Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis: driven by the symptoms.

Cystic pneumatosis is an uncommon condition characterized by the presence of cysts in the submucosa and serous intestine. Although in most patients it is usually a chance finding, it can sometimes cause abdominal pain, diarrhea and even acute abdominal symptoms, as in the case presented. In most cases, conservative treatment is usually chosen, although in situations of sepsis, intestinal obstruction or suspected peritonitis, surgical treatment may be indicated as in the case described.

Hematoma subcapsular esplénico espontáneo y mononucleosis infecciosa: una asociación de interés para el cirujano

La rotura espontánea de bazo es una complicación infrecuente pero muy grave de la mononucleosis infecciosa. Dada la urgencia con la que suele presentarse tal situación, la esplenectomía suele ser la opción quirúrgica más utilizada. Presentamos el caso de un paciente en el que con el diagnóstico de rotura esplénica espontánea se somete a laparoscopia diagnóstica en la que se consigue la preservación del bazo con buena evolución clínica. A la luz de este paciente, consideramos que, en caso de estabilidad clínica y hematomas subcapsulares de bazo, la laparoscopia con preservación esplénica es una opción viable y con buenos resultados. (provisto por Infomedic International)

Spontaneous rupture of the spleen is a rare but very serious complication of infectious mononucleosis. Given the urgency with which such a situation usually presents, splenectomy is usually the most used surgical option. We present the case of a patient diagnosed with spontaneous splenic rupture who underwent diagnostic laparoscopy in which spleen preservation was achieved with good clinical evolution. In the light of this patient, we consider that, in the case of clinical stability and subcapsular haematomas of the spleen, laparoscopy with splenic preservation is a viable option with good results. (provided by Infomedic International)

Cirugía laparoscópica por puerto único: ¿moda pasajera o un reto para el futuro? 10 años de experiencia.

La cirugía laparoscópica por puerto único es un concepto que refleja la expansión que están sufriendo las técnicas mínimamente invasivas en los últimos años. Pese a ser un estímulo para todo laparoscopista, su implantación es hoy por hoy una asignatura pendiente en la mayoría de los hospitales. Nuestro objetivo es reflexionar sobre la laparoscopia a través de incisión única a la luz de nuestra casuística. Hemos realizado un estudio descriptivo observacional retrospectivo de pacientes intervenidos en nuestro centro mediante laparoscopia a través de incisión única Desde 2012, se han realizado en nuestro hospital, 215 laparoscopias por puerto único de las cuales 175 son apendicectomías, 37 hemicolectomías derechas, 2 colecistectomías y 1 eventroplastia con buenos resultados clínicos y estéticos. La laparoscopia por incisión única supone un paso más en el perfeccionamiento de la cirugía mínimamente invasiva y debe suponer un reto y un empeño para el cirujano su expansión e implantación. (provisto por Infomedic International)

Single-port laparoscopic surgery is a concept that reflects the expansion of minimally invasive techniques in recent years. Despite being a stimulus for every laparoscopist, its implementation is still a pending subject in most hospitals. Our objective is to reflect on single incision laparoscopy in the light of our casuistry. We have performed a retrospective observational descriptive study of patients operated in our center by single incision laparoscopy. Since 2012, 215 single port laparoscopies have been performed in our hospital of which 175 are appendectomies, 37 right hemicolectomies, 2 cholecystectomies and 1 eventroplasty with good clinical and aesthetic results. Single incision laparoscopy is a further step in the improvement of minimally invasive surgery and should be a challenge and a commitment for the surgeon in its expansion and implementation. (provided by Infomedic International)

Proctalgia y atrapamiento del nervio pudendo: una asociación por descubrir / Proctalgia and pudendal nerve entrapment: an association to know

Introducción: El síndrome de atrapamiento del nervio pudendo (SANP) es una entidad clínica, poco conocida en el ámbito de la Cirugía General, que comprende un amplio abanico de síntomas urinarios, sexuales y proctológicos. El interés para el cirujano general radica en toda la clínica que pueden presentar estos pacientes en la esfera proctológica. De diagnóstico complejo, exige un tratamiento secuencial que incluye distintas herramientas. El objetivo del presente estudio es exponer el SANP desde el punto de vista de la cirugía general, exponiendo un estudio realizado en pacientes afectos de proctalgia para valorar los resultados en el seguimiento a partir de los seis meses. Métodos: Presentamos un estudio observacional que evalúa 53 pacientes afectos de proctalgia en el contexto de un SANP que han sido sometidos a tratamiento con punción-hidrodistensión corticoideo-anestésica del nervio pudendo y sus ramas terminales, observando su respuesta inmediata en términos clínicos de dolor y en seguimiento a partir de los seis meses. Resultados: De los datos obtenidos de nuestra muestra, se observa que el tratamiento con dichas punciones mejora al 79,25 % de los pacientes en el periodo inmediato tras la punción, y el 39,62 % de los pacientes mantienen dicha mejoría a partir de los seis meses. Conclusiones: Concluimos que ante la presencia de proctalgia, el cirujano debe descartar la existencia de un SANP y que, según nuestro estudio, el tratamiento con punción corticoideoanestésica es una opción eficaz de tratamiento que logra mejorar a un importante porcentaje de pacientes

