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Renal Replacement Therapy in a Patient Diagnosed With Pancreatitis Secondary to Severe Leptospirosis
- Author:
- Jose C. Maria-Rios, MD
- Gerald L. Marin-Garcia, MD
- William Rodríguez-Cintrón, MD, MACP
In areas where the zoonotic disease leptospirosis is endemic, reduced morbidity and mortality is strongly linked to quick initiation of renal...
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Recurrent Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor-Induced Angioedema Refractory to Fresh Frozen Plasma
- Author:
- Danessa Vázquez-Ramos, MD
- Arelis Cordero-Gomez, MD
- William Rodríguez-Cintrón, MD, MACP
The case of a patient with refractory angioedema who was treated with fresh frozen plasma without success raises concern for its effectiveness.
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Aspiration of a Dental Tool During a Crown Placement Procedure
- Author:
- Carlos M. Robles-Arias, MD
- Zulmari Campos-Santiago, MD
- Maria T. Vega, MD
- Francisco Rosa-Cruz, DMD
- William Rodríguez-Cintrón, MD, MACP
Potential life-threatening complications were averted after a patient aspirated a hex driver tool during a dental procedure.