Publications by authors named "M A Dolors Camprubi Casellas"
Pre-operative evaluation of spontaneous portosystemic shunts as a predictor of post-hepatectomy liver failure in patients undergoing liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma.
Eur J Surg Oncol
October 2024
Background: Post-hepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) can significantly compromise outcomes, especially in cirrhotic patients. The identification of accurate and non-invasive pre-operative predictors is of paramount importance to appropriately stratify patients according to their estimated risk and select the best treatment strategy.
Materials And Methods: Consecutive patients undergoing liver resection for HCC on cirrhosis between 1-2015 and 12-2020 at 10 international Institutions were enrolled and their pre-operative CT scans were evaluated for the presence of spontaneous portosystemic shunts (SPSS) to identify predictors of PHLF and develop a nomogram.
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- Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (pCCA) poses significant challenges for liver surgeons, necessitating extended hepatectomy to include segment 1 and the biliary tract; minimally invasive techniques like robotic and laparoscopic surgeries are increasingly being utilized to address this.
- A 79-year-old man with type IIIa pCCA underwent a complex surgical procedure involving extended hepatectomy after careful preoperative preparations, showcasing the need for precise identification of the surgical plane.
- The use of techniques such as dorsal and caudal approaches to the middle hepatic vein, along with an extraglissonian approach, allowed for successful oncological resection while utilizing minimally invasive surgery.
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- The care protocol is designed to assist patients with Chronic Inflammatory Arthritis during critical reproductive stages, including pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum, and lactation.
- A team of expert physicians collaborated to outline key recommendations that fall under rheumatology, gynecology, and pediatrics, emphasizing coordinated care.
- The protocol aims for consistent follow-up from the planning of pregnancy to the first year of the child's life, highlighting the need for compatible medications and referrals to specialized units when necessary.
Objectives: Clostridium perfringens is a well-known spore-forming bacterium that can resist the environment. A mixture of volatile fatty acids or thermal treatments can interact with these bacteria. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different volatile fatty acid concentrations and moderate heat treatment on Clostridium perfringens sporulation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To describe the aortic-related risks associated with pregnancy in women with bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) and to evaluate changes in aortic diameter in pregnancy.
Methods: Prospective observational study of patients with BAV from a single-site registry of pregnant women with structural heart disease between 2013 and 2020. Cardiac, obstetric and neonatal outcomes were studied.