abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyze the results of thymectomy in our series of patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) and to study the influence of the most common prognostic factors. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Eighty MG patients over a period of 23 years underwent thymectomy consecutively in our hospital. Preoperative assessment included ...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Vázquez-Pelillo J,Gil Alonso J,Díaz-Agero P,García Sánchez-Girón J,Roca Serrano R,Díez Tejedor E,Casillas Pajuelo M

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical usefulness of simple exercise tests in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) continues to give rise to debate. Questions remain about whether these tests assess maximum effort or only exercise tolerance (submaximal effort). To determine the levels of stress reached during the six-minu...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Montes de Oca M,Ortega Balza M,Lezama J,López JM

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since antileukotriene treatment for asthma was introduced, there has been debate about whether such therapy can lead to Churg-Strauss Syndrome (CSS) or whether CSS is simply inhibited by the use of steroids, as various authors have suggested. We report a case in which we suspected CSS in a patient with bronchopulmonar...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Sala Félix J,Pereiro Alonso ME,Salas Antón C

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

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：:Exogenous lipoid pneumonia is a rare disease which is often underdiagnosed. Exogenous lipoid pneumonia has traditionally been considered a chronic process secondary to continued aspiration or inhalation of fatty substances. In its acute form exogenous lipoid pneumonia sometimes coincides with accidental massive aspira...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Bernabeu Mora R,Méndez Martínez P,Abellán Martínez MC,Polo García LA,Lorenzo Cruz M,Sánchez Gascón F

更新日期：2000-09-01 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

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更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:A diagnosis of sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (SAHS) is based on clinical signs and nighttime polysomnograms. Brief polysomnography has been proposed as an alternative to all-night recording. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to determine whether a polysomnograms obtained during the first half of the nigh...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Alonso Alvarez ML,Fernández Martínez de Septiem C,Alonso Mediavilla C,Martínez González M,Teran Santos J,Rodríguez Pascual L,Cordero Guevara J

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Very few cases of lung transplantation have been described for patients with Kartagener's syndrome. We report the first case to be published in Spain. A 15-year-old girl with complete Kartagener's syndrome underwent sequential transplantation of both lungs. Due to the unusual distribution of the organs in this syndrom...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Lama Martínez R,Santos Luna F,Salvatierra Velázquez A,Cerezo Madueño F,Algar Algar J,Alvarez Kindelán A

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The diaphragm seems to undergo adaptive structural change in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The possibility of obtaining muscle specimens is limited, however, particularly when respiratory function is severely affected. OBJECTIVE:To assess the viability of a new technique for obtaining diaphragm mus...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Pastó M,Minguella J,Orozco-Levi M,Palacio J,Félez M,Broquetas J,Gea J

更新日期：2000-01-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Asthma's great impact on public health stems from its chronicity and to high prevalence among all age groups and both sexes. To estimate the appropriateness of treatment and management of asthma in Spain during the period of 1991 and 1992, we analyzed data from the European Community Respirato...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Martínez-Moratalla J,Almar E,Sunyer J,Ramos J,Pereira A,Payo F,Antó JM

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the results of resection of lung metastases from colorectal adenocarcinoma in selected patients, evaluating type of resection, morbidity and mortality associated with the procedure, and overall actuarial survival rates after surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between 1988 and 1996, 811 patients were tr...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Hoyuela C,Rami Porta R,Mateu Navarro M,Cugat E,Bretcha P,Marco C

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 61-year-old man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis presenting with respiratory failure requiring long-term mechanical ventilation. Diagnostic difficulties are discussed along with the circumstances that give rise to suspicion of neuromuscular disease in a context of respiratory failure of unkno...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Hernández Borge J,García González L,Martín Arroyo Caballero JA,Ruiz Avalos A

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to determine the attitudes toward smoking and the characteristics of smoking patterns in young men of military age. Individuals performing their military service were surveyed using a self-administered, anonymous, personal and voluntary questionnaire. Questions were included on smoking habits, social ...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： de Granda Orive JI,Peña Miguel T,González Quijada S,Escobar Sacristán J,Gutiérrez Jiménez T,Herrera de la Rosa A

