Hernia umbilical en una gestante / Umbilical hernia in a pregnant woman

Se describe el caso clínico de una grávida de 26 años de edad y tiempo gestacional de 34,4 semanas, quien fue remitida del Hospital General de Rusape al Hospital Central de Harare, ambos en Zimbabwe, por presentar una hernia umbilical, que la aquejaba desde la infancia. La paciente había padecido ese volumen herniario en 3 embarazos anteriores, cuyos partos fueron normales. Luego de efectuar los estudios pertinentes, que demostraron el diagnóstico, y evaluar el caso en equipo multidisciplinario, se decidió practicar cesárea de urgencia. Durante el procedimiento quirúrgico se halló que todo el útero se encontraba dentro del saco herniario cubierto por el epiplón; se extrajo al recién nacido, el cual poseía buena vitalidad, índice de Apgar de 9-10 y peso de 2590 gramos; posteriormente, se resecó el tejido herniario redundante. La paciente evolucionó favorablemente en el período posoperatorio inmediato y recibió el alta hospitalaria a los 5 días.

The case report of a 26 years pregnant woman and gestacional age of 34.4 weeks is described, who was referred from General Hospital of Rusape to Harare Central Hospital, both in Zimbabwe, due to an umbilical hernia that afflicted her since the childhood. The patient had suffered from that hernial volume in 3 previous pregnancies whose childbirths were normal. After the pertinent studies that demonstrated the diagnosis, and evaluate the case in multidisciplinary team, it was decided to practice an emergency Cesarean section. During the surgical procedure it was found that the whole uterus was inside the hernial sack covered by omentum; the new born was extracted, who possessed good vitality, Apgar index 9-10 and 2590 grams weight; later on, the redundant hernial tissue was dried up. The patient had a favorable clinical course in the immediate postoperative period and she was discharged 5 days after.

Short and Medium-term Outcomes of Omphalocele and Gastroschisis: A Survey from a Tertiary Center / Resultados a curto e médio prazo do onfalocelo e gastrosquisis: uma investigação de um centro terciário

Abstract Objective To characterize and compare the outcomes of omphalocele and gastroschisis from birth to 2 years of follow-up in a recent cohort at a tertiary center. Methods This is a retrospective clinical record review of all patients with gastroschisis and omphalocele admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit between January 2009 and December 2019. Results There were 38 patients, 13 of whom had omphalocele, and 25 of whom had gastroschisis. Associated anomalies were present in 6 patients (46.2%) with omphalocele and in 10 (41.7%) patients with gastroschisis. Compared with patients with omphalocele, those with gastroschisis had younger mothers (24.7 versus 29.6 years; p=0.033), were born earlier (36 versus 37 weeks, p=0.006), had lower birth weight (2365±430.4 versus 2944.2±571.9 g; p=0.001), and had a longer hospital stay (24 versus 9 days, p=0.001). The neonatal survival rate was 92.3% for omphalocele and 91.7% for gastroschisis. Thirty-four patients were followed-up over a median of 24 months; 13 patients with gastroschisis (59.1%) and 8 patients with omphalocele (66.7%) had at least one adverse event, mainly umbilical hernia (27.3% vs 41.7%), intestinal obstruction (31.8% vs 8.3%), or additional surgical interventions (27.3% vs 33.3%). Conclusion Despite the high proportion of prematurity, low birth weight, and protracted recovery, gastroschisis and omphalocele (without chromosomal abnormalities) may achieve very high survival rates; on the other hand, complications may develop in the first years of life. Thus, a very positive perspective in terms of survival should be transmitted to future parents, but they should also be informed that substantial morbidity may occur in the medium term.

Resumo Objetivo Caracterizar e comparar os desfechos do onfalocelo e gastrosquisis desde o nascimento até aos 2 anos de seguimento numa coorte recente de um centro terciário. Métodos Este é um estudo retrospectivo em que foi feita uma revisão dos registos clínicos de todos os pacientes com gastrosquisis e onfalocelo que foram internados na unidade de cuidados intensivos neonatais, entre janeiro de 2009 e dezembro de 2019. Resultados Identificamos 38 pacientes, 13 dos quais tinham onfalocelo e 25 dos quais tinham gastrosquisis. Anomalias associadas estavam presentes em 6 pacientes (46.2%) com onfalocelo e 10 (41.7%) com gastrosquisis. Comparativamente com os pacientes com onfalocelo, os pacientes com gastrosquisis tinham mães mais jovens (24.7 versus 29.6 anos; p=0.033), nasceram mais precocemente (36 versus 37 semanas, p=0.006), com menor peso ao nascimento (2,365±430.4 versus 2,944.2±571.9 g; p=0.001), e o internamento teve uma duração mais longa (24 versus 9 dias, p=0.001). A taxa de sobrevivência neonatal foi de 92.3% para o onfalocelo e 91.7% para a gastrosquisis. Trinta e quatro pacientes foram seguidos durante umtempo mediano de seguimento de 24meses: 13 com gastrosquisis (59.1%) e 8 com onfalocelo (66.7%) apresentaram pelo menos um evento adverso, sobretudo hérnia umbilical (27.3% vs 41.7%), obstrução intestinal (31.8% vs 8.3%) ou intervenções cirúrgicas adicionais (27.3% vs 33.3%). Conclusão Apesar da alta proporção de prematuridade, de baixo peso e de recuperação lenta, os gastrosquisis, assim como os onfalocelos (sem anomalias cromossómicas), podem ter uma taxa de sobrevivência muito alta; por outro lado, nos primeiros anos de vida, podem surgir complicações não desprezíveis. Assim, aos futuros pais pode ser transmitida uma perspectiva muito positiva em termos de sobrevivência, embora eles também devam ser informados de que pode ocorrermorbidade substancial no médio prazo.

