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ABCD (São Paulo, Online) ; 36: e1758, 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1513502

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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis is an essential component of perioperative care. The use of prophylactic regimens of antibiotics is a well-established practice that is encouraged to be implemented in preoperative/perioperative protocols in order to prevent surgical site infections. AIMS: The aim of this study was to emphasize the crucial aspects of antibiotic prophylaxis in abdominal surgery. RESULTS: Antibiotic prophylaxis is defined as the administration of antibiotics before contamination occurs, given with the intention of preventing infection by achieving tissue levels of antibiotics above the minimum inhibitory concentration at the time of surgical incision. It is indicated for clean operations with prosthetic materials or in cases where severe consequences may arise in the event of an infection. It is also suitable for all clean-contaminated and contaminated operations. The spectrum of action is determined by the pathogens present at the surgical site. Ideally, a single intravenous bolus dose should be administered within 60 min before the surgical incision. An additional dose should be given in case of hemorrhage or prolonged surgery, according to the half-life of the drug. Factors such as the patient's weight, history of allergies, and the likelihood of colonization by resistant bacteria should be considered. Compliance with institutional protocols enhances the effectiveness of antibiotic use. CONCLUSION: Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis is associated with reduced rates of surgical site infection, hospital stay, and morbimortality.


RESUMO RACIONAL: A antibioticoprofilaxia é um componente importante dos cuidados perioperatórios. OBJETIVOS: Abordar os principais aspectos da antibioticoprofilaxia em cirurgia digestiva. RESULTADOS: Ela é definida como a redução da carga de bactérias no sítio operatório através da obtenção de níveis séricos de antibiótico acima da concentração inibitória mínima no momento da incisão cirúrgica. Está indicada em cirurgias limpas com próteses e nas quais a consequência de uma eventual infecção seja grave, bem como em todas as cirurgias limpas-contaminadas e contaminadas. O espectro de ação do antibiótico deve ser de acordo com a flora esperada no sítio cirúrgico e deve ser administrado 60 minutos antes da incisão, em bolus, por via endovenosa e preferencialmente em dose única. Nos casos de hemorragia importante ou cirurgias mais longas, uma nova dose pode ser administrada. O peso do paciente, a história de alergia a medicamentos e a possibilidade de colonização por bactérias multirresistentes devem ser levados em conta. A aderência a protocolos institucionais aumenta a chance de uso adequado da antibioticoprofilaxia. CONCLUSÕES: A antibioticoprofilaxia está associada à redução das taxas de infecção do sítio cirúrgico, tempo de internação e morbidade.

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Autops. Case Rep ; 13: e2023422, 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1420277

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ABSTRACT COVID-19 is commonly associated with high serum levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and the post-infection status can disturb self-tolerance and trigger autoimmune responses. We are reporting a 45-year-old male who was admitted with fatigue, jaundice, elevated liver enzymes (with cholestatic pattern), and acute kidney injury two weeks after recovering from a mild SARS-CoV-2 infection. Serologies for viral hepatitis and anti-mitochondrial antibody were negative, while anti-nuclear and anti-smooth muscle antibodies were positive. There were no signs of chronic liver disease, and a magnetic resonance cholangiography showed no dilatation of biliary ducts. Histologic evaluation of the liver evidenced numerous foci of lobular necrosis without ductopenia or portal biliary reaction. Considering the autoantibody profile and histologic changes, the medical team started oral prednisone, but there was a suboptimal biochemical response in the outpatient follow-up. Two months later, a second liver biopsy was performed and revealed non-suppurative destructive chronic cholangitis, extensive areas of confluent necrosis with hepatocytes regenerating into pseudorosettes, and numerous plasma cells. According to the Paris Criteria, the patient was then diagnosed with an autoimmune hepatitis-primary biliary cholangitis overlap syndrome (AIH-PBC-OS). After adding azathioprine and ursodeoxycholic acid to the treatment, there was a satisfactory response. This is the second worldwide report of an AIH-PBC-OS triggered by COVID-19, but the first case with a negative anti-mitochondrial antibody. In this setting, histologic evaluation of the liver by an experienced pathologist is a hallmark of achieving the diagnosis and correctly treat the patient.

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Arch. endocrinol. metab. (Online) ; 66(2): 182-190, Apr. 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1374268

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ABSTRACT Objective: Post-transplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM) is a common metabolic complication after liver transplant that negatively affects a recipient's survival and graft function. This study aims to identify risk factors associated with diabetes after liver transplant. Materials and methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted from September to November 2019. Data collection was performed by chart review, and patients were divided into 3 groups: patients without diabetes mellitus (DM), patients with pre-transplant diabetes mellitus, and patients with PTDM. Results: Two hundred and forty-seven patients' medical charts were screened, and 207 patients were included: 107 without DM, 42 with pre-transplant DM, and 58 with PTDM. The leading cause for liver transplant was hepatitis C, followed by hepatocellular carcinoma secondary to alcohol. There was a higher exposure to tacrolimus in patients without DM ( P = 0.02) and to ciclosporin in patients with pre-transplant DM, compared to others ( P = 0.005). Microscopic interface inflammatory activity was more severe in patients without DM as well as those with PTDM ( P = 0.032). There was a higher prevalence of steatosis in recipients with pre-transplant DM than there was in others ( P < 0.001). Multivariate logistic regression identified the following independent risk factors for DM: cirrhosis due to alcohol, hepatitis C, and triglycerides. For PTDM, these independent risk factors were cirrhosis due to alcohol, hepatitis C, and prednisone exposure. Conclusion: Alcoholic cirrhosis is a risk factor for PTDM in liver recipients. Liver transplant recipients with a pre-transplant history of cirrhosis due to alcohol, hepatitis C, and prednisone exposure deserve more caution during PTDM screening.

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Arq. gastroenterol ; 57(supl.1): 1-20, 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1098067

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ABSTRACT Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. The Brazilian Society of Hepatology (SBH) published in 2015 its first recommendations about the management of HCC. Since then, new data have emerged in the literature, prompting the governing board of SBH to sponsor a single-topic meeting in August 2018 in São Paulo. All the invited experts were asked to make a systematic review of the literature reviewing the management of HCC in subjects with cirrhosis. After the meeting, all panelists gathered together for the discussion of the topics and the elaboration of updated recommendations. The text was subsequently submitted for suggestions and approval of all members of the Brazilian Society of Hepatology through its homepage. The present manuscript is the final version of the reviewed manuscript containing the recommendations of SBH.


RESUMO O carcinoma hepatocelular (CHC) é uma das principais causas de mortalidade relacionada a câncer no Brasil e no mundo. A Sociedade Brasileira de Hepatologia (SBH) publicou em 2015 suas primeiras recomendações sobre a abordagem do CHC. Desde então, novas evidências sobre o diagnóstico e tratamento do CHC foram relatadas na literatura médica, levando a diretoria da SBH a promover uma reunião monotemática sobre câncer primário de fígado em agosto de 2018 com o intuito de atualizar as recomendações sobre o manejo da neoplasia. Um grupo de experts foi convidado para realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura e apresentar uma atualização baseada em evidências científicas visando que pudesse nortear a prática clínica multidisciplinar do CHC. O texto resultante foi submetido a avaliação e aprovação de todos membros da SBH através de sua homepage. O documento atual é a versão final que contêm as recomendações atualizadas e revisadas da SBH.


