The relationship between adult health and childhood maltreatment, as moderated by anger and ethnic background.

Childhood maltreatment, anger, and racial/ethnic background were examined in relation to physical health, psychological well-being, and blood pressure outcomes. This study used data from a diverse sample of African American, Latino, and Caucasian participants (N=198). Results from a series of multiple regressions indicated anger and total childhood maltreatment were robust predictors of poorer health. Although correlational analyses found maltreatment from the mother and father were associated with poorer health outcomes, when considered as part of the regression models, only a relationship between maltreatment from the mother and physical health was found. Greater anger scores were linked with lower blood pressure, particularly systolic blood pressure. Generally, more psychological and physical symptom reporting was found with greater anger scores, and higher levels of total maltreatment also predicted physical symptoms. The pattern of interactions indicated anger was more detrimental for African American participant's (and marginally so for Latino participant's) physical health. Interestingly, interactions also indicated total childhood maltreatment was related to fewer symptoms for Latino participants. Although child maltreatment may be viewed as a moral and/or human rights issue, this study provides evidence that it can also be viewed as a public health issue. Our study demonstrated that known health risk factors such as anger and maltreatment may operate in a different pattern dependent on ethnic/cultural background. The findings suggest health and health disparities research would benefit from greater exploration of the differential impact of certain moderating variables based on racial/ethnic background.

Tratamiento del divertículo de Zenker: comparación de diferentes técnicas / Treatment of Zenker’s diverticulum: Comparison of different techniques

Introducción y objetivos: Los divertículos de Zenker se han abordado quirúrgicamente con diferentes técnicas a lo largo de los últimos años, evolucionando desde la vía abierta hasta la endoscópica. En la cirugía endoscópica, se puede utilizar el láser CO2 o la grapadora. Se analizó la recidiva o persistencia del divertículo tras el tipo de cirugía realizado. Método: Es un estudio descriptivo retrospectivo de 22 pacientes tratados de divertículo de Zenker en el servicio de otorrinolaringología de nuestro hospital entre los años 2001 y 2011. Resultados: Se realizó tratamiento con cirugía endoscópica mediante láser CO2 en 13 pacientes, mediante grapadora en 6 pacientes, y en 3 pacientes se realizó abordaje abierto. El tiempo operatorio, de ingesta oral y de ingreso fueron menores en la cirugía con grapadora (52 min, 3 días, 5 días), que en la técnica con láser (58 min, 5 días, 8 días) y mayores en el abordaje abierto (107 min, 8 días, 11 días). El 68% de nuestros pacientes mejoró con la primera intervención, porcentaje que ascendió al 95%, teniendo en cuenta la segunda intervención en los pacientes que recidivaron tras la primera cirugía. Las complicaciones aparecieron en el 13,6% de los pacientes. Conclusiones: El tratamiento de elección en la actualidad del divertículo de Zenker es la cirugía por vía endoscópica. El abordaje endoscópico con grapadora parece presentar menos morbilidad y un tiempo de hospitalización más corto en comparación con el láser CO2 (AU)

Introduction and objectives: Zenker's diverticulum has been approached surgically with different techniques over the years, evolving from open to endoscopic surgery. The CO2 laser or the stapler can be used in endoscopic surgery. Our objective was to ascertain the recurrence or persistence of the diverticulum based on the type of surgery performed. Method: A retrospective descriptive study of 22 patients treated for Zenker's diverticulum in our hospital service between 2001 and 2011. Results: Endoscopic surgery using laser CO2 was performed in 13 patients, using stapler in 6 patients and with open approach in 3 patients. Surgery time, oral intake and hospital stay were greater in the open approach (107 minutes, 8 days and 11 days respectively) and less in surgery with stapler (52 minutes, 3 days and 5 days) than the technique with laser (58 minutes, 5 days and 8 days). With the first intervention, 68% of our patients improved, a percentage that increased to 95% taking into account the second intervention in patients that relapsed after the first surgery. Complications appeared in 13.6% of the patients. Conclusions: The treatment of choice nowadays for Zenker's diverticulum is endoscopic surgery. The endoscopic approach with stapler seems to present lower morbidity and a shorter hospital stay in comparison with the CO2 laser (AU)

