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Cir Cir ; 91(1): 113-116, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36787618

ABSTRACT

Tracheal perforation is a rare complication of thyroid surgery. A 36-year-old man with previous neck radiotherapy due to a nasopharyngeal cancer. After right hemithyoidectomy and isthmusectomy, the patient presented a tracheal perforation. The diagnosis was confirmed with computed tomography and bronchoscopy. A conservative management was performed with drainage and antibiotic therapy, and the evolution was satisfactory. If recognized at the time of the surgery, perforations should be closed primarily. Delayed perforations will be treated with an emergency surgery or conservatively depending on the clinical situation of the patient.


La perforación traqueal es una rara complicación de la cirugía tiroidea. Varón de 36 años con antecedente de radioterapia cervical por una neoplasia de cavum sometido a hemitiroidectomía derecha e istmectomía que durante el posoperatorio presentó una perforación traqueal confirmada por tomografía computarizada y broncoscopia. Se realizó manejo conservador con drenaje y antibioticoterapia, evolucionando de forma favorable. Las perforaciones identificadas durante la cirugía deben ser reparadas intraoperatoriamente, mientras que las diferidas se tratarán de forma quirúrgica urgente o de manera conservadora en función de la situación clínica del paciente.


Subject(s)
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms , Male , Humans , Adult , Drainage , Retrospective Studies
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Cir Cir ; 88(6): 772-775, 2020.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33254187

ABSTRACT

Petersen's space hernia is the most frequent location of internal hernia after a laparoscopic gastric bypass. The diagnosis or a high suspicion of internal herniation are indications for urgent surgery. We present the case of a patient who required an exploratory laparoscopy. He had a computed tomography compatible with internal herniation. We found a Petersen's space hernia and a jejunojenustomy defect. We reduced the protruded loops and we closed both mesenteric defects. The closure of mesenteric defects in primary surgery is a controversial matter. Overall, it is recommended to close them.


Las hernias del espacio de Petersen son la localización más frecuente de las hernias internas tras un bypass gástrico laparoscópico. Su diagnóstico, e incluso su sospecha, son indicación de cirugía urgente. Presentamos el caso de un paciente que requirió una laparotomía exploradora en la que se halló una hernia del espacio de Petersen tras presentar en la tomografía computarizada el signo del «remolino¼. Se realizó la reducción de las asas intestinales herniadas junto al cierre del defecto mesentérico de dicho espacio. El cierre de los defectos mesentéricos en la cirugía primaria continúa generando controversia, pero como norma general se recomienda su cierre.


Subject(s)
Gastric Bypass , Hernia, Abdominal , Laparoscopy , Obesity, Morbid , Hernia , Humans , Internal Hernia , Male , Mesentery , Obesity, Morbid/surgery , Retrospective Studies
3.
Cir Cir ; 86(1): 96-98, 2019.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30951041

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Hypercalcemia can cause different neurological disorders, depending on the calcium level. We report an exceptional case of primary hyperparathyroidism presenting as neurological alteration and it has favourable outcome after parathyroidectomy. CASE REPORT: A 74-year-old woman presented with progressive cognitive deterioration and impaired motor function. The complementary tests showed hypercalcemia due to a parathyroid adenoma. Parathyroidectomy was performed with symptomatic improvement. CONCLUSION: Cognitive impairment of the elderly due to a parathyroid adenoma is underdiagnosed, behavioral changes and alterations of motor functions are attributed to age, dementia and frailty, representing a diagnostic challenge.


INTRODUCCIÓN: La hipercalcemia puede causar diferentes trastornos neurológicos, dependiendo de las concentraciones de calcio. Aportamos un caso excepcional de hiperparatiroidismo primario que se manifestó con deterioro neurológico rápidamente evolutivo y se resolvió mediante paratiroidectomía. CASO CLÍNICO: Mujer de 74 años que consultó por deterioro cognitivo progresivo y alteración de las funciones motoras. Las pruebas complementarias evidenciaron hipercalcemia debida a un adenoma paratiroideo. Se realizó paratiroidectomía, con mejoría sintomática. CONCLUSIÓN: El deterioro cognitivo del anciano por un adenoma paratiroideo está infradiagnosticado, pues los cambios de conducta y las alteraciones de las funciones motoras se atribuyen a la edad, la demencia y la fragilidad, suponiendo un reto diagnóstico.


