Effect of a topical silicone gel and a polyurethane dressing on the evolution of scars.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness and safety of a topical silicone gel (BE + Gel reductor y reparador de cicatrices) and a polyurethane dressing (BE + Apósito reductor y reparador de cicatrices) on the evolution of scars of patients who were previously recruited in the emergency care unit while seeking wound care. METHOD: A single center, stratified observational, open label study was performed in the emergency care unit of Donostia Universitary Hospital (recruitment) and in the Biodonostia Health Research Institute (intervention). Scars located in unexposed body areas with the dressing, and scars located in exposed areas with either the gel or the dressing. Investigators assessed interventions at day 1 and on weeks 4, 8 and 12. Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) and a photographical assessment were used to determine the scars evolution, and the subjective perception of the scar was evaluated by means of a questionnaire administered to the patients. RESULTS: Patients whose scars were treated with the silicone gel had an average initial VSS score of 5.4 ± 2.08. This value was reduced to 0.86 ± 1.17 after 90 days of treatment. Patients treated with the polyurethane dressing had an average initial VSS score of 5.8 ± 2.29. After 90 days of treatment, this average score was reduced to 0.33 ± 0.66. Positive evolution of scars was also supported by photographs and by a patient questionnaire. CONCLUSIONS: Both treatments appear to be safe and effective, objectively, and subjectively, in the context of scar evolution.

Misoprostol and mid trimester termination of pregnancy in patients with two previous scars and more at Elwiya Maternity Teaching Hospital / Misoprostol e interrupção da gravidez no meio do trimestre em pacientes com duas cicatrizes anteriores e mais no Elwiya Maternity Teaching Hospital

Abstract Objectives: to determine efficiency and safety of three misoprostol regimens for 2nd trimester pregnancy termination in individuals with two or more cesarean section scars. Methods: a cross-sectional study included 100 pregnant ladies at 13th-26th weeks gestation with previous two cesarean sections (CSs) who were scheduled for pregnancy termination using misoprostol. Patients were conveniently assigned to 100µg/3h, 200µg/3h or 400 µg/3h regimens. Primary outcome was time to abortion, secondary outcomes were side effect and complications. Results: a significant association was found between number previous CSs and longer time to abortion (p=0.01). A highly significant association was identified between earlier gestational age and longer time to abortion (p<0.001). Lower side effects and complications were associated with 200 µg misoprostol every 3 hours of (p<0.001). Incomplete abortion was the most frequent recorded complication for the successive doses of misoprostol. Conclusions: misoprostol is an effective drug at low doses for pregnancy termination in women with prior two or more caesarean sections. However, its safety needs monitoring of the patient in the hospital to decrease morbidity and mortality behind its use.

Resumo Objetivos: determinar a eficiência e segurança de três regimes de misoprostol para interrupção da gravidez no segundo trimestre em indivíduos com duas ou mais cicatrizes de cesariana. Métodos: um estudo transversal incluiu 100 gestantes entre 13ª e 26ª semanas de gestação com duas cesarianas (CEs) anteriores que foram agendadas para interrupção da gravidez com uso de misoprostol. Os pacientes foram convenientemente designados para regimes de 100 µg/3 horas, 200 µg/3 horas ou 400 µg/3 horas. O desfecho primário foi o tempo para o aborto, os desfechos secundários foram efeitos colaterais e complicações. Resultados: foi encontrada associação significativa entre o número de cesáreas anteriores e o maior tempo até o aborto (p=0,01). Foi identificada associação altamente significativa entre idade gestacional mais precoce e maior tempo para abortar (p<0,001). Menores efeitos colaterais e complicações foram associados com 200 µg de misoprostol a cada 3 horas (p<0,001). O aborto incompleto foi a complicação mais frequente registrada para as doses sucessivas de misoprostol. Conclusões: o misoprostol é um medicamento eficaz em doses baixas para interrupção da gravidez em mulheres com duas ou mais cesarianas anteriores. Porém, sua segurança necessita de monitoramento do paciente no hospital para diminuir a morbimortalidade por trás de seu uso.

Short-term qualitative and quantitative analyses of preseptal injection of hyaluronic acid on the treatment of acquired lower eyelid cicatricial ectropion / Análise preliminar qualitativa e quantitativa da injeção pré-septal de ácido hialurônico para tratamento do ectrópio cicatricial adquirido da pálpebra inferior

ABSTRACT Purpose: Recently, hyaluronic acid (HA) was proposed as a promising option for the treatment of acquired lower eyelid cicatricial ectropion. However, this effect was not confirmed by quantitative assessments. This study aimed to assess the effect of hyaluronic acid on the treatment of acquired lower eyelid cicatricial ectropion. Methods: Eight patients with acquired lower eyelid cicatricial ectropion (13 eyelids) were treated with a single 1 mL injection of hyaluronic acid in the preseptal area of the lower eyelid. Evaluation of symptoms and biomicroscopic exam was performed before and 30 days after hyaluronic acid injection. Quantitative analysis of the lower eyelid position (with and without lid traction) was determined before and 30 days after hyaluronic acid injection through standard photographs analyzed using the ImageJ. Results: All patients experienced partial improvement of symptoms. The lower eyelid position was significantly lifted after hyaluronic acid injection with a significant reduction of medial and lateral angles, reduction of the margin reflex distance, and total and medial ocular fissure area. However, signs of lid margin inflammation and corneal punctate keratitis persisted. Conclusions: Hyaluronic acid injected in the pre-septal area of the lower eyelid improved acquired lower eyelid cicatricial ectropion symptoms and significantly lifted the position of the lower eyelid. Further studies, with a large number of participants and a long-term follow-up period, are needed to better determine the permanency of the effects of hyaluronic acid injections on the treatment of acquired lower eyelid cicatricial ectropion.