[Treatment of Zenker's diverticulum: comparison of different techniques]. / Tratamiento del divertículo de Zenker: comparación de diferentes técnicas.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Zenker's diverticulum has been approached surgically with different techniques over the years, evolving from open to endoscopic surgery. The CO(2) laser or the stapler can be used in endoscopic surgery. Our objective was to ascertain the recurrence or persistence of the diverticulum based on the type of surgery performed. METHOD: A retrospective descriptive study of 22 patients treated for Zenker's diverticulum in our hospital service between 2001 and 2011. RESULTS: Endoscopic surgery using laser CO(2) was performed in 13 patients, using stapler in 6 patients and with open approach in 3 patients. Surgery time, oral intake and hospital stay were greater in the open approach (107 minutes, 8 days and 11 days respectively) and less in surgery with stapler (52 minutes, 3 days and 5 days) than the technique with laser (58 minutes, 5 days and 8 days). With the first intervention, 68% of our patients improved, a percentage that increased to 95% taking into account the second intervention in patients that relapsed after the first surgery. Complications appeared in 13.6% of the patients. CONCLUSIONS: The treatment of choice nowadays for Zenker's diverticulum is endoscopic surgery. The endoscopic approach with stapler seems to present lower morbidity and a shorter hospital stay in comparison with the CO(2) laser.

Estudio anatómico del orificio esfenopalatino / Sphenopalatinum foramen: an anatomical study

Introducción: La localización de la arteria esfenopalatina es fundamental en el tratamiento endoscópico de la epistaxis posterior severa. El orificio esfenopalatino, que le da salida, es variable en ubicación y relaciones anatómicas. Objetivo: Realizar un estudio descriptivo osteológico de la región del orificio esfenopalatino, describiendo la anatomía de dicha región, tamaño, localización, relaciones con cornetes y coanas, así como la existencia de orificios accesorios. Material y métodos: La exploración y el estudio anatómico de la zona se llevó a cabo en 32 hemicráneos humanos. Resultados: La localización más frecuente del orificio esfenopalatino resultó la transición entre el meato medio y superior en el 56,25%, 18 especímenes, seguido del meato superior, 37,5% (12 hemicráneos) y solamente en 2 casos el orificio se abría exclusivamente en meato medio. En el 50% de los casos encontramos la existencia de orificios accesorios, cuya localización más frecuente fue inferior al orificio en el meato medio. La cresta etmoidal se encontraba presente en todos los cráneos estudiados, produciendo un resalte anterior en el orificio esfenopalatino. Conclusión: Existen variaciones anatómicas en el orificio esfenopalatino en cuanto a localización, número y relaciones anatómicas que modificarán la entrada de la arteria esfenopalatina y sus ramas en la fosa nasal. Habiendo encontrado una marca constante localizadora del orificio esfenopalatino, la cresta etmoidal, situada en el borde anterior del orificio (AU)

Introduction: The position of the sphenopalatine artery is essential for the endoscopic treatment of severe posterior epistaxis. This artery passes through its own foramen, which has awide range of locations and anatomic relations. Objective: To carry out a descriptive osteological study on the sphenopalatine foramen area. Its anatomy, size, position and relations with turbinates and choanae are described, as well as the existence of accessory foramina. Material and methods: Exploration and anatomical study was carried out in 32 human hemicrania. Results: The area between middle and superior meatus was considered the most common location of the sphenopalatine foramen in 56.24% of the cases (18 specimens), followed by the superior meatus, with 37.5% (12 hemi-skulls). The foramen was located in middle meatus injust two cases. We found accessory foramina in 50% of the cases, most commonly positioned below the middle meatus. The ethmoidal crest appeared in every skull, producing an anteriorosseous projection on the sphenopalatine foramen. Conclusion: There are variations in position, number and anatomic relations that may cause changes in the sphenopalatine artery orifice and its branches into the nasal fossa. The ethmoidal crest, located on the anterior side of the sphenopalatine foramen, can be considered a permanent landmark to find the foramen (AU)

[Sphenopalatinum foramen: an anatomical study]. / Estudio anatómico del orificio esfenopalatino.

INTRODUCTION: The position of the sphenopalatine artery is essential for the endoscopic treatment of severe posterior epistaxis. This artery passes through its own foramen, which has a wide range of locations and anatomic relations. OBJECTIVE: To carry out a descriptive osteological study on the sphenopalatine foramen area. Its anatomy, size, position and relations with turbinates and choanae are described, as well as the existence of accessory foramina. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Exploration and anatomical study was carried out in 32 human hemi-crania. RESULTS: The area between middle and superior meatus was considered the most common location of the sphenopalatine foramen in 56.24% of the cases (18 specimens), followed by the superior meatus, with 37.5% (12 hemi-skulls). The foramen was located in middle meatus in just two cases. We found accessory foramina in 50% of the cases, most commonly positioned below the middle meatus. The ethmoidal crest appeared in every skull, producing an anterior osseous projection on the sphenopalatine foramen. CONCLUSION: There are variations in position, number and anatomic relations that may cause changes in the sphenopalatine artery orifice and its branches into the nasal fossa. The ethmoidal crest, located on the anterior side of the sphenopalatine foramen, can be considered a permanent landmark to find the foramen.

