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Actas Urol Esp 2018 Dec 6;42(10):645-648. Epub 2018 Jul 6.

Servicio de Urología, Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, España.

Objective: To recall the history of the discovery of non-nephron cystic disease, detected simultaneously in 2 hospitals in Madrid, and the vicissitudes that the authors endured during the process of recognising this disease, while being ignored by the international scientific literature.

Material And Method: We analysed the authors' first publications and presentations, their correspondence relaying the difficulties in reporting the confusion with adult polycystic kidney disease (APKD) and the subsequent nosological identification of the process. We consulted with individuals who worked with the 2 authors to increase the accuracy and objectivity of the history report. Read More

Actas Urol Esp 2018 Dec 7;42(10):639-644. Epub 2018 Jul 7.

Unidad de Medicina Preventiva, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón, Alcorcón, Madrid, España; Centro de Salud Los Cármenes, Madrid, España; Departamento de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Madrid, España. Electronic address:

Objective: To assess compliance with the antibiotic prophylaxis protocol for patients who underwent renal surgery and its effect on the incidence of surgical wound infection.

Material And Methods: We performed a prospective cohort study and assessed the overall compliance and each aspect of the antibiotic prophylaxis (start, administration route, antibiotic of choice, duration and dosage) and reported the compliance rates. The qualitative variables were compared with the chi-squared test, and the quantitative variables were compared with Student's t-test. Read More

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Nov 29. Epub 2018 Nov 29.

Servicio de Dermatología, Instituto Dermatológico GlobalDerm, Palma del Río, Córdoba, España. Electronic address:

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Nov 28. Epub 2018 Nov 28.

Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Infanta Sofía, San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, España. Electronic address:

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Nov 28. Epub 2018 Nov 28.

Departamento de Dermatología, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, España. Electronic address:

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Nov 30. Epub 2018 Nov 30.

Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Madrid, España.

Psoriasis is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder with multiple comorbidities. The most common comorbidities are mental disorders, especially depression, which can interact negatively with psoriasis to produce a dangerous vicious circle. Depression in psoriasis has traditionally been explained as a response to psychosocial factors and impaired quality of life. Read More

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Nov 30. Epub 2018 Nov 30.

Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Virgen del, Rocío, Sevilla, España.

Actas Urol Esp 2018 Nov 30. Epub 2018 Nov 30.

Departamento de Urología, Hospital Universitario de Caracas, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela. Electronic address:

Introduction: Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a high prevalence worldwide pathology. Amongst its therapeutic options, there are minimally invasive techniques that use locally injected substances (such as ethanol), which produce a chemoablation of this organ.

Objective: The present work aims to evaluate the efficacy of intraprostatic ethanol injection in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Read More

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 25. Epub 2018 Oct 25.

Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, España.

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 25. Epub 2018 Oct 25.

Unidad de Dermatología Médico-Quirúrgica y Venereología, Hospital Universitario Campus de la Salud de Granada, Granada, España. Electronic address:

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 25. Epub 2018 Oct 25.

Servicio de Dermatología, Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León, León, España.

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 25. Epub 2018 Oct 25.

Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador.

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 25. Epub 2018 Oct 25.

Centro Integral de Dermatología, Tucumán, Argentina.

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 25. Epub 2018 Oct 25.

Dermatología Oviedo, Asturias, España. Electronic address:

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Nov 24. Epub 2018 Nov 24.

Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante - Instituto de Investigación ISABIAL, Alicante, España.

Quality management systems (QMS) are tools that serve to structure, control and improve the usual activities that take place in an organization or service. The ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognized standard, which provides the necessary resources to help an organization to improve its performance, based on the principle of plan-do-control-act, in order to obtain continuous improvement. In the field of health, it is an essential tool for the management of the services offered to patients. Read More

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Nov 24. Epub 2018 Nov 24.

Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, España.

Actas Urol Esp 2018 Nov 20. Epub 2018 Nov 20.

Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar, Cádiz, España.

