[Surgical treatment of refractory hyperparathyroidism and usefulness of the intraoperative PTH]. / Tratamiento quirúrgico del hiperparatiroidismo refractario y utilidad de la paratirina intraoperatoria.

OBJECTIVE: To share our experience in the surgery of so-called refractory hyperparathyroidism (secondary and tertiary without response to therapy with calcitriol). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective study based on 41 patients-5 with secondary and 6 with tertiary hyperparathyroidism-referred by nephrology for surgical evaluation of their illness because of poor response to the medical treatment given. RESULTS: In 18 of the 41 cases we used the fast or turbo intra-operative PTH with reduction of more than 60 % in all patients. In the group in whom normal PTH was performed, we registered 2 secondary hyperparathyroidisms with no significant decrease and persistence of symptoms. One of them was reoperated successfully. DISCUSSION: Subtotal or total parathyroidectomy with reimplant represents the treatment of choice in refractory hyperparathyroidism with good results in most of the series reviewed.

[Contralateral hemithyroidectomy due to carcinoma of the thyroid. Our cases reviewed and updated]. / Hemitiroidectomía contralateral por carcinoma de tiroides. Nuestra casuística revisada y actualizada.

OBJECTIVE: We are reporting our 14 years' experience with prior hemithyroidectomies or contralateral hemithyroidectomies after a pathology result reporting malignancy (thyroid carcinoma) in the first surgery. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Twenty female patients with an average age of 45 years old have been studied and we have analyzed the initial symptoms, results of complementary tests, pathology diagnosis following initial surgery, and final outcome after a second intervention. RESULTS: The incidence of malignancy shown in our series after secondary surgery was 40 % and the percentage of hemithyroidectomy on hemithyroidectomy was 3 % after operating on 650 thyroid glands. CONCLUSIONS: Though opinions differ in the medical literature, we feel a total thyroidectomy must be performed after a casual finding of thyroid carcinoma because of the oncologically safer outcome and the better control of the patient.

Hemitiroidectomía contralateral por carcinoma de tiroides. Nuestra casuística revisada y actualizada / Contralateral hemithyroidectomy due to carcinoma of the thyroid. Our cases reviewed and updated

Objetivo: Se presenta nuestra experiencia de 14 años en hemitiroidectomías sobre hemitiroidectomías previas o hemitiroidectomías contralaterales tras un resultado anatomopatológico de malignidad (carcinoma de tiroides) en la primera cirugía. Material y método: Hemos incluido a 20 pacientes, todas ellas mujeres, con una media de edad de 45 años. Se analizan los síntomas clínicos iniciales, los resultados de las exploraciones complementarias, el diagnóstico anatomopatológico de la primera intervención y el resultado final tras la segunda cirugía. Resultados: En nuestra serie la segunda hemitiroidectomía resultó positiva en un 40 % y el porcentaje de hemitiroidectomías sobre hemitiroidectomías de 650 tiroides operados fue del 3 %. Conclusiones: Aunque hay diferentes opiniones en la literatura médica, nosotros creemos que ante el hallazgo casual de un carcinoma tiroideo se debe completar una tiroidectomía total, por su mayor seguridad oncológica y mejor control del paciente

Objective: We are reporting our 14 years' experience with prior hemithyroidectomies or contralateral hemithyroidectomies after a pathology result reporting malignancy (thyroid carcinoma) in the first surgery. Material and method: Twenty female patients with an average age of 45 years old have been studied and we have analyzed the initial symptoms, results of complementary tests, pathology diagnosis following initial surgery, and final outcome after a second intervention. Results: The incidence of malignancy shown in our series after secondary surgery was 40 % and the percentage of hemithyroidectomy on hemithyroidectomy was 3 % after operating on 650 thyroid glands. Conclusions: Though opinions differ in the medical literature, we feel a total thyroidectomy must be performed after a casual finding of thyroid carcinoma because of the oncologically safer outcome and the better control of the patient

Tratamiento quirúrgico del hiperparatiroidismo refractario y utilidad de la paratirina intraoperatoria / Surgical treatment of refractory hyperparathyroidism and usefulness of the intraoperative PTH

Objetivo: Dar a conocer nuestra experiencia en la cirugía del denominado hiperparatiroidismo refractario (secundario y terciario sin respuesta al tratamiento con calcitriol). Material y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo con revisión de 41 pacientes (35 con hiperparatiroidismos secundarios y 6 terciarios) remitidos por nefrología para valoración quirúrgica de su enfermedad ante la mala respuesta al tratamiento médico. Resultados: En 18 de los 41 casos se utilizó la determinación de paratirina rápida o turbo intraoperatoria, con descenso superior al 60 % en todos los pacientes. En el grupo en que se empleó paratirina normal registramos 2 hiperparatiroidismos secundarios en los que la citada hormona no descendió significativamente y los síntomas persistieron, uno de los cuales fue reintervenido con éxito. Conclusiones: La paratiroidectomía subtotal o total con autotrasplante es el tratamiento de elección en el hiperparatiroidismo refractario, con buenos resultados en la mayoría de las series consultadas

Objective: To share our experience in the surgery of so-called refractory hyperparathyroidism (secondary and tertiary without response to therapy with calcitriol). Material and methods: Retrospective study based on 41 patients­5 with secondary and 6 with tertiary hyperparathyroidism­referred by nephrology for surgical evaluation of their illness because of poor response to the medical treatment given. Results: In 18 of the 41 cases we used the fast or turbo intra-operative PTH with reduction of more than 60 % in all patients. In the group in whom normal PTH was performed, we registered 2 secondary hyperparathyroidisms with no significant decrease and persistence of symptoms. One of them was reoperated successfully. Discussion: Subtotal or total parathyroidectomy with reimplant represents the treatment of choice in refractory hyperparathyroidism with good results in most of the series reviewed

[Unspecific cervical cellulitis of sudden appearance. Report of an atypical case]. / Celulitis cervical inespecífica de aparición brusca. Presentación de un caso atípico.

We report an atypical case of sudden and unspecific cervical cellulitis in a 74 yaers old woman with psoriasis as the only remarkable antecedent. After the initial exploration and successive ones we did not find any etiological causes for her symptoms. CT showed an increase of soft parts on the left side of the neck with displacemnet of the upper airway without purulent collection or abscess. The patient was admitted in IUC and was treated endovenously with cloxaciline and imipenem with good response and satisfactory evolution.