Hernia semilunar estrangulada. Presentación de caso / Strangulated semilunar hernia. Case report

Una paciente de sexo femenino, obesa, presentó un cuadro de oclusión intestinal secundaria a una hernia de Spiegel estrangulada. Relatamos el proceso diagnóstico, su tratamiento y evolución. Realizamos una revisión bibliográfica de esta poco frecuente presentación, haciendo algunas consideraciones sobre su frecuencia, forma de estudio y posibilidades terapéuticas.

An obese female patient presented with intestinal obstruction secondary to a strangulated Spiegel hernia. We report the diagnostic process, its treatment and evolution. A bibliographical revision is done with considerations on the frequency, diagnostic workup and alternative therapies

Analysis of tissue inflammatory response, fibroplasia, and foreign body reaction between the polyglactin suture of abdominal aponeurosis in rats and the intraperitoneal implant of polypropylene, polypropylene/polyglecaprone and polyester/porcine collagen meshes

ABSTRACT Purpose To compare tissue inflammatory response, foreign body reaction, fibroplasia, and proportion of type I/III collagen between closure of abdominal wall aponeurosis using polyglactin suture and intraperitoneal implant of polypropylene, polypropylene/polyglecaprone, and polyester/porcine collagen meshes to repair defects in the abdominal wall of rats. Methods Forty Wistar rats were placed in four groups, ten animals each, for the intraperitoneal implant of polypropylene, polypropylene/polyglecaprone, and polyester/porcine collagen meshes or suture with polyglactin (sham) after creation of defect in the abdominal wall. Twenty-one days later, histological analysis was performed after staining with hematoxylin-eosin and picrosirius red. Results The groups with meshes had a higher inflammation score (p < 0.05) and higher number of gigantocytes (p < 0.05) than the sham group, which had a better fibroplasia with a higher proportion of type I/III collagen than the tissue separating meshes (p < 0.05). There were no statistically significant differences between the three groups with meshes. Conclusions The intraperitoneal implant of polypropylene/polyglecaprone and polyester/porcine collagen meshes determined a more intense tissue inflammatory response with exuberant foreign body reaction, immature fibroplasia and low tissue proportion of type I/III collagen compared to suture with polyglactin of abdominal aponeurosis. However, there were no significant differences in relation to the polypropylene mesh group.

Trauma palpebral severo / Severe palpebral trauma

RESUMEN La ubicación anatómica de los párpados los predispone a ser dañados frecuentemente por causas traumáticas. Se informa la evolución de un paciente masculino, de 22 años de edad, remitido a la Consulta de Urgencia del Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología "Ramón Pando Ferrer" por presentar trauma palpebral grave en su ojo izquierdo producido por un alambre. Al examen oftalmológico se constató colgajo extenso del párpado superior, que colgaba fijado de la porción temporal. Se comprobó herida horizontal de la aponeurosis del elevador del párpado superior, de bordes anfractuosos, que se extendía a todo el párpado, así como sección del canalículo superior. Se confirmó el diagnóstico de herida avulsiva grave, con afectación del borde libre palpebral y sección del canalículo superior. Se decidió la conducta quirúrgica: reconstrucción palpebral, que incluyó aponeurosis del músculo elevador del párpado superior, canalículo superior con sonda bicanalicular y borde libre palpebral. Durante el seguimiento se constataron buenos resultados estéticos y funcionales. El conocimiento de la anatomía palpebral y una reconstrucción minuciosa de los tejidos palpebrales permiten resultados posquirúrgicos excelentes en un trauma palpebral grave(AU)

ABSTRACT The anatomical location of the eyelids predisposes them to be frequently damaged by traumatic causes. The evolution of a patient aged 22 years is reported, who was referred at Ramón Pando Ferrer Cuban Institute of Ophthalmology for presenting severe eyelid trauma in his left eye caused by a wire. The ophthalmological examination showed a large flap of the upper eyelid, which hung fixed from the temporal portion. Horizontal wound of the aponeurosis of the upper eyelid elevator, with an abnormal fracture, which extended to the entire eyelid, as well as section of the upper canaliculus, was found. The diagnosis of severe avulsive wound was confirmed, with involvement of the palpebral free edge and section of the upper canaliculus. Surgical behavior was decided: eyelid reconstruction, which included aponeurosis of the upper eyelid lift muscle, upper canaliculus with bicanalicular probe and palpebral free edge. During the follow-up, good aesthetic and functional results were observed. The knowledge of the eyelid anatomy and a thorough reconstruction of the eyelid tissues allow excellent post-surgical results in severe eyelid trauma(AU)

