Insulinoma and pregnancy: anesthesia and perioperative management / Insulinoma e gestação: anestesia e manejo perioperatório

Abstract Insulinoma is a functional neuroendocrine tumor derived from beta cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans, usually solitary, benign, and curable with surgery (enucleation). It rarely occurs during pregnancy and is clinically manifested by hypoglycemia, particularly in the first trimester of pregnancy. During pregnancy, both conservative therapeutic measures (medication) and surgical treatment are challenging regarding the impossibility of studies on drug teratogenicity as well as the maternal-fetal repercussions during surgery, such as hypoglycemia and changes due to stress. Case report: A 33-year primiparous woman, 86 kg, 1.62 m, BMI 32.7 kg·m-2, at 15 weeks' gestation, physical status ASA III, investigated for a reduced level of consciousness. Laboratory tests showed: hypoglycemia (45 mg.dL-1) associated with hyperinsulinemia (24 nUI.mL-1), glycosylated hemoglobin (4.1%); other laboratory findings and physical examination were normal. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a 1.1 cm nodule in the pancreatic tail with suspected insulinoma. Due to the difficult glycemic control with bolus and continuous infusion of glucose, laparotomy was performed for tumor enucleation under total intravenous anesthesia combined with epidural block. Monitoring, central and peripheral venous access, radial artery catheterization, diuresis, and glucosimetry were recorded every 15 minutes. Intraoperatively, there was severe hypoglycemia while handling the tumor and shortly before its enucleation, which was controlled through continuous infusion of 10% glucose balanced crystalloid solution (100-230 mL.h-1). The patient's postoperative evolution was uneventful, with resolution of hypoglycemia and total withdrawal of glucose intravenous infusion.

Resumo O insulinoma é um tumor neuroendócrino funcional de células beta das ilhotas de Langerhans pancreáticas, geralmente solitários, benignos, curáveis com cirurgia (enucleação). Raramente ocorre durante a gravidez e se manifesta clinicamente por hipoglicemia, principalmente no primeiro trimestre da gravidez. Durante a gestação as condutas terapêuticas conservadoras (medicamentosas) e o tratamento cirúrgico constituem desafios tendo em vista a impossibilidade de estudos sobre teratogenicidade de fármacos, assim como as repercussões materno-fetais durante intervenções cirúrgicas, como a hipoglicemia e alterações decorrentes do estresse. Relato de caso: Paciente com 33 anos, 86 Kg, 1,62m, IMC 32,7 kg.m-2, primigesta, 15 semanas de idade gestacional, estado físico III da ASA, investigada por rebaixamento do nível de consciência. Aos exames laboratoriais constataram-se: hipoglicemia (45 mg.dL-1) associada à hiperinsulinemia (24 nUI.mL-1) e hemoglobina glicosilada (4,1%); demais exames laboratoriais e exame físico normais. A ressonância magnética mostrou nódulo de 1,1 cm em cauda de pâncreas com hipótese de insulinoma. Devido ao difícil controle glicêmico com infusão em bolus e contínua de glicose, foi feita laparotomia para enucleação do tumor sob anestesia venosa total associada a bloqueio peridural. Monitoração, acesso venoso central e periférico, cateterização de artéria radial, diurese, glicosimetria a cada 15 minutos. No intraoperatório, observou-se hipoglicemia acentuada nos momentos de manipulação e imediatamente antes da enucleação do tumor, controlada com infusão contínua de solução cristaloide balanceada glicosada a 10% (100 a 230 ml.h-1). A evolução no pós-operatório seguiu sem intercorrências, com resolução dos quadros de hipoglicemia e retirada total da infusão venosa de glicose.

Tobacco experimental model to induce urinary bladder neoplasms.

OBJECTIVE: to develop an experimental model of exposure to tobacco burning (cigarette) products to assess the effects of its chronic use in relation to cancers of the bladder. METHODS: the animals were chronically exposed to the burning tobacco products in a semi-open chamber to simulate smoking. Thirty young Wistar rats were divided into two groups: one with 20 animals simulating smoking for six months, and ten not exposed control animals for the same period. After exposure by inhalation of cigarette smoke, animals were euthanized and subjected to histopathological study of the bladder wall. RESULTS: no tumor was found but mild and non significant alterations. The studies of hemo-oximetry (carboxyhemoglobin and methemoglobin) and the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) confirm that the animals were exposed to high concentrations of tobacco smoke and its derivatives. CONCLUSION: no bladder mucosal neoplasia was found in the pathological study of animals. The developed experimental models were highly efficient, practical and easy to use and can be used in other similar studies to determine the harmful effects caused by smoking.

