Publications by authors named "B R Cocina"
Article Synopsis
- * Persistent pain and a flexed PIP joint prompted a second ultrasound, revealing a complete rupture of the radial collateral ligament and entrapment of the radial band of the extensor in the joint.
- * The patient underwent surgery to repair the ligament and release the trapped extensor, highlighting the importance of accurately diagnosing such injuries to avoid poor outcomes.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyse the possible differences, especially those regarding mortality, between patients hospitalized for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) with and without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and the risk factors related to mortality in the COPD group.
Methods: 710 patients with CAP were included in a prospective multicenter observational study. 244 of the patients had COPD confirmed by spirometry.