Tratamiento endoscópico subcutáneo de la diastasis de músculos rectos y de otros defectos de línea media / Subcutaneous endoscopic repair of diastasis recti and other midline defects

Antecedentes: la diastasis de rectos constituye la separación de la línea media o línea alba, originada en una laxitud de las fibras entrecruzadas de la aponeurosis de ambos músculos rectos. En la actualidad se discute su corrección quirúrgica, existiendo una multiplicidad de factores que lo justifican. Objetivo: analizar la factibilidad y la seguridad del abordaje endoscópico subcutáneo para efectuar la plicatura de músculos rectos, y la corrección de otros defectos de la línea media, en pacientes sin lipodistrofia abdominal. Material y métodos: entre marzo de 2014 y febrero de 2017 fueron abordados por esta vía 42 pacientes con diastasis asociada a otros defectos de línea media. Se analizaron datos demográficos, características de la diastasis, tamaño de los defectos, tiempo operatorio, estadía hospitalaria y complicaciones. El dolor posoperatorio se midió mediante una escala visual análoga, y se valoró la morbilidad y recurrencia mediante ultrasonografía. Resultados: 42 pacientes fueron intervenidos por vía endoscópica. Un 76% fueron de sexo femenino, con una edad promedio de 39 años. En el 93% de los casos, la diastasis fue supraumbilical e infraumbilical, y su tamaño promedio fue de 5,5 cm. Los defectos asociados en su mayoría fueron hernia umbilicales. No se registraron complicaciones intraoperatorias, con un tiempo quirúrgico promedio de 80 minutos. La intensidad de dolor posoperatorio fue de 4,1 puntos. La morbilidad más asociada fue el seroma. Conclusiones: la reparación endoscópica subcutánea de la diastasis de rectos, asociada a otros defectos de la línea media, es factible y segura de realizar. Aporta ventajas estéticas considerables, permitiendo su corrección con complicaciones mínimas.

Background: Diastasis recti is the separation of the midline or linea alba due to laxity of the intercrossed fibers of both aponeurosis of the rectus abdominis muscles. Although the surgical correction of this condition is still under debate, many factors justify it. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the feasibility and safety of the endoscopic subcutaneous approach for plication of the rectus muscles associated with other midline defects repair in patients without abdominal lipodystrophy. Material and methods: Between March 2014 and February 2017, 42 patients underwent subcutaneous endoscopic repair of diastasis recti and other midline defects. The demographic data, the characteristics and size of the defects, the surgical time, hospital stay and complications were analyzed. Postoperative pain was measured using a visual analogue scale. Ultrasound was used to evaluate morbidity and recurrence. Results: A total of 42 patients underwent the endoscopic approach; 76% were women and mean age was 39 years. In 93% of the cases, diastasis was supraumbilical and infraumbilical, with a mean size of 5.5 cm. Umbilical hernias were the most common associated defects. No intraoperative complications were reported. Mean surgical time was 80 minutes; the intensity of posoperative pain was 4.1 points and seroma was the most common complications. Conclusions: Subcutaneous endoscopic repair of diastasis recti and other midline defects is a feasible and safe procedure that allows the simultaneous correction of both conditions with minimal complications and esthetic benefits.

Tratamento da parede abdominal com plicatura em Crossbow / Abdominal wall treatment with plication using the crossbow technique

Introdução: A necessidade de oferecer resultados com maior definição nas abdominoplastias nos compele a evoluir tecnicamente. O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar a técnica de plicatura em Crossbow com suas três variantes, reforçando o conceito de aproximação vertical e horizontal da aponeurose dos músculos retos e oblíquos abdominais ao mesmo tempo, promovendo dois vetores diferentes de tração, culminando em uma maior definição da parede abdominal, principalmente na região do hipogastro e fossas ilíacas. Métodos: No período entre janeiro de 2016 e fevereiro de 2018, foram realizadas 22 cirurgias exclusivamente com a técnica Crossbow em seus tipos l, ll e lll, tanto em pacientes estéticos como pós-bariátricos. Resultados: Os resultados foram favoráveis tanto do ponto de vista estético, com maior definição do hipogastro, como do ponto de vista clínico, uma vez que nenhum paciente apresentou sinais ou sintomas diferentes de técnicas convencionais. Conclusão: A técnica Crossbow é simples e reprodutível, sendo mais um agregante na armamentária para melhorar a estética abdominal. Apesar de promover o reforço da região hipogástrica, tanto para tratamento primário como secundário desta região, só o aumento da casuística poderá demonstrar as possíveis vantagens do método.