Tobacco experimental model to induce urinary bladder neoplasms / Modelo experimental de tabagismo para indução de neoplasia da bexiga urinária

OBJECTIVE: to develop an experimental model of exposure to tobacco burning (cigarette) products to assess the effects of its chronic use in relation to cancers of the bladder. METHODS: the animals were chronically exposed to the burning tobacco products in a semi-open chamber to simulate smoking. Thirty young Wistar rats were divided into two groups: one with 20 animals simulating smoking for six months, and ten not exposed control animals for the same period. After exposure by inhalation of cigarette smoke, animals were euthanized and subjected to histopathological study of the bladder wall. RESULTS: no tumor was found but mild and non significant alterations. The studies of hemo-oximetry (carboxyhemoglobin and methemoglobin) and the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) confirm that the animals were exposed to high concentrations of tobacco smoke and its derivatives. CONCLUSION: no bladder mucosal neoplasia was found in the pathological study of animals. The developed experimental models were highly efficient, practical and easy to use and can be used in other similar studies to determine the harmful effects caused by smoking. .

OBJETIVO: desenvolver modelo experimental de exposição aos produtos da queima do tabaco (cigarro) para avaliar os efeitos do seu uso crônico em relação às neoplasias de bexiga. MÉTODOS: Os animais foram expostos cronicamente aos produtos da queima do tabaco em câmara semi-aberta para simular o tabagismo. Trinta ratos jovens da raça Wistar foram distribuídos em dois grupos: um com 20 animais simulando o tabagismo por período de seis meses, e um com dez animais controle sem exposição por igual período. Após exposição por inalação da fumaça do cigarro, os animais foram eutanasiados e submetidos a estudo histopatológico da parede da bexiga. RESULTADOS: Não foi encontrada neoplasia e sim alterações leves e não significativas. Os estudos da hemo-oximetria (carboxiemoglobina e metemoglobina) e da concentração de dióxido de carbono (CO2) confirmam que os animais foram expostos a altas concentrações da fumaça do tabaco e de seus derivados. CONCLUSÃO: No estudo anatomopatológico dos animais não foi encontrada neoplasia na mucosa da bexiga. Os modelos experimentais desenvolvidos foram altamente eficientes, práticos e fáceis de usar podendo ser empregados em outros estudos semelhantes para determinar os efeitos nocivos causados pelo tabagismo. .

Experimental model of smoking and simulation of reflux with acid and pepsin in rats / Modelo experimental de tabagismo e simulação de refluxo com ácido e pepsina em ratos

PURPOSE: To develop experimental models to evaluate the effects of hydrochloric acid associated with the pepsin instilled in the mucosa of the upper esophagus and the esophagogastric junction of young male rats Wistar, simulating injury caused by gastroesophageal reflux on the mucosa of aero-digestive tract in humans as well as the action of the risk exposure of mucosa to cigarette smoke. METHODS: Fifty young male Wistar rats divided in 5 groups with 10 animals each one, respectively simulating pharyngo-laryngeal reflux and gastroesophageal reflux, pharyngo-laryngeal reflux and smoking, smoking only, gastroesophageal reflux and control group. RESULTS: The histopathologic studies no recorded neoplasias, only mild changes and no significant alterations. The hemo-oximetry (carboxyhemoglobin and methemoglobim) and CO2 concentration confirm that the animals were submitted to high intensity of exposure to carcinogens in tobacco and its derivatives. CONCLUSION: The experimental models were highly efficient, practical, easy to use and economical and can be employed in other similar studies to determine the harmful effects by smoking and reflux.

OBJETIVO: Desenvolver modelos experimentais para avaliar os efeitos do ácido clorídrico associado a pepsina, instilados na mucosa da parte superior do esôfago e da junção esofagogástrica de jovens ratos Wistar, simulando lesão causada por refluxo gastroesofágico na mucosa do trato aero-digestivo em humanos, bem como a ação da exposição ao risco de mucosa, como a fumaça de cigarro. MÉTODOS: Cinqüenta jovens ratos Wistar divididos em cinco grupos com 10 animais cada um, respectivamente, simulando o refluxo faringo-laríngeo e refluxo gastroesofágico, refluxo faringo-laríngeo e tabagismo, tabagismo só, refluxo gastroesofágico e grupo controle. RESULTADOS: os estudos histopatológicos não registraram neoplasias, apenas leves alterações e não significativas. O hemo-oximetria (carboxiemoglobina e metemoglobina) e concentração de CO2 corroboram que os animais foram submetidos a alta intensidade de exposição a substâncias cancerígenas do tabaco e seus derivados. CONCLUSÃO: os modelos experimentais desenvolvidos foram altamente eficientes, práticos, fáceis de usar e econômicos podendo ser empregados em outros estudos semelhantes para determinar os efeitos prejudiciais causados pelo tabagismo e refluxo.

