Predictor factors for choledocholithiasis.

BACKGROUND: The choledocolithiasis has an incidence of 8-20% in patients with cholecystolithiasis. The preoperative diagnosis guides the interventional treatment on the bile duct AIM: To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the laboratory markers and imaging studies for choledocholithiasis preoperatively. METHODS: The study comprised 254 patients divided into two groups: the control group (207 patients), patients without choledocholithiasis intraoperatively and cases group (47 patients), that enrolled the patients with choledocholithiasis intra-operatively. Were evaluated the laboratory markers, image exams and intra-operative diagnostic aspects. RESULTS: The sample was homogeneous for age and gender. It was observed that 47% of the cases the patients did not show comorbidities. Hospitalization showes in cases group acute pancreatitis in12.8%, jaundice in 30%, fever in 30% and pain in the right hypochondrium in 95%. By comparing them, was observed that fever and jaundice were the signs and symptoms with statistical significance. Patients with choledocholithiasis had transaminases, alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutamyl transferase and higher bilirubin with statistical significance (p<0.001). In regard to imaging studies, ultrasound was fairly accurate for cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: Changes in canalicular and transaminase enzymes are suggestive for preoperative choledocholithiasis; GGT showed better sensitivity and alkaline phosphatase greater specificity; ultrasonography and nuclear magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography showed high specificity.

Predictor factors for choledocholithiasis / Fatores preditores para coledocolitíase

BACKGROUND: The choledocolithiasis has an incidence of 8-20% in patients with cholecystolithiasis. The preoperative diagnosis guides the interventional treatment on the bile duct AIM: To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the laboratory markers and imaging studies for choledocholithiasis preoperatively. METHODS: The study comprised 254 patients divided into two groups: the control group (207 patients), patients without choledocholithiasis intraoperatively and cases group (47 patients), that enrolled the patients with choledocholithiasis intra-operatively. Were evaluated the laboratory markers, image exams and intra-operative diagnostic aspects. RESULTS: The sample was homogeneous for age and gender. It was observed that 47% of the cases the patients did not show comorbidities. Hospitalization showes in cases group acute pancreatitis in12.8%, jaundice in 30%, fever in 30% and pain in the right hypochondrium in 95%. By comparing them, was observed that fever and jaundice were the signs and symptoms with statistical significance. Patients with choledocholithiasis had transaminases, alkaline phosphatase, gamma-glutamyl transferase and higher bilirubin with statistical significance (p<0.001). In regard to imaging studies, ultrasound was fairly accurate for cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: Changes in canalicular and transaminase enzymes are suggestive for preoperative choledocholithiasis; GGT showed better sensitivity and alkaline phosphatase greater specificity; ultrasonography and nuclear magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography showed high specificity. .

RACIONAL: A coledocolitíase tem incidência de 8-20% em pacientes com colecistolitíase. O diagnóstico pré-operatório orienta o tratamento intervencionista sobre a via biliar OBJETIVO: Avaliar a sensibilidade e especificidade dos marcadores laboratoriais e exames de imagem para coledocolitíase no pré-operatório. MÉTODO: Total de 254 pacientes foi dividido em dois grupos: grupo controle (207 pacientes) com os pacientes que não apresentaram coledocolitíase no intra-operatório e o grupo casos (47 pacientes), que foram os que apresentaram coledocolitíase no intra-operatório. Foram avaliados os marcadores laboratoriais, exames de imagem (ultrassonografia e colangiorresonância) e conclusão intra-operatória para diagnóstico. RESULTADOS: A amostra foi homogênea para sexo e idade. Foi observado que no grupo casos 47% dos pacientes não apresentaram comorbidades. Quanto ao motivo de internação observou-se no grupo casos que 12,8% apresentavam pancreatite aguda, 30% icterícia, 30% febre e 95% dor em hipocôndrio direito. Ao comparar os grupos observou-se que febre e icterícia foram o sinal e sintoma com relevância estatística. Os pacientes com coledocolitíase apresentaram transaminases, fosfatase alcalina, gama-glutamil transferase e bilirrubinas mais elevadas com significância estatística (p<0,001). Em relação aos exames de imagem, observou-se que a ultrassonografia demonstrou boa acurácia para colecistolitíase e coledocolitíase (p<0,001) . CONCLUSÃO: As alterações das enzimas canaliculares e transaminases são sugestivas para investigação pré-operatória de coledocolitíase, sendo que a GGT apresentou melhor sensibilidade e a fosfatase alcalina maior especificidade. A ultrassonografia e a colangioressonância nuclear magnética apresentaram alta especificidade. .

