Laparoscopic vs. open left lateral sectionectomy: An update meta-analysis of randomized and non-randomized controlled trials.

BACKGROUND: Left lateral sectionectomy (LLS) is thought to be the anatomical liver resection most suitable for the laparoscopic approach. Despite increasing popularity, comparative analysis of laparoscopic and open LLS are mostly limited to retrospective, underpowered studies with small sample size. Recent population-based studies and prospective trials have generated new data; however, this new body of knowledge has not been submitted systematic reviews or meta-analyses and high quality evidence regarding the actual benefits of minimally invasive LLS is lacking. METHODS: Systematic review of studies published until December 31st, 2017 and indexed in Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane Library Central and Scielo/LILACS databases. Randomized controlled trials and observational studies comparing perioperative results of laparoscopic and open LLS were included. Studies with patients submitted to LLS for living donation were excluded. Treatment outcomes, including conversion rates, estimated blood loss, transfusion rates, operative time, length of in-hospital stay, morbidity and mortality rates, were evaluated. RESULTS: The primary search yielded 2838 articles, 23 of which (21 observational studies and 2 randomized controlled trials; 3415 patients) were included in the meta-analysis. Overall conversion rate was 7.4%. Patients submitted to laparoscopic LLS had less blood loss (mean difference, MD = -119.81 ml, 95% CI = -127.90, -111.72, P < .00001, I2 = 32%, N = 618), lower transfusion rates (4.1% vs. 10.1%; risk difference, RD = - 0.06, 95% CI = - 0.08, - 0.05, P < .00001, I2 = 13%, N = 2968) and shorter length of in-hospital stay (MD = - 2.02 days, 95% CI = - 2.15, - 1.89, P < .00001, I2 = 77%, N = 3160) compared to those undergoing open surgery. Marginally decreased overall complication (21.4% vs. 27.5%; RD = - 0.03, 95% CI = - 0.06, 0.00, P = .05, I2 = 0%, N = 3268) and perioperative mortality (0.3% vs. 1.5%; RD = - 0.01, 95% CI = - 0.02, - 0.00, P = .01, I2 = 0%; N = 3332) rates were also observed. Operative time and biliary, cardiac or pulmonary complication rates did not differ significantly between groups. CONCLUSION: Current evidence supports the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic LLS. The laparoscopic approach is associated with reduced blood loss, lower transfusion rates and shorter length of in-hospital stay and should be considered the gold-standard for LLS.

Síndrome da artéria mesentérica superior: relato de caso / Superior mesenteric artery syndrome: case report

A síndrome da artéria mesentérica superior (SAMS) ou síndrome de Wilkie é uma afecção rara, caracterizada pela obstrução parcial ou completa da terceira porção do duodeno pela artéria mesentérica superior na face anterior, e pela aorta e coluna vertebral posteriormente. Apresentamos o caso de uma paciente que evoluiu no pós-operatório de colecistectomia com vômitos incoercíveis, pós-prandiais, não melhorados com antieméticos, sendo diagnosticado SAMS na avaliação complementar. Como paciente não apresentou resposta ao tratamento clínico, foi optado pelo tratamento cirúrgico. Atualmente sem complicações até o seguimento ambulatorial de 18 meses. A SAMS é uma causa incomum de obstrução duodenal, com sintomas inespecíficos, confirmada com exames contrastados, cujo diagnóstico depende do alto índice de suspeição da equipe médica.

The superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SAMS) or Wilkie syndrome is a rare condition characterized by partial or complete obstruction of the third portion of the duodenum by the superior mesenteric artery in the anteror face and by aorta and spine on the posterior face. The present case is grom a patient presenting after a colecistectomy with uncontrollable vomiting after meal, not improved with anti-emetics, being in a guether evaluation diagnosed in SAMS. As the patient did not respond to medical treatment, surgical treatment was chosen. After surgery the patient has be in gollowed for 18 months, completely asymptomatic. The SAMS is an uncommon cause of duodenal obstruction, wit nonspecific c symptoms, confirmed with contrast studies, whose diagnosis depends on a high index of suspicion of the medical team.

Técnica de Rosanov modificada na reconstrução do trato digestivo após gastrectomia total / The modified Rosanov technique in the reconstruction of digestive tract after total gastrectomy

RACIONAL: A gastrectomia total nas neoplasias gástricas é um procedimento não isento de complicações precoces e tardias e o tipo de reconstrução do trato digestivo a ser utilizado é ainda questão controversa na literatura. OBJETIVO: Descrever a técnica de Rosanov modificada, após a gastrectomia total, empregada com o objetivo de minimizar a má absorção intestinal e outras complicações após este tipo de procedimento. MÉTODOS: A modificação técnica consiste de não realizar a ligadura distal à anastomose jejuno-duodenal, fazendo assim com que o trânsito alimentar tenha duas vias de passagens, pelo duodeno e pelo jejuno. RESULTADOS: Não foram registradas complicações e a casuística inicial mostrou vantagens sob os aspectos nutricionais após seis meses de seguimento pós-operatório. CONCLUSÃO: É técnica de fácil execução e os resultados preliminares com o seu emprego foram muito satisfatórios, no entanto outros estudos clínicos devem ser realizados para demonstrar as vantagens da técnica a longo prazo.

BACKGROUND: Total gastrectomy in gastric cancer is a procedure not without early and late complications and type of reconstruction of the digestive tract to be used is still a controversial issue in literature. AIM: To describe a modified Rosanov technique after total gastrectomy, employed with the aim of minimizing the intestinal malabsorption and other complications following this procedure. METHOD: Technical modification is not to hold distal ligature on jejuno-duodenal anastomosis, thereby offering to the food transit two routes by the duodenum and by the jejunum. RESULTS: There were no complications and the initial series showed a benefit in the nutritional aspects after six months of postoperative follow-up. CONCLUSION: It is a simple technique and preliminary results with its use were very satisfactory, although other clinical studies must be conducted to demonstrate the advantages of the technique in the long term.

