Characterization and treatment of enuresis in overactive bladder patients. / Caracterización y tratamiento de la enuresis en pacientes con vejiga hiperactiva.

OBJECTIVE: To define the types of overactive bladder (OAB) patient enuresis and study daytime bladder treatment response. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective, multi-center study of OAB patients with enuresis treated with anticholinergics or neuromodulation over 3 months from 2019 to 2021 was carried out. Variables achieved from the voiding calendar and PLUTSS (Pediatric Lower Urinary Tract Score System), as well as enuresis-related variables, were collected. Two study groups were created -primary enuresis (PE) and secondary enuresis (SE). Partial enuretic response (PER) was defined as a > 50% reduction in baseline enuresis, and complete enuretic response (CER) as a 100% reduction. A multivariate analysis was eventually conducted to detect CER independent predictive factors. RESULTS: 152 OAB patients were included. 109 of them (71.7%) had enuresis -29 (26.7%) SE and 80 (73.3%) PE. PLUTSS score was higher in PE patients than in SE patients (20.8 vs. 17.2; p= 0.001). PER and CER were significantly higher in the SE group (55.2% vs. 15%; p= 0.000 in PER, and 48.3% vs. 5%; p= 0.000 in CER). In the multivariate analysis, SE patients demonstrated to have a 50-fold increased probability of responding to daytime bladder treatment than PE patients (OR: 49.79; 95%CI: 6.73-36.8). CONCLUSIONS: Most OAB children have PE and not SE, which explains why enuresis does not typically respond to daytime bladder treatment. Characterizing the type of enuresis in OAB children is important to adequately approach treatment.

OBJETIVOS: Definir los tipos de enuresis de los pacientes con vejiga hiperactiva (VH) y estudiar su respuesta al tratamiento vesical diurno. MATERIAL Y METODOS: Estudio prospectivo y multicéntrico: pacientes con VH y enuresis, tratados con anticolinérgicos o neuromodulación durante 3 meses (2019-2021). Recogimos variables obtenidas del calendario miccional, cuestionario PLUTSS (Pediatric Lower Urinary Tract Score System), y relacionadas con la enuresis. Generamos 2 grupos de estudio: enuresis primaria (EP) y enuresis secundaria (ES). Consideramos respuesta parcial enurética (RPE) a la reducción del valor de enuresis inicial en más de un 50% y respuesta completa (RCE) el 100%. Finalmente realizamos un análisis multivariante para detectar factores predictivos independientes de RCE. RESULTADOS: Incluimos 152 pacientes con VH, 109 de los cuales presentaban enuresis (71,7%): 29 ES (26,7%) y 80 EP (73,3%). El valor PLUTSS fue mayor en pacientes con EP que en ES (20,8 vs. 17,2, p= 0,001.) La RPE y la RCE fueron significativamente mayores en el grupo de ES (55,2% vs. 15%, p= 0,000 en RPE y 48,3% vs. 5%, p= 0,000 en RCE). En el análisis multivariante se identificó que los pacientes con ES tienen una probabilidad de responder al tratamiento vesical diurno 50 veces superior que los pacientes con EP (OR 49,79, IC95% 6,73-36,8). CONCLUSIONES: La mayoría de niños con VH tienen una EP y no secundaria, por lo que generalmente la enuresis de estos pacientes no responde al tratamiento vesical diurno. Es importante caracterizar el tipo de enuresis de los niños con VH para plantear su tratamiento de forma adecuada.

Efficacy of sacral transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in patients with overactive bladder refractory to anticholinergic treatment: a prospective multi-center study. / Eficacia de la electroestimulación transcutánea sacra en pacientes con vejiga hiperactiva refractarios a fármacos anticolinérgicos. Estudio prospectivo y multicéntrico.

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether sacral transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (S-TENS) is an effective treatment in patients refractory to anticholinergic drugs (Achs). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective multi-center study of patients with overactive bladder (OB) refractory to Achs treated with S-TENS from 2018 to 2021 was carried out. S-TENS was applied over 3 months. Symptom progression was assessed using the voiding calendar and the Pediatric Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Score (PLUTSS), excluding questions 3 and 4 -referring to enuresis- so that progression of daytime symptoms only (LUTS variable) was analyzed. RESULTS: 66 patients -50% of whom were female- were included, with a mean age of 9.5 years (range: 5-15). S-TENS significantly lowered PLUTSS (19.1 baseline vs. 9.5 final, p< 0.001) and LUTS (13.1 baseline vs. 4.8 final, p< 0.001). It also reduced the number of mictions (8.5 baseline vs. 6.4 final, p< 0.001), while increasing urine volume in the voiding records (214 ml baseline vs. 258 ml final, p< 0.001). Enuresis was the only variable refractory to S-TENS. Complication rate was 3% (2 patients with dermatitis in the S-TENS application area). CONCLUSIONS: S-TENS is effective and safe in the short-term in patients with OB refractory to Achs. Further studies assessing long-term efficacy and potential relapses are required.

OBJETIVOS: Determinar si la electroterapia nerviosa transcutánea a nivel sacro (TENS-S) es un tratamiento efectivo en pacientes refractarios a fármacos anticolinérgicos (Ach). MATERIAL Y METODOS: Estudio prospectivo y multicéntrico: pacientes con VH refractaria a Ach tratados con TENS-S entre 2018-2021. El TENS-S se aplicó durante 3 meses. La evolución sintomática fue evaluada utilizando el calendario miccional y el cuestionario PLUTSS (Pediatric Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Score), pero excluyendo sus preguntas 3 y 4 (referidas a la enuresis) para analizar solamente la evolución de la sintomatología diurna (variable LUTS). RESULTADOS: Fueron incluidos 66 pacientes (50% niñas), con una edad media de 9,5 años (rango: 5-15). El TENS-S disminuyó significativamente el PLUTSS (19,1 inicial vs 9,5 final, p< 0,001) y el LUTS (13,1 inicial vs 4,8 final, p< 0,001). Además, redujo el número de micciones (8,5 inicial vs 6,4 final, p< 0,001) y aumentó el volumen de orina en los registros miccionales (214 ml inicial vs 258 ml final, p< 0,001). La enuresis fue la única variable refractaria al TENS-S. La tasa de complicaciones fue del 3% (2 pacientes, dermatitis en el área de aplicación del TENS-S). CONCLUSIONES: El TENS-S es efectivo y seguro a corto plazo en pacientes con VH refractarios a los Ach. Deben realizarse estudios para evaluar la eficacia a largo plazo y posibles recaídas.

