Psoriasis is a frequent skin disease, affecting 2% of the world's population. Stress, alcohol, smoking and obesity may be associated with psoriasis. A 56-year-old man with BMI 46.9 kg/m(2), hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux, had severe psoriasis for the last 39 years, without any remission on multiple treatments. Psoriatic papules and plaques were noted on his face, dorsum of hands, buttocks, knees, and elbows. He underwent open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. At 4-month follow-up, the patient had lost 23 kg or 34.8% of excess weight, and presented complete remission of the psoriasis without medications. Bariatric surgery for positive metabolic, psychological and lifestyle consequences should be considered a treatment of psoriasis. Long-term observation is necessary.

Prophylactic measures and early diagnosis and treatment of rhabdomyolysis in bariatric surgery are imperative to prevent the potential fatal complications of this condition.

BS is safe, with low incidence of RML/ARF. High BMI is associated with a higher risk of RML. Probably a longer OT is associated with a higher risk of RML not statistically demonstrated in this study. The factors associated with a higher risk of CPK elevation were hypertension and open technique.

Background/Aims: Recent studies have shown high rates of morbimortality associated with hyperkalemia in congestive heart failure (CHF) patients treated with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) plus spironolactone and the best predictor of this electrolytic disorder was a decrease in renal function. We aim to identify the incidence and predictors of acute renal failure (ARF) related to treatment with ACEI associated or not with spironolactone. Methods: We conducted a cohort study and followed 114 consecutive cases of CHF patients treated with ACEI at admission to a University Hospital. We performed measurements of serum creatinine and potassium levels three times a week, and systolic and diastolic blood pressures every 8 h, daily. Results: Among 114 patients, 25% developed ARF, 15% hyperkalemia and 3% severe hyperkalemia. Predictors of ARF were a decrease in average blood pressure 25 mm Hg (OR 18.2; 95% CI: 6.2, 53.5); class IV CHF (OR 4.7; 95% CI: 1.7, 12.7), diabetes (OR 2.6; 95% CI: 1.1, 6.4) and hypertension (OR 3.0; 95% CI: 1.2, 7.4). Conclusions: ARF and hyperkalemia are common complications in CHF patients after treatment with ACEI. Diabetic, hypertensive and class IV CHF patients who experienced a decrease in average blood pressure 25 mm Hg were more susceptible to ARF.

The severity of AKI according to RIFLE criteria was a risk marker for mortality in this population. The LRA group class Injury + Failure was associated with increased mortality when compared to the subgroup Without AKI + AKI that remained in Risk class even after adjustments for multiple variables.