Publications by authors named "A C Bravo-Balado"
Compartment syndrome caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus) has rarely been documented. We report the case of a 53-year-old male, hypertensive, who developed compartment syndrome and myositis in the right lower limb. The patient underwent emergency fasciotomies of the anterior, lateral, superficial posterior and deep posterior compartments of the leg and two subsequent surgical debridements, in addition to receiving antibiotic treatment and delayed closure of the fasciotomies with grafts.
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- - The study aimed to assess radiation protection practices among endourologists in Europe, focusing on compliance with recommendations from the International Commission on Radiation Protection (ICRP) and measuring annual radiation exposure from 2017 to 2020.
- - A survey of 10 endourologists revealed that while most use basic protective gear such as lead aprons and thyroid shields, advanced protections like leaded gloves and glasses are less common; additionally, the mean radiation exposure was below safety thresholds for the chest, eyes, and extremities.
- - The findings indicated that endourologists effectively adhered to radiation safety standards, with the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) protocol in place to further minimize exposure during procedures like per
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- This study looked at how a type of kidney tumor called AML behaves over a long time, following 111 patients with 145 tumors between 2001 and 2019.
- Most patients didn't have any symptoms, and only a small number needed surgery because their tumors were big.
- The research found that AML tumors usually grow slowly, and doctors might not need to check them as often or use complex imaging tests.
Aim: The aim of this work is to evaluate the initial experience with water vapor thermal therapy (WVTT) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in Spanish university hospitals, as well as to describe the differences in technique and follow-up between centers.
Materials And Methods: This retrospective observational multicenter study collected baseline characteristics, surgical, postoperative and follow-up data at 1, 3, 6, 12 and 24 months, including validated questionnaires, flowmetric variations, complications, and the need for pharmacological or surgical treatment following the procedure. Possible triggers for postoperative acute urinary retention (AUR) were also analyzed.
Purpose: Ureteral stenosis (US) in kidney transplant (KT) recipients is associated with poorer long-term graft survival. Surgical repair is the standard of care, and endoscopic treatment represents an alternative for stenosis < 3 cm. We aimed to determine the effectiveness and safety of endourological management of US in KT patients and predictors of failure.
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