RESUMO Objetivo: Recentemente, o ácido hialurônico foi proposto como promissor no tratamento do ectrópio cicatricial adquirido da pálpebra inferior. No entanto, não foram feitas avaliações quantitativas para confirmar este efeito, motivo que levou a realização do presente estudo que visou avaliar o efeito do ácido hialurônico no tratamento do ectrópio cicatricial adquirido da pálpebra inferior. Métodos: Oito portadores de ectrópio cicatricial adquirido da pálpebra inferior (13 pálpebras) foram tratados com uma única dose de 1 mL de ácido hialurônico, injetada na área pré-septal da pálpebra inferior. Os sintomas e o exame biomicroscópico foram realizados antes e 30 dias após a injeção do ácido hialurônico. A análise quantitativa da posição palpebral inferior (com e sem tração palpebral) foi determinada antes e 30 dias após a injeção do ácido hialurônico por meio de fotografias que foram analisadas usando o programa ImageJ. Resultados: Todos os pacientes apresentaram melhora parcial dos sintomas. A posição da pálpebra inferior foi elevada significativamente após a injeção do ácido hialurônico, com redução significativa dos ângulos medial e lateral, da distância entre o reflexo pupilar e a margem da pálpebra inferior, da área de fissura palpebral total e da área medial. No entanto, sinais de inflamação da margem palpebral e ceratite puntata da córnea persistiram. Conclusões: O ácido hialurônico injetado na área pré-septal da pálpebra inferior, melhorou os sintomas do ectrópio cicatricial adquirido da pálpebra inferior e elevou significativamente a posição da pálpebra inferior. Estudos com maior número de participantes e período de acompanhamento mais longo são necessários para melhor determinar os efeitos das injeções de ácido hialurônico a longo prazo no tratamento do ectrópio cicatricial adquirido da pálpebra inferior.

Placenta accreta spectrum in early and late pregnancy from an imaging perspective. A scoping review.

Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorders (with increasing order of the depth of invasion: accreta, increta, percreta) are quite challenging for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment. Pathological examination or imaging evaluation are not very dependable when considered as stand-alone diagnostic tools. On the other hand, timely diagnosis is of great importance, as maternal and fetal mortality drastically increases if patient goes through the third phase of delivery in a not well-suited facility. A multidisciplinary approach for diagnosis (incorporating clinical, imaging, and pathological evaluation) is mandatory, particularly in complicated cases. For imaging evaluation, the diagnostic modality of choice in most scenarios is ultrasound (US) exam; patients are referred for MRI when US is equivocal, inconclusive, or not visualizing placenta properly. Herewith, we review the reported US and MRI features of PAS disorders (mainly focusing on MRI), going over the normal placental imaging and imaging pitfalls in each section, and lastly, covering the imaging findings of PAS disorders in the first trimester and cesarean section pregnancy (CSP).

El espectro de placenta acreta en la etapa temprana y final del embarazo. Un repaso a través de la imagen / Placenta Accreta Spectrum in Early and Late Pregnancy from an Imaging Perspective, A Scoping Review

Los trastornos del espectro de placenta acreta (EPA) (en orden ascendente en función de la profundidad de la invasión: acreta, increta y percreta) plantean un desafío diagnóstico y de tratamiento. El examen patológico o la evaluación por técnicas de diagnóstico por imagen no son muy fiables si se consideran como herramientas diagnósticas independientes. Sin embargo, un diagnóstico temprano es de gran importancia, ya que la mortalidad materna y fetal aumentan de forma drástica si la paciente se encuentra en unas instalaciones inadecuadas en la tercera fase del parto. Es imperativo adoptar un enfoque multidisciplinario para el diagnóstico (que incorpore la evaluación clínica, por imagen e histopatológica), en particular en los casos con complicaciones. Para la evaluación mediante imagen, la modalidad diagnóstica de preferencia en la mayoría de los escenarios es la exploración mediante ecografía; las pacientes son derivadas para la resonancia magnética (RM) cuando los resultados de la ecografía son ambiguos, no concluyentes o no permiten una visualización adecuada de la placenta. Este artículo repasa las características ecográficas y de RM de los trastornos del EPA (centrándonos principalmente en la RM), examinamos las imágenes placentarias normales y los puntos débiles de las técnicas de diagnóstico por imagen en cada sección. Por último, comentamos los hallazgos de imagen de los trastornos del EPA en el primer trimestre. Por ultimo comentaremos los hallazgos de imagen de los trastornos del EPA en el primer trimestre y en la cicatriz de cesárea anterior.(AU)

Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorders (with increasing order of the depth of invasion: accreta, increta, percreta) are quite challenging for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment. Pathological examination or imaging evaluation are not very dependable when considered as stand-alone diagnostic tools. On the other hand, timely diagnosis is of great importance, as maternal and fetal mortality drastically increases if patient goes through the third phase of delivery in a not well-suited facility. A multidisciplinary approach for diagnosis (incorporating clinical, imaging, and pathological evaluation) is mandatory, particularly in complicated cases. For imaging evaluation, the diagnostic modality of choice in most scenarios is ultrasound (US) exam; patients are referred for MRI when US is equivocal, inconclusive, or not visualizing placenta properly. Herewith, we review the reported US and MRI features of PAS disorders (mainly focusing on MRI), going over the normal placental imaging and imaging pitfalls in each section, and lastly, covering the imaging findings of PAS disorders in the first trimester and cesarean section pregnancy (CSP).(AU)

Tratamento de queloides e cicatrizes hipertróficas: Uma revisão descritiva / Treatment of keloids and hypertrophic scars: A descriptive review

Queloides e cicatrizes hipertróficas são lesões formadas a partir da resposta fibroproliferativa anormal ao processo de cicatrização de feridas, gerando uma proliferação excessiva do colágeno nas lesões. Geralmente, predominam em pacientes do sexo feminino e em indivíduos com tons de pele mais escuros. A abordagem terapêutica dessas cicatrizes pode ser indicada de acordo com alguns critérios, como déficit funcional, tamanho e tempo de cicatrização da ferida. Nesse sentido, o presente estudo objetivou realizar uma revisão descritiva da literatura, buscando as evidências de tratamento dos últimos cinco anos neste tema. A revisão foi realizada com base no guideline PRISMA, utilizando as bases de dados PubMed, LILACS, Cochrane Library, SCOPUS, Web of Science e Grey Literature, entre os anos de 2018 e 2022. Foram encontrados 740 artigos, dos quais 16 ensaios clínicos randomizados foram selecionados. Foi evidenciado que manejo do queloide apresenta abordagem multimodal, não havendo um padrão-ouro de tratamento, com taxa de recorrência baixa. Além disso, a terapia combinada de diferentes agentes pareceu ser superior ao uso isolado de métodos terapêuticos no tratamento dessas lesões.

