Quality of life of Brazilian plastic surgeons / Qualidade de vida dos cirurgiões plásticos brasileiros

Introduction: Medical quality of life (QoL) is an international object of study. Brazilian Plastic Surgeons QoL hasn`t yet been assessed, with few studies to perform any evaluation on the subject or estimate variables involved. Methods: This is a transversal, non-comparative, non-experimental, contemporary and of full selection study. An on-line research was performed between July and December in 2021, through the WHOQOL-bref questionnaire application, added with social-demographic information. The population will be composed of plastic surgery residents and surgeons associated with the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP). Results: We obtained 168 answers via Google Forms®, which allowed us to determine our population through social- demographic questionnaire and make associations with the WHOQOL-bref findings. Conclusion: The current study identified correlations between sociodemographics and quality of life of the Brazilian plastic surgeon. We bring forward descriptive data on a subpopulation of responders inside the SBCP, which achieved a score positively higher than 50% in all of the questionnaire domains.

Introdução: A qualidade de vida (QV) dos médicos é objeto de atenção e de estudo internacionalmente. A QV dos cirurgiões plásticos do Brasil ainda não foi avaliada e não existem descrições das nuances e variáveis que estão mais ou menos relacionadas com a QV dos mesmos. Método: Trata-se de um estudo transversal, de seleção completa, não comparado, não experimental, contemporâneo. Pesquisa foi realizada on-line, entre julho e dezembro de 2021, por meio da aplicação do questionário WHOQOL-bref aos médicos residentes da especialização em cirurgia plástica e médicos cirurgiões plásticos associados à Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica (SBCP). As características sociodemográficas e ocupacionais serão relacionadas à QV. Resultados: Obtivemos 168 respostas dos formulários preenchidos via Google Forms®, o que possibilitou determinar a população estudada pelo questionário sociodemográfico e realizar as associações com os achados do WHOQOL-bref. Conclusão: O presente estudo identificou associação de fatores sociodemográficos à qualidade de vida do cirurgião plástico brasileiro. Delimitamos uma população específica dentro dos participantes da SBCP, a qual pontuou acima de 50% positivamente em todos os domínios do questionário.

Bone marrow mononuclear cell transplant prevents rat depression and modulates inflammatory and neurogenic molecules.

INTRODUCTION: Major depressive disorder is associated with chronic inflammation and deficient production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Bone marrow mononuclear cell (BMMC) transplantation has an anti-inflammatory effect and has been proven effective in restoring non-depressive behavior. This study investigated whether BMMC transplantation can prevent the development of depression or anxiety in chronic mild stress (CMS), as well as its effect on inflammatory and neurogenic molecules. METHOD: Three groups of animals were compared: BMMC-transplanted animals subjected to CMS for 45 days, CMS non-transplanted rats, and control animals. After the CMS period, the three groups underwent the following behavioral tests: sucrose preference test (SPT), eating-related depression test (ERDT), social avoidance test (SAT), social interaction test (SIT), and elevated plus maze test (EPMT). Transplanted cell tracking and measurement of the expression of high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), interleukin-1ß (IL-1ß), tumor necrosis factor (TNFα), and BDNF were performed on brain and spleen tissues. RESULTS: BMMC transplantation prevented the effects of CMS in the SPT, ERDT, SAT, and SIT, while prevention was less pronounced in the EPMT. It was found to prevent increased HMGB-1 expression induced by CMS in the hippocampus and spleen, increase BDNF expression in both tissues, and prevent increased IL-1ß expression in the hippocampus alone, while no effect of the transplant was observed in the TNFα expression. In addition, no transplanted cells were found in either the brain or spleen. CONCLUSIONS: BMMC transplantation prevents the development of depression and anxiety-like behavior triggered by CMS. It could prevent increased HMGB-1 and IL-1ß expression in the hippocampus and increased BDNF expression in the same tissue. Cell treatment represents a further perspective in the research and treatment of depression and possible mood disorders.

Técnica operatória: conceitos básicos para acadêmicos / Operative technique: basic concepts for academics

Introdução: Devido à popularidade da Cirurgia Plástica nos dias atuais, bem como ao avanço e ao aprimoramento das técnicas cirúrgicas, torna-se necessária a participação de acadêmicos que, por meio de cursos práticos, promovem aquisição e atualização de importantes fundamentos dessa área. Objetivos: Oferecer aos acadêmicos noções básicas sobre diferentes técnicas cirúrgicas essenciais. Metodologia: É realizada aula teórica ministrada por um residente do Serviço de Cirurgia Plástica do Hospital São Lucas, com duração de 90 minutos, baseada em material didático. Após, é realizada aula prática composta por 4 estações, com um orientador em casa mesa, onde são desenvolvidas as técnicas cirúrgicas de antissepsia, paramentação, instrumentação e sutura. Resultados: A antissepsia cirúrgica consiste no processo de escovação pré-operatória. A paramentação consiste na vestimenta adequada de diversos utensílios para a realização de procedimentos no bloco cirúrgico. Na instrumentação cirúrgica, são apresentados os instrumentos que devem ser utilizados e quando devem ser utilizados no ato cirúrgico. A sutura tem como função o fechamento dos espaços mortos e a sustentação das feridas. O método apresentado é o ponto simples. Conclusão: O curso cumpre com o propósito de preparar o acadêmico não só para as atividades realizadas no bloco, como também para atividades que antecedem a cirurgia.

Introduction: Due to the popularity of Plastic Surgery today, as well as the advancement and improvement of surgical techniques, it is necessary the participation of academics who, through practical courses, promote the acquisition and updating of important foundations of this area. Objectives: To provide to the academics the basic knowledge of different essential surgical techniques. Methodology: Theoretical lecture given by a resident of the Plastic Surgery Service of the Hospital São Lucas, which lasts 90 minutes, is based on didactic material. After that, a practical class composed of 4 stations is carried out, where the surgical techniques of antisepsis, paramentation, instrumentation and suture are developed. Results: The surgical antisepsis consists of the preoperative brushing process. Paramentation consists of the adequate dressing of several utensils for the accomplishment of procedures in the surgical block. In the surgical instrumentation, the instruments that must be used and when they should be used in the surgical act are presented. The suture has as function the closure of the dead spaces and the sustentation of the wounds. The method presented is the simple point. Conclusion: The course accomplish the purpose of preparing the academic not only for the activities carried out in the block, but also for activities that precede the surgery.