Treatment of calcific tendinopathy of the rotator cuff with ultrasound-guided puncture and aspiration.

OBJECTIVE: Calcific tendinopathy of the rotator cuff is a common condition caused by the deposition of calcium crystals in the tendons of the rotator cuff. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided puncture and aspiration in calcific tendinopathy of the should in 86 patients treated at our center and to determine the factors associated with poor prognosis after this treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This retrospective descriptive study included 86 patients with calcific tendinopathy of the rotator cuff treated with ultrasound-guided puncture and aspiration between 2015 and 2019 for whom clinical and radiological variables were collected 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after the procedure. RESULTS: One year after treatment, 81.4% patients showed clinical improvement and 96.5% showed radiological improvement. Complications were observed in 34.9%; all complications were mild. CONCLUSIONS: Ultrasound-guided puncture and aspiration is an effective treatment for calcific tendinopathy of the shoulder, resulting in a high rate of clinical and radiological improvement and a low rate of minor complications. This technique has additional advantages, such as interaction with the patient and the lack of ionizing radiation.

Prevalencia de esteatosis hepática no alcohólica en una ciudad española: estudio poblacional / Prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in a Spanish town: A population-based study

Objetivo La esteatosis hepática no alcohólica (EHNA) es la causa más importante de esteatosis hepática e hipertransaminasemia en los países occidentales. El objetivo consistía en determinar la prevalencia de EHNA entre 261025 personas del área de salud pública de Valladolid Este en España. Métodos Se seleccionó al azar a 1800 participantes a partir de una base de datos de tarjetas del sistema sanitario público, que fueron representativos de la mayor parte de la población. En todos los pacientes se realizó una historia clínica, medición de parámetros antropométricos, ecografía abdominal y análisis de sangre para descartar hepatopatía. También se calculó la puntuación FLI en todos los casos. Resultados Cuatrocientos cuarenta y ocho participantes aceptaron participar en el estudio. La prevalencia de EHNA en nuestro estudio fue del 22,3% (18,5-26,2%). La prevalencia fue máxima entre los 50 y los 70 años, y se incrementó con la edad (p <0,006). No hubo diferencias significativas en cuanto al sexo (p=0,338). La mediana del índice de masa corporal fue de 27,2 y la EHNA se relacionó con el peso (p <0,001) y el perímetro abdominal (p <0,001). El análisis de regresión logística reveló que una γ-GT inferior a 26 UI/ml, un índice de masa corporal superior a 31 y una puntuación HOMA-IR superior a 2,54 fueron factores predictivos independientes de EHNA en la muestra. El diagnóstico de EHNA se correspondió con una puntuación FLI elevada en el 88% de los casos. Conclusiones De acuerdo con otros estudios epidemiológicos, la prevalencia de EHNA es muy alta. Un estudio completo con consulta clínica, estudios de imagen y análisis de sangre en todos los pacientes permite determinar la prevalencia de EHNA en la población (AU)

Objective Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is western countries’ most important cause of hepatic steatosis and hypertransaminasemia. The objective was to evaluate the prevalence of NAFLD among 261,025 people in the East Valladolid public healthcare area in Spain. Methods We randomly selected 1800 participants from a public healthcare system card database, representing most of the population. We performed a medical record, measurement of anthropometric parameters, abdominal ultrasound, and blood tests to rule out hepatic disease in all patients. We calculated the FLI score in all patients. Results Four hundred and forty-eight participants agreed to participate in the study. The prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in our study was 22.3% [18.5–26.2%]. Prevalence was highest between 50 and 70 years, increasing with age (p < 0.006). There were no significant differences in sex (p = 0.338). The median body mass index was 27.2, and NAFLD was related to the weight (p < 0.001) and abdominal perimeter (p < 0.001). Logistic regression analysis showed GGT lower than 26UI/ml, body mass index higher than 31, and HOMA IR greater than 2.54 as independent factors to predict NAFLD in the sample. NAFLD diagnosis matched with an elevated FLI score in 88% of cases. Conclusion According to other epidemiological studies, NAFLD's prevalence is very high. A complete study with a clinical consultation, image studies, and blood tests in all patients allows us to assess the prevalence of NAFLD in the population (AU)

Prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in a Spanish town: a population-based study.

