Recidiva e incidencia de fístula tras el drenaje urgente de un absceso anal. Resultados a largo plazo / Recurrence and incidence of fistula after urgent drainage of an anal abscess. Long-term results

Introducción: El absceso anal es el problema proctológico urgente más frecuente. La tasa de recidiva y la incidencia de fístula publicada tras el drenaje y desbridamiento de un absceso anal es ampliamente variable. El presente estudio tiene como objetivo analizar la tasa de recurrencia y la incidencia de fístula a largo plazo tras el drenaje y desbridamiento urgente de un absceso anal. Métodos: Estudio observacional retrospectivo de una cohorte prospectiva con absceso anal de origen criptoglandular. Todos los pacientes (n = 303) fueron evaluados a los dos meses y al año de la intervención. Al quinto año se revisaron todas las historias clínicas y se llamó telefónicamente o se citó en consulta para valoración. Se registraron los antecedentes específicos de patología anal, características del absceso, momento y tipo de la recidiva, presencia de sintomatología en la primera revisión y presencia de fístula clínica y/o ecográfica. Resultados: Seguimiento medio de 119,7 meses. Tasa de recidiva 48,2% (82,2% en 1er año). Doscientas veintidós ecografías realizadas. Incidencia de fístula ecográfica: 70% sintomáticos vs. 2,4% asintomáticos (p < 0,001). Incidencia global de fístula 40,3%. Los antecedentes de patología anal y la presencia de clínica en la revisión postoperatoria aumentan significativamente la posibilidad de recidiva (p < 0,001). La fístula es estadísticamente más frecuente si el absceso presenta recurrencia (p < 0,001). Conclusiones: Tras el drenaje y desbridamiento de un absceso anal la mitad de los pacientes recidivan y un 40% desarrollan fístula. Seguimientos mayores de un año no son necesarios. La ecografía endoanal para la evaluación de la presencia de fístula es muy cuestionable en ausencia de signos o síntomas(AU)

Introduction: Anal abscess is the most frequent urgent proctological problem. The recurrence rate and reported incidence of fistula after drainage and debridement of an anal abscess is widely variable. The objective of this study is to analyse the long-term recurrence rate and the incidence of fistula after drainage and urgent debridement of an anal abscess. Methods: Retrospective observational study of a prospective cohort with anal abscess of cryptoglandular origin. All patients (n = 303) were evaluated two months and one year after the intervention. At the 5th year, all the medical records were reviewed and a telephone call or appointment was made for an assessment if necessary. Specific antecedents of anal pathology, abscess characteristics, time and type of recurrence, presence of symptoms in the first revision and presence of clinical and/or ultrasound fistula were recorded. Results: Mean follow-up 119.7 months. Recurrence rate 48.2% (82.2% in the first year). Two hundred twenty-two ultrasounds performed. Incidence of ultrasound fistula: 70% symptomatic vs. 2.4% asymptomatic (p < 0.001). Global incidence of fistula 40.3%. The history of anal pathology and the presence of symptoms in the postoperative review significantly increase the possibility of recurrence (p < 0.001). The fistula is statistically more frequent if the abscess recurs (p < 0.001). Conclusion: After drainage and debridement of an anal abscess, half of the patients relapse and 40% develop fistula especially in the first year, so longer follow-ups are not necessary. Endoanal ultrasound for the evaluation of the presence of fistula is highly questionable in the absence of signs or symptoms(AU)

Recurrence and incidence of fistula after urgent drainage of an anal abscess. Long-term results.

INTRODUCTION: Anal abscess is the most frequent urgent proctological problem. The recurrence rate and reported incidence of fistula after drainage and debridement of an anal abscess is widely variable. The objective of this study is to analyse the long-term recurrence rate and the incidence of fistula after drainage and urgent debridement of an anal abscess. METHODS: Retrospective observational study of a prospective cohort with anal abscess of cryptoglandular origin. All patients (n = 303) were evaluated two months and one year after the intervention. At the 5th year, all the medical records were reviewed and a telephone call or appointment was made for an assessment if necessary. Specific antecedents of anal pathology, abscess characteristics, time and type of recurrence, presence of symptoms in the first revision and presence of clinical and/or ultrasound fistula were recorded. RESULTS: Mean follow-up 119.7 months. Recurrence rate 48.2% (82.2% in the first year). Two hundred twenty-two ultrasounds performed. Incidence of ultrasound fistula: 70% symptomatic vs. 2.4% asymptomatic (p < 0.001). Global incidence of fistula 40.3%. The history of anal pathology and the presence of symptoms in the postoperative review significantly increase the possibility of recurrence (p < 0.001). The fistula is statistically more frequent if the abscess recurs (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: After drainage and debridement of an anal abscess, half of the patients relapse and 40% develop fistula especially in the first year, so longer follow-ups are not necessary. Endoanal ultrasound for the evaluation of the presence of fistula is highly questionable in the absence of signs or symptoms.

