[Retroperitoneal schwannoma mimicking colorectal cancer metastases: a false positive result report.] / Schwannoma retroperitoneal simulando metástasis de cáncer colorrectal: reporte de un resultado falso positivo.

Introduction: schwannomas are benign and common soft tissue tumors. They are usually asymptomatic and are discovered for other reasons. Materials: we present the case of an 82-year-old male patient with a recent diagnosis of moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma of the colon and a hypermetabolic periaortic nodule as an incidental finding. Results: percutaneous biopsy of the periaortic nodule confirmed the diagnosis of schwannoma. At one year of follow-up, growth of the schwannoma has been demonstrated. There are no signs of progression of his oncological disease. Conclusions: schwannomas are benign tumors, rarely found in the retroperitoneum and can be sources of false-positive positron emission tomography results.

Introducción: los schwannomas son tumores benignos y frecuentes de las partes blandas. Habitualmente son asintomáticos y son descubiertos por otros motivos. Materiales y métodos: presentamos el caso de un paciente masculino de 82 años con diagnóstico reciente de adenocarcinoma de colon moderadamente diferenciado y con un nódulo periaórtico hipermetabólico como hallazgo incidental. Resultados: la biopsia percutánea del nódulo periaórtico confirmó el diagnóstico de schwannoma. Al año de seguimiento, se ha demostrado crecimiento del schwannoma. No hay signos de progresión de su enfermedad oncológica. Conclusión: los schwannomas son tumores benignos, infrecuentes en el retroperitoneo y pueden ser fuentes de resultados falsos positivos en tomografía por emisión de positrones.

Medullary colon carcinoma with microsatellite instability: case report / Carcinoma medular do cólon com instabilidade de microssatélites: relato de caso

Colorectal cancer is the third most common neoplasm and the second most lethal worldwide. The most common histological type is adenocarcinoma, characterized by its glandular pattern. Medullary colon carcinoma is a rare histological variant of colorectal cancer, characterized by a predominantly solid architecture, poorly di?erentiated or undifferentiated morphology, often associated with an anomalous immunophenotype and microsatellite instability. The present study reports a case in an academic service of general surgery of a 74-year-old patient who presented with a tumor of the ascending colon, histologically with an exuberant lymphocytic in?ltrate, suggestive of large cell lymphoma, but which was revealed by subsequent immunohistochemistry to be medullary carcinoma of the colon with microsatellite instability.

O câncer colorretal é a terceira neoplasia mais comum e a segunda mais letal no mundo. O adenocarcinoma é o tipo histológico mais comum, caracterizado pelo seu padrão glandular. O carcinoma medular do cólon é uma variante histológica rara do câncer colorretal, caracterizada por uma arquitetura predominantemente sólida, morfologia pouco diferenciada ou indiferenciada, frequentemente associada a um imunofenótipo anômalo e instabilidade de microssatélites. O presente estudo relata um caso em um serviço acadêmico de cirurgia geral de um paciente de 74 anos que apresentou tumor de cólon ascendente, histologicamente com infiltrado linfocitário exuberante, sugestivo de linfoma de grandes células, mas que foi revelado através de exame subsequente imunohistoquímico como carcinoma medular do cólon com instabilidade de microssatélites.

Schwannoma de colon derecho: a propósito de un caso / Schwannoma of the right colon: case report

RESUMEN El schwannoma de colon es una entidad sumamente rara que puede debutar como lesión subepitelial con signos ulcerativos de melena y anemia. El estudio de imágenes nos orienta a la localización mientras que la biopsia colonoscópica no es de ayuda. Muchas veces el diagnóstico y tratamiento se efectúa con la resección de la lesión en tanto que el diagnóstico final se realiza en el posoperatorio por histopatología y por la inmunohistoquímica, la cual muestra positividad intensa para S100 y vimentina en las células tumorales con un índice de proliferación KI67 menor al 1%, por lo que se concluye que se trata de una lesión benigna. Presentamos el siguiente caso por su dificultad diagnóstica pre e intraoperatoria, clínica inespecífica y diagnóstico definitivo por inmunohistoquímica.

ABSTRACT Colon schwannoma is an extremely rare entity that may debut as a subepithelial lesion with ulceration signs, such as melena and anemia. Imaging studies guide us to localization, while a colonoscopy biopsy is not helpful. Many times, the diagnosis and treatment are made with lesion resection, and the final diagnosis is postoperatively made with histopathology and immunohistochemistry, which shows intense positivity for S100 and vimentin in tumor cells with a KI67 proliferation index of less than 1%, therefore, it is concluded that this is a benign lesion. We present this case due to its pre- and intraoperative diagnostic difficulty, non-specific symptoms, and its definitive diagnosis that was achieved with immunohistochemistry.