Risk factors related to the appearance of umbilical disorders in dairy calves / [Fatores de risco relacionados ao surgimento de afecções umbilicais em bezerros leiteiros]

The objective of this study was to determine the types of calve housing used in dairy farms, the prevalence of umbilical disorders and related risk factors. The 16 farms studied were visited to characterize the types of installation and possible risk factors, as well as information obtained from a questionnaire applied to the farmers. 806 Holstein calves were physically examined, in addition to collecting blood samples for the evaluation of Failures in Passive Immunity Transfer (FPIT), in animals that manifested inflammatory omphalopathies, and were also submitted to ultrasound examination. The prevalence of omphalopathies was assessed by Fisher's test, and multivariate logistic regression to assess risk factors. Eight types of installation were found: tropical house, suspended cage, collective stall, collective picket, Argentinean type, single-story cage, individual stall, and collective picket with chain. Omphalopathies accounted for 6.45% of the calves. Small size farms (up to 99 lactation cows) had high risk for umbilical disorders, ground floor collective calves, without side protection, with sand floor, in closed sheds and without heatstroke were considered risk factors for omphalopathies. Adequate colostrum and umbilical antisepsis are not associated with disease, its appearance being related to the housing conditions of the animals.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar os tipos de alojamento para bezerros leiteiros, a prevalência de onfalopatias e os fatores de risco relacionados. As 16 fazendas estudadas foram visitadas buscando-se caracterizar os tipos de instalação e os possíveis fatores de risco, além de informações obtidas de um questionário aplicado aos fazendeiros. Foram examinados fisicamente 806 bezerros da raça Holandesa, além da coleta de amostras de sangue, para avaliação da falha de transferência de imunidade passiva (FTIP), nos animais que manifestaram onfalopatias inflamatórias, sendo submetidos também ao exame ultrassonográfico. A prevalência das onfalopatias foi avaliada por teste de Fisher, e foi feita regressão logística multivariada a fim de se avaliarem os fatores de risco. Verificou-se oito tipos de instalação: casinha tropical, gaiola suspensa, baia coletiva, piquete coletivo, bezerreiro tipo argentino, gaiola térrea, baia individual e piquete coletivo com corrente. As onfalopatias corresponderam a 6,45% dos bezerros. Os bezerreiros coletivos térreos, sem proteções laterais, com piso de areia, borracha, concreto ou madeira, em galpões fechados, sem insolação, com alta densidade animal, antissepsia umbilical realizada por três dias e FTIP acima de 50% foram considerados fatores de risco para onfalopatias e possuem relação com o bezerreiro, sendo decisivas para evitar essas condições a colostragem e a antissepsia umbilical adequadas.(AU)

Hérnia umbilical primária: melhor manejo operatório no adulto / Primary umbilical hernia: Best surgical management in adults

RESUMO: Modelo do estudo: Revisão sistemática. Objetivo: Avaliar se é facultativo ou imprescindível o uso de malha cirúrgica no reparo das pequenas hérnias umbilicais primárias, com orifício menor que 2 cm, a fim de oferecer melhores evidências aos cirurgiões e, assim, aprimorar o método cirúrgico e o seu desfecho. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão da literatura, cuja busca foi direcionada aos artigos que abordassem o manejo operatório das hérnias abdominais, sobretudo das hérnias umbilicais de pequeno tamanho. A pesquisa foi realizada nas bases de dados primárias PubMed, LILACS, Cochrane Library e Periódicos CAPES. Resultados: No total, foram incluídos quatro es-tudos. Foram avaliadas as taxas de recorrência, bem como as de complicações pós-operatórias após a correção da hérnia umbilical com e sem o uso de tela, observando-se o tamanho do defeito abdominal. Foi observada diminuição da recorrência das hérnias após o reparo com tela. No entanto, complicações, como infecção da ferida operatória, foram mais comumente observadas com o uso da prótese. Não houve consenso quanto ao uso da tela em hérnias menores que 1 cm. Conclusão: O uso de próteses pode vir a ser o tratamento de escolha no reparo das hérnias umbilicais primárias. Contudo, mais estudos são necessários para avaliar o papel dessa estratégia no manejo das hérnias menores que 1 cm (AU)

ABSTRACT: Study design: Systematic review. Objective: Evaluate whether surgical mesh is optional or essential for the repair small primary umbilical hernias, with an orifice smaller than 2 cm, in order to provide better evidence for surgeons, thus enhancing surgical method and its outcomes. Methods: This is a literature review, whose search was directed towards papers that depicted surgical management of abdominal hernias, especially small umbilical hernias. The research was carried out in the primary the primary databases PubMed, LILACS, Cochrane Library, and Periódicos CAPES. Results: A total of four studies were included. Recurrence rates, as well as postoperative complications, were assessed after an umbilical hernia was corrected with or without the use of a mesh, observing the size of the abdominal defect. A reduction in the re-occurrence of hernias was observed when using a mesh. However, complications, such as surgical site infection, were more commonly noticed with the use of the prosthe-sis. There was no consensus regarding the use of the mesh in hernias smaller than 1 cm. Conclusion: The use of surgical mesh may prove to be the treatment of choice for the repair of primary umbilical hernias. However, more studies are needed to evaluate the role of this strategy in the management of hernias smaller than 1 cm. (AU)

La hernia umbilical en el paciente cirrótico: ¿tratamiento conservador o cirugía? / Umbilical hernia in cirrhotic patients: conservative treatment or surgery?