Valor de la evaluación intraoperatoria del margen quirúrgico para el diagnóstico de margen afecto en cirugía conservadora del cáncer de mama / Usefulness of intraoperative surgical margin assessment for the diagnosis of margin involvement in breast-conserving surgery

Introducción El margen positivo en cirugía conservadora del cáncer de mama es un importante factor pronóstico. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar cómo influye nuestro protocolo de evaluación intraoperatoria del margen del espécimen en la frecuencia de márgenes afectos (MA). Además, estudiamos la precisión de nuestro protocolo como prueba diagnóstica de MA. Métodos Se incluyeron pacientes tratadas mediante cirugía conservadora de la mama por carcinoma invasivo en un centro de referencia de cáncer de mama entre 2004 y 2015. El análisis intraoperatorio del margen consistió en una inspección macroscópica del espécimen por parte del patólogo. Se empleó ink on tumor como definición de MA. Resultados Se incluyeron 799 pacientes. En 312 pacientes (39%) el margen se consideró afectado o amenazado, y se realizó una ampliación intraoperatoria. En la evaluación definitiva se confirmó que 123 de ellas tenían un margen afecto, y en 189 estaba libre. Por otro lado, se consideró que 487 muestras tenían el margen inicial libre y no se realizó ampliación intraoperatoria. Posteriormente se confirmó un margen final libre en 459 de estas pacientes (94,2%). Veintiocho pacientes tuvieron margen libre intraoperatoriamente, pero margen final afecto. Si no se hubiera realizado el análisis intraoperatorio del margen, la tasa de MA definitivo hubiera sido del 18,9% (151 pacientes de 799). Gracias a las ampliaciones intraoperatorias, la tasa de MA definitivo en tumores infiltrantes se redujo de 18,9 a 5,7%: hubo 46 pacientes con margen final afecto, 28 del grupo de margen intraoperatorio libre y 18 del grupo de márgenes intraoperatorios comprometidos. La sensibilidad del procedimiento fue de 0,81, mientras que la especificidad fue de 0,71. El valor predictivo positivo fue de 0,39 y el valor predictivo negativo fue de 0,94. Conclusión... (AU)

Introduction A positive margin in breast-conserving surgery is an important prognostic factor. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of our protocol for the intraoperative assessment of the surgical specimen on the frequency of margin involvement (MI). We also studied the accuracy of our protocol as a diagnostic test of MI. Methods We included patients treated with breast-conserving surgery for infiltrating ductal carcinoma in a breast cancer referral centre between 2004 and 2015. Intraoperative assessment consisted of macroscopic inspection of the specimen by a pathologist. MI was defined by ink on tumor. Results A total of 799 patients were included. In 312 patients (39%), the margin was considered involved or in danger of involvement and intraoperative widening was performed. MI was confirmed by definitive assessment in 123 of these patients and clear margins were confirmed in 189 patients. In 487 patients, the initial margin was considered disease-free and margin enlargement was not performed. In 459 of these patients (94.2%) subsequent analysis confirmed disease-free margins. In 28 patients, intraoperative assessment suggested disease-free margins but subsequent analysis revealed MI. Without intraoperative margin assessment, the rate of definitive MI would have been 18.9% (151 patients out of 799). Due to intraoperative widening, the rate of definitive MI in infiltrating tumours was decreased from 18.9 to 5.7%. Definitive MI was found in 46 patients, 28 in the group with disease-free margins at the intraoperative assessment and 18 in the group with MI at the intraoperative assessment. The sensitivity of the procedure was 0.81 and specificity was 0.71. The positive predictive value was 0.39 and the negative predictive value was 0.94. ConclusionThe application of our protocol for the intraoperative assessment of infiltrating tumors revealed an MI rate of 5.7%... (AU)

Valor de la evaluación intraoperatoria del margen quirúrgico para el diagnóstico de margen afecto en cirugía conservadora del cáncer de mama / Usefulness of intraoperative surgical margin assessment for the diagnosis of margin involvement in breast-conserving surgery