Multivariate Prognostic Models for Patients with Stages I and Ii Colon Carcinoma: a Strobe-Compliant Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: Colorectal cancer is the most frequent gastrointestinal malignancy worldwide. The value of adjuvant treatment is controversial in Stages I and II. Objective: The aim of this study was to construct post-operative prognostic models applicable to patients with stages I-II colon carcinoma (CC). Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of patients with Stage I-II CC treated over a 25-year period. Exposure was defined as clinical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical factors (including CDX2 and MUC2 expression). Patients were randomly allocated to either a "modeling set" or a "validation set". Factors associated with recurrence, disease-free survival (DFS), and overall survival (OS) were defined in the "modeling set". Their performances were tested in the "validation set". Results: From a total of 556 recruited patients, 339 (61%) were allocated to the "modeling set" and 217 (39%) to the "validation set". Three models explaining recurrence, DFS, and OS were described. Tumor location in the left colon (Hazards ratio [HR] = 1.57; 95% Confidence interval [CI] 0.99-2.48), lymphocyte (HR = 0.46; 96% CI 0.27-0.88) and monocyte (HR = 0.99; 95% CI 0.99-1) counts, neutrophil/platelet ratio (HR = 1.3; 95% CI 0.74-2.3, and HR = 2.3; 95% CI 1.3-4.1; for second and third category, respectively), albumin/monocyte ratio (HR = 0.43; 95% CI 0.21-0.87), and microscopic residual disease after surgery (HR = 8.7; 95% CI 3.1-24) were independently associated with OS. T classification and expression of CDX2 and/or MUC2 were not independently associated with recurrence or prognosis. Conclusion: These models are simple and readily available, and distinguish the risk and prognosis in patients with CC stages I and II; these models require cheaper processes than the use of more sophisticated molecular biology techniques. They may guide either the need for adjuvant therapy versus post-operative surveillance only, as well as aid in the design of clinical trials.

Synergistic Antigenotoxic and Antioxidant Action of Gum Arabic and Eugenol in Rat Liver Following Induction of Colorectal Carcinogenesis.

OBJECTIVE: Much research has been conducted to identify natural antioxidant and antimutagenic compounds capable of preventing, reverting or treating conditions caused by oxidative stress and genotoxicity. In this study we evaluated the effects of 10% gum arabic (GA) and eugenol (EUG) on hepatic oxidative stress and genotoxicity induced by dimethylhydrazine (DMH) in rats. METHODS: The prevention arm of the study included 4 control groups and 4 experimental groups. Once a week for 20 weeks, the controls received saline s.c. while the experimental groups received DMH at 20 mg/kg s.c. During the same period and for an additional 9 weeks, the animals received either water, 10% GA , EUG or 10% GA + EUG  by gavage. The treatment arm of the study included 4 control groups and 4 experimental groups. Once a week for 20 weeks, the controls received saline s.c. while the experimental groups received DMH at 20 mg/kg s.c. During the subsequent 9 weeks, the animals received either water, 10% GA, EUG or 10% GA + EUG  by gavage. Finally, the livers were harvested for histopathological study with HE, measurement of genotoxicity and oxidative stress. RESULT: Genotoxicity and oxidative stress were found to be significantly lower in Group XII (animals treated concomitantly with GA and EUG). This is the first study to observe the synergistic action of GA and EUG administered concomitantly in this scenario. CONCLUSION: Indicating a synergistic antigenotoxic and antioxidant effect on liver cells in rats with DMH-induced colorectal carcinogenesis.

Multivariate Prognostic Models for Patients with Stages I and Ii Colon Carcinoma: a Strobe-Compliant Retrospective Cohort Study

ABSTRACT Background: Colorectal cancer is the most frequent gastrointestinal malignancy worldwide. The value of adjuvant treatment is controversial in Stages I and II. Objective: The aim of this study was to construct post-operative prognostic models applicable to patients with stages I-II colon carcinoma (CC). Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of patients with Stage I-II CC treated over a 25-year period. Exposure was defined as clinical, histopathological, and immunohistochemical factors (including CDX2 and MUC2 expression). Patients were randomly allocated to either a "modeling set" or a "validation set". Factors associated with recurrence, disease-free survival (DFS), and overall survival (OS) were defined in the "modeling set". Their performances were tested in the "validation set". Results: From a total of 556 recruited patients, 339 (61%) were allocated to the "modeling set" and 217 (39%) to the "validation set". Three models explaining recurrence, DFS, and OS were described. Tumor location in the left colon (Hazards ratio [HR] = 1.57; 95% Confidence interval [CI] 0.99-2.48), lymphocyte (HR = 0.46; 96% CI 0.27-0.88) and monocyte (HR = 0.99; 95% CI 0.99-1) counts, neutrophil/platelet ratio (HR = 1.3; 95% CI 0.74-2.3, and HR = 2.3; 95% CI 1.3-4.1; for second and third category, respectively), albumin/monocyte ratio (HR = 0.43; 95% CI 0.21-0.87), and microscopic residual disease after surgery (HR = 8.7; 95% CI 3.1-24) were independently associated with OS. T classification and expression of CDX2 and/or MUC2 were not independently associated with recurrence or prognosis. Conclusion: These models are simple and readily available, and distinguish the risk and prognosis in patients with CC stages I and II; these models require cheaper processes than the use of more sophisticated molecular biology techniques. They may guide either the need for adjuvant therapy versus post-operative surveillance only, as well as aid in the design of clinical trials.

[Clinical and histopathological characteristics of malignant colon tumors by location]. / Características clínicas e histopatológicas de los tumores malignos de colon por localización.

