Browsing by Author "Jarufe, Nicolas P."

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    Arteriovenous malformation of the pancreas: Report of a case
    (2007) Butte, Jean M.; Francisco, Ignacio F. San; Pacheco, Francisco; Solar, Antonieta; Crovari, Fernando J.; Jarufe, Nicolas P.
    Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the pancreas (AVMP) is uncommon and generally asymptomatic; therefore, few cases have so far been reported. The symptoms of AVMP include gastrointestinal bleeding, pain, and portal hypertension. Definitive diagnosis is confirmed by angiographic study, and surgery is the only effective treatment. We report a case of AVMP confirmed by computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and angiographic study of the abdomen, in a patient who presented to us with epigastric pain. He underwent a pancreaticoduodenectomy, following which his symptoms resolved.
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    Sleeve gastrectomy as obesity after orthotopic treatment for severe liver transplantation
    (2007) Butte, Jean M.; Devaud, Nicolas; Jarufe, Nicolas P.; Boza, Camilo; Perez, Gustavo; Torres, Javiera; Perez-Ayuso, Rosa M.; Arrese, Marco; Martinez, Jorge
    Obesity is highly prevalent in both liver transplant candidates and recipients, and can have a significant impact on perioperative morbidity and mortality and the overall cost of transplantation. Herein, we describe an obese patient who was managed sequentially with an intragastric balloon in the pre-transplant setting and a gastric sleeve following transplantation, with good long-term results. Sleeve gastrectomy is a non-malabsorptive bariatric procedure with potential benefit for liver transplant patients due to its lack of influence on the absorption of immunosuppressive agents.