Publications by authors named "Vanessa Ortiz Higareda"
Article Synopsis
- Acute cholecystitis (AC) is primarily caused by gallstones blocking the cystic duct, but can also result from ischemic conditions, particularly in patients with heart disease, leading to higher complication risks.
- This study at the National Medical Center in Mexico City looked at 18 patients with both AC and cardiac disease, aiming to understand their characteristics and identify complications after surgery.
- Key findings included that right-sided abdominal pain was common, with gallbladder wall thickening and perivesicular fluid being prevalent on imaging; intraoperative complications like empyema and necrosis occurred in over half the patients.
Background: One of the most serious complications of cholecystectomy is bile duct disruption, which can be associated with concomitant vascular injury in up to 3.4%. The incidence, demographic characteristics and treatment are underreported worldwide.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAntecedentes: La pandemia de COVID-19 ha ocasionado que los servicios de cirugía y de salud en todo el mundo tengan que reorganizarse y planear para poder brindar la mejor atención a los pacientes, con la protección necesaria para el personal de salud. Algunos de estos pacientes requerirán tratamiento quirúrgico, ya sea electivo o de urgencia.
Objetivo: Reportar la experiencia inicial en el manejo de pacientes con COVID-19 que ameritaron tratamiento quirúrgico por los servicios de cirugía de un hospital de referencia.