Urological, vascular, and infectious implications of kidney transplant: a single-center experience / Complicaciones urológicas, vasculares e infecciosas del trasplante renal: experiencia en un solo centro

Introduction: Kidney transplant has improved in the last decades due to new technologies and surgical techniques. However, there are still multiple complications associated with this procedure, which can affect the function and viability of the kidney graft. Our aim was to describe the incidence of urological, vascular, and infectious complications in the 1st month after the procedure. Methods: A cross-sectional and retrospective study was carried out. Records of all patients who underwent kidney transplant from 2007 to 2017 were reviewed and data of demographic and surgical variables as well as information of vascular, urological, and infectious complications during the 1st post-operative month were registered and analyzed. Results: A total of 243 patients that required kidney transplant were assessed. The most common chronic kidney disease etiologies were: idiopathic (25.5%), glomerulopathies (24.7%), and hypertension (23.5%). Seventy patients (28.8%) presented a complication, of which 31 were urological, 27 were infectious, and 12 were vascular. In each category, the most frequent complications were the perirenal hematoma, the urinary tract infection, and renal artery stenosis, respectively. Conclusions: The prevalence of complications found in our center is similar to that reported in the literature and it is significant. It is important for medical personnel to be aware of this data to have a high level of suspicion and make an active search, as an early diagnosis and treatment of these pathologies are crucial to avoid graft loss

Introducción: El trasplante renal ha mejorado en las últimas décadas gracias a las nuevas tecnologías y técnicas quirúrgicas. Sin embargo, aún existen múltiples complicaciones asociadas a este procedimiento, que pueden afectar la función y viabilidad del injerto renal. Nuestro objetivo fue describir la incidencia de complicaciones urológicas, vasculares e infecciosas en el primer mes tras el procedimiento. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo de corte transversal. Se revisaron los expedientes de todos los pacientes que se sometieron a trasplante renal desde 2007 hasta 2017 y se registraron y analizaron datos de variables demográficas y quirúrgicas, así como información de complicaciones vasculares, urológicas e infecciosas durante el primer mes postoperatorio. Resultados: Se evaluaron un total de 243 pacientes que requirieron trasplante renal. Las etiologías de enfermedad renal crónica (ERC) más frecuentes fueron: idiopática (25,5%), glomerulopatías (24,7%) e hipertensión arterial (23,5%). 70 pacientes (28,8%) presentaron alguna complicación, de los cuales 31 fueron urológicos, 27 infecciosos y 12 vasculares. En cada categoría las complicaciones más frecuentes fueron el hematoma perirrenal, la infección del tracto urinario y la estenosis de la arteria renal respectivamente. Conclusiones: La prevalencia de complicaciones encontrada en nuestro centro es similar a la reportada en la literatura y es significativa. Es importante que el personal médico conozca estos datos para tener un alto nivel de sospecha y realizar una búsqueda activa, ya que el diagnóstico y tratamiento precoz de estas patologías es fundamental para evitar la pérdida del injerto.

Clinical efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy combined with radical surgery for elderly patients with locally advanced gastric cancer / 中华普通外科杂志

Objective:To evaluate the safety and feasibility of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) combined with radical surgery for elderly patients with locally advanced gastric cancer (LAGC).Methods:One hundred and fourty eight patients with LAGC after NACT and gastrectomy between 2012 and 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. They were divided into two groups: (1) <65 years old (111 cases) and (2) ≥65 years old (37 cases) and their clinicopathological and prognostic data were compared.Results:There was no significant difference between the two groups in the incidence of hematological complications such as anemia ( χ2=0.235, P=0.628), leukopenia ( χ2=0.613, P=0.434), neutropenia ( χ2=0.011, P=0.918) and thrombocytopenia ( χ2=0.253, P=0.615) and non-hematological complications such as nausea ( χ2=0.092, P=0.762), vomiting ( χ2=0.166, P=0.683), diarrhea ( χ2=0.015, P=0.902) and mucositis ( χ2=0.199, P=0.766) due to NACT. There were no statistical differences between the older patients and the younger in operation duration ( t=0.270, P=0.604), intraoperative bleeding ( t=1.140, P=0.250) and R 0 resection rate ( χ2=0.105, P=0.750). The incidence of postoperative complications was 25.2% and 37.8% in the younger patients and the olders ( χ2=2.172, P=0.141). Pleural effusion ( χ2=7.007, P=0.008) and pulmonary infection ( χ2=10.204, P=0.001) was significantly higher in the older patients than in the youngers. The 3-year progression-free survival rate ( t=0.494, P=0.482) and 3-year overall survival rate ( t=0.013, P=0.908) were comparable between the two groups. Conclusions:NACT combined with radical surgery is safe and effective in elderly patients with LAGC, except for higher perioperative pulmonary-related complications.

