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Chronic Intestinal Failure and Short Bowel Syndrome in Adults: The State of the...
Vara-Luiz, F; Glória, L; Mendes, I; Carlos, S; Guerra, P; Nunes, G; Oliveira, CS; Ferreira, A; Santos, AP; Fonseca, JBackground: Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a devastating malabsorptive condition and the most common cause of chronic intestinal failure (CIF). During the intestinal rehabilitation process, patients may need parenteral support for months or years, parenteral nutrition (PN), or hydration/electrolyte supplementation, as a bridge for the desired enteral autonomy. Summary: Several classification criteria have been h...
Strategies to Reduce the Burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections in Ch...
Ferreira-Magalhães, M; Bandeira, T; Costa, E; Guerra, P; Lopes, H; Martins, MR; Mexia, R; Tomé, T; Silva, E; Dias, AR
Clinical, Economic, and Humanistic Impact of Short-Bowel Syndrome/Chronic Intes...
Silva, R; Guerra, P; Rocha, A; Correia, M; Ferreira, R; Fonseca, J; Lima, E; Oliveira, A; Vargas Gomes, M; Ramos, D; Andreozzi, V; Santos, MDIntroduction: This study aimed to assess the clinical, economic, and humanistic impact of short-bowel syndrome/chronic intestinal failure (SBS/CIF) in Portugal. Methods: This is a retrospective multicenter cohort chart review study, with a cross-sectional component for quality-of-life (QoL) evaluation. Inclusion criteria comprised patients with SBS/CIF, aged ≥1 year, with stable parenteral nutrition (PN). Data ...
Chylothorax in the neonate-A stepwise approach algorithm
Rocha, G; Arnet, V; Soares, P; Gomes, AC; Costa, S; Guerra, P; Casanova, J; Azevedo, IBackground: Chylothorax in neonates results from leakage of lymph from thoracic lymphatic ducts and is mainly congenital or posttraumatic. The clinical course of the effusion is heterogeneous, and consensus on treatment, timing, and modalities of measures has not yet been established. This review aims to present, along with levels of evidence and recommendation grades, all current therapeutic possibilities for ...
Portuguese Prevalence of Pediatric Chronic Intestinal Failure
Antunes, H; Nóbrega, S; Correia, M; Campos, AP; Silva, R; Guerra, P; Mourato, P; Lopes, AI; Mansilha, H; Tavares, M