

ABSTRACT

Las pandemias siempre han perturbado los sistemas de atención de salud, incluida la prevención y el control de enfermedades endémicas. Esta alteración ha dado lugar a un aumento de la carga de enfermedad en los períodos posteriores a una pandemia. La crisis de salud y económica creada por la actual pandemia COVID-19, así como las medidas de salud pública para detener su propagación, pueden tener un impacto en la transmisión, diagnóstico, tratamiento, prevención y control de la tuberculosis (TBC). Los niños son un grupo vulnerable especialmente propenso a sufrir parte del daño. Es necesario recuperar cuanto antes las actividades de pesquisa, diagnóstico y tratamiento de la TBC de manera de disminuir el impacto que la pandemia por Covid19 tendrá en la morbimortalidad por TBC.


Pandemics have always disrupted health care systems, including the prevention and control of endemic diseases. This alteration has led to an increased burden of disease in the aftermath of a pandemic. The health and economic crisis created by the current COVID-19 pandemic, as well as public health measures to stop its spread, may have an impact on the transmission, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of tuberculosis. Children are a vulnerable group especially prone to suffering as part of the harm. It is necessary to recover as soon as possible the activities of investigation, diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis in order to reduce the impact that the Covid19 pandemic will have on TB morbidity and mortality.


Subject(s)
Humans , Child , Tuberculosis/prevention & control , Tuberculosis/epidemiology , COVID-19 , National Health Programs/organization & administration , Tuberculosis/diagnosis , Pandemics
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Rev. chil. enferm. respir ; 36(4)dic. 2020.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1388125

ABSTRACT

Resumen La Fibrosis Quística (FQ) es la enfermedad hereditaria de pronóstico reservado más frecuente en raza blanca. Desde el año 2003, Chile inicia un Programa Nacional de Fibrosis Quística, de carácter integral, dirigido por la Unidad de Salud Respiratoria del Ministerio de Salud. Hasta la fecha, los principales resultados del Programa registran una significativa mayor sobrevida (promedio 27 años) y una significativa reducción en la edad de diagnóstico de los pacientes ingresados desde 2006 en adelante. El acceso a la canasta GES (Garantías Explícitas en Salud), la implementación del tamizaje neonatal en algunas regiones del país, la organización y la constitución de equipos entrenados en FQ de diversas especialidades, ha contribuido a mejorar los resultados. Si bien las principales manifestaciones son del aparato respiratorio y digestivo, el carácter multisistémico de la FQ obliga a conocer los distintos aspectos involucrados en su manejo, a fin de optimizar los resultados del tratamiento y los recursos invertidos, tanto en el sector público como privado. Este documento es una revisión y actualización sobre los principales aspectos del diagnóstico, seguimiento y tratamiento de las manifestaciones respiratorias y no respiratorias de la FQ.


Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most frequent hereditary disease in whites, with a reserved prognosis. Since 2003, Chile began a comprehensive National Cystic Fibrosis Program, directed by the Respiratory Health Unit of the Ministry of Health. To date, the main results of the Program record a significantly longer survival (average 27 years) and a significant reduction in the age of diagnosis of patients admitted from 2006 onwards. Access to Chilean Explicit Health Guarantees, the implementation of neonatal screening in some regions of the country, the organization and setting up of CF-trained teams of various specialties, has contributed to improving results. Although the main manifestations are of the respiratory and digestive system, the multisystemic nature of CF makes it necessary to know the different aspects involved in its management, in order to optimize the results of the treatment and the resources invested, both in the public and private sectors. This document is a review and an update on the main aspects of the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of the respiratory and non-respiratory manifestations of CF.