Replacement of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube with Low Profile Button Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy: First Indian Experience

Background: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a common procedure employed for patients with swallowing disorders with a functioning gastrointestinal tract. Replacement of PEG with a conventional PEG tube by ‘pull technique’ is considered to be the standard of care. Low profile or button PEG, an alternative that obviates the need for endoscopy, is less explored in the Indian setting. Methods: Records of all the patients, who underwent PEG replacement with a low-profile PEG (MIC-KEY by Halyard, U.S.A.) for three years, were reviewed. Complications and other relevant details were recorded. Result: Twenty four low profile PEG tubes were placed in 16 patients; [male 12 (75%); median age(range) 67 (25-85) years]. The indications of PEG placement were stroke in 10 patients, other neurologic illnesses in 5 patients and laryngeal malignancy in 1 patient. Perforation peritonitis and skin induration developed in one patient each. None of the patients had any procedure-related fatal complication. Conclusion: Although PEG exchange with low profile PEG is considered safe, it has potential complications. Thus, utmost care is required to recognize and treat them early.

Estadía abreviada poscirugía bariátrica: una posibilidad real sin incrementar complicaciones ni readmisión de pacientes / Abbreviated Hospitalization after bariatric surgery

Resumen Introducción: Nuevas técnicas en cirugía bariátrica han permitido disminuir las complicaciones y la mortalidad quirúrgica. Estas mejoras han hecho posible disminuir la estadía hospitalaria y acelerar el proceso de recuperación permitiendo un potencial protocolo de alta temprana. Objetivos: Describir la experiencia en la utilización de un protocolo diseñado de estadía abreviada, en pacientes posoperados de cirugía bariátrica. Materiales y Método: Estudio analítico, retrospectivo de cohorte. Se consideró una cohorte de pacientes en que se realizó cirugía bariátrica, en Clínica Santa María, por un solo cirujano, entre julio de 2014 y abril de 2019, sometidos a un protocolo diseñado de alta temprana. Fueron registradas la morbilidad, la mortalidad, las readmisiones y reintervenciones en el periodo de tiempo registrado. Resultados: Se incluyeron un total de 775 pacientes, 654 pacientes sometidos a gastrectomía en manga laparoscópica (GEM) y 101 pacientes sometidos a bypass gástrico en Y de Roux (RYGB). Hubo 8 complicaciones, sin mortalidad registrada. La tasa de readmisión/reintervención fue de 4,13%/2,27% para GEM y 4,55%/3,53% para RYGB. Conclusiones: En este grupo de pacientes pudimos demostrar una baja tasa de complicaciones, lo que apoya la idea de que un protocolo de alta temprana en pacientes sometidos a cirugía bariátrica es una alternativa factible y segura.

Introduction: New techniques in bariatric surgery have allowed to reduce complications and surgical mortality. These improvements have made it possible to reduce the hospital stay and accelerate the recovery process, allowing a potential early discharge protocol. Aim: To describe the experience in the use of a protocol designed for an abbreviated stay, in post-operated bariatric surgery patients. Materials and Method: Analytical, retrospective cohort study. A cohort of patients who underwent bariatric surgery, at the Santa María Clinic, by a single surgeon, between July 2014 and April 2019 and submitted to a designed early discharge protocol was considered. Morbidity, mortality, readmissions, and reoperations were recorded in the established period of time. Results: A total of 775 patients were included, 654 patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (GEM) and 101 patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). There were 8 complications, with no recorded mortality. The readmission/reoperation rate was 4.13%/2.27% for GEM and 4.55%/3.53% for RYGB. Conclusions: In this group of patients we were able to demonstrate a low rate of complications, which supports the idea that an early discharge protocol in patients undergoing bariatric surgery is a feasible and safe alternative.

Posicionamiento de implantes dentales simultáneos a la elevación de seno maxilar en rebordes con reabsorción severa / Dental implant placement simultaneous with maxillary sinus lifting on ridges with severe resorption

Introducción: El posicionamiento de implantes dentales simultáneos a la elevación de seno maxilar en rebordes con reabsorción severa < 4mm es una técnica quirúrgica sensible que disminuye los tiempos operatorios. Sin embargo, es considerada cirujano-dependiente y en caso de no darse el manejo adecuado puede generar complicaciones. Objetivo: Evaluar, luego de 24 meses de carga funcional, la estabilidad de los tejidos periimplantares del implante dental que se posicionó simultáneo a la elevación de seno maxilar en un reborde alveolar con reabsorción ósea severa < 4mm. Presentación de caso: Paciente masculino de 62 años con reabsorción ósea severa en zona de primer molar superior derecho. Luego de analizar los medios diagnósticos y la evidencia científica; se logró posicionar un implante dental simultáneo a la elevación de seno maxilar técnica de ventana lateral; cuatro meses después se realizó la segunda fase quirúrgica y finalmente fue rehabilitado con una corona en zirconio. Tuvo un periodo de seguimiento de 24 meses. Conclusiones: Un buen diagnóstico, manejo quirúrgico adecuado, la colaboración del paciente y los controles periódicos, resultan en una técnica segura, que proporciona estabilidad de los tejidos periimplantares(AU)

Introduction: Dental implant placement simultaneous with maxillary sinus lifting on ridges with severe resorption < 4 mm is a sensitive surgical technique that shortens the duration of interventions. However, it is considered to be operator dependent, and may cause complications if not appropriately managed. Objective: After 24 months of functional load, evaluate the stability of the peri-implant tissue of a dental implant placed simultaneously with maxillary sinus lifting on an alveolar ridge with severe bone resorption. Case presentation: A case is presented of a male 62-year-old patient with severe bone resorption in the area of the first upper right molar. Analysis of the diagnostic means and scientific evidence involved led to placement of a dental implant simultaneous with maxillary sinus lifting (lateral window technique). The second surgical stage was performed four months later. A zirconium crown was finally placed, and a 24-month follow-up period was started. Conclusions: With a good diagnosis, appropriate surgical management, patient cooperation and periodic controls, it is a safe technique that ensures the stability of peri-implant tissue(AU)

