Trauma Registry: Trauma Quality indicators analysis in hospitalized patients.

PURPOSE: to consolidate a Trauma Register (TR) trough REDCap data acquisition platform and to validate, in this context, local Quality Indicators (QI) as improvement opportunities in trauma management. METHODS: continuous data acquisition of all patients admitted in Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo adult Trauma bay and it's validation in REDCap platform; 6 months retrospective cohort of QI impact in length of hospitalar stay, complications and mortality. Fisher, Chi-squared, Wilcoxon and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to correlate QIs fails with the endpoints, considering p<0.05 and CI <95% as statically significant. RESULTS: 465 were admitted in Trauma bay, with 137 patients hospitalized (29.5%); the number of QIs compromised were related with more complications (p=0.075) and increased length of stay (p=0.028), especially the delay in open fracture's surgical management, which increased the severe complications' incidence (p=0.005). CONCLUSION: the REDCap data acquisition platform is useful as a tool for multi center TR implementation, from ethical and logistical point of view; nevertheless, the proposed QIs are validated as attention points in trauma management, allowing improvements in traumatized patients treatment.

The role of autopsy on the diagnosis of missed injuries and on the trauma quality program goal definitions: study of 192 cases.

OBJECTIVE: to assess the role of autopsy in the diagnosis of missed injuries (MI) and definition of trauma quality program goals. METHOD: Retrospective analysis of autopsy reports and patient's charts. Injuries present in the autopsy, but not in the chart, were defined as "missed". MI were characterized using Goldman's criteria: Class I, if the diagnosis would have modified the management and outcome; Class II, if it would have modified the management, but not the outcome; Class III, if it would not have modified neither the management nor the outcome. We used Mann-Whitney's U and Pearson's chi square for statistical analysis, considering p<0.05 as significant. RESULTS: We included 192 patients, with mean age of 56.8 years. Blunt trauma accounted for 181 cases, and 28.6% were due to falls from the same level. MI were diagnosed in 39 patients (20.3%). Using Goldman's criteria, MI were categorized as Class I in 3 (1.6%) and Class II in 11 (5.6%). MI were more often diagnosed in the thoracic segment (25 patients, 64.1% of the MI). The variables significantly associated (p<0.05) to MI were: time of hospitalization < 48 h, severe trauma mechanism, and not undergoing surgery or computed tomography. At autopsy, the values of ISS and NISS were higher in patients with MI. CONCLUSION: the review of the autopsy report allowed diagnosis of MIs, which did not influence outcome in their majority. Many opportunities of improvement in quality of care were identified.

Predictors of pleural complications in trauma patients undergoing tube thoracostomy: A prospective observational study.

OBJECTIVE: to identify variables related to pleural complications in patients undergoing tube thoracostomies due to traumatic injuries. METHOD: we conducted a prospective observational study from May/2019 to January/2021 including adult trauma patients submitted to tube thoracostomies after hospital admission. Patients undergoing thoracotomies as the initial treatment were not included. We excluded patients with suspected and confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis during the hospitalization. Pleural complications were defined as clotted hemothorax, residual pneumothorax and empyema. Students t, Mann Whitneys, Chi square and Fishers exact test were used to compare variables between groups. We considered p<0.05 as significant. RESULTS: we analyzed 68 patients. The mean age was 36.0 + 12.6 years and 91.2% were male. The mean RTS and ISS were, respectively, 7.0 ± 1.6 and 15.9 ± 7.6. The most frequent trauma mechanism was stab wounds in 50.0%, followed by blunt trauma in 38.2%. The severity of thoracic injuries was stratified (AIS) as 2 (4.4%), 3 (80.9%), 4 (13.2%), e 5 (1.5%). Pleural complications happened in 14 (20.5%) patients, being clotted / residual hemothorax (11.8%), residual pneumothorax (4.4%), empyema (2.9%) and miscellaneous (1.4%). These patients were treated by thoracoscopy (5), thoracotomy (3), chest re-drainage (3) and clinical measures alone (3). There was a significant association between pleural complications with the time of permanence (p<0,001) and the necessity of relocation (p<0,001) of the drain. CONCLUSION: the predictors of pleural complications in this series were time of permanence and the necessity of relocation of the drain.

Clinical assessment of head injuries in motorcyclists involved in traffic accidents: A prospective, observational study.

OBJECTIVE: to review the clinical assessment of head injuries in motorcyclists involved in traffic accidents. METHOD: prospective observational study, including adult motorcyclists involved in traffic accidents in a period of 12 months. Patients sustaining signs of intoxication were excluded. A modification of the Canadian Head CT Rules was used to indicate computed tomography (CT). Patients not undergoing CT were followed by phone calls for three months. Collected variables were compared between the group sustaining head injuries and the others. We used chi-square, Fisher, and Student's t for statistical analysis, considering p<0.05 as significant. RESULTS: we included 208 patients, 99.0% were wearing helmets. Seventeen sustained signs of intoxication and were excluded. Ninety (47.1%) underwent CT and 12 (6.3%) sustained head injuries. Head injuries were significantly associated with Glasgow Coma Scale<15 (52.3% vs. 2.8% - p<0,001) and a positive physical exam (17.1% vs. zero - p<0,05). Four (2.1%) patients with intracranial mass lesions needed surgical interventions. None helmet-wearing patients admitted with GCS=15 and normal physical examination sustained head injuries. CONCLUSION: Head CT is not necessary for helmet-wearing motorcyclists admitted with GCS=15 and normal physical examination.

