Rev Esp Enferm Dig
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Letter Review Case Reports
[An aneurysm of the gastroduodenal artery: its treatment via selective embolization].
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Antiemetic efficacy of ondansetron in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
to assess the effectiveness of ondansetron in preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting after elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and the effect of this anesthetic on hospital stay. ⋯ ondansetron given prior to surgery at a dose of 4 mg prevents postoperative nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and reduces hospital stay.
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Editorial Comment
[Detection of fecal occult blood and colorectal cancer].
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To evaluate the editorial quality, diffusion, relevance of the scientific content, and the publication practices of the specialised journal Revista Española de Enfermedades Digestivas. ⋯ The Revista Española de Enfermedades Digestivas is a high-quality vehicle of research results, and has acceptable internal editorial procedures. The journal is widely distributed, though its visibility on the Internet should be improved. Co-authorship is similar to that seen in other medical journals. Steps should be taken to make this journal better known within Spain, and to reduce the delay between the initial receipt and the final publication of manuscripts. Its impact factor is increasing steadily.