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renaje ventricular al exterior de tunelización larga: un método costo-efectivo para reducir las complicaciones
Long Tunnel Outward Ventricular Drainage: A Cost-Effective Method to Reduce Complications

Rev. argent. neurocir; 33 (4), 2019
Introducción: La colocación de drenajes ventriculares al exterior (DVE) es uno de los procedimientos más frecuentes de la neurocirugía, tanto en pediatría como en adultos, sin embargo, no se encuentra exento de complicaciones. La tasa de infección asociada al drenaje puede serdel 25%. En nuestro Ho...

Perfil das infecções relacionadas à assistência à saúde em um centro de terapia intensiva de Minas Gerais

Justificativa e Objetivos: Infecções Relacionadas à A ssistência à Saúde ( IRAS) constituem uma das grandes problemáticas nas unidades de saúde, principalmente no centro de terapia intensiva (CTI), devido à presença de pacientes críticos. O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever as IRAS ocorridas...

Incidence and risk factors for major infections in hospitalized children with nephrotic syndrome

J. bras. nefrol; 41 (4), 2019
ABSTRACT Introduction: Children with nephrotic syndrome are at increased risk of infections because of disease status itself and use of various immunosuppressive agents. In majority, infections trigger relapses requiring hospitalization with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to...

Infección paravertebral posacupuntura: reporte de un caso y revisión bibliográfica
Paravertebral infection after acupuncture: case report and literature review

La acupuntura es una técnica de origen chino que surge hace aproximadamente 2000 años. Es una modalidad terapéutica que ha cobrado gran importancia en el mundo occidental para el tratamiento de diversos cuadros, incluida la lumbalgia. Comunicamos el caso de un hombre de 74 años de edad, que consulta ...

Impact of genital hair removal on female skin microenvironment: barrier disruption and risk of infection, a literature review

Med. UIS; 32 (3), 2019
Abstract Genital hair is one of the secondary sexual traits that marks the beginning of puberty; its removal has been part of human culture since ancient times. This practice may lead to modifications in vaginal microbiome with potential repercussions on skin health and balance. We conducted a narrative ...

Fiscal austerity and the health sector: the cost of adjustments

Abstract Fiscal austerity policies have been used as responses to economic crises and fiscal deficits in both developed and developing countries. While they vary in regard to their content, intensity and implementation, such models recommend reducing public expenses and social investments, retracting the...

Infections in patients with multiple myeloma treated with conventional chemotherapy: a single-center, 10-year experience in Pakistan

ABSTRACT Introduction: Multiple myeloma (MM) is a common hematologic malignancy with variable degrees of immunodeficiency. Disease- and treatment-related compromise of the immune system predisposes patients to infections, which are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Objective: We aimed to establ...

Factores asociados a las complicaciones de la cirugía electiva de las hernias inguinales
Factors associated with the complications of elective surgery of inguinal hernias

Rev. cuba. med. mil; 48 (4), 2019
Introducción: La hernia inguinal es una de las enfermedades que más comúnmente requiere tratamiento operatorio y representa entre el 10- 15 por ciento de todas las intervenciones programadas. El porcentaje de complicaciones posoperatorias es de 5- 10 por ciento y aunque no son totalmente evitables, de...