Suicide attempt using pure methanol with hospitalization of the patient soon after ingestion: case report.

CONTEXT: Most patients with methanol poisoning typically show up one to several days after ingestion, presenting severe acidosis, visual disorders, or both. Reports of hospitalization less than 6 h after exposure are unusual. We describe a case of attempted suicide using methanol admitted 3 h after ingestion. CASE REPORT: A 52-year-old male was hospitalized 3 h after intentional ingestion of 150 ml of 99.9% methanol with no co-ingestion of ethanol. He was alert and cooperative, presenting nausea and vertigo, and reporting six episodes of vomiting. Physical examination showed no remarkable features. A blood sample for methanol and ethanol determination was obtained 4 h after ingestion. The result (available 10 h after ingestion) showed 70 mg/dl of methanol, without detectable ethanol. He was treated with a loading dose of 10% ethanol solution (7 ml/kg, intravenously), followed by a maintenance dose of 0.9-1.0 ml/kg/h intravenously (10 to 51 h); hemodialysis (19 to 27 h, together with 2.1 ml/kg/h of 10% ethanol intravenously); and folinic acid intravenously (50 mg every 6 h, from 4 to 51 h). He developed mild/moderate metabolic acidosis without acidemia and was discharged on day four after ophthalmological evaluation and cerebral computed tomography scan, without abnormalities. Follow-up revealed no sequelae. CONCLUSION: This could be classified as a potentially severe case of methanol poisoning, according to the amount and concentration of methanol ingested, and blood methanol concentration at 4 h. The good outcome was attributable to early hospitalization and early antidotal therapy with hemodialysis, starting at 10 and 19 h, respectively.

Suicide attempt using pure methanol with hospitalization of the patient soon after ingestion: case report / Tentativa de suicídio com metanol puro em paciente admitido precocemente após a ingestão: relato de caso

CONTEXT: Most patients with methanol poisoning typically show up one to several days after ingestion, presenting severe acidosis, visual disorders, or both. Reports of hospitalization less than 6 h after exposure are unusual. We describe a case of attempted suicide using methanol admitted 3 h after ingestion. CASE REPORT: A 52-year-old male was hospitalized 3 h after intentional ingestion of 150 ml of 99.9 percent methanol with no co-ingestion of ethanol. He was alert and cooperative, presenting nausea and vertigo, and reporting six episodes of vomiting. Physical examination showed no remarkable features. A blood sample for methanol and ethanol determination was obtained 4 h after ingestion. The result (available 10 h after ingestion) showed 70 mg/dl of methanol, without detectable ethanol. He was treated with a loading dose of 10 percent ethanol solution (7 ml/kg, intravenously), followed by a maintenance dose of 0.9-1.0 ml/kg/h intravenously (10 to 51 h); hemodialysis (19 to 27 h, together with 2.1 ml/kg/h of 10 percent ethanol intravenously); and folinic acid intravenously (50 mg every 6 h, from 4 to 51 h). He developed mild/moderate metabolic acidosis without acidemia and was discharged on day four after ophthalmological evaluation and cerebral computed tomography scan, without abnormalities. Follow-up revealed no sequelae. CONCLUSION: This could be classified as a potentially severe case of methanol poisoning, according to the amount and concentration of methanol ingested, and blood methanol concentration at 4 h. The good outcome was attributable to early hospitalization and early antidotal therapy with hemodialysis, starting at 10 and 19 h, respectively.

CONTEXTO: A maioria dos pacientes intoxicados por metanol se apresenta um a vários dias após a ingestão, com acidose grave e/ou alterações visuais, sendo rara a admissão com menos de seis horas da exposição. Descrevemos uma tentativa de suicídio com metanol puro admitido três horas após a ingestão. RELATO DE CASO: Homem de 52 anos, admitido três horas após ingestão intencional de 150 ml de metanol 99,9 por cento sem co-ingestão de etanol. Ele estava alerta e cooperativo, apresentando náuseas, vertigem e relatando seis episódios de vômitos. Sem achados relevantes no exame físico. Foi coletada amostra sanguínea para determinação dos níveis séricos de metanol e etanol em quatro horas, com resultado liberado em 10 horas, mostrando metanol = 70 mg/dl e etanol não detectável. O paciente foi tratado com uma dose de ataque intravenosa (IV) de etanol 10 por cento de 7 ml/kg, seguida por uma dose de manutenção de 0,9-1,0 ml/kg/h IV de 10 a 51 horas; hemodiálise (19 a 27 horas), recebendo, nesse período, 2,1 ml/kg/h de etanol 10 por cento IV e oito doses de ácido folínico IV (50 mg cada 6 horas, de 4 a 51 horas). Desenvolveu acidose metabólica leve/moderada, sem acidemia, sendo liberado no quarto dia de internação após avaliação oftalmológica e realização de tomografia computadorizada cerebral, sem alterações. Acompanhamento não revelou sequelas. CONCLUSÃO: O presente caso pode ser classificado como uma intoxicação potencialmente grave por metanol, considerando a quantidade e a concentração ingerida e o nível sérico de metanol obtido em quatro horas. A boa evolução pode ser atribuída ao intervalo entre a exposição e a admissão hospitalar, e o tratamento específico com o antídoto e a hemodiálise, respectivamente iniciados em 10 e 19 horas.