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Humans , Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/diagnosis , Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/therapy , Liver Neoplasms/diagnosis , Liver Neoplasms/therapy , Societies, Medical , Brazil/epidemiology , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic , Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/pathology , Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/epidemiology , Evidence-Based Medicine , Systematic Reviews as Topic , Liver Neoplasms/pathology , Liver Neoplasms/epidemiology , Neoplasm Seeding
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) ; 66(7): 908-912, 2020. graf
Article in English | SES-SP, LILACS | ID: biblio-1136324

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SUMMARY Hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with hepatitis C in the absence of cirrhosis is uncommon. We demonstrate the importance of morphofunctional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a hepatospecific contrast agent by describing an asymptomatic female patient with HCV, who presented with a nodule detected on ultrasound. She underwent inconclusive computed tomography, presenting no signs of chronic liver disease. MRI with hepatospecific contrast providing functional information combined with the superior tissue contrast inherent to this method stands out for its greater accuracy with the possibility of not resorting to invasive diagnostic methods. With increasing experience and the dissemination of this new diagnostic modality in the medical field, its use and other potential benefits of morphofunctional MRI with hepatospecific contrast agents may be established, benefiting patients with challenging focal liver lesions.


RESUMO O surgimento de carcinoma hepatocelular em pacientes portadores de hepatite C na ausência de cirrose é de ocorrência pouco comum. Demonstramos a importância da ressonância magnética (RM) morfofuncional com contraste hepatoespecífico por meio da descrição de uma paciente do sexo feminino, assintomática, portadora do vírus da hepatite C (VHC), que se apresentou com nódulo detectado na ultrassonografia. Realizou tomografia computadorizada inconclusiva, sem sinais de hepatopatia crônica. A RM com contraste hepatoespecífico, ao proporcionar informações funcionais, somado ao superior contraste tecidual inerente ao método, destaca-se pela maior acurácia, com a possiblidade de não se recorrer a métodos diagnósticos invasivos. Com o acúmulo de experiência e divulgação dessa nova modalidade diagnóstica no meio médico, sua utilização e outros potenciais benefícios da RM morfofuncional com contraste hepatoespecífico podem vir a se estabelecer, beneficiando pacientes com lesões hepáticas focais desafiadoras.


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Humans , Female , Hepatitis C/complications , Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/virology , Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/diagnostic imaging , Liver Neoplasms/virology , Liver Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Contrast Media , Liver Cirrhosis
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Radiol. bras ; 52(5): 287-292, Sept.-Oct. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1040957

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Abstract Objective: To investigate whether quantitative computed tomography (CT) measurements can predict microvascular invasion (MVI) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of 200 cases of surgically proven HCCs in 125 consecutive patients evaluated between March 2010 and November 2017. We quantitatively measured regions of interest in lesions and adjacent areas of the liver on unenhanced CT scans, as well as in the arterial, portal venous, and equilibrium phases on contrast-enhanced CT scans. Enhancement profiles were analyzed and compared with histopathological references of MVI. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used in order to evaluate CT parameters as potential predictors of MVI. Results: Of the 200 HCCs, 77 (38.5%) showed evidence of MVI on histopathological analysis. There was no statistical difference between HCCs with MVI and those without, in terms of the percentage attenuation ratio in the portal venous phase (114.7 vs. 115.8) and equilibrium phase (126.7 vs. 128.2), as well as in terms of the relative washout ratio, also in the portal venous and equilibrium phases (15.0 vs. 8.2 and 31.4 vs. 26.3, respectively). Conclusion: Quantitative dynamic CT parameters measured in the preoperative period do not appear to correlate with MVI in HCC.


Resumo Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar se parâmetros quantitativos da tomografia computadorizada (TC) podem predizer invasão microvascular (IMV) no carcinoma hepatocelular (CHC). Materiais e Métodos: Foram analisados, retrospectivamente, 200 CHCs comprovados de 125 pacientes submetidos consecutivamente a transplante ou ressecção hepática entre março/2010 e novembro/2017. Foram realizadas medidas quantitativas da densidade das lesões e do parênquima hepático adjacente pré-contraste e nas fases arterial, portal e de equilíbrio das TCs. Parâmetros de impregnação foram comparados com a presença de IMV nos laudos anatomopatológicos. Regressões logísticas univariadas e multivariadas foram utilizadas para avaliar os parâmetros da TC como potenciais preditores de IMV. Resultados: Dos 200 CHCs, 77 (38,5%) tinham IMV no anatomopatológico. Não houve diferença estatística na razão de atenuação entre CHCs com IMV e os sem IMV na fase portal (114,7 para IMV positiva e 115,8 para IMV negativa) ou de equilíbrio (126,7 para IMV positiva e 128,2 para IMV negativa), nem na razão de washout relativa nas fases portal e de equilíbrio (15,0 para IMV positiva e 8,2 para IMV negativa na fase portal, e 31,4 para IMV positiva e 26,3 para IMV negativa na fase de equilíbrio). Conclusão: Não houve relação entre os parâmetros quantitativos da TC pré-operatória e IMV dos CHCs.

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Rev. latinoam. enferm. (Online) ; 27: e3103, 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-978631

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ABSTRACT Objective: to compare the efficacy of three active heating methods in the prevention of intraoperative hypothermia in open gastroenterological surgeries. Method: randomized clinical trial with a sample of 75 patients, whose initial body temperature measured by a tympanic thermometer. Esophageal temperature <36ºC was considered hypothermic. Patients were divided into three groups using: thermal mattress, underbody forced-air warming blanket and heated infusion system. The tympanic and esophageal temperatures were measured at different times of the intraoperative period, but the temperature considered gold standard was the esophageal. To evaluate the homogeneity of the groups, we used chi-square test (categorical variables). In the comparison of temperature measurements over time, the analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the contrast profile test were used for the difference in temperature between the times. The non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis test was used to compare the three groups. The level of significance was 5%. Results: regarding the studied variables, the groups were not homogeneous as to the categorical variable sex. All patients presented hypothermia during the intraoperative period (p> 0.05). Conclusion: there was no significant difference between the heating methods in the prevention of intraoperative hypothermia. REBEC - Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (RBR- no. 52shjp).


RESUMO Objetivo: comparar a eficácia de três métodos de aquecimento ativo na prevenção da hipotermia intraoperatória em cirurgias gastroenterológicas por via aberta. Método: ensaio clínico randomizado com amostra de 75 pacientes, com temperatura corpórea inicial mensurada por termômetro timpânico. Considerou-se hipotermia a temperatura esofágica <36ºC. Foram distribuídos em três grupos: colchão térmico, manta de aquecimento de ar forçado Underbody e sistema de infusão aquecida. As temperaturas timpânica e esofágica foram aferidas em diferentes momentos do intraoperatório, mas a temperatura considerada padrão ouro foi a esofágica. Para avaliar a homogeneidade dos grupos, utilizou-se o teste qui-quadrado (variáveis categóricas). Na comparação das medidas de temperatura ao longo do tempo, a análise de variância (ANOVA) e teste de perfil de contraste para a diferença das temperaturas entre os tempos. Para comparação dos três grupos, usou-se o teste não paramétrico de Kruskal-Wallis. O nível de significância foi de 5%. Resultados: em relação às variáveis estudadas, os grupos não foram homogêneos quanto à variável categórica sexo. Todos os pacientes apresentaram hipotermia no período intraoperatório (p > 0,05). Conclusão: não houve diferença significativa entre os métodos de aquecimento na prevenção da hipotermia intraoperatória. REBEC - Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos (RBR- nº52shjp).


