[Ambulatory diagnosis of patients requiring a pleural biopsy. Study of 100 consecutive cases].

abstract：:During the natural history of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), an increase in symptom severity can occur, called exacerbated COPD (ECOPD), sometimes requiring hospital admission. Although there is ongoing debate on the definition of ECOPD--leading to a lack of homogeneity in the numerous stu...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Arnedillo Muñoz A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patient cooperation in controlling asthma is a key element for achieving the most efficient therapy possible according to current guidelines. Cooperation requires that the patient be adequately informed about his disease and able to make certain decisions. The aim of this study was to analyze whether patients really d...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Perpiñá M,Sobradillo V,Castillo J,Duce F,Manresa F,Martínez J,Valencia A,Viejo JL,Villasante C

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diaphragm is the main muscle involved in ventilation and is supplied exclusively by the phrenic nerves. Congenital defects of the diaphragm muscle or phrenic nerve injury cause diaphragmatic paralysis-eventration. Prognosis and treatment depend on whether involvement is unilateral or bilateral and on the patient's...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： León-Atance P,Martínez-Hernández NJ,Milla-Saba AM,Roca-Fernández J

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The non-adherence to tuberculosis treatment is associated with increased infection, antibiotic resistance, increased costs and death. Our objective was to identify factors associated with lack of completion of conventional treatment for tuberculosis in Peru. PATIENTS AND METHODS:An unmatched case-control st...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Culqui DR,Munayco E CV,Grijalva CG,Cayla JA,Horna-Campos O,Alva Ch K,Suarez O LA

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a potent inducer of capillary permeability and its role as a crucial mediator in pleural fluid formation has been established. This study was conducted to assess the usefulness of VEGF for diagnosing malignant and non-malignant pleural effusions of various causes. ...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Kaya A,Poyraz B,Celik G,Ciledag A,Gulbay BE,Savas H,Savas I

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infection of the larynx by Candida is rare and usually accompanies lung or disseminated candidiasis. The incidence of isolated laryngeal candidiasis (ILC) is low, although it may be underestimated. We describe 2 patients with ILC confirmed during autopsy: a 45-years-old male with pulmonary fibrosis and a 4-years-old g...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Alba D,Perna C,Molina F,Ortega L,Várquez JJ

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Studies on inflammation biomarkers in serum and in exhaled breath condensate (EBC) in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have shown conflicting results. The objective of this study is to assess EBC and serum biomarkers in OSA patients at baseline and after continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or upper air...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Lloberes P,Sánchez-Vidaurre S,Ferré À,Cruz MJ,Lorente J,Sampol G,Morell F,Muñoz X

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:EPOCONSUL is the first national audit to analyze medical care for COPD in pulmonology departments in Spain. The main objective was to perform a retrospective analysis to determine the distribution of GesEPOC 2017 COPD risk levels and to evaluate clinical activity according to the new recommendations. MATE...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Calle Rubio M,Rodríguez Hermosa JL,Soler-Cataluña JJ,López-Campos JL,Alcazar Navarrete B,Soriano JB,Rodríguez Gónzalez-Moro JM,Fuentes Ferrer ME,Miravitlles M,y el Grupo Epoconsul.

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One-third of the world-wide population currently presents latent tuberculosis infection (LTI). In Spain, TB is situated as the third disease of mandatory notification. The standard technique for the diagnosis of ITL is the tuberculin test (PPD), although its most important drawback is its specificity since the protein...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Arias Guillén M

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Organizing pneumonia is a well-differentiated clinical and histologic entity whose onset is usually subacute with respiratory symptoms and pulmonary infiltrates. Its origin may be unknown (cryptogenic) or it may be associated with various medical conditions, infectious diseases, or drugs. Diagnosis is confirmed by the...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Trullas Vila JC,Padilla López DR,Bisbe Company V,Soler Simón S,Cortés Hausmann P,Bisbe Company J

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The frequency of anemia may be higher than expected in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Some studies have detected a prevalence of 33%, contrasting with the common idea that associates COPD with secondary polyglobulia. Among the risk factors associated with the development of anemia in these...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： de Miguel Díez Jde M,Martín MJ,Bailón MM,Alvarez-Sala JL

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last few years, considerable interest has been aroused in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the dearth of therapeutic options has been replaced by a far more proactive treatment approach, reflected in the development of the various guidelines and recommendations of the scientific...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： de Lucas Ramos P,López Martín S,Rodríguez González-Moro JM

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Although altered vascular permeability and edema of the bronchial mucosa are associated with asthma attack, their influence on its severity remains unknown. We address this issue by comparing relative indices for the concentration of albumin (RIAlb) and alpha2-macroglobulin (RIalpha2M) in induced sputum and p...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Belda J,Margarit G,Martínez C,Casan P,Rodríguez-Jerez F,Brufal M,Torrejón M,Granel C,Sanchis J

