Diseño y validación de un cuestionario para la detección de Abusos Sexuales Infantiles en personas adultas con adicción / Design and validation of a questionnaire for the detection of child sexual abuse in adults with addiction

Introducción y objetivos: el objetivo principal de este trabajo ha sido diseñar y validar un cuestionario específico que evaluara el Abuso Sexual Infantil (ASI) en personas adultas con problemas de adicción. Materiales y método: se diseñó un cuestionario de 120 ítems que medía diferentes secuelas psicopatológicas que están presentes en personas que han sufrido ASI. Se realizó su validación con un grupo de expertos y un estudio piloto en el que participaron 151 personas (68 mujeres y 83 hombres), residentes en España. Para el análisis de datos se usaron diferentes métodos estadísticos. Resultados: los resultados mostraron que el cuestionario se podía reducir a 21 ítems logrando alcanzar unas adecuadas garantías psicométricas, tanto a nivel de validez como de fiabilidad (a = ,872). Conclusiones: El presente instrumento permite la detección de sintomatología relacionada con el ASI, permitiendo al clínico hacer una exploración más amplia en esta área para descartar ASI u otros trastornos y poder mejorar la planificación del tratamiento.(AU)

Introduction and objectives: the main objective of this work has been to design and validate a specific questionnaire to assess Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) in adults with addiction problems. Materials and method: a 120-item questionnaire was designed to measure different psychopathological sequelae that are present in people who have suffered CSA. Validation was carried out with a group of experts and a pilot study in which 151 people (68 women and 83 men) residing in Spain participated. Different statistical methods were used for data analysis. Results: the results showed that the questionnaire could be reduced to 21 items, achieving adequate psychometric guarantees, both in terms of validity and reliability (a = ,872). Conclusions: The present instrument allows the detection of symptoms related to ASI, allowing the clinician to carry out a broader exploration in this area to rule out ASI or other disorders and to improve treatment planning.(AU)

Results of treatment of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma adapted to risk of recurrence.

BACKGROUND: The incidence of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) is increasing. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the long-term prognosis of PTMC. METHOD: Study population: patients with a histopathological diagnosis of PTMC (size ≤ 1 cm) treated according to the risk of recurrence of the Latin American Thyroid Society. Inclusion criteria: minimum follow-up of 2 years, availability of histopathological samples, and treatment compliance. Exclusion criteria: previous thyroid surgery, other synchronous malignancies or ectopic location of the PTMC. Study variables: persistences, recurrences and mortality. RESULTS: Based on the risk of recurrence, PTMC has very low risk in 65.2% (n = 105), low risk in 17.4% (n = 28) and high risk in 17.4% (n = 28). In high risk patients, total thyroidectomy was performed in all cases, cervical lymphadenectomy in 57,1% (n = 16) and metabolic therapy with I131 in all cases. During a mean follow-up of 119,8 ± 65 months, 0.6% (n = 1) of recurrences took place. Risk factors associated to recurrence were not identified. No patient died due to MCPT. CONCLUSIONS: PTMC treated based on its risk of recurrence has a good long-term prognosis, without persistences, with a low number of recurrences and absence of disease-associated mortality.

ANTECEDENTES: La incidencia del microcarcinoma papilar de tiroides (MCPT) está aumentado. OBJETIVO: Analizar el pronóstico a largo plazo del MCPT. MÉTODO: Población a estudio: pacientes con diagnóstico histopatológico de MCPT (tamaño ≤ 1 cm) tratados según el riesgo de recurrencia de la Sociedad Latinoamericana de Tiroides. Criterios de inclusión: seguimiento mínimo de 2 años, disponibilidad de las muestras histopatológicas y cumplimiento del tratamiento. Criterios de exclusión: cirugía tiroidea previa, otras patologías malignas sincrónicas o localización ectópica del MCPT. Variables a estudio: persistencias, recidivas y mortalidad. RESULTADOS: Según el riesgo de recurrencia, el 65.2% (n = 105) tuvo muy bajo riesgo, el 17.4% (n = 28) bajo riesgo y el 17,4% (n = 28) alto riesgo. En los pacientes de alto riesgo se realizó tiroidectomía total en todos los casos, linfadenectomía cervical en el 57,1% (n = 16) y terapia metabólica con I131 en todos los casos. Durante un seguimiento medio de 119,8 ± 65 meses hubo un 0,6% (n = 1) de recurrencias. No se evidenciaron factores de riesgo asociados a recidiva de la enfermedad. Ningún paciente falleció debido al MCPT. CONCLUSIONES: El MCPT tratado en función del riesgo de recurrencia tiene un buen pronóstico a largo plazo, sin persistencias, con una baja cifra de recurrencias y ausencia de mortalidad debida a la enfermedad.