Introducción El margen positivo en cirugía conservadora del cáncer de mama es un importante factor pronóstico. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar cómo influye nuestro protocolo de evaluación intraoperatoria del margen del espécimen en la frecuencia de márgenes afectos (MA). Además, estudiamos la precisión de nuestro protocolo como prueba diagnóstica de MA. Métodos Se incluyeron pacientes tratadas mediante cirugía conservadora de la mama por carcinoma invasivo en un centro de referencia de cáncer de mama entre 2004 y 2015. El análisis intraoperatorio del margen consistió en una inspección macroscópica del espécimen por parte del patólogo. Se empleó ink on tumor como definición de MA. Resultados Se incluyeron 799 pacientes. En 312 pacientes (39%) el margen se consideró afectado o amenazado, y se realizó una ampliación intraoperatoria. En la evaluación definitiva se confirmó que 123 de ellas tenían un margen afecto, y en 189 estaba libre. Por otro lado, se consideró que 487 muestras tenían el margen inicial libre y no se realizó ampliación intraoperatoria. Posteriormente se confirmó un margen final libre en 459 de estas pacientes (94,2%). Veintiocho pacientes tuvieron margen libre intraoperatoriamente, pero margen final afecto. Si no se hubiera realizado el análisis intraoperatorio del margen, la tasa de MA definitivo hubiera sido del 18,9% (151 pacientes de 799). Gracias a las ampliaciones intraoperatorias, la tasa de MA definitivo en tumores infiltrantes se redujo de 18,9 a 5,7%: hubo 46 pacientes con margen final afecto, 28 del grupo de margen intraoperatorio libre y 18 del grupo de márgenes intraoperatorios comprometidos. La sensibilidad del procedimiento fue de 0,81, mientras que la especificidad fue de 0,71. El valor predictivo positivo fue de 0,39 y el valor predictivo negativo fue de 0,94. Conclusión... (AU)

Introduction A positive margin in breast-conserving surgery is an important prognostic factor. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of our protocol for the intraoperative assessment of the surgical specimen on the frequency of margin involvement (MI). We also studied the accuracy of our protocol as a diagnostic test of MI. Methods We included patients treated with breast-conserving surgery for infiltrating ductal carcinoma in a breast cancer referral centre between 2004 and 2015. Intraoperative assessment consisted of macroscopic inspection of the specimen by a pathologist. MI was defined by ink on tumor. Results A total of 799 patients were included. In 312 patients (39%), the margin was considered involved or in danger of involvement and intraoperative widening was performed. MI was confirmed by definitive assessment in 123 of these patients and clear margins were confirmed in 189 patients. In 487 patients, the initial margin was considered disease-free and margin enlargement was not performed. In 459 of these patients (94.2%) subsequent analysis confirmed disease-free margins. In 28 patients, intraoperative assessment suggested disease-free margins but subsequent analysis revealed MI. Without intraoperative margin assessment, the rate of definitive MI would have been 18.9% (151 patients out of 799). Due to intraoperative widening, the rate of definitive MI in infiltrating tumours was decreased from 18.9 to 5.7%. Definitive MI was found in 46 patients, 28 in the group with disease-free margins at the intraoperative assessment and 18 in the group with MI at the intraoperative assessment. The sensitivity of the procedure was 0.81 and specificity was 0.71. The positive predictive value was 0.39 and the negative predictive value was 0.94. ConclusionThe application of our protocol for the intraoperative assessment of infiltrating tumors revealed an MI rate of 5.7%... (AU)

External Prospective Validation of the Modified CriSTAL Score for 30- and 90-day Mortality in Geriatric Urgent Surgical Patients.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the predictive accuracy of the modified clinical prognostic tool Criteria for Screening and Triaging to Appropriate aLternative care (CriSTAL) to predict 30-day and 90-day mortality in older patients undergoing urgent abdominal surgery. BACKGROUND: Anticipating the mid-term mortality of older patients undergoing urgent surgery is complex and flawed with uncertainty. METHODS: A prospective study of consecutive ≥ 65 years old presenting at the emergency department who subsequently underwent urgent abdominal surgery. The modified CriSTAL score was calculated in the sample using the FRAIL scale instead of the Clinical Frailty Scale. Discrimination (area under the receiver-operating characteristic (AUROC)) and model calibration were used to test the predictive accuracy of the modified CriSTAL score for death within 30-day mortality as the primary outcome. RESULTS: A total of 500 patients (median age 78 years) were enrolled. The observed 30-day and 90-day mortality rate were 11.6% and 13.6%. The modified CriSTAL tool AUROC curve to predict 30-day and 90-day mortality was 0.78 and 0.77. The model was well calibrated according to the Hosmer-Lemeshow test (p: 0.302) and the calibration plots to predict 30-day and 90-day mortality. CONCLUSIONS: The modified CriSTAL tool (with FRAIL scale as frailty instrument) had good discriminant power and was well calibrated to predict 30-day and 90-day mortality in elderly patients undergoing urgent abdominal surgery. The modified CriSTAL tool is an easy preoperative tool that could assist in the prognosis of postoperative outcomes and decision-making discussions with patients before for urgent abdominal surgery.

