Tranexamic Acid in Patients Undergoing Rhinoplasty: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

BACKGROUND: Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular aesthetic plastic surgeries worldwide. The effects of tranexamic acid (TXA) in patients undergoing rhinoplasty are still being studied to guide a better management. METHODS: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) analyzing the effects of TXA in patients undergoing rhinoplasty. The outcomes evaluated were blood loss, postoperative edema, postoperative ecchymosis, surgery duration and surgeon satisfaction. RESULTS: Eleven studies comprising 841 patients were included. Overall, TXA reduced total blood loss regardless of dose and administration route (MD = - 39.37 mL; 95% CI = - 62.70 to - 16.05 mL; p = 0.0009; I2 = 92%), using intravenous 10 mg/kg of TXA preoperatively (MD = - 16.30 mL; 95% CI = - 29.49 to - 2.57 mL; p = 0.02; I2 = 61%) and using 1 g of oral TXA preoperatively (MD = - 61.70 mL; 95% CI = - 83.02 to - 40.39 mL; p < 0.00001; I2 = 0%). TXA also decreased edema (MD = - 0.78; 95% CI = - 1.28 to - 0.27 points; p = 0.003; I2 = 80%) and ecchymosis (MD = - 1.13; 95% CI = - 1.99 to -0.28; p = 0.01; I2 = 93%) on postoperative day one (POD 1). Surgeon satisfaction was increased (SMD = 1.55; 95% CI = 0.33 to 2.77; p = 0.01; I2 = 95%). However, there was no difference in surgery duration (SMD = - 0.26; 95% CI = - 0.56 to 0.04; p = 0.09; I2 = 36%). CONCLUSION: This study found a significant reduction in blood loss, periorbital edema and periorbital ecchymosis, along with an improvement in surgeon satisfaction. These results hold the potential to optimize the rhinoplasty management by plastic surgeons. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE I: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .

Medidas para optimizar cuidados post rinoplastia. Revisión sistemática de la literatura / Measures to optimize rhinoplasty post operative care, systematic review of the literature

Introducción: El cuidado postoperatorio de la rinoplastia ha evolucionado, paralelamente, al desarrollo de la técnica quirúrgica. Existen varias recomendaciones, sin embargo, hay una gran variabilidad interprofesional de las indicaciones post quirúrgicas. Objetivo: Realizar una revisión sistemática de la literatura científica sobre los cuidados post operatorios de la rinoplastia. Material y Método: Para la realización de este estudio se llevaron a cabo búsquedas en PubMed y en Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews con los perfiles: ([rhinoplasty] AND [post operative care]) y ([rhinoplasty] AND [post surgical care]). Se seleccionaron los artículos publicados en los últimos 10 años, desde 2013 hasta 2023, ambos inclusive. Resultados: Los documentos analizados recogen la evidencia de los diferentes métodos de cuidados post quirúrgicos en rinoplastia. Estos confirman la utilización de corticoides en el período postoperatorio, así como el reposo en 90° y exponen la variabilidad interprofesional que existe en el protocolo postquirúrgico de esta cirugía. Conclusión: El uso de corticoides y el reposo en 90° disminuyen las complicaciones postquirúrgicas de la rinoplastia. Debe existir una clara información sobre lo que el paciente debe esperar post cirugía. El uso de opioides debe ser restringido y la analgesia debe ser multimodal. Es preciso realizar estudios futuros con mayor nivel de evidencia y tener protocolos uniformes para la práctica clínica.

Introduction: The postoperative care of rhinoplasty has evolved along with the development of the surgical technique. There are several recommendations, however there is enormous interprofessional variability of post-surgical indications. Aim: To carry out a systematic review of the scientific literature on rhinoplasty postoperative care. Material and Method: To carry out this study, searches were carried out in PubMed and in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews with the profiles: ([rhinoplasty] AND [post operative care]) and ([rhinoplasty] AND [post surgical care]). Articles published in the last 10 years were selected, from 2013 to 2023, both inclusive. Results: The documents analyzed collect the evidence of the different methods of post-surgical care in rhinoplasty, they confirm the use of corticosteroids in the postoperative period as well as rest at 90° and expose the interprofessional variability that exists in the post-surgical protocol of this surgery. Conclusion: The use of corticosteroids and rest at 90° reduce the post-surgical complications of rhinoplasty. There must be clear information about what the patient should expect post surgery. The use of opioids must be restricted and analgesia must be multimodal. It is necessary to carry out future studies with a higher level of evidence and have uniform protocols for clinical practice.

