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INTRODUCTION: Gastric pseudotumors are rare entities whose clinical presentation resembles typical gastric neoplasias, often making them unrecognized unless other causes are considered. PRESENTATION OF CASE: We present a case report of a patient that debuts with dysphagia, with an abdominal computed axial tomography (CAT) scan revealing a mass at the gastro-esophageal junction suggestive of malignant origin, with studies revealing it to be Immunoglobulin G4-related (IgG4). DISCUSSION: The diagnosis and identification of IgG4-related gastric pseudotumors is very complicated, often and most commonly an incidental diagnosis upon histologic analysis, as is the situation in this case. CONCLUSION: Understanding its clinical course and early diagnosis can reduce unwarranted surgical intervention in some patients with IgG4-related disease.
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INTRODUCTION: Systemic scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that can affect the respiratory system and the gastrointestinal tract. When diffuse lung disease and pulmonary hypertension develop, a lung transplant is usually considered as treatment. This option, however, is not feasible in the presence of concomitant gastroesophageal reflux disease. In this case, medical therapy is initially warranted. If this fails, surgical approach may be considered in order for the patient to be a lung transplant candidate. CASE PRESENTATION: A 56-year-old female, with previous history of intestinal pneumonitis, mild pulmonary hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux secondary to systemic scleroderma, is considered for lung transplant. Initially, due to persistent gastroesophageal reflux, a transplant was not a viable. This was corrected with an open gastrectomy with roux-en-Y anastomosis. Follow-up one week later revealed normal anatomy, adequate esophageal-jejunal anastomosis, and adequate contrast medium transit via esophagogram. Additionally, there was no evidence of contrast medium reflux indicating a resolved gastroesophageal reflux disease. This led to the patient becoming a candidate for lung transplant. DISCUSSION: We suggest an open gastrectomy with roux-en-Y anastomosis as an alternative to the Nissen fundoplication for patients with connective tissue disease that develop terminal pulmonary consequences and require a lung transplant.
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RESUMEN Objetivo: comparar los resultados de los abordajes abiertos y laparoscópicos en esplenectomía de pacientes con patología esplénica de origen hematológico. Métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional de corte transversal, teniendo como fuente de datos el registro institucional de las esplenectomías abiertas y laparoscópicas realizadas en la Fundación Cardioinfantil-Instituto de Cardiología entre 1996 y 2016. Se evaluaron variables preoperatorias, intraoperatorias y posoperatorias; se compararon la tasa de complicaciones, tiempo quirúrgico, estancia hospitalaria y la necesidad de re-intervención entre los dos abordajes. Resultados: se evaluó la información de 202 pacientes, 137 (68 %) tuvieron abordaje abierto, el 61% fueron hombres y la mediana de edad fue 39,5 años (P25-P75 27,7-58,0). La principal indicación de cirugía fue púrpura trombocitopénica refractaria a manejo con corticoides. Se identificó mayor tiempo quirúrgico (mediana=129 minutos) y menor sangrado (mediana=100 cc P25-P75 50-200) en el abordaje laparoscópico, versus el abordaje abierto (mediana=60 minutos; mediana=250 cc P25-P75 50-500, respectivamente) (p<0,001). Las complicaciones intraoperatorias fueron similares en ambos grupos (p=0,065), la tasa de conversión en el grupo laparoscópico fue de 26,1 %, asociada a esplenomegalia. No se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en cuanto al requerimiento de transfusión, estancia hospitalaria o necesidad de re-intervención entre los grupos. La tasa de complicaciones posoperatorias fue de 10,2 % en el grupo de esplenectomía abierta y 7,6 % en el grupo de laparoscópica. Conclusiones: la esplenectomía laparoscópica, es un procedimiento seguro que presenta beneficios respecto al abordaje abierto en el manejo de enfermedades hematológicas, en términos de sangrado intraoperatorio y es equiparable en identificación de bazos supernumerarios, complicaciones intraoperatorias y tiempo de hospitalización.
SUMMARY Objective: To compare laparoscopic and open splenectomy in patients with hemorrhagic splenic pathology. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, based on an institutional registry of open and laparoscopic splenectomies performed at Fundación Cardioinfantil-Instituto de Cardiología between 1996 and 2016. Preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative variables were assessed; the rate of complications, surgical time, hospital length of stay and the need for reoperation were compared between the approaches. Results: Information of 202 patients was assessed. Open approach was performed in 137 patients (68 %), 61% were men and the median age was 39.5 years (P25-P75 27.7-58.0). Thrombocytopenic purpura refractory to management with corticosteroids was the main indication for surgery. A longer surgical time (median=129 minutes) and less bleeding (median=100 cc P25-P75 50-200) for laparoscopic approach versus open approach (median=60 minutes; median=250 cc P25-P75 50-500, respectively) was identified (p<0.001). Intraoperative complications were similar in both groups (p=0,065), the conversion rate in laparoscopic group was 26.1 %, it was secondary to splenomegaly. No statistically significant differences were found in the two groups in the need for transfusion, hospital length of stay or reoperation. The rate of postoperative complications was 10.2 % for open splenectomy and 7.6 % for laparoscopic. Conclusions: Laparoscopic splenectomy is a safe procedure that offers benefits in relation to the open approach for the management of hematological diseases in terms of intraoperative bleeding and is comparable in the identification of supernumerary spleens, surgical complications, and hospitalization time.
