Late follow-up of patients submitted to total cavopulmonary derivation: clinical aspects, reinterventions, and complications interfering in morbidity

Abstract Objective: To identify main complications in outpatient follow-up, as well as factors before or during operation that may interfere in patient's evolution. Methods: Retrospective study of patients submitted to total cavopulmonary shunt with extracardiac conduit from 2000 to 2014 at the Hospital do Coração (São Paulo, Brazil) and who underwent clinical follow-up at this institution. Results: One hundred and fifty surgeries were performed and 59 patients maintained outpatient follow-up. The mean age of these patients at the time of surgery was 4.45 years (median of 45 months) and 70.2% of them were males. Among the patients undergoing outpatient follow-up, postoperative time at evaluation ranged from 10 days to 145 months; 30 (50.8%) patients had single left ventricle and 29 (49.2%) had single right ventricle (48.2% of these presented with hypoplastic left heart syndrome [HLHS]). Patients with single left ventricle had a higher percentage of reintervention-free survival, but without statistically significant difference. 40% of the patients had no complications and 35% of them presented with thrombosis at some point in the follow-up period, with ventricular dysfunction being the second most frequently found complication (15% of cases), mainly among patients with single right ventricle morphology (P=0.04). Between the patients currently under follow-up, 20 (35%) of them had been evaluated by ultrasonography and had some degree of hepatic congestion and/or hepatomegaly. 16.7% of the patients with such alteration had HLHS (P=0.057). Conclusion: Except for the right ventricular morphology, no other factor has been shown to interfere in late evolution after total cavopulmonary shunt.

Incidence and treatment of chylothorax in children undergoing corrective surgery for congenital heart diseases

Abstract Introduction: Chylothorax is a lymphatic extravasation into pleural cavity and its incidence is 0.25%-5.3% in children undergoing cardiac surgery. Objective: To evaluate the incidence of chylothorax in pediatrics patients operated, linking it in each surgical intervention. Evaluate treatment types and efficiency. Methods: Retrospective study using medical records of children undergoing cardiac surgery in the Hospital do Coração between 2004 and 2014. For statistical analysis, qualitative variables by absolute frequency and relative frequency; quantitative variables, by median of 25 and 75 percentiles, as they did not present normal distribution (Shapiro-Wilk, P<0.05). The Chi-square test was used for the association between type of treatment and result. The adopted confidence level was 95%. Results: Incidence of chylothorax was 2.1% (0.9% in intracardiac surgery, 1.7% correction of patent ductus arteriosus and aortic coarctation, 8.3% Glenn's surgery, 11.8% total cavopulmonary surgery and 3% in others). Among treatments, fasting associated with total parenteral nutrition (TPN) resolved 51% of the cases. Hypoglossal diet had failed treatment and surgical referral in 22% of the cases. Fasting with TPN associated with octreotide had success in the treatment of chylothorax in a period exceeding 15 days in 78% of cases, and 3.7% were referred for surgery. Conclusion: According to the results, incidence of chylothorax was 2.18%. Treatment with fasting and TPN leads to resolutions in 86.5%, and the association with octreotide was successful in 85.1% of cases, showing an efficient option, while the treatment with hypoglossal diet had therapeutic failure in 22% of the cases in which it was used.

Estudo comparativo entre o uso do antiagregante plaquetário e do anticoagulante oral na profilaxia de trombose em pacientes submetidos à operação cavopulmonar total com tubo extracardíaco: análise ecocardiográfica, angiotomográfica, cintilográfica, laboratorial e clínica / Comparative trial of the use of antiplatelet and oral anticoagulant in thrombosis prophylaxis in patients undergoing total cavopulmonary operation with extracardiac conduit: echocardiographic, tomographic, scintigraphic, clinical and laboratory analysis

Objetivo: Comparar a eficácia do AAS e da Varfarina na profilaxia da trombose em pacientes submetidos a operação cavopulmonar total. Avaliar se fatores de coagulação (VII, VIII e Proteína C), dados clínicos, fenestração ou fatores hemodinâmicos, interferem na trombose no pós-operatório. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo e randomizado de 30 pacientes, randomizados em Grupo I (Varfarina) e Grupo II (AAS), submetidos à derivação cavopulmonar total com tubo extracardíaco, entre 2008 e 2011, com seguimento de dois anos. Foram realizadas consultas clínicas que avaliavam efeitos colaterais e aderência. Realizado ecocardiograma transesofágico no pós-operatório imediato, 3, 6,12 e 24 meses; angiotomografia aos 6, 12 e 24 meses de pós-operatório para avaliação de alterações na parede interna do tubo ou trombos e cintilografia pulmonar, para avaliar possível TEP. Resultados: Dois óbitos no grupo I; 33,3% dos pacientes apresentaram trombo (46,7% no Grupo II). A ocorrência prévia de trombo e baixos níveis de proteína C da coagulação foram os únicos fatores que influenciaram no tempo livre de trombo (P=0,035 e 0,047). Avaliação angiotomográfica: 35,7% dos pacientes do grupo II tinham atapeteamento maior que 2 mm (P=0,082). Cintilografia: dois pacientes apresentaram TEP no grupo II. Cinco pacientes tiveram dificuldade de aderência, 4 no grupo I com INR variando de 1 a 6,4. Conclusão: A ocorrência prévia de trombo é um fator de risco para trombose no pós-operatório. Pacientes em uso de AAS tendem a depósito de material na parede do tubo. O número reduzido da amostra não permitiu concluir qual a droga mais eficaz na prevenção da trombose na população estudada. .

