Carlos Colunga

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In conclusion, while tracheal occlusion is effective in promoting long growth, it is associated with a higher risk of tracheomalacia, although most cases resolve and they do not appear to have long-term effects.
quote · Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Most cases of FETO-associated tracheomalacia resolve and do not appear to have long-term effects
clinical · Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
No significant complications were reported from retained metallic balloon components
clinical · Fetal Surgery
Tracheomalacia symptoms typically receded within 55 months in FETO-treated infants
clinical · Fetal Surgery
37% of tracheally occluded cases retained metallic balloon components
clinical · Tracheomalacia
FETO-treated infants showed a larger trachea, approximately 31% wider
clinical · Tracheomalacia

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Carlos's statements about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 10 statements

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Tracheomalacia and tracheomegaly in infants and children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia managed with and without fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO): a multicentre, retrospective cohort study

Quotation Could tracheal occlusion for diaphragmatic hernia introduce hidden risks that pediatric surgeons should know about? Open
Statement Tracheomalacia was 5% more common in tracheal occluded infants with 4% more cases Open
Statement Tracheomalacia symptoms typically receded within 55 months in FETO-treated infants Open
Statement No significant complications were reported from retained metallic balloon components Open
Statement FETO-treated infants showed a larger trachea, approximately 31% wider Open
Statement 37% of tracheally occluded cases retained metallic balloon components Open
Statement Most cases of FETO-associated tracheomalacia resolve and do not appear to have long-term effects Open
Statement Tracheal occlusion is effective in promoting lung growth Open
Statement FETO is associated with a higher risk of tracheomalacia Open
Quotation In conclusion, while tracheal occlusion is effective in promoting long growth, it is associated with a higher risk of tracheomalacia, although most cases resolve and they do not appear to have long-term effects. Open
Carlos's statements about Fetal Surgery 10 statements

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Tracheomalacia and tracheomegaly in infants and children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia managed with and without fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO): a multicentre, retrospective cohort study

Quotation Could tracheal occlusion for diaphragmatic hernia introduce hidden risks that pediatric surgeons should know about? Open
Statement Tracheomalacia was 5% more common in tracheal occluded infants with 4% more cases Open
Statement Tracheomalacia symptoms typically receded within 55 months in FETO-treated infants Open
Statement No significant complications were reported from retained metallic balloon components Open
Statement FETO-treated infants showed a larger trachea, approximately 31% wider Open
Statement 37% of tracheally occluded cases retained metallic balloon components Open
Quotation In conclusion, while tracheal occlusion is effective in promoting long growth, it is associated with a higher risk of tracheomalacia, although most cases resolve and they do not appear to have long-term effects. Open
Statement Tracheal occlusion is effective in promoting lung growth Open
Statement FETO is associated with a higher risk of tracheomalacia Open
Statement Most cases of FETO-associated tracheomalacia resolve and do not appear to have long-term effects Open
Carlos's statements about Tracheomalacia 10 statements

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Tracheomalacia and tracheomegaly in infants and children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia managed with and without fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO): a multicentre, retrospective cohort study

Quotation Could tracheal occlusion for diaphragmatic hernia introduce hidden risks that pediatric surgeons should know about? Open
Statement Tracheomalacia was 5% more common in tracheal occluded infants with 4% more cases Open
Statement Tracheomalacia symptoms typically receded within 55 months in FETO-treated infants Open
Statement 37% of tracheally occluded cases retained metallic balloon components Open
Statement No significant complications were reported from retained metallic balloon components Open
Statement FETO-treated infants showed a larger trachea, approximately 31% wider Open
Statement Most cases of FETO-associated tracheomalacia resolve and do not appear to have long-term effects Open
Quotation In conclusion, while tracheal occlusion is effective in promoting long growth, it is associated with a higher risk of tracheomalacia, although most cases resolve and they do not appear to have long-term effects. Open
Statement FETO is associated with a higher risk of tracheomalacia Open
Statement Tracheal occlusion is effective in promoting lung growth Open

Summaries Carlos gave as host · 27 summaries

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Summaries Carlos gave as host · Appendicitis 6 summaries

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Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: University of Split researchers developed a machine learning model to accurately identify appendicitis cases while minimizing unnecessary surgery. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: The machine learning model was trained using data from 551 pediatric patients who underwent appendectomy, using their clinical, laboratory, and anthropometric information. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: The machine learning model has specificity that could potentially help reduce up to 17% of negative appendectomies in high risk patients. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: The best performing machine learning model achieved 99.7% sensitivity in identifying appendicitis cases. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: The machine learning model can differentiate between complicated and uncomplicated appendicitis with a high degree of accuracy. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: The machine learning model uses readily available clinical and lab data without using any advanced imaging. Open
Summaries Carlos gave as host · Fetal Surgery 5 summaries

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Quick Literature Updates Ep 19

Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: Tracheomalacia symptoms in FETO-treated CDH infants typically receded within 55 months. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: Tracheomalacia was 5% more common in tracheal occluded infants with CDH, with 4% more cases. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: 37% of tracheal occluded CDH cases retained metallic balloon components, although no significant complications were reported. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: FETO-treated CDH infants typically showed a larger trachea, which was around 31% wider. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: While tracheal occlusion is effective in promoting lung growth, it is associated with a higher risk of tracheomalacia, although most cases resolve and do not appear to have long-term effects. Open
Summaries Carlos gave as host · Neuroblastoma 5 summaries

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Quick Literature Updates Ep 19

Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: Tracheomalacia was 5% more common in tracheal occluded infants with CDH, with 4% more cases. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: Tracheomalacia symptoms in FETO-treated CDH infants typically receded within 55 months. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: FETO-treated CDH infants typically showed a larger trachea, which was around 31% wider. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: 37% of tracheal occluded CDH cases retained metallic balloon components, although no significant complications were reported. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: While tracheal occlusion is effective in promoting lung growth, it is associated with a higher risk of tracheomalacia, although most cases resolve and do not appear to have long-term effects. Open
Summaries Carlos gave as host · Pectus Excavatum 6 summaries

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Quick Literature Updates Ep 24

Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: University of Split researchers developed a machine learning model to accurately identify appendicitis cases while minimizing unnecessary surgery. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: The machine learning model was trained using data from 551 pediatric patients who underwent appendectomy, using their clinical, laboratory, and anthropometric information. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: The machine learning model has specificity that could potentially help reduce up to 17% of negative appendectomies in high risk patients. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: The best performing machine learning model achieved 99.7% sensitivity in identifying appendicitis cases. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: The machine learning model uses readily available clinical and lab data without using any advanced imaging. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: The machine learning model can differentiate between complicated and uncomplicated appendicitis with a high degree of accuracy. Open
Summaries Carlos gave as host · Tracheomalacia 5 summaries

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Quick Literature Updates Ep 19

Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: Tracheomalacia symptoms in FETO-treated CDH infants typically receded within 55 months. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: Tracheomalacia was 5% more common in tracheal occluded infants with CDH, with 4% more cases. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: FETO-treated CDH infants typically showed a larger trachea, which was around 31% wider. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: 37% of tracheal occluded CDH cases retained metallic balloon components, although no significant complications were reported. Open
Host summary Carlos Colunga summarizing a resource: While tracheal occlusion is effective in promoting lung growth, it is associated with a higher risk of tracheomalacia, although most cases resolve and do not appear to have long-term effects. Open