Measuring otoplasty outcome: Expanding the validity to caregivers' perspective and to Portuguese-speaking children.

OBJECTIVE: The GBI (Glasgow Benefit Inventory) and the GCBI (Glasgow Children's Benefit Inventory) are used to evaluate patient-reported Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) following otoplasty for prominent ears. The aim of this study was to validate them through patients' and caregivers' perspectives and in Portuguese language versions. STUDY DESIGN: After translation to Portuguese, the GBI and the GCBI were applied to patients (n = 255) who underwent otoplasty throughout a five-year span and to their caregivers, respectively. A second set of questionnaires (retest) was applied to assess reliability. Caregivers were subsequently contacted to evaluate aesthetic satisfaction, recommendation to others, postoperative complications and main motivation for surgery. SETTING: Paediatric Surgery Department of a tertiary hospital in Porto, Portugal. PARTICIPANTS: 134 patients (aged 10.9 ± 3.6 years, 61.2% males) and their caregivers (52.5% responders). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Impact on HRQoL using the Portuguese GBI and GCBI (global score, -100 to 100). Validity assessed by principal component factor analysis, Cronbach's α and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC). RESULTS: The GBI was 30.1 ± 25.7 and the GCBI was 22.6 ± 23.0. For the GBI, three subscales were identified, explaining 63.3% of variance. For the GCBI, two subscales were identified, accounting for 66.8% of variance. Both the GBI and the GCBI showed a high internal consistency (α = 0.92 and 0.94, respectively). 79% were satisfied and 92% recommended the surgery. Statistically significant higher scores were found in satisfied patients, in those who underwent surgery due to teasing, and in females. CONCLUSIONS: The Portuguese GBI and GCBI proved to be valid and reliable to evaluate HRQoL following otoplasty in Portuguese-speaking children. The outcome was very favourable; almost all patients would recommend the surgery.

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of healthcare workers during the first wave in Portugal: a cross-sectional and correlational study.

OBJECTIVES: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the mental health of healthcare workers (HCWs) worldwide. This study aims to identify the degree to which sociodemographic variables and indicators of subjective well-being and psychological resilience are associated, positively and negatively, with the outcomes of burnout, stress, depression and anxiety among Portuguese HCWs observed during the first wave. It also aims to evaluate the strength of association of these variables and indicators with each outcome. DESIGN: Cross-sectional quantitative study. The statistical methods used are simple logistic model, multiple logistic regression model and -2*log-likelihood statistic. SETTING: Portuguese HCWs living in Portugal and working in the Portuguese healthcare system. PARTICIPANTS: The study included 1535 professionals, with a mean age of 38 years. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOMES MEASURES: Psychological variables were measured by Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, the Resilience Scale, the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. RESULTS: High levels of personal (55%; n=844), work-related (55.1%; n=846) and client-related burnout (35.4%; n=543) were found. Additionally, participants expressed substantial levels of depression (28.7%; n=441), stress (36.4%; n=558) and anxiety (33.1%; n=508). About 1202 participants (78.3%) demonstrated moderate-to-high levels of resilience. Profession, work regime during the pandemic, having a health problem, resilience and satisfaction with life are independent variables significantly associated with the outcomes of burnout, stress, depression and anxiety. Satisfaction with life was the independent variable that had a major association with all outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: Governments and hospital administrations should take action to promote resilience and satisfaction with life as these variables are protective relating to mental health problems. Interventions as educational sessions, psychological support at work, programmes promoting resilience and coping mechanisms and better work conditions may improve mental health. The implementation of measures to protect healthcare students from developing prejudicial outcomes seams very adequate and important.

Pediatric Burns With Cyanoacrylate Glue: An Inconspicuous Danger.

Burns are a common cause of pediatric injury and represent significant morbidity and mortality in this age group. In children, most burns are thermal, resulting from exposure to a hot surface, liquid, or fire. Cyanoacrylate is a liquid compound commonly found in households, mainly in "superglue" and nail glue. This compound solidifies through an exothermic reaction that is magnified when in contact with certain fibers that act as catalysts, such as cotton. In these circumstances, intense heat is produced in the contact area, potentially causing severe thermal burns. Despite its widespread availability, there is a paucity of safety information about cyanoacrylate and its role as a cause for burns. In the literature, only 18 cases of cyanoacrylate burns are reported in children. We present two cases of pediatric burns with cyanoacrylate and a review of the literature.

[Secondary Alveolar Bone Grafting in Orofacial Cleft: A Survey of a Portuguese Tertiary Hospital]. / Enxerto Ãsseo na Fenda Lábio-Palatina: Experiência de um Hospital de Referência Português.

