The role of autologous bone marrow transplantation in primary effusion lymphoma: a case report and literature review.

Primary effusion lymphoma (PEL) is an aggressive and rare type of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBL) that commonly presents itself as pleural, pericardial or peritoneal effusion without lymph node or extranodal involvement in immunosuppressed patients, such as HIV-positive or transplanted receptors. On rare occasions, it may be found in solid sites without effusion, in an immunophenotypically and morphologically similar neoplasm well-known as extracavitary PEL (EC-PEL). Both PEL and EC-PEL are associated with extremely poor prognosis. Due to the rarity of these entities, ther e are no gold standard treatments . Here we discuss the role of autologous bone marrow transplant (auto-BMT) in the treatment of these patients as well as report the case of a young HIV-positive male diagnosed with both PEL and EC-PEL, who underwent a salvage therapy with auto-BMT and achieved complete and sustained remission eight years after the diagnosis.

Patellar reconstruction in primary total knee arthroplasty using bone chips from routine cuts: A case report and review of literature.

BACKGROUND: Total patellectomy is currently reserved for exceptional cases, such as recalcitrant patellofemoral instability and comminuted fractures, due to its demonstrated negative impact on knee biomechanics. Therefore, managing patellectomy is crucial to mitigate its inherent deleterious effects. Various techniques have been described, including autologous or allogeneic bone grafts for reconstruction and soft tissue realignment to enhance the extensor mechanism. CASE SUMMARY: A 73-year-old male underwent a patellectomy due to a comminuted fracture, subsequently developing osteoarthritis and experiencing a decline in functional status. Concurrent with total knee replacement, we conducted a patellar reconstruction, incorporating routine bone cuts and utilizing bone chips to fashion a new patella. This intervention resulted in the restoration of full extension and improvement of knee function. CONCLUSION: Patellar reconstruction demonstrates benefits on knee mechanics and stabilization, contributing to enhanced outcomes and satisfaction following knee replacement. We present an affordable technique for managing patellectomized patients undergoing total knee replacement.

Insuficiencia cardiaca secundaria a amiloidosis AL: diagnóstico y tratamiento / Heart failure secondary to amyloidosis AL: diagnosis and treatment

Resumen La amiloidosis por depósito de cadenas livianas de inmunoglobulinas (AL) es una enfermedad poco frecuen te y subdiagnosticada. El mejor tratamiento disponible al momento es el trasplante autólogo de médula ósea (TMO). El compromiso cardíaco es el principal determi nante pronóstico en esta patología y en ocasiones un impedimento para recibir el TMO. Se presenta el caso de un varón de 44 años que consultó por signos y síntomas de insuficiencia cardiaca (IC) con biomarcadores cardia cos elevados. Se realizó un ecocardiograma transtorácico donde se objetivó aumento de espesores parietales con hipoquinesia global y fracción de eyección deteriorada en grado leve (50%). El paciente se internó en unidad coronaria para balance negativo y para estudio etiológico del cuadro. Ante la sospecha de enfermedad infiltrativa, se solicitaron un centellograma óseo con pirofosfato y cadenas livianas libres en suero. El centellograma óseo resultó no sugestivo para amiloidosis por transtiretina y las cadenas livianas libres mostraron una relación me nor a 0.26 con predominio lambda. Se realizó una biopsia de encía que confirmó el diagnóstico de amiloidosis AL. Posterior al diagnóstico comenzó tratamiento qui mioterápico específico con Ciclofosfamida, Bortezomib y Dexametasona (esquema CYBORD) y Daratumumab. Evolucionó con IC refractaria por lo que ingresó a lista de trasplante cardiaco, recibiendo el mismo al poco tiempo con buena evolución. Esto permitió reiniciar el esquema quimioterápico y en segundo término finalmente recibir el TMO, con buena evolución.

Abstract Light chain amyloidosis (AL) is a rare and underdi agnosed disease. The best treatment available is au tologous bone marrow transplantation (BMT). Cardiac involvement is the main prognostic determinant in this pathology and sometimes an impediment to re ceive BMT. We present a clinical case of a 44-year-old who consulted for signs and symptoms of heart failure (HF) with elevated cardiac biomarkers. A transthoracic echocardiogram showed increased wall thickness with global hypokinesia and mildly impaired ejection fraction (50%). The patient was admitted to the coronary unit for treatment with diuretics and for etiological study of the condition. In view of the suspicion of infiltrative disease, a bone scintigraphy with pyrophosphate and free light chains in serum were requested. The bone scintigraphy was not suggestive of transthyretin amyloidosis and the free light chains showed a ratio of less than 0.26 with lambda predominance. A gum biopsy was per formed and confirmed the diagnosis of AL amyloidosis. After diagnosis, specific chemotherapy treatment with Cyclophosphamide, Bortezomib and Dexamethasone (CYBORD scheme) and Daratumumab was started. He evolved with refractory HF so it was decided to admit him to the cardiac transplantation list, receiving the same soon after, with good evolution. This allowed the patient to restart the chemotherapy regimen and finally receive BMT, with good evolution.

