Centro Avanzado en Endoscopía y Estudios Funcionales, Gástrica, SA de CV, Ciudad de México.
Published: December 2020
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Article Abstract
Throughout history, pandemics have had a major impact on humanity. The measures used to combat them cause collateral damage. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the actions taken to reduce the exposure, the number of infections, and the case fatality rate focus on reducing mortality, however, the collapse of the health system can cause an even greater number of deaths. At the same time, both medical personnel and patients are affected by the economic slowdown and the "effect of negativity". In this review article the different tools available for pandemic control, their development in a historical context, and how they may impact risk stratification for vulnerable patients (elderly, patients with chronic degenerative and oncological diseases) were analyzed.
Background And Objective: Correct mechanical limb alignment is crucial in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) and is particularly difficult to achieve when the knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is associated with an Extra-Articular Deformity (EAD). Our objective is to present a surgical option in cases of severe knee arthritis associated with an EAD (indications, mechanical planning and surgical technique), pros and cons and discuss the results with this one-stage technique.
Material And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all cases of severe KOA associated with EAD treated surgically in our institution from 2010-2016.
In coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) the use of the internal thoracic artery (ITA), is a Class I indication for the left anterior descending (LAD) artery. Atherosclerosis is a systemic disease, and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is an important complicator of CABG, present in about one-third of the patients with coronary disease. In Leriche Syndrome, ITA can be the source of collateral circulation for arteries below the level of occlusion.
Metacarpophalangeal dislocations of the thumb are rare injuries, but understanding the local anatomy is essential for effective treatment, particularly to avoid complications during closed reduction.
A case involving a 75-year-old woman with a thumb dislocation illustrates the need for open surgical intervention, including the repair of damaged structures like the capsule and ulnar collateral ligament.
Successful outcomes depend on early mobilization and careful consideration of associated injuries, highlighting the importance of a thorough diagnosis and treatment approach.
Background: Coronary collateral circulation (CCC) can effectively improve myocardial blood supply to the area of CTO (chronic total coronary occlusion) and can, thus, improve the prognosis of patients with stable coronary syndrome (SCS). The degree of inflammation and some inflammation markers were associated with the development of collaterals.
Objective: To investigate whether prognostic nutritional index (PNI) has an association with the development of CCC in patients with SCS.
