Early and long-term outcomes of surgical treatment of ebstein's anomaly

Abstract Objective: This study aimed to evaluate Ebstein's anomaly surgical correction and its early and long-term outcomes. Methods: A retrospective analysis of 62 consecutive patients who underwent surgical repair of Ebstein's anomaly in our institution from January 2000 to July 2016. The following long-term outcomes were evaluated: survival, reoperations, tricuspid regurgitation, and postoperative right ventricular dysfunction. Results: Valve repair was performed in 46 (74.2%) patients - 12 of them using the Da Silva cone reconstruction; tricuspid valve replacement was performed in 11 (17.7%) patients; univentricular palliation in one (1.6%) patient; and the one and a half ventricle repair in four (6.5%) patients. The patients' mean age at the time of surgery was 20.5±14.9 years, and 46.8% of them were male. The mean follow-up time was 8.8±6 years. The 30-day mortality rate was 8.06% and the one and 10-year survival rates were 91.9% both. Eleven (17.7%) of the 62 patients required late reoperation due to tricuspid regurgitation, in an average time of 7.1±4.9 years after the first procedure. Conclusion: In our experience, the long-term results of the surgical treatment of Ebstein's anomaly demonstrate an acceptable survival rate and a low incidence of reinterventions.

Factores pronósticos para pérdida de extremidad con trauma arterial periférico en un hospital de Colombia / Prognostic factors for extreme loss in peripheral arterial trauma at a Colombian hospital

INTRODUCCIÓN: El trauma vascular es un evento de baja frecuencia, con alta morbimortalidad que afecta la población joven; requiere en general un manejo quirúrgico. Se asocia a complicaciones desde la reintervención quirúrgica hasta la amputación de la extremidad, influenciado por variables tanto asociadas al trauma como a la atención hospitalaria. OBJETIVO: Determinar los factores de riesgo relacionados con amputación, en pacientes con trauma arterial periférico (TAP), atendidos en un Hospital de III nivel Huila- Colombia entre 2014-2017. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio observacional, analítico de corte retrospectiva con pacientes mayores de 13 años con TAP. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 79 pacientes, con un 1,56% de las consultas en nuestro Servicio de Urgencia. 89% hombres, promedio de edad 28,5 años. La principal comorbilidad fue la farmacodependencia 8,8%. El MESS (mangled extremity severity) promedio fue de 5,27 puntos y un tiempo critico de isquemia de extremidad > a 6 horas en el 38%. El mayor compromiso fue de miembros superiores, secundario a heridas por arma cortopunzante. La lesión predominante fue la transección arterial. Las principales complicaciones posquirúrgicas fueron la trombosis del vaso (21,5%) y la amputación (13,9%). Factores de riesgo asociados a amputación fueron la edad > 20 años, estancia hospitalaria > 7 días, MESS > 7 puntos, que presentaran como complicación quirúrgica la trombosis arterial y que requirieran reintervención quirúrgica. CONCLUSIONES: El trauma arterial periférico es una patología con gran repercusión socioeconómica y secuelas funcionales. Es necesaria la atención oportuna con tratamiento de las variables relacionadas con mal pronóstico, con el fin de disminuir las tasas de morbimortalidad.

INTRODUCTION: Vascular trauma is a low frequency event, with high morbidity and mortality that affects the young population; In general, it requires surgical management. It is associated with complications from surgical reintervention to amputation of the limb, influenced by trauma associated variables such as hospital care. AIM: Determine risk factors related to amputation, in patients with peripheral arterial trauma (TAP), treated at a Hospital of III level Huila-Colombia between 2014-2017. MATERIALS AND METHOD: Observational, retrospective analytical study with patients older than 13 years with TAP. RESULTS: We included 79 patients with an incidence of 1.56%. 89% men, average age 28.5 years. The main comorbidity was 8.8% drug dependence. The MESS (Mangled extremity severity) average was of 5.27 points and a critical time of limb ischemia > to 6 hours in 38%. The greater commitment was of superior members, secondary to injuries by sharp weapon. The predominant lesion was arterial transection. The main postoperative complications were vessel thrombosis (21.5%) and amputation in 13.9%. Risk factors associated with amputation were determined by age > 20 years, hospital stay > 7 days, MESS > 7 points, and that they presented arterial thrombosis as a surgical complication and finally required surgical reoperation. CONCLUSIONS: Peripheral arterial trauma is a pathology with great socioeconomic impact and functional sequelae. It is necessary the timely attention with treatment of the variables related to poor prognosis, in order to decrease the morbidity and mortality rates.

Does aortic valve repair in valve-sparing aortic root reconstruction compromise the longevity of the procedure?

OBJECTIVES: The effect of performing aortic valve repair in combination with valve-sparing operation on the length of time for which patients are free from reoperation is unclear. The objective of this study was to determine if the performance of aortic valve repair during valve-sparing operation modified the freedom from reoperation time. METHODS: From January 2003 to July 2014, 78 patients with a mean age of 49±15 years underwent valve-sparing operation. Sixty-eight percent of these patients were male. Twenty-two (28%) aortic valve repair procedures were performed in this patient population. In the aortic valve repair + valve-sparing operation group, 77.3% of patients had moderate/severe aortic insufficiency, while in the valve-sparing operation group, 58.6% of patients had moderate/severe aortic insufficiency (ns = not significant). Additionally, 13.6% of patients in the aortic valve repair + valve-sparing operation group had functional class III/IV, while 14.2% of patients in the valve-sparing operation group had functional class III/IV (ns). RESULTS: The in-hospital and late mortality rates, for the aortic valve repair + valve-sparing operation and valve-sparing operation groups were similar, as they were 4.5% and 3.6%; and 0% and 1.8%, respectively. In the aortic valve repair + valve-sparing operation group, 0% of patients presented moderate/severe aortic insufficiency during late follow-up, while in the valve-sparing operation group, 14.2% of patients presented with moderate/severe aortic insufficiency during this period (ns). In the aortic valve repair + valve-sparing operation group, 5.3% of patients presented with functional class III/IV, while in the valve-sparing operation group, 4.2% of patients presented with functional class III/IV (ns). In the aortic valve repair + valve-sparing operation group, 0% of patients required reoperation, while in the valve-sparing operation group, 3.6% of patients required reoperation over a mean follow-up period of 1621±1156 days (75 patients). CONCLUSION: Valve-sparing operation is a safe and long-lasting procedure and performance of aortic valve repair when necessary does not increase risk of reoperation on the aortic valve.

Complications after Surgical Procedures in Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices: Results of a Prospective Registry / Complicações após Procedimentos Cirúrgicos em Portadores de Dispositivos Cardíacos Eletrônicos Implantáveis: Resultados de um Registro Prospectivo

Abstract Background: Complications after surgical procedures in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) are an emerging problem due to an increasing number of such procedures and aging of the population, which consequently increases the frequency of comorbidities. Objective: To identify the rates of postoperative complications, mortality, and hospital readmissions, and evaluate the risk factors for the occurrence of these events. Methods: Prospective and unicentric study that included all individuals undergoing CIED surgical procedures from February to August 2011. The patients were distributed by type of procedure into the following groups: initial implantations (cohort 1), generator exchange (cohort 2), and lead-related procedures (cohort 3). The outcomes were evaluated by an independent committee. Univariate and multivariate analyses assessed the risk factors, and the Kaplan-Meier method was used for survival analysis. Results: A total of 713 patients were included in the study and distributed as follows: 333 in cohort 1, 304 in cohort 2, and 76 in cohort 3. Postoperative complications were detected in 7.5%, 1.6%, and 11.8% of the patients in cohorts 1, 2, and 3, respectively (p = 0.014). During a 6-month follow-up, there were 58 (8.1%) deaths and 75 (10.5%) hospital readmissions. Predictors of hospital readmission included the use of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (odds ratio [OR] = 4.2), functional class III­-IV (OR = 1.8), and warfarin administration (OR = 1.9). Predictors of mortality included age over 80 years (OR = 2.4), ventricular dysfunction (OR = 2.2), functional class III-IV (OR = 3.3), and warfarin administration (OR = 2.3). Conclusions: Postoperative complications, hospital readmissions, and deaths occurred frequently and were strongly related to the type of procedure performed, type of CIED, and severity of the patient's underlying heart disease.

