Publications by authors named "Jose Gonzalo Bravo Quiroz"
Hospitalization Causes and Epidemiological Characteristics Among Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease: A Six-Year Retrospective Study.
José Manuel García Romero Raúl Melo Acevedo José Ignacio Mercado Merino Fatima Paulina Jaime Vargas Nemi Isabel Pérez Peña José Gonzalo Bravo Quiroz
Cureus
August 2024
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.
Article Synopsis
- - 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