Lymphocintilographic evaluation of lymphatic circulation in victims of circuferential degloving injuries of the lower limbs.

INTRODUCTION: secondary forms of lymphedema may occur as consequence of tumors, surgeries, radiotherapy, trauma and infections. Degloving injuries are severe and infrequent forms of trauma, with avulsion at the level of muscular fascia, and consequent injury of the lymphatic system. OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the alterations in lymphatic circulation in patients being victims of circumferential degloving injuries in the lower limbs, using lymphoscintigraphic. PATIENTS AND METHODS: retrospective analysis of the cases treated in the period from 2010 to 2016. Segmental, circumferential and unilateral injuries with involvement of the lower limbs were included. Lymphoscintigraphy was performed after a minimum interval of 12 months after the end of treatment. The non-injured lower limb was used as control. The Kleinhans Semiquantitative Index (KSI) was used for the semiquantitative evaluation of the lymphoscintigraphic findings. RESULTS: eighteen patients were evaluated, six of whom were female and 12 were male. The mean age was 28.11 years. The average vertical extension of the circumferential traumatized segment was 29.33cm. The injured area presented variations of 5 to 15% of the body surface, with an average of 8.95%. Lymphoscintigraphy was performed after an average interval of 22.55 months. Alterations were observed on the traumatized limb (TL) in 13 patients. All control limbs (CL) were normal. The mean KSI observed in TL was 8.32, while in CL, the average value was 0.58 (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: patients with circumferential degloving injuries in the lower limbs present compromised lymphatic circulation and high probability to develop lymphedema.

Clinical assessment of head injuries in motorcyclists involved in traffic accidents: A prospective, observational study / Investigação da presença de lesões traumáticas em segmento cefálico em motociclistas vítimas de acidentes de tráfego: Estudo observacional prospectivo

ABSTRACT Objective: to review the clinical assessment of head injuries in motorcyclists involved in traffic accidents. Method: prospective observational study, including adult motorcyclists involved in traffic accidents in a period of 12 months. Patients sustaining signs of intoxication were excluded. A modification of the Canadian Head CT Rules was used to indicate computed tomography (CT). Patients not undergoing CT were followed by phone calls for three months. Collected variables were compared between the group sustaining head injuries and the others. We used chi-square, Fisher, and Student's t for statistical analysis, considering p<0.05 as significant. Results: we included 208 patients, 99.0% were wearing helmets. Seventeen sustained signs of intoxication and were excluded. Ninety (47.1%) underwent CT and 12 (6.3%) sustained head injuries. Head injuries were significantly associated with Glasgow Coma Scale<15 (52.3% vs. 2.8% - p<0,001) and a positive physical exam (17.1% vs. zero - p<0,05). Four (2.1%) patients with intracranial mass lesions needed surgical interventions. None helmet-wearing patients admitted with GCS=15 and normal physical examination sustained head injuries. Conclusion: Head CT is not necessary for helmet-wearing motorcyclists admitted with GCS=15 and normal physical examination.

RESUMO Objetivo: análise crítica da investigação diagnóstica de lesões em segmento cefálico de motociclistas vítimas de acidentes de tráfego. Método: estudo observacional prospectivo incluindo motociclistas adultos vítimas de trauma, sem intoxicação exógena, em um período de 12 meses. A tomografia de crânio (TC) foi indicada de acordo com uma modificação dos "critérios canadenses". Os pacientes que não foram submetidos a TC de crânio tiveram acompanhamento telefônico por três meses. A presença de lesões foi correlacionada com as varáveis coletadas através dos testes Qui-quadrado, t de Student ou Fisher, considerando p<0,05 como significativo. Resultados: dos 208 inicialmente incluídos, 206 (99,0%) estavam usando capacete. Dezessete estavam com sinais de intoxicação exógena e foram excluídos, restando 191 para análise. Noventa pacientes (47,1%) realizaram TC e 12 (6,3%) apresentaram lesões craniencefálicas, que se associaram significativamente a Escala de Coma de Glasgow (ECG) <15 (52,3% vs. 2,8% - p<0,001) e alterações ao exame físico da região cefálica/neurológico (17,1% vs. zero - p<0,05). Quatro pacientes (2,1%) precisaram tratamento cirúrgico de lesões intracranianas. Nenhum dos pacientes admitidos com ECG 15, em uso de capacete e sem alterações no exame físico apresentou TC alterada. Conclusões: para pacientes admitidos com ECG 15, que utilizavam o capacete no acidente e não apresentavam quaisquer alterações no exame físico, a realização da TC de crânio não trouxe mudanças no atendimento ao paciente. .

