Eletrocardiograma padrão de 12 derivações para diagnóstico da oclusão coronariana aguda: nova abordagem eletrocardiográfica das síndromes coronarianas / Preservation of anatomical specimens in sodium chloride: a study with fertilization product / Conservación de especímenes anatómicos en cloruro sódico: un estudio con producto de fertilización

Introdução: As síndromes coronarianas agudas decorrem de ruptura de placa coronariana com formação de trombos, embolização e obstrução, dependendo do nível de obstrução, podemos ter infartos e anginas e a nível eletrocardiográfico podemos ter ou não o supra desnivelamento do segmento ST. Para o correto diagnóstico e melhor prognóstico é importante acompanhar suas manifestações clínicas e avaliar as alterações eletrocardiográficas. Objetivo: Estudar uso do eletrocardiograma padrão de 12 derivações, para diagnóstico da oclusão coronariana aguda: uma nova abordagem eletrocardiográfica das síndromes coronarianas. Método: Estudo de revisão integrativa, com dados secundários da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), base eletrônica de dados da Literatura Latino ­ Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (Lilacs) e da biblioteca digital Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo). Resultados: Descreveu-se 7 achados eletrocardiográficos sugestivos de oclusão coronariana aguda: padrões como os De Winter, Wellens, IAM posterior, distorção final do QRS, Critérios de Sgarbossa- Smith para IAM associado a BRE ou ritmo de marca-passo ventricular, ondas T's hiperagudas e fórmulas matemáticas para diagnóstico da oclusão da descendente anterior. Conclusão: Embora a abordagem que se vale de tais achados no ECG seja mais acurada na detecção da oclusão coronariana aguda do que os critérios milimétricos do segmento ST, essa nova abordagem precisa de mais estudos para avaliação de seu real poder diagnóstico.

Introduction: As acute coronary syndromes due to coronary plaque rupture, with thrombus formation, embolization and obstruction, depending on the degree of obstruction, we may have infarction and angina at the electrocardiographic level, we may have an unevenness or overdevelopment of the ST interval. For a correct diagnosis and prognosis, it is important to monitor its clinical manifestations and assess electrocardiographic changes. Objective: To study the use of a standard 12- lead electrocardiogram for the diagnosis of acute coronary occlusion: a new electrocardiographic approach to coronary syndromes. Method: Integrative review study, secondary data from the Virtual Health Library (VHL), electronic database of the Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences (Lilacs) and the Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo) digital library. Results: Seven electrocardiographic findings suggestive of acute coronary occlusion were described: patterns such as De Winter, Wellen, posterior AMI, terminal QRS distortion, Sgarbossa-Smith criteria for AMI associated with LBBB or ventricular paced rhythm, hyperacute T waves, and mathematical formulas for diagnosing anterior descending occlusion. Conclusion: Although the approach that makes use of such ECG findings is more accurate in detecting acute coronary occlusion than the millimeter ST-segment criteria, this new approach needs further studies to assess its real diagnostic power.

Introducción: Como síndromes coronarios agudos debidos a rotura de placa coronaria, con formación de trombo, embolización y obstrucción, dependiendo del grado de obstrucción, podemos tener infarto y angina a nivel electrocardiográfico, podemos tener un desnivel o sobredesarrollo del intervalo ST. Para un correcto diagnóstico y pronóstico es importante monitorizar sus manifestaciones clínicas y valorar los cambios electrocardiográficos. Objetivo: Estudiar el uso de un electrocardiograma estándar de 12 derivaciones para el diagnóstico de la oclusión coronaria aguda: una nueva aproximación electrocardiográfica a los síndromes coronarios. Método: Estudio de revisión integradora, datos secundarios de la Biblioteca Virtual en Salud (BVS), base de datos electrónica de la Literatura Latinoamericana y del Caribe en Ciencias de la Salud (Lilacs) y de la biblioteca digital Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo). Resultados: Se describieron siete hallazgos electrocardiográficos sugestivos de oclusión coronaria aguda: patrones como De Winter, Wellen, IAM posterior, distorsión terminal del QRS, criterios de Sgarbossa-Smith para IAM asociado a BRIHH o ritmo ventricular estimulado, ondas T hiperagudas y fórmulas matemáticas para el diagnóstico de oclusión de la descendente anterior. Conclusiones: Aunque el enfoque que hace uso de dichos hallazgos ECG es más preciso en la detección de la oclusión coronaria aguda que los criterios milimétricos del segmento ST, este nuevo enfoque necesita más estudios para evaluar su poder diagnóstico real.