Manifestaciones clínicas de la deficiencia de factor XII en un lactante

RESUMEN Introducción: El factor XII o factor de Hageman pertenece al sistema de contacto al ser iniciador de la vía intrínseca de la coagulación. Concentraciones bajas de este factor se asocian a tiempo de tromboplastina parcial activado prolongado, sin embargo, no se producen manifestaciones hemorrágicas como ocurre en la deficiencia de otros factores. Objetivo: Describir las manifestaciones clínicas de un lactante con diagnóstico de deficiencia de factor XII de la coagulación. Presentación del caso: Se presenta un lactante de 10 meses que tuvo aparición espontánea de equimosis y se diagnosticó un déficit de factor XII. Conclusiones: Aunque no es común, la deficiencia del factor XII puede estar asociada a manifestaciones hemorrágicas como equimosis tal como se describe en el presente caso.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Factor XII or Hageman factor belongs to the contact system as it is the initiator of the intrinsic coagulation pathway. Low concentrations of this factor are associated with prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time, however, hemorrhagic manifestations do not occur as occurs in the deficiency of other factors. Objective: Describe the clinical manifestations of an infant diagnosed with coagulation factor XII deficiency. Case presentation: A 10-month-old infant who had spontaneous onset of ecchymosis and a factor XII deficiency was diagnosed. Conclusions: Although not common, factor XII deficiency may be associated with hemorrhagic manifestations such as ecchymosis, as described in the present case.

A meta-analysis of pre-and postoperative corticosteroids for reducing the complications following facial reconstructive and aesthetic surgery / Uma meta-nálise sobre o uso de corticosteroides pré e pós-operatórios para reduzir as complicações após cirurgia estética e reconstrutiva facial

Abstract Introduction Edema and ecchymosis after facial plastic surgery are a troublesome concern for both patients and surgeons. Corticosteroid administration is thought to shorten the recovery period and reduce these sequelae. Data regarding the efficacy of corticosteroid administration remains controversial among surgeons. Objective We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the effect of preand postoperative corticosteroids on postoperative complications in patients undergoing facial reconstructive surgery supported with different subgroup analysis. Methods A comprehensive literature search of articles was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane Central, SCOPUS, and EBSCO through October 2019. We included all clinical trials in which patients underwent any type of facial plastic surgery to study the effect of corticosteroids on postoperative complications. We performed subgroup analysis according to the types and doses of corticosteroid preparation, in addition to a subgroup analysis of preor postoperative corticosteroid usage. All statistical analysis was performed using the RevMan software. Results Nineteen studies were included in this systematic review, but only 10 of them were eligible for meta-analysis. The periorbital edema and ecchymosis scores were significantly reduced in the corticosteroids group compared to placebo −0.82, 95% CI (−1.37, −0.26), and -0.95, 95% CI (−1.32, −0.57), respectively. However, these significant differences were not maintained at day 3 and 7. Smaller doses of corticosteroid (8 mg and 10 mg) were associated with smaller differences in the mean score of upper and lower eyelid edema and ecchymosis, while the higher doses were associated with greater differences. Furthermore, preoperative corticosteroid usage significantly reduced the intraoperative bleeding when compared to placebo for higher doses > 50 mg per day (p < 0.0001), but not for 8 mg corticosteroid (p = 0.06). Adding postoperative steroid dose to the preoperative one was associated with less edema and ecchymosis than preoperative administration alone. Conclusion This comprehensive meta-analysis confirms a statistically significant benefit of preoperative corticosteroids. Furthermore, continuing the steroids postoperatively is associated with long-term reduction of complications. Higher doses of corticosteroids are associated with a more significant reduction in edema and ecchymosis, but further studies are recommended to determine the postoperative side effects, including surgical site infection and delayed healing.

Resumo Introdução O edema e a equimose no pós-operatório da cirurgia plástica facial constituem um problema preocupante para pacientes e cirurgiões. Considera-se que a administração de corticosteroides diminua o período de recuperação e reduza essas complicações. Os dados sobre a eficácia da administração de corticosteroides permanecem controversos entre os cirurgiões. Objetivo Fizemos essa revisão sistemática e metanálise para determinar o efeito da administração de corticosteroides nos períodos pré- e pós-operatório sobre as complicações pós-operatórias em pacientes submetidos à cirurgia reconstrutiva facial apoiada em diferentes análises de subgrupos. Método Foi feita uma busca abrangente de artigos nos bancos de dados PubMed, Cochrane Central, Scopus e Ebsco até outubro de 2019. Incluímos todos os ensaios clínicos cujos pacientes foram submetidos a qualquer tipo de cirurgia plástica facial para estudar o efeito dos corticosteroides nas complicações pós-operatórias. Fizemos a análise de subgrupos de acordo com os tipos e as doses de preparação de corticosteroides, além de uma análise de subgrupos de uso de corticosteroides pré ou pós-operatório. Todas as análises estatísticas foram feitas no software RevMan. Resultados Dezenove estudos foram incluídos nesta revisão sistemática, mas apenas 10 deles foram elegíveis para a metanálise. Os escores de edema periorbital e equimoses reduziram significantemente no grupo de corticosteroides em comparação com o placebo: -0,82, IC95% (-1,37, -0,26) e -0,95, IC95% (-1,32, -0,57), respectivamente. Essas diferenças significantes não se mantiveram nos dias 3 e 7. Doses menores de corticosteroides (8 mg e 10 mg) foram associadas a menores diferenças no escore médio de edema e equimoses palpebrais superiores e inferiores, enquanto as doses mais altas foram associadas a diferenças maiores. Além disso, o corticosteroide pré-operatório reduziu significantemente o sangramento intraoperatório quando comparado ao placebo para doses maiores > 50 mg por dia (p < 0,0001), mas não para 8 mg de corticosteroide (p = 0,06). O uso de corticosteroides no pós- e pré-operatório foi associado a uma diminuição maior de edema e equimoses do que no pré-operatório isoladamente. Conclusão Esta metanálise abrangente confirma um benefício estatisticamente significante do uso de corticosteroides no pré-operatório. Além disso, a manutenção dos esteroides no pós-operatório está associada à redução das complicações em longo prazo. Doses mais altas de corticosteroides estão associadas a uma redução mais significativa no edema e nas equimoses, mas estudos adicionais são recomendados para determinar os efeitos colaterais pós-operatórios como infecção do sítio cirúrgico e atraso na cicatrização.