Predictors of pleural complications in trauma patients undergoing tube thoracostomy: A prospective observational study / Fatores preditivos de complicações pleurais em vítimas de trauma submetidas à drenagem pleural: Estudo prospectivo observacional

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify variables related to pleural complications in patients undergoing tube thoracostomies due to traumatic injuries. Method: we conducted a prospective observational study from May/2019 to January/2021 including adult trauma patients submitted to tube thoracostomies after hospital admission. Patients undergoing thoracotomies as the initial treatment were not included. We excluded patients with suspected and confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis during the hospitalization. Pleural complications were defined as clotted hemothorax, residual pneumothorax and empyema. Students t, Mann Whitneys, Chi square and Fishers exact test were used to compare variables between groups. We considered p<0.05 as significant. Results: we analyzed 68 patients. The mean age was 36.0 + 12.6 years and 91.2% were male. The mean RTS and ISS were, respectively, 7.0 ± 1.6 and 15.9 ± 7.6. The most frequent trauma mechanism was stab wounds in 50.0%, followed by blunt trauma in 38.2%. The severity of thoracic injuries was stratified (AIS) as 2 (4.4%), 3 (80.9%), 4 (13.2%), e 5 (1.5%). Pleural complications happened in 14 (20.5%) patients, being clotted / residual hemothorax (11.8%), residual pneumothorax (4.4%), empyema (2.9%) and miscellaneous (1.4%). These patients were treated by thoracoscopy (5), thoracotomy (3), chest re-drainage (3) and clinical measures alone (3). There was a significant association between pleural complications with the time of permanence (p<0,001) and the necessity of relocation (p<0,001) of the drain. Conclusion: the predictors of pleural complications in this series were time of permanence and the necessity of relocation of the drain.

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar as variáveis relacionadas às complicações pleurais em vítimas de trauma submetidas a drenagem torácica. Método: estudo observacional prospectivo entre maio/2019 e janeiro/2021, incluindo adultos submetidos a drenagem torácica após a admissão hospitalar para tratamento de lesões traumáticas. Pacientes que desenvolveram COVID19 foram excluídos. As complicações pleurais foram caracterizadas como: pneumotórax residual, hemotórax residual / coagulado e empiema pleural. Comparamos as variáveis coletadas entre os grupos de pacientes com e sem estas complicações. Os testes t de Student, Mann Whitney, Chi quadrado e Fisher foram utilizados para análise estatística. Foram considerados significativos valores de p<0,05. Resultados: analisamos 68 casos, com média etária de 36,0 + 12,6 anos, de RTS de 7,0 ± 1,6 e ISS de 15,9 ± 7,6, sendo 62 (91,2%) do sexo masculino. Trinta e quatro pacientes (50,0%) foram vítimas de ferimento por arma branca. O AIS das lesões torácicas foi classificado como 2 (4,4%), 3 (80,9%), 4 (13,2%), e 5 (1,5%). As complicações pleurais ocorreram em 14 casos (20,5%), sendo hemotórax residual / coagulado em 8 casos (11,8%), pneumotórax residual em 3 (4,4%), o empiema pleural em 2 (2,9%) e associações em 1 (1,4%). Estas complicações foram tratadas por videotoracoscopia (5 casos), toracotomia (3), redrenagem de tórax (3) e medidas clínicas apenas (3). A redrenagem de tórax (p<0,001) e o tempo de permanência do dreno (p<0,001) tiveram relação significativa com a presença de complicações pleurais. Conclusão: a redrenagem do tórax e o maior tempo de permanência do dreno foram associados às complicações pleurais.

Lymphocintilographic evaluation of lymphatic circulation in victims of circuferential degloving injuries of the lower limbs / Avaliação linfocintilográfica da circulação linfática em pacientes vítimas de desenluvamentos circunferenciais dos membros inferiores

ABSTRACT Introduction: secondary forms of lymphedema may occur as consequence of tumors, surgeries, radiotherapy, trauma and infections. Degloving injuries are severe and infrequent forms of trauma, with avulsion at the level of muscular fascia, and consequent injury of the lymphatic system. Objective: to evaluate the alterations in lymphatic circulation in patients being victims of circumferential degloving injuries in the lower limbs, using lymphoscintigraphic. Patients and Methods: retrospective analysis of the cases treated in the period from 2010 to 2016. Segmental, circumferential and unilateral injuries with involvement of the lower limbs were included. Lymphoscintigraphy was performed after a minimum interval of 12 months after the end of treatment. The non-injured lower limb was used as control. The Kleinhans Semiquantitative Index (KSI) was used for the semiquantitative evaluation of the lymphoscintigraphic findings. Results: eighteen patients were evaluated, six of whom were female and 12 were male. The mean age was 28.11 years. The average vertical extension of the circumferential traumatized segment was 29.33cm. The injured area presented variations of 5 to 15% of the body surface, with an average of 8.95%. Lymphoscintigraphy was performed after an average interval of 22.55 months. Alterations were observed on the traumatized limb (TL) in 13 patients. All control limbs (CL) were normal. The mean KSI observed in TL was 8.32, while in CL, the average value was 0.58 (p<0.001). Conclusion: patients with circumferential degloving injuries in the lower limbs present compromised lymphatic circulation and high probability to develop lymphedema.

