Publications by authors named "R E Elizondo-Omana"
Gallbladder disease is a frequent indication for non-obstetric surgical intervention during pregnancy. Gallbladder perforation (GBP) during pregnancy is an uncommon but severe pathology that usually requires immediate attention, and it represents a challenge for surgeons. We present the case of a GBP in a pregnant patient alongside a discussion of available surgical approaches.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Early diagnosis of acute appendicitis is crucial to prevent complications. Numerous scores exist, but a comprehensive review comparing them is lacking. This systematic review aimed to compare all published clinical scoring systems for diagnosing acute appendicitis in adults.
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- Umbilical hernias (UHs) are often overlooked because they don't show symptoms, and a study aimed to find how common they are using CT scans in a trauma center.
- A total of 472 CT scans were analyzed, revealing a high prevalence of 67.6% for UHs, particularly in men, while many cases (63.6%) were unreported by radiologists.
- The study concluded that CT scans are a reliable method for diagnosing UHs, showing significant underreporting and varied sizes of the hernias in patients.
The diameter (mPAD) of the main pulmonary artery (pulmonary artery trunk) is a crucial indicator for cardiovascular health and prognoses in various conditions. Its enlargement is associated with increased mortality and severity in COVID-19-related pneumonia. However, its relevance to non-COVID pneumonia remains uncertain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Mastoid pneumatization is subject to numerous influencing factors including race, sex, and surrounding structures of the middle ear. This study aims to determine the mastoid air cell system (MACS) volume and its relationship with middle ear structures, and the influence of sex.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed analyzing computed tomography (CT) scans in which MACS volume and the Estachian tube length (ETL) were visible.