Subject(s)
Hyperparathyroidism, Primary/complications , Hyperparathyroidism, Primary/surgery , Parathyroidectomy , Parkinsonian Disorders/etiology , Aged , Female , Humans , Treatment Outcome
4.
Cir Cir ; 86(6): 562-565, 2018.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30361707

ABSTRACT

ANTECEDENTES: El carcinoma folicular de tiroides puede producir metástasis a distancia, siendo las localizaciones más habituales el pulmón y el hueso. Las metástasis cerebrales son inusuales, y es poco habitual que aparezcan como primera manifestación de cáncer. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente varón de 80 años, que tras una caída al suelo comenzó con alteración del comportamiento, desorientación y pérdida del control de esfínteres. La tomografía computarizada cerebral evidenció una masa en el lóbulo frontal derecho. Se realizó la extirpación de la lesión cerebral, cuyo estudio histológico informó de metástasis de carcinoma folicular de tiroides. CONCLUSIÓN: La manifestación de la enfermedad con metástasis cerebrales es muy infrecuente, y empeora el pronóstico notablemente. BACKGROUND: Follicular thyroid carcinoma can produce distant metastases, generally occur to lung followed by bone. Brain metastases are unusual, and onset manifestation is little frequently. CLINICAL CASE: A 80-years old men presented disturbance behavior, desorientation and loss of sphincters after fallin to the ground. Computed tomography scan showed a lesion in the right frontal lobe. The patient underwent a craniotomy to remove the brain tumor, histopathology confirmed of follicular thyroid carcinoma metastases. CONCLUSION: At initial diagnosis brain metastasis are extremely rare, with adverse prognosis.


Subject(s)
Adenocarcinoma, Follicular/secondary , Brain Neoplasms/secondary , Frontal Lobe , Thyroid Neoplasms/pathology , Adenocarcinoma, Follicular/diagnosis , Aged, 80 and over , Humans , Male , Thyroid Neoplasms/diagnosis
5.
Cir Cir ; 86(1): 105-107, 2018.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29681636

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Hypercalcemia can cause different neurological disorders, depending on the calcium level. We report an exceptional case of primary hyperparathyroidism presenting as neurological alteration and it has favourable outcome after parathyroidectomy. Case report: A 74-year-old woman presented with progressive cognitive deterioration and impaired motor function. The complementary tests showed hypercalcemia due to a parathyroid adenoma. Parathyroidectomy was performed with symptomatic improvement. Conclusion: Cognitive impairment of the elderly due to a parathyroid adenoma is underdiagnosed, behavioral changes and alterations of motor functions are attributed to age, dementia and frailty, representing a diagnostic challenge.


Introducción: La hipercalcemia puede causar diferentes trastornos neurológicos, dependiendo de las concentraciones de calcio. Aportamos un caso excepcional de hiperparatiroidismo primario que se manifestó con deterioro neurológico rápidamente evolutivo y se resolvió mediante paratiroidectomía. Caso clínico: Mujer de 74 años que consultó por deterioro cognitivo progresivo y alteración de las funciones motoras. Las pruebas complementarias evidenciaron hipercalcemia debida a un adenoma paratiroideo. Se realizó paratiroidectomía, con mejoría sintomática. Conclusión: El deterioro cognitivo del anciano por un adenoma paratiroideo está infradiagnosticado, pues los cambios de conducta y las alteraciones de las funciones motoras se atribuyen a la edad, la demencia y la fragilidad, suponiendo un reto diagnóstico.


Subject(s)
Hyperparathyroidism, Primary/complications , Parathyroidectomy , Parkinsonian Disorders/etiology , Adenoma/complications , Adenoma/surgery , Aged , Brain/pathology , Calcium/physiology , Cognition Disorders/etiology , Dementia/diagnosis , Diagnostic Errors , Female , Humans , Hypercalcemia/etiology , Hyperparathyroidism, Primary/surgery , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Parathyroid Neoplasms/complications , Parathyroid Neoplasms/surgery , Recovery of Function
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Cir Cir ; 85 Suppl 1: 26-29, 2017 Dec.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28043643

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Splenic cysts are rare diseases that are diagnosed incidentally during imaging studies. When cysts are recognized, surgical treatment is recommended adapted to the particular case, depending on the size and location of the cyst and the age of the patient in order to avoid dangerous complications such as spleen rupture or cyst infection with abscess. CLINICAL CASE: We report 2patients with symptomatic splenic epidermoid cyst treated by laparoscopic cleavage. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic cleavage is a surgical option for splenic cyst, with the goal of reducing postoperative complications while preserving splenic function.