Resumo Fundamento: Complicações após procedimentos cirúrgicos em portadores de dispositivos cardíacos eletrônicos implantáveis (DCEI) são um problema emergente devido ao aumento crescente na taxa destes procedimentos e ao envelhecimento da população, com consequente aumento de comorbidades. Objetivos: Identificar as taxas de complicações pós-operatórias, mortalidade e readmissão hospitalar, e pesquisar fatores de risco para a ocorrência desses eventos. Métodos: Registro prospectivo e unicêntrico que incluiu todos os indivíduos submetidos a procedimentos cirúrgicos em DCEI no período de fevereiro a agosto de 2011. Os pacientes foram distribuídos por tipos de procedimento nos seguintes grupos: implantes iniciais (coorte 1), troca de gerador (coorte 2) e procedimentos em cabos-eletrodos (coorte 3). Os desfechos foram avaliados por um comitê independente. Empregou-se a análise univariada e multivariada para a pesquisa de fatores de risco e o método de Kaplan-Meier para análise de sobrevida. Resultados: Foram incluídos 713 pacientes, sendo 333, 304 e 76 distribuídos nas coortes 1, 2 e 3, respectivamente. Complicações pós-operatórias foram detectadas em 7,5%, 1,6% e 11,8% dos pacientes nas coortes 1, 2 e 3, respectivamente (p = 0,014). Durante os 6 meses de seguimento, houve 58 (8,1%) óbitos e 75 (10,5%) readmissões hospitalares. Preditores de readmissão hospitalar incluíram o uso de cardioversor-desfibrilador implantável ( odds ratio [OR] = 4,2), classe funcional III-IV (OR = 1,8) e uso de warfarina (OR = 1,9). Preditores de mortalidade incluíram idade acima de 80 anos (OR = 2,4), disfunção ventricular (OR = 2,2), classe funcional III-IV (OR = 3,3) e uso de warfarina (OR = 2,3). Conclusões: Complicações pós-operatórias, readmissões hospitalares e óbitos foram frequentes. Esses eventos estiveram fortemente relacionados ao tipo de procedimento realizado, tipo de DCEI e gravidade da doença cardíaca do paciente.

Endovascular treatment of internal iliac artery aneurysms: single center experience

Abstract Objective: Internal iliac artery aneurysms (IIAA) are rare, representing only 0.3% of aortoiliac aneurysms. Its treatment with open surgery is complex and associated with high morbidity and mortality, which led to increasing application of endovascular solutions. In this study, we aimed to evaluate outcomes of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of IIAA in one institution. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all cases of IIAA treated with endovascular techniques between 2003 and 2014. Endpoints were morbidity, mortality, freedom from pelvic ischemic symptoms (buttock claudication, ischemic colitis, and spinal cord injury), and need for reintervention. Results: There were 16 patients, 13 males and 3 females, with mean age of 75.1±7 years. A total of 20 IIAA (4 cases were bilateral), with mean diameter of 37.9 mm, were treated. EVAR was performed in 13 (81.3%) patients, with associated internal iliac artery's outflow occlusion in 2. Iliac branch device was used in one patient. Two patients underwent endovascular IIAA embolization alone. One patient underwent percutaneous, transgluteal, IIAA embolization. IIAA flow preservation in at least one internal iliac artery was possible in 9 (56.3%) patients. Early mortality was 7% (1 case). Early morbidity was 18.8%. Pelvic ischemic complications occurred in 1 (7%) patient with buttock claudication. Late reintervention was needed in 3 patients, none of them for IIAA related complications. Conclusion: Endovascular treatment of IIAA is technically feasible and durable. Although overall morbidity is relatively high, major complications are infrequent and perioperative mortality is low. internal iliac artery flow preservation is technically challenging and, in a significant number of cases, not possible at all.

Performance of the fixed pressure valve with antisiphon device SPHERA® in the treatment of normal pressure hydrocephalus and prevention of overdrainage / Efeito da válvula de pressão fixa com antisifão SPHERA®no tratamento da hidrocefalia de pressão normal e prevenção de hiperdrenagem

ABSTRACT Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is characterized by the triad of gait apraxia, dementia and urinary incontinence associated with ventriculomegaly and normal pressure of cerebrospinal fluid. Treatment is accomplished through the implantation of a ventricular shunt (VPS), however some complications are still frequent, like overdrainage due to siphon effect. This study analyses the performance of a valve with anti-siphon device (SPHERA®) in the treatment of patients with NPH and compares it with another group of patients with NPH who underwent the same procedure without anti-siphon mechanism (PS Medical® valve). 30 patients were consecutively enrolled in two groups with 15 patients each and followed clinically and radiologically for 1 year. Patients submitted to VPS with SPHERA® valve had the same clinical improvement as patients submitted to VPS with PS Medical®. However, complications and symptomatology due to overdrainage were significantly lower in SPHERA® group, suggesting it as a safe tool to treat NPH.

RESUMO A hidrocefalia de pressão normal (HPN) é caracterizada pela tríade de sintomas de apraxia de marcha, demência e incontinência urinária. O tratamento padrão é realizado através de implantação de derivação ventricular, porém várias complicações são frequentes, como a hiperdrenagem secundária ao efeito sifão. Este estudo avaliou o resultado da válvula SPHERA® no tratamento desses pacientes em comparação com um grupo controle (PS Medical®). 30 pacientes foram consecutivamente alocados em dois grupos de 15 e seguidos por 1 ano. Pacientes com a válvula SPHERA® tiveram o mesmo grau de melhora clínica em comparação ao grupo controle, no entanto as complicações diagnósticadas e sintomatologia secundária à hiperdrenagem foi significativamente inferior no grupo da válvula SPHERA® group, sugerindo-a como uma ferramenta segura e aplicável.

Espondilolistesis lumbar degenerativa de un solo segmento tratada con espaciador interespinoso / Single-segment degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis treated with an interspinous spacer

Antecedentes: El término de espondilolistesis degenerativa acuñado por Newman en 1963, es el deslizamiento hacia adelante de una vértebra inmediatamente inferior sin lisis ístmica. Se observa predominantemente en personas mayores de 40 años, con un predominio de 4:1 del sexo femenino, teniendo una prevalencia de 7.5% en hombres y 28% en mujeres, respectivamente en pacientes con lumbalgia mayores a 50 años. Material y métodos: Evaluar a un año el resultado del uso de espaciadores dinámicos en listesis grado 1 de Meyerding utilizando la escala de incapacidad de Oswestry. Se revisa el historial electrónico y radiográfico de los pacientes según los criterios en el período de Enero 2008 a Diciembre 2010 con el propósito de realizar un estudio de cohortes, retrospectivo, longitudinal y observacional. Resultados: El Oswestry prequirúrgico fue de 3.4% leve, 55.2% moderado y 41.4% severo; mientras que el postquirúrgico fue de 79.3% leve y 20.7% moderado. La cirugía más comúnmente realizada fue exploración y liberación con 72.4%, presentando discectomía únicamente en 27.6%. Los pacientes presentaron dolor irradiado a miembro pélvico derecho en 37.9%, miembro pélvico izquierdo en 44.8% y a ambos miembros pélvicos en 17.2%. Se presentó dolor postquirúrgico irradiado a miembro pélvico únicamente en 2.4%, siendo que en 100% de los casos presentaron algún tipo de dolor irradiado. Se utilizó espaciador DIAM en 79.3% y Wallis en 20.7%. Conclusiones: El tratamiento con espaciador interespinoso presenta un bajo índice de reintervención y, por lo menos a un año, presenta mejoría significativa en el índice de incapacidad.

