Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma in a Child: Case Report and Review of Literature.

Bladder urothelial carcinoma (UC) it is the fifth most prevalent carcinoma in humans, nevertheless in children and young adults it's very rare. It usually occurs in older adults. Literature on UC in pediatric population is limited and important information (risk factors, follow-up protocols, etc.) are poorly defined. We present an 11-year-old boy with a painful macroscopic hematuria. Ultrasound revealed a heterogeneous intravesical mass without extravesical extension, which was confirmed by computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The first biopsy was compatible with urothelial papilloma. After 1 year, he returned with a bigger mass. Transurethral resection of the bladder (TURB) was performed and immunohistochemistry showed low-grade papillary UC with a high-grade component, with tumor free margin. Tumor had mutations in the BRAF and KRAS genes. Two and a half years after the resection the patient has no recurrence. Less than 1% of bladder UC occur in the first two decades of life. Gross hematuria is a common symptom. Ultrasound is generally the first diagnostic tool. MRI is also helpful, but cystoscopy allows definitive diagnosis. Transurethral resection of the bladder (TURB) is the standard treatment, with good results and low recurrence rate, and it was the treatment of choice for our patient, that remains free of disease. The BRAF and KRAS gene mutations were never described before in pediatric UC. There are only few cases in literature of pediatric UC that present a tumor genetic profile; therefore, our case report adds more information to this very rare disease in children.

Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome: Diagnosis and treatment of an atypical case and review of literature.

INTRODUCTION: Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome (HWWS), also known as OHVIRA syndrome, is a rare congenital abnormality of Müllerian duct development characterized by uterus didelphys, unilateral blind hemivagina, and ipsilateral renal agenesis. PRESENTATION OF CASE: In this report, the authors present the case of a 12-year-old patient presenting with progressive and disabling abdominal pain after the onset of menarche diagnosed with HWWS, describe the various diagnostic modalities and treatment options available, along with a current review of the literature. DISCUSSION: With normal external genitalia, HWWS is usually asymptomatic until menarche when patients present with worsening abdominal pain during menses and a palpable pelvic or abdominal mass. Untreated, HWWS may lead to a number of complications including endometriosis, infertility, and spontaneous abortion. CONCLUSION: Greater awareness of HWWS will lead to earlier detection and is the key to alleviating patient suffering and avoiding potentially severe complications.

Management of traumatic urethral injuries in children using different techniques: A case series and review of literature.

INTRODUCTION: Most pediatric urethral injuries are a result of pelvic fracture after high-impact blunt trauma, mainly due to motor vehicle accidents. The management of urethral injuries depends on if the rupture is complete or partial as well as the timing of surgical intervention. PRESENTATION OF CASES: Three male children with urethral trauma caused by motor vehicles accidents are presented in this article. Preoperative suprapubic catheterization was initially carried out in all patients. Each patient then received one of three different techniques during the deferred time to surgical intervention: anterior sagittal transanorectal approach (ASTRA) for end-to-end urethral anastomosis, perineal approach for urethroplasty using buccal mucosa, and urethroplasty with preputial skin flap. The three techniques were successfully performed. DISCUSSION: In the initial management suprapubic cystostomy has been a good solution in urgent situations. Deferred urethroplasty is the procedure of choice for the definite treatment of posterior urethral distraction defects. The anterior sagittal transanorectal approach provides excellent exposure of the posterior urethra and retrovesicular region, and allows the surgeon to perform dissection under direct vision. CONCLUSION: It's very important for the pediatric urologist to be familiar with the different techniques available in order to choose the best approach for each particular patient.

Hydroxyapatite granules used in the obliteration of mastoid cavities in rats.

UNLABELLED: Prospective experimental study in which we created a bony defect in the mastoids of rats and filled it up with hydroxyapatite to evaluate bone regeneration, to solve the problems of open cavities after mastoidectomies that frequently present with otorrhea, infection, granulation tissue and hearing loss. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to evaluate bone regeneration in defects created in the mastoids of rats, using hydroxyapatite, to see how much of the cavity we could reduce. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twelve rats Wistar-Furth were used. A 0.5 x 0.5 cm bone defect was created in both temporal bones of the rats, and filled with 15 micrograms of hydroxyapatite. The left side was used as control. The animals were slaughtered 40 days afterwards and histology analyses were carried out. RESULTS: In the hydroxyapatite group, the new bone growth involved an area of 68.53% of the total; and in the control group it was only of 15.97%. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: It was observed a very good hydroxyapatite integration to the temporal bone in this experimental model. The microscopic results were superior with the use of hydroxyapatite when compared to the control group. It is a safe method and easy to apply to solve the problems of open cavities with chronic discharge and difficult to clean.

Hydroxyapatite granules used in the obliteration of mastoid cavities in rats / Utilização de hidroxiapatita de cálcio no preenchimento de defeitos ósseos criados em mastoides de ratos

Prospective Experimental study in which we created a bony defect in the mastoids of rats and filled it up with hydroxyapatite to evaluate bone regeneration, to solve the problems of open cavities after mastoidectomies that frequently present with otorrhea, infection, granulation tissue and hearing loss. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to evaluate bone regeneration in defects created in the mastoids of rats, using hydroxyapatite, to see how much of the cavity we could reduce. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twelve rats Wistar-Furth were used. A 0.5 x 0.5 cm bone defect was created in both temporal bones of the rats, and filled with 15 micrograms of hydroxyapatite. The left side was used as control. The animals were slaughtered 40 days afterwards and histology analyses were carried out. RESULTS: In the hydroxyapatite group, the new bone growth involved an area of 68.53 percent of the total; and in the control group it was only of 15.97 percent. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIOn: It was observed a very good hydroxyapatite integration to the temporal bone in this experimental model. The microscopic results were superior with the use of hydroxyapatite when compared to the control group. It is a safe method and easy to apply to solve the problems of open cavities with chronic discharge and difficult to clean.