Keloids and hypertrophic scars are lesions formed from the abnormal fibroproliferative response to the wound healing process, generating excessive collagen proliferation in the lesions. They generally predominate in female patients and individuals with darker skin tones. The therapeutic approach to these scars can be indicated according to criteria such as functional deficit, size, and wound healing time. In this sense, the present study aimed to conduct a descriptive review of the literature, seeking evidence of treatment over the last five years. The review was carried out based on the PRISMA guideline, using the databases PubMed, LILACS, Cochrane Library, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and Grey Literature between 2018 and 2022. Seven hundred forty articles were found, of which 16 randomized clinical trials were selected. It was demonstrated that keloid management presents a multimodal approach, with no gold standard of treatment with a low recurrence rate. Furthermore, combined therapy with different agents appeared superior to the isolated therapeutic methods in treating these injuries.

Acesso transconjutival com cantotomia lateral para abordagem do completo orbito-zigomático-maxilar: relato de caso / Transconjutival access with side cantotomy to approach the orbito-zygomatic-maxillary complex: case report

Objetivo: relatar um caso clínico, embasando os aspectos relativos à técnica cirúrgica transconjutival com cantotomia lateral como tratamento para fratura de COZM. Relato de caso: Paciente, gênero masculino, compareceu ao Serviço de Cirurgia e Traumatologia Bucomaxilofacial do Hospital Geral do Estado (HGE), vítima de acidente motociclístico, apresentando distopia ocular, degrau ósseo em rebordo infraorbitário direito, perda de projeção malar direita, abertura bucal limitada com desvio ipsilateral e distopia oclusal com sinais sugestivos de fratura do complexo-orbito-zigomático-maxilar direito, juntamente com fratura complexa da mandíbula. A abordagem cirúrgica para acessar o COZM contou com a técnica de incisão transconjuntival com cantotomia lateral para uma melhor visualização dos cotos ósseos fraturados. Considerações finais: a escolha por esse tipo de acesso resultou em uma abordagem cirúrgica bem-sucedida, proporcionando segurança na visualização do campo cirúrgico para posterior reabilitação do paciente, estabelecendo uma devolutiva estética e funcional, cicatriz imperceptível e consequentemente um melhor prognóstico para o paciente.(AU)

Objective: to report a clinical case, basing the aspects related to the transconjunctival surgical technique with lateral canthotomy as a treatment for COZM fracture. Case report: Patient, male gender, attended the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology Service of the General Hospital of the State (HGE), victim of a motorcycle accident, presenting ocular dystopia, bone step in the right infraorbital ridge, loss of right malar projection, mouth opening limited with ipsilateral deviation and occlusal dystopia with signs suggestive of a fracture of the right orbito-zygomatico-maxillary complex along with a complex fracture of the mandible. The surgical approach to access the contoured COZM with the transconjunctival incision technique with lateral canthotomy for better visualization of the fractured bone stumps. Final considerations: the choice for this type of access resulted in a successful behavioral approach, providing security in the experience of the respiratory field for subsequent rehabilitation of the patient, establishing a devolutionary and functional aesthetics, imperceptible healing and, consequently, a better prognosis for the patient.(AU)

Embarazo ectópico en cicatriz de cesárea: reporte de un caso

La gestación extrauterina se denomina embarazo ectópico, esta es una emergencia obstétrica del primer trimestre, que cada vez está teniendo una incidencia mayor. Una de las localizaciones en las que se pueden generar estas gestaciones es la cicatriz de cesárea previa, lo cual supone un reto para el ginecólogo tratante debido a su dificultad diagnóstica y opciones terapéuticas. Se reporta el caso de una paciente de 37 años que ingresó por el servicio de emergencia con 6 semanas de amenorrea, y con el antecedente de 2 cesáreas. Se le realizó un legrado uterino que se complicó y terminó en la realización de una histerectomía. El embarazo ectópico en cicatriz de cesárea es raro, sin embargo, es importante pensar en esta opción diagnóstica en gestantes con sangrado en el primer trimestre con antecedente de cesárea para poder buscar signos ecográficos en la evaluación.

Extrauterine gestation is called ectopic pregnancy, this is an obstetric emergency of the first trimester, which is having an increasing incidence. One of the locations in which these pregnancies can be generated is the scar from a previous cesarean section, which is a challenge for the treating gynecologist due to its diagnostic difficulty and therapeutic options. We report the case of a 37-year-old patient who was admitted to the emergency service with 6 weeks of amenorrhea, and with a history of 2 cesarean sections. She underwent a uterine curettage that was complicated and ended in a hysterectomy. Ectopic pregnancy in cesarean section scar is rare, however, it is important to consider this diagnostic option in pregnant women with bleeding in the first trimester with a history of cesarean section to be able to look for ultrasound signs in the evaluation.

Tratamiento del embarazo ectópico implantado en cicatriz de cesárea: estudio de cohorte 2018-2022, Lima, Perú / Treatment of ectopic pregnancy implanted on cesarean scar: cohort study 2018-2022, Lima, Peru

Objetivos: Describir las características clínicas y el tratamiento del embarazo ectópico implantado en la cicatriz de cesárea, así como las complicaciones y el pronóstico obstétrico. Materiales y métodos: Estudio de cohorte retrospectivo de gestantes con diagnóstico de embarazo ectópico implantado en la cicatriz de cesárea según los criterios de la Sociedad de Medicina Materno-Fetal, atendidas entre enero de 2018 y marzo de 2022 en dos instituciones de alta complejidad, pertenecientes a la seguridad social, ubicadas en Lima, Perú. Se hizo un muestreo consecutivo. Se midieron variables sociodemográficas y clínicas de ingreso, diagnóstico, tipo de tratamiento, complicaciones y pronóstico obstétrico. Se hace un análisis descriptivo. Resultados: Se incluyeron 17 pacientes, de 29.919 partos. De estas, el 41,2 % recibió tratamiento médico y el resto recibió tratamiento quirúrgico. Se realizó un manejo local exitoso con metotrexato en el saco gestacional en dos pacientes con ectópico tipo 2. Cuatro de las pacientes requirieron histerectomía total. Seis pacientes experimentaron una gestación después del tratamiento, y 4 de ellas culminaron el embarazo con una madre y un neonato saludables. Conclusiones: El embarazo ectópico implantado en la cicatriz de una cesárea es una entidad poco frecuente, para la cual se cuenta con alternativas de manejo médico y quirúrgico con aparentes buenos resultados. Se requieren más estudios con mayor calidad metodológica de asignación aleatoria que ayuden a caracterizar la seguridad y la efectividad de las diferentes alternativas terapéuticas para las mujeres con sospecha de esta patología.