A meta-analysis of pre- and postoperative corticosteroids for reducing the complications following facial reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.

INTRODUCTION: Edema and ecchymosis after facial plastic surgery are a troublesome concern for both patients and surgeons. Corticosteroid administration is thought to shorten the recovery period and reduce these sequelae. Data regarding the efficacy of corticosteroid administration remains controversial among surgeons. OBJECTIVE: We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the effect of pre- and postoperative corticosteroids on postoperative complications in patients undergoing facial reconstructive surgery supported with different subgroup analysis. METHODS: A comprehensive literature search of articles was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane Central, SCOPUS, and EBSCO through October 2019. We included all clinical trials in which patients underwent any type of facial plastic surgery to study the effect of corticosteroids on postoperative complications. We performed subgroup analysis according to the types and doses of corticosteroid preparation, in addition to a subgroup analysis of pre- or postoperative corticosteroid usage. All statistical analysis was performed using the RevMan software. RESULTS: Nineteen studies were included in this systematic review, but only 10 of them were eligible for meta-analysis. The periorbital edema and ecchymosis scores were significantly reduced in the corticosteroids group compared to placebo -0.82, 95% CI (-1.37, -0.26), and -0.95, 95% CI (-1.32, -0.57), respectively. However, these significant differences were not maintained at day 3 and 7. Smaller doses of corticosteroid (8 mg and 10 mg) were associated with smaller differences in the mean score of upper and lower eyelid edema and ecchymosis, while the higher doses were associated with greater differences. Furthermore, preoperative corticosteroid usage significantly reduced the intraoperative bleeding when compared to placebo for higher doses > 50 mg per day (p < 0.0001), but not for 8 mg corticosteroid (p = 0.06). Adding postoperative steroid dose to the preoperative one was associated with less edema and ecchymosis than preoperative administration alone. CONCLUSION: This comprehensive meta-analysis confirms a statistically significant benefit of preoperative corticosteroids. Furthermore, continuing the steroids postoperatively is associated with long-term reduction of complications. Higher doses of corticosteroids are associated with a more significant reduction in edema and ecchymosis, but further studies are recommended to determine the postoperative side effects, including surgical site infection and delayed healing.

Unusual presentation Achenbach syndrome.

Achenbach syndrome is a condition of unknown etiology, characterized by changes in the coloration of the skin of the fingers and associated with acute pain. There are few epidemiological data, but it is estimated that it is a rare condition, which exceptionally appears under 40 years of age. We present the case of a young woman who has been diagnosed with Achenbach syndrome thanks to her history and after ruling out rheumatic, vascular, and metabolic pathology. We finalize by discussing data on the pathology and the differences found with the case we describe here.

El síndrome de Achenbach es una condición de etiología desconocida, caracterizado por cambios en la coloración de la piel de los dedos y asociado a dolor agudo. Existen pocos datos epidemiológicos, pero se estima que es una condición rara, que excepcionalmente aparece por debajo de los 40 años de edad. Presentamos el caso de una mujer joven a quien se dio el diagnóstico de síndrome de Achenbach por sus antecedentes y después de descartar patología reumática, vascular y metabólica. Comentamos datos sobre la patología y las diferencias que se encuentran con el caso que describimos.

Achenbach's syndrome: a rare condition.

Achenbach's syndrome corresponds to a pathology characterized by the appearance of ecchymoses and bruises on the fingers of the hands and eventually on the feet. It is a benign and self-limited disease, which is accompanied by pain. It generates great concern because its sudden appearance leads women who are the most affected to consult the emergency services. At present, its pathophysiology is unknown and requires knowledge of the disease to diagnose it. It is a must for poorly trained professionals.