Introduction: Owing to the need to deliver results with greater definition in abdominoplasties, techniques must evolve. The objective of this study was to introduce the crossbow technique for plication along with its three variants that reinforces the concept of vertical and horizontal alignments of the aponeurosis of the rectus and oblique abdominis muscles at the same time, promotes 2 different traction vectors, and culminates in a greater definition of the abdominal wall, mainly in the hypogastrium and iliac fossa regions. Methods: From January 2016 to February 2018, 22 surgeries were performed exclusively with the types l, ll, or lll crossbow technique, both in esthetic surgery cases and post-bariatric patients. Results: The results were favorable both from the esthetic point of view, with greater definition of the hypogastrium, and from a clinical point of view, as none of the patients showed signs or symptoms different from those of the conventional techniques. Conclusion: The crossbow technique is a simple and reproducible tool in the medical armamentarium to improve abdominal esthetics. Although it promotes the strengthening of the hypogastric region, both for primary and secondary treatments of this region, only a sample size increase can demonstrate the possible advantages of the method.

A propósito de un caso de lipoma retroperitoneal / Retroperitoneal Lipoma: A case report

Los lipomas retroperitoneales son infrecuentes y suelen representar el 2.9% de los tumores primarios de origen en retroperitoneo1 . Pueden alcanzar gran tamaño y el diagnóstico diferencial debe hacer con el liposarcoma bien diferenciado, aunque es muy difícil de realizar en el preoperatorio2 . Se presenta el caso de un paciente con lipoma retroperitoneal cuyo diagnóstico se realizó por tomografía axial computada (TAC) y que fue extirpado en su totalidad.

Retroperitoneal lipomas are infrequent and can represent a 2.9 % of the primary tumors originated in the retroperitoneum. They can reach a great size and the differential diagnosis must be performed with the well differentiated liposarcoma, even though it is very difficult to establish it during the preoperative time. We describe herein a case of a patient with a retroperitoneal lipoma. The diagnosis was established with a computed axial tomography (CAT) and it was totally surgically removed.

Resección modificada de la aponeurosis del elevador del párpado superior / Modified resection of the upper eyelid levator aponeurosis

Objetivo: Describir la utilidad de la técnica de resección modificada de la aponeurosis. Método: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y prospectivo de serie de casos con un solo grupo de control, de 13 pacientes (17 párpados), con ptosis aponeurótica sin desinserción, de febrero a diciembre del año 2017, en el Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología "Ramón Pando Ferrer". Resultados: El 61,5 por ciento fue del sexo masculino y el 30,7 por ciento eran mayores de 60 años. El 30,7 por ciento presentaba ptosis senil y el 47,1 por ciento era severa. La función del músculo elevador resultó buena en el 64,7 por ciento y se logró la corrección quirúrgica en el 88,3 por ciento. Se presentó el 30 por ciento de complicaciones. Conclusiones: La ptosis resulta más frecuente en pacientes mayores de 60 años del sexo masculino, con predominio de la ptosis involutivo-senil, unilateral y severa. La técnica de resección modificada de la aponeurosis resulta efectiva en la mayoría de los casos, en los que se presenta un mínimo de complicaciones. En los pacientes en quienes no se logra la corrección, esto ha estado determinado por una débil inserción de la aponeurosis al tarso, dado por el sangramiento profuso que impide la correcta visualización de los planos quirúrgicos(AU)

Objective: Describe the usefulness of the technique of modified aponeurosis resection. Methods: An observational descriptive prospective case-series study was conducted with a single control group of 13 patients (17 eyelids) with aponeurotic ptosis without disinsertion, from February to December 2017 at "Ramón Pando Ferrer" Cuban Institute of Ophthalmology. Results: 61.5 percent of the study sample were male and 30.7 percent were aged over 60 years. 30.7 percent had senile ptosis, and in 47.1 percent it was severe. Levator muscle function was good in 64.7 percent of the cases, and surgical correction was achieved in 88.3 percent. Complications occurred in 30 percent. Conclusions: Ptosis is more common among male patients aged over 60 years, with a predominance of senile involutional, unilateral and severe ptosis. The technique of modified aponeurosis resection is effective in most cases, with minimum complications. In a number of patients correction is not achieved, due to a weak insertion of the aponeurosis into the tarsus, given the profuse bleeding, which hampers correct visualization of the surgical planes(AU)

