Publications by authors named "L Gerardo Zepeda Vallejo"

Trauma is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide with high rates of disability in survivors. With improvements in care, rehabilitation of the trauma patient is a cornerstone to reducing sequelae. A lack of well-established hospital rehabilitation units and standardized protocols for managing posttraumatic injuries is a common problem in Latin American countries.

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Introduction And Objectives: A training program was developed to increase general practitioners' engagement in the optimal management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). The goal of this study was to evaluate changes in BPH management after the implementation of a training program.

Material And Methods: This observational retrospective cohort study was conducted between 2019 and 2020.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Vestibular schwannoma (VS), the most common tumor in the cerebellopontine angle, often leads to challenging treatment decisions among observation, surgery, or radiotherapy based on patient-specific factors including age and symptoms.
  • - A comprehensive literature review was conducted to create a clinical guide addressing frequently asked questions by clinicians regarding VS, with input from a panel of experts from the SEORL-CCC.
  • - The resulting clinical practice guideline summarizes the 13 most debated topics related to VS management, presenting answers to 50 key questions, though it notes that the levels of evidence are mostly medium or low due to a lack of sufficient prospective studies.
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