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A Multivariable Prediction Model to Select Colorectal Surgical Patients for Co-...
Horta, Alexandra Bayão; Geraldes, Carlos; Salgado, Cátia; Vieira, Susana; Xavier, Miguel; Papoila, Ana LuísaIntroduction: Increased life expectancy leads to older and frailer surgical patients. Co-management between medical and surgical specialities has proven favourable in complex situations. Selection of patients for co-management is full of difficulties. The aim of this study was to develop a clinical decision support tool to select surgical patients for co-management.Material and Methods: Clinical data was collec...
Thorotrast related hepatic malignancies – two case reports
Horta, Alexandra Bayão; Goes, Maria J.; Oliveira, Susana; Santos Castro, AntónioThe A.A. report two cases of thorotrast related hepatic malignancies, two cholangiocarcinomas, observed in an Internal Medicine ward at a hospital in Lisbon. A comment is made aboutthe effects of ionizing radiation on the human body, taking special attention to those causedby thorotrast. We comment on the long period of time between the thorotrast injection and thediagnosis of the tumour, as well as the fact th...