Prospective evaluation of the effect of early nasal layer closure on definitive repair in cleft palate patients / Avaliação prospectiva do efeito do fechamento precoce da camada nasal no reparo definitivo em pacientes com fenda palatina

Abstract Introduction The cleft palate is one of the most common congenital anomalies treated by plastic surgeons. The cleft width increases the tension of repair and necessitates excessive dissection that might affect maxillary growth. Decreasing the width of cleft minimize tension, dissection and may limit the impact on maxillary growth. Objectives The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of nasal layer closure of the hard palate at the time of cleft lip repair in patients with complete cleft lip and palate, to demonstrate the efficacy of narrowing the gap and to reduce the incidence of fistulae or other complications. Methods Thirty patients less than 1 year of age were included in this prospective observational study. A superiorly based vomer flap was used to repair the nasal layer of the cleft hard palate at the time of primary cleft lip repair. 12-14 weeks after the vomer flap, the cleft soft and hard palate was definitively repaired. Alveolar and palatal gaps were recorded during the 1st and 2nd operations to demonstrate the reduction of the gap defect. Results The mean reduction of the alveolar cleft width in patients who had a vomer flap in the first stage was 4.067 mm and the mean reduction of the palatal gap was 4.517 mm. Only 3 patients developed small fistula on the repaired nasal layer that was discovered and corrected during definitive palatoplasty. Conclusion Nasal layer closure is a simple surgical technique that can be used to close the hard palate at the time of cleft lip repair. It is a valuable addition to cleft lip and palate repair that may prevent some cleft palate surgical complications.

Resumo Introdução A fenda palatina é uma das anomalias congênitas mais comumente tratadas por cirurgiões plásticos. A largura da fenda aumenta a tensão do reparo e requer dissecção extensa que pode afetar o crescimento maxilar. Diminuir a largura da fenda minimiza a tensão, a dissecção e pode limitar o impacto no crescimento maxilar. Objetivos Avaliar o efeito do fechamento da camada nasal do palato duro no momento do reparo da fenda labial em pacientes com fenda labiopalatina completa, demonstrar a eficácia do estreitamento do gap (abertura) e reduzir a incidência de fístulas ou outras complicações. Método Trinta pacientes com menos de um ano foram incluídos neste estudo observacional prospectivo. Um retalho do vômer de base superior foi usado para reparar a camada nasal da fenda do palato duro no momento do reparo primário da fenda labial. Doze a 14 semanas após o retalho do vômer, a fenda no palato mole e duro foi submetida a reparo. Os gaps alveolares e palatais foram registradas durante a 1ª e a 2ª cirurgias para demonstrar a redução do defeito. Resultados A redução média da largura da fenda alveolar nos pacientes que apresentaram retalho do vômer no primeiro estágio foi de 4,067 mm e a redução média do gap palatino foi de 4,517 mm. Apenas três pacientes desenvolveram uma pequena fístula na camada nasal submetida a reparo, que foi identificada e corrigida durante a palatoplastia definitiva. Conclusão O fechamento da camada nasal é uma técnica cirúrgica simples que pode ser usada para fechar o palato duro no momento do reparo da fenda labial. É uma adição valiosa ao reparo de fenda labial e palatina que pode prevenir algumas complicações cirúrgicas da fenda palatina.

Damage control in penetrating duodenal trauma: less is better - the sequel / El control de daños en trauma penetrante de duodeno: "Menos es Mejor

Abstract The overall incidence of duodenal injuries in severely injured trauma patients is between 0.2 to 0.6% and the overall prevalence in those suffering from abdominal trauma is 3 to 5%. Approximately 80% of these cases are secondary to penetrating trauma, commonly associated with vascular and adjacent organ injuries. Therefore, defining the best surgical treatment algorithm remains controversial. Mild to moderate duodenal trauma is currently managed via primary repair and simple surgical techniques. However, severe injuries have required complex surgical techniques without significant favorable outcomes and a consequential increase in mortality rates. This article aims to delineate the experience in the surgical management of penetrating duodenal injuries via the creation of a practical and effective algorithm that includes basic principles of damage control surgery that sticks to the philosophy of "Less is Better". Surgical management of all penetrating duodenal trauma should always default when possible to primary repair. When confronted with a complex duodenal injury, hemodynamic instability, and/or significant associated injuries, the default should be damage control surgery. Definitive reconstructive surgery should be postponed until the patient has been adequately resuscitated and the diamond of death has been corrected.