RESUMO Introdução: as formas secundárias de linfedema podem ocorrer em consequência de tumores, cirurgias, radioterapia, traumas e infecções. Os desenluvamentos são formas graves e infrequentes de trauma, sendo observada avulsão no plano da fáscia muscular, com consequente lesão do sistema linfático. Objetivo: avaliar as alterações na circulação linfática nos pacientes vítimas de desenluvamentos circunferenciais nos membros inferiores, a partir da análise linfocintilográfica. Pacientes e Métodos: análise retrospectiva dos casos atendidos no período de 2010 a 2016. Foram incluídos os casos com acometimento segmentar, circunferencial e unilateral em membros inferiores. A linfocintilografia foi realizada após um intervalo mínimo de 12 meses do término do tratamento. O membro inferior não traumatizado foi utilizado como controle. Para a avaliação semiquantitativa dos achados linfocintilográficos, utilizou-se o Índice de Kleinhans (ISQTK). Resultados: foram avaliados 18 pacientes, sendo seis do gênero feminino e 12 do masculino. A média de idade foi de 28,11 anos. A extensão vertical do segmento traumatizado circunferencial foi em média de 29,33cm. O segmento traumatizado apresentou variações de 5 a 15% da superfície corporal, com média de 8,95%. A linfocintilografia foi realizada após intervalo médio de 22,55 meses. Foram observadas alterações no exame linfocintilográfico do membro traumatizado (MT) em 13 pacientes. Todos os exames dos membros controle (MC) foram normais. O ISQTK médio observado no MT foi 8,32 (0,3-20,75). No MC o valor médio foi de 0,58 (0,15-0,75). Conclusão: os pacientes com desenluvamentos circunferenciais nos membros inferiores apresentam circulação linfática comprometida e alta probabilidade para o desenvolvimento de linfedema.

The role of autopsy on the diagnosis of missed injuries and on the trauma quality program goal definitions: study of 192 cases / Valor da autópsia no diagnóstico de lesões despercebidas e na definição de metas para programa de qualidade em trauma: estudo de 192 casos

ABSTRACT Objective: to assess the role of autopsy in the diagnosis of missed injuries (MI) and definition of trauma quality program goals. Method: Retrospective analysis of autopsy reports and patient's charts. Injuries present in the autopsy, but not in the chart, were defined as "missed". MI were characterized using Goldman's criteria: Class I, if the diagnosis would have modified the management and outcome; Class II, if it would have modified the management, but not the outcome; Class III, if it would not have modified neither the management nor the outcome. We used Mann-Whitney's U and Pearson's chi square for statistical analysis, considering p<0.05 as significant. Results: We included 192 patients, with mean age of 56.8 years. Blunt trauma accounted for 181 cases, and 28.6% were due to falls from the same level. MI were diagnosed in 39 patients (20.3%). Using Goldman's criteria, MI were categorized as Class I in 3 (1.6%) and Class II in 11 (5.6%). MI were more often diagnosed in the thoracic segment (25 patients, 64.1% of the MI). The variables significantly associated (p<0.05) to MI were: time of hospitalization < 48 h, severe trauma mechanism, and not undergoing surgery or computed tomography. At autopsy, the values of ISS and NISS were higher in patients with MI. Conclusion: the review of the autopsy report allowed diagnosis of MIs, which did not influence outcome in their majority. Many opportunities of improvement in quality of care were identified.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a utilidade da autópsia no diagnóstico de lesões despercebidas (LD) e no estabelecimento de metas para programa de qualidade em trauma. Método: análise retrospectiva dos laudos de autópsia por trauma entre outubro/2017 e março/2019 provenientes do mesmo hospital. Lesões descritas na autópsia, mas não no prontuário médico, foram consideradas como despercebidas (LD) e classificadas pelos critérios de Goldman: Classe I: mudariam a conduta e alterariam o desfecho; Classe II: mudariam a conduta, mas não o desfecho; Classe III: não mudariam nem a conduta nem o desfecho. As variáveis coletadas foram comparadas entre o grupo com LD e os demais, através de método estatístico orientado por profissional na área. Consideramos p<0,05 como significativo. Resultados: analisamos 192 casos, com média etária de 56,8 anos. O trauma fechado foi o mecanismo em 181 casos, sendo 28,6% por quedas da própria altura. LD foram observadas em 39 casos (20,3%), sendo 3 (1,6%) classe I e 11 (5,6%) classe II. O tórax foi o segmento com maior número de LD (25 casos - 64,1% das LD). Foram associados à presença de LD (p<0,05): tempo de internação menor que 48 horas, mecanismo de trauma grave e a não realização de procedimento cirúrgico ou tomografia. Nos óbitos até 48h, valores de ISS e NISS nas autópsias foram maiores que os da internação. Conclusão: a revisão das autópsias permitiu identificação de LD, na sua maioria sem influência sobre conduta e prognóstico. Mesmo assim, várias oportunidades foram criadas para o programa de qualidade.