Estudo experimental prospectivo utilizando ratos que foram submetidos à realização de defeito ósseo em mastoide para avaliar o grau de regeneração óssea após preenchimento com hidroxiapatita de cálcio sintética, para resolver o problema das cavidades abertas pós-mastoidectomia que frequentemente se apresentam com secreção, tecido de granulação, otorreia e perda de audição. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a regeneração óssea em defeitos criados em mastoides de ratos, utilizando hidroxiapatita cáustica, avaliando quanto a cavidade mastoidea criada pode ser diminuída, por meio de microscopia óptica. MATERIAL E MÉTODO: Foram utilizados 12 ratos Wistar. Foi criado um defeito ósseo de 0,5cm x 0,5cm no osso temporal de todos os animais bilateralmente com broca. Padronizou-se à direita o preenchimento do defeito com 15 microgramas de hidroxiapatita, e à esquerda o não preenchimento como controle. A eutanásia foi realizada no 40º pós-operatório e procedeu-se à análise histológica. RESULTADOS: No grupo hidroxiapatita, a neoformação óssea perfez uma área correspondente a 68,53 por cento, no grupo controle 15,97 por cento (p=0,0022). CONCLUSÃO: Observou-se a integração satisfatória da hidroxiapatita nesse modelo experimental. Pode ser um método de fácil aplicação para resolver o problema das cavidades abertas.

[Is it possible to predict the length of knee flexor tendons by anthropometry?]. / É possível prever o comprimento de tendões flexores do joelho por antropometria?

OBJECTIVE: To compare the anthropometric data and the sportive way of life with the hamstring tendons dimensions, prospectively, in order to create a rule to predetermine its dimensions. METHODS: General and anthropometric data were collected from 30 patients that were submitted to anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. These data were correlated to the diameter and length of the hamstring tendons. The data collected were: height, weight, age, knee lesion side, body mass, sportive training level, femoral length, tibia length, thigh circumference, and knee circumference. The correlation was made by Pearson coefficient. RESULTS: Statistic significant correlation occurred only with height and tibia length versus the gracilis and semitendinous tendon length. Using linear regression the relations found could be expressed with the following formulas: semitendinous length = -2.276 + 0.177 x height; semitendinous length = 13.048 + 0.46 x tibia height; gracilis length = -9.413 + 0.207 x height; gracilis length = 7.036 + 0.583 x tibia height. CONCLUSION: It is possible to predetermine hamstring tendons length through linear regression formulas before surgical intervention.

[Prevention of normothermic hepatic ischemia during in situ liver perfusion with three different preservation solutions: experimental analysis by realtime infrared radiation thermography]. / Prevenção de isquemia hepática normotérmica durante perfusão hepática in situ com três diferentes soluções de preservação: análise experimental através de termografia por radiação infravermelha em tempo real.

OBJECTIVE: To establish the usefulness of infrared radiation thermography on monitoring in situ liver perfusion with different preservation solutions during liver harvesting. METHODS: Twenty-four adult male Wistar rats, weighing 385.31 g were randomly divided into four groups of six animals each according to the solution used to perfuse the liver (Euro-Collins® solution--EC group; Custodiol® solution--CUST group; Celsior® solution--CEL group and Ringer-Lactate solution--RL group). Under inhalatory ether anesthesia, animals were submitted to upper transversal laparotomy, exposure of median and left-lateral hepatic lobes, heparin injection (500 UI/Kg) through infrahepatic vena cava, portal vein infusion through 18G catheter of cold (4°C) solution according to the group of study. Infrared images, with respective temperature evaluations from hepatic surface, were picked up in real time by Therma CAM SC500® infrared camera positioned at constant distance from three fixed points of the diaphragmatic surface of median and left lateral lobes at the following moments regarding liver perfusion: immediately after laparotomy; after portal vein cannulation and immediately before solution infusion; at each minute from the beginning of liver perfusion during five minutes. Mean temperatures of each moment were compared intra and intergroups with the difference between means test with normal distribution, with significance level of 5% (p=0.05). RESULTS: There was statistically significant difference of means temperatures between the moment of laparotomy and immediately after cannulation; between this later and after the first minute of perfusion; and between the first and fifth minutes of infusion in all groups of study in a similar way. CEL group showed additional difference between the first and second minutes means temperatures. Intergroup comparison showed Euro-Collins solution with significant less cooling power when compared to all others solutions. CONCLUSION: It was possible to follow the liver cooling process during preservation solutions perfusion using infrared radiation images. Preservation solutions had similar behaviors, with Celsior® solution showing additional cooling power until the second minute of perfusion. Euro-Collins solution had less cooling power than other solutions studied.