Cholecystectomy in mild to moderate acute biliary pancreatitis when to intervene: early versus delayed

Background: Objective of the study was to compare the outcomes of early versus late cholecystectomy in mild to moderate acute biliary pancreatitis.Methods: This comparative prospective study was conducted at Surgical Department of Qazi Hussain Ahmed Medical Complex, Nowshera from 1st January 2018 to 31st March 2020. Patients with mild to moderate acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP) were included in the study. Patients were divided into two groups. Group 1 having patients undergoing early (operated in 7 days) and Group 2 having patients with delayed (operated after 6 weeks) laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The outcomes like hospital stay, peri and post-operative complications, recurrent cholecystitis and pancreatitis were compared. P<0.05 was considered significant.Results: A total of 300 patients were included with 150 in each group. There were 70 (46.66%) males in group 1 while group 2 consisted of 68 (45.33%) males. The median time interval of operation to the laparoscopic surgery was 5 days in group1 and 42 days in group 2. Peri operative outcomes were not significant between two groups (p=0.6). About 14 (09.63%) patients were converted to open surgery in group1 and 17 (10.53%) in group 2. Postoperative complications were also not significant between two groups (p=1.0). Group 1 had small total length of stay as compared to group 2 (p=0.006). Recurrent biliary events occurred in 63 (42.12%) patients in total with no event in group 1.Conclusions: Patients with mild to moderate ABP having early laparoscopic cholecystectomy present with reduced recurrent biliary events and the total length of hospital.

Post operative complications of double-J ureteral stenting: a prospective study

Background: Placement of indwelling ureteral stents has become routine in the management of variety of urinary tract infections. Despite the advances and technology, the ideal stent is not available yet. A double-J stent is never without potential complications which may be minor in form of hematuria, dysuria, frequency, flank and suprapubic pain to major complications such as vesicoureteric reflux, migration, malposition, encrustation, stent fracture etc.Methods: One hundred urological patients who had undergone double-J ureteral stenting attending surgery department were taken. Patients were subjected to detailed history and clinical examination and other routine investigations and symptoms of any complications were recorded starting at the time of placement of double-J ureteral stent till its removal.Results: Majority of the patients in our study had only minor complications related to double-J ureteral stenting like flank or suprapubic pain, dysuria, hematuria and urgency which were managed conservatively. Major complication like stent migration was seen only in 1 patient which was managed with removal of stent.Conclusions: At the end of study, we concluded that double-J stents have become an essential part of many endourological and open urological procedures and their use cannot be completely avoided.

Comparative study of intra and post-operative complications between total abdominal hysterectomy and laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy

Background: Vaginal hysterectomy is preferable due to faster recovery, decreased morbidity and absence of an abdominal incision. The aim was to compare the risks and complications of laparoscopy assisted vaginal hysterectomy and total abdominal hysterectomy in terms of intra-operative and post-operative complications.Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted in the Gynaecology ward at Vinakaya Mission’s Kirupananda Variyar Medical College and Hospitals, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. The data for the past 1-year record was taken for analysis. A total of 80 subjects were included in the study and were divided into two groups with 40 patients under TAH (total abdominal hysterectomy) group and 40 under LAVH (Laproscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy) group. The primary outcome of the present analysis was incidence of perioperative complications like blood loss and the secondary outcomes were operating time, blood loss, urinary tract injury, rate of conversion to laparotomy, postoperative pain, and length of postoperative stay.Results: The mean intra-operative blood loss was measured among both the groups and it was found to be very high among TAH group (201 ml) compared to LAVH group (149.8 ml) and the difference was found to be statistically significant (p <0.05). Similarly, the duration of operative procedure was found to be less in LAVH group (57.9 mins) compared to TAH group (72.6 mins) and the difference was found to be statistically significant (p <0.05). Post-operative wound infection (14 vs 0) was found to be more among the patients in TAH group than that of the LAVH group and the difference was found to be statistically significant (p <0.05).Conclusions: LAVH is a safe and effective surgical treatment for benign gynaecological diseases and should be offered whenever possible, taking into account the low rate of complications and cost-effectiveness.