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Neumol. pediátr. (En línea) ; 15(4): 429-483, 2020. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1146394

ABSTRACT

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most frequent hereditary disease in whites, with a reserved prognosis. Since 2003, Chile began a comprehensive National Cystic Fibrosis Program, directed by the Respiratory Health Unit of the Ministry of Health. To date, the main results of the Program record a significantly longer survival (average 27 years) and a significant reduction in the age of diagnosis of patients admitted from 2006 onwards. Access to Chilean Explicit Health Guarantees, the implementation of neonatal screening in some regions of the country, the organization and setting up of CF-trained teams of various specialties, has contributed to improving results. Although the main manifestations are of the respiratory and digestive system, the multisystemic nature of CF makes it necessary to know the different aspects involved in its management, in order to optimize the results of the treatment and the resources invested, both in the public and private sectors. This document is a review and an update on the main aspects of the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of the respiratory and non-respiratory manifestations of CF.


La Fibrosis Quística (FQ) es la enfermedad hereditaria de pronóstico reservado más frecuente en raza blanca. Desde el año 2003, Chile inicia un Programa Nacional de Fibrosis Quística, de carácter integral, dirigido por la Unidad de Salud Respiratoria del Ministerio de Salud. Hasta la fecha, los principales resultados del Programa registran una significativa mayor sobrevida (promedio 27 años) y una significativa reducción en la edad de diagnóstico de los pacientes ingresados desde 2006 en adelante. El acceso a la canasta GES (Garantías Explícitas en Salud), la implementación del tamizaje neonatal en algunas regiones del país, la organización y la constitución de equipos entrenados en FQ de diversas especialidades, ha contribuido a mejorar los resultados. Si bien las principales manifestaciones son del aparato respiratorio y digestivo, el carácter multisistémico de la FQ obliga a conocer los distintos aspectos involucrados en su manejo, a fin de optimizar los resultados del tratamiento y los recursos invertidos, tanto en el sector público como privado. Este documento es una revisión y actualización sobre los principales aspectos del diagnóstico, seguimiento y tratamiento de las manifestaciones respiratorias y no respiratorias de la FQ.


Subject(s)
Humans , Child , Adult , Delivery of Health Care, Integrated , Cystic Fibrosis/diagnosis , Cystic Fibrosis/therapy , Chile , Nutritional Status , Cystic Fibrosis/rehabilitation , Consensus , Health Resources
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Neumol. pediátr. (En línea) ; 12(3): 125-127, jul. 2017. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-999095

ABSTRACT

Young children tend to explore the environment and not infrequently swallow objects. Foreign body ingestion is a frequent cause of urgency consultation. Ingestion of button cells can produce mild to severe complications, even death if it lodges in the esophagus. Aspiration of foreign body should be considered as a differential diagnosis in children with persistent respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms. X-ray is a very useful diagnostic tool. Button cell ingestion causes respiratory or digestive epithelium damage and the severity is proportional to lenght of stage in contact with the mucosa before its extraction. Therefore the early detection is vital. We present a clinical case and review of the literature.


Los niños pequeños tienden a explorar el medio ambiente y no es infrecuente que ingieran objetos. La ingesta de cuerpo extraño es una causa frecuente de visitas al Servicio de Urgencia. Las baterías de botón pueden producir complicaciones desde leves hasta severas, incluso la muerte cuando la batería se aloja en el esófago por mayor tiempo. Esta se debe considerar como diagnóstico diferencial cuando un niño presenta síntomas respiratorios o gastrointestinales persistentes. La radiografía es una herramienta muy útil para su diagnóstico. Esta puede producir daño del epitelio respiratorio o digestivo. La severidad es proporcional a la duración del contacto de la batería con la mucosa previo a su extracción, por lo tanto el reconocimiento temprano es vital. El objetivo de este artículo es presentar un caso clínico y revisar la literatura.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Batteries/adverse effects , Foreign Bodies/diagnostic imaging , Time Factors , Radiography, Thoracic , Diagnosis, Differential , Foreign Bodies/diagnosis
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Neumol. pediátr. (En línea) ; 12(1): 34-36, ene. 2017. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-869154

ABSTRACT

The pseudo-Bartter´s syndrome (PBS) is a disorder characterized by metabolic alkalosis, hyponatremia, hypochloremia, hypokalemia in the absence of renal tubular disease. The PBS can be one of the complications of cystic fibrosis or may be the initial presentation of the disease in children and adults. The objective is to present a clinical case emphasysing the importance of diagnostic suspicion in cystic fibrosis.