[Tacrolimus-based immunossuppresion favours liver regeneration induced by extent hepatectomy in rats]. / Imunossupressão com tacrolimus favorece a regeneração hepática induzida por hepatectomia ampla em ratos.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze, during two different moments of liver regeneration, the effect of the immunosuppressant Tacrolimus on the 70% hepatectomy model-induced liver regeneration in adult rats. METHODS: Forty Wistar adult rats, weighing 510.08 + 11.66 g were randomly divided into two groups, each group divided into two subgroups according to the death day after 70% hepatectomy . According to the group of study, rats received 0.1 mg/kg/day of Tacrolimus or the same volume of saline solution, by gavage. After three days of pre-therapy, all animals were submitted to 70% hepatectomy by resection of median and left lateral hepatic lobes which were weighed for posterior calculation of liver regeneration by Kwon's formula. Twenty four hours or seven days after hepatectomy ten rats of each group were killed; the remaining liver (regenerated) was entirely resected, weighed and sampled for mitotic index on hematoxylin-eosin staining and immunohistochemical assays with PCNA and Ki-67 markers. Data were statistically analyzed by Mann-Whitney or Student "t" tests, with significance level of 5% (p<0.05). RESULTS: Rats receiving tacrolimus showed statistically significant higher levels of liver regeneration when compared to placebo according to Kwon's formula, mitotic index and PCNA marker. Identical trend was found with Ki-67 marker, but without statistical significance. CONCLUSION: Tacrolimus-based immunossuppression has stimulatory effect on liver regeneration process induced by 70% hepatectomy in adult Wistar rats.

É possível prever o comprimento de tendões flexores do joelho por antropometria? / It is possible to predict the length of knee flexor tendons by anthropometry?

OBJETIVO: Comparar os dados de antropometria e prática esportiva com as dimensões dos tendões flexores do joelho, de forma prospectiva, a fim de criar uma regra para pré-determinar suas dimensões. MÉTODOS: Foram coletados os dados gerais e antropométricos de 30 pacientes submetidos à reconstrução do ligamento cruzado anterior e correlacionados com os dados de comprimento e diâmetro dos tendões flexores do joelho. Os dados coletados foram: altura, peso, idade, joelho acometido, índice de massa corporal, nível esportivo, comprimento do fêmur, comprimento da tíbia, circunferência da coxa, circunferência do joelho. As correlações foram feitas pelo coeficiente de Pearson. RESULTADOS: Houve correlação estatisticamente significante apenas com a altura e comprimento da tíbia versus comprimento do músculo semitendíneo e grácil. Pelo método da regressão linear simples as relações podem ser expressas nas seguintes equações: comprimento do semitendíneo = -2,276 + 0,177 x altura; comprimento do semitendíneo = 13,048 + 0,46 x comprimento da tíbia; comprimento do grácil = -9,413 + 0,207 x altura; comprimento do grácil = 7,036 + 0,583 x comprimento da tíbia. CONCLUSÃO: É possível a previsão do comprimento dos tendões flexores do joelho através de equações de regressão antes do procedimento cirúrgico.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the anthropometric data and the sportive way of life with the hamstring tendons dimensions, prospectively, in order to create a rule to predetermine its dimensions. METHODS: General and anthropometric data were collected from 30 patients that were submitted to anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. These data were correlated to the diameter and length of the hamstring tendons. The data collected were: height, weight, age, knee lesion side, body mass, sportive training level, femoral length, tibia length, thigh circumference, and knee circumference. The correlation was made by Pearson coefficient. RESULTS: Statistic significant correlation occurred only with height and tibia length versus the gracilis and semitendinous tendon length. Using linear regression the relations found could be expressed with the following formulas: semitendinous length = -2,276 + 0,177 x height; semitendinous length = 13,048 + 0,46 x tibia height; gracilis length = -9,413 + 0,207 x height; gracilis length = 7,036 + 0,583 x tibia height. CONCLUSION: It is possible to predetermine hamstring tendons length through linear regression formulas before surgical intervention.

Prevenção de isquemia hepática normotérmica durante perfusão hepática in situ com três diferentes soluções de preservação: análise experimental através de termografia por radiação infravermelha em tempo real / Prevention of normothermic hepatic ischemia during in situ liver perfusion with three different preservation solutions: experimental analysis by realtime infrared radiation thermography

OBJETIVO: Determinar a aplicabilidade da termografia por radiação infravermelha no monitoramento da perfusão hepática in situ com diferentes soluções de preservação. MÉTODOS: 24 ratos Wistar machos adultos, foram distribuidos aleatoriamente em quatro grupos de seis animais: grupo EC; ®grupo CUST; ®grupo CEL e grupo RL. Todas as soluções estavam resfriadas à exatamente 4ºC e posicionadas 20 cm acima do nível do fígado. As imagens infravermelhas, com as respectivas avaliações de temperatura da superfície hepática, foram captadas em tempo real : imediatamente após a laparotomia; após a canulação dos vasos e imediatamente antes da infusão; a cada minuto cronometrado após início da infusão até o quinto minuto de infusão. As médias de temperaturas de cada momento foram comparadas intra e intergrupos através do teste da Diferença entre médias de distribuição normal, com nível de significância p 0,05. RESULTADOS: Houve diferença entre as temperaturas do momento da laparotomia e imediatamente após a canulação; entre este último e após o primeiro minuto de perfusão; e entre as medidas ao final do primeiro e do quinto minutos de perfusão em todos os grupos. O grupo CEL mostrou diferença significativa adicional entre as temperaturas medidas ao final do primeiro e do segundo minutos. CONCLUSÃO: Foi possível avaliar o resfriamento hepático durante a perfusão das soluções de preservação utilizando-se a radiação infravermelha. As soluções tiveram comportamento semelhante entre si, com a solução Celsior® mostrando potencial adicional de resfriamento significativo até ao final do segundo minuto.

