Caracterización clínico-epidemiológica de los pacientes sometidos a trasplante hepático por cirrosis alcohólica en el Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe de Medellín entre 2004 y 2015 / Clinical-epidemiological characterization of patients undergoing liver transplantation for alcoholic cirrhosis at the Pablo Tobón Uribe Hospital in Medellín between 2004 and 2015

Introducción. El alcohol ha sido asociado con más de 60 enfermedades diferentes y es el tercer factor de riesgo más común relacionado con muerte y discapacidad en el mundo. La enfermedad alcohólica hepática (EAH) es la causa más común de enfermedad hepática terminal (EHT) en los países occidentales. El objetivo de este estudio fue caracterizar la población adulta sometida a trasplante ortotópico hepático (TOH) indicado por EHT secundaria a EAH, en el Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe (HPTU) de Medellín entre 2004 y 2015. Metodología. Estudio observacional retrospectivo. Se revisaron las historias clínicas electrónicas de todos los pacientes trasplantados en el HPTU entre los años 2004 y 2015, sometidos a TOH indicado por EHT secundaria a EAH. Se registraron las características demográficas, comorbilidades médicas y psiquiátricas, complicaciones tempranas y tardías, recaída en el consumo de alcohol posterior al TOH, supervivencia y causa de la muerte. Resultados. Se encontraron 59 pacientes trasplantados por cirrosis de origen alcohólico. El 91,5 % fueron de sexo masculino, el 82,6 % (38/46) tuvo un período abstinencia previo al TOH mayor o igual a 6 meses, y solamente el 10,2 % (6/59) de los pacientes estuvieron vinculados a un programa de adicciones. Se encontró comorbilidad psiquiátrica en el 30 % (18/59) con predomino de depresión. Se identificó recaída pesada en el consumo de alcohol postrasplante en 6 pacientes, este subgrupo se caracterizó por una alta mortalidad (66 %), pobre adherencia a la terapia inmunosupresora y alta frecuencia de depresión (83 %). En general, la cohorte tuvo una supervivencia a 5 y 10 años de 60,8 % y 28,1 %, respectivamente. Conclusiones. Las características epidemiológicas de la población son compartidas con reportes previos en relación al predominio de sexo masculino y adultos en la sexta década de la vida. La recaída en el consumo pesado de alcohol no es la regla, sin embargo, se encuentra asociada con abandono del tratamiento inmunosupresor y muerte. En comparación con reportes de otros países, nuestras tasas de complicaciones y mortalidad a 5 años son superiores.

Introduction. Alcohol has been associated with more than 60 different diseases and is the third most common risk factor related to death and disability throughout the world. Alcoholic liver disease is the most common cause of end-stage liver disease in Western countries. The main objective of this study was to characterize adult patients with orthotopic liver transplant due to alcoholic cirrhosis at the Pablo Tobón Uribe Hospital in Medellín between 2004 to 2015. Methodology. Observational retrospective study. We reviewed clinical records of all patients with orthotopic liver transplant due to alcoholic cirrhosis at the HPTU between 2004 and 2015, and retrieved demographic data, comorbidities, complications, consumption relapse and survival. Results. We analyzed 59 patients, 91.5% were male, 82.6% had an abstinence period previous to liver transplant equal or greater to six months, 10.2% were part of an addiction program, and 30% had psychiatric morbidities, mainly depression. We identified 6 patients with heavy alcoholic relapse after transplantation, this subgroup was characterized by a high mortality (66%), poor adherence to immunosuppressive therapy and high rates of depression (83%). In general, this cohort had a 5- and 10-year survival of 60.8% and 20.1%, respectively. Conclusions. The epidemiological characteristics of the population are shared with previous reports regarding the predominance of males and adults in the sixth decade of life. Relapse into heavy alcohol consumption is not the rule, however, it is associated with discontinuation of immunosuppressive treatment and death. In comparison with other reports, we have higher complications and mortality rates at 5 five years.

Dilema terapéutico: síndrome de abstinencia alcohólica y encefalopatía hepática concurrentes. A propósito de un caso / Therapeutic dilemma: alcohol withdrawal syndrome and concurrent hepatic encephalopathy. A case report

RESUMEN El trastorno por consumo de alcohol es una de las principales causas de morbimortalidad en el mundo. La enfermedad hepática alcohólica es una complicación común de este trastorno y la encefalopatía hepática es una seria comorbilidad de la cirrosis alcohólica. Los factores precipitantes pueden relacionarse con infección, sangrado gastrointestinal, deshidratación o efectos de psicofármacos (p. ej., benzodiacepinas e hipnóticos no benzodiacepínicos). Se expone un caso del manejo hospitalario de un paciente con un trastorno severo por consumo de alcohol, cirrosis y encefalopatía hepática, quien desarrolla síntomas de abstinencia alcohólica durante su hospitalización y la complejidad del manejo antagónico de un delirium gabaérgico propio de la encefalopatía hepática en el contexto de un delirium glutamatérgico-noradrenérgico por abstinencia alcohólica.

ABSTRACT Alcohol use disorder is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in the world. Alcoholic liver disease is a common complication of this disorder, and hepatic encephalopathy is a serious complication of alcoholic cirrhosis. Precipitating factors may be related to infection, gastrointestinal bleeding, dehydration or the effects of psychotropic drugs (e.g. benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics). We present a case of the hospital management of a patient with a severe alcohol use disorder, cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy who developed alcohol withdrawal symptoms while in hospital, and discuss the complexity of the antagonistic management of a GABAergic delirium characteristic of hepatic encephalopathy in the context of a glutamatergic-noradrenergic delirium due to alcohol withdrawal.