Sarcoma de células claras del pie. Presentación de un caso / Clear cell sarcoma of the foot. Case presentation

RESUMEN El sarcoma de células claras fue descrito por primera vez por Franz M. Enzinger en 1965. Está íntimamente asociado a tendones y aponeurosis, excepcionalmente compromete la epidermis. Afecta fundamentalmente a pacientes jóvenes y se caracteriza por múltiples recurrencias locales y metástasis tardías. Se presenta un paciente de 22 años de edad, masculino que fue sometido a tratamiento quirúrgico radical (amputación transmetatarseana del 1er y 2do rayo). Los estudios anatomopatológicos confirmaron el diagnóstico de un sarcoma de células claras. El paciente se encuentra libre de la enfermedad después de 6 años de operado e incorporado a su vida social (AU).

ABSTRACT The clear cell sarcoma was firstly described by Franz M. Enzinger in 1965. It is intimately associated to tendons and aponeurosis, exceptionally compromising the epidermis. It mainly affects young patients and is characterized by multiple local recurrences and late metastases. We present a male patient, aged 22 years, who underwent a radical surgical treatment (transmetatarsal amputation of the 1st and 2nd rays). The anatomic-pathological studies confirmed the diagnosis of clear cell sarcoma. 6 years after surgery, the patients is free of the disease and reincorporated to his social life (AU).

Comparison between inguinal herniotomies with and without incising external oblique aponeurosis: a randomized clinical trial / Comparação entre herniotomias inguinais com e sem incisão da aponeurose do músculo oblíquo externo: um ensaio clínico randomizado

ABSTRACT Background: Inguinal herniotomy is the most common surgery performed by pediatric surgeons. Aim: To compare the results and complications between two conventional methods of pediatric inguinal herniotomy with and without incising external oblique aponeurosis in terms of recurrence of hernia and other complications. Methods: This one blinded clinical trial study was conducted on 800 patients with indirect inguinal hernia. Inclusion criterion was children with inguinal hernia. The first group underwent herniotomy without incising external oblique aponeurosis and second group herniotomy with incising external oblique aponeurosis. Recurrence of hernia and other complications including ileoinguinal nerve damage, hematoma, testicular atrophy, hydrocele, ischemic orchitis, and testicular ascent were evaluated. Results: Recurrence and other complications with or without incising external oblique aponeurosis had no significant difference, exception made to hydrocele significantly differed between the two groups, higher in the incision group. Conclusion: Herniotomy without incising oblique aponeurosis can be appropriate choice and better than herniotomy with incising oblique aponeurosis. Children with inguinal herniotomy can be benefit without incising oblique aponeurosis, instead of more interventional traditional method.

RESUMO Racional: Herniotomia inguinal é a operação mais comum realizada por cirurgiões pediátricos. Objetivo: Comparar os resultados e complicações entre dois métodos convencionais de herniotomia inguinal pediátrica, com e sem incisão de aponeurose oblíqua externa, em termos de recorrência de hérnia e outras complicações. Métodos: Este estudo cego foi realizado em 800 pacientes com hérnia inguinal indireta. Os critérios de inclusão foram crianças com hérnia inguinal. O primeiro grupo foi submetido à herniotomia sem incisão de aponeurose oblíqua externa e o segundo grupo herniotomia com ela. Foram avaliadas recorrência da hérnia e outras complicações, incluindo lesão do nervo ileoinguinal, hematoma, atrofia testicular, hidrocele, orquite isquêmica e ascensão testicular. Resultados: A recorrência e outras complicações com ou sem incisão da aponeurose oblíqua externa não apresentaram diferença significativa, com exceção feita à hidrocele significativamente diferenciada entre os dois grupos, maior no grupo com incisão. Conclusão: A herniotomia sem incisão da aponeurose do oblíquo externo pode ser escolha adequada e melhor do que a herniotomia com incisão dela. As crianças com herniotomia inguinal podem ser beneficiadas sem incisão da aponeurose, em vez do método tradicional mais intervencionista.

The plantar aponeurosis in fetuses and adults: an aponeurosis or fascia? / La aponeurosis plantar en fetos y adultos: ¿aponeurosis o fascia?