OBJECTIVE: To establish the usefulness of infrared radiation thermography on monitoring in situ liver perfusion with different preservation solutions during liver harvesting. METHODS: Twenty-four adult male Wistar rats, weighing 385.31g were randomly divided into four groups of six animals each according to the solution used to perfuse the liver (Euro-Collins® solution - EC group; Custodiol® solution - CUST group; Celsior® solution - CEL group and Ringer-Lactate solution - RL group). Under inhalatory ether anesthesia, animals were submitted to upper transversal laparotomy, exposure of median and left-lateral hepatic lobes, heparin injection (500 UI/Kg) through infrahepatic vena cava, portal vein infusion through 18G catheter of cold (4°C) solution according to the group of study. Infrared images, with respective temperature avaliations from hepatic surface, were picked up in real time by Therma CAM SC500® infrared camera positioned at constant distance from three fixed points of the diaphragmatic surface of median and left lateral lobes at the following moments regarding liver perfusion: immediately after laparotomy; after portal vein cannulation and immediately before solution infusion; at each minute from the beginning of liver perfusion during five minutes. Mean temperatures of each moment were compared intra and intergroups with the difference between means test with normal distribution, with significance level of 5 percent (p=0.05). RESULTS: There was statistically significant difference of means temperatures between the moment of laparotomy and immediately after cannulation; between this later and after the first minute of perfusion; and between the first and fifth minutes of infusion in all groups of study in a similar way. CEL group showed additional difference between the first and second minutes means temperatures. Intergroup comparison showed Euro-Collins solution with significant less cooling power when compared to all others...

Imunossupressão com tacrolimus favorece a regeneração hepática induzida por hepatectomia ampla em ratos / Tacrolimus-based immunossupression favours liver regeneration induced by extent hepatectomy in rats

OBJETIVO: Avaliar em dois momentos distintos da regeneração hepática a influência do Tacrolimus sobre o fenômeno da regeneração hepática desencadeada pela ressecção de 70 por cento do parênquima hepático em ratos plenamente desenvolvidos. MÉTODOS: Utilizaram-se 40 ratos Wistar com peso médio de 510,08 g ± 11.66 g distribuidos aleatoriamente em dois grupos de 20, cada grupo subdividido em dois subgrupos conforme o dia da morte após a hepatectomia. De acordo com o grupo os animais receberam por gavagem solução aquosa de Tacrolimus 0,1 mg/kg/dia ou solução salina no mesmo volume. Após três dias de pré-terapia todos foram submetidos à hepatectomia de 70 por cento pela ressecção dos lobos hepáticos mediano e lateral esquerdo que foram pesados para posterior cálculo da regeneração hepática pela fórmula de Kwon. Vinte e quatro horas ou sete dias após a hepatectomia, 10 animais de cada grupo foram mortos, os fígados remanescentes (regenerados) foram pesados e amostrados para realização de índice mitótico por hematoxilina-eosina e estudo imunoistoquímico com os marcadores PCNA e Ki-67. RESULTADOS: Os animais que receberam tacrolimus mostraram índice maior de regeneração hepática, atingindo significância estatística quando comparado ao subgrupo de animais mantidos com placebo quando analisados pelos parâmetros: fórmula de Kwon, índice mitótico e marcador PCNA. A tendência para o marcador Ki-67 foi idêntica aos outros parâmetros mas não alcançou significância estatística. CONCLUSÃO: A imunossupressão com tacrolimus possui efeito estimulatório no processo de regeneração hepática desencadeado pela hepatectomia 70 por cento em ratos Wistar adultos, plenamente desenvolvidos.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze, during two different moments of liver regeneration, the effect of the immunosuppressant Tacrolimus on the 70 percent hepatectomy model-induced liver regeneration in adult rats. METHODS: Forty Wistar adult rats, weighing 510.08 + 11.66 g were randomly divided into two groups, each group divided into two subgroups according to the death day after 70 percent hepatectomy . According to the group of study, rats received 0.1mg/Kg/day of Tacrolimus or the same volume of saline solution, by gavage. After three days of pre-therapy, all animals were submitted to 70 percent hepatectomy by resection of median and left lateral hepatic lobes which were weighed for posterior calculation of liver regeneration by Kwon´s formula. Twenty four hours or seven days after hepatectomy ten rats of each group were killed; the remaining liver (regenerated) was entirely resected, weighed and sampled for mitotic index on hematoxylin-eosin staining and immunohistochemical assays with PCNA and Ki-67 markers. Data were statistically analyzed by Mann-Whitney or Student "t" tests, with significance level of 5 percent (p<0.05). RESULTS: Rats receiving tacrolimus showed statistically significant higher levels of liver regeneration when compared to placebo according to Kwon's formula, mitotic index and PCNA marker. Identical trend was found with Ki-67 marker, but without statistical significance. CONCLUSION: Tacrolimus-based immunossuppression has stimulatory effect on liver regeneration process induced by 70 percent hepatectomy in adult Wistar rats.