Pop-off mechanisms as protective factors against chronic renal disease in children with posterior urethral valves. / Los fenómenos pop-off como factores protectores de enfermedad renal crónica en niños con válvulas de uretra posterior.

OBJECTIVE: To identify whether pop-off mechanisms act as protective factors against chronic or end-stage renal disease in patients with posterior urethral valves. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective cohort study of patients with posterior urethral valves treated at a tertiary care children's hospital was carried out. Demographic, clinical, analytical, and radiological variables were collected. Considered as pop-off mechanisms were: unilateral high-grade vesicoureteral reflux with ipsilateral renal dysplasia and without involvement of the contralateral kidney, urinoma, prenatal urinary ascites, large bladder diverticulum, and persistent urachus. Multiple logistic regression and multivariate Cox regression were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS: 70 patients undergoing posterior urethral valve surgery in our institution from 2010 to August 2020 were included. 14 (20%) had pop-off mechanisms and 56 (80%) did not. Pop-off mechanisms protected against developing chronic renal disease (0% vs. 27%; p = 0.03) and could protect against the need for renal replacement therapy (0% vs. 9%; p = 0.58). Nadir creatinine values (mg/dl) were predictors for the development of chronic renal disease (0.37 vs. 0.53; p < 0.0001) and the need for renal replacement therapy (0.38 vs. 1.21; p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Pop-off mechanisms act as a protective factor against chronic renal disease in patients with posterior urethral valves. Nadir creatinine is a predictor of chronic renal disease and the need for renal replacement therapy. A larger sample size is needed to determine whether pop-off mechanisms protect against the need for renal replacement therapy.

OBJETIVOS: Identificar si los fenómenos pop-off actúan como factores protectores de enfermedad renal crónica o terminal en pacientes con válvulas de uretra posterior. MATERIAL Y METODOS: Estudio de cohortes retrospectivo de los pacientes con válvulas de uretra posterior tratados en un hospital infantil de tercer nivel. Se recogieron variables demográficas, clínicas, analíticas y radiológicas. Se consideraron fenómenos pop-off: reflujo vesicoureteral de alto grado unilateral con displasia renal ipsilateral y sin afectación del riñón contralateral, urinoma, ascitis urinaria prenatal, divertículo vesical grande y uraco persistente. Para el análisis estadístico se han utilizado regresiones logísticas múltiples y regresión de Cox multivariante. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 70 pacientes intervenidos de válvulas de uretra posterior y visitados en nuestro centro desde 2010 hasta agosto de 2020. Catorce (20%) presentaban fenómenos pop-off y 56 (80%) no. Los fenómenos pop-off fueron protectores para el desarrollo de enfermedad renal crónica (0 vs. 27%; p = 0,03) y podrían proteger de la necesidad de terapia renal sustitutiva (0 vs. 9%; p = 0,58). Los valores de creatinina nadir (mg/dl) fueron predictores de desarrollo de enfermedad renal crónica (0,37 vs. 0,53; p < 0,0001) y de necesidad de terapia renal sustitutiva (0,38 vs. 1,21; p < 0,001). CONCLUSIONES: Los fenómenos pop-off actúan como factor protector de enfermedad renal crónica en los pacientes con válvulas de uretra posterior. La creatinina nadir es un factor predictor de enfermedad renal crónica y de necesidad de terapia renal sustitutiva. Se necesita un tamaño de muestra mayor para determinar si los fenómenos pop-off protegen de la necesidad de terapia renal sustitutiva.

Los fenómenos pop-off como factores protectoresde enfermedad renal crónica en niños con válvulasde uretra posterior / Pop-off mechanisms as protective factors against chronic renal disease in children with posterior urethral valves

Objetivos: Identificar si los fenómenos pop-off actúan como factoresprotectores de enfermedad renal crónica o terminal en pacientes conválvulas de uretra posterior. Material y métodos: Estudio de cohortes retrospectivo de los pa-cientes con válvulas de uretra posterior tratados en un hospital infantil detercer nivel. Se recogieron variables demográficas, clínicas, analíticas yradiológicas. Se consideraron fenómenos pop-off: reflujo vesicoureteralde alto grado unilateral con displasia renal ipsilateral y sin afectación delriñón contralateral, urinoma, ascitis urinaria prenatal, divertículo vesicalgrande y uraco persistente. Para el análisis estadístico se han utilizadoregresiones logísticas múltiples y regresión de Cox multivariante. Resultados: Se incluyeron 70 pacientes intervenidos de válvulas deuretra posterior y visitados en nuestro centro desde 2010 hasta agostode 2020. Catorce (20%) presentaban fenómenos pop-off y 56 (80%)no. Los fenómenos pop-off fueron protectores para el desarrollo deenfermedad renal crónica (0 vs. 27%; p = 0,03) y podrían proteger de lanecesidad de terapia renal sustitutiva (0 vs. 9%; p = 0,58). Los valores decreatinina nadir (mg/dl) fueron predictores de desarrollo de enfermedadrenal crónica (0,37 vs. 0,53; p < 0,0001) y de necesidad de terapia renalsustitutiva (0,38 vs. 1,21; p < 0,001). Conclusiones: Los fenómenos pop-off actúan como factor protectorde enfermedad renal crónica en los pacientes con válvulas de uretraposterior. La creatinina nadir es un factor predictor de enfermedad renalcrónica y de necesidad de terapia renal sustitutiva. Se necesita un tamañode muestra mayor para determinar si los fenómenos pop-off protegende la necesidad de terapia renal sustitutiva.(AU)