[Heart failure secondary to amyloidosis AL: diagnosis and treatment]. / Insuficiencia cardiaca secundaria a amiloidosis AL: diagnóstico y tratamiento.

Light chain amyloidosis (AL) is a rare and underdiagnosed disease. The best treatment available is autologous bone marrow transplantation (BMT). Cardiac involvement is the main prognostic determinant in this pathology and sometimes an impediment to receive BMT. We present a clinical case of a 44-year-old who consulted for signs and symptoms of heart failure (HF) with elevated cardiac biomarkers. A transthoracic echocardiogram showed increased wall thickness with global hypokinesia and mildly impaired ejection fraction (50%). The patient was admitted to the coronary unit for treatment with diuretics and for etiological study of the condition. In view of the suspicion of infiltrative disease, a bone scintigraphy with pyrophosphate and free light chains in serum were requested. The bone scintigraphy was not suggestive of transthyretin amyloidosis and the free light chains showed a ratio of less than 0.26 with lambda predominance. A gum biopsy was performed and confirmed the diagnosis of AL amyloidosis. After diagnosis, specific chemotherapy treatment with Cyclophosphamide, Bortezomib and Dexamethasone (CYBORD scheme) and Daratumumab was started. He evolved with refractory HF so it was decided to admit him to the cardiac transplantation list, receiving the same soon after, with good evolution. This allowed the patient to restart the chemotherapy regimen and finally receive BMT, with good evolution.

La amiloidosis por depósito de cadenas livianas de inmunoglobulinas (AL) es una enfermedad poco frecuente y subdiagnosticada. El mejor tratamiento disponible al momento es el trasplante autólogo de médula ósea (TMO). El compromiso cardíaco es el principal determinante pronóstico en esta patología y en ocasiones un impedimento para recibir el TMO. Se presenta el caso de un varón de 44 años que consultó por signos y síntomas de insuficiencia cardiaca (IC) con biomarcadores cardiacos elevados. Se realizó un ecocardiograma transtorácico donde se objetivó aumento de espesores parietales con hipoquinesia global y fracción de eyección deteriorada en grado leve (50%). El paciente se internó en unidad coronaria para balance negativo y para estudio etiológico del cuadro. Ante la sospecha de enfermedad infiltrativa, se solicitaron un centellograma óseo con pirofosfato y cadenas livianas libres en suero. El centellograma óseo resultó no sugestivo para amiloidosis por transtiretina y las cadenas livianas libres mostraron una relación menor a 0.26 con predominio lambda. Se realizó una biopsia de encía que confirmó el diagnóstico de amiloidosis AL. Posterior al diagnóstico comenzó tratamiento quimioterápico específico con Ciclofosfamida, Bortezomib y Dexametasona (esquema CYBORD) y Daratumumab. Evolucionó con IC refractaria por lo que ingresó a lista de trasplante cardiaco, recibiendo el mismo al poco tiempo con buena evolución. Esto permitió reiniciar el esquema quimioterápico y en segundo término finalmente recibir el TMO, con buena evolución.

A novel therapeutic management for diabetes patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia: comparison of autologous bone marrow mononuclear cells versus allogenic Wharton jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells.

BACKGROUND: Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) represents the final stage of peripheral arterial disease. Approximately one-third of patients with CLTI are not eligible for conventional surgical treatments. Furthermore, patients with advanced stage of CLTI are prone to amputation and death. Thus, an effective therapeutic strategy is urgently needed. In this context, autologous bone marrow mononuclear cell (auto-BM-MNC) and allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells represent a promising therapeutic approach for treating CLTI. In this study, we compared the safety and beneficial therapeutic effect of auto-BM-MNC versus allogeneic Wharton jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells (allo-WJ-MSCs) in diabetic patients with CLTI. METHODS: We performed a randomized, prospective, double-blind and controlled pilot study. Twenty-four diabetic patients in the advanced stage of CLTI (4 or 5 in Rutherford's classification) and a transcutaneous oxygen pressure (TcPO2) below 30 mmHg were randomized to receive 15 injections of (i) auto-BM-MNC (7.197 × 106 ± 2.984 × 106 cells/mL) (n = 7), (ii) allo-WJ-MSCs (1.333 × 106 cells/mL) (n = 7) or (iii) placebo solution (1 mL) (n = 10), which were administered into the periadventitial layer of the arterial walls under eco-Doppler guidance. The follow-up visits were at months 1, 3, 6, and 12 to evaluate the following parameters: (i) Rutherford's classification, (ii) TcPO2, (iii) percentage of wound closure, (iv) pain, (v) pain-free walking distance, (vi) revascularization and limb-survival proportion, and (vii) life quality (EQ-5D questionnaire). RESULTS: No adverse events were reported. Patients with CLTI who received auto-BM-MNC and allo-WJ-MSCs presented an improvement in Rutherford's classification, a significant increase in TcPO2 values‬, a reduction in the lesion size in a shorter time, a decrease in the pain score and an increase in the pain-free walking distance, in comparison with the placebo group. In addition, the participants treated with auto-BM-MNC and allo-WJ-MSCs kept their limbs during the follow-up period, unlike the placebo group, which had a marked increase in amputation. CONCLUSIONS: Our results showed that patients with CLTI treated with auto-BM-MNC and allo-WJ-MSCs conserved 100% of their limb during 12 months of the follow-up compared to the placebo group, where 60% of participants underwent limb amputation in different times. Furthermore, we observed a faster improvement in the allo-WJ-MSC group, unlike the auto-BM-MNC group. Trial registration This study was retrospectively registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05631444).