Background: The term degenerative spondylolisthesis, coined by Newman in 1963, refers to the forward slippage of an immediately inferior vertebra without isthmic lysis. It occurs predominantly in individuals over 40 years of age and affects mainly women, with a female:male ratio of 4:1. Prevalence is 7.5% in males and 28% in females among patients over 50 years of age with low back pain. Material and methods: Assess the one-year results of the use of dynamic spacers for Meyerding grade 1 listhesis with the Oswestry disability scale. The patient's electronic and radiographic records from January 2008 to December 2010 were reviewed according to different criteria to conduct a retrospective, longitudinal and observational cohort study. Results: The preoperative Oswestry score was 3.4% mild, 55.2% moderate, and 42.4% severe; the postoperative score was 79.3% mild and 20.7% moderate. The most common surgical procedure was exploration and release in 72.4% of patients; only 27.6% underwent diskectomy. Pain irradiating to the right pelvic limb occurred in 37.9% of patients, to the left pelvic limb in 44.8%, and to both pelvic limbs in 17.2%. Only 2.4% of patients experienced postoperative pain that irradiated to the pelvic limb, as 100% of cases had some type of irradiating pain. A DIAM spacer was used in 79.3% and a Wallis device in 20.7%. Conclusions: Treatment with an interspinous spacer results in a low reoperation rate and, at least one year later, it resulted in a significant improvement in the disability rate.

Adult congenital heart disease: experience with the surgical approach / Cardiopatia congênita no adulto: experiência com a abordagem cirúrgica

OBJECTIVE: To report the institution experience with the surgical treatment of adults with congenital heart disease due to the increasing number of these patients and the need for a better discussion of the subject. METHODS: Retrospective analysis describing demographic data, risk factors and results. RESULTS: 191 patients between 16 and 74 years old were operated on. Primary correction was done in 171 cases, 93 (55%) for atrial septal defect repair. Among 20 (12%) reoperations, pulmonary valve replacement was done in six cases. The mean intensive care and hospital stay were 2.7 and 8.5 days respectively, significantly greater for the reoperated cases (P=0.001). The mean bypass and clamping times were 68.6 and 44.7 minutes respectively, greater for the reoperated cases (P<0.0001 and P=0.0003 respectively). Hospital mortality was 4.2% and male sex, functional class III-IV and older age at operation were predictive risk factors. Significant complications were more frequent in the reoperated cases (P<0.003), mainly atrial flutter and fibrillation. Among 183 patients discharged, 149 (82%) are being followed and atrial flutter and fibrillation are common. The mean functional class value improved significantly after operation (1.66 to 1.11; P<0.0001). The estimated survival was 96.2% in six years. CONCLUSION: Heart surgery in adults with congenital heart disease can be accomplished with low mortality and functional class improvement. Immediate and late complications are frequent. Multicenter studies are important to better characterize this patient population in the country.

OBJETIVO: Relatar a experiência da instituição com o tratamento cirúrgico de adultos com cardiopatia congênita devido ao crescente aumento no número desses pacientes e consequentes necessidades de maior discussão do tema. MÉTODOS: Análise retrospectiva dos pacientes operados, com análise de dados demográficos, fatores de risco e resultados. RESULTADOS: Cento e noventa e um pacientes, com idade entre 16 e 74 anos, foram operados. Cirurgia primária foi realizada em 171 pacientes, 93 (55%) com comunicação interatrial. Dentre 20 (12%) reoperações, substituição de valva pulmonar ocorreu em seis casos. Os tempos médios de unidade de terapia intensiva e hospitalar foram 2,7 e 8,5 dias, respectivamente, maiores nas reoperações (P=0,001). Os tempos médios de circulação extracorpórea e pinçamento aórtico foram 68,6 e 44,7 minutos, respectivamente, maiores nas reoperações (P<0,0001 e P=0,0003, respectivamente). Mortalidade hospitalar foi 4,2%, sem relação com reoperação. Sexo masculino, classe funcional III-IV e idade avançada foram fatores preditivos de risco. Complicações importantes foram mais frequentes nas reoperações (P<0,003), principalmente fibrilação e flutter atrial. Entre 183 pacientes com alta hospitalar, 149 (82%) foram seguidos e a fibrilação e flutter atrial foram bastante prevalentes. O valor médio da classe funcional mudou significativamente após a cirurgia (1,66 para 1,11; P<0,0001). A estimativa de sobrevida geral foi de 96,2% em seis anos. CONCLUSÃO: Cirurgia em adultos com cardiopatia congênita pode ser realizada com baixa mortalidade e melhora funcional na maioria dos pacientes. Complicações imediatas e tardias são frequentes. Estudos multicêntricos são importantes para melhor caracterização dessa população de indivíduos no país.

Complicações durante a internação de receptores de transplante renal / Complicaciones durante la hospitalización de receptores de trasplante renal / Complications during the hospitalization of kidney transplant recipients

O objetivo do estudo foi identificar complicações ocorridas em pacientes receptores de transplante renal. Coorte histórica realizada em hospital universitário entre janeiro de 2007 e janeiro de 2009 com amostra de 179 pacientes; dados coletados retrospectivamente em base de dados e prontuário e, em seguida, analisados estatisticamente. A média de idade dos pacientes foi de 43 (DP=13,7) anos, sendo 114 (63,7%) homens, 95 (65,1%) não fumantes e 118 (66,3%) receptores de doadores falecidos. As principais complicações foram rejeição 68 (32,1%) e infecção 62 (29,2%). Houve associação estatisticamente significativa entre rejeição e mediana dos dias de internação (p<0,001); dias de uso de cateter venoso central (p=0,010) e status tabágico (p=0,008); infecção e cateter venoso central (p=0,029), mediana dos dias de internação (p<0,001) e tempo de uso de sonda vesical (p=0,009). Concluiu-se ser importante diminuir os dias de internação e a permanência de cateteres, o que pode ser levado em consideração no planejamento do cuidado de enfermagem.

El objetivo del estudio fue identificar las complicaciones en los pacientes que recibieron trasplante renal. Cohorte histórica realizada en hospital universitario de enero/2007 hasta enero/2009 con una muestra de 179 pacientes, los datos recogidos retrospectivamente de la história clínica de los pacientes y analizados estadísticamente. La edad promedio de los pacientes fue 43(SD=13,7) años, 114(63,7%) hombres, 95(65,1%) no fumadores y 118(66,3%) receptores de donantes fallecidos. Las principales complicaciones fueron rechazo 68(32,1%) e infección 62(29,2%). Hay asociación estadísticamente significativa entre el rechazo y la mediana de días de hospitalización (p<0,001); días de uso de catéter venoso central (p=0,010) y tabaquismo (p=0,008); infección y catéter venoso central (p=0,029); mediana de días de hospitalización (p<0,001) y tiempo de uso del catéter urinario (p=0,009). Se concluye que es importante reducir los días de hospitalización y la permanencia de los catéteres, que puede ser considerado en la planificación de los cuidados de enfermería.

The objective of the study was to identify the complications in patients that have received a renal transplant. A Historical cohort performed in a university hospital from January/2007 through January/2009 with a sample of 179 patients; data collected retrospectively from the medical history of patients and submitted to statistical analyses. Mean age of patients was 43(SD=13.7) years, 114(63.7%) men, 95(65.1%) non smokers and 118(66.3%) received the graft from a deceased donor. The main complications were rejection 68(32.1%) and infection 62(29.2%). There was statistical significance between rejection and median days of hospital stay (p<0.001); days of use of central venous catheter (p=0,010) and smoking status (p=0.008); infection and central venous catheter (p=0.029); median days of hospital stay (p<0,001) and time of use of urinary catheter (p=0,009).It was concluded that it is important to reduce the days of hospital stay and permanence of catheters, which may be considered in the planning of nursing care.

