Giant gastric lipossarcoma: case report and review of the literature / Lipossarcoma gástrico gigante: relato de caso e revisão da literatura

ABSTRACT Liposarcoma is one of the most common soft tissue sarcomas in adults, occurring in 15 to 20% of all patients with sarcoma. Primary liposarcoma of the stomach is rare. We report a case of patient with giant gastric liposarcoma who underwent surgery after a gastrointestinal bleeding. Preoperative hystopathological diagnosis was not established, even after three biopsy attempts. We discuss differential diagnosis, genetic causes, diagnosis strategies and treatment.

RESUMO O lipossarcoma é um tipo comum de sarcomas em adultos, com incidência entre 15 e 20% entre os sarcomas. No entanto, o acometimento do estômago é raro. Relatamos um caso de um lipossarcoma primário gástrico gigante com apresentação clínica de hemorragia digestiva. Foi submetido a tratamento cirúrgico sem diagnóstico definitivo, apesar de três biópsias realizadas. Revisamos diagnósticos diferenciais, influência genética e estratégias diagnósticas e terapêuticas.

Giant gastric lipossarcoma: case report and review of the literature.

Liposarcoma is one of the most common soft tissue sarcomas in adults, occurring in 15 to 20% of all patients with sarcoma. Primary liposarcoma of the stomach is rare. We report a case of patient with giant gastric liposarcoma who underwent surgery after a gastrointestinal bleeding. Preoperative hystopathological diagnosis was not established, even after three biopsy attempts. We discuss differential diagnosis, genetic causes, diagnosis strategies and treatment. RESUMO O lipossarcoma é um tipo comum de sarcomas em adultos, com incidência entre 15 e 20% entre os sarcomas. No entanto, o acometimento do estômago é raro. Relatamos um caso de um lipossarcoma primário gástrico gigante com apresentação clínica de hemorragia digestiva. Foi submetido a tratamento cirúrgico sem diagnóstico definitivo, apesar de três biópsias realizadas. Revisamos diagnósticos diferenciais, influência genética e estratégias diagnósticas e terapêuticas.

Ethyl-pyruvate reduces lung injury matrix metalloproteinases and cytokines and improves survival in experimental model of severe acute pancreatitis

PURPOSE: To investigate if the ethyl-pyruvate solution could reduce mortality in AP and/or diminish the acute lung injury. METHODS: Forty male rats, weighing between 270 to 330 grams were operated. An experimental model of severe AP by injection of 0.1ml/100g of 2.5% sodium taurocholate into the bilio-pancreatic duct was utilized. The rats were divided into two groups of ten animals each: CT - control (treatment with 50ml/kg of Ringer's solution, intraperitoneal) and EP (treatment with 50ml/kg of Ringer ethyl- pyruvate solution, intra-peritoneal), three hours following AP induction. After six hours, a new infusion of the treatment solution was performed in each group. Two hours later, the animals were killed and the pulmonary parenchyma was resected for biomolecular analysis, consisting of: interleukin, myeloperoxidase, MDA, nitric oxide, metalloproteinases and heat shock protein. In the second part of the experiment, another, 20 rats were randomly divided into EP and CT groups, in order to evaluate a survival comparison between the two groups. RESULTS: There were no significant differences in IL-1B,IL-10, MMP-9, HSP70, nitric oxide, MPO, MDA (lipidic peroxidation) concerning both groups. The levels of IL-6 were significantly diminished in the EP group. Furthermore, the MMP-2 levels were also reduced in the EP group (p<0.05). The animals from the EP treatment groups had improved survival, when compared to control group (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: The ethyl-pyruvate diminishes acute lung injury inflammatory response in acute pancreatitis and ameliorates survival when compared to control group, in the experimental model of necrotizing acute pancreatitis.

Ethyl-pyruvate reduces lung injury matrix metalloproteinases and cytokines and improves survival in experimental model of severe acute pancreatitis.