Imunossupressão com tacrolimus favorece a regeneração hepática induzida por hepatectomia extensa em ratos / Tacrolimus-based immunossupression favours liver regeneration induced by extent hepatectomy in rats

RACIONAL: A regeneração hepática representa o resultado de respostas fisiológicas que ocorrem após perdas de parênquima, como consequência de agressões tóxico-medicamentosas, infecciosas, traumáticas ou cirúrgicas. OBJETIVO: Avaliar, em dois momentos distintos da regeneração hepática, a influência do tacrolimus sobre o fenômeno da regeneração hepática desencadeada pela ressecção de 70

do parênquima hepático em ratos plenamente desenvolvidos. MÉTODO: Utilizaram-se 40 ratos Wistar com peso médio de 510,08 g ± 11.66 g divididos aleatoriamente em dois grupos de 20 (Estudo e Controle), cada grupo subdividido em dois subgrupos conforme o dia da morte após a hepatectomia (24 horas e 7 dias). De acordo com o grupo os animais receberam por gavagem, diariamente, iniciando três dias antes da hepatectomia e prolongando-se por todo o período de observação, solução aquosa de tacrolimus 0,1 mg/kg/dia ou solução salina no mesmo volume. Após três dias de pré-terapia todos foram submetidos à hepatectomia de 70

pela ressecção dos lobos hepáticos mediano e lateral esquerdo que foram pesados para posterior cálculo da regeneração hepática pela fórmula de Kwon. Vinte e quatro horas ou sete dias após a hepatectomia, 10 animais de cada grupo foram mortos, os fígados remanescentes (regenerados) foram pesados e amostrados para realização de índice mitótico por hematoxilina-eosina e estudo imunoistoquímico com os marcadores PCNA e Ki-67. RESULTADOS: Os animais que receberam tacrolimus mostraram índice maior de regeneração hepática, atingindo significância estatística quando comparado ao subgrupo de animais mantidos com placebo quando analisados pelos parâmetros: fórmula de Kwon, índice mitótico e marcador PCNA. A tendência para o marcador Ki-67 foi idêntica aos outros parâmetros, mas não alcançou significância estatística...

BACKGROUND: Liver regeneration is the result of physiological responses that occur after loss of parenchyma, as a consequence of drug abuse-toxic, infection, trauma or surgical procedure. AIM: To analyze, during two different moments of liver regeneration, the effect of the immunosuppressant tacrolimus on the 70

hepatectomy model-induced liver regeneration in adult rats. METHODS: Forty Wistar adult rats, weighing 510.08+11.66 g were randomly divided into two groups (Study or Control), each group divided into two subgroups according to the death day after 70

hepatectomy (24 hours or 7 days). According to the group of study, rats received 0.1mg/Kg/day of tacrolimus or the same volume of saline solution, by gavage, daily, starting three days before hepatectomy until the end of observation (animal death´s day). After three days of pre-therapy, all animals were submitted to 70

hepatectomy by resection of median and left lateral hepatic lobes which were weighed for posterior calculation of liver regeneration by Kwon´s formula. Twenty four hours or seven days after hepatectomy 10 rats of each group were killed; the remaining liver (regenerated) was entirely resected, weighed and sampled for mitotic index on hematoxylin-eosin staining and immunohistochemical assays with PCNA and Ki-67 markers. Data were statistically analyzed by Mann-Whitney or Student "t" tests, with significance level of 5

(P<0.05). RESULTS: Rats receiving tacrolimus showed statistically significant higher levels of liver regeneration when compared to placebo according to Kwon's formula, mitotic index and PCNA marker. Identical trend was found with Ki-67 marker, but without statistical significance. CONCLUSION: Tacrolimus-based immunossuppression has stimulatory effect on liver regeneration process induced by 70

hepatectomy in adult Wistar rats.

Enxerto homólogo congelado de diafragma na correção dos defeitos da parede abdominal de ratos / Diaphragma frozen homograft for rats' abdominal wall defects repair

OBJETIVOS: Análise morfológica e biomecânica do enxerto homólogo congelado de diafragma para correção de defeito da parede abdominal em ratos. MÉTODOS: Os animais foram distribuidos em controle (20 ratos Wistar) e experimento (30 ratos Wistar). Os do grupo controle foram submetidos à laparotomia mediana e sutura da parede abdominal; já os do grupo experimento, à ressecção da parede abdominal e reconstrução com enxerto homólogo congelado de diafragma. Os animais foram submetidos à eutanásia no 3° e 6° mês de pós-operatório e avaliados quanto à presença de complicações pós-operatórias, integridade do enxerto, presença de aderências, avaliação tensiométrica, avaliação histopatológica com H/E e com sirius-red (colágeno tipo I e III). RESULTADOS: Houve integração do enxerto em todos os animais sem complicações. Aderências foram semehantes entre os grupos controle e experimento após três e seis meses. Observaram-se maior força máxima, força de ruptura e tensão nos animais do grupo experimento aos três meses de pós-operatório (p=0,001; p=0,012 e p=0,001, respectivamente). Na correlação entre as diferentes variáveis estudadas houve correlação estatisticamente significante entre força máxima e tensão nos grupos controle e experimento (p=0,001 e p= 0,001), e nos subgrupos três e seis meses (p=0,002 e p=0,001). Correlacionaram-se força máxima e colágeno tipo I (p=0,04) e Índice de Maturação do Colágeno (IMaC) e força máxima (p=0,03) ambos somente no grupo controle, mas nos subgrupos 3 e 6 meses (p=0,045 e p=0,038). O número de monomorfonucleares e força máxima também apresentou significância estatística tanto para o grupo controle quanto para o experimento (p=0,005 e p=0,004, respectivamente). CONCLUSÃO: O enxerto homólogo congelado de diafragma mostrou ser boa alternativa no reparo de grandes defeitos da parede abdominal em ratos.