El síndrome de Pseudo-Bartter (SPB) se caracteriza por alcalosis metabólica, hiponatremia, hipocloremia, hipocalemia en ausencia de enfermedad tubular renal. El SPB puede ser una complicación de la Fibrosis Quística (FQ) o la forma de presentación inicial de esta enfermedad, en niños y en adultos. El objetivo es presentar un caso clínico, enfatizando en la importancia de tener un alto índice de sospecha de esta condición.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Infant , Cystic Fibrosis , Bartter Syndrome/diagnosis , Bartter Syndrome/etiology
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Neumol. pediátr. (En línea) ; 11(1): 15-18, ene. 2016. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-789391

ABSTRACT

There is a group of patients with sweat test values at intermediate range (30-59 mmol / l chloride) whose diagnosis is difficult to be classified, especially after the introduction of neonatal screening for cystic fibrosis in some countries. This has introduced new terminology and panels of experts from the United States and Europe have created guidelines for the evaluation and management of these individuals. There are few studies on the evolution of these patients, however all of them agree on a more benign evolution than for those who have altered sweat test (sweat chloride higher to 60 mmol /l). The clinical monitoring is essential to obtain a proper diagnosis.


Existe un grupo de pacientes con valores de test de sudor en rango intermedio (30-59 mmol/l de cloro) cuyo diagnóstico es difícil de catalogar, especialmente luego de la introducción en algunos países del tamizaje neonatal para fibrosis quística. Se ha introducido nueva terminología y paneles de expertos de Estados Unidos y Europa han creado guías para la evaluación y manejo de estos individuos. Existen escasas descripciones sobre la evolución de estos pacientes aunque coinciden en una evolución más benigna que en aquellos que tienen test de sudor alterado (cloro mayor a 60 mmol/l).El seguimiento clínico es fundamental para llegar a un diagnóstico adecuado.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Cystic Fibrosis/diagnosis , Sweat/chemistry , Neonatal Screening/methods , Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator , Chlorine/analysis
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Neumol. pediátr ; 6(3): 126-127, 2011.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-708215

ABSTRACT

According to the 2002 census living ion chile 692.192 persons belonging to ethnic groups. Largest groups correspond to the mapuche ethnic group with 604.349 people. Not know the prevalence and caractheristics ofasthma in Chilean aboriginal groups. Worlwide while the number of publications is limited research shows that asthma prevalence is important in adult indigenous population of the Australia and United States. So well havedeveloped some interesting projects in Chile of interaction in health with the mapuche and huilliche communitiesnational studies are needed to enable the development of appropriate health policies for the management of asthma aboriginal populations.


Según el censo 2002 en Chile viven 692.102 personas pertenecientes a grupos étnicos. El grupo más grande corresponde a la etnia mapuche con 604.349 personas. Se desconoce la prevalencia y características del asma bronquial en grupos aborígenes chilenos. A nivel mundial si bien el número de publicaciones es reducido los estudios revelan que el asma presenta una prevalencia importante en población indígena adulta de Australia y Estados Unidos. Si bien en Chile se han desarrollado algunos proyectos interesantes de interacción en salud en comunidades mapuches y huilliches es necesario realizar estudios nacionales que permitan el desarrollo de políticas de salud adecuadas para el manejo del asma en poblaciones indígenas.


Subject(s)
Humans , Asthma/epidemiology , Indians, South American , Asthma/ethnology , Chile/ethnology , Prevalence , Risk Factors
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Rev. ANACEM (Impresa) ; 3(2): 33-36, dic. 2009. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-613271

