Expectativas de mães e cuidadoras sobre participação em um programa de prevenção à violência / Expectations of mothers/caregivers regarding the participation in a violence prevention program / Expectativas de madres/cuidadoras sobre la participación en un programa de prevención de la violencia

O presente estudo qualitativo objetivou compreender as expectativas de mães e cuidadoras sobre a sua participação no Programa ACT para Educar Crianças em Ambientes Seguros na versão remota, no período da pandemia de covid-19. Também visou identificar a percepção das participantes sobre educar uma criança em um ambiente seguro. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas on-line com doze mães e cuidadoras, antes da participação no Programa ACT. Os resultados indicaram diferentes expectativas sobre a participação no Programa ACT, entre elas: adquirir novos conhecimentos, aprimorar as habilidades parentais, trocar experiências, receber auxílio no momento da pandemia de covid-19 e possibilitar para a criança um desenvolvimento saudável. Na percepção das mães e cuidadoras, a versão remota do Programa ACT apresenta aspectos positivos; entre eles, a participação de pais e cuidadores que não residem na cidade em que é oferecida a intervenção. No entanto, apontaram como fatores negativos a ausência do contato físico e as interrupções que podem acontecer a partir das falhas de internet. Para as mães e cuidadoras, educar a criança em um ambiente seguro estava relacionado a promover os direitos estabelecidos no Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente (ECA), como educação, saúde, lazer, cuidado, afeto, assim como protegê-la de situações de violência. Considera-se que as expectativas das participantes estavam alinhadas aos objetivos do Programa ACT. Torna-se prioritário oferecer programas de prevenção à violência aos pais e cuidadores, em especial em momentos adversos como o da pandemia de covid-19, a fim de promover o desenvolvimento e a saúde das crianças, assim como prevenir situações de violação de direitos.(AU)

This qualitative study aims to understand the expectations of mothers and caregivers about participating in the ACT Raising Safe Kids Program in its remote version, during the COVID-19 pandemic period. It also aims to identify the participants' perception of raising a child in a safe environment. Semi-structured on-line interviews were conducted with 12 mothers/caregivers, prior to participation in the ACT Program. The results indicated different expectations regarding the participation in the ACT Program, for example: acquiring new knowledge, improving parenting skills, exchanging experiences, receiving support during the COVID-19 pandemic, and enabling the child to have a healthy development. In the perception of mothers and caregivers, the remote version of the ACT Program has positive aspects, such as the participation of parents and caregivers who do not live in the city where the intervention is offered. However, they pointed out as negative factors absence of physical contact and interruptions due to internet failures. For the mothers/caregivers, educating children in a safe environment was related to promoting the rights established by the Brazilian Child and Adolescent Statute, namely education, health, leisure, care, affection, as well as protecting them from situations of violence. The expectations of the participants were aligned with the objectives of the ACT Program. Offering violence prevention programs to parents and caregivers is a priority, especially in adverse moments such as the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to promote the development and health of children, as well as prevent situations of violation of rights.(AU)

Este estudio cualitativo pretendió comprender las expectativas de madres y cuidadoras sobre la participación en el Programa de ACT para Educar a Niños en Ambientes Seguros en la versión remota, en el periodo de la pandemia de la COVID-19. También se propuso identificar la percepción de las participantes sobre educar a un niño en un ambiente seguro. Se llevaron a cabo entrevistas semiestructuradas en línea con 12 madres/cuidadoras, antes de la participación en el Programa ACT. Los resultados señalaron diferentes expectativas con la participación del Programa de ACT, entre ellas: adquirir nuevos conocimientos, perfeccionar las habilidades parentales, intercambiar experiencias, recibir auxilio en el momento de la pandemia de la COVID-19 y posibilitar al niño un desarrollo saludable. En la percepción de las madres y cuidadoras, la versión remota del Programa de ACT presenta aspectos positivos, como la participación de padres y cuidadores que no residen en la ciudad donde es ofrecida la intervención. Sin embargo, señalaron como factores negativos la ausencia del contacto físico y las interrupciones, que pueden ocurrir por fallas en Internet. Para las madres/cuidadoras, educar al niño en un ambiente seguro estaba relacionado a promover los derechos establecidos en el Estatuto del Niño y del Adolescente de Brasil, como educación, salud, ocio, cuidado, afecto, así como protegerlo de situaciones de violencia. Se considera que las expectativas de las participantes estaban alineadas con los objetivos del Programa de ACT. Es prioritario ofrecer programas de prevención a la violencia a los padres y cuidadores, en especial en momentos adversos como el de la pandemia de la COVID-19, con el fin de promover el desarrollo y la salud de los niños, así como prevenir situaciones de vulneración de derechos.(AU)

Aplicación de árnica en gel para el manejo del dolor y reabsorción del hematoma profundo / Application of arnica gel for pain management and deep hematoma reabsorption