Comparative study of complications following laparoscopic TEP versus TAPP versus open hernioplasty in inguinal hernia repair

Background: Hernia repairs, both inguinal and ventral/ incisional, are some of the most common surgeries performed in the world. Over the last 5 years, the field of hernia surgery has had a significant transformation thanks to many new and innovative surgical techniques as well as exponential growth in mesh and mesh technology. The aim of the study: To compare the intraoperative complications of TEP vs TAPP vs open hernioplasty in terms of operative time, major visceral or vessel injury and conversion rates. Materials and methods: This study was conducted in the Department of General Surgery, Government Stanley Medical College, and Chennai in 2018. 75 patients (25 cases of open hernioplasty, 25 cases of TAPP, 25 cases of TEP). Post-operative pain was recorded based on Visual Analog Scale and requirement of analgesics. Post-operative complications like urinary retention, wound seroma, wound hematoma, wound infection, port site infection, recurrence, mesh infection, bowel complication was collected with clinical examination and complications recorded. Results: The study involved 75 male patients who satisfied the inclusion criteria. 25 patients were subjected to Lichtenstein tension-free open hernioplasty, 25 treated with TEP, and another 25 subjected to TAPP. Among the 75 cases studied 21 cases were found to have left sided inguinal hernia, whereas 54 cases were having right sided hernia. Intraoperative complications like major vessel injury or bladder injury were observed. No intraoperative complications were encountered Rosy Adhaline Selvi, Manimegalai. Comparative study of complications following laparoscopic TEP versus TAPP versus open hernioplasty in inguinal hernia repair. IAIM, 2019; 6(3): 223-230. Page 224 during the study period in any of the groups. Post-operative urinary retention was found only in two cases of Lichtenstein tension-free open hernioplasty and this required bladder catheterization. All cases of laparoscopic hernioplasty were catheterized intraoperatively and catheter retained till postoperative day 1, hence urinary retention could not be assessed. The post-operative pain was measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) 6 hours after the surgery. The patient was given a dose of Injection Tramadol 100mg in after the surgery. The pain scores were analyzed with Chi-square and the difference found to be statistically significant. Lichtenstein tension-free open hernioplasty was found to have increased postoperative pain when compared to laparoscopic repair. Among the laparoscopic repair, TAPP was found to have increased postoperative compared to TEP. The postoperative hematoma was observed in a single case of Lichtenstein open hernioplasty. The hematoma was in the subcutaneous plain and required drainage. Conclusion: Primary unilateral inguinal hernia without complications can be treated with Lichtenstein tension-free open hernioplasty or laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal hernioplasty or laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernioplasty. Lichtenstein open hernioplasty has an advantage over laparoscopic repair in terms of shorter duration of surgery and learning curve.

Comparative study on laparoscopic appendicectomy versus open appendicectomy in a tertiary hospital at Chennai

Background: Appendicitis is sufficiently common that appendicectomy is the most frequently performed urgent abdominal surgery. Despite extraordinary advances in modern radiographic imaging and diagnostic laboratory investigations, the diagnosis of appendicitis remains essentially a clinical diagnosis. Aim of the study: To determine the outcome of laparoscopic appendicectomy compared to open appendectomy and to rule out the clinical outcome between two major procedures. Materials and methods: This comparative study was done in Government Medical College, Omandurar Government Estate in 2016 to 2018. A total of 75 patients' files that underwent surgery within the study period were perused. Thirty-two patients (42.7%) underwent laparoscopic surgery (LA) and 43 patients (57.3%) underwent open appendicectomy (OA). The relevant data was then extracted from the case notes using a pre-designed proforma questionnaire. Results: There were a total of 44 male patients and 31 female patients in the study. All patients undergoing either LA or OA presented with right iliac fossa pain. Patients who presented with nausea undergoing LA were 53.13% while 31.11% undergoing OA presented with nausea. Vomiting was present in 18.75% of patients undergoing LA while 44.44% of the patients undergoing OA had vomiting. Fever was noted in patients undergoing OA (15.55%). Majority of patients had symptoms duration of between one day and one week. Those with symptoms durations of less than one day were 9.4% for LA group and 23.3% for the OA group. Urea and electrolytes were done in 93.8% of A. Sagaya Inba Sekar, Anandi Andappan. Comparative study on laparoscopic appendicectomy versus open appendicectomy in a tertiary hospital at Chennai. IAIM, 2019; 6(3): 182-187. Page 183 patients undergoing LA and 69.8% of those undergoing OA. Abdominal ultrasound was performed in 40.6% of patients undergoing LA and 18.6% of a patient undergoing OA. Urinalysis and microscopy were performed in 6.3% of patients undergoing LA and 9.5% of patients undergoing OA. Wound sepsis occurred in 6.7% of patients undergoing OA. Miscarriage occurred in 1 patient undergoing OA. Only one patient in LA developed complication due to ileus. Conclusion: Laparoscopic appendicectomy takes longer to perform our institution than open appendicectomy. Postoperative complications are lower with laparoscopic appendicectomy when compared with open appendicectomy.

Total hip arthroplasty for posttraumatic osteoarthritis following acetabular fracture: A systematic review of characteristics, outcomes, and complications / 中华创伤杂志(英文版)