PURPOSE: To investigate if the ethyl-pyruvate solution could reduce mortality in AP and/or diminish the acute lung injury. METHODS: Forty male rats, weighing between 270 to 330 grams were operated. An experimental model of severe AP by injection of 0.1 ml/100g of 2.5% sodium taurocholate into the bilio-pancreatic duct was utilized. The rats were divided into two groups of ten animals each: CT - control (treatment with 50 ml/kg of Ringer's solution, intraperitoneal) and EP (treatment with 50 ml/kg of Ringer ethyl-pyruvate solution, intra-peritoneal), three hours following AP induction. After six hours, a new infusion of the treatment solution was performed in each group. Two hours later, the animals were killed and the pulmonary parenchyma was resected for biomolecular analysis, consisting of: interleukin, myeloperoxidase, MDA, nitric oxide, metalloproteinases and heat shock protein. In the second part of the experiment, another, 20 rats were randomly divided into EP and CT groups, in order to evaluate a survival comparison between the two groups. RESULTS: There were no significant differences in IL-1B,IL-10, MMP-9, HSP70, nitric oxide, MPO, MDA (lipidic peroxidation) concerning both groups. The levels of IL-6 were significantly diminished in the EP group. Furthermore, the MMP-2 levels were also reduced in the EP group (p<0.05). The animals from the EP treatment groups had improved survival, when compared to control group (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: The ethyl-pyruvate diminishes acute lung injury inflammatory response in acute pancreatitis and ameliorates survival when compared to control group, in the experimental model of necrotizing acute pancreatitis.

Endoscopic treatment of bleeding gastric varices using large amount of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate under fluoroscopic guidance.

PURPOSE: We propose the use of fluoroscopic guidance for endoscopic injection of n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate to treat gastric variceal hemorrhage to achieve placement of the safest quantity of tissue adhesive. METHODS: Ten patients with gastric varices were treated with n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate endoscopic injection under fluoroscopic guidance for the purpose of hemostasis or prevention of recurrent bleeding. The glue was infused into the varices in the quantities needed to achieve complete obliteration of the gastric varices. RESULTS: The median quantity of tissue adhesive required in this series was 6.6 mL. The procedure was initially considered successful in all patients. There were no complications relating to the procedure. The mean duration of follow-up was 20 months. CONCLUSIONS: Injection of suitable quantities of cyanoacrylate under fluoroscopic guidance seems to be safe and effective for controlling hemorrhagic gastric varices.

Laparoscopic evaluation of abdominal adhesions with different prosthetic meshes in rabbits.

BACKGROUND: The use of prosthetic materials to reinforce the abdominal wall is associated with a low index of recurrence; however, intraperitoneal placement of a foreign body may lead to adhesions. The present investigation was designed to determine adhesion formation with commercially available meshes implanted laparoscopically in rabbits. METHODS: Three different meshes were implanted laparoscopically in 24 rabbits: polypropylene (mesh A), polypropylene and sodium hyaluronate-carboxymethylcellulose (mesh B), and polypropylene and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (mesh C). Sites of implantation for each mesh (the left lower quadrant, right lower quadrant, and lower midline) were randomly determined so that every rabbit had all 3 meshes implanted. All animals underwent diagnostic laparoscopy after 28 days to grade adhesions and histological analysis of inflammation. RESULTS: Adhesions were noticed in 46 of the 72 meshes implanted (64%). The number of adhesions was higher for mesh C (87.5%) compared with meshes A (62.5%) and B (41.6%). The severity of adhesions was also higher for mesh C (grade I in 14, II in 6, and III in 1) compared with mesh A (grade I in 10, II in 4, and III in 1 case) and B (all of them grade II). Histological inflammatory reaction was classified as mild in 23 cases of mesh A, 15 of mesh B, and 23 of mesh C. A moderate reaction was found in 1 case of mesh A, 4 cases of mesh B, and 1 case of mesh C. Severe reaction was induced in 5 cases of mesh B. Mesh B induced a higher inflammatory reaction compared with the other meshes. CONCLUSIONS: All meshes induced adhesions of different grades. Mesh B had fewer adhesions and more intense inflammation them did the others.