Uso do taping linfático na prevenção da formação de equimoses em abdominoplastia e lipoaspiração / Use of lymphatic taping to prevent the formation of ecchymosis in abdominoplasty and liposuction

Introdução: Uma das intercorrências mais comuns em pós-operatório de cirurgia plástica de lipoaspiração e abdominoplastia é a equimose, e seu tratamento e prevenção fazem parte da rotina do fisioterapeuta dermatofuncional. O objetivo é avaliar a ocorrência de equimose de pacientes submetidas à abdominoplastia e/ou lipoaspiração tradicional de abdome e flancos, e correlacionar estatisticamente essas ocorrências com o tratamento de taping linfático no transoperatório. Métodos: Ensaio clínico controlado, composto por 20 pacientes do sexo feminino, com idade entre 20 e 60 anos divididos em dois grupos: 10 no grupo controle (GC) e 10 no grupo experimental (GE). Todas as mulheres que apresentavam indicação cirúrgica de abdominoplastia e/ou lipoaspiração de abdome e flancos. O GC foi apenas avaliado no pré-operatório e no 4º dia de pós-operatório, enquanto o grupo GE foi avaliado no pré-operatório, recebeu tratamento transoperatório com aplicação de taping linfático e foi reavaliado no 4º dia de pósoperatório. Resultados: O grupo experimental apresentou uma melhor resposta na resolução da equimose (p=0,01) quando comparado ao grupo controle. Conclusão: Neste estudo, o uso do taping linfático no transoperatório de abdominoplastia e lipoaspiração, reduziu ou anulou a formação de equimose no pós-operatório, contribuindo para a diminuição do número de atendimentos fisioterapêuticos, incidência de quadro álgico e acelerando assim o restabelecimento dos pacientes no pósoperatório das cirurgias de abdominoplastia e/ou lipoaspiração.

Introduction: Ecchymosis is one of the most common complications in the postoperative period of plastic liposuction and abdominoplasty surgery. Its treatment and prevention are part of the routine of the dermatofunctional physiotherapist. The objective is to evaluate the occurrence of ecchymosis in patients undergoing abdominoplasty and/ or traditional liposuction of the abdomen and flanks and statistically correlate these occurrences with the treatment of lymphatic taping during the operation. Methods: Controlled clinical trial, composed of 20 female patients, aged between 20 and 60, divided into 10 in the control group (CG) and 10 in the experimental group (EG). All women had a surgical indication of abdominoplasty and/or liposuction of the abdomen and flanks. The CG was only evaluated preoperatively and on the 4th postoperative day, while the EG group was evaluated preoperatively, received transoperative treatment with application of lymphatic taping and was reevaluated on the 4th postoperative day. Results: The experimental group presented a better response in the resolution of ecchymosis (p=0.01) when compared to the control group. Conclusion: In this study, the use of lymphatic taping during the transoperative period of abdominoplasty and liposuction reduced or annulled the formation of ecchymosis in the postoperative period, contributing to the decrease in the number of physical therapy visits, the incidence of pain and thus accelerating the reestablishment of patients from abdominoplasty and/or liposuction surgeries.

¿Cúan segura es la dermatología quirúrgica?. Trabajo de investigación prospectivo sobre sus complicaciones realizado en una sala de procedimientos / How safe is dermatologic surgery? Prospective reserach work on complications in dermatologic surgery located in an office-based setting

Antecedentes: Aunque las complicaciones globales en la dermatología quirúrgica referidas en la bibliografía mundial son bajas (1,64- 4,58%), las publicaciones regionales con datos prospectivos sobre ellas son escasas y, a nivel nacional, inexistentes. Objetivos: Estimar la incidencia de complicaciones intraquirúrgicas (CI) y posquirúrgicas (CP) en los procedimientos de cirugía dermatológica y caracterizarlas en el ámbito de una sala de procedimientos de un hospital de referencia de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. Diseño: Trabajo de investigación descriptivo, prospectivo, observacional y longitudinal. Materiales y métodos: Se recolectó información demográfica del paciente y operativa en el momento del procedimiento quirúrgico. Se clasificaron las complicaciones quirúrgicas que se presentaron hasta un mes posterior al procedimiento en los pacientes intervenidos en la sección de Dermatología Quirúrgica del Hospital F. J. Muñiz, en el período comprendido entre febrero de 2015 y marzo de 2018. Resultados: Se halló una incidencia de 0% (IC 95%: 0 a 0,4) para las CI y de 4,4% (IC 95%: 3,2 a 5,9) para las CP en una serie de 765 pacientes (937 procedimientos). La CP más frecuente fue dehiscencia (68%), seguida de infección (16%), variantes de sangrado (9%) y necrosis (7%). Ninguna fue grave ni incluyó muerte, hospitalización o secuelas permanentes. Conclusiones: La dermatología quirúrgica en el ámbito de una sala de procedimientos es segura y el porcentaje de complicaciones es bajo comparable con lo publicado en la bibliografía internacional. (AU)

Background: Although the global complications in surgical dermatology referred to in the worldwide literature are low (1.64- 4.58%), regional publications with prospective data on them are scarce and nationally non-existent. Objectives: Estimate the incidence of intra-surgical complications (IC) and post-surgical complications (PC) in dermatological surgery procedures and characterize them within the scope of a reference hospital in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Design: Descriptive, prospective, observational and longitudinal research work. Materials and methods: Demographic information of the patient and operative data were collected at the time of the surgical procedure. Surgical complications that occurred up to one month after the procedure on patients undergoing surgery in the surgical dermatology section of the F. J. Muñiz Hospital between February 2015 to March 2018 were classified. Results: The incidence found was 0% (95% CI 0-0.4) for IC and 4.4% (95% CI 3.2-5.9) for PC in a series of 765 patients (937 procedures). The most frequent PC was dehiscence (68%), followed by infection (16%), bleeding variants (9%) and necrosis (7%). Neither the PC were severe, not included death, hospitalization or permanent sequelae. Conclusions: Office based dermatologic surgery is safe and the percentage of complications is low, comparable to that published in the international literature. (AU)

[Spontaneous digital hematoma, Achenbach Sindrome.] / Hematoma digital espontaneo, síndrome de Achenbach.