The plantar aponeurosis (PA), which is a thickened layer of deep fascia located on the plantar surface of the foot, is comprised of three parts. There are differing opinions on its nomenclature since various authors use the terms PA and plantar fascia (PF) interchangeably. In addition, the variable classifications of its parts has led to confusion. In order to assess the nature of the PA, this study documented its morphology. Furthermore, a pilot histological analysis was conducted to examine whether the structure is an aponeurosis or fascia. This study comprised of a morphological analysis of the three parts of the PA by micro- and macro-dissection of 50 fetal and 50 adult cadaveric feet, respectively (total n=100). Furthermore, a pilot histological analysis was conducted on five fetuses (n=10) and five adults (n=10) (total n=20). In each foot, the histological analysis was conducted on the three parts of the plantar aponeurosis, i.e. the central, lateral, and medial at their calcaneal origin (total n=60). Fetuses: i) Morphology: In 66 % (33/50) of the specimens, the standard anatomical pattern was observed, viz. three parts (i.e. central, lateral, medial) that originated from the medial and lateral processes of the calcaneal tuberosity and inserted onto the metatarsals. In 18 % (9/50) of the specimens, a two-part structure was observed. Variable origins of the medial part were noted in 16 % (8/50) of the specimens. In order to document these variations, the central part of the PA was divided into three segments (i.e. upper, middle, lower): a) In 63 % (5/8) of the specimens, the medial part arose from the middle segment; b) In 37 % (3/8) of the specimens, the medial part arose from the middle and upper segments. ii) Histological analysis: a) The central part contained longitudinally arranged semi-dense type I collagen fibres with fibroblasts; b) The lateral part displayed semi-dense type I collagen fibres with fibroblasts, hyaluronic acid, corpusculum sensorium fusiforme (Ruffini corpuscle) and corpusculum lamellosum (Pacinian corpuscle); c) The medial part comprised of loose connective tissue with elastic and reticular fibres. Adults: i) Morphology: In 100 % of the specimens, the standard anatomical pattern was observed. ii) Histological Analysis: a) In the central part, longitudinally arranged type I collagen fibres with fibroblasts were visible; b) The lateral part contained longitudinally arranged type I collagen fibres with fibroblasts; c) The medial part comprised of loose connective tissue, type I and type III collagen fibres, elastic and reticular fibres. In the current study, the morphology of the PA in fetuses and adults conformed to the standard anatomical description with variations in the origin of the medial part observed in fetuses. In addition, the fetal specimens displayed a two-part structure of the PA when the medial part was absent. Microscopically, the findings suggest that only the central and lateral parts may be considered as the PA, whilst the medial part may be termed the PF.

La aponeurosis plantar (AP), que es una capa engrosada de fascia profunda localizada en la superficie plantar del pie, está compuesta de tres partes. Hay diferentes opiniones sobre su nomenclatura, ya que varios autores utilizan los términos AP y fascia plantar (FP) de forma intercambiable. Además, las distintas clasificaciones de sus partes han dado lugar a confusión. Con el fin de evaluar la naturaleza de la AP, este estudio documentó su morfología. Además, se realizó un análisis histológico para examinar si la estructura es una aponeurosis o fascia. Este estudio consistió en un análisis morfológico de las tres partes de la AP de 50 pies de fetos y 50 pies de cadáveres adultos, por micro y macrodisección, respectivamente (total n = 100). Además, se realizó un análisis histológico en cinco fetos (n = 10) y cinco adultos (n = 10) (total n = 20). En cada pie, el análisis histológico se realizó sobre las tres partes de la aponeurosis plantar, es decir, la central, lateral y medial en su origen calcáneo (total n = 60). Fetos: i) Morfología: En el 66 % (33/50) de los especímenes, se observó el patrón anatómico estándar, es decir, tres partes (central, lateral y medial) que se originaron a partir de los procesos medial y lateral de la tuberosidad calcánea y se insertaban en los metatarsianos. En 18 % (9/50) de los especímenes, se observó una estructura de dos partes. Los orígenes variables de la parte mediana se visualizaron en el 16 % (8/50) de los especímenes. Para documentar estas variaciones, la parte central de la AP se dividió en tres segmentos (superior, medio, inferior): en el 63 % (5/8) de los casos, la parte mediana surgió del segmento medio; en el 37 % (3/8) de los casos, los casos la parte medial surgió de los segmentos medio y superior. ii) Análisis histológico: a) La parte central contenía fibras de colágeno tipo I semi-densas dispuestas longitudinalmente con fibroblastos; b) La parte lateral mostró fibras de colágeno tipo I semi-densas con fibroblastos, ácido hialurónico, corpúsculo sensorial fusiform (corpúsculo de Ruffini) y corpúsculo lamellosum (corpúsculo de Pacini); c) La parte medial comprende tejido conjuntivo suelto con fibras elásticas y reticulares. Adultos: i) Morfología: En el 100 % de los especímenes se observó el patrón anatómico estándar. ii) Análisis histológico: a) En la parte central, se observaron fibras de colágeno de tipo I con disposición longitudinal de fibroblastos; b) La parte lateral contenía fibras de colágeno de tipo I dispuestas longitudinalmente con fibroblastos; c) La parte medial estaba compuesta de tejido conectivo suelto, fibras de colágenos tipo I y tipo III, fibras elásticas y reticulares. En el presente estudio, la morfología de la AP en fetos y adultos se ajustó a la descripción anatómica estándar con variaciones en el origen de la parte medial observada en fetos. Además, los especímenes fetales mostraron una estructura de dos partes de la AP cuando la parte medial estaba ausente. Microscópicamente, los hallazgos sugieren que sólo las partes central y lateral pueden considerarse como AP, mientras que la parte medial puede denominarse FP.