Objectives: To describe the clinical characteristics and treatment of ectopic pregnancy arising in the cesarean section scar, as well as its complications and obstetric prognosis. Material and methods: Retrospective cohort study of pregnant women with the diagnosis of a scar pregnancy in accordance with Maternal-Fetal Medicine Society criteria, seen between January 2018 and March 2022 in two high complexity institutions of the social security system, located in Lima, Peru. Consecutive sampling was used. Baseline sociodemographic and clinical variables were measured, including diagnosis, type of treatment, complications and obstetric prognosis. A descriptive analysis was performed. Results: Out of 29,919 deliveries, 17 patients were included. Of these, 41.2 % received medical management and the rest were treated surgically. Successful management with intra-gestational sac methotrexate was performed in two patients with ectopic pregnancy type 2. Four patients required total hysterectomy. Six patients became pregnant after the treatment and 4 completed their pregnancy with healthy mother and neonate pairs. Conclusions: Ectopic pregnancy implanted in a cesarean section scar is an infrequent occurrence for which medical and surgical management options are available with apparently good outcomes. Further studies of better methodological quality and random assignment are needed in order to help characterize the safety and effectiveness of the various therapeutic options for women with suspected scar pregnancy.

Postoperative radiotherapy with an electron beam on keloid scar: epidemiological evaluation in a teaching hospital / Radioterapia pós-operatória com feixe de elétrons sobre cicatriz queloideana: avaliação epidemiológica em hospital de ensino

Introduction: Keloids are one of the most aggressive spectrums of healing disorders. They have a unique pathophysiology and multiple specific genetic and cellular factors, which have not yet been fully elucidated. So far, literature reviews have found the influence of genetics, injury site, and ethnicity on the incidence and rate of recurrence. Furthermore, the need to associate an adjuvant method with surgical excision has already been verified, but the best therapy has yet to be defined. Method: A retrospective analysis of medical records was carried out to assess the profile of patients who underwent postoperative radiotherapy with an electron beam to treat keloids at the Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu between 2015 and 2019. Results: Data from 131 patients were evaluated, with 269 keloid scars treated. The average duration of treatment was 51 days, and the number of sessions was 17. White patients were predominant (78%) and women (70%), with surgical incision being the main cause of formation (49%) and ear the most identified location (33%). Women were more likely to complete the proposed treatment (p=0.04), while non-literates completed less than those who had at least completed primary or secondary education (p<0.0001). Conclusion: Postoperative radiotherapy for keloid scars is a well-established treatment in the literature and an important tool for plastic surgeons. Knowing the profile of patients who need this therapy is essential to create methods that improve adherence and results.

Introdução: Os queloides correspondem a um dos espectros mais agressivos dos distúrbios da cicatrização. Possuem fisiopatologia ímpar e múltiplos fatores genéticos e celulares específicos, ainda não totalmente elucidados. Até o momento, revisões literárias encontraram influência da genética, local da lesão e etnia sobre a incidência e taxa de recorrência. Ademais, já foi constatada a necessidade de associação de um método adjuvante com a excisão cirúrgica, mas ainda sem definição da melhor terapia. Método: Realizada uma análise retrospectiva de prontuários para avaliação do perfil dos pacientes submetidos a radioterapia pós-operatória com feixe de elétrons para o tratamento de queloides no Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, entre 2015 e 2019. Resultados: Foram avaliados os dados de 131 pacientes, com um total de 269 cicatrizes queloideanas tratadas. A média da duração do tratamento foi de 51 dias e do número de sessões, de 17. Houve predominância de pacientes brancos (78%) e de mulheres (70%), sendo incisão cirúrgica a principal causa de formação (49%) e a orelha a localização mais identificada (33%). As mulheres tiveram mais chance de completar o tratamento proposto (p=0,04), enquanto os não alfabetizados completaram menos do que aqueles que tinham pelo menos ensino fundamental ou médio completo (p<0,0001). Conclusão: A radioterapia pós-operatória em cicatrizes queloideanas é um tratamento consagrado na literatura e uma importante ferramenta do cirurgião plástico. Conhecer o perfil dos pacientes que necessitam desta terapia é fundamental para criar métodos que melhorem a adesão e o resultado da mesma.

Mucinous Cystadenoma Arising in a Uterine Isthmocele: A Case Report / Cistadenoma mucinoso surgindo em istmocele uterina: relato de caso

Abstract Isthmocele is a discontinuation of the myometrium at the uterine scar site in a patient with a previous cesarian section (CS). The cause of isthmocele appears to be multifactorial. Poor surgical technique, low incision location, uterine retroflection, obesity, smoking, inadequate healing of scars, and maternal age are possible related factors. Most patients with this condition are asymptomatic. However, women can present with postmenstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, subfertility, dysmenorrhea, infertility, and scar abscess. Brazil has one of the world s highest cesarean section rates. One of the consequences of the rising rate of CS is the isthmocele, an emerging female health problem. Here we report a case of mucinous cystadenoma arising in a uterine isthmocele, a complication, as far as we could investigate, not yet described in the literature.

Resumo Istmocele é a descontinuidade do miométrio no local da cicatriz uterina em paciente com cesariana anterior. A causa da istmocele parece ser multifatorial. Má técnica cirúrgica, baixa localização da incisão, retroflexão uterina, obesidade, tabagismo, cicatrização inadequada de cicatrizes e idade materna são possíveis fatores relacionados. A maioria dos pacientes com esta condição é assintomática. No entanto, as mulheres podem apresentar sangramento pós-menstrual, dor pélvica, subfertilidade, dismenorreia, infertilidade e abscesso cicatricial. O Brasil tem uma das maiores taxas de cesariana do mundo. Uma das consequências da taxa crescente de cesarianas é a istmocele, um problema emergente de saúde feminina. Aqui relatamos um caso de cistoadenoma mucinoso originado em uma istmocele uterina, uma complicação ainda não descrita, até onde pudemos investigar.