<p><b>PURPOSE</b>Posttraumatic arthritis (PTA) may develop years after acetabular fracture, hindering joint function and causing significant chronic musculoskeletal pain. Given the delayed onset of PTA, few studies have assessed outcomes of delayed total hip arthroplasty (THA) in acetabular fracture patients. This study systematically reviewed the literature for outcomes of THA in patients with PTA and prior acetabular fracture.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Pubmed, EMBASE, SCOPUS, and Cochrane library were searched for articles containing the keywords "acetabular", "fracture", "arthroplasty", and "post traumatic arthritis" published between 1995 and August 2017. Studies with less than 10 patients, less than 2 years of follow-up, conference abstracts, and non-English language articles were excluded. Data on patient demographics, surgical characteristics, and outcomes of delayed THA, including implant survival, complications, need for revision, and functional scores, was collected from eligible studies.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>With 1830 studies were screened and data from 10 studies with 448 patients were included in this review. The median patient age on date of THA was 51.5 years, ranging from 19 to 90 years. The median time from fracture to THA was 37 months, with a range of 27-74 months. Mean follow-up times ranged from 4 to 20 years. The mean Harris hip scores (HHS) improved from 41.5 pre-operatively, to 87.6 post-operatively. The most prevalent postoperative complications were heterotopic ossification (28%-63%), implant loosening (1%-24%), and infection (0%-16%). The minimum 5-year survival of implants ranged from 70% to 100%. Revision rates ranged from 2% to 32%.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Despite the difficulties associated with performing THA in patients with PTA from previous acetabular fracture (including soft tissue scarring, existing hardware, and acetabular bone loss) and the relatively high complication rates, THA in patients with PTA following prior acetabular fracture leads to significant improvement in pain and function at 10-year follow-up. Further high quality randomized controlled studies are needed to confirm the outcomes after delayed THA in these patients.</p>

Características de los pacientes post operados de comunicación interventricular en el Departamento de Cardiología Pediátrica del Hospital de Clínicas / Characteristics of post-operated patients of interventricular communication in the Department of Pediatric Cardiology of the Hospital de Clinics

Introducción: la comunicación interventricular (CIV) es una cardiopatía congénita frecuente, que varía desde un defecto diminuto sin consecuencias hemodinámicas o un defecto grande, acompañado de insuficiencia cardiaca e hipertensión pulmonar. Aunque el tratamiento médico consigue controlar la insuficiencia cardiaca, es indudable que en algunos casos es necesario el cierre quirúrgico. Objetivo: describir las características clínicas del pre y post operatorio de los pacientes sometidos a cierre de CIV. Metodología: estudio observacional, descriptivo, retrospectivo, que incluyo a 74 pacientes de 3 meses a 16 años de edad, sometidos a cierre quirúrgico de CIV en el Departamento de Cardiología Pediátrica del Hospital de Clínicas FCM-UNA en el periodo 2012-2017. Se describen variables clínicas, electrocardiográficas y ecocardiográficas en el pre y post operatorio. Se excluyeron los casos de óbito intra-operatorio, casos con defectos cardiacos congénitos complejos asociados a CIV y con canal auriculoventricular. Resultados: la CIV más frecuentemente intervenida fue la de tipo perimembranosa (95%) y la mayoría con clase funcional pre operatoria grado I (52%). Los parámetros post operatorios (electrocardiograma y ecocardiografía) normalizaron en la mayoría de los pacientes, con disminución de la evidencia de sobrecarga de las cámaras cardiacas. Se presentaron complicaciones infecciosas (67%) y pulmonares (neumotórax y atelectasias). La mortalidad fue 1,3%. Conclusión: el cierre quirúrgico de la CIV tuvo significativa morbilidad, baja mortalidad y excelente recuperación funcional.

Introduction: ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a frequent congenital heart disease, which varies from a minute defect without hemodynamic consequences to a large defect, accompanied by heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. Although medical treatment manages to control heart failure, it is undoubted that in some cases surgical closure is necessary. Objective: to describe the clinical characteristics of the pre- and post-operative of patients undergoing IVC closure. Methodology: observational, descriptive, retrospective study, which included 74 patients from 3 months to 16 years of age, undergoing surgical closure of VSD in the Pediatric Cardiology Department of Hospital de Clínicas FCM-UNA in the 2012-2017 period. Clinical, electrocardiographic and echocardiographic variables are described in the pre- and postoperative period. Cases of intra-operative death, cases with complex congenital heart defects associated with VSD and atrioventricular canal were excluded. Results: the most frequently intervened VSD was the perimembranous type (95%) and the majority with preoperative grade I functional class (52%). Post-operative parameters (electrocardiogram and echocardiography) normalized in most patients, with a decrease in evidence of cardiac chamber overload. Infectious (67%) and pulmonary (pneumothorax and atelectasis) complications occurred. The mortality was 1.3%. Conclusion: Surgical closure of the VSD had significant morbidity, low mortality and excellent functional recovery.

A clinical study of post-operative complications of emergency and elective (open and laparoscopic) appendicectomy

Background: Post-operative complications which follows appendicectomy are not common and it reflect the level of peritonitis that is present during the time of surgery and the diseases which may be predisposed to complications. There are various types of complications that occurred after the appendicectomy surgery. Of them, the commonest complications are fever and surgical site infection. Post-operative complications of appendicectomy have wide range of presentation from fever to fecal fistula. In this study, the patients presenting with features of post-operative complications of appendicectomy will undergo detailed history taking, clinical examination & investigations like complete blood count, blood sugar, urea and lipid profile, serum creatinine, X-ray chest and wound pus culture sensitivity. The study purpose was to assess the age distribution, sex distribution & to discuss various types of complication. Materials and methods: 100 cases that had presented with features of post-operative complications of appendicectomy in the department of surgery, Tirunelveli Medical College and Hospital were evaluated during the study period from April 2012 to October 2013. Results: Our study of 100 randomly selected patients who presented with postoperative complications of appendicectomy. The commonest post-operative complications of appendicectomy were fever (73%), followed by surgical site infection (37%). Most common age group, in which post-operative complications seen, was > 20 years, followed by the 20-30 age group. The surgical site infections were most commonly due to E.coli (64.86%) and Klebsiella species (8.1%). The common day of presentation of fever was 2nd POD with 57.3% cases. In this study 97% case of postoperative complications of appendicectomy occurred after emergency surgeries. R. Maheshwari, Rakesh Fernando. A clinical study of post-operative complications of emergency and elective (open and laparoscopic) appendicectomy. IAIM, 2018; 5(7): 62-66. Page 63 Conclusion: Major complications were rare in elective appendicectomies which may reflect the reduced virulence of organisms in those cases.