RESUMEN Antecedentes: la ascitis es una complicación de frecuente aparición en el paciente cirrótico que al producir un aumento de la presión intraabdominal puede originar una hernia de la pared abdominal; el defecto umbilical latente es su localización más habitual. Objetivo: presentar la incidencia y los beneficios que ofrece la resolución electiva de la patología um bilical en estos pacientes. Material y método: se presentan 15 pacientes, todos masculinos, que fueron intervenidos por hernia umbilical sintomática en forma electiva en el medio hospitalario. El período comprende desde enero del año 2015 a enero de 2019. El 100% de los enfermos cursa un cuadro de cirrosis hepática, con antecedentes de etilismo crónico. Se efectuó la reparación de la hernia con cierre del defecto y malla supraaponeurótica de polipropileno en la mayoría de los casos. Resultados: los pacientes fueron evaluados desde el punto de vista clínico con la escala (score) de Child en el preoperatorio. Se procedió a la evacuación de la ascitis en todos los casos y el control posoperatorio se efectuó cada 30 días los primeros 6 meses. Luego dos veces al año. No se evidenció recidiva. Dos pacientes no volvieron al control luego del año de la cirugía y 1 paciente falleció por la enfermedad de base a los 6 meses de la cirugía. Conclusiones: los enfermos con cirrosis hepática y hernia umbilical deben ser intervenidos quirúrgica mente en forma electiva. La observación y abstención quirúrgica conllevan el riesgo de rotura del saco herniario con alta morbimortalidad.

ABSTRACT Background: Background: Ascites is a common complication in patients with cirrhosis, and elevated intraabdominal pressure can lead to the development of abdominal wall hernias, particularly in patients with latent umbilical defects. Objectives: The aim of this study was to report the incidence and benefits of elective surgery for the management of umbilical hernias in cirrhotic patients with ascites. Material and methods: Between January 2015 and January 2019 15 patients with symptomatic umbi lical hernia underwent elective surgery in a public hospital; 100% were men with a history of alcoho lism and were hospitalized due to liver cirrhosis. The defect was closed, and a polypropylene mesh was placed in the supra-aponeurotic plane in most cases. Results: The preoperative risk was estimated using the Child-Pugh score. Ascites was evacuated in all the cases. Patients were followed-up every 30 days during the first 6 months and then twice a year. There were no hernia recurrences. Two patients were lost to follow-up 12 months after surgery and 1 patient died 9 months after the procedure due to progression of cirrhosis. Conclusions: Patients with liver cirrhosis and umbilical hernia should undergo elective surgery. Wat chful waiting is associated with higher risk of hernia rupture and high morbidity and mortality.

Divertículo de Meckel en asociación a onfalocele y tetralogía de Fallot: reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura / Meckel's diverticulum in association with omphalocele and tetralogy of Fallot: Case report and literature review

El onfalocele o exónfalos se definen como un defecto congénito de la pared abdominal, que consiste en la herniación de las vísceras abdominales a través del anillo umbilical. Esta entidad rara vez se asocia a la comunicación del divertículo de Meckel con el saco del onfalocele. Teniendo en cuenta la escasa prevalencia de dicha entidad, compartimos el reporte de caso de un paciente recién nacido, con diagnóstico de onfalocele menor, en quien se sospechaba ruptura del saco, sin embargo, de manera intraoperatoria se encontró que la aparente ruptura del saco, correspondía a la comunicación con un divertículo de Meckel. El caso además se asoció con hallazgos ecocardiográficos de tetralogía de Fallot

Omphalocele or exomphalos are defined as a congenital defect of the abdominal wall, which consists of the herniation of the abdominal viscera through the umbilical ring. This entity is rarely associated with the communication of Meckel's diverticulum with the omphalocele sac. Considering the low prevalence of this entity, we report the case of a newborn with a diagnosis of minor omphalocele, in whom rupture of the sac was suspected; however, intraoperatively it was found that the apparent rupture of the sac corresponded to a communication with a Meckel's diverticulum. The case was also associated with echocardiographic findings of tetralogy of Fallot

Abordagem cirúrgica em bezerros com onfalite / Surgical approach in calves with omphalitis

