University of Cartagena

Butterfly gliomas of the corpus callosum: A systematic review of the literature

Objectives: Although rare, butterfly gliomas are notorious for their inferior clinical outcomes. The objective of the present study was to systematically review the available literature regarding the optimal management protocols and prognosis of butterfly glioma based on the avai...

Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Wild and Hatchery-Associated Prochilodus magdalenae from Northern Colombia

Maintaining genetic diversity is essential for the long-term conservation of migratory freshwater fishes facing increasing anthropogenic pressures. Prochilodus magdalenae (bocachico), one of Colombia’s most economically and ecologically important freshwater fish species, supports...

Surgical management of cecal volvulus: a case report

A volvulus occurs when a loop of the intestine twists around itself and the supporting mesentery, accounting for 1–1.5% of all intestinal obstruction cases. Approximately one quarter of the colonic volvuli are cecal, with women being up to 80% of the cases. Surgical intervention,...

The Diencephalon/Falx Ratio: A Novel Mid‐Sagittal Marker for First‐Trimester Neurosonography

ABSTRACT Objectives To establish normative reference ranges for diencephalon diameter, falx cerebri length, and the diencephalon/falx (D/F) ratio between 11 + 6 and 13 + 6 weeks of gestation and to evaluate their relationship with crown–rump length (CRL). Methods This prospective...

Effect of Natural Zeolite Modification Route on the Catalytic Pyrolysis of Post-Consumer Polystyrene Toward Styrene-Rich Liquid Products

The catalytic pyrolysis of post-consumer polystyrene (PS) offers a potential route to obtain styrene-rich liquid fractions from plastic waste. In this study, natural zeolites were modified by thermal activation (AT-ZN), acid treatment (AA-ZN), and protonic ion exchange (H-ZN), an...