Introduction: In recent years urology has been focussing on less invasive forms of laparoscopy with less impact on the abdominal wall. The minilaparoscopy (ML) is promising in this regard. Our objective is to compare the results of a series of patients who underwent minilaparoscopic nephrectomy with another series who underwent conventional laparoscopy (CL). Read More

Actas Urol Esp 2018 Nov 20. Epub 2018 Nov 20.

Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Valencia, España.

Introduction And Objectives: Older patients with overactive bladder under antimuscarinic treatment are especially susceptible to cognitive impairment. The aim was to assess short term changes in cognitive function in elderly patients with overactive bladder treated with transdermal oxybutynin.

Materials And Methods: Observational, retrospective, multicentre study in patients with overactive bladder aged 65-80 years undergoing treatment with transdermal oxybutynin. Read More

Actas Urol Esp 2018 Nov 20. Epub 2018 Nov 20.

Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, España.

Objectives: To evaluate the suitability of empirical antibiotic therapy in HAIs and the antibiotic resistance patterns of the responsible microorganisms, as well as the incidence of mortality and risk factors involved.

Method: A prospective observational study was carried out on patients of both sexes older than 16years, admitted by any urological process during a period of 4years. The incidence and characteristics of HAIs, as well as the causative organism and its resistance, the initial empirical antibiotic therapy and its modification, if required, and mortality rates are analysed. Read More

Actas Urol Esp 2018 Nov 19. Epub 2018 Nov 19.

Servicio de Urología, Hospital de la Vall d'Hebrón, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, España.

Context And Objective: There have been significant advances in the knowledge of renal carcinogenesis n the last years. Nowadays, renal tumors are classified according to their genetic profile and specific treatments based on the identification of therapeutic targets have also been developed. However, no prognostic markers have yet been identified. Read More

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Nov 17. Epub 2018 Nov 17.

Servicio de Dermotología, Hospital Universitario La Fe, Valencia, España. Electronic address:

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Nov 17. Epub 2018 Nov 17.

Centro de Dermatología «Dona Libânia», Fortaleza, Brasil.

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Nov 15. Epub 2018 Nov 15.

Servicio de Radiología, Hospital Universitario I Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, España.

Cutaneous hemangiomas are the most frequent benign tumors in children. When they affect the lumbar and perineal area some cases can be associated with an occult spinal dysraphism. The management of these hemangiomas lack consensus. Read More

Actas Urol Esp 2018 Nov 9. Epub 2018 Nov 9.

Departamento de Urología, Hospital Universitari Vall d' Hebron, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, España.

Introduction And Aims: Urinary incontinence is a common complication after radical prostatectomy. The aim of our study was to describe the preoperative anatomical features using magnetic resonance imaging in order to predict early continence recovery after robotic radical prostatectomy.

Material And Methods: 72 patients who underwent robotic radical prostatectomy were prospectively analysed. Read More

Actas Urol Esp 2018 Nov 8. Epub 2018 Nov 8.

Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, España.

Objective: Infectious complications (IC) following percutaneous nephrolithotomy surgery (PCNL) can be life-threatening. Our objective was to analyse preoperative predictors of IC in PCNL.

Materials And Methods: A total of 203 patients who underwent PCNL were included in a prospective study between January 2013 and February 2016. Read More

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Nov 5. Epub 2018 Nov 5.

Servicio de Dermatología, Instituto Valenciano de Oncología, Valencia, España.

There are 3 types of leiomyosarcoma of the skin: dermal, subcutaneous, and metastatic cutaneous. Dermal leiomyosarcoma arises from smooth muscle fibers in arrector pili muscles, genital dartos muscles, and the nipple-areola complex. It is an intermediate-grade tumor associated with a tendency for local recurrence (24%) and low metastatic potential (4%). Read More

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Nov 5. Epub 2018 Nov 5.

Programa de Dermatopatología, Universidad CES, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia.