Árnica es una planta medicinal de la especie Arnica montana, endémica en Europa Central y Meridional, perteneciente a la familia Asteracae; rica en flavonoides y compuestos fenólicos, lactonas, helenalina y ácido hexurónico que le dan propiedades cicatrizantes, antiinflamatorias, analgésicas, antimicrobianas y anticoagulantes. Se utiliza en casos de contusiones, dolores musculares, reumáticos y hematomas profundos. El artículo describe ocho casos, que presentaron hematoma profundo por punción infructuosa, en pacientes con insuficiencia renal crónica terminal con esquema de hemodiálisis, donde se aplicó árnica en gel. Por medio de fotografías se registró cómo los hematomas revirtieron a partir del tercer día, mientras que el dolor disminuyó en un 50% al tercer día. (AU)

Arnica is a medicinal plant of the species Arnica Montana, endemic in Central and Southern Europe, it belongs to the Asteracae family, rich in flavonoids and phenolic compounds, lactones, helenalin and hexuronic acid that give it healing, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial and anticoagulant properties. It is used in cases of bruises, muscle pain, rheumatic pain and deep bruises. The article describes eight patients with terminal chronic renal failure under hemodialysis, who presented deep hematoma due to unsuccessful puncture of their dialysis fistula. All patients were treated with local gel arnica. Verbal analogue scale (VAS) and qualitative visual image analysis (photography) on how the hematomas reverted on the third day was analyzed. (AU)

Hematoma espontáneo del músculo psoas ilíaco secundario a anticoagulación como causa de muerte: reporte de caso / Spontaneous hematoma of the iliac psoas muscle secondary to anticoagulation as cause of death: case report

Resumen El uso de tromboprofilaxis posterior a las cirugías cervicales es una práctica recomendada a nivel mundial debido a que este tipo de pacientes presentan un mayor riesgo de desarrollar tromboembolismos venoso. Dentro de los efectos adversos de esta terapia se ha descrito la epistaxis, hematuria, formación de hematomas y sangrados. El hematoma espontáneo del músculo psoas iliaco, se considera una entidad poco frecuente, que suele asociarse a alteraciones de la coagulación, hemofilia o discrasias sanguíneas y como terapia anticoagulante, siendo este último la principal causa. En la autopsia médico legal, el hematoma del músculo psoas iliaco, suele ser un hallazgo incidental y en la mayoría de casos no contribuye en la causa de muerte. En el presente artículo se expone el caso de un masculino conocido con una enfermedad renal crónica, el cual desarrolló un hematoma espontáneo del músculo psoas iliaco, secundario al uso de enoxaparina como tromboprofilaxis posterior a una intervención quirúrgica en el cuello, que lo condujo a un shock mixto ocasionándole la muerte.

Abstract The use of thromboprophylaxis after cervical surgeries is a recommended practice worldwide due to the fact that these types of patients have a higher risk of developing venous thromboembolisms. Among the adverse effects of this therapy it has been described epistaxis, hematuria, formation of hematomas and bleeding. Spontaneous hematoma of the iliac psoas muscle is considered a rare entity, which is usually associated with coagulation disorders, hemophilia or blood dyscrasias and anticoagulant therapy, the latter being the main cause. In the medico-legal autopsy, the hematoma of the iliopsoas muscle is usually an incidental finding and in most cases does not contribute to the cause of death. This article describes the case of a male known with chronic kidney disease, who developed a spontaneous hematoma of the iliac psoas muscle, secondary to the use of enoxaparin as thromboprophylaxis after a surgical intervention in the neck, which led to a mixed shock causing death.

Reporte de caso: hematoma epidural supra e infratentorial en paciente pediátrico / Case report: supra and infratentorial epidural hematoma in a pediatric patient

El traumatismo craneoencefálico es una causa común de morbi-mortalidad en la población pediátrica, sus lesiones secundarias como los hematomas epidurales son frecuentemente hallados, pero en su localización de la fosa posterior solo representa el 5% y son de alto riesgo de presentar complicaciones; además el hematoma supra e infratentorial simultáneo es muy poco frecuente. En el presente trabajo daremos a conocer el manejo quirúrgico de alto riesgo de un paciente con un hematoma supra e infratentorial de gran volumen, describiendo las posibles complicaciones y observando la evolución. Se realizó craneotomía supratentorial y una craniectomía sub-occipital para evacuación de hematoma. El paciente se recuperó satisfactoriamente mostrando mejoría en el postoperatorio inmediato, siendo dado de alta recuperando la función global(AU)

Traumatic Head Injury is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population. Its secondary lessons, such as epidural hematomas, are frequently found, but in the posterior fossa it only represents 5% and they are at high risk of complications; in addition, simultaneous supra and infratentorial hematoma is very rare. In the present work, we will present the high-risk surgical management of a patient with a large volume supraand infratentorial hematoma, describing the possible complications and observing the evolution. Supratentorial craniotomy and sub-occipital craniectomy were performed to evacuate the hematoma. The patient recovered satisfactorily showing improvement in the immediate postoperative period, being discharged recovering global function(AU)

