Riesgo de displasia del desarrollo de la cadera en pacientes sometidos a versión cefálica externa / Risk of developmental dysplasia of the hip in patients subjected to the external cephalic version

Introducción: La displasia del desarrollo de la cadera (DDC) engloba un espectro de anomalías que afecta a la maduración y desarrollo de la cadera. La presentación podálica es uno de los factores de riesgo asociado a esta patología y puede ser modificada en las últimas semanas de gestación mediante la versión cefálica externa (VCE). El objetivo de nuestro trabajo es determinar la incidencia de DDC en pacientes sometidos a una VCE exitosa, así como valorar la necesidad de incluir a estos niños (podálicos durante gran parte de la gestación) en el protocolo de cribado de DDC. Material y métodos: Estudio de cohortes prospectivo realizado en el Hospital Universitario de Vigo entre el 1 de enero y el 31 de diciembre del 2015. Participaron niños sometidos a VCE y niños podálicos no sometidos a VCE. A todos ellos se les realizó una ecografía de cadera para estudiar la incidencia de DDC en ambos grupos. Resultados: Se incluyeron un total de 122 pacientes. Se intentó realizar VCE en 67 (54,9%) siendo exitosa en 35 (52,2%). De los 122 niños: 14 fueron diagnosticados de DDC mediante ecografía. Tres (8,5%) de los niños con DDC nacieron en presentación cefálica tras VCE exitosa con exploración física de caderas normal al nacimiento. Conclusiones: La VCE reduce el riesgo de DDC con respecto a la presentación podálica pero de no incluir a los niños versionados con éxito en el protocolo de cribado de DDC, corremos el riesgo de no detectar precozmente esta patología (AU)

Introduction: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) refers to the spectrum of abnormalities of maturation and development of the hip. Breech presentation is associated with DDH. This risk factor can be modified by external cephalic version (ECV). The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence of DDH in patients who successfully underwent ECV, as well as to evaluate need for these children (breech for a period during gestation) to be included in the DDH screening protocol. Material and methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted in the Hospital Universitario de Vigo from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. It included children born in cephalic presentation after a successful ECV, as well as children born in breech presentation. They all were screened for DDH by ultrasound examination of the hip. Results: Out of a total of 122 newborns included in the study, ECV was attempted on 67 (54.9%), of which 35 (52.2%) were successful. Out of the 14 children diagnosed with DDH, 3 of those born in cephalic presentation after a successful ECV were found to be normal on physical examination. Conclusions: Successful ECV is associated with a lower incidence of DDH as regards breech presentation. However, these patients should be included in the DDH screening protocol for the early detection of this disorder (AU)

[Risk of developmental dysplasia of the hip in patients subjected to the external cephalic version]. / Riesgo de displasia del desarrollo de la cadera en pacientes sometidos a versión cefálica externa.

INTRODUCTION: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) refers to the spectrum of abnormalities of maturation and development of the hip. Breech presentation is associated with DDH. This risk factor can be modified by external cephalic version (ECV). The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence of DDH in patients who successfully underwent ECV, as well as to evaluate need for these children (breech for a period during gestation) to be included in the DDH screening protocol. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A prospective cohort study was conducted in the Hospital Universitario de Vigo from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. It included children born in cephalic presentation after a successful ECV, as well as children born in breech presentation. They all were screened for DDH by ultrasound examination of the hip. RESULTS: Out of a total of 122 newborns included in the study, ECV was attempted on 67 (54.9%), of which 35 (52.2%) were successful. Out of the 14 children diagnosed with DDH, 3 of those born in cephalic presentation after a successful ECV were found to be normal on physical examination. CONCLUSIONS: Successful ECV is associated with a lower incidence of DDH as regards breech presentation. However, these patients should be included in the DDH screening protocol for the early detection of this disorder.

Accurate Diagnosis of Severe Hypospadias Using 2D and 3D Ultrasounds.

The hypospadias is the most common urogenital anomaly of male neonates but the prenatal diagnosis of this is often missed before birth. We present the prenatal diagnosis of a severe penoscrotal hypospadias using 2D and 3D ultrasounds. 3D sonography allowed us the best evaluation of the genitals and their anatomical relations. This ample detailed study allowed us to show the findings to the parents and the pediatric surgeon and to configure the best information about the prognosis and surgical treatment.