Pathological changes in the umbilical region are common in calves. Among such alterations, omphalitis is included. This term is used to define inflammation and infection of the external structures of the umbilicus. According to the affected structures, it can be subclassified into omphalophlebitis, omphaloarteritis, omphalourachitis and panvasculitis. These inflammations are usually associated with bacterial infections. There are predisposing conditions that include inadequate handling such as poor hygiene and neglect of primary care. Omphalitis can affect the animal in a multisystemic way, compromising its well-being and bringing economic losses. In treatment, the use of antimicrobials does not always solve the problem. Thus, surgical treatment can be used, which has good results and should be the choice in the disease. The objective of this work is to report 30 cases of omphalitis in calves, submitted to surgical or conservative treatment. Thirty cases of omphalitis in calves treated in the routine of the Veterinary Hospital of the Paranaense University was analyzed. On physical examination, the animals presented fever, apathy, hyporexia or anorexia and increase of umbilical volume, usually with purulent secretion. Some animals had sepsis and arthritis. In animals with sepsis, hyperemia of the episcleral vessels, dehydration and severe apathy were observed. In calves with arthritis, increased joint volume, pain on palpation and lameness were observed. In animals where the owners did not authorize the surgery, treatment was instituted with sulfadoxine and flunixim meglumine. In dehydrated calves, fluid therapy was used. Animals that were surgically treated received the same clinical treatment protocol as non-operated animals. The surgical procedure was performed under general anesthesia and consisted of resection of the affected umbilical structures. Omphalophlebitis was the most common illness. The most frequent complication was sepsis. Calves treated surgically had a higher survival rate (86.66%) than those treated clinically (46.67%). The clinical signs presented by all animals converged with the literature, allowing for clinical diagnosis. Clinical examination is essential for diagnosis in omphalitis cases. Complementary methods include ultrasound, thermography and laparoscopy, which are important to identify changes in intra-abdominal umbilical structures. Accurate diagnosis of the involved structures was only possible in animals surgically, as well as alterations in organs such as the liver and bladder. There is great variability related to the umbilical structures involved, according to initial care, breeds, seasonality or even the method of conception. Unlike what is observed in the literature, in the present study, there was a higher prevalence of omphalophlebitis, demonstrating variability in relation to the umbilical structures involved. Sepsis, observed in 16.7% of cases, results from bacterial ascension of the umbilical structures. Lameness due to polyarthritis was found in 10% of animals. Meningoencephalitis was observed in 3.3%. Hepatic and retroperitoneal abscedation were observed in 6.7% and 3.3% of cases, respectively. Conservative treatment with antibiotics and local antiseptics has a limited effect on this type of condition, which was proven in the present study, since the survival rate was statistically higher in animals surgically treated.(AU)

A propósito de un caso: Resolución quirúrgica en dos tiempos de Pentalogía de Cantrell / Case Report: Two-stage surgical resolution of Cantrell's Pentalogy

INTRODUCCIÓN: La pentalogía de Cantrell abarca la presencia de cinco defectos congénitos que representan un gran desafío para los cirujanos. Las anomalías del corazón, pericardio, diafragma, esternón y pared abdominal anterior son los hallazgos principales. Su incidencia es baja, sin embargo, es fundamental identificarla oportunamente para adoptar una terapia adecuada para todos los defectos descritos, puesto que se reporta una mortalidad elevada. CASO CLÍNICO: Se trató de un recién nacido a término, de sexo masculino, con antecedentes de defecto de la pared abdominal compatible con onfalocele detectado mediante ecografía prenatal. Tras cesárea programada, se evidenció defecto en la pared abdominal a través del cual emergían el lóbulo hepático izquierdo, intestinos y corazón; el esternón además presentaba una fisura baja. En ecocardiograma se evidenció foramen oval permeable, insuficiencia tricuspídea leve e hipertensión pulmonar severa. EVOLUCIÓN: Se decidió su manejo quirúrgico inmediato. Se colocó silo, con cierre progresivo de la línea media en 7 días. En segundo tiempo quirúrgico, se corrigió el defecto diafragmático y pericárdico con prótesis de pericardio bovino. Pese a la evolución adecuada de la cirugía, a los 28 días, el paciente presentó cianosis súbita, sin responder a maniobras de reanimación y falleció. CONCLUSIÓN: La Pentalogía de Cantrell es una enfermedad rara, con características clínicas, anatómicas y embriológicas peculiares, representa un desafío único para los cirujanos. Su diagnóstico temprano, así como el seguimiento durante el embarazo, la planificación de una cesárea en un centro de alto nivel y la aproximación quirúrgica inmediata con un equipo multidisciplinario, son componentes clave en el manejo integral de pacientes con Pentalogía de Cantrell.

BACKGROUND: Cantrell's pentalogy includes the presence of five birth defects that represent a great challenge for surgeons. Abnormalities of the heart, pericardium, diaphragm, sternumand anterior abdominal wall are the main findings. Its incidence is low, however, it is essential to identify Cantrell´s pentalogy timely to adopt an adequate therapy for all specific defects, since it has high mortality. CASE REPORT: The patient was a full- term male newborn, with a history of abdominal wall defect compatible with an omphalocele detected by prenatal ultrasound. After the caesarean section, the abdominal wall defect was notable, the left liver lobe, intestines and heart emerged through it, the sternum also had a low fissure. The echocardiogram revealed a permeable oval foramen, mild tricuspid regurgitation, and severe pulmonary hypertension. EVOLUTION: Immediate surgical management was decided. Silo was placed, with progressive closure of the midline in 7 days. During the second surgical procedure, the diaphragmatic and pericardial defect was corrected with a bovine pericardial prosthesis. Despite the adequate evolution after surgery, at day 28 he presented with sudden cyanosis and didn't respond to cardiopulmonary resuscitation and died. CONCLUSIONS: Cantrell's Pentalogy is a rare disease, with peculiar clinical, anatomical and embryological characteristics, it represents a unique challenge for surgeons. Early diagnosis, as well as follow-up during pregnancy, planning a cesarean section in a high-level center and immediate surgical approach with a multidisciplinary team, are the key components in the management of patients with Cantrell's Pentalogy.

