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2. Diabetes mellitus posterior a trasplante hepático y el impacto del antecedente familiar de diabetes en una cohorte mexicana
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Fernández-Ramírez, A., Olivas-Martinez, A., Ruiz-Manriquez, J., Kauffman-Ortega, E., Moctezuma-Velázquez, C., Marquez-Guillen, E., Contreras, A.G., Vilatobá, M., González-Flores, E., Cruz-Martínez, R., Flores-García, N.C., and García-Juárez, I.
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- 2024
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3. Psychosocial evaluation for liver transplantation: A brief guide for gastroenterologists
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García-Alanís, M., Toapanta-Yanchapaxi, L., Vilatobá, M., Cruz-Martínez, R., Contreras, A.G., López-Yáñez, S., Flores-García, N., Marquéz-Guillén, E., and García-Juárez, I.
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- 2021
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4. Evaluación psicosocial para trasplante hepático: una guía breve para gastroenterólogos
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García-Alanís, M., Toapanta-Yanchapaxi, L., Vilatobá, M., Cruz-Martínez, R., Contreras, A.G., López-Yáñez, S., Flores-García, N., Marquéz-Guillén, E., and García-Juárez, I.
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- 2021
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5. Posttransplantation diabetes mellitus after liver transplant and the impact of family history of diabetes in a Mexican cohort
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Fernández-Ramírez, A., primary, Olivas-Martinez, A., additional, Ruiz-Manriquez, J., additional, Kauffman-Ortega, E., additional, Moctezuma-Velázquez, C., additional, Marquez-Guillen, E., additional, Contreras, A.G., additional, Vilatobá, M., additional, González-Flores, E., additional, Cruz-Martínez, R., additional, Flores-García, N.C., additional, and García-Juárez, I., additional
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- 2023
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6. Atypical twin–twin transfusion syndrome
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Khalil, A., primary, Prasad, S., additional, and Cruz‐Martínez, R., additional
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- 2022
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7. Primeros dos casos de trasplante hepático dominó en México
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Vilatobá, M., primary, González-Duarte, A., additional, Cruz-Martínez, R., additional, García-Juárez, I., additional, and Leal-Villalpando, R.P., additional
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- 2022
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8. First two cases of domino liver transplantation in Mexico
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Vilatobá, M., primary, González-Duarte, A., additional, Cruz-Martínez, R., additional, García-Juárez, I., additional, and Leal-Villalpando, R.P., additional
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- 2022
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9. Reply: Potential effect of maternal anesthesia on fetal hemodynamic parameters
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Cruz‐Martínez, R., primary and Hernández‐Andrade, E., additional
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- 2022
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10. Brain Doppler abnormalities in fetuses with open spina bifida.
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Martínez-Rodríguez, M., Luna-García, J., López-Briones, H., Villalobos-Gómez, R., Saldívar-Rodríguez, D., Gámez-Varela, A., Chávez-González, E., and Cruz-Martínez, R.
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FETAL abnormalities ,SPINA bifida ,BRAIN abnormalities ,UMBILICAL arteries ,DOPPLER ultrasonography - Abstract
Background To describe the brain Doppler changes in fetuses with isolated open spina bifida (OSB). Study design Doppler ultrasound measurements including the umbilical artery (UA) pulsatility index (PI), middle cerebral artery (MCA) PI, and their combination into the cerebroplacental ratio (CPR) and umbilicocerebral ratio (UCR) were performed in a cohort of fetuses with OSB. Included patients were individually matched to a control group without structural anomalies and similar gestational ages. MCA-PI and/or CPR values below the 5th centile were considered abnormal and indicative of cerebral blood redistribution, while UCR and UA-PI above the 95th centile were considered abnormal. Results During the study period, 266 fetuses were recruited, 133 normally grown fetuses with OSB and 133 matched controls. Doppler recordings were successfully obtained in all fetuses at a median gestational age of 30.9 weeks. All cases showed UA-PI within normal ranges, but fetuses with OSB showed significantly higher frequency of cerebral blood redistribution (15.0 vs. 3.0%, p < .01), MCA-PI <5th centile (10.5% vs. 3.0%, p = .01), decreased CPR (9.8% vs. 2.3%, p = .01) and increased UCR (17.2 % vs 7.5 %, p =.02). The rate of cerebral blood redistribution was significantly higher in the OSB group with ventriculomegaly in comparison to those with OSB and normal lateral ventricle diameter (18.6% vs. 3.2%, respectively; p <.05). Conclusion A proportion of fetuses with isolated open spina bifida showed cerebral blood redistribution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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11. Incidence and outcome of fetuses with severe hydrothorax and ductus venosus agenesis treated with thoracoamniotic shunt
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Villalobos‐Gómez, R., primary, Luna‐García, J., additional, Chávez‐González, E., additional, Martínez‐Rodríguez, M. I., additional, Meza‐Barrera, R., additional, and Cruz‐Martínez, R., additional
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- 2021
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12. Brain Doppler abnormalities in fetuses with open spina bifida
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Martínez-Rodríguez, M., primary, Luna-García, J., additional, López-Briones, H., additional, Villalobos-Gómez, R., additional, Saldívar-Rodríguez, D., additional, Gámez-Varela, A., additional, Chávez-González, E., additional, and Cruz-Martínez, R., additional
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- 2021
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13. Incidence and survival of MCDA twin pregnancies with TTTS presenting without amniotic fluid discordance due to spontaneous septostomy and treated with fetoscopy
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Cruz‐Martínez, R., primary, López‐Briones, H., additional, Luna‐García, J., additional, Martínez‐Rodriguez, M., additional, Gámez‐Varela, A., additional, Chávez‐González, E., additional, and Villalobos‐Gómez, R., additional
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- 2021
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14. Re: Influence of parity on fetal hemodynamics and amniotic fluid volume at term. T. Prior, E. Mullins, P. Bennett and S. Kumar. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2014; 44: 688–692
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Cruz-Martínez, R.
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- 2014
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15. Doppler changes in umbilical artery, middle cerebral artery, cerebroplacental ratio and ductus venosus during open fetal microneurosurgery for intrauterine open spina bifida repair
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Cruz‐Martínez, R., primary, Gámez‐Varela, A., additional, Cruz‐Lemini, M., additional, Martínez‐Rodríguez, M., additional, Luna‐García, J., additional, López‐Briones, H., additional, Chavelas‐Ochoa, F., additional, Chávez‐González, E., additional, Aguilar‐Vidales, K., additional, Chávez‐Vega, J., additional, Castelo‐Vargas, A., additional, Rivera‐Carrillo, P., additional, and Hernández‐Andrade, E., additional
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- 2021
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16. Reversed blood flow at the superior sagittal sinus in hydrops fetalis
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Luna‐García, J., primary, Martínez‐Rodríguez, M., additional, López‐Saiz, L., additional, Villalobos‐Gómez, R., additional, and Cruz‐Martínez, R., additional
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- 2021
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17. Are pregnancies with severe fetal hydrothorax and very short cervix candidates for pleuroamniotic shunting?
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Gámez‐Varela, A., primary, Martínez‐Rodríguez, M., additional, López‐Briones, H., additional, Chávez‐González, E., additional, Gómez, R. Villalobos, additional, and Cruz‐Martínez, R., additional
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- 2021
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18. Survival outcome in severe left‐sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia with and without fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion in a country with suboptimal neonatal management
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Cruz‐Martínez, R., primary, Martínez‐Rodríguez, M., additional, Gámez‐Varela, A., additional, Nieto‐Castro, B., additional, Luna‐García, J., additional, Juárez‐Martínez, I., additional, López‐Briones, H., additional, Guadarrama‐Mora, R., additional, Torres‐Torres, J., additional, Coronel‐Cruz, F., additional, Ibarra‐Rios, D., additional, Ordorica‐Flores, R., additional, and Nieto‐Zermeño, J., additional
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- 2020
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19. Fetoscopic urethral meatotomy in fetuses with lower urinary tract obstruction by congenital megalourethra.