The effects of different irrigation methods on postoperative life quality after impacted mandibular wisdom tooth removal / 实用口腔医学杂志

Patients underwent impacted mandibular wisdom tooth removal were randomly divided into 3 groups before operation.Patients in group A (n =41) were given pericoronal rinsing with 3 ％ H2O2 and saline before operation and irrigation once with povidone-iodine after tooth removal.Those in group B (n =43) were given irrigation with saline before and after tooth removal.47 patients in group C were given no irrigation as the controls.There was no significant difference in postoperative pain 3 days after operation among the 3 groups.Significant difference was found in postoperative pain 7 days after operation and mouth-opening 3 and 7 days after operation.There was significant difference in PoSSe scores among 3 groups but no difference between group A and B.It could be concluded that irrigation in pre-and post-operation can reduce the influence of teeth removal on life quality of the patients.

Derivaciones, procedimientos y complicaciones en servicios de cirugía bucal. Revisión de la literatura / Referrals, procedures and complications in oral surgery services. Literature review

Varios estudios han descrito y analizado el funcionamiento de los servicios quirúrgicos orales/bucales en miras a introducir mejoras de calidad y disponibilidad de la atención. El objetivo del presente artículo es revisar los patrones de derivación, procedimentales y de complicaciones descritos en la literatura de corriente principal. En estudios realizados principalmente en Inglaterra y África, se determinó que los procedimientos más frecuentes son de baja complejidad, principalmente exodoncias, y dentro de las exodoncias, primariamente terceros molares. En la mayoría de los procedimientos se utilizó anestesia local y el motivo más común de derivación fue por extracciones múltiples, quirúrgicas o complicadas. La derivación fue dada principalmente por el odontólogo general, y en menor cantidad por odontólogo especialista, médico general y médico especialista. Son pocos los procedimientos que generan complicaciones postquirúrgicas, dentro de las cuales está alvéolo seco, infección, inflamación y dolor alrededor de las suturas y hemorragias.

Several studies have described and analyzed performance of oral surgical services with the aim of introducing improvement in care quality and availability. The aim of the present article was to review referral, procedure and complication patterns described in scientific literature. In studies mainly conducted in the United Kingdom and Africa, it was determined that most frequent procedures are of low complexity, mainly extractions, and within extractions, those of third molars. Local anesthesia was used in most procedures, the most common reasons for referral were multiple, surgical or complicated extractions. Referral was mainly executed by the general dentist, and in lesser amounts by the specialist dentist, general physician and specialist physician. Few procedures cause post-surgical complications. Among these we can count dry socket, infection, inflammation, pain around sutures and hemorrhage.

Análise retrospectiva de conduta para carcinoma basocelular e espinocelular em cabeça e pescoço / Retrospective analysis of treatment approaches used for basal and squamous cell carcinoma in the head and neck

Introdução: O câncer de pele em cabeça e pescoço tem incidência crescente no mundo, sendo o carcinoma basocelular e espinocelular os tipos mais frequentes. Não existe consenso absoluto para todas as situações tumorais conforme tipo histológico, tamanho, profundidade e localização da lesão. O objetivo é analisar a conduta abordada nessas neoplasias de pele em cabeça e pescoço, com ênfase nos tratamentos efetuados, recidivas e seguimento. Método: Foram analisados 69 pacientes com carcinoma basocelular ou de células escamosas tratados por cirurgia com congelação da lesão no intraoperatório, crioterapia ou Imiquimod 5% por 6 semanas. Com 36 meses de seguimento, observou-se a eficácia do tratamento escolhido, recidiva, intercorrências, complicações e satisfação estética do paciente. A análise estatística utilizou o teste exato de Fischer. Resultados: O tipo de reconstrução mais frequente foi o fechamento primário (71%). Não existem associações estatisticamente relevantes relacionando idade, sexo, classificação de Fitzpatrick, local/ tamanho da lesão, métodos de tratamento e recidiva. As principais complicações resultaram das cirurgias: um caso de necrose de retalho frontal, lesão parcial de nervo bucinador, estenose narinária. A recidiva tumoral nos casos operados foi de 4%. A crioterapia e uso do Imiquimod 5% causaram seis casos de reações locais leves com mais recidiva descritiva no tratamento de carcinoma basocelular (CBC) superficial (não estatisticamente relevante). Conclusões: Os CBC não superficiais e carcinoma espinocelular devem ser tratados cirurgicamente. Os CBC superficiais podem ser tratados com crioterapia e uso do Imiquimod 5% com menos complicações e melhor resultado estético, mas a recidiva tumoral é maior.