Objective: To identify whether pop-off mechanisms act as protec-tive factors against chronic or end-stage renal disease in patients withposterior urethral valves. Materials and methods: A retrospective cohort study of patients withposterior urethral valves treated at a tertiary care children’s hospital wascarried out. Demographic, clinical, analytical, and radiological variableswere collected. Considered as pop-off mechanisms were: unilateral high-grade vesicoureteral reflux with ipsilateral renal dysplasia and withoutinvolvement of the contralateral kidney, urinoma, prenatal urinary ascites,large bladder diverticulum, and persistent urachus. Multiple logistic regres-sion and multivariate Cox regression were used for statistical analysis. Results: 70 patients undergoing posterior urethral valve surgery inour institution from 2010 to August 2020 were included. 14 (20%) hadpop-off mechanisms and 56 (80%) did not. Pop-off mechanisms pro-tected against developing chronic renal disease (0% vs. 27%; p = 0.03)and could protect against the need for renal replacement therapy (0%vs. 9%; p = 0.58). Nadir creatinine values (mg/dl) were predictors forthe development of chronic renal disease (0.37 vs. 0.53; p < 0.0001)and the need for renal replacement therapy (0.38 vs. 1.21; p < 0.001). Conclusions: Pop-off mechanisms act as a protective factor againstchronic renal disease in patients with posterior urethral valves. Nadircreatinine is a predictor of chronic renal disease and the need for renalreplacement therapy. A larger sample size is needed to determine whetherpop-off mechanisms protect against the need for renal replacement therapy.(AU)

Our experience with laparoscopic Anderson-Hynes ureteropyeloplasty. / Ureteropieloplastia Anderson-Hynes laparoscópica en niños. Nuestra experiencia.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze whether the application of laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of pyeloureteral junction obstruction (PUJO) has been beneficial for pediatric patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Medical records of all patients undergoing PUJO surgery from January 1997 to December 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients with <6-month follow-up and patients undergoing video-assisted surgery were excluded. Open surgery was compared with laparoscopic surgery. The following data were collected: surgical approach, need for and type of urinary diversion, operating time, mean hospital stay, complications, and restenosis rate. Ultrasound and diuretic renogram parameters were also retrieved. RESULTS: 328 Anderson-Hynes pyeloplasties were analyzed, 142 of which had been performed laparoscopically. Overall success rate was 96.6%, and complication rate was 11.9%. No significant differences were noted between open and laparoscopic surgery. In 97.5% of surgeries, urine was diverted using an external nephroureteral catheter, a double J stent, or a Salle stent, with significant differences between open and laparoscopic surgery. Mean operating time was significantly longer in laparoscopic surgery. Mean hospital stay was significantly shorter in the laparoscopic surgery group. CONCLUSION: Surgical approach does not play a role in PUJO surgery success. Therefore, in our view, laparoscopic surgery should be the technique of choice in pediatric patients.

OBJETIVO: Analizar si la aplicación de la cirugía laparoscópica en el tratamiento de la estenosis pieloureteral (EPU) han sido beneficiosos para el paciente pediátrico. MATERIAL Y METODO: Hemos revisado de forma retrospectiva las historias clínicas de todos aquellos pacientes intervenidos de EPU desde enero 1997 hasta diciembre 2017. Se excluyeron las que tuvieron seguimiento menor a 6 meses, y las cirugías videoasistidas. Se han comparado la cirugía abierta con la cirugía laparoscópica. Se han recogido los siguientes datos: abordaje quirúrgico, necesidad y tipo de derivación urinaria, tiempo quirúrgico, estancia media, complicaciones, tasa de reestenosis. Los parámetros ecográficos y del renograma diurético también han sido recogidos. RESULTADOS: Se han analizado 328 pieloplastias, 142 se realizaron laparoscópicamente. La tasa de éxito global ha sido del 96,6%, existiendo un 11,9% de complicaciones; sin existir diferencias significativas entre la cirugía abierta y la laparoscópica. En el 97,5% de las cirugías, la orina se derivó mediante catéter nefroureteral externo, catéter doble J o catéter tipo Salle; existiendo diferencias entre cirugía abierta y laparoscópica. El tiempo quirúrgico medio fue significativamente superior en la cirugía laparoscópica. La estancia media fue menor en el grupo de cirugía laparoscópica de forma significativa. CONCLUSION: La vía de abordaje no es un factor que influya en el éxito de la cirugía de la EPU, por ello pensamos que la cirugía laparoscópica es la técnica de elección en pacientes pediátricos.

Ureteropieloplastia Anderson-Hynes laparoscópica en niños. Nuestra experiencia / Our experience with laparoscopic Anderson-Hynes ureteropyeloplasty

OBJETIVO: Analizar si la aplicación de la cirugía laparoscópica en el tratamiento de la estenosis pieloureteral (EPU) ha sido beneficiosa para el paciente pediátrico. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: Hemos revisado de forma retrospectiva las historias clínicas de todos aquellos pacientes intervenidos de EPU desde enero de 1997 hasta diciembre de 2017. Se excluyeron las que tuvieron seguimiento menor a 6 meses, y las cirugías videoasistidas. Se han comparado la cirugía abierta con la cirugía laparoscópica. Se han recogido los siguientes datos: abordaje quirúrgico, necesidad y tipo de derivación urinaria, tiempo quirúrgico, estancia media, complicaciones, tasa de reestenosis. Los parámetros ecográficos y del renograma diurético también han sido recogidos. RESULTADOS: Se han analizado 328 pieloplastias, 142 se realizaron laparoscópicamente. La tasa de éxito global ha sido del 96,6%, existiendo un 11,9% de complicaciones, sin existir diferencias significativas entre la cirugía abierta y la laparoscópica. En el 97,5% de las cirugías, la orina se derivó mediante catéter nefroureteral externo, catéter doble J o catéter tipo Salle, existiendo diferencias entre cirugía abierta y laparoscópica. El tiempo quirúrgico medio fue significativamente superior en la cirugía laparoscópica. La estancia media fue menor en el grupo de cirugía laparoscópica de forma significativa. CONCLUSIÓN: La vía de abordaje no es un factor que influya en el éxito de la cirugía de la EPU, por ello pensamos que la cirugía laparoscópica es la técnica de elección en pacientes pediátricos

