Publications by authors named "E H Luque"
Introduction: Laparoscopic subtotal splenectomy (LSS) is a procedure that helps avoid the consequences of asplenia. Given the spleen's importance and functionality, there may be specific indications and patient conditions in which partial splenectomy is beneficial. This case report aims to clarify the indications for LSS and outline the surgical technique.
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- Minimally invasive laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common abdominal surgery, but there is a risk of bile duct injuries occurring in a small percentage of cases, especially during severe cholecystitis.
- To manage complex situations, techniques like subtotal cholecystectomy—removing part of the gallbladder—should be part of a surgeon's toolkit to minimize injury.
- This article offers a detailed guide on five techniques for performing subtotal cholecystectomy, including tips for using minimally invasive methods and tools like preoperative indocyanine green for better identification of anatomy.
Glyphosate-based herbicides (GBHs) are considered endocrine disruptors that affect the female reproductive tract of rats and ewe lambs. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of neonatal exposure to a low dose of a GBH on the ovarian follicular reserve of ewe lambs and the response to a gonadotropic stimulus with porcine FSH (pFSH). To this end, ewe lambs were orally exposed to an environmentally relevant GBH dose (1 mg/kg/day) or vehicle (Control) from postnatal day (PND) 1 to PND14, and then some received pFSH (50 mg/day) between PND41 and 43.
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- The study explores the conserved molecular pathways of oviductal adenogenesis in Caiman latirostris, focusing on the effects of environmentally relevant doses of endosulfan (END) and atrazine (ATZ).
- Exposure to END negatively impacted histological characteristics and gene expression related to oviductal adenogenesis, while ATZ led to changes in the subepithelial structure and increased β-catenin expression.
- These findings suggest that pesticide exposure can disrupt oviductal development, potentially affecting fertility in wildlife and domestic animals, highlighting the risks of pesticide pollution.
The aim of this study was to investigate uterine lesions, uterine endocrine status and expression of genes involved in uterine differentiation in a rat model of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The possible involvement of the androgen receptor (AR) was also investigated. PCOS rats showed an increased incidence of uterine epithelial and glandular lesions and elevated serum testosterone level, which was not detected in uterine tissue.
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