Hernia umbilical: un problema no resuelto / Umbilical hernia: an unsolved problem

RESUMEN La cirugía de la hernia umbilical ha sido considerada tradicionalmente como sencilla y de fácil ejecución. El cambio conceptual de la hernia umbilical y los avances en su tratamiento han modificado su abordaje, estableciéndose escenarios de complejidad variable (obesidad, embarazo, cirróticos, distasis de los rectos, etc.) que demandan un conocimiento más profundo del tema por parte de la comunidad médica. El impacto económico en el sistema de salud, debido a su alta prevalencia como patología quirúrgica, implica un uso racional de recursos, así como la necesidad de una nueva categorización dentro de la cirugía de la pared abdominal. Es necesario establecer modificaciones en los procesos diagnósticos y terapéuticos en una entidad que ha sido relegada a los niveles básicos del ejercicio quirúrgico habitual.

SUMMARY Umbilical hernia surgery has traditionally been considered simple and easy to perform. A conceptual change of the umbilical hernia and the advances in its treatment have modified its approach, establishing scenarios of variable complexity (Obesity, pregnancy, cirrhosis, diastasis of the rectus, etc.), which demand a deeper knowledge of the subject on the medical community. The economic impact on the health system, due to its high prevalence as a surgical pathology, implies a rational use of resources, as well as the need for a new categorization within the abdominal wall surgery. It is necessary to establish modifications in the diagnostic and therapeutic processes in an entity that has been relegated to the basic levels of the usual surgical practice.

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.

Uso de antibióticos profilácticos en pacientes sometidos a cirugías electivas limpias. Estudio prospectivo comparativo / Use of prophylactic antibiotics in patients undergoing clean elective surgeries. Comparative prospective study

El uso indiscriminado de antibióticos y el mal manejo de los mismos por parte del personal médico es un problema frecuente a nivel mundial, esto ha incrementado la resistencia bacteriana, los costos del tratamiento y ha creado la necesidad de contar con nuevos antibióticos, frecuentemente más costosos y de mayor toxicidad.Objetivo : evaluar el uso de antibióticos profilácticos en pacientes sometidos a cirugías electivas limpias, en centros privados del estado Aragua, en el periodo comprendido entre febrero y agosto del año 2019.Métodos : estudio prospectivo, observacional, comparativo, longitudinal. La muestra fue no probabilística intencional, se dividió en 2 grupos: grupo A, a quienes se les administró antibioticoterapia profiláctica, y un grupo B, a quienes no se les administró antibiótico.Resultados : Se incluyeron 49 pacientes sometidos a cirugías electivas limpias de tipo colecistectomías (14/28.57%), herniorrafía umbilical (6/12.24%) y hernioplastia inguinal (29/59.18%). La edad promedio fue de 37,7±12,17 años. Predomino el sexo masculino. Al quinto día del postoperatorio no se observaron signos de complicación infecciosa en los grupos A y B. Al décimo día de postoperatorio se observaron signos de complicación infecciosa en un paciente (4.3%) perteneciente al grupo A. No se observó complicación infecciosa en el grupo sin administración de antibiótico, grupo B.Conclusión : La indicación y mantenimiento por 7-10 días de antibiótico profiláctico en cirugía limpia no presenta diferencia en la presentación de complicaciones infecciosas comparado con la no administración de antibióticos para este tipo de cirugía, con el riesgo potencial de producción de efectos adversos y desarrollo de resistencia bacteriana(AU)

The indiscriminate use of antibiotics and their mishandling by medical personnel is a frequent problem worldwide, which has increased bacterial resistance, treatment costs and the need for new antibiotics, often more expensive and of greater toxicity.Objective : to evaluate the use of prophylactic antibiotics in patients undergoing clean elective surgeries, in private centers in the Aragua state, in the period between February and August of 2019.Methods : we conducted a prospective, longitudinal, observational, analytical epidemiological clinical study. The participants consisted of non-probabilistic sample of the intentional type of 49 patients of the total study population, undergoing elective surgery, cholecystectomy (14 / 28.57%), umbilical herniorrhaphy (6 / 12.24%) and inguinal hernioplasty (29 /59.18%). The sample was classified into 2 groups, a group A, who received prophylactic antibiotic therapy and a group B, who did not receive it.Results : the mean age was 37.7 ± 12.17 years, predominantly male. On the fifth day of the postoperative period, no signs of infectious complication were observed neither in group A nor in group B. On the tenth day after the postoperative period, signs of infectious complication were observed in one patient (4.3%) belonging to the antibiotic administration group. No infectious complication was observed in the group without antibiotic administration.Conclusion : it was confirmed that the administration of antibiotics does not reduce the incidence of infection, when comparing an experimental group with a control group(AU)

Prevalencia al nacimiento de gastrosquisis y onfalocele en Costa Rica / (Prevalence of gastroschisis and omphalocele in Costa Rica)