Caracterización de las complicaciones infecciosas en pacientes con cirrosis hepática internados en un hospital universitario / Characterization of infectious complications in patients with liver cirrhosis admitted to a university hospital

La cirrosis hepática ocasiona significativa mortalidad y morbilidad. El objetivo de esta investigación fue conocer las complicaciones infecciosas de los pacientes con cirrosis hepática internados en un hospital universitario de San Lorenzo, Paraguay. Se analizaron las historias clínicas de los pacientes con diagnóstico de cirrosis hepática y una enfermedad infecciosa internados en el Hospital de Clínicas, desde enero del año 2015 a enero del marzo 2020. La información se analizó utilizando EpiInfo. Se incluyeron 106 pacientes con una edad promedio de 59,3 ± 18 años. La enfermedad infecciosa más frecuente fue la neumonía con un 35 % y la causa más frecuente de cirrosis fue el alcoholismo, se observó además una frecuencia de 39% de bacteriemia con predominio etiológico de bacterias gram negativas. Hubo un promedio de 19,7 días de estancia hospitalaria. En conclusión, la enfermedad más frecuente fue la neumonía y las bacterias aisladas con mayor frecuencia fueron Klebsiella pneumoniae y Escherichia coli

Liver cirrhosis causes significant mortality and morbidity. The objective of this research was to know the infectious complications of patients with liver cirrhosis admitted to a university hospital in San Lorenzo, Paraguay. The medical records of patients diagnosed with liver cirrhosis and an infectious disease admitted to the Hospital de Clínicas were analyzed from January 2015 to January 2020. The information was analyzed using Epi Info. One hundred six patients with an age average of 59.3 ± 18 years were included. The most frequent infectious disease was pneumonia (35%) and the most frequent cause of cirrhosis was alcoholism, a frequency of 39% of bacteremia with an etiological predominance of gram-negative bacteria was also observed. There was an average of 19.7 days of hospital stay. In conclusion, the most common disease was pneumonia and the most frequently isolated bacteria were Klebsiella pneumoniae y Escherichia coli

Miguel Ángel y el hígado de Noé: ¿Una lección secreta de anatomía? / Michelangelo and Noah's liver: a hidden anatomy lesson?

Miguel Ángel Buonarroti (1475 - 1564) es considerando uno de los más grandes artistas de la historia. Estudió en detalle la anatomía humana a través de la disección de cadáveres, práctica hasta entonces relegada por motivos religiosos. Desde que en el año 1990 el médico Frank Lynn Meshberger publicara su interpretación del fresco "La Creación de Adán" basada en la neuroanatomía, en donde comparaba la imagen de Dios con la de una sección sagital del cerebro humano, muchos autores han encontrado diversas referencias anatómicas ocultas en la obra de Miguel Ángel. En el presente trabajo exponemos el hallazgo de una inédita lección de anatomía hepática oculta en el fresco La Embriaguez de Noé de la Capilla Sixtina.

Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475 - 1564) is considered one of the greatest artists in history. He studied in detail the human anatomy through corpses dissection, practice until then relegated for religious reasons. Since the physician Frank Lynn Meshberger published in 1990 his interpretation of the fresco "The Creation of Adam" based on neuroanatomy, where he compared the image of God with a sagittal section of the human brain, many authors have found various hidden anatomical references in the work of Michelangelo. In the present paper we expose the finding of a hidden lesson on liver anatomy in the fresco The Drunkenness of Noah of the Sistine Chapel.

Trasplante hepático en un centro de Colombia: comparación de dos períodos / Comparison of two periods in liver transplantation at Colombian medical center

Resumen Objetivo: el trasplante hepático es el tratamiento de elección para la falla hepática aguda y crónica. Los resultados en el trasplante hepático han mejorado en los últimos años, así que el objetivo de nuestro trabajo es comparar la experiencia de un centro en Colombia en dos períodos de tiempo diferentes. Pacientes y métodos: estudio descriptivo retrospectivo donde se analizaron pacientes adultos con primer trasplante hepático en dos períodos; serie 1, entre 2004-2010 (241 pacientes); y serie 2, entre 2011-2016 (142 pacientes). Resultados: la edad promedio fue de 54 años, el 57 % eran hombres y con un puntaje Model for End-stage Liver Disease (MELD) promedio de 20, sin cambios significativos en las características del donante y del receptor en los dos períodos. Las principales indicaciones de trasplante hepático fueron cirrosis por alcohol, cirrosis criptogénica y cirrosis por hepatitis autoinmune, con una disminución de los casos de hepatitis B y C en la serie 2. El 30 % de los pacientes tenía hepatocarcinoma. La supervivencia de los pacientes a 1 año fue de 81 % frente a 91 % y a 5 años fue de 71 % frente a 80 %, respectivamente. Las principales causas de muerte fueron: cáncer, enfermedad cardiovascular y sepsis. Existió un incremento significativo en las complicaciones biliares, sin diferencias en las complicaciones infecciosas, vasculares y el rechazo celular entre los dos períodos. Conclusión: el trasplante hepático en este centro en Colombia se relaciona con excelentes resultados a corto y mediano plazo, con una mejoría significativa en la supervivencia de los pacientes en los últimos años y con resultados similares a los reportados en otros centros del mundo.

