Complex lymphatic malformations in pediatrics: a review of treatment options.

Introduction: Lymphatic malformations (LMs) are low-flow lesions resulting from abnormalities in the development of lymphatics. The management of these lesions is complex and involve the collaboration of many specialties. The purpose of this review is to summarize current knowledge regarding the different therapeutic options used in complex lymphatic malformations, analyzing their indications, efficacy and complications.

Auxiliary liver transplantation for management of acute liver failure in children - Systematic review.

Introduction: Liver transplantation (LT) remains the standard of care in the treatment of acute pediatric liver failure (PALF) for the replacement of a severely damaged native liver in patients who are unlikely to recover. However, this is burdened by the consequences of long-term immunosuppression. Auxiliary partial liver orthotopic transplantation (APOLT) has emerged as a possible improved approach, by providing a graft that assures liver function until the regeneration of the native liver occurs, and then allows for possible progression to immunosuppression withdrawal.

Cytomegalovirus Reactivation in Patients with Sepsis in an Intensive Care Unit in Portugal.

Introduction: In the last few years, cytomegalovirus reactivation has been considered an aggravating factor for septic patients in Intensive Care units. The main objectives of this study were to determine cytomegalovirus reactivation in patients with a diagnosis of sepsis admitted to an intensive care unit, and whether this reactivation was related to the evolution of the patient's clinical condition.

Material And Methods: The detection of cytomegalovirus DNA was performed by real-time polymerase chain reaction and the concentration of nine cytokines (IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, IL- TNF-α, and INFγ) were determined by a Multiplex ELISA technique.

Successful liver transplantation using a whole liver graft with gallbladder agenesis: First report in pediatric liver transplantation.

Introduction: Gallbladder agenesis (GA) is a rare congenital condition, occurring in approximately 40/100.000. It is likely due to an embryologic mishap in the development of the gallbladder bud and can be associated with other congenital variations in biliary anatomy.

Respiratory infections in elderly people: Viral role in a resident population of elderly care centers in Lisbon, winter 2013-2014.

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the etiology and clinical consequences of viral respiratory infections in 18 elderly care centers (ECC) in Lisbon, which housed a total of 1022 residents.

Methods: Nasopharyngeal swabs were collected whenever an elderly had symptoms of acute respiratory infections (ARI). PCR and RT-PCR were performed for influenza A/B, human parainfluenza virus 1-4, adenovirus, human metapneumovirus (HMPV), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), rhinovirus, enterovirus, human coronavirus and human Bocavirus (HBoV).