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancoast's syndrome is characterized by pain in the shoulders and upper extremities, Horner's syndrome, bone loss and hand muscle atrophy. Bronchogenic carcinoma is the most common cause, although other neoplasms or lung infection are occasionally responsible. An apical mass on the chest film can be seen in over 90% o...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Bonet G,Ribas J,Ruiz J,Salavert A,Bechini J,Morera J

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the effect on tracheal graft preservation of perfusion of donor tissue with a Collins solution before extraction and immunosuppression of the recipient. An experimental study was performed in 36 albino rabbits with revascularized heterotopic cervical reconstruction of the trachea with omentum. The animals we...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Jiménez MF,Gómez-Alonso A,Varela G,Ludeña MD,García-Criado J

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Specific bronchial challenge (SBC) testing is a key technique for diagnosing the origin of occupational asthma (OA). SBC is indicated in specific circumstances, including whenever several agents present in the work environment may be the cause of OA, when new or unusual occupational agents need to be identified, when ...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Fraj J,Duce F,Lezaun A,Colás C,Domínguez MA,Abadía MC

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our aim was to describe our experience with outpatients requiring pleural biopsy. The first 100 patients with pleural exudate from whom at least one pleural biopsy specimen was taken on an outpatient basis at our hospital since January 1993. Clinical and radiological signs were recorded for all patients. We also analy...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Villena V,López Encuentra A,de Pablo A,Echave-Sustaeta J,Alvarez Martínez C,Martín Escribano P

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We analyze the result of using a pneumological rapid-attention facility for diagnosis and immediate treatment of patients with respiratory symptoms arriving at the emergency room of University Hospital Virgen del Rocío in Seville (Spain). In the first six months the outpatient service saw 321 patients (male/female rat...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Soto Campos JG,Rodríguez Becerra E,Alvarez Gutiérrez FJ,Valenzuela Mateo F,Peñafiel Colás M,Castillo Gómez J

更新日期：1997-06-01 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：:Improper assessment and treatment of asthma attacks have been identified as causes of increased morbidity and mortality: several pneumological societies have therefore created and published guidelines for facilitating decision making and for preventing unnecessary failures of therapy. The objective of this study was t...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Rogado MC,de Diego A,de la Cuadra P,Perpiñá M,Compte L,León M

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case report describes two patients admitted to our hospital for elective surgery, one for biliary disease and the other for vascular disease. Shortly after surgery each presented a clinical picture attributable to membranous tracheal pars rupture caused by anesthetic intubation. Airway lesions were diagnosed and,...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Buitrago LJ,Molins L,Boada JE,Sopeña JJ,Vidal G

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main causes of pleural fluid drainage failure are known to be the formation of fibrin septa, increased viscosity in pleural fluid and inappropriate placement of chest tubes. Reports also tell us that such problems can be solved by using ultrasound as a guide for tube placement and by infusing intrapleural fibrinol...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： de Gregorio MA,Ruiz C,Alfonso ER,Fernández JA,Pérez-Trullén A,Ariño I,Rodríguez Panadero F

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conventional polysomnography (CPS) is a complex, costly procedure that is not widely available, meaning that it is difficult to apply it in patients suspected of having obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Various procedures have therefore been proposed for screening candidates for CPS. We studied the usefulness o...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Rodríguez González-Moro JM,de Lucas Ramos P,Sánchez Juanes MJ,Izquierdo Alonso JL,Peraíta Adrados R,Cubillo Marcos JM

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary neoplasms can deposit malignant cells in the pleural cavity by a variety of mechanisms, depending not only on histological type but also on clinical stage. We investigated the effect on survival rate of a finding of malignant cells in pleural lavage. We also investigated the effect of the presence of pleural...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Arnau Obrer A,Cantó Armengod A,Martín Díaz E,Navarro Ibáñez R,Ramón Capilla M,García Aguado R,Martorell Cebollada M

