[Posterior cruciate ligament rupture : state of the art]. / Rupture du ligament croisé postérieur : état de l'art.

Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) ruptures can cause severe knee instability and disability and thus, appropriate management is crucial for the successful restoration of patients' knee function. Rupture of the PCL can occur during sporting activity but more often, as a part of high-energy trauma. The diagnosis can be made using various clinical tests, such as the posterior drawer test or the quadriceps active test. MRI is the gold standard in imaging. PCL injuries can be classified from grade I to grade III, with increasing severity. Treatment can be conservative or surgical and should be personalized based on patients' demographic characteristics, grade of injury, level of instability, associated injuries and activity levels.

Les ruptures du ligament croisé postérieur (LCP) peuvent causer une instabilité sévère du genou et une incapacité importante, rendant ainsi une prise en charge appropriée cruciale pour le rétablissement d'une bonne fonction du genou. La rupture du LCP peut survenir lors d'une activité sportive, mais plus souvent, dans le cadre d'un traumatisme à haute énergie. Le diagnostic peut être posé à l'aide de différents tests cliniques, tels que le test du tiroir postérieur ou le test actif du quadriceps. L'IRM est l'examen de référence en imagerie. Les lésions du LCP peuvent être classées de grade I à III, avec une gravité croissante. Le traitement peut être conservateur ou chirurgical et doit être personnalisé en fonction des caractéristiques démographiques des patients, du grade de la lésion, du niveau d'instabilité, des lésions associées et des niveaux d'activité.

Usefulness of Diagnostic Ultrasound for Detection of Common Shoulder Abnormalities Prior to MRI.

Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal pain in the general population and results in significant disability, quality of life impairment and financial burden to the health care system. This cross-sectional study was carried out among purposively selected 61 adult patients with shoulder pain and or limited range of motion in the Department of Radiology and Imaging, Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, Mymensingh, Bangladesh from September 2018 to August 2020 to determine the usefulness of USG in detection of common shoulder abnormalities, as an initial imaging modality using MRI as reference standard. The majority of the patients 25(40.98%) were in age group of 51-60 years with mean age of 52.98±10.85 years. In the dectection of rotator cuff pathology, the overall sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of USG for any complete tear were 100.0% each, for any partial tear were 79.71%, 96.57% and 91.80%, for any rotator cuff tear were 83.33%, 96.25% and 91.80%, and for any tendinosis were 90.48%, 99.37% and 96.31% respectively. The sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of USG were 88.23%, 92.59% & 90.16% for long head of biceps tendon sheath effusion, 100.0% each for long head of biceps tendon dislocation, 71.11%, 87.50% and 75.41% for glenohumeral joint effusion, and 58.06%, 96.67% and 77.05% for bursal effusion respectively. From this study, it is concluded that high resolution USG showed high sensitivity, specificity and accuracy compared to MRI in detecting common shoulder abnormalities, and could be considered as the first line imaging modality in the evaluation of shoulder pain.

Urethral injury in penile fracture: a narrative review

ABSTRACT Objective To present the evolution and the recent data on the etiology, diagnosis, management and outcomes of penile fracture (PF) with concomitant urethral injury. Materials and Methods We searched the Pubmed database between 1998 and 2019 using the following key words: "penile fracture", "fracture of penis", "trauma to penis", "rupture of corpora cavernosa", "urethral injury", "urethral rupture" and "urethral reconstruction". Results The incidence of urethral lesion in patients with PF varies by geographic region and etiology. Blood in the meatus, hematuria and voiding symptoms are highly indicative of urethral rupture. The diagnosis of PF is eminently clinical and complementary exams are not necessary. The treatment consists of urethral reconstruction and the most common complications found are urethral stenosis and urethrocutaneous fistula. Conclusion PF is an uncommon urological emergency, particularly in cases with urethral involvement. Urethral injury should be suspected in the presence of suggestive clinical signs, and diagnosis is usually clinical. Urgent urethral reconstruction is mandatory and produces satisfactory results with low levels of complications.