Fisiopatología de los trastornos respiratorios del sueño en los niños / Physiopathology of sleep-disordered breathing in children

Los trastornos respiratorios del sueño representan un amplio espectro de alteraciones que van desde el ronquido habitual, pasando por la hipoventilación obstructiva hasta el síndrome de apnea hipopnea del sueño (SAHS); producen anomalías de la respiración y de la arquitectura durante el sueño. Hay discrepancias entre los mecanismos fisiopatológicos de los trastornos respiratorios del sueño y sus consecuencias metabólicas, neurocognitivas y cardiovasculares. Las causas de comorbilidad del SAHS en los niños no son todavía bien conocidas y pueden incluir anomalías gasométricas sanguíneas, fragmentación del sueño, inflamación local e inflamación sistémica moduladas por factores genéticos, ambientales, raza, etc. La patogénesis de los trastornos respiratorios del sueño pediátricos es, sin lugar a dudas, una compleja interacción entre factores anatómicos o estructurales y funcionales, entre una vía aérea predispuesta al colapso y una compensación neuromuscular deficiente. Además, es necesario tener en cuenta que el sueño del niño evoluciona de acuerdo a la maduración del sistema nervioso central y ésta varía con la edad. En este artículo se revisa el papel de los diferentes factores anatómicos, funcionales e inflamatorios en la fisiopatología de los trastornos respiratorios del sueño pediátricos (AU)

Sleep-disordered breathing represents a broad spectrum of alterations, ranging from habitual snoring, through obstructive hypoventilation to obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome, and produces breathing and architecture anomalies during sleep. There are some controversies on the physiopathological mechanisms of sleep-disordered breathing and its metabolic, neurocognitive and cardiovascular effects. The causes of comorbidity in obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome in children are not yet well known and can include blood gasometric anomalies, fragmented sleep, and local and systemic inflammation, modulated by genetic, environmental and ethnic factors. The pathogenesis of pediatric sleep-disordered breathing undoubtedly involves complex interactions between anatomical or structural and functional factors, an airway prone to collapse and deficient neuromuscular compensation. Moreover, in children, sleep progresses in accordance with central nervous system development, which varies with age. This article reviews the role of the distinct anatomic, functional and inflammatory factors in the pathophysiology of pediatric sleep-disordered breathing (AU)

La arteria etmoidal anterior en el laberinto etmoidal: Revisión bibliográfica sobre variantes anatómicas y referencias para la cirugía endoscópica / Anterior ethmoidal artery at ethmoidal labyrinth: Bibliographical review of anatomical variants and references for endoscopic surgery

Introducción: La arteria etmoidal anterior presenta muchas variaciones anatómicas en su trayecto. Tampoco existen referencias claras para localizarla, por esto, es fácil producir una lesión iatrógena. El objetivo de este trabajo es realizar una búsqueda bibliográfica para analizar las variantes y referencias endoscópicas reseñadas en la literatura científica para localizarla. Material y métodos: Se ha realizado una revisión en la base de datos Medline y Embase, buscando tanto trabajos anatómicos como radiológicos. Tras la revisión se recogen los resultados de los principales estudios. Resultados: Se recogen 13 estudios que analizan en total 1.388 arterias etmoidales anteriores. Se encuentra ausente entre un 2–14%. Es identificable entre un 95–100% en una TC. Se sitúa entre la 2ª y la 3ª lamela etmoidal en un 74,2% y a nivel basicraneal en un 66,6%. La neumatización etmoidal se relaciona con la situación de la arteria etmoidal anterior a nivel de la base de cráneo. Entre el 83–85,3% se localiza a nivel del receso suprabullar. Se exponen varias distancias y ángulos medidas para poder localizarla. Conclusiones: La TC es útil para una planificación prequirúrgica. Se localiza más frecuentemente entre la 2.a y 3.a lamela etmoidal y a nivel basicraneal. Factores como la neumatización etmoidal o el grado de Keros pueden predecir su relación con el nivel basicraneal. La arteria etmoidal anterior, la axila del cornete medio y el borde superomedial de la nariz forman una línea recta, siendo una referencia sencilla y útil en la cirugía endoscópica (AU)