Síndrome de Wünderlich asociado a hemodiálisis / Wünderlich syndrome associated with hemodialysis

INTRODUCCIÓN. El Síndrome de Wunderlich es un hallazgo infrecuente en la práctica urológica, se caracteriza por dolor lumboabdominal intenso, inestabilidad hemodinámica y masa palpable en flanco ipsilateral (Triada de Lenk). En la mayoría de casos, la etiología es de origen tumoral (Angiomiolipoma); así como discrasias sanguíneas y enfermedad renal quística adquirida, considerada como factor de riesgo para que ocurra hemorragia espontánea en pacientes con hemodiálisis a largo plazo. La tomografía computarizada es el examen de imagen estándar para el diagnóstico; el tratamiento va desde el manejo conservador hasta nefrectomía de emergencia. CASO CLÍNICO. Paciente masculino de 29 años con antecedentes de Hidrocefalia y Enfermedad Renal Crónica estadio IV, en tratamiento con Hemodiálisis. Acudió por dolor abdominal y descenso de valores de he-moglobina. RESULTADOS. En Urotomografía simple/contrastada se reportó hematoma retroperitoneal, por lo que se realizó una nefrectomía simple, se encontró un hematoma más trauma renal grado V. El paciente falleció en el posquirúrgico. DISCUSIÓN. Se han reportado algunos casos de Síndrome de Wunderlich relacionados a hemodiálisis que se acompañaron de dolor abdominal intenso, y se sospechó de esta patología. CONCLU-SIÓN. El diagnóstico temprano y tratamiento oportuno en el Síndrome de Wünderlich fue crucial para el manejo médico del paciente.

INTRODUCTION. Wunderlich Syndrome is an infrequent finding in urological practi-ce, it ́s characterized by intense lumbo-abdominal pain, hemodynamic instability and palpable mass in the ipsilateral flank (Lenk's Triad). In most cases, the etiology is of tumor origin (Angiomyolipoma); as well as blood dyscrasias and acquired cystic kidney disease, considered a risk factor for spontaneous bleeding in patients with long-term hemodialysis. Computed tomography is the standard imaging test for diag-nosis; Treatment ranges from conservative management to emergency nephrectomy. CLINICAL CASE. 29-year-old male patient with a history of Stage IV Hydrocephalus and Chronic Kidney Disease, undergoing treatment with hemodialysis. He came for abdominal pain and decreased hemoglobin values. RESULTS. A simple / contrasted urotomography revealed retroperitoneal hematoma, for which a simple nephrectomy was performed, a hematoma plus grade V renal trauma was found. The patient died postoperatively. DISCUSSION. Some cases of Wunderlich Syndrome related to he-modialysis that were accompanied by severe abdominal pain have been reported, and this pathology was suspected. CONCLUSION. Early diagnosis and timely treat-ment in Wünderlich Syndrome was crucial for the medical management of the patient.

Effect of local papaverine on arteriovenous fistula maturation in patients with end-stage renal disease / Efeito da papaverina local na maturação de fístulas arteriovenosas em pacientes com doença renal terminal

Abstract Background: Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) maturation is one of the main concerns in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and finding a strategy for increasing success rate and accelerating fistula maturation is valuable. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of papaverine injection on AVF maturation and success rate. Method: This study was a randomized clinical trial that involved 110 patients with ESRD that were referred for AVF construction. Patients were allocated in papaverine group and control group with block randomization according to age and sex. In the case group, papaverine (0.1 or 0.2 cc) was injected locally within the subadventitia of artery and vein after proximal and distal control during AVF construction and in the control group, AVF construction was done routinely without papaverine injection. Results: Maturation time in case and control groups was 37.94 ± 11.49 and 44.23 ± 9.57 days, respectively (p=0.004). Hematoma was not seen in the case group but occurred in one patient in the control group. One patient of the case group developed venous hypertension. Four functional fistulas, 1 (1.8%) in the case group and 3 (5.5%) in the control group, failed to mature (p=0.618). Maturation rate did not differ between the two groups statistically (p=0.101). Conclusion: Local papaverine injection increased vessel diameter and blood flow, increasing shearing stress in both arterial and venous segment of recently created AVF. In this way, papaverine probably can decrease AVF maturation time without an increase in complications.