Abdominoplasty with corset plication / Abdominolipoplastia com plicatura em espartilho

Introduction: Abdominoplasty is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures used worldwide. It covers the esthetic appearance and reconstruction of the abdominal wall. Many variations of the incisions, musculofascial repair, and remodeling of the navel have been described. In 1965, Callia performed an incision on the pubis with lateral extensions. In 1967, Pitanguy performed a low horizontal incision with the extremities out and down, and promoted the plication of the rectus abdominis muscles without opening the aponeurosis. Besides demonstrating the ease of implementation and safety of the procedure, the objective of this study was to perform classical abdominoplasty in combination with median and external pararectal plications, also referred to as a corset technique, to recover abdominal wall tension and then liposuction at the end of the procedure to improve abdominal body contour. Methods: Sixty-two women with a mean age of 37 years underwent operation between 2011 and 2013. Results: None of the women in the present study had hematoma, infection, necrosis, or epidermolysis. Late encapsulated seroma was observed in one patient. Five patients had a "dog ear," and eight had unsightly scars but no keloid. All the patients were satisfied with the surgical outcome. Conclusion: The technique described in this study adds two more plications to the classic abdominoplasty, which lead to higher tension in the abdominal wall and more satisfactory esthetic results. Besides being easy to implement, the technique enables lower positioning of the suprapubic transverse incision, which can be easily hidden even with short clothing.

Introdução: Abdominoplastia é um dos procedimentos mais realizados na Cirurgia Plástica mundial. Abrange o aspecto estético e reconstrutor da parede abdominal. Muitas variações das incisões, do reparo musculofascial e da remodelagem do umbigo têm sido descritas. Em 1965, Callia realizou incisão sobre o púbis com prolongamentos laterais. Em 1967, Pitanguy fez incisão horizontal baixa com as extremidades para fora e para baixo e promoveu a plicatura dos músculos retos abdominais sem a abertura da aponeurose. O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar abdominoplastia clássica associada às plicaturas mediana e pararretais externas para recuperar a tensão da parede abdominal - técnica em espartilho - e também à lipoaspiração ao final do procedimento, no intuito de melhorar o contorno corporal abdominal, além de mostrar a facilidade de execução e a segurança do procedimento. Métodos: Foram operadas 62 mulheres no período de 2011 a 2013, com idade média de 37 anos. Resultados: Não houve hematoma, infecção, necrose ou epidermólise no presente estudo. Observou-se a presença de seroma encapsulado tardio em uma paciente. Houve cinco casos de "dog ear", oito de cicatrizes inestéticas, mas nenhuma queloideana. Todas as pacientes sentiramse satisfeitas. Conclusão: Esta técnica agregou mais duas plicaturas musculares à abdominoplastia clássica, levando a uma maior tensão na parede abdominal, com resultado estético mais satisfatório. Conseguiu-se um posicionamento mais baixo da incisão transversal suprapúbica, que pode ser facilmente oculta por roupas menores, além da facilidade de execução.

