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Bronchiectasis PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: The exacerbations of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis induce a clinical worsening of the symptoms and frequently require long course of antibiotics. Our goal was to evaluate the clinical features of the patients with hospital admission for exacerbations of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Marta Sousa, Vitor Melo, Eloisa Silva, Jorge Vale, João Silva, Bárbara Rodrigues, António TorresNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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AsthmaSESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 12:15 PM - 01:15 PMPURPOSE: Several studies have shown that there is significant clinical improvement, better control of symptoms and reduce of oral corticosteroids and itraconazol, in patients with ABPA treated with omalizumab. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of omalizumab treatment on clinical efficacy in 6 ABPA patients. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: María del Valle Somiedo Gutiérrez, Carolina Cisneros, Rosa Girón Moreno, Gilda Fernandes Vasconcelos, Gonzalo Segrelles, Silvia SanchezOmalizumab treatment is not already indicated but there are some reports about successful response to Omalizumab in cystic fibrosis or asthma complicated with ABPA.
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Lung Cancer Posters ISESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: To investigate the prognostic effect of surgical resection after the neoadjuvant therapy in the locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Ayse Baha, Ahmet Yurdakul, Fatma Yildirim, Can OzturkNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Pediatric PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Umbilical vein catheterization is widely used in neonatal units for critically ill neonates. It allows rapid central venous access for resuscitation, parenteral nutrition, medication, but may be associated with a risk of potentially life-threatening complications. Proper position of the umbilical venous catheter (UVC) is at the junction of inferior vena cava and right atrium. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Manuela Cucerea, Marta Simon, Monika Rusneac, Carmen Movileanu, Madalina Cioata, Luminita Zahiu, Laura SuciuNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Transplantation Case Report PosterSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Lung transplantation is considered a curative therapy for idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH). We report a case of recurrence of IPAH after lung transplantation. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Tathagat Narula, Carol Farver, Serpil Erzurum, Micheala Aldred, Charles Lane, Marie Budev, Olufemi AkindipeNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.