Introduction: The incidence of skin cancer on the head and neck is increasing worldwide, and basal and squamous cell carcinomas represent the most frequent types. There is no unanimous consensus for all tumor cases, based on the histological type, size, depth, and location of the lesion. The objective is to analyzed the approach used in skin neoplasias in the head and neck, focusing on the treatments performed, recurrence, and follow-up. Methods: Sixty-nine patients with basal or squamous cell carcinoma who were treated with surgery, cryotherapy, freezing of lesions in the intraoperative period, or 5% imiquimod were analyzed for 6 weeks. During 36 months of follow-up, the efficacy of the chosen treatment, recurrence, side effects, complications, and esthetic satisfaction of patients were observed. Statistical analysis was performed using the Fisher's exact test. Results: The most frequent type of reconstruction was primary closure (71%). There were no statistically significant correlations between age, sex, Fitzpatrick classification, location/size of lesion, method of treatment, or recurrence. The main complications resulting from surgery were: a case of a frontal flap necrosis, a partial lesion of the buccinator nerve, and nasal stenosis. There was a 4% tumor recurrence in patients treated with surgery. The cryotherapy and 5% imiquimod treatments resulted in six cases of mild local reactions with a more pronounced recurrence in a patient with superficial basal cell carcinoma (BCC) (not statistically significant). Conclusions: Non-superficial BCC and squamous cell carcinomas should be treated with surgery. Superficial BCCs may be treated with cryotherapy and 5% imiquimod with fewer complications and better aesthetic results, but this results in higher tumor recurrence.

Therapeutic Observation of Electroacupuncture for Post-operative Intractable Hiccup / 上海针灸杂志

ObjectiveTo observe the efficacy of electroacupuncture in treating post-operative intractable hiccup.Method Sixty-seven patients with post-operative intractable hiccup were divided into a treatment group of 34 cases and a control group of 33 cases. The treatment group was intervened by electroacupunctureplus diaphragmatic training, while the control group was by Metoclopramide and Baclofen tablets. The effective rate, recovery time, recovery rate of the first treatment week, and relapse rate within 2 weeks were statistically analyzed.ResultThe total effective rate was 88.2% in the treatment group versus 63.6% in the control group; the mean recovery time was (5.75±3.14)d in the treatment group versus (6.11±3.40)d in the control group. The recovery rate of the first treatment week was 41.2% in the treatment group versus 18.2% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). The relapse rate within 2 weeks was 20.0% in the treatment group versus 76.2% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.01).ConclusionElectroacupuncture plus diaphragmatic training is an effective approach in treating post-operative intractable hiccup.

Caracterização da dor em mulheres após tratamento do câncer de mama / Caracterización del dolor en mujeres después del tratamiento del cáncer de mama / Characterization of pain in women after breast cancer treatment

Este estudo pretendeu caracterizar e localizar a dor nas mulheres submetidas ao tratamento por câncer de mama. Estudo de caráter exploratório, descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa, pelas medidas de tendência central e percentual. Pesquisa desenvolvida no Núcleo de Ensino e Pesquisa e Assistência na Reabilitação de Mastectomizadas com 30 mulheres. Os dados foram coletados no período de fevereiro a agosto de 2008, por meio de instrumento contendo variáveis capazes de caracterizar e localizar a dor, e foram tratados por meio de média, mediana, moda e desvio-padrão e percentual. Destacou-se que 56,7% mulheres referiram que a dor é diária, 46,7% mulheres referiram que a dor teve início após a cirurgia da mama, e para 40% a dor é constante. Conhecimento, reconhecimento e manejo do sintoma permitem ofertas terapêuticas alternativas para o alívio da dor, minimizando efeitos físicos e emocionais que podem ser causados na vida de mulheres submetidas ao tratamento por câncer de mama.

Caracterizar y localizar el dolor en mujeres sometidas al tratamiento de cáncer de mama. Estudio exploratorio y descriptivo, con abordaje cuantitativo, con medidas de tendencia central y porcentajes. La investigación fue desarrollada con 30 mujeres en el Núcleo de Enseñanza, Investigación y Asistencia en la Rehabilitación de Mastectomizadas. Los datos fueron colectados entre febrero y agosto de 2008 y recopilados por medio de instrumento que contiene variables capaces de caracterizar el dolor. El 56,7% de las mujeres destacaron el dolor diario; el 46,7%, informaron que el dolor tuvo inicio después de la cirugía y para 40% de las enfermas, el dolor es constante. El conocimiento, el reconocimiento y la gestión de las ofertas de los síntomas permiten terapias alternativas para disminuir el dolor, reducir al mínimo los efectos físicos y emocionales que se pueden causar en las vidas de las mujeres que reciben tratamiento para el cáncer de mama.