INTRODUCTION: The Achenbach syndrome was described in the '50s by the German physician Walter Achenbach and corresponds to an entity characterized by the appearance of ecchymosis or purpura and even bruises on the fingers and sometimes on the feet. It courses benignly and is self-limited. METHODS: We present the case of a 60-year-old woman who was diagnosed with this syndrome after performing laboratory tests, antibodies and images without finding alterations in them, with improvement after receiving analgesia and physical means. RESULTS: The Achenbach syndrome continues to be an unknown entity, with few reports in the literature. Up to the year 2 016, 12 case reports had been identified worldwide, concluding that it is a pathology that mainly affects women between the fifth and sixth decade of life. CONCLUSION: Although this nosological entity is benign and its pathophysiology is not entirely clear, it is important that during the initial approach it is consulted for similar episodes in the past and if it is an acute event, look for other alterations such as delay in capillary refill, coldness distal, absence of pulses and thus discarding acute ischemic pathology with diagnostic exams.

Introducción: El síndrome de Achenbach fue descrito en los años 50' por el médico alemán Walter Achenbach y corresponde a una entidad caracterizada por la aparición de equimosis o purpuras e incluso hematomas en los dedos de las manos y en algunas ocasiones de los pies. Cursa de forma benigna y es autolimitada. Métodos: Presentamos el caso de una mujer de 60 años a quien se diagnosticó este síndrome luego de realizar exámenes de laboratorio, anticuerpos e imágenes sin encontrar alteraciones en ellos, con mejoría luego de recibir analgesia y medios físicos. Resultados: El síndrome de Achenbach continúa siendo una entidad desconocida, con pocos reportes en la literatura. Hasta el año 2 016 se habían identificado 12 reportes de caso a nivel mundial concluyendo que es una patología que afecta principalmente a mujeres entre la quinta y sexta década de vida. . Conclusión: Aunque esta entidad nosológica es benigna y su fisiopatología no está del todo clara, es importante que durante el abordaje inicial se consulte por episodios similares en el pasado y en caso de ser un evento agudo, buscar otras alteraciones como retardo en el llenado capilar, frialdad distal, ausencia de pulsos y de ese modo se descarte patología isquémica aguda con ayudas diagnosticas

Prevenção e tratamento de equimose, edema e fibrose no pré, trans e pós-operatório de cirurgias plásticas / Prevention and treatment of ecchymosis, edema, and fibrosis in the pre-, trans-, and postoperative periods of plastic surgery

Introdução: A fibrose, o edema intenso e a equimose são as intercorrências que representam um grande desafio ao fisioterapeuta dermatofuncional no pós-operatório de cirurgia plástica de lipoaspiração e abdominoplastia. O objetivo é propor uma abordagem inédita desde o pré, trans e pós-operatório para prevenir e minimizar as fibroses, edema intenso e equimoses, acelerando a recuperação do paciente e reduzindo o número de sessões. Método: Ensaio clínico controlado, composto por 20 pacientes do sexo feminino, com idade entre 18 e 56 anos, divididos em dois grupos: 10 no grupo controle (GC) e 10 no grupo experimental (GE), que apresentavam indicação cirúrgica de abdominoplastia ou lipoaspiração abdominal, associadas ou não, e que se encontravam com no mínimo 7 dias de pré-operatório. Os dois grupos foram avaliados no pré-operatório. O GC recebeu atendimento somente a partir do 4º dia de pós-operatório, enquanto que o grupo GE recebeu atendimento durante o pré, trans e pós-operatório. Resultados: O grupo experimental apresentou uma média menor do número de sessões (p = 0,0032), perimetria menor no 4º dia de pós-operatório (p < 0,05) nos pontos antômicos: sulco inframamário e crista ilíaca, média menor na resolução da fibrose (p = 0,0058) e média menor na resolução da equimose (p = 0,0002) em relação ao grupo controle. Conclusão: Pode-se concluir com este estudo inédito que o tratamento no pré, trans e pós-operatório reduz o edema, a formação de equimose e principalmente a formação de fibrose no pós-operatório. Também diminui o número de sessões fisioterapêuticas e acelera o restabelecimento do paciente no pós-operatório das cirurgias abdominais.