Resumo Introdução: A maturação da fístula arteriovenosa (FAV) é uma das principais preocupações em pacientes com doença renal terminal (DRT). Assim, é importante identificar estratégias para aumentar as taxas de sucesso e acelerar a maturação da fístula. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar os efeitos da infiltração de papaverina sobre a maturação da FAV e suas taxas de sucesso. Método: O presente ensaio clínico randomizado incluiu 110 pacientes com DRT encaminhados para colocação de FAV. Os pacientes foram randomizados em bloco em função de idade e sexo e alocados nos grupos caso ou controle. Os indivíduos no grupo caso receberam infiltração local de papaverina (0,1 ou 0,2 ml) no plano da sub-adventícia da artéria e veia após o controle proximal e distal durante a construção da FAV. No grupo controle, a construção da FAV foi realizada rotineiramente sem infiltração de papaverina. Resultados: Os tempos de maturação dos grupos caso e controle foram 37,94 ± 11,49 e 44,23 ± 9,57 dias, respectivamente (p = 0,004). Foi observado hematoma em apenas um paciente do grupo controle. Um paciente do grupo caso desenvolveu hipertensão venosa. Quatro fístulas funcionais, uma (1,8%) no grupo caso e três (5,5%) no grupo controle, não amadureceram (p = 0,618). A taxa de maturação não diferiu estatisticamente entre os dois grupos (p = 0,101). Conclusão: A infiltração local de papaverina aumentou o diâmetro do vaso e o fluxo sanguíneo, elevando a tensão de cisalhamento nos segmentos arterial e venoso da FAV recentemente criada. Desta forma, a papaverina provavelmente consegue reduzir o tempo de maturação da FAV sem aumentar as complicações.

Intramural duodenal hematoma secondary to pancreatitis: case report and review of the literature

ABSTRACT CONTEXT: Spontaneous intramural duodenal hematoma is uncommon and is usually associated with coagulopathy, anticoagulant therapy and endoscopic procedures. The aim here was to describe a case of intramural duodenal hematoma caused by chronic exacerbation of pancreatitis. CASE REPORT: A 46-year-old male with chronic alcoholic pancreatitis was admitted to hospital due to abdominal pain, melena and low hemoglobin. An intramural duodenal hematoma with active bleeding was detected and selective angioembolization was warranted. The patient evolved with a perforated duodenum and underwent laparotomy with exclusion of the pylorus and Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy. He was discharged nine days later. CONCLUSION: Intramural duodenal hematoma is a rare complication of pancreatitis. Selective embolization is the preferred treatment for hemorrhagic complications of pancreatitis. However, the risk of visceral ischemia and perforation should be considered.

O impacto da tecnologia no tratamento do trauma vascular iatrogênico cervicotorácico: estudo de dois casos com intervalo de três décadas e revisão da literatura / he impact of technology on treatment of iatrogenic cervicothoracic vascular traumas: a study of two cases three decades apart and a review of the literature

Complicações relacionadas ao acesso venoso cervicotorácico, como os pseudoaneurismas (PAs), podem ser devastadoras. Neste artigo, apresentamos dois casos semelhantes em que o avanço tecnológico impactou no diagnóstico, tratamento e resultados. Ambos pacientes apresentaram volumoso PA após a tentativa de punção venosa profunda. O primeiro caso, em 1993, diagnosticado por duplex scan , revelou grande PA oriundo da artéria subclávia direita. A artéria foi abordada por esternotomia mediana com extensão supraclavicular. O PA originava-se do tronco tireocervical, tratado com simples ligadura. No segundo caso, em 2017, angiotomografia revelou um PA originário da artéria vertebral, que foi tratado com técnica endovascular, mantendo a perviedade do vaso. Ambos evoluíram satisfatoriamente, apesar de abordagens bastante diferentes. A lesão vascular cervicotorácica representa um desafio propedêutico e terapêutico, com alto risco de ruptura. Os avanços tecnológicos diminuem os riscos de lesões vasculares com acesso cirúrgico difícil e devem estar entre as opções do cirurgião vascular

Complications such as pseudoaneurysms (PA) related to cervicothoracic venous access can be devastating. In this article, we present two similar cases in which technological advances impacted diagnosis, treatment, and results. Both patients developed massive PA after deep venous puncture attempts. The first case occurred in 1993 and was diagnosed by a duplex scan that revealed a large PA originating from the right subclavian artery. The artery was approached by median sternotomy with supraclavicular extension. The PA originated from the thyrocervical trunk and was treated with simple ligation. The second case was in 2017. Angiotomography revealed a PA originating in the vertebral artery, which was treated with endovascular techniques, maintaining vessel patency. Both patients progressed satisfactorily, despite quite different approaches. Cervicothoracic vascular lesions represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge, where the risk of rupture is high. Technological advances have reduced the risks involved in management of vascular injuries with difficult surgical access

Efficacy of Drainless Total Thyroidectomy in Intrathyroidal Lesions of Thyroid

Abstract Introduction There is difference of opinion about the placement of the drain in thyroid surgeries, and, to the best of our knowledge, the efficacy of drainless total thyroidectomy regarding various parameters of thyroid lesions has not been well-established. Objective To report our experience with drainless total thyroidectomy, and to define an appropriate patient population for its performance. Methods This is a retrospective case analysis of the patients who underwent total thyroidectomy for intrathyroidal lesions with or without central neck dissection in a tertiary referral hospital (number = 74). The patients, who had undergone total thyroidectomy without any drain insertion, were analyzed, and the relationships among various parameters of thyroid lesions were noted in relation to seroma and hematoma formation. Results Seroma formation was noted only in 5 out of 74 patents (6.75%). All of the seromas that occurred were observed in patients with thyroid lesions < 4 cm, and 4 out of 5 seromas were observed in patients with a malignant pathology. There was no statistically significant difference in seroma formation between patients younger or older than 50 years of age. The nature of the lesion, whether benign or malignant, did not affect the formation of seroma. Of interest is the fact that none of the 10 patients who had central neck dissection performed as part of their treatment developed seroma. Conclusions Drainless total thyroidectomy is safe across all age groups for patients harboring either benign or malignant thyroid pathologies. However, caution is to be observed in opting for drainless total thyroidectomy in patients with large lesions (> 5 cm)