Triagem nutricional como instrumento preditor dedesfechos clínicos em pacientes cirúrgicos / Nutritional screening instrument as a predictor of clinical outcomes insurgical patients

Introdução: A Triagem de Risco Nutricional (NRS 2002) foi propostapara identificar pacientes em risco nutricional, que podem sebeneficiar de terapia nutricional precoce. Os pacientes cirúrgicosdesnutridos possuem maior chance de apresentar complicaçõesdurante a internação hospitalar e elevado índice de morbidade emortalidade, sendo, portanto fundamental o monitoramento adequadodo estado nutricional.Objetivo: Identificar, por meio de revisão de literatura, a eficáciado método de triagem NRS 2002 em predizer desfechos clínicos empacientes cirúrgicos.Métodos: Foi realizada busca de artigos publicados no período de2003 a 2013, utilizando-se palavras-chaves em conformidade aosDescritores em Ciências da Saúde, nos idiomas inglês, português eespanhol. A seleção foi baseada nos títulos, resumos e descritores.Resultados: A alta taxa de prevalência de desnutrição no ambientehospitalar associa-se a um pior prognóstico, como maior tempode internação, maiores taxas de complicações infecciosas e não infecciosas,além da mortalidade. Dessa forma, é imperativo que essacondição seja detectada precocemente, a fim de se evitar tais desfechosnegativos, principalmente em pacientes cirúrgicos.Considerações finais: A triagem nutricional NRS 2002 permite aidentificação precoce e o tratamento da desnutrição, atenuando osefeitos adversos associados à desnutrição e melhorando o prognósticoclínico durante a internação.

Introduction: Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS 2002) was proposedto identify patients at nutritional risk who may benefit fromearly nutritional therapy. Malnourished surgical patients are morelkely to have complications during hospital stay and higher morbidityand mortality hospitalization and are therefore fundamentalto proper monitoring of nutritional status.Objective: To identify, through literature review, the effectivenessof NRS 2002 screening method for predicting clinical outcomes insurgical patients.Methods: A search was conducted for articles published in the period2003-2013, using keywords in accordance to Health SciencesDescriptors in English, Portuguese and Spanish languages . The selectionwas based on the titles, abstracts and keywords.Results: A high prevalence of malnutrition in hospitals is associatedwith a worse prognosis, longer hospitalization, higher rates ofinfectious and non-infectious complications, and mortality. Thus,it is imperative that this condition is detected early in order to avoidsuch negative outcomes, particularly in surgical patients.Conclusion: The nutritional screening NRS 2002 allows for theearly identification and treatment of malnutrition, mitigating theadverse effects associated with malnutrition and improving clinicaloutcomes during hospitalization.

Avaliação de quatro técnicas de confecção de papila / Evaluation of four techniques of nipple reconstruction

INTRODUÇÃO: A confecção do complexo areolopapilar representa o estágio final nas reconstruções de mama, e talvez seja o mais difícil deles. Diversas técnicas são descritas, entretanto, a maioria delas não parece atingir a projeção adequada e sofre com a perda dessas com o passar do tempo, levando a um resultado final estético inadequado. O objetivo do trabalho é comparar e avaliar os resultados e eficácia de quatro técnicas cirúrgicas diferentes de confecção de papila, em cirurgias de reconstrução de mama nos últimos 3 anos. MÉTODO: Foram avaliados 64 papilas reconstruídas, utilizando as técnicas de skate flap (n=17), double opposing flap (n=15), "4 pétalas" (n=22) e enxerto de papila contralateral (n=10). Os resultados foram avaliados, a longo prazo, por um examinador cego que classificou os resultados como totalmente satisfatório, satisfatório, parcialmente satisfatório e insatisfatório. RESULTADOS: O enxerto de papila apresentou resultados significativamente melhores que dos outros grupos (p= 0,012). Não houve diferença estatística quando, somente, avaliados os retalhos (excluindo o enxerto de papila)(p=0,102). Já avaliando o resultado da papila confeccionada em função do tipo de reconstrução primária feita, não houve diferença entre os grupos (p=0,563). CONCLUSÃO: O enxerto de papila contralateral se mostrou uma técnica mais efetiva e com melhores resultados. Na impossibilidade do seu uso, não há diferença entre as outras técnicas avaliadas, ficando a sua indicação àquela que se sinta mais familiarizado e capacitado a realizar.

NTRODUCTION: Reconstruction of the nipple-areola complex represents the final and perhaps most difficult stage in breast reconstruction. Several techniques have been described; however, most of the methods do not seem to achieve adequate projection and are associated with the loss of projection over time, leading to an inadequate final aesthetic result. The objective of this study is to compare and evaluate the results and effectiveness of four different surgical nipple reconstruction techniques in the last 3 years. METHOD: Sixty-four reconstructed nipples were evaluated using the skate flap (n = 17), double-opposing-tab flap (n = 15), four petals (n = 22), and contralateral nipple graft (n = 10) techniques. The results were evaluated in the long term by a blinded examiner who classified the results as fully satisfactory, satisfactory, partially satisfactory, or unsatisfactory. RESULTS: The nipple graft showed significantly better results than the other groups (p = 0.012). There was no statistical difference when only the flaps (excluding the contralateral nipple graft) were evaluated (p = 0.102). However, when evaluating the outcome of nipple reconstruction according to primary reconstruction type, no difference was observed among the groups (p = 0.563). CONCLUSION: The contralateral nipple graft technique proved to be the most efficient method that yielded better results; however, no difference was seen among the other evaluated techniques. Hence, when the contralateral nipple graft technique is not possible, surgeons should select the one with which they are most familiar.