Recurrence and incidence of fistula after urgent drainage of an anal abscess. Long-term results. / Recidiva e incidencia de fístula tras el drenaje urgente de un absceso anal. Resultados a largo plazo.

INTRODUCTION: Anal abscess is the most frequent urgent proctological problem. The recurrence rate and reported incidence of fistula after drainage and debridement of an anal abscess is widely variable. The objective of this study is to analyse the long-term recurrence rate and the incidence of fistula after drainage and urgent debridement of an anal abscess. METHODS: Retrospective observational study of a prospective cohort with anal abscess of cryptoglandular origin. All patients (n = 303) were evaluated two months and one year after the intervention. At the 5th year, all the medical records were reviewed and a telephone call or appointment was made for an assessment if necessary. Specific antecedents of anal pathology, abscess characteristics, time and type of recurrence, presence of symptoms in the first revision and presence of clinical and/or ultrasound fistula were recorded. RESULTS: Mean follow-up 119.7 months. Recurrence rate 48.2% (82.2% in the first year). Two hundred twenty-two ultrasounds performed. Incidence of ultrasound fistula: 70% symptomatic vs. 2.4% asymptomatic (p < 0.001). Global incidence of fistula 40.3%. The history of anal pathology and the presence of symptoms in the postoperative review significantly increase the possibility of recurrence (p < 0.001). The fistula is statistically more frequent if the abscess recurs (p < 0.001) CONCLUSION: After drainage and debridement of an anal abscess, half of the patients relapse and 40% develop fistula especially in the first year, so longer follow-ups are not necessary. Endoanal ultrasound for the evaluation of the presence of fistula is highly questionable in the absence of signs or symptoms.

Estudio prospectivo de los factores asociados al delirium en el postoperatorio de la cirugía abdominal urgente / Prospective Study of Factors Associated With Postoperative Delirium After Urgent Abdominal Surgery

INTRODUCCIÓN: El delirium es una complicación frecuente en pacientes ancianos intervenidos de cirugía abdominal urgente. MÉTODOS: Estudio prospectivo que incluye pacientes consecutivos ≥ 65 años intervenidos de cirugía abdominal urgente entre 2017 y 2019. Se registró: edad, sexo, ASA, estado fisiológico, deterioro cognitivo, fragilidad (escala de Frail), dependencia funcional (escala de Barthel), calidad de vida (Euroqol-5D-EVA), estado nutricional (MNA-SF), diagnóstico preoperatorio, tipo de cirugía (clasificación BUPA), vía de abordaje y diagnóstico de delirium postoperatorio (Confusion Assessment Method). Se realizó un análisis univariante y multivariante para analizar la relación de estas variables con el delirium. RESULTADOS: El estudio incluye 446 pacientes con una mediana de edad de 78 años; el 63,6% eran ASA ≥ III y el 8% presentaban un deterioro cognitivo previo. El 13,2% eran frágiles y el 5,4% de los pacientes tenían un grado de dependencia grave o total. Un 13,6% desarrollaron delirium en el postoperatorio. En el análisis univariante todas las variables son estadísticamente significativas salvo el sexo, el tipo de cirugía (BUPA) y la duración. En el análisis multivariante los factores asociados fueron: la edad (p < 0,001; OR: 1,08 [IC 95%: 1,038-1,139]), el ASA (p = 0,026; OR: 3,15 [IC 95%: 1,149-8,668]), la alteración fisiológica (p < 0,001; OR: 5,8 [IC 95%: 2,176 15,457]), el diagnóstico (p = 0,006) y el deterioro cognitivo (p < 0,001; OR: 5,8 [IC 95%: 2,391-14,069]). CONCLUSIÓN: Los factores asociados al delirium son la edad, el ASA, la alteración fisiológica a su llegada a urgencias, el diagnóstico preoperatorio y el deterioro cognitivo previo

