Publications by authors named "Laura Jimenez-Diaz"
Persistent elevated serum parathyroid hormone levels with normocalcaemia after parathyroidectomy: Secondary hyperparathyroidism or pseudo- hyperparathyroidism?
Olivia Benet-Muñoz María Asunción Acosta-Mérida José Antonio Casimiro-Pérez María Mar Callejón-Cara Laura Jiménez-Díaz
Cir Esp (Engl Ed)
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study examined how long it takes for parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels to return to normal after parathyroid surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism, evaluating data from 186 patients over five years.
- Out of the final group of 176 patients, 26.1% had elevated PTH levels post-surgery despite normal calcium levels, with a median time to normalization of 6 months.
- Findings suggest that high preoperative PTH levels can predict postoperative normocalcaemic hyperparathyroidism, while vitamin D and creatinine levels don’t appear to impact the normalization timeline.
Article Synopsis
- Gallstone ileus occurs when a gallstone causes a blockage in the intestines, often stemming from a cholecystoduodenal fistula.
- Gastric ischemia, which is a lack of blood flow to the stomach, can result from this blockage and is very rare but potentially deadly if not caught quickly.
- The case involved a patient who experienced intestinal obstruction because a gallstone lodged in the middle part of the small intestine, with the condition of gastric ischemia being discovered during surgery due to swelling caused by the blockage.
Introduction: The main step in curative treatment for breast cancer is surgery. Its use in an ambulatory setting can contribute towards more efficient healthcare, providing additional benefits for patients. In this study, we analyze the results obtained with this treatment method and identify factors related with conversion to hospitalization.
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