Experimental model of smoking and simulation of reflux with acid and pepsin in rats.

PURPOSE: To develop experimental models to evaluate the effects of hydrochloric acid associated with the pepsin instilled in the mucosa of the upper esophagus and the esophagogastric junction of young male rats Wistar, simulating injury caused by gastroesophageal reflux on the mucosa of aero-digestive tract in humans as well as the action of the risk exposure of mucosa to cigarette smoke. METHODS: Fifty young male Wistar rats divided in 5 groups with 10 animals each one, respectively simulating pharyngo-laryngeal reflux and gastroesophageal reflux, pharyngo-laryngeal reflux and smoking, smoking only, gastroesophageal reflux and control group. RESULTS: The histopathologic studies no recorded neoplasias, only mild changes and no significant alterations. The hemo-oximetry (carboxyhemoglobin and methemoglobim) and CO2 concentration confirm that the animals were submitted to high intensity of exposure to carcinogens in tobacco and its derivatives. CONCLUSION: The experimental models were highly efficient, practical, easy to use and economical and can be employed in other similar studies to determine the harmful effects by smoking and reflux.

Tubo endotraqueal atraumático para ventilação mecânica / Atraumatic endotracheal tube for mechanical ventilation / Fijación atraumática de tubo endotraqueal para ventilación mecánica

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Pacientes que necessitam permanecer sob intubação endotraqueal (IOT) por longos períodos ou, se submetidos à anestesia geral, poderão ter lesões na luz da traqueia devido a pressões exercidas pelo balonete terminal. Em alguns casos, essas lesões poderão evoluir para estenose ou, ocasionalmente, necrose. O presente trabalho teve por objetivo apresentar um tubo endotraqueal modificado (TETM) em que a pressão do balonete é variável de acordo com o ciclo da ventilação mecânica (VM), sendo o mesmo testado em simulador pulmonar e modelo animal. MÉTODO: Em simulador pulmonar acoplado a ventilador mecânico ajustado com dois volumes correntes (VC) de 10 e 15 mL.kg-1 e complacência de 60 mL.cmH2O-1, foram utilizados dois modelos de tubos endotraqueais: um modificado (TETM) e outro convencional (TETC), números (#) 7,5 mm e 8,0 mm, para avaliar a eficiência da ventilação com o TETM. Realizou-se também a comparação entre os dois modelos, em porcos da raça Large-White, sob anestesia geral e VM por 48 horas consecutivas. Posteriormente, os animais foram sacrificados para análise histopatológica das traqueias. RESULTADOS: Ambos os TETMs (#7,5 e 8,0) apresentaram escape de ar no simulador pulmonar. O menor escape de ar (13 por cento) foi observado no TETM #7,5 mm com VC = 15 mL.kg-1 e o maior (32 por cento) no TETM #8,0 mm, com VC = 10 mL.kg-1. Apesar disso, ambos os TETMs apresentaram boa eficiência no simulador pulmonar. Na avaliação do uso dos TETs em animais com análise histopatológica de suas traqueias, verificou-se que o TETM causou menos áreas traumáticas em seu epitélio em comparação ao TETC. CONCLUSÕES: O uso de um novo modelo de TET poderá diminuir os riscos de lesão traqueal sem prejuízo à mecânica respiratória.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Patients who need to stay under endotracheal intubation for long periods or when undergoing general anesthesia may develop tracheal lumen injuries due to pressure from distal cuff. In some cases, these injuries may evolve to stenosis or, occasionally, necrosis. The objective of this study was to present a modified endotracheal tube (METT) in which the cuff pressure is variable according to the cycle of mechanical ventilation (MV), which was tested on a lung simulator and animal model. METHODS: Two models of endotracheal tubes, a modified (METT) and a conventional (CETT), number 7.5 mm and 8.0 mm, were connected to a lung simulator in a mechanical ventilator adjusted with two tidal volumes (TV) of 10 and 15 mL.kg-1 and a compliance of 60 mL.cmH2O to evaluate the ventilatory efficiency of METT. Both models were also compared in Large-White pigs under general anesthesia and MV for 48 consecutive hours. Subsequently, animals were sacrificed for histopathological analysis of their tracheas. RESULTS: Both METTs (#7.5 and 8.0) presented air leaks in lung simulator. The smallest air leak (13 percent) was observed in METT #7.5 with TV = 15 mL.kg-1, while the largest air leak (32 percent) was observed in METT #8.0 with TV = 10 mL.kg-1. Nevertheless, both METTs showed good efficiency on the lung simulator. In animals, on histopathological analysis of their tracheas, it was found that METT caused less trauma to the epithelium when compared to CETT. CONCLUSION: The use of a new model of ETT may decrease the risks of tracheal injury without hindering respiratory mechanics.