OBJECTIVE: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is western countries' most important cause of hepatic steatosis and hypertransaminasemia. The objective was to evaluate the prevalence of NAFLD among 261,025 people in the East Valladolid public healthcare area in Spain. METHODS: We randomly selected 1800 participants from a public healthcare system card database, representing most of the population. We performed a medical record, measurement of anthropometric parameters, abdominal ultrasound, and blood tests to rule out hepatic disease in all patients. We calculated the FLI score in all patients. RESULTS: 448 participants agreed to participate in the study. The prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in our study was 22.3% [18.5%-26.2%]. Prevalence was highest between 50 and 70 years, increasing with age (p < 0.006). There were no significant differences in sex (p = 0.338). The median Body mass index was 27.2, and NAFLD was related to the weight (p < 0,001) and abdominal perimeter (p < 0.001). Logistic regression analysis showed GGT lower than 26 UI/ml, body mass index higher than 31, and HOMA IR greater than 2.54 as independent factors to predict NAFLD in the sample. NAFLD diagnosis matched with an elevated FLI score in 88% of cases. CONCLUSION: According to other epidemiological studies, NAFLD's prevalence is very high. A complete study with a clinical consultation, image studies, and blood tests in all patients allows us to assess the prevalence of NAFLD in the population.

Alineamiento comisural preciso durante el TAVI con ACURATE neo. Prueba de concepto / Accurate commissural alignment during ACURATE neo TAVI procedure. Proof of concept

Introducción y objetivos: La posición final de las neocomisuras en el implante percutáneo de válvula aórtica (TAVI) es aleatoria, lo que podría dificultar el acceso coronario y procedimientos futuros. Nuestro objetivo es desarrollar un método estandarizado para conseguir el alineamiento de las comisuras con ACURATE neo. Métodos: La relación entre las comisuras nativas y las neocomisuras de la válvula se analizó en 11 pacientes con estenosis aórtica grave sometidos a TAVI. Con base en la tomografía computarizada, se desarrolló un modelo in silico para predecir la posición final de los postes comisurales. A continuación, se desarrolló una técnica modificada de implante con alineamiento comisural adecuado (ACA) y un dispositivo específico para orientar el sistema de liberación. Por último, el implante de TAVI con alineamiento comisural se simuló en modelos impresos en 3D e in vivo. Se analizó el grado de mal alineamiento y de solapamiento coronario (SC). Resultados: El modelo in silico predijo con precisión la posición de los postes comisurales tanto para implantes convencionales (2) como aquellos con técnica de ACA (9) (coeficiente de correlación=0,994; IC95%, 0,989-0,998; p <0,001). El TAVI con una rotación del sistema específica para cada paciente se simuló con éxito en biomodelos y en 9 pacientes (mal alineamiento comisural medio in vivo, 7,7±3,9°). Ninguno de los implantes con técnica ACA presentó SC, mientras que la simulación in silico para los mismos casos pero mediante implante convencional predijo SC en 6 de los 9 casos. Conclusiones: El alineamiento comisural preciso del dispositivo ACURATE neo es factible mediante la inserción del sistema de liberación rotado específicamente para cada paciente basándose en el análisis de la tomografía computarizada. Este método sencillo y reproducible de alineamiento comisural podría utilizarse con todo tipo de dispositivos para TAVI (AU)

Introduction and objectives: Final position of the neo-commissures is uncontrolled during transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), potentially hindering coronary access and future procedures. We aimed to develop a standard method to achieve commissural alignment with the ACURATE neo valve. Methods: The relationship between native and TAVI neo-commissures was analyzed in 11 severe aortic stenosis patients undergoing TAVI. Based on computed tomography analysis, an in silico model was developed to predict final TAVI commissural posts position. A modified implantation technique, accurate commissural alignment (ACA) and a dedicated delivery system were developed. TAVI implants were tested in 3-dimensional (3D) printed models and in vivo. Commissural misalignment and coronary overlap (CO) were analyzed. Results: The in silico model accurately predicted final position of commissural posts irrespective of the implantation technique performed (correlation coefficient, 0.994; 95%CI, 0.989-0.998; P<.001). TAVI implant with patient-specific rotation was simulated in 3D printed models and in 9 patients. ACA-oriented TAVI implants presented adequate commissural alignment in vivo (mean commissural misalignment of 7.7 ±3.9°). None of the ACA oriented implants showed CO, whereas in silico conventional implants predicted CO in 6 of the 9 cases. Conclusions: Accurate commissural alignment of the ACURATE neo device is feasible by inserting the delivery system with a patient-specific rotation based on computed tomography analysis. This is a simple and reproducible method for commissural alignment that can be potentially used for all kinds of TAVI devices (AU)

Treatment of calcific tendinopathy of the rotator cuff with ultrasound-guided puncture and aspiration. / Tratamiento de la tendinopatía calcificante del manguito de los rotadores mediante punción-aspiración ecoguiada.