Brazilian Portuguese version of the Patient Scar Assessment Questionnaire / Validação da versão em português do Patient Scar Assessment Questionnaire

Introduction: Scars and their associated signs and symptoms have the potential to impact many aspects of health. Given the growing number of individuals with new scars, it is essential to have reliable, sensitive, and specific assessment tools that analyze the influence that scars can have on the quality of life. The objective is translate the Patient Scar Assessment Questionnaire (PSAQ) into Portuguese, adapt it to the Brazilian cultural context, and test its reproducibility, reliability, and validity. Methods: The questionnaire was applied to 121 individuals with post-surgical scars consecutively selected at a plastic surgery clinic from January 2015 to June 2016. The PSAQ consists of 39 questions divided into five subscales: appearance, symptoms, perception, satisfaction with appearance, and symptoms. Then its reproducibility, face, content, and construct validity were analyzed. Internal consistency was tested using Cronbach's alpha coefficient, and construct validation was performed by correlating the translated instrument with the QualiFibro and Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) questionnaires. Results: Analysis of the internal consistency of the PSAQ subscales obtained values >0.70 in all domains, showing good internal consistency. Reproducibility was demonstrated using Pearson's correlation and the Bland-Altman method, and the outcomes showed good reproducibility. In construct validation, a significant correlation was observed in all PSAQ domains with POSAS and QualiFibro. Conclusion: The PSAQ was translated into Portuguese and adapted to Brazilian culture, reproducible and presenting face, content, and construct validity.

Introdução: Cicatrizes e seus sinais e sintomas associados têm potencial para impactar vários aspectos da saúde. Dado o número crescente de indivíduos que adquirem novas cicatrizes, é importante ter ferramentas de avaliação confiáveis, sensíveis e específicas que analisem a influência que as cicatrizes podem exercer sobre a qualidade de vida. O objetivo é traduzir o Patient Scar Assessment Questionnaire (PSAQ) para a língua portuguesa, adaptá-lo ao contexto cultural brasileiro e testar sua reprodutibilidade, confiabilidade e validade. Método: O questionário foi aplicado em 121 indivíduos portadores de cicatrizes pós-cirúrgicas selecionados consecutivamente em ambulatório de cirurgia plástica no período de janeiro de 2015 a junho de 2016. O PSAQ é constituído por 39 questões divididas em cinco subescalas: aparência, sintomas, percepção, satisfação com a aparência e com os sintomas. Foram analisados a reprodutibilidade, validade de face, conteúdo e construto. A consistência interna foi testada pelo alfa de Cronbach e a validação de construto foi realizada correlacionando o instrumento traduzido com os questionários QualiFibro e Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS). Resultados: A análise da consistência interna das subescalas do PSAQ obteve valores maiores que 0,70 em todos os domínios, evidenciando uma boa consistência interna. A reprodutibilidade foi demonstrada através da correlação de Pearson e método de Bland-Altman, sendo observada boa reprodutibilidade. Na validação de construto observou-se correlação significativa entre todos os domínios do PSAQ com a POSAS e QualiFibro. Conclusão: O PSAQ foi traduzido para o português e adaptado à cultura brasileira, mostrando-se reprodutível e apresentando validade de face, conteúdo e construto.

Tratamiento esclerosante en queloide de pabellón auricular: alternativa de tratamiento y presentación de casuística / Sclerosing treatment in keloid of the auricular pavilion: alternative treatment and casuistry presentation

Introducción y objetivo: El queloide es una patología del ser humano que afecta principalmente a la raza negra, es común en la población joven especialmente de sexo femenino y afecta al pabellón auricular de forma considerable; sin embargo, no es la región más afectada y presenta alta capacidad de recidiva, ocasionando graves secuelas estéticas y psicológicas. A pesar de que se han propuesto múltiples opciones terapéuticas no existe evidencia de un tratamiento que haya obtenido una eficacia superior al 80% y que conserve dicho resultado en el tiempo. Es por esto que presentamos un estudio que propone la relación entre la escleroterapia y el manejo del queloide del pabellón auricular como una estrategia ambulatoria, eficaz y novedosa en el tratamiento del queloide auricular. Material y método: Estudio tipo serie de casos en el centro de Cirugía Plástica del Hospital Universitario de Neiva, Huila (Colombia) entre 2013 y 2019 sobre pacientes intervenidos por queloides mediante infiltración intralesional de esclerosante o terapia combinada (resección quirúrgica más infiltración con esclerosante). Evaluamos datos demográficos, clínicos, antecedentes de procedimientos anteriores frustrados, número de queloides y recurrencia. La información de las características de los pacientes y de los queloides tratados se introdujeron en el software Stata®. Resultados: Estudiamos 24 pacientes con un total de 34 queloides en oreja. En todos realizamos el procedimiento sin inconvenientes y con buena tolerancia. El 88% de los queloides no presentó recidiva tras 3 años de seguimiento. Conclusiones: En nuestra experiencia, el tratamiento con terapia esclerosante es una alternativa de manejo con resultados favorables para los queloides de oreja que puede usarse como monoterapia o como terapia coadyuvante de la resección quirúrgica en pacientes que presentan o no historia de manejos médicos previos frustrados. (AU)

Background and objective: Keloid is a pathology of the human being which mainly affects the black race, it is common in the young population, especially the female sex, and it affects the auricle considerably; however, it is not the most affected region and it has a high capacity for recurrence, causing serious aesthetic and psychological sequelae. Even though multiple therapeutic options have been proposed, there is no evidence of a treatment that has obtained an efficacy greater than 80% and that maintains result over time. For this reason, we present a study that proposes the relationship between sclerotherapy and the management of keloids of the auricle as an effective and novel outpatient strategy in the treatment of auricular keloids. Methods: Case series study at the Plastic Surgery Center of the Neiva University Hospital, Huila (Colombia) between 2013 and 2019 on patients with auricular keloids treated by intralesional infiltration of sclerosant or combined therapy that consisted of surgical resection plus infiltration with sclerosant. We evaluated demographic and clinical data, history of previous frustrated procedures, number of keloids, and recurrence. The information on the characteristics of the patients and the keloids treated were entered into the Stata software®. Results: We studied 24 patients with a total of 34 auricular keloids. In all of them we performed the procedure without inconvenience and with good tolerance; 88% of the keloids did not present recurrence after 3 years of follow-up. Conclusions: In our experience, treatment with sclerosing therapy is a management alternative with favorable results for ear keloids, which can be used as monotherapy or as adjunctive therapy to surgical resection in patients with or without a history of previous frustrated medical management. (AU)

Use of radiofrequency in the treatment of acne: a systematic review / Uso de la radiofrecuencia en el tratamiento del acné: una revisión sistemática / Uso da radiofrequência no tratamento da acne: uma revisão sistemática

ABSTRACT Acne, of great prevalence and impact, presents many forms that can be treated by hygiene, topical medications, and manual alternative interventions such as skin cleansing and electrotherapy. The use of radiofrequency in the treatment of acne aims to increase the temperature in the cutaneous tissue, causing several metabolic and structural reactions, such as stimulating neocollagenesis. This study aimed to investigate the use of high-frequency current as an adjunctive treatment for acne. This is a non-systematic review of indexed databases (MEDLINE, SciELO, LILACS). A total of 18 studies were included in this review and most of them related different treatment for acne associated with radiofrequency. Radiofrequency presents few complications and good results, besides having as an additional advantage the possibility of the patient returning to the routine immediately after application.

