Single-pill combination for treatment of hypertension: Just a matter of practicality or is there a real clinical benefit?

Elevated blood pressure (BP) is the largest contributor to the incident cardiovascular disease worldwide. Despite explicit guideline recommendations for the diagnosis and management of hypertension, a large proportion of patients remain undiagnosed, untreated, or treated but uncontrolled. Inadequate BP control is associated with many complex factors including patient preference, physician's inertia, health systems disparities, and poor adherence to prescribed antihypertensive drug treatment. The primary driver for reduced cardiovascular morbidity and mortality is lowering of BP ''per se'' and not class effects of specific pharmacotherapies. The recent ESH guidelines recommend the use of four major classes of drugs including renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAS) blockers (angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi)), calcium channel blockers (CCB), thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics, and betablockers. Initiation of treatment for hypertension with a two-drug regimen, preferably in a single pill combination (SPC), is recommended for most patients. Preferred combinations should comprise a RAS blocker (either an ACEi or an ARB) with a CCB or thiazide/thiazide-like diuretic. These strategies are supported by robust evidence that combination therapy produces greater BP reductions than monotherapy, reduces side effects of the individual components, improves therapeutic adherence and long-term persistence on treatment, and permits achievement of earlier BP control.

Histerectomía laparoscópica en patología benigna en un hospital universitario terciario. Análisis y evolución de un periodo de 8 años / Laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign pathology in a tertiary university hospital: Analysis and evolution in a period of 8 years

Objetivo: Reflexionar desde el análisis de los datos del número de histerectomías laparoscópicas que puede realizar cada miembro de un servicio de ginecología de un hospital terciario sobre la conveniencia de limitar este procedimiento a un número limitado de profesionales. Material y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo, sobre las histerectomías realizadas por cualquier indicación en nuestro hospital en el periodo comprendido entre el 1 de mayo del año 2014 y el 30 de abril del año 2022. Resultados: En este periodo hemos realizado 1548 histerectomías, de las que 760 se efectuaron por vía laparoscópica; y de ellas, 289 fueron indicadas por patología benigna. Considerando el total de profesionales que conforman el pool de cirujanos que realizan cirugía por patología benigna, la media de histerectomías laparoscópicas por cirujano y año sería de 1,4 casos. Conclusiones: Para garantizar la adecuada calidad de la cirugía, el número de profesionales que realizan histerectomías laparoscópicas en un hospital terciario debe ser limitado.(AU)

Objective: To reflect from the analysis of the data of the number of laparoscopic hysterectomies that each member of a gynaecology service of a tertiary hospital can perform on the convenience of limiting this procedure to a limited number of professionals. Material and methods: Retrospective, descriptive study on hysterectomies performed for any indication in our hospital in the period between May 1, 2014 and April 30, 2022. Results: In this period, we have performed 1548 hysterectomies of which 760 were performed laparoscopically and of these, 289 were indicated for benign pathology. Considering the total number of professionals that make up the pool of surgeons who perform surgery for benign pathology, the average number of laparoscopic hysterectomies per surgeon per year would be 1.4 cases. Conclusions: To ensure adequate quality of surgery, the number of professionals performing laparoscopic hysterectomies in a tertiary hospital should be limited.(AU)

Pre-surgical socket analysis for immediate implant placement.

BACKGROUND: Traditional protocols for implant surgery suggest a healing period of 2-3 months from dental extraction to implant placement. Based on all the volumetric modifications produced by that approach, there are authors who advocate for immediate implantology. The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of different sockets, and the dimensions of the bone around the upper anterior incisors and canines, to determine the predictability of immediate implants in our population. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This is an observational, cross-sectional study based on cone-beam computed tomography images of the anterior maxila of patients attending the Odontological Hospital of the University of Barcelona (OHUB) and requesting for implant treatment. Different measurements were performed on every analyzed tooth, and also they were categorized by using the main dental sockets classifications. RESULTS: Bone attachment levels and cortical thickness are lower in women compared to men in all three types of teeth (the difference in the bone attachment levels ranges from 4.68%-8.63% and in the bone thickness goes from 0.02-0.58mm). Bone attachment level gradually reduces with age. The reductions observed in all the measurements are higher in the case of canines, compared with the other teeth. The differences from patients <45 years old and patients between 55-64 years old are 13.58±14.55mm in the case of central incisors, 10.04±5.52 in the case of lateral incisors and 22.39±13.65mm in the case of canines. CONCLUSIONS: According to our results, the canines are the teeth with the greatest complexity when it comes to immediate implantology treatments. Furthermore, that kind of treatment is more complex as age increases, since we observed a gradual percentage of unfavourable sockets in older patients.