Rotura crónica del tendón de Aquiles asociada a rotura del tendón peroneus brevis. Caso clínico / Chronic Achilles tendon rupture associated with rupture of the peroneus brevis tendon. A clinical case

El manejo de una rotura crónica de tendón de Aquiles es un desafío. La mayoría de los cirujanos optan por técnicas de aumentación para prevenir nuevas roturas. La presencia de otras lesiones de forma simultánea a la rotura del tendón de Aquiles puede hacer más difícil su tratamiento. Presentamos el caso de un paciente afecto de una rotura crónica de tendón de Aquiles. Se planificó realizar una transposición del tendón peroneus brevis, observándose intraoperatoriamente una rotura concomitante de dicho tendón que obligó a modificar la técnica. Consideramos que la importancia del caso que se presenta es que la asociación de ambas roturas añade dificultad a la técnica de reconstrucción para el tratamiento del defecto del tendón de Aquiles. Al realizarse una planificación preoperatoria, debería llevarse a cabo un análisis exhaustivo de los hallazgos de la resonancia magnética para confirmar la integridad de los tendones a utilizar durante la técnica de reconstrucción. No se ha encontrado en la literatura consultada la asociación de rotura del tendón de Aquiles y del peroneus brevis

The treatment of a chronic rupture of the Achilles tendon remains difficult. Different techniques such as augmentation or plasties are used for restoring the gap in these ruptures. The combination of Achilles tendon rupture with other tendon ruptures may increase the difficulty in their treatment. We present a rare combination of a delayed Achilles tendon rupture and a peroneus brevis tendon rupture and its management. The importance of the presented case is the combination of both ruptures that adds difficulty to the surgical technique. A thorough analysis should be made of the magnetic resonance findings when planning a tendon transposition. To our knowledge, there are no reports of a simultaneous combination of an Achilles tendon rupture and a peroneus brevis tendon rupture

Rotura traqueal postintubación orotraqueal, a propósito de un caso clínico / Tracheal rupture after orotracheal intubation, based on a clinical case

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Paratracheal cyst rupture: a differential diagnosis for tracheal rupture / Ruptura de cisto paratraqueal: um diagnóstico diferencial para ruptura traqueal

Abstract Tracheobronchial rupture is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication commonly caused by neck and chest trauma. Iatrogenic tracheobronchial rupture can be caused by intubation, tracheostomy, bronchoscopy but also linked to pre-existing primary diseases. Paratracheal air cysts, infrequently described in literature, seem to be associated with obstructive lung disease and weaknesses in right posterior lateral wall of the trachea. We report a case of a paratracheal air cyst rupture in a previous healthy patient.

Resumo A ruptura traqueobrônquica (RTB) é uma complicação rara, mas potencialmente fatal, comumente causada por trauma de pescoço e tórax. A RTB iatrogênica pode ser causada por intubação, traqueostomia, broncoscopia, mas também pode estar relacionada a doenças primárias preexistentes. Os cistos aéreos paratraqueais, raramente descritos na literatura, parecem estar associados à doença pulmonar obstrutiva e fraqueza da parede posterolateral direita da traqueia. Relatamos o caso de uma ruptura de cisto aéreo paratraqueal em paciente previamente saudável.

Simultaneous bilateral distal biceps tendon repair: case report / Reparo de ruptura bilateral simultânea do bíceps distal: relato de caso

ABSTRACT Simultaneous bilateral rupture of the distal biceps tendon is a rare clinical entity, seldom reported in the literature and with unclear therapeutic setting. The authors report the case of a 39-year-old white man who suffered a simultaneous bilateral rupture while working out. When weightlifting with elbows at 90° of flexion, he suddenly felt pain on the anterior aspect of the arms, coming for evaluation after two days. He presented bulging contour of the biceps muscle belly and ecchymosis in the antecubital fossa, extending distally to the medial aspect of the forearm, as well as a marked decrease of supination strength and pain in active elbow flexion. MRI confirmed the rupture with retraction of the distal biceps bilaterally. The authors opted for performing the tendon repairs simultaneously through the double incision technique and fixation to the bicipital tuberosity with anchors. The patient progressed quite well, with full return to labor and sports activities, being satisfied with the result after two years of surgery. In the literature search, few reports of simultaneous bilateral rupture of the distal biceps were retrieved, with only one treated in the acute phase of injury. Therefore, the authors consider this procedure to be a good option to solve this complex condition.