OBJECTIVE: To analyze whether the application of laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of pyeloureteral junction obstruction (PUJO) has been beneficial for pediatric patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Medical records of all patients undergoing PUJO surgery from January 1997 to December 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients with < 6-month follow-up and patients undergoing video-assisted surgery were excluded. Open surgery was compared with laparoscopic surgery. The following data were collected: surgical approach, need for and type of urinary diversion, operating time, mean hospital stay, complications, and restenosis rate. Ultrasound and diuretic renogram parameters were also retrieved. RESULTS: 328 Anderson-Hynes pyeloplasties were analyzed, 142 of which had been performed laparoscopically. Overall success rate was 96.6%, and complication rate was 11.9%. No significant differences were noted between open and laparoscopic surgery. In 97.5% of surgeries, urine was diverted using an external nephroureteral catheter, a double J stent, or a Salle stent, with significant differences between open and laparoscopic surgery. Mean operating time was significantly longer in laparoscopic surgery. Mean hospital stay was significantly shorter in the laparoscopic surgery group. CONCLUSION: Surgical approach does not play a role in PUJO surgery success. Therefore, in our view, laparoscopic surgery should be the technique of choice in pediatric patients

[Single-repair for primary proximal hypospadias. Lessons learned after 196 primary repairs]. / Hipospadias proximales reparados en un único tiempo. Lecciones aprendidas tras 196 intervenciones primarias.

PURPOSE: Proximal, scrotal and perineal hypospadias challenge the surgeon. After 40 years devoted to hypospadias surgery, the senior author summarizes her experience, share her tricks and shows that almost any hypospadias can be fully repaired in one surgery. METHODS: Retrospective review and discussions of a large series of consecutive proximal hypospadias treated in one surgery by the same team from 1999 to 2016. RESULTS: 196 patients were operated. 68% of all patients were successfully repaired after the surgery. All hypospadias were treated using one of the following techniques: onlay double flap, tubularized preputial flap or mucosal grafts (only until 2005). Urethrocutaneous fistula was present in 25% of cases, but only 13% of patients needed other further surgical procedures. CONCLUSION: Cutaneous incisions design is fundamental in hypospadias repair. When the incisions follow the natural folds that appear in penile and scrotal skin, it's possible to obtain optimal flaps for both urethroplasty and skin coverage (even avoiding the need for mucosal grafts). Consequently, almost all kinds of hypospadias can be repaired in one surgery with very good long-term results.

INTRODUCCION Y OBJETIVO: Los hipospadias peneanos proximales, escrotales y perineales son un reto para el cirujano. Tras toda una carrera dedicada a los hipospadias, la autora principal del trabajo resume su experiencia y demuestra que prácticamente cualquier tipo de hipospadias puede ser resuelto completamente en un único tiempo. METODO: Se trata de una revisión retrospectiva y la discusión de una serie de hipospadias proximales consecutivos tratados en una única intervención por el mismo equipo quirúrgico entre 1999 y 2016. RESULTADOS: 196 pacientes fueron intervenidos. El 68% de los casos quedaron satisfactoriamente resueltos tras la operación. Todos los hipospadias fueron reparados con una de las siguientes técnicas: onlay, colgajo prepucial tubularizado (Duckett) o injertos de mucosa. Los injertos se utilizaron solo hasta 2005; posteriormente, el refinamiento de las técnicas quirúrgicas expuestas permitió que cualquier hipospadias fuera reparado con las técnicas de onlay o Duckett. Solo un 13% de los casos necesitó algún tipo de procedimiento quirúrgico adicional, más allá del cierre de una fístula uretral puntiforme (presente en el 25% de los pacientes). CONCLUSION: El diseño de las incisiones cutáneas es fundamental en la reparación de los hipospadias. Cuando las incisiones siguen las líneas que de forma natural se forman en la piel del pene y escroto se obtiene como resultado un colgajo óptimo para realizar una neouretra y recubrirla con piel, evitando incluso los injertos de mucosa. Estas modificaciones permiten que cualquier tipo de hipospadias sea reparado en un único tiempo con muy buenos resultados a largo plazo.

Hipospadias proximales reparados en un único tiempo. Lecciones aprendidas tras 196 intervenciones primarias / Single-repair for primary proximal hypospadias. Lessons learned after 196 primary repairs

Introducción y objetivo. Los hipospadias peneanos proximales, escrotales y perineales son un reto para el cirujano. Tras toda una carrera dedicada a los hipospadias, la autora principal del trabajo resume su experiencia y demuestra que prácticamente cualquier tipo de hipospadias puede ser resuelto completamente en un único tiempo. Método. Se trata de una revisión retrospectiva y la discusión de una serie de hipospadias proximales consecutivos tratados en una única intervención por el mismo equipo quirúrgico entre 1999 y 2016. Resultados. 196 pacientes fueron intervenidos. El 68% de los casos quedaron satisfactoriamente resueltos tras la operación. Todos los hipospadias fueron reparados con una de las siguientes técnicas: onlay, colgajo prepucial tubularizado (Duckett) o injertos de mucosa. Los injertos se utilizaron solo hasta 2005; posteriormente, el refinamiento de las técnicas quirúrgicas expuestas permitió que cualquier hipospadias fuera reparado con las técnicas de onlay o Duckett. Solo un 13% de los casos necesitó algún tipo de procedimiento quirúrgico adicional, más allá del cierre de una fístula uretral puntiforme (presente en el 25% de los pacientes).Conclusión. El diseño de las incisiones cutáneas es fundamental en la reparación de los hipospadias. Cuando las incisiones siguen las líneas que de forma natural se forman en la piel del pene y escroto se obtiene como resultado un colgajo óptimo para realizar una neouretra y recubrirla con piel, evitando incluso los injertos de mucosa. Estas modificaciones permiten que cualquier tipo de hipospadias sea reparado en un único tiempo con muy buenos resultados a largo plazo

Purpose. Proximal, scrotal and perineal hypospadias challenge the surgeon. After 40 years devoted to hypospadias surgery, the senior author summarizes her experience, share her tricks and shows that almost any hypospadias can be fully repaired in one surgery. Methods. Retrospective review and discussions of a large series of consecutive proximal hypospadias treated in one surgery by the same team from 1999 to 2016. Results. 196 patients were operated. 68% of all patients were successfully repaired after the surgery. All hypospadias were treated using one of the following techniques: onlay double flap, tubularized preputial flap or mucosal grafts (only until 2005). Urethrocutaneous fistula was present in 25% of cases, but only 13% of patients needed other further surgical procedures. Conclusion. Cutaneous incisions design is fundamental in hypo-spadias repair. When the incisions follow the natural folds that appear in penile and scrotal skin, it's possible to obtain optimal flaps for both urethroplasty and skin coverage (even avoiding the need for mucosal grafts). Consequently, almost all kinds of hypospadias can be repaired in one surgery with very good long-term results

Randomized clinical trial between polyacrylate-polyalcohol copolymer (PPC) and dextranomer-hyaluronic acid copolymer (Dx/HA) as bulking agents for endoscopic treatment of primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR).

