Archivos de bronconeumología
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Arch. Bronconeumol. · Jun 2005
Case Reports[Recurrent hemoptysis secondary to an aortobronchial fistula].
Aortobronchial fistula is a rare but serious cause of hemoptysis. It can develop from an aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta in the context of infections or it may appear as a sequel of surgical repair of congenital heart defects. ⋯ Surgical placement of an endovascular stent graft is the treatment of choice. Post-surgical prognosis is good although there is a risk of recurrence in the case of superinfection.
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Arch. Bronconeumol. · Jun 2005
Review Multicenter Study Comparative Study[Patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia: a comparative study of outcomes by medical specialty area].
Variability in the management of patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is attributable to many factors. The objective of this study was to determine whether such variability is influenced by the medical specialty area where the patient is treated. ⋯ Interdepartmental differences were observed in how patients hospitalized with CAP were treated and in the outcomes achieved. This variation is probably influenced by the differences that were found in the use of antibiotics.