Randomized trial of total fundoplication and fundal mobilization with or without division of short gastric vessels: a short-term clinical evaluation

PURPOSE: Evaluate short results after fundoplication procedure, concerning the division of short gastric vessels. METHODS: A prospective randomization of 90 patients with indication for hiatoplasty and total fundoplication with fundus mobilization was performed. They were divided into two groups: no SGV division (group A, n= 46) and with SGV division (Group B, n=44), although in both groups the gastric fundus was mobilized to perform a floppy valve. Early outcome with clinical follow up (1 year) was observed. RESULTS: Both groups were similar regarding preoperative parameters and severity of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). No difference in morbidity was observed during hospital stay. Nevertheless, the median operating time was 80,2 minutes in group A and 94,1 minutes (p=0,021) in Group B. Transitory dysphagia during the first year was significantly lower in group B (46,6 percent versus 23,2 percent, p=0,012). However, in 12 months clinical outcome was similar in both groups (clinical symptoms of GERD, persistent dysphagia and reoperations). CONCLUSION: There was no improvement in routine division of SGV in total fundoplication procedure when the gastric fundus was mobilized.

OBJETIVO: Comparar os resultados imediatos e curto prazo segundo a secção ou não dos vasos gástricos curtos. MÉTODOS: Estudo prospectivo randomizado com 90 pacientes selecionados em dois grupos: 46 (grupo A) sem secção e 44 (Grupo B) com secção dos vasos gástricos curtos, seguidos de hiatoplastia e fundoplicatura total por laparoscopia. Analisaram-se os resultados até um ano de pós-operatório. RESULTADOS: Os dois grupos eram homogêneos quanto aos critérios demográficos e aos relacionados á doença do refluxo gastroesofágico. Não houve diferença quanto á morbidade ou tempo de internação, porém o tempo cirúrgico foi maior no Grupo B (80,2 minutos contra 94,1 minutos, p=0,021). Disfagia transitória foi mais freqüente no Grupo A (46,6 por cento versus 23,2 por cento,p=0,012), porém na avaliação final de primeiro ano do pós-operatório não existindo diferença quanto á disfagia persistente, reoperação ou recidiva. CONCLUSÃO: Não houve melhora quando da secção rotineira para a mobilização do fundo gástrico para a realização da fundoplicatura total por laparoscopia.

Experimental model of severe acute pancreatitis in rabbits.

PURPOSE: To develop an experimental model of severe acute pancreatitis in rabbits through a pancreatic ductal injection of sodium taurocholate. METHODS: Twenty-four albino rabbits of the New Zealand lineage were distributed into four groups of six animals (A, B, C and S). The rabbits of three experimental groups (A, B and C) were submitted to a laparatomy and received a pancreatic ductal injection of 1 ml/kg sodium taurocholate 5%. Also, they were submitted to further laparatomies after 4h, 8h and 12h, respectively. The control group (S) was subdivided into two groups of three animals: in subgroup S1 only the pancreatic duct catheterization was performed whereas in subgroup S2 the pancreatic duct catheterization as well as an injection of 1 ml/kg physiologic solution 0.9% were carried out. After 12 hours, the rabbits were evaluated. In the re-intervention, blood was collected to determine the amylasemia and a pancreatectomy was carried out to investigate interstitial infiltration, steatonecrosis and necrosis of the organ, using an optical microscope. RESULTS: There was an elevation of amylase in all groups thus proving the existence of acute pancreatitis. The size of the interlobular septum increased progressively with a greater variation between group S1 (0.13) and group C (0. 53) (p=0.035). While all the animals in group A exhibited focal cellular necrosis, it was more intense in the rabbits of group B and culminated with a high proportion of severe pancreatic necrosis in group C animals. The difference in the intensity of cellular necrosis showed statistic significance (p=0.001). CONCLUSION: The proposed experimental model demonstrated its reproducibility and effectiveness in producing severe acute pancreatitis in rabbits.