RESUMEN Con gran prevalencia e impacto, el acné puede tener muchas formas, las cuales pueden ser tratadas por medio de medidas de higiene, medicamentos tópicos e intervenciones manuales alternativas, como la limpieza de la piel y el uso de electroterapia. La radiofrecuencia en el tratamiento de esta afección tiene como objetivo aumentar la temperatura en el tejido de la piel, provocando diversas reacciones metabólicas y estructurales, como la estimulación de la neocolagénesis. Este trabajo pretendió investigar el uso de corriente de alta frecuencia como coadyuvante en el tratamiento del acné. Esta es una revisión no sistemática en las bases de datos indexadas (MEDLINE, SciELO, LILACS). En esta revisión se incluyeron 18 estudios, la mayoría de ellos abordaban diferentes recursos para el tratamiento del acné asociados al uso de la radiofrecuencia. Se encontró que la radiofrecuencia tiene pocas complicaciones y buenos resultados, además de la ventaja adicional de permitir al paciente volver a la rutina inmediatamente después de su aplicación.

RESUMO De grande prevalência e impacto, a acne apresenta muitas formas, que podem ser tratadas por meio de medidas de higienização, medicamentos tópicos e intervenções alternativas manuais, como limpeza de pele e uso de eletroterapia. A radiofrequência no tratamento da condição tem por objetivo produzir o aumento da temperatura no tecido cutâneo, ocasionando diversas reações metabólicas e estruturais, como o estímulo à neocolagênese. Este trabalho buscou investigar o uso da corrente de alta frequência como coadjuvante no tratamento da acne. Trata-se de uma revisão não sistemática de bases de dados indexadas (MEDLINE, SciELO, LILACS). Foram incluídos 18 estudos nesta revisão, a maioria deles relaciona diferentes recursos de tratamento para acne associados ao uso da radiofrequência. Verificou-se que a radiofrequência apresenta poucas complicações e bons resultados, além de ter como vantagem adicional a possibilidade de o paciente retornar à rotina imediatamente após a aplicação.

Gestación ectópica sobre cicatriz de cesárea

Los embarazos ectópicos en la cicatriz de cesárea previa constituyen una patología infrecuente. Representan la forma más rara de gestación ectópica y ocurren en 1 de cada 2,000 embarazos. En las últimas décadas se está produciendo un aumento de su incidencia relacionado con el aumento del número de cesáreas. Su clínica inconsistente puede retrasar su diagnóstico, por lo que requiere un alto grado de sospecha para su identificación. El diagnóstico se realiza principalmente con la ecografía transvaginal, mediante hallazgo del saco gestacional en la cicatriz de la histerotomía. La escasez de casos reportados en la literatura imposibilita la estandarización de un correcto tratamiento. La insuficiente información disponible junto con las potenciales graves complicaciones hace de esta patología un desafío para todo especialista. Presentamos un caso de gestación ectópica en la cicatriz de cesárea previa que fue diagnosticado ecográficamente y resuelta con tratamiento médico con metotrexato. Se evidencia la importancia del seguimiento, tanto clínico como ecográfico y de los niveles de βhCG hasta la resolución completa.

Ectopic pregnancies in the scar of previous cesarean section are an infrequent pathology. They represent the rarest form of ectopic gestation and occur in 1 in 2.000 pregnancies. In recent decades there has been an increase in its incidence related to the increase in the number of cesarean sections. Its inconsistent clinical presentation may delay its diagnosis, so it requires a high degree of suspicion for its identification. The diagnosis is mainly made with transvaginal ultrasound, by finding of the gestational sac in the hysterotomy scar. The scarcity of cases reported in the literature makes it impossible to standardize correct treatment. The insufficient information available together with the potential serious complications make this pathology a challenge for every specialist. We present a case of ectopic pregnancy in the scar of a previous cesarean section which was diagnosed ultrasonographically and resolved with medical treatment with methotrexate. The importance of followup, both clinical and with ultrasound and βhCG levels until complete resolution, is evident.

Experiencia inicial del tratamiento braquiterápicoen coadyuvancia a la resección quirúrgica decicatrices queloideas en población pediátrica / Initial experience with brachytherapy treatment adjuvant to surgical resection of keloid scars in the pediatric population

Objetivos: El tratamiento de las cicatrices queloideas se basa enmúltiples líneas terapéuticas, con diferentes niveles de eficacia (1) , sinexistir actualmente un tratamiento que garantice su curación y prevengasu recurrencia. En la población pediátrica los tratamientos empleados noestán estandarizados y no hay evidencia suficiente que avale su eficaciay sus complicaciones. Este trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar lospacientes que han precisado braquiterapia coadyuvante a la resecciónquirúrgica en cicatrices queloideas recidivantes.Material y métodos: Análisis retrospectivo de los pacientesdiagnosticados en nuestro centro de cicatriz queloidea, en los quese realizó braquiterapia coadyuvante, valorando su eficacia y suimplementación en nuestro protocolo de tratamiento de la cicatrizqueloidea. Resultados: Se estudiaron 4 pacientes entre 9-17 años con cicatricesqueloideas a nivel auricular, recidivantes a varias líneas terapéuticas,que fueron candidatos para el uso de braquiterapia coadyuvante, admi-nistrada posterior a la resección quirúrgica, en dos sesiones, se realizóseguimiento hasta 18-21 meses.Conclusiones: A pesar de nuestra limitada experiencia en el usode la braquiterapia coadyuvante, los resultados obtenidos hasta la fechaavalan su eficacia, de acuerdo con lo publicado en la literatura. Conside-ramos adecuada su inclusión en el tratamiento de cicatrices queloideasrecidivantes a otros tratamientos.(AU)