Cranioplasty with cryopreserved autologous bone in craniectomized patients due to brain trauma, a current and safe option: Experience of 97 cases.

BACKGROUND: Cranioplasty is the used method in neurosurgery for repairing cranial bone defects. In our environment, the most widely used material is cryopreserved autologous bone (ABCp). OBJECTIVE: A retrospective observational study was proposed in order to analyze complications in patients who underwent decompressive craniectomy for brain trauma, with subsequent cranioplasty with ABCp. METHOD: Patients who underwent cranioplasties with consecutive ABCp performed at our institution over a four-year period (2016-2019) with subsequent follow-up were included, collecting multiple variables in relation to the appearance of complications. RESULTS: 113 cranioplasties were performed, of which 85.8% (n = 97) were performed with ABCp. Mainly with frontotemporoparietal bone defect (94.84%) performed late (> 3 months) in 91.76%. The complication rate was 16.49%, the most significant being the infection of the surgical site (n = 8, 8.24%), the presence of intracranial hematoma (n = 3, 3.09%) and the reabsorption of the autologous bone (n = 2, 2.06%), meriting surgical management in nine of them (9.27%). CONCLUSIONS: ABCp is a valid and safe option, which meets the basic characteristics to consider it the ideal material, with an acceptable rate of complications, biocompatible, with osteogenic potential, adequate protection of the brain and decrease in surgery costs.

ANTECEDENTES: La craneoplastia es el método utilizado en neurocirugía para reparar los defectos óseos craneanos. En nuestro medio, el material utilizado mayormente es el hueso autólogo criopreservado (HACp). OBJETIVO: Realizamos un estudio retrospectivo observacional para analizar las complicaciones en pacientes sometidos a craniectomía descompresiva por trauma craneoencefálico y realización de craneoplastia con HACp. MÉTODO: Se incluyeron pacientes que fueron sometidos a craneoplastias con HACp consecutivas realizadas en un periodo de 4 años (2016-2019) con seguimiento posterior, recabando múltiples variables en relación con la aparición de complicaciones. RESULTADOS: Se realizaron 113 craneoplastias, de las cuales el 85.8% (n = 97) fueron realizadas con HACp, principalmente con defecto óseo frontotemporoparietal (94.84%), realizadas de forma tardía (> 3 meses) en el 91.76%. El índice de complicaciones fue del 16.49%, siendo las más significativas la infección del sitio quirúrgico (n = 8, 8.24%), la presencia de hematoma endocraneano (n = 3, 3.09%) y la reabsorción del hueso autólogo (n = 2, 2.06%), ameritando manejo quirúrgico en nueve ocasiones (9.27%). CONCLUSIONES: El HACp es una opción válida y segura, la cual cumple con las características para considerarlo el material ideal, con un aceptable índice de complicaciones, biocompatible, con potencial osteogénico, adecuada protección encefálica y disminución de los costos de la cirugía.

Low Donor Site Morbidity Associated With Tricortical Calcaneal Bone Graft.

BACKGROUND: Autologous grafting is widely used in orthopaedic surgery because of its high osteogenic capacity, immunologic compatibility, for the absence of risk of disease transmission, and for not requiring a bone bank. The posterior-superior calcaneal tuberosity is an option for obtaining a cortical and cancellous structural bone. This study aims to describe the operative technique and complications observed at the donor site of the posterior-superior calcaneal tuberosity. METHODS: Patients who underwent graft harvesting from the posterior-superior calcaneal tuberosity were retrospectively evaluated by pain outcomes, imaging tests, and intra- and postoperative complications. RESULTS: Twenty patients with a median age of 69 years (range 48-77) and follow-up of 16 months (12-26) were assessed. Median postoperative pain at the donor site was 0 (0-6), with 2 patients reporting persistent local pain. No case of Achilles tendon rupture or intra- or postoperative calcaneal fracture were identified. One patient developed a superficial infection that was quickly resolved using oral antibiotic therapy. CONCLUSION: The posterior-superior calcaneal tuberosity is an alternative source of autologous graft with low donor site morbidity. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, case series.