Background: The colon has two different embryological origins, which is why it can be divided into right and left with different characteristics each one; therefore, neoplastic lesions have a different clinical picture and are also associated with different pathologies. Objective: To describe the clinical and histopathological characteristics of malignant colon tumors acording to their location. Material and methods: Descriptive, retrospective study with 94 patients diagnosed with colon cancer. Descriptive statistics were performed with the calculation of frequencies and percentages, and chi-squared tests were calculated. Results: Mean age was 61.3 years, 49 (52.1%) were women; 53 (56.4%) were left-sided and 41 (43.6%) right-sided. The main symptom was hematochezia in 32 (60.4%), in patients with left cancer; and diarrhea in 20 (48.8%), in patients with right-sided colon cancer. The presentation of stage I tumors and polyps, p = 0.044 and p = 0.043, respectively, was more frequent on the right side compared to the left side; in the left, hematochezia (p = 0.001), narrow stools(p = 0.05), and a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) (p= 0.036) were more frequent compared to the opposite site. Conclusions: Stage I and the presence of polyps were more frequent in right-sided cancer compared to left-sided cancer; T2DM, as well as hematochezia and narrow stools were more associated with the left side compared to the right side.

Introducción: el colon tiene dos orígenes embriológicos distintos, con lo que se puede dividir en derecho e izquierdo y cada uno tiene características diferentes; por tanto, las lesiones neoplásicas tienen un cuadro clínico diferente y se asocian también a diferentes patologías. Objetivo: describir las características clínicas e histopatológicas de los tumores malignos de colon según su localización. Material y métodos: estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo con 94 pacientes con diagnóstico de cáncer de colon. La estadística descriptiva se realizó con el cálculo de frecuencias y porcentajes, y se aplicaron pruebas de chi cuadrada. Resultados: la edad media fue 61.3 años, 49 (52.1%) fueron mujeres; 53 (56.4%) casos fueron izquierdos y 41 (43.6%) derechos. El síntoma principal fue hematoquecia en 32 (60.4%), en pacientes con cáncer izquierdo; y diarrea en 20 (48.8%), en pacientes con cáncer derecho. La presentación de tumores en estadio I y pólipos, p = 0.044 y p = 0.043, respectivamente, fue más frecuente en el lado derecho comparado con el lado izquierdo; en el izquierdo fueron más frecuentes la hematoquecia (p = 0.001), la disminución del grosor de las heces (p = 0.05) y el antecedente de diabetes mellitus 2 (p= 0.036) respecto al sitio contrario. Conclusiones: el estadio I y la presencia de pólipos fueron más frecuentes en el cáncer derecho comparado con el izquierdo; la diabetes mellitus 2, así como la hematoquecia y la disminución en el grosor de las heces se asociaron más al lado izquierdo en comparación con el derecho.

Inteligencia artificial en la colonoscopia de tamizaje y la disminución del error.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to change many aspects of healthcare practice. Image discrimination and classification has many applications within medicine. Machine learning algorithms and complicated neural networks have been developed to train a computer to differentiate between normal and abnormal areas. Machine learning is a form of AI that allows the platform to improve without being programmed. Computer Assisted Diagnosis (CAD) is based on latency, which is the time between the captured image and when it is displayed on the screen. AI-assisted endoscopy can increase the detection rate by identifying missed lesions. An AI CAD system must be responsive, specific, with easy-to-use interfaces, and provide fast results without substantially prolonging procedures. AI has the potential to help both, trained and trainee endoscopists. Rather than being a substitute for high-quality technique, it should serve as a complement to good practice. AI has been evaluated in three clinical scenarios in colonic neoplasms: the detection of polyps, their characterization (adenomatous vs. non-adenomatous) and the prediction of invasive cancer within a polypoid lesion.

La inteligencia artificial (IA) tiene el potencial de cambiar muchos aspectos de la práctica sanitaria. La discriminación y la clasificación de imágenes tiene muchas aplicaciones dentro de la medicina. Se han desarrollado algoritmos de aprendizaje automático y redes neuronales complicadas para entrenar a una computadora a diferenciar las áreas normales de las anormales. El aprendizaje automático es una forma de IA que permite que la plataforma mejore sin ser programada. El diagnóstico asistido por computadora (CAD) se basa en latencia, que es el tiempo entre la imagen capturada y cuando es mostrada en la pantalla. La endoscopia asistida por IA puede incrementar la tasa de detección al identificar lesiones obviadas. Un sistema CAD de IA debe ser sensible, específico, con interfaces fáciles de usar, y proporcionar resultados rápidos sin prolongar sustancialmente los procedimientos. La IA tiene el potencial de ayudar tanto a endoscopistas entrenados como a los que están en entrenamiento. En vez de ser un sustituto para una técnica de alta calidad, deberá servir como un complemento de las buenas prácticas. La IA ha sido evaluada en tres escenarios clínicos en las neoplasias colónicas: la detección de pólipos, su caracterización (adenomatosos vs. no adenomatosos) y la predicción de cáncer invasor dentro de una lesión polipoide.

Increased Prevalence of Advanced Histologic Features in Small and Diminutive Polyps in Patients Undergoing Surveillance and Diagnostic Colonoscopy.

OBJECTIVE: Studies addressing small and diminutive polyps and their potential of harboring advanced histologic features (AH) are scarce in Hispanics. We aimed to determine the prevalence of AH in a cohort of Hispanics. METHODS: A retrospective review of medical records of patients who had a colonoscopy from 2005 through 2010. The data collected included demographics, indications, history (personal/family) of colon cancer and/or polyps, and polyp histology. Polyps with high-grade dysplasia, prominent villous component, adenocarcinoma or serrated were classified as having AH. RESULTS: The population comprised 1884 patients, and 3835 polyps were evaluated; 63.3% were diminutive (1-5 mm), 22.7% small (6-9 mm), and 13.9% large (≥10 mm). The prevalence of AH for small and diminutive polyps were 4.9% and 1.1%, respectively. Of the polyps with AH, 11.9% were diminutive and 19.6% small. Small polyps were 5.04 times more likely to harbor AH than were diminutive polyps. Distal rather than proximal polyps were more likely to harbor AH. Furthermore, AH was >7 times more common in small (6-9 mm) polyps identified during diagnostic or surveillance colonoscopies compared to screening colonoscopies. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of AH was significantly associated with size, location (distal), and procedure indication. Although diminutive polyps (<6 mm) were less likely to harbor AH, the risk for non-Hispanics was higher than previously reported. The "resect and discard" strategy for polyps ≤ 1 cm should be used with caution in ethnically diverse cohorts, as the risk for AH may be higher in Hispanics than in non-Hispanic Whites.