Abstract Objective: Liver transplantation is the treatment of choice for acute and chronic liver failure. Liver transplantation results have improved in recent years, so the objective of our work was to compare results from two different periods of time at a center in Colombia. Patients and Methods: This is a retrospective descriptive study comparing first time adult liver transplant patients from 2004-2010 (Series 1: 241 patients) and from 2011-2016 (Series 2: 142 patients). Results: The average patient age was 54 years, 57% were men, and the average MELD score was 20. There were no significant differences between the characteristics of donors and recipients from one period to the next. The main indications for liver transplantation were alcoholic cirrhosis and cryptogenic and autoimmune hepatitis. Series 2 contained fewer hepatitis B and C cases than did Series 1. Thirty percent of the patients had hepatocellular carcinoma. The one-year survival rates were 81% in Series 1 and 91% in Series 2, whereas five-year survival rates were 71% and 80%, respectively. The main causes of death were cancer, cardiovascular disease and sepsis. From the first period to the second period, there was a significant increase in biliary complications but no differences in infectious complications, vascular complications or cellular rejection. Conclusion: Short and medium term liver transplantation results at this center in Colombia have been excellent, but there have been significant improvements in patient survival rates in recent years that are similar to those reported elsewhere in the world.

Hepatoprotective effect of Alhagi sparsifolia against Alcoholic Liver injury in mice

Overconsumption of alcohol leads to alcoholic liver disease (ALD). Natural compounds have been investigated previously for their hepatoprotective activities against liver injury. This study investigated the protective effect of Alhagi sparsifolia on ALD. Alcohol was administered to mice for three consecutive days; either alone or in combination with Alhagi sparsifolia extract (150, 300, 600 mg/kg). Serum aspartate aminotransferase and alanine transaminase as biomarkers of liver injury, the content of malonaldehyde, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and glutathione which indicated the redox status of liver and the antioxidant enzyme activity of super oxide dismutase were detected, respectively. Moreover, the expression of protein cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) the key enzyme of alcohol metabolism, and also tested by western blot experiment. Subsequently, the mRNA levels of inflammatory factors including TNF- α and TLR4 was determined real-time PCR. Results showed that Alhagi sparsifolia significantly alleviated alcohol-induced liver injury by reducing serum ALT and AST, inhibiting MDA and H2O2 content, increasing SOD, and GSH level in the liver (P< 0.05). In addition, the Alhagi sparsifolia treatment inhibited the expression of CYP2E1 (P< 0.05). The results suggest that Alhagi sparsifolia could be a promising natural substance for ameliorating acute alcohol-induced oxidative stress and hepatic injury

Caso relacionado con el proceso asistencial integrado cuidados paliativos en atención primaria de salud / Case related to the integrated palliative care process in primary health care level

La cirrosis hepática constituye una de las principales causas atribuibles a la mortalidad por consumo de alcohol. El caso que se presenta corresponde a un paciente de 58 años diagnosti-cado con dicha enfermedad terminal no oncológica e incluido en el Proceso Asistencial de Cuidados Paliativos, siguiendo una valoración según el modelo conceptual de Virginia Hen-derson y un plan de cuidados según la taxonomía North American Nursing Association, Nur-sing Intervention Classification, Nursing Outcomes Classification. De modo que, las inter-venciones y actividades se basaron principalmente en apoyar emocionalmente tanto al paciente como a la cuidadora principal. El plan de cuidados transita desde su identificación, hasta el cuidado del enfermo en los últimos días de la vida.

Liver cirrhosis is one of the main causes attributable to mortality due to alcohol consumption. The case presented corresponds to a 58-year-old patient diagnosed with this non-oncological terminal disease and included in the Palliative Care Process by following an assessment according to the Virginia Henderson conceptual model and a care plan according to the taxo-nomy North American Nursing Association, Nursing Intervention Classification, Nursing Outcomes Classification. Thus, the interventions and activities were mainly based on suppor-ting emotionally both the patient and the main caregiver. The care plan goes from its identifi-cation to the care of the patient in the last days of life.

Prevalencia y severidad del síndrome hepatopulmonar en pacientes con cirrosis hepática del Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia, entre enero y diciembre del 2015 / Prevalence and severity of the hepatopulmonar syndrome in patients with liver cirrhosis attended at Cayetano Heredia Hospital, between January and December 2015

Introducción: El sindrome hepatopulmonar (SHP) es una complicación poco frecuente de la cirrosis hepática (CH) que disminuye considerablemente la calidad de vida de las personas que la padecen. Objetivos: Determinar la prevalencia y severidad del SHP en los pacientes con CH atendidos en el Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia (HCH) en el periodo comprendido entre enero a diciembre del 2015. Material y métodos: Estudio transversal, con tamaño de muestra necesario para determinar la prevalencia puntual calculado en 297 pacientes. Resultados: La prevalencia del SHP fue de 0,7% y los casos identificados se clasificaron como SHP leve y severo. Conclusión: La prevalencia del SHP es muy baja en la población de pacientes con cirrosis hepática atendidos en el Hospital Nacional Cayetano Heredia

Introduction: The hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a rare complication of liver cirrhosis (LC) which significantly diminishes the quality of life for people who suffer. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and severity of HPS in patients with CH treated at the Cayetano Heredia (HCH) Hospital in the period from January to December 2015. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study with sample size needed to determine the point prevalence calculated in 297 patients. Results: The prevalence of HPS in 0.7% and the identified cases were classified as mild and severe SHP. Conclusion: The prevalence of HPS is very low in the population of patients with liver cirrhosis treated at the Cayetano Heredia Hospital