Conservación de injerto autólogo de cabeza femoral en colgajo óseo para tratamiento de los defectos acetabulares / Conservation of autologous graft of femoral head in bone flap for treatment of acetabular defects

Resumen: Objetivo: Describir una técnica de conservación ósea de uso común en neurocirugía en un procedimiento ortopédico. Material y métodos: Se describe el caso de una paciente que se somete a artroplastía primaria de cadera con un resultado no satisfactorio inicial, planteándose previo al cierre la necesidad de una revisión con reconstrucción acetabular. Conservando cabeza femoral de paciente en tejidos blandos para realizar reconstrucción en segundo tiempo. Resultados: Tras seguimiento por seis meses se encuentra completa osteointegración de injerto de cabeza femoral, con buena evolución clínica y radiológica de la paciente. Las técnicas de conservación ósea en colgajos óseos han demostrado buenos resultados en la osteointegración de los injertos en otras áreas como neurocirugía. Conclusiones: La conservación de colgajos óseos en tejido celular subcutáneo para posterior uso como injerto es una opción viable de tratamiento también en la cirugía ortopédica.

Abstract: Objective: To describe a bone preservation technique commonly used in neurosurgery in an orthopedic procedure. Material and methods: We describe the case of a patient who undergoes primary hip arthroplasty with an initial unsatisfactory result, the need for a revision with acetabular reconstruction is considered before the wound closure. Keeping the patient's femoral head in soft tissues for second-time reconstruction. Results: After six months of follow-up, complete osseointegration of the femoral head graft was found, with a good clinical and radiological evolution of the patient. Bone conservation techniques in bone flaps have shown good results in the grafts osseointegration in other areas such as neurosurgery. Conclusions: The conservation of bone flaps in subcutaneous tissue for later use as a graft is a viable treatment option also in orthopedic surgery.

[Conservation of autologous graft of femoral head in bone flap for treatment of acetabular defects]. / Conservación de injerto autólogo de cabeza femoral en colgajo óseo para tratamiento de los defectos acetabulares.

OBJECTIVE: To describe a bone preservation technique commonly used in neurosurgery in an orthopedic procedure. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We describe the case of a patient who undergoes primary hip arthroplasty with an initial unsatisfactory result, the need for a revision with acetabular reconstruction is considered before the wound closure. Keeping the patient's femoral head in soft tissues for second-time reconstruction. RESULTS: After six months of follow-up, complete osseointegration of the femoral head graft was found, with a good clinical and radiological evolution of the patient. Bone conservation techniques in bone flaps have shown good results in the grafts osseointegration in other areas such as neurosurgery. CONCLUSIONS: The conservation of bone flaps in subcutaneous tissue for later use as a graft is a viable treatment option also in orthopedic surgery.

OBJETIVO: Describir una técnica de conservación ósea de uso común en neurocirugía en un procedimiento ortopédico. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Se describe el caso de una paciente que se somete a artroplastía primaria de cadera con un resultado no satisfactorio inicial, planteándose previo al cierre la necesidad de una revisión con reconstrucción acetabular. Conservando cabeza femoral de paciente en tejidos blandos para realizar reconstrucción en segundo tiempo. RESULTADOS: Tras seguimiento por seis meses se encuentra completa osteointegración de injerto de cabeza femoral, con buena evolución clínica y radiológica de la paciente. Las técnicas de conservación ósea en colgajos óseos han demostrado buenos resultados en la osteointegración de los injertos en otras áreas como neurocirugía. CONCLUSIONES: La conservación de colgajos óseos en tejido celular subcutáneo para posterior uso como injerto es una opción viable de tratamiento también en la cirugía ortopédica.

Extradural Remodeling in Empty Sella Syndrome: 3-Dimensional Operative Video.

Sellar arachnoidocele is a term used to define the herniation of the subarachnoid space to the sella.1 This is a rare radiologic finding that, in most cases, does not require treatment.2-5 When symptoms appear, the term empty sella syndrome is used. Two varieties exist: primary and secondary empty sella syndrome.2 The aim of this 3-dimensional operative video (Video 1) is to demonstrate the extradural microsurgical remodeling of the sellar fossa with autologous bone in 2 cases of primary empty sella syndrome. Both patients signed an informed consent for the procedures and agree with the use of their images for research purposes. In both cases, magnetic resonance imaging scans showed herniation of the subarachnoid space into the pituitary fossa and an anchor-like silhouette on coronal view. Patients evolved favorably, improving their visual deficit after the surgery, as can be observed in the postoperative visual field study. If surgery is indicated due to visual loss, the procedure is known as chiasmapexy. Recently, Guinto et al3 described a technique for chiasmapexy. Our team considers this procedure to be useful, technically simple, and low cost. Being autologous, rejection possibilities are almost null. This 3D video serves as a complement to illustrate the technique.