Management of acute appendicitis during the COVID-19 pandemic: Views of two Brazilian surgical societies.

Acute appendicitis (AA) is a frequent cause of abdominal pain requiring surgical treatment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, surgical societies considered other therapeutic options due to uncertainties in the evolution of the disease. The purpose of this study is to assess the treatment of AA by members of two Brazilian surgical societies in this period. A common questionnaire was sent in 2020. There were 382 responses. Most surgeons had more than 15 years of profession (68.3%) and treated more than five cases per month (44.8%). About 72.5% would indicate chest CT to investigate COVID-19 in patients with AA. For those patients sustaining uncomplicated AA, without COVID-19, 60.2% would indicate laparoscopic appendectomy (VLA), followed by open appendectomy (OA) (31.7%) and non-operative management (NOM) (1.3%). For those with mild COVID-19, OA was suggested by 51.0%, followed by VLA (29.6%) and NOM (6.0%). For those with severe COVID-19, OA was proposed by 35.3%, followed by NOM (19.9%) and VLA (18.6%). For patients with periappendiceal abscesses, without COVID-19, VLA was suggested by 54.2%, followed by OA (33.2%) and NOM (4.4%). For those with mild COVID-19, OA was proposed in 49.5%, followed by VLA (29.3%) and NOM (8.9%). In those with severe COVID-19, OA was proposed in 36.6%, followed by NOM (25.1%) and VLA (17.3%). This information, based on two recognized Brazilian surgical societies, can help the surgeon to select the best approach individually.

Blunt gastric rupture: a plural clinical presentation and literature review.

Blunt trauma is still the leading mechanism of trauma found in patients admitted to trauma centres worldwide. In these patients, the gastric injury is a very rare lesion, occurring in less than 2% of all blunt traumas. Besides the low incidence, gastric rupture mortality is high, which makes the diagnosis an essential step. Thus, this study aims to report two blunt gastric injuries, with different clinical features, prompting the discussion about the main features of clinical suspicion and diagnosis, besides the main therapeutic approaches. Therefore, this study can alert the medical community to the quick diagnosis and assertive therapy, saving patients of unwelcome endpoints.

Trauma Quality Indicators' usage limitations in severe trauma patients.

PURPOSE: to analyze the relation between Trauma Quality Indicators (QI) and death, as well as clinical adverse events in severe trauma patients. METHODS: analysis of data collected in the Trauma Register between 2014-2015, including patients with Injury Severity Score (ISS) > 16, reviewing the QI: (F1) Acute subdural hematoma drainage > 4 hours with Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) <9; (F2) emergency room transference without definitive airway and GCS <9; (F3) Re-intubation within 48 hours; (F4) Admission-laparotomy time greater than 60 min in hemodynamically instable patients with abdominal bleeding; (F5) Unprogrammed reoperation; (F6) Laparotomy after 4 hours; (F7) Unfixed femur diaphyseal fracture; (F8) Non-operative treatment for abdominal gunshot; (F9) Admission-tibial exposure fracture treatment time > 6 hours; (F10) Surgery > 24 hours. T the chi-squared and Fisher tests were used to calculate statistical relevance, considering p<0.05 as relevant. RESULTS: 127 patients were included, whose ISS ranged from 17 to 75 (28.8 + 11.5). There were adverse events in 80 cases (63%) and 29 died (22.8%). Twenty-six patients had some QI compromised (20.6%). From the 101 patients with no QI, 22% died, and 7 of 26 patients with compromised QI (26.9%) (p=0.595). From the patients with no compromised QI, 62% presented some adverse event. From the patients with any compromised QI, 18 (65.4%) had some adverse event on clinical evolution (p=0.751). CONCLUSION: the QI should not be used as death or adverse events predictors in severe trauma patients.