JUSTIFICATIVA Y OBJETIVOS: Pacientes que necesitan permanecer bajo intubación endotraqueal (IOT), durante largos períodos o que tienen que ser sometidos a la anestesia general, podrán tener lesiones en la luz de la tráquea debido a presiones ejercidas por el balón terminal. En algunos casos, esas lesiones podrán evolucionar para una estenosis o a veces necrosis. El presente trabajo quiso presentar un tubo endotraqueal modificado (TETM), en que la presión del balón varía de acuerdo con el ciclo de la ventilación mecánica (VM), siendo el mismo testado en un simulador pulmonar y modelo animal. MÉTODO: En un simulador pulmonar acoplado a un ventilador mecánico y ajustado con dos volúmenes corrientes (VC) de 10 y 15 mL.kg-1 y complacencia de 60 mL.cmH2O-1, fueron utilizados dos modelos de tubos endotraqueales: uno modificado (TETM), y el otro convencional (TETC), números (#) 7,5 mm y 8,0 mm, para evaluar la eficiencia de la ventilación con el TETM. También se hizo la comparación entre los dos modelos, en cerdos de la raza Large-White, bajo anestesia general y VM por 48 horas consecutivas. Posteriormente, los animales se sacrificaron para el análisis histopatológico de las tráqueas. RESULTADOS: Los dos TETMs (#7,5 y 8,0) presentaron un escape de aire en el simulador pulmonar. El menor de los escapes de aire (13 por ciento), fue visto en el TETM #7,5 mm, con VC = 15 mL.kg-1, y el mayor (32 por ciento) en el TETM #8,0 mm, con VC = 10 mL.kg-1. A pesar de eso, los dos TETMs presentaron una buena eficacia en el simulador pulmonar. En la evaluación del uso de los TETs en animales, analizando la histopatología de sus tráqueas, verificamos que el TETM causó menos áreas traumáticas en su epitelio en comparación con el TETC. CONCLUSIONES: El uso de un nuevo modelo de TET podrá disminuir los riesgos de lesión traqueal sin prejudicar la mecánica respiratoria.

[Atraumatic endotracheal tube for mechanical ventilation]. / Fijación atraumática de tubo endotraqueal para ventilaciónmecánica.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Patients who need to stay under endotracheal intubation for long periods or when undergoing general anesthesia may develop tracheal lumen injuries due to pressure from distal cuff. In some cases, these injuries may evolve to stenosis or, occasionally, necrosis. The objective of this study was to present a modified endotracheal tube (METT) in which the cuff pressure is variable according to the cycle of mechanical ventilation (MV), which was tested on a lung simulator and animal model. METHODS: Two models of endotracheal tubes, a modified (METT) and a conventional (CETT), number 7.5 mm and 8.0 mm, were connected to a lung simulator in a mechanical ventilator adjusted with two tidal volumes (TV) of 10 and 15 mL.kg(-1) and a compliance of 60 mL.cmH(2)O to evaluate the ventilatory efficiency of METT. Both models were also compared in Large-White pigs under general anesthesia and MV for 48 consecutive hours. Subsequently, animals were sacrificed for histopathological analysis of their tracheas. RESULTS: Both METTs (#7.5 and 8.0) presented air leaks in lung simulator. The smallest air leak (13%) was observed in METT #7.5 with TV = 15 mL.kg(-1), while the largest air leak (32%) was observed in METT #8.0 with TV = 10 mL.kg(-1). Nevertheless, both METTs showed good efficiency on the lung simulator. In animals, on histopathological analysis of their tracheas, it was found that METT caused less trauma to the epithelium when compared to CETT. CONCLUSION: The use of a new model of ETT may decrease the risks of tracheal injury without hindering respiratory mechanics.