OBJECTIVE: Calcific tendinopathy of the rotator cuff is a common condition caused by the deposition of calcium crystals in the tendons of the rotator cuff. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided puncture and aspiration in calcific tendinopathy of the should in 86 patients treated at our center and to determine the factors associated with poor prognosis after this treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This retrospective descriptive study included 86 patients with calcific tendinopathy of the rotator cuff treated with ultrasound-guided puncture and aspiration between 2015 and 2019 for whom clinical and radiological variables were collected 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after the procedure. RESULTS: One year after treatment, 81.4% patients showed clinical improvement and 96.5% showed radiological improvement. Complications were observed in 34.9%; all complications were mild. CONCLUSIONS: Ultrasound-guided puncture and aspiration is an effective treatment for calcific tendinopathy of the shoulder, resulting in a high rate of clinical and radiological improvement and a low rate of minor complications. This technique has additional advantages, such as interaction with the patient and the lack of ionizing radiation.

Correction to: Long-term safety and clinical performance of kyphoplasty and SpineJack® procedures in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a pilot, monocentric, investigator-initiated study.

The author list was incomplete. The complete list of authors is the following: D. Noriega, F. Rodrίguez-Monsalve, R. Ramajo, I.Sánchez-Lite, B. Toribio, F. Ardura. The corresponding author regrets sincerely this error. The original article got update.

Long-term safety and clinical performance of kyphoplasty and SpineJack® procedures in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a pilot, monocentric, investigator-initiated study.

This pilot monocenter study in 30 patients with painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures compared two vertebral augmentation procedures. Over a 3-year post-surgery follow-up, pain/disability/quality of life remained significantly improved with both balloon kyphoplasty and SpineJack® techniques, but the latter allowed better vertebral body height restoration/kyphosis correction. INTRODUCTION: Patient follow-up rarely exceed 2 years in trials comparing vertebral augmentation procedures for the treatment of painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). This pilot, investigator-initiated, prospective study aimed to compare long-term results of SpineJack® (SJ) and balloon kyphoplasty (BKP). Preliminary results showed that SJ resulted in a better restoration of vertebral heights and angles, maintained over 12 months. METHODS: Thirty patients were randomized to SJ (n = 15) or BKP (n = 15). Clinical endpoints were analgesic consumption, back pain intensity (visual analog scale (VAS)), the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and quality of life (EQ-VAS score). They were recorded preoperatively, at 5 days (except EQ-VAS), 1, 3, 6, 12, and 36 months post-surgery. Spine X-rays were taken 48 h prior to the procedure and 5 days, 6, 12, and 36 months after. RESULTS: Clinical improvements were observed with both procedures over the 3-year period without significant inter-group differences, but the final mean EQ-5Dindex score was significantly in favor of the SJ group (0.93 ± 0.11 vs 0.81 ± 0.09; p = 0.007). Vertebral height restoration/kyphotic correction was still evident at 36 months with a greater mean correction of anterior (10 ± 13% vs 2 ± 8% for BKP, p = 0.007) and central height (10 ± 11% vs 3 ± 7% for BKP, p = 0.034) and a larger correction of the vertebral body angle (- 5.0° ± 5.1° vs 0.4° ± 3.4°; p = 0.003) for SJ group. CONCLUSIONS: In this study, both techniques displayed very good long-term clinical efficiency and safety in patients with osteoporotic VCFs. Over the 3-year follow-up, vertebral body height restoration/kyphosis correction was better with the SpineJack® procedure.

Quiste de vesícula seminal: ¿un hallazgo aislado? / Seminal vesicle cyst: An isolated finding?

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Slipped capital femoral epiphysis in adults: case report and review of literature.

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) mainly affects overweight prepubertal children. It is usually idiopathic, but endocrinological diseases are proposed as the main cause. SCFE occurs before the closing of the femoral physis, which generally occurs at 18 years in males and 16 years in females, therefore it is considered a children's disease. However, there have been several reports of adults with SCFE and some familial cases. We present a case of bilateral SCFE in a 47 years old female with possible relationship with inhaled corticosteroids, and for the first time we collect and analyze all published cases in adults.

[Differential health and toxicological features of drug-dependents in treatment and in active consumption]. / Características diferenciales sanitarias y toxicológicas de drogodependientes en tratamiento y consumo activo.