RESUMO A ruptura bilateral simultânea dos tendões distais do bíceps é uma entidade rara, pouco relatada na literatura e com definição terapêutica pouco clara. Relatamos o caso de um homem branco de 39 anos que sofreu ruptura bilateral simultânea durante treino de academia em que ao pegar peso com os cotovelos em flexão de 90° sentiu dor súbita na face anterior dos braços e compareceu para avaliação após dois dias. Apresentava abaulamento do contorno do ventre muscular do bíceps braquial e equimose na região da fossa antecubital que se estendia distalmente para a face medial do antebraço, além de grande diminuição da força de supinação e dor à flexão ativa do cotovelo. Ressonância nuclear magnética (RNM) confirmou a ruptura com retração do bíceps distal, bilateralmente. Optou-se pelo reparo das lesões simultaneamente com a técnica de dupla incisão e fixação do tendão à tuberosidade bicipital com âncoras. O paciente evoluiu de forma bastante satisfatória, com retorno completo às atividades laborais e esportivas, está bastante satisfeito com o resultado após dois anos da cirurgia. Na pesquisa da literatura, foram achados muito poucos casos descritos de ruptura bilateral simultânea do bíceps distal. Desses, somente um foi tratado na fase aguda da lesão. Portanto, os autores consideram o procedimento descrito como uma boa opção para a resolução dessa complexa condição.

Transferencias del extensor indicis proprius en casos de roturas del extensor pollicis longus / Extensor indicis proprius transferences in cases of extensor pollicis longus ruptures

Introducción y objetivos: La sutura directa en los casos de rotura del extensor pollicis longus (EPL) puede llevar asociado el fallo de la misma. Por ello, la transferencia tendinosa del extensor indicis proprius (EPI) es una buena alternativa. Nuestro objetivo es describir nuestra experiencia con esta técnica. Material y métodos: Estudio observacional descriptivo y retrospectivo sobre 29 casos. Variables: Edad, sexo, mano dominante, actividad laboral, tiempo quirúrgico. Análisis de resultados obtenidos en test de Geldmacher, SEEM y EVA. Resultados: Edad media de 48.04 ± 9.4 años. 72.4% varones, 27.6% mujeres. Brazo dominante en el 55.2%. 3.4% diabéticos y 6.9% con tratamiento corticoideo. Traumatismo directo en el 58.6%. Diagnóstico ecográfico en el 89.7%. Tiempo quirúrgico: 51.8 ± 12.5 minutos. Escala Geldmacher: 15.79 ± 5.8 puntos. Escala SEEM: 70.36 ± 20.4 puntos. Rotura de plastia en 13.8%. Altas por mejoría en 96.6%. Conclusiones: Las roturas de este tendón se asocian a fracturas de radio distal, tratamiento con corticoides, artritis reumatoide o tras osteosíntesis de fracturas de radio con placas volares. En nuestra experiencia, en los casos de rotura del EPL, consideramos que la trasposición del EPI es una alternativa eficaz, con un reducido número de complicaciones

Introduction and objectives: Direct suture in cases of rupture of extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon has been associated to suture tear. For this reason, tendon transfer of extensor indicis proprius (EPI) tendon is a good alternative. Our objective is describe our experience with this technique. Matherial and methods: Observational descriptive and retrospective study about 29 cases. Variables: Age, sex, dominant hand, laboral activity, time of surgery. We analize results with Geldmacher’ scale, SEEM and VAS scores. Results: Average age was 48.04 ± 9.4 years. 72.4% were males and 27.6% were females. Dominant arm was affected in 55.2% of cases. 3.4% were diabetics and 6.9% received corticoid treatment. Direct trauma appeared in 58.6% of cases. Sonographic diagnosis was in 89.7% of cases. Surgical time was of 51.8 ± 12.5 minutes. Geldmacher’ scale: 15.79 ± 5.8 points. SEEM score: 70.36 ± 20.4 points. Plastia rupture happened in 13.8% of patients. 96.6% of patients returned to their work. Conclusions: Ruptures of this tendon have been associated with distal radius fractures, corticoid treatment, rheumathoid arthritis or after osteosynthesis with volar plates in radius fractures. In our experience, in cases of rupture of EPL, we consider that transposition of EIP it is an effective alternative, with minimal number of complications