A idade influencia os desfechos em pacientes com idade igual ou superior a 70 anos submetidos à cirurgia de revascularização miocárdica isolada / Age influences outcomes in 70-year or older patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass graft surgery

OBJETIVO: Analisar os resultados da cirurgia de revascularização miocárdica (CRVM) isolada com circulação extracorpórea em pacientes com idade > 70 anos em comparação àqueles com < 70 anos. MÉTODOS: Pacientes submetidos consecutivamente à CRVM isolada. Os pacientes foram agrupados em G1 (idade e" 70 anos) e G2 (idade < 70 anos). Os desfechos analisados foram letalidade hospitalar, infarto agudo miocárdio (IAM), acidente vascular encefálico (AVE), reoperação para revisão de hemostasia (RRH), necessidade de balão intra-aórtico (BIA), complicações respiratórias, insuficiência renal aguda (IRA), mediastinite, sepse, fibrilação atrial (FA) e bloqueio atrioventricular total (BAVT). RESULTADOS: Foram estudados 1033 pacientes, 257 (24,8%) do G1 e 776 (75,2%) do G2. A letalidade hospitalar foi significantemente maior no G1 quando comparado ao G2 (8,9% vs. 3,6%, P=0,001), enquanto a incidência de IAM foi semelhante (5,8% vs. 5,5%; P=0,87). Maior número de pacientes do G1 necessitou de RRH (12,1% vs. 6,1%; P=0,003). Da mesma forma, no G1 houve maior incidência de complicações respiratórias (21,4% vs. 9,1%; P<0,001), mediastinite (5,1% vs. 1,9%; P=0,013), AVE (3,9% vs. 1,3%; P=0,016), IRA (7,8% vs. 1,3%, P<0,001), sepse (3,9% vs. 1,9%; P=0,003), fibrilação atrial (15,6% vs. 9,8%; P=0,016) e BAVT (3,5% vs. 1,2%; P=0,023) do que o G2. Não houve diferença significante na necessidade de BIA. Na análise regressão logística multivariada "forward stepwise", a idade >70 anos foi fator preditivo independente para maior letalidade operatória (P=0,004) e para RRH (P=0,002), sepse (P=0,002), complicações respiratórias (P<0,001), mediastinite (P=0,016), AVE (P=0,029), IRA (P<0,001), FA (P=0,021) e BAVT (P=0,031) no pós-operatório. CONCLUSÃO: Este estudo sugere que pacientes com idade > 70 anos estão sob maior risco de morte e outras complicações no pós-operatório de CRVM em comparação aos pacientes mais jovens.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the results of isolated on-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) in patients >70 years-old in comparison to patients <70 years-old. METHODS: Patients undergoing isolated CABG were selected for the study. The patients were grouped in G1 (age > 70 years-old) and G2 (age <70 years-old). The endpoints were in-hospital mortality, acute myocardial infarction (AMI), stroke, reexploration for bleeding, intra-aortic balloon for circulatory shock, respiratory complications, acute renal failure, mediastinitis, sepsis, atrial fibrillation, and complete atrioventricular block (CAVB). RESULTS: 1,033 patients were included, 257 (24.8%) in G1 and 776 (75.2%) in G2. Patients in G1 were more likely to have in-hospital mortality than G2 (8.9% vs. 3.6%, respectively; P=0.001), while the incidence of AMI was similar (5.8% vs. 5.5%; P=0.87) than G2. More patients in G1 had re-exploration for bleeding (12.1% vs. 6.1%; P=0.003). G1 had more incidence of respiratory complications (21.4% vs. 9.1%; P<0.001), mediastinitis (5.1% vs. 1.9%; P=0.013), stroke (3.9% vs. 1.3%; P=0.016), acute renal failure (7.8% vs. 1.3%; P<0.001), sepsis (3.9% vs. 1.9%;P=0.003), atrial fibrillation (15.6% vs. 9.8%; P=0.016), and CAVB (3.5% vs. 1.2%; P=0.023) than G2. There was no significant difference in the use of intra-aortic balloon. In the forward stepwise multivariate logistic regression analysis age > 70-year-old was an independent predictive factor for higher in-hospital mortality (P=0.004), reexploration for bleeding (P=0.002), sepsis (P=0.002), respiratory complications (P<0.001), mediastinitis (P=0.016), stroke (P=0.029), acute renal failure (P<0.001), atrial fibrillation (P=0.021) and CAVB (P=0.031). CONCLUSION: This study suggests that patients > 70 years-old were at increased risk of death and other complications in the CABG's postoperative period in comparison to younger patients.

Resultados alejados de la cirugía reparadora de la insuficiencia mitral isquémica / Long-term results of mitral valve repair for ischemic mitral insufficiency

Background: The preferred treatment for ischemic mitral insufficiency is mitral valve repair with a prosthetic ring, because it does not deteriorate left ventricular function, allowing better immediate and long-term results. Aim: To assess long-term results of mitral annuloplasty with a prosthetic ring for ischemic mitral insufficiency. Patients and Methods: One hundred patients (68 men), with a mean age of 65.7 ± 8.6 years were included. They underwent a mitral annuloplasty with a prosthetic ring to treat ischemic mitral insufficiency, between February 1992 and May 2009. Fortyfour had a history of prior myocardial infarction and 46 had an evolving acute coronary syndrome. The inferior left ventricular wall was involved, exclusively or associated with an adjacent wall, in 72 cases. Coronary artery bypass grafts were performed in 92 patients and 32 required intra-aortic balloon pumping at some time during the peri-operative period. Results: Operative mortality was 10% (10 patients). During follow-up 30 patients died, at an average of 39 months after surgery (range: 3-142 months). Actuarial long-term survival rates at 1, 3 and 5 years were 79%, 72% and 64.5%, respectively. Trans esophageal echocardiogram performed in the operating room showed none or minimal residual mitral insufficiency in 96% of the cases. Echocardiographic follow-up was completed in 80% of the survivors; 79% of them had no or minimal mitral insufficiency. Only one patient was re-operated on due to severe mitral insufficiency and 4 required a permanent pacemaker. Conclusions: Considering the critical illness of these patients, good long-term results were observed after treatment of ischemic mitral regurgitation performing a mitral annuloplasty with a prosthetic ring.

Resultados de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia de substituição valvar aórtica usando próteses mecânicas ou biológicas / Outcomes of patients subjected to aortic valve replacement surgery using mechanical or biological prostheses

OBJETIVO: Esse estudo avalia resultados em pacientes submetidos à cirurgia para troca valvar aórtica utilizando substituto biológico ou mecânico, com poder de relevância na seleção do tipo da prótese. MÉTODOS: Foram selecionados, randomicamente, 301 pacientes submetidos à cirurgia para troca valvar aórtica entre 1990 e 2005, com seguimento máximo de 20 anos. RESULTADOS: Sobrevivência em 5, 10 e 15 anos após cirurgia utilizando substituto mecânico foi de 83,9%, 75,4% e 60,2% e, para substituto biológico, foi de 89,3%, 70,4% e 58,4%, respectivamente (P=0,939). Fatores associados com óbito foram: idade, obesidade, doença pulmonar, arritmias, eventos hemorrágicos e insuficiência valvar aórtica. Probabilidade livre de reoperação desses pacientes em 5, 10 e 15 anos após cirurgia utilizando substituto mecânico foi de 97,9%, 95,8% e 95,8% e, para bioprótese, foi de 94,6%, 91,0% e 83,3%, respectivamente (P=0,057). Fatores associados com reoperação foram: insuficiência renal, endocardite de prótese e idade. Probabilidade livre de eventos hemorrágicos em 5, 10 e 15 anos após cirurgia utilizando substituto mecânico foi de 94,5%, 91,7% e 91,7% e, para bioprótese, foi de 98,6%, 97,8% e 97,8%, respectivamente (P=0,047). Fatores associados com eventos hemorrágicos foram: insuficiência renal e prótese mecânica. CONCLUSÕES: Os autores concluíram que: 1) mortalidade foi estatisticamente semelhante entre os grupos; 2) características basais dos pacientes foram os maiores determinantes de mortalidade tardia após a cirurgia; 3) houve tendência à reoperação para o grupo com bioprótese; 4) pacientes com prótese mecânica tiveram mais eventos hemorrágicos ao longo do tempo; 5) dados encontrados no presente estudo são concordantes com a literatura atual.