Redução da mobilidade funcional e da capacidade cognitiva no diabetes melito tipo 2 / Reduction of functional mobility and cognitive capacity in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Objetivos Avaliar a mobilidade funcional e sua relação com a capacidade cognitiva em pacientes com diabetes tipo 2 (DM2) entre 50 e 65 anos de idade, e com menos de 10 anos de diagnóstico. Materiais e métodos Estudo observacional, analítico e transversal envolvendo indivíduos não diabéticos e pacientes com DM2 com controle glicêmico inadequado, selecionados por amostra de conveniência. Em ambos os grupos, foram aplicados questionário estruturado, avaliação cognitiva com Miniexame do Estado Mental (MEEM) e teste do relógio (TDR), além da avaliação de mobilidade funcional pelo teste Timed Up & GO (TUG). Resultados No TUG os pacientes com DM2 apresentaram tempo médio de 11,27 segundos versus 9,52 segundos nos controles (p = 0,013). A associação entre declínio cognitivo e dismobilidade foi positiva nos indivíduos com DM2 (p = 0,037). No subgrupo que apresentou dismobilidade e declínio cognitivo associados, 18% eram portadores de DM2 e 1,6% era do grupo sem DM2 (p < 0,01). Conclusões Pacientes com DM2 apresentaram pior mobilidade funcional e desempenho cognitivo, favorecendo a hipótese de que o DM2 influencia a mobilidade funcional e capacidade cognitiva antes do aparecimento de complicações vasculares ou neuropáticas. Esses dados sugerem que a hiperglicemia é um fator agravante no desempenho de atividades que exijam funções mentais como atenção, orientação e memória de trabalho. Arq Bras Endocrinol Metab. 2014;58(9):946-52 .

Objectives The aim of the present study was to evaluate the functional mobility and its relationship to cognitive ability in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), age between 50 and 65 years and under 10 years of diagnosis. Materials and methods An observational, analytical and cross-sectional study, involving no diabetic and type 2 diabetic individuals with inadequate glycemic control, selected by convenience sampling. In both groups, were administered structured questionnaire and cognitive assessment with Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the clock drawing test (CDT), besides assessment of functional mobility by the Timed Up & Go (TUG). Results In TUG, DM2 patients presented a mean time of 11.27 seconds versus 9.52 seconds (p = 0.013). The association between cognitive decline and decrease of mobility was positive in individuals with T2DM (p = 0.037). In the subgroup that showed decrease of mobility and associated cognitive decline, 18% were patients with DM2 and 1.6% were individuals without T2DM (p < 0.01). Conclusions Patients with T2DM presented worse functional mobility and cognitive performance, supporting the hypothesis that DM2 influence functional mobility and cognitive ability, regardless of neuropathic or vascular complications. These data suggest that hyperglycemia is an aggravating factor in the performance of activities requiring mental functions such as attention, working memory and orientation. Arq Bras Endocrinol Metab. 2014;58(9):946-52 .

[Reduction of functional mobility and cognitive capacity in type 2 diabetes mellitus]. / Redução da mobilidade funcional e da capacidade cognitiva no diabetes melito tipo 2.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the functional mobility and its relationship to cognitive ability in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), age between 50 and 65 years and under 10 years of diagnosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An observational, analytical and cross-sectional study, involving no diabetic and type 2 diabetic individuals with inadequate glycemic control, selected by convenience sampling. In both groups, were administered structured questionnaire and cognitive assessment with Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the clock drawing test (CDT), besides assessment of functional mobility by the Timed Up & Go (TUG). RESULTS: In TUG, DM2 patients presented a mean time of 11.27 seconds versus 9.52 seconds (p = 0.013). The association between cognitive decline and decrease of mobility was positive in individuals with T2DM (p = 0.037). In the subgroup that showed decrease of mobility and associated cognitive decline, 18% were patients with DM2 and 1.6% were individuals without T2DM (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Patients with T2DM presented worse functional mobility and cognitive performance, supporting the hypothesis that DM2 influence functional mobility and cognitive ability, regardless of neuropathic or vascular complications. These data suggest that hyperglycemia is an aggravating factor in the performance of activities requiring mental functions such as attention, working memory and orientation.