Objectives: The treatment of keloid scars is based on multiple linesof therapy, with varying levels of efficacy (1) , and there is currently nosingle treatment that guarantees cure and prevents recurrence. In thepediatric population, the treatments used are not standardized, and thereis insufficient evidence to support efficacy and complications. The objective of this study was to analyze the patients who required brachytherapyas an adjuvant to surgical resection in recurrent keloid scars.Materials and methods. A retrospective analysis of patients diagnosed with keloids and undergoing adjuvant brachytherapy in ourinstitution was carried out, while assessing efficacy and implementationin our treatment protocol for keloid scarring.Results: After various therapeutic lines, 4 patients aged 9-17 yearsold with recurrent keloid scars around the ear and eligible for adjuvantbrachytherapy – administered after surgical resection, in two sessions– were studied and followed up for up to 18-21 months.Conclusions: Despite our limited experience in the use of adjuvant brachytherapy, the results obtained to date support its efficacy,as reported in the literature. We therefore consider its inclusion in thetreatment of keloid scars that have recurred after other treatments tobe appropriate.(AU)

Modalidades en Terapia Física para el Manejo del Dolor de la Cicatriz Post Cesárea No Mayor a 6 Meses de Evolución. Scoping Review / Physical Therapy Modalities for the Management of Post Cesarean Section Scar Pain not more than 6 Months Old. Scoping Review.

Introducción. El manejo del dolor y cicatrización post cesárea es diferente a los otros manejos post operatorios debido a que la madre debe recuperarse lo más pronto posible para el cuidado del recién nacido. La evidencia referente al impacto de las intervenciones en terapia física para el manejo del dolor en este tipo de cicatriz es limitada. Objetivo. Identificar las modalidades en fisioterapia disponibles para el manejo del dolor sobre la cicatriz de la cesárea, con una evolución menor a 6 meses. Metodología. Se realizó un scoping review según la metodología propuesta de Arskey y O'Malley, y PRISMA-Scr. Las bases de datos empleadas para la búsqueda fueron PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Scielo y Google Scholar, incluyendo artículos en el idioma inglés y español publicados entre enero de 2012 y abril de 2022. Resultados. Se incluyeron 6 estudios de tipo prospectivo. Identificando 4 modalidades de intervención en terapia física para el alivio del dolor de la cicatriz post cesárea en un periodo de evolución menor a 6 meses, entre las cuales se encuentran: TENS, Láser, Infrarrojo y Ejercicio Terapéutico. Siendo el TENS la modalidad más empleada en los estudios. Conclusión. Existe una escasa evidencia de intervenciones de terapia física en el manejo de la cicatriz durante el proceso de cicatrización post cesárea en los primeros 6 meses de evolución. La modalidad más relevante es el TENS garantizando una herramienta terapéutica con respuesta efectiva sin efectos adversos y coadyuvante a la disminución de uso de medicación analgésica.

Background. Post cesarean scar pain management is different from other postoperative management because the mother must recover as soon as possible to care for the newborn. Evidence regarding the impact of physical therapy interventions for c-section scar pain management is limited. Objetive. To identify the physical therapy modalities available for pain management of the c-section scar within the first 6 months since the procedure. Methods. A scoping review was performed according to the methodology proposed by Arskey and O'Malley PRISMA-Scr. The databases used for the search were PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Scielo and Google Scholar, including articles in English and Spanish published between January 2012 and April 2022. Results. 6 prospective studies were included. Four physical therapy modalities were identified post cesarean scar pain relief in a period of evolution less than 6 months, among which are: TENS, Laser, Infrared and Therapeutic Exercise. TENS being the most used modality in the studies. Conclusion. There is scarce evidence of physical therapy interventions in scar management during the post cesarean healing process in the first 6 months of evolution. The most relevant modality is TENS, guaranteeing a therapeutic tool with effective response without adverse effects and contributing to the decrease in the use of analgesic medication.

Analysis of high risk factors for complications in the trial of vaginal delivery due to uterine scarring in a subsequent pregnancy to a cesarean section / Análisis de factores de alto riesgo para complicaciones en el trabajo de parto vaginal debidas a cicatrización uterina en un embarazo posterior a una operación cesárea

Abstract The purpose of this work was to analyze the high-risk factors of complications in the trial of vaginal delivery of a subsequent pregnancy for scar uterus after a previous cesarean. 136 pregnant women with scar uterus with a history of cesarean who were admitted to our obstetrics department from February 2016 to March 2019 were selected and were divided into a successful group and a failed group according to the results of pregnancy and trial of labor vaginal delivery. General data of before, during, and after delivery were collected and the high-risk factors for failed vaginal delivery of scar uterine were analyzed by the logistic regression analysis. Among the 136 patients, 108 cases (79.41%) of vaginal trials were successful, and 28 cases (20.59%) of vaginal trials faired. The univariate analysis showed that the differences in gravidity, parity and the previous cesarean interval, vaginal birth history, prenatal BMI, uterine contraction, gestational age, infant weight, dilatation of the cervix, cervical Bishop score, the height of the fetal head, the thickness of the lower uterus, and whether the membranes were prematurely ruptured were statistically significant (P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed vaginal birth history, prenatal BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2, parity ≥ 2 times, cesarean interval <2 times, dilatation of cervix ≥ 1 cm, the height of the fetal head ≥ -3, premature rupture of the membrane and the thickness of the lower uterus of 3.0 to 3.9 cm were the high-risk factors of complications in the vaginal trial delivery of pregnancy again for scar uterus (P<0.05). It is feasible for pregnant women with scar uterus to undergo vaginal delivery, but many related factors can affect the failure of trial of labor. It is necessary to pay attention to all aspects of clinical examination and choose applications strictly according to the indications.