Resumen Justificación: En varios países se ha documentado un aumento de los defectos congénitos de pared abdominal, principalmente gastrosquisis. El objetivo es conocer la tendencia por edad materna de gastrosquisis y onfaloce en Costa Rica, durante 1996-2014. Métodos: Utilizando la base de datos del sistema nacional de vigilancia de defectos congénitos, se calcularon tasas de defectos congénitos de pared abdominal por edad materna (menores de 20, 20-34, 35 años o más), y período (1996-2002, 2003-2008 y 2009-2014) con sus respectivos IC 95%. Se realizó una regresión de Poisson, tomando como base el grupo 20-34 años y el período 1996-2002 y se compararon estimados mediante chi cuadrado de Wald. Se evaluó el impacto de la EM mediante fracción atribuible poblacional y se calcularon tasas de fecundidad y distribución proporcional de los nacimientos de acuerdo a esta variable. Resultados: La prevalencia de defectos congénitos de pared abdominal aumentó de 0,76 (IC95% 0,15-1,36) por 10 000 nacimientos en 1996 a 3,48 (IC95% 2,12-4,85) en el 2014. El riesgo relativo para gastrosquisis fue 3,76 (2,95-4,79) en madres menores de 20 años y la fracción atribuible poblacional 36,2%. El riesgo relativo para onfalocele fue 2,09 (1,22-3,59) en madres mayores de 35 años y la fracción atribuible poblacional 8,9%. Se documentó una disminución proporcional de los nacimientos y la tasa de fecundidad en madres menores de 20 y mayores de 35. Conclusión: La prevalencia de defectos congénitos de pared abdominal ha aumentado significativamente a través del tiempo. El aumento de gastrosquisis en las madres menores de 20 años fue mayor, a pesar que los nacimientos han disminuido en este grupo de edad.

Abstract Background: In several countries, an increase in abdominal wall defects, mainly gastroschisis, has been documented. The objective is to know the trend of gastroschisis and omphaloce by maternal age in Costa Rica, between 1996 and 2014. Methods: using the database of the national congenital defects surveillance system, congenital abdominal wall defects rates were calculated by maternal age (under 20, 20-34, 35 years or more), and period (1996-2002, 2003-2008 and 2009-2014) with their respective 95% CI. A Poisson regression was carried out, taking as a base the group 20-34 years and the period 1996-2002, and were compared estimated by Wald's chi-square. The impact of MS was evaluated by population attributable fraction and fertility and proportional distribution of births were calculated according to this variable. Results: abdominal wall defects prevalence increased from 0.76 (95% CI 0.15-1.36) per 10,000 births in 1996 to 3.48 (95% CI 2.12-4.85) in 2014. Relative risk for gastroschisis was 3.76 (2.95- 4.79) in mothers younger than 20 years and the population attributable fraction 36.2%. The relative risk for omphalocele was 2.09 (1.22-3.59) in mothers older than 35 years and population attributable fraction 8.9%. There was a decrease in the proportional distribution of births and the fertility rate in mothers under 20 and over 35. Conclusion: the prevalence of congenital abdominal wall defects has increased significantly over time. The increase in gastroschisis in mothers under 20 years was greater, despite the fact that births have decreased in this age group.

Serum immunoglobulin from Nellore cattle produced by in vitro fertilization and treated for umbilical diseases / Imunoglobulinas séricas de bovinos Nelore produzidos por fertilização in vitro e tratados para onfalopatias

The aim of this study was to measure serum immunoglobulin concentrations of Nellore cattle produced by in vitro fertilization (IVF) with umbilical diseases and to evaluate surgical excision as a method of treatment. Sixteen cattle with ages ranging from 1 to 15 months, males and females, affected by umbilical diseases were enrolled in the study. Blood samples were collected for cell counts and the determination of immunoglobulin concentrations by electrophoresis and zinc sulphate turbidimetry (ZST). Four calves were presented with umbilical herniation, two with an umbilical herniation associated with a persistent urachus, two with an umbilical herniation with a persistent urachus and omphaloarteritis, three with an umbilical herniation and an urachal diverticulum, three with a persistent urachus, one with an urachal diverticulum, and one with omphalitis. The blood cell counts pre- and post-surgical revealed differences in cell volume and the number of leukocytes. The immunoglobulin values measured by electrophoresis values were below normal in most animals, whereas the ZST showed normal levels in most of them. Most of the calves affected by umbilical diseases and produced by IVF presented hypoglobulinaemia. Correlations between umbilical diseases, failure of passive transfer of immunity and IVF could not be demonstrated.(AU)

Os objetivos desse estudo foram mensurar as concentrações séricas das imunoglobulinas de bovinos Nelore, produzidos por fertilização in vitro (FIV), acometidos por onfalopatias e avaliar a excisão cirúrgica como método de tratamento. Utilizou-se 16 animais, com idade variando de 1 a 15 meses, machos e fêmeas, acometidos por afecções umbilicais. Amostras de sangue foram colhidas para realização de hemogramas e avaliação das imunoglobulinas, por meio de eletroforese e turbidimetria com sulfato de zinco. Foram observados quatro casos de hérnias umbilicais, dois de hérnia umbilical associadas à persistência de úraco, dois casos de hérnia umbilical com persistência de úraco e onfaloarterite, três de hérnia umbilical com divertículo de úraco, três casos de persistência de úraco, um de divertículo de úraco e um de onfalite. O hemograma revelou diferença significativa para os valores de Volume Globular e Leucócitos, nos momentos pré e pós-tratamento cirúrgico dos animais. A eletroforese evidenciou valores de imunoglobulina abaixo da normalidade na maioria dos animais, enquanto que a turbidimetria apresentou níveis normais na maioria dos bovinos, quando comparados com valores de referência. A maioria dos bovinos estudados, acometidos de onfalopatias e concebidos por FIV, apresentaram hipoglobulinemia. Os resultados obtidos não permitem afirmar que existe relação entre as onfalopatias, falha de transferência de imunidade passiva e FIV.(AU)

Defectos de pared abdominal anterior fetal: manejo y protocolo de seguimiento prenatal de Gastroquisis y Onfalocele. Ecuador, 2019. / Abdominal anterior abdominal wall defects: management and prenatal protocol of Gastrochisis and Omphalocele. Ecuador, 2019

Los defectos de la pared abdominal son un grupo de malformaciones congénitas poco comunes que presentan alteraciones heterogéneas y comparten una característica en común, que es la herniación o evisceración de uno o más órganos de la cavidad abdominal, debido a un defecto en la formación de la pared abdominal. Existen diversas patologías entre las que se encuentran extrofia de vejiga y extrofia de cloaca y la Pentalogía de Cantrell, sin embargo, las más frecuentes son la gastrosquisis y el onfalocele; en esta revisión se discutirá el manejo y el protocolo de seguimiento de estas dos patologías.