OBJECTIVE: To compare the radiological and clinical outcomes of endoscopic treatment of primary VUR using polyacrylate-polyalcohol copolymer (PPC-Vantris®) or dextranomer-hyaluronic acid copolymer (Dx/HA-Deflux®). MATERIALS AND METHODS: From October 2014 to April 2017, patients with primary VUR grade III to V that needed endoscopic treatment (ET) were eligible for this randomized clinical trial. We excluded toilet-trained patients with lower urinary tract symptoms. Patients were randomized and allocated into two groups: PPC group and Dx/HA group. After endoscopic treatment a voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) was performed at 6 months; if VUR was still present a second ET was performed. Radiological success was considered if postoperative VUR grade was 0 and clinical success rate was considered if no more fUTI appeared during follow-up. RESULTS: Forty-six patients were eligible but 2 did not accept the trial. Forty-four patients with 73 refluxing ureters were included. PPC: 34 refluxing ureters; and Dx/HA: 39 refluxing ureters. Both groups were statistically homogeneous and comparable. Mean follow-up was 27.6 months. Radiological success rate (82.2%) and clinical success rate (92.3%) were similar in both groups (p > 0.05). The volume of bulking agent used in those successfully treated was greater in Dx/HA group (p < 0.05). Distal ureter was excise in all cases of ureteral reimplantation after PPC treatment; however, distal ureter was preserved in all ureters reimplanted after Dx/HA injection. CONCLUSION: PPC and Dx/HA had similar outcomes, but we must warn that ureteral reimplantation after endoscopic treatment with PPC is difficult because of the periureteral fibrosis.

¿Es necesario realizar una cistouretrografía miccional seriada (CUMS) tardía tras el tratamiento endoscópico exitoso inicial con copolímero de dextranómreo/ácido hialurónico (Dx/HA) para el reflujo vesicoureteral (RVU)? / Routine delayed voiding cystourethography after initial successful endoscopic treatment with Dextranomer/Hialuronic Acid Copolimer (Dx/HA) of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). Is it necessary?

Introducción: La mayoría de las guías recomiendan realizar una cistografía miccional (CUMS) temprana tras el tratamiento endoscópico del reflujo vesicoureteral (RVU), pero no hay consenso sobre cómo hacer el seguimiento a largo plazo en este grupo de pacientes. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar si es necesaria la realización de una CUMS tardía en aquellos pacientes tratados con éxito. Material y método: Hemos revisado las historias clínicas de aquellos pacientes tratados de RVU con el copolímero de dextranómero/ácido hialurónico (Dx/AH) desde 2006 a 2010. Se han seleccionado aquellos pacientes que estaban curados tras el tratamiento con más de 3 años de seguimiento y control cistográfico tardío. Hemos analizado los hallazgos clínicos y radiológicos a largo plazo. Resultados: Ciento sesenta niños con 228 uréteres refluyentes recibieron tratamiento con Dx/AH con un seguimiento medio de 52,13 meses. A 215 se les realizó CUMS de forma temprana, siendo la tasa de éxito del 84,1%. El grupo de estudio fueron 94/215 uréteres refluyentes que tuvieron un seguimiento clínico y cistográfico tardío mayor de 3 años. En el 79,8% la CUMS mostró ausencia de RVU, siendo la tasa de éxito tardío clínico del 91,7%. La incidencia de infección del tracto urinario febril entre aquellos que estaban curados desde el punto de vista radiológico frente a aquellos en los que recidivó el RVU fue del 8 y 15%, respectivamente. Solo existieron diferencias significativas en la recidiva del RVU entre aquellos uréteres que se habían tratado de forma inicial con una punción o con 2 punciones de Dx/AH. Conclusión: Si el objetivo del tratamiento del RVU es disminuir las infecciones del tracto urinario febril, no es necesario realizar una CUMS tardía tras un tratamiento exitoso inicial con Dx/AH, a pesar de que la tasa de éxito radiológico es menor que la del clínico

Introduction: Some guidelines recommend an early voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) after endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), but there's no consensus if it's necessary a long-term follow-up in these patients. The aim of our study is analyze if it's necessary a delayed VCUG after initial successful treatment with Dx/HA. Material and method: We have reviewed all medical charts of patients that underwent Dx/HA treatment from 2006 to 2010. We have selected patients with initial successful treatment and more than 3 years of radiological and clinical follow-up. We have analyzed late clinical and radiological outcomes. Results: One hundred and sixty children with 228 refluxing ureters underwent Dx/HA endoscopic treatment with a mean follow-up of 52.13 months. Early VCUG was performed in 215 ureters with an initial successful rate of 84.1%. The group of study was 94/215 ureters with more than 3 years of follow-up with a delayed VCUG. VUR was still resolved in 79,8% of the ureters. Clinical success rate was 91.7%. The incidence of febrile urinary tract infection in those patients with cured VUR and those with a relapsed VUR was 8 and 15%, respectively; but there were no significant differences. We have not found any variable related with relapsed VUR except those ureters that initially received 2 injections (P < .05). Conclusion: If our objective in the treatment of VUR is to reduce the incidence of febrile urinary tract infection it is not necessary to perform a delayed VCUG even though the long-term radiological outcomes is worse than clinical outcome

