[Malignant infarct of the middle cerebral artery in a patient with bacterial meningitis].

abstract：:Congenital malformations of the spleen are rare. We report a patient with an ectopic spleen located in the left iliac fossa, which was excised in order to prevent severe complications such as torsion of the pedicle, rupture or infection. A second patient with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura presented with an acces...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Etcheverry R,Allamand JP,Guzmán G,Robinson MI

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secondary acute myeloid leukemia is a very rare complication in patients with solid organ transplantation. We report a 62 years old female who received a right single lung allograft for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Her immunosuppression scheme consisted in prednisone, azathioprine, and tacrolimus. Two years after th...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Peña C,Sepúlveda C,Melo J,Guerra C

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is an urgent need to increase the awareness on the Joint Hyper mobility Syndrome QHS). This is a congenital and prevalent emergent condition that is frequently undiagnosed and that causes significant health problems. Besides recurrent muscular-skeletal problems and signs and symptoms derived from tissue fragilit...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Bravo JF

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of obesity among children and teenagers is increasing by 1.5% per year, probably due to a higher consumption of highly caloric foods and to physical inactivity. Hypercholesterolemia, increased insulin levels and high blood pressure of childhood obesity, precede atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Burrows R

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A serologic study for prevalence of Chagas infection was performed in Salamanca, Northern Chile. Indirect immunofluorescence and indirect hemagglutination reactions were used in samples from 1529 females and 698 males representing 10% of the population. A total of 499 positive results were obtained. The incidence of i...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Lorca M,Reyes V,Muñoz P,Tassara R,Canales M,Mercado R,Atías A

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:On February 27, 2010 a powerful earthquake followed by a tsunami stroke Chile. The study of mortality during this emergency can provide important public health information. AIM:To describe the main characteristics of people who died during the earthquake and the following three months. MATERIAL AND METHODS...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Lastra T J,Guzmán C G,Conejeros R C,Suárez V G,Chávez F O

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To measure the proportion, reasons and frequency of battering and punishment, we surveyed seventh and eight grade children coming from a low and middle income area, state funded school (n = 84) and from a payed, private and catholic school (n = 98). Of children coming from the payed school, 67% lived with both parents...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Vargas NA,López D,Ciocca P,López C

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We analyze the effect of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with special emphasis on its effects on inspiratory muscle function and clinical outcomes. We reviewed only randomized, controlled studies that have either controlled both the load and the breathin...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Lisboa C,Borzone G,Cruz E

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glutathione peroxidase (GP) can be used as a marker of oxidative stress in infectious diseases. AIM:To evaluate the association between the levels of glutathione peroxidase (GP) and the manifestations and complications of dengue. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between April 2003 and December 2004, 161 patients with ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Rojas EM,Díaz-Quijano FA,Coronel-Ruiz C,Martínez-Vega RA,Rueda E,Villar-Centeno LA

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sepsis from an infected cardiac valve can lead to bacterial seeding and destruction of the arterial wall with formation of a mycotic aneurysm. The natural history of these lesions is the rupture. We report the case of a 20 year old female who was admitted to our institution with massive mitral regurgitation and emboli...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Mertens R,Krämer A,Valdés F,Garayar B,Irarrázaval M

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mental disorders may interfere, aggravate or mimic medical conditions. AIM:To study the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among patients hospitalized in a medical ward of a general hospital. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A structured interview for DSM-III, devised for "non patients", was applied to 203 men and 20...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Hernández G,Ibáñez C,Kimelman M,Orellana G,Montino O,Núñez C

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Chile, the number of sick leaves due to mental health problems has systematically increased in recent years. AIM:To perform an analysis of sick leaves due to mental problems managed by the Fondo Nacional de Salud (FONASA) during 2008. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Analysis of all sick leaves awarded during 2008 ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Miranda GH,Alvarado SO,Kaufman JS

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated enteropathy triggered by the ingestion of gluten in genetically susceptible individuals. Its prevalence in Europe and the USA is 0.5 to 1%. AIM:To analyze epidemiological aspects and degree of compliance with gluten-free diet (GFD) among Chilean individuals with CD....

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Espino A,Castillo L C,Guiraldes E,Santibáñez H,Miquel JF

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mitral balloon valvuloplasty (MBV) is the therapy of choice for the treatment of symptomatic mitral stenosis with suitable anatomy. Although its short and mid-term results are favorable, there is a paucity of information about long-term follow-up. AIM:To assess the late results of MBV. MATERIAL AND METHODS...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Martínez R G,Fajuri N A,Córdova A S,Braun J S,Marchant D E,Guarda S E,Veas P N,Méndez L M,Lindefjeld C D,Pérez P O,Flores A,Valenzuela E,Martínez S A

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to study the degree of cellular proliferation quantifying the immunohistochemical expression of the proliferating cell nuclear antigen. We assessed paraffin embedded samples of 25 infiltrating epidermoid cervical carcinomas, 76 precursor lesions (34 of low and 42 of high grade), 29 normal and...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Wistuba I,Roa I,Araya JC,Villaseca M,Capurro I,Chávez F