Signo del calcio / Calcium sign

Paciente masculino de 85 años de edad, nacionalidad Japonesa, ingresa al servicio de urgencias del Hospital Dante Pazzanese de Cardiología con cuadro clínico de 12 horas de evolución consistente en dolor torácico opresivo, inicio gradual, intensidad moderada, duración mayor de 30 minutos, no irradiado, no mejora con el reposo o con el uso de nitratos asociado a disnea de medianos esfuerzos, niega síntomas neurovegetativos. Antecedentes de importancia Hipertensión arterial, Enfermedad renal crónica estadio 4 (TFG 22 ml/min/1.73m2 por CKD EPI), Insuficiencia cardiaca con fracción de eyección reducida (FE 22%). Al examen físico paciente normotenso, bradicárdico, ausculta con soplo sistólico en foco Mitral grado 3/6, sin frémito; sin signos de bajo gasto cardiaco. Realizada impresión diagnostica de Síndrome coronario agudo por lo cual fue solicitado EKG de 12 derivaciones, marcadores de necrosis miocárdicas y Radiografía de tórax. El EKG revela bradicardia sinusal, hemibloqueo anterior izquierdo, sin signos de lesión o isquemia aguda, marcadores negativos y radiografía de tórax muestra ensanchamiento mediastinal y signo del calcio positivo por lo que sospechamos en Síndrome aórtico agudo y es solicitado Eco transesofágico mostrando dilatación discreta de la aorta ascendente 40 mm, arco aórtico de difícil visualización, dilatación moderada de la aorta descendente 44 mm, imagen sugestiva de hematoma intramural aórtico iniciando después del nacimiento de la arteria subclavia izquierda y extendiéndose hasta el tercio proximal de la aorta torácica descendente, midiendo 11 mm de espesor.

Association between arteriovenous fistulae and hematomas in a dialysis center in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by slow, progressive, and irreversible loss of kidney function. CKD has become a serious public health issue because of its increasing morbidity and mortality rates. The present study aimed to investigate factors associated with hematomas caused by arteriovenous fistula (AVF) at a Renal Replacement Therapy Unit in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 72 patients with CKD aged 18 years or over, presenting with AVF, and undergoing three hemodialysis sessions per week were evaluated from June 2014 to March 2015. Prevalence ratios (PRs) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were estimated for identification of risk factors associated with AVF. P-values < 0.05 were considered significant. Results: Sex, age, self-reported skin color, educational level, hypertension, diabetes, nephrotic syndrome, congestive heart failure, and hepatitis C were not associated with hematoma formation (i.e., all estimated PRs had p-values > 0.05). The single factor associated with hematomas was AVF time shorter than 60 days (PR = 2.04; 95% CI: 1.28-3.27; p < 0.01). Conclusion: AVF maturation time was associated with higher prevalence of hematomas at the cannulation site. Therefore, AVF time should be given special attention in patients undergoing renal therapy at dialysis centers. (AU)

Razões para utilização da via femoral em centro que prioriza técnica radial em procedimentos cardiovasculares invasivos / Reasons to use the femoral access in a center that Prioritizes the Radial Access in Invasive Cardiac Procedures

Introdução: A técnica de acesso arterial radial tem sido incorporada em muitos centros como técnica de escolha para procedimentos invasivos cardíacos. No entanto, ainda há resistências relacionadas principalmente a possibilidade de crossover para via femoral, causadas por dificuldades técnicas ou alterações anatômicas vasculares. O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar as razões para a utilização da via femoral em um centro de médio volume de intervenções, que recentemente adotou essa técnica como primeira escolha na realização de procedimentos invasivos cardíacos. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo, que incluiu pacientes consecutivos submetidos a cateterismo cardíaco e coronariografia de forma eletiva. O preenchimento de formulário foi realizado com informações pré-, per- e pós-procedimento, e foi dada ênfase à avaliação das causas da utilização da via femoral (crossover ou por escolha primária do operador). Resultados: No período de novembro de 2013 a agosto de 2014, 1.290 pacientes foram submetidos a procedimento diagnóstico eletivo. A via femoral foi utilizada em 10,9% dos pacientes, por escolha do operador em 6,6% ou por crossover em 4,3% dos casos. O crossover ocorreu por punção inadequada (3,4%), espasmo arterial (0,6%) ou tortuosidade vascular (0,3%). As complicações imediatas foram observadas em seis pacientes (0,5%) que desenvolveram hematomas locais (tipos I e II). Conclusões: Em um centro de moderado volume, a técnica radial foi incorporada como primeira escolha com segurança e baixa incidência de crossover para a via femoral...