Utilización de biomateriales e injertos óseos autólogos en pacientes con atrofia alveolar / Bibliographic update on the use of biomaterials and autologous bone grafts in patients with alveolar atrophy

RESUMEN El material de elección para el reemplazo del hueso perdido por traumatismos, procesos patológicos congénitos o adquiridos y atrofia, son los injertos óseos autógenos o autólogos (hueso del propio paciente). A partir de la introducción del concepto de osteointegración por Branemark, los implantes dentales son parte de la terapéutica diaria para rehabilitar áreas edéntulas. La atrofia alveolar es quizás una de las condiciones bucales más incapacitantes; la razón reside en que es crónica, progresiva, acumulativa e irreversible, altera las relaciones maxilomandibulares, reduce la cantidad de hueso del área dentosoportada y la profundidad del surco. El material de injerto óseo ideal no debería ser sólo un sustituto óseo, sino un material de regeneración que se reabsorba completamente de modo simultáneo a la formación de hueso nuevo. Evaluar el éxito y fracaso de una terapia permite tomar decisiones para un mejoramiento continuo de la práctica clínica. El objetivo de la investigación fue demostrar la importancia de la utilización de biomateriales e injertos óseos autólogos en pacientes con atrofia alveolar (AU).

SUMMARY The elective material for replacing the bone lost by trauma, congenital or acquired pathological processes and atrophy are the autogenic or autologous bone grafts (the patient´s own bones). From the introduction of the concept of osseointegration by Branemark on, dental implants are part of the daily therapeutic for rehabilitating edentulous areas. Alveolar atrophy is perhaps one of the most disabling oral conditions, because it is chronic, progressive, cumulative and irreversible. It alters maxilla-mandibular relations, reduces the bone quality of the dentosupported area and the depth of the sulcus. The ideal bone graft material should not be only a bone substitute, by a regenerative material that could be completely reabsorbed simultaneously with the new bone formation. To assess the success and failure of a therapy allows taking decisions for the continuous improvement of the clinical practice. The aim of the research was to prove the importance of using biomaterials or autologous bone grafts in patients with alveolar atrophy (AU).

Utilización de injertos óseos autólogos y biomateriales en pacientes con atrofia alveolar. Matanzas / Use of autologous bone grafts and biomaterials in patients with alveolar atrophy.Matanzas

RESUMEN Introducción: los injertos óseos constituyen una de las técnicas más utilizadas en la cirugía reconstructiva implantológicas, son muy utilizadas para el reemplazo del hueso perdido por traumatismos, procesos patológicos congénitos o adquiridos y atrofia, son los injertos óseos autógenos o autólogos. Objetivo: caracterizar los pacientes con rebordes atróficos que necesitaron ser rehabilitados en implantología oral como alternativa de tratamiento en la consulta de Cirugía Máxilo Facial del Hospital Universitario "Faustino Pérez" y la Clínica "III Congreso del PCC", municipio Matanzas de septiembre del 2014 a julio de 2016. Material y Método: estudio prospectivo longitudinal. El universo fue de 20 pacientes mayores de 18 años de ambos sexos, que presentaron el diagnóstico de edentulismo parcial y atrofia alveolar. Se determinó por el interrogatorio, el examen clínico y los medios diagnósticos los síntomas y signos que caracterizaron esta entidad. Resultados: los traumatismos alveolares fue la causa que predominó en la pérdida dentaria, en el sexo masculino y en las edades de 18 a 37 años. La zona de mayor afectación fue la región anterior del maxilar superior y predominó la perdida de hueso en altura y en anchura y un gran número de injertos conservaron la cresta alveolar. Conclusiones: el uso de biomateriales en el tratamiento de pacientes con atrofia alveolar junto al injerto óseo fue satisfactorio en pacientes que necesitaron una base de sostén sobre la cual se colocaron los implantes dentales osteointegrados (AU).

SUMMARY Introduction: autogenous and autologous bone grafts are the elective material for replacing bones lost by trauma, congenital or acquired pathologic processes and atrophy. Objective: to characterize patients with atrophic rims needing rehabilitation in oral grafting as an alternative treatment in the Maxilla-Facial Surgery consultation of the University Hospital "Faustino Perez" and the Clinic "III Congreso del PCC", municipality of Matanzas, from September 2014 to July 2016. Materials and Methods: longitudinal prospective study. The universe was 20 patients aged 18 years and older, males and females, who presented the diagnosis of partial lack of teeth and alveolar atrophy. The symptoms and signs characterizing this entity were stated by questioning, physical examination and diagnostic means. Results: alveolar traumas were the predominant cause of dental lost in male patients aged 18-37 years. The most affected zone was the anterior region of the upper maxilla; bone lost in height and width predominated, and a great number of grafts conserved the alveolar crest. Conclusions: the use of biomaterials in the treatment of patients with alveolar atrophy together with bone graft was satisfactory in patients who needed a base support on which to put dental grafts (AU).

Cranial autologous bone flap resorption after a cranioplasty: A case report.

BACKGROUND: Craniectomies and cranioplasty are common neurosurgical procedures performed after brain trauma, ischemia, tumor resection, or infection. Post-cranioplasty autologous bone flap resorption may occur in patients after delayed cranial reconstruction. The occurrence is usually low when bone flaps are stored in subcutaneous abdominal tissue. We report a unique case of post-cranioplasty cranial bone flap. CASE DESCRIPTION: We report a total autologous bone flap resorption in a 28-year-old man with a history of alcohol abuse. He was found unconscious in his bedroom with a head trauma of unknown mechanism. After an emergency room assessment, he was diagnosed with an acute subdural hematoma and underwent to emergency surgical drainage and a craniectomy. Three months later, a cranioplasty was performed and he exhibited exceptional outcomes. During a follow-up assessment, 7 months post-cranioplasty, total bone flap resorption was observed on computerized tomography image. CONCLUSION: This case described an abnormal accelerated resorption of an autologous bone flap cranioplasty inserted after 3 months. Thus, to avoid bone flap resorption, an as early as possibly strategy may prevent this. Still, the exact mechanisms underlying bone resorption are poorly understood.