Introduction: Fibrosis, intense edema, and ecchymosis are complications that represent a great challenge to dermatofunctional physiotherapists in the postoperative period of liposuction and abdominoplasty. Here we aimed to propose a new approach in the pre-, trans-, and postoperative periods to prevent and minimize fibrosis, intense edema, and ecchymosis, thereby expediting the patient's recovery and reducing the number of required physiotherapy sessions. Method: This controlled clinical trial included 20 female patients aged 18-56 years who were divided into the control group (CG; n = 10) and experimental group (EG; n = 10). All were scheduled to undergo abdominoplasty or abdominal liposuction at least 7 days after enrollment. The two groups were evaluated preoperatively. The CG received care only from the 4th postoperative day, while the EG received care during the pre-, trans-, and postoperative periods. Results: The EG required fewer mean physiotherapy sessions (p = 0.0032) and had lower perimetry values on the 4th postoperative day (p < 0.05) in the inframammary groove and iliac crest, lower mean resolution of fibrosis (p = 0.0058), and lower mean resolution of ecchymosis (p = 0.0002) compared to the CG. Conclusion: The findings of this unprecedented study indicate that treatment in the pre-, trans-, and postoperative periods reduces edema, ecchymosis, and fibrosis formation in the postoperative period. It also decreases the number of required physiotherapy sessions and accelerates patient recovery from abdominal plastic surgery.

Avaliação da equimose após osteotomia nasal lateral contínua interna e externa na rinoplastia aberta / Ecchymosis evaluation after internal and external continuous lateral nasal osteotomy in open rhinoplasty

INTRODUÇÃO: O objetivo é avaliar a presença de equimose com 7 e 15 dias após osteotomia nasal lateral interna e externa na rinoplastia aberta. Métodos: Análise prospectiva, dos pacientes submetidos à rinoplastia aberta, com osteotomia nasal lateral com total de 15 pacientes. Os pacientes foram alocados em dois grupos. Aqueles submetidos à osteotomia nasal lateral externa formaram o grupo A (n = 6) e os submetidos à osteotomia interna, o grupo B (n = 9). Foram avaliados com 7 e 15 dias de pós-operatório e registrada a presença ou ausência de equimose. Resultados: Dentro do grupo A evidenciamos no 7º dia de pós-operatório 3 (50%) pacientes com equimose e 3 (50%) sem alteração na tonalidade da pele. Com 15 dias de pós-operatório, o mesmo grupo apresentava 2 (25%) pacientes com equimose e 4 (75%) sem alteração. Já no grupo B foram identificados no 7º dia após o procedimento 3 (33,4%) pacientes com presença de equimose e 6 (66,6%) sem alteração. O mesmo grupo após 15 dias do procedimento apresentou 1 (11,1%) paciente com equimose e 8 (88,9%) sem alteração. Conclusão: Apesar da fratura interna apresentar menor incidência de equimose no sétimo e décimo quinto dias de pós-operatório, não houve relevância estatística na comparação entre as técnicas.

Introduction: The objective is to evaluate the presence of ecchymosis 7 and 15 days after internal and external lateral nasal osteotomy in open rhinoplasty. Methods: A prospective evaluation of 15 patients who underwent open rhinoplasty with lateral nasal osteotomy was conducted. The patients were allocated into two groups. Those who underwent external lateral nasal osteotomy were included in group A (n = 6), while those who underwent internal osteotomy were included in group B (n = 9). The patients were evaluated on postoperative days 7 and 15, and the presence or absence of ecchymosis was recorded. Results: In group A, we observed that on postoperative day 7, 3 patients (50%) had ecchymosis and 3 (50%) showed no changes in skin color. On postoperative day 15, the same group had 2 patients (25%) with ecchymosis and 4 (75%) without changes. On the other hand, in group B, 3 patients (33.4%) had ecchymosis and 6 (66.6%) showed no changes on postoperative day 7. In the same group, 1 patient (11.1%) had ecchymosis and 8 (88.9%) showed no changes 15 days after surgery. Conclusion: Despite the lower incidence of ecchymosis in internal fractures on postoperative days 7 and 15, no statistical significance was observed between the two techniques.

Achenbach's syndrome: Case report and systematic review of the literature / Síndrome de Achenbach: presentación de un caso y revisión sistemática de la literatura

Abstract Introduction: Achenbach's syndrome is a vascular disorder of the hands and feet. It is of unknown etiology and has a benign course. Because of its low prevalence, available literature is limited, and most publications are case reports. No Latin-American publications were found on the subject. The case of a 58 year-old man is presented, along with a systematic review of the literature to describe its clinical characteristics. Methods: A literature search was conducted in PubMed, Embase and Lilacs using free terms and controlled vocabulary (MeSH, Emtree, and DeCS). Results: An analysis was made on a total of 23 articles, 19 of which were case reports, with a total of 46 patients, 43 women and 3 men, from 7 countries. The disorder occurs most often in women over 50 years, and is manifested by the sudden appearance of a blue coloration of the palmar surface of the fingers. It is less common in the feet. Conclusions: Achenbach's syndrome is benign, and does not require medical intervention. Diagnostic methods are of little use. Therefore, identification is important to avoid unnecessary procedures.