INTRODUCTION: Delirium is a frequent complication in elderly patients after urgent abdominal surgery. METHODS: Prospective study of consecutive patients aged ≥ 65 years who had undergone urgent abdominal surgery from 2017-2019. The following variables were recorded: age, sex, ASA, physiological state, cognitive impairment, frailty (FRAIL Scale), functional dependence (Barthel Scale), quality of life (Euroqol-5D-VAS), nutritional status (MNA-SF), preoperative diagnosis, type of surgery (BUPA Classification), approach and diagnosis of postoperative delirium (Confusion Assessment Method). Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to analyze the correlation of these variables with delirium. RESULTS: The study includes 446 patients with a median age of 78 years, 63.6% were ASA ≥ III and 8% had prior cognitive impairment. 13.2% were frail and 5.4% of the patients had a severe or total degree of dependence. 13.6% developed delirium in the postoperative period. In the univariate analysis, all the variables were statistically significant except for sex, type of surgery (BUPA) and duration. In the multivariate analysis the associated factors were: age (P < .001; OR: 1,08; 95% CI: 1,038-1,139), ASA (P = .026; OR: 3.15; 95% CI: 1.149-8.668), physiological state (P < .001; OR: 5.8; 95% CI: 2.176-15.457), diagnosis (P = .006) and cognitive impairment (P < .001; OR: 5.8; 95% CI: 2.391-14.069). CONCLUSION: The factors associated with delirium are age, ASA, physiological state in the emergency room, preoperative diagnosis and prior cognitive impairment

Prospective validation of the Urgent Surgery Elderly Mortality risk score (USEM).

INTRODUCTION: We aimed to test the predictive ability and to compare the predictive ability of the USEM to SRS, SORT and ASA in a prospective sample. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A Prospective cohort of >65-year-old patients undergoing urgent abdominal surgery in a Hospital. Models calibration and discrimination were evaluated using the receiver operating characteristics curves and the Hosmer-Lemeshow test. RESULTS: A total of 500 patients with a median age of 78 years were included. The AUROC in the validation cohort was 0.824. The USEM overestimated mortality (Test Hosmer-Lemeshow p < 0.001), after recalibration the USEM provided an accurate prediction of postoperative mortality. CONCLUSIONS: After the recalibration, the USEM had good discriminant power to estimate the risk of mortality in elderly patients after urgent abdominal surgery.

Prospective Study of Factors Associated With Postoperative Delirium After Urgent Abdominal Surgery. / Estudio prospectivo de los factores asociados al delirium en el postoperatorio de la cirugía abdominal urgente.

INTRODUCTION: Delirium is a frequent complication in elderly patients after urgent abdominal surgery. METHODS: Prospective study of consecutive patients aged ≥65years who had undergone urgent abdominal surgery from 2017-2019. The following variables were recorded: age, sex, ASA, physiological state, cognitive impairment, frailty (FRAIL Scale), functional dependence (Barthel Scale), quality of life (Euroqol-5D-VAS), nutritional status (MNA-SF), preoperative diagnosis, type of surgery (BUPA Classification), approach and diagnosis of postoperative delirium (Confusion Assessment Method). Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to analyze the correlation of these variables with delirium. RESULTS: The study includes 446 patients with a median age of 78years, 63.6% were ASA ≥III and 8% had prior cognitive impairment. 13.2% were frail and 5.4% of the patients had a severe or total degree of dependence. 13.6% developed delirium in the postoperative period. In the univariate analysis, all the variables were statistically significant except for sex, type of surgery (BUPA) and duration. In the multivariate analysis the associated factors were: age (P<.001; OR: 1,08; 95%CI: 1,038-1,139), ASA (P=.026; OR: 3.15; 95%CI: 1.149-8.668), physiological state (P<.001; OR: 5.8; 95%CI: 2.176-15.457), diagnosis (P=.006) and cognitive impairment (P<.001; OR: 5.8; 95%CI: 2.391-14.069). CONCLUSION: The factors associated with delirium are age, ASA, physiological state in the emergency room, preoperative diagnosis and prior cognitive impairment.

Efecto de la colocación de prótesis biliares preoperatorias en las complicaciones infecciosas de la duodenopancreatectomía cefálica / The effect of a preoperative biliary prosthesis on the infectious complications of the pancreaticoduodenectomy

