Publications by authors named "Angie Sabogal"
Arthrofibrosis is a prevalent condition affecting greater than 5% of the general population and leads to a painful decrease in joint range of motion (ROM) and loss of independence due to pathologic accumulation of periarticular scar tissue. Current treatment options are limited in effectiveness and do not address the underlying cause of the condition: accumulation of fibrotic collagenous tissue. Herein, the naturally occurring peptide hormone relaxin-2 is administered for the treatment of adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) and to restore glenohumeral ROM in shoulder arthrofibrosis.
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- Hepatoblastoma is the most common liver tumor in children, typically diagnosed by age 3, with survival rates improving by 50% due to better treatment methods like chemotherapy and surgery.
- A retrospective study on 16 pediatric patients revealed that those undergoing liver resection had a 100% survival rate after 30 months, compared to 65% for those who received liver transplants; most patients had elevated α-fetoprotein levels and required chemotherapy.
- This study is significant as it represents the first report on hepatoblastoma treatments in Colombia and Latin America, supporting the effectiveness of surgical interventions for improving survival outcomes in young patients.
BACKGROUND En-bloc transplantation is a surgical procedure in which multiple organs are transplanted simultaneously. It has some similarities with multi-organ transplantation but offers certain advantages. This report highlights the experience of our interdisciplinary group regarding the treatment and follow-up of patients who received en-bloc transplantation, with the aim of encouraging the development of this surgical technique.
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