Publications by authors named "Guillermo Higa-Sansone"
There is experimental evidence but very few human studies that suggest a role for obesity in the formation and progression of some glomerular lesions. We report the case of a morbidly obese male with hematuria and proteinuria that was subsequently diagnosed with renal failure which required dialysis. Histological findings of the renal biopsy performed during a laparoscopic gastric bypass are presented.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease characterized by epithelial hyperplasia and an accelerated rate of epithelial turnover affecting approximately 1-3% of the population. Exogenous and endogenous factors including morbid obesity can increase the morbidity of psoriasis.
Case Report: A 55-year-old male, who weighed 131 kg with BMI 41 kg/m2, underwent laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP).
Article Synopsis
- Esophageal perforation is a critical condition that needs quick identification and intervention.
- The case involved a patient whose lower esophagus was perforated during the placement of a gastric band using an orogastric calibration tube.
- The issue was caught early after surgery and treated effectively through laparoscopic procedures, including debanding, drainage, and providing nutrition intravenously.