RESUMEN Objetivo: comparar la eficacia de tres métodos de calentamiento activo en la prevención de la hipotermia intraoperatoria en cirugías gastroenterológicas por vía abierta. Método: ensayo clínico aleatorizado con muestra de 75 pacientes, con temperatura corpórea inicial, medida por termómetro timpánico. Se consideró hipotermia la temperatura esofágica de <36ºC. Fueron distribuidos en tres grupos: colchón térmico, manta de calentamiento de aire forzado Underbody y sistema de infusión calentada. Las temperaturas timpánica y esofágica fueron medidas en diferentes momentos del intraoperatorio, pero la temperatura considerada estándar oro fue la esofágica. Para evaluar la homogeneidad de los grupos utilizamos el test Chi-cuadrado (variables categóricas). En la comparación de las medidas de temperatura a lo largo del tiempo, el análisis de variancia (ANOVA) y el test de perfil de contraste se usaron para la diferencia de las temperaturas entre los tiempos. Para comparación de los tres grupos se usó el test no-paramétrico de Kruskal-Wallis. El nivel de significancia fue de 5%. Resultados: en relación a las variables estudiadas, los grupos no fueron homogéneos en la variable categórica del sexo. Todos los pacientes presentaron hipotermia en el período intraoperatorio (p > 0,05). Conclusión: no hubo diferencia significativa entre los métodos de calentamiento en la prevención de la hipotermia intraoperatoria. REBEC - Registro Brasilero de Ensayos Clínicos (RBR- nº52shjp).


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Humans , Body Temperature/physiology , Body Temperature Regulation/physiology , Hypothermia/diagnosis , Equipment and Supplies/standards , Perioperative Period/rehabilitation
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Rev. Col. Bras. Cir ; 46(3): e20192180, 2019. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1013158

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RESUMO Objetivo: caracterizar o perfil dos potenciais e dos efetivos doadores de órgãos, e identificar os fatores relacionados a não efetivação da doação. Métodos: estudo retrospectivo transversal com coleta de dados das fichas da Organização de Procura de Órgãos do Hospital das Clínicas da Unicamp, referente ao período de janeiro de 2013 a abril de 2018. Resultados: o estudo contou com 1.772 potenciais doadores; predominou-se o sexo masculino (57,39%) e o evento vascular (n=996) foi a principal causa de morte encefálica. A recusa familiar (42,8%) foi o motivo mais comum para não doação de órgãos. Houve diferença estatística entre doadores e não doadores quanto à média de idade e pressão arterial sistólica, assim como houve relação entre a doação de órgãos e a ausência de diabetes e tabagismo. Conclusão: a maioria dos doadores efetivos foi do sexo masculino e jovem. As principais causas de morte encefálica e de recusa familiar foram, respectivamente, vasculares e não manifestação da vontade de ser doador após a morte. O etilismo foi mais presente nas causas traumáticas, assim como, o sexo masculino. Assim, iniciativas de conscientização populacional e abertura de discussão dentro da família sobre o ato da doação contribuem para o aumento do índice de doadores efetivos.


ABSTRACT Objective: to characterize the profile of potential and effective organ donors, and to identify the factors related to non-donation. Methods: the data was collected from the Organization of Organ Donation forms during the period of January 2013 to April 2018. The statistical analysis was done by the Biostatistic Service of the School of Medical Sciences of UNICAMP. Results: the study analyzed 1,772 potential donors; the male gender was predominant (57.39%). Vascular injuries (n=996) were the main cause of brain death. The family refusal (42.8%) was the leading cause of non-donation of organs. There was statistical difference between donors and non-donors in regard to the mean age and mean systolic blood pressure. There was also a relationship between the donation of organs and the absence of diabetes and smoking. Conclusion: the majority of effective organ donors were young males. The main causes of brain death (BD) and family refusal of organ donation were cerebrovascular disorder and no desire to donate organs after death, respectively. Alcoholics and males were more frequently found in traumatic causes of BD. Therefore, initiatives for population awareness and discussion among the families regarding organ donation can lead to increase the number of effective organ donors.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Aged , Tissue Donors , Tissue and Organ Procurement , Family , Brain Death , Cause of Death , Life Style , Middle Aged
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Clinics ; 74: e743, 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1001826

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OBJECTIVES: Despite the contribution of awareness campaigns to the rise of organ donation rates in Brazil, younger folks are subject to few awareness actions. Records on the effect of informative campaigns at improving opinion and knowledge of undergraduates about organ donation are scarce. This study aimed to assess the effect of informative material about organ donation on changes in the trend of answers to a questionnaire compared to the answers of a control group. METHODS: Two randomized groups were compared, receiving the same standardized questionnaire. One group was supplied informative material on the subject, while the other was not. The questionnaire was sent to undergraduate students from two Brazilian universities. Statistical analysis was performed using Student's t-test, Chi-square test and multinomial regression tests. Adopted significance was 5%. RESULTS: There were 739 responses to the questionnaire. Mean age was 22 years, with a majority of women. Six of 14 questions displayed a change in the answer pattern of the experimental group compared to controls (p<0.05). Opinion on organ donation had changes in 2 of 7 analyzed questions (p<0.05). Knowledge on the subject had a shift in answer patterns in 4 of 7 questions. Regression demonstrated 3 items that were not influenced by respondents' age. CONCLUSION: There is controversy regarding the benefit of exposure to informative material. Negative changes were noted in the trust in transplantation as a safe treatment. Positive results regarding technical knowledge were obtained. Better results may be obtained by designing informative material tailored towards the student's specific concerns.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Young Adult , Students/psychology , Tissue Donors/psychology , Tissue and Organ Procurement , Organ Transplantation/psychology , Health Promotion , Program Evaluation , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Educational Status
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Arq. gastroenterol ; 55(1): 2-6, Apr.-Mar. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1038705