Current state of trauma and violence in São Paulo - Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The coronavirus pandemic led society to adopt measures to contain its spread that generate impacts in the social, economic and psychological spheres, mainly due to social isolation. Some authors point out that social changes have generated changes in the various forms of trauma and violence. For this study, data collection for the years 2019 and 2020 was carried out on DATASUS - TABNET and on the website of the Secretariat of Public Security - SSP, considering various types of trauma and violence, with subsequent correlation analysis using the Kendall coefficient and correlation test. There was statistical significance, allowing a correlation with the negative pandemic for the rates of body injury due to traffic accidents, gunshot injuries, stab wounds, sexual violence, bodily injuries and interpersonal violence. As factors possibly associated with a reduction in the incidence of these variables, the literature presents some changes resulting from the pandemic, such as adherence to isolation, with a reduction in the flow of people on the street, and a decrease in reports of violence. The present study indicates that the findings may serve as a warning for future changes and for the adoption of preventive measures, however they represent the initial situation of the pandemic in São Paulo and, therefore, further investigations must be carried out with the course of the pandemic, which still remains.

Current state of trauma and violence in São Paulo - Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic / Estado atual do trauma e violência em São Paulo - Brasil durante a pandemia de COVID-19

ABSTRACT The coronavirus pandemic led society to adopt measures to contain its spread that generate impacts in the social, economic and psychological spheres, mainly due to social isolation. Some authors point out that social changes have generated changes in the various forms of trauma and violence. For this study, data collection for the years 2019 and 2020 was carried out on DATASUS - TABNET and on the website of the Secretariat of Public Security - SSP, considering various types of trauma and violence, with subsequent correlation analysis using the Kendall coefficient and correlation test. There was statistical significance, allowing a correlation with the negative pandemic for the rates of body injury due to traffic accidents, gunshot injuries, stab wounds, sexual violence, bodily injuries and interpersonal violence. As factors possibly associated with a reduction in the incidence of these variables, the literature presents some changes resulting from the pandemic, such as adherence to isolation, with a reduction in the flow of people on the street, and a decrease in reports of violence. The present study indicates that the findings may serve as a warning for future changes and for the adoption of preventive measures, however they represent the initial situation of the pandemic in São Paulo and, therefore, further investigations must be carried out with the course of the pandemic, which still remains.

RESUMO A pandemia do coronavírus levou a sociedade a adotar medidas de contenção de sua disseminação que geram impactos em âmbito social, econômico e psicológico, principalmente pelo isolamento social. Alguns autores apontam que as mudanças sociais geraram mudanças sobre as variadas formas de trauma e violência. Para este estudo, foi realizada coleta de dados referente aos anos de 2019 e 2020 no DATASUS - TABNET e no site da Secretaria de Segurança Pública- SSP, considerando diversos tipos de trauma e violência, com posterior análise de correlação pelo teste de coeficiente e correlação de Kendall. Houve significância estatística, permitindo realizar correlação com a pandemia de caráter negativo para as taxas de lesão corporal por acidente de trânsito, ferimento por arma de fogo, ferimento por arma branca, violência sexual, lesão corporal e violência interpessoal. Como fatores possivelmente associados a redução na incidência destas variáveis, a literatura apresenta algumas mudanças provenientes da pandemia, como adesão ao isolamento, com redução do fluxo de pessoas na rua, e diminuição de denúncias de violência. O presente estudo indica que os achados podem servir de alerta para mudanças futuras e para adoção de medidas preventivas, porém representam o quadro inicial da pandemia em São Paulo e, portanto, mais investigações devem ser elaboradas com o decorrer da pandemia, que ainda se mantém.

SINGLE PORT LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY: TECHNICAL ASPECTS AND RESULTS.

