Dermatomiositis asociada a cáncer de mama. Síndrome paraneoplásico infrecuente / Dermatomyositis associated with breast cancer. An infrequent paraneoplastic syndrome

La dermatomiositis es un síndrome paraneoplásico raro que se asocia al diagnóstico de diferentes tumores. El cáncer de mama es un tumor asociado de manera muy infrecuente con la dermatomiositis. Se presenta el caso de una mujer de 50 años que comenzó como una dermatomiositis y que fue diagnosticada de un cáncer de mama. El tratamiento quirúrgico del cáncer de mama supuso la desaparición de los síntomas de debilidad muscular y de las alteraciones cutáneas(AU)

Dermatomyositis is a rare paraneoplastic syndrome associated with several malignant tumors. The association with breast cancer is much less frequent. We report a 50-year-old woman who presented with dermatomyositis and was diagnosed with breast cancer. Surgical treatment of breast cancer improved the symptoms of muscular weakness and the cutaneous manifestations of dermatomyositis(AU)

Rentabilidad diagnóstica de la punción percutánea pancreática en función del tamaño de la lesión / Diagnostic yield of pancreatic percutaneous puncture depending on the size of the lesion

Introducción El objetivo del presente estudio fue analizar la eficacia diagnóstica de la punción percutánea de tejido pancreático. Material y métodos Estudio retrospectivo de pacientes con sospecha de neoplasia de origen pancreático, con biopsia percutánea de tejido pancreático, desde el 2000 hasta el 2011. Para el análisis estadístico comparativo se estratificó la muestra por tamaño, en menores o iguales a 3 cm frente a mayores. Resultados Se realizaron un total de 90 biopsias. Se llegó al diagnóstico de neoplasia pancreática en 47 casos (52%), 16 falsos negativos (18%), 0 falsos positivos y al de pancreatitis crónica en 24 casos (27%). Los resultados de rendimiento de la prueba fueron: sensibilidad (S) global del 75% (intervalo de confianza [IC] 95%: 62-85%), especificidad (E) del 100% (IC 95%: 87-100%), valor predictivo positivo (VPP) del 100% (IC 95%: 92-100%) y valor predictivo negativo (VPN) del 63% (IC 95%: 46-77%). En masas ≤ 3 cm la S fue del 70% (IC 95%: 45-88%), la E del 100% (IC 95%: 66-100%), el VPP del 100% (IC 95%: 76-100%) y el VPN 60% (IC 95%: 32-83%). Frente a masas mayores de 3 cm que presentaron una S del 88% (IC 95%: 70-98%), una E del 100% (IC 95%: 75-100%), un VPP del 100% (IC 95%: 85-100%) y un VPN del 81% (IC 95%: 54-96%).Conclusiones La rentabilidad de la biopsia percutánea pancreática está fuertemente condicionada por el tamaño de la lesión. Para tamaños tumorales menores de 3 cm la sensibilidad y el valor predictivo negativo son inaceptablemente bajos, porque lo que resultados negativos no serían fiables (AU)

Introduction The aim of the present study was to study the diagnostic efficacy of the percutaneous puncture of pancreatic tissue. Material and methods A retrospective study was conducted on patients with suspicion of pancreatic neoplasm, and with a percutaneous biopsy of pancreatic tissue, from 2000 to 2011. For the statistical comparative analysis, the sample was stratified by tumour size: ≤ 3 cm and > 3 cm. Results A total of 90 biopsies were performed. Pancreatic neoplasm diagnosis was made in 47 cases (52%), with 16 false negatives (18%), no false positives, and chronic pancreatitis in 24 cases (27%). The efficacy of the test results were: an overall sensitivity of 75% (95% CI: 62%-85%), a specificity of 100% (95% CI: 87%-100%), a positive predictive value of 100% (95% CI: 92%-100%), and a negative predictive value of 63% (95% CI: 46%-77%). For tumour sizes ≤ 3 cm the sensitivity was 70% (95% CI: 45%-88%), with a specificity of 100% (95% CI 66%-100%), a positive predictive value of 100% (95% CI: 76%-100%, and a negative predictive value 60% (95% CI: 32%-83%). For tumours greater than 3 cm, the sensitivity was 88% (95% CI: 70%-98%), the specificity was 100% (95% CI: 75%-100%), with a positive predictive value of 100% (95% CI: 85%-100%) and a negative predictive value of 81% (95% CI: 54%-96%).Conclusions Pancreatic percutaneous biopsy efficacy was strongly determined by lesion size. For tumour sizes less than 3 cm, the sensitivity and negative predictive value are unacceptably low, as negative results would not reliable (AU)