Maxillary sinus floor lifting using freeze-dried homologous bone and tibia autologous bone: report on radiographic and histological results / Elevación del piso del seno maxilar usando hueso homólogo liofilizado y hueso autólogo de tibia: reporte de resultados radiográficos e histológicos

ABSTRACT. Introduction: autologous bone grafts for maxillary sinus floor lifting are widely accepted to reconstruct alveolar ridge defects; however, there are donor sites that have not been fully explored and can be valid alternatives for this type of procedures. The objective of this study was to evaluate the behavior of tibia autologous grafts compared with freeze-dried homologous bone in maxillary sinus floor lifting. Methods: prospective, controlled, randomized study in 11 patients requiring maxillary sinus elevation. Panoramic radiographs were taken in three different moments (pre-surgery, immediately after surgery, and 6 months post-surgery) in the two groups (tibia and freeze-dried), measuring the alveolar ridge height in the posterior maxilla. Bone biopsies were taken in the grafted area 6 months after the procedure. Results: A significant reduction in bone height was found in the group grafted with freeze-dried bone. The group grafted with tibia autologous bone showed greater stability between baseline and 6 months after surgery. The histological sections showed equal conditions between the two groups. Conclusion: tibia bone shows greater stability in the evaluated period in terms of the height obtained in maxillary sinus floor lifting procedures, with clinical and histological characteristics suitable for the placement of implants. This study should be complemented with a larger sample to provide more representative results that can be applied to the general population.

RESUMEN. Introducción: los injertos de hueso autólogo para elevación del piso del seno maxilar son ampliamente aceptados para la reconstrucción de defectos en el reborde alveolar; sin embargo, existen sitios donantes que no han sido debidamente explorados y que pueden representar opciones válidas para este tipo de procedimientos. El objetivo de este estudio consistió en evaluar el comportamiento de los injertos autólogos de tibia, comparados con injertos homólogos de hueso liofilizado en la elevación de seno maxilar. Métodos: estudio prospectivo, controlado, aleatorio, que incluyó a 11 pacientes que requerían elevación del seno maxilar. Se tomaron radiografías panorámicas en tres momentos (prequirúrgico, posquirúrgico inmediato y posquirúrgico a 6 meses) en los dos grupos (tibia y liofilizado). En estas se midió la altura del reborde alveolar en el maxilar posterior. Se tomaron biopsias de hueso en la zona injertada 6 meses después del procedimiento. Resultados: Se encontró una disminución significativa de la altura ósea en el grupo injertado con hueso liofilizado. El grupo injertado con hueso autólogo de tibia presentó mayor estabilidad entre el periodo de la cirugía y 6 meses después. En los cortes histológicos se evidenció igualdad de condiciones entre ambos grupos. Conclusión: el hueso de tibia muestra mayor estabilidad en el periodo investigado, en términos de altura obtenida en procedimientos de elevación de piso del seno maxilar, con características clínicas e histológicas adecuadas para la colocación de implantes. Este estudio debe complementarse con una muestra mayor para aportar resultados más representativos aplicables a la población.

Deproteinized Bovine Bone Mineral or Autologous Bone at Dehiscence Type Defects at Implants Installed Immediately into Extraction Sockets: An Experimental Study in Dogs.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate bone regeneration at surgically created dehiscence buccal defects at implants placed immediately into extraction sockets (IPIES) of small dimensions filled with autogenous bone or deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM) associated with a collagen membrane. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eight Labrador dogs were used and implants were placed immediately into the extraction sockets of the second premolar. The buccal wall was subsequently removed to create a standardized defect, 4 mm wide coronally, 2 mm wide apically, and 6 mm high. Autogenous bone particles (AB) or DBBM granules were used to fill the defects. All surgical sites were subsequently covered by a resorbable collagen membrane and a non-submerged healing was allowed. After 4 months, the animals were euthanized and bone blocks harvested and processed for histomorphometric analysis. RESULTS: The bony crest at the buccal aspect (C) was located 2.3 ± 0.8 mm and 1.7 ± 0.7 mm apically to the implant shoulder (IS) at the AB and DBBM sites, respectively. The coronal levels of osseointegration at the buccal aspect (B) were located 2.7 ± 0.7 mm and 2.2 ± 1.0 mm apically to IS at the AB and DBBM sites, respectively. At the AB sites, the peri-implant mucosa was located 4.3 ± 0.9 mm, 4.7 ± 0.9 mm, and 2.0 ± 1.6 mm coronally to C, B, and IS, respectively. The corresponding values at the DBBM sites were 4.3 ± 0.6 mm, 4.8 ± 0.6 mm, and 2.5 ± 0.8 mm, respectively. No statistically significant differences were found. CONCLUSIONS: The treatment of surgically created buccal defects at IPIES sites using Bio-Oss® (Geistlich Biomaterials, Wolhusen, LU, Switzerland) or autogenous bone, concomitantly with a collagen membrane, engenders bone regeneration to a similar extent after 4 months of healing.