Implications of alcoholic cirrhosis in atherosclerosis of autopsied patients / Implicações da doença hepática alcoólica na aterosclerose de pacientes autopsiados

Summary Introduction: Alcoholism is a major public health problem, which has a high social cost and affects many aspects of human activity. Liver disease is one of the first consequences of alcohol abuse, and steatosis, liver cirrhosis and hepatitis may occur. Other organs are also affected with pathological changes, such as pancreatitis, cardiomyopathies, dyslipidemias and atherosclerosis. Objective: To identify the occurrence and degree of atherosclerosis in alcohol-dependent individuals with liver cirrhosis, observing macroscopic and microscopic changes in lipid and collagen deposits and in the liver. We also aimed to verify the association of lipid and collagen fiber deposits with gender, age and body mass index, and to relate alcoholism, liver cirrhosis and atherosclerosis. Method: We performed a study based on autopsy reports of patients with alcoholic liver cirrhosis, with analysis of aorta and liver fragments to verify the occurrence and degree of atherosclerosis, as well as collagen contents. Results: Microscopic atherosclerosis was higher in young subjects (early injury) and in patients with alcoholic liver cirrhosis. The macroscopic analysis of atherosclerosis in aortas showed that patients in more advanced age groups presented more severe classifications. Atherosclerosis, both micro and macroscopically, and the percentage of fibrosis in the liver and aorta were more expressive in females. Conclusion: Cirrhotic patients presented a higher percentage of fibrosis and lipidosis, and may represent a group susceptible to the accelerated progression of cardiovascular diseases. Investigative studies contribute to targeting health-promoting interventions, reducing the mortality and costs of treating cardiovascular disease.

Resumo Introdução: O alcoolismo é um grande problema de saúde pública, de elevado custo social e que afeta vários aspectos da atividade humana. Hepatopatia é uma das primeiras consequências do abuso de álcool, podendo ocorrer esteatose, cirrose hepática e hepatite. Outros órgãos, porém, também são afetados, ocorrendo alterações patológicas, como pancreatite, cardiomiopatias, dislipidemias e aterosclerose. Objetivo: Identificar a ocorrência e a intensidade de aterosclerose em alcoolistas com cirrose hepática, observando alterações macro e microscópicas do depósito lipídico e de fibras colágenas e fígado. Verificar a associação de depósito lipídico e de fibras colágenas com gênero, idade e índice de massa corporal (IMC). Relacionar alcoolismo, cirrose hepática e aterosclerose. Método: Foi realizado estudo com base em laudos de autópsias de pacientes com cirrose hepática alcoólica, sendo estudados aortas e fígados para verificar a ocorrência e a intensidade de aterosclerose, bem como a quantidade de colágeno encontrada. Resultados: A aterosclerose microscópica foi maior em jovens (lesão inicial) e em pacientes com cirrose hepática alcoólica. A análise macroscópica da aterosclerose nas aortas mostrou que pacientes com faixas etárias mais avançadas apresentaram classificações mais intensas. A aterosclerose, tanto micro quanto macroscopicamente, e a porcentagem de fibrose no fígado e na aorta foram mais expressivas no gênero feminino. Conclusão: Os pacientes cirróticos apresentaram maior porcentagem de fibrose e lipidose, e podem representar um grupo susceptível à acelerada progressão de doenças cardiovasculares. Estudos investigativos contribuem para o direcionamento das intervenções promotoras da saúde, reduzindo a mortalidade e os custos no tratamento das doenças cardiovasculares.

Peritonitis bacteriana espontánea por Listeria monocytogenes en un paciente con cirrosis hepática: reporte de un caso / Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis due to Listeria monocytogenes in a patient with cirrhosis: case report

Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a frequent and severe complication in cirrhotic patients. Listeria monocytogenes is a rare cause of SBP, which should be suspected in individuals with impaired immunity such as advanced liver disease and inadequate response to standard antibiotic therapy. We report a case of a 72 year-old patient with liver cirrhosis secondary to alcohol consumption, asymptomatic carrier of Hepatitis B virus, diabetes Type II and coronary artery disease; who is admitted with a diagnosis of hepatic encephalopathy and suspicion of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis receiving empiric antibiotic treatment with ceftriaxona. Initially he showed clinical response but a few days later he got worse. Ascitic culture confirmed infection by Listeria monocytogenes. Antibiotic treatment was adjusted but patient continued deteriorating progressively, and finally died due to renal dysfunction.

La peritonitis bacteriana espontánea (PBE) es una complicación frecuente y grave en los pacientes cirróticos. Listeria monocytogenes es una causa poco frecuente de PBE, que debe sospecharse en individuos con inmunidad alterada como es la enfermedad hepática avanzada y con respuesta inadecuada a terapia antibiótica habitual. Presentamos el caso de un paciente de 72 años con antecedentes de cirrosis hepática secundaria a consumo de alcohol, portador asintomático del virus de la Hepatitis B (VHB), diabético tipo II y cardiópata coronario. Se hospitaliza por encefalopatía hepática secundaria a PBE, recibe tratamiento antibiótico empírico con ceftriaxona con respuesta clínica inicial y deterioro posterior. Cultivo de líquido ascítico confirma infección por Listeria monocytogenes. Pese a ajuste de tratamiento antibiótico, continúa empeorando y finalmente fallece por disfunción renal.

