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Colitis de Crohn: resultados del tratamiento quirúrgico y evolución alejada

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (2), 2018
Background: Exclusive involvement of the colon or rectum in Crohn's disease, called Crohn's colitis, (CC) occurs in about 25% of these patients. Aim: To analyze early surgical results and long-term outcomes of patients undergoing surgery for CC. Material and Methods: Review of a prospective database, i...

Reanimación cardiopulmonar extracorpórea: caso clínico de paro cardiaco extra hospitalario

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (2), 2018
Out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary arrest (OHCA) is highly lethal. Although overall survival is increasing, hospital discharge with good neurological prognosis remains low and highly variable. In some countries, protocols are being implemented, which include techniques in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, allo...

Effect of virtual reality in Parkinson's disease: a prospective observational study

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 76 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the effectiveness of balance exercises by means of virtual reality games in Parkinson's disease. Methods: Sixteen patients were submitted to anamnesis, otorhinolaryngological and vestibular examinations, as well as the Dizziness Handicap Inventory, Berg Balance Scale, SF-3...

Polyhexanide 0 2% in treatment of trophic foot ulcers in leprosy - preliminary study

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (1), 2018
Abstract: Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which affects peripheral nerves, skin and mucous membranes. The impairment of neural function as well as sensory or sensory-motor disabilities in leprosy continue to be a problem that requires careful attention in the manag...

Recuperación nutricional post cirugía cardiaca en niños con cardiopatía congénita

Rev. chil. pediatr; 89 (1), 2018
Resumen: Introducción: La desnutrición es frecuente en niños con cardiopatía congénita (CC). El manejo mé dico e intervenciones cardioquirúrgicas contribuyen a mejorar el estado nutricional en estos niños. Objetivo: Describir la recuperación nutricional posterior a cirugía de CC y sus facto...

Uso de Hemofiltración veno-venosa continua en neonatos con hiperamonemia. Serie clínica

Rev. chil. pediatr; 89 (1), 2018
Resumen: Introducción: La hiperamonemia neonatal secundaria a errores congénitos del metabolismo es una entidad poco frecuente pero con una alta tasa de secuelas neurológicas y mortalidad. El manejo médico inicial es en muchas ocasiones insuficiente para detener el progresivo aumento de la amonemia...

The efficacy and safety of phototherapy in geriatric patients: a retrospective study

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (1), 2018
Abstract: Background: While phototherapy is a well-established treatment for many dermatoses, data from the literature regarding its use in elderly patients are quite limited. Objective: In this study, we aimed to determine the phototherapy indications in geriatric patients and to evaluate the effectiv...

Topical corticosteroid therapy: a treatment option for nevus lipomatosus cutaneous superficialis?

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (1), 2018

Unusual size, topography, and surgical resolution of an acquired fibrokeratoma

An. bras. dermatol; 93 (1), 2018
Abstract: Acquired fibrokeratoma is a rare benign skin tumor that usually manifests as a slow-growing solitary nodular lesion of the digits. We report a case of plantar acquired fibrokeratoma evidencing its atypical size and topography, in addition to the treatment with simple surgical excision followed ...