Hiperparatiroidismo primario asociado a neoplasia endocrina múltiple tipo 1 (MEN 1). Experiencia en 71 casos / Primary hyperparathyroidism associated with MEN 1: Experience in 71 cases

INTRODUCCIÓN: El hiperparatiroidismo (HPT) asociado al MEN 1 se caracteriza por ser una afectación multiglandular, no afectándose todas las glándulas en el mismo momento. Suele ser asintomático, aunque la afectación ósea es elevada en los pacientes jóvenes. Las tasa de recidiva y persistencias es de 25-35%. Los objetivos fueron: a) estudiar HPT-MEN 1; y b) analizar las variables relacionadas con la presencia o no de clínica y con la persitencia. MÉTODO: De 97 sujetos con MEN 1 diagnosticados en el HUVA, Murcia, pertenecientes a 16 familias, se han estudiado restrospectivamente 71 pacientes con afectación paratiroidea. Las variables estudiadas son: mutación, edad de diagnóstico, clínica, los valores de calcio, fóforo y PTHi, MIBI, técnica quirúrgica, valores de la PTHi y tasa de recidiva. RESULTADOS: La edad media fue de 38 años, y 50 estaban asintomáticos en el momento del diagnóstico. La técnica quirúgica realizada fue: paratiroidectomía subtotal (n = 55), paratiroidectomía de 3 glándulas (n = 7) y resección de menos de 3 glándulas (n = 9). Se asoció timectomía transcervical en 53. El seguimiento medio ha sido de 102,9 meses. Se han encontrado 21 recidivas (10 cirugía incompleta). Encontramos una relación estadísticamente significativa entre: la edad de diagnóstico (p < 0,0005) y los valores elevados de calcio (p < 0,008) y la presencia de clínica en el momento del diagnóstico, la técnica quirúrgica incompleta (p < 0,003), no timectomía (p < 0,0001) y seguimiento (p < 0,001) y la recidiva tras la cirugía. CONCLUSIÓN: La realización de screening genético y clínico nos permite un diagnóstico en fase asintomática y tratamiento precoz, evitando así complicaciones secundarias a la evolución del HPT. La tasa de recidiva del HPT en el MEN 1 es elevada, siendo los factores de recidiva el tiempo de seguimiento y la técnica quirúrgica realizada

INTRODUCTION: Primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) in MEN 1 is characterized by multiglandular disease and early involvement of parathyroid glands at different times. Persistence and recurrence range from 25%-35%. The purpose was: a) to describe the experience and the treatment of patients with pHPT in MEN 1; b) to analyze the variables related with clinical presentation and recurrence. METHOD: A total of 97 patients with MEN 1 were diagnosed in a tertiary hospital. A retrospective analysis was made in patients with pHPT (n = 71). Study variables: age at diagnosis, mutation, clinical presentation, laboratory tests, surgical technique, and recurrence of HPT. RESULTS: Mean age was 38 years, and 50 patients were asymptomatic. The surgical technique was: subtotal parathyroidectomy (n = 55), resection of three glands (n = 7), and resection of less glands (n = 9). Transcervical thymectomy was performed in 53 patients. Mean follow-up was 102.9 months. There were 21 recurrences, There were correlations between age at diagnosis and serum calcium levels with the presence of symptoms (P < .0001). There were also correlations between recurrence and surgical technique (P < .03), non-association with thymectomy (P < .0001), and follow-up time (P < .03). CONCLUSION: Performing genetic and clinical screening allows us to make a diagnosis in the asymptomatic period and to provide early treatment for HPT in MEN 1. The recurrence rate is high, and follow-up time and the surgical technique used are risk factors for recurrence

Cooperación en cirugía en el siglo XXI / Cooperation in surgery of the 21st century