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Humanos , EsplenectomiaRESUMO
Las hernias internas corresponden de 0,2 a 0,9 % de todos los casos de obstrucción intestinal. De ellas, el 8 % son hernias del hiato de Winslow. Este tipo de hernia se asocia frecuentemente a obstrucción intestinal y a algún grado de isquemia. Su diagnóstico prequirúrgico es difícil y se da en menos del 10 % de los casos. Su manejo es quirúrgico y la mortalidad está alrededor del 50 % cuando existe compromiso vascular. Se han descrito cuatro tipos de hernias del hiato de Winslow, dependiendo del órgano comprometido. Se presenta el caso de una paciente que ingresó al servicio de urgencias con dolor abdominal de inicio súbito, progresivo, asociado a náuseas, emesis y compromiso de su estado general. Fue sometida a laparotomía exploratoria. Se encontró una hernia del hiato de Winslow, con necrosis isquémica del íleon terminal, el ciego y el colon ascendente, por lo cual requirió resección intestinal, con ileostomía y fístula mucosa. Durante el posoperatorio necesitó soporte en la unidad de cuidados intensivos y, posteriormente, en salas de hospitalización, y fue dada de alta una vez su condición clínica se estabilizó.
Internal hernias constitute 0.2% - 0.9% of all cases of intestinal obstruction. Of these, hernias through the foramen of Winslow represent about 8%. This type of hernia is often associated with intestinal obstruction and some degree of ischemia. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult and occurs in less than 10% of cases. Treatment is surgical and mortality rate is about 50% when there is vascular compromise. Four types of hernias through the foramen of Winslow are described depending on the organ involved. We report the case of a 73 year old female who was admitted to the emergency department with sudden progressive abdominal pain associated with nausea, emesis, and systemic compromise evidenced by metabolic acidosis and hyperlactatemia. At exploratory celiotomy a large hernia through the foramen of Winslow with ischemic necrosis of the terminal ileum, cecum and ascending colon was encountered, requiring bowel resection, ileostomy and mucous fistula. The patient required initial support in the ICU and was discharged once the clinical condition was stable.
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Hérnia Hiatal , Omento , Hérnia Abdominal , Obstrução IntestinalRESUMO
Se presenta una cohorte retrospectiva de diez pacientes con tumores quísticos del páncreas, intervenidos en su mayoría algunos por laparoscopia , haciendo énfasis en su estudio, diagnóstico y tratamiento quirúrgico, mostrando algunas de las variables evaluadas en su manejo y con especial mención de su enfoque quirúrgico con base en una revisión sistemática de la literatura.
We present a retrospective study of a cohort of ten patients with cystic tumors of the pancreas, most of whom underwent surgery. The study emphasizes study, diagnosis, and treatment of the four who underwent laparoscopic surgery. It presents some of the variables analyzed in their management and pays special attention to their surgery treatment. A systematic review of the literature is also included.
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Humanos , Masculino , Adulto , Feminino , Cistadenoma Mucinoso , Cistadenoma Papilar , Cistadenoma Seroso , PâncreasRESUMO
El íleo biliar es una patología poco común y de difícil diagnóstico prequirúgico, pues en la mayoría de los casos se presenta como obstrucción intestinal sin síntomas biliares asociados. En el artículo se presentan dos casos del 2010, cada uno con características diferentes respecto a la localización de la fístula y la evolución postoperatoria: una fístula colecistogástrica con obstrucción del íleon terminal y una fístula colecistoduodenal con obstrucción del yeyuno medio. En el primero se hizo una resolución del íleo biliar y en el mismo tiempo quirúrgico la colecistectomía y cierre de la fístula; mientras que en el otro se trató únicamente el cuadro obstructivo. Dado que en la literatura no existe una amplia revisión de esta situación clínica, no hay consenso en cuanto a la resolución de la patología biliar en el mismo tiempo quirúrgico. Por la evolución clínica de los pacientes tan diversa, se evaluó el problema...
Gallstone ileus is an uncommon pathology, difficultto diagnose on a pre-surgical way, mostly sometimespresents as intestinal obstruction withoutbiliary symptoms associated. In 2010, it presentedtwo cases, each one with different characteristicsregarding the fistula location and post-operativeevolution: cholecystogastric fistula and obstructionof the terminal ileus and cholecystoduodenalfistula and obstruction of the medial yeyunum.First was resolved with colecystectomy and fistulaclosure. The second was trated only by obstructionresolution. Since in literature there isnt acomprehensive review of this type of pathology,there is not agreement in the management of thebiliary pathology at the same surgical time, andtaking in account the different evolution of ourtwo patients, is the reason that we were interestedin the evaluation of this problem...