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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Fibrosis are common structural hepatic change in patients with chronic hepatitis. Liver biopsy is the gold standard for determining the extent of liver fibrosis. Considering the technical difficulties and cost, improvements in non-invasive screening tools are greatly needed. Bioimpedance have been shown to be safe to evaluate tissue fibrosis. OBJECTIVE: To assess the utility of using monofrequential bipolar bioimpedance for the detection of severity of liver fibrosis consistent with chronic viral hepatitis C infections. METHODS: One hundred and ten patients were studied prospectively and formed two groups according to the lab tests results for the detection of HCV, ALT and AST: Group 1 Control (n=50 healthy patients with HCV negative and with ALT and AST values within the normal clinical range) and Group 2 Positive (n=60 patients positive for anti-HCV positive) which were biopsied. All patients underwent an examination with an Electro Sensor Complex, bioimpedance technology. To compare the groups 1 and 2, the ROC curves was used to determine the specificity and sensitivity of the bioimpedance to detect liver fibrosis. To identify liver fibrosis severity the Group 2 Positive was subdivided according to the liver biopsy results (Metavir fibrosis score) into: Sub Group 2A (F0-F1 n=25) - patients without or with minimal portal fibrosis and Sub Group 2B (F3-F4 n=20) patients with numerous septa/cirrhosis. A statistical analysis was conducted to analyze the bioimpedance data differences in delta of the conductance. RESULTS: From the comparison between Groups 1 and 2: 1) The delta value for conductance in the pathway representing the right foot-left hand minus left hand-right foot demonstrated a sensitivity of 85% and a specificity of 78% with a cutoff value ≤5 and P=0.0001. 2) For the comparison between Sub Group 2A (Metavir F0+F1) and Sub Group 2B (Metavir F3+F4), the neural network for the Electro Sensor Complex data demonstrated a sensitivity of 85% and a specificity of 72% with a cutoff probability >50% and P=0.001. AUCROC=0.81. CONCLUSION: Bioimpedance technology had good level sensitivity and acceptable specificity for detecting liver fibrosis using delta of the conductance. There is a potential for the use of bioimpedance technology as non-invasive approaches for screening of liver fibrosis.


RESUMO CONTEXTO: A fibrose é uma alteração hepática estrutural comum em pacientes com hepatite crônica. A biópsia hepática é o padrão ouro para determinar a extensão da fibrose hepática. Considerando as dificuldades técnicas e os custos, melhorias em ferramentas de rastreio não-invasivas são bastante necessárias. A tecnologia bioimpedância tem se mostrado ser segura para avaliar fibrose tecidual. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a utilidade do uso da bioimpedância bipolar para detectar a severidade da fibrose hepática compatível com a hepatite viral B e C. MÉTODOS: Cento e dez pacientes foram estudados, prospectivamente e dois grupos foram formados de acordo com os resultados dos testes laboratoriais para a detecção de HCV, ALT e AST: Grupo 1 Controle (n=50 pacientes saudáveis com HCV negativos e com valores de ALT e AST dentro do padrão de normalidade) e Grupo 2 Positivo (n=60 pacientes positivos para a infecção viral anti-VHC ou HBsAg positiva) que foram biopsiados. Todos os pacientes foram submetidos a um exame com o Electro Sensor Complex, que utiliza a bioimpedância bipolar. Para comparar os Grupos 1 e 2, a curva ROC foi utilizada para determinar a especificidade e sensibilidade da bioimpedância em detectar a fibrose hepática. Para identificar a severidade da fibrose hepática, o Grupo 2 Positivo foi subdividido de acordo com os resultados da biópsia (escore Metavir) em: Sub Grupo 2A (F0-F1 n=25 ) - pacientes sem ou com fibrose portal mínima e Sub Grupo 2B (F3-F4 n=20) pacientes com numerosos septos/cirrose. A análise estatística foi realizada para analisar as diferenças dos valores delta de condutância da bioimpedância. RESULTADOS: A comparação entre os Grupos 1 e 2 mostrou: 1) O valor delta de condutância na via do pé direito à mão esquerda menos o valor do delta da mão esquerda ao pé direito demonstrou uma sensibilidade de 85% e uma especificidade de 78%, com um valor de corte ≤5 e P=0,0001. 2). Na comparação entre o Sub Grupo 2A (Metavir F0+F1) e o Sub Grupo 2B (Metavir F3 + F4), a rede neural para os dados aferidos pelo Electro Sensor Complex demonstrou uma sensibilidade de 85% e uma especificidade de 72%, com um corte de probabilidade >50% P=0,001 e AUCROC=0,81. CONCLUSÃO: Bioimpedância apresentou boa sensibilidade e aceitável especificidade para a detecção da fibrose hepática utilizando o delta da condutância da bioimpedância. Existe um potencial para o uso da bioimpedância como abordagens não-invasivas para o rastreamento da fibrose hepática.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Electric Impedance , Hepatitis C, Chronic/complications , Liver Cirrhosis/diagnosis , Biopsy , Severity of Illness Index , Case-Control Studies , Pilot Projects , Mass Screening , Prospective Studies , ROC Curve , Sensitivity and Specificity , Hepatitis C, Chronic/pathology , Liver/pathology , Liver Cirrhosis/etiology , Liver Cirrhosis/pathology , Middle Aged
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An. bras. dermatol ; 92(4): 492-498, July-Aug. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-886986

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Abstract: Background: Many factors are currently being identified as potential inductors of skin cancer in patients after a liver transplant, among them, immunosuppressive regimen. Objective: To study the factors that influence the incidence of skin cancer in patients after liver transplant. Methods: We have carried out a retrospective and observational study with 170 transplanted patients who had undergone transplantation from 1997 to 2010. We have adjusted the multiple logistic regression model (saturated model) to the ensemble of collected data using skin cancer as dependent variable, indicated in anatomopathological analysis between 1997 and 2014. Results: Incidence of skin cancer was 9.4%. Predictors were incidence of diabetes in the third year after the transplantation (p=0.047), not using tacrolimus in the first year after the transplantation (p=0.025) and actinic keratosis (p=0.003). Study Limitations: An important limitation is that the interpretation of the results was based on information collected of patients undergoing transplantation at a single center. Future research, multicentric and involving larger and more diverse populations, are needed. Conclusions: Factors found might contribute to Brazilian surveillance programs associated with decreased incidence of skin cancer.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Skin Neoplasms/epidemiology , Carcinoma, Basal Cell/epidemiology , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/epidemiology , Immunosuppression Therapy/adverse effects , Liver Transplantation/adverse effects , Skin Neoplasms/etiology , Skin Neoplasms/pathology , Brazil/epidemiology , Carcinoma, Basal Cell/etiology , Carcinoma, Basal Cell/pathology , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/etiology , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/pathology , Logistic Models , Incidence , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors , Age Factors , Diabetes Mellitus/epidemiology , Immunosuppressive Agents/therapeutic use
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Arq. gastroenterol ; 53(2): 84-88, April.-June 2016. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-783809

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ABSTRACT Background - In chronic liver disease, trace element levels in plasma are usually low. However, the specific cause and functional implications of this abnormality are yet not well understood. These element levels may decrease as a result of abnormal liver function in patients with cirrhosis and/or malnutrition. Objective - To evaluate the nutritional status and the profile of trace elements in plasma of patients with cirrhosis on a liver transplant list and to correlate them with disease severity. Methods - This cross-sectional study evaluated 31 male patients diagnosed with compensated liver cirrhosis on a waiting list for liver transplant. Nutritional status was objectively evaluated through anthropometry using Mendenhall score and Blackburn classification, subjectively through the Detsky questionnaire and severity of the disease by MELD and CTP score. Trace elements (Zn, Se, Cu, Ca, Fe, Mg and Mn) in plasma were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Statistical analysis was performed using Mann-Whitney test. Results - According to the nutritional assessment 19 (61.3%) were malnourished and 12 (38.7%) were overweight. Regarding disease severity 12 (39%) were classified as Child A, 17 (55%), Child B and 2 (6%) Child C, with 46.9% of patients with MELD score >17. The trace element analysis indicated that 31 (100%) had Mn levels above the reference range, 23 (74.2%) low levels of Cu, 29 (93.5%) with deficiency of Se, and 31 (100%) low levels of Ca and Mg. Disease severity did not show statistical difference between the studied trace elements, in contrast to the nutritional status, in which the malnourished group showed higher levels of Mn (P=0.01) and Fe (P=0.01) and low levels of Zn (P=0.03) when compared to the overweight group. Conclusion - The results showed that the trace elements in plasma are altered in chronic liver disease; without significant correlation to disease severity, but correlated to nutritional status. Malnutrition is present in the patients studied, nonetheless a new scenario with an increase in the prevalence of overweight was verified regardless of the degree of hepatic decompensation.