OBJECTIVES: To describe and compare the demographic and health characteristics and drug use patterns in a group of drug dependent individuals who were actively using drugs versus those in different types of treatment. To analyze the interventions used with the different groups. DESIGN: Descriptive study. SETTING: Users at the Association for Aid to Drug Dependent Persons (Asociación de Ayuda al Drogodependiente, ACLAD) in the city of Valladolid in northwestern Spain. PATIENTS: 1224 drug dependent persons. MEASURES: We reviewed the medical records for a 30-month period for users who were seen at a treatment center and who were participating in a damage reduction program. We recorded demographic, drug use and clinical variables and compared changes. RESULTS: We studied 1224 patients in all. One-third had human immunodeficiency virus infection, 63% had markers for previous hepatitis A infection, 48% had markers for hepatitis B, and 68.5% for hepatitis C. The Mantoux test was positive in 39.1%. We found differences in the prevalence of infections between active drug users and users in treatment, between drug dependent persons receiving different types of treatment, and between different periods of study. CONCLUSIONS: There were clear differences in demographic and health characteristics and drug use patterns between users. Those who were not in rehabilitation were in worse health, and were studied in less detail that other groups of drug users. During follow-up we noted a slight improvement in their health conditions, along with a tendency toward improved primary care interventions.

Características diferenciales sanitarias y toxicológicas de drogodependientes en tratamiento y consumo activo / Differential health and toxicological features of drug-dependents in treatment and in active consumption

Objetivo. Describir y comparar las características demográficas, toxicológicas y sanitarias de un colectivo de drogodependientes que se encuentra en consumo activo y en diferentes modalidades terapéuticas. Analizar las intervenciones realizadas con estos diferentes colectivos.Diseño. Estudio descriptivo.Emplazamiento. Usuarios que han acudido a la asociación ACLAD de Valladolid.Pacientes. Un total de 1.224 drogodependientes.Mediciones. Revisión de las historias clínicas de los usuarios atendidos en un centro de tratamiento y en un programa de reducción de daños durante un período de 30 meses.Se registran diferentes variables demográficas, toxicológicas y clínicas, se efectúa la comparación entre programas y se valora la evolución de los pacientes.Resultados. Se estudian 1.224 pacientes. Un tercio presenta infección por el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana; el 63 por ciento, marcadores de una hepatitis A pasada, el 48 por ciento, marcadores de hepatitis B, y el 68,5 por ciento de hepatitis C. En el 39,1 por ciento es positiva la prueba de Mantoux. Se observan diferencias en la prevalencia de infecciones entre los usuarios en consumo activo y los usuarios en tratamiento, entre los drogodependientes en diferentes modalidades terapéuticas y en el período del estudio.Conclusiones. Existen claras diferencias en las características demográficas, toxicológicas y sanitarias de los usuarios incluidos en el estudio. Los usuarios que no están en tratamiento de rehabilitación son los que peores condiciones sanitarias tienen.Éstos son los menos estudiados por nuestra parte. En estos años de seguimiento se detecta una leve mejoría de estas condiciones y también una tendencia a la mejora de nuestra intervención (AU)

¿Sabemos cuáles son los efectos adversos de los medicamentos que recetamos? / Are we aware of the side effects of the drugs we prescribe?

Muchos de los medicamentos que utilizamos en nuestras consultas, y a los que presuponemos inocuidad, pueden producir multitud de efectos secundarios que en ocasiones pueden llegar a ser letales. La agranulocitosis es una poco frecuente alteración sanguínea consistente en una neutropenia severa que asocia infecciones graves y una elevada mortalidad. Un gran número de medicamentos se han asociado con la producción de agranulocitosis antibióticos, antiinflamatorios, antidepresivos, etc...Dentro de estos medicamentos el metamizol ha sido uno de los fármacos que clásicamente se ha asociado a este trastorno sanguíneo. Ampliamente utilizado, el metamizol, goza de gran popularidad no sólo entre el ambiente médico sino entre los mismos pacientes que pueden conseguirlo sin receta médica en cualquier farmacia dentro de nuestro país. Aunque la asociación de agranulocitosis y metamizol es poco frecuente debemos tenerla presente por las graves consecuencias que puede traer. Tal fue el caso de la paciente que describimos, la cual tras ha ber recibido metamizol debió ser atendida urgentemente en su domicilio, siendo posteriormente remitida al hospital. La analítica en urgencias mostró una agranulocitosis. Posteriormente ingresaría en la unidad de cuidados intensivos donde, a pesar de las medidas de soporte y la antibioterapia, la paciente falleció a las pocas horas (AU)