Background: The radial access has been incorporated in many centers as the technique of choice for cardiac invasive procedures. However, there is still resistance to its use, which is mainly related to the possibility of crossover to the femoral access, caused by technical difficulties or vascular anatomic alterations. The aim of this study was to identify the reasons for the use of the femoral access in a center with moderate volume of interventions, which recently adopted it as the technique of choice for invasive cardiac procedures. Methods: Prospective study including consecutive patients undergoing elective cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography. A data form was filled out containing pre-, peri-, and postprocedure information, with emphasis on the evaluation of the causes to use the femoral access (crossover or first choice). Results: From November 2013 to August 2014, a total of 1,290 patients underwent an elective diagnostic procedure. The femoral access was used in 10.9% of the patients, as the operator's first choice in 6.6% and due to crossover in 4.3% of the cases. Crossover resulted from puncture failure (3.4%), arterial spasm (0.6%), or vascular tortuosity (0.3%). Immediate complications were observed in six patients (0.5%) who developed local hematoma (type I and type II). Conclusions: In a moderate-volume center the radial access was incorporated as first choice with safety and a low incidence of crossover to femoral access...

Hematoma perirrenal espontâneo em paciente lúpica submetida a tratamento hemodialítico e portadora cistos renais adquiridos / Spontaneous perirenal hematoma in a lupic patient on haemodialysis treatment and with renal cysts

A hemorragia perirrenal espontânea apresenta-se mais comumente como dor súbita no flanco ipsilateral, sem história de trauma. A doença renal cística adquirida é um achado frequente em pacientes sob tratamento hemodialítico crônico. Entretanto, a hemorragia espontânea proveniente da ruptura dos cistos é uma entidade clínica rara. Descrevemos o caso de uma paciente do sexo feminino, 45 anos, portadora de hipertensão arterial sistêmica controlada há 8 anos, de insuficiência renal crônica por 15 anos e de nefrite lúpica há 2 anos, em tratamento hemodialítico três vezes por semana desde 2006, e que apresentava concomitantemente doença renal cística adquirida. Foi admitida no setor de emergência queixando-se de aparecimento súbito de dor em região toracoabdominal esquerda. Diagnosticou-se hematoma perirrenal por meio de ultrassonografia e tomografia computadorizada de abdômen. A paciente foi submetida à embolização da artéria renal esquerda, com boa evolução.

The spontaneous perirenal hemorrhage usually presents as sudden pain in the side ipsilateral, no history of trauma. Acquired cystic kidney disease is a common finding in chronic hemodialysis patients. However, spontaneous bleeding from the rupture of the cyst is a rare clinical entity. We describe the case of a female patient, 45 years old, with controlled hypertension for 8 years, chronic renal failure for 15 years and lupus nephritis 2 years ago, undergoing hemodialysis three times a week since 2006, and who presented concurrently acquired cystic kidney disease. She was admitted to the emergency department complaining of sudden onset of pain in the thoraco-abdominal left. Perirenal hematoma was diagnosed by ultrasound and computed tomography of the abdomen. The patient underwent embolization of left renal artery, with good evolution.

Comparison on different strategies for treatments of hypertensive hemorrhage in the basal ganglia region with a volume of 25 to 35ml / Comparação de diferentes estratégias no tratamento da hemorragia hipertensiva da região dos gânglios da base com volume de 25 a 35ml

PURPOSE: To compare curative effect of different treatments for hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage of 25 to 35ml. METHODS: In this study, 595 cases were enrolled and grouped regarding treatments including conservative treatment, evacuation with microinvasive craniopuncture technique within 6h and 6-48h after the attack. RESULTS: After follow up for three months after the attack, the assessment based on the Activity of Daily Living (ADL) indicated no significant difference among conservative treatment and surgical interventions (p>0.05). However, surgical interventions showed advantages of shorter hospitalization, quick removal of hematoma and obvious reduction of cost. CONCLUSION: The microinvasive craniopuncture technique to drain the hematoma within 6-48h may be a good way in treating hypertensive hemorrhage of basal ganglia region.

OBJETIVO: Comparar o efeito curativo de diferentes tratamentos da hemorragia hipertensiva cerebral de 25 a 35ml. MÉTODOS: Foram analisados 595 casos agrupados segundo tratamento conservador e evacuação com técnica de punção transcraniana dentro de 6h ou de 6 às 48h do início do quadro clínico. RESULTADOS: O seguimento após três meses e avaliado pelo Escore de Atividade de Vida Diário, indicou que não houve diferenças significantes entre os tratamentos conservador e cirúrgico (p>0.05) O tratamento cirúrgico mostrou vantagem com hospitalização mais curta e redução de custos. CONCLUSÃO: A técnica de punção transcraniana para drenagem de hematoma dos núcleos da base pode ser uma boa alternativa de tratamento.

