Publications by authors named "M V Lopez-Santamaria"
Considering recent clinical and experimental evidence, expectations for using DCD-derived intestines have increased considerably. However, more knowledge about DCD procedure and long-term results after intestinal transplantation (ITx) is needed. We aimed to describe in detail a DCD procedure for ITx using normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) in a preclinical model.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Mucosal appendicitis is defined by neutrophilic infiltration limited to the mucosa, with no transmural invasion; it is currently a controversial entity. The aim of our study was to determine whether mucosal appendicitis represents an early stage of acute appendicitis (AA) or should be considered a negative appendectomy.
Methods: A retrospective study was performed of children with suspected AA who underwent surgical treatment between 2017 and 2020.
Article Synopsis
- Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common complication after appendectomy in children, prompting a study to identify predictive factors, specifically focusing on the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR).
- A retrospective study was conducted from 2017-2020, analyzing demographics, symptom onset, lab tests, and surgery details of 1,136 children who underwent appendectomy, revealing that higher NLR and longer symptom duration are linked to increased SSI.
- The study found NLR to be a significant predictor of SSI, with a cut-off point of 9.8 yielding high sensitivity (77.8%) and specificity (72.7%), making it an effective marker for assessing infection risk post-surgery.
Objective: To describe a basic training program in microsurgery and to analyze the learning curve through the process, including improvement in operating times and functional outcome.
Materials And Methods: Our learning program included basic, transitional, and experimental models. The experimental model included tail vein cannulation, intestinal resection and anastomosis, dissection, division and anastomosis of the cava and aorta.