[Translated article] A systematic review of the literature: The use of metaphyseal sleeves in revision total knee arthroplasty.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to analyse the indications, complications, survivorship and clinical/functional outcome of metaphyseal sleeves as a treatment option in revision total knee arthroplasty. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A systematic review was made following the PRISMA recommendations on the use of metaphyseal sleeves for revision total knee arthroplasty. We included prospective and retrospective studies published in the last 10 years looking at implant survivorship, clinical and functional outcome with a minimum follow-up of 2 years. RESULTS: The included studies showed good both functional and clinical outcomes. The overall reoperation rate was 16.2%, with an overall survival rate of 92.2% and aseptic survivorship of 98.2%. CONCLUSIONS: Metaphyseal sleeves are a good treatment option for this surgery, especially in AORI II or III type bone defects, achieving good intraoperative and primary stability of the implant, with good and rapid osseointegration.

Cirugía periapical y regeneración: revisión sistemática / Periapical surgery and regeneration: systematic review

Introducción: Tras un cirugía periapical, suele estar asociado un defecto óseo que puede ser regenerado o no según la literatura. El objetivo es analizar si la regeneración ósea asociada a la cirugía periapical tiene efectos beneficiosos en la curación de los diferentes defectos. Material y Mètodos: Revisión sistemática realizada en Medline-Pubmed, Scopus y Cochrane. Se consideraron criterios PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses). Ensayos clínicos aleatorizados, estudios de casos y controles, de cohortes y transversales publicados entre enero 2011 y abril 2022, que analizaran el èxito de la cirugía periapical combinada o no con diferentes tècnicas de regeneración ósea, idioma inglès o español, realizados en humanos y adultos (≥16años) fueron incluidos. Resultados: Se incluyeron un total de 8 artículos que analizaban una "n" total de 285 sujetos con 35 abandonos. Se analizan diferentes tipos de lesiones: lesiones transversales, defectos apicomarginales y lesiones periapicales, excepto un estudio que compara las tres. Se utilizan diferentes materiales de regeneración. Se obtuvo un rango de èxito de regeneración ósea entre 81,6% y 93,7%. Discusión: Los avances en equipos de magnificación visual aumento, instrumentos y materiales endodónticos son la razón de un mayor èxito de las cirugías periapicales. Las imágenes en 3D, son valiosas para obtener un mejor diagnóstico del tamaño y tipo de defecto, y planificar así el tratamiento considerando la necesidad de regenerar o no. Aunque los resultados siguen siendo inciertos parece ser que en los defectos transversales y apicomarginales es mejor regenerar, al contrario de los defectos periapicales. (AU)

Introduction: According to the literature, after a periapical surgery there usually remains a bone defect that may be regenerated or not. The aim of this review is to analyse whether bone regeneration associated with periapical surgery is favourable on the healing of different defects. Material and Methods: A systematic review was performed in Medline-Pubmed, Scopus and Cochrane. PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) criteria were considered. Randomized clinical trials, case-control, cohort and cross-sectional studies published between January 2011 and April 2022, that analyses the success of periapical surgery associated or not with different bone regeneration techniques, English or Spanish, humans and adults (≥ 16years) studies were included. Results: A total of eightreports were included. They evaluated 285 subjects, with 35 subjects that dropped out. Different types of lesions were analysed in each report: through-and-through lesions, apico-marginal lesions, and periapical lesions, except for one that compared all of them. Different kinds of bone regenerative materials were used. A range of success of between 81,6% and 93,7% of bone regeneration was achieved. Discussion: Improvements in augmentation equipment, instruments, and materials are the reason for the large success of periapical surgery. 3D images are useful to make a better diagnosis of the size and kind of the defect and, in this way, to plan the treatment considering the need to regenerate or not. Although the results remain uncertain, it seems that for through-and-thought and apico-marginal lesions, it is better to regenerate in contrast with periapical lesions. (AU)

A systematic review of the literature: The use of metaphyseal sleeves in revision total knee arthroplasty. / Una revisión sistemática de la literatura: el uso de vainas metafisarias en cirugía de revisión de artroplastia de rodilla.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to analyze the indications, complications, survivorship and clinical/functional outcome of metaphyseal sleeves as a treatment option in revision total knee arthroplasty. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A systematic review was made following the PRISMA recommendations on the use of metaphyseal sleeves for revision total knee arthroplasty. We included prospective and retrospective studies published in the last 10 years looking at implant survivorship, clinical and functional outcome with a minimum follow-up of 2 years. RESULTS: The included studies showed good both functional and clinical outcomes. The overall reoperation rate was 16.2%, with an overall survival rate of 92.2% and aseptic survivorship of 98.2%. CONCLUSIONS: Metaphyseal sleeves are a good treatment option for this surgery, especially in AORI II or III type bone defects, achieving good intraoperative and primary stability of the implant, with good and rapid osseointegration.

