IS THERE A CORRELATION BETWEEN PLACENTAL LEPTIN AND MATERNAL GESTATIONAL FACTORS WITH ANTHROPOMETRIC DATA OF THE NEWBORN? / HÁ CORRELAÇÃO ENTRE LEPTINA PLACENTÁRIA E FATORES MATERNOS GESTACIONAIS COM DADOS ANTROPOMÉTRICOS DO RECÉM-NASCIDO?

Introduction: Leptin in maternal/fetal compartments, and its mechanisms, are being elucidated. Hormonal factors, genetic predisposition, chromosomal formation, environmental conditions, infections and the use of toxic substances may be related to negative outcomes in pregnancy, the fetus and the neonate. Objective: To analyze the correlation of placental leptin with maternal gestational factors and anthropometric data on the newborn. Method: Cross-sectional, descriptive, uncontrolled study. The sample consisted of 103 parturients and their respective newborns (NB). They were arranged according to the presented gestational risk factors and usual risk factors, and later, blood was collected from the placental fragments, for the serum leptin dosage. Gestational age, weight, height, BMI and head circumference were evaluated. Results: There was no statistically significant difference in leptin distribution below or above 0.1 in mothers with and without gestational risk factors. However, there was a trend in those with diabetes and obesity. Regarding the assessment of the presence and absence of maternal gestational factors between them and the level of placental leptin, only the obesity factor was significant. When the association between NB characteristics and leptin values was evaluated, no significant difference was observed; however, when related to gender, there was twice as much in females. In the assessment between weight/GA with placental leptin, there was no difference, but it was superior in big for gestational age NBs. Conclusion: Placental leptin was correlated with maternal gestational obesity risk, but without correlation with NB anthropometric data.

Introdução: lLeptina nos compartimentos materno/fetais, e seus mecanismos, estão sendo elucidados. Fatores hormonais, predisposição genética, formação cromossômica, condições ambientais, infecções e a utilização de substâncias tóxicas podem estar relacionadas a desfechos negativos na gestação, no feto e no neonato. Objetivo: Analisar a correlação da leptina placentária com fatores maternos gestacionais e dados antropométricos do recém-nascido. Método: Estudo transversal, descritivo, não controlado. A amostra constou de 103 parturientes e seus respectivos recém-nascidos (RN). As parturientes foram dispostas conforme os fatores de risco gestacionais apresentados e fatores de risco habituais, e posteriormente coletado sangue dos fragmentos placentários, para a dosagem sérica da leptina. Foram avaliados a idade gestacional, peso, estatura, IMC e perímetro cefálico. Resultados: Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa na distribuição da leptina inferior ou superior a 0,1 em mães com e sem os fatores de risco gestacionais. No entanto verificou-se tendência naquelas com diabete e obesidade. Quanto à avaliação da presença e ausência de fatores maternos gestacionais entre si e o nível de leptina placentária, apenas o fator obesidade foi significante. Quando avaliada a associação entre as características do RN e os valores de leptina não foi observada diferença significativa; no entanto, houve quando relacionada ao gênero, o dobro no sexo feminino. Na avaliação entre peso/IG com leptina placentária não houve diferença, porém foi superior em RN's grande para a idade gestacional. Conclusão: A leptina placentária apresentou correlação com o risco materno gestacional de obesidade, mas sem correlação com a antropometria do RN.

The impact of social isolation by COVID-19 on the epidemiological and clinical profiles of the burn patients. A retrospective study.

BACKGROUND: Social isolation, imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, may imply changes in the clinical-demographic and epidemiological profiles of burn trauma victims. OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the changes in the epidemiological profile of patients with burns that resulted in hospitalization during the social isolation period due to the COVID-19 pandemic, comparing with the same period in the previous year. METHODS: The medical records of burn patients who were hospitalized in our Burn Center during the local confinement period (March 18th to August 31st, 2020) and during the same period in 2019 were analyzed. Data on demographic, clinical and hospitalization aspects were studied. RESULTS: 470 patients were evaluated. In the pediatric population, a significant increase in the number of cases up to 2 years old (P = 0.0003), median of %TBSA (P = 0.037), full-thickness burns (P < 0.0001), involvement of hands (P = 0.024), debridement (P = 0.046) and grafting (P = 0.032) procedures, and higher scores of severity (P < 0.0001) were noted. In the adult population, it was only observed an increase in the burn-hospitalization interval (P = 0.029). CONCLUSION: The pediatric population was heavily impacted by the imposed period of social isolation, presenting a greater severity of burns. In contrast, the epidemiology of burns for the adult population was slightly altered during the pandemic period.

DOES AGE INFLUENCE IN ENDOSCOPIC THERAPEUTIC SUCCESS ON THE BILIARY TRACT?