Resumen El trauma de duodeno comúnmente se produce por un trauma penetrante que puede asociarse a lesiones vasculares y de órganos adyacentes. En el manejo quirúrgico se recomienda realizar un reparo primario o el empleo de técnicas quirúrgicas simples. Sin embargo, el abordaje de lesiones severas del duodeno es un tema controversial. Anteriormente, se han descrito técnicas como la exclusión pilórica o la pancreatoduodenectomía con resultados no concluyentes. El presente artículo presenta una propuesta del manejo de control de daños del trauma penetrante de duodeno, a través, de un algoritmo de cinco pasos. Este algoritmo plantea una solución para el cirujano cuando no es posible realizar el reparo primario. El control de daños del duodeno y su reconstrucción depende de una toma de decisiones respecto a la porción del duodeno lesionada y el compromiso sobre el complejo pancreatoduodenal. Se recomiendan medidas rápidas para contener el daño y se proponen vías de reconstrucción duodenal diferente a las clásicamente descritas. Igualmente, la probabilidad de complicaciones como fistula duodenales es considerable, por lo que proponemos, que el manejo de este tipo de fistulas de alto gasto se aborde por medio de una laparostomía retroperitoneal (lumbotomía). El abordaje del trauma penetrante de duodeno se puede realizar a través del principio "menos es mejor".

Surgical technique and mid-and-long curative effect analysis of primary repair of chronic Achilles tendon rupture / 中华外科杂志

Objective@#To examine the surgical method and clinical outcome of primary repair of chronic Achilles tendon rupture.@*Methods@#From March 2012 to August 2017, clinical data of 35 consecutive patients with chronic Achilles tendon rupture who were treated with primary repair by the same group of doctors at Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital were retrospectively analyzed.There were 29 males and 6 females with age of (41.0±9.3)years(range:29-65 years). All the patients had unilateral tendon rupture with 22 cases on the left and 13 cases on the right. The preoperative and postoperative Visual Analogue Scale(VAS), American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Ankle-Hindfoot Score(AOFAS), the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Achilles(VISA-A), the Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score(ATRS) and the Tegner Activity Score of patients were collected and compared by paired-t test.@*Results@#The patients were followed up for (45.6±17.2) months (range:17-28 months).No serious postoperative complications such as infection or nerve damage and rerupture outcomes were reported. At the last follow-up,the VAS decreased from 1.0(2.0) (M(QR) preoperative to 0.0(0.8)(Z=-3.586, P=0.00), AOFAS increased from 64.3±12.5 to 97.0±5.0(t=-14.359, P=0.00), VISA-A increased from 51.3±9.8 to 87.8±18.0(t=-17.656, P=0.00), Tegner increased from 0.9±0.3 to 4.6±1.7(t=-12.524, P=0.00) and ATRS increased from 40.0±3.5 to 97.9±3.9(t=-64.133, P=0.00). Twenty-eight patients (80.0%) had returned to their preinjury activity levels, and 7 patients (20.0%) no longer participate in recreational sports. According to Arner-Lindholm curative effect evaluation criteria, 32 cases(91.4%) gained the excellent results, 1 case (2.9%) of good and 2 cases(5.7%) bad, and the percentage of the cases with the excellent or good results was 94.3%.All except 2 patients with bad results could perform a single-limb heel rise painlessly.@*Conclusions@#Primary repair is an efficient approach for chronic Achilles tendon rupture.The mid-and-long curative effect is satisfactory and stable. Compared with other surgical techniques, operation is relatively simple and economical.The primary repair is considerably safe, with few serious complications such as infection or nerve damage and reruptures.

Uso de la colostomía en el tratamiento de lesiones traumáticas de colon y recto / Colostomy in the treatment of traumatic lesions of the colon and the rectum

Introducción: El trauma de abdomen tiene una incidencia que varía según las publicaciones, pero el colon y el recto son estructuras anatómicas generalmente comprometidas. Objetivo: Determinar las características clínico-quirúrgicas y los resultados terapéuticos en pacientes con lesiones traumáticas de colon y recto tratados con técnicas derivativas. Método: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo y multicéntrico en hospitales clínico-quirúrgicos seleccionados de La Habana, desde 2010 hasta 2015. El universo estuvo conformado por todos los pacientes ingresados en las instituciones con trauma rectocolónico único o múltiple tratados quirúrgicamente por colostomía. Resultados: Los pacientes estudiados se caracterizaron por edades: jóvenes (menos de 30), sexo masculino (69,2 por ciento), evolución hasta el tratamiento quirúrgico mayor de 12 horas (46,2 por ciento); causadas por empalamientos y otros (53,8 por ciento) y heridas con arma blanca (23,1 por ciento). Se aplicaron principalmente las técnicas quirúrgicas de colostomía en asa y de Hartman. Tanto el tiempo quirúrgico como la estadía fueron prolongados. La frecuencia de complicaciones graves y la mortalidad fue alta. Los costos fueron elevados. Conclusiones: La colostomía aun es una alternativa quirúrgica viable, pero su selección debe estar basada en la evaluación individualizada de los casos y en los índices pronósticos(AU)