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Nov 4;109(9):767-770. Epub 2018 Jul 4.

Centro Dermatológico Dr. Ladislao de la Pascua, Ciudad de México, México.

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Nov 2. Epub 2018 Nov 2.

Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Virgen de Rocío, Sevilla, España. Electronic address:

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Nov;109(9):763

Director de Actas Dermosifiliográficas. Electronic address:

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 31. Epub 2018 Oct 31.

Departamento de Dermatología, Hospital Costa del Sol, Marbella, Málaga, España.

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 31. Epub 2018 Oct 31.

Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital General Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, España.

Introduction: The incidence of urethritis due to Haemophilus species is increasing. The main aim of this study was to describe the clinical and microbiological characteristics of patients with this form of urethritis. A secondary aim was to discuss the adequacy of treatments in patients with different types of antibiotic resistance. Read More

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 31. Epub 2018 Oct 31.

Departamento de Dermatología, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.

Cellulitis and erysipelas are local soft tissue infections that occur following the entry of bacteria through a disrupted skin barrier. These infections are relatively common and early diagnosis is essential to treatment success. As dermatologists, we need to be familiar with the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of these infections. Read More

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 30. Epub 2018 Oct 30.

Unidad de Cirugía Dermatológica de la Cátedra de Dermatología Médico-Quirúrgica, Hospital de Clínicas Dr. Manuel Quintela, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay.

Introduction And Objectives: The trapdoor effect is a possible complication in flap reconstructions, particularly those involving the face. It consists of a bulging, elevated deformity that appears 3 weeks after the intervention. To date there has been no consensus on how the trapdoor effect should be treated. Read More

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 30. Epub 2018 Oct 30.

Departamento de Dermatología y Cirugía Cutánea, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Miller de Miami, Miami, Florida, Estados Unidos.

Granulomatous sarcoidosis-like reactions affecting multiple organ systems at one time have infrequently been described within weeks to months after initiation of Ipilimumab. We present the first case of a 67-year-old man with isolated cutaneous granulomatous reaction involving the trunk, extremities, and face after eighteen months of treatment with ipilimumab for metastatic melanoma. This case documents the eruption of isolated cutaneous granulomatous reaction as a late treatment-related adverse effect of ipilimumab, highlighting the importance of adequate, prolonged follow-up. Read More

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 30. Epub 2018 Oct 30.

Grupo de Investigación en Psicodermatología de Aragón, Instituto de Ciencias de la Salud de Aragón, Zaragoza, España; Departamento de Psicología, Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, España.

Introduction: Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition that is difficult to diagnose; it can cause a great deal of suffering, and treatment is often complex and challenging.

Material And Method: The study population comprised 81 consecutive dermatology out-patients who met the inclusion criteria for participation. Participants were treated at hospitals in both urban (Zaragoza) and rural areas (Alcañiz). Read More

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 30. Epub 2018 Oct 30.

Departamento de Dermatología y Venereología Médico-Quirúrgica, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, Madrid, España.

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 30. Epub 2018 Oct 30.

Servicio de Dermatología, Instituto Valenciano de Oncología, Valencia, España.

Postirradiation morphea is an uncommon entity that has been mostly described in women with breast cancer. The increasing use of radiotherapy to treat breast cancer and the clinical similarities between morphea and other conditions, such as radiodermatitis, postirradiation fibrosis, and tumor recurrence, highlights the need for dermatologists to be familiar with this entity. We present a series of 6 women with a mean age of 64. Read More

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 27. Epub 2018 Oct 27.

Departamento de Dermatología, Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús, Madrid, España. Electronic address:

Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that typically affects children. Severe forms may have a profound effect on patients' quality of life. Some forms are resistant to conventional treatment and require the use of systemic immunosuppressants such as azathioprine (AZA) to adequately manage the disease. Read More

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 27. Epub 2018 Oct 27.

UGC Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla, España.

Background: Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare yet aggressive cutaneous tumor with a poor prognosis. Few studies have analyzed series of patients from the same hospital.

