Publications by authors named "L Diez Valladares"

Non-communicable diseases represent a global health burden with increasing prevalence. To prevent or improve this type of diseases, dietary strategies based on healthy foods have been suggested. Cereals are the most consumed foods in the world and preventive effects of whole grains on health have been described.

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  • * Data from 808 patients were analyzed, revealing that 46.9% achieved TO, with significantly lower overall complications (11.9% vs. 86%) compared to those who did not achieve TO, leading to increased major complications and mortality rates.
  • * Factors enhancing the likelihood of achieving TO include treatment at specialized centers, initial surgery transfer, and conservative or surgical management, highlighting the importance of effective perioperative care in managing BDI.
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Hydraena (Hydraenopsis) bahiana sp. nov. is described from Bahia State, Northeast Brazil, based on three specimens collected in pools at the headwater of a stream, 1,705 m.

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Background: The management of a vascular injury during cholecystectomy is still very complicated, especially in centers not specialized in complex hepatobiliary surgery.

Methods: This was a multi-institutional retrospective study in patients with vascular injuries during cholecystectomy from 18 centers in 4 countries. The aim of the study was to analyze the management of vascular injuries focusing on referral, time to perform the repair, and different treatments options outcomes.

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Background: Iatrogenic bile duct injury (IBDI) is a challenging surgical complication. IBDI management can be guided by artificial intelligence models. Our study identified the factors associated with successful initial repair of IBDI and predicted the success of definitive repair based on patient risk levels.

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