Anesthetic management for thoracic surgery in Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome / Manejo anestésico en cirugía torácica en el síndrome de Rubinstein-Taybi

Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome (RTS) is a chromosomopathy associated to molecular mutations or microdeletions of chromosome 16. It has an incidence of 1:125,000-700,000 live births. RTS patients present craniofacial and thoracic anomalies that lead to a probable difficult-to-manage airway and ventilation. They also present mental retardation and comorbidity, such as congenital cardiac defects, pulmonary structural anomalies and recurrent respiratory infections, which increase the risk of aspiration pneumonia. Cardiac arrhythmias have been reported after the use of certain drugs such as succinylcholine and atropine, in a higher incidence than in general population. There is an increased risk of postoperative apnea-hypopnea in these patients. We report the anesthetic management in a RTS patient undergoing emergent thoracic surgery due to oesophageal perforation and mediastinitis. Lung isolation was achieved with a bronchial blocker guided with a fiberoptic bronchoscope and one-lung ventilation was performed successfully (AU)

El síndrome de Rubinstein-Taybi es una enfermedad de baja incidencia (1:125.000-700.000 RN vivos) asociada a mutaciones o microdeleciones del cromosoma 16. Los pacientes afectos presentan frecuentemente anomalías craneofaciales y torácicas que condicionan una vía aérea y ventilación dificultosas. Asimismo, asocian retraso mental y comorbilidades, entre las que cabe destacar cardiopatías congénitas, infecciones respiratorias de repetición y enfermedad por reflujo gastroesofágico, que aumenta el riesgo de broncoaspiración. En estos pacientes se ha descrito una mayor incidencia de arritmias tras la administración de fármacos, como la succinilcolina y atropina, así como una mayor incidencia de apnea e hipopnea en el postoperatorio. Presentamos el manejo anestésico de un paciente afecto de síndrome de Rubinstein–Taybi sometido a cirugía torácica urgente por perforación esofágica y mediastinitis, con exclusión pulmonar llevada a cabo con bloqueador bronquial (AU)

Routine delayed voiding cystourethography after initial successful endoscopic treatment with Dextranomer/Hialuronic Acid Copolimer (Dx/HA) of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). Is it necessary? / ¿Es necesario realizar una cistouretrografía miccional seriada (CUMS) tardía tras el tratamiento endoscópico exitoso inicial con copolímero de dextranómreo/ácido hialurónico (Dx/HA) para el reflujo vesicoureteral (RVU)?

INTRODUCTION: Some guidelines recommend an early voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) after endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), but there's no consensus if it's necessary a long-term follow-up in these patients. The aim of our study is analyze if it's necessary a delayed VCUG after initial successful treatment with Dx/HA. MATERIAL AND METHOD: We have reviewed all medical charts of patients that underwent Dx/HA treatment from 2006 to 2010. We have selected patients with initial successful treatment and more than 3 years of radiological and clinical follow-up. We have analyzed late clinical and radiological outcomes. RESULTS: One hundred and sixty children with 228 refluxing ureters underwent Dx/HA endoscopic treatment with a mean follow-up of 52.13 months. Early VCUG was performed in 215 ureters with an initial successful rate of 84.1%. The group of study was 94/215 ureters with more than 3 years of follow-up with a delayed VCUG. VUR was still resolved in 79,8% of the ureters. Clinical success rate was 91.7%. The incidence of febrile urinary tract infection in those patients with cured VUR and those with a relapsed VUR was 8 and 15%, respectively; but there were no significant differences. We have not found any variable related with relapsed VUR except those ureters that initially received 2 injections (P<.05). CONCLUSION: If our objective in the treatment of VUR is to reduce the incidence of febrile urinary tract infection it is not necessary to perform a delayed VCUG even though the long-term radiological outcomes is worse than clinical outcome.

Anesthetic management for thoracic surgery in Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome.

Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome (RTS) is a chromosomopathy associated to molecular mutations or microdeletions of chromosome 16. It has an incidence of 1:125,000-700,000 live births. RTS patients present craniofacial and thoracic anomalies that lead to a probable difficult-to-manage airway and ventilation. They also present mental retardation and comorbidity, such as congenital cardiac defects, pulmonary structural anomalies and recurrent respiratory infections, which increase the risk of aspiration pneumonia. Cardiac arrhythmias have been reported after the use of certain drugs such as succinylcholine and atropine, in a higher incidence than in general population. There is an increased risk of postoperative apnea-hypopnea in these patients. We report the anesthetic management in a RTS patient undergoing emergent thoracic surgery due to oesophageal perforation and mediastinitis. Lung isolation was achieved with a bronchial blocker guided with a fiberoptic bronchoscope and one-lung ventilation was performed successfully.

Manejo anestésico en paciente pediátrico con vía aérea difícil afectado de epidermólisis ampollosa distrófica / Anaesthetic management in a paediatric patient with a difficult airway due to epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica

La epidermólisis ampollosa distrófica (EAD) es una patología hereditaria infrecuente, caracterizada por la formación de ampollas ante mínimos traumatismos, que tienden a formar cicatrices distróficas y llevan a secuelas limitantes y amenazantes para la vida. Es frecuente que los pacientes afectados de EAD precisen diferentes intervenciones quirúrgicas a lo largo de su vida. Los principales objetivos del manejo anestésico son la prevención del traumatismo/infección sobre la piel o las mucosas y el establecimiento de una vía aérea segura sin producir ampollas. El posicionamiento del paciente y el material utilizado para la monitorización de signos vitales y para la administración de agentes anestésicos pueden producir nuevas lesiones. Debe lubricarse todo el material y evitar adhesivos y movimientos de fricción sobre la piel. Estos pacientes suelen presentar múltiples comorbilidades y accesos vasculares y vía aérea difíciles. La formación de nuevas ampollas durante la instrumentación de vía aérea puede llevar a una obstrucción aguda de la misma. Presentamos el caso de un paciente con EAD y vía aérea difícil sometido a corrección de sindactilia y exodoncia múltiple (AU)

Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) is a rare inherited disorder characterized by blistering after minimal trauma. These blisters tend to form dystrophic scars, leading to limiting and life-threatening sequelae. The anaesthetic management of patients with DEB is a challenge, even for the most experienced anaesthesiologists, but basic principles can help us prepare the plan of care. The main goals are to prevent trauma/infection of skin/mucous, and to establish a secure airway without causing bullae. Patient positioning and the instruments used to monitor vital signs and administering anaesthetic agents can cause new lesions. It is advisable to lubricate the instruments and to avoid adhesive material and shearing forces on the skin. Besides the implications of the comorbidities, there is a potential difficult intubation and difficult vascular access. Acute airway obstruction can occur due to airway instrumentation. We report the case of a patient diagnosed with EBD difficult airway and undergoing correction of syndactylyl and dental extractions (AU)

Fetoscopic laser surgery to decompress distal urethral obstruction caused by prolapsed ureterocele.