Subject(s)
Epidermal Cyst/surgery , Laparoscopy/methods , Splenic Diseases/surgery , Abdominal Pain/etiology , Adult , Diagnosis, Differential , Echinococcosis/diagnosis , Epidermal Cyst/complications , Epidermal Cyst/diagnosis , Epidermal Cyst/diagnostic imaging , Humans , Male , Splenic Diseases/complications , Splenic Diseases/diagnosis , Splenic Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Cir Cir ; 83(5): 433-7, 2015.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26164134

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Splenic abscess is a rare clinic entity, its incidence has increased due to the rising number of clinical conditions involving immunosuppression. Endocarditis is the most frequent cause, and gram-positive aerobes are the main causal agents. Its clinical presentation is non-specific and delays diagnosis. Computed tomography scan is the method of choice, and the treatment is based on antibiotics and drainage, radiological or surgical, involving splenectomy in special cases that require it. CLINICAL CASE: A 55-year-old man with abdominal pain and fever. The analysis revealed leukocytosis 14,000/mm3, prothrombin activity 53%, and metabolic acidosis. Computed tomography scan showed a peri-hepatic pneumoperitoneum, liquid fluid, and peri-splenic bubbles, and slight trabeculation of fat around the duodenal bulb with pneumoperitoneum in this area. Patient underwent a median laparotomy, finding a purulent peritonitis due to a ruptured abscess in the spleen, splenectomy was performed. Fluid culture showed polymorphonuclears, with no microorganisms identified. The patient progressed and was discharged on the 5th post-operative day. CONCLUSIONS: Splenic abscess is an uncommon condition, in which the diagnosis is delayed and mortality, in untreated patients, is high. Its association with pneumoperitoneum may confuse the diagnosis towards viscera perforation. Thus it must be suspected in the finding of unknown cause of pneumoperitoneum by complementary examinations. The treatment of choice is splenectomy, because the capsular rupture is the norm in all of them.


Subject(s)
Abscess/complications , Pneumoperitoneum/etiology , Splenic Diseases/complications , Abdominal Pain/etiology , Abscess/surgery , Combined Modality Therapy , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/complications , Emergencies , Humans , Immunocompromised Host , Male , Middle Aged , Peritonitis/etiology , Peritonitis/surgery , Pneumoperitoneum/diagnosis , Pneumoperitoneum/surgery , Rupture, Spontaneous , Splenectomy , Splenic Diseases/surgery , Splenic Rupture/etiology , Splenic Rupture/surgery , Tongue Neoplasms/radiotherapy , Tongue Neoplasms/surgery
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Cir Cir ; 82(3): 268-73, 2014.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25238468

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: A psoas (or iliopsoas) abscess is a rare clinical entity with a wide etiological range. It is defined as a collection of pus that begins and extends through the iliopsoas muscle and can reach up to the inguinal region. METHODS: We performed a retrospective descriptive study by reviewing medical records from the General Surgery department of Reina Sofía's General University Hospital. Information was collected from patients diagnosed with psoas abscess who were admitted to the General Surgery department from 2006 to 2011. RESULTS: Five cases were reported for 6 years: four males (80%) and one female (20%). Average age was 51.6 years (range: 35--75). All were admitted to the hospital through the Emergency Department. Lumbar pain, fever and rash were clinical features in three patients. Two patients initiated with septic shock. Each patient had computed tomography performed, which confirmed the diagnosis. Causes of the abscess were as follows: one perforated colon neoplasm, two left hip osteomyelitis, one Crohn's disease and one primary abscess. Surgery was the treatment in three cases and placement of pigtail drainage was the treatment in two patients. Two patients were admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and ultimately died. CONCLUSION: In our case series report, it is seen that treatment delay developed to septic shock and death. We should consider this entity in emergency practice in order to carry out timely treatment.