Infecção por Pasteurella multocida em paciente cirrótico: relato de caso / Pasteurella multocida infection in a cirrhotic patient: a case report

Pasteurella multocida é uma bactéria que coloniza todo o trato gastrointestinal de cães e gatos. A infecção em humanos ocorre quando há arranhadura ou mordida por esses animais. Um subgrupo de pacientes com estado imunológico comprometido, como os cirróticos, possui certa propensão a desenvolver infecções sistêmicas por este germe. Neste relato descrevemos o caso de uma paciente com doença hepática alcoólica descompensada a partir de uma celulite em membro inferior direito (MID), peritonite bacteriana espontânea (PBE) e sepse, com culturas positivas para P. multocida. A despeito da antibioticoterapia e tratamento clínico adequado, o desfecho foi desfavorável. A paciente não apresentava história de mordida ou arranhadura por cães ou gatos.

Pasteurella multocida is a bacterium that colonises the entire gastrointestinal tract of cats and dogs. Infection in humans occurs when there is scratch or bite by these animals. A subgroup of patients with compromised immune status, such as cirrhosis, has a certain propensity to develop systemic infections by this germ. We describe a case of a patient with uncompensated alcoholic liver disease from a cellulitis in the lower limb, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and sepsis, with positive cultures for P. multocida. Despite antibiotic therapy and appropriate clinical treatment outcome was unfavorable. The patient had no history of a bite or scratch by dogs or cats.

Hepatocarcinoma com metástase para átrio direito / Hepatocellular carcinoma with metastasis to atrium

O hepatocarcinoma é o tumor primário maligno mais comum no fígado e está frequentemente associado à cirrose hepática. Relatamos o caso de um paciente com hepatopatia crônica de etiologia alcoólica e hepatocarcinoma com extensão >50% do fígado e invasão de veias supra-hepáticas e átrio direito.

Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common primary malignant liver tumor and is often associated with liver cirrhosis. We report the case of a patient with chronic liver disease and alcoholic etiology of hepatocellular carcinoma with extension >50% of the liver and invasion of hepatic veins and right atrium.

Epidemiología de las infecciones bacterianas en pacientes con cirrosis hepática, experiencia de un centro español de atención terciaria / Epidemiology of bacterial infections in patients with liver cirrhosis. Experience in a Spanish tertiary health center

Introducción. Las infecciones bacterianas representan una complicación grave de la cirrosis. En los últimos años se han observado cambios en el espectro microbiológico de estas infecciones, fundamentalmente, el aumento de infecciones por gérmenes multirresistentes. Objetivo. Establecer la proporción de infecciones por microorganismos multirresistentes en pacientes cirróticos ingresados en un centro de atención de Madrid, y analizar su epidemiología, factores de riesgo e impacto clínico. Materiales y métodos. Se hizo un estudio retrospectivo en el cual se evaluaron 294 pacientes hospitalizados por infección bacteriana en el Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón de Madrid, entre junio de 2011 y junio de 2013. Resultados. Se aislaron 310 microorganismos de 223 pacientes; 109 (35,2 %) eran Gram positivos, 167 (53,9 %), Gram negativos, y 34 (11 %), hongos. El agente etiológico más frecuente fue Escherichia coli (98 aislamientos). Las infecciones se habían adquirido en la comunidad en 22,9 % de los casos, se asociaron con la atención de salud en 38,1 % y se adquirieron durante la estancia hospitalaria en 39 %. Los pacientes con aislamientos multirresistentes desarrollaron con más frecuencia choque séptico (p=0,05), y presentaron peor función hepática y alta mortalidad durante la estancia hospitalaria (p=0,017). El ingreso previo, el uso de antibióticos en los 60 días anteriores, la adquisición de la infección en el hospital o asociada a un ingreso reciente y el aislamiento de bacterias en los cultivos de control, se determinaron como posibles factores de riesgo para el desarrollo de la infección multirresistente. Discusión. Los resultados del estudio confirmaron que el espectro microbiológico de las infecciones bacterianas en pacientes con cirrosis ha sufrido importantes cambios. Las infecciones por gérmenes multirresistentes causan infecciones con gran morbimortalidad y el fracaso del tratamiento antibiótico habitual. Para controlarlas de forma eficaz, es imprescindible detectar precozmente a aquellos pacientes con factores de riesgo.

Introduction: Bacterial infections represent a serious complication of liver cirrhosis. Traditionally, Gram negative bacteria have been described as the microorganisms responsible for the majority of the infections. However, in the past few years, changes in the microbiological spectrum have been described, and multiresistant bacteria are observed more frequently. Objective: To assess the proportion of patients with infections caused by multiresistant bacteria admitted to our hospital, and to obtain information about their epidemiology, risk factors and clinical impact. Materials and methods: We performed a retrospective evaluation of 294 cirrhotic patients admitted to our unit due to infection between June, 2011, and June, 2013. Results: We isolated 310 microorganisms from 294 patients; 109 (35.2%) were Gram positive, 167 (53.9%), Gram negative, and 34, fungi (11%). As for the microbiological agents, the most frequent was Escherichia coli (98 isolations). The infection was community-acquired in 22.9% of cases, healthcare-associated in 38.1% and nosocomial in 39%. Worse liver infections and septic shock were more frequent among patients with multiresistant isolates (p=0.05); and intrahospital mortality was also higher among them (p=0.017). Previous hospital admission, antibiotic treatment 60 days before, nosocomial or healthcare-associated acquisition and bacterial isolation in control cultures were identified as possible risk factors for the development of multiresistant infection. Discussion: The results of our study confirm that important changes have ocurred in the microbiological spectrum of bacterial infections in patients with liver cirrhosis. Multiresistant bacteria are associated with high morbidity and mortality, as well as failure of traditional antibiotic treatment. Successfull control of the infection requires an early identification of patients at risk.

Perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes portadores de cirrose hepática atendidos no Ambulatório de Hepatologia do Centro de Especialidades Médicas do CESUPA (CEMEC), em Belém - PA / Epidemiological profile of cirrhosis of liver patients treated at the Outpatient of Hepatology of Medical Specialities CESUPA Center (CEMEC) in Belem - PA

Introdução: a cirrose hepática é considerada a principal doença crônica do fígado, e é caracterizada pela substituição difusa da estrutura hepática por nódulos de estrutura anormal circundados por fibrose. Objetivos: este trabalho tem como objetivo descrever o perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes portadores de cirrose hepática atendidos no CEMEC. Metodologia: a pesquisa foi realizada pela coleta de dados no período de dezembro de 2013 a fevereiro de 2014 pela coleta de dados feita em prontuários de pacientes cadastrados (de agosto de 2012 a dezembro de 2013) no CEMEC, em Belém, PA. Tratou-se de um estudo transversal, analítico e descritivo. Resultados: obtivemos uma amostra total de 21 pacientes (16,27% dos pacientes cadastrados), em que foram observadas as características sexo (masculino 61,9% e feminino 38,1%) com predominância da faixa etária entre 50 e 59 anos (38,1%). A principal origem etiológica foi a alcoólica com um total de 11 pacientes. Ocorreu uma predominância da classe Child-Pugh A (52,4%), em que a alteração laboratorial mais prevalente foi a hiperbilirrubinemia e a complicação mais observada, a presença de varizes esofágicas. Conclusão: o tratamento da doença hepática subjacente, bem antes do desenvolvimento da cirrose, é uma estratégia primária de prevenção. Como as causas principais da cirrose estão relacionadas com escolhas do estilo de vida ? como uso de injetáveis, consumo de álcool e sexo sem proteção - os programas de prevenção enfocam justamente na mudança do estilo de vida.

Introduction: cirrhosis is considered the main chronic liver disease and is characterized by diffuse liver replacement by abnormal structure nodules surrounded by fibrosis. Objectives: this study aims to describe the epidemiological profile of patients with liver cirrhosis treated at CEMEC. Methodology: the survey was conducted for data collection made in medical records of patients registered from August 2012 to December 2013 in CEMEC the period December 2013 to February 2014 in Belém, PA. This was a cross-sectional, analytical and descriptive study. Results: we obtained a total sample of 21 patients (16.27% of registered patients) were observed where the characteristics: sex (male 61.9% and female 38.1%) predominated where the age group 50-59 years (38. 1%). The main etiological origin was alcoholic with a total of 11 patients. There was a predominance of Child-Pugh class A (52.4%) where the most prevalent laboratory parameters were hyperbilirubinemia and the most frequently observed complication was the presence of esophageal varices. Conclusion: treatment of underlying liver disease, long before the development of cirrhosis it is a primary prevention strategy. As the main causes of cirrhosis are related to lifestyle choices - such as injecting, alcohol consumption and unprotected sex - prevention programs just focus on lifestyle change.

Enfermedad hepática por alcohol / Alcoholic liver disease

Excessive alcohol consumption is an important cause of preventable morbidity and mortality. We have to bealert to chronic alcohol usage or abuse. Simple tests (AUDIT, CAGE) can be applied quickly on outpatientcare. We highlight advances in understanding the immune and molecular mechanisms; there is disruptionof the intestinal barrier with bacterial translocation, as well as endotoxins which activate the liver’s innateimmunity, causing apoptosis, necrosis, inflammation and fibrosis. Alcoholic hepatitis is most common inpatients between 40 and 60 years of age, preferably male with jaundice, fever, ascites, hepatomegaly. Thediagnosis is confirmed with a history of alcoholic consumption, mild to moderate AST and ALT values,a AST/ALT ratio > 2, hyperbilirrubinemia and prolonged prothrombin time. There are scores to evaluatethe severity and the need of corticoid therapy, such as modified Maddrey discriminating function andMELD score. Lille score assesses the response to treatment in the seventh day. The risks and benefits ofliver biopsy should be evaluated individually. The cornerstone of treatment remains alcohol abstinence.Nutritional management must be carefully monitored. Proteins requirements are standardized based onweight. The use of corticoids with 40 mg of prednisolone each day is the most widely accepted therapy,indicated on patients with MMDF higher than 32 or MELD score higher than 21. If Lille score is higherthan 0.45 at the seven day under corticoid therapy, treatment must be interrupted. The use of pentoxifyllinewould only be effective for prevention of hepatorenal syndrome...