Sclerotherapy of hydroceles and spermatoceles with alcohol: results and effects on the semen analysis

PURPOSE: To evaluate the success rates of sclerotherapy of the tunica vaginalis with alcohol for the treatment of hydroceles and/or spermatoceles, as well as, evaluation of pain, formation of hematomas, infection and its effects in spermatogenesis . MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 69 patients, with offsprings and diagnosis of hydrocele and/or spermatocele, were treated during the period from April 2003 to June 2007. Semen analysis was obtained from patients who were able to provide us with samples. The sclerotherapy with alcohol at 99.5 percent was undertaken as outpatient procedure. RESULTS: The average volume drained pre-sclerotherapy was 279.82 mL (27 to 1145). The median follow-up was 43 months (9 to 80). A total of 114 procedures were performed on 84 units, with an average of 1.35 procedures / unit and an overall success rate of 97.62 percent. Of the 69 patients, 7 (10.14 percent) reported minor pain immediately after the procedure, 3 (4.35 percent) moderate pain and 2 (2.89 percent) intense pain. Post-Sclerotherapy spermograms revealed reduction of the parameters regarding: concentration, motility and morphology up to 6 months post procedure , with return to normal parameters 12th months after procedure. CONCLUSIONS: Sclerotherapy of hydroceles and spermatoceles with 99.5 percent alcohol is an efficient procedure that can be perormed without difficulties, cost-effectiveness, with few side effects and which may be performed in patients who wish fertility.

Ruptura de hematoma subcapsular hepático como complicação da síndrome HELLP - revisão de literatura / Ruptured subcapsular hepatic haematoma as a HELLP syndrome complication - literature review

A síndrome HELLP caracteriza-se pela associação de plaquetopenia, aumento das enzimas hepáticas e presença de hemólise em paciente gestante. O acrônimo representa as iniciais das alterações laboratoriais (hemolysis; elevated liver enzimes; low platelets). Em menos de 2% das gestações complicadas por síndrome HELLP ocorre sangramento espontâneo severo do fígado (formação de hematoma subcapsular), acompanhado de necrose hemorrágica das células hepáticas e ruptura da cápsula de Glisson. Essas intercorrências têm evolução frequentemente fulminante, sendo que elevam a mortalidade materna para mais de 50%. Este artigo apresentou uma revisão de literatura sobre hematoma subcapsular hepático como complicação da síndrome HELLP, uma entidade clínica que, apesar de rara, exige suspeição clínica para diagnóstico rápido e manejo oportuno

HELLP syndrome is characterized by the association of thrombocytopenia, elevated liver enzymes and presence of hemolysis in a pregnant woman. The acronym stands for the initials of the laboratory abnormalities (hemolysis; elevated liver enzymes; low platelets). In less than 2% of pregnancies complicated by HELLP syndrome occurs spontaneous bleeding severe liver disease (formation of sub-capsular hematoma), accompanied by hemorrhagic necrosis of liver cells and rupture of the capsule of Glisson. These outcomes are often fulminant evolution, and maternal mortality amounted to more than 50%. This article presented a literature review on hepatic subcapsular haematoma as a complication of HELLP syndrome, a clinical entity, although rare requires clinical suspicion for a diagnosis of rapid and appropriate management

Hematomas espontáneos de la pared abdominal / Spontaneous Hematomas of the abdominal wall

Introducción: El hematoma espontáneo de la pared abdominal (HEPA) es una entidad de aparición infrecuente y de difícil diagnóstico debido a la similitud clínica con otros procesos agudos. Suele aparecer en pacientes que siguen tratamiento anticoagulante y se caracteriza por su forma de presentación brusca como dolor abdominal agudo. La cirugía puede evitarse en la mayoría de los casos si se diagnostica correctamente mediante pruebas de imagen. Observaciones clínicas: Presentamos 12 casos de HEPA tratados en nuestro Servicio entre los años 1999 y 2005, y realizamos una revisión de esta entidad en cuanto a etiología, factores desencadenantes, diagnóstico y tratamiento. Conclusión: El tratamiento del HEPA debe ser conservador, reservando la cirugía para aquellos casos que presenten deterioro hemodinámico por sangrado activo.

Introduction: Spontaneous hematoma of the abdominal wall is infrequent and difficult to diagnose due to its clinical similarity with other acute processes. It is usually associated with patients undergoing anticoagulant therapy and is characterized for its form of abrupt presentation like acute abdominal pain. Surgery can be avoided in most patients if hematoma is correctly diagnosed by imaging tests. Clinical observations: We present 12 cases of spontaneous hematoma of the abdominal wall from 1999 through 2005 and we review the etiology, precipitating factors, diagnosis and treatment of this clinical entity. Conclusion: Treatment of spontaneous hematoma of abdominal wall must be preservative, reserving the surgery for those cases that present hemodynamic compromise by persistent hemorrhage.