Resultados de la reparación quirúrgica de las roturas agudas del tendón distal del bíceps braquial a medio plazo: influencia de la vía de abordaje quirúrgica / Mid-term results of surgical repair of distal biceps rupture: influence of surgical approach

Objetivo: Describir los resultados funcionales y las complicaciones a medio plazo de la reparación quirúrgica de la avulsión del tendón distal del bíceps braquial y establecer una relación con la vía de abordaje empleada. Métodos: 17 pacientes consecutivos fueron intervenidos. Se registró la vía de abordaje empleada. Se recogieron los valores postoperatorios de rango de movilidad articular, capacidad funcional medido como puntuación del cuestionario Quick - DASH score y se registraron las complicaciones. Resultados: En 14 pacientes se reparó el tendón distal del bíceps. En 3 se confirmó su integridad. En 3 casos se empleó una vía anterior y en 11 una doble vía. Flexión media: 131'43º; extensión: - 3'21º pronación: 70'71º; supinación: 74’29º; puntuación Quick - DASH score: 17'04. Seguimiento: 25'5 meses. Aparecieron complicaciones en el 57’14%. La más frecuente fueron las parestesias locales, con resolución espontánea en todos los casos. Los pacientes intervenidos por doble vía obtuvieron resultados mejores en comparación con los intervenidos por vía única. Conclusiones: La reparación quirúrgica de las roturas agudas del tendón distal del bíceps braquial presenta aceptables resultados postoperatorios con una alta tasa de complicaciones, si bien estas últimas son en su mayoría de escasa relevancia. Estos resultados mejoran cuando se emplea la técnica de doble vía descrita por Boyd Anderson y modificada por Morrey

Purpose: Describe mid-term functional results and complications rate after surgical reattachment of acute distal biceps tendon ruptures and relate them with the surgical approach employed. Methods: 17 consecutive patients were evaluated. Surgical approach employed was registered, as well as post-operative range of motion of the elbow, physical function measured as Quick - DASH Score and complications. Results: Complete rupture of biceps tendon was observed in 14 cases during surgery. The anterior approach was used in 3, the double incision technique was used in 11. Average flexion: 131'43º; extension: -3'21º; pronation: 70'71º; supination: 74'29º; Quick - DASH Score: 17'04. Average follow - up: 25'5 months. Complication rate was 57'14%. The more frequent complications were local paresthesias which were solved spontaneously in all cases. The double incision technique group of patients had overall better results compared to the anterior approach group. Conclusions: Reattachment of acute distal biceps tendon ruptures shows acceptable postoperative results and high complications rate with low clinical relevance. These results seem to be better when the Boyd - Anderson double incision technique modified by Morrey is employed

Hepatotórax por rotura diafragmática postraumática tardía / Hepatothorax caused by a late post-traumatic diaphragmatic rupture

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The value of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of penile fracture