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Cruz‐Martínez, Rogelio, Martínez‐Rodríguez, Miguel, Gámez‐Varela, Alma, Luna‐García, Jonahtan, López‐Briones, Hugo, Chávez‐González, Erendira, Villalobos‐Gómez, Rosa, Juárez‐Martínez, Israel, Cruz-Martínez, R, Martínez-Rodríguez, M, Gámez-Varela, A, Luna-García, J, López-Briones, H, Chávez-González, E, Villalobos-Gómez, R, Juárez-Martínez, I, Cruz-Martínez, Rogelio, Martínez-Rodríguez, Miguel, Gámez-Varela, Alma, and Luna-García, Jonahtan
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PENIS abnormalities ,PENIS surgery ,URETHRA abnormalities ,FETOSCOPY ,URETHRAL obstruction ,GESTATIONAL age ,FETAL ultrasonic imaging - Abstract
Background: To describe the perinatal outcomes of fetoscopic urethral meatotomy (FUM) in fetuses with lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) by congenital megalourethra.Study Design: Between 2012 and 2020, 226 cases with LUTO were referred to our fetal surgery center in Queretaro, Mexico. We report the perinatal outcome of cases with LUTO by congenital megalourethra that were selected for FUM in an attempt to release the penile urethral obstruction.Results: Congenital megalourethra was diagnosed in 10 cases (4.4%) but only 3 cases (30%) with obstructive megalourethra and megacystis were selected for fetal surgery. Fetoscopic urethral metatotomy was successfully performed in all three cases at a median gestational age (GA) of 21.4 (18.0-26.7) weeks and with a median surgical time of 27 (12-43) min. A resolution of urethral dilatation and subsequent reduction of the penile length and normalization of both the bladder size and amniotic fluid were observed in all cases. The median GA at delivery was 35.2 (range: 30.6-38.0) weeks. There were no fetal deaths but one neonatal death (33%) secondary to renal failure and preterm delivery.Conclusion: In fetuses with LUTO by congenital obstructive megalourethra, FUM is feasible and is associated with good perinatal outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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20. Learning Curve for Intrapulmonary Artery Doppler in Fetuses with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
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Cruz-Martínez R, Cruz-Lemini M, Mendez A, Illa-Armengol M, García-Baeza V, Martinez JM, and Gratacós E
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stomatognathic diseases ,surgical procedures, operative ,embryonic structures ,digestive system diseases ,reproductive and urinary physiology - Abstract
To assess the learning curve for intrapulmonary artery Doppler in fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).
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- 2016
21. Reversed blood flow in the superior sagittal sinus in hydrops fetalis.
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Luna‐García, J., Martínez‐Rodríguez, M., López‐Saiz, L., Villalobos‐Gómez, R., Cruz‐Martínez, R., Luna-García, J, Martínez-Rodríguez, M, López-Saiz, L, Villalobos-Gómez, R, and Cruz-Martínez, R
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HYDROPS fetalis ,BLOOD flow ,FETOFETAL transfusion ,VASCULAR resistance ,CEREBRAL circulation ,FETAL growth retardation - Abstract
Hydrops fetalis is a term that describes the accumulation of fluid in two or more soft tissues and cavities and is one of the main factors that predispose to adverse neonatal outcome, in terms of both survival and neurodevelopment. 2 Figueroa-Diesel H, Hernandez-Andrade E, Benavides-Serralde A, Crispi F, Acosta-Rojas R, Cabero L, Gratacos E. Cerebral venous blood flow in growth restricted fetuses with an abnormal blood flow in the umbilical artery before 32 weeks of gestation. [Extracted from the article]
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22. Normal Reference Ranges from 11 to 41 Weeks’ Gestation of Fetal Left Modified Myocardial Performance Index by Conventional Doppler with the Use of Stringent Criteria for Delimitation of the Time Periods
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Cruz-Martínez, R., primary, Figueras, F., additional, Bennasar, M., additional, García-Posadas, R., additional, Crispi, F., additional, Hernández-Andrade, E., additional, and Gratacós, E., additional
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- 2012
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23. Diabetes mellitus posterior a trasplante hepático y el impacto del antecedente familiar de diabetes en una cohorte mexicana
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Fernández-Ramírez, A., Olivas-Martinez, A., Ruiz-Manriquez, J., Kauffman-Ortega, E., Moctezuma-Velázquez, C., Marquez-Guillen, E., Contreras, A.G., Vilatobá, M., González-Flores, E., Cruz-Martínez, R., Flores-García, N.C., and García-Juárez, I.
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La diabetes mellitus posterior a trasplante (DMPT) es una complicación grave de largo plazo que tiene un impacto negativo sobre el injerto y la sobrevida del paciente. El objetivo del presente estudio fue describir la incidencia de la DMPT en una cohorte mexicana y evaluar su asociación con el antecedente familiar de diabetes (AFD).
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- 2023
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24. Fetoscopic Tracheal Occlusion for Isolated Severe Left Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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Provinciatto H, Barbalho ME, Araujo Júnior E, Cruz-Martínez R, Agrawal P, Tonni G, and Ruano R
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Background: We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the fetoscopic tracheal occlusion in patients with isolated severe and left-sided diaphragmatic hernia. Methods: Cochrane Library, Embase, and PubMed (Medline) databases were searched from inception to February 2024 with no filters or language restrictions. We included studies evaluating the outcomes of fetoscopic intervention compared to expectant management among patients with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia exclusively on the left side. A random-effects pairwise meta-analysis was performed using RStudio version 4.3.1. Results: In this study, we included 540 patients from three randomized trials and five cohorts. We found an increased likelihood of neonatal survival associated with fetoscopic tracheal occlusion (Odds Ratio, 5.07; 95% Confidence Intervals, 1.91 to 13.44; p < 0.01) across general and subgroup analyses. Nevertheless, there were higher rates of preterm birth (OR, 5.62; 95% CI, 3.47-9.11; p < 0.01) and preterm premature rupture of membranes (OR, 7.13; 95% CI, 3.76-13.54; p < 0.01) in fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion group compared to the expectant management. Conclusions: Our systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrated the benefit of fetoscopic tracheal occlusion in improving neonatal and six-month postnatal survival in fetuses with severe left-sided CDH. Further studies are still necessary to evaluate the efficacy of tracheal occlusion for isolated right-sided CDH, as well as the optimal timing to perform the intervention.
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25. Mucormycosis in Liver Allograft Following Transplant for Secondary Biliary Cirrhosis.
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Parmentier C, Cruz-Martínez R, Quintero-Quintero MJ, and Vilatobá M
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- Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Fatal Outcome, Treatment Outcome, Opportunistic Infections microbiology, Opportunistic Infections immunology, Opportunistic Infections diagnosis, Opportunistic Infections drug therapy, Debridement, Allografts, Hepatectomy, Amphotericin B therapeutic use, Amphotericin B administration & dosage, Multiple Organ Failure etiology, Multiple Organ Failure microbiology, Mucormycosis diagnosis, Mucormycosis microbiology, Mucormycosis immunology, Mucormycosis drug therapy, Mucormycosis etiology, Liver Transplantation adverse effects, Antifungal Agents therapeutic use, Immunocompromised Host, Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary surgery, Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary microbiology, Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary diagnosis
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Mucormycosis, a group of opportunistic mycoses caused by Mucorales, present a significant threat to immunocompromised patients. In this report, we present the case of a 57-year-old male patient who underwent liver transplant for secondary biliary cirrhosis following inadvertent bile duct injury. Despite initial satisfactory postoperative evolution, the patient developed fever, and imaging revealed a suspicious lesion. Preliminary culture growth suggested a filamentous fungus, leading to initiation of liposomal amphotericin B. However, the lesion progressed, and a surgical debridement was necessary. During surgery, involvement of the liver dome and diaphragm was observed, and a nonanatomical hepatectomy was performed. Despite efforts, the patient's condition deteriorated, ultimately resulting in multiple organ failure and mortality. This case emphasizes the challenging nature of mucormycosis in livertransplant recipients.
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- 2024
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26. Double Myelomeningocele Repair by Fetal Surgery with a Single Micro-Hysterotomy.