BACKGROUND: The search for less traumatic surgical procedures without compromising efficacy and safety, together with the technological advances and greater experience of the teams, led to the development of operative techniques with increasingly smaller incisions, the so-called "minimally invasive surgeries". AIM: To evaluate the technical aspects and results of single port cholecystectomy. METHOD: Were analyzed 170 patients between 18-74 years submitted to videolaparoscopic cholecystectomies by single port, regardless of elective or urgent indication, without restriction of patient selection. RESULTS: Among the 170 operations, 158 were exclusively performed by single port, and the conversion rate was 7% (inclusion of other accessory trocars or conversion to multiportal). Conversion to open surgery occurred in three cases (1.76%). The mean surgical time was 67.97 min, showing a marked decrease when was reached close to 50 cases and a stabilization after 100 surgeries. The overall complication rate was 10%, with minor complications such as: incisional pain, hematomas, granulomas, port access hernias (9.41%). CONCLUSION: Single port cholecystectomy can, after standardization and surgical team training, be a safe surgical procedure associated with a recognized aesthetic advantage.

Single port laparoscopic cholecystectomy: technical aspects and results / Aspectos técnicos e resultados da colecistectomia laparoscópica por portal único

ABSTRACT Background: The search for less traumatic surgical procedures without compromising efficacy and safety, together with the technological advances and greater experience of the teams, led to the development of operative techniques with increasingly smaller incisions, the so-called "minimally invasive surgeries". Aim: To evaluate the technical aspects and results of single port cholecystectomy. Method: Were analyzed 170 patients between 18-74 years submitted to videolaparoscopic cholecystectomies by single port, regardless of elective or urgent indication, without restriction of patient selection. Results: Among the 170 operations, 158 were exclusively performed by single port, and the conversion rate was 7% (inclusion of other accessory trocars or conversion to multiportal). Conversion to open surgery occurred in three cases (1.76%). The mean surgical time was 67.97 min, showing a marked decrease when was reached close to 50 cases and a stabilization after 100 surgeries. The overall complication rate was 10%, with minor complications such as: incisional pain, hematomas, granulomas, port access hernias (9.41%). Conclusion: Single port cholecystectomy can, after standardization and surgical team training, be a safe surgical procedure associated with a recognized aesthetic advantage.

RESUMO Racional: A busca de procedimentos cirúrgicos menos traumáticos, esteticamente melhores, sem comprometimento da eficácia e segurança, em conjunto com os avanços tecnológicos e maior experiência das equipes, levaram ao desenvolvimento de técnicas operatórias com incisões cada vez menores, as denominadas "cirurgias minimamente invasivas". Objetivo: Avaliar os aspectos técnicos e resultados da colecistectomia por portal único. Método: Foram analisados 170 pacientes entre 18-74 anos submetidos à colecistectomias videolaparoscópicas por portal único, independente da indicação eletiva ou de urgência, sem restrição de seleção dos pacientes. Resultados: Das 170 operações, 158 foram exclusivamente realizadas por portal único, sendo que a taxa de conversão foi de 7% (inclusão de outros trocárteres acessórios ou conversão para multiportal). Já a conversão para laparotomia ocorreu em três casos (1,76%). A média de tempo cirúrgico foi de 67,97 min, mostrando decréscimo acentuado quando chegou-se perto dos 50 casos, e estabilização após a centésima operação. A taxa de complicação global foi de 10% sendo que em sua maior parte foram complicações leves como: dor incisional, hematomas, granulomas, hérnias no portal de acesso (9,41%). Conclusão: A colecistectomia por portal único consegue, após padronização técnica e treinamento da equipe cirúrgica, ser procedimento cirúrgico seguro, associado à vantagem estética reconhecida.

Risk factors associated with complications of acute appendicitis.

OBJECTIVE: to identify the main risk factors associated with the development of complications in patients with acute appendicitis. METHODS: we conducted a case-control study of 402 patients with acute appendicitis hospitalized in a secondary hospital, divided into two groups: the control group, with 373 patients who progressed without postoperative complications (Group 1) and the study group, with 29 patients who presented complications (Group 2). We evaluated demographic data, signs and symptoms of the disease, imaging tests and hospitalization data. RESULTS: factors associated with complications were fever, radiological and sonographic changes, abrupt positive decompression and diarrhea. Migration of pain, nausea, vomiting and abrupt positive decompression were the findings that were significantly more frequent in both groups (p = 0.05). The duration of signs and symptoms in days in group 2 was significantly higher than in group 1, with a median of three days for the group with complications (p = 0.05). CONCLUSION: alterations in imaging, fever, diarrhea, positive abrupt decompression, duration of symptoms and lower age are associated with a higher frequency of complications in acute appendicitis, which reinforces the importance of anamnesis, physical examination and indication of complementary exams in the approach of these patients.