Purpose We studied the use of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of penile fracture. Materials and Methods Between 1997 and 2012, fifteen patients (age range 17-48 years, mean age 37 years) with suspected penile fracture underwent MRI examinations. Ten patients were injured during sexual intercourse, whereas four patients were traumatized by non-physiological bending of the penis during self manupilation, one patient was traumatized falling from the bed. Investigations were performed with 1.5T MR unit. With the patient in the supine position, the penis was taped against the abdominal wall and surface coil was placed on the penis. All patients were studied with axial, coronal, sagittal precontrast and postcontrast T1-weighted TSE(TR/TE:538/13 msn) and T2-weighted TSE(5290/110 msn) sequences. All patient underwent surgical exploration. The follow-up ranged from 3 months to 72 months. Clinically all patients showed normal healing process without complications. In 11 patients a shortening and thickening of tunica albuginea was observed. Three patients have post traumatic erectil disfunction. Results In all patient corpus cavernosum fractures were clearly depicted on a discontinuity of the low signal intensity of tunica albuginea. These findings were most evident on T1WI and also depicted on T2W sequences. Images obtained shortly after contrast medium administration showed considerable enhancement only in rupture site. Subcutaneous extratunical haematoma in all patients were also recognizable on T2 WI. MRI findings were confirmed at surgery. Conclusions Magnetic resonance imaging is of great value for the diagnosis of penile fracture. Furthermore this method is well suited for visualising the post-operative healing process .

Rupturas parciales del espesor del manguito de los rotadores, diagnóstico y tratamiento artroscópico / Partial-thickness rotator cuff tear: diagnosis and arthroscopic treatment / Ruptures partielles de la coiffe des rotateurs, diagnostic et traitement sous arthroscopie

INTRODUCCIÓN: las rupturas parciales del espesor del manguito rotador (tendones del supraespinoso, infraespinoso) se consideran dos veces más frecuente que las rupturas completas del espesor. Los estudios utilizan la artroscopia como método de elección para su diagnóstico y la convierten en la regla de oro. Numerosos cirujanos consideran conservar intactas la parte sana de las fibras del tendón y reparar el área de ruptura; principio posible de cumplir con las técnicas de reparación artroscópicas. OBJETIVO: evaluar los resultados de la aplicación de la técnica artroscópica para el diagnóstico y la reparación de las rupturas parciales del espesor del manguito de los rotadores, conservando la parte sana del tendón. MÉTODOS: se repararon rupturas parciales del manguito rotador con técnica artroscópica de sutura y anclaje sin completar la ruptura del tendón del supraespinoso e infraespinoso desde enero 2008 hasta mayo de 2009. El estudio incluyó 47 hombros, 34 rupturas parciales de la superficie articular, 7 rupturas parciales de la superficie bursal y 6 rupturas parciales intratendinosas. Se realizó un seguimiento promedio de 14,5 meses (rango de 12 a 17 meses), la distribución según el sexo 34 masculinos (72,3 %) y 13 femeninos (27,7 %) y un promedio de edad de 47,5 años. El miembro dominante estuvo afectado en 38 pacientes (80,9 %). RESULTADOS: se obtuvo resultados excelentes y buenos en 91,5 % de los pacientes y 95,8 % resultados excelentes, buenos y regulares evaluados según la escala de Constant-Murley. CONCLUSIONES: la reparación artroscópica utilizando técnica de sutura y anclaje sin completar la ruptura ofrece ventajas. Se conserva la anatomía, preservando la parte sana del tendón y evitando la progresión a defectos completos del espesor.

INTRODUCTION: partial-thickness rotator cuff tears (supraspinatus tendon, infraspinatus) are considered twice as frequent as full thickness tears. Studies using arthroscopy as a method of choice for diagnosis and they turn it in the golden rule. Many surgeons consider fully maintain the healthy part of the tendon fibers and repair the rupture area; which is possible to comply with arthroscopic repair techniques. OBJECTIVE: evaluate the results of the application of arthroscopic technique for the diagnosis and repair of partial-thickness rotator cuff ruptures, preserving the healthy part of the tendon. METHODS: partial rotator cuff tears were repaired with arthroscopic suture anchor technique without completing thesupraspinatus and infraspinatus tendon rupture from January 2008 to May 2009. The study included 47shoulders, 34 partial tears of the joint surface, seven partial teras of bursal surface and 6 intratendinous partial tears. An average follow-up of 14.5 months (range 12-17 months) was conducted. Distribution by sex 34 male (72.3 %) and 13 female (27.7 %) and an average age of 47.5 years was performed. The dominant limb was affected in 38 patients (80.9 %). RESULTS: excellent results were obtained in 95.8% of patients and good results in 91.5 %. Results were assessed as excellent, good, regular according to the Constant-Murley scale results. CONCLUSIONS: arthroscopic repair using suture anchor technique without completing rupture offers advantages. Anatomy is conserved, while preserving the healthy part of the tendon and preventing progression to full thickness defects.