Introduction: Abdominal trauma has an incidence that varies, according to publications; but the colon and the rectum are generally compromised anatomical structures. Objective: To determine the clinical-surgical characteristics and the therapeutic results in patients with traumatic lesions of the colon and the rectum treated with derivative techniques. Method: A descriptive, retrospective and multicenter study was conducted in selected clinical-surgical hospitals in Havana, from 2010 to 2015. The total sample consisted of all patients admitted with single or multiple rectocolonic trauma and treated with colostomy. Results: The patients studied were characterized by age: young (less than 30), male (69.2 percent), evolution until surgical treatment over 12 hours (46.2 percent); caused by impalements and others (53.8 percent) and stab wounds (23.1 percent). The surgical techniques of loop colostomy and Hartman colostomy were applied, mainly. Both surgical time and stay were prolonged. The frequency of serious complications and mortality was high. The costs were high. Conclusions: Colostomy is still a viable surgical alternative, but its selection must be based on the individualized evaluation of the cases and the prognostic rates(AU)

Primary surgical repair of tetralogy of Fallot in symptomatic neonates and premature infants / 中华胸心血管外科杂志

Objective To review our clinical experience with primary surgical repair of tetralogy of Fallot in neonates and premature infants and to discuss the timing of repair and major factors in treating this patients perioperatively.Methods From January 2012 to September 2015,a series of 19 consecutive neonates and premature infants(M/F =12/7) with tetralogy of Fallot were admitted in our center to receive surgical treatment,with a mean age of(17.3 ± 5.5) days(12-28 days) and a mean body weight of(2.9 ±0.7) kg(2.1-4.3 kg).All the 19 cases were symptomatic with cyanosis,saturation on room air 0.79 ± 0.12 (0.48-0.92),and shortness of breath.Before operation,2 cases were receiving an infusion of prostaglandin E1,5 were mechanically ventilated.7 were more than moderate anemia with hemoglobin of 55-87 g/L.All the patients received echocardiography,ECG and chest X-ray.The McGoon ratio and Nakata index were 1.09 ± 0.30 (0.8 to 1.6) and (135.5 ± 54.2) mm2/m2 (63-212 mm2/m2) respectively.18 cases received one-stage surgical repair and 1 premature infant under two-stage operation with the VSD closure after right ventricular outflow tract(RVOT) transannular patch augmentation.All the VSDs in the 18 cases were closed with continuous suture and RVOT were enlarged with autologous pericardium patch transannularly or not.Balanced and modified ultrafiltration were applied in all the patients.Patients were strictly followed up with a standard protocol focusing on right ventricular function and arrythmia.Several characteristics(e.g.time of operating,mechanical ventilation and ICU stay,complications,hospital stay time,cost of hospitalization) were compared between this group of patients and other TOF patients during the same period in our center.Results All the one-stage operations were successful.There was no mortality and major complication.Mean CPB and aortic clamping time were(111.5 ± 31.6)min (76-153min) and (73.3 ± 11.6) min (64-89 min) respectively.10 VSDs were closed with transventricular approach,6 witht transatrial appraoch and 2 with transatrial-ventricular approach.12 cases (66.7 ％) had a transannular RVOT patch,4 (22.2 ％) with single RVOT patch and 2 (11.1％) with transannular RVOT and left pulmonary artery patch.Atrial communication were left open in 15 cases (83.3 ％).The time of mechincal ventilation and ICU stay were (123.7 ± 59.5) h (39-239 h) and (10.1 ± 3.2) days (5-19 days) respectively.All the patients were followed up for (31.8 ± 15.7) months (9-57 months).There was no mortality and major complication.ECG showed that there was no severe arrythmia except for 3 complete right branh bundle block.The latest echocardiography results showed that right heart function was normal in all the cases and RVOT grandients was less than 30mmHg except one with 35 mmHg.There were 2 cases with residual shunt less than 2 mm and 8 cases with pulmonary valvular regurgitation less than moderate degree.Compared with other TOF cases during the same period,there was no difference according to the data mentioned above except with more time of mechnical ventilation and ICU stay and more cost of hospitalization.Conclusion Primary repair of TOF can be performed safely in symptomatic neonates and premature infants,regardless of age and body weight,with favorable early and mid-term results.Excellent teamwork and accurate prenatal and postnatal diagnosis were the two major factors in yeilding good results in these patients.

Estudio Comparativo entre la reparación primaria del ligamento cruzado anterior y la reconstrucción con el uso de auto injerto de hueso-tendón-hueso / Comparative study between primary reconstructions of anterior cruciate ligament and the use of bone-tendon-bone autograft

Introducción: El uso de autoinjerto es el procedimiento de elección para la reconstrucción del ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA). El éxito se basa en sus resultados y calidad de vida postoperatoria. La reconstrucción primaria es una técnica nueva, con resultados prometedores y una disminución en las complicaciones y efectos secundarios. Por lo tanto, se expone esta técnica, que de forma primaria y sin necesidad de utilizar injertos estabilice el LCA. Objetivo: Comparar resultados entre la reparación primaria del LCA y la reconstrucción con el uso de autoinjerto de hueso-tendón-hueso. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal clínico-epidemiológico, usando las variables de tendencia central para la medición de resultados. Se dio seguimiento postoperatorio a los pacientes para medir las variables de dolor, grados de movilidad y tiempo de incorporación al ejercicio. Resultados: El promedio de dolor fue de 4.6 ± 1.33, los arcos de movilidad en flexión fueron de 90.16º ± 3.23 en la primera semana y el tiempo de incorporación al ejercicio fue de 13.84 ± 3.14 semanas. Conclusiones: No se encontró diferencia en los resultados de dolor postoperatorio. Una marcada diferencia se evidenció en los rangos de movilidad y tiempo de incorporación al ejercicio, favoreciendo a la reparación primaria en el tiempo que le tomó al paciente retornar a la actividad física.