Fulminant endogenous panophthalmitis caused by Clostridium septicum infection / Panoftalmite endógena fulminante por infecção por Clostridium septicum

ABSTRACT We report an unusual case of fulminant endogenous Clostridium septicum panophthalmitis. A 74-year-old male patient presented with sudden amaurosis in the right eye, which in a few hours, evolved into an orbital cellulitis, endophthalmitis, anterior segment ischemia, and secondary perforation of the eye. A complete diagnostic study, which included cranial and orbital contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan, contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging, blood cultures, and complete blood work, were performed. No causal agent was identified. Clostridium septicum infection caused fulminant gaseous panophthalmitis. Despite broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment, evisceration of the eyeball was necessary. The extension study showed a colon adenocarcinoma as the origin of the infection. Clostridium septicum panophthalmitis is a rare but aggressive orbital infection. This infection warrants the identification of a neoplastic process in the gastrointestinal tract in many cases not previously described.

RESUMO Este é o relato de um caso incomum de panoftalmite endógena fulminante por Clostridium septicum. Um paciente do sexo masculino, 74 anos, apresentou amaurose súbita no olho direito, que em poucas horas evoluiu para celulite orbitária, endoftalmite, isquemia do segmento anterior e perfuração secundária do olho. Foi realizado um estudo diagnóstico completo, que incluiu uma tomografia computadorizada com contraste cranial e orbital, um exame de ressonância magnética, hemocultura e hemograma completo. Nenhum agente causal foi identificado. A infecção por Clostridium septicum causou uma panoftalmite gasosa fulminante. Apesar do tratamento com antibióticos de amplo espectro, foi necessário eviscerar o globo ocular. O estudo de seguimento mostrou um adenocarcinoma de cólon como a origem da infecção. A panoftalmite por Clostridium septicum é um tipo raro, mas muito agressivo de infecção orbitária. Essa infecção deve sugerir a busca por um processo neoplásico no trato gastrointestinal, em muitos casos não diagnosticado anteriormente.

Surgical outcomes and factors associated with postoperative complications of colorectal cancer in a Colombian Caribbean population: Results from a regional referral hospital.

INTRODUCTION: Colorectal cancer is the most common malignant neoplasm of the gastrointestinal tract. Its incidence and mortality vary markedly at a global level. Assessing the epidemiological behavior of this condition allows reevaluating diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic options, based on new findings. In Colombia, few studies have correlated variables associated with surgical and oncological outcomes in this type of cancer. Then, the aim of this study was to evaluate the surgical outcomes and factors associated with postoperative complications of colorectal cancer in a Colombian Caribbean Population. METHODS: Retrospective cross-sectional study, including patients with a histopathological diagnosis of colorectal cancer who underwent open or laparoscopic surgery, during a period of two years (2018-2020), from a regional referral hospital. Clinical history variables were collected. Frequencies and prevalence ratios were calculated. RESULTS: A total of 84 patients were finally included. Adenocarcinoma of non-special type with advanced clinical stages was the most prevalent (72.6%). Rectal neoplasia (45.2%) was the most frequent anatomical subsite, followed by proximal colon (p = 0.026). The anatomical subsite of the neoplasm, intraoperative complication (PR 1.38; 95% CI, 1.21-1.59, p = 0.001) and intensive care stay (PR 1.062; 95% CI, 1.01-1.12, p = 0.048) were associated with postoperative outcome. CONCLUSIONS: The anatomical subsite of the neoplasm location, the presence of intraoperative complications and the stay in intensive care may be associated with the surgical and oncological outcome of individuals with colon cancer from the Colombian Caribbean region.

Pólipos adenomatosos en familiares de primer grado de pacientes con cáncer del colon

Introducción: El cáncer colorectal constituye en la actualidad la segunda neoplasia maligna más frecuente. La mayoría son esporádicos, otra pequeña proporción corresponde a formas hereditarias. Sin embargo, se estima que en un 15 % a 20 % de casos pueden existir un componente hereditario asociado. Los familiares de primer grado de pacientes con cáncer colorrectal, constituyen un universo de mayor riesgo que la población general de padecer esta enfermedad, por lo que se recomienda el cribado en estos individuos. Objetivo: Determinar la frecuencia de pólipos adenomatosos en individuos con familiares de primer grado diagnosticados con cáncer de colon. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, de corte transversal, que incluyó a 126 adultos con familiares de primer grado de consanguinidad con cáncer de colon, a los que se les realizó colonoscopia en el Instituto de Gastroenterología entre diciembre de 2019 y diciembre 2021. Se describen las características de los pólipos adenomatosos encontrados. Resultados: La media para la edad fue de 55,9 ± 10,6, predominaron las mujeres. Se encontraron pólipos adenomatosos; 27 eran sésiles y 12 pediculados; en 26 (66,7 %), el tamaño era menor de 10 mm. La mayoría de los pólipos, fueron del tipo tubular. Se observó diversidad en cuanto a la localización de las lesiones, sin que existiera un predominio en ningún segmento anatómico. Conclusiones: Lesiones precursoras del cáncer colorrectal, como los pólipos adenomatosos, son frecuentes en individuos asintomáticos con familiares de primer grado de consanguinidad que padecieron esta neoplasia maligna.