INTRODUCTION: Orofacial clefts are the most frequent craniofacial birth defects. In the presence of bone defect, the secondary alveolar bone grafting is the correction method most commonly accepted by clinicians. This study evaluates the result of this technique in a tertiary hospital. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Analysis of the secondary alveolar bone grafting performed between 2007 and 2014, with inclusion of cases in which the iliac crest was the donor site for the graft and the clinical and imaging information was complete. The success of the intervention was assessed radiographically using the Bergland scale (type I-IV) and correlated to variables associated with pathology and/or surgical correction. RESULTS: Of the 32 secondary alveolar bone grafting performed, 29 met the inclusion criteria: 13 cases (44.8%) corresponded to complete unilateral pre-foramen clefts; four (13.8%) to complete bilateral pre-foramen clefts; eight (27.6%) to transforamen unilateral clefts and four (13.8%) to bilateral transforamen clefts. According to the scale of Bergland (applied with a mean follow-up of 8 ± 5 months) six were classified as type I, 15 as type II, five as type III and three as type IV. No association was found between the effectiveness of the surgery and the type of orofacial clefts, the presence of the incisor and the canine eruption phase. Five patients were re-operated (three of type II and two of type III at baseline). DISCUSSION: In this series, the secondary alveolar bone grafting was effective in most patients (72% type I and II) regardless of the type of orofacial clefts. The relatively high proportion of failures (10.3%) and subsequent need for re-intervention (17%) justify long-term follow up and the continuation of this study. CONCLUSION: It is important to highlight the multidisciplinary involvement in order to identify previously the ideal timing for each intervention and to optimize results.

Introdução: A fenda lábio-palatina é a malformação congénita craniofacial mais frequente. Na presença de defeito ósseo, a técnica de enxerto ósseo alveolar secundário é o método de correção mais consensual entre os autores. Neste estudo avalia-se o resultado da aplicação desta técnica num hospital terciário. Material e Métodos: Análise dos enxertos ósseos alveolares secundários realizados entre 2007 e 2014, sendo incluídos os casos em que a crista ilíaca foi a região dadora e em que a informação clínica e imagiológica estava completa. A eficácia da intervenção foi avaliada radiologicamente com recurso à escala de Bergland (tipo I-IV), e correlacionada com variáveis associadas à patologia e/ou correção cirúrgica. Resultados: Dos 32 enxertos ósseos alveolares secundários realizados, 29 cumpriam os critérios de inclusão: 13 casos (44,8%) correspondiam a fendas pré-forâmen unilaterais completas; quatro (13,8%) a fendas pré-forâmen bilaterais completas; oito (27,6%) a fendas transforâmen unilaterais e quatro (13,8%) a fendas transforâmen bilaterais. Pela escala de Bergland (aplicada com um seguimento médio de 8 ± 5 meses), seis eram do tipo I, 15 do tipo II, cinco de tipo III e três do tipo IV. Não foi encontrada associação entre a eficácia da intervenção cirúrgica e o tipo de fenda lábio-palatina, presença do incisivo e fase de erupção do canino. Cinco doentes foram submetidos a novo enxerto ósseo alveolar (três tipo II e dois tipo III na avaliação inicial). Discussão: Na presente série, o enxerto ósseo alveolar foi eficaz na maioria dos doentes (72%, tipo I e II), independentemente do tipo de fenda lábio-palatina. A proporção de falências (10,3%) e a necessidade ulterior de reintervenção (17%) foram relativamente altas justificando o seguimento a longo-prazo e a continuação deste estudo. Conclusão: Importa realçar o envolvimento multidisciplinar para identificação atempada do momento ideal para intervenção e otimi-zação dos resultados.

A novel mutation in FOXF1 gene associated with alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of pulmonary veins, intestinal malrotation and annular pancreas.

Alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of pulmonary veins (ACD/MPV) is a rare, fatal, neonatal developmental lung disorder, which usually presents as persistent pulmonary hypertension unresponsive to treatment. The authors report the case of a neonate with persistent pulmonary hypertension, associated with duodenal stenosis secondary to annular pancreas and intestinal malrotation. Support treatment, inhaled nitric oxide, oral sildenafil and nebulized iloprost were used with no clinical improvement. The neonate presented an overwhelming course, with hypoxemia refractory to treatment. At autopsy lung histology showed the characteristic features of ACD/MPV. DNA sequence analysis revealed a heterozygous nonsense mutation c.539C>A;p.S180X, in the first exon of FOXF1. FOXF1 has been identified as one of the genes responsible for ACD/MPV associated with multiple congenital malformations. This clinical case is the first report of a heterozygous nonsense mutation c.539C>A;p.S180X in the first exon of FOXF1, in a patient with ACD/MPV associated with annular pancreas and intestinal malrotation.

Hemorrhagic abdominoscrotal hydrocele. A challenging entity.

Abdominoscrotal hydrocele (ASH) is a rare condition in childhood. It presents an intraabdominal portion with homogeneous content that is usually excised through a groin approach. A pale child with a recurrent scrotal hydrocele and a huge solid-cystic retroperitoneal mass is reported. Because the diagnostic workup has not ruled out malignancy, a laparotomy was performed; however, ultimate diagnosis was hemorrhagic ASH. The clinical features and surgical management of ASH are addressed. This entity should be considered in front of tense or recurrent hydroceles or coexistent abdominal mass even though with heterogeneous content.

[Bullous pemphigoid in an infant]. / Penfigóide bolhoso em lactente.

Bullous pemphigoid is an acquired auto-immune blistering disease, which affects predominantly the elderly. It is rare in children and exceptional in infant. To our knowledge only ten cases were previously reported. We report a new case of a previously healthy six months old infant who presented with erythemato-vesico-bullous cutaneous lesions over a period of six days. Histology and immunofluorescence led to the diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid. Therapy with systemic and topic corticosteroids resulted in a good outcome.