RESUMO Contexto - Na doença hepática crônica os níveis plasmáticos de oligoelementos normalmente apresentam-se baixos, mas a causa específica e implicações funcionais desta anormalidade ainda não estão bem esclarecidas. Estes elementos podem estar diminuídos em consequência da função hepática alterada em pacientes com cirrose e/ou desnutrição. Objetivo - Avaliar o estado nutricional e o perfil de oligoelementos plasmáticos dos pacientes com cirrose hepática em lista para transplante e correlacionar com a gravidade da doença. Métodos - Trata-se de um estudo transversal, no qual foram avaliados 31 pacientes do sexo masculino com diagnóstico de cirrose hepática compensada em lista de espera para transplante de fígado. O estado nutricional foi avaliado objetivamente por medidas antropométricas através do escore de Mendenhall e classificado segundo Blackburn, subjetivamente por um questionário sistematizado por Detsky e a gravidade da doença pelo escore MELD e CTP. Os oligoelementos plasmáticos (Zn, Se, Cu, Ca, Fe, Mg e Mn) foram analisados pelo método de espectrometria de massas com fonte de plasma indutivamente acoplado (ICP-MS). Para análise estatística foi utilizado o Teste de Mann-Whitney. Resultados - De acordo com a avaliação nutricional 19 (61,3%) estavam com desnutrição e 12 (38,7%) com sobrepeso. Em relação à gravidade da doença 12 (39%) foram classificados como Child A, 17 (55%), Child B e 2 (6%) Child C, sendo 46,9% dos pacientes com o escore MELD >17. Na análise dos oligoelementos 31 (100%) apresentaram níveis de Mn acima dos valores de referência, 23 (74,2%) níveis baixos de Cu, 29 (93,5%) com deficiência de Se, e 31 (100%) níveis baixos de Ca e Mg. Em relação à gravidade da doença não houve diferença estatística entre os oligoelementos estudados, já em relação ao estado nutricional o grupo desnutrido apresentou níveis maiores de Mn (P=0,01) e Fe (P=0,01) e níveis diminuídos de Zn (P=0,03) quando comparado ao grupo sobrepeso. Conclusão - Os resultados mostraram que os oligoelementos estão alterados na doença hepática crônica, sem associação significativa com a gravidade da doença, mas sim com o estado nutricional. A desnutrição está presente nos pacientes estudados, porém um novo cenário com aumento na prevalência de sobrepeso foi verificado independente do grau de descompensação hepática.


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Humans , Male , Trace Elements/blood , Nutrition Assessment , Liver Transplantation , Malnutrition/blood , Liver Cirrhosis/blood , Severity of Illness Index , Nutritional Status , Cross-Sectional Studies , Waiting Lists , Malnutrition/etiology , Liver Cirrhosis/complications , Middle Aged
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Rev. latinoam. enferm. (Online) ; 23(5): 895-901, Sept.-Oct. 2015. tab
Article in English | LILACS, BDENF | ID: lil-763263

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Objective: to identify experiences and feelings on the organ donation process, from the perspective of a relative of an organ donor in a transplant unit.Method: this was exploratory research using a qualitative approach, performed with seven family members of different organ donors, selected by a lottery. Sociodemographic data and the experiences regarding the donation process were collected through semi-structured interviews. The language material was transcribed and submitted to content analysis.Results: poor sensitivity of the medical staff communicating the relative's brain death - the potential donor - and the lack of socio-emotional support prior to the situation experienced by the family was highlighted by participants.Conclusions: the study identified the need to provide social-emotional support for families facing the experience of the organ donation process. From these findings, other care and management practices in health must be discussed to impact the strengthening of the family ties, post-donation, as well as the organ procurement indexes.


Objetivo: identificar as vivências e sentimentos dos familiares de doadores em uma unidade transplantadora, frente ao processo de doação de órgãos.Método: trata-se de pesquisa exploratória com abordagem qualitativa, tendo como participantes do estudo sete familiares de diferentes doadores de órgãos selecionados mediante sorteio. Através de entrevistas semiestruturadas, foram coletados dados sociodemográficos e relativos as vivências do processo de doação. O material de linguagem foi transcrito e submetido à análise de conteúdo temático.Resultados: os participantes consideraram a pouca sensibilidade da equipe médica na comunicação da morte encefálica do familiar - potencial doador - e a ausência de suporte socioemocional diante da situação vivenciada pela família.Conclusões: o estudo identificou a necessidade de se oferecer maior apoio socioemocional aos familiares frente a vivência do processo de doação. A partir destes achados outras práticas de atenção e gestão na saúde poderão ser discutidas para impactar no fortalecimento dos vínculos familiares pós-doação, bem como nos índices de captação de órgãos.


Objetivo: identificar las experiencias y los sentimientos de la familia del donante en una unidad trasplantadora, frente al proceso de donación de órganos.Método: se trata de una investigación exploratoria con enfoque cualitativo, teniendo como participantes siete miembros de familias de diferentes donantes de órganos seleccionados aleatoriamente. A través de entrevistas semiestructuradas se recogieron datos sociodemográficos y sobre las experiencias del proceso de donación. El material de lenguaje fue transcrito y sometido al análisis de contenido temático.Resultados: los participantes consideraron la poca sensibilidad del personal médico en la comunicación de la muerte cerebral del familiar - donante potencial - y la falta de apoyo socio- emocional ante la situación vivida por la familia.Conclusiones: el estudio identificó la necesidad de proporcionar un mayor apoyo socio-emocional a las familias que enfrentan la experiencia del proceso de donación. A partir de estos hallazgos, se podrían discutir otras prácticas de atención y gestión en materia de salud podrán para impactar en el fortalecimiento de los lazos familiares después de la donación, así como el aumento de donantes de órganos frente a las tasas actuales.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Tissue and Organ Procurement , Family/psychology , Emotions
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Rev. bras. ter. intensiva ; 26(1): 21-27, Jan-Mar/2014. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-707210