Methodology: We performed a retrospective, descriptive, observational study of all patients diagnosed with Merkel cell carcinoma at a tertiary care hospital between 2002 and 2017. Read More

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 23. Epub 2018 Oct 23.

Servicio de Oncología Médica, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, España.

Actas Urol Esp 2018 Oct 22. Epub 2018 Oct 22.

Servicio de Cirugía General y Digestiva, Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Sabadell, Barcelona, España.

Introduction: Given the high prevalence of erectile dysfunction in male population between 40-70 years old and the effect of radical prostatectomy on this domain, it is important to perform a baseline study.

Material And Methods: Prior radical prostatectomy, erectile function has been assessed prospectively in 112 prostate cancer patients using the erectile function (EF) domain of the International Index of Erectile Function (EF-IIEF), Erectile Hardness Score (EHS) and a penile doppler ultrasound (PDUS). Comorbidities and Charlson index were collected. Read More

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 22. Epub 2018 Oct 22.

Departamento de Dermatología, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, España.

Background: The efficacy of omalizumab in the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria has been demonstrated in phase iii clinical trials, but limited information is available regarding real-life effectiveness using the weekly Urticarial Activity Score (UAS7). The aim of the study was to assess clinical response (UAS7≤6) and complete response (UAS7=0) rates at weeks 12 and 24 in a real-life cohort and to identify possible predictors of response to omalizumab.

Methods: Clinical records of consecutive patients with moderate-to-severe chronic spontaneous urticaria (UAS≥16) treated with omalizumab at a university-affiliated reference dermatology department in Barcelona, Spain, from February 2014 to September 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. Read More

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 22. Epub 2018 Oct 22.

Servicio de Dermatología, Universidad Federal de São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brasil.

Background: Renal transplant recipients (RTR), which are an increasing population, frequently suffer from post-transplant dermatological complications. Despite the well-established role of dermatologists in the outpatient care of these patients, no previous studies were found concerning dermatology consultations for hospitalized RTR.

Objectives: To investigate the epidemiology of dermatological conditions presented by RTR during hospitalization and assess the impact of dermatology consultations performed in the hospital setting. Read More

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 22. Epub 2018 Oct 22.

Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, España.

Actas Dermosifiliogr 2018 Oct 22. Epub 2018 Oct 22.

Departamento de Anatomía Patología, Hospital General Universitario de Ciudad Real, Ciudad Real, España.

Actas Esp Psiquiatr 2018 Sep 1;46(5):200-4. Epub 2018 Sep 1.

Servicio de Psiquiatría. Hospital Universitario del Henares, Coslada (Madrid) Facultad de Medicina. Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Pozuelo de Alarcón (Madrid).

Actas Esp Psiquiatr 2018 Sep 1;46(5):200-4. Epub 2018 Sep 1.

Gastroenterology and Hepatology department, Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid.

Actas Esp Psiquiatr 2018 Sep 1;46(5):192-9. Epub 2018 Sep 1.

Department of Psychiatry, "La Fe" Hospital, Valencia, Spain Department of Psychiatry, Medicine School, University of Valencia, Spain CIBER Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Spain.

significantly increase during puberty. The goal of this research is to evaluate changes during puberty which could have genetic and environmental influences on a broad spectrum of disordered eating attitudes and behaviors. Methods. Read More

Actas Esp Psiquiatr 2018 Sep 1;46(5):183-91. Epub 2018 Sep 1.

Hospital Infanta Cristina, Departamento de Psiquiatría, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Badajoz, Badajoz, España.

Introduction: Patients with bipolar disorder (BD) have a comorbid substance use with high frequency. Our study aims to establish a relationship between substance use and BD, in terms of greater diagnostic difficulty, a worse prognosis and changes in pharmacological prescription.

Methods: The sample consisted of 394 subjects over twenty years were hospitalized with a diagnosis of BD in acute psychiatry unit of a general hospital (10. Read More