Risk factors associated with complications of acute appendicitis / Fatores de risco associados às complicações de apendicite aguda

ABSTRACT Objective : to identify the main risk factors associated with the development of complications in patients with acute appendicitis. Methods: we conducted a case-control study of 402 patients with acute appendicitis hospitalized in a secondary hospital, divided into two groups: the control group, with 373 patients who progressed without postoperative complications (Group 1) and the study group, with 29 patients who presented complications (Group 2). We evaluated demographic data, signs and symptoms of the disease, imaging tests and hospitalization data. Results: factors associated with complications were fever, radiological and sonographic changes, abrupt positive decompression and diarrhea. Migration of pain, nausea, vomiting and abrupt positive decompression were the findings that were significantly more frequent in both groups (p = 0.05). The duration of signs and symptoms in days in group 2 was significantly higher than in group 1, with a median of three days for the group with complications (p = 0.05). Conclusion: alterations in imaging, fever, diarrhea, positive abrupt decompression, duration of symptoms and lower age are associated with a higher frequency of complications in acute appendicitis, which reinforces the importance of anamnesis, physical examination and indication of complementary exams in the approach of these patients.

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar os principais fatores de risco associados ao desenvolvimento de complicações em pacientes portadores de apendicite aguda. Métodos: estudo caso controle de dados dos prontuários de 402 pacientes internados com apendicite aguda em um hospital de nível secundário, separados em dois grupos: grupo controle, com 373 pacientes que evoluíram sem complicações pós-operatórias (Grupo 1) e grupo estudo, com 29 pacientes que apresentaram complicações (Grupo 2). Foram avaliados dados demográficos, sinais e sintomas da doença, exames de imagem e dados da internação. Resultados: os fatores associados às complicações foram febre, alterações radiológicas e ultrassonográficas, descompressão brusca positiva e diarreia. Migração da dor, náuseas, vômitos e descompressão brusca positiva foram os achados significativamente mais frequentes nos dois grupos (p=0,05). Já a duração dos sinais e sintomas, em dias, no grupo 2 foi significativamente maior que no grupo 1, com mediana de três dias para o grupo com complicações (p=0,05). Conclusão: alterações nos exames de imagem, febre, diarreia, descompressão brusca positiva, tempo de duração de sintomas e menor faixa etária estão associados à maior frequência de complicações na apendicite aguda, o que reforça a importância da anamnese, do exame físico e da indicação de exames complementares na abordagem desses pacientes.

PYOGENIC LIVER ABSCESS: DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT.

Background: The pyogenic liver abscess has an incidence of 1.1/1,000 habitants. Mortality can reach 100%. The use of less invasive procedures diminish morbidity and hospital stay. Aim: Identify risk factors in patients who underwent percutaneous drainage guided by ultrasound as treatment. Method: Were analyzed 10 patients submitted to the method. Epidemiological characteristics, laboratory markers and imaging exams (ultrasound and CT) were evaluated. Results: The majority of the patients were men with mean age of 50 years old. Liver disease, alcoholism and biliary tract disease were the most common prodromes. Abdominal pain (90%), fever (70%) and jaundice (40%) were the most common clinical manifestations. Mortality of 20% was observed in this series. Hypoalbuminemia and days of hospitalization had a statistically significant positive association with death. Conclusion: The pyogenic liver abscess has subacute evolution which makes the diagnosis difficult. Image exams have high sensitivity in diagnosis, particularly computed tomography. Percutaneous drainage associated with antibiotic therapy is safe and effective therapeutic resource.