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Objetivo: Caracterizar o perfil dos doadores efetivos de órgãos e tecidos além de conhecer quais órgãos e tecidos foram doados para transplantes. Métodos: Estudo quantitativo, descritivo, exploratório e retrospectivo, analisando-se os dados de prontuários de 305 doadores, entre janeiro de 2006 a dezembro de 2010, os quais foram submetidos à análise descritiva com confecção de tabelas de frequência, medidas de posição (média, mínimo e máximo) e dispersão (desvio-padrão) para os dados de caráter social e clínico. Resultados: Houve predomínio de indivíduos brancos (72%), do gênero masculino (55%), idade entre 41 e 60 anos (44%), sendo a principal causa de morte encefálica o acidente vascular encefálico (55%). Quanto aos antecedentes, 31% foram classificados na categoria de sobrepeso, seguidos de hipertensão arterial sistêmica (27%) e o diabetes mellitus encontrado em apenas 4,3% dos doadores. O uso de drogas vasoativas esteve presente em 92,7% dos doadores, e a principal droga utilizada foi a noradrenalina (81,6%). A hiperglicemia e a hipernatremia foram encontradas em 78% e em 71% dos doadores, respectivamente. Conclusão: Foram encontradas importantes alterações hemodinâmicas, e os resultados mostram o uso de drogas vasoativas como a principal estratégia para seu controle. Ademais, a maioria dos doadores apresentou hiperglicemia e hipernatremia, achados frequentes no quadro de morte encefálica, e que, por sua persistência, sugerem manutenção inadequada do doador de órgãos. .


Objective: To characterize the profile of effective organ and tissue donors and to understand which organs and tissues were donated for transplantation. Methods: This was a quantitative, descriptive, exploratory, retrospective study that analyzed clinical data from 305 donors between January 2006 to December 2010. The data were then analyzed using descriptive analyses, generating frequency tables, measures of position (mean, minimum and maximum) and measures of dispersion (standard deviation) for data that was social and clinical in nature. Results: There was an overall predominance of white (72%) and male (55%) individuals between the ages of 41 and 60 years (44%). The primary cause of brain death was cerebrovascular accident (55%). In the patient history, 31% of the patients were classified as overweight, 27% as hypertensive and only 4.3% as having diabetes mellitus. Vasoactive drugs were used in 92.7% of the donors, and the main drug of choice was noradrenaline (81.6%). Hyperglycemia and hypernatremia were diagnosed in 78% and 71% of the donors, respectively. Conclusion: Significant hemodynamic changes were found, and the results indicate that the use of vasoactive drugs was the main strategy used to control these changes. Furthermore, most donors presented with hyperglycemia and hypernatremia, which were frequently reported in association with brain death. The persistent nature of these findings suggests that the organ donors were inadequately maintained. .


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Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Infant , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Brain Death , Hyperglycemia/epidemiology , Hypernatremia/epidemiology , Tissue Donors/statistics & numerical data , Cause of Death , Retrospective Studies , Tissue and Organ Procurement/statistics & numerical data
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GED gastroenterol. endosc. dig ; 32(3): 70-75, jul.-set. 2013. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-758304

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Introdução: o adenoma hepático roto é uma complicação incomum, exigindo alta suspeita clínica devido ao risco que representa. Exige pronta investigação diagnóstica com exames radiológicos. Após reposição volêmica, seu tratamento pode envolver desde a embolização transarterial hepática até a cirurgia de urgência. Objetivo: analisar fatores de risco e o tratamento cirúrgico dos adenomas hepáticos com rotura detectados em nosso serviço. Método: foram avaliados retrospectivamente os prontuários de 28 pacientes com adenoma hepático operados no período de 1995 a 2012. Foram analisadas variáveis epidemiológicas e clínicas, os sinais de rotura foram categorizados como intraperitoneal ou subcapsular, o tumor classificado como único ou múltiplo. Foram avaliados o tempo cirúrgico e a perda sanguínea intraoperatória. Resultado: dos 28 casos, 3 (11%) estavam rotos. Os três eram do sexo feminino, apresentaram rotura espontânea e duas faziam uso de anticoncepcional oral. Não se observou sinal de malignização em nenhum. A idade média foi de 32 anos. Foi realizado tratamento cirúrgico por hepatectomia direita em todos. Dois apresentaram rotura intraperitoneal e subcapsular e uma subcapsular apenas. O tamanho médio das lesões foi de 10 cm, sendo que, em dois casos, era única, e em uma múltipla. Médias de sangramento foram de 1000 ml, transfusão de 4 concentrados de hemácias e tempo cirúrgico de 6 horas. Nenhuma das pacientes apresentava cirrose, consumia bebidas alcoólicas ou alteração significativa dos níveis das enzimas hepáticas. No pós-operatório, um paciente evolui com pneumonia e uma paciente apresentou insuficiência hepática, evoluindo a óbito. Conclusão: o adenoma hepatocelular roto é uma condição potencialmente ameaçadora à vida, associada em nossa amostra ao tamanho da lesão e ao uso de anticoncepcional oral. O tratamento cirúrgico está associado a ressecções hepáticas maiores, com necessidade de transfusão sanguínea. A experiência vivida em nosso centro demonstra que o uso da radiologia intervencionista possa ser um procedimento para reduzir esta mortalidade.


Background: spontaneous hepatic rupture is a rare clinical event that needs to be carefully evaluated due to the high risks involved. The diagnosis is often made after abdominal imaging. Volemic resuscitation, selective transarterial embolization or surgical resections have been used. Aim: the aim of this study was to describe the epidemiology, risk factors and treatment performed in our service. Methods: we reviewed the medical records of 28 patients from 1995 to 2012 with a diagnosis of hepatocellular adenoma. We analyzed epidemiology, clinics variables, the ruptured adenomas were divided into either intrahepatic hemorrhage or intraperitoneal bleeding categories. Results: three (11%) of the 28 patients had ruptured hepatocellular adenoma. These three patients were women, had spontaneous ruptures and a background of oral contraceptive use. The mean age was 32 years old. They were submitted to right hepatectomy; two were associated with intrahepatic and intraperitoneal hemorrhage while one had only intrahepatic bleeding and none had malignant transformation. The mean diameter of the lesion was 10cm, two was unique and one was multiple. The means of bleeding loss was 1000ml, surgical time of six hours and transfusion of four red blood cells bag. No one of the patients has cirrhosis, alcoholism or significant variation of liver enzymes profile. In the postoperative period one patient had pneumonia while another had hepatic insufficiency and died. Conclusion: spontaneous hepatic rupture is a potential hazard to patients associated with the size of the tumor and the potency of the oral contraceptive used. In this condition emergency surgery can be required leading to a major resection with accompanying blood transfusion. Our experience concluded that interventional radiology procedures can decrease mortality.


