Publications by authors named "Laura Rubio-Lopez"

Chyle leak is a pathological extravasation of chyle into the peritoneal cavity after a surgical injury. It is an uncommon complication in colorectal surgery. In most cases, conservative treatment is effective, although it often entails prolonged hospital stays.

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A 45-year-old man presents with 48-hour status of high temperature, cough and dyspnoea. In the context of pandemic, the patient is initially diagnosed with COVID-19 syndrome. Later, the laboratory and ultrasound study supported acute appendicitis diagnosis.

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Article Synopsis
  • Eosinophilic colitis (EC) is a rare form of eosinophilic gastroenteritis that involves inflammation due to eosinophils infiltrating the colon.
  • Diagnosis requires evidence of eosinophilic infiltration in the colon of symptomatic patients, often through biopsies, even when the mucosa appears normal.
  • The primary treatment is corticosteroids, but there are no standardized guidelines; increasing awareness among healthcare professionals may enhance understanding and management of EC.
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