Resumen Introducción: El síndrome de Achenbach es un trastorno vascular de manos y pies, de etiología desconocida y de curso benigno. Dada su baja frecuencia de presentación, la literatura disponible es escasa; la mayoría son reportes de casos. No se encontraron publicaciones latinoamericanas sobre el tema. Aquí se presenta un caso clínico, en un hombre de 58 anos, y se hace una revisión sistemática de la literatura para describir sus características clínicas. Métodos: Se realizó una búsqueda de literatura en PubMed, Embase y Lilacs utilizando términos libres y vocabulario controlado (MeSH, Emtree y DeCS). Resultados: Se evaluaron 23 artículos de los cuales 19 fueron reportes de caso. Los reportes de caso muestran la historia de 46 pacientes, 43 mujeres y 3 hombres, en 7 países. El trastorno se presenta más frecuentemente en mujeres mayores de 50 anos y se manifiesta por la aparición súbita de una coloración azul de la cara palmar de los dedos y menos frecuente en los pies. Conclusiones: El síndrome de Achenbach es benigno y no requiere intervenciones médicas. Los métodos diagnósticos son de poca utilidad. Es necesario reconocerlo para evitar procedimientos innecesarios.

Case for diagnosis. Systemic light chain amyloidosis with cutaneous involvement

Abstract: Systemic light chain amiloydosis is a rare disease. Due to its typical cutaneous lesions, dermatologists play an essential role in its diagnosis. Clinical manifestations vary according to the affected organ and are often unspecific. Definitive diagnosis is achieved through biopsy. We report a patient with palpebral amyloidosis, typical bilateral ecchymoses and cardiac involvement, without plasma cell dyscrasia or lymphomas. The patient died shortly after the diagnosis.

Oculoectodermal syndrome: twentieth described case with new manifestations

Abstract Oculoectodermal syndrome is a rare disease characterized by the association of aplasia cutis congenita, epibulbar dermoids, and other abnormalities. This report describes the twentieth case of the disease. We report a 4-year-old female child who presented with the classical features of the syndrome: aplasia cutis congenita and epibulbar dermoids. Our case expands the clinical spectrum of the disease to include: diffuse hyperpigmentation (some following the Blaschko´s lines); hypopigmented skin areas on the trunk; arachnoid cyst on the right fronto-parietal border; rounded left side of the hippocampus; and dermoid cyst underlying the bulb-medullary transition. Our patient also reported infantile hemangioma on the right wrist and verrucous hemangioma on the left leg, the latter not previously described in the literature.

Complicaciones postoperatorias asociadas a la cirugía del tercer molar inferior retenido / Postoperative complications associated with impacted lower third molar surgery

Antecedentes: La cirugía del tercer molar inferior retenido es unprocedimiento de rutina en la práctica de la cirugía bucal. Varias complicaciones surgen como resultado de esta intervención quirúrgica. Entre las más frecuentes se encuentran: dolor, infl amación, trismo, hemorragia, equimosis, alveolitis, infección, parestesia y dificultad para comer. Objetivos: El propósito de este estudio fue evaluar la incidencia de complicaciones postoperatorias en la cirugía del tercer molar inferior retenido en pacientes de la Unidad Académica deOdontología de la Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit a fin de tenerlas en cuenta y tomar las respectivas precauciones, ya sea para tratar de evitarlas en lo sucesivo o bien, para reconocerlas y darles tratamiento. No se incluye dolor, infl amación ni trismo. Material y métodos: Este estudio fue longitudinal y prospectivo de siete días consecutivos y de 30 días en total en 38 pacientes entre 16 y 38 años de edad. Se evaluaron las complicaciones postoperatorias relacionadas con la cirugía del tercer molar inferior. Resultados: Participaron 38 pacientes; 29 del género femenino (76.3 por ciento) y 9 del masculino (23.7 por ciento) de entre 16 y 38 años, con un promedio de edad de 23.16 ± 5.2 años. La complicación más frecuente fue la difi cultad para masticar seguida de equimosis...

Background: Impacted lower third molar surgery is a routine pro-cedure in the practice of oral surgery. However, there are various complications associated with the extraction of impacted mandibular third molars, the most common being pain, swelling, trismus, hemor-rhaging, ecchymosis, dry socket, infection, paresthesia, and diffi culty with chewing. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of postoperative complications following impacted lower third molar surgery in patients at the Academic Unit of Dentistry of the Autonomous University of Nayarit, so as to ensure these are taken into account and that the respective precautions are taken, either by attempting to avoid them in the future or to recognize and treat them. Pain, infl ammation and trismus are not analyzed in this paper. Material and methods: A longitudinal prospective study of 38 patients between the ages of 16 and 38 years old (with an average age 23.1) was carried out over seven consecutive days, with follow up examination performed at 15 and 30 days. The postoperative complications associated with lower third molar surgery were assessed. Results: 38 patients took part; 29 females (76.3%) and 9 males (23.7%) between the ages of 16 and 38 years, with a mean age of 23.16 ± 5.2 years old. The most common complication was diffi culty with chewing followed by ecchymosis...