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Chavelas-Ochoa F, Bermúdez-Rojas ML, Medina-Jiménez V, Helue-Mena A, Gil-Pugliese S, Gutiérrez-Gómez I, Martínez-Rodríguez M, Gaona-Tapia CJ, Villalobos-Gómez R, Aguilar-Vidales K, and Cruz-Martínez R
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- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Infant, Newborn, Arnold-Chiari Malformation surgery, Arnold-Chiari Malformation diagnostic imaging, Adult, Fetal Therapies methods, Meningomyelocele surgery, Meningomyelocele diagnostic imaging, Hysterotomy methods
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Introduction: Open spina bifida (OSB) is the most common congenital anomaly of the central nervous system. It is associated with severe neurodevelopmental delay, motor impairment, hydrocephalus, and bowel and bladder dysfunction. In selected cases, intrauterine spina bifida repair has been shown to improve neonatal outcomes. Rarely, the spine can have a double defect compromising two different segments and there is a lack of evidence on the feasibility and benefits of intrauterine repair in these cases., Case Presentation: We present a case with both cervicothoracic and lumbosacral myelomeningocele, Arnold-Chiari malformation type II and bilateral ventriculomegaly, that was treated successfully at 25 weeks with open micro-neurosurgery. Double myelomeningocele was successfully treated through a single 2-cm micro-hysterotomy, by performing external versions to sequentially expose and repair both defects. Weekly postoperative follow-up showed no progression of ventriculomegaly or complications attributable to the procedure. Preterm rupture of membranes prompted a conventional cesarean delivery at 32 weeks of gestation. Neurodevelopmental outcome at 20 months was within normal ranges, having achieved ambulation without orthopedic support and with no need for ventriculoperitoneal shunting., Conclusion: This report demonstrates for the first time the feasibility of double OSB repair through a single 2-cm micro-hysterotomy, suggesting that selected isolated cases of double myelomeningocele could be candidates for fetal intervention. Further prospective studies should be carried out to assess the potential benefit of double OSB intrauterine open repair., (© 2024 The Author(s). Published by S. Karger AG, Basel.)
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- 2024
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27. Fetal Laryngoscopy and Endoscopic Tracheal Intubation to Avoid ex utero Intrapartum Treatment in the Management of Fetuses with Suspected Airway Obstruction.
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Cruz-Martínez R, Gil-Pugliese S, Villalobos-Gómez R, Martínez-Rodríguez M, Márquez-Dávila A, López-Briones H, Chávez-González E, Méndez-González A, Pineda-Alemán H, Rebolledo-Fernández C, Barrios-Prieto E, and Fajardo-Dueñas S
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- Pregnancy, Female, Infant, Newborn, Humans, Intubation, Intratracheal adverse effects, Intubation, Intratracheal methods, Fetus, Prenatal Care, Laryngoscopy adverse effects, Airway Obstruction diagnostic imaging, Airway Obstruction surgery, Airway Obstruction etiology
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Introduction: Large congenital neck tumors can cause neonatal death due to airway obstruction. The aim of this study was to report outcomes of the first cohort of fetuses with neck masses and suspected airway obstruction managed with fetal laryngoscopy (FL) and fetal endoscopic tracheal intubation (FETI) to secure fetal airways and avoid ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedure., Methods: A prospective observational cohort of consecutive fetuses with neck masses that were candidates for an EXIT procedure due to suspicion of laryngeal and/or tracheal occlusion on ultrasonographic (US) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination were recruited for FL in a tertiary referral center in Queretaro, Mexico. FETI was performed if the obstruction was confirmed by FL. Maternal and perinatal outcomes were evaluated., Results: Between January 2012 and March 2023, 35 cases with neck masses were evaluated. Airway obstruction was suspected in 12/35 (34.3%), either by US in 10/35 (28.6%) or by fetal MRI in 2/35 (5.7%). In all cases, FL was successfully performed at the first attempt at a median gestational age (GA) of 36+5 (range, 33+5-39+6) weeks+days, with a median surgical time of 22.5 (12-35) min. In 4 cases, airway patency was confirmed during FL and an EXIT procedure was avoided. In 8/12 cases (66.7%), airway obstruction was confirmed during fetoscopy and FETI was successfully performed at a median GA of 36+3 (33+2-38+5) weeks+days, with a median surgical time of 25.0 (range, 12-45) min. No case required an EXIT procedure. All patients underwent conventional cesarean delivery with no maternal complications and all neonates were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit with a correctly positioned endotracheal tube (ETT) immediately after delivery. Three neonatal deaths (37.5%) were reported due to postnatal unplanned extubation, failed ETT replacement, and tumoral bleeding., Conclusion: In fetuses with neck masses and suspected airway obstruction, FL and FETI are feasible and could replace EXIT procedures with good maternal and perinatal outcomes., (© 2023 S. Karger AG, Basel.)
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28. Management of Late Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome beyond 26 Weeks: Comparison between Fetoscopic Laser Therapy versus Traditional Management.
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Cruz-Martínez R, Gil-Pugliese S, Enciso-Meraz JM, Villalobos-Gómez R, López-Briones H, Martínez-Rodríguez M, Bermúdez-Rojas ML, Medina-Jiménez V, Coronel-Cruz F, Pineda-Alemán H, García-Espinosa M, Helue-Mena A, Márquez-Dávila A, Gutiérrez-Gómez I, Chávez-González E, and Rebolledo-Fernández C
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- Pregnancy, Infant, Newborn, Female, Humans, Fetoscopy, Pregnancy Outcome, Retrospective Studies, Pregnancy, Twin, Laser Coagulation, Gestational Age, Fetofetal Transfusion, Laser Therapy adverse effects
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Introduction: A proportion of monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) twin pregnancies complicated by twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) can present after 26 weeks of gestation. The aim of this study was to compare perinatal outcomes of late TTTS treated by fetoscopic laser coagulation versus traditional management with amniodrainage and/or emergency preterm cesarean delivery (CD)., Methods: Retrospective cohort from January 2012 to January 2023 of consecutive MCDA twin pregnancies complicated by TTTS after 26 weeks and evaluated in our referring centers. We analyzed perinatal outcomes of cases treated with fetoscopic laser surgery at our national referral fetal surgery center in Queretaro, Mexico, and compared them with those managed with traditional management (amniodrainage and/or emergency preterm CD). The primary outcome was survival at discharge and the secondary outcome was gestational age (GA) at birth., Results: Among the study population, 46 TTTS cases were treated by fetoscopy at 27+6 (26+0-31+0) weeks+days and were compared with a group of 39 cases who underwent emergency preterm CD. In comparison to the group who underwent traditional management, the group treated by laser fetoscopy showed a significantly higher GA at birth (32+3 vs. 29+1 weeks+days, p < 0.001), lower frequency of preterm delivery below 37 weeks (91.3% vs. 100%, p = 0.06), 34 weeks (63.0% vs. 100%, p < 0.001), 32 weeks (50% vs. 74.4%, p = 0.02), or 30 weeks (28.3% vs. 53.8%, p = 0.01), and significantly higher perinatal survival (89.1% vs. 71.8%, p < 0.05 of at least one twin; and 65.2% vs. 38.5%, p = 0.01 of both twins, respectively)., Conclusion: MCDA twins complicated with TTTS can be treated with fetoscopic laser surgery between 26 and 31 weeks of gestation, which is a feasible and safe option, and such cases are associated with a higher GA at birth and better perinatal survival than those managed with amniodrainage and/or emergency preterm CD., (© 2023 S. Karger AG, Basel.)
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29. Flexible Video Fetoscopy: Feasibility and Outcomes of a Novel Modality for Laser Therapy in Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome Presenting with Inaccessible Anterior Placenta.
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Cruz-Martínez R, Gil Pugliese S, Villalobos-Gómez R, Martinez-Rodriguez M, Gámez-Varela A, López-Briones H, Chávez-González E, and Diaz-Primera R
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- Pregnancy, Female, Humans, Infant, Placenta surgery, Placenta blood supply, Fetoscopy methods, Prospective Studies, Feasibility Studies, Laser Coagulation methods, Gestational Age, Fetofetal Transfusion diagnostic imaging, Fetofetal Transfusion surgery, Laser Therapy
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Introduction: Identification of intertwin anastomosis may be challenging during fetoscopy in cases with complete anterior placenta. The aim of this study was to describe the technique, feasibility, and outcomes of flexible video fetoscopy for laser coagulation in monochorionic (MC) twin pregnancies with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) presenting with inaccessible anterior placenta., Methods: From April 2021 to March 2022, a prospective cohort of consecutive MC twin pregnancies complicated with TTTS presenting with anterior placenta after 20 weeks was recruited. Cases with inaccessible anterior placenta during standard technique were converted into flexible video fetoscopy for completion of laser coagulation of placental anastomoses using a 270° flexible video endoscope through the same uterine port. Descriptive analysis includes feasibility, remaining anastomoses requiring laser photocoagulation, and perinatal outcomes., Results: A total of 45 pregnancies with TTTS were treated with fetoscopic laser therapy during the 1-year study period. Twenty-one pregnancies presented with anterior placenta after 20 weeks, in which an inaccessible vascular equator was observed in 33.3% (7/21). Flexible video fetoscopy was successfully performed in all 7 cases at a median gestational age of 22+2 (20+0-27+1) weeks+days. Visualization of the entire placental surface, coagulation of selected vessels, and exploration of the entire vascular equator were achieved in all cases. Six cases (85.7%) required additional laser coagulation due to either vascular patency despite initial coagulation with conventional fetoscopy (1/6, 16.7%) and/or remaining noncoagulated anastomoses (5/6, 83.3%). Perinatal survival of at least one twin and both twins was achieved in 85.7% and 57.1%, respectively., Discussion: Flexible video fetoscopy for completion of laser coagulation of placental anastomoses is feasible and represents a good option for TTTS cases presenting after 20 weeks with inaccessible anterior placenta., (© 2023 S. Karger AG, Basel.)
