Intestinal cystic lymphangioma.

A 7-year-old girl, coming from a rural area in Cameroon, presented to the emergency department with a 3-months history of abdominal pain. Her family also reported vomiting and minimal food intake for two weeks. Physical examination showed a palpable and mobile abdominal mass. An ultrasound showed a large intrabdominal multicystic lesion of about 10cm, close to the intestine and with no solid lesions in other organs. A laparotomy was scheduled and a mobile mass dependent on the jejunum was found. The mass caused an intestinal obstruction and was composed of several large cysts with whitish fluid. Excision of the mass and resection of a short segment of small bowel were performed. Intestinal cystic lymphangioma is a rare congenital malformation that normally presents with abdominal pain and distension. Abdominal ultrasonography is the procedure of choice for the diagnosis. Intestinal resection and anastomosis (while the cyst is normally intimate attached to the bowel) is an effective treatment.

Uso del valor de la hormona paratiroidea intacta en el primer día postoperatorio tras tiroidectomía total como predictor de hipoparatiroidismo permanente / Serum levels of intact parathyroid hormone on the first day after total thyroidectomy as predictor of permanent hypoparathyroidism

Introducción: El hipoparatiroidismo permanente es la complicación a largo plazo más prevalente tras una tiroidectomía total, siendo responsable de una importante morbilidad y de necesidad de tratamiento sustitutivo a largo plazo. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar si el valor de la hormona paratiroidea intacta (PTHi) en el primer día postoperatorio tras una tiroidectomía total es un buen predictor de hipoparatiroidismo permanente. Material y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo de observación en el que se analizaron todos los pacientes intervenidos de tiroidectomía total entre enero de 2009 y diciembre de 2014. Se recogieron los valores de PTHi y calcio sérico en el primer día postoperatorio, y todos los pacientes tuvieron un seguimiento mínimo de un año. Resultados: Se incluyeron 481 pacientes con una edad media de 53±14 años, el 82% de los cuales eran mujeres. La causa más frecuente de tiroidectomía fue el bocio multinodular (75%), seguido del carcinoma papilar de tiroides (15%). La complicación precoz más frecuente fue la hipocalcemia transitoria (49%), y a largo plazo fue el hipoparatiroidismo permanente (6%). El estudio estadístico mediante curvas ROC mostró que la PTHi en el primer día postoperatorio es un buen predictor de hipoparatiroidismo permanente (área bajo la curva de 0,87; IC 95%: 0,84-0,91). Valores de 5pg/ml presentan una sensibilidad del 95%, una especificidad del 77%, un valor predictivo positivo del 21,6% y un valor predictivo negativo del 99,6%. Conclusiones: La PTHi en el primer día postoperatorio de la tiroidectomía total es un predictor útil de hipoparatiroidismo permanente gracias a su alto valor predictivo negativo. Valores de PTHi>5 pg/ml excluyen prácticamente la presencia de hipoparatiroidismo permanente

Background: Permanent hypoparathyroidism is the most common long-term complication after total thyroidectomy, causing significant morbidity and requiring long-term replacement therapy. Our study objective was to assess whether intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) levels on the first day after total thyroidectomy are a good predictor of permanent hypoparathyroidism. Patients and methods: A retrospective observational study of all patients undergoing total thyroidectomy between January 2009 and December 2014. iPTH and calcium levels were measured the first day after surgery. Patients were followed up for at least one year after surgery. Results: The study group consisted of 481 patients with a mean age of 53±14 years, 82% of them females. The most common reason for thyroidectomy was multinodular goiter (75%), followed by papillary thyroid cancer (15%). Transient hypocalcemia was the most common early complication after total thyroidectomy (49%), and permanent hypoparathyroidism was the most common long-term complication (6%). ROC curve analysis showed that iPTH level on the first postoperative day was a good predictor of permanent hypoparathyroidism (area under the curve 0.87; 95% CI: 0.84-0.91). Cut-off iPTH levels of 5pg/mL had 95% sensitivity, 77% specificity, 21.6% positive predictive value, and 99.6% negative predictive value. Conclusions: iPTH level on the first day after total thyroidectomy is a useful predictor of permanent hypoparathyroidism because of its high negative predictive value. Serum iPTH levels >5pg/mL virtually exclude presence of permanent hypoparathyroidism

Serum levels of intact parathyroid hormone on the first day after total thyroidectomy as predictor of permanent hypoparathyroidism. / Uso del valor de la hormona paratiroidea intacta en el primer día postoperatorio tras tiroidectomía total como predictor de hipoparatiroidismo permanente.