BACKGROUND: Retrograde endoscopic cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) effectively treats biliary and pancreatic disorders. Its indications are limited and precise, since its misuse delays adequate treatment, increases costs and to patient´s adverse events. AIM: To compare clinical, radiological and exploratory characteristics in relation to therapeutic success in patients undergoing ERCP in relation to age. METHOD: 421 patients who underwent the method were retrospectively studied; those who were not able to access the duodenal papilla were excluded. The patients were divided into two age groups: <60 years (group 1) and >60 years (group 2), and the variables of gender, examination indications, radiological findings, therapeutic success, diagnosis and the occurrence of immediate adverse events were analyzed. RESULTS: 177 patients were allocated to group 1 and 235 to group 2. The main indication found in both groups was choledocholithiasis. In group 2, the number of cases of acute cholangitis (p=0.001), biliary stenosis (p=0.002) and papilla cancer (p=0.046) was higher. In this group, urgent indication for ERCP was higher (p=0.042), as well as the diagnosis of biliary tract dilatation (p<0.001). The placement of prostheses was the most common procedure performed in both groups, but the greatest number of patients in absolute quantity occurred in group 2. In group 1, the success in catheterization and the chance of achieving clearing of the biliary tract was significantly higher in compared to group 2 (p=0.016, OR=2.1). CONCLUSION: The success of catheterization and complete clearance of the bile duct was significantly higher in the group of young patients.

Does age influence in endoscopic therapeutic success on the biliary tract? / A idade influencia no sucesso terapêutico endoscópico sobre a via biliar?

ABSTRACT Background: Retrograde endoscopic cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) effectively treats biliary and pancreatic disorders. Its indications are limited and precise, since its misuse delays adequate treatment, increases costs and to patient´s adverse events. Aim: To compare clinical, radiological and exploratory characteristics in relation to therapeutic success in patients undergoing ERCP in relation to age. Method: 421 patients who underwent the method were retrospectively studied; those who were not able to access the duodenal papilla were excluded. The patients were divided into two age groups: <60 years (group 1) and >60 years (group 2), and the variables of gender, examination indications, radiological findings, therapeutic success, diagnosis and the occurrence of immediate adverse events were analyzed. Results: 177 patients were allocated to group 1 and 235 to group 2. The main indication found in both groups was choledocholithiasis. In group 2, the number of cases of acute cholangitis (p=0.001), biliary stenosis (p=0.002) and papilla cancer (p=0.046) was higher. In this group, urgent indication for ERCP was higher (p=0.042), as well as the diagnosis of biliary tract dilatation (p<0.001). The placement of prostheses was the most common procedure performed in both groups, but the greatest number of patients in absolute quantity occurred in group 2. In group 1, the success in catheterization and the chance of achieving clearing of the biliary tract was significantly higher in compared to group 2 (p=0.016, OR=2.1). Conclusion: The success of catheterization and complete clearance of the bile duct was significantly higher in the group of young patients.

RESUMO Racional: A colangiopancreatografia endoscópica retrógrada (CPRE) trata eficazmente afecções biliares e pancreáticas. Suas indicações são limitadas e precisas, uma vez que seu uso indevido atrasa o tratamento adequado, aumenta os custos e submete pacientes a eventos adversos. Objetivo: Comparar as características clínicas, radiológicas e exploratórias em relação ao sucesso terapêutico em pacientes submetidos à CPRE com relação à idade. Método: Foram estudados retrospectivamente 421 pacientes submetidos ao método sendo excluídos aqueles onde não foi possível ao acesso a papila duodenal. Os pacientes foram divididos em dois grupos etários: <60 anos (grupo 1) e >60 anos (grupo 2) e analisadas as variáveis gênero, indicações do exame, achados radiológicos, sucesso terapêutico, diagnóstico e a ocorrência de eventos adversos imediatos. Resultados: 177 pacientes foram alocados no grupo 1 e 235 no grupo 2. A principal indicação encontrada em ambos os grupos foi coledocolitíase. No grupo 2, o número de casos de colangite aguda (p=0,001), estenose biliar (p=0,002) e neoplasia de papila (p=0,046) foi superior. Nesse grupo a indicação da CPRE em caráter de urgência foi superior (p=0,042), bem como o diagnóstico de dilatação da via biliar (p<0,001). A colocação de próteses foi o procedimento mais comumente realizado nos dois grupos, mas o maior número de doentes em quantidade absoluta ocorreu no grupo 2. No grupo 1, o sucesso na cateterização e a chance de conseguir o clareamento da via biliar foi significativamente superior em relação ao grupo 2 (p=0,016, OR=2,1). Conclusão: O sucesso da cateterização e o clareamento completo da via biliar foi significativamente superior no grupo de pacientes jovens.