Introduction: The use of autograft is the procedure of choice for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The success is based on its results and postoperative quality of life. Primary reconstruction is a new technique with promising results and decreased complications. This technique is exposed to ensure stabilization without the use of grafts. Objective: Compare results between primary repair and reconstruction using bone-tendon-bone autograft. Methods: A clinical epidemiological cross-sectional study was conducted using variables of central tendency for measuring results. Postoperative follow-up was given to patients measuring the variables of pain, range of motion, and incorporation time to exercise. Results: Follow up to meet the rehabilitation protocol. The average pain was 4.6 ± 1.33, the range of motion in flexion was 90.16º ± 3.23 in the first week, and the time returning to the exercise was 13.84 ± 3.14 weeks. Conclusions: No difference was found in the results of postoperative pain. A marked difference was observed in the ranges of motion and incorporation time to exercise, favoring primary repair in the time it took patients to return to physical activity.

Sustitución esofágica temprana en un paciente con atresia esofágica de brecha larga / Early Esophageal Replacement in a Patient with Long Gap Esophageal Atresia

La atresia esofágica de brecha larga es la falta congénita de continuidad del esófago con o sin comunicación a la vía aérea, donde una extensa separación entre los cabos esofágicos (mayor de cuatro centímetros) impide una anastomosis primaria. Para su tratamiento existen varias técnicas, pero ninguna es ideal. Se reportó un paciente transicional masculino, de un año y tres meses de edad, de raza blanca, procedente de Manzanillo, Granma, con diagnóstico de atresia esofágica de brecha larga en la etapa neonatal, al cual se le realizó sustitución esofágica temprana con estómago. Se revisó el expediente clínico del paciente, y se extrajeron los datos relacionados con los antecedentes, el cuadro clínico, los exámenes complementarios y el tratamiento.

Long gap esophageal atresia is the congenital lack of the continuity of esophagus with or without communication to the air way, where an extensive separation between the esophageal pouches (more than four centimeters) inhibit the primary anastomosis. For its treatment there are several techniques, but none of them is ideal. A male patient, with diagnosis of long gap esophageal atresia in the neonatal stage was reported, to whom the early esophageal replacement with stomach was performed. The patient's clinical record was revised, of which the data related with the history, the clinical manifestations, the complementary exams and the treatment were taken.

Radical operation on Tetralogy of Fallot and its perioperative outcomes in different ages / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

Objective To explore the feasibility and advantages of early open-heart radical operation on infants and children with Tetralogy of Fallot(TOF) in different ages and to analyze its perioperative outcomes.Methods The clinical data of 390 infants and children with TOF were analyzed, who underwent extracorporeal circulation open-heart surgery from January 2007 to January 2014 at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery,the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University.The operative age ranged from 3 months to 14 years(mean 3 years).There were 172 infants(＜ 1 year old)and 218 children(≥ 1 year old).Some accompanied abnormalities included atrial septal defect (33 cases),patent ductus arteriosus (17 cases),coronary artery anomalies (8 cases), and multiple ventricular septal defect (5 cases).Results Ten patients died, and the overall mortality during hospital stay was 2.56％.The mortality of the infants group and the children group was 2.32％ (4/172 cases) and 2.75 ％ (6/218 cases), respectively,and there was no significant difference (x2 =0.000, P =1.000).Extracorporeal circulation time was (89.16 ± 74.38) min and (83.14 ± 66.72)min, respectively, aortic clamping time was (59.75 ± 35.20) min and (54.70 ± 38.54)min respectively, operation time were (185.34 ± 168.64)min and (163.35 ± 150.15) min respectively, duration of postoperative ventilation were (57.17 ± 67.46) h and (47.50 ± 58.39) h, respectively, the hospitalization time in the Intensive Care Unit was (5.08 ± 7.93) d and (3.71 ± 5.40) d, respectively, and the postoperative stay averaged (13.82 ± 17.78) d and (9.52 ± 8.74) d respectively in the infants group and the children group;there was no significant differences between 2 groups (t =1.937,1.890, 1.991,1.887,1.951,1.931;P =0.259, 0.713, 0.194, 0.739,0.241,0.308).Conclusions The curative effect of early cardiac surgical treatment on infants with TOF is considerably good with low morbidity and mortality.Early cardiac surgical treatment can avoid delayed development and growth in children, hypoxemic spells,sudden death and some other kind of adverse events.