Racional: O abscesso hepático piogênico tem incidência de 1,1 por 1.000 habitantes com mortalidade podendo chegar a 100%. O uso de recursos menos invasivos diminuem morbimortalidade e tempo de internação hospitalar. Objetivo: Identificar fatores de risco no abscesso hepático piogênico tratado por drenagem percutânea guiada por ultrassom. Método: Total de 10 pacientes foram submetidos ao procedimento. Foram avaliadas características epidemiológicas, marcadores laboratoriais exames de imagem (ultrassom e tomografia). Resultados: Na amostra houve predominância do sexo masculino, com média de idade de 50 anos. Hepatopatia, etilismo e doença da via biliar foram os pródromos mais frequentes. Dor abdominal (90%), febre (70%) e icterícia (40%) foram manifestações clínicas mais comuns. Houve mortalidade de 20% nesta série. Hipoalbuminemia e dias de internação hospitalar tiveram associação positiva com óbito estatisticamente significante. Conclusão: O abscesso hepático piogênico tem evolução subaguda o que dificulta o diagnóstico. Exames de imagem têm sensibilidade alta na propedêutica diagnóstica, notadamente a tomografia computadorizada. A drenagem percutânea, associada à antibioticoterapia, mostrou ser recurso terapêutico seguro e eficaz.

Pyogenic liver abscess: diagnostic and therapeutic management / Abscesso hepático piogênico: manejo dos recursos diagnósticos e terapêuticos

ABSTRACT Background: The pyogenic liver abscess has an incidence of 1.1/1,000 habitants. Mortality can reach 100%. The use of less invasive procedures diminish morbidity and hospital stay. Aim: Identify risk factors in patients who underwent percutaneous drainage guided by ultrasound as treatment. Method: Were analyzed 10 patients submitted to the method. Epidemiological characteristics, laboratory markers and imaging exams (ultrasound and CT) were evaluated. Results: The majority of the patients were men with mean age of 50 years old. Liver disease, alcoholism and biliary tract disease were the most common prodromes. Abdominal pain (90%), fever (70%) and jaundice (40%) were the most common clinical manifestations. Mortality of 20% was observed in this series. Hypoalbuminemia and days of hospitalization had a statistically significant positive association with death. Conclusion: The pyogenic liver abscess has subacute evolution which makes the diagnosis difficult. Image exams have high sensitivity in diagnosis, particularly computed tomography. Percutaneous drainage associated with antibiotic therapy is safe and effective therapeutic resource.

RESUMO Racional: O abscesso hepático piogênico tem incidência de 1,1 por 1.000 habitantes com mortalidade podendo chegar a 100%. O uso de recursos menos invasivos diminuem morbimortalidade e tempo de internação hospitalar. Objetivo: Identificar fatores de risco no abscesso hepático piogênico tratado por drenagem percutânea guiada por ultrassom. Método: Total de 10 pacientes foram submetidos ao procedimento. Foram avaliadas características epidemiológicas, marcadores laboratoriais exames de imagem (ultrassom e tomografia). Resultados: Na amostra houve predominância do sexo masculino, com média de idade de 50 anos. Hepatopatia, etilismo e doença da via biliar foram os pródromos mais frequentes. Dor abdominal (90%), febre (70%) e icterícia (40%) foram manifestações clínicas mais comuns. Houve mortalidade de 20% nesta série. Hipoalbuminemia e dias de internação hospitalar tiveram associação positiva com óbito estatisticamente significante. Conclusão: O abscesso hepático piogênico tem evolução subaguda o que dificulta o diagnóstico. Exames de imagem têm sensibilidade alta na propedêutica diagnóstica, notadamente a tomografia computadorizada. A drenagem percutânea, associada à antibioticoterapia, mostrou ser recurso terapêutico seguro e eficaz.

LIVER TRANSPLANTATION AFTER SEVERE HEPATIC TRAUMA: CURRENT INDICATIONS AND RESULTS / TRANSPLANTE DE FÍGADO APÓS TRAUMA HEPÁTICO GRAVE: INDICAÇÕES ATUAIS E RESULTADOS