La necesidad de cooperación sanitaria en países de bajo desarrollo es conocida y se implementa día a día. Sin embargo, la asistencia sanitaria quirúrgica en estos países, en el siglo XXI, es más discutida, y se encuentra por debajo de niveles deseables y con soluciones más complejas. Por otra parte, el número de cirujanos que buscan implicarse aumenta progresivamente. Se analizan las causas que originan estos bajos niveles de asistencia, como la falta de personal cualificado, fuga de profesionales, coste de la asistencia o la falta de cuantificación de las necesidades. Las oportunidades de mejora, como el hermanamiento institucional, las misiones quirúrgicas de corta duración o la realización de acciones dirigidas a la educación, evaluación, evidencia y formación son algunas de las posibilidades propuestas

The need for healthcare cooperation in low- and middle-income countries is known and is implemented day by day. However, the surgical sanitary assistance in these countries in the 21st century is very controversial, as it is still below desirable levels and entails complex solutions. On the other hand, the number of surgeons seeking to get involved is increasing progressively. We analyze the causes of the low levels of medical assistance, such as the lack of qualified personnel, the brain drain of surgeons, healthcare costs or the lack of quantified needs. Opportunities for improvement, such as institutional twinning, short-term surgical missions or activities aimed at education, evaluation, evidence and training, are some of the possibilities proposed

Cooperation in surgery of the 21st century. / Cooperación en cirugía en el siglo XXI.

The need for healthcare cooperation in low- and middle-income countries is known and is implemented day by day. However, the surgical sanitary assistance in these countries in the 21st century is very controversial, as it is still below desirable levels and entails complex solutions. On the other hand, the number of surgeons seeking to get involved is increasing progressively. We analyze the causes of the low levels of medical assistance, such as the lack of qualified personnel, the brain drain of surgeons, healthcare costs or the lack of quantified needs. Opportunities for improvement, such as institutional twinning, short-term surgical missions or activities aimed at education, evaluation, evidence and training, are some of the possibilities proposed.

Primary hyperparathyroidism associated with MEN 1: Experience in 71 cases. / Hiperparatiroidismo primario asociado a neoplasia endocrina múltiple tipo 1 (MEN 1). Experiencia en 71 casos.

INTRODUCTION: Primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) in MEN 1 is characterized by multiglandular disease and early involvement of parathyroid glands at different times. Persistence and recurrence range from 25%-35%. The purpose was: a) to describe the experience and the treatment of patients with pHPT in MEN 1; b) to analyze the variables related with clinical presentation and recurrence. METHOD: A total of 97 patients with MEN 1 were diagnosed in a tertiary hospital. A retrospective analysis was made in patients with pHPT (n=71). STUDY VARIABLES: age at diagnosis, mutation, clinical presentation, laboratory tests, surgical technique, and recurrence of HPT. RESULTS: Mean age was 38 years, and 50 patients were asymptomatic. The surgical technique was: subtotal parathyroidectomy (n=55), resection of three glands (n=7), and resection of less glands (n=9). Transcervical thymectomy was performed in 53 patients. Mean follow-up was 102.9 months. There were 21 recurrences, There were correlations between age at diagnosis and serum calcium levels with the presence of symptoms (P<.0001). There were also correlations between recurrence and surgical technique (P<.03), non-association with thymectomy (P<.0001), and follow-up time (P<.03). CONCLUSION: Performing genetic and clinical screening allows us to make a diagnosis in the asymptomatic period and to provide early treatment for HPT in MEN 1. The recurrence rate is high, and follow-up time and the surgical technique used are risk factors for recurrence.

Infección letal por Streptococcus del grupo A en cirugía tiroidea: la importancia de un diagnóstico precoz / Lethal infection by Streptococcus group A in thyroid surgery: the importance of an early diagnosis

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Factores pronósticos de los tumores neuroendocrinos de páncreas resecados. Experiencia en 95 pacientes / Prognostic factors in resected pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours: Experience in 95 patients

INTRODUCCIÓN: El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar los factores pronósticos que influyen en la supervivencia y en la recidiva en una serie de pacientes diagnosticados de tumores neuroendocrinos de páncreas (TNEP) y tratados mediante resección quirúrgica. MÉTODOS: Serie retrospectiva de 95 pacientes intervenidos y resecados de TNEP. Las variables estudiadas son: edad, sexo, forma de presentación (esporádica/familiar), funcionalidad, tipo de tumor, localización, cirugía realizada, tamaño tumoral, multifocalidad, tasa de curación y de recidiva. Se ha utilizado la nueva clasificación de la OMS en 2010. RESULTADOS: De los 95 pacientes, 45 eran varones y 50 mujeres, con una edad media de 47,6 años. Presentación esporádica en 66 pacientes (69,8%) y familiar en los 29 restantes (30,2%), asociados a síndrome MEN 1. El 59% (56 pacientes) eran no funcionantes y el 41% restante funcionantes. Los TNEP funcionantes incluían 20 insulinomas, 16 gastrinomas y 3 glucagonomas. La técnica quirúrgica más utilizada (42 pacientes) fue la pancreatectomía corporocaudal. Según la clasificación de la OMS (2010), 59 pacientes presentaban un TNEP G1, 24 un TNEP G2 y los 12 pacientes restantes un carcinoma pobremente diferenciado. La supervivencia a los 5 años en los tumores bien diferenciados ha sido del 100%, independientemente de la funcionalidad. Los TNE esporádicos suelen ser unifocales (p < 0,001) y se asocian a metástasis hepáticas. El seguimiento medio ha sido de 85,3 meses, con una tasa de supervivencia del 65,8% y de recidiva del 24%. CONCLUSIONES: En nuestra experiencia, la clasificación de la OMS (2010) es un factor pronóstico independiente en la supervivencia de los TNEP

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to analyze prognostic factors for survival and recurrence in patients with resected pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNT). METHODS: Medical records of 95 patients with resected PNT were retrospectively reviewed. The variables studied were: age, sex, form of presentation (sporadic/familial tumors), functionality, type of tumor, localization, type of surgery, tumor size, multifocal tumors and recurrent rate. The new WHO classification (2010) was used. RESULTS: There were 45 men and 50 women. Mean age was 46.8 years. Regarding the mode of presentation, it was sporadic in 66 patients (69.8%) and 29 cases were familial neuroendocrine tumors (30.2%) in association with MEN 1 syndrome. The 59% of patients suffered from non-functional tumors and 41% were functional: 20 insulinoma, 16 gastrinoma, and 3 glucagonoma. Distal pancreatectomy was the most common surgical procedure, followed by tumor enucleation in 19 patients. According to the WHO classification, 59 patients had a PNT G1, 24 PNT G2 and 12 with a poorly-differentiated carcinoma, respectively. The 5-year survival in well-differentiated tumors was 100%, regardless of the functionality. Sporadic PNT are more commonly unifocal (P<0.001), associating liver metastasis. Survival and recurrence rates after a mean follow-up of 85.3 months were 65.8 and 24%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: In our experience, WHO classification was an independent prognostic factor in PNT survival

Prognostic factors in resected pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours: Experience in 95 patients. / Factores pronósticos de los tumores neuroendocrinos de páncreas resecados. Experiencia en 95 pacientes.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to analyze prognostic factors for survival and recurrence in patients with resected pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNT). METHODS: Medical records of 95 patients with resected PNT were retrospectively reviewed. The variables studied were: age, sex, form of presentation (sporadic/familial tumors), functionality, type of tumor, localization, type of surgery, tumor size, multifocal tumors and recurrent rate. The new WHO classification (2010) was used. RESULTS: There were 45 men and 50 women. Mean age was 46.8 years. Regarding the mode of presentation, it was sporadic in 66 patients (69.8%) and 29 cases were familial neuroendocrine tumors (30.2%) in association with MEN 1 syndrome. The 59% of patients suffered from non-functional tumors and 41% were functional: 20 insulinoma, 16 gastrinoma, and 3 glucagonoma. Distal pancreatectomy was the most common surgical procedure, followed by tumor enucleation in 19 patients. According to the WHO classification, 59 patients had a PNT G1, 24 PNT G2 and 12 with a poorly-differentiated carcinoma, respectively. The 5-year survival in well-differentiated tumors was 100%, regardless of the functionality. Sporadic PNT are more commonly unifocal (P<0.001), associating liver metastasis. Survival and recurrence rates after a mean follow-up of 85.3 months were 65.8 and 24%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: In our experience, WHO classification was an independent prognostic factor in PNT survival.

