[Videothoracoscopy in the surgical treatment of pneumothorax: report of 46 cases].

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the results of surgical treatment of pulmonary metastases in our department. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retrospectively studied 44 patients undergoing surgery between 1986 and 1999 for complete resection of pulmonary metastases. Primary tumors had been eradicated, no metastasis to other organs was evid...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Pagés Navarrete C,Ruiz Zafra J,Simón Adiego C,Díez Piña JM,Cueto Ladrón de Guevara A,Sánchez-Palencia Ramos A

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Citation analysis elucidates patterns of information consumption within professional communities. The aim of this study was to analyze the citations of 87 Spanish medical journals by calculating their impact factors and immediacy indices for 2001, and to estimate the importance of Archivos de Bronconeumología...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Aleixandre Benavent R,Valderrama Zurián JC,Castellano Gómez M,Simó Meléndez R,Navarro Molina C

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the factors that determine the risk of morbidity and mortality associated with lung resection in patients with bronchogenic carcinoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Prospective multicenter study conducted between October 1, 1993 and September 30, 1997 in the 19 hospitals that make up the Bronchogenic Carci...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Duque JL,Rami-Porta R,Almaraz A,Castanedo M,Freixinet J,Fernández de Rota A,López Encuentra A,Grupo Cooperativo del Carcinoma Broncogénico SEPAR.

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of pleural procedures, safety, delay and cost of the diagnosis of pleural effusion (PE) by analysing the parameters that are dependent on the area of patient management (outpatient or inpatient). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Prospective non-randomized study. Two groups were establ...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Botana Rial M,Leiro Fernández V,Represas Represas C,Pallarés Sanmartín A,Del Campo Pérez V,Fernández-Villar A

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In non-small cell lung cancer, the EGFR gene mutations identify a patient sub-population with different clinical characteristics and treatment responses to those that do not have these mutations. There are mutations that derive in increased sensitive to EGFR targeted therapy, as well as mutations that result in resist...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Taus A,Vollmer I,Arriola E

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inpatient management of malignant pleural effusion includes the placement of a conventional thoracostomy tube for drainage and talc slurry pleurodesis and/or a surgical approach consisting of video-assisted thoracoscopic talc insufflation. Both techniques require prolonged hospital stays of up to 1 week. Unfortunately...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Seijo L,Campo A,Alcaide AB,Lacunza MM,Armendáriz AC,Zulueta JJ

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to study agreement between the compression ultrasound images taken in our respiratory medicine department and the duplex ultrasound images obtained by radiologists at our hospital for patients admitted to our ward with suspected diagnoses of venous thromboembolism.Seventy-eight consecutive patients a...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Arenas Gordillo M,Otero Candelera R,Cayuela Domínguez A,López Campos JL,Barrot Cortés E,González Brazo J,Verano Rodríguez A

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Omalizumab is a monoclonal antibody that interrupts allergic reaction--irrespective of the nature of the allergen--by blocking free immunoglobulin E (IgE). The IgE is thus prevented from attaching to cell receptors and setting in motion an allergic cascade of inflammatory mediators. Other interesting biological effect...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Cabrera-Navarro P

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the first cause of mortality due to nosocomial infections in the intensive care unit. Its incidence ranges from 9% to 67% of patients on mechanical ventilation. Risk factors are multiple and are associated with prolonged stays in hospital and intensive care units. Additional co...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Díaz LA,Llauradó M,Rello J,Restrepo MI

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the usefulness of a technique for inserting hookwires guided by computed tomography to locate and resect pulmonary nodules by video-assisted thoracoscopy. To describe the procedure and its complications. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Nine pulmonary nodules were located in nine patients. All were

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Soleto MJ,Olivera MJ,Pun YW,Moreno R,Nieto S,Caballero P

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty-one patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), 26 of whom also had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), received treatment by nasal continuous positive airways pressure (nCPAP). To evaluate the effects of this device on daytime lung function, we analyzed pulmonary function tests before treat...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Vázquez Oliva R,Cano Gómez S,Capote Gil F,Sánchez Armengol MA,Carmona Bernal C,Castillo Gómez J

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) is a 36 kD nuclear protein involved in DNA replication that is believed to provide an indication of proliferation in some neoplasms. This study analyzes PCNA expression in 24 cases of primary non-small cell lung cancer using monoclonal PC-10 antibodies in paraffin embedded mat...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Castellano VM,Sotelo T,Ballestín C,López-Encuentra A,Varela G

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of primary ciliary dyskinesia syndrome (PCDS) in Western countries is of 1/40,000 but is 13% in patients with bronchiectasis. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of PCDS in patients with bronchiectasis and sinusitis, including whether or not these patients present specific clinical sig...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Barranco MJ,Armengot M,Cardá C,Císcar MA,Peris R,Ramón M,Juan G

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is the main genetic factor related to the development of emphysema. This protein has numerous variants, some of which are clinically relevant because their anomalous conformation implies that they fail to reach the target organs as they are polymerized in the hepatocyte. The main ...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Lara B

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Thoracic trauma is often associated with polytrauma. Because mortality is high, the search for prognostic tools is useful. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 108 patients with blunt thoracic trauma, 73 of whom had multiple injuries, were studied in an intensive care unit (ICU). The variables named as potenti...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Virgós Señor B,Nebra Puertas AC,Sánchez Polo C,Broto Civera A,Suárez Pinilla MA