Background : The liver is the most injured organ in abdominal trauma. Currently, the treatment in most cases is non-operative, but surgery may be necessary in severe abdominal trauma with blunt liver damage, especially those that cause uncontrollable bleeding. Despite the damage control approaches in order to achieve hemodynamic stability, many patients develop hypovolemic shock, acute liver failure, multiple organ failure and death. In this context, liver transplantation appears as the lifesaving last resource Aim : Analyze the use of liver transplantation as a treatment option for severe liver trauma. Methods : Were reviewed 14 articles in the PubMed, Medline and Lilacs databases, selected between 2008-2014 and 10 for this study. Results : Were identified 46 cases undergoing liver transplant after liver trauma; the main trauma mechanism was closed/blunt abdominal trauma in 83%, and severe trauma (>grade IV) in 81 %. The transplant can be done, in this context, performing one-stage procedure (damaged organ removed with immediate transplantation), used in 72% of cases. When the two-stage approach is performed, end-to-side temporary portacaval shunt is provided, until new organ becomes available to be transplanted. If two different periods are considered - from 1980 to 2000 and from 2000 to 2014 - the survival rate increased significantly, from 48% to 76%, while the mortality decreased from 52% to 24%. Conclusion : Despite with quite restricted indications, liver transplantation in hepatic injury is a therapeutic modality viable and feasible today, and can be used in cases when other therapeutic modalities in short and long term, do not provide the patient survival chances.

Introdução : O fígado é um dos órgãos mais afetados nos traumas abdominais. Atualmente, o tratamento de escolha na maioria dos casos é o não operatório; porém, a intervenção cirúrgica pode ser necessária nos traumas abdominais severos com lesão hepática grave, principalmente naqueles que provocam hemorragias de difícil controle. Apesar das abordagens de controle de danos visando a estabilidade hemodinâmica, muitos pacientes evoluem para choque hipovolêmico, insuficiência hepática aguda, falência múltipla de órgãos e óbito. Nesse contexto, o transplante hepático surge como última opção de tratamento. Objetivo : Analisar a utilização do transplante hepático como modalidade terapêutica em traumas hepáticos graves. Método : Foram revisados 14 artigos obtidos nas bases de dados Pubmed, Medline e Lilacs entre 2008-2014, sendo selecionados 10 para o presente estudo. Resultados : Foram identificados 46 relatos de casos de pacientes submetidos à transplante de fígado após trauma hepático; o principal mecanismo de trauma foi o fechado/contuso com 83%, e traumas graves (>grau IV) em 81%. O transplante pôde ser realizado em uma etapa (paciente com órgão lesado removido e imediatamente recebia o enxerto), utilizado em 72% dos casos. Nos procedimentos em duas etapas realizava-se shunt temporário portocava até que um órgão fosse disponibilizado. Na análise de dois períodos distintos - 1980 a 2000 e 2000 a 2014 -, taxa de sobrevida aumentou significativamente, passando de 48% para 76% e a mortalidade caiu de 52% para 24%. Conclusão : O transplante hepático apesar de ter indicações bastante restritas no cenário do trauma hepático, representa modalidade terapêutica nos dias de hoje viável e factível, podendo ser empregada em casos onde o tratamento cirúrgico, assim como outras modalidades terapêuticas, não ofereçam ao paciente chances de sobrevida a curto e longo prazo.

LIVER TRANSPLANTATION AFTER SEVERE HEPATIC TRAUMA: CURRENT INDICATIONS AND RESULTS.

BACKGROUND: The liver is the most injured organ in abdominal trauma. Currently, the treatment in most cases is non-operative, but surgery may be necessary in severe abdominal trauma with blunt liver damage, especially those that cause uncontrollable bleeding. Despite the damage control approaches in order to achieve hemodynamic stability, many patients develop hypovolemic shock, acute liver failure, multiple organ failure and death. In this context, liver transplantation appears as the lifesaving last resource Aim : Analyze the use of liver transplantation as a treatment option for severe liver trauma. METHODS: Were reviewed 14 articles in the PubMed, Medline and Lilacs databases, selected between 2008-2014 and 10 for this study. RESULTS: Were identified 46 cases undergoing liver transplant after liver trauma; the main trauma mechanism was closed/blunt abdominal trauma in 83%, and severe trauma (>grade IV) in 81 %. The transplant can be done, in this context, performing one-stage procedure (damaged organ removed with immediate transplantation), used in 72% of cases. When the two-stage approach is performed, end-to-side temporary portacaval shunt is provided, until new organ becomes available to be transplanted. If two different periods are considered - from 1980 to 2000 and from 2000 to 2014 - the survival rate increased significantly, from 48% to 76%, while the mortality decreased from 52% to 24%. CONCLUSION: Despite with quite restricted indications, liver transplantation in hepatic injury is a therapeutic modality viable and feasible today, and can be used in cases when other therapeutic modalities in short and long term, do not provide the patient survival chances.