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Humans , Female , Adult , Adenoma, Liver Cell , Adenoma, Liver Cell/surgery , Retrospective Studies , Adenoma, Liver Cell/mortality , Neoplasms
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Rev. bras. ginecol. obstet ; 35(3): 103-110, mar. 2013. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-668835

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PURPOSE: To assess quality of life and climacteric symptoms in women with and without liver transplants. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study of 52 women undergoing follow-up at a university hospital in southeastern Brazil from February 4th, 2009 to January 5th, 2011. Twenty-four of these women were 35 years old or older and had undergone liver transplantation at least one year before study entry. The remaining 28 women had no liver disease and were matched by age and menstrual patterns to the patients with transplants. The abbreviated version of the World Health Organization (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire was used to assess quality of life. Menopausal symptoms were assessed using the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS). Statistical analysis was carried out by Student's t-test, Mann-Whitney test and analysis of variance. Correlations between MRS and the WHOQOL-BREF were established by correlation coefficients. RESULTS: The mean age of the women included in the study was 52.2 (±10.4) years and the mean time since transplantation was 6.1 (±3.3) years. Women with liver transplants had better quality of life scores in the environment domain (p=0.01). No difference was noted between the two groups in any domain of the MRS. For women in the comparison group, there was a strongly negative correlation between somatic symptoms in the MRS and the physical domain of the WHOQOL-BREF (p<0.01; r=-0.8). In contrast, there was only a moderate association for women with liver transplants (p<0.01; r=-0.5). CONCLUSIONS: Women with liver transplants had better quality of life scores in the domain related to environment and did not exhibit more intense climacteric symptoms than did those with no liver disease. Climacteric symptoms negatively influenced quality of life in liver transplant recipients, although less intensely than in women without a history of liver disease.


OBJETIVO: Avaliar a qualidade de vida e os sintomas do climatério em mulheres com e sem transplante de fígado. MÉTODOS: Estudo de corte transversal com 52 mulheres em acompanhamento ambulatorial em um hospital universitário na região sudeste do Brasil no período de 04/02/09 a 05/01/11. Dessas mulheres, 24 tinham 35 anos ou mais e haviam sido submetidas a transplante de fígado a pelo menos um ano antes do início do estudo. As outras 28 mulheres não tinham doença hepática e suas idades e padrões menstruais eram similares ao das transplantadas hepáticas. Para avaliação da qualidade de vida foi usada a versão abreviada do questionário da Organização Mundial da Saúde (WHOQOL-bref). Os sintomas da menopausa foram avaliados através do Menopause Rating Scale (MRS). A análise estatística foi realizada através dos testes t de Student, Mann-Whitney e ANOVA. As correlações entre o MRS e o WHOQOL-bref foram realizadas através de coeficientes de correlação. RESULTADOS: A idade média das mulheres incluídas no estudo foi de 52,2 (±10,4) anos e o tempo médio desde a realização do transplante foi de 6,1 (±3,3) anos. As mulheres transplantadas hepáticas tiveram melhores escores de qualidade de vida no domínio relacionado ao meio ambiente (p=0,01). Não houve diferença entre os dois grupos em nenhum domínio do MRS. As mulheres no grupo de comparação tiveram uma correlação fortemente negativa entre os sintomas somáticos do MRS e o domínio físico do WHOQOL-bref (p<0,01; r=-0,8), diferentemente das mulheres com transplante de fígado que tiveram uma correlação apenas moderada (p<0,01; r=-0,5). CONCLUSÕES: As mulheres com transplante de fígado tiveram melhores escores de qualidade de vida no domínio relacionado ao meio ambiente e não tiveram sintomas climatéricos mais intensos. Os sintomas do climatério influenciaram negativamente a qualidade de vida nas transplantadas hepáticas, porém com menor intensidade do que nas mulheres sem antecedentes de doença hepática.


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Adult , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Liver Transplantation , Menopause , Quality of Life , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Rev. bras. ginecol. obstet ; 34(7): 335-342, jul. 2012.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-647878

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PURPOSE: To evaluate whether climacteric women undergoing liver transplantation had higher prevalence of decreased bone mass than those without any liver disease. METHODS: A cross-sectional study with 48 women receiving follow-up care at a university hospital in Southeastern Brazil, from February 4th 2009 to January 5th 2011, was conducted. Of these women, 24 were 35 years or older and had undergone liver transplantation at least one year before study entry. The remaining 24 women had no liver disease and their ages and menstrual patterns were similar to those of transplanted patients. Laboratorial tests (follicle-stimulating hormone and estradiol) and bone density measurements of the lumbar spine and femur (equipment Hologic, Discovery WI) were performed. Statistical analysis was carried out by Fisher's exact test, simple Odds Ratio (OR), and multiple logistic regression. RESULTS: Mean age of the women included in the study was 52.8 (±10.7) years-old, 27.1% were premenopausal and 72.9% were peri/postmenopausal. Approximately 14.6% of these women exhibited osteoporosis and 35.4% had low bone mass. The following items were associated with decreased bone mass: being postmenopausal (OR=71.4; 95%CI 3.8 - 1,339.7; p<0.0001), current age over 49 years-old (OR=11.4; 95%CI 2.9 - 44.0; p=0.0002), and serum estradiol levels lower than 44.5 pg/mL (OR=18.3; 95%CI 3.4 - 97.0; p<0.0001). Having a history of liver transplantation was not associated with decreased bone mass (OR=1.4; 95%CI 0.4 - 4.3; p=0.56). CONCLUSION: Liver transplantation was not associated with decreased bone mass in this group of climacteric women.


OBJETIVO: Avaliar se mulheres climatéricas submetidas a transplante de fígado tiveram maior prevalência de massa óssea diminuída do que aquelas sem antecedente de doença hepática. MÉTODOS: Estudo de corte transversal, com 48 mulheres em acompanhamento ambulatorial em um hospital universitário na região Sudeste do Brasil, no período de 04 de fevereiro de 2009 a 05 de janeiro de 2011. Foram incluídas 24 mulheres submetidas a transplante hepático há pelo menos um ano, com idades igual ou superior a 35 anos, e 24 sem antecedente de doença hepática, com idade (± três anos) e padrão menstrual semelhante ao das transplantadas. As mulheres foram submetidas a exames laboratoriais (hormônio folículo estimulante e estradiol) e densitometria óssea de coluna lombar e fêmur, com equipamento Hologic, Discovery WI. A análise estatística foi realizada por meio do teste exato de Fisher, por Odds Ratio (OR) simples e pela regressão logística múltipla. RESULTADOS: A média etária das mulheres incluídas no estudo foi de 52,8 (±10,7) anos, sendo que 27,1% estavam na pré-menopausa e 72,9%, na peri/pós-menopausa. Aproximadamente 14,6% dessas mulheres apresentaram osteoporose e 35,4%, baixa massa óssea. Os seguintes itens foram associados com massa óssea diminuída: estar na pós-menopausa (OR=71,4; IC95% 3,8 - 1.339,7; p<0,0001), idade atual maior que 49 anos (OR=11,4; IC95% 2,9 - 44,0; p=0,0002) e nível de estradiol sérico menor que 44,5 pg/mL (OR=18,3; IC95% 3,4 - 97,0; p<0,0001). Ter antecedente de transplante hepático não se associou massa óssea diminuída (OR=1,4; IC95% 0,4 - 4,3; p=0,5). CONCLUSÃO: O transplante hepático não se associou massa óssea diminuída nesse grupo de mulheres climatéricas.