BACKGROUND: Permanent hypoparathyroidism is the most common long-term complication after total thyroidectomy, causing significant morbidity and requiring long-term replacement therapy. Our study objective was to assess whether intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) levels on the first day after total thyroidectomy are a good predictor of permanent hypoparathyroidism. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective observational study of all patients undergoing total thyroidectomy between January 2009 and December 2014. iPTH and calcium levels were measured the first day after surgery. Patients were followed up for at least one year after surgery. RESULTS: The study group consisted of 481 patients with a mean age of 53±14 years, 82% of them females. The most common reason for thyroidectomy was multinodular goiter (75%), followed by papillary thyroid cancer (15%). Transient hypocalcemia was the most common early complication after total thyroidectomy (49%), and permanent hypoparathyroidism was the most common long-term complication (6%). ROC curve analysis showed that iPTH level on the first postoperative day was a good predictor of permanent hypoparathyroidism (area under the curve 0.87; 95% CI: 0.84-0.91). Cut-off iPTH levels of 5pg/mL had 95% sensitivity, 77% specificity, 21.6% positive predictive value, and 99.6% negative predictive value. CONCLUSIONS: iPTH level on the first day after total thyroidectomy is a useful predictor of permanent hypoparathyroidism because of its high negative predictive value. Serum iPTH levels >5pg/mL virtually exclude presence of permanent hypoparathyroidism.

Revisión de las perforaciones duodenales tras colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica en el Hospital Puerta de Hierro de 1999 a 2014 / Review of duodenal perforations after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in Hospital Puerta de Hierro from 1999 to 2014

Introducción: la colangiopancreatografía retrógrada endoscópica (CPRE) sigue siendo la prueba de elección para el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la patología biliar y pancreática, pero cuenta con una tasa de morbimortalidad no desdeñable, por lo que se proponen algoritmos para el manejo y tratamiento de sus complicaciones. Objetivo: revisar las perforaciones post-CPRE tratadas en el Servicio de Cirugía General del Hospital Puerta de Hierro de 1999 a 2014, evaluando los resultados en función del tipo de perforación y el tratamiento. Métodos y resultados: se ha realizado un estudio descriptivo y observacional de todas las perforaciones post-CPRE comunicadas y tratadas por el Servicio de Cirugía General del Hospital Puerta de Hierro de 1999 a 2014, en relación a la indicación de la prueba y hallazgos, el tipo de perforación (clasificación de Stapfer), el tiempo hasta el diagnóstico y el método de diagnóstico, el tiempo hasta la intervención y la técnica empleada, las complicaciones posteriores, así como la evolución y el tiempo de ingreso. Los resultados se han evaluado en función del tipo de perforación (Stapfer) y del tipo de tratamiento realizado. Se comunicaron 36 perforaciones (21 de tipo I, ocho de tipo II, dos de tipo III y cinco de tipo IV), lo que supone una incidencia menor del 1%. El diagnóstico fue inmediato (en las primeras 24 horas) en el 67% de los casos, siendo las de tipo I las más frecuentes. Se intervino a 28 de los 36 pacientes (77,7%), realizándose en la mayoría una colecistectomía seguida, siempre que fue posible, de sutura, colangiografía intraoperatoria y exploración de la vía biliar y drenaje. Fallecieron cuatro pacientes (dos intervenidos y dos manejados de manera conservadora), todos con perforaciones de tipo I. La complicación más frecuente fue la colección/fístula, que apareció en el 21,42% de los pacientes intervenidos. Conclusiones: el tratamiento de las perforaciones periduodenales secundarias a CPRE debe orientarse en función de los hallazgos clínicos y radiológicos. Según nuestra experiencia, las perforaciones de tipo I requieren una intervención quirúrgica inmediata, mientras que las perforaciones tipo II y III permiten, en algunos casos, un manejo conservador, siempre ante la ausencia de complicaciones como colecciones abdominales asociadas y/o signos de sepsis o de irritación peritoneal. Las perforaciones tipo IV responden bien al manejo conservador