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes in cell immunity made manifest by decreases in blood levels of CD4 T cells is the main indicator of progressing HIV infection. The decrease in these lymphocytes, as well as in the CD4/CD8 index and increases in suppressant or cytotoxic CD8 cells can be detected in bronchoalveolar (BAL) lung samples. It is not ...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Fernández E,León P,Blanquer R,Marín M,Artero A,Pinilla A

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chlamydia pneumoniae has often been implicated in respiratory tract infections concomitant with other pathogens. Although this agent has also been associated with other nonrespiratory diseases, to our knowledge it has never been described with autoimmune hemolytic anemia. We present a case of pneumonia in which C. pne...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Belda J,Romero A,Caliz A

更新日期：1996-05-01 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：: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：:We report our 3-years experience with video-thoracoscopy for pneumothorax. Forty-six endoscopies (34 men, 12 women; mean age 27 +/- 9 years) were performed. Patients were under general anesthesia and intubation was selective. The conventional approach was used, with 3 incisions through which the camera and endoscopic ...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Izquierdo JM,Pac J,Casanova J,Mariñán M,Rojo R,Rumbero JC,Vara F

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mucormycosis is an opportunistic mycotic infection, the frequency of pulmonary infection is 22% and the associated mortality rates were 83% for pulmonary. We present a case of pulmonary mucormycosis survived after the therapy with amphotericin B and surgery. ...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Escobar Sacristán JA,de Granda Orive JI,Ramírez García JR,Ortiz de Villajos E,López Perales M,Barberán López J

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the microbiology of cystic fibrosis in our hospital for the period from 1985 to 1992. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The number of samples analyzed totalled 1,034, most of which were sputum and nasopharyngeal aspirates belonging to 113 patients (49 women and 64 men). The average age was 10 years (range: 15 da...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Ferrer Marcelles A,Bellver Moreira P,Cobos Barroso N,Liñán Cortés S,Codina Grau G,Fernández Pérez F

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To check the technical specifications of 5 O2 concentrators pertaining to 5 different brands: Mark 4, Zefir, Puritan-Bennet, Drager and MHF prototype. The concentrators worked continuously for 37 days. External filters were cleaned after 400 hours and measurements were taken when theoretical flows were between 1 and 3...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Diego González EG,Méndez Lanza A,Mosquera Pestaña JA

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to develop an experimental model of hypersensitivity pneumonitis in the aging rat. The following hypothesis was proposed: hypersensitivity pneumonitis in the aging rat will be evident in alterations in cells harvested by bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and in an increase in alveolar interstitial tissue....

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Escolar JD,Alfaro E,Roche PA,Almajano C,Gallego B

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to determine which factors were related to the development of residual pleural thickening (RPT) after completion of prescribed treatment. Sixty-two patients with pleural tuberculosis (PTB) were assigned to 2 groups according to the presence or absence of RPT > 2 mm in the side and lower portion of a chest fil...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Soler JJ,Gil Suay V,Cordero P,Perpiñá M,Martínez E,Sanchis J

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ever since Sullivan introduced nighttime nasal continuous pressure on the upper airway (CPAP) in 1981 it has been the standard treatment for sleep-hypopnea syndrome (SAHS). However, CPAP is carried out at great expense and is not tolerated by all patients. Moreover, its efficacy is dependent on the degree of complianc...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Alarcón A,León C,Maimó A,Barbé F,Agustí AG,Rodríguez-Roisin R,Granados A,Montserrat JM

更新日期：1995-02-01 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：:Assessment of alpha 1-antitrypsin replacement therapy (AAT) for emphysema. Patient characteristics were analyzed along with the possible side effects of the treatment and its efficacy in maintaining appropriate AAT blood levels. Lung function changes were also studied. The treatment protocol began with 4 weekly intrav...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Miravitlles M,Vidal R,Torrella M,Bofill JM,Cotrina M,de Gracia J

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-one patients with pulmonary aspergilloma were studied retrospectively, leading to the following main findings: 1) Men are most often affected (90% of cases). 2) Diagnosis occurs significantly more often when the patient is between 50 to 60 years of age. 3) Aspergilloma originates most often in residual pulmonar...

journal_title：Archivos de bronconeumologia

authors： Garrós Garay J,Ruiz de Gordejuela E,Vara Quadrado F

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00