OBJECTIVE: This paper evaluates outcomes in patients subjected to surgery for replacement of the aortic valve using biological or mechanical substitutes, where selection of the type of prosthesis is relevant. METHODS: Three hundred and one patients, randomly selected, who had been subjected to aortic valve replacement surgery between 1990 and 2005, with a maximum follow-up period of 20 years. RESULTS: Survival at 5, 10 and 15 years after surgery using mechanical substitute was 83.9%, 75.4% and 60.2% and, for biological substitute, was 89.3%, 70.4% and 58.4%, respectively (P=0.939). Factors associated with death were: age, obesity, pulmonary disease, arrhythmia, bleeding and aortic valve failure. Probability free of reoperation for these patients at 5, 10 and 15 years after surgery using mechanical substitute was 97.9%, 95.8% and 95.8% and, for those using bioprostheses, was 94.6%, 91.0% and 83.3%, respectively (P=0.057). Factors associated with reoperation were: renal failure, prosthesis endocarditis and age. Probability free of bleeding events at 5, 10 and 15 years after surgery using mechanical substitute was 94.5%, 91.7% and 91.7% and, for bioprostheses, was 98.6%, 97.8% and 97.8%, respectively (P=0.047). Factors associated with bleeding events were: renal failure and mechanical prostheses. CONCLUSIONS: The authors have concluded that: 1) mortality was statistically similar in the groups; 2) patient characteristics at baseline were a major determinant of late mortality after surgery; 3) there was a tendency toward reoperation in the bioprostheses group; 4) patients using mechanical prosthesis had more bleeding events as time passed; 5) data presented in this paper is in accordance with current literature.

Validation of MagedanzSCORE as a predictor of mediastinitis after coronary artery bypass graft surgery / Validação do MagedanzSCORE como preditor de mediastinite após cirurgia de revascularização miocárdica

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to evaluate the applicability of a new score for predicting mediastinitis - MagedanzSCORE - in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery in the Division of Cardiovascular Surgery of Pronto Socorro Cardiológico de Pernambuco - PROCAPE. METHODS: Retrospective study involving 500 patients operated between May/2007 and April/2010. The registers contained all the information used to calculate the MagedanzSCORE. The outcome of interest was mediastinitis. We calculated sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, concordance and accuracy. The accuracy of the model was evaluated by ROC (receiver operating characteristic) curve. RESULTS: The incidence of mediastinitis was 5.6%, with a lethality rate of 32.1%. In univariate analysis, the five variables of the MagedanzSCORE were predictors of postoperative mediastinitis: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (OR 6.42; 95.0% CI 2.76-14.96; P<0.001), obesity (OR 3.06; 95.0% CI 1.32-7.09; P=0.009), surgical reintervention (OR 82.40; 95.0% CI 30.40-223.30; P<0.001), multiple transfusion (OR 3.33; 95.0% CI 1.52-7.29; P=0.003) and stable angina class IV or unstable (OR 2.59; 95.0% CI 1.19-7.64; P=0.016) according to Canadian Cardiovascular Society. The score had a sensitivity of 96.4%, specificity of 90.0%, positive predictive value of 36.5%, negative predictive value of 99.8% and 90.4% concordance. The accuracy measured by the area under the ROC curve was 96.2% (95.0% CI 94.5%-97.9%). CONCLUSIONS: The MagedanzSCORE proved to be a simple and objective index, revealing a satisfactory predictor of development of postoperative mediastinitis in patients undergoing CABG surgery at our institution.

OBJETIVO: O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar a aplicabilidade de um novo escore de predição de mediastinite - MagedanzSCORE - em pacientes submetidos à cirurgia de revascularização miocárdica (CRM) na Divisão de Cirurgia Cardiovascular do Pronto Socorro Cardiológico de Pernambuco - PROCAPE. MÉTODOS: Estudo retrospectivo envolvendo 500 pacientes operados entre maio/2007 e abril/2010. Os registros continham todas as informações utilizadas para calcular o MagedanzSCORE. O desfecho de interesse foi mediastinite. Foram calculados sensibilidade, especificidade, valor preditivo positivo, valor preditivo negativo, concordância e acurácia. A acurácia do modelo foi avaliada pelo ROC (receiver operating characteristic curve). RESULTADOS: A incidência de mediastinite foi de 5,6%, com uma taxa de letalidade de 32,1%. Na análise univariada, as cinco variáveis do MagedanzSCORE foram preditoras de mediastinite no pós-operatório: doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica (OR 6,42; IC 95,0% 2,76-14,96; P<0,001), obesidade (OR 3,06; IC 95,0% 1,32-7,09; P=0,009), reintervenção cirúrgica (OR 82,40; IC 95,0% 30,40-223,30; p<0,001), transfusões múltiplas (OR 3,33; IC 95,0% 1,52-7,29; P=0,003) e angina estável classe IV ou instável (OR 2,59; IC 95,0% 1,19-7,64; P=0,016) de acordo com a Sociedade Canadense de Cardiologia. O escore teve uma sensibilidade de 96,4%, especificidade de 90,0%, valor preditivo positivo de 36,5%, valor preditivo negativo de 99,8% e 90,4% de concordância. A acurácia medida pela área sob a curva ROC foi 96,2% (IC 95,0% 94,5%-97,9%). CONCLUSÕES: O MagedanzSCORE provou ser um índice simples e objetivo, revelando-se um preditor satisfatório de desenvolvimento de mediastinite no pós-operatório de pacientes submetidos à CRM em nossa instituição.

Aortic root reconstruction through valve-sparing operation: critical analysis of 11 years of follow-up / Análise crítica da reconstrução da raiz da aorta com a preservação da valva aórtica: 11 anos de seguimento

INTRODUCTION: The composite mechanical valve conduit replacement is the standardized operation for aneurysms of the aortic root. The objective of this study is to evaluate the long-term surgical results of aortic valve-preserving procedures to the root reconstruction. METHODS: From 1996 to 2008, 54 consecutive patients underwent two different techniques of valve-sparing aortic root operation (40 Yacoub operations and 14 David operations). Mean age was 48 ± 14 years (range 17 to 74). 36 patients (66.7 percent) were male and 16 (29.6 percent) experienced Marfan's syndrome. The mean Euroscore was 4 ± 1.25. The mean follow up time was 4.1 years (from 49 days to 10.9 years). Clinical and echocardiographic parameters were analysed. T-Student paired test, the McNemar Non Parametric test and the Kaplan-Meyer Outcome Curves have been used. RESULTS: The hospital mortality was 5.6 percent and the average hospitalization time was 9±4 days. One non related late death (2 percent) was reported. The actuarial survival and freedom from reoperation were respectively 94.4 percent and 96 percent within 11 years of follow-up. There were benefits in reduction of functional class (P=0.002; 78 percent CF I), in reduction of aortic regurgitation (P<0.001; 78 percent with or without discrete reflux), in reduction of systolic and diastolic diameters, end-sytolic and end-diastolic volumes of left ventricle (respectively P=0.004; P<0.0001; P=0.036 and P<0.001). Two (3.9 percent) patients required aortic valve replacement due to severe aortic regurgitation during this same period. No thromboembolic, endocarditis or bleeding events were reported during the follow-up. CONCLUSION: The valve-sparing operation for aortic root aneurysms is an effective alternative to the use of a mechanical valve conduit replacement.