Objective: To compare the efficacy of aspirin and warfarin for prophylaxis of thrombosis in patients undergoing total cavopulmonary anastomosis. Evaluate whether coagulation factors (VII, VIII and protein C), clinical data, fenestration or hemodynamic factors, interfere with postoperative thrombosis. Methods: A prospective, randomized study of 30 patients, randomized into Group I (Warfarin) and Group II (AAS), underwent total cavopulmonary shunt with extracardiac conduit, between 2008 and 2011, with follow-up by clinical visits to evaluate side effects and adhesion. Performed transesophageal echocardiography in post operatory time, 3, 6,12 and 24 months; angiotomography at 6, 12 and 24 months to evaluate changes in the internal tube wall or thrombi and pulmonary scintigraphy to evaluate possible PTE. Results: Two deaths in group I; 33.3% of patients had thrombus (46.7% in Group II). The previous occurrence of thrombus and low levels of coagulation protein C were the only factors that influenced the time free of thrombus (P=0.035 and 0.047). Angiotomographic evaluation: 35.7% in group II presented material accumulation greater than 2 mm (P=0.082). Scintigraphy: two patients had PTE in group II. Five patients had difficulty to comply with the treatment, 4 in group I with INR ranging from 1 to 6.4. Conclusion: The previous occurrence of thrombus is a risk factor for thrombosis in the postoperative period. Patients using AAS tend to deposit material in the tube wall. The small sample size did not allow to conclude which is the most effective drug in the prevention of thrombosis in this population. .

Uso do octreotide no tratamento do quilotórax e quiloperitôneo / Use of octreotide in the treatment of chylothorax and chyloperitoneum / Uso del octreotide en el tratamiento del quilotórax y quiloperitoneo

Relato de três casos de quilotórax e um caso de ascite quilosa em crianças em pós-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca, que evoluíram sem resposta ao tratamento clínico habitual, baseado em jejum e nutrição parenteral prolongada. Tratamento com octreotide na dose inicial de 1,0 mcg/kg/h foi escolhido, com aumento progressivo de 1,0 mcg/kg/h/dia até a dose máxima de 4,0 mcg/kg/h. Todos os casos tiveram resposta favorável, com redução progressiva do débito do dreno, até resolução do quadro, sem efeito colateral significativo.

Report of three cases of chylothorax and one case of chylous ascites in children who had undergone cardiac surgery with no response to routine clinical treatment, based on fasting and long-term parenteral nutrition. Treatment with octreotide at an initial dose of 1.0 mcg/kg/h was chosen, with a gradual increase of 1.0 mcg/kg/hr/day until a maximum dose of 4.0 mcg/kg/h. All cases had a favorable response, with gradual reduction of drainage output until prognosis improvement with no significant side effects.

Relato de tres casos de quilotórax y un caso de ascitis quilosa en niños en postoperatorio de cirugía cardíaca, que evolucionaron sin respuesta al tratamiento clínico habitual, basado en ayuno y nutrición parenteral prolongada. Fue elegido tratamiento con octreotide en dosis inicial de 1,0 mcg/kg/h , con aumento progresivo de 1,0 mcg/kg/h/día hasta la dosis máxima de 4,0 mcg/kg/h. Todos los casos tuvieron respuesta favorable, con reducción progresiva del débito del drenaje, hasta resolución del cuadro, sin efecto colateral significativo.

Experiência multicêntrica na América do Sul no fechamento perventricular da comunicação interventricular muscular congênita / Perventriculat closure of congenital muscular ventricular septal defect: multicenter experience in South America

Fundamentos: O fechamento perventricular das comunicações interventriculares (CIVs) musculares tornou-se uma altenativa terapêutica atraente em pequenos lactentes com grandes defeitos. Entretanto, a reprodutibilidade desse métodos em vários centros mundiais ainda é uma questão em aberto. Método: Relatamos uma experiência multicêntrica na América do Sul com tal abordagem. No período de julho de 2007 a maio de 2009, nove pacientes não consecutivos (idade e peso médios de 6 meses e 5,5kg, respectivamente) foram submetidos a procedimento no centro cirúgico, sob monitoração da ecocardiográfia transesofágica, utilizando-se dispositivos Amplatzer. Todos os pacientes, com exceção de um, apresentavam insuficiência cardíaca e graus variados de hipertensão pulmonar. Quatro pacientes...

