University Hospital Centre Zagreb

European S2k guidelines for hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa Part 1. Epidemiology, diagnosis and clinical assessment

BACKGROUND: This first part of the S2k guidelines is an update of the 2015 S1 European guidelines based on the structured assessment of clinically relevant topics by the panel of experts. It is complemented by Part 2, which deals with treatments. OBJECTIVES: These guidelines aim...

Superficial Temporal Artery Access for Angiography in a Patient With Leriche Syndrome, Subclavian Artery Occlusions, Multiple Acute Arterial Thromboses, and Heart Failure

Despite significant progress in revascularization techniques, the vascular approach itself can still be a challenge in complex polyvascular disease. In this case report, we describe the feasibility of a potentially underutilized alternative vascular approach in a patient with mul...

3D-printed cranioplasty molds – a technical note on lessons learned and things to avoid

Abstract 3D cranioplasty for cranial defects is growing ever more prevalent. As the technology becomes more accessible, the number of professionals being introduced to it is constantly on the rise. Herein we share our experience with 3D cranioplasty, point out the pitfalls and th...

Course of Portal Hypertension and Its Prognostic Impact After Liver Transplantation

ABSTRACT Background While portal hypertension (PH) typically resolves after liver transplantation (LT), persistence of PH may affect post‐transplant outcomes. We assessed the evolution of PH after LT and its impact on adverse outcomes. Methods We recorded clinical, laboratory, an...

Usefulness of Automated Hematology System Sysmex XN‐3100 for the Quantification of Schistocytes and Early Detection of the Underlying Thrombotic Microangiopathy

ABSTRACT Introduction Light microscopy is still the gold standard method for schistocyte counting in the blood smear. Some hematology analyzers can quantitatively determine fragmented red blood cells (FRC) as part of the full blood count. We examined the usefulness of two quantit...

The Use of Extracorporeal Organ Support Therapies for Acute Kidney Injury in Cancer Patients

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent and serious complication in patients with cancer, associated not only with increased morbidity and mortality, but also with the interruption or modification of anticancer therapy. In critically ill patients with cancer, AKI arises from a co...