Introduction : Colorectal cancer is currently the second most frequent neoplasm. Most of them are sporadic, another small proportion corresponds to hereditary forms. However, it is estimated that in 15-20% of cases there may be an associated hereditary component. First-degree relatives of patients with colorectal cancer constitute a universe with a higher risk of developing this disease than that of the general population, so screening is recommended in these individuals. Objective : To determine the frequency of adenomatous polyps in individuals with first-degree relatives diagnosed with colon cancer. Methods : A descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out, including 126 adult relatives with first-degree blood relatives with colon cancer, who underwent colonoscopy at the Institute of Gastroenterology between December 2019 and December 2021. The characteristics of the adenomatous polyps found are described. Results : The mean for age was 55.9 ± 10.6, women predominated: 94 (74.6 %). Thirty-nine (30.9 %) adenomatous polyps were found; 27 (69.2 %) were sessile and 12 (30.7 %) pedunculated; in 26 (66.7 %) the size was less than 10 mm. The majority, 37 (94.8 %), were of the tubular type. Diversity was observed as to the location of the lesions, with no predominance in any anatomical segment. Conclusions : Precursor lesions of colorectal cancer, such as adenomatous polyps, are common in asymptomatic individuals with first-degree relatives who have had this malignancy.

Caracterización del cáncer de colon en pacientes operados en el servicio de Coloproctología de Camagüey

Introducción: Dentro de las enfermedades neoplásicas el cáncer de colon ocupa sin dudas un lugar preponderante, por ser altamente frecuente. Por ello se hace necesario caracterizar los pacientes con cáncer de colon y contar con un registro real de la incidencia de este problema de salud. Objetivo: Caracterizar el cáncer de colon en pacientes operados en el servicio de Coloproctología del Hospital Universitario Manuel Ascunce Domenech de la provincia Camagüey, en el período comprendido desde septiembre de 2018 hasta septiembre de 2022. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, longitudinal prospectivo con el objetivo de caracterizar el cáncer de colon en pacientes operados en el servicio de Coloproctología en el período comprendido desde septiembre de 2018 hasta septiembre de 2022. El universo lo conformaron todos los pacientes que acudieron a consulta en ese período, la muestra a criterio de los autores la integraron 217 pacientes adultos, con diagnóstico de cáncer de colon operados. La fuente primaria de la investigación estuvo dada por la historia clínica. Resultados: El cáncer de colon se presentó con mayor frecuencia en el grupo etáreo de 60-79 años en ambos sexos, predominó el sexo masculino. El síndrome general fue la sintomatología más frecuente. El diagnóstico se realizó mediante el examen clínico y endoscópico. El adenocarcinoma moderadamente diferenciado tuvo mayor recurrencia. La localización topográfica predominante fue en el colon derecho y la hemicolectomía derecha la técnica quirúrgica más utilizada. Las complicaciones quirúrgicas tuvieron una baja incidencia. Conclusiones: El cáncer de colon presentó una mayor frecuencia en el grupo de etáreo de 60-79 años en ambos sexos. El adenocarcinoma moderadamente diferenciado se presentó en mayor frecuencia. Las complicaciones quirúrgicas fueron infrecuentes con una proporción de uno de cada 10 pacientes.

Introduction: Within neoplastic diseases, colon cancer undoubtedly occupies a preponderant place, because it is highly frequent. For this reason, it is necessary to characterize patients with colon cancer and have a real record of the incidence of this health problem. Objective: To characterize colon cancer in patients operated in the Coloproctology service of the Manuel Ascunce Domenech University Hospital in Camagüey, in the period from September 2018 to September 2022. Methods: A prospective longitudinal descriptive study was carried out with the objective of characterizing colon cancer in patients operated in the Coloproctology service of the Manuel Ascunce Domenech University Hospital, in the period from September 2018 to September 2022. The universe was made up of all the patients who attended the consultation in that period, the sample was to the authors' criteria included 217 adult patients with a diagnosis of colon cancer who underwent surgery. The primary source of the investigation was given by the clinical history. Results: Colon cancer occurred more frequently in the age group of 60-79 years in both sexes, the male sex predominating. The general syndrome was the most frequent symptoms. The diagnosis was made by clinical and endoscopic examination. Moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma had a higher recurrence. The predominant topographic location was in the right colon, and right hemicolectomy was the most widely used surgical technique. Surgical complications had a low incidence. Conclusions: Colon cancer presented a higher frequency in the age group of 60-79 years in both sexes. Moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma occurred more frequently. Right hemicolectomy was the most used surgical technique. Surgical complications were in frequent with a proportion of one in 10 patients.