INTRODUCTION: les ruptures partielles de la coiffe de rotateurs (tendons du sus-épineux, du sous-épineux) sont considérées deux fois plus fréquentes que les ruptures complètes. Dans les études, l'arthroscopie est utilisée comme méthode de choix pour le diagnostic des ruptures de la coiffe des rotateurs, et dévient alors un gold standard. Plusieurs chirurgiens tendent à laisser intacte la partie saine des fibres tendineuses et à réparer seulement la zone de la rupture, ce qui est tout à fait possible grâce aux techniques de réparation sous arthroscopie. OBJECTIF: le but de cette étude est d'évaluer les résultats de la mise en application d'une technique de diagnostic et de réparation sous arthroscopie dans le traitement des ruptures partielles de la coiffe des rotateurs. MÉTHODES: depuis janvier 2008 jusqu'à mai 2009, on a éprouvé une technique de suture et d'ancrage sous arthroscopie pour la réparation des ruptures partielles de la coiffe des rotateurs. Cette étude a compris 47 épaules (34 ruptures partielles des capsules articulaires, 7 déchirures partielles de la bourse glénoïdale, et 6 ruptures partielles des tendons). On a réalisé un suivi de 14.5 mois en moyenne (12 à 17 mois), avec une distribution par sexes de 34 hommes (72.3 %) et 13 femmes (27.7 %), et une moyenne de 47.5 ans. Le membre supérieur dominant a été affecté chez 38 patients (80.9 %). RÉSULTATS: on a obtenu des résultats excellents et bons chez 91.5% des patients, et les résultats ont été évalués d'excellents, de bons et de moyens chez 95.8% des patients selon l'échelle de Constant-Murley. CONCLUSIONS: cette technique de suture et d'ancrage sous arthroscopie, sans compléter la rupture, montre des bénéfices; on protège l'anatomie en préservant la partie saine du tendon et en évitant l'évolution complète des anomalies au niveau de la coiffe.

Rupturas parciales del espesor del manguito de los rotadores, diagnóstico y tratamiento artroscópico / Partial-thickness rotator cuff tear: diagnosis and arthroscopic treatment

Introducción: las rupturas parciales del espesor del manguito rotador (tendones del supraespinoso, infraespinoso) se consideran dos veces más frecuente que las rupturas completas del espesor. Los estudios utilizan la artroscopia como método de elección para su diagnóstico y la convierten en la regla de oro. Numerosos cirujanos consideran conservar intactas la parte sana de las fibras del tendón y reparar el área de ruptura; principio posible de cumplir con las técnicas de reparación artroscópicas.Objetivo: evaluar los resultados de la aplicación de la técnica artroscópica para el diagnóstico y la reparación de las rupturas parciales del espesor del manguito de los rotadores, conservando la parte sana del tendón. Métodos: se repararon rupturas parciales del manguito rotador con técnica artroscópica de sutura y anclaje sin completar la ruptura del tendón del supraespinoso e infraespinoso desde enero 2008 hasta mayo de 2009. El estudio incluyó 47 hombros, 34 rupturas parciales de la superficie articular, 7 rupturas parciales de la superficie bursal y 6 rupturas parciales intratendinosas. Se realizó un seguimiento promedio de 14,5 meses (rango de 12 a 17 meses), la distribución según el sexo 34 masculinos (72,3 por ciento) y 13 femeninos (27,7 por ciento) y un promedio de edad de 47,5 años. El miembro dominante estuvo afectado en 38 pacientes (80,9 por ciento). Resultados: se obtuvo resultados excelentes y buenos en 91,5 por ciento de los pacientes y 95,8 por ciento resultados excelentes, buenos y regulares evaluados según la escala de Constant-Murley.Conclusiones: la reparación artroscópica utilizando técnica de sutura y anclaje sin completar la ruptura ofrece ventajas. Se conserva la anatomía, preservando la parte sana del tendón y evitando la progresión a defectos completos del espesor(AU)