Perforación esofágica por ingesta de cuerpo extraño revisión literaria más reporte de un caso / Esophageal perforation by foreign body ingestion

La perforación esofágica comprende un reto clínico para el médico: esto por la gran cantidad de variantes clínicas que puede presentar. Es importante destacar que es una verdadera emergencia por las desastrosas consecuencias de un diagnóstico tardío, por lo cual el médico debe tener una visión clara de su presentación así como sospechar de su existencia en ocasiones, donde a pesar de una clínica ambigua, el antecedente de ciertos acontecimientos nos acercan a este diagnóstico. Caso clínico: Paciente femenina de 58 años de edad, quien inicia enfermedad actual en marzo del 2013 al presentar dolor torácico de fuerte intensidad, concomitantemente hematemesis en 3 oportunidades posterior ingesta de cuerpo extraño (espina de pescado) es llevada a quirófano donde se realiza una toracotomía amplia derecha con visualización de lesión grado IV de tercio medio de esófago torácico y retiro de cuerpo extraño, cervicotomía exploradora izquierda para exclusión esofágica extrínseca y yeyunostomía de alimentación. Conclusión: Creemos que el mejor manejo de las lesiones de esófago es hacer diagnóstico rápido y, de ser posible, realizar la reparación primaria. Para esto, es necesario tener un alto índice de sospecha en lesiones de cuello y tórax, pues debido a que se encuentra rodeado de la vía aérea y estructuras vasculares importantes, muchas veces es pasada por alto, lo que aumenta el riesgo de complicaciones y, por tanto, la morbimortalidad(AU)

Esophageal perforation comprises a clinical challenge for physicians: it is because many clinical variants which may occur. Importantly, it is a true emergency, the dire consequences of a late diagnosis, so the doctor must have a clear view of your presentation and suspect their existence sometimes, where despite an ambiguous clinical, history of certain events bring us to this diagnosis. Case report: Female patient, 58 years old, who started presenting illness in March 2013 to have chest pain of high intensity concomitantly hematemesis in 3 subsequent opportunities intake foreign body (fishbone) is taken to surgery where it takes one wide right thoracotomy, left explorer cervicotomy + extrinsic esophageal exclusion feeding jejunostomy. Conclusion: We believe that the best management of esophageal injuries is to make rapid diagnosis and, if possible, perform primary repair. For this it is necessary to have a high index of suspicion in lesions neck and chest, then because it is surrounded by the airway and major vascular structures, often is overlooked, which increases the risk of complications and therefore, the morbidity and mortality(AU)

Peroneus Tendon Dislocation Associated with Fracture of Lateral Process of Talus: A Case Report

Traumatic peroneal tendon dislocation in association with fracture of the lateral process of the talus is a rare injury, which is difficult to diagnose. As a result, early detection is often delayed, which in turn leads to ankle pain and dysfunction. We treated a patient by open reduction and screw fixation in fracture of the lateral process of talus and primary repair of the superior peroneal retinaculum. We report this case with a brief review of the literature.

Primary repair of symptomatic neonates with tetralogy of Fallot with or without pulmonary atresia / 소아과

Recently, surgical outcomes of repair of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) have improved. For patients with TOF older than 3 months, primary repair has been advocated regardless of symptoms. However, a surgical approach to symptomatic TOF in neonates or very young infants remains elusive. Traditionally, there have been two surgical options for these patients: primary repair versus an initial aortopulmonary shunt followed by repair. Early primary repair provides several advantages, including avoidance of shunt-related complications, early relief of hypoxia, promotion of normal lung development, avoidance of ventricular hypertrophy and fibrosis, and psychological comfort to the family. Because of advances in cardiopulmonary bypass techniques and accumulated experience in neonatal cardiac surgery, primary repair in neonates with TOF has been performed with excellent early outcomes (early mortality<5%), which may be superior to the outcomes of aortopulmonary shunting. A remaining question regarding surgical options is whether shunts can preserve the pulmonary valve annulus for TOF neonates with pulmonary stenosis. Symptomatic neonates and older infants have different anatomies of right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) obstructions, which in neonates are nearly always caused by a hypoplastic pulmonary valve annulus instead of infundibular obstruction. Therefore, a shunt is less likely to preserve the pulmonary valve annulus than is primary repair. Primary repair of TOF can be performed safely in most symptomatic neonates. Patients who have had primary repair should be closely followed up to evaluate the RVOT pathology and right ventricular function.