Introducción: existe controversia sobre el efecto de las prótesis biliares preoperatorias (PBP) en las complicaciones de la duodenopancreatectomía (DPC). No hay recomendaciones para la profilaxis antibiótica en estos pacientes. Nuestro objetivo es estudiar la asociación de las PBP, bacteriología y el desarrollo de complicaciones después de la DP. Métodos: estudio observacional retrospectivo con 90 pacientes consecutivos sometidos a DPC entre 2015-2018. Se indicó PBP en pacientes con bilirrubina total > 12 mg/dl que no pudieron ser intervenidos en un tiempo razonable. La profilaxis antibiótica fue cefoxitina en pacientes sin PBP y tratamiento de cinco días con piperacilina-tazobactam con PBP. Se realizó sistemáticamente un cultivo de bilis. Resultados: la edad promedio fue de 69 años. Cincuenta y un pacientes tuvieron complicaciones (56%), con una mortalidad del 3%. La estancia media fue de once días. Se colocó PBP en 51 pacientes (56%). La profilaxis antibiótica fue adecuada en 62 pacientes (69%). Los gérmenes más aislados fueron E. faecium (30%), E. coli (20%) y E. faecalis (19%). Los pacientes con PBP tuvieron un porcentaje significativamente mayor de cultivos positivos (98% frente a 25%, p < 0,01), mayor número de gérmenes (2,9 frente a 0,5, p < 0,01) y sepsis perioperatoria (31% frente a 12%, p = 0,03), sin aumentar la estancia o la morbilidad global. Conclusiones: las PBP aumentan el riesgo de sepsis perioperatoria, el porcentaje de cultivos positivos y el número promedio de gérmenes aislados. El protocolo de profilaxis con cefoxitina y el tratamiento con pipercilina-tazobactan con PBP tratan adecuadamente al 69% de los pacientes. Con este protocolo, las PBP no implican un aumento de las complicaciones ni de la estancia

Introduction: there is controversy about the effect of a preoperative biliary prosthesis (PBP) on complications of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). There are no recommendations for antibiotic prophylaxis in these patients. The objective of the study was to analyze the association of PBP, bacteriology and the development of complications after PD. Methods: this was a retrospective observational study with 90 consecutive patients that underwent DP between 2015 and 2018. PBP was indicated in patients with total bilirubin levels > 12 mg/dl who could not be operated on within a reasonable time. Antibiotic prophylaxis with cefoxitin was administered in patients without PBP and a five-day treatment with piperacillin-tazobactam for PBP. A bile culture was systematically performed. Results: the average age of the patient cohort was 69 years. Fifty-one patients suffered complications (56%), with a mortality rate of 3%. The average hospital stay was eleven days and PBP was placed in 51 patients (56%). Antibiotic prophylaxis was adequate in 62 patients (69%). The most frequently isolated bacteria were E. faecium (30%), E. coli (20%) and E. faecalis (19%). Patients with PBP had a significantly higher percentage of positive cultures (98% vs 25%, p < 0.01), a higher number of bacteria (2.9 vs 0.5, p < 0.01) and perioperative sepsis (31% vs 12%, p = 0.03), but without an increased hospital stay or overall morbidity. Conclusions: PBPs increase the risk of perioperative sepsis, the percentage of positive cultures and the average number of isolated bacteria. The protocol of prophylaxis with cefoxitin and the administration of pipercillin-tazobactan with PBP adequately treated 69% of patients. With this protocol, PBPs do not imply an increase in complications or hospital stay

The effect of a preoperative biliary prosthesis on the infectious complications of the pancreaticoduodenectomy.

INTRODUCTION: there is controversy about the effect of a preoperative biliary prosthesis (PBP) on complications of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). There are no recommendations for antibiotic prophylaxis in these patients. The objective of the study was to analyze the association of PBP, bacteriology and the development of complications after PD. METHODS: this was a retrospective observational study with 90 consecutive patients that underwent DP between 2015 and 2018. PBP was indicated in patients with total bilirubin levels > 12 mg/dl who could not be operated on within a reasonable time. Antibiotic prophylaxis with cefoxitin was administered in patients without PBP and a five-day treatment with piperacillin-tazobactam for PBP. A bile culture was systematically performed. RESULTS: the average age of the patient cohort was 69 years. Fifty-one patients suffered complications (56%), with a mortality rate of 3%. The average hospital stay was eleven days and PBP was placed in 51 patients (56%). Antibiotic prophylaxis was adequate in 62 patients (69%). The most frequently isolated bacteria were E. faecium (30%), E. coli (20%) and E. faecalis (19%). Patients with PBP had a significantly higher percentage of positive cultures (98% vs 25%, p < 0.01), a higher number of bacteria (2.9 vs 0.5, p < 0.01) and perioperative sepsis (31% vs 12%, p = 0.03), but without an increased hospital stay or overall morbidity. CONCLUSIONS: PBPs increase the risk of perioperative sepsis, the percentage of positive cultures and the average number of isolated bacteria. The protocol of prophylaxis with cefoxitin and the administration of pipercillin-tazobactan with PBP adequately treated 69% of patients. With this protocol, PBPs do not imply an increase in complications or hospital stay.