Hiperparatiroidismo asociado al litio / Lithium-associated hyperparathyroidism

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Fibrosarcoma del adulto: manejo quirúrgico en países en vías de desarrollo / Adult fibrosarcoma: Surgical management in developing countries

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La consulta de terapia antitrombótica: progresando hacia la Enfermería de Práctica Avanzada / Anticoagulant therapy clinic: Moving towards Advanced Nursing Practice

En la actualidad, en nuestro país, alrededor de un millón de personas reciben anticoagulación oral. El fármaco más empleado es el acenocumarol, que requiere de controles de coagulación para constatar que el paciente se encuentra dentro de su rango terapéutico. Los pacientes suelen empezar este tratamiento en una consulta hospitalaria y, cuando se encuentran estabilizados, son derivados a atención primaria, donde son seguidos por sus enfermeras comunitarias.La práctica habitual es que estas enfermeras asuman los cambios de dosis cuando los pacientes están fuera de rango; no obstante, este aspecto no es realizado por las enfermeras hospitalarias a pesar de disponer de suficiente experiencia y conocimientos para un adecuado manejo de este tipo de pacientes.En la Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Hematología del Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria de Málaga se ha implantado un modelo de Enfermería de Práctica Avanzada que incluye diversos aspectos de la atención y cuidados a los pacientes en terapia antitrombótica, entre los que se encuentra la dosificación de su tratamiento siguiendo un catálogo de rangos terapéuticos y diagnósticos

There is currently around one million people receiving oral anticoagulants in Spain. The drug most used is acenocoumarol, which requires coagulation monitoring to ensure that the patient is within its normal therapeutic range. Patients usually start this treatment in a hospital clinic and, when they are stabilised, they are referred to primary care, where they are followed-up by their community nurses. The usual practice is that nurses are responsible for changes in the dose when the patients are outside the range. This practice is not performed by hospital nurses, despite having sufficient experience and knowledge to adequately manage these types of patients. An Advanced Nursing Practice model has been introduced into the Haematology management unit of the Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria, Málaga. This involves various aspects of attention and care of patients on anticoagulant therapy, and includes adjusting the doses of their treatment following a catalogue of therapeutic and diagnostic ranges

[Anticoagulant therapy clinic: moving towards Advanced Nursing Practice]. / La consulta de terapia antitrombótica: progresando hacia la Enfermería de Práctica Avanzada.

There is currently around one million people receiving oral anticoagulants in Spain. The drug most used is acenocoumarol, which requires coagulation monitoring to ensure that the patient is within its normal therapeutic range. Patients usually start this treatment in a hospital clinic and, when they are stabilised, they are referred to primary care, where they are followed-up by their community nurses. The usual practice is that nurses are responsible for changes in the dose when the patients are outside the range. This practice is not performed by hospital nurses, despite having sufficient experience and knowledge to adequately manage these types of patients. An Advanced Nursing Practice model has been introduced into the Haematology management unit of the Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria, Málaga. This involves various aspects of attention and care of patients on anticoagulant therapy, and includes adjusting the doses of their treatment following a catalogue of therapeutic and diagnostic ranges.

Intervención educativa sobre hipertensión arterial en pacientes hipertensos / Educational intervention on blood pressure in hypertensive patients

Se realiza un estudio sobre hipertensión arterial en el Consultorio Médico de La Sombrilla de Paraguay, Guantánamo, en el período mayo de 2012 a mayo de 2013, con el objetivo de modificar el nivel de conocimiento sobre hipertensión arterial en pacientes que padecen esta enfermedad. El universo de estudio y, a su vez, la muestra lo constituyeron todos los pacientes hipertensos mayores de 15 años (n= 59). Se recogieron datos como: edad, sexo, escolaridad y ocupación de los mismos, se identificó el nivel de conocimiento relacionado con la enfermedad antes y después del estudio y se realizaron encuentros educativos acerca de esta entidad. Hubo predominio del sexo femenino, en edades superior a los 50 años de edad y con nivel de escolaridad medio y obreros. Existía gran desconocimiento y descontrol sobre la enfermedad, aspecto que mejoró luego de la intervención(AU)

A study on arterial hypertension in done at the clinical office, Paraguay, Guantanamo, from May 2012 to May 2013, with the aim of changing the level of knowledge about arterial hypertension on patients suffering from this disease. The universe and sample of study sample were all those hypertensive patients older than 15 years (n = 59). Data were collected: age, gender, education and occupation of the same, the level of knowledge was identified and associated with the disease after and before the study doing educational meetings about this entity. There was a predominance of women older than 50 years of age, elemental level of education and work. There was great ignorance and lack of control concerning to disease, improving after the intervention