Manejo del trauma de colon: experiencia en 403 casos / Management of colon trauma: experience in 403 cases

Objetivo: Presentar la experiencia en el manejo del trauma de colon en la Unidad de Politraumatizados. Hospital Domingo Luciani. IVSS, Caracas. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo y de corte transversal, basado en la revisión de historias clínicas de los pacientes ingresados en nuestra institución durante el periodo enero 2009 ­ diciembre 2012, quienes en la exploración quirúrgica presentaron trauma de colon, se evaluaron las variable: sexo,tiempo de evolución de la lesión, estabilidad hemodinámica,mecanismo de trauma, localización de la lesión, grado de lesión de colon, grado de contaminación, lesiones asociadas y conducta quirúrgica. Los resultados se expresaron en gráficos circulares y diagramas de barras.Resultados:Se revisó un total de 403 pacientes, de los cuales el 95% estuvo representado por el sexo masculino, el tiempo de evolución fue menor a 6 Horas en un 96%, el 75% de los pacientes ingresaron estables hemodinamicamente, la herida por arma de fuego representó el mecanismo de lesión más frecuente (84%). En cuanto al segmento de colon más afectado, se encuentra el colon transverso y ascendente con un 34 y 29% respectivamente. La lesión grado II de colon predominó con un 45%. La contaminación de cavidad grado A se observó en un 38%. La reparación primaria fue la conducta más empleada representando un 82.1%, El intesti-no delgado resultó el órgano asociado más afectado (35%). Conclusión: El tratamiento para lesiones de colon es la reparación primaria. La colostomía debe ser tomada en cuenta por el cirujano en presencia de inestabilidad hemodinámica, índice de trauma abdominal y tiempo de evolución de la lesión(AU)

Objective: To present the experience in the management of the trauma of colon at Trauma Unit. Hospital Domingo Luciani. IVSS, Caracas. Methods: We conducted a retrospective, descriptive and study of cross section, based on the review of medical records of patients admitted to our institution during the period January 2009 ­December 2012, who in surgical exploration showed colon trauma, assessed the variable: sex, time of evolution of the injury,hemodynamic stability, mechanism of trauma, localization of the lesion, degree of lesion of colon, degree of contamination, associated injuries and surgical conduct. Results were expressed in pie charts and bar charts. Results: A total of 403 patients, of whom 95% was represented by male. Evolution time was less than 6 hours in a 96%, 75 %of the patients were stable hemodynamic, gunshot wound represented the mechanism of injury more frequently (84%). As for the most affected colon segment transverse and ascending colon with a 34 and 29% is respectively. Lesion grade II of colon predominated with 45%. Grade A contamination of cavity was observed in38%. Primary repair was the more employed conduct, representing an 82.1%, the small intestine was the most associated affected organ (35%). Conclusion: Treatment of choice for colon injuries is the primary repair. The colostomy must be taken into account by the surgeon in the presence of hemodynamic instability, index of abdominal trauma and time evolution of the lesion(AU)

Primary Repair of Traumatic Gut Injury Without Diversion in Casualty Department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

Colon is one of the most commonly injured viscera followed by small gut and liver in abdomen for which management becomes complicated had the type and severity of injury not been assessed properly. With improved facilities in patient care and proper use of antibiotics the inclination is directed towards primary repair of colon without diversion. This study was aimed to assess the efficacy of primary repair in a tertiary hospital. A number of 50 patients of traumatic gut injury from 15-50 years (31.18 ± 9.38 years) mainly presenting with RTA with blunt trauma abdomen (54.0%) and different types of stab injury (40.0%) were managed with primary repair in the department of casualty in Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka between the period of January to June 2009. On admission more than half (52.0%) had hypotension, 70.0% distended abdomen, 84.0% tender abdomen, 58.0% presented with abdominal rigidity while 80% of them had perforation of the small and 20% had the same in large gut. After primary repair, only 6% developed chest infection and 4% developed wound infection. The findings suggest that primary repair without diversion in the treatment of traumatic gut injury can be performed among patients admitted in our hospitals.

Management of Persistent Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage Following Thoraco-lumbar Surgery

STUDY DESIGN: This was a retrospective study of patients who had developed a dural tear after thoracic and lumbar spine surgery that was not recognized during the surgery, and was treated either by lumbar drainage or over-sewing of the wounds. PURPOSE: To revisit the treatment strategies in postoperative dural leaks and present our experience with over-sewing of the wound and lumbar drainage. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: Unintended durotomy is a frequent complication of spinal surgery. Management of subsequent cerebrospinal fluid leakage remains controversial. There is no distinct treatment guideline according to the etiology in the current literature. METHODS: The records of 368 consecutive patients who underwent thoracic and/or lumbar spine surgery from 2006 throug h 2010 were retrospectively reviewed. Seven cerebrospinal fluid fistulas and five pseudomeningoceles were noted in 12 (3.2%) procedures. Cerebrospinal fluid diversion by lumbar drainage in five pseudomeningoceles and over-sewing of wounds in seven cerebrospinal fluid fistulas employed in 12 patients. Clinical grading was evaluated by Wang. RESULTS: Of the 12 patients who had a dural tear, 5 were managed successfully with lumbar drainage, and 7 with oversewing of the wound. The clinical outcomes were excellent in 9 patients, good in 2, and poor in 1. Complications such as neurological deficits, or superficial or deep wound infections did not develop. A recurrence of the fistula or pseudomeningocele after the treatment was not seen in any of our patients. CONCLUSIONS: Pseudomeningoceles respond well to lumbar drainage, whereas over-sewing of the wound is an alternative treatment option in cerebrospinal fluid fistulas without neurological compromise.