The Urgent Surgery Elderly Mortality risk score: a simple mortality score

Introduction: an increasing number of elderly patients undergo urgent abdominal surgery and this population has a higher risk of mortality. The main objective of the study was to identify mortality-associated factors in elderly patients undergoing abdominal surgery and to design a mortality scoring tool, the Urgent Surgery Elderly Mortality risk score (the USEM score). Patients and methods: this was a retrospective study using a prospective database. Patients > 65 years old that underwent urgent abdominal surgery were included. Risk factors for 30-day mortality were identified using multivariate regression analysis and weights assigned using the odds ratios (OR). A mortality score was derived from the aggregate of weighted scores. Model calibration and discrimination were judged using the receiver operating characteristics curves and the Hosmer-Lemeshow test. Results: in the present study, 4,255 patients were included with an 8.5% mortality rate. The risk factors significantly associated with mortality were American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, age, preoperative diagnosis (OR: 37.82 for intestinal ischemia, OR: 5.01 for colorectal perforation, OR: 6.73 for intestinal obstruction), surgical wound classification and open or laparoscopic surgery. A risk score was devised from these data for the estimation of the probability of survival in each patient. The area under the ROC curve (AUROC) for this score was 0.84 (95% CI: 0.82-0.86) and the AUROC correct was 0.83 (0.81-0.85). Conclusions: a simple score that uses five clinical variables predicts 30-day mortality. This model can assist surgeons in the initial evaluation of an elderly patient undergoing urgent abdominal surgery

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Influencia de la creación de una Unidad de Mama en los parámetros quirúrgicos y criterios de calidad del tratamiento quirúrgico del cáncer de mama / Influence of the creation of a Breast Unit on the surgical parameters and quality criteria of the surgical treatment of breast cancer

Objetivos: La European Society of Mastology (EUSOMA) propone criterios de calidad en el diagnóstico y tratamiento del cáncer de mama y recomienda la evaluación de las Unidades de Mama aplicando dichos criterios. En nuestro centro, coincidiendo con la acreditación de la Unidad de Mama por la Sociedad Española de Senología y Patología Mamaria (SESPM) en el año 2000, se asignaron 2 cirujanos a dedicación preferente a la misma. El objetivo es evaluar la repercusión en parámetros quirúrgicos y los criterios de calidad relacionados con el tratamiento quirúrgico tras la adscripción de los cirujanos a la patología mamaria. Material y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo de pacientes tratadas de cáncer de mama entre 1990 y 2010, distribuidas en dos periodos, A; 1990-1999 y B; 2000-2010. Se evalúan datos demográficos, diagnósticos, el tratamiento aplicado, las complicaciones postoperatorias, el seguimiento, la recidiva y 10 criterios de calidad propuestos por EUSOMA. Resultados: La serie se compone de 1.881 mujeres intervenidas por cáncer de mama, 671 en el periodo A y 1.210 en el B. Se han encontrado diferencias significativas entre ambos periodos en la estancia (9,8 días vs. 2,7 días) y complicaciones postoperatorias (17,4% vs. 10%). Existe mejoría significativa en el periodo B en 6 de los 10 criterios evaluados. Conclusiones: La dedicación preferente de los cirujanos a la patología de la mama dentro de una Unidad de Mama ha conseguido reducir las complicaciones y la estancia hospitalaria postoperatoria, se ha obtenido mejoría en los criterios de calidad que evalúan el diagnóstico completo, la indicación y el tratamiento de los ganglios axilares y el seguimiento postoperatorio

Objectives: The European Society of Mastology (EUSOMA) has proposed quality criteria in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and recommends the evaluation of breast units applying these criteria. In our centre, coinciding with the accreditation of the breast unit by the Spanish Society of Senology and Breast Pathology in 2000, two surgeons were assigned to work full-time in breast cancer. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of the surgeons' secondment to breast disease on the surgical parameters and the quality criteria related to surgical treatment. Material and methods: We performed a retrospective study that included patients treated for breast cancer between 1990 and 2010, divided into two periods, A; 1990-1999 and B; 2000-2010. We evaluated demographic data, diagnoses, treatment, postoperative complications, follow-up, recurrence, and the 10 quality criteria related to surgical treatment proposed by EUSOMA. Results: The series consisted of 1,881 women who underwent surgery for breast cancer: 671 in period A and 1210 in B. There were significant differences between the two periods in postoperative stay (9.8 vs. 2.7 days) and postoperative complications (17.4% vs. 10%). Significant improvement was found in period B in 6 of the 10 criteria evaluated. Conclusions: Assigning two surgeons to work full-time in a breast unit reduced complications and postoperative hospital stay, and improved the quality criteria that assess complete diagnosis, indication and treatment of axillary lymph nodes and postoperative follow-up

The Urgent Surgery Elderly Mortality risk score: a simple mortality score.