Violência contra a criança: indicadores dermatológicos e diagnósticos diferenciais / Child abuse: skin markers and differential diagnosis

As denúncias de abuso contra a criança têm sido frequentes e configuram grave problema de saúde pública. O tema é desconfortável para muitos médicos, seja pelo treinamento insuficiente, seja pelo desconhecimento das dimensões do problema. Uma das formas mais comuns de violência contra a criança é o abuso físico. Como órgão mais exposto e extenso, a pele é o alvo mais sujeito aos maustratos. Equimoses e queimaduras são os sinais mais visíveis. Médicos (pediatras, clínicos-gerais e dermatologistas) costumam ser os primeiros profissionais a observar e reconhecer sinais de lesões não acidentais ou intencionais. Os dermatologistas podem auxiliar na distinção entre lesões traumáticas intencionais, acidentais e doenças cutâneas que mimetizam maus-tratos.

Reports of child abuse have increased significantly. The matter makes most physicians uncomfortable for two reasons: a) Little guidance or no training in recognizing the problem; b - Not understanding its true dimension. The most common form of child violence is physical abuse. The skin is the largest and frequently the most traumatized organ. Bruises and burns are the most visible signs. Physicians (pediatricians, general practitioners and dermatologists) are the first professionals to observe and recognize the signs of intentional injury. Dermatologists particularly, can help distinguish intentional injury from accidental, or from skin diseases that mimic maltreatment.

Lesões de pele em recém-nascidos no ambiente hospitalar: tipo, tamanho e área afetada / Skin lesions in newborns in the hospital setting: type, size and affected area / Lesiones de piel en recién nacidos en el ámbito hospitalario: tipo, tamaño y área afectada

Lesões de pele podem ocorrer em recém-nascidos (RNs), na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal (UTIN). Objetivou-se identificar lesões de pele em recém-nascidos internados em uma UTIN, considerando tipo, área afetada e tamanho. Estudo prospectivo, descritivo, quantitativo, realizado de março a maio de 2007, em uma instituição pública de Fortaleza-CE, Brasil. A amostra foi composta de 137 recém-nascidos, destes 36 (26 por cento) apresentaram lesões. RESULTADOS: hematomas (24;46 por cento), eritemas (9;18 por cento), escoriações (6;12 por cento), equimoses (5;10 por cento), pústulas (3;6 por cento) e outras (4;8 por cento). Quanto à área: 40 por cento eram < 1cm². Quanto ao tamanho: 68 por cento tinham entre 1 e 2cm. Predominou a forma geográfica (38 por cento) e distribuição localizada (92 por cento). Quanto à região afetada: membros (27; 52 por cento), tronco (12; 24 por cento), cabeça (8; 16 por cento) e outras (4;8 por cento). Concluiu-se que as lesões de pele mais presentes são os hematomas e a área mais afetada é a dos membros.

Skin lesions can occur in newborns (NBs) at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The objective of this study was to identify skin lesions in newborns hospitalized at a NICU, considering the type, affected area and size. This prospective, descriptive, quantitative study was performed from March to May 2007 at a public institution in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The sample consisted of 137 newborns, 36 (26 percent) of which had lesions. RESULTS: hematomas (24; 46 percent), erythemas (9; 18 percent), excoriations (6; 12 percent), ecchymoses (5; 10 percent), pustules (3; 6 percent) and others (4; 8 percent). Regarding the affected area: 40 percent were < 1cm². As for the size: 68 percent measured between 1 and 2cm. Geographic form (38 percent) and localized distribution (92 percent) prevailed. As to the affected region, the distribution was: limbs (27; 52 percent), trunk (12; 24 percent), head (8; 16 percent) and others (4;8 percent). In conclusion, the most common skin lesions are hematomas and the limbs are the most affected area.

Las lesiones de piel pueden afectar a los recién nacidos (RNs), en la Unidad de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal (UTIN). Se objetivó identificar lesiones de piel en recién nacidos internados en una UTIN, considerando tipo, área afectada y tamaño. Estudio prospectivo, descriptivo, cuantitativo, realizado de marzo a mayo de 2007, en una institución pública de Fortaleza-Ceará-Brasil. La muestra se compuso de 137 recién nacidos, de los que 36 (26 por ciento) presentaron lesiones. RESULTADOS: hematomas (24; 46 por ciento), eritemas (9; 18 por ciento), escoriaciones (6; 12 por ciento), equimosis (5; 10 por ciento), pústulas (3; 6 por ciento), otras (4; 8 por ciento). En cuanto al área, 40 por ciento eran <1cm²; respecto al tamaño, 68 por ciento eran de entre 1 y 2 cm. Predominó la forma geográfica (38 por ciento) y la distribución localizada (921 por ciento). En cuanto a la región afectada: miembros (27; 52 por ciento), tronco (12; 24 por ciento), cabeza (8; 16 por ciento) y otras (4; 8 por ciento). Se concluyó en que las lesiones de piel más habituales fueron los hematomas, y el área más afectada fue la de los miembros.