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCCIÓN: La obstrucción arterial aguda (OAA) de extremidades es un cuadro grave, con una mortalidad cercana al 20 por ciento, por lo que requiere un diagnostico etiológico y manejo oportuno. El objetivo del presente estudio fue analizar sobrevida y variables clínicas según etiología. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: Estudio observacional analítico de casos de OAA no traumáticos atendidos entre años 2003 y 2007 en el Hospital Dr. Gustavo Fricke, con seguimiento vía registro civil y telefónico para obtener datos actualizados. RESULTADOS: Hubo 65 episodios de OAA en 60 pacientes durante el período. Se registraron 42 embolías (64,6 por ciento), 17 trombosis (26,1 por ciento), y 6 trombosis de by pass (9,2 por ciento). Se apreciaron diferencias significativas en edad (p=0,031) y género (p=0,033). El tabaquismo presentó un LR(+) de 2,61 y claudicación intermitente LR(+) 6,67para predecir etiología trombótica. El antecedente de accidente cerebrovascular presentó un LR(+) 4,65, el de arritmia LR(+) 12,05 y el de insuficiencia cardíaca LR(+) 8,76 para predecir etiología embólica. La sobrevida libre de amputación a 6 meses fue 90 por ciento. La sobrevida a 5 años fue 54,2 por ciento, siendo 37,8 por ciento en el grupo con embolía y 81,8 por ciento en el con trombosis (p<0,001). Pacientes con OAAde etiología embólica tenían un OR de 5,42 (IC95 por ciento 1,53-19,12) de fallecer comparados con pacientes con etiología trombótica. DISCUSIÓN: Las variables clínicas analizadas se comportarían como factores predictores de la etiologia de OAA, y por tanto del pronóstico y sobrevida de los pacientes. La mayor mortalidad del grupo de embolías se puede explicar por mayor edad, comorbilidades cardiovasculares, y embolías fatales a otros territorios.


INTRODUCTION: The acute arterial obstruction (AAO) of a limb is a severe condition, with almost 20 percent mortality, and therefore requires an appropriate diagnosis and treatment. The objective of this study was to analyze survival rates according to etiology and clinical variables. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Analytic observational study of non-traumatic AAO cases treated between 2003 and 2007 at Hospital Dr. Gustavo Fricke, confirming survival through the Office of Civil Registration and telephonic follow up. RESULTS: There were 65 episodes of AAO in 60 patients during this period; 42 of these were embolism episodes (64.6 percent), 17 thrombosis episodes (26.1 percent) and 6 by-pass thrombosis (9.2 percent). There was significant difference in age (p=0.031) and gender (p=0.033). Smoking had a LR (+) of 2.61 for predicting thrombotic etiology whereas intermitent claudication had a LR (+) of 6.67. History of stroke, arrhythmia, and heart failure showed LR (+) for predicting embolic etiology of 4.65, 12.05, and 8.76 respectively. The amputation-free survival at 6 months was 90 percent. The 5 years survival was 54.2 percent 37.8 percent in the group with embolic etiology and 81.8 percent for thrombosis etiology (p <0.001). Patients with AAO with embolic etiology had an OR of 5.42 (IC95 percent 1,53-19,12) for decease compared with patients with thrombotic etiology. DISCUSSION: The clinical variables analyzed were proven to be good predictors for AAO etiology, hence for patients´ prognosis and survival. Higher mortality in the embolic etiology group could be explained by older age, cardiovascular comorbidities, and fatal stroke in other territories.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Arterial Occlusive Diseases/epidemiology , Arterial Occlusive Diseases/etiology , Acute Disease , Stroke/epidemiology , Arrhythmias, Cardiac/epidemiology , Arterial Occlusive Diseases/mortality , Chile , Comorbidity , Embolism/complications , Follow-Up Studies , Forecasting , Hypertension/epidemiology , Survival Analysis , Tobacco Use Disorder , Thrombosis/complications
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Rev. ANACEM (Impresa) ; 3(2): 37-40, dic. 2009. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-613272