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Localized fibrous tumors of the pleura are rare. We report 7 cases and review the literature in order to define the range of clinical characteristics of these tumors, treatment options, and prognosis. METHODS:A retrospective review of 7 cases treated between 1997 and 2003, focusing on clinical presentation, ...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Torre W,Rodríguez-Spiteri N,Sola JJ,Delgado M

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In the studies carried out to date, the cost of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may have been overestimated due to the inclusion of previously diagnosed patients seeking medical attention for their symptoms. As a result, the severity of the cases included in these studies may have been greater th...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Masa JF,Sobradillo V,Villasante C,Jiménez-Ruiz CA,Fernández-Fau L,Viejo JL,Miravitlles M

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chest ultrasound, a diagnostic technique used mainly by radiologists, is useful for managing pleural effusion. Sonography and computed tomography (CT) are complementary, although the former is more accessible to clinicians because it is safe and easy to use and because results are available quickly. We evaluated the u...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Hidalgo Ramírez M,Cases Viedma E,Sanchis Aldás JL

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although bacteria are the main pathogens involved in community-acquired pneumonia, a significant number of community-acquired pneumonia are caused by viruses, either directly or as part of a co-infection. The clinical picture of these different pneumonias can be very similar, but viral infection is more common in the ...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Galván JM,Rajas O,Aspa J

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 63-year-old woman with follicular bronchiolitis presenting as diffuse interstitial pneumopathy is described. Diagnosis was made by open lung biopsy and the patient was treated in our department until death. The course of disease and response to treatment was similar to that observed in cases of idiopathic pulmonary ...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Alfageme Michavila I,Martínez Parra D,Escalante Aguilar R,Hierro Guilmain C,Hernández Boje J

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although lung cancer is the most frequently diagnosed tumor world-wide, the real incidence of this diagnosis in Spain is unknown. To contribute to determining the incidence of lung cancer in this country, and in view of the lack of data from the community of Castilla-León, we carried out the present study. ...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors：

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exogenous lipoid pneumonia (ELP) is a rare (incidence 1.0%-2.5%), often under-diagnosed disease, caused by the aspiration and accumulation of exogenous lipids within the pulmonary alveoli. Various cases have been described due to inhalation of lubricants via the nasal passages and oropharynx, aspiration of mineral oil...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： García Latorre R,Rodríguez Díaz R,Barrios Barreto D,Ayala Carbonero A,García Gómez-Muriel MI,Gorospe Sarasúa L

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative chylothorax after lung resection is a major problem leading to morbidity and mortality and requiring reoperation in a large number of cases. The most advisable and least aggressive option is conservative management in progressive stages: a diet rich in medium-chain fatty acids and/or total parenteral nut...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Gómez-Caro Andrés A,Marrón Fernández C,Moradiellos Díez FJ,Díaz-Hellín Gude V,Pérez Antón JA,Martín de Nicolás JL

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This prospective descriptive study evaluated the utility of dobutamine in studying pulmonary vascular compliance in patients with lung neoplasms who are high risk candidates for lung resection. Seventeen consecutive patients meeting one of the following inclusion criteria were enrolled: FEV1 < 60% of theoretical value...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Rubia MV,Gandía F,Duque JL

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a congenital disease characterized by impaired ciliary function, which involves a wide range of symptoms that are mainly respiratory. Recent articles that base diagnosis on ciliary ultrastructural studies have estimated its prevalence to be 1/10,000 newborns, which is hi...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Busquets RM,Caballero-Rabasco MA,Velasco M,Lloreta J,García-Algar Ó

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:In a split-night study, the first part consists of standard polysomnography (PSG) for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome while the second part is used to establish a suitable level of continuous positive airway pressure. The aim of our study was to compare the sleep and respirato...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Ciftci B,Ciftci TU,Guven SF

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred forty-eight cases of thoracic trauma arriving at our hospital between 1990 and 1992 are analyzed in this report. Injuries were only thoracic in 29% of the cases. The remaining patients presented associated lesions, mainly in the extremities, followed by head injuries. Single or multiple rib fracture, in 19...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Casanova Viudez J,Morán Ovide C,Pac Ferrer J,Mariñán Gorospe J,Izquierdo Elena JM,Rojo Marcos R,Rumbero García JC,Martínez Jáuregui A,Vara Cuadrado F

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:As the research undertaken to date on the efficacy of the new antibiotics in the treatment of exacerbations of chronic bronchitis has taken the form of trials designed to demonstrate equivalence, we have no data on the advantages associated with the use of these new drugs with greater bactericidal activity. O...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Miravitlles M,Molina J,Brosa M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of pleural effusion, pericardial thickening, and pulmonary involvement in a patient with dry cough, dyspnea, edema, and changes in the skin of the lower limbs. Treatment with cabergoline (Sogilen) had been started 4 months earlier. Pleural effusion, pericardial thickening, and impaired pulmonary funct...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Villavicencio C,Ramírez-Sarmiento A,Gayete A,Grau S,Orozco-Levi M

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The population pyramid is changing due to the increasing longevity of the population, making it a priority to have better knowledge of those diseases that have an increasingly major impact in advanced age. Sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (SAHS) affects 15-20% of individuals over 65 years. However, despite this high prev...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Martínez-García MA,Durán-Cantolla J,Montserrat JM

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00