[Diagnostic yield of pancreatic percutaneous puncture depending on the size of the lesion]. / Rentabilidad diagnóstica de la punción percutánea pancreática en función del tamaño de la lesión.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of the present study was to study the diagnostic efficacy of the percutaneous puncture of pancreatic tissue. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted on patients with suspicion of pancreatic neoplasm, and with a percutaneous biopsy of pancreatic tissue, from 2000 to 2011. For the statistical comparative analysis, the sample was stratified by tumour size: ≤ 3cm and > 3cm. RESULTS: A total of 90 biopsies were performed. Pancreatic neoplasm diagnosis was made in 47 cases (52%), with 16 false negatives (18%), no false positives, and chronic pancreatitis in 24 cases (27%). The efficacy of the test results were: an overall sensitivity of 75% (95% CI: 62%-85%), a specificity of 100% (95% CI: 87%-100%), a positive predictive value of 100% (95% CI: 92%-100%), and a negative predictive value of 63% (95% CI: 46%-77%). For tumour sizes ≤ 3cm the sensitivity was 70% (95% CI: 45%-88%), with a specificity of 100% (95% CI 66%-100%), a positive predictive value of 100% (95% CI: 76%-100%, and a negative predictive value 60% (95% CI: 32%-83%). For tumours greater than 3cm, the sensitivity was 88% (95% CI: 70%-98%), the specificity was 100% (95% CI: 75%-100%), with a positive predictive value of 100% (95% CI: 85%-100%) and a negative predictive value of 81% (95% CI: 54%-96%). CONCLUSIONS: Pancreatic percutaneous biopsy efficacy was strongly determined by lesion size. For tumour sizes less than 3cm, the sensitivity and negative predictive value are unacceptably low, as negative results would not reliable.

Use of Foley's catheter to control port-site bleeding in bariatric surgery.

Abdominal wall bleeding in the port-site insertion placed during laparoscopic bariatric surgery is often difficult to control. From January 2005 to August 2011, 226 patients underwent bariatric surgery at our institutions. Seventeen patients (7.5%) presented port-site bleeding that could not be controlled with electrocautery and Foley's catheter (24 F) was used for bleeding inhibition. Of the 17 patients, there were 12 females (70.6%) and five males (29.4%) with a mean age of 38.35 years. Mean body mass index (BMI) was 44.2. Most of bleeding port-sites were located in hypochondrium and were 12-mm size. After the catheter removal (median 36 h), bleeding did not recur in any case. There were no other complications related to the port-side bleeding and the Foley catheter placement. Hospital stay was not prolonged due to the use of the Foley catheter. Port-site bleeding in bariatric surgery is a frequent complication. In up to 7.5% of the cases, the haemorrhage cannot be controlled with electrocautery. Compression with Foley catheter balloon is a safe and efficient method to stop bleeding.

[Use of Foley's catheter to control abdominal wall bleeding in the trocar insertion place during laparoscopic surgery]. / Uso de la sonda de Foley para el control del sangrado de la pared abdominal por los orifi cios de los trócares durante la cirugía laparoscópica.

BACKGROUND: Abdominal wall bleeding in the port-site insertion place during laparoscopic surgery is sometimes difficult to control and can be associated with morbidity ranging from parietal pain up to haematoma and massive haemoperitoneum. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We perform a retrospective study of our experience in the management of the abdominal wall bleeding port-site using a Foley's catheter (24F), in those cases when haemostasis with electrocautery was not achieved. RESULTS: This technique was used in 35 patients (27 women and 8 men) with a mean age of 45,37 years (range 24-82 years). The median of time up to the removal of the catheter was 36 hours (range 24-48 hours), without observing bleeding or prolongation of the hospital stay or readmission. CONCLUSIONS: The use of Foley's catheter is a simple and efficient method for the control of the port-site bleeding during laparoscopic surgery.

Uso de la Sonda de Foley para el Control del Sangrado de la Pared Abdominal por los Orificios de los Trócares durante la Cirugía Laparoscópica / Use of Foley’s catheter to control abdominal wall bleeding in the trocar insertion place during laparoscopic surgery

INTRODUCCIÓN: Las hemorragias en los puntos de entrada de los trócares son en ocasiones difíciles de cohibir y se asocian con una morbilidad que oscila desde el dolor parietal y el hematoma, hasta el hemoperitoneo masivo. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Realizamos un estudio retrospectivo de nuestra experiencia en el control de las hemorragias en los puntos de entrada de los trócares de laparoscopia mediante compresión con balón de sonda de Foley, en los que la hemostasia mediante electrocoagulación no fue efectiva. RESULTADOS: La técnica fue empleada en 35 pacientes (27 mujeres y 8 varones) con una edad media de 45,37 años (intervalo 24 - 82 años). La mediana de tiempo hasta la retirada de la sonda fue 36 horas (intervalo 24 - 48 horas), sin evidenciarse ningún tipo de complicación hemorrágica, prolongación de la estancia ni reingreso hospitalario. CONCLUSIONES: La compresión con balón de sonda de Foley es un método sencillo y eficaz para el control de las hemorragias a través de los orificios de los trócares de laparoscopia.

BACKGROUND: Abdominal wall bleeding in the port-site insertion place during laparoscopic surgery is sometimes difficult to control and can be associated with morbidity ranging from parietal pain up to haematoma and massive haemoperitoneum. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We perform a retrospective study of our experience in the management of the abdominal wall bleeding port-site using a Foley’s catheter (24F), in those cases when haemostasis with electrocautery was not achieved. RESULTS: This technique was used in 35 patients (27 women and 8 men) with a mean age of 45,37 years (range 24-82 years). The median of time up to the removal of the catheter was 36 hours (range 24-48 hours), without observing bleeding or prolongation of the hospital stay or readmission. CONCLUSIONS: The use of Foley’s catheter is a simple and efficient method for the control of the port-site bleeding during laparoscopic surgery.