We report on the successful use of fetoscopic surgery to treat a case of prolapsed ureterocele in a female fetus. At 21 weeks' gestation, a double renal system with an intravesical ureterocele obstructing the bladder outlet was diagnosed, causing severe megacystis, bilateral hydronephrosis and progressive oligohydramnios. Ultrasound evaluation following referral to our center confirmed severe bilateral hydronephrosis with pelvic and calyceal dilatation, but amniotic fluid volume was normal and the ureterocele was not visualized in the bladder. Instead, a cystic mass within the external genitalia was observed, suggestive of a prolapsed ureterocele, causing intermittently severe obstruction of the urethra. The parents were counseled about the uncertain prognosis and fetal surgery to decompress the urinary system was proposed. The procedure involved firing a contact diode laser until perforation of the ureterocele was achieved. Following laser surgery, resolution of megacystis, reduction of hydronephrosis and normalization of amniotic fluid volume were observed. Our report demonstrates that fetoscopic decompression of a distal urethral obstruction is feasible in the rare event of congenital prolapsed ureterocele.

Características bacterianas y significado clínico de catéteres ureterales doble J en niños / Bacterial characteristics and clinical significance of ureteral double-J stents in children

Objetivo: Determinar la incidencia de infección del tracto urinario en los pacientes en los que hemos utilizado un catéter ureteral doble J como desvío interno después de procedimientos urológicos. Material y métodos: Se revisaron todas las historias clínicas de los pacientes que tenían un catéter ureteral doble J después de un procedimiento urológico desde agosto de 2007 hasta mayo de 2013. Hemos analizado los siguientes datos: edad, sexo, tipo de profilaxis, incidencia de la infección del tracto urinario (ITU), días de desviación interna con catéter doble J, procedimiento quirúrgico, características bacterianas, sensibilidad de las bacterias a los antibióticos y tratamiento de ITU. Resultados: Hemos utilizado 73 catéteres doble J como desvío interno ureteral en 67 pacientes con una edad media de 44,73 ± 57,23. Los procedimientos quirúrgicos fueron 50 pieloplastias laparoscópicas Anderson-Hynes en 49 pacientes y 20 dilataciones con balón de alta presión de la unión ureterovesical para tratar megauréter obstructivo primario en 15 pacientes, y 3 pacientes con obstrucción ureterovesical después del tratamiento endoscópico del reflujo vesicoureteral. Cuarenta y tres catéteres mostraron una colonización bacteriana en los cultivos. Pseudomona aeruginosa estaba presente en 9 (20,9%) catéteres. Solo en 12 catéteres la colonización bacteriana era sensible a la profilaxis antibiótica. La colonización del catéter era mayor en los niños y los pacientes más jóvenes. Cuatro pacientes tuvieron una ITU febril. La incidencia de ITU en los pacientes más jóvenes que se sometieron a DBAP de UUV es mayor. Conclusión: La colonización bacteriana es frecuente en los catéteres doble J, pero la incidencia de ITU es baja. La colonización doble J es mayor en los pacientes más jóvenes. Los pacientes que se sometieron a DBAP tienen un mayor riesgo de ITU relacionada con el catéter ureteral doble J

Objective: To determine the incidence of urinary tract infection in those patients that we have used an ureteral double-J stent as internal diversion after urological procedures. Material and methods: We reviewed all the medical records of patients who had a ureteral double-J stent after a urological procedure from August 2007 to May 2013. We have analyzed the following data: age, gender, type of prophylaxis, incidence of urinary tract infection (UTI), days of internal diversion with double-J stent, surgical procedure, bacterial characteristics, bacterial sensibility to antibiotics and UTI treatment. Results: We have used 73 double-J stents as ureteral internal diversion in 67 patients with a mean age of 44.73 ± 57.23. Surgical procedures were 50 laparoscopic Anderson-Hynes pyeloplasties in 49 patients, and 20 high-pressure balloon dilatation of the ureterovesical junction to treat primary obstructive megaureter in 15 patients; and 3 patients with ureterovesical obstruction after endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux. Forty three stents showed a bacterial colonization in cultures. Pseudomona aeruginosa was present in 9 (20.9%) stents. Only in 12 stents, bacterial colonization was sensible to antibiotic prophylaxis. Stent colonization was higher in boys and younger patients. Four patients had a febrile UTI. Incidence of UTI in younger patients that underwent HBPD of UVJ is higher. Conclusion: Bacterial colonization is frequent in double-J stents but the incidence of UTI is low. Double-J colonization is higher in younger patients. Patients that underwent HPBD have a higher risk of UTI related with ureteral double J stent

Bacterial characteristics and clinical significance of ureteral double-J stents in children.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the incidence of urinary tract infection in those patients that we have used an ureteral double-J stent as internal diversion after urological procedures. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We reviewed all the medical records of patients who had a ureteral double-J stent after a urological procedure from August 2007 to May 2013. We have analyzed the following data: age, gender, type of prophylaxis, incidence of urinary tract infection (UTI), days of internal diversion with double-J stent, surgical procedure, bacterial characteristics, bacterial sensibility to antibiotics and UTI treatment. RESULTS: We have used 73 double-J stents as ureteral internal diversion in 67 patients with a mean age of 44.73±57.23. Surgical procedures were 50 laparoscopic Anderson-Hynes pyeloplasties in 49 patients, and 20 high-pressure balloon dilatation of the ureterovesical junction to treat primary obstructive megaureter in 15 patients; and 3 patients with ureterovesical obstruction after endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux. Forty three stents showed a bacterial colonization in cultures. Pseudomona aeruginosa was present in 9 (20.9%) stents. Only in 12 stents, bacterial colonization was sensible to antibiotic prophylaxis. Stent colonization was higher in boys and younger patients. Four patients had a febrile UTI. Incidence of UTI in younger patients that underwent HBPD of UVJ is higher. CONCLUSION: Bacterial colonization is frequent in double-J stents but the incidence of UTI is low. Double-J colonization is higher in younger patients. Patients that underwent HPBD have a higher risk of UTI related with ureteral double J stent.