更新日期：2005-06-01 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：:We report the case of a 40-year-old woman who developed occupational asthma following exposure to chromium and nickel in the nickel-plating section of a metalworks company. Skin prick tests for specific antibodies proved positive for nickel chloride at a concentration of 1 mg/mL and negative for potassium dichromate. ...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Cruz MJ,Costa R,Marquilles E,Morell F,Muñoz X

更新日期：2006-06-01 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：:We proposed to search for markers of hypercoagulable states in function of age, sex or factors that trigger venous thromboembolic disease (VTD) in a group of patients so diagnosed. The following patient data were analyzed: age, sex and triggering factors of VTD categorized as associative-transient, permanent or unknow...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Otero Candelera R,Arenas Gordillo M,Hurtado Ayuso JE,Morales R,Monedero M,Digon J

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effects of a simple home pulmonary rehabilitation program and an intensive hospital-based program in terms of the exercise tolerance and health-related quality of life (HRQL) of patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients in this prospective...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Güell MR,de Lucas P,Gáldiz JB,Montemayor T,Rodríguez González-Moro JM,Gorostiza A,Ortega F,Bellón JM,Guyatt G

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes in nutritional status, such as weight loss and malnutrition, are a very common complication in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These changes primarily affect the patients' quality of life and functional capacity and they are also independent prognostic indicators of both morbidity a...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Alcolea Batres S,Villamor León J,Alvarez-Sala R

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In both thromboembolic disease and pulmonary hypertension, 2010 has been a prodigious year for interesting publications. Some data have helped to elucidate the factors associated with a greater risk of thromboembolic disease, such as long journeys and certain polymorphisms. New recommendations on diagnosis have been m...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Gómez García T,de Miguel Díez J,Baloira Villar A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pulse transit time (PTT) is the time that a pulse wave takes to travel between two different arterial points, and may be useful in estimating blood pressure. This noninvasive technique, which does not add any cost to the procedure, offers the advantage of avoiding 'arousals' during sleep measurement as occ...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Gómez García MT,Troncoso Acevedo MF,Rodriguez Guzmán M,Alegre de Montaner R,Fernández Fernández B,del Río Camacho G,González-Mangado N

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In 1977 silica was listed as a group 1 carcinogen (demonstrated in humans) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. However, conflicting results from various studies have kept debate alive as to its carcinogenic capacity. The interest of this debate lies in the large number of workers exposed to...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Barrenechea MJ,Martínez C,Ferreiro MJ,Paramá A,Tardón A,Rego G

更新日期：2002-12-01 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：:Bronchial benign tumors comprise fewer than 4% of pulmonary neoplasms. Endobronchial lipoma is an extremely rare benign neoplasm accounting for only 0.1% to 0.5% of all lung tumors. Clinical symptoms of lipoma depend on the location of the tumor, the severity of bronchial obstruction, and the functional and anatomical...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Casanova Espinosa A,Cisneros Serrano C,Girón Moreno RM,Olivera MJ,Moreno Balsalobre R,Zamora García E

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrophy and weakness of the respiratory and peripheral muscles is a common problem in the intensive care unit (ICU). It is difficult to diagnose, particularly in the early stages of critical disease. Consequently, many cases are detected only in advanced stages, for example, when difficulties in mechanical ventilation...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Carámbula A,Visca A,D'Amico S,Angulo M

更新日期：2019-05-01 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：: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：UNLABELLED:Hospitalizations for acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) generate high consumption of health resources, frequent readmissions and high mortality. The MAG -1 study aims to identify critical points to improve the care process of severe AECOPD requiring hospitalization. METHODS:Observational study, with review...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Escarrabill J,Torrente E,Esquinas C,Hernández C,Monsó E,Freixas M,Almagro P,Tresserras R,en nombre del equipo del Plan Director de las Enfermedades del Aparato Respiratorio (PDMAR) y del grupo colaborador del proyecto MAG-1.

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The objective of this analysis was the evaluation of a new national circuit used for diagnosing alpha1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) based on multiplex technology using online registration and mail posted samples from dried blood spots (DBS) and buccal swabs. METHODS:This is an observational, ongoing stud...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Lopez-Campos JL,Casas-Maldonado F,Torres-Duran M,Medina-Gonzálvez A,Rodriguez-Fidalgo ML,Carrascosa I,Calle M,Osaba L,Rapun N,Drobnic E,Miravitlles M

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE:Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) isolates are becoming more common. The main objective of our study was to establish the number and diversity of NTM species in our region and their distribution according to the source sample, age and gender of the patients, and to analyse clinically signifi...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Martínez González S,Cano Cortés A,Sota Yoldi LA,García García JM,Alba Álvarez LM,Palacios Gutiérrez JJ,en representación de la Red de Laboratorios de Microbiología del SESPA.

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00