INTRODUCTION: an increasing number of elderly patients undergo urgent abdominal surgery and this population has a higher risk of mortality. The main objective of the study was to identify mortality-associated factors in elderly patients undergoing abdominal surgery and to design a mortality scoring tool, the Urgent Surgery Elderly Mortality risk score (the USEM score). PATIENTS AND METHODS: this was a retrospective study using a prospective database. Patients > 65 years old that underwent urgent abdominal surgery were included. Risk factors for 30-day mortality were identified using multivariate regression analysis and weights assigned using the odds ratios (OR). A mortality score was derived from the aggregate of weighted scores. Model calibration and discrimination were judged using the receiver operating characteristics curves and the Hosmer-Lemeshow test. RESULTS: in the present study, 4,255 patients were included with an 8.5% mortality rate. The risk factors significantly associated with mortality were American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, age, preoperative diagnosis (OR: 37.82 for intestinal ischemia, OR: 5.01 for colorectal perforation, OR: 6.73 for intestinal obstruction), surgical wound classification and open or laparoscopic surgery. A risk score was devised from these data for the estimation of the probability of survival in each patient. The area under the ROC curve (AUROC) for this score was 0.84 (95% CI: 0.82-0.86) and the AUROC correct was 0.83 (0.81-0.85). CONCLUSIONS: a simple score that uses five clinical variables predicts 30-day mortality. This model can assist surgeons in the initial evaluation of an elderly patient undergoing urgent abdominal surgery.

Análisis de nuestra experiencia en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la hernia obturatriz en un hospital de tercer nivel / Analysis of our experience in the diagnosis and treatment of obturator hernia in a third level hospital

La patología herniaria supone un porcentaje importante de las intervenciones quirúrgicas urgentes. La hernia obturatriz es una entidad poco frecuente, presentándose generalmente como un cuadro de oclusión intestinal agudo en mujeres adultas. El objetivo del estudio es analizar la experiencia en un hospital de tercer nivel en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la hernia obturatriz, así como detectar aquellos signos que permitan un diagnóstico precoz. La técnica de imagen de elección para su diagnóstico es la tomografía computarizada. Se trata de un estudio observacional prospectivo, en el que se incluyeron pacientes intervenidos de forma urgente por hernia obturatriz entre los años 2000 y 2016. Para el registro de la morbilidad postoperatoria se empleó la clasificación de Clavien-Dindo. Se identificaron doce pacientes con clínica de obstrucción intestinal secundaria a hernia obturatriz. Todos ellos fueron intervenidos de forma urgente, realizándose laparotomía media urgente en el 59%, laparotomía media infraumbilical en el 33% y abordaje por vía inguinal posterior en un solo paciente (8%). En ocho pacientes (67%) fue necesario realizar una resección intestinal por isquemia intestinal. La técnica quirúrgica empleada fue la reparación mediante malla de polipropileno en seis pacientes (50%), mediante tapón en dos (17%) y cierre con puntos sueltos en cuatro (33%). Cuatro de ellos presentaron complicaciones postoperatorias, registrando un único exitus secundario a perforación por sufrimiento intestinal. Es prioritario establecer un diagnóstico precoz y tratamiento quirúrgico urgente para reducir la morbimortalidad asociada a la hernia obturatriz

Hernia pathology accounts for a large percentage of urgent surgical interventions. Obturator hernia is rare, usually presenting as a picture of acute intestinal occlusion. The aim of the study is to analyze the experience in a third level hospital in the diagnosis and treatment of obturator hernia, as well as to detect those signs that allow an early diagnosis. This is a prospective observational study, which included patients operated on urgently for obturator hernia between 2000 and 2016. For the registration of postoperative morbidity, the Clavien-Dindo classification was used. We identified twelve patients with intestinal obstruction secondary to obturator hernia. All of them were operated on urgently. Urgent midline laparotomy was carried out on 59% of them, infraumbilical laparotomy on 33%, and a posterior inguinal approach was realized on only one patient (8%). In eight patients (67%) it was necessary to perform intestinal resection. Repair was performed by polypropylene mesh in six patients (50%), by plugging in two (17%) and closing with loose stitches in four patients (33%). Four of them presented postoperative complications, recording a single exitus secondary to perforation due to intestinal suffering. Obturator hernia is a rare entity that develops mostly as an occlusive condition in elderly women. The imaging technique of choice for diagnosis is computed tomography. Establishing an early diagnosis and urgent surgical treatment is a priority to reduce associated morbidity and mortality