Role of selected salivary inflammatory cytokines in the diagnosis and prognosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is gradually increasing its incidence in our society. Unfortunately, this entity is diagnosed at an advanced stage in most patients, a fact that implies greater difficulty in its treatment and a worse prognosis. This systematic review aims to assess whether the cytokines IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α are potential salivary biomarkers that allow early diagnosis of cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS: An electronic search was performed in three databases (Pubmed, Scopus and Web of Science). We used the following keywords: "salivary cytokines", "saliva cytokines", "salivary interleukins", "biomarkers", "oral squamous cell carcinoma" and "diagnosis", combined with the Boolean operators "AND" and "OR". RESULTS: 128 publications were found and finally 23 articles were included in the review and 15 in the meta-analysis. It has been observed that the majority of OSCC patients express higher salivary concentrations of IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α compared to the control (CL) and premalignant lesion (OPML) groups. It has also been observed that the different premalignant lesions do not have statistically significant differences in the salivary concentration of the cytokines, and on the other hand, differences have been observed between the different TNM stages. The meta-analysis has shown that the difference in concentration of IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α is statistically significant between the CL group and the OSCC, and also between the CL group and OPML. CONCLUSIONS: There is sufficient evidence to affirm that IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α are useful salivary cytokines in the early diagnosis and prognosis of OSCC. Although future studies are necessary to establish greater reliability of these biomarkers and thus be able to develop a valid diagnostic test.

Modificaciones en la microbiota y los factores inflamatorios después de la utilización de un dentífrico con aceite de oliva virgen, betaina y xilitol, desarrollado para el cuidado del microbioma oral: estudio clínico piloto / Modifications in the microbiota and inflammatory factors with the use of a toothpaste with virgin olive oil, betaine and xylitol, developed for the care of the oral microbiome: pilot clinical study

Introducción: La correcta homeostasis oral, asociada a una buena higiene oral, es necesaria para disminuir la de patógenos cariogénicos y la inhibición de patógenos periodontales, así como modular la respuesta inflamatoria. El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar los efectos de un dentífrico para la protección del microbioma oral, en pacientes atendidos en el Hospital Odontológico Universidad de Barcelona (HOUB). Material y métodos: Ensayo Clínico Randomizado doble ciego y placebo en pacientes atendidos en el HOUB. En el Grupo estudio [GE] se utiliza una pasta dentífrica específica [PDE], que contiene como ingredientes activos aceite de oliva virgen extra, betaina y xilitol además de monofluorofosfato de sodio (1,450 ppm F-) + Excipientes. Y en el Grupo control [GC] se utiliza una pasta placebo sin ingredientes activos. A todos los pacientes se les realiza una exploración oral con parámetros clínicos periodontales, medición de pH, flujo salival (no estimulado y estimulado), recuento de citoquinas (TNF, IL-1 e IL-4.) y de carga total bacteriana, mediante PCR cuantitativa, al inicio y al mes del tratamiento. Resultados: Se incluyen un total de 26 pacientes, 17 mujeres y 9 hombres con una edad media de 48,76 años. El nivel de pH se mantuvo estable entre el inicio y final del estudio en ambos grupos, sin diferencias entre ellos. 11 pacientes indicaron la sensación subjetiva de encontrar la boca mejor, 7 eran test y 4 control (p=0.1); 10 pacientes encontraron la boca igual y solo uno (placebo) la encontró peor. En el análisis de la carga bacteriana mediante determinación de PCR cuantitativa de gen16S solo se analizaron 10 pacientes: 5 GE y 5 GC. En el grupo test bajó en todos los casos la carga de patógenos periodontales y en el grupo control, disminuyó en 4 aumentando en 1. En los 16 pacientes que se analizaron las citoquinas no se observaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas. (AU)

Introduction: Correct oral homeostasis, associated with good oral hygiene, is necessary to decrease the bacterial load of cariogenic pathogens and the inhibition of periodontal pathogens, as well as to modulate inflammatory response. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of a toothpaste for the protection of the oral microbiome, in patients treated at the Hospital Odontológico Universidad de Barcelona (HOUB).Material and methods: Randomized double-blind clinical trial with placebo in patients treated at HOUB. In the Study Group [SG] a specific toothpaste [PDE] is used, which contains as active ingredients extra virgin olive oil, betaine and xylitol, as well as sodium monofluorophosphate (1,450 ppm F-) + Excipients. In the control group [CG] a placebo paste without active ingredients is used. All patients underwent an oral examination with periodontal clinical parameters, pH measurement, salivary flow (stimulated and unstimulated), cytokine count (TNF, IL-1 and IL-4.) and total bacterial load by qPCR16S at the beginning and one month after treatment.Results: A total of 26 patients were included, 17 women and 9 men, with a mean age of 48.76 years. The pH level remained stable between the beginning and the end of the study in both groups, with no differences between them. 11 patients felt their mouth was in a better state, 7 of which were test and 4 control (p=0.1); 10 patients felt their mouth was in the same as before the treatment; and only one (placebo) felt it was worse. For the 16S analysis, only 10 patients were analyzed: 5 SG and 5 CG. In the test group, the total bacterial load decreased in all cases, and in the control group, it decreased in 4 and increased in 1. Among the 16 patients whose cytokines were analyzed, no statistically significant differences were observed. (AU)

Role of thyroid hormones in burning mouth syndrome. Systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Burning mouth syndrome is an idiopathic condition characterized by burning pain in a normal-appearing oral mucosa lasting at least four to six months. In the case of secondary burning mouth syndrome is associated with local or systemic factors (such as thyroid disorders) that can cause these symptoms. The aim of this review was to study the relationship between thyroid disorders and burning mouth syndrome. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The present study followed the PRISMA guidelines. An electronic search strategy was developed for PubMed/Medline, Scopus and Cochrane. The following combination of keywords and Boolean operators were used: Thyroid AND burning mouth; Thyroid AND burning mouth syndrome; Hypothyroidism AND burning mouth; Hypothyroidism AND burning mouth syndrome; Hyperthyroidism AND burning mouth; Hyperthyroidism AND burning mouth syndrome. The results were processed by existing free software in https://www.graphpad.com/. To evaluate the association of the categorical variables we used the Fisher test at a level of significance of p-value ≤ 0,05. As a primary summary measure the Odds Ratio (OR) has been used. To analyze the risk of bias the guidelines of the GRADE guide were used and the grade of evidence was analyzed by the guide of Joanna Briggs Institute: Levels of Evidence and Grades of Recommendations. RESULTS: After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 5 studies were selected for review. The Chi-square was 10.92 and the Odds Ratio was 3.31 with respect to TSH values with p <0.0001 (Fisher's test). The population of patients with TSH alterations is increased in 80.49% and decreased in 19.51%. CONCLUSIONS: It can be concluded that thyroid hormone abnormalities are a factor in secondary burning mouth syndrome; specially in patients with hypothyroidism.

Treatment of recurrent aphtous stomatitis: A systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Recurrent Aphtous Stomatitis (RAS) is the most common process affecting the oral mucosa. It is painful, multifactorial and generally recurrent. The aim of this systematic review is to know the last treatment approaches and their effectivity. MATERIAL AND METHODS: we compared the outcome of different kind of treatments in terms of the improvement of the lesions, reduction of the size of those lesions and the time needed for their healing. Inclusion criteria were: clinical trials, articles written in English or Spanish and published less than 5 years ago. RESULTS: we used the following keywords: "treatment", "aphtous stomatitis", "canker sores"; combined with Boolean operators AND y OR. We selected 28 articles for reading the whole text, and after applying the eligibility criteria, we selected 17 articles for our revision. Among all the treatments, we emphasize the barrier method based in compound of cellulose rubber and a calcium/sodium copolymer PVM/MA, with which the difference in the 3rd and 7th day was of -6,29 ± 0,14 points in the pain score. The treatment with insulin and chitosan gel, brought a pain suppression on the third day, with no reactivation of the pain during the whole study. The application of a film composed of polyurethane and sesame oil with chitosan, brought a reduction in the size of the lesions of 4,54 ± 2,84mm on the 6th day compared with the situation before the beginning of the treatment. The different kinds of laser, which produced a reduction in the pain score just at the beginning of the treatment up to 8,1 ± 1,6 points, and a reduction of the size of the lesions of 4,42 ± 1,02mm on the 7th day. CONCLUSIONS: Besides the classic treatments for RAS, we have to take into account other treatment modalities, above all the different kinds of laser.

Epidemiology of Bone Fractures in the Hand in Adult Population Using the ICD-10 Classification.

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The purpose of this study was to conduct an epidemiological study of hand fractures in adult population. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective observational study in a population of 470,000 habitants was performed. Over the course of three years, all patients over 16 years of age who were diagnosed with fracture or fracture-dislocation at the level of a carpal bone, metacarpal and/or phalange were included. These fractures were classified according to the International Classification of Diseases 10th edition (ICD-10). Incidence rates, along with gender and age distribution were also studied. RESULTS 1,267 patients with a total of 1,341 hand fractures were included. They represented 29.7% of all upper limb fractures and 7.6% of all traumatological emergencies involving a bone fracture during that period. The most frequent ICD-10 group was S62.3, with the fifth metacarpal as the most often affected bone (39.7%). The most frequent location at the level of the phalanges (S62.5) was the proximal third of the proximal phalanx of the fifth radius. The global incidence rate was 99 fractures per 100,000 persons/year. No seasonal variation was observed. Only 10.2% of hand fractures received surgical treatment. DISCUSSION Several epidemiological studies have been published on fractures in the hand, but none have used the ICD-10 classification. Although the distribution of our stratified sample by age and gender was similar to those previously published, the incidence rate in our study was much lower. We may possibly extrapolate our results to the rest of the Spanish population and even to the rest of the population of southern Europe, given the scarcity of epidemiological studies on this matter in these geographical areas. CONCLUSIONS The ICD-10 classification is useful for the description and classification of hand fractures. The most often affected group is that including metacarpals of the long fingers (S62.3), being the distal level of the fifth metacarpal in young male patients the most frequent one. Most fractures are treated conservatively and in case of surgical treatment, the preferred surgical techniques include K-wire fixation, interfragmentary compression screws and plate osteosynthesis. Key words: epidemiology, incidence, fracture, fracture dislocation, carpal bones, metacarpals, finger phalanges.

Enfermedades periodontales necrotizantes: factores de riesgo y tratamiento. Revisión sistemática / Necrotizing periodontal diseases: risk factors and treatment. A systematic review

Introducción: Las enfermedades periodontales necrotizantes son cuadros agudos que se acompañan de signos y síntomas locales y sistémicos que se caracterizan por la necrosis de tejidos gingivales, periodontal, pudiendo incluir otros tejidos orales dependiendo de la severidad de la infección. En esta revisión sistemática queremos evaluar cuáles son los factores predisponentes de mayor relevancia para el desarrollo de estas infecciones, así como las medidas terapéuticas más efectivas para tratarlas. Material y métodos: Realizamos una búsqueda bibliográfica en tres bases de datos (PubMed, Cochrane y Scopus) de los últimos 10 años. Se usaron las siguientes palabras clave: “necrotisingulcerative gingivitis”, “necrotising ulcerative periodontitis”, “necrotising ulcerative stomatitis” y “aetiology”; combinados con los operadores boleanosAND y OR. Resultados: Después de aplicar los criterios de exclusión, quedan 19 artículos. Entre los factores de riesgo más importantes encontramos la malnutrición severa, la mala higiene oral y los depósitos de placa dental, las infecciones previas y los cuadros de inmunosupresión. En cuanto a las intervenciones terapéuticas, la literatura destaca el desbridamiento supra y subgingival. La terapia farmacológica más utilizada es el metronidazol como monoterapia o combinado con amoxicilina. Los coadyuvantes más empleados fueron los colutorios de clorhexidina y el peróxido de hidrógeno. Conclusiones: Las enfermedades periodontales necrotizantes son entidades de etiología mayormente bacteriana inespecífica que están sujetas a factores causales que afectan al estado general del paciente. El tratamiento de las mismas se basa en el control de los factores de riesgo a la vez que se soluciona la infección. (AU)

Introduccion: Periodontal necrotising diseases are acute conditions accompanied by local and systemic signs and symptoms characterised by gingival tissues necrosis; however, they can include periodontal or other oral tissues depending on the severity of the infection. In this systematic review we want to evaluate which are the most relevant predisposing factors for the development of these infections, as well as the therapeutic approaches that have shown affectivity against them. Material and methods: A bibliographic search of the last 10 years was conducted in three databases (PubMed, Cochrane y Scopus). We used the following keywords: “necrotising ulcerative gingivitis”, “necrotising ulcerative periodontitis” , “necrotising ulcerative stomatitis” y “aetiology”; combining them with Boolean operators (AND and OR). Results: After applying the exclusion criteria, 19 papers remained. Among the most important risk factors we found severe malnutrition, the bad oral hygiene and deposits of tartar, previous infections and immunosuppression. Regarding to therapeutic interventions, literature highlights supragingival and subgingival debridement. The most used pharmacological strategy is monotherapy with metronidazole or combined with amoxicillin. The most used adjuvant treatments are chlorhexidine and peroxide mouthwashes. Conclusions: Periodontal Necrotising diseases are entities which have a mainly unspecific bacterial cause and depend on causative factors that affect to patient's general state. Their treatment is based on the control of risk factors while we solve the infection. (AU)

Papel de la histamina en el Liquen Plano Oral, Leucoplasia y en el Carcinoma Oral de Células Escamosas. Revisión sistemática / Role of histamine in Oral Lichen Planus, Leukoplakia and in Squamous-Cell Oral Carcinoma. Systematic review

Introducción: Los queratinocitos presentes en las células epiteliales del cuerpo humano producen, de manera continuada, pequeñas cantidades de histamina que se mantienen en equilibrio en el epitelio oral. Cuando este equilibro se ve alterado, se produce un aumento de histamina en el tejido oral pudiendo provocar lesiones. Objetivo: En este trabajo de revisión se estudia la relación del exceso de histamina en el Liquen Plano Oral, la Leucoplasia oral y en el Carcinoma Oral de Células Escamosas. Material y método: Búsqueda bibliográfica en la literatura de estudios caso control y retrospectivos acerca del papel de la histamina en el Liquen Plano Oral, la Leucoplasia Oral y el Carcinoma Oral de Células Escamosas. Resultados: Se ha observado un aumento del número de mastocitos y de histamina en los tejidos orales con patología comparado con los tejidos sanos. Conclusión: Este aumento del número de mastocitos y de histamina en los tejidos orales con patología, provocan una desorganización en los precursores de la inflamaciónpudiendo así dañar el epitelio oral. (AU)

Introduction: Keratinocytes present in the epithelial cells of the human body produced, continuously, small amounts of histamine that are kept in balance in the oral epithelium. When this balance is disturbed, there is an increase in histamine in the oral tissue and it can cause injuries. Objective: In this review work we studied the relationship of excess histamine in Oral Lichen Planus, oral Leukoplakia and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Material and Method: Bibliographic search of the literature of case control and retrospective studies about the role of histamine in Oral Lichen Planus, Oral Leukoplakia and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Results: An increase in the number of mast cells and histamine has been observed in oral tissues with pathology compared to healthy tissues. Conclusion: This increase in the number of mast cells and histamine in oral tissues with pathology can cause disorganization in the precursors of inflammation and thus can further damage the oral tissue. (AU)

Dolor y acortamiento aquíleo en pacientes con marcha de puntillas idiopática / Pain and Achilles tendon shortening in patients with idiopathic toe walking

Introducción: La marcha de puntillas idiopática (MPI) es una entidad heterogénea que asocia acortamientos musculares en las extremidades inferiores, dolor y trastornos del neurodesarrollo. Pretendemos estudiar la frecuencia de ciertas características clínicas en pacientes diagnosticados de MPI. Pacientes y métodos: De un total de 100 pacientes evaluados por marcha de puntillas en una consulta de rehabilitación infantil, se diagnosticó a 77 pacientes (24,7% mujeres) como con MPI con ayuda del cuestionario Toe Walking Tool. Mediante la maniobra de Silfverskiöld pudo determinarse el acortamiento aquíleo y mediante test adaptados también el dolor y la asociación con el trastorno por déficit de atención/hiperactividad (TDAH). En el grupo con dolor (n = 30), estudiamos su evolución mediante encuesta telefónica evaluando la intensidad, la localización, el absentismo escolar asociado y el tratamiento utilizado. Resultados: De los 77 pacientes, el 44,2% presentó antecedentes familiares de marcha de puntillas, el 37,7% tuvo acortamiento aquíleo y el 9,1%, de los flexores de la rodilla. El 9,1% de ellos tuvo TDAH confirmado y el 20,8%, sólo sospecha. A mayor edad, encontramos mayor frecuencia de dolor y menor ángulo de dorsiflexión pasiva del tobillo. El dolor fue de moderada-alta intensidad, produjo un 42,3% de absentismo escolar y se localizó predominantemente en la pantorrilla, el tobillo y el pie, y se prescribió fisioterapia, analgesia oral, ortesis y/o toxina botulínica principalmente. Conclusiones: El dolor en la MPI es frecuente, de intensidad moderada-alta, interfiere en la vida diaria y es más referido en niños más mayores que asocian menor dorsiflexión del tobillo. Encontramos asociación de la MPI y el TDAH con frecuencia, lo que anima a profundizar más su estudio como signo de alerta.(AU)

Introduction: Idiopathic toe walking (ITW) is a heterogeneous disorder, which is associated with muscle shortening in lower limbs, pain and neurodevelopmental disorders. We try to study the frequency of clinical features in patients with ITW. Patients and methods: Out of 100 patients evaluated with toe walking in a pediatric rehabilitation clinic, 77 (24,7% women) patients were diagnosed with ITW by means of TWT questionnaire. Achilles’ tendon shortening with Silfverskiöld manoeuvre, pain and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were studied. In the group of patients with pain (n = 30), we studied pain evolution by means of a telephonic interview which assessed intensity, location, school absenteeism and used therapies. Results: Out of 77 patients, 44.2% had family history of toe walking. 37.7% and 9.1% showed Achilles’ tendon shortening and Knee flexor shortening, respectively. Confirmed diagnosed of ADHD was present in 9.1% and was suspected in 20.8%. The older the patient was, the higher frequency of pain and the lower passive ankle dorsiflexion. Pain has a moderate-severe intensity, was related with school absenteeism in 42.3% of the patients with pain. Pain was located mainly on the calf, the ankle and the foot. It was treated with physiotherapy, oral pain relievers, orthosis and botulinum toxin type A (BTxA). Conclusions: Pain in ITW is frequent, have a moderate-severe intensity, interferes in normal life and is referred in older children with lower ankle dorsiflexion. We found a common association between ITW and ADHD which points out ITW as alarm sign of learning problems.(AU)

Registro Latinoamericano de monitorización ambulatoria de la presión arterial (MAPA-LATAM): una necesidad urgente / Latin-American Ambulatory Blood Pressure Registry (MAPA-LATAM): An urgent need

La hipertensión arterial (HTA) es el principal factor de riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular. Aunque es un problema global, independiente de la situación económica, región, raza o cultura, los datos disponibles con respecto a Latinoamérica no son muy abundantes. Por otra parte, las guías clínicas enfatizan la importancia de obtener lecturas fiables de la presión arterial. Por ello, se recomienda el uso de la monitorización ambulatoria de la presión arterial (MAPA), que mejora su precisión y reproducibilidad, ayudando a un mejor diagnóstico, en la toma de decisiones terapéuticas, y representa una mejor estimación pronóstica que las medidas en consulta. Lamentablemente, no existe ningún registro prospectivo global de MAPA para toda Latinoamérica que analice la prevalencia de HTA, el grado de su conocimiento, su porcentaje de tratamiento y el grado de control. En consecuencia, los autores de este artículo consideran prioritaria su puesta en marcha (AU)

Hypertension (HT) is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Although it is a global problem, independently of economic situation, region, race or culture, the data available on Latin America are limited. Clinical guidelines emphasise the importance of obtaining reliable blood pressure readings. For this reason, the use of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is recommended. This improves precision and reproducibility, resulting in better diagnosing and therapeutic decision-making, and constitutes a better estimation of prognosis than office measurements. Unfortunately, there is no global prospective ABPM registry for all of Latin America that analyses HT prevalence, the level of knowledge about it, treatment percentage and the degree of control. Consequently, the authors of this article consider its implementation a priority (AU)

[Pain and Achilles tendon shortening in patients with idiopathic toe walking]. / Dolor y acortamiento aquíleo en pacientes con marcha de puntillas idiopática.