[Anaesthetic management in a paediatric patient with a difficult airway due to epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica]. / Manejo anestésico en paciente pediátrico con vía aérea difícil afectado de epidermólisis ampollosa distrófica.

Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) is a rare inherited disorder characterized by blistering after minimal trauma. These blisters tend to form dystrophic scars, leading to limiting and life-threatening sequelae. The anaesthetic management of patients with DEB is a challenge, even for the most experienced anaesthesiologists, but basic principles can help us prepare the plan of care. The main goals are to prevent trauma/infection of skin/mucous, and to establish a secure airway without causing bullae. Patient positioning and the instruments used to monitor vital signs and administering anaesthetic agents can cause new lesions. It is advisable to lubricate the instruments and to avoid adhesive material and shearing forces on the skin. Besides the implications of the comorbidities, there is a potential difficult intubation and difficult vascular access. Acute airway obstruction can occur due to airway instrumentation. We report the case of a patient diagnosed with EBD difficult airway and undergoing correction of syndactylyl and dental extractions.

Trasplante renal en el paciente con peso igual o menor a 11 kg / Kidney transplantation in children weighing 11 kg or less

Objetivos. Analizar los resultados de los trasplantes renales en pacientes con peso bajo. Material y métodos. Revisión retrospectiva de los pacientes con peso igual o menor a 11 kg que recibieron un trasplante renal entre el año 2001 y el 2013 en nuestro centro. Resultados. Se realizaron 59 trasplantes renales en pacientes pediátricos, doce en pacientes con peso ≤11 kg (20%). La edad media del receptor en el momento del trasplante fue de 2 años (1-3,5); el peso medio, de 9,4 ± 1,1 kg (8,3-11). La causa de la enfermedad renal fue malformativa en un 42% de los pacientes, hereditaria en el 33%, glomerular en un 8% y por otras causas en un 17%. Dos pacientes no recibieron tratamiento sustitutivo previo al trasplante (16,7%); nueve, diálisis peritoneal (75%) y uno, hemodiálisis (8,3%). Once de los injertos fueron de cadáver (91,7%) y uno, de donante vivo (8,3%). La edad media del donante fue de 10 años (0,5-29). Hubo un caso de trombosis aguda del injerto (8,3%) y un caso de eventración que requirió reintervención, sin otras complicaciones mayores. El seguimiento medio fue de 59 meses (4-130). La supervivencia del paciente fue del 100% a 1 año y del 91,7% a los 5 años. Hubo un exitus, en un paciente con enfermedad mitocondrial con injerto funcionante. La supervivencia del injerto fue del 92% al 1 año y del 75% a los 5 años. Conclusiones. El trasplante renal es el tratamiento de elección para la enfermedad renal terminal en el niño pequeño. Ofrece buenos resultados en cuanto a supervivencia del paciente y del injerto

Results. Fifty-nine kidney transplantations were performed in pediatric patients in our center, 12 of them were performed in patients weighing 11 kg or less (20%). The mean age of the recipient at the time of transplantation was 2 years (1-3.5); the mean weight was 9.4 ± 1.1kg (8.3-11). The etiology of kidney failure was malformative in 42% of patients, inherited in 33%, glomerular in 8% and other etiologies in 17% of the patients. Two patients did not receive replacement therapy before transplantation (16.7%), nine received peritoneal dialysis (75%)and one of them hemodialysis (8.3%). Eleven of the grafts were from cadaveric donor (91.7%) and one of them from a living donor (8.3%). The mean donor age was 10 years (0.5-29). There was one case of acute graft thrombosis (8.3%) and one case of event ration requiring reoperation; there were no other major complications. Mean follow-up was 59 months (4-130). Overall survival (OS) was 100% at 1 year and 91,7% at 5 years. There was one death in a patient with mitochondrial disease with a functioning graft. Graft survival (GS) was 92% at 1 year and 75% at 5 years. Conclusion. Kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for end-stage kidney failure in the young child. It provides good results in terms of patient and graft survival

[Kidney transplantation in children weighing 11 kg or less]. / Trasplante renal en el paciente con peso igual o menor a 11 kg.

AIMS OF THE STUDY: To evaluate the outcome of kidney transplantation in children with low weight. METHODS: Retrospective review of the medical records of patients weighing 11 kg or less that received kidney transplantation between 2001 and 2013 were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS: Fifty-nine kidney transplantations were performed in pediatric patients in our center, 12 of them were performed in patients weighing 11 kg or less (20%). The mean age of the recipient at the time of transplantation was 2 years (1-3.5); the mean weight was 9.4 ± 1.1 kg (8.3-11). The etiology of kidney failure was malformative in 42% of patients, inherited in 33%, glomerular in 8% and oiler etiologies in 17% of the patients. Two patients did not receive replacement therapy before transplantation (16.7%), nine received peritoneal dialysis (75%) and one of them hemodialysis (8.3%). Eleven of the grafts were from cadaveric donor (91.7%) and one of them from a living donor (8.3%). The mean donor age was 10 years (0.5-29). There was one case of acute graft thrombosis (8.3%) and one case of eventration requiring reoperation; there were no other major complications. Mean follow-up was 59 months (4-130). Overall survival (OS) was 100% at 1 year and 91.7% at 5 years. There was one death in a patient with mitochondrial disease with a functioning graft. Graft survival (GS) was 92% at 1 year and 75% at 5 years. CONCLUSION: Kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for end-stage kidney failure in the young child. It provides good results in terms of patient and graft survival.