Hematoma da aorta ascendente / Intramural hematoma of the ascending aorta

É relatado o caso de um paciente do sexo masculino com idade de 71 anos, dando entrada no pronto-atendimento com palidez cutaneomucosa, acompanhada de hipertensão arterial sistêmica e dor torácica. Na investigação diagnóstica não foi evidenciada alteração compatível com isquemia miocárdica aguda. A radiografia de tórax evidenciava alargamento importante do mediastino. Ao ecocardiograma, a aorta ascendente media 47 mm, no nível do tronco pulmonar. Um dia após o eco, o paciente foi submetido a exame de ressonância magnética (RNM), quando se evidenciou aorta ascendente de 62 mm, sem evidenciar fluxo em falsa luz ou "flap" intimal, mas mostrando hematoma intramural da aorta ascendente, estendendo-se da raiz da aorta até um terço proximal do arco aórtico. Procedeu-se a correção cirúrgica, sendo realizada substituição da aorta ascendente e parte do arco aórtico (hemiarco), com preservação da valva aórtica pela suspensão das comissuras. Paciente evolui bem sem intercorrência, recebendo alta no nono dia de pós-operatório. Enfatizamos nesse relato de caso a semelhança do quadro clínico do hematoma intramural da aorta com o quadro de dissecção da aorta, a importância de se estabelecer diagnóstico correto e o melhor tratamento.

It is reported the case of a 71 year old male patient admitted to the emergency service pale and with systemic arterial hypertension and thoracic pain. In the diagnostic investigation, there was no evidence of compatible with acute myocardial ischemia. The thorax x-ray showed important enlargement of the mediastinum. In the echocardiogram the ascending aorta measured 47mm, at the level of the pulmonary artery. One day after the echo, submitted to exam of magnetic resonance (RNM), the ascending aorta had a diameter of 62mm, without false lumen flow or intimal "flap", but showing intramural hematoma envolving the ascending aorta and the proximal portion of the aorta. It was submitted to the surgical correction, being accomplished by resection of the ascending aorta and part of the aortic arch (hemiarch), with preservation of the aortic valve with suspension of the comissures. The patient had ununventfull recovery, being discharged in the 9th postoperative day. We emphasized the similarity of the clinical presentation of the intramural hematoma of the aorta with that of aortic dissection, the importance of establishing correct diagnosis and the best treatment.

Use of non-absorbable polypropylene mesh for the treatment of spontaneous renal graft rupture / Uso de una malla no absorbible de polipropileno para el tratamiento de la ruptura espontánea de injerto renal

Renal graft rupture (RGR) is a life-threatening complication of kidney transplantation (KT), frequently associated with rejection and acute tubular necrosis. RGR repair with the use of suture, and corsetage with various materials (including synthetic glue, polyglactin absorbable hemostatic mesh, and lyophilized human dura), is indicated in non-severe cases. However, the employment of non-absorbable synthetic mesh had not been previously reported. Here, a case of a KT from cadaveric donor with RGR associated with acute rejection is reported. The graft was salvaged with the employment of a non-absorbable polypropylene mesh. Six months after KT, the patient remains asymptomatic with normal renal function. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of the use of a non-absorbable polypropylene mesh to repair a RGR. In a setting in which economical restrictions are important, the use of non-absorbable synthetic mesh may represent a good option of treatment.

La ruptura del injerto renal (RIR) es una complicación del trasplante renal (TR) que amenaza la vida, y frecuentemente está asociada a rechazo y necrosis tubular aguda. La reparación de la RIR con el uso de sutura y ferulización con varios materiales (incluyendo pegamento sintético, mallas hemostáticas absorbibles de poliglactina y duramadre liofilizada humana) está indicada en los casos no graves. Sin embargo, el empleo de mallas no absorbibles no había sido informado previamente. Aquí se informa el caso de un TR proveniente de donador cadavérico con RIR asociada a rechazo agudo. El injerto fue rescatado con el empleo de una malla no absorbible de polipropileno. Seis meses después del TR el paciente se encuentra asintomático con función renal normal. Hasta donde tenemos conocimiento, éste es el primer informe del uso de una malla no absorbible de polipropileno para reparar una RIR. En un medio con importantes restricciones económicas, el uso de mallas sintéticas no absorbibles puede representar una buena opción de tratamiento.

Hematoma espontâneo do músculo reto abdominal: relato de caso / Spontaneous hematoma of abdominal straight muscle: case report

As autoras descrevem um caso de hematoma espontâneo de reto abdominal, uma patologia referida nas publicações científicas como sendo de ocorrência pouco freqüente, ocasionalmente confundida com outras condições abdominais agudas, por sua forma de apresentaçãosemelhante a essas. O fator mais comumente associado ao aparecimento de hematoma espontâneo de reto abdominal é o uso de drogas anticoagulantes orais, usadas na profilaxia de fenômenos tromboembólicos. O hematoma de reto abdominal é o acúmulo de sangue dentro da bainha do músculo reto anterior do abdome em conseqüência da ruptura dos vasos epigástricos ou do próprio músculo...