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- 2023
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30. Postnatal care setting and survival after fetoscopic tracheal occlusion for severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Sferra SR, Miller JL, Cortes M S, Belfort MA, Cruz-Martínez R, Kunisaki SM, and Baschat AA
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- Humans, Pregnancy, Infant, Female, Child, Postnatal Care, Trachea surgery, Fetoscopy, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Multicenter Studies as Topic, Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital surgery, Airway Obstruction
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Background: Fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO) was recently shown to improve postnatal survival in a multicenter, randomized controlled trial of infants with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). However, the external validity of this study remains unclear given a lack of standardization in postnatal management approaches. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of an integrated prenatal and postnatal care setting on survival outcomes in severe CDH after FETO., Study Design: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and individual participant analysis of FETO outcomes in severe CDH were conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. The primary outcome was survival to discharge. Subgroup analyses of patients managed in integrated versus nonintegrated settings were performed to identify predictors of outcome., Results: The review generated five studies (n = 192) for the meta-analysis of FETO versus expectant prenatal management. These data revealed a significant survival benefit after FETO that was restricted to an integrated setting (OR 2.97, 95% Confidence Interval 1.69-4.26). There were nine studies (n = 150) for the individual participant analysis, which showed that FETO managed in an integrated setting had significantly increased survival rates when compared to FETO treated in a nonintegrated setting (70.7% vs. 45.7%, p = 0.003). Multi-level logistic regression identified increased availability of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as the strongest determinant of postnatal survival (OR=18.8, p = 0.049)., Conclusion: This systematic review shows that institutional integration of prenatal and postnatal care is associated with the highest overall survival in children with severe CDH. These data highlight the importance of a standardized, multidisciplinary approach, including access to ECMO, as a critical postnatal component in optimizing FETO outcomes in CDH., Competing Interests: Declarations of Competing Interest None, (Copyright © 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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31. Management of atypical cases of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
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Cruz-Martínez R, Villalobos-Gómez R, Gil-Pugliese S, Gámez-Varela A, López-Briones H, Martínez-Rodríguez M, and Barrios-Prieto E
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- Female, Pregnancy, Humans, Placenta, Fetoscopy, Pregnancy, Twin, Gestational Age, Fetofetal Transfusion diagnostic imaging, Fetofetal Transfusion therapy, Polyhydramnios diagnostic imaging, Polyhydramnios etiology, Polyhydramnios therapy
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Up to 20% of monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies can be complicated with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). This complication is diagnosed by ultrasound demonstrating amniotic fluid discordance between both amniotic sacs, with polyhydramnios in the recipient's sac and oligohydramnios in the donor's, secondary to an imbalance in blood volume exchange between twins. Ultrasound evaluation of the amniotic fluid volume, bladder filling, and assessment of fetal Doppler parameters provide the basis for classification of TTTS, allowing severity assessment. The Quintero's staging system provides a standardized prenatal estimate on the risk of intrauterine fetal demise of one or both twins and the need for fetoscopic laser coagulation of placental vascular anastomoses or delivery depending on the gestational age. However, a proportion of TTTS cases may present without a linear progressive deterioration and no ultrasound signs of preceding staging, in rare situations, they arise even without amniotic fluid discordance. Thus, these unusual clinical presentations of TTTS have long been grouped into the category of atypical TTTS. In this review, we show the clues for diagnosis and management of different atypical cases of TTTS highlighting their underlying mechanism to improve the clinical understanding of such atypical situations, avoid misdiagnosis of TTTS, and allow a timely referral to a fetoscopic center., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors have no conflicts of interest., (Copyright © 2022. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)
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32. Humoral response to different SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in orthotopic liver transplant recipients.
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Toapanta-Yanchapaxi L, Chiquete E, Ávila-Rojo E, López-Yánez S, Luna Del Villar Velasco S, Rivera Monroy S, López Gómez T, Andrés Aguilar JB, Balcázar Antonio DF, Alcaraz-Fuerte C, García Baysa M, López Jiménez JL, Márquez-Guillén E, Vilatobá M, Cruz-Martínez R, Carpinteyro-Espin P, Chávez-Villa M, Romero Morelos RD, Torres-Del Real D, Uscanga-Domínguez LF, García-Alanis M, Tapia Sosa R, Servín-Rojas M, Valdez-Echeverria RD, and García-Juárez I
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- Antibodies, Viral, BNT162 Vaccine, COVID-19 Vaccines, ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, SARS-CoV-2, Transplant Recipients, COVID-19 prevention & control, Liver Transplantation
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Background: The safety and efficacy data of the different types of available vaccines is still needed. The goal of the present analysis was to evaluate the humoral response to the COVID-19 vaccines in orthotopic liver transplant (OLT) recipients., Methods: Participants were included from February to September 2021. No prioritized vaccination roll call applied for OLT patients. Controls were otherwise healthy people. Blood samples were drawn after 15 days of the complete vaccine doses. The samples were analyzed according to the manufacturer's instructions using the Liaison XL platform from DiaSorin (DiaSorin S.p.A., Italy), and SARS-COV-2 IgG II Quant (Abbott Diagnostics, IL, USA)., Results: A total of 187 participants (133 OLT, 54 controls, median age: 60 years, 58.8% women) were included for the analysis; 74.3% had at least one comorbidity. The serologic response in OLT patients was lower than in controls (median 549 AU/mL vs. 3450 AU/mL, respectively; p = 0.001). A positive humoral response was found in 133 OLT individuals: 89.2% with BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech), 60% ChAdOx1 nCOV-19 (Oxford-AstraZeneca), 76.9% with CoronaVac (Sinovac, Life Sciences, China), 55.6% Ad5-nCov (Cansino, Biologics), 68.2% Gam-COVID-Vac (Sputnik V) and 100% with mRNA-1273. In controls the serological response was 100%, except for Cansino (75%). In a multivariable model, personal history of COVID-19 and BNT162b2 inoculation were associated with the serologic response, while the use of prednisone (vs. other immunosuppressants) reduced this response., Conclusion: The serologic response to COVID-19 vaccines in OLT patients is lower than in healthy controls. The BNT162b2 vaccine was associated with a higher serologic response., Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2022 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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33. Liver Transplantation as Definitive Treatment of Post-cholecystectomy Bile Duct Injury: Experience in a High-volume Repair Center.
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Vilatobá M, Chávez-Villa M, Figueroa-Méndez R, Domínguez-Rosado I, Cruz-Martínez R, Leal-Villalpando RP, García-Juárez I, and Mercado MA
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- Bile Ducts surgery, Cholecystectomy adverse effects, Humans, Prospective Studies, Quality of Life, Retrospective Studies, Bile Duct Diseases etiology, Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic adverse effects, Liver Transplantation adverse effects
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Objective: To analyze the perioperative and long-term outcomes of patients undergoing LT due to BDI in a tertiary care center., Background: BDI is associated with significant morbidity and long-term impact on quality of life. LT represents the only possibility of a cure in patients with BDI who develop SBC., Methods: Retrospective cohort study from a prospective LT database. Between 2008 and 2019, patients with SBC due to BDI after cholecystectomy and requiring LT were identified. Perioperative and long-term outcomes were analyzed., Results: Among 354 LT, 12 patients underwent LT to treat post-cholecystectomy BDI and accounted for 3.4% of all LT. The median time from BDI to SBC diagnosis was 9.3 years (2.4-14). The mean time from SBC to inclusion on the waitlist was 2.4years (± 2.2). Postoperative complications occurred in 11 patients (91.6%); mainly infectious (9/12 patients, 75%), followed by renal complications (4/12 patients, 33.3%). Only 2 patients developed major complications, which were the patients who died, resulting in a 90-day mortality of 16.7%. After a mean follow-up of 40.3 months (± 42.2) survival at 1, 3, and 5 years was 83%., Conclusions: Although BDI is an unusual indication for LT worldwide, it accounted for 3.4% of all LT in our center. Although postoperative mortality remains high, LT is the only possibility of a cure, with acceptable long-term outcomes. Early referral to a tertiary care center is essential to avoid long-term complications of BDI, such as SBC., Competing Interests: The authors report no conflicts of interest., (Copyright © 2021 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
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34. Outcomes of late open fetal surgery for intrauterine spina bifida repair after 26 weeks. Should we extend the Management of Myelomeningocele Study time window?
