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B Acea Nebril

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PubMed2001

Miserere colic (Miserere mei). Contribution on etymology and clinical features; hypothesis on its appearance in medical literature during centuries 17th-18th.

The definition of ileus has undergone deep changes over the last three millennia. The term ileus was originally used in Classic Greece to describe a common cause of intestinal obstruction, and subsequently the Romans would often translate it into the Latin word volvulus. During the Renaissance, ileus, volvulus and intussusception became synonymous with a vulgar term--Miserere Mei or Miserere colic--whose origin and evolution are still much of a mystery. This paper provides some historical investigation on the Miserere Mei or Miserere colic, with the aim of discussing its evolution within medical literature during the 17th and 18th centuries.

History, 18th Century↗
PubMed2000

Original articles published in Revista Española de Enfermedades Digestivas (1993-1998): authorship, interval between acceptance and publication, and bibliographic references.

AIM: To study changes in authorship, interval between acceptance and publication, and bibliographic references of original articles published in Revista Española de Enfermedades Digestivas (REED) between 1993 and 1998. METHODS: This was a descriptive retrospective study of 359 original research articles published in REED between 1993 and 1998. The variables assessed were: number of authors (author/article index), interval between acceptance of the manuscript and publication in the journal, and degree of obsolescence of articles based on the age of the references cited (Burton-Kleber and Price indexes). RESULTS: The author/article index was 6.1, and increased from 5.9 in 1993 to 6.5 in 1998. The interval between acceptance and publication increased from 251 days to 436 days in this period (p < 0.0001). English was the language of publication used most commonly, followed by Spanish (10.7%). Citations to Spanish references decreased from 12.5% in 1993 to 8.7% in 1998. The half-life of articles was 7 years, and Price index was 41.5%. CONCLUSIONS: REED's bibliometric characteristics are similar to those of other national journals, but this study shows changes in bibliographic indicators from 1993 to 1998; increases in the number of authors per article, the interval to publication, the use of foreign references and the degree of obsolescence.

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PubMed1999

[Emphysematous cholecystitis. Diagnosis, clinical course, and treatment].

Emphysematous cholecystitis is the most severe acute cholecystitis with infection by gas-producing organism. The morbidity and mortality rate are 15%. We present a retrospective study of emphysematous cholecystitis seen in our department during three years (1992-1994). Inclusion criteria were made on the basis of a characteristic history, physical examination and radiology findings. Eight patients were studied. All were men, medium age 75 years (range: 45-88). None of them was diabetic. Clinical history was typical for the disease. Radiological examinations included abdominal X-ray (none of them was demonstrative), abdominal ultrasound (carry out in five patients and diagnosis in two) and computerised tomography scanning was necessary in the others three patients. Surgery was required since complication occurred in two patients. The mean duration until surgery was 5.21 day. Only three patients had any postoperative complication and nobody death. We concluded that the treatment of choice is cholecystectomia, except for high risk patient in whom puncheon and drainage is required.

Aged↗
PubMed1998

[Perforated jejunal tuberculosis in a patient with HIV-infection].

Patients with AIDS are particularly susceptible to tuberculosis infection with a high incidence of extrapulmonary disease and surgical complications. Authors describe a 38-year-old male infected with the human immunodeficiency virus who presented intestinal perforation due to mycobacterium tuberculosis. A resection of jejunum was performed with primary anastomosis. The postoperative course was further compromised by hepatic failure and the patient died 16 days after the initial surgery.

Adult↗
PubMed1997

[Bibliographic errors in Revista Española de Enfermedades Digestivas. A retrospective study of the year 1995].

OBJECTIVE: To determine the accuracy of bibliographic citation in Revista Española de Enfermedades Digestivas (REED) and compare it with other Spanish and international journals. METHODS: We reviewed all 1995 volumes of the REED and randomly selected 100 references from these volumes. Nine citations of non-journal articles were excluded and the remaining 91 citations were carefully scrutinized. Each original article was compared for author's name, title of article, name of journal, volume number, year of publication and pages. RESULTS: Some type of error was detected in 61.6% of the references and on 3 occasions (3.3%) impeded finding to the original article. Errors were found in authors (37.3%); article title (16.4%), pages (6.6%), journal title (4.4%), volume (2.2%) and year (1%). A single error was found in 42 citations, 2 were found in 13 and 3 were found in 1. CONCLUSIONS: REED's rate of error in references is comparable to the rates of other spanish and international journals. Authors should exercise more care in preparing bibliographies and should invest more effort in verification of quoted references.

Bibliographies as Topic↗
PubMed1997

[Retroperitoneal haematoma following groin injury].

Retroperitoneal haematoma, a rare complication in patients with traumatism or surgery of the inguinal region, may be clinically silent and difficult diagnosis. A 14-year-old man with retroperitoneal haematoma following groin traumatism is reported. Authors analyse the anatomy of the inguinal region and their relationship with retroperitoneal space concluding that clinical suspicion and computed tomography are the elements of choice in the diagnosis of this complication.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1997

[Psoas abscess in Crohn's disease. Preoperative evaluation and surgical attitude].

Three patients with psoas abscess secondary to Crohn's diseases are reported with the aim of discussing the diagnosis and surgical management of these patients. It is concluded that computerized tomography is the method of choice for the diagnosis and follow up of this complication. Surgery should be individualized but in stable patients abscess drainage should be attempted in addition to resection of the intestine involved. Finally, given the great risk of pulmonary thromboembolism in these patients, intensive prophylactic anticoagulant therapy is required.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1996

[Segmental portal hypertension and cystic tumor of the pancreas].

Isolated obstruction of the splenic vein constitute 5-10% of all patients with portal hypertension. The evaluation of splenic vein patency is important in assessing inflammatory or neoplastic diseases of the pancreas. Accurate preoperative diagnosis is therefore essential to allow the correct choice of operative procedure. A case of isolated splenic vein obstruction with left-sided portal hypertension secondary to cystadenocarcinoma of the pancreas is reported in order to discuss criteria of preoperative diagnosis between benign and malignant cystic lesions of the pancreas.

Adult↗
PubMed1996

[Villous adenoma of the appendix caused acute appendicitis].

Villous adenoma of the appendix is a rare pathologic entity, the treatment is controversial. We describe the case of a patient complaining of abdominal pain that was diagnosed as acute appendicitis. Pathological examination of the surgical specimen revealed a villous adenoma of the appendix. We comment the therapeutic options and we review the literature about this pathological entity.

Acute Disease↗