Modelo didáctico formativo del cirujano general para la atención del paciente con cáncer de colon / Didactic training model of the general surgeon for the care of patients with colon cancer

Fundamento: en la actualidad se observan restricciones epistemológicas y praxiológicas en la formación del residente de Cirugía General. La lógica hermenéutico-dialéctica de dicha formación se expresa en su relación con la práctica quirúrgica contextual; el desarrollo de las habilidades quirúrgicas discurre mediante la educación en el trabajo. Objetivo: diseñar un modelo didáctico de la formación quirúrgico-asistencial en la educación en el trabajo del residente de Cirugía General, para la atención integral de pacientes con cáncer de colon. Métodos: se realizó una investigación de desarrollo en el los hospitales "Saturnino Lora" y "Juan B. Zayas" de Santiago de Cuba durante 2021. Se emplearon métodos teóricos: análisis-síntesis, sistematización y generalización de experiencias, holístico-dialéctico, modelación y enfoque hermenéutico; empíricos: encuesta y entrevista a residentes, especialistas y expertos de ambos hospitales. Resultados: el modelo diseñado se sustenta en la sistematización y generalización de las experiencias de los autores concernientes a los períodos preoperatorio, operatorio y posoperatorio de la cirugía de esta neoplasia. Conclusiones: el modelo didáctico fue validado por expertos como pertinente, factible y aplicable; tiene como contradicción la relación entre la lógica secuencial algorítmica de la práctica quirúrgica y la lógica hermenéutico-dialéctica del proceso de formación del residente en Cirugía General, a fin de contribuir a disminuir las insuficiencias y limitaciones de este profesional durante el proceso formativo.

Background: currently epistemological and praxiological restrictions are observed in the training of the General Surgery resident. The hermeneutic-dialectical logic of such training is expressed in its relationship with contextual surgical practice; the development of surgical skills proceeds through the in-service training. Objective: to design a didactic model of surgical-care training in the in-service training of the General Surgery resident, for the comprehensive care of patients with colon cancer. Methods: a development investigation was carried out in the "Saturnino Lora" and "Juan B. Zayas" hospitals in Santiago de Cuba during 2021. Theoretical methods were used: analysis-synthesis, systematization and generalization of experiences, holistic-dialectical, modeling and hermeneutic approach; empirical ones: survey and interview with residents, specialists and experts from both hospitals. Results: the designed model is based on the systematization and generalization of the authors' experiences concerning the preoperative, operative, and postoperative periods of surgery for this neoplasm. Conclusions: the didactic model was validated by experts as pertinent, feasible and applicable; Its contradiction is the relationship between the algorithmic sequential logic of surgical practice and the hermeneutic-dialectical logic of the training process of the resident in General Surgery, in order to help reduce the insufficiencies and limitations of this professional during the training process.

Caracterización clínica y epidemiológica de los pacientes con cáncer de colon / Clinical and epidemiological characterization of patients with colon cancer

INTRODUCCIÓN. El cáncer de colon es una neoplasia del tubo digestivo considerada una de las más frecuentes en ambos sexos y que predomina en adultos mayores. OBJETIVO. Describir las características clínicas y epidemiológicas de los pacientes con cáncer de colon. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS. Estudio observacional, descriptivo, retrospectivo. Población de 1 601 y muestra de 210 datos de Historias Clínicas Electrónicas de pacientes diagnosticados con cáncer de colon, atendidos por la Unidad de Oncología del Hospital de Especialidades Carlos Andrade Marín de la ciudad de Quito en el periodo enero de 2016 a diciembre de 2019. Criterios de inclusión: diagnóstico confirmado de Cáncer de Colon, edad igual o mayor a 18 años, y disponer de todos los datos clínicos requeridos en el estudio. Se utilizó el método de muestreo probabilístico con lo que se estimó una proporción para el estudio con un intervalo de confianza del 95%, un margen de error del 5% y una frecuencia esperada del 3%, de donde se obtuvo una muestra ajustada al 10% de pérdidas. El procesamiento de datos se realizó en los programas Microsoft Excel versión 16 y el Statistical Package for Social Sciences versión 24. RESULTADOS. La mayor presentación fue en adultos mayores de 50 años, con una relación 1:1 en cuanto a sexo, y en la procedencia, se ubicó mayoritariamente en la población de la región Sierra; las personas con una actividad económica de tipo profesional fueron las más afectadas; en lo que se refiere a los antecedentes se encontró mayor relación en los personales y dentro de estos los pólipos; no hubo relación con los antecedentes quirúrgicos ni familiares. El síntoma de debut más prevalente fue el dolor abdominal; la mayoría fueron sometidos a colonoscopia; predominó la lateralidad derecha y el tipo histológico principalmente identificado fue el adenocarcinoma. CONCLUSIÓN. No se observó relación estadísticamente significante entre estadíos, evolución y tratamientos instaurados, lo que pudo estar influenciado por el muestreo al azar; y que el 53,30% de los pacientes aún se encuentra en controles.

INTRODUCTION. Colon cancer is a neoplasm of the digestive tract considered one of the most frequent in both sexes and predominantly in older adults. OBJECTIVE. To describe the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of patients with colon cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Observational, descriptive, retrospective study. Population of 1 601 and sample of 210 data from Electronic Medical Records of patients diagnosed with colon cancer, attended by the Oncology Unit of the Hospital de Especialidades Carlos Andrade Marín of the city of Quito in the period January 2016 to December 2019. Inclusion criteria: confirmed diagnosis of Colon Cancer, age equal to or older than 18 years, and having all the clinical data required in the study. The probability sampling method was used with which a proportion was estimated for the study with a confidence interval of 95%, a margin of error of 5% and an expected frequency of 3%, from which a 10% loss adjusted sample was obtained. Data processing was performed in Microsoft Excel version 16 and Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 24. The greatest presentation was in adults over 50 years of age, with a 1:1 ratio in terms of sex, and in terms of origin, it was mainly located in the population of the Sierra region; people with a professional economic activity were the most affected; in terms of history, a greater relationship was found in personal history and within these, polyps; there was no relationship with surgical or family history. The most prevalent debut symptom was abdominal pain; the majority underwent colonoscopy; right laterality predominated and the histological type mainly identified was adestatistically significant relationship was observed between stages, evolution and treatment, which could be influenced by random sampling; and that 53,30% of the patients are still in controls.