Abdominal wall defects are a group of rare congenital malformations, which represent heterogeneous alterations and share an uncommon characteristic, which is the herniation or evisceration of one or more organs of the abdominal cavity, due to a defect in the formation of the abdominal wall. There are several pathologies among which are bladder exstrophy and cloacal exstrophy and the Pentalogy of Cantrell, however, the most frequent are gastroschisis and omphalocele. In this article we will review and discuss the management and follow-up protocol of these two pathologies

Primary umbilical endometriosis / Endometriose umbilical primária

ABSTRACT Objective: to report the characteristics, evolution and outcome of patients with primary umbilical endometriosis. Methods: an observational and descriptive study of patients with primary umbilical endometriosis diagnosed between 2014 and 2017. The clinical variables evaluated were age, clinical picture, lesion characteristics, diagnostic methods, treatment and recurrence. Results: six patients diagnosed with primary umbilical endometriosis aged 28 to 45 years were operated on during the study period. They had lesions ranging from one to 2.5cm in diameter, violet in five patients and erythematous-violaceous in one. The duration of the symptoms until diagnosis ranged from one to three years and in all the cases studied the diagnosis was made through the clinical manifestations and confirmed by histopathological analysis. No case was associated with neoplastic alterations. All patients evaluated had pain and umbilical bleeding in the menstrual period. Conclusion: umbilical endometriosis is an uncommon disease and should be included in the differential diagnosis of women as umbilical nodules. The treatment of choice is the total exeresis of the lesion.

RESUMO Objetivo: relatar as características, evolução e desfecho de pacientes portadoras de endometriose umbilical primária. Métodos: estudo observacional e descritivo de pacientes portadoras de endometriose umbilical primária diagnosticada entre 2014 e 2017. As variáveis clínicas avaliadas foram: idade, quadro clínico, características das lesões, métodos diagnósticos, tratamento e recidiva. Resultados: seis pacientes com diagnóstico de endometriose umbilical primária, com idades entre 28 e 45 anos foram operadas no período do estudo. Elas apresentavam lesões que variavam de 1,0cm a 2,5cm de diâmetro, de cor violácea em cinco pacientes e eritemato-violácea em uma. O tempo de duração dos sintomas até o diagnóstico variou de um a três anos e em todos os casos estudados o diagnóstico foi feito por meio das manifestações clínicas e confirmado por meio da análise histopatológica. Nenhum caso foi associado com alterações neoplásicas. Todas as pacientes avaliadas apresentavam como manifestação clínica dor e sangramento umbilical no período menstrual. Conclusão: a endometriose umbilical é uma doença pouco frequente e deve ser incluída no diagnostico diferencial de mulheres como nódulo umbilical. O tratamento de eleição é a exérese total da lesão.

Omphaloceles in combination with a self-made hemispherical cushion: a report of 12 cases

The aim of this study was to discuss the curative effect of applying "capsule-reserved normal saline bag and self-made hemi-spherical cushion oppression" for treating giant omphaloceles. Twelve patients with giant omphaloceles who were admitted to our hospital between January 2008 and June 2016 were selected for treatment as follows: a capsule-reserved normal saline bag was used to promote the gradual return of the abdominal contents into the abdominal cavity in phase I, and a self-made hemi-spherical cushion was used for compression combined with a local dressing change in phase II to treat the giant omphaloceles without surgical treatment. All 12 patients in this group were cured, and after follow-up visits for >10 months, they had no abdominal infections, wound disruption, intestinal obstruction, or other complications, and their growth was normal. Two patients had abdominal hernias, and they recovered after herniorrhaphies. Giant omphaloceles in newborns were treated in stages, and in phase II, non-surgical treatment was applied, which was easily performed with a smaller wound, low cost, an obvious curative effect, and higher safety and effectiveness.

Hernia umbilical en pacientes cirróticos con ascitis: ¿tratamiento conservador o quirúrgico? / Umbilical hernia in liver cirrhosis with ascites: conservative or surgical treatment?

