Nocardiosis pulmonar y del sistema nervioso central: el alcoholismo como factor de inmunocompromiso / Pulmonary and central nervous system nocardiosis: Alcoholism as an immunocompromising factor

La nocardiosis es una enfermedad de distribución mundial; de forma habitual se encuentra en zonas tropicales y afecta principalmente a pacientes inmunocomprometidos, sin embargo, también existen casos reportados de infección en personas inmunocompetentes. Esta infección es causada por actinomicetos del género Nocardia spp. que son bacterias Gram positivas, saprófitos ambientales. Aunque la exposición a Nocardia spp. es casi universal, solo una pequeña fracción de las personas expuestas desarrollan la enfermedad. Se presenta el caso de un hombre de 47 años, sin dato de inmunosupresión, procedente de un área rural de Boyacá, que consultó por un cuadro clínico de cefalea intensa e intermitente, con parestesias y, finalmente, alteración del estado de conciencia. Se practicó una resonancia magnética cerebral, en la que se evidenció una lesión que ocupaba espacio de localización córtico-subcortical en la región fronto-témporo-parietal izquierda, con efecto compresivo y desplazamiento de las cavidades del sistema ventricular. Se sospechó, inicialmente, una lesión neoplásica o un absceso cerebral. El paciente fue sometido a una resección quirúrgica, y el cultivo de la lesión documentó Nocardia africana/nova; en estudios posteriores, se evidenció un posible foco pulmonar primario. Como único factor de riesgo en el paciente, se documentó alcoholismo. Completó seis semanas de tratamiento antibiótico intrahospitalario con evolución clínica y radiológica, y egresó con plan de un año de terapia antibiótica ambulatoria. Aunque la enfermedad por Nocardia spp. afecta principalmente a pacientes inmunocomprometidos, la "evidencia" clínica demuestra que este microorganismo también puede ser una amenaza para individuos sin los factores de riesgo tradicionales para inmunosupresión.

Nocardiosis is a disease with worldwide distribution. It is usually found in tropical areas and mainly affects immunocompromised patients, however, there are also cases where its infection has been reported in immunocompetent patients. This pathology is caused by bacteria known as Nocardia spp., which are gram-positive microorganisms and environmental saprophytes, and although exposure to Nocardia spp. is almost universal, only a small fraction of exposed people develops the disease. We present the case of a 47-year-old man, with no evidence of immunosuppression, from a rural area of Boyacá, who was admitted due to intense and intermittent headache accompanied by paresthesia and, finally, a decrease in consciousness. A brain magnetic resonance was performed and evidenced a fronto-temporo- occipital space-occupying lesion in the cortico-subcortical region with a compressive effect and displacement of the ventricular system cavities. It was suspected at first a neoplastic lesion or a brain abscess. The lesion was surgically resected, and its culture showed Nocardia africana/nova. In later studies a possible primary pulmonary focus was evidenced. Alcoholism was the only risk factor documented. The patient completed 6 weeks of hospital antibiotic treatment with favorable clinical and radiological evolution and was discharged with a 1-year plan of outpatient antibiotic therapy. Although Nocardia spp. mainly affects immunocompromised patients, evidence shows that this microorganism can also be a threat to individuals without traditional immunosuppression risk factors.

Migración de la malla a la unión gastroesofágica: una complicación infrecuente de la reparación de una hernia hiatal gigante / Mesh migration into the gastroesophageal junction: a rare complication of giant hiatal hernia repair

Resumen El reparo de la hernia hiatal es un tema de debate debido a las posibles complicaciones asociadas que han cambiado a través de los años. En la literatura se reportan complicaciones asociadas al procedimiento hasta en un 30 % de los casos. Las complicaciones diferentes a la recurrencia y a largo plazo son infrecuentes, reportadas en menos del 9 % de los casos. La inclusión de la malla protésica en el esófago es una rara complicación y solo se han reportado pocos casos sobre esta. Entre los factores asociados a este desenlace se encuentran descritos: el material protésico, la técnica quirúrgica y la tensión de la malla sobre el tejido intervenido; sin embargo, es difícil establecer asociaciones directas de cada factor dado que la literatura actual solo cuenta con reportes de casos. A continuación, se muestra el caso clínico de un paciente, quien, después de una reparación de hernia hiatal con malla, presenta la inclusión de material protésico en el esófago; se aborda el diagnóstico y el manejo de la misma.

Abstract Hiatal hernia repair has been a subject of debate due to the possible associated complications that have changed over the years. The literature reports up to 30% of cases with complications associated with the procedure. Complications other than recurrence and long-term complications are rare and reported in less than 9% of cases. The migration of the prosthetic mesh into the esophagus is a rare complication and only a few cases have been reported. The factors associated with this outcome include prosthetic material, surgical technique, and mesh tension on the intervened tissue. However, it is difficult to establish direct associations of each factor since the current literature has only case reports. The following is a clinical case of a patient in whom the prosthetic material migrated into the esophagus after a hiatal hernia repair with mesh. The diagnosis and treatment offered are discussed.

