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A Lario Muñoz

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PubMed1999

[Anthropometric and nutritional study of full-term newborns. Evaluation of the submandibular adipose skinfold].

OBJECTIVE: We performed an anthropometric study in a series of normal full-term newborns to evaluate the discriminatory capabilities of the submandibular skinfold compared to other anthropometric parameters. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We studied 794 consecutive Caucasian newborns, 377 males and 471 females, with a mean gestational age of 39.5 +/- 0.9 weeks and adequate weights for age. Anthropometric variables analyzed included weight, length, left arm circumference and bicipital, tricipital, subscapular, suprailiac and submandibular skinfolds. Statistical analysis was performed by using the Student's t-test to evaluate differences between the different parameters and by Pearson's test to look for correlations among them. RESULTS: The weight and lengths of male newborns were significantly higher than those of female newborns (p < 0.005) These parameters showed differences with other series of newborns studied. Measurements of the tricipital, subscapular and suprailiac skinfolds were significantly different between males and females (p < 0.005); however, bicipital and submandibular skinfolds were not. The submandibular skinfold measurement highly correlated with the other skinfold measurements, especially with the bicipital measurement, in both males (0.536; p < 0.0001) and females (0.578; p < 0.001). Submandibular skinfold measurements also correlated with weight and arm circumference in both sexes. CONCLUSIONS: Some somatometric measurements in normal term newborns differ significantly between the sexes, especially weight, length and tricipital, subscapular and suprailiac skinfolds. The submandibular skinfold correlates well with weight, arm circumference and the four routinely measured skinfolds. This finding suggests that measurement of the submandibular skinfold should be included in the evaluation of the newborn's nutritional status.

Adipose Tissue↗
PubMed1999

[Brachial measurements as nutritional indicators in health term newborns].

OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to study the correlations between weight and length and weight index and brachial areas in healthy term newborns as indicators of nutritional status. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We studied 794 consecutive Caucasian newborns, 377 male and 417 females, with gestational ages of 39 +/- 09 weeks and adequate weights. We measured weight, length, weight/length index, body mass index and weight index. Measurements of the arm perimeter and tricipital skinfold were used to calculate the fatty, lean and total areas by two different methods. Mean, standard deviation and percentiles were utilized in the measurements. The Student's t-test was used to calculate differences and Pearson's test for correlations. RESULTS: We found that weight, length and weight/length indexes were higher in males than in females, except for the weight index. Brachial areas and parameter were higher in females, except for the lean area. We did not find significant differences between gender in brachial measurements calculated by the different methods. Among the males, we found a high degree of correlation between weight and the weight/length index (r = 0.963; p < 0.0001), and weight and total body area (r = 0.649; p < 0.0001). Similar data were obtained among females, where in addition a high correlation was found between the fat percentage and the body mass index (BMI, r = 0.223; p < 0.0001), as well as between brachial areas and BMI in both genders (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: In normal newborns, the brachial areas, taken as indicators of body composition, are statistically significantly correlated with the anthropometric parameters widely used to measure the nutritional status of newborns.

Anthropometry↗
PubMed1989

[Wilms' tumor associated with membranous glomerulonephritis].

We report on a case of Wilms tumor associated with segmental, focal membranous glomerulonephritis in the contralateral kidney of a 4-year-old boy. The possible etiopathogenesis and outcome of this rare disease entity are discussed. Except for rare cases, this condition usually progresses to end-stage renal failure.

Child, Preschool↗
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[Prenatal torsion of the spermatic cord].

OBJECTIVES: Considerations on a case of prenatal torsion of the spermatic cord. METHODS: Review of cases reported in the literature. RESULTS: Testicular torsion rarely occurs in the perinatal period. Nearly a hundred cases with surgical confirmation have been reported. CONCLUSIONS: Prenatal torsion is almost exclusively extravaginal, while postnatal extravaginal torsion is extremely rare. The possibility of finding a viable testis is extremely remote. The treatment should be directed at minimizing any potential perioperative complications by scheduling an elective operation after the neonate is medically stable.

Humans↗
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[Wilms' tumor. The experience of the University Clinical Hospital of Zaragoza].

OBJECTIVES: The present study reviewed the records of patients with Wilms' tumor treated at the University Hospital of Zaragoza from January, 1980 to January, 1995. METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted in 12 patients (5 boys and 7 girls) with Wilms' tumor, aged 9 months to 9.5 years, with special reference to the clinical symptoms and signs. RESULTS: In 9 of the 12 cases, the tumor was localized to the left kidney and 3 cases had right-sided involvement. No patient showed an unfavorable histological finding, intraoperative rupture or the associated phenotypic manifestations that are frequently described in cases with this tumor type. CONCLUSION: The mortality and survival rates are comparable with those reported by other authors in our country.

Child↗