Resumen La ascitis es la complicación más común en los pacientes con cirrosis hepática. Las hernias umbilicales (HU) ocurren en 20% de estos pacientes y 40% en aquellos con ascitis severa. La HU ocurre debido al aumento de presión intraabdominal, al debilitamiento de la fascia abdominal y la pérdida de masa muscular. Además, tienen tendencia a aumentar rápidamente y presentar alto riesgo de complicaciones que amenazan la vida del paciente. El tratamiento de la HU no complicada es controversial, tanto el manejo quirúrgico (herniorrafia) como el manejo conservador (control de ascitis) presentan alta tasa de complicaciones, en consecuencia incrementa la morbimortalidad. Actualmente, se recomienda herniorrafia umbilical con previo control de la ascitis en el manejo de HU no complicada, reduce el riesgo de infección de herida operatoria, evisceración, drenaje de ascitis, peritonitis y reduce hasta 41% la recidiva de HU. El éxito de este enfoque también depende del grado de disfunción hepática. El tratamiento de la HU complicada es quirúrgico (herniorrafia sin malla), con menor tasa de mortalidad respecto al manejo conservador. Estudios revelan ventajas de la herniorrafia umbilical laparoscópica (mínimamente invasiva y sin tensión) en comparación a la cirugía abierta, sin embargo, aún no hay evidencia al respecto.

Ascites is the most common complication in patients with liver cirrhosis. Umbilical hernias (HU) occur in 20% of these patients and 40% in those with severe ascites. HU occurs due to increased intra-abdominal pressure, weakening of the abdominal fascia and loss of muscle mass. In addition, they have a tendency to enlarge rapidly and present high risk of complications that threaten the patient's life. The treatment of the uncomplicated HU is controversial, both the surgical management (herniorrhaphy) and the conservative management (control of ascites) present high rate of complications, consequently high morbidity and mortality. Currently, umbilical herniorrhaphy is recommended with prior control of ascites in uncomplicated HU management, it reduces the risk of surgical wound infection, evisceration, ascites drainage, peritonitis, and it reduces up to 41% of HU recurrence. The success of this approach also depends on the degree of liver dysfunction. The treatment of complicated HU is surgical (herniorrhaphy without mesh), with lower mortality rate compared to conservative management. Studies reveal advantages of umbilical herniorrhaphy laparoscopy (minimally invasive and stress-free) compared to open surgery; however there is still no evidence about it.

Hernia de Littre estrangulada en un adulto / Littre strangulated hernia in an adult

Se describe el caso clínico de un adulto de 47 años de edad, quien acudió al cuerpo de guardia del Hospital Provincial Docente Clinicoquirúrgico Saturnino Lora Torres de Santiago de Cuba por presentar, desde hacía 3 días, dolor en epigastrio, de comienzo insidioso, que desapareció en las últimas 24 horas, y apareció nuevamente en la fosa ilíaca derecha y mesogastrio, pero esta vez se trasformó en fijo, punzante, de moderada intensidad, que no se aliviaba con analgésicos, y asociado a náuseas; igualmente, refirió y se corroboró al examen físico la presencia de una hernia umbilical que no lograba reducirse. El paciente fue operado y se encontró una hernia de Littre umbilical estrangulada. Se le realizó resección y anastomosis del íleon a nivel del divertículo de Meckel, así como herniorrafia umbilical. La evolución fue favorable y egresó sin complicaciones

The case report of a 47 years adult is described who went to the emergency room of Saturnino Lora Torres Teaching Clinical Surgical Provincial Hospital in Santiago de Cuba due to epigastric distress of insidious beginning for 3 days that disappeared in the last 24 hours, appearing again in the right iliac cavity and mesogastrium, but this time it was transformed in a fixed, sharp, of moderate intensity pain that was not relieved with analgesics, and associated with nausea; equally, he referred the presence of an umbilical hernia that was not able to decrease and it was corroborated in the physical exam. The patient was operated on and a strangulated umbilical Littre hernia was found. A resection and anastomosis of ilium at the Meckel diverticulum level was carried out, as well as umbilical hernia repair. There was a favorable clinical course and he was discharged without complications

Celio-mesenteric trunk associated with giant omphalocele: surgical consequences / Tronco celíaco-mesentérico asociado con onfalocele gigante: consecuencias quirúrgicas

We report the first case of a newborn presenting with a celio-mesenteric trunk variation associated with a giant omphalocele. The celio-mesenteric trunk was unexpected and unseen during the staged surgical closure. After partial reintegration of the liver, the newborn presented refractory hypovolemia with anuria, leading to redo surgery. This procedure revealed ischemia of the liver and necrosis of the entire gastrointestinal tract except the colon. Despite treatment, including liver externalization, the infant did not survive. The autopsy revealed a celio-mesenteric trunk, a rare anomaly characterized by a common origin of the celiac axis and the superior mesenteric artery from the aorta. This association may explain the dramatic consequences of the staged closure procedure. Awareness of the association of celio-mesenteric trunk and omphalocele would allow the surgeon to take extra care during this delicate surgery.

Presentamos el primer caso de un recién nacido que presenta una variación del tronco celíaco-mesentérico asociada con un onfalocele gigante. El tronco celíaco-mesentérico fue inesperado y no se vio durante las etapas del cierre quirúrgico. Después de la reintegración parcial del hígado, el recién nacido presentó hipovolemia refractaria con anuria, lo que condujo a la repetición de la cirugía. Este procedimiento reveló isquemia del hígado y necrosis de todo el tracto gastrointestinal excepto el colon. A pesar del tratamiento, incluyendo la externalización hepática, el bebé no sobrevivió. La autopsia reveló un tronco celíaco-mesentérico, una rara anomalía caracterizada por un origen común del tronco celíaco y la arteria mesentérica superior, a partir de la aorta. Esta asociación puede explicar las dramáticas consecuencias del procedimiento durante las etapas del cierre. El conocimiento de la asociación de tronco celíaco-mesentérico y onfalocele permitiría al cirujano tomar especial cuidado durante esta delicada cirugía.