OBJECTIVE: To analyse the morphology and biomechanics of diaphragma frozen homografts used for rats' abdominal wall defects repair. METHOD: Thirty wistar rats with abdominal wall resection and reconstruction using frozen diaphragma homografts were compared to twenty other rats submitted to abdominal wall incision and closure (control). Animals were euthanized after 3 and 6 months and abdominal walls were avaliated histologically with H/E and Picrosiriud Red staining and tensiometric evaluation. RESULTS: The tensiometric parameters were greater in the experimental group at 3 months after surgery. The percentage of mature collagen was significantly greater at 6 months after surgery in control and experimental groups. Tensiometric parameters and type I collagen as well maturation collagen index and rupture maximal strength were statistically correlated after 3 and 6 months. CONCLUSION: Frozen diaphragma homograft can be an alternative to repair the defects of abdominal wall.

Protocolo eletrônico para coleta estruturada de dados clínicos para pacientes pediátricos em terapia nutricional utilizando o SINPE© (Sistema Integrado de Protocolos Eletrônicos) / Electronic protocol for structurated data collection of pediatric patients in nutritional therapy using SINPE© (Integrated System of Electronic Protocols)

OBJETIVO: Criar uma base de dados clínicos de terapia nutricional de pacientes pediátricos, informatizar os dados transformando-os em protocolo eletrônico, criar um meio de integração com outros centros médicos a fim de aplicar a base de dados de maneira multicêntrica. MÉTODO: a base de dados foi desenvolvida a partir de busca na literatura médica, em livros-texto e artigos científicos sobre terapia nutricional em pediatria. Inicialmente foi organizado um protocolo mestre, e posteriormente o mesmo foi dividido em dois protocolos específicos, um de admissão e outro de evolução do paciente. A informatização da base de dados foi realizada mediante programa de computador, desenvolvido em linguagem C# (C - Sharp), pelo laboratório eletrônico de pesquisas clínicas do Hospital de Clínicas da Universidade Federal do Paraná. RESULTADOS: o protocolo eletrônico desenvolvido permite armazenar informações clínicas, laboratoriais e complementares de pacientes pediátricos em terapia nutricional. Após a inclusão hierarquizada de todos os itens, foram distribuídos 6694 itens no protocolo mestre, sendo 392 no item Admissão e 6302 em Evolução. CONCLUSÃO: a criação de uma base de coleta de dados de pacientes pediátricos em terapia nutricional foi possível, a informatização da mesma foi factível e existe a possibilidade de integração de diferentes centros para realização de estudos multicêntricos.

OBJECTIVES: To develop a clinical database for pediatric patients in nutrition therapy, to computerize the database turning it into an electronic protocol, to make the multicentric use of the database possible. METHOD: The database was developed based on medical literature search, using textbooks and scientific studies about pediatric nutrition therapy. It was initially organized in one master protocol and after that divided into two specific protocols, one for patient's admission and other one for evolution. The database computerization was performed using a software developed in the C# (C sharp) language, by the electronic laboratory for clinical research at the Hospital of Clinics from Federal University of Paraná. RESULTS: The electronic protocol allows data collection of clinical, laboratorial and radiological parameters. The final version includes 6694 parameters, 392 distributed in Admission and 6302 in Evolution. CONCLUSION: the creation of a database for pediatric patients in nutrition therapy was possible, the computerization of this database was reliable, there is the possibility of integration between different medical centers for development of multicentric studies, the application of the electronic protocol in the mentioned group of patients was reliable.

[Electronic protocol for structurated data collection of pediatric patients in nutritional therapy using SINPE(c) (Integrated System of Electronic Protocols)]. / Protocolo eletrônico para coleta estruturada de dados clínicos para pacientes pediátricos em terapia nutricional utilizando o SINPE(c) (Sistema Integrado de Protocolos Eletrônicos).

OBJECTIVES: To develop a clinical database for pediatric patients in nutrition therapy, to computerize the database turning it into an electronic protocol, to make the multicentric use of the database possible. METHOD: The database was developed based on medical literature search, using textbooks and scientific studies about pediatric nutrition therapy. It was initially organized in one master protocol and after that divided into two specific protocols, one for patient's admission and other one for evolution. The database computerization was performed using a software developed in the C# (C sharp) language, by the electronic laboratory for clinical research at the Hospital of Clinics from Federal University of Paraná. RESULTS: The electronic protocol allows data collection of clinical, laboratorial and radiological parameters. The final version includes 6694 parameters, 392 distributed in Admission and 6302 in Evolution. CONCLUSION: the creation of a database for pediatric patients in nutrition therapy was possible, the computerization of this database was reliable, there is the possibility of integration between different medical centers for development of multicentric studies, the application of the electronic protocol in the mentioned group of patients was reliable.

[Diaphragm frozen homograft for rats' abdominal wall defects repair]. / Enxerto homólogo congelado de diafragma na correção dos defeitos da parede abdominal de ratos.