Management of acute appendicitis during the COVID-19 pandemic: Views of two Brazilian surgical societies / Análise descritiva do tratamento dos doentes com apendicite aguda durante a pandemia de COVID-19: A visão dos cirurgiões de duas sociedades nacionais

ABSTRACT Acute appendicitis (AA) is a frequent cause of abdominal pain requiring surgical treatment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, surgical societies considered other therapeutic options due to uncertainties in the evolution of the disease. The purpose of this study is to assess the treatment of AA by members of two Brazilian surgical societies in this period. A common questionnaire was sent in 2020. There were 382 responses. Most surgeons had more than 15 years of profession (68.3%) and treated more than five cases per month (44.8%). About 72.5% would indicate chest CT to investigate COVID-19 in patients with AA. For those patients sustaining uncomplicated AA, without COVID-19, 60.2% would indicate laparoscopic appendectomy (VLA), followed by open appendectomy (OA) (31.7%) and non-operative management (NOM) (1.3%). For those with mild COVID-19, OA was suggested by 51.0%, followed by VLA (29.6%) and NOM (6.0%). For those with severe COVID-19, OA was proposed by 35.3%, followed by NOM (19.9%) and VLA (18.6%). For patients with periappendiceal abscesses, without COVID-19, VLA was suggested by 54.2%, followed by OA (33.2%) and NOM (4.4%). For those with mild COVID-19, OA was proposed in 49.5%, followed by VLA (29.3%) and NOM (8.9%). In those with severe COVID-19, OA was proposed in 36.6%, followed by NOM (25.1%) and VLA (17.3%). This information, based on two recognized Brazilian surgical societies, can help the surgeon to select the best approach individually.

RESUMO A apendicite aguda (AA) é causa frequente de abdome agudo cirúrgico. Durante a pandemia de COVID-19, devido às incertezas na evolução da doença, sociedades consideraram outras opções terapêuticas. Nosso objetivo é descrever o tratamento da AA por membros do CBC e SBAIT neste período. O questionário foi enviado em 2020. Houve 382 respostas. A maioria dos profissionais tinha mais de 15 anos de profissão (68,3%) e atendia mais de cinco casos por mês (44,8%). Cerca de 72,5% realizariam TC de tórax para investigação de COVID-19 em pacientes com AA. Nos com AA não complicada, sem COVID-19, 60,2% optariam pela apendicectomia videolaparoscópica (AVL), seguido de apendicectomia aberta (AAB) (31,7%) e tratamento não operatório (TNO) (1,3%). Nos com COVID-19 leve, AAB foi proposta por 51,0%, seguido da AVL (29,6%) e TNO (6,0%). Nos com COVID-19 grave, a AAB foi proposta por 35,3%, seguido de TNO (19,9%) e AVL (18,6%). Nos com AA complicadas com abscesso, sem COVID-19, AVL foi sugerida por 54,2%, seguida da AAB (33,2%) e TNO (4,4%). Nos com COVID-19 leve, a AAB foi proposta em 49,5%, seguidos da AVL (29,3%) e TNO (8,9%). Nos com COVID-19 grave, a AAB foi proposta em 36,6%, seguido de TNO (25,1%) e AVL (17,3%). Estas são opções de cirurgiões de duas sociedades cirúrgicas reconhecidas e podem auxiliar o colega que está na linha de frente a definir a melhor conduta individualmente.

Trauma Quality Indicators' usage limitations in severe trauma patients / Limitações do uso de filtros de qualidade para avaliação do atendimento em vítimas de trauma grave

ABSTRACT Purpose: to analyze the relation between Trauma Quality Indicators (QI) and death, as well as clinical adverse events in severe trauma patients. Methods: analysis of data collected in the Trauma Register between 2014-2015, including patients with Injury Severity Score (ISS) > 16, reviewing the QI: (F1) Acute subdural hematoma drainage > 4 hours with Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) <9; (F2) emergency room transference without definitive airway and GCS <9; (F3) Re-intubation within 48 hours; (F4) Admission-laparotomy time greater than 60 min in hemodynamically instable patients with abdominal bleeding; (F5) Unprogrammed reoperation; (F6) Laparotomy after 4 hours; (F7) Unfixed femur diaphyseal fracture; (F8) Non-operative treatment for abdominal gunshot; (F9) Admission-tibial exposure fracture treatment time > 6 hours; (F10) Surgery > 24 hours. T the chi-squared and Fisher tests were used to calculate statistical relevance, considering p<0.05 as relevant. Results: 127 patients were included, whose ISS ranged from 17 to 75 (28.8 + 11.5). There were adverse events in 80 cases (63%) and 29 died (22.8%). Twenty-six patients had some QI compromised (20.6%). From the 101 patients with no QI, 22% died, and 7 of 26 patients with compromised QI (26.9%) (p=0.595). From the patients with no compromised QI, 62% presented some adverse event. From the patients with any compromised QI, 18 (65.4%) had some adverse event on clinical evolution (p=0.751). Conclusion: the QI should not be used as death or adverse events predictors in severe trauma patients.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar relação entre comprometimento de Filtros de Qualidade (FQ) com complicações e mortalidade entre vítimas de trauma grave. Métodos: análise dos dados coletados para o Registro de Trauma entre 2014 e 2015, sendo incluídos os traumatizados com Injury Severity Score (ISS) > 16 e analisados os FQ: (F1) drenagem de Hematoma Subdural Agudo (HSA) > 4 horas com Escala de Coma de Glasgow (ECG) <9, (F2) transferência da sala de emergência sem via aérea definitiva e com ECG<9, (F3) reintubação traqueal em até 48 horas, (F4) tempo entre admissão e laparotomia exploradora maior que 60 minutos em pacientes instáveis com foco abdominal, (F5) reoperação não programada, (F6) laparotomia > 4 horas, (F7) fratura de diáfise de fêmur não fixada, (F8) tratamento não operatório em Ferimento por Arma de Fogo (FAF) abdominal, (F9) tempo entre admissão e tratamento de fraturas expostas de tíbia > 6 horas, (F10) operação > 24 horas. Testes de Chi quadrado e Fisher para a análise estatística, considerando significativo p<0,05, foram usados. Resultado: foram incluídos 127 pacientes com ISS entre 17 a 75 (28,8 + 11,5). As complicações ocorreram em 80 casos (63%) e 29 morreram (22,8%). Vinte e seis pacientes apresentaram algum FQ comprometido (20,6%). Dos 101 doentes sem FQ comprometido, 22% faleceram, o que ocorreu em 7 dos 26 doentes com comprometimento dos FQ (26,9%) (p=0,595). Dos doentes sem FQ comprometido, 62% tiveram alguma complicação. Entre os pacientes com FQ comprometido, 18 (65,4%) tiveram complicações (p=0,751). Conclusão: os FQs não devem ser utilizados como preditor de mortes ou complicações evitáveis nas vítimas de traumas graves.