Resumen El propósito del presente trabajo fue analizar los factores de alto riesgo de complicaciones por cicatriz uterina en la prueba de parto vaginal del siguiente embarazo después de una cesárea previa. 136 gestantes con cicatriz uterina fueron seleccionadas con antecedente de cesárea anterior que ingresaron a nuestro servicio de obstetricia de febrero 2016 a marzo 2019, y se dividieron en un grupo exitoso y un grupo fallido según los resultados de las pruebas de embarazo y parto vaginal. Los datos generales anteriores fueron recolectados, durante y después del parto y se analizaron los factores de alto riesgo para el parto vaginal fallido de la cicatriz uterina mediante el análisis de regresión logística. Entre las 136 pacientes, 108 casos (79,41%) de las pruebas vaginales fueron exitosas y 28 casos (20,59%) de las pruebas vaginales fracasaron. El análisis univariado mostró que las diferencias en la gravidez, la paridad y el intervalo de cesárea previa, la historia de parto vaginal, el IMC prenatal, la contracción uterina, la edad gestacional, el peso del lactante, la dilatación del cuello uterino, la puntuación cervical de Bishop, la altura de la cabeza fetal, el grosor del segmento uterino inferior, y si las membranas se habían roto prematuramente fueron estadísticamente significativas (P<0,05). El análisis de regresión logística mostró antecedente del parto vaginal, el IMC prenatal ≥ 30 kg/m2, la paridad ≥ 2 veces, el intervalo entre cesáreas < 2 veces, la dilatación del cuello uterino ≥ 1 cm, la altura de la cabeza fetal ≥ -3, la ruptura prematura de la membrana y el grosor del segmento uterino inferior de 3,0 a 3,9 cm fueron los factores de alto riesgo de complicaciones por cicatriz uterina en la prueba de parto vaginal de un siguiente embarazo (P<0,05). Sería posible que las gestantes con cicatriz uterina vuelvan a someterse a parto vaginal, pero existen muchos factores relacionados que inciden en el fracaso del trabajo de parto. Es necesario prestar atención a todos los aspectos de la exploración física y elegir las aplicaciones estrictamente de acuerdo con las indicaciones.

Retalho em hélice para reconstrução de sequelas em membros inferiores / Propeller flap for reconstruction of sequelae in lower limbs

Introdução: O retalho em hélice, ou propeller flap, é um tipo de retalho local baseado em vasos perfurantes. Apresenta diversas vantagens, como a reconstrução de tecidos semelhantes ao original, menor morbidade da área doadora, manutenção dos principais vasos da região e a possibilidade de amplo arco de rotação (até 180º). Entretanto, está sujeito a complicações, sendo a mais preocupante a necrose parcial ou total do retalho. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo de uma série de três casos de sequelas de trauma em membros inferiores tratados com retalho em hélice. Resultados: Retalhos em hélice reduzem o tempo cirúrgico, dias de internação e custos. Todavia, não são isentos de complicações, encontra-se a ocorrência de necrose parcial de 10,5 a 11% e total de 1 a 5%. Outras complicações descritas são epidermólise (3,5%) e congestão venosa transitória (3%). Nos casos descritos, evoluíram sem complicações. Classicamente, os defeitos de membro inferior, principalmente no terço distal, têm indicação de reconstrução com retalhos microcirúrgicos. Conclusão: Os retalhos propeller podem ser uma alternativa nestes casos, principalmente em defeitos pequenos e moderados. Ainda não existem trabalhos comparando diretamente estas duas técnicas, mas algumas informações importantes já estão disponíveis, como a semelhança entre os percentuais de necrose total entre as técnicas.

Introduction: The propeller flap is a type of local flap based on perforating vessels. It has several advantages, such as the reconstruction of tissues similar to the original, less morbidity of the donor area, maintenance of the main vessels of the region and the possibility of a wide rotation arc (up to 180º). However, it is subject to complications, the most worrisome being partial or total necrosis of the flap. Methods: A retrospective study of a series of three cases of lower limb trauma sequelae treated with helix flaps. Results: Helical flaps reduce surgical time, hospitalization days, and costs. However, they are not free of complications, with partial necrosis occurring in 10.5 to 11% and total necrosis in 1 to 5%. Other complications described are epidermolysis (3.5%) and transient venous congestion (3%). In the cases described, they evolved without complications. Classically, lower limb defects, especially in the distal third, are indicated for reconstruction with microsurgical flaps. Conclusion: Propeller flaps may be an alternative in these cases, especially in small and moderate defects. There are still no studies directly comparing these two techniques, but some valuable information is already available, such as the similarity between the percentages of total necrosis between the techniques.

Biología del tejido óseo y cambios morfológicos en su regeneración / Biology of bone tissue and morphological changes in its regeneration

Introducción: La regeneración ósea permite la reintegración y conformación de tejidos posteriores a la extracción o corrección de un defecto óseo. Es considerada una técnica de estimulación para la formación de hueso nuevo, donde se favorece la construcción y la preservación del coágulo con el fin de evitar la infiltración en la zona de reparación, de componentes celulares (células epiteliales y conjuntivas). Objetivos: Describir los cambios a nivel morfológico durante el proceso de regeneración ósea y mencionar distintas técnicas de preservación ósea y los factores necesarios para su realización. Presentación de caso: Paciente femenina con periodontitis apical asintomática en órganos dentarios 34 y 37, que se sometió a preservación alveolar mediante la práctica de exodoncia atraumática y regeneración ósea con xenoinjerto, colocación de membrana colágeno e implante posextractivo inmediato. Principales comentarios: La colocación inmediata de implantes posexodoncia permite una buena preservación del alveolo, siempre y cuando las condiciones clínicas del paciente así lo permitan, por ejemplo, la ausencia de procesos infecciosos agudizados como en el presente caso. La regeneración ósea, en el defecto producido por el proceso inflamatorio periapical, implicó una correcta detoxificación de la zona a través del curetaje y la aplicación de antibióticos. La respuesta inmunológica exagerada ante injertos óseos no es frecuente; sin embargo, en este caso llevó a una pérdida parcial del sustituto óseo sin comprometer el pronóstico de los implantes(AU)

Introduction: Bone regeneration allows the reintegration and conformation of tissues after the extraction or correction of a bone defect. It is considered a stimulation technique for the formation of new bone, where the construction and preservation of the clot is favored in order to avoid infiltration in the repair area of cellular components (epithelial and conjunctiva cells). Objective: Describe the changes at the morphological level during the bone regeneration process and mention different bone preservation techniques and the necessary factors for their implementation. Case presentation: Female patient with asymptomatic apical periodontitis in dental organs 34 and 37, who underwent alveolar preservation through the practice of atraumatic exodontics and bone regeneration with xenograft, collagen membrane placement and immediate post-extraction implant. Main comments: The immediate placement of post-exodontic implants allows a good preservation of the alveolus, as long as the clinical conditions of the patient allow it, for example, the absence of exacerbated infectious processes as in the present case. Bone regeneration, in the defect produced by the periapical inflammatory process, involved a correct detoxification of the area through curettage and the application of antibiotics. Exaggerated immune response to bone grafts is not common; however, in this case it led to a partial loss of bone substitute without compromising the prognosis of the implants(AU)