Introduction: The anterior ethmoidal artery (AEA) has a trajectory with multiple anatomical variations. In addition, there are no clear references to locate it, so it is easy to produce an iatrogenic lesion. The goal of this study was to carry out a bibliographical review to analyse variants and endoscopic reference reports in the scientific literature. Material and methods: A review in Medline and Embase data bases was carried out, looking for AEA-related anatomical and radiological studies. After the revision, the principal study results, together with several distances and angles useful for locating the AEA, are presented in this study. Results: There were 13 main articles that analysed a total of 1388 AEA. It was absent from 2 to 14%. It was identifiable in computed tomography (CT) between 95 and 100%. It was located between the second and third ethmoidal lamella in 74.2% and at the skull base level in 66.6%. Ethmoidal sinuses pneumatisation was related to AEA location at the skull base. Between 83 and 85.3%, it was found at the suprabullar recess. Conclusions: CT is useful for presurgery planning. AEA are more frequent between the second and third lamella and at skull level. Ethmoidal pneumatisation and Keros grades could be predictive factors for AEA relationship with the skull base level. The AEA, the axilla of the middle turbinate and the superomedial edge of the nose are in a straight line, being a simple and useful reference in endoscopic sinus surgery (AU)

[Anterior ethmoidal artery at ethmoidal labyrinth: Bibliographical review of anatomical variants and references for endoscopic surgery]. / La arteria etmoidal anterior en el laberinto etmoidal: Revisión bibliográfica sobre variantes anatómicas y referencias para la cirugía endoscópica.

INTRODUCTION: The anterior ethmoidal artery (AEA) has a trajectory with multiple anatomical variations. In addition, there are no clear references to locate it, so it is easy to produce an iatrogenic lesion. The goal of this study was to carry out a bibliographical review to analyse variants and endoscopic reference reports in the scientific literature. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A review in Medline and Embase data bases was carried out, looking for AEA-related anatomical and radiological studies. After the revision, the principal study results, together with several distances and angles useful for locating the AEA, are presented in this study. RESULTS: There were 13 main articles that analysed a total of 1388 AEA. It was absent from 2 to 14%. It was identifiable in computed tomography (CT) between 95 and 100%. It was located between the second and third ethmoidal lamella in 74.2% and at the skull base level in 66.6%. Ethmoidal sinuses pneumatisation was related to AEA location at the skull base. Between 83 and 85.3%, it was found at the suprabullar recess. CONCLUSIONS: CT is useful for presurgery planning. AEA are more frequent between the second and third lamella and at skull level. Ethmoidal pneumatisation and Keros grades could be predictive factors for AEA relationship with the skull base level. The AEA, the axilla of the middle turbinate and the superomedial edge of the nose are in a straight line, being a simple and useful reference in endoscopic sinus surgery.

Laringectomía horizontal supraglótica láser CO2: nuestra experiencia en seis años / CO2 laser surgery of supraglottic carcinoma: Our experience over 6 years

Introducción y objetivos: El objetivo del estudio es analizar los resultados oncológicos y funcionales de la microcirugía láser en el tratamiento del carcinoma supraglótico de laringe. Material y métodos: Cincuenta y tres pacientes fueron incluidos en este estudio retrospectivo entre el año 2000 y 2006. El periodo de seguimiento fue superior a 2 años y la media fue de 49 meses. Resultados: La extensión tumoral fue T1 en 12 pacientes (22,6%), T2 en 37 (69,8%) y T3 en 4 pacientes (7,5%). En 47 pacientes (88,7%) se realizaron vaciamientos cervicales ganglionares. Diecinueve pacientes (35,8%) recibieron radioterapia (RT) postoperatoria. Las estimaciones de la supervivencia causa-específica con el método de Kaplan-Meier fueron de 80%, 74,11% y 65% a los 2, 3 y 5 años, respectivamente. La preservación de la función laríngea fue posible en el 90,56% (48 de 53) y el control local fue del 81,13%. Durante el periodo de seguimiento 13,2% de los pacientes desarrollaron recidiva local, 11,3% recidiva regional y 5,7% recidiva locorregional. Los pacientes comenzaron a deglutir de forma temprana tras la cirugía con un tiempo medio de 5,83 días y la estancia media hospitalaria fue de 14,69 días. El 20,75% sufrieron neumonía y el 11,32% hemorragia. Únicamente un paciente (1,88%) precisó una laringectomía total por imposibilidad para la deglución. Conclusiones: Con una selección cuidadosa de pacientes, la laringectomia supraglótica con láser es un tratamiento seguro y efectivo para el cáncer supraglótico de laringe (AU)