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCCION: La proteína C reactiva (PCR) es un examen simple y de bajo costo que según la literatura tiene buena asociación para la evaluación pronóstica en Pancreatitis Aguda (PA). OBJETIVO: Determinar valor pronóstico de PCR para severidad, presencia de complicaciones y mortalidad intrahospitalaria de PA. MATERIAL Y METODO: Estudio de cohorte retrospectiva de pacientes adultos ingresados al Hospital Dr. Gustavo Fricke, Viña del Mar durante el año 2007. Se identificaron características generales, etiología, score de Balthazar, PCR, complicaciones y mortalidad. Se utilizó test de Mann Whitney para comparación de medianas y curvas ROC. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 59 pacientes, siendo el 54,23 por ciento hombres. La mediana de edad fue 51 años. La etiología biliar se observó en 57,62 por ciento. La mediana de hospitalización fueron 12 días. El 40,67 por ciento presentó complicaciones, siendo más frecuente la necrosis pancreática (20,33 por ciento). El nivel de PCR mostró diferencias significativas entre pacientes con y sin gravedad imagenológica (33,5mg/dL vs 15,9mg/dL, p=0,0009), complicaciones intrahospitalarias (40mg/dL vs 15,9mg/dL, p<0,0001) y mortalidad intrahospitalaria (66mg/dL vs 22mg/dL, p=0,0061). El área bajo la curva ROC fue de 0,75; 0,84 y 0,91 respectivamente, todos estadísticamente significativos. La sensibilidad, especificidad, likelihood ratio (LR) positivo, LR negativo para gravedad imagenológica con un punto de corte de 13,14mg/dL fue 88 por ciento, 54 por ciento, 1,83 y 0,28 respectivamente. Para predecir mortalidad con un valor de 32,76mg/dL, estos fueron 100 por ciento, 71 por ciento, 3,43 y 0 respectivamente. DISCUSION. Un valor de PCR de 40mg/dL es buen marcador pronóstico de complicaciones intrahospitalarias. Niveles aumentados tienen alta sensibilidad para predecir gravedad imagenológica y mortalidad intrahospitalaria.


INTRODUCTION: C-reactive protein (CRP) is a simple and low price test with good association in acute pancreatitis (AP) prognosis evaluation. OBJECTIVE: To determine predictive value of PCR for severity, complications and hospital mortality of AP. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective cohort study of adult patients admitted to Dr. Gustavo Fricke Hospital, Viña del Mar in 2007. General characteristics, etiology, Balthazar score, CRP, and mortality rates were identified. Mann Whitney U test for comparison of medians and ROC curves were used for the analysis. RESULTS: 59 patients were included, 54.23 percent were males. The median age was 51 years. The biliary etiology was observed in 57.62 percent. The average hospitalization period was 12days. Complications were observed in 40.67 percent, being pancreatic necrosis the most frequent one (20.33 percent). The CRP level showed significant differences between patients with and without imaging severity (33.5 mg/dL vs 15.9 mg/dL, p=0.0009), hospital complications (40mg/dL vs 15.9mg/dL, p<0,0001) and hospital mortality (66mg/dL vs 22mg/dL, p=0.0061). The area under the ROC curve was 0.75, 0.84 and 0.91 respectively, all statistically significant. The sensitivity, specificity, positive likelihood ratio (LR), negative LR gravity imaging with a cut off of 13.14 mg/dL was 88 percent, 54 percent, 1.83 and 0.28 respectively. To predict mortality with a value of 32.76 mg/dL, they were 100 percent, 71 percent, 3.43 and 0 respectively. DISCUSSION: The 40mg/dL CRP value is a good prognostic marker of hospital complications. Increased level has high sensitivity to predict imaging severity and hospital mortality.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Pancreatitis/diagnosis , Pancreatitis/blood , C-Reactive Protein/analysis , Acute Disease , Alcoholism/complications , Biliary Tract Diseases/complications , Hospital Mortality , Biomarkers/blood , Predictive Value of Tests , Pancreatitis/etiology , Retrospective Studies , Severity of Illness Index
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Rev Med Chil ; 124(1): 57-60, 1996 Jan.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8762619

ABSTRACT

Spina bifida is commonly associated with hydrocephalus and feet malformations, however its association with congenital dislocation of the hip is not well document. We retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 120 children aged 6 months to 15 years old, admited to a rehabilitation center with the diagnosis of spina bifida. Fifty six children (55.4%) had dislocation of the hip (36 of 53 women and 20 of 48 men). These figures are higher than those reported for newborns by the Latin-American Collaborative Stud of Congenital Malformations. We conclude that congenital dislocation of the hip is frequent in children with spina bifida.