El consumo excesivo de alcohol es una causa importante de morbimortalidad prevenible. Debemos estaratentos en detectar a pacientes con dependencia o abuso crónico de alcohol. Test sencillos (AUDIT, CAGE)pueden aplicarse rápidamente en consulta ambulatoria. Destacamos avances en el conocimiento moleculare inmunológico, existe disrupción de la barrera intestinal con translocación bacteriana y endotoxinas conactivación del sistema inmune innato del hígado, produciendo apoptosis celular, necrosis e inflamación yfibrosis. La hepatitis alcohólica se presenta principalmente en pacientes entre 40 y 60 años, preferentementeen varones con ictericia, fiebre, ascitis, hepatomegalia. El diagnóstico se confirma con antecedentes deingesta alcohólica, GOT y GPT elevadas en forma leve o moderada, relación GOT/GPT mayor de 2, hiperbilirrubinemiay tiempo de protrombina prolongado. Existen scores para evaluar la gravedad y necesidad demanejo con corticoides como función discriminante de Maddrey modificada y MELD. El puntaje de Lilleevalúa respuesta del tratamiento al séptimo día. El riesgo/beneficio de la biopsia hepática se evalúa caso acaso. La piedra angular del tratamiento sigue siendo la abstinencia. Manejo nutricional debe ser riguroso.Requerimientos proteicos están estandarizados por peso. La terapia con corticoides (prednisolona 40 mg/día) es la más ampliamente aceptada, con indicación en pacientes con FDMm mayor a 32 o MELD mayora 21. Si el puntaje de Lille es mayor de 0,45 a los 7 días con corticoides, deben suspenderse. Pentoxifilinasólo tendría efecto en prevenir el desarrollo de síndrome hepatorrenal (SHR). Hay nuevas terapias enevaluación, como el uso de G-CSF...

Alcohol y salud: ¿Alcohol y salud?: revisión bibliográfica / Alcohol and health: alcohol and health?: review of the literature

El consumo excesivo de bebidas alcohólicas constituye un serio problema sanitario y social. En los últimos años se han destacado sus propiedades anticancerosas, antioxidantes y protectoras contra la enfermedad cardíaca coronaria, lo que ha generado controversias entre beneficios y perjuicios de su consumo. Los efectos tóxicos sobre el sistema nervioso central lideran el cuadro de la intoxicación aguda, mientras que los efectos del consumo crónico afectan prácticamente todo el organismo, alterando numerosas funciones aún en etapas tempranas de la vida. Los profesionales de las ciencias de la salud tienen un rol clave en la prevención de los daños producidos por este hábito tan difundido.

Características clínicas y bioquímicas en pacientes con histología compatible con esteatohepatitis del Hospital Nacional Arzobispo Loayza, Lima, Perú en el 2010-2012 / Clinical and biochemical characteristics in patients with histology compatible with steatothepatitis in National Hospital Arzobispo Loayza, Lima, Peru, from 2010 to 2012

Describir las características clínicas y bioquímicas en pacientes con histología compatible con esteatohepatitis del Hospital Nacional Arzobispo Loayza en el periodo 2010-2012. La frecuencia de esteatohepatitis alcohólica y no alcohólica, la presencia de síndrome metabólico y otros factores asociados a esteatohepatitis no alcohólica, sus principales indicaciones de biopsia hepática, y las características bioquímicas de acuerdo a la severidad del cuadro histológico. Materiales y métodos: Se evaluaron todas las biopsias hepáticas del período 2010-2012, se seleccionaron las muestras con diagnóstico de esteatohepatitis. Luego se revisaron sus respectivas historias clínicas. Resultados: 32 pacientes con esteatohepatitis cumplieron los criterios de inclusión, 28 fueron de sexo femenino y 4 masculino, cuya edad fue 49+/-12 años, 30 (94%) presentaba esteatohepatitis no alcohólica. Dos pacientes presentaban el antecedente de consumo crónico de alcohol, representando al grupo de esteatohepatitis alcohólica. La característica clínica más frecuente en pacientes con esteatohepatitis no alcohólica, fue obesidad en 11 (37%) pacientes. La relación de AST/ALT <1 estuvo presente en 15 (50%) pacientes. Conclusiones. En esta población la esteatohepatitis no alcohólica es mucho más frecuente que la alcohólica y la obesidad estuvo más relacionada con la presencia de esteatohepatitis no alcohólica...

Describe the clinical and biochemical characteristics of patients with histopathological findings compatible with steatohepatitis of HNAL patients between 2010-2012. Determine the frequency of alcoholic and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, presence of metabolic syndrome and other factors associated to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, its main indications for liver biopsy and biochemical characteristics according to the severity of the histological findings. Materials and methods: We evaluated all histological slides of liver biopsies of the period between 2010-2012, of which, those with the diagnosis of steatohepatitis were selected. Their medical records were then reviewed. Results: 32 patients met inclusion criteria. 28 were female and 4 male, the average age was 49+/-12 years. Two patients had a history of chronic alcohol consumption, representing the group of alcoholic steatohepatitis. The more frequent clinical finding in patients with NASH (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis), was obesity (37%). 50% of patients had AST/ALT ratio <1. Conclusions: Among population studied, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis was more common than alcoholic steatohepatitis, being obesity the most associated factor...

Usefulness of annew prognostic index for alcoholic hepatitis / Utilidade de um novo índice prognóstico na hepatite alcoólica

Background Alcoholic liver disease is a major cause of end-stage liver disease worldwide and severe forms of alcoholic hepatitis are associated with a high short-term mortality. Objectives To analyze the importance of age-bilirubin-INR-creatinine (ABIC) score as an index of mortality and predictor for complications in patients with alcoholic hepatitis. To evaluate its correlation with those complications, with risk of death, as well as the scores model for end stage liver disease (MELD) and Maddrey’s discriminat function. Methods A total of 46 medical records of patients who had been hospitalized with alcoholic hepatitis were assessed retrospectively with lab tests on admission and after seven days. Score calculations were carried out and analyzed as well. Results The scores showed positive reciprocal correlation and were associated with both hepatic encephalopathy and ascites. ABIC index, which was classified as high risk, presented as a risk factor for these complications and for death. In univariate logistic regression analysis of mortality, the ABIC index at hospital admission odds ratio was 19.27, whereas after 7 days, it was 41.29. The average survival of patients with ABIC of low and intermediate risk was 61.1 days, and for those with high risk, 26.2 days. Conclusions ABIC index is a predictor factor for complications such as ascites and hepatic encephalopathy, as well as for risk of death. Thus, it is a useful tool for clinical practice. .