Optimizing Pelvic X-Ray indication in blunt trauma patients using clinical criteria.

OBJECTIVE: to identify a subgroup of blunt trauma patients with very low chance of sustaining pelvic fractures based on clinical criteria. METHODS: retrospective analysis of the trauma registry data, collected in a period of 24 months. We selected adult blunt trauma patients who had a PXR on admission. The frequency of pelvic fractures was calculated for the following groups: Normal neurological examination at admission (NNE), hemodynamical stability (HS), normal pelvic examination at admission (NPE), less than 60 years old (ID<60) and absence of distracting injuries (ADI). Logistic regression analysis was carried out in order to create a probability model of negative PXR. RESULTS: an abnormal PXR was identified in 101 (3.3%) out of the 3,055 patients who had undergone a PXR at admission. Out of these, 1,863 sustained a NNE, with 38 positive CXRs (2.0%) in this group. Considering only the 1,535 patients with NNE and HS, we found 28 positive PXRs (1.8%). Out of these, 1,506 have NPE, with 21 abnormal PXRs (1.4%). Of these, 1,202 were younger than 60 y, with 11 positive PXRs (0.9%). By adding all these criteria to the ADI, we found 2 abnormal PXRs in 502 (0.4%) cases. The probability model including all these variables had a 0,89 area under the ROC curve. CONCLUSIONS: by adding clinical criteria, it is possible to identify a group of trauma patients with very low chance of sustaining pelvic fractures. The necessity of PXR in these patients needs to be reassessed.

Trauma quality indicators: a way to identify attention points in the treatment of elderly trauma patients.

PURPOSE: to trauma quality indicators as a tool to identify opportunities of improvement in elderly trauma patient's' treatment. METHODS: prospective analysis of data collected between 2014-2015, and stored in the iTreg software (by Ecossistemas). Trauma victims, aged older than 60 years and trauma quality indicators were assessed, based on those supported by SBAIT in 2013: (F1) Acute subdural hematoma drainage after 4 hours from admission, in patients with GCS<9; (F2) emergency room transference without definitive airway and GCS <9; (F3) Re-intubation within 48 hours from extubation; (F4) Admission-laparotomy time greater than 60 min. in hemodynamically uinstable patients with abdominal bleeding; (F5) Unprogrammed reoperation; (F6) Laparotomy after 4 hours from admission; (F7) Unfixed femur diaphyseal fracture; (F8) Non-operative treatment for abdominal gunshot; (F9) Admission-tibial exposure fracture treatment time greater than 6 hours; (F10) Surgery after 24 from admission. The indicators, treatments, adverse effects and deaths were analyzed, using the SPSS software, and the chi-squared and Fisher tests were used to calculate the statistical relevance. RESULTS: from the 92 cases, 36 (39,1%) had complications and 15 (16,3%) died. The adequate use of quality indicator's were substantially different among those who survived (was of 12%) compared to those who died (55,6%). The incidence of complications was of 77,8% (7/9) in patients with compromised indicators and 34,9% (28/83) in those without (p=0.017). CONCLUSIONS: trauma quality indicators are directly related with the occurrence of complications and deaths, in elderly trauma patients.

Management of non traumatic surgical emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemia.

