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2011, Revista de la Asociación Dental Mexicana
Revista de la Facultad de Odontología, 2021
Subcutaneous emphysema is described as an uncommon complication resulting from the passage of compressed air to the fascial planes and is associated, in dentistry, with restorative, endodontic treatments, periodontal surgery and extractions, the latter with a higher incidence. Early diagnosis, appropriate approach and ordering of imaging tests prevent secondary complications, such as local infection and progression to deep cervical and thoracic fascial spaces. Thus, the present clinical case reports the transoperative occurrence of subcutaneous emphysema during extraction of the lower third molar, its indicated treatment and how we can avoid this type of complication
Background: Ozone therapy may stimulate antioxidant systems and protect against free radicals. It has not been used formerly in patients with pulmonary emphysema. Aim: To assess the effects of rectal ozone therapy in patients with pulmonary emphysema. Material and Methods: Sixty four patients with pulmonary emphysema, aged between 40 and 69 years, were randomly assigned to receive rectal ozone in 20 daily sessions, rectal medicinal oxygen or no treatment. Treatments were repeated three months later in the first two groups. At baseline and at the end of the study, spirometry and a clinical assessment were performed. Results: Fifty patients completed the protocol, 20 receiving ozone therapy, 20 receiving rectal oxygen and 10 not receiving any therapy. At baseline, patients on ozone therapy had significantly lower values of forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV 1) and FEV 1 /Forced vital capacity. At the end of the treatment period, these parameters were similar in the three treatment groups, therefore they only improved significantly in the group on ozone therapy. No differences were observed in other spirometric parameters. Conclusions: Rectal ozone therapy may be useful in patients with pulmonary emphysema. (Rev Med Chile 2011; 139: 439-447).
Medicina, 1999
The relationship between asthma and covert toxocariasis was studied in 38 patients with asthma and 44 control individuals (without asthma). Inclusion/exclusion criteria were determined. An ELISA test based on the detection of Anti-Toxocara canis (E/S antigen) serum immunoglobulin G (Ig G) and E (Ig E) was determined in both groups. Ordinary allergens and E/S antigen of T. canis injections were used to evaluate cutaneous reactivity. The seroprevalence in patients with asthma was 68.42%, and in the control individuals was 13.63%. This difference was significant. The percentage of asthmatic patients with two antitoxocara antibodies was 26.31% and 4.54% in control individuals. All asthmatic patients with antitoxocara IgE had cutaneous reactivity to Ag E/S. We conclude that the asthmatic patients with IgE and IgG antitoxocara suffer a covert toxocarosis.
LA EPIGENETICA PERIODONTAL ESTUDIA LA INTERACCION ENTRE LOS GENES Y EL MEDIAMBIENTE . EL MODELO EPIGENETICO SE BASA EN LA METILACION DEL ADN, Y QUE PODRIA TENER CARGA HEREDITARIA.Y LOS FACTORES AMBIENTALES COMO ESTRES CIGARRILLOS ,INFECCIONES PODRIAN INFLUIR EN LA EXPRESION GENETICA
2010
La pielitis enfisematosa se caracteriza por la presencia de gas en el sistema colector renal. Por considerarse una infección rara, el presente trabajo tiene como objetivo describir las características clínicas presentes en una enferma con dicha entidad. Se trata de una paciente femenina, de 52 años de edad, con antecedentes personales de diabetes mellitus tipo 2, de 12 años de evolución que recibe Insulina NPH. Varias hospitalizaciones anteriores por pielonefritis. Ingresa por fiebre de 38 º C y 39 º C de cinco días de duración, dolor moderado en la fosa lumbar derecha, irradiado a la región suprapúbica, disuria, vómitos acuosos abundantes y toma del estado general. En la ecografía renal y la tomografía axial computadorizada (TAC) se comprobó la presencia de gas en el sistema colector del riñón derecho. Se aisló Escherichia Coli en el cultivo de la orina. El tratamiento fue médico, a base de Cefotaxime y Amikacina. La evolución fue satisfactoria, desde el punto de vista clínico, ...
Las enfermedades ocupacionales, son contraídas por el trabajo o la exposición a ambientes laborales inadecuados, en los cuales el trabajador se ve obligado a desempeñarse, y aquellas enfermedades causadas por agentes físicos, condiciones ergonómicas, atmosféricas, agentes químicos, biológicos, factores psicológicos
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