Publications by authors named "Michell Lopez-Luciano"
Epidural abscesses are rare suppurative abscesses of the central nervous system that can expand and lead to severe neurologic complications and even death. Here we describe the case of a 68-year-old female who developed a spinal epidural abscess one month following cervical spinal decompression and fusion. The patient presented with decreased grip strength, flaccid paralysis of the lower extremities with hyporeflexia, urinary incontinence, and decreased sensation in the bilateral lower extremities.
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- Fistula development is a rare but known complication after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.
- The symptoms can vary widely, making diagnosis difficult.
- The case discussed involves a patient who experienced gastrojejunal fistula formation following the surgery.
Background: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a complication that is commonly seen in patients with cirrhosis and an entity that leads to increased mortality in patients who undergo liver transplantation. This study aims to establish a link between an elevated international normalized ratio (INR) and the presence of PVT in a cohort of cirrhotic patients.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the electronic medical records of all patients diagnosed with cirrhosis in SBH Health System from 2013 to 2018.