INTRODUÇÃO: A utilização do tubo valvulado é a operação clássica para a reconstrução da raiz da aorta. O objetivo deste trabalho é avaliar a reconstrução da aorta ascendente com a preservação da valva aórtica. MÉTODOS: Entre 1996 e 2008, 54 pacientes consecutivos (66,7 por cento do sexo masculino), com idade média de 48 ± 14 anos, foram submetidos à reconstrução da aorta ascendente e preservação da valva aórtica (40 remodelamentos e 14 reimplantes). O Euroscore médio foi de 4 ± 1,25 e 29,6 por cento eram portadores de síndrome de Marfan. O tempo médio de seguimento foi de 4,1 anos (49 dias até 10,9 anos). Foram avaliados por parâmetros clínicos e ecocardiográficos. Para a análise dos dados foram utilizados os testes t de Student pareado, o não-paramétrico de McNemar e a curva de sobrevida de Kaplan-Meyer. RESULTADOS: A mortalidade hospitalar foi de 5,6 por cento. O tempo médio de internação foi de 9 ± 4 dias. Houve um óbito tardio não relacionado (2 por cento). A sobrevida e sobrevida livre de reoperação nos 11 anos de seguimento foram respectivamente de 94,4 por cento e 96 por cento. Houve melhora da classe funcional (P=0,002) (78 por cento CF I), redução da insuficiência aórtica (P<0,001) (78 por cento sem ou com refluxo discreto), redução dos diâmetros sistólico e diastólico, dos volumes sistólico final e diastólico final do ventrículo esquerdo, respectivamente P=0,004; P<0,001; P=0,036 e P<0,001. Dois pacientes foram submetidos à troca de valva aórtica (3,9 por cento) com 4 e 10 anos da operação. Não foram observados fenômenos tromboembólicos, hemorrágicos ou endocardite durante o seguimento. CONCLUSÃO: A reconstrução da raiz da aorta com a preservação da valva aórtica é uma alternativa eficaz ao uso do tubo valvulado.

Substituição valvar isolada com próteses metálicas St. Jude Medical em posição aórtica ou mitral: seguimento de médio prazo / Sustitución valvular aislada con prótesis metálicas St. Jude Medical en posición aórtica o mitral: seguimiento de medio plazo / Isolated mitral and aortic valve replacement with the St. Jude Medical valve: a midterm follow-up

FUNDAMENTO: Em nosso meio as próteses valvares biológicas predominam, considerando-se as dificuldades relacionadas à anticoagulação, mesmo em pacientes jovens, a despeito da necessidade de repetidas operações devido à degeneração das próteses biológicas. OBJETIVO: Apresentar a evolução em médio prazo de pacientes submetidos à substituição da valva mitral ou aórtica por prótese valvar mecânica St. Jude. MÉTODOS: Foi analisada retrospectivamente a evolução dos pacientes operados entre janeiro de 1995 e dezembro de 2003 e seguidos até dezembro de 2006. RESULTADOS: Cento e sessenta e oito pacientes receberam prótese valvar mitral e 117, aórtica. A idade média de ambos os grupos foi de 45 anos. Entre os mitrais, 75 por cento tinham até 55 anos e 65 por cento eram mulheres. Entre os aórticos, 66 por cento tinham até 55 anos e 69 por cento eram homens. Considerando-se apenas mortes relacionadas às próteses valvares, a sobrevida foi de 85,6 por cento para os mitrais e de 88,7 por cento para os aórticos (p=0,698). Entre os mitrais, 97 por cento estavam livres de reoperação, e entre os aórticos 99 por cento (p=0,335). Quanto aos eventos tromboembólicos, a porcentagem de pacientes livres foi de 82 por cento entre os mitrais e de 98 por cento entre os aórticos (p=0,049), e para os eventos hemorrágicos foi de 71 por cento e 86 por cento respectivamente (0,579). Quanto à ocorrência de endocardite, 98 por cento entre os mitrais e 99 por cento entre os aórticos estavam livres ao final de 10 anos (p=0,534). CONCLUSÃO: Nossa experiência com próteses metálicas St. Jude em uma população predominantemente jovem confirma o bom desempenho desta prótese, em acordo com outras experiências publicadas.

BACKGROUND: In our country, the biological valvular prostheses predominate, considering the difficulties related to anticoagulation, even in young patients, in spite of the need for repeated operations due to the degeneration of the bioprostheses. OBJECTIVES: To report our consecutive series of recipients of isolated St Jude Medical mechanical valve prosthesis in the mitral (MVR) or aortic (AVR) position. METHODS: Data from patients operated between January 1995 and December 2003 were revised in order to determine patient survival and prosthesis-related events up to December 2006. RESULTS: One hundred sixty eight patients had MVR and 117 had AVR. In the MVR cohort, the mean age was 45 years, 75 percent were 55 years old or younger, and 65 percent were females. In the ARV cohort, the mean age was 45 years, 66 percent were 55 years old or younger and 69 percent were males. Operative mortality for AVR and MVR was 7 percent and 7.5 percent, respectively. Freedom from late mortality was 81.8 percent at 10 years for MVR and 83 percent for AVR (p=0.752). Freedom from valve-related death at 10 years for the MVR cohort and AVR was 85.6 percent and 88.7 percent, respectively (p=0.698). In the MVR cohort, the freedom from reoperation was 97 percent and 99 percent in the AVR cohort (p=0.335). Freedom from thromboembolic events was 82 percent in the MVR cohort and 98 percent in the AVR cohort (p=0.049). Freedom from bleeding was 71 percent in the MVR cohort and 86 percent n the AVR cohort (0.579). Freedom from endocarditis was 98 percent in the MVR cohort and 99 percent in the AVR cohort (p=0.534). CONCLUSIONS: This series of predominantly young adult patients undergoing isolated MVR and AVR with the St Jude Medical mechanical prosthesis confirms the good performance of this valve prosthesis in agreement with previous reports.

FUNDAMENTO: En nuestro medio, las prótesis valvulares biológicas predominan, teniendo en cuenta las dificultades relacionadas a la anticoagulación, incluso en pacientes jóvenes, pese a la necesidad de repetidas operaciones debido a la degeneración de las prótesis biológicas. OBJETIVO: Presentar la evolución en medio plazo de pacientes sometidos a la sustitución de la válvula mitral o aórtica por prótesis valvular mecánica St. Jude. MÉTODOS: Se analizó retrospectivamente la evolución de los pacientes operados entre enero de 1995 y diciembre de 2003 y seguidos hasta diciembre de 2006. RESULTADOS: Un total de 168 pacientes recibió prótesis valvular mitral y otros 117, aórtica. La edad promedio de ambos grupos fue de 45 años. Entre los mitrales, el 75 por ciento tenía hasta 55 años y el 65 por ciento era mujeres. Entre los aórticos, el 66 por ciento tenía hasta 55 años y el 69 por ciento era de varones. Teniendo en cuenta solamente las muertes relacionadas a las prótesis valvulares, la sobrevida fue del 85,6 por ciento para los mitrales y del 88,7 por ciento para los aórticos (p=0.698). Entre los mitrales, el 97 por ciento estaba libre de reoperación, y entre los aórticos el 99 por ciento (p=0,335) lo estaba. En cuanto a los eventos tromboembólicos, el porcentaje de pacientes libres fue del 82 por ciento entre los mitrales y del 98 por ciento entre los aórticos (p=0,049), y para los eventos hemorrágicos fue del 71 por ciento y el 86 por ciento respectivamente (0,579). En cuanto a la ocurrencia de endocarditis, el 98 por ciento entre los mitrales y el 99 por ciento entre los aórticos estaba libre al final de 10 años (p=0.534). CONCLUSIÓN: Nuestra experiencia con prótesis metálicas St. Jude en una población predominantemente joven confirma el buen desempeño de esta prótesis, según otras experiencias publicadas.