Onfaloplastia secundária: descrição de uma nova proposição / Secondary omphaloplasty: description of a new proposal

Introdução: O umbigo é um componente essencial à estética do abdome. Sequelas de onfaloplastia podem comprometer o resultado final de uma dermolipectomia abdominal. Objetivo do trabalho é propor um procedimento alternativo, de fácil execução, com resultado estético favorável e bem aceito pelas pacientes. Métodos: Fizemos o levantamento dos casos de dermolipectomia abdominal operados no serviço de ensino e na clínica privada nos últimos cinco anos (433 casos) Resultados: Encontramos 30 casos (6,9%) com sequelas, assim distribuídos: 14 casos (3,2%) na cicatriz hipogástrica, e 16 casos de sequelas de umbigo (3,8%), assim caracterizados: sete casos (1,6%) constrição de umbigo e nove casos (2,07%) hipertrofia cicatricial. Conclusão: Analisamos os resultados da técnica de onfaloplastia secundária proposta quanto ao pós-operatório imediato (até 30 dias) e tardio (um ano).

Introduction: The navel is an essential component of abdominal aesthetics. Omphaloplasty sequelae can compromise the result of an abdominal abdominoplasty. The purpose of this article was to propose an alternative procedure that is simple to perform and well accepted by patients, with favorable cosmetic results. Methods: We surveyed cases of abdominal dermolipectomy in teaching hospitals and in private practice in the last 5 years (433 cases). Results: We found 30 cases (6.9%) of sequelae distributed as follows: 14 cases (3.2%) in the hypogastric scar and 16 cases in the umbilicus (3.8%). They are characterized as follows: 7 cases (1.6%) of constriction of the navel and 9 cases (2.07%) of scar hypertrophy. Conclusion: We analyzed the results of the proposed technique of secondary omphaloplasty in the immediate (up to 30 days) and late (1-year) postoperative periods.

Plicatura e reinserção da aponeurose do músculo levantador da pálpebra superior com sutura contínua na correção cirúrgica da ptose palpebral leve e moderada-experiência pessoal / Plication and reinsertion of the aponeurosis of the lifting muscle of the upper eyelid with continuous suture in the surgical correction of light and moderate eyelid ptosis - personal experience

Introdução: A blefaroptose ou ptose palpebral caracteriza-se pelo posicionamento anômalo da pálpebra superior em relação à sua posição normal, que é de 1 a 2 mm abaixo do limbo superior da íris; pode variar, apresentando desde uma queda discreta, até a oclusão total da fenda palpebral. Em geral, trata-se de deficiência muscular ou nervosa, de etiologia congênita ou adquirida, que resulta na impossibilidade de elevação completa da pálpebra superior, podendo também ocorrer por desinserção aponeurótica. Apresenta-se neste trabalho a tática da sutura contínua da aponeurose do músculo levantador ao tarso, ou mesmo na sua plicatura, para o tratamento da ptose leve ou moderada. Métodos: No período de 2006 a 2012, foram realizadas 26 cirurgias, abordando a aponeurose do músculo levantador com encurtamento na relação 4:1, usando sutura contínua em duplo sentido, finalizando-a com ponto em formato de oito. Resultados: Em 88,32% dos casos, os resultados foram bons e, em 11,68%, regulares. Apenas um caso evoluiu com retração na pálpebra superior, elevando o sulco palpebral. Observou-se correção incompleta, com ptose residual de 2 a 4 mm em 2 casos, os quais foram submetidos a revisão cirúrgica após 6 meses.

Introduction: Blefaroptose or eyelid ptosis is characterized by the anomalous positioning of the upper eyelid in relation to its normal position, which is 1 to 2 mm below the upper margin of the iris. It can vary from a slight descent to a total occlusion of the eyelid slit. In general, whether caused by a muscular or nerve deficiency, congenital or acquired, it results in the impossibility to use the muscle to raise the eyelid. It can also occur due to the detachment of the aponeurosis. Presented in this study is the tactic of continuous suture of the aponeurosis of the lifting muscle at the tarsus or at its foldings, for the treatment of light or moderate ptosis. Methods: In the period from 2006 to 2012, we analyzed 26 eyelids submitted to surgical treatment. 24 were operated upon, addressing the aponeurosis of the raising muscle with a shortening in the relation of 4:1 and, in 2 cases, with the reinsertion of the aponeurosis in the raising muscle of the eyelid, using continuous two-way suture completing the same with a stitch in a figure eight. Results: In 88.32% of the cases, the results were considered good, and in 11.68% satisfactory.