Background: Perventricular closure of muscular ventricular septal defects (VSD) has become an attractive treatment modality for infants. However, its reproducibility worldwide remains to be seen. Methods: We report a multicenter experience in South America. From July, 2007 to May, 2009, nine non-consecutive patients (median age and weight were 6 months and 5.5 kg, respectively) underwent the procedure in the operating room under transesophageal echocardiographic guidance using Amplatzer devices. All patients but one were in congestive heart failure and had pulmonary arterial hypertension. Four patients had coarctation of the aorta and one was submitted to pulmonary artery banding at 6 months of life, which were all repaired at the same session. Eight patients had single defects (six mid-muscular, two apical) measuring 10.3 ± 3.7 mm and one patient had multiple apical defects that required two devices. Results: Ten devices were implanted successfully (median size: 12 mm), and two had to be sutured to the right ventricular wall with a surgical suture. One patient...

Fechamento percutâneo da Comunicação Interventricular muscular congênita / Percutaneous closure of congenital muscular ventricular septal defects

tratamento percutaneo da comunicação interventricular (CIV)congênita vem sendo realizado com bons resultados nos últimos 10 anos. Relatamos nossa experiência com a oclusão percutânea da CIV muscular congênita com próteses Amplatzer avaliando exequibilidade, segurança e eficâcia do método: Método: No período de setembro de 2002 a dezembro de 2007, foram realizados 9 procedimentos em múltiplos centros em 8 pacientes não-concecutivos (mediana de idade de 6 anos e de peso de 26 kg), sob anestesia geral e monitoração pela ecocardiografia transesofágica. Todas as CIVs eram únicas (7 na região trabecular média e 1 na porção anterior) e tinham diâmetro médio de 6,0 mais ou menos 2,1 mm. Houve embolização imediata de um dispositivo com resgate percutâneo. O procedimento foi repetido com sucesso após um ano. Todos os casos restantes foram realizados com sucesso, som complicações maiores. O índice de oclusão foi de 100 por cento no seguimento. Conclusão: Nessa pequena série de pacientes, a oclusão percutânea da CIV muscular congênita única com próteses Amplatzer foi um procedimento de fácil execução, seguro e altamente efizaz.

Background: Percutaneous treatment of muscular ventricular septal defects (VSD) has been performed with good results in the last 10 years. We report our experience with the percutaneous closure of congenital muscular VSDs with Amplatzer devices assessing the feasibility, safety and efficacy of the procedure. Methods: From 9/2002 to 12/ 2007, 9 procedures were performed in multiple centers in 8 non-consecutive patients (median age: 6 years; median weight: 26 kg) under general anesthesia and transesophageal echocardiographic monitoring. All VSDs were single (7 in the trabecular region and 1 anterior) and had a mean diameter of 6.0 ± 2.1 mm. There was one device embolization with immediate percutaneous device retrieval. This procedure was successfully repeated after year. The other cases were completed successfully without major complications. The rate of complete closure was 100% at follow-up. Conclusion: In this small series of patients, percutaneous closure of congenital single muscular VSD was relatively easy to perform, safe and highly effective.

Relação da cintura abdominal com a condição nutricional, perfil lipídico e pressão arterial em pré-escolares de baixo estrato socioeconômico / Relationship between waist circumference and nutritional status, lipid profile and blood pressure in low socioeconomic level pre-school children

OBJETIVO: Avaliar o diagnóstico nutricional, o perfil lipídico, os níveis pressóricos e a medida de cintura em pré-escolares. Pretende-se ainda verificar se a medida de cintura está associada com índices antropométricos usuais no diagnóstico nutricional, perfil lipídico e pressão arterial em crianças obesas e eutróficas. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal realizado com 65 pré-escolares de baixo estrato socioeconômico, em escola municipal de Santo André. As avaliações clínico-laboratoriais consistiram em: medida de PA (Task Force, 1996), peso (P) e estatura (E) expressos como escore z (OMS, 1995) e IMC (índice de massa corpórea); níveis séricos de triglicérides, colesterol total e frações (VLDL-c, HDL-c, LDL-c) (Kwiterowich e AHA). Análise estatística: Teste exato de Fisher e correlação. RESULTADOS: Observamos alto porcentual de inadequação da PA e lipídios séricos, independentemente da condição nutricional. A medida de cintura mostrou correlação positiva e significante com IMC e ZPE (r = 0,87 e r = 0,83; p < 0,001, respectivamente). Visando ao estudo do poder diagnóstico da cintura, utilizando-se como ponto de corte o percentil 75 da amostra dessa medida, tendo como padrão o ZPE, observou-se acurácia de 89,1 por cento, especificidade de 87,2 por cento, sensibilidade de 70,6 por cento, e valores preditivos (+) 66,7 por cento e (-) 66,7 por cento. Não houve correlação significativa entre a cintura e o perfil lipídico e níveis pressóricos. CONCLUSÕES: A medida de cintura mostrou relação direta com os índices antropométricos habitualmente usados e não funcionou na faixa etária pré-escolar como preditor de risco cardiovascular.