Experimental model of severe acute pancreatitis in rabbits

PURPOSE: To develop an experimental model of severe acute pancreatitis in rabbits through a pancreatic ductal injection of sodium taurocholate. METHODS: Twenty-four albino rabbits of the New Zealand lineage were distributed into four groups of six animals (A, B, C and S). The rabbits of three experimental groups (A, B and C) were submitted to a laparatomy and received a pancreatic ductal injection of 1ml/kg sodium taurocholate 5 percent. Also, they were submitted to further laparatomies after 4h, 8h and 12h, respectively. The control group (S) was subdivided into two groups of three animals: in subgroup S1 only the pancreatic duct catheterization was performed whereas in subgroup S2 the pancreatic duct catheterization as well as an injection of 1ml/kg physiologic solution 0.9 percent were carried out. After 12 hours, the rabbits were evaluated. In the re-intervention, blood was collected to determine the amylasemia and a pancreatectomy was carried out to investigate interstitial infiltration, steatonecrosis and necrosis of the organ, using an optical microscope. RESULTS: There was an elevation of amylase in all groups thus proving the existence of acute pancreatitis. The size of the interlobular septum increased progressively with a greater variation between group S1 (0.13) and group C (0. 53) (p=0.035). While all the animals in group A exhibited focal cellular necrosis, it was more intense in the rabbits of group B and culminated with a high proportion of severe pancreatic necrosis in group C animals. The difference in the intensity of cellular necrosis showed statistic significance (p=0.001). CONCLUSION: The proposed experimental model demonstrated its reproducibility and effectiveness in producing severe acute pancreatitis in rabbits.

OBJETIVO: Desenvolver modelo experimental de pancreatite aguda grave em coelhos por meio da injeção de taurocolato de sódio no ducto pancreático. MÉTODOS: Vinte e quatro coelhos albinos da linhagem Nova Zelândia foram distribuídos em quatro grupos de seis animais (A, B, C e S). Os coelhos dos três grupos experimentais (A, B e C) foram submetidos a laparotomia e injetou-se taurocolato de sódio a 5 por cento, 1ml/Kg no ducto pancreático. Realizou-se nova laparotomia, respectivamente, após 4h, 8h e 12h. No grupo controle (S), subdividido em dois grupos de três animais, foi realizada no subgrupo S1 apenas cateterização do ducto pancreático e no subgrupo S2 cateterização do ducto pancreático e injeção de solução fisiológica 0,9 por cento, 1ml/Kg. Estes animais foram reavaliados após 12 horas. Na reintervenção coletou-se sangue para determinação da amilasemia e realizou-se pancreatectomia para análise histológica do infiltrado intersticial, da esteatonecrose e da necrose do órgão. RESULTADOS: Houve elevação da amilase em todos os grupos, demonstrando a presença da pancreatite aguda. O tamanho do septo interlobular aumentou progressivamente, observando-se maior diferença entre os grupos S1 (0,13) e C (0,53) (p=0,035). Todos os animais do grupo A apresentaram necrose celular focal que se tornou mais intensa nos coelhos do grupo B, culminando com o predomínio de necrose pancreática acentuada nos animais do grupo C. A diferença na intensidade da necrose celular apresentou significância estatística (p=0,001). CONCLUSÃO: O modelo experimental proposto se mostrou reprodutível e efetivo em provocar pancreatite aguda grave em coelhos.

Randomized trial of total fundoplication and fundal mobilization with or without division of short gastric vessels: a short-term clinical evaluation.

PURPOSE: Evaluate short results after fundoplication procedure, concerning the division of short gastric vessels. METHODS: A prospective randomization of 90 patients with indication for hiatoplasty and total fundoplication with fundus mobilization was performed. They were divided into two groups: no SGV division (group A, n= 46) and with SGV division (Group B, n=44), although in both groups the gastric fundus was mobilized to perform a floppy valve. Early outcome with clinical follow up (1 year) was observed. RESULTS: Both groups were similar regarding preoperative parameters and severity of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). No difference in morbidity was observed during hospital stay. Nevertheless, the median operating time was 80,2 minutes in group A and 94,1 minutes (p=0,021) in Group B. Transitory dysphagia during the first year was significantly lower in group B (46,6% versus 23,2%, p=0,012). However, in 12 months clinical outcome was similar in both groups (clinical symptoms of GERD, persistent dysphagia and reoperations). CONCLUSION: There was no improvement in routine division of SGV in total fundoplication procedure when the gastric fundus was mobilized.

