Botulinum toxin A as an adjunct to giant inguinal hernia reparation.

La toxina botulínica se ha aplicado en la reparación de defectos ventrales, pero la literatura sobre su aplicación en hernias inguinoescrotales es escasa. Presentamos el caso de un paciente con hernia inguinoescrotal gigante. Se realiza tomografía computada basal y otra a las 4 semanas de la administración de toxina botulínica en la musculatura oblicua y en el recto abdominal (reducción de grosor e incremento de longitud de la musculatura). Se repara la pared abdominal mediante la colocación de una malla tipo BioA intraperitoneal y otra tipo DynaMesh® retromuscular. La toxina puede tener un papel importante como adyuvante en la reparación de hernias inguinoescrotales con pérdida de domicilio.Botulinum toxin has been used in ventral defects repair, but literature on its application in inguinoscrotal hernias is scarce. Patient with giant inguinoscrotal hernia. A baseline CT scan is performed and it is repeated four weeks after botulinum toxin injection in oblique musculature and in the abdominal rectum (reduction in thickness and increase in muscle length is observed). The abdominal wall is repaired by placing an intraperitoneal BioA mesh and a retromuscular DynaMesh® mesh. The toxin can have an important role as an adjuvant in the reparation of inguinoscrotal hernias with loss of domain.

Manejo de la hemorragia digestiva alta no varicosa: documento de posicionamiento de la Societat Catalana de Digestologia / Management of non variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: position statement of the Catalan Society of Gastroenterology

En los últimos años se han producido avances en el manejo de la hemorragia digestiva alta no varicosa que han permitido disminuir la recidiva hemorrágica y la mortalidad. El presente documento de posicionamiento de la Societat Catalana de Digestologia es una actualización de las recomendaciones basadas en la evidencia sobre el manejo de la hemorragia digestiva por úlcera péptica

In recent years there have been advances in the management of non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding that have helped reduce rebleeding and mortality. This document positioning of the Catalan Society of Digestologia is an update of evidence-based recommendations on management of gastrointestinal bleeding peptic ulcer

Management of non variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: position statement of the Catalan Society of Gastroenterology. / Manejo de la hemorragia digestiva alta no varicosa: documento de posicionamiento de la Societat Catalana de Digestologia.

In recent years there have been advances in the management of non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding that have helped reduce rebleeding and mortality. This document positioning of the Catalan Society of Digestologia is an update of evidence-based recommendations on management of gastrointestinal bleeding peptic ulcer.

Isquemia mesentérica aguda: utilidad de las técnicas de revascularización endovascular / Acute mesenteric ischemia: Utility of endovascular techniques

INTRODUCCIÓN: La isquemia mesentérica aguda (IMA) presenta una elevada mortalidad. El diagnóstico y el tratamiento precoces son claves. En nuestro centro aplicamos un protocolo terapéutico que incluye la radiología vascular intervencionista (RVI) en pacientes con IMA sin irritación peritoneal. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el uso de la RVI conjuntamente con la cirugía convencional en el manejo de la IMA de intestino delgado potencialmente reversible diagnosticada mediante tomografía computarizada vascular (angio-TC). MÉTODOS: Estudio observacional, retrospectivo y descriptivo, donde se valora el manejo diagnóstico y terapéutico de la IMA en 2 períodos (antes y después de la aplicación de un protocolo que incluye la RVI) entre 2009 y 2013. El diagnóstico de elección es mediante angio-TC, ante la sospecha clínico-analítica. RESULTADOS: Nuestra serie incluye a 73 pacientes diagnosticados de IMA mediante angio-TC (45: 2009-2011; 28: 2012-2013). La leucocitosis es frecuente (82%), siendo menos frecuente la lactacidemia (47% vs. 53%). Hay 49 pacientes con IMA y exploración abdominal normal. En el 51% se realizó cirugía de resección intestinal (supervivencia 44%); 18%: revascularización mediante RVI (supervivencia 67%); 31%: tratamiento paliativo (supervivencia 0%). El 33% de los pacientes sometidos a RVI como primera línea precisaron de cirugía de rescate (resección intestinal). La mortalidad global es del 67% (2009-2011) vs. 62% (2012-2013). CONCLUSIONES: Desde la aplicación del protocolo ha aumentado la indicación de RVI para tratar a pacientes sin irritación peritoneal, objetivando una disminución de la mortalidad global. En nuestra experiencia, la aplicación de RVI en casos de IMA sin irritación peritoneal al diagnóstico puede incrementar la supervivencia

INTRODUCTION: Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) has a high mortality. Early diagnosis and treatment are very important. In our institution there is a therapeutic protocol that includes endovascular techniques (ET) in patients with AMI without peritoneal irritation at diagnosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of ET in conjunction with conventional surgery in the management of potentially reversible IMA diagnosed by computed tomography (CT-angiography). METHODS: Observational, descriptive and retrospective study that evaluated the use of ET in patients with AMI (arterial origin) in 2 periods (before and after the application of a protocol that includes ET), between 2009-2013. All patients were diagnosed by a CT-angiography, as the diagnostic technique of choice, because of the clinical and analytical suspicion. RESULTS: Our series included 73 patients with IMA diagnosed by CT-angiography (45: 2009-2011; 28: 2012-2013). Leukocytosis was common (82%), high lactate levels are less frequent (47% vs. 53%). There were 49 patients with IMA without peritoneal irritation. In 51% bowel resection surgery was performed (44% survival); 18%: revascularization by ET (survival 67%); 31%: palliative treatment (0% survival). 33% of patients undergoing first-line RVI needed a surgical rescue (bowel resection). The overall mortality was 67% (2009-2011) vs. 62% (2012-2013). CONCLUSIONS: Since the protocol application, there is a higher indication of ET in patients with AMI without peritoneal irritation, showing a decreased mortality. With ET application, there is a higher survival in these patients. In our experience, the use of ET in cases of AMI without peritoneal irritation at diagnosis, may increase survival

Acute mesenteric ischemia: Utility of endovascular techniques.

INTRODUCTION: Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) has a high mortality. Early diagnosis and treatment are very important. In our institution there is a therapeutic protocol that includes endovascular techniques (ET) in patients with AMI without peritoneal irritation at diagnosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of ET in conjunction with conventional surgery in the management of potentially reversible IMA diagnosed by computed tomography (CT-angiography). METHODS: Observational, descriptive and retrospective study that evaluated the use of ET in patients with AMI (arterial origin) in 2 periods (before and after the application of a protocol that includes ET), between 2009-2013. All patients were diagnosed by a CT-angiography, as the diagnostic technique of choice, because of the clinical and analytical suspicion. RESULTS: Our series included 73 patients with IMA diagnosed by CT-angiography (45: 2009-2011; 28: 2012-2013). Leukocytosis was common (82%), high lactate levels are less frequent (47% vs. 53%). There were 49 patients with IMA without peritoneal irritation. In 51% bowel resection surgery was performed (44% survival); 18%: revascularization by ET (survival 67%); 31%: palliative treatment (0% survival). 33% of patients undergoing first-line RVI needed a surgical rescue (bowel resection). The overall mortality was 67% (2009-2011) vs. 62% (2012-2013). CONCLUSIONS: Since the protocol application, there is a higher indication of ET in patients with AMI without peritoneal irritation, showing a decreased mortality. With ET application, there is a higher survival in these patients. In our experience, the use of ET in cases of AMI without peritoneal irritation at diagnosis, may increase survival.