Complicaciones en craneoplastias: hueso autólogo criopreservado vs. polimetilmetacrilato. Análisis retrospectivo de 63 pacientes / Complications in cranioplasties: autologous bone cryopreserved vs. Polymethylmethacrylate. Retrospective analysis of 63 patients

Introducción: se define como craneoplastia a la reparación quirúrgica de los defectos óseos craneanos. En nuestro medio el material utilizado mayormente es el hueso autólogo criopreservado (HACp) y, en caso de no contar con dicho tejido, el Polimetilmetacrilato (PMMA) es de elección. Objetivo: Se plantea un estudio retrospectivo observacional a fin de analizar y comparar complicaciones en pacientes sometidos a craneoplastias con HACp en comparación a un grupo de pacientes a los que se les realizó craneoplastia con PMMA. Materiales y métodos: Se incluyeron pacientes que fueron sometidos a craneopatías durante un periodo de 5 años (2008-2013). El seguimiento delos pacientes fue de al menos 12 meses. Se analizaron variables relacionadas a complicaciones tempranas y tardías. Resultados: 63 pacientes recibieron craneoplastia con HACp (31 pacientes, 52%) o polimetilmetacrilato (31 pacientes, 49%). La tasa de complicación global fue del 36,6%. Doce pacientes (19,04%) requirieron tratamiento quirúrgico. Las complicaciones más frecuentes fueron las colecciones subcutáneas no infectadas (19%), seguidas por las infecciones de heridas (17%). No existen diferencias estadísticamente significativas en cuanto a para complicaciones, tanto globales como en las distintas categorías (p>0,05), para ambas técnicas quirúrgicas. Conclusión: Las craneoplastias tanto con HACp como aquellas con PMMA presentan una alta tasa de complicaciones. En nuestra serie no se hallaron diferencias entre ambos grupos estudiados.

Introduction: cranioplasty is defined as the surgical procedure to cover a skull bone defect. In our institution, we mainly use cryopreserved autologous bone graft (HACp), and if it is not available, polymethylmethacrylate is chosen (PMMA). Objective: We performed an observational retrospective study to assess complications in both groups of patients. Materials and Methods: Patients who underwent cranioplasty between 2008 and 2013 were included. Minimum follow up was 12 months. Variables related with early and late complications were analyzed. Results: 63 patients received cranioplasty consisting of autologous bone graft (32 patients, 52%) or PMMA (31 patients, 48%). The global complications rate was 36.6%. 12 patients (19.04%) required surgical treatment for these complications. The most common complications were sterile persistent subcutaneous fluid collection (19%) and wound infection (17%). No differences in complications rates were found between both groups (p>0.05). Conclusions: Cranioplasty following craniectomy is associated with a high complication rate. In our series, both groups showed no differences in complications rates.

Aplicação de células-tronco mesenquimais no tratamento de lesões raquimedulares naturalmente adquiridas em cães e em gatos domésticos / Application of mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of naturally acquired spinal cord injuries in dogs and domestic cats

Mecanismos de lesão e suas consequencias decorrentes de injúria da medula espinhal (IME) envolvem morte neuronal tanto por necrose quanto por apoptose. Sabendo-se que a regeneração do sistema nervoso central é limitada após danos tissulares, é crucial o desenvolvimento de novas abordagens que otimizem o retorno funcional após IME. As opções de tratamento tardio em cães e em gatos não estão disponíveis e os aspectos de segurança e terapeutico do transplante autólogo de células-tronco mesenquimais derivadas de medula óssea (BMMC) não foram ainda descritas anteriormente. O objetivo desta pesquisa é isolar e caracterizar as BMMC em cães e em gatos; selecionar cães e gatos com IME crônica; elaborar uma abordagem terapeutica à IME utilizando BMMC...

Lesion mechanisms and its evolution following spinal cord injury (SCI) involves neuronal death by both necrosis and apoptosis. Since regeneration of the central nervous system is limited after injuries, it is crucial to develop novel approaches that optimize functional recovery aft er SCI. Stem cell-based therapy has been investigated in a number of degenerative and traumatic diseases, including SCI. Late spinal cord injury treatment options in dogs and cats are not available. Neither the safety aspects and therapeutic effects of autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMMC)...