Introduction: Pudendal nerve entrapment (PNE) is a clinical syndrome, little known in the field of General Surgery, which includes a wide range of urinary, sexual and proctological symptoms. The interest for general surgeons lies in the whole clinical study that these patients may present as regards proctology. Complex diagnosis requires a sequential treatment that includes different tools. The aim of this study is to present PNE from the point of view of general surgery by showing a study carried out in patients with proctalgia to assess the results at follow-up after 6 months. Methods: We present an observational study evaluating 53 proctalgia patients in a PNE context who have undergone hydrocortisone puncture of the pudendal nerve, for anesthetic reasons, and its terminal branches, observing its immediate response in clinical terms of pain and in follow-up as from six months. Results: Based on the data obtained from our sample, it may be seen that the treatment with these punctures improves 79.25% of patients in the period immediately after puncture and 39.62% of patients maintain this improvement after the six months. Conclusions: We conclude that in the presence of proctalgia, surgeons should ignore the presence of PNE and that, according to our study, corticosteroid puncture treatment for anesthesia is an effective treatment option that provides relief to a significant percentage of patients

Pancreatitis aguda necroticohemorrágica en malaria falciparum / Acute hemorrhagic necrotizing pancreatitis in falciparum malaria

La malaria o paludismo es una patología causada por un parásito denominado Plasmodium, propia de países tropicales. Entre la sintomatología más frecuente destaca la malaria cerebral, ictericia, crisis convulsivas, anemia, hipoglucemia, fallo renal y acidosis metabólica, entre otras. Presentamos el caso de un paciente diagnosticado de paludismo, que presentó un cuadro de pancreatitis aguda necroticohemorrágica con mala evolución, como ejemplo inusual de dicha asociación descrita en nuestro país (AU)

Malaria is a pathology caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, characteristic of tropical countries. The most frequent symptomatology includes cerebral malaria, jaundice, convulsive crisis, anemia, hypoglycemia, kidney failure and metabolic asidosis, among others. We are presenting the case of a patient diagnosed with malaria who suffered from acute necrotizing hemorrhagic pancreatitis and evolved poorly, as an example of this combination of symptoms, rarely found in our country (AU)

Acute hemorrhagic necrotizing pancreatitis in falciparum malaria.

Malaria is a pathology caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, characteristic of tropical countries. The most frequent symptomatology includes cerebral malaria, jaundice, convulsive crisis, anemia, hypoglycemia, kidney failure and metabolic asidosis, among others. We are presenting the case of a patient diagnosed with malaria who suffered from acute necrotizing hemorrhagic pancreatitis and evolved poorly, as an example of this combination of symptoms, rarely found in our country.

Risk Factors for Anastomotic Leak After Colon Resection for Cancer: Multivariate Analysis and Nomogram From a Multicentric, Prospective, National Study With 3193 Patients.

OBJECTIVE: To determine pre-/intraoperative risk factors for anastomotic leak after colon resection for cancer and to create a practical instrument for predicting anastomotic leak risk. BACKGROUND: Anastomotic leak is still the most dreaded complication in colorectal surgery. Many risk factors have been identified to date, but multicentric prospective studies on anastomotic leak after colon resection are lacking. METHODS: Fifty-two hospitals participated in this prospective, observational study. Data of 3193 patients, operated for colon cancer with primary anastomosis without stoma, were included in a prospective online database (September 2011-September 2012). Forty-two pre-/intraoperative variables, related to patient, tumor, surgical procedure, and hospital, were analyzed as potential independent risk factors for anastomotic leak (60-day follow-up). A nomogram was created to easily predict the risk of anastomotic leak for a given patient. RESULTS: The anastomotic leak rate was 8.7%, and widely varied between hospitals (variance of 0.24 on the logit scale). Anastomotic leak significantly increased mortality (15.2% vs 1.9% in patients without anastomotic leak, P < 0.0001) and length of hospitalization (median 23 vs 7 days in uncomplicated patients, P < 0.0001). In the multivariate analysis, the following variables were independent risk factors for anastomotic leak: obesity [P = 0.003, odds ratio (OR) = 2.7], preoperative serum total proteins (P = 0.03, OR = 0.7 per g/dL), male sex (P = 0.03, OR = 1.6), ongoing anticoagulant treatment (P = 0.05, OR = 1.8), intraoperative complication (P = 0.03, OR = 2.2), and number of hospital beds (P = 0.04, OR = 0.95 per 100 beds). CONCLUSIONS: Anastomotic leak after colon resection for cancer is a frequent, relevant complication. Patients, surgical technique, and hospital are all important determining factors of anastomotic leak risk.