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Etchegaray A, Cruz-Martínez R, Russo RD, Martínez-Rodríguez M, Palma F, Chavelas-Ochoa F, Beruti E, López-Briones H, Fregonese R, Villalobos-Gómez R, Gámez-Varela A, Allegrotti H, and Aguilar-Vidales K
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- Female, Gestational Age, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Pregnancy, Time Factors, Treatment Outcome, Fetus surgery, Meningomyelocele surgery, Spina Bifida Cystica surgery
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Objective: To evaluate maternal and perinatal outcomes of late open fetal repair for open spina bifida (OSB) between 26
+0 -27+6 weeks., Methods: A cohort of fetuses with OSB who underwent open surgery in two fetal surgery centers (Argentina and Mexico). Two groups were defined based on the gestational age (GA) at intervention: Management of Myelomeningocele Study (MOMS) time window group: GA 19+0 -25+6 , and late intervention group: GA 26+0 -27+6 ., Results: Intrauterine OSB repair was successfully performed in 140 cases, either before (n = 57) or after (n = 83) 26 weeks, at on average 25+0 (22+6 -25+6 ) and 26+5 (26+0 -27+6 ) weeks + days, respectively. There were no significant differences in the rate of premature rupture of membranes, chorioamnionitis, oligohydramnios, preterm delivery, perinatal death and maternal complications. The late intervention group showed a significantly lower surgical times (112.6 vs. 124.2 min, p = 0.01), lower interval between fetal surgery and delivery (7.9 vs. 9.2 weeks, p < 0.01) and similar rate of hydrocephalus requiring treatment (30.6% vs. 23.3%, p = 0.44) than the MOMS time window group., Conclusion: Late fetal surgery for OSB repair between 26+0 -27+6 weeks is feasible and was associated with similar outcomes than that performed before 26 weeks. These findings may allow an extension of the proposed time window for cases with late diagnosis or referral., (© 2022 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)- Published
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35. Prediction of neonatal survival according to lung-to-head ratio in fetuses with right congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH): A multicentre study from the Latin American CDH Study Group registry.
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Cruz-Martínez R, Molina-Giraldo S, Etchegaray A, Ventura W, Pavón-Gómez N, Gil-Guevara E, Villalobos-Gómez R, Luna-García J, Gámez-Varela A, Martínez-Rodríguez M, López-Briones H, and Chávez-González E
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- Female, Fetus, Gestational Age, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Latin America epidemiology, Lung diagnostic imaging, Pregnancy, Registries, Retrospective Studies, Ultrasonography, Prenatal, Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital diagnostic imaging
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Objective: To evaluate survival outcomes of fetuses with right sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) treated in Latin American centres and to assess the utility of left lung area to predict neonatal survival., Methods: A retrospective cohort including isolated right sided CDH cases managed expectantly during pregnancy in six tertiary centers from five Latin American countries. The utility of the observed/expected lung-to-head ratio (O/E-LHR) in predicting neonatal survival was assessed, and the best cut-off to predict prognosis was automatically selected by decision tree analysis., Results: A total of 99 right sided CDH cases were recruited, 58 isolated fetuses were selected at a median gestational age of 26.2 weeks, showing an overall survival rate of 26.2%. A linear trend was observed between survival and the O/E-LHR, showing that at higher O/E-LHR, the greater probability of survival (r = 0.56, p < 0.001). O/E-LHR discriminates two groups with different survival outcomes: fetuses with an O/E-LHR ≥65% showed a significantly higher survival rate than those with an O/E-LHR <65% (81.8% vs. 15.6%, p < 0.01)., Conclusions: Overall survival rate in right sided CDH is lower in Latin American countries. The severity category of pulmonary hypoplasia should be classified according to lung area and the survival rate in such population., (© 2021 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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36. Impact of fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion in fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia and moderate lung hypoplasia.
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Cruz-Martínez R, Shazly S, Martínez-Rodríguez M, Gámez-Varela A, Luna-García J, Juárez-Martínez I, López-Briones H, Coronel-Cruz F, Villalobos-Gómez R, Ibarra-Rios D, Ordorica-Flores R, and Nieto-Zermeño J
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- Female, Fetoscopy, Fetus, Gestational Age, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Lung abnormalities, Lung diagnostic imaging, Pregnancy, Trachea surgery, Treatment Outcome, Ultrasonography, Prenatal, Airway Obstruction, Balloon Occlusion, Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital complications, Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital surgery, Respiratory System Abnormalities
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Objective: To assess the effect of Fetal Endoscopic Tracheal Occlusion (FETO) on neonatal survival in fetuses with left congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and moderate lung hypoplasia., Study Design: CDH fetuses with moderate pulmonary hypoplasia (observed/expected lung area to head ratio between 26% and 35%, or between 36% and 45% with liver herniation) were prospectively recruited. Included patients were matched to a control group who were ineligible for FETO. Primary outcomes were survival at 28 days, at discharge, and at 6 months of age, respectively., Results: 58 cases were recruited, 29 treated with FETO and 29 matched controls. Median gestational age (GA) at balloon placement and removal were 29.6 and 33.6 weeks, respectively. FETO group showed significantly lower GA at delivery (35.2 vs. 37.1 weeks, respectively, p < 0.01), higher survival at 28 days (51.7 vs. 24.1%, respectively, p = 0.03), at discharge (48.3 vs. 24.1%, respectively, p = 0.06), and at six months of age (41.4 vs. 24.1%, respectively, p = 0.16), and significantly lower length of ventilatory support (17.8 vs. 32.3 days, p = 0.01) and NICU stay (34.2 vs. 58.3 days, p = <0.01) compared to controls., Conclusion: FETO was associated with a non-significant increase in survival and significantly lower neonatal respiratory morbidity among CDH fetuses with moderate lung hypoplasia., (© 2021 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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37. Ovarian Vein to Portal Vein Reconstruction: Another Option in Liver Transplant With Portal Vein Thrombosis.
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Parmentier de León C, Carpinteyro Espin P, Quintero Quintero MJ, Cruz Martínez R, and Vilatoba M
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- Female, Humans, Liver Cirrhosis complications, Living Donors, Middle Aged, Portal Vein diagnostic imaging, Portal Vein surgery, Severity of Illness Index, Treatment Outcome, End Stage Liver Disease etiology, Liver Diseases complications, Liver Transplantation adverse effects, Liver Transplantation methods, Thrombosis etiology, Venous Thrombosis diagnostic imaging, Venous Thrombosis etiology, Venous Thrombosis surgery
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Portal vein thrombosis is a common complication in patients with cirrhosis and a challenge for the transplant team. Not so long ago, portal vein thrombosis was considered an absolute contraindication for liver transplant, but improvements in surgical techniques have overcome this problem in many transplant centers around the world. Here, we present the case of a 52-year-old female patient with cirrhosis from a primary biliary cholangitis and a complex portal vein thrombosis. She underwent a deceased donor liver transplant with a Model for End-Stage Liver Disease of 40. The portal thrombosis was handled using a portosystemic shunt from the splenic vein to the left ovarian vein, which was visualized on a computed tomography scan performed as part of the study protocol. The donor was a 52-year-old woman with brain death secondary to a vascular cerebral accident. A caval replacement technique was used with no complications during surgery. For the portal anastomosis, the dilated left ovarian vein was carefully dissected and brought through the lesser sac, behind the stomach, to obtain a suitable length. An end-to-end anastomosis of the graft portal vein to the left ovarian vein was performed with a 6-0 Prolene running suture. An abdominal computed tomography scan was performed 6 months after liver transplant showing patency of portal vein and no anastomotic defects, and after 24 months of follow-up the patient is in good clinical condition with normal laboratory values and Doppler ultrasonography with no vascular anomalies and adequate portal flow. To our knowledge, the use of a spleno-ovarian shunt has not been reported as an alternative for portal reconstruction in a case of thrombosis.
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38. Prevalence and clinical characteristics of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency in liver explants in a Mexican cohort.