Introduction: partial-thickness rotator cuff tears (supraspinatus tendon, infraspinatus) are considered twice as frequent as full thickness tears. Studies using arthroscopy as a method of choice for diagnosis and they turn it in the golden rule. Many surgeons consider fully maintain the healthy part of the tendon fibers and repair the rupture area; which is possible to comply with arthroscopic repair techniques. Objective: evaluate the results of the application of arthroscopic technique for the diagnosis and repair of partial-thickness rotator cuff ruptures, preserving the healthy part of the tendon.Methods: partial rotator cuff tears were repaired with arthroscopic suture anchor technique without completing the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendon rupture from January 2008 to May 2009. The study included 47shoulders, 34 partial tears of the joint surface, seven partial teras of bursal surface and 6 intratendinous partial tears. An average follow-up of 14.5 months (range 12-17 months) was conducted. Distribution by sex 34 male (72.3 percent) and 13 female (27.7 percent) and an average age of 47.5 years was performed. The dominant limb was affected in 38 patients (80.9 percent). Results: excellent results were obtained in 95.8 percent of patients and good results in 91.5 percent. Results were assessed as excellent, good, regular according to the Constant-Murley scale results. Conclusions: arthroscopic repair using suture anchor technique without completing rupture offers advantages. Anatomy is conserved, while preserving the healthy part of the tendon and preventing progression to full thickness defects(AU)

Intraperitoneally Placed Foley Catheter via Verumontanum Initially Presenting as a Bladder Rupture

Since urethral Foley catheterization is usually easy and safe, serious complications related to this procedure have been rarely reported. Herein, we describe a case of intraperitoneally placed urethral catheter via verumontanum presenting as intraperitoneal bladder perforation in a chronically debilitated elderly patient. A 82-yr-old male patient was admitted with symptoms of hematuria, lower abdominal pain after traumatic Foley catheterization. The retrograde cystography showed findings of intraperitoneal bladder perforation, but emergency laparotomy with intraoperative urethrocystoscopy revealed a tunnel-like false passage extending from the verumontanum into the rectovesical pouch between the posterior wall of the bladder and the anterior wall of the rectum with no bladder injury. The patient was treated with simple closure of the perforated rectovesical pouch and a placement of suprapubic cystostomy tube.

Fractura de pene: Estudio de 10 años / Penile fracture: Study of 10 years

INTRODUCCION: La fractura de pene ocurre la mayoría de las veces durante el coito, cuando el órgano, al estar erecto, se flexiona bruscamente. OBJETIVOS: Describir aspectos de la presentación y características de esta entidad, asícomo su diagnóstico y tratamiento. MÉTODOS: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, a partir de las historias clínicas de 25 pacientes ingresados en el servicio de urología del Hospital Militar Central Dr. Carlos J. Finlay, de enero de 1997 a diciembre de 2006, con el diagnóstico de fractura de pene. Las variables descritas fueron: edad, síntomas y signos, agentes causales, medios diagnósticos utilizados, tratamiento aplicado y complicaciones presentadas. RESULTADOS: Predominó el grupo de edades de 26 a 44 años con el 56 por ciento. El síntoma principal fue el hematoma del pene en el 100 por ciento de los casos y la causa más frecuente fue el traumatismo durante el coito en el 68 por ciento. En el 24 por ciento de los pacientes fue necesario el auxilio de la ecografía peneana, simple o Doppler, para confirmar el diagnóstico; se aplicó el tratamiento quirúrgico en el 72 por ciento de los pacientes. Las complicaciones se presentaron en los casos no operados y consistieron en fibrosis de los cuerpos cavernosos y la disfunción sexual eréctil. CONCLUSIONES: La fractura de pene ocurre fundamentalmente durante el coito. La sintomatología clínica tiene gran valor para el diagnóstico. En caso de dudas, la ecografía simple o Doppler resulta muy útil. El tratamiento quirúrgico es el indicado para evitar secuelas en estos pacientes