Resultados da abordagem transeptal para a valva mitral com coração batendo / Results of beating heart mitral valve surgery via the trans-septal approach

OBJETIVO: A cirurgia da valva mitral pode ser feita via transatrial ou transeptal. Embora a transatrial seja a preferida, a via transeptal tem sido utilizada mais recentemente e tido um grande valor nas operações com o coração batendo. Mostramos a nossa experiência na cirurgia da valva mitral via transeptal com coração batendo e discutimos seus benefícios e problemas. MÉTODOS: Entre 2000 e 2007, 214 pacientes consecutivos foram operados com o coração batendo. A operação foi feita por via transeptal sem pinçamento da aorta, com o coração batendo e eletrocardiograma normal e em ritmo sinusal. RESULTADOS: A idade média foi de 56,03 ± 13,93 anos (intervalo: 19-86 anos; mediana: 56 anos). Havia 131 (61,2 por cento) pacientes do sexo masculino e 83 (38,8 por cento), do feminino. Foram utilizadas 108 (50,5 por cento) próteses biológicas e 39 (18,2 por cento) mecânicas. Reparo da valva foi feito em 67 (31,3 por cento) pacientes. A estadia hospitalar foi de 17,4 ± 20,0 dias (intervalo: 3-135 dias; mediana: 11 dias). Balão intra-aórtico foi utilizado em 12 (5,6 por cento) pacientes. A mortalidade hospitalar foi de 7,4 por cento. Reoperação para revisão de hemostasia foi necessária em 15 pacientes. CONCLUSÃO: A operação com o coração batendo é uma opção para proteção miocárdica em pacientes submetidos a cirurgia da valva mitral. A técnica é facilitada ao se usar a via transeptal, reduzindo a insuficiência aórtica e melhorando a visualização do aparato mitral.

OBJECTIVE: Mitral valve surgery can be performed through the trans-atrial or the trans-septal approach. Although the trans-atrial is the preferred method, the trans-septal approach has also been used recently and has a particular value in beating-heart mitral valve surgery. Herein we report our experience with beating-heart mitral valve surgery via trans-septal approach, and discuss its advantages and pitfalls. METHODS: Between 2000 and 2007, 214 consecutive patients were operated upon utilizing beating heart technique for mitral valve surgery. The operation was performed via transseptal approach with the aorta unclamped, the heart beating, with normal electrocardiogram and in sinus rhythm. RESULTS: Mean age was 56.03 ± 13.93 years (range: 19-86 years; median: 56 years). There were 131 (61.2 percent) males and 83 (38.8 percent) females. Of the prostheses used, 108 (50.5 percent) were biological, and 39 (18.2 percent) were mechanical. Mitral repairs were performed in 67 (31.3 percent) patients. Mean hospital stay was 17.4 ± 20.0 days (range: 3-135 days; median: 11 days). Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) utilization was required in 12 (5.6 percent) of 214 patients. One-month mortality was 7.4 percent, and re-operation for bleeding was needed in 15 (7 percent) patients. CONCLUSIONS: Beating-heart mitral valve surgery is an option for myocardial protection in patients undergoing mitral valve surgery. This technique is facilitated by the trans-septal approach due to reduced aortic insufficiency and improved visualization of the mitral apparatus.

Seguimento a longo prazo de pacientes submetidos à revascularização do miocárdio com uso exclusivo de enxertos arteriais / Long-term follow-up of patients undergone coronary artery bypass grafting with exclusive use of arterial grafts

OBJETIVO: Avaliar os resultados a longo prazo da cirurgia de revascularização do miocárdio com o uso exclusivo de enxertos arteriais em pacientes com doença coronariana triarterial. MÉTODOS: Avaliamos 136 pacientes submetidos a cirurgia de revascularização do miocárdio isolada, no período janeiro de 1995 e dezembro de 1997. Utilizaram-se 353 enxertos para revascularizar 449 artérias (média: 3,30 por paciente). Foram utilizadas a artéria torácica interna esquerda (99,2 por cento), artéria torácica interna direita (56,6 por cento), artéria radial (87,5 por cento), artéria gastroepiplóica direita (20,5 por cento) e uma artéria epigástrica inferior. Setenta e seis (55,8 por cento) pacientes receberam enxertos compostos (em "Y") e 66 (48,5 por cento) receberam anastomoses seqüenciais. RESULTADOS: A mortalidade hospitalar foi de 4,4 por cento. No seguimento a longo prazo, (9,5 a 12,8 anos), 82,1 por cento dos pacientes não apresentaram nenhum evento cardíaco. Vinte (17,9 por cento) pacientes necessitaram de reinternação por eventos cardiovasculares; 15 com angina e cinco com infarto agudo do miocárdio, sendo que três apresentaram insuficiência cardíaca associada. Oito (7,1 por cento) pacientes necessitaram de reintervenção por doença coronariana, sendo um reoperado e os demais submetidos a angioplastia com stent. A probabilidade estimada livre de eventos cardíacos foi de 98,2 por cento, 95,4 por cento e 84,2 por cento em 1, 5 e 10 anos, respectivamente. Ocorreram 16 (14,2 por cento) óbitos tardios, sendo quatro deles (3,6 por cento) de causa cardíaca. Sobrevida actuarial em 12,8 anos por todas as causas foi de 85 por cento neste grupo. CONCLUSÃO: Revascularização do miocárdio com o uso exclusivo de enxertos arteriais em pacientes com doença coronariana triarterial é um procedimento seguro, com bons resultados a longo prazo.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the long-term results of the coronary artery bypass grafting with exclusive use of arterial grafts for patients with triple vessel disease. METHODS: We evaluated 136 patients who underwent isolated coronary artery bypass grafting between January 1995 and December 1997. 353 grafts were used for revascularization of 449 arteries (mean: 3.30 per patient). Grafts used were left internal thoracic artery (99.2 percent), right internal thoracic artery (56.6 percent), radial artery (87.5 percent), right gastroepiploic artery (20.5 percent) and one inferior epigastric artery. 76 (55.8 percent) patients received composite grafts ("Y" shape) and 66 (48.5 percent) patients received sequential anastomoses. RESULTS: Hospital mortality was 4.4 percent. In the long-term follow-up (9.5 to 12.8 years), 82.1 percent of the patients were free of cardiac events. 20 (17.9 percent) patients had hospital readmission due to cardiac events: 15 presented angina and five presented acute myocardial infarction, and three of them presented associated heart failure. Eigth (7.1 percent) patients needed coronary reintervention: one of them underwent coronary bypass reoperation and the others underwent coronary angioplasty with stent. Estimated probability of cardiac event-free was 98.2 percent, 95.4 percent e 84.2 percent at 1, 5 and 10 years follow-up respectively. There were 16 (14.2 percent) late deaths and four of them (3.6 percent) were cardiac-related. Actuarial 12.8-year-survival of all deaths was 85 percent in this group. CONCLUSION: Coronary artery bypass grafting with exclusive use of arterial grafts is a safe procedure for patients with triple vessel coronary disease with good long-term results.

Resultados e complicações da entubação bicanalicular em dacriocistorrinostomia externa / Results and complications of bicanalicular intubation in external dacryocystorhinostomy

OBJETIVO: Analisar a taxa de sucesso e complicações em pacientes com obstrução lacrimal, submetidos à entubação bicanalicular na cirurgia de dacriocistorrinostomia externa (DCR-Ex). MÉTODOS: Foram analisados os dados dos pacientes operados no Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo. A entubação lacrimal foi realizada com tubo de silicone, removido após oito semanas. O sucesso da cirurgia foi considerado nos casos de pacientes sem epífora ou secreção ocular no pós-operatório, com boa passagem de fluido para a narina ou orofaringe. As complicações relacionadas com o tubo de silicone foram agrupadas em uma tabela. RESULTADOS: Os pacientes foram operados no período de abril de 2002 a julho de 2006, com tempo de seguimento médio de três meses. Do total de 65 olhos obteve-se uma taxa de sucesso de 89,2 por cento. Sete pacientes apresentaram epífora no pós-operatório, dos quais 5 foram reoperados. Em 7 olhos houve extrusão do silicone com menos de 15 dias de pós-operatório, e neste grupo 1 paciente necessitou de reoperação. Seis olhos apresentaram complicações com o silicone: prolapso do tubo (4 casos), formação de granuloma na cavidade nasal (1 caso) e aderência dos pontos lacrimais (1 caso). COCLUSÕES: Este grupo de pacientes apresentou taxa elevada de sucesso (89,2 por cento) com a cirurgia de DCR-Ex associada à entubação bicanalicular. A entubação intra-operatória com tubo de silicone não é isenta de complicações.

