Publications by authors named "J Attila Csendes"
Background: Gallbladder Cancer (GBC) prevalence varies among countries, associated with different geographical and genetic factors. The Mapuche ethnicity (Ethnia mostly located between the VIII and X Chilean regions) stands out in Chile due to its high GBC prevalence.
Aim: To estimate the GBC prevalence in patients undergoing cholecystectomy at a public hospital in the Northern region of Chile (Tarapaca), where other ethnical groups are common.
Background: The worldwide incidence of acute pancreatitis (AP) is increasing.
Aim: To determine the national incidence of AP between 2013 and 2018.
Material And Methods: Analysis of hospital discharge records available at the web page of the Statistical and Information Service of the Chilean Ministry of Health.
Background: The prevalence of cholelithiasis and gallbladder cancer may be different across ethnic groups.
Aim: To study the prevalence of cholelithiasis and gallbladder cancer among Aymara individuals.
Material And Methods: An abdominal ultrasound was carried out in a sample of 182 Aymara women aged 46 ± 16 years and 76 Aymara men aged 55 ± 16 years.
Background: The complete blood count (CBC) and C-reactive protein (CRP) are useful inflammatory parameters for ruling out acute postoperative inflammatory complications.
Aim: To determine their changes in gastric cancer patients submitted to total gastrectomy.
Methods: This is a prospective study, with 36 patients with gastric cancer who were submitted to elective total gastrectomy.
Background: There is a paucity of information about the long term effects of gastric bypass for morbid obesity.
Aim: To study the evolution of weight and complications of obesity, seven to 10 years after gastric bypass surgery.
Material And Methods: One hundred eighteen subjects with morbid obesity, aged 15 to 66 years (103 women), were followed for a mean of 94 months after surgery.