OBJECTIVE: To analyse the morphology and biomechanics of diaphragma frozen homografts used for rats' abdominal wall defects repair. METHOD: Thirty wistar rats with abdominal wall resection and reconstruction using frozen diaphragma homografts were compared to twenty other rats submitted to abdominal wall incision and closure (control). Animals were euthanized after 3 and 6 months and abdominal walls were avaliated histologically with H/E and Picrosiriud Red staining and tensiometric evaluation. RESULTS: The tensiometric parameters were greater in the experimental group at 3 months after surgery. The percentage of mature collagen was significantly greater at 6 months after surgery in control and experimental groups. Tensiometric parameters and type I collagen as well maturation collagen index and rupture maximal strength were statistically correlated after 3 and 6 months. CONCLUSION: Frozen diaphragma homograft can be an alternative to repair the defects of abdominal wall.

[Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi and it's influence in the healing process of colonic anastomosis: experimental study in rats]. / Efeito do extrato hidroalcoólico de Aroeira (Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi) na cicatrização de anastomoses colônicas: estudo experimental em ratos.

INTRODUCTION: The healing is a complex biological event that involves inflammation, chemotaxis, cells proliferation, differentiation and remodeling. In Brazilian popular medicine, the "Aroeira" is used to treat different situations The anastomotic healing is always a preoccupation among surgeons. The fail in intestinal anastomosis leads to fistulas and dehiscences. PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of the hydroalcoholic extract of Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi (Brazilian pepper tree) in the healing of colonic anastomosis. METHODS: Forty Wistar rats were randomly divided in two groups (Aroeira and control), each one with 20 animals, according to the treatment received after the anastomosis (Aroeira extract or saline solution 0,9%) and each group was divided in two subgroups (C3 and C7 and A3 and A7,) according to the euthanasia day (at 3rd and at 7th). The macroscopic, microscopic and bursting pressure measurements were performed. To evaluate the groups, the non-parametric test of Mann-Whitney was applied. RESULTS: In the macroscopic aspects, there was no significant difference between the Aroeira and the control group, both at the 3rd and the 7th days. When compared the subgroups of microscopic analysis at the 3rd day, the difference between the Aroeira and the control group was significant in the variables congestion (p = 0.005), polymorphonuclears (p = 0.034), mononuclears (p = 0.023), fibroblastic proliferation (p = 0.023) and at the healing stage (p = 0.001). At the 7th day analysis, the difference between the Aroeira and the control group was significant in all the variables of microscopic analysis. No significant differences were found in the bursting pressure. CONCLUSION: It was observed a favorable effect of Aroeira, at microscopic level, in the healing process of colonic anastomosis.

[Extract from Passiflora edulis on the healing of open wounds in rats: morphometric and histological study]. / Extrato de Passiflora edulis na cicatrização de feridas cutâneas abertas em ratos: estudo morfológico e histológico.

INTRODUCTION: In Brazilian countryside, cataplasm made from Passiflora edulis leaves has been used by the population as a healing agent for infections and skin inflammations in an empiric basis. PURPOSE: the aim of this work was to evaluate the healing process of open wounds in rats, in which Passiflora edulis hydro-alcoholic extract was applied. METHODS: Sixty male, adult Wistar rats were divided into two groups: Passiflora group and Control group. Rats of the first group were treated with Passiflora edulis extract, and those of the second group received distilled water. The daily application of the extract or distilled water was carried out on a 2 cm diameter standardized circular wound on the dorsal region of each animal. Wound assessment was performed macroscopically and microscopically on the 7th, 14th, and 21st postoperative days. Microscopic analysis included hematoxylin-eosine and Masson Trichromium stains, evaluating inflammatory response, fibroplasia and collagen deposition. The wound retraction was evaluated by digital planimetry. RESULTS: No significant difference in the rate of wound healing was detected comparing both groups. However, a significant increase in the number of fibroblastic cells was seen on the 7th PO day, and significantly greater collagen deposition was observed on the 14th day PO day in rats from the Passiflora group (p=0,012). CONCLUSIONS: The application of the Passiflora edulis extract does not accelerate the healing process of open wounds in rats, but is associated with increased number of fibroblastic cells on 7th P.O. day and greater collagen deposition on the 14th PO day.

[Effects of Jatropha gossypiifolia L. (bellyache bush) extract on the healing process of colonic anastomosis: experimental study in rats]. / Ação do extrato de Jatropha gossypiifolia L. (pião roxo) na cicatrização de anastomose colônica: estudo experimental em ratos.