Frecuencia del cierre de herida por segunda intención en cirugías abdominales contaminadas y sucias / Frequency of wound closure by second intention in surgeries contaminated and dirty

El cierre por segunda intención se caracteriza por la sutura de la herida quirúrgica hasta la aponeurosis, dejando abierta la piel y el tejido celular subcutáneo. La cicatrización por segunda intención puede planifcarse, por ejemplo, cuando las heridas están contaminadas o corren un alto riesgo de infección. Esto ocurre cuando la cirugía incluye cavidades corporales que contienen tejido infectado, necrótico o contaminado. El cierre por segunda intención sigue siendo un tema de controversia, debido a que la mayoría de las heridas quirúrgicas cicatrizan por primera intención; además, el cierre por segunda intención prolonga la estancia hospitalaria y requiere de curaciones diarias, condicionando un mayor gasto en atención e incluso puede afectar la psicología del paciente [1, 2]. Este trabajo se realizó con el objetivo de determinar la frecuencia de empleo del cierre por segunda intención en pacientes del Hospital Carlos Andrade Marín que tuvieron cirugías abdominales contaminadas y sucias.

The closure by second intention is characterized by the suture of the surgical wound to the aponeurosis, leaving the skin and subcutaneous cell tissue open. Healing by second intention can be planned, for example, when the wounds are contaminated or at high risk of infection. This occurs when surgery It includes body cavities that contain infected, necrotic or contaminated tissue. The closure by second intention remains a matter of controversy, due to that most surgical wounds heal by first intention; also the Closing by second intention prolongs the hospital stay and requires daily cures, conditioning a higher cost of care and may even affect the patient psychology [1,2]. This work was carried out with the objective of determining the frequency of use of the closure by second intention in patients of the Hospital Carlos Andrade Marín who had contaminated and dirty abdominal surgeries.

Umbilical scar autonomization: a safe technique for secondary abdominoplasties / Autonomização da cicatriz umbilical: técnica segura para abdominoplastias secundárias

BACKGROUND: In lipominiabdominoplasty and mid-abdominoplasty procedures, the umbilicus is usually undermined from its aponeurotic fixation; this modifies its normal vascular pattern. In patients undergoing these procedures and candidates for a secondary classic abdominoplasty, trophic changes, including necrosis, may occur in the umbilical scar. To avoid trophic complications in the neo-umbilicus, autonomization of the umbilical scar was carried out. METHODS: Three candidates for a secondary classic abdominoplasty underwent the umbilicus autonomization process in the private clinic of the corresponding author. One incision, 1 cm from the umbilical scar, was performed from the skin to the aponeurotic plane on each side, with an interval of 15 days between the two surgical incisions. After the second incision, the patient waited for a further 15 days. Thus, the whole process took 30 days before classic abdominoplasty was performed. RESULTS: No trophic alterations or necrosis in the umbilical scar were observed in these cases. CONCLUSIONS: The aesthetic results were satisfactory, indicating the effectiveness of this method.

INTRODUÇÃO: Nos procedimentos de lipominiabdominoplastia e midiabdominoplastia, usualmente, o umbigo é destacado de sua fixação aponeurótica, o que modifica o padrão vascular do umbigo. Em pacientes submetidos a esses procedimentos e candidatos a abdominoplastia clássica secundária, podem ocorrer alterações tróficas da cicatriz umbilical e, até mesmo, necroses. Utilizou-se a manobra de autonomização da cicatriz umbilical para evitar complicações tróficas do neoumbigo. MÉTODO: Foram submetidas ao processo de autonomização da cicatriz umbilical 3 pacientes candidatas a abdominoplastia clássica secundária, na clínica privada do autor principal. A técnica compreende uma incisão a 1 cm da cicatriz umbilical, desde a pele até o plano aponeurótico, de cada lado, com intervalo de 15 dias entre cada etapa, no total de dois tempos cirúrgicos. O processo como um todo leva 30 dias, antes da abdominoplastia clássica. RESULTADOS: Não foram observadas alterações tróficas ou necroses da cicatriz umbilical nos casos submetidos ao processo de autonomização. CONCLUSÕES: Os resultados estéticos foram satisfatórios, o que atestou a efetividade do método.

Lesiones traumáticas de las partes blandas: concepto, clasificación, tratamiento / Traumatic lesions of soft tissues: concept, classification, treatment

Se consideran lesiones traumáticas de las partes blandas, aquellas que asientan en: la piel, el tejido celular subcutáneo, las aponeurosis y los músculos. Se clasifican en cerradas y abiertas dentro de estas en superficiales y profundas y de acuerdo a las mismas se sigue un esquema de tratamiento de las mismas(AU)

They are considered traumatic lesions of the soft parts, those that agree in: the skin, the subcutaneous cellular fabric, the aponeurosis and the muscles. They are classified in closed and open inside these in superficial and deep and according to the same ones an outline of treatment of the same ones is continued(AU)