ABSTRACT In this work, the mechanical behavior of the coated ADI system is studied. For this purpose, single layer Ti and bilayer Ti/TiN and TiAl/TiAlN coatings, with different thicknesses, were deposited by the PVD technique of cathodic arc deposition on high strength ADI substrates using industrial and experimental devices. The characterization of the coatings includes the measurement of the layer thicknesses by the spherical abrasion method, the determination of existing phases and residual stresses by x-ray diffraction and the evaluation of the surface topography using a stylus profilometer. The analysis of the mechanical properties of the coatings comprises the measurement of the surface hardness by micro indentation tests and the evaluation of the scratch resistance. The scratch tests were performed on a scratch tester equipped with a Rockwell indenter. A progressive load from 1 to 100 N, a load rate of 99 N/min, a speed of 5 mm/min and a scratch length of 5 mm were employed. The influence of the coatings characteristics on the scratch resistance of the coated samples and the friction coefficients obtained are evaluated. The results show that Ti coated samples had tensile residual stresses, the lowest surface hardness and the lowest critical loads for scratch adhesion strength. The samples coated with Ti/TiN and TiAl/TiAlN had highly compressive residual stresses and the highest critical loads, while the hardness was higher for TiAl/TiAlN. On the other hand, the evolution of the friction coefficient was similar for all the coated samples.

Pilosocereus sp es una especie en peligro crítico de extinción, la única población conocida se encuentra en una mina de mármol verde, hoy abandonada, en la que su explotación produjo la disminución del 80% de la población en 3 años; en la actualidad quedan 28 ejemplares, de ellos unos pocos son adultos, de los cuales solo dos producen frutos. Una de las etapas necesaria para su recuperación es la producción de plántulas para realizar el reforzamiento de la población natural. Como las plantas obtenidas serán plantadas en condiciones naturales, donde se enfrentarán a diversas situaciones ambientales, es conveniente realizar un estudio de diversidad genética. El objetivo de este trabajo fue estimar la variabilidad genética de plántulas de Pilosocereus sp empleando la técnica Inverse Sequence Tagged Repeat (ISTR). Se realizó la germinación in vitro de semillas y se determinó la variabilidad genética de las plántulas obtenidas. Con el análisis molecular se detectaron un total de 97 bandas, de ellas el 62,8% fueron polimórficas. El mayor porcentaje de bandas polimórficas (85,7%) se obtuvo con la combinación de oligonucleótidos F6/B6. Con las combinaciones de oligonucleótidos empleados se detectaron de 4 a 6 patrones de banda diferentes. La heterocigosidad media esperada fue de 0,39.

Pilosocereus sp is a species in critical extinction danger, the only known population is in a mine of green marble, abandoned today, but it exploitation produced the decrease of the population's 80% in 3 years, at the present time they are 28 individuals, of them some few ones are mature, of those which alone two produce fruits. One of the necessary stages for their recovery is the seedlings production to carry out the natural population's reinforcement. As the obtained plants they will be planted under natural conditions, where they will face diverse environmental situations, it is convenient to carry out a study of genetic diversity. The objective of this work was to estimate the genetic variability using the technical Inverse Sequence Tagged Repeat (ISTR). In vitro germination of seeds of Pilosocereus sp and the genetic variability of the obtained seedlings was determined. With the molecular analysis a total of 97 bands were detected, of them 62.8% were polymorphic. The biggest percentage of polymorphism (85.7%) was obtained with the primer combination F6/B6. With the primer combinations employed were detected from 4 to 6 different band patterns. The heterocigocity hoped was 0.39.

Objectives: To describe a clinical case of renocolic fistula as a complication of radiofrequency ablation of renal cell carcinoma. We reviewed the literature and presented different diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Method: Beyond postoperative suspicion, retrograde pyelogram was performed, the images of which are displayed, and demonstrated the fistula. Results: Treatment has been definitive nephrectomy after failed attempt to seal the fistula with suture and TachoSil. Conclusions: Although radiofrequency ablation can be a valid technique for treating small renal tumors in patients with high morbidity, it is not without significant complications as described in this case, despite the precautions taken.

Objetivo: Describir un caso clínico de fístula reno cólica como complicación de ablación por radiofrecuencia de carcinoma de células renales. Se revisa la literatura y se exponen las diferentes actitudes diagnósticas y terapéuticas. Método: Tras la sospecha postoperatoria se realizó pielografía retrograda, cuyas imágenes se muestran, que demuestra la fístula. Resultado: El tratamiento definitivo ha sido la nefrectomía tras intento fallido de sellar la fístula con sutura y tachosil. Conclusiones: Si bien la ablación por radiofrecuencia puede ser una técnica válida para el tratamiento del tumores renales de pequeño tamaño en pacientes con elevada morbilidad, no está exenta de complicaciones importantes como la descrita en este caso, a pesar de las precauciones tomadas.