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The lithogenic risk profile is a graphical representation of metabolic factors and urinary saturation involved in the stone formation with their respective critical values. AIM:To determine the lithogenic risk profile in patients with urolithiasis. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Personal data such as anthropometric,...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Funes P,Echagüe G,Ruiz I,Rivas L,Zenteno J,Guillén R

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 44 years old male, presenting with an eight months history of right lower quadrant pain, diarrhea and weight loss. Colonoscopy showed a proliferative and ulcerated lesion in the cecum, with necrotic areas. Barium enema showed an extensive irregular stenosis with rigidity of cecum and ascending colon. The e...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Bannura G,Valencia C,Fernández W

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oncocytomas are tumors characterized by cells with an eosinophilic cytoplasm. Renal oncocytomas were described in 1942. Among 46 consecutive patients operated on for renal tumors, oncocytomas were found in 4 (8.7%). In spite of a supposedly benign nature, renal oncocytoma cannot be adequately differentiated from renal...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Castillo O,van Cauwelaert R,Aguirre C,Arellano L,Medina FJ

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chile has recently entered into force Act No. 20.580, which modifies the legal limits of blood alcohol concentration in drivers and increases the penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or psychotropic substances. The aim of this review was to give an account of the strengths of this new law bu...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： González-Wilhelm L,Johnson J,Carnevali R,Ruiz G

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glycine inhibits the formation of advanced glycation end products that may cause central and peripheral neuronal damage, affecting also the auditory nerve. AIM:To evaluate the effect of glycine on auditory nerve conduction and hearing level among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and auditory neuropath...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Muñoz-Carlin Mde L,Rodríguez-Moctezuma JR,Gómez Latorre JG,Montes-Castillo ML,Juárez-Adauta S

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemophagocytic syndrome is a severe condition of excessive immune activation that has a high mortality in the absence of treatment. The syndrome is classified as primary if associated with congenital or hereditary problems, or secondary/acquired if associated with infectious, autoimmune or oncology diseases. We report...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Beffermann C N,Pilcante S J,Ocqueteau T M,Sarmiento M M

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of a 28 year old woman with paroxysmal left posterior fascicular ventricular tachycardia (LPFVT). Ventricular tachycardia was not inducible after completing of left ventricle 3D reconstruction. Even though catheter ablation was not performed, no LPFVT recurrence has been documented during 60 months f...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Parizek P,Popelka J,Haman L

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of major genes in the susceptibility of non syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate (CL/P) in Chile has been postulated, considering the high prevalence and familial aggregation of this condition. AIM:To study the familial recurrence of CL/P in Chile. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The recurren...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Palomino H,Guzmán E,Blanco R

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kikuchi and Fujimoto disease is a benign subacute necrotizing lymphadenitis, probably associated to a viral infection, that affects mostly young Asian women. We report a 19 years old women, with a vast familiar history of thyroid disease (three uncles with papillary thyroid carcinoma and one with a Hashimoto thyroidit...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： López JM,Alvarez M,Cárdenas IE,Gallegos M

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 70 years old man presenting with malaise, anal pain and progressive defecation difficulty, with a decrease in stool caliber. The patient had no contact or past history of tuberculosis. On physical examination, there was an ulcerated anal lesion with purulent discharge, that produced an anal stenosis. The p...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Rocha M,Carrasco C,Naquira N,Venegas J,Kauer G,Coñoman H

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report nine patients with acute mitral regurgitation secondary to post-infarction papillary rupture operated between 1980 and 1992. Seven cases had posterior papillary muscle rupture. All patients were in critical conditions with pulmonary edema at the moment of surgery. In eight cases, mitral valve replacement was...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Zalaquett R,Morán S,Irarrázaval MJ,Becker P,Maturana G,Navarro M,Braun S

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 74-year-old male with liver metastases from a neuroendocrine tumor (NET) of unknown origin. Conventional imaging studies with ultrasound, computed tomography colonoscopy and Positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET/CT) with 18Fluor odeoxyglucose did not identify the site of origin of the prima...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Amaral H,Pruzzo R,Redondo F,Gil MC,Pizarro A,de la Fuente H,Butte JM,Coudeu TM

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the aim of contributing to he Healthy Goal 2010 of reducing significantly the prevalence of childhood obesity we developed and implemented during 2003 and 2004, a school-based obesity prevention intervention which included nutrition education and the promotion of physical activity. AIM:To report the re...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Kain J,Uauy R,Leyton B,Cerda R,Olivares S,Vio F

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aneurysmal bone cysts are benign fibro osseous lesions, rarely present in maxillary region. We report the CT and morphological findings of aneurysmal bone cyst of the maxilla in a 15 years old female. The patient was subjected to a maxillectomy, preserving the orbit floor. The postoperative evolution has been uneventf...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Guzmán G P,Baeza O A,Araya O J,Roa S J,Brevis O L,Torres L P

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) that requires hospitalization, is a common and serious disease. A permanent assessment in specialized centers, to define therapeutic guidelines according to local epidemiological factors, is mandatory. AIM:To study the etiology of CAP requiring hospital admission. PATIENT...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Fernández M,Zagolin M,Ruiz M,Martínez MA,Díaz JC

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00