Contexto A doença hepática alcoólica é uma das maiores causas de doença hepática avançada no mundo, sendo que as formas graves de hepatite alcoólica estão associadas a alta mortalidade a curto prazo. Objetivos Avaliar a importância do índice age-bilirrubin-INR-creatinine (ABIC) como fator prognóstico na hepatite alcoólica e sua correlação com as complicações dessa doença, com o risco de óbito e com os escores Model for End stage Liver Disease (MELD) e Função Discriminante de Maddrey. Métodos Um total de 46 prontuários de pacientes internados por hepatite alcoólica foram avaliados de forma retrospectiva. Foi realizado levantamento de exames laboratoriais do primeiro dia de internação e 7 dias após, além de cálculo dos escores estudados. Resultados Os índices ABIC, Maddrey e MELD apresentaram correlação positiva entre si e associaram-se a encefalopatia hepática e a ascite (P<0,05). O índice ABIC, classificado de alto risco, foi fator de risco para essas complicações e para óbito. Em análise de regressão logística univariada para óbito, a razão de risco do ABIC de entrada no hospital foi de 19,27 (P=0,012) e após 7 dias de 41,29 (P=0,002). A sobrevida acumulada daqueles com ABIC de alto risco foi de 93,3% em 7 dias e de apenas 26,9% em 60 dias. Conclusões O índice prognóstico ABIC é fator de predição para complicações como ascite e encefalopatia hepática, assim como para risco de óbito, sendo ferramenta útil na prática clínica. .

In-hospital mortality risk factors in patients with ascites due to cirrhosis / Fatores de risco de mortalidade intra-hospitalar em pacientes com ascite por cirrose hepática

Introduction: ascites is one of the most common complications of cirrhosis associated with a high rate of mortality. Although several scores have been developed in order to assess the prognosis of the disease, they were designed for predicting liver transplantation requirements and mortality in the short term, but not while in hospital. The aim of this study was to weigh risk factors for in-hospital mortality in adult patients with ascites due to alcoholic cirrhosis. Material and methods: we performed a cross-sectional study in 180 adult patients with diagnosis of cirrhosis with portal hypertension associated with high alcohol intake. The diagnosis of cirrhosis was made by liver echography and portal hypertension was defined by clinical features plus serum-ascites albumin gradient. Sampled individuals were subjected to complete clinical examination. Child Pugh and the MELD scores were applied in all the patients. Results: nineteen patients died while in-hospital. Mortality was associated with increased levels of serum white blood cell, urea, creatinine, prolonged prothrombin time, aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase. We conducted a multiple binary logistic to predict in-hospital mortality which yielded that serum urea, creatinine and prothrombin time made a significant contribution to prediction with an OR 14 (95% CI 12.8 - 16.7 p = 0.03), 2 (95% CI 0.5 - 3.47, p = 0.04), and 2 (95% CI 1.03 - 2.31, p = 0.01) linearly-related. Conclusions: our results suggest that acute renal failure and prolonged prothrombin time are predictors of in-hospital mortality in patients with portal hypertension due to alcoholic cirrhosis. .

Introdução: ascite é uma das complicações mais comuns de cirrose associadas a uma elevada taxa de mortalidade. Embora vários escores tenham sido desenvolvidos a fim de avaliar o prognóstico da doença, eles foram concebidos para prever requisitos de transplante de fígado e mortalidade a curto prazo, mas não durante a internação. O objetivo deste estudo foi o de pesar fatores de risco para a mortalidade intra-hospitalar em pacientes adultos com ascite decorrente de cirrose alcoólica. Material e métodos: foi realizado um estudo transversal em 180 pacientes adultos com diagnóstico de cirrose com hipertensão portal, associada à alta ingestão de álcool. O diagnóstico de cirrose foi feita por ecografia hepática e a hipertensão portal foi determinada por características clínicas e pelo gradiente de albumina soro-ascite. Indivíduos avaliados foram submetidos a exame clínico completo. A classificação de Child-Pugh e a escala MELD foram aplicadas em todos os pacientes. Resultados: dezenove pacientes morreram durante a internação. A mortalidade foi associada ao aumento dos níveis de glóbulos brancos, ureia, creatinina, aspartato aminotransferase, alanina aminotransferase e tempo de protrombina prolongado. Realizamos uma logística binária múltipla para prever a mortalidade intra-hospitalar, que confirmou que ureia, creatinina e tempo de protrombina contribuíram significativamente para a previsão, com uma OR = 14 (IC 95% 12,8-16,7 p = 0,03), 2 (IC 95% 0,5-3,47, p = 0,04), e 2 (IC 95% 1,03-2,31, p = 0,01), relacionada linearmente. Conclusões: nossos resultados sugerem que a insuficiência renal aguda e de tempo de protrombina prolongado são preditores de mortalidade intra-hospitalar em pacientes com hipertensão portal decorrente de cirrose alcoólica. .