Trombose venosa mesentérica após desconexão ázigo-portal para o tratamento de varizes esofágicas hemorrágicas na esquistossomose mansônica / Mesenteric venous thrombosis following porta-azygous disconnection for the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices in mansonian schistosomiasis

A trombose venose mesentérica é definida pela presença de trombo no sistema venoso mesentérico com infarto intestinal, independentemente do grau de severidade. Pode ser primária ou secundária aos fatores de risco como procedimeto cirúrgico abdominal...(aU)

Background - Mesenteric venous thrombosis following surgical treatment for portal hypertensionis a splenectomy. Case report - A male patient with schistosomiasis presenting with previous history of upper digestive bleeding underwent porta-azygous disconnecction...

Laparoscopic management of hepatic cysts.

The present study describes the technique and evaluation of postsurgical results, hospital stay, and follow-up of patients who underwent hepatic cyst surgical treatment by laparoscopic access. Twelve patients presenting liver cystic disease were included in this research. Clinical conditions, laboratorial and radiologic examinations, surgical technique, complications, and postoperative follow-up were discussed. In our series, the morbidity rate was 25%. No mortality was observed in the postoperative period. Conversion to open surgery was necessary in 1 case, owing to hemorrhage. No recurrence was found and patients remain asymptomatic in their current follow-up. Laparoscopic resection of hepatic cyst proved to be efficient in the regression of the cysts and resulted in disappearance of symptoms.

Comparative study of inflammatory response and adhesions formation after fixation of different meshes for inguinal hernia repair in rabbits

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a resposta inflamatória e a formação de aderências das próteses de polipropileno e polipropileno associado a poliglactina sintética (Vypro®) implantadas no espaço pré-peritoneal de coelhos. MÉTODOS: Foram utilizados 14 coelhos albinos linhagem Nova Zelândia com três meses de idade, machos com peso variando de 2000 a 2500 gramas. O acesso à cavidade se deu por incisão mediana abaixo do apêndice xifóide com oito centímetros de extensão. Realizou-se o implante da tela de polipropileno no flanco esquerdo com um ponto de polipropileno em cada extremidade da prótese. No flanco direito a tela Vypro® foi fixada da mesma forma com pontos de polipropileno. A laparoscopia foi realizada 28 dias após o primeiro procedimento para avaliação de aderências intracavitárias. As próteses juntamente com o peritônio, musculatura e aponeurose adjacente foram retiradas em blocos individuais. Cada peça foi imersa em solução tamponada de formaldeido a 10% e encaminhada ao patologista. RESULTADOS: Todos os animais tiveram boa evolução pós-operatória não havendo infecção das incisões cirúrgicas ou óbito dos coelhos. Das quatorze próteses Prolene implantadas no peritônio intacto de coelho, em onze (78,6%) houve formação de aderências Das quatorze próteses Vypro®implantadas no peritônio intacto de coelho, em doze (85,7%) houve formação de aderências. Comparando as duas próteses entre si não houve diferença significante quanto ao numero de aderências formadas. Em relação a avaliação microscópica, nas próteses VYPRO® a reação granulomatosa do tipo corpo estranho e a fibrose foram predominantemente moderadas. Já a inflamação inespecífica foi proporcionalmente leve e moderada A inflamação inespecífica foi menos intensa nas próteses de polipropileno. CONCLUSÃO: Ambas as próteses implantadas na cavidade peritoneal de coelhos promovem a formação de aderências de forma semelhante. As próteses de polipropileno e associado a poliglactina promovem maior fibrose, apresentando melhor incorporação aos tecidos.

Comparative study of inflammatory response and adhesions formation after fixation of different meshes for inguinal hernia repair in rabbits.