INTRODUCTION: Phytotherapy has been drawing interest from the scientific community regarding its potential wound healing properties. There are few studies available that present a correct scientific methodology and, therefore, phytotherapy remains an open field for further research. PURPOSE: To evaluate the effects of Jatropha gossypiifolia L. (bellyache bush) on the healing of colonic anastomosis in rats. METHODS: Forty Wistar rats were subjected to a complete section of the colon, that was soon sutured with eight separate stitches using monofilament polypropylene 6-0. Randomly, the animals were divided into control group (CG), with 20 rats, which were injected with 0.9% sodium chloride solution intraperitoneally (1 mL/kg) and Jatropha group (JG), also with 20 rats, which were injected with Jatropha gossypiifolia L. alcoholic extract intraperitoneally (1 mL/kg). Each of the groups was subdivided into two subgroups of ten rats, according to the sacrifice date, third and seventh days (CG3/ CG7 and JG3/ JG7). After sacrifice, the segment of the colon containing 1cm proximal and distal to the site of anastomosis was removed and subjected to the pressure test with air insulation. This segment was then opened and a 1.0 x 0.5 cm part was removed and placed under 10% formaldehyde for histological analysis with hematoxylin-eosin and Masson's trichrome stainings. RESULTS: The evaluation of the pressure rupture test demonstrated statistical significance regarding the sacrifice date. On the third day, the average pressure of the CG (25.4 mmHg) and the JG (76.4 mmHg) revealed p = 0.013, and on the seventh day, the average pressure of the CG (187,3 mmHg.) and the JG (135.1 mmHg.) revealed p = 0.014. When assessing the microscopic variables among the groups of the 3rd day, only the variables edema and polymorphonuclear cells did not show statistical differences. On the 7th day, all of the variables assessed demonstrated significant differences. CONCLUSIONS: Regarding mechanical resistance, there was a difference in resistance between the JG3 and the CG3, and a shift of resistance when comparing the JG7 and CG7, which suggests a weakening of the Jatropha effect at a later stage of healing. The histological evaluation revealed an improvement of the acute inflammatory process in the JG3 when compared to the CG3, which was even more intense during the chronic stage, when the two groups are compared on the seventh day. The histological study of the inflammatory process, in general, showed a favorable effect to the Jatropha group compared to the control group.

Efeito do extrato hidroalcoólico de Aroeira (Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi) na cicatrização de anastomoses colônicas. Estudo experimental em ratos / Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi and it's influence in the healing process of colonic anastomosis. Experimental study in rats

INTRODUÇÃO: A cicatrização é evento biológico complexo envolvendo inflamação, quimiotaxia, proliferação celular, diferenciação e remodelação. Na medicina popular brasileira, utiliza-se a Aroeira para tratar as mais diversas situações patológicas No Estado do Maranhão - Brasil, a Aroeira é extensivamente utilizada no tratamento de afecções do aparelho respiratório, digestivo e ginecológico. As anastomoses intestinais sempre foram motivo de preocupação para cirurgiões e constituem, até hoje assunto polêmico e repleto de controvérsias. Entre as causas de insucesso da anastomose intestinal destacam-se as fístulas e deiscências. OBJETIVO: Avaliar o efeito do extrato hidroalcoólico de Aroeira (Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi) no processo de cicatrização de anastomoses colônicas em ratos. MÉTODOS: Foram utilizados 40 ratos da linhagem Wistar divididos em dois grupos (grupo Aroeira e grupo controle), aleatoriamente, composto de 20 animais cada, de acordo com o tratamento recebido (extrato da Aroeira ou solução salina a 0,9%) após a anastomose, e subdividiu-se cada grupo em dois subgrupos (C3 e C7 e A3 e A7,) de acordo com o dia de eutanásia (ao 3º e 7º dias). As variáveis utilizadas para mensuração foram: análise macroscópica, microscópica e tensiométrica. As interações entre os grupos foram analisadas pelo teste não-paramétrico de Mann-Whitney. RESULTADOS: Quanto ao grau de adesão, não foi observado diferença significativa entre os grupos Aroeira e controle tanto no 3º quanto no 7º dia. Quando se comparam os subgrupos do ponto de vista microscópico no 3º dia, a diferença entre o grupo que recebeu o extrato da Aroeira e o grupo controle foi significativa nas variáveis congestão (p = 0,005), polimorfonucleares (p = 0,034), mononucleares (p = 0,023), proliferação fibroblástica (p = 0,023) e na fase de cicatrização (p = 0,001). Na análise do 7º dia, todas as variáveis da análise microscópica foram significativas o que levou a 100% dos ratos do grupo Aroeira apresentarem inflamação crônica contra 20% do grupo controle. Em relação ao teste de pressão de ruptura, não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos controle e Aroeira. CONCLUSÃO: Observou-se efeito favorável da Aroeira, a nível microscópico, no processo de cicatrização de anastomoses de cólon.

INTRODUCTION: The healing is a complex biological event that involves inflammation, chemotaxis, cells proliferation, differentiation and remodelation. In Brazilian popular medicine, the "Aroeira" is used to treat different situations The anastomotic healing is always a preoccupation among surgeons. The fail in intestinal anastomosis leads to fistulas and dehiscences. PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of the hidroalcoholic extract of Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi (brazilian peppertree) in the healing of colonic anastomosis. METHODS: Forty Wistar rats were randomly divided in two groups (Aroeira and control), each one with 20 animals, according to the treatment received after the anastomosis (Aroeira extract or saline solution 0,9%) and each group was divided in two subgroups (C3 and C7 and A3 and A7,) according to the euthanasia day (at 3rd and at 7th). The macroscopic, microscopic and bursting pressure measurements were performed. To evaluate the groups, the non-parametric test of Mann-Whitney was applied. RESULTS: In the macroscopic aspects, there was no significant difference between the Aroeira and the control group, both at the 3rd and the 7th days. When compared the subgroups of microscopic analysis at the 3rd day, the difference between the Aroeira and the control group was significant in the variables congestion (p = 0,005), polymorphonuclears (p = 0,034), mononuclears (p = 0,023), fibroblastic proliferation (p = 0,023) and at the healing stage (p = 0,001). At the 7th day analysis, the difference between the Aroeira and the control group was significant in all the variables of microscopic analysis. No significant differences were found in the bursting pressure.