Tratamiento de quiste óseo traumáticomandibular de grandes dimensiones: revisión de la literatura y reporte de un caso / Treatment of a large mandibular traumatic bone cyst: literature review and case report

Antecedentes: El quiste óseo traumático o simple se presenta en el área maxilofacial demanera más frecuente en la región posterior mandibular; su dimensión es usualmente de1-3 cm de diámetro y se trata convencionalmente con curetaje óseo. Método: Se realizauna revisión de la literatura y se presenta el caso de un quiste óseo mandibular de grandesdimensiones para el que se propone una alternativa terapéutica a la que se utiliza actualmentepara los seudoquistes de grandes dimensiones. Resultados: El caso correspondea una paciente de diecinueve años de edad con un diagnóstico de quiste óseo simplemandibular de gran dimensión (10 cm de diámetro mayor), quien fue tratada en el HospitalRegional Vicente Corral Moscoso, del Ministerio de Salud de Ecuador. La terapia consistióen curetaje intracavitario e injerto autólogo de cresta iliaca, el cual mostró adecuadosresultados rápidos y adecuados en la reconstrucción de la mandíbula...

Background: The traumatic or simple bone cyst is frequently found in the maxillofacial areamostly in the posterior body of the mandible; its average diameter is 1-3 cm and the usualtreatment is bone curettage. Method: A review of literature and a case of a large mandibulartraumatic bone cyst are presented. An alternative therapy to treat large pseudocysts isproposed. Results: A 19-year-old female patient with diagnosis of a large simple bone cyst(diameter: 10 cm) was treated at the Regional “Vicente Corral Moscoso” Hospital that isaffiliated to the Ministry of Health of Ecuador. The treatment consisted of intracavitary curettageand autologous iliac crest bone graft, achieving a fast and adequate bone mandiblereconstruction...

Experimental model of heterotopic ossification in Wistar rats

Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a metaplastic biological process in which there is newly formed bone in soft tissues adjacent to large joints, resulting in joint mobility deficit. In order to determine which treatment techniques are more appropriate for such condition, experimental models of induced heterotopic bone formation have been proposed using heterologous demineralized bone matrix implants and bone morphogenetic protein and other tissues. The objective of the present experimental study was to identify a reliable protocol to induce HO in Wistar rats, based on autologous bone marrow (BM) implantation, comparing 3 different BM volumes and based on literature evidence of this HO induction model in larger laboratory animals. Twelve male Wistar albino rats weighing 350/390 g were used. The animals were anesthetized for blood sampling before HO induction in order to quantify serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP). HO was induced by BM implantation in both quadriceps muscles of these animals, experimental group (EG). Thirty-five days after the induction, another blood sample was collected for ALP determination. The results showed a weight gain in the EG and no significant difference in ALP levels when comparing the periods before and after induction. Qualitative histological analysis confirmed the occurrence of heterotopic ossification in all 12 EG rats. In conclusion, the HO induction model was effective when 0.35 mL autologous BM was applied to the quadriceps of Wistar rats.

Cierre de fístula oroantral con injerto óseo y con rotación y avance de colgajo palatino / Surgical repair oroantral fistula with a rotation and advancement palatal flap and autologous bone graft

La fístula oroantral se presenta entre otras causas como resultado de la extracción de un molar en relación al maxilar Como consecuencia el paciente presenta episodios de sinusitis de evolución tórpida y refractaria a tratamiento médico, siendo la reparación quirúrgica su mejor solución, existiendo distintas técnicas. El objetivo de este caso es mostrar la experiencia de un paciente operado mediante la utilización de un colgajo de rotación y avance palatino e injerto de hueso autólogo. Se trata de una mujer de 32 años que dos semanas después de extracción de molar superior izquierdo presenta reiterados episodios de sinusitis unilateral izquierda. Al examen físico y estudio con tomografía computarizada se diagnostica sinusitis maxilar izquierda, secundaria a fístula oroantral por extracción de pieza dentaria del maxilar. Se realiza reparación quirúrgica con utilización de un colgajo de rotación y avance palatino e injerto de hueso autólogo. Se realizó seguimiento por 6 meses con resultados óptimos, sin complicaciones ni recidivas. Las fístulas oroantrales son un problema que tiene múltiples opciones de tratamiento quirúrgico. La utilización de injertos óseos autólogos y la utilización de un colgajo de rotación y avance palatino, pretende ser una buena opción quirúrgica, permitiendo un cierre definitivo del defecto.

Oroantral fistula occurs between other causes as a result of the extraction of a molar in relation to the maxillary bone. As a result the patient experiences episodes of sinusitis refractory to medical treatment. Surgical repair remains the best solution, there are different techniques. The aim is to show our experience of one case operated using a rotation and advancement palatal flap and autologous bone graft. The clinical case is a 32 year old woman that two weeks after removal of upper left molar suffers repeated episodes of unilateral sinusitis. Physical examination and computed tomography shown left maxillary chronic sinusitis secondary to an oroantral fistula, due to tooth extraction from maxillary bone. Surgical repair is performed using a rotation and advancement palatal flap and autologous bone graft. Six months following there was no complication neither recurrent sinusitis, with optimal results. Oroantral fistula is a problem that has multiple options for surgery. The use of autologous bone graft and rotation and advancement palatal flap intended to be a good surgical option, allowing closure of the defect.