Publications by authors named "Jose Garcia-Romero"
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- * A study was conducted at a hospital in Querétaro, Mexico, analyzing cases of multiorgan donors diagnosed with brain death over a seven-year period, using statistical tools to assess the data.
- * Out of 83 brain-dead patients, 56 became donors, with family refusal being the main reason for exclusions; most donors were male, aged between 10-20 years, with severe traumatic brain injury cited as the leading diagnosis.
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- - Corneal tissue is essential for restoring vision through transplantation, but there’s a significant shortage of available corneas, particularly in Mexico, which lags behind other countries in donation rates.
- - A study analyzed medical records of 185 cadaveric corneal donors in Querétaro, Mexico, focusing on various factors including age, cause of death, and serological health tests for viruses like HIV and COVID-19.
- - The results showed the average donor age was 56.34 years, predominantly male, with common causes of death including cardiogenic and hypovolemic shock; a small percentage were excluded due to positive viral testing.
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- A pleuroperitoneal fistula is a rare complication from peritoneal dialysis where there’s an abnormal connection between the abdominal cavity and the chest cavity, leading to issues like fluid buildup in the lungs.
- A case study of a 55-year-old woman with end-stage renal disease shows that a simple method using methylene blue can effectively diagnose this condition by checking dialysis bags, providing a safe and affordable option for hospitals.
- It's crucial for healthcare providers to consider pleuroperitoneal fistulas in patients with persistent lung fluid and symptoms like difficulty breathing, especially if they have a history of peritoneal dialysis, as this condition can lead to serious health risks.
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) leads to a high rate of complications requiring hospital admission for advanced management. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the main causes of hospitalization following the initiation of renal replacement therapy (RRT).
Materials And Methods: This observational and descriptive study utilized a non-probabilistic quota sampling method, reviewing a total of 423 medical records from General Regional Hospital 1 of the Mexican Social Security Institute in Querétaro.
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- - Lemierre's syndrome is a rare but serious complication that arises from infections in the oropharynx, leading to issues like septic thrombophlebitis primarily in the internal jugular vein, which can result in severe systemic infections and complications.
- - A case involving a 54-year-old man with laryngeal cancer and a history of smoking was presented, where he exhibited symptoms like throat pain and breathing difficulties. His condition was diagnosed through ultrasound and imaging, revealing thrombosis in the internal jugular vein.
- - Treatment involved the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and anticoagulants, along with cancer management, highlighting the challenges in diagnosing this syndrome in patients with cancer and the importance of early detection and collaborative medical care for better
Sagliker syndrome (SS) is a rare but distinctive form of renal osteodystrophy associated with poorly managed secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). We present a case of a 28-year-old male with end-stage CKD on hemodialysis for 10 years, who exhibited progressive facial deformities and maxillofacial bone pain. Physical examination revealed bilateral expansion of the maxillary and mandibular bones and facial asymmetry.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMechanical bowel preparation is a traditional procedure for preparing patients for colorectal surgery. This practice aims to reduce the risk of postoperative infectious complications since colonic fecal content has classically been related to stool spillage during surgery and anastomotic disruption. However, increasing evidence against its routine use can be found in experimental studies, clinical observations, prospective studies, and meta-analyses.
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