Laparoscopic Primary Repair with Omentopexy for Duodenal Ulcer Perforation: A Single Institution Experience of 21 Cases

PURPOSE: Despite the great advances in laparoscopic techniques, most active general surgeons do not apply laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of duodenal ulcer perforation when facing a real-life emergency. Therefore, our study was designed to evaluate the feasibility of laparoscopic surgery in duodenal ulcer perforation, and provide a step-by-step protocol with tips and recommendations for less experienced surgeons. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between March, 2011 and May, 2012, 21 patients presenting with duodenal ulcer perforation underwent laparoscopic primary repair with omentopexy. There were no contraindications to perform laparoscopic surgery, and the choice of primary repair was decided according to the size of the perforation. The procedure for laparoscopic primary repair with omentopexy consisted of peritoneal lavage, primary suture, and omentopexy using a knot pusher. RESULTS: During the operation, no conversion to open surgery or intra-operative events occurred. The median operation time was 45.0 minutes (20~80 minutes). Median day of commencement of a soft diet was day 6 (4~17 days). After surgery, the median hospital stay was 8.0 days (5~27 days). Postoperative complications occurred in one patient, which included a minor leakage. This complication was resolved by conservative management. CONCLUSIONS: Although our study was carried out on a small number of patients at a single institution, we conclude that laparoscopic primary repair can be an effective surgical method in the treatment of duodenal ulcer perforation. We believe that the detailed explanation of our procedure will help beginners to perform laparoscopic primary repair more easily.

Laparoscopic Primary Repair with Omentopexy for Duodenal Ulcer Perforation: A Single Institution Experience of 21 Cases

PURPOSE: Despite the great advances in laparoscopic techniques, most active general surgeons do not apply laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of duodenal ulcer perforation when facing a real-life emergency. Therefore, our study was designed to evaluate the feasibility of laparoscopic surgery in duodenal ulcer perforation, and provide a step-by-step protocol with tips and recommendations for less experienced surgeons. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between March, 2011 and May, 2012, 21 patients presenting with duodenal ulcer perforation underwent laparoscopic primary repair with omentopexy. There were no contraindications to perform laparoscopic surgery, and the choice of primary repair was decided according to the size of the perforation. The procedure for laparoscopic primary repair with omentopexy consisted of peritoneal lavage, primary suture, and omentopexy using a knot pusher. RESULTS: During the operation, no conversion to open surgery or intra-operative events occurred. The median operation time was 45.0 minutes (20~80 minutes). Median day of commencement of a soft diet was day 6 (4~17 days). After surgery, the median hospital stay was 8.0 days (5~27 days). Postoperative complications occurred in one patient, which included a minor leakage. This complication was resolved by conservative management. CONCLUSIONS: Although our study was carried out on a small number of patients at a single institution, we conclude that laparoscopic primary repair can be an effective surgical method in the treatment of duodenal ulcer perforation. We believe that the detailed explanation of our procedure will help beginners to perform laparoscopic primary repair more easily.

Simultaneous Bilateral Quadriceps Tendon Rupture in a Patient with Chronic Renal Failure

Bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture is an unusual injury, but may be encountered in patients with various chronic diseases after minor trauma. This article presents a case of bilateral quadriceps tendon rupture of a 38-year-old woman with chronic renal failure. Surgical repair was performed using a bone tunnel technique with a nonabsorbable suture and a suture anchor. Postoperative magnetic resonance imaging confirmed complete healing of the repair site, and clinically active extension with 120 degrees of range of motion was achieved.

Laparoscopic Repair with Omental Patch for Perforated Duodenal Ulcer / 대한내시경복강경외과학회지

PURPOSE: Laparoscopic surgery is now being applied to most abdominal surgeries. We evaluated the surgical outcomes of laparoscopic primary repair with an omental patch for treating perforated duodenal ulcer as compared to that of open surgery. METHODS: A total of 124 consecutive patients who underwent repair of perforated peptic ulcer from January 2000 to February 2009 were included in the study. The surgical outcomes that were evaluated were the operation time, the use of intravenous/intramuscular analgesics, the complication rate, the hospital stay and the postoperative endoscopic findings. RESULTS: 124 patients underwent surgical repair for perforated peptic ulcer disease (81 open repairs and 43 laparoscopic repairs). The mean age was 43.7+/-16.6 in the laparoscopic group and 45.7+/-18.3 in the open group, respectively (p=0.55). Laparoscopic repair had a similar operation time as open repair (110.4+/-37.5 minutes vs 101.2+/-30.8 minutes p=0.149, respectively). There were statistical differences for the hospital stay (7.8+/-3.0 days laparoscopy vs 9.9+/-4.0 days open; p=0.004) and the need for analgesics (range; 0~17 open vs 0~16 laparoscopic; p=0.026). But the complication rate was not significant different in both group (2.3% open vs 12.3% laparoscopic; p=0.062). CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic repair is a feasible and safe surgical option for patients with perforated peptic ulcer and it is an excellent alternative to open procedure when performed by experienced hands.