PURPOSE: Compare, in a rabbit model, the inflammatory response and adhesions formation following surgical fixation of polypropilene and Vypro mesh in the inguinal preperitoneal space. METHODS: Fourteen male New Zealand rabbits, weighing between 2.000 to 2.500 g were used. A midline incision was made and the peritoneal cavity was exposed. The 2.0 x 1.0 cm polypropylene mesh was fixed in the left flank and secured to the margins with 3-0 prolene in a separate pattern. In the right flank, a 2.0 x 1.0 cm Vypro II mesh was sewn in the same way. After the post surgical period, the animals were again anesthetized and underwent laparoscopic approach, in order to identify and evaluate adhesions degree. Both fixed prosthesis were excised bilaterally with the abdominal wall segment, including peritoneum, aponeurosis and muscle and sent to a pathologist. RESULTS: Operative time ranged from 15 to 25 minutes and no difficulties in applying the mesh were found. From the 14 polypropylene meshes fixed to the intact peritoneum, 11 had adhesions to the abdominal cavity (78.6%). Concerning Vypro mesh, 12 animals developed adhesions from the 14 with mesh fixation (85.7%). Histological examination of tissues harvested revealed fibroblasts, collagen, macrophages and lymphocytes between the threads of the mesh. CONCLUSION: Polypropylene and Vypro mesh, when implanted in the peritoneal cavity of rabbits provoke similar amount of adhesions. Vypro mesh tissues had higher fibrosis resulting in better mesh incorporation to the abdominal wall.

Obesity and symptomatic achalasia.

Weight loss is a frequent finding in achalasia because of the difficulty in swallowing. Although manometric findings compatible with achalasia have been found in morbidly obese patients, all of them were asymptomatic. The authors report a case of symptomatic achalasia and morbid obesity in a 38-year-old woman. A mental disorder become manifested after the patient was submitted to an esophageal myotomy and fundoplication. With weight gain, postoperative gastroesophageal reflux developed. Drawbacks of further operative procedures in such a patient are discussed.

Hemorragia digestiva alta causada por varizes duodenais: relato de um caso / Upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to duodenal varices: case report

As varizes duodenais estão presentes em até 40 por cento dos pacientes portadores de hipertensão portal, apresentando risco de sangramento com alta mortalidade. Como elas localizam-se preferencialmente na serosa, sua identificação endoscópica torna-se difícil, com altos índices de falsos negativos. Objetivo - relatar caso de hemorragia digestiva por varizes duodenais, visto que menos de 50 casos de pacientes / Duodenal varices are present in up to 40 per cent with portal hypertension, with a bleeding risk of high morbidity and mortality. Because they are mainly located at the serous coat, their endoscopic identification is dificult, with many false negative exams. Aim - to report a case of upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to duodenal varices, since less than 50 similar cases have been reported already...

Efeitos da tela de polipropileno no testículo, epidídimo e ducto deferentes de cäes / Effects of the polypropilene mesh in the testicle, epididimus and ductus deferens of dogs

Objetivo: Investigar os efeitos da tela sintética sobre o testículo, epidídimo e ducto deferente de cäes. Métodos: Foram utilizados 10 cäes, machos, adultos, pesando entre 9 e 12 kg. Os animais, após realizada anestesia, foram submetidos à laparoscopia com formaçäo de pneumoperitônio por incisäo em linha mediana. Era entäo fixada tela de polipropileno, de dimensöes 2,5X3,5 cm² na regiäo inguinal esquerda do cäo em contato direto com o funículo espermático, com o uso de grampos metálicos, sem dissecar a regiäo. O lado direito, sem colocaçäo de tela, serviu de controle. O procedimento tinha duraçäo de 15 minutos. Após observaçäo pós-operatória de 30 dias, os animais eram novamente anestesiados e reoperados sendo o testículo e ducto deferente retirados e enviados para análise histológica. Análise estatística foi realizada com os dados obtidos desta análise. Resultados: No lado esquerdo, as secçöes histológicas de testículo revelaram focalmente, diminuiçäo da espermatogênese e processo degenerativo em 20 por cento dos animais. No epidídimo, observou-se inflamaçäo crônica e dilataçäo dos túbulos seminíferos em 70 por cento. No ducto deferente foi observado processo inflamatório crônico em 60 por cento dos cäes. Näo foram verificadas alteraçöes histológicas no lado contralateral. Conclusäo: A tela de polipropileno em contato com o funículo espermático de cäes provoca alteraçöes histológicas com discreta reduçäo da espermatogênese.