Introduction: endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) remains the gold standard in biliary and pancreatic pathology. Although the procedure has a significant morbidity and mortality rate. Algorithms are needed for the management and treatment of the associated complications. Objective: to review the post-ERCP perforations treated in the Department of General Surgery of the Hospital Puerta de Hierro from 1999 to 2014. The results were evaluated according to the types of perforation and treatment. Methods and results: this is a descriptive and observational study of all post-ERCP perforations reported and treated by the Department of General Surgery of the Hospital Puerta de Hierro from 1999 to 2014. The following data were collected: indication for the test and findings, type of perforation, time and method of diagnosis, time to surgery and the technique used; the subsequent complications as well as the evolution and time of admission were registered. Results were evaluated according to the type of perforation (Stapfer classification) and the treatment performed. Thirty-six perforations were reported (21 type I, eight type II, two type III and five type IV), with an associated incidence of less than 1%. The diagnosis was immediate (in the first 24 hours) in 67% of cases; type I was the most frequent: 28 of 36 patients (77.7%) required surgery. The majority underwent a cholecystectomy followed by suture, intraoperative cholangiography, bile duct exploration and drainage whenever possible. Four patients died with type I perforations; two were intervened and two were managed conservatively. The most frequent complication was a collection/fistula which occurred in 21.42% of patients who underwent surgery. Conclusions: periduodenal perforations secondary to ERCP treatment should be oriented according to the clinical and radiological findings. In our experience, type I perforations require immediate surgical intervention, whereas type II and III perforations can be managed conservatively in some cases when there are no complications such as associated abdominal collections, peritoneal irritation and/or sepsis. Type IV perforations respond to conservative management

Review of duodenal perforations after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in Hospital Puerta de Hierro from 1999 to 2014.

INTRODUCTION: endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) remains the gold standard in biliary and pancreatic pathology. Although the procedure has a significant morbidity and mortality rate. Algorithms are needed for the management and treatment of the associated complications. OBJECTIVE: to review the post-ERCP perforations treated in the Department of General Surgery of the Hospital Puerta de Hierro from 1999 to 2014. The results were evaluated according to the types of perforation and treatment. METHODS AND RESULTS: this is a descriptive and observational study of all post-ERCP perforations reported and treated by the Department of General Surgery of the Hospital Puerta de Hierro from 1999 to 2014. The following data were collected: indication for the test and findings, type of perforation, time and method of diagnosis, time to surgery and the technique used; the subsequent complications as well as the evolution and time of admission were registered. Results were evaluated according to the type of perforation (Stapfer classification) and the treatment performed. Thirty-six perforations were reported (21 type I, eight type II, two type III and five type IV), with an associated incidence of less than 1%. The diagnosis was immediate (in the first 24 hours) in 67% of cases; type I was the most frequent: 28 of 36 patients (77.7%) required surgery. The majority underwent a cholecystectomy followed by suture, intraoperative cholangiography, bile duct exploration and drainage whenever possible. Four patients died with type I perforations; two were intervened and two were managed conservatively. The most frequent complication was a collection/fistula which occurred in 21.42% of patients who underwent surgery. CONCLUSIONS: periduodenal perforations secondary to ERCP treatment should be oriented according to the clinical and radiological findings. In our experience, type I perforations require immediate surgical intervention, whereas type II and III perforations can be managed conservatively in some cases when there are no complications such as associated abdominal collections, peritoneal irritation and/or sepsis. Type IV perforations respond to conservative management.

Tumoración perianal que simulaba ser un absceso / Perianal tumour simulating an abscess

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Síndrome de Bouveret: variante del íleo biliar / Bouveret syndrome: Variant of gallstone ileus

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