INTRODUCTION: Idiopathic toe walking (ITW) is a heterogeneous disorder, which is associated with muscle shortening in lower limbs, pain and neurodevelopmental disorders. We try to study the frequency of clinical features in patients with ITW. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Out of 100 patients evaluated with toe walking in a pediatric rehabilitation clinic, 77 (24,7% women) patients were diagnosed with ITW by means of TWT questionnaire. Achilles' tendon shortening with Silfverskiold manoeuvre, pain and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were studied. In the group of patients with pain (n = 30), we studied pain evolution by means of a telephonic interview which assessed intensity, location, school absenteeism and used therapies. RESULTS: Out of 77 patients, 44.2% had family history of toe walking. 37.7% and 9.1% showed Achilles' tendon shortening and Knee flexor shortening, respectively. Confirmed diagnosed of ADHD was present in 9.1% and was suspected in 20.8%. The older the patient was, the higher frequency of pain and the lower passive ankle dorsiflexion. Pain has a moderate-severe intensity, was related with school absenteeism in 42.3% of the patients with pain. Pain was located mainly on the calf, the ankle and the foot. It was treated with physiotherapy, oral pain relievers, orthosis and botulinum toxin type A (BTxA). CONCLUSIONS: Pain in ITW is frequent, have a moderate-severe intensity, interferes in normal life and is referred in older children with lower ankle dorsiflexion. We found a common association between ITW and ADHD which points out ITW as alarm sign of learning problems.

TITLE: Dolor y acortamiento aquíleo en pacientes con marcha de puntillas idiopática.Introducción. La marcha de puntillas idiopática (MPI) es una entidad heterogénea que asocia acortamientos musculares en las extremidades inferiores, dolor y trastornos del neurodesarrollo. Pretendemos estudiar la frecuencia de ciertas características clínicas en pacientes diagnosticados de MPI. Pacientes y métodos. De un total de 100 pacientes evaluados por marcha de puntillas en una consulta de rehabilitación infantil, se diagnosticó a 77 pacientes (24,7% mujeres) como con MPI con ayuda del cuestionario Toe Walking Tool. Mediante la maniobra de Silfverskiöld pudo determinarse el acortamiento aquíleo y mediante test adaptados también el dolor y la asociación con el trastorno por déficit de atención/hiperactividad (TDAH). En el grupo con dolor (n = 30), estudiamos su evolución mediante encuesta telefónica evaluando la intensidad, la localización, el absentismo escolar asociado y el tratamiento utilizado. Resultados. De los 77 pacientes, el 44,2% presentó antecedentes familiares de marcha de puntillas, el 37,7% tuvo acortamiento aquíleo y el 9,1%, de los flexores de la rodilla. El 9,1% de ellos tuvo TDAH confirmado y el 20,8%, sólo sospecha. A mayor edad, encontramos mayor frecuencia de dolor y menor ángulo de dorsiflexión pasiva del tobillo. El dolor fue de moderada-alta intensidad, produjo un 42,3% de absentismo escolar y se localizó predominantemente en la pantorrilla, el tobillo y el pie, y se prescribió fisioterapia, analgesia oral, ortesis y/o toxina botulínica principalmente. Conclusiones. El dolor en la MPI es frecuente, de intensidad moderada-alta, interfiere en la vida diaria y es más referido en niños más mayores que asocian menor dorsiflexión del tobillo. Encontramos asociación de la MPI y el TDAH con frecuencia, lo que anima a profundizar más su estudio como signo de alerta.

Latin-American Ambulatory Blood Pressure Registry (MAPA-LATAM): An urgent need.

Hypertension (HT) is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Although it is a global problem, independently of economic situation, region, race or culture, the data available on Latin America are limited. Clinical guidelines emphasise the importance of obtaining reliable blood pressure readings. For this reason, the use of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is recommended. This improves precision and reproducibility, resulting in better diagnosing and therapeutic decision-making, and constitutes a better estimation of prognosis than office measurements. Unfortunately, there is no global prospective ABPM registry for all of Latin America that analyses HT prevalence, the level of knowledge about it, treatment percentage and the degree of control. Consequently, the authors of this article consider its implementation a priority.

Implantes dentales en pacientes con liquen plano oral. Revisión sistemática / Dental implants in patients with lichen planus. Systematic review

Introducción: El liquen plano se considera una enfermedad muco-cutánea crónica, en la que la etiopatogenia se considera una alteración autoinmune mediada por células, con una prevalencia entre 0.5 y 2%. La colocación de implantes dentales en pacientes con dicha enfermedad puede hacer cambiar el éxito del tratamiento. Material y Método: se realizó una búsqueda en la base de datos Pub Med y Med line, utilizándose como palabras clave: “lichen planus” y "dental implant". El criterio de inclusión fue de estudios en humanos con liquen plano oral a los que se les había tratado con implantes dentales osteointegrados publicados en lengua inglesa que sean observacionales, experimentales y series de casos publicados entre 1990 y 2020. Resultados: Se selecciona un total de 13 artículos, la N total de implantes fue de 362 implantes colocados en 148 pacientes. El seguimiento de los implantes es de 2 a 10 años. Hay un fracaso de 45 (12,43%) implantes, de los cuales 42 sucede en pacientes con liquen plano activo y 3 en cuadros de liquen erosivo sin especificar si está en fase activa o no. La tasa de fracaso fue mayor en las mujeres (61%) en comparación con los hombres (44%). En uno de los casos, se diagnostica carcinoma oral de células escamosas [COCE] 3 años después de la colocación del implante, lo que corresponde al 0,2% de los casos. Conclusión: el liquen plano oral es una enfermedad autoinmune que debemos tener en cuenta cuando colocamos implantes y controlar periódicamente. (AU)

Introduction: Lichenplanus is considered a chronic mucocutaneous disease, in which etiopathogenesisis considered a autoimmune disorder, with a prevalence between 0.5 and 2%. Placing dental implants in patients with this disease can change the success of the treatment. Material and Method: A search was made in the Pub Med and Med line database, using as keywords: "lichen planus" and "dental implant". The inclusion criteria was studies in humans with oral lichen planus who had been treated with osseo integrated dental implants published in English, which are observational, experimental or clinical cases published between 1990 and 2020. Results: A total of 13 articles are selected, the N of implants was 362 implants placed in 148 patients. The follow-up of the implants is from 2 to 10 years. There is a failure of 45 (12,43%) implants, of which 42 occurs in patients with active lichen planus and 3 in a erosive lichen without specifying if they are in the active phase or not. The failure rate was higher in women (61%) compared to men (44%). In one case, oral squamous cell carcinoma [OSCC] is diagnosed 3 years after implant placement, which corresponds to 0.2% of cases. Conclusion: oral lichen planus is an auto immune disease that we must take into account when we place implants and control periodically. (AU)

Incidence rate of metastases in the oral cavity: a review of all metastatic lesions in the oral cavity.

BACKGROUND: Metastases in the oral cavity are rare and account for only 1 to 3% of all malignant lesions in this area. The primary location from which most metastases have been described in the oral cavity in adult patients include lungs, breasts, kidneys and colon. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A systematic search of the literature was carried out following the PRISMA statement in PubMed database. Clinical trials and case series published in the last 10 years [2010-2020] were eligible to be selected. The headings and keywords used in the searches were "cancer" AND "oral metastases", "incidence" AND "oral metastases", "oral metastases" AND "jaw bone", "oral metastases" AND "soft tissue". RESULTS: For the study of the incidence of metastases in the oral cavity, 9 reports of clinical trials and 7 retrospective studies of case series have been included in this article. The primary locations from which more metastases have been described in the oral cavity are lungs (30.6% or 183 cases), breasts (22.2% or 133 cases), liver (15.5% or 93 cases), prostate (9 % or 54 cases), thyroid glands (8.1% or 49 cases), kidneys (7.3% or 44 cases), skin (2.3% or 14 cases), soft tissues (2% or 12 cases), colon (2% or 12 cases) and gastrointestinal (0.6% or 4 cases). These metastases have a predilection for hard tissues. The clinical presentation of these lesions varies from painless granulomatous lesions to lytic areas in the jaws. CONCLUSIONS: Although metastases in the oral cavity is an uncommon pathology, early diagnosis is needed so that in the event that it is the first manifestation, it allows the primary tumor to be diagnosed as soon as possible.

Postsurgical Prosthetic Rehabilitation after Mandibular Ameloblastoma Resection: A 7-Year Follow-Up Case Report.

Ameloblastomas are benign but locally invasive odontogenic tumors most frequently located in the mandible. The gold standard of treatment is the surgical resection of the tumor with safety margins. Postsurgical defects generate a significant morbidity that needs reconstruction and oral rehabilitation to restore the oral functions. This case report describes the prosthetic rehabilitation of a 42-year-old male after resection of a mandibular ameloblastoma. Excision of the lesion by segmental mandibulectomy and mandibular reconstruction by microvascularized fibula flap was performed. After placement of 6 dental implants, the patient was rehabilitated with a lower hybrid prosthesis fabricated using computer-aided design-computer-aided manufacturing. During a 7-year and 5-month follow-up, some clinical complications were observed.