PURPOSE: To analyze the success rate and complications in patients with lacrimal obstruction submitted to surgeries. METHODS: The data of patients operated in the "Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual of São Paulo" were analyzed. The lacrimal intubation was performed with a silicone tube, removed after 8 weeks. Surgeries were considered successful in those cases where patients had no postoperative epiphora or ocular secretion, and with a good passage of fluid to the nose or oropharynx. The complications related to the silicone tube were grouped in a table. RESULTS: The patients were operated from April 2002 to July 2006 with an average follow-up period of three months. In a total of 65 eyes, success was obtained in 89.2 percent of the cases. Seven patients presented postoperative epiphora, and 5 of them were reoperated. In 7 eyes there was an extrusion of the silicone in less than 15 days from surgery, and in this group one patient needed a reoperation. Six eyes presented complications with the silicone: tube prolapse (4 cases), granuloma formation in the nasal cavity (1 case) and lacrimal puncta adhesion (1 case). CONCLUSIONS: This group of patients presented a high success rate with Ex-DCR surgery associated with lacrimal intubation. The intraoperative intubation with silicone tube is not free of complications.

Cirurgia de estrabismo ajustável no peroperatório com anestesia tópica em pacientes com orbitopatia de Graves / Intraoperative adjustable strabismus surgery under drop anesthesia in patients with Graves' orbitopathy

OBJETIVO: Descrever as características clínicas pré-operatórias dos pacientes com estrabismo secundário à orbitopatia de Graves e os resultados da cirurgia com anestesia tópica e sutura ajustável. MÉTODOS: Estudo retrospectivo realizado no Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade de São Paulo. Foram pesquisados os prontuários de todos os pacientes atendidos no ambulatório de estrabismo no período de março de 1994 a maio de 2004. Destes, foram separados aqueles com estrabismo associado à orbitopatia de Graves submetidos à cirurgia ajustável com anestesia tópica. As características clínicas pré-operatórias e os resultados cirúrgicos foram levantados a partir desta análise. RESULTADOS: Foram incluídos 13 pacientes. O tipo de desvio mais freqüentemente encontrado foi esotropia com hipotropia. Em 9 pacientes modificou-se o retrocesso programado no pré-operatório. Três casos necessitaram de uma segunda cirurgia. Após 6 meses de seguimento, 8 dos 13 pacientes estavam ortotrópicos ou com foria pequena e com algum grau de estereopsia. CONCLUSÃO: Neste estudo observou-se que 62 por cento (8/13) dos pacientes apresentavam hipotropia com esotropia, provavelmente por causa do comprometimento associado do reto inferior e reto medial. Nove dos 13 pacientes necessitaram de ajuste no peroperatório e apenas 3 foram reoperados, indicando a importância da técnica ajustável para melhor alinhamento ocular no pós-operatório, possibilitando obter resultados mais satisfatórios.

PURPOSE: To report the clinical features of strabismus associated with Graves' orbitopathy, and the results of surgery with adjustable suture under drop anesthesia. METHODS: The charts of 13 patients who had surgical treatment for strabismus related to Graves' orbitopathy at Hospital das Clínicas of University of São Paulo were retrospectively reviewed. Ocular motility, sensorial examination and the follow-up after strabismus correction were studied. RESULTS: Preoperatively, the most common type of deviation was esotropia with hypotropia. Adjustable recession was done in nine patients and a second surgery occurred in 3 patients. After follow-up of at least six months, 8 of 13 patients were orthotropic or had a small phoria with some degree of binocular vision. CONCLUSION: In this study, 62 percent (8/13) of patients showed hypotropia with esotropia, probably because fibrotic and restrictive muscles (medial and inferior rectus). In nine of 13 patients adjustable recession with a good postoperative alignment of the eyes was performed. Adjustment of strabismus surgery under drop anesthesia in patients with Graves' orbitopathy was successful in restoring binocular vision with minimum complications.

Plastia da valva mitral com a técnica do Duplo Teflon: resultados de 10 anos / Mitral valve repair with Double Teflon technique: 10-year results

OBJETIVO: O objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar os resultados clínicos tardios da plástica da valva mitral com a técnica do "Duplo Teflon". MÉTODOS: A plástica de "Duplo Teflon" consiste em técnica de reparo mitral com ressecção quadrangular da cúspide posterior, anuloplastia segmentar com plicatura do anel com de fios com "pledgets" sobre uma tira de Teflon, e sutura borda a borda da cúspide. Entre abril de 1994 e dezembro de 2003, 133 pacientes com diagnóstico de insuficiência mitral degenerativa com alongamento ou rotura de cordas da cúspide posterior foram submetidos à plástica com esta técnica. A idade média foi de 60,4 anos e 60,9 por cento eram do sexo feminino. Quanto à avaliação clínica no pré-operatório, 29,3 por cento dos pacientes estavam em classe funcional IV, 55,7 por cento em classe III e 15,0 por cento em classe II. Técnicas associadas de plástica mitral foram utilizadas em 15,2 por cento dos pacientes, sendo a mais comum o encurtamento de cordas. Vinte e seis (19,5 por cento) pacientes foram submetidos a operações associadas. RESULTADOS: Houve um (0,75 por cento) óbito hospitalar. No período pós-operatório tardio, 95,5 por cento dos sobreviventes estavam em classe funcional I. As taxas linearizadas de tromboembolismo, reoperação e óbito foram 0,9 por cento, 0,3 por cento e 0,6 por cento pacientes/ano, respectivamente. A sobrevida atuarial em 10 anos foi de 94,1 por cento ± 3,6 por cento. As sobrevidas atuariais livre de tromboembolismo e reoperação foram de 97,3 ± 1,5 por cento e 99,2 ± 0,8 por cento, respectivamente. Não houve casos de endocardite ou hemólise. CONCLUSÃO: A plástica da valva mitral com a técnica do "Duplo Teflon" apresenta baixa morbi-mortalidade e boa evolução clínica tardia.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this paper is to present the late clinical results of mitral valve repair with the "Double Teflon" technique. METHODS: "Double Teflon" technique consists of a quadrangular resection of the posterior leaflet, annulus plication with "pledgetted" stitches over a Teflon patch, and leaflet suture. Between 1994 and 2003, 133 patients with degenerative mitral insufficiency due to ruptured or elongated chordae in the posterior leaflet underwent repair with this technique. The mean patient age was 60.4 years and 60.9 percent patients were male. According to clinical evaluation, 29.3 percent of the patients were in New York Heart Association functional class IV, 55.7 percent in class III and 15.0 percent in class II. Associated techniques of mitral valve repair were used in 15.2 percent of the patients; the most common was chordal shortening. Twenty six (19.5 percent) patients had associated procedures. RESULTS: There was one (0.75 percent) operative death. In the late postoperative period, 95.5 percent of the surviving patients were in New York Heart Association functional class I. Linearized rates of thromboembolism, reoperation and death were 0.9 percent, 0.3 percent and 0.6 percent patient/year, respectively. The actuarial survival at 10 years was 94.7 percent ± 3.6 percent. Actuarial freedom from thromboembolism and reoperation were 97.3 ± 1.5 percent and 99.2 ±0.8 percent, respectively. There were no episodes of hemolysis or endocarditis. CONCLUSION: Mitral valve repair with "Double Teflon" technique presents low morbimorbidity and good clinical late evolution.