13 results match your criteria: "Hospital "Profesor Alejandro Posadas[Affiliation]"

Introduction: In pediatrics, glomerular filtration rate (GFR) may be estimated by measured corrected creatinine clearance (mcCrCl) (mL/min/1.73 m2) or the Schwartz formula (eGFR = height/plasma creatinine x k). The constant k depends on the plasma creatinine determination method: k = 0.

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The introduction of the anti-CD20 antibody rituximab into clinical practice has improved substantially the prognosis of a variety of haematological and autoimmune diseases. The interstitial lung disease is one of most serious and potentially fatal complications of rituximab therapy. This diagnosis should be considered in patients who have received the drug and present with dyspnea, fever and cough without clear evidence of infection.

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The most frequently observed pulmonary complications of vasculitis (AAV) with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic positive antibodies (ANCA) are alveolar hemorrhage, granulomas and airway stenosis. In recent years, some reports have been published that show the association of vasculitis with pulmonary fibrosis (PF), suggesting that it may be another complication of AAV. We report and describe here two cases with such association, and their clinical, tomographic and immunological characteristics.

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[Systematic review: Epidemiology of gastroesophageal reflux disease in Latin America].

Acta Gastroenterol Latinoam

March 2011

Ex-Jefe del Servicio de Gatroenterología, Hospital Profesor Alejandro Posadas, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is 10% to 20% in Europe and North America, and about 5% in Asia. This systematic review aimed to quantify the prevalence and incidence of GERD in Latin America, and to determine the potential risk factors and co-morbidities. Systematic literature searches were conducted in PubMed, Embase and the Scientific Electronic Library On-line.

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We review the treatment of esophageal achalasia by means of pneumatic dilatation (PD), analyzing its results and comparing them with those of the literature. We conclude that our personal experience is similar to that of the literature: PD and surgery produce similar results (67-95%), morbidity (2-9.5%), and mortality (0.

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Peptic esophageal stricture (PES) is a major complication of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The aims of this paper were to determine the characteristics of these patients with regard to demography, morphology, functional status and results of therapy. The charts of the patients treated at our service who underwent esophageal dilatation for PES between 1971 and 1998 were reviewed.

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Heterotopic gastric mucosa in the upper esophagus: report of a case with a fistula.

Dis Esophagus

March 2003

Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases and Pathology Services, Hospital Profesor Alejandro Posadas, Pcia Bs As, Argentina.

We report the case of a 36-year-old man with a patch of heterotopic gastric mucosa in the upper esophagus complicated by an esophageal fistula.

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[History of medicine: the esophagology in Argentina].

Acta Gastroenterol Latinoam

May 2001

Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Profesor Alejandro Posadas.

The author reviews the history of the people, their contributions, and the facts related to the development of esophageal pathology knowledge in Argentina.

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Ascites due to hypothyroidism in a patient with alcoholic cirrhosis.

Acta Gastroenterol Latinoam

May 2001

Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Profesor Alejandro Posadas, Haedo, Pvcia. de Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Myxedema is the cause of ascites in less than 1% of new-onset ascites cases, where as only 4% of patients with hypothyroidism present ascites. When ascites is the first manifestation of thyroid insufficiency, there is usually a delay in diagnosis. We report here a case of myxedema ascites occurring in a patient with alcoholic cirrhosis, that was first thought to be the cause of the ascites, and review the features of 48 cases previously reported.

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[Barrett s epithelium: clinical review].

Acta Gastroenterol Latinoam

August 2000

Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Profesor Alejandro Posadas.

In this paper we review the literature about regarding etiology, natural history, methods of study and treatment of Barrett's esophagus. Likewise we review our personal experience as well as the one at national level.

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We analyze the modern literature regarding natural history, clinical picture and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. The characteristics of a small group of patients with tendency to relapse are emphasized, analyzing the possibilities offered by pharmacological as well as surgical treatment. Finally, we analyse the current literature of our country situation.

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Isosorbide 5-mononitrate (5MI) is a preferential venous dilator that has been shown to decrease portal pressure in acute and long-term haemodynamic studies, and this is not associated with adverse effects on hepatic perfusion. The aim of this trial was to investigate the efficacy and safety of 5MI in the prevention of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in cirrhotic patients. Forty two cirrhotic patients with F2 or F3 esophageal varices showing "red signs" and who had never bled were included and randomly y assigned to receive either 5MI (group I,n23) or placebo (group P,n19).

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