Cierre primario en trauma de colon / Primary closure in colon trauma

Objetivo: Informar si la evolución > 6 horas, grado de contaminación y lesión, sitio anatómico lesionado, PATI (penetrating abdominal trauma index) > 25 y presencia de otras lesiones en trauma de colon, se asocian a mayor morbimortalidad en pacientes con lesión colónica a quienes se les realizó cierre primario. Material y métodos: Estudio prospectivo, observacional, longitudinal, descriptivo, en el Hospital Central “Dr. Ignacio Morones Prieto”, San Luis Potosí. Se incluyeron pacientes con trauma abdominal sometidos a cirugía que presentaron lesión colónica. Análisis estadístico básico con χ2. Resultados: 481 pacientes fueron intervenidos por trauma abdominal; 77 (16.1 %) tuvieron lesión colónica, de los cuales 90 % (n = 69) se intervino en las primeras seis horas; 91 % fue lesión penetrante. El colon transverso fue el más lesionado (38 %, n = 29); las lesiones grado I y II representaron 75.3 % (n = 58). Se efectuó cierre primario en 76.66 % (n = 46), resección con anastomosis en 8.3 % (n = 5) y colostomía en 15 % (n = 9). Hubo lesiones asociadas en 76.6 % (n = 59) y contaminación en 85.7 % (n = 66); 82.8 % (58) tuvo PATI < 25; complicaciones asociadas al procedimiento operatorio, 28.57 % (n = 22); reintervenciones, 10 % (n = 8); estancia hospitalaria promedio, 11.4 días; mortalidad no relacionada a lesión de colon, 3.8 % (n = 3). Conclusiones: El cierre primario es un procedimiento seguro para el tratamiento de lesiones colónicas. Los pacientes con cierre primario presentaron menor morbilidad (p < 0.009). Los pacientes con cirugía en las primeras seis horas (p < 0.006) y estabilidad hemodinámica (p < 0.014) tuvieron menor riesgo de complicación.

BACKGROUND: Primary repair of colon injuries is an accepted therapeutic option; however, controversy persists regarding its safety. Our objective was to report the evolution and presence of complications in patients with colon injury who underwent primary closure and to determine if the time interval (>6 h), degree of injury, contamination, anatomic site injured, PATI (Penetrating Abdominal Trauma Index) >25, and the presence of other injuries in colon trauma are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. METHODS: This was a prospective, observational, longitudinal and descriptive study conducted at the Central Hospital "Dr. Ignacio Morones Prieto," San Luis Potosí, Mexico, from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2007. We included patients with abdominal trauma with colon injury subjected to surgical treatment. chi(2) was used for basic statistical analysis. RESULTS: There were 481 patients with abdominal trauma who underwent surgery; 77(16.1%) had colon injury. Ninety percent (n = 69) were treated in the first 6 h; 91% (n = 70) were due to penetrating injuries, and gunshot wound accounted for 48% (n = 37). Transverse colon was the most frequently injured (38%) (n = 29). Grade I and II injuries accounted for 75.3% (n = 58). Procedures included primary repair (76.66 %) (n = 46); resection with anastomosis (8.3%) (n = 5); and colostomy (15%) (n = 9). Associated injuries were present in 76.6% (n = 59). There was some degree of contamination in 85.7% (n = 66); 82.8% (58) had PATI <25. Complications associated with the surgical procedure were observed in 28.57% (n = 22). Reoperation was necessary in 10% (n = 8). Average hospital stay was 11.4 days. Mortality was 3.8% (n = 3); none of these were related to colon injury. CONCLUSIONS: Primary repair is a safe procedure for treatment of colon injuries. Patients with primary repair had lower morbidity (p <0.009). Surgery during the first 6 h (p <0.006) and in hemodynamically stable patients (p <0.014) had a lower risk of complications.

Laparoscopic versus Open Primary Repair for Perforated Peptic Ulcer / 대한내시경복강경외과학회지

PURPOSE: Simple closure, regardless of using an omental patch, continues to be the preferred option for many surgeons. It is a easy, quick and safe operation, and it can be applied to all situations by every surgeon. The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility of routinely using laparoscopic repair for treating perforated peptic ulcer. METHODS: A retrospective review was carried out on 68 consecutive patients who underwent patch repair for a perforated peptic ulcer; 11 underwent laparoscopic repair and 57 underwent open repair. Laparoscopic repair was performed by one surgeon at the same hospital between March, 2006 and February, 2009. Both groups were compared according to the Mