[Pregnancy and inflammatory bowel disease: experience in 17 patients].

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has a peak incidence between 15 and 25 years of age, thereby affecting women of reproductive age. Fertility rates with inactive IBD are similar to the general population, and drugs currently used, with the exception of methotrexate and thalidomide, have a good safety and efficacy profile during pregnancy. Starting a pregnancy with inactive IBD significantly reduces the potential maternal and fetal complications.

[Management of bleeding esophageal varices in public and private institutions in Chile].

Background: The better treatment modalities for bleeding esophageal varices have improved the prognosis of cirrhosis.

Aim: To inquire about diagnostic and treatment modalities for esophageal bleeding in Chile.

Material And Methods: An enquiry about diagnosis and treatment of esophageal bleeding was designed and electronically sent to public and private health institutions that could admit patients and were located in cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants.