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The persistent breach between evidence and practice in the prevention of surgical site infection. Qualitative study
(Elsevier, 2020)
Background: Despite the dissemination of guidelines for surgical site infection (SSI) prevention, a gap between the theoretical measures and their compliance persists. Accurate estimates of the ...
Current state of dynamic surgery. A literature review
(Medicina Oral, 2021)
Background: Recently, dental implant technology has been widely used for oral reconstruction. Dental implants are the treatment of choice for those patients with dental absences. An optimal implant ...
Automatic glaucoma classification using color fundus images based on convolutional neural networks and transfer learning
(Optical Society of America, 2019-02-01)
Glaucoma detection in color fundus images is a challenging task that requires expertise and years of practice. In this study we exploited the application of different Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) ...
Hereditary hyperferritinemia cataract syndrome: ferritin L gene and physiopathology behind the disease - report of new cases
(MDPI, 2021)
Hereditary hyperferritinemia-cataract syndrome (HHCS) is a rare disease characterized by high serum ferritin levels, congenital bilateral cataracts, and the absence of tissue iron overload. This disorder ...
Incidence and risk factors for trocar-site incisional hernia detected by clinical and ultrasound examination: a prospective observational study
(Springer Nature, 2020)
Background: Trocar site incisional hernia (TSIH) is the most frequent complication associated with laparoscopic surgery. Few studies currently describe its incidence or risk factors. The aim of this ...
Diagnostic accuracy and detection rate of glaucoma screening with optic disk photos, optical coherence tomography images, and telemedicine
(MDPI, 2022)
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of optical coherence tomography (OCT) and retinography in the detection of glaucoma through a telemedicine program. Methods: A ...
Surgical management for refractory bleb dysesthesia
(Hindawi, 2020-08)
Purpose. To present long-term results of modified bleb-limiting conjunctivoplasty as a successful treatment for intractable bleb dysesthesia and to review the literature on the surgical management of ...
In vitro mitomycin C absorption and delivery with different sponge materials used in filtering surgery
(Dove Medical Press, 2016-02-11)
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare mitomycin C (MMC) absorption and delivery in different materials used in filtering surgery.
Methods: This is an in vitro study comparing ...
Cost and detection rate of glaucoma screening with imaging devices in a primary care center
(Dove Medical Press, 2017-02-16)
Purpose: To analyze the cost and detection rate of a screening program for detecting glaucoma with imaging devices.
Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study, a glaucoma screening program ...
Surgeon-led 7-VINCut antibiotic stewardship intervention decreases duration of treatment and carbapenem use in a general surgery service
(MDPI, 2021)
Antibiotic stewardship programs optimize the use of antimicrobials to prevent the development of resistance and improve patient outcomes. In this prospective interventional study, a multidisciplinary ...