Clinical characteristics and comorbidities associated with mortality in patients with COVID-19 in Coahuila (Mexico).

Background And Objective: This study aims to describe the characteristics of patients with COVID-19 in a state in northern Mexico and establish the comorbidities associated with mortality.

Methods: Patients with COVID-19, divided into survivors and non-survivors, were analyzed. The data were analyzed using the chi-square test, Student's t-test, and Cox's regression model.

History of influenza immunization in COVID-19 patients: impact on mortality.

Introduction: In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is concern regarding the impact of the influenza season.

Objective: To analyze the impact of influenza immunization history on patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Methods: Patients older than 18 years with COVID-19, registered between March and August 2020, were included.

[Clinical characteristics and comorbidities associated with mortality in patients with COVID-19 in Coahuila (Mexico)].

Background And Objective: This study aims to describe the characteristics of patients with COVID-19 in a state in northern Mexico and establish the comorbidities associated with mortality.

Methods: Patients with COVID-19, divided into survivors and non-survivors, were analyzed. The data were analyzed using the chi-square test, Student's t-test, and Cox's regression model.

[Laparoscopic management of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Experience with 100 cases].

Objective: To evaluate the results of laparoscopic Nissen-Rossetti funduplication and to compare them with the results obtained in open surgery.

Design: Prospective, observational, longitudinal, pre and post-procedure.

Centers: Beneficencia Española, Hospital Angeles, and Hospital Francisco Galindo Chávez, ISSSTE, in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico.

[Pancreatic resections at general hospitals in Torreon, Coahuila].

A retrospective study of nine patients with pancreato-biliary neoplasias were operated in several general hospitals in Torreon, Mexico. Six had pancreatic adenocarcinoma, two ampullary carcinoma and one with common bile duct benign adenoma. We had a morbidity of 55% (5/9); three cases with pancreatic fistula (resolved with nutritional support and general measures) two had obstruction of gastricyeyuno anastomosis (one required surgical management).