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Campos-Murguía A, Valdéz-Hernández P, Cordova-Gallardo J, Arteaga-Vázquez J, Contreras AG, Vilatobá M, Cruz-Martínez R, Martínez-Benítez B, Gamboa-Domínguez A, Marfil-Garza BA, Flores-García NC, Márquez-Guillén E, and García-Juárez I
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- Humans, Liver Cirrhosis, Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic, Prevalence, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease epidemiology, alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency complications, alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency diagnosis, alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency epidemiology
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Introduction: Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a risk factor for liver disease. PASD-positive inclusions have been found unexpectedly in approximately 10% of liver explants in patients with no previous diagnosis of AATD, particularly, in patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), supporting a synergistic mechanism of liver injury between AATD and environmental factors. We aimed to determine the clinical characteristics of mestizo patients in which AATD was diagnosed before or after liver transplantation., Methods: Liver explants of patients with cryptogenic, alcoholic, and NAFLD/NASH cirrhosis undergoing orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) were included. Liver histopathology was assessed by two expert pathologists. Hematoxylin and eosin staining, PASD staining, and confirmatory AAT immunohistochemistry were performed. In explants with positive histopathology, genotyping for SERPINA1 was performed., Results: A total of 180 liver transplants were performed during the study period. Of these, 44 patients with cryptogenic cirrhosis, NASH, and alcoholic cirrhosis were included. Of these patients, two liver explants (4.5%) had PASD-positive inclusions stain and confirmatory immunochemistry. During the period evaluated, another two patients with a diagnosis of AATD before the OLT were also included. The four patients had overweight or obesity, three had type 2 diabetes mellitus, and two developed liver steatosis after the OLT., Conclusion: AATD was found to be an infrequent finding in patients with cryptogenic, NASH/NAFLD, and alcoholic cirrhosis in our population. However, it is important to consider this entity as it may represent an additional factor in the appearance and progression of liver fibrosis in patients with metabolic syndrome., (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)
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39. Early release of amniotic bands using a 1.0-mm fetoscope.
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Cruz-Martínez R, Díaz R, and Martínez-Rodríguez M
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- Adult, Amniotic Band Syndrome diagnostic imaging, Female, Fetoscopy methods, Humans, Pregnancy, Amniotic Band Syndrome surgery, Fetoscopes, Fetoscopy instrumentation
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40. Open Fetal Microneurosurgery for Intrauterine Spina Bifida Repair.
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Cruz-Martínez R, Chavelas-Ochoa F, Martínez-Rodríguez M, Aguilar-Vidales K, Gámez-Varela A, Luna-García J, López-Briones H, Chávez-Vega J, Pérez-Calatayud ÁA, Díaz-Carrillo MA, Ahumada-Angulo E, Castelo-Vargas A, Chávez-González E, Juárez-Martínez I, Villalobos-Gómez R, and Rebolledo-Fernández C
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- Female, Fetus surgery, Gestational Age, Humans, Hysterotomy, Infant, Newborn, Pregnancy, Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt, Meningomyelocele surgery, Spina Bifida Cystica diagnostic imaging, Spina Bifida Cystica surgery
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Objectives: The aim of the study was to describe the feasibility of open fetal microneurosurgery for intrauterine spina bifida (SB) repair and to compare perinatal outcomes with cases managed using the classic open fetal surgery technique., Methods: In this study, we selected a cohort of consecutive fetuses with isolated open SB referred to our fetal surgery center in Queretaro, Mexico, during a 3.5-year period (2016-2020). SB repair was performed by either classic open surgery (6- to 8-cm hysterotomy with leakage of amniotic fluid, which was replaced before uterine closure) or open microneurosurgery, which is a novel technique characterized by a 15- to 20-mm hysterotomy diameter, reduced fetal manipulation by fixing the fetal back, and maintenance of normal amniotic fluid and uterine volume during the whole surgery. Perinatal outcomes of cases operated with the classic open fetal surgery technique and open microneurosurgery were compared., Results: Intrauterine SB repair with a complete 3-layer correction was successfully performed in 60 cases either by classic open fetal surgery (n = 13) or open microneurosurgery (n = 47). No significant differences were observed in gestational age (GA) at fetal intervention (25.4 vs. 25.1 weeks, p = 0.38) or surgical times (107 vs. 120 min, p = 0.15) between both groups. The group with open microneurosurgery showed a significantly lower rate of oligohydramnios (0 vs. 15.4%, p = 0.01), preterm rupture of the membranes (19.0 vs. 53.8%, p = 0.01), higher GA at birth (35.1 vs. 32.7 weeks, p = 0.03), lower rate of preterm delivery <34 weeks (21.4 vs. 61.5%, p = 0.01), and lower rate of perinatal death (4.8 vs. 23.1%, p = 0.04) than the group with classic open surgery. During infant follow-up, the rate of hydrocephalus requiring ventriculoperitoneal shunting was similar between both groups (7.5 vs. 20%, p = 0.24). All patients showed an intact hysterotomy site at delivery., Conclusion: Intrauterine spina repair by open fetal microneurosurgery is feasible and was associated with better perinatal outcomes than classic open fetal surgery., (© 2021 S. Karger AG, Basel.)
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41. Preoperative Cervical Length Predicts the Risk of Delivery within One Week after Pleuroamniotic Shunt in Fetuses with Severe Hydrothorax.
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Gámez-Varela A, Martínez-Rodríguez M, López-Briones H, Luna-García J, Chávez-González E, Villalobos-Gómez R, Hernandez-Andrade E, and Cruz-Martínez R
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- Cervix Uteri diagnostic imaging, Cervix Uteri surgery, Female, Fetus, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Pregnancy, Prospective Studies, Fetal Therapies, Hydrothorax diagnostic imaging, Hydrothorax surgery
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Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the predictive performance of preoperative cervical length (CL) for delivery within 1 week after pleuroamniotic shunting (PAS) in fetuses with severe hydrothorax., Methods: A prospective cohort of fetuses with severe hydrothorax referred to our fetal surgery center in Querétaro, Mexico from January 2012 to July 2020. Severe fetal hydrothorax was diagnosed as an accumulation of fluid within the fetal pleural space accompanied with severe bilateral lung compression, mediastinal shift, polyhydramnios, and/or hydrops. Transvaginal CL was measured immediately before PAS, and a short cervix was defined as that <25 mm. The interval from fetal intervention to delivery, prevalence of preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROMs), and associations with delivery within the first week after PAS according to a short or a normal CL, were evaluated., Results: Thirty-five pregnancies with severe fetal hydrothorax treated with PAS were evaluated. Median gestational age at PAS was (weeks + days) 31+2 (range, 26+0-36+1). Two (5.7%) and 7 (20.0%) cases delivered within the first 24 h and 1 week after PAS, respectively. Ten (28.6%) women had a short cervix before PAS, while 25 (71.4%) had normal preoperative CL. Women with a short cervix showed lower mean interval between fetal intervention and delivery (2.4 vs. 5.5 weeks, p = 0.01), and higher prevalence of PPROM (50 vs. 12%, p = 0.01), as compared to women with a nonshort cervix. Preoperative short cervix was associated with significantly higher risk of delivery within the first 24 h (20.0 vs. 0%, respectively, p < 0.05) and 1 week after PAS (50.0 vs. 8.0%, respectively, p < 0.01) compared with pregnancies with normal preoperative CL., Conclusion: In pregnancies with severe fetal hydrothorax candidates for pleuroamniotic shunt, identification of a short cervix before fetal intervention can predict delivery within 1 week after the surgical procedure., (© 2021 S. Karger AG, Basel.)
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42. Single Uterine Access for Bilateral Pleuroamniotic Shunting in Fetuses with Severe Hydrothorax by an Internal Rotational Maneuver: Feasibility and Outcomes between Successful and Failed Procedures.
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Cruz-Martínez R, Sosa Sosa C, Martínez-Rodríguez M, Gámez-Varela A, Villalobos-Gómez R, López-Briones H, Luna-García J, Chávez-González E, and Juárez-Martínez I
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- Feasibility Studies, Female, Fetus, Humans, Hydrops Fetalis, Infant, Newborn, Pregnancy, Prospective Studies, Hydrothorax diagnostic imaging, Hydrothorax surgery
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Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the feasibility of single percutaneous uterine access for bilateral pleuroamniotic shunting (PAS) in fetuses with severe hydrothorax by using an internal rotational maneuver and to compare perinatal outcomes between successful and failed procedures., Methods: A prospective cohort of 25 fetuses with isolated bilateral hydrothorax and hydrops were referred to our fetal surgery center in Queretaro, Mexico during an 8-year period. Bilateral PAS was first attempted through a percutaneous single uterine access by internal rotation of the fetus, which was achieved by using the blunt tip of the same cannula, and in case of a failed procedure, a second uterine port was used to place the second shunt. The perinatal outcomes between successful (single uterine port) and failed (2 uterine ports) fetal procedures were compared., Results: Placing of bilateral shunts through a percutaneous single uterine access was feasible in 15/25 (60%) cases. Overall, median GA at delivery was 35.2 weeks with a survival rate of 64.0% (16/25). Three cases were excluded due to shunt dislodgement, leaving a final population of 22 fetuses; 13/22 (59.1%) and 9/22 (40.9%) managed using 1 and 2 uterine ports, respectively. The group with bilateral PAS placement through a successful single uterine port showed a significantly higher GA at birth (36.5 vs. 32.8 weeks, p = 0.001), lower surgical time (11.0 vs. 19.0 min, p = 0.01), longer interval between fetal intervention and delivery (5.7 vs. 2.7 weeks, p = 0.01), lower risk of preterm delivery (46.2 vs. 100%, p < 0.01), and lower rate of perinatal death (15.4 vs. 55.6%, p < 0.05) than the failed procedures requiring 2 uterine ports., Conclusion: In fetuses with severe bilateral hydrothorax and hydrops, bilateral pleuroamniotic shunting through a successful single percutaneous uterine access is feasible in up to 60% of cases and is associated with better perinatal outcomes., (© 2021 S. Karger AG, Basel.)