Antecedentes: el absceso del psoas es una colección de pus que se localiza en el músculo psoas iliaco. Se produce por continuidad desde estructuras adyacentes o por diseminación hematógena; su etiología es diversa. Objetivo: describir la atención ofrecida a los pacientes con absceso de psoas ingresados en un servicio de cirugía general. Material y métodos: estudio retrospectivo y descriptivo de pacientes ingresados al servicio de Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo del Hospital General Reina Sofía, Murcia, España, entre enero de 2006 y febrero de 2012 con diagnóstico compatible con absceso de psoas. Resultados: se reunieron 5 casos: 4 varones (80%) y 1 mujer (20%) con una media de edad de 51.6 años (límites: 35 y 75). Todos ingresaron al servicio de Cirugía General desde Urgencias. La clínica fue: dolor lumbar, fiebre y enrojecimiento de partes blandas en 3 pacientes. Dos iniciaron con choque séptico. A todos los pacientes se les realizó tomografía computada abdominal que confirmó el diagnóstico. Las causas del absceso fueron: 1 neoplasia de sigma perforada; 2 osteomielitis de cadera izquierda; 1 enfermedad de Crohn, y 1 absceso primario. El tratamiento fue el drenaje quirúrgico en 3 casos, y colocación de pig tail bajo control radiológico en 2 pacientes. Dos necesitaron atención en la unidad de cuidados intensivos, donde fallecieron. Conclusión: el retraso en el tratamiento suele desembocar en choque séptico con resultado de muerte en todos los casos. Es importante tener en mente esta posibilidad diagnóstica para poder establecer el diagnóstico diferencial en urgencias y tratarla lo más temprano posible.


Subject(s)
Emergency Service, Hospital , Psoas Abscess/diagnosis , Adult , Aged , Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use , Combined Modality Therapy , Critical Care/methods , Crohn Disease/complications , Delayed Diagnosis , Diagnosis, Differential , Drainage/instrumentation , Drainage/methods , Emergencies , Emergency Service, Hospital/statistics & numerical data , Female , Hip Joint , Humans , Intestinal Perforation/complications , Intestinal Perforation/diagnosis , Low Back Pain/etiology , Male , Middle Aged , Osteomyelitis/complications , Osteomyelitis/diagnosis , Psoas Abscess/complications , Psoas Abscess/diagnostic imaging , Psoas Abscess/drug therapy , Psoas Abscess/microbiology , Psoas Abscess/surgery , Radiology, Interventional , Retrospective Studies , Shock, Septic/etiology , Shock, Septic/mortality , Sigmoid Neoplasms/complications , Sigmoid Neoplasms/diagnosis , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Cir Cir ; 82(4): 432-5, 2014.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25167355

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Peritoneal gliomatosis is characterized by the presence of miliary implants of mature glia on the peritoneum of patients with ovarian teratomas, usually immature. CLINICAL CASE: We report the case of a woman operated on 5 years earlier due to a right mature ovarian teratoma. When she was operated on due to left ovarian tumor she presented a miliary glial dissemination in omentum and peritoneum. CONCLUSION: The association of peritoneal gliomatosis ovarian teratomas is rare. Although the primary treatment and patient monitoring is focused on the teratoma, control should be maintained of peritoneal implants because of the possibility of malignancy. We believe it would be beneficial to establish a protocol for monitoring these lesions.


ANTECEDENTES: la gliomatosis peritoneal se caracteriza por la existencia de implantes miliares de tejido glial diseminados dentro de la cavidad abdominal de pacientes con teratomas ováricos, generalmente inmaduros. Caso clínico: paciente femenina intervenida cinco años antes de un teratoma maduro del ovario derecho, que al ser operada de un tumor en el ovario izquierdo se encontró diseminación miliar de tejido glial en el epiplón y el peritoneo. CONCLUSIÓN: la asociación de gliomatosis peritoneal con teratomas ováricos es infrecuente y, aunque el tratamiento principal y seguimiento de los pacientes está enfocado al teratoma deben controlarse los implantes peritoneales, por la posibilidad de malignización. Consideramos que sería benéfico establecer un protocolo para el seguimiento de pacientes con estas lesiones.


Subject(s)
Glioma/secondary , Ovarian Neoplasms/pathology , Peritoneal Neoplasms/secondary , Teratoma/pathology , Adolescent , Antigens, CD/analysis , Antigens, Differentiation, Myelomonocytic/analysis , Biomarkers, Tumor/analysis , Cell Differentiation , Female , Glioma/chemistry , Glioma/surgery , Humans , Peritoneal Neoplasms/chemistry , Peritoneal Neoplasms/surgery , S100 Proteins/analysis , Vimentin/analysis
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