Invaginación sigmoidea en un adulto. ¿Está indicada la reducción endoscópica preoperatoria? / Sigmoid invagination in an adult. Is preoperative endoscopic reduction indicated?

Introducción. La invaginación intestinal o intususcepción es el deslizamiento de una parte del intestino dentro de otra adyacente. Es la causa más común de obstrucción intestinal en niños entre 3 meses y 6 años de edad, con una baja incidencia en adultos, correspondiente al 1 % del total de los cuadros obstructivos en el adulto. Su localización en colon es poco frecuente, pero conviene prestar especial atención por su asociación a lesiones malignas. Caso clínico. Varón de 39 años que acude a Urgencias con cuadro de obstrucción intestinal secundario a una invaginación en sigmoide. Se intenta reducción endoscópica, sin éxito, por lo que se indicó cirugía urgente, realizando sigmoidectomía y anastomosis colorrectal. El resultado anatomopatológico informó un adenoma de gran tamaño como causante de la invaginación. Conclusión. Existen controversias respecto al manejo endoscópico en invaginación intestinal en los adultos, especialmente en el colon, debido al elevado porcentaje de etiología tumoral maligna, recomendándose actualmente la resección en bloque sin reducción, para minimizar el riesgo de potencial siembra tumoral.

Introduction. Intestinal invagination or intussusception is the sliding of one part of the intestine into the adjacent one. It is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction in children between 3 months and 6 years of age, with a low incidence in adults, corresponding to 1% of all obstructive conditions in adults. Its location in the colon is rare, but special attention should be paid due to its association with malignant lesions. Case report. A 39-year-old male admitted to the emergency department with symptoms of intestinal obstruction secondary to a sigmoid intussusception. Endoscopic reduction was attempted, without success, so urgent surgery was indicated, performing sigmoidectomy and colorectal anastomosis. The pathology result reported a large adenoma as the cause of invagination. Conclusion. There are controversies regarding the endoscopic management of intussusception in adults, especially in the colon, due to the high percentage of malignant tumor etiology, currently recommending en bloc resection without reduction, to minimize the risk of potential tumor seeding.

Determinantes de supervivencia en una cohorte de pacientes costarricenses con cáncer colorrectal / Determinants of survival in a cohort of Costa Rican patients with colorectal cancer

Objetivo: Identificar las variables pronósticas de supervivencia global en una cohorte de pacientes costarricenses con adenocarcinoma colorrectal que fueron atendidos en el Hospital San Juan de Dios entre enero de 2010 y diciembre de 2015 y determinar sus tasas de supervivencia a los 5 años. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo en el cual se incluyó a todos los pacientes diagnosticados con adenocarcinoma de colon o recto durante el período de estudio. Se obtuvieron las variables clínicas del expediente médico y se identificaron los factores determinantes de supervivencia global mediante un método de regresión de Cox univariado y multivariante, con el cual se calculó el hazard ratio (HR) y su respectivo intervalo de confianza del 95% (IC 95%). Resultados: Se incluyó a un total de 667 pacientes con una mediana de seguimiento de 25.4 meses. La supervivencia a 5 años según estadio clínico fue de 91.7%, 60%, 44.9% y 18.9% para los estadios I, II, III y IV, respectivamente. En el análisis univariado, la edad mayor de 65 años, el bajo grado de diferenciación tumoral, un estadio clínico elevado, un pobre desempeño funcional, el origen proximal del tumor primario, un alto índice de ganglios positivos entre ganglios negativos y la ausencia de inestabilidad microsatelital fueron las variables asociadas estadísticamente a mayor riesgo de muerte. No obstante, después del ajuste multivariado, solo el estado funcional al inicio del tratamiento (HR: 4.24; IC 95%: 2.20-8.19; p<0.001 para la comparación de estado funcional 0 vs. 1 y 2) y la edad mayor de 65 años (HR: 1.90; IC 95%: 1.03-3.53; p=0.014) se asociaron independientemente a mortalidad. Conclusión: La edad avanzada (mayor de 65 años) y el estadio funcional fueron las variables independientes asociadas a supervivencia en la cohorte estudiada. Descriptores: neoplasias del colon, Costa Rica, mortalidad, pronóstico, supervivenciaObjetivo: Identificar las variables pronósticas de supervivencia global en una cohorte de pacientes costarricenses con adenocarcinoma colorrectal que fueron atendidos en el Hospital San Juan de Dios entre enero de 2010 y diciembre de 2015 y determinar sus tasas de supervivencia a los 5 años. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo en el cual se incluyó a todos los pacientes diagnosticados con adenocarcinoma de colon o recto durante el período de estudio. Se obtuvieron las variables clínicas del expediente médico y se identificaron los factores determinantes de supervivencia global mediante un método de regresión de Cox univariado y multivariante, con el cual se calculó el hazard ratio (HR) y su respectivo intervalo de confianza del 95% (IC 95%). Resultados: Se incluyó a un total de 667 pacientes con una mediana de seguimiento de 25.4 meses. La supervivencia a 5 años según estadio clínico fue de 91.7%, 60%, 44.9% y 18.9% para los estadios I, II, III y IV, respectivamente. En el análisis univariado, la edad mayor de 65 años, el bajo grado de diferenciación tumoral, un estadio clínico elevado, un pobre desempeño funcional, el origen proximal del tumor primario, un alto índice de ganglios positivos entre ganglios negativos y la ausencia de inestabilidad microsatelital fueron las variables asociadas estadísticamente a mayor riesgo de muerte. No obstante, después del ajuste multivariado, solo el estado funcional al inicio del tratamiento (HR: 4.24; IC 95%: 2.20-8.19; p<0.001 para la comparación de estado funcional 0 vs. 1 y 2) y la edad mayor de 65 años (HR: 1.90; IC 95%: 1.03-3.53; p=0.014) se asociaron independientemente a mortalidad. Conclusión: La edad avanzada (mayor de 65 años) y el estadio funcional fueron las variables independientes asociadas a supervivencia en la cohorte estudiada.