Subject(s)
Hip Dislocation, Congenital/complications , Spinal Dysraphism/etiology , Adolescent , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Infant , Male , Random Allocation , Retrospective Studies
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 124(1): 57-60, ene. 1996. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-173304

ABSTRACT

Spina bifida is commonly associated with hydrocephalus and feet malformations, however its association with congenital dislocation of the hip is not well document. We retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 120 children aged 6 months to 15 years old admited to a rehabilitation center with the diagnosis of spina bifida. Fifty six children (55.4 percent) had dislocation of the hip (36 of 53 women and 20 of 48 men). These figures are higher than those reported for newborns by the Latin-American Collaborative Stud of Congenital Malformations. We conclude that congenital dislocation of the hip is frequent in children with spina bifida


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant , Child, Preschool , Adolescent , Spinal Dysraphism/complications , Abnormalities, Multiple/epidemiology , Hip Dislocation, Congenital/complications , Scoliosis/complications , Foot Deformities, Congenital/complications , Hydrocephalus/complications
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Rev Esp Enferm Dig ; 78(6): 341-4, 1990 Dec.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-2091702

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the present study was to determine whether the measurement of intravenously administered 99mTc-HIDA in samples of gastric juice can be used as a reliable marker of duodenogastric reflux. Ten normal volunteers and 10 patients with a laterolateral choledocho-duodenostomy complaining of dyspepsia but no biliary pain, were given a continuous i.v. infusión of 99mTc-HIDA. The isotope concentration was then measured in samples of gastric juice. We found that duodeno-gastric reflux was significantly higher (p less than 0.001) in patients with choledochoduodenostomy and dyspepsia than in normal volunteers.


Subject(s)
Choledochostomy/adverse effects , Duodenogastric Reflux/diagnosis , Gastric Juice/chemistry , Duodenogastric Reflux/etiology , Female , Humans , Imino Acids , Male , Middle Aged , Organotechnetium Compounds , Technetium Tc 99m Lidofenin
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Hepatogastroenterology ; 36(3): 136-9, 1989 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-2753458

ABSTRACT

Chile is the country with the highest incidence of gallstone disease in the world. Nearly 44% of the women and 25% of the men over 20 years of age have gallstones. Biliary tract surgery accounts for about 35% of all the operations performed in Chilean general hospitals. The present paper aims at assessing the risk factors associated with a higher mortality in patients over 70 years of age subjected to elective or emergency surgery for gallstones or common bile duct stones. No specific factors of mortality were found in the group of elderly patients subjected to elective cholecystectomy. There was also no correlation between types of cholecystitis and postoperative mortality. However, acute suppurative cholangitis made the postoperative mortality rate increase almost 20-fold in patients with common bile duct stones. The mortality also shows a steep increase (up to 12%) if cholecystectomy is performed in acute cholecystitis. Cholecystostomy seems to be associated with a low mortality risk and hence should be appropriate in exceptionally high-risk patients, but is not considered useful by the authors in necrotic or gangrenous cholecystitis, or in cases with common bile duct stones and cholangitis. Postoperative mortality in patients submitted to cholecystectomy alone seems to depend exclusively on the concomitant presence of medical complications, mainly of a respiratory and cardiovascular nature. Septic complications are important causes of postoperative mortality in emergency cholecystectomy. Patients at high surgical risk are those suspected of cholangitis, those over 80 years of age, and those suffering from Charcot's triad, anemia, uremia, leukocytosis, hyperbilirubinemia or hypoprothrombinemia; in these, an endoscopic procedure could be chosen.


Subject(s)
Cholecystectomy/mortality , Choledochostomy/mortality , Cholelithiasis/mortality , Gallstones/mortality , Age Factors , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Chile , Cholangitis/complications , Cholelithiasis/complications , Cholelithiasis/surgery , Emergencies , Female , Gallstones/complications , Gallstones/surgery , Humans , Male , Postoperative Complications , Risk Factors
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