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43. Prenatal diagnosis of laryngo-tracheo-esophageal anomalies in fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia by ultrasound evaluation of the vocal cords and fetal laryngoesophagoscopy.
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Cruz-Martínez R, Gámez-Varela A, Martínez-Rodríguez M, Luna-García J, López-Briones H, Chavez-González E, Juárez-Martínez I, Razo-Nava A, Villalobos-Gómez R, and Favela-Heredia C
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- Adolescent, Adult, Airway Obstruction congenital, Airway Obstruction diagnostic imaging, Esophagus abnormalities, Female, Humans, Pregnancy, Prospective Studies, Trachea abnormalities, Vocal Cords abnormalities, Esophagoscopy, Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital diagnostic imaging, Laryngoscopy, Ultrasonography, Prenatal, Vocal Cords diagnostic imaging
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Background: To evaluate the incidence of laryngeal ultrasound (US) abnormalities in fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and to assess the utility of fetal laryngoesophagoscopy for prenatal diagnosis of laryngo-tracheo-esophageal anomalies., Study Design: A cohort of CDH fetuses with laryngeal ultrasound abnormalities were selected for diagnostic fetal laringoesophagoscopy in a single fetal surgery center at Queretaro, Mexico., Results: During the study period, 210 CDH fetuses were evaluated. US examination of the vocal cords was successfully performed in all fetuses, and abnormal ultrasound findings were observed in four cases (1.9%). Fetal laringoesophagoscopy was successfully performed in all four cases at a median gestational age of 29.5 (range, 28.1-30.6) weeks. During fetal intervention, a laryngo-tracheo-esophageal cleft (TEC) extending from the larynx to the carina (type IV) was endoscopically visualized in three cases, and laryngeal atresia coexisting with TEC was confirmed in the remaining case. Fetal karyotype was normal in all cases, but abnormal chromosomal microarray analysis was reported in two cases (50%). All cases were delivered liveborn with severe respiratory failure presenting cardiac arrest and immediate neonatal death., Conclusions: Laryngeal anomalies in CDH fetuses can be presumed by ultrasound evaluation of the vocal cords and confirmed by fetal laryngoesophagoscopy during pregnancy., (© 2020 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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44. Perioperative fosfomycin disodium prophylaxis against urinary tract infection in renal transplant recipients: a randomized clinical trial.
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Rosado-Canto R, Parra-Avila I, Tejeda-Maldonado J, Kauffman-Ortega C, Rodriguez-Covarrubias FT, Trujeque-Matos M, Cruz-Martínez R, Maravilla-Franco E, Criollo-Mora E, Arreola-Guerra JM, Morales-Buenrostro LE, and Sifuentes-Osornio J
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- Adult, Bacteriuria etiology, Bacteriuria pathology, Double-Blind Method, Female, Humans, Male, Prognosis, Transplant Recipients, Urinary Tract Infections etiology, Urinary Tract Infections pathology, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Bacteriuria drug therapy, Fosfomycin therapeutic use, Kidney Transplantation adverse effects, Perioperative Care, Urinary Tract Infections drug therapy
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Background: Symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common infectious complication in renal transplant recipients (RTRs). Fosfomycin (FOS) is an attractive alternative for prophylaxis because it does not interact with immunosuppressants; although 90% is excreted unchanged in the urine, it does not require adjustment for renal function for single dose prophylaxis., Methods: RTRs were recruited into this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Participants were randomized (1:1) to receive one 4 g dose of FOS disodium intravenously 3 h (FOS group) or placebo (placebo group) before placement and removal of a urinary catheter and before removal of a double-J ureteral stent. All participants received prophylaxis with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. The main outcome was a comparison of the mean number of symptomatic UTI and asymptomatic bacteriuria (AB) episodes per patient during a 7-week follow-up period. The study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov, NTC03235947., Results: Eighty-two participants were included (41 in the FOS group and 41 in placebo group). The mean number of AB or symptomatic UTI episodes per patient was lower in the FOS group [intention-to-treat (ITT) 0.29 versus 0.60, P = 0.04]. The incidence of symptomatic UTI was lower in the FOS group (ITT, 7.3% versus 36.6%, P = 0.001), and there was no difference in the incidence of AB between both groups. The incidence of adverse events was similar in both groups., Conclusions: FOS addition is an effective and safe strategy to reduce the number of symptomatic UTIs during the first 7 weeks after renal transplant., (© The Author(s) 2019. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of ERA-EDTA.)
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45. Use of Iliac Allograft from Cadaveric Donor as a Rescue Technique in Living Donor Kidney Transplant: Two Case Reports.
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Navarro Del-Río E, Parmentier de-León C, Chávez Villa M, Carpinteyro Espín P, Quintero-Quintero MJ, Vilatobá M, Contreras AG, and Cruz Martínez R
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- Allografts, Cadaver, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Transplantation, Homologous, Iliac Artery transplantation, Kidney Transplantation methods, Living Donors, Renal Veins
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Background: A short right renal vein (RRV) remains a challenge for renal transplant surgery, especially in the living donor. Different techniques exist to obtain an RRV with a suitable length in cadaveric donor; however, in living donors the options are limited., Material and Methods: We present 2 living kidney transplants in which we obtained a very short RRV, making the implantation very difficult. We describe our technique to overcome this problem by using cadaveric iliac vessels retrieved from previous cadaveric donations and preserved at 4°C in histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK) solution, without intraoperative or postoperative complications. We complied with the Helsinki Congress and the Istanbul Declaration regarding the donor source., Results: In both cases, kidney grafts had optimal primary function, with good creatinine clearance after transplant and good patency of vascular anastomosis by Doppler ultrasounds., Conclusions: We believe the use of cadaveric vessel grafts in living donor kidney transplant is a valuable resource as a rescue tool in emergency situations like the ones being presented in this article in order to avoid discarding a kidney graft with damage or short vessels. This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors., (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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46. First kidney domino transplant in Mexico.
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Martínez Calderón P, Cruz Martínez R, Parmentier de León C, Grimaldo Rico OE, Castelán Carmona N, Madrigal Bustamante JA, Rodríguez Covarrubias F, Gabilondo Pliego B, Morales Buenrostro LE, Alberú J, Contreras AG, and Vilatobá M
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- Adult, Female, Humans, Male, Mexico, Middle Aged, Young Adult, Kidney Transplantation, Tissue and Organ Procurement organization & administration
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- 2019
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47. A multicentre study to predict neonatal survival according to lung-to-head ratio and liver herniation in fetuses with left congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH): Hidden mortality from the Latin American CDH Study Group Registry.