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Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Bone Density , Liver Transplantation , Menopause , Osteoporosis/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Prevalence
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ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.) ; 24(1): 43-47, jan.-mar. 2011. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: lil-582303

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RACIONAL: O transplante hepático para carcinoma hepatocelular pode resultar em potencial cura e melhora da sobrevida comparado com operações conservadoras. OBJETIVO: Analisar os índices de recorrência e sobrevida em pacientes transplantados hepáticos por carcinoma hepatocelular e com níveis séricos de alfa-fetoproteína maiores que 200 ng/ml. MÉTODO: Foram analisados retrospectivamente 90 pacientes cirróticos com carcinoma hepatocelular submetidos à transplante hepático ortotópico entre 1997 e 2009. As lesões hepáticas foram diagnosticadas no pré-operatório por ultrassonografia com Doppler, tomografia computadorizada e níveis séricos de alfa fetoproteína. Os pacientes foram divididos em dois grupos de acordo com o nível de alfa-fetoproteína (menor ou maior que 200 ng/ml. O método de Kaplan-Meier foi usado para calcular a taxa de sobrevida. A análise de regressão Cox estudou os fatores preditivos de sobrevida. RESULTADOS: Pacientes com alfa-fetoproteína maior que 200 ng/ml (n=6) apresentaram menor taxa de sobrevida em um e cinco anos e na média de meses comparados com o grupo com alfa-fetoproteína menor que 200 ng/ml (n=84); respectivamente 35 por cento, 18 por cento e 11,8 meses contra 68 por cento, 43 por cento e 28,1 meses. Além disso, a taxa de recidiva foi 16,6 por cento no primeiro grupo, e de 5,6 por cento no outro. Observouse risco de óbito de 1 por cento para cada 10 u de alfa-fetoproteína>200 ng/ml e para cada mm da maior medida de tumor acima de 28 mm. CONCLUSÃO: Os pacientes com valores séricos de alfa-fetoproteína maiores que 200 ng/ml demonstraram menores taxas de sobrevida, porém não foi preditivo de recidiva tumoral.


BACKGROUND: Liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) can result in a potential cure and greater survival than other less radical techniques. AIM: To analyze the survival and recurrence rate in liver transplant recipients with hepatocellular carcinoma and alpha-fetoprotein over 200 ng/ml. METHOD: Analysis, in this retrospective study, 90 cirrhotic patients with hepatocellular carcinoma who underwent orthotopic liver transplantation between 1997 and 2009. Liver lesions were diagnosed by preoperative Doppler ultrasonography, abdominal computerized tomography and alpha-fetoprotein blood level. Two groups were studied according to alpha-fetoprotein level over or below 200 ng/ml. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to study survival rate. The Cox regression analysis was performed to study predictive factor to survival. RESULTS: It was observed that risk of death was 1 percent for each 10 units of alpha-fetoprotein over 200 ng/ml and 1 percent for each mm over 28 mm (tumor size). In this sample average age, gender, presence of recidivism, vascular invasion, incidental tumor, Edmondson-Steiner grade and Milan criteria were similar when the two groups were submitted to multivarite analysis and the survival rate and the size of great nodule had a significant difference between the two groups. The survival rate was better for those patients with alpha-fetoprotein<200 ng/ml. CONCLUSION: Patients who had alpha-fetoprotein >200 showed worst survival and size of tumor was a predictive risk factor for mortality but this did not have influence in relationship to tumor recurrence.

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Clinics ; 66(6): 949-953, 2011. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-594360

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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to simultaneously monitoring cytomegalovirus and human herpesvirus 6 active infections using nested-polymerase chain reaction and, together with clinical findings, follow the clinical status of patients undergoing liver transplant. INTRODUCTION: The human β-herpesviruses, including cytomegalovirus and human herpesvirus 6, are ubiquitous among human populations. Active infections of human herpesvirus 6 and cytomegalovirus are common after liver transplantation, possibly induced and facilitated by allograft rejection and immunosuppressive therapy. Both viruses affect the success of the transplant procedure. METHODS: Thirty patients submitted to liver transplant at the Liver Transplant Unit, at the Gastro Center, State University of Campinas, SP, Brazil, were studied prospectively from six months to one year, nested-polymerase chain reaction for cytomegalovirus and human herpesvirus 6 DNA detections. Two or more consecutive positive nested-polymerase chain reaction were considered indicative of active infection. RESULTS: Active infection by cytomegalovirus was detected in 13/30 (43.3 percent) patients, median time to first cytomegalovirus detection was 29 days after transplantation (range: 0-99 days). Active infection by human herpesvirus 6 was detected in 12/30 (40 percent) patients, median time to first human herpesvirus 6 detection was 23.5 days after transplantation (range: 0-273 days). The time-related appearance of each virus was not statistically different (p = 0.49). Rejection of the transplanted liver was observed in 16.7 percent (5/30) of the patients. The present analysis showed that human herpesvirus 6 and/or cytomegalovirus active infections were frequent in liver transplant recipients at our center. CONCLUSIONS: Few patients remain free of betaherpesviruses after liver transplantation. Most patients presenting active infection with more than one virus were infected sequentially and not concurrently. Nested-polymerase chain reaction can be considered of limited value for clinically monitoring cytomegalovirus and human herpesvirus 6.


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Humans , Cytomegalovirus Infections/diagnosis , Cytomegalovirus/isolation & purification , /isolation & purification , Liver Transplantation/adverse effects , Roseolovirus Infections/diagnosis , Cytomegalovirus/genetics , DNA, Viral/analysis , DNA, Viral/genetics , Follow-Up Studies , Graft Rejection/virology , /genetics , Liver Transplantation/immunology , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Prospective Studies , Postoperative Complications/diagnosis , Postoperative Complications/virology , Statistics, Nonparametric , Time Factors
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Arq. bras. ciênc. saúde ; 35(3)set.-dez. 2010.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-573363

ABSTRACT

Introdução: A pleurotomia durante a cirurgia cardíaca pode danificar a função respiratória durante o período pós-operatório, podendo interferir no tempo de internação hospitalar. Objetivo: Comparar os dias de internação hospitalar em pacientes submetidos à cirurgia de revascularização do miocárdio com e sem realização de pleurotomia. Métodos: A pesquisa foi composta por 20 pacientes submetidos à cirurgia de revascularização do miocárdio com circulação extracorpórea, sendo divididos em dois grupos: G1 ? pacientes que realizaram pleurotomia (n=10) e G2 ? pacientes que não realizaram pleurotomia (n=10). Resultados: Os resultados mostraram que os pacientes do grupo G1 quando comparados aos pacientes do grupo G2 obtiveram média de internação semelhante (7,2±0,78 versus 6,8±0,42 dias). Conclusão: Não houve diferença significativa no tempo de internação entre os grupos de pacientes com e sem pleurotomia.


Introduction: Pleurotomy on cardiac surgery may damage the respiratory function during the postoperative period, and may also interfere on the length of hospital stay. Objective: To compare the length of hospital stay of patients that were submitted to myocardial revascularization surgery with or without pleurotomy. Methods: This research was composed by 20 patients submitted to myocardial revascularization surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, and they were divided into two groups: G1 ? patients submitted to pleurotomy (n=10) e G2 ? patients not submitted to pleurotomy (n=10). Results: The results showed that the G1 patients when compared to G2 patients obtained similar average length of hospital stay (7.2±0.78 versus 6.8±0.42 days). Conclusion: There was no statistical difference regarding the length of hospital stay between the groups.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Extracorporeal Circulation , Myocardial Revascularization , Pleura/surgery , Length of Stay/statistics & numerical data
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