In December 2019, in Wuhan, China, the first cases of what would be known as COVID-19, a disease caused by an RNA virus called SARS-CoV-2, were described. Its spread was rapid and wide, leading the World Health Organization to declare a pandemic in March 2020. The disease has distinct clinical presentations, from asymptomatic to critical cases, with high lethality. Parallel to this, patients with non-traumatic surgical emergencies, such as acute appendicitis and cholecystitis, continue to be treated at the emergency services. In this regard, there were several doubts on how to approach these cases, among them: how to quickly identify the patient with COVID-19, what is the impact of the abdominal surgical disease and its treatment on the evolution of patients with COVID-19, in addition to the discussion about the role of the non-operative treatment for abdominal disease under these circumstances. In this review, we discuss these problems based on the available evidence.

Hepatic subcapsular hematoma post-ERCP: Case report and literature review.

INTRODUCTION: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is one of the most frequently performed minimally invasive procedures currently available for diagnosis and treatment of biliary and pancreatic diseases. Though considered a safe procedure, it has the highest rate of complications among the other endoscopic procedures, such as duodenal perforation and hepatic subcapsular hematoma (HSH). We are a presenting a case report and review of the current literature. METHOD: We report one case HSH rupture, in a 25 years old female patient, 15 cm in diameter, affecting liver segments VI, VII and VIII, who underwent surgical treatment and performed a systematic literature review with the descriptors: endoscopic retrograde colangiopancreatography and hepatic subcapsular hematoma. All articles were reviewed and data on cases that presented rupture of the HSH analyzed separately. RESULTS: Sixty one cases of HSH were described in the literature, fourteen of them ruptured. When analyzing only the subgroup of patients who had ruptured subcapsular hematoma, we showed a significant increase in the mortality rate of patients when compared to non-ruptured (21.4% × 2.2%). We also report that patients with rupture required some type of intervention, of which 78.6% required surgery. Conservative treatment may be the conduct and will suffice for most cases of non-ruptured hematomas. For patients who evolve with rupturing, surgical resolution, although non-mandatory, is necessary in most cases. CONCLUSION: HSH ruptured is a rare and potentially fatal post-ERCP complication whose treatment is eminently surgical.

Duodenal diverticulization as treatment of complex duodeno-pancreatic lesions: Case report.

INTRODUCTION: Duodenal and pancreatic lesions are uncommon, but severe and responsible for high incidence in morbidity and mortality. Differences between the mechanisms of trauma, the severity of lesions and the time between trauma, diagnosis and treatment influence the evolution of the case. PRESENTATION OF CASE: We report a case of a 20-year-old patient with several lesions in stomach, duodenum, pancreas and jejunum due to three gunshots treated at our service. Duodenal diverticulalization was used on treatment of complex duodeno-pancreatic lesions. The patient presented good evolution, with discharge conditions in the 10th PO. DISCUSSION: We discussed the positives and negatives of this technique, with the approval of the Ethics Committee number 13736519.8.0000.5479. CONCLUSION: The duodenal diverticulization leads to an irreversible change to the food transit. However, this is a feasible bypass option in cases of high chances of fistula and scar stenosis complex duodenal injury, particularly in the context of associated gastric injury.

Management of non traumatic surgical emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemia / Conduta nas urgências e emergências cirúrgicas não traumáticas durante a pandemia COVID-19

ABSTRACT In December 2019, in Wuhan, China, the first cases of what would be known as COVID-19, a disease caused by an RNA virus called SARS-CoV-2, were described. Its spread was rapid and wide, leading the World Health Organization to declare a pandemic in March 2020. The disease has distinct clinical presentations, from asymptomatic to critical cases, with high lethality. Parallel to this, patients with non-traumatic surgical emergencies, such as acute appendicitis and cholecystitis, continue to be treated at the emergency services. In this regard, there were several doubts on how to approach these cases, among them: how to quickly identify the patient with COVID-19, what is the impact of the abdominal surgical disease and its treatment on the evolution of patients with COVID-19, in addition to the discussion about the role of the non-operative treatment for abdominal disease under these circumstances. In this review, we discuss these problems based on the available evidence.

RESUMO Em dezembro de 2019, em Wuhan na China, foram descritos os primeiros casos do que seria conhecida como a COVID-19, doença causado por um RNA vírus denominado SARS-CoV-2. A disseminação foi rápida e ampla, levando a Organização Mundial de Saúde a decretar pandemia em março de 2020. A doença tem apresentação clínica variada, desde portadores assintomáticos até casos críticos, com alta letalidade. Paralelamente a isto, pacientes com urgências cirúrgicas não traumáticos, como apendicites agudas e colecistites agudas, continuam a ser atendidos nos serviços de emergências. Neste contexto, surgiram várias dúvidas sobre a conduta nestes casos, entre essas: como identificar rapidamente o paciente com COVID-19, qual o impacto da doença cirúrgica abdominal e o tratamento na evolução dos pacientes com COVID-19, além da discussão sobre o emprego de tratamento não operatório para a doença abdominal nestas circunstâncias. Nesta revisão, trazemos a discussão destes problemas sob a luz das evidências disponíveis.