Comparative analysis of risk for falls in patients with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus.

OBJECTIVE: To compare frequency and risk of falls based on a functional mobility test in diabetic and non-diabetic individuals. METHODS: Cross-sectional study involving patients with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) selected by convenience sampling. Men and women between the ages of 50 and 65 were included and divided as group 1 (G1) - with DM2 diagnosis for < 10 years fasting blood glucose at interview/test time, as well as prior > 200 mg/dL; and group 2 (G2) - no diabetes, same age group, and fasting blood glucose < 100 mg/dL. Both groups responded to a structured questionnaire about their health, fall risk, and underwent a physical exam and a mobility assessment test (Timed Up and Go - TUG). The results were analyzed by the software SPSS, with TUG being categorized in ranges of risk for fall. We considered that the risk was positive for all those who fit into medium- and high-risk range. RESULTS: Fifty patients with DM2 and 68 patients without DM2 were assessed. There were no statistical differences in the number of falls between the groups, however non-diabetic subjects obtained a higher performance in TUG test (p = 0.003) as the risk categories were observed. Reduced visual acuity and difficulty in getting up were more frequently reported in G1 (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: There appears to be an association between hyperglycemic status and poorer mobility, with an increased fall risk even in younger patients and in those with shorter disease duration.

Análise comparativa do risco de quedas entre pacientes com e sem diabetes mellitus tipo 2 / Comparative analysis of risk for falls in patients with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus

OBJETIVO: Comparar a frequência e o risco de quedas baseado em teste de mobilidade funcional entre diabéticos e não diabéticos. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal envolvendo pacientes com e sem diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2) selecionados por amostra de conveniência. Foram incluídos homens e mulheres entre 50 e 65 anos, sendo divididos em: grupo 1 (G1) - com diagnóstico de DM2 < 10 anos, glicemia de jejum > 200 mg/dL no momento da inclusão e prévia; e grupo 2 (G2) - sem diabetes, de mesma faixa etária, e glicemia de jejum < 100 mg/dL. Ambos responderam a questionário estruturado sobre sua saúde, risco de quedas e se submeteram a exame físico e ao Timed Up & Go (TUG), teste de avaliação de mobilidade. Os resultados foram analisados pelo programa Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), sendo que o TUG foi categorizado em faixas de risco para quedas. Consideramos risco positivo para todos os que se enquadraram em médio e alto risco. RESULTADOS: Foram avaliados 50 pacientes com DM2 e 68 sem a doença. Não houve diferença estatística entre o número de quedas para os grupos, entretanto os não diabéticos obtiveram melhor desempenho no teste TUG (p = 0,003) quando observadas as categorias de risco descritas. A redução da acuidade visual e a dificuldade para levantar foram mais referidas no G1 (p < 0,05). CONCLUSÃO: Parece haver uma associação entre estado hiperglicêmico e piora da mobilidade, com risco aumentado de quedas, mesmo em pacientes mais jovens e com menor tempo de doença.

OBJECTIVE: To compare frequency and risk of falls based on a functional mobility test in diabetic and non-diabetic individuals. METHODS: Cross-sectional study involving patients with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) selected by convenience sampling. Men and women between the ages of 50 and 65 were included and divided as group 1 (G1) - with DM2 diagnosis for < 10 years fasting blood glucose at interview/test time, as well as prior > 200 mg/dL; and group 2 (G2) - no diabetes, same age group, and fasting blood glucose < 100 mg/dL. Both groups responded to a structured questionnaire about their health, fall risk, and underwent a physical exam and a mobility assessment test (Timed Up and Go - TUG). The results were analyzed by the software SPSS, with TUG being categorized in ranges of risk for fall. We considered that the risk was positive for all those who fit into medium- and high-risk range. RESULTS: Fifty patients with DM2 and 68 patients without DM2 were assessed. There were no statistical differences in the number of falls between the groups, however non-diabetic subjects obtained a higher performance in TUG test (p = 0.003) as the risk categories were observed. Reduced visual acuity and difficulty in getting up were more frequently reported in G1 (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: There appears to be an association between hyperglycemic status and poorer mobility, with an increased fall risk even in younger patients and in those with shorter disease duration.