Thalidomide-induced bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia in a patient with multiple myeloma.

Thalidomide, which is an angiogenesis inhibitor and immunomodulator that reduces tumor necrosis factor-alpha, has regained value in the treatment of multiple myeloma. Serious pulmonary complications due to thalidomide use remain relatively uncommon. We describe a case of bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP) due to thalidomide.

The tunneled catheter for haemodialysis: about 52 cases.

Background: Vascular access is a basic and essential tool required for performing renal replacement therapy in end stage renal disease.

Aim: To study the indications of tunneled catheter (KTT) in hemodialysis (HD), identify complications related to the use of KTT and contributing factors, assess the survival and performance of the technique.

Introduction: The making of a vascular access is an angular piece for adequate HD and in good conditions.