Publications by authors named "Pilar Pinillos"
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare, locally aggressive cutaneous sarcoma with a propensity for recurrence. Its management, particularly in the head and neck (H&N) region, presents unique challenges. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) compared to wide local excision (WLE) in treating H&N DFSP and its impact on recurrence rates and tissue preservation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIndeterminate thyroid nodules (ITNs) are characterized by an expected malignancy ranging from 5% to 30%, with most patients undergoing a diagnostic, rather than therapeutic, operation. The aim of our study was to compare the approach to ITNs across different regions of the world. In this retrospective, multicentric, international study, according to the WHO classification, we identified the South East Asian Region (SEAR), the Americas Region (AMR), the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), the Europe Region (EUR), and the Western Pacific Region (WPR).
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- - The study focuses on low-risk thyroid carcinoma and examines the various treatments available, such as open surgery and active surveillance, highlighting the lack of consensus on which treatment to choose.
- - A systematic review of 69 studies was conducted to determine the inclusion and exclusion criteria for selecting patients with low-risk carcinomas for different management strategies, emphasizing factors like nodule size and tumor confirmation.
- - The findings indicate significant variability in the selection criteria for different treatment methods, with open thyroidectomy still being the benchmark for evaluating alternative therapies.
Background: Although many studies have compared outcomes of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) and open appendectomy (OA), some clinical and economic outcomes continue to be controversial, particularly in low-medium-income countries. We aimed at determining clinical and economic outcomes associated with LA versus OA in adult patients in Colombia.
Methods: Retrospective, cohort study based on administrative healthcare records included all patients who underwent LA or OA in Colombia's contributory regime between July 1, 2013, and September 30, 2015.