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Cruz-Martínez R, Etchegaray A, Molina-Giraldo S, Nieto-Castro B, Gil Guevara E, Bustillos J, Martínez-Rodríguez M, Gámez-Varela A, Saldivar-Rodríguez D, Chávez-González E, Keller R, Russo R, Yepez-García E, Coronel-Cruz F, Torres-Torres J, Rojas-Macedo A, Ibarra-Ríos D, Ordorica-Flores R, Nieto-Zermeño J, and Alcocer-Alcocer M
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- Adult, Body Weights and Measures, Cephalometry methods, Female, Head diagnostic imaging, Head embryology, Hernia congenital, Hernia mortality, Hernia pathology, Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital pathology, Humans, Infant, Infant Mortality, Infant, Newborn, Latin America epidemiology, Liver Diseases congenital, Liver Diseases mortality, Liver Diseases pathology, Lung diagnostic imaging, Lung embryology, Male, Organ Size, Pregnancy, Prognosis, Registries standards, Survival Rate, Ultrasonography, Prenatal, Young Adult, Fetal Viability physiology, Head pathology, Hernia diagnosis, Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital diagnosis, Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital mortality, Liver Diseases diagnosis, Lung pathology
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Objective: To evaluate natural history of fetuses congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) prenatally diagnosed in countries where termination of pregnancy is not legally allowed and to predict neonatal survival according to lung area and liver herniation., Methods: Prospective study including antenatally diagnosed CDH cases managed expectantly during pregnancy in six tertiary Latin American centres. The contribution of the observed/expected lung-to-head ratio (O/E-LHR) and liver herniation in predicting neonatal survival was assessed., Results: From the total population of 380 CDH cases, 144 isolated fetuses were selected showing an overall survival rate of 31.9% (46/144). Survivors showed significantly higher O/E-LHR (56.5% vs 34.9%; P < .001), lower proportion of liver herniation (34.8% vs 80.6%, P < .001), and higher gestational age at birth (37.8 vs 36.2 weeks, P < 0.01) than nonsurvivors. Fetuses with an O/E-LHR less than 35% showed a 3.4% of survival; those with an O/E-LHR between 35% and 45% showed 28% of survival with liver up and 50% with liver down; those with an O/E-LHR greater than 45% showed 50% of survival rate with liver up and 76.9% with liver down., Conclusions: Neonatal mortality in CDH is higher in Latin American countries. The category of lung hypoplasia should be classified according to the survival rates in our Latin American CDH registry., (© 2019 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.)
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48. Analysis of circulating blood and tissue biopsy PDX1 and MSX2 gene expression in patients with pancreatic cancer: A case-control experimental study.
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Duarte-Medrano G, Lopez-Méndez I, Ramírez-Luna MÁ, Valdovinos-Andraca F, Cruz-Martínez R, Medina-Vera I, Pérez-Monter C, and Téllez-Ávila FI
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- Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Biomarkers, Tumor metabolism, Biopsy, Fine-Needle, Case-Control Studies, Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration, Female, Gene Expression, Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Pancreas metabolism, Pancreas pathology, Pancreatic Neoplasms pathology, Prospective Studies, Sensitivity and Specificity, Homeodomain Proteins metabolism, Pancreatic Neoplasms metabolism, Trans-Activators metabolism
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Early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer (PC) is based on endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). However, EUS is invasive and requires a high level of technical skill. Recently, liquid biopsies have achieved the same sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis of numerous pathologies, including cancer. Insulin-promoting factor 1 (PDX1) and Msh-homeobox 2 (MSX2), 2 homeotic genes, have been confirmed to be related to pancreatic oncogenesis.The aim of this study is to establish the diagnostic utility of circulating serum levels of MSX2 and PDX1 expression in patients with PC.A prospective study was conducted from January 2014 to February 2017. Patients with a suspected diagnosis of PC who underwent fine needle aspiration biopsy guided by EUS (EUS-FNA) were included in the study, in addition to non-PC control subjects. Both tissue and blood serum samples were submitted to histopathological analysis and measurement of PDX1 and MSX2 gene expression by means of qRT-PCR.Patients were divided into non-PC, malignant pathology (MP), or benign pathology (BP) groups. Significant differences in both MSX2 [2.05 (1.66-4.60) vs 0.83 (0.49-1.60), P = .006] and PDX1 [2.59 (1.28-10.12) vs 1.02 (0.81-1.17), P = .036] gene expression were found in blood samples of PC compared with non-PC subjects. We also observed a significant increase in MSX2 transcripts in tissue biopsy samples of patients diagnosed with MP compared with those with BP [1.98 (1.44-4.61) and 0.66 (0.45-1.54), respectively, P = .012]. The ROC curves indicate a sensitivity and specificity of 80% for PDX1 and 86% for MSX2.Gene expression of MSX2 in tissue samples obtained by EUS-FNA and serum expression of MSX2 and PDX1 were higher in patients with PC.
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49. Outcomes of hypoplastic left heart syndrome and fetal aortic valvuloplasty in a country with suboptimal postnatal management.
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Cruz-Lemini M, Alvarado-Guaman M, Nieto-Castro B, Luna-Garcia J, Martínez-Rodríguez M, Juarez-Martínez I, Palacios-Macedo A, and Cruz-Martínez R
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- Adult, Aortic Valve Stenosis epidemiology, Aortic Valve Stenosis pathology, Aortic Valve Stenosis surgery, Cohort Studies, Coronary Circulation physiology, Female, Fetal Heart pathology, Gestational Age, Humans, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome diagnosis, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome epidemiology, Infant, Newborn, Male, Mexico epidemiology, Perinatal Mortality, Postnatal Care standards, Postoperative Complications epidemiology, Postoperative Complications etiology, Pregnancy, Prenatal Care methods, Prenatal Care statistics & numerical data, Retrospective Studies, Survival Analysis, Young Adult, Balloon Valvuloplasty methods, Balloon Valvuloplasty statistics & numerical data, Fetal Heart surgery, Fetoscopy adverse effects, Fetoscopy rehabilitation, Fetoscopy statistics & numerical data, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome surgery, Postnatal Care statistics & numerical data, Pregnancy Outcome epidemiology
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Background: Fetal aortic stenosis (AoS) may progress to hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) in utero. There are currently no data, prenatal or postnatal, describing survival of fetuses or neonates with AoS or HLHS in a country with suboptimal postnatal management., Study Design: Prospective cohort study performed in Mexico, including cases diagnosed with AoS and HLHS within a 6-year period. AoS patients fulfilling previously published criteria for evolving HLHS (eHLHS) were offered fetal aortic valvuloplasty. Outcome variables were perinatal mortality, postnatal management, type of postnatal circulation, and overall survival., Results: Fifty-four patients were included: 16 AoS and 38 HLHS. Eighteen patients had associated anomalies and/or an abnormal karyotype. Seventy-four percent of HLHS received comfort measures, with only three cases reporting an attempt at surgical palliation, and one survivor of the first stage. Fetal aortic valvuloplasty was performed successfully in nine cases of eHLHS. Overall postnatal survival was 44% in AoS with fetal aortic valvuloplasty, and one case (ongoing) in the HLHS group., Conclusions: HLHS in Mexico carries more than a 95% risk of postnatal death, with little or no experience at surgical palliation in most centers. Fetal aortic valvuloplasty in AoS may prevent progression to HLHS and in this small cohort was associated with ≈50% survival., (© 2019 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.)
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50. Visual evoked potentials are similar in polysomnographically defined quiet and active sleep in healthy newborns.
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Cubero-Rego L, Corsi-Cabrera M, Ricardo-Garcell J, Cruz-Martínez R, and Harmony T
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- Correlation of Data, Electroencephalography, Female, Gestational Age, Humans, Male, Photic Stimulation, Polysomnography, Reaction Time physiology, Wakefulness physiology, Evoked Potentials, Visual physiology, Infant, Newborn physiology, Sleep physiology
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Morphology and late components of evoked potentials change depending on wake-sleep stages in adults. Visual Evoked potentials (VEPs) have been frequently studied in newborns to identify abnormal development of visual pathways; however, large variability has been reported and there is uncertainty as to the effect of sleep stages on VEPs in neonates., Objective: To describe the characteristics of VEPs in one month old, healthy full-term newborns during active sleep (AS) and quiet sleep (QS), defined by simultaneous polysomnography (PSG)., Methods: VEPs were obtained by monocular LEDs stimulation of each eye during AS and QS, in 20 healthy full-term newborns (gestational age 37-40 weeks) with normal birth weights and normal prenatal Doppler ultrasound indices. Latencies and amplitudes of N2, P2 and N3 components in AS and QS were compared, and their association with absolute power of EEG frequency bands, assessed., Results: There were no significant differences in VEP morphology, latencies and amplitudes between sleep states. Typical wave forms were obtained in all newborns in AS; however, no VEPs could be identified clearly in 3 newborns in QS; QS VEPs were less reliable than in AS: more averaging was required; correlation was significantly lower between the VEP averages; and a larger number of babies needed more than two averages to obtain replicable responses needed for clinical purposes., Conclusions: These results indicate that changes in amplitude and latency of some VEP components observed in NREM and REM sleep in adults are not yet present in one month old newborns probably due to immaturity of cortical and sleep mechanisms. VEPs are more reliable during AS than QS in newborns. Systematic VEP recording during AS, and polysomnographic control to identify this stage, are highly recommended as methods that can increase there liability of neonatal VEPs., (Copyright © 2018 ISDN. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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