INTRODUCTION: The penile fracture is very frequent during the coitus when the organ is in erection undergoes a sudden flexion. OBJECTIVES: To describe the features of presentation and its entity characteristics, as well as its diagnostic and treatment. METHODS: A descriptive study was conducted from the medical records of 25 patients admitted in the Urology Service of the Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Military Hospital from January, 1997 to December, 2006 diagnosed with penile fracture. The variables described were: age, symptoms and signs, causal agents, diagnostic means used, applied treatment and present complications. RESULTS: There was predominance of ages from 26 to 44 years with the 565. The major symptom was a penile hematoma in the 100 percent of cases and the more frequent cause was the trauma during coitus in the 68 percent. In the 24 percent of patients it was necessary the penile single echography or Doppler to verify the diagnosis; surgical treatment was applied in the 72 percent of patients. The complications were present in the non-operated on cases including fibrosis of cavernous bodies and an erectile sexual dysfunction. CONCLUSIONS: The penile fracture occurs mainly during the coitus. The clinical symptomatology is very important for diagnosis. If there are doubts the single echography or Doppler is very useful. The surgical treatment is the more appropriate to avoid sequelae in these patients

Fractura de pene: Estudio de 10 años / Penile fracture: Study of 10 years

INTRODUCCION: La fractura de pene ocurre la mayoría de las veces durante el coito, cuando el órgano, al estar erecto, se flexiona bruscamente. OBJETIVOS: Describir aspectos de la presentación y características de esta entidad, asícomo su diagnóstico y tratamiento. MÉTODOS: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, a partir de las historias clínicas de 25 pacientes ingresados en el servicio de urología del Hospital Militar Central Dr. Carlos J. Finlay, de enero de 1997 a diciembre de 2006, con el diagnóstico de fractura de pene. Las variables descritas fueron: edad, síntomas y signos, agentes causales, medios diagnósticos utilizados, tratamiento aplicado y complicaciones presentadas. RESULTADOS: Predominó el grupo de edades de 26 a 44 años con el 56 por ciento. El síntoma principal fue el hematoma del pene en el 100 por ciento de los casos y la causa más frecuente fue el traumatismo durante el coito en el 68 por ciento. En el 24 por ciento de los pacientes fue necesario el auxilio de la ecografía peneana, simple o Doppler, para confirmar el diagnóstico; se aplicó el tratamiento quirúrgico en el 72 por ciento de los pacientes. Las complicaciones se presentaron en los casos no operados y consistieron en fibrosis de los cuerpos cavernosos y la disfunción sexual eréctil. CONCLUSIONES: La fractura de pene ocurre fundamentalmente durante el coito. La sintomatología clínica tiene gran valor para el diagnóstico. En caso de dudas, la ecografía simple o Doppler resulta muy útil. El tratamiento quirúrgico es el indicado para evitar secuelas en estos pacientes(AU)

INTRODUCTION: The penile fracture is very frequent during the coitus when the organ is in erection undergoes a sudden flexion. OBJECTIVES: To describe the features of presentation and its entity characteristics, as well as its diagnostic and treatment. METHODS: A descriptive study was conducted from the medical records of 25 patients admitted in the Urology Service of the Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Military Hospital from January, 1997 to December, 2006 diagnosed with penile fracture. The variables described were: age, symptoms and signs, causal agents, diagnostic means used, applied treatment and present complications. RESULTS: There was predominance of ages from 26 to 44 years with the 565. The major symptom was a penile hematoma in the 100 percent of cases and the more frequent cause was the trauma during coitus in the 68 percent. In the 24 percent of patients it was necessary the penile single echography or Doppler to verify the diagnosis; surgical treatment was applied in the 72 percent of patients. The complications were present in the non-operated on cases including fibrosis of cavernous bodies and an erectile sexual dysfunction. CONCLUSIONS: The penile fracture occurs mainly during the coitus. The clinical symptomatology is very important for diagnosis. If there are doubts the single echography or Doppler is very useful. The surgical treatment is the more appropriate to avoid sequelae in these patients(AU)