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São Paulo med. j ; 128(6): 336-341, Dec. 2010. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-573995

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CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Pedicled flaps play an important role in cancer treatment centers, particularly in developing and emerging countries. The aim of this study was to identify factors that may cause complications and influence the final result from reconstructions using pectoralis major myocutaneous flaps (PMMFs) for head and neck defect repair following cancer resection. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study at the Hospital de Ensino Padre Anchieta of Faculdade de Medicina do ABC (FMABC). METHODS: Data on 58 patients who underwent head and neck defect reconstruction using PMMFs were reviewed. The final result from the reconstruction (success or failure) and the complications observed were evaluated in relation to the patients' ages, area reconstructed, disease stage, previous oncological treatment and need for blood transfusion. RESULTS: There were no total flap losses. The reconstruction success rate was 93.1 percent. Flap-related complications occurred in 43.1 percent of the cases, and half of them were considered major. Most of the complications were successfully treated. Defects originating in the hypopharynx were correlated with the development of major complications (p = 0.02) and with reconstruction failure (p < 0.001). Previous oncological treatment negatively influenced the reconstruction success (p = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS: Since the risk factors for developing major complications and reconstruction failure are known, it is important to heed the technical details and provide careful clinical support for patients in a more critical condition, so that better results from using PMMFs can be obtained.


CONTEXTO E OBJETIVO: Retalhos pediculados têm grande importância nos centros de tratamento do câncer, principalmente em países emergentes e em desenvolvimento. O objetivo deste trabalho foi identificar fatores que determinam complicações e influenciam no resultado final das reconstruções com retalho miocutâneo de peitoral maior (RMPM) no reparo de defeitos cirúrgicos por ressecções de cânceres de cabeça e pescoço. TIPO DE ESTUDO E LOCAL: Estudo transversal no Hospital de Ensino Padre Anchieta da Faculdade de Medicina do ABC. MÉTODOS: Dados de 58 pacientes submetidos a reconstruções de defeitos de cabeça e pescoço com RMPM foram revisados. O resultado final da reconstrução (sucesso ou falha) e as complicações observadas foram avaliados de acordo com a idade do paciente, área reconstruída, estágio da doença, tratamento oncológico prévio e necessidade de transfusão sanguínea. RESULTADOS: Não houve perda total de retalho. A taxa de sucesso da reconstrução foi de 93,1 por cento. Complicações relacionadas ao retalho ocorreram em 43,1 por cento dos casos e 50 por cento delas foram considerados como complicações maiores. A maioria das complicações foi tratada com sucesso. Os defeitos originados da hipofaringe relacionaram-se com o desenvolvimento de complicações maiores (p = 0,02) e falhas na reconstrução (p < 0,001). Tratamento oncológico prévio influenciou negativamente no sucesso da reconstrução (p = 0,04). CONCLUSÕES: Como os fatores de risco para o desenvolvimento de complicações maiores e de falha na reconstrução são conhecidos, é importante atentar para detalhes técnicos e empregar suporte clínico cuidadoso aos pacientes mais críticos para que sejam obtidos melhores resultados com o uso do RMPM.


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Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Head/surgery , Neck/surgery , Pectoralis Muscles/transplantation , Postoperative Complications , Plastic Surgery Procedures/adverse effects , Surgical Flaps , Cross-Sectional Studies , Necrosis , Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods , Risk Factors , Surgical Flaps/adverse effects , Surgical Flaps/pathology , Treatment Outcome
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Rev. Col. Bras. Cir ; 37(1): 078-080, ene.-feb. 2010. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-554497

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One case of transdiafragmatic intercostal hernia after intense coughing fit followed by rib fractures in patient with history of pneumonia is presented. He had a severe coughing fit, developed a right toracoabdominal hematoma and then a tumor that was gradually enlarging. Image exams confirmed the diagnosis. Treatment consisted of surgical repair with the use of a polypropylene prosthetic mesh. It is a rare type of hernia. Only four cases were found in literature. The sooner the disease is diagnosed and treated the better the prognoses will be since it will prevent hernia from strangulation and incarceration.


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Aged , Humans , Male , Cough/complications , Fractures, Spontaneous/complications , Hernia, Diaphragmatic/etiology , Rib Fractures/complications , Ribs
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