Aim: To identify prognostic variables of overall survival in a cohort of Costa Rican patients with colorectal adenocarcinoma who were treated at the San Juan de Dios Hospital between January 2010 and December 2015. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted with all patients diagnosed with colorectal adenocarcinoma during the study period. Clinical variables were obtained from medical records. Determinants of overall survival were identified by a Cox univariate and multivariate regression analysis, with its respective hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence interval (IC 95%). Results: A total of 667 patients were included in this study. Median follow-up was 25.4 months. Five-year survival according to clinical stage was 91.7%, 60%, 44.9% and 18.9% for stages I, II, III, and IV, respectively. In the univariate analysis, age greater than 65 years, tumor grade, dvanced clinical stage, poor performance status, proximal location of the primary tumor, a high index of positive nodes and negative retrieved nodes, and the absence of microsatelital instability were statistically associated to death. However, after adjustment for potential confounders, only the performance status at the beginning of treatment (HR: 3.06; IC 95%: 1.65-5.69; p<0.001 for the comparison of ECOG 0 vs 1 and 2.) and age older than 65 years (HR: 1.64, IC 95%: 1.10-2.43; p=0.014) were independently associated with overall survival. Conclusion: Functional status at the time of diagnosis and clinical stage were the independent variables associated to survival in the studied cohort.

Resultados de la cirugía de urgencia en pacientes con cáncer de colon perforado / Results of emergency surgery in patients with perforated colon cancer

RESUMEN: Gran parte de los pacientes con cáncer de colon (CC), son diagnosticados y tratados de forma electiva. Sin embargo, aproximadamente un 20 % de ellos debutará como una emergencia (obstrucción o perforación). El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar morbilidad postoperatoria (MPO) y supervivencia global (SVG) en pacientes resecados por CC perforado (CCP). Serie de casos retrospectiva de pacientes con CCP, sometidos a colectomía y linfadenectomía, de forma consecutiva, en Clínica RedSalud Mayor y Hospital de Temuco, Chile, entre 2010 y 2019. Las variables resultados fueron SVG y MPO. Otras variables de interés fueron: tiempo quirúrgico, resecabilidad, número de linfonodos resecados, estancia hospitalaria, mortalidad operatoria, recurrencia y supervivencia libre de enfermedad (SLE). Los pacientes fueron seguidos de forma clínica. Se utilizó estadística descriptiva, con medidas de tendencia central y dispersión; y análisis de SV con curvas de Kaplan Meier. Se intervinieron 15 pacientes (60 % mujeres), con una mediana de edad de 62 años. La localización más frecuente fue sigmoides (6 casos; 40,0 %). La resecabilidad de la serie fue 100 %. La medianas del tiempo quirúrgico, número de linfonodos resecados y estancia hospitalaria; fueron 80 min, 20 y 5 días respectivamente. La MPO fue 26,7 % (4 casos). Con una mediana de seguimiento de 36 meses, se verificó una recurrencia de 40,0 %. Por otra parte, la SVG y SLE a 5 años fue 46,7 % y 33,3 % respectivamente. Los resultados obtenidos, en términos de MPO y SVG, fueron similares a series internacionales.

SUMMARY: Most patients with colon cancer (CC) are diagnosed and treated electively. However, a fifth of them will debut as an emergency (obstruction or perforation). The aim of this study was to determine postoperative morbidity (POM) and overall survival (OS) in patients resected by perforated CC (PCC). Retrospective case series of patients with PCC undergoing colectomy and lymphadenectomy, consecutively, at RedSalud Mayor Clinic and Temuco hospital, Chile, between 2010 and 2019. The outcome variable were POM and OS. Other variables of interest were surgical time, resectability, number of resected lymph nodes, hospital stay, mortality, recurrence, and disease-free survival (DFS). Patients were followed clinically. Descriptive statistics was used (measures of central tendency and dispersion), and OS analysis was applying Kaplan Meier curves.15 patients (60 % women) were intervened, with a median age of 62 years. The most frequent location was the sigmoid colon (6 cases, 40.0 %). Resectability of the series was 100 %. Median surgical time, number of lymph nodes resected, and hospital stay; they were 80 min, 20 and 5 days respectively. POM was 26.7 % (4 cases). With a median follow-up of 36 months, recurrence was 40.0 %. On the other hand, OS and DFS at 5 years were 46.7 % and 33.3 %, respectively. The observed results, in terms of POM and OS, were like international series.