Introduction and objetives: The study goal was to analyze the oncologic and functional outcomes of transoral laser microsurgery in the treatment of carcinoma of the supraglottic larynx. Material and methods: A total of 53 patients were included in this retrospective review between 2000 and 2006. The follow-up period was more than 2 years and the mean follow-up for all patients was 49 months. Results: Tumour extension was as follows: T1 in 12 (22.6%), T2 in 37 (69.8%) and T3 in 4 (7.5%). Forty-seven patients (88.7%) had neck dissections. Nineteen patients (35.8%) received adjuvant radiotherapy. Kaplan-Meier estimates for disease-specific survival were 80%, 74.11% and 65%, at 2, 3 and 5 years, respectively. The overall functional laryngeal preservation rate was 90.56%. (48 of 53), and local control 81.13%. During follow up, 13.2% of patients developed local recurrence, 11.3% regional recurrence and 5.7% loco-regional recurrence. Patients started swallowing early after surgery, with a mean time of 5.83 days, and the mean hospital stay was 14.69 days. Complications included 20.75% who suffered pneumonia and 11.32% with bleeding. Only one patient (1.88%) received total laryngectomy due to the impossibility of swallowing. Conclusions: With careful selection of patients, laser supraglottic laryngectomy is a safe and effective treatment for cancer of the supraglottic larynx (AU)

CO2 laser surgery of supraglottic carcinoma: our experience over 6 years.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The study goal was to analyze the oncologic and functional outcomes of transoral laser microsurgery in the treatment of carcinoma of the supraglottic larynx. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 53 patients were included in this retrospective review between 2000 and 2006. The follow-up period was more than 2 years and the mean follow-up for all patients was 49 months. RESULTS: Tumour extension was as follows: T1 in 12 (22.6%), T2 in 37 (69.8%) and T3 in 4 (7.5%). Forty-seven patients (88.7%) had neck dissections. Nineteen patients (35.8%) received adjuvant radiotherapy. Kaplan-Meier estimates for disease-specific survival were 80%, 74.11% and 65%, at 2, 3 and 5 years, respectively. The overall functional laryngeal preservation rate was 90.56%. (48 of 53), and local control 81.13%. During follow up, 13.2% of patients developed local recurrence, 11.3% regional recurrence and 5.7% loco-regional recurrence. Patients started swallowing early after surgery, with a mean time of 5.83 days, and the mean hospital stay was 14.69 days. Complications included 20.75% who suffered pneumonia and 11.32% with bleeding. Only one patient (1.88%) received total laryngectomy due to the impossibility of swallowing. CONCLUSIONS: With careful selection of patients, laser supraglottic laryngectomy is a safe and effective treatment for cancer of the supraglottic larynx.

[Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome in children]. / Síndrome de apnea obstructiva en niños.

Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome is a well-known clinical entity in adults but until now it has been less well studied in children. In recent years there has been a dramatic increase in the recognition of sleep disorders in children. Our goal is to analyze scientific data published in the last few years. We reviewed published articles regarding paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome and extracted the clinical symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. In conclusion, the natural course and long-term prognosis of childhood obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome are not well-known and further studies are needed in this area.

Síndrome de apnea obstructiva en niños / Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome in children

El síndrome de apnea obstructiva del sueño es una entidad bien conocida en adultos, pero hasta ahora ha sido menos estudiada en niños. Recientemente se ha producido un importante incremento en el reconocimiento de los trastornos del sueño en la etapa infantil. Nuestro objetivo es analizar los estudios científicos publicados en los últimos años. Hemos revisado artículos publicados acerca del síndrome de apnea obstructiva en edad pediátrica y hemos estudiado la sintomatología, el diagnóstico y las opciones de tratamiento. En conclusión, el curso natural y el pronóstico a largo plazo del síndrome de apnea obstructiva en la infancia no son bien conocidos, por lo que se necesitan más estudios en esta área (AU)

Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome is a well-known clinical entity in adults but until now it has been less well studied in children. In recent years there has been a dramatic increase in the recognition of sleep disorders in children. Our goal is to analyze scientific data published in the last few years. We reviewed published articles regarding paediatric obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and extracted the clinical symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. In conclusion, the natural course and long-term prognosis of childhood obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome are not well-known and further studies are needed in this area (AU)

Síndrome branquio-oto-renal y colesteatoma congénito

Presentamos un caso del inusual síndrome branquio-oto-renal (BOR) asociado a colesteatoma congénito unilateral, anomalía en el trayecto del nervio facial y microdontia. Tales hechos son excepcionales, estando descrita la asociación síndrome BOR-colesteatoma congénito hasta ahora sólo en tres ocasiones y la anomalía en el trayecto del nervio facial en dos. Realizamos una revisión de este síndrome en cuanto a formas de manifestación, etiopatogenia y diagnóstico diferencial (AU)