Potencial aplicação clínica da eletromiografia de superfície como indicador de recuperação neuromuscular durante testes de desmame após envenenamento por organofosforados / Potential clinical application of surface electromyography as indicator of neuromuscular recovery during weaning tests after organophosphate poisoning

RESUMO Este estudo teve como objetivo explorar a utilidade da avaliação da atividade muscular respiratória em pacientes em uso de ventilação mecânica após envenenamento agudo por organofosforados, para fornecer informações complementares para determinação do melhor momento para suspensão do suporte ventilatório. Foi registrada eletromiografia de superfície em músculos respiratórios (diafragma, intercostais externos e esternocleidomastóideos) em um homem jovem afetado por autoenvenenamento com quantidade desconhecida de paration, para determinar o nível de atividade muscular no decurso de diversas tentativas de desmame da ventilação mecânica. A distribuição de energia de cada frequência de sinal de eletromiografia de superfície; a sincronização entre máquina, paciente e músculos; a atividade da enzima acetilcolinesterase; o trabalho respiratório e os índices de respiração rápida e superficial foram calculados em cada uma das tentativas de desmame. O trabalho respiratório e o índice de respiração rápida e superficial não se correlacionaram com a falha ou o sucesso da tentativa de desmame. O diafragma aumentou gradualmente seu envolvimento com a ventilação, tendo alcançado resposta máxima, que se correlacionou com o sucesso do desmame e a atividade máxima da enzima acetilcolinesterase. Por outro lado, a atividade de músculos respiratórios acessórios mostrou tendência oposta.

ABSTRACT This study aimed to explore the usefulness of measuring respiratory muscle activity in mechanically ventilated patients suffering from acute organophosphate poisoning, with a view towards providing complementary information to determine the best time to suspend ventilatory support. Surface electromyography in respiratory muscles (diaphragm, external intercostal and sternocleidomastoid muscles) was recorded in a young man affected by self-poisoning with an unknown amount of parathion to determine the muscle activity level during several weaning attempts from mechanical ventilation. The energy distribution of each surface electromyography signal frequency, the synchronization between machine and patient and between muscles, acetylcholinesterase enzyme activity, and work of breathing and rapid shallow breathing indices were calculated in each weaning attempt. The work of breathing and rapid shallow breathing indices were not correlated with the failure/success of the weaning attempt. The diaphragm gradually increased its engagement with ventilation, achieving a maximal response that correlated with successful weaning and maximal acetylcholinesterase enzyme activity; in contrast, the activity of accessory respiratory muscles showed an opposite trend.

Exploración por laparoscopia de la vía biliar con cierre primario en casos de colecisto-coledocolitiasis en el Hospital Universitario San Ignacio / Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration and primary closure in cholecysto-choledocolithiasis at Hospital San Ignacio, Bogotá, Colombia

La coledocolitiasis es una enfermedad frecuente, presente en 10 a 18 % de los pacientes con colelitiasis. Su tratamiento usual actualmente consiste en practicar primero una colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica (CPRE) y luego la colecistectomía; si la primera es fallida, está indicada la exploración de la vía biliar con colocación de tubo en T o cierre primario. El abordaje laparoscópico es el estándar a nivel mundial; sin embargo, no es una práctica común en nuestro medio. Se presenta una serie de 12 pacientes con diagnóstico de colecisto-coledocolitiasis y con CPRE previa fallida, que fueron sometidos a colecistectomía y exploración de vía biliar con cierre primario por laparoscopia, entre mayo de 2015 y mayo de 2016. Su evolución mostró buenos resultados: en 10 de ellos la estancia hospitalaria fue de menos de 5 días después del procedimiento quirúrgico. Se concluye que la colecistectomía y la exploración de la vía biliar con cierre primario por laparoscopia es una técnica segura, con tiempos cortos de estancia hospitalaria

Choledocolithiasis is a frequent pathology, it is present in about 10-18% of the patients with cholelithiasis. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with subsequent cholecystectomy is the routine established procedure for this pathology. If it fails, the routine is to proceed with a common bile duct exploration with the insertion of a T tube or primary closure. Laparoscopic surgery is the worldwide standardized procedure; however, it is not a common practice in our environment. In this report, we evaluated 12 patients with cholecysto-choledocholithiasis with previously failed ERCP that underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy and common bile duct exploration with primary closure in the period May 2015 - May 2016. Our patients had good postoperatory course with appropriate outcomes; 83% had less than 5 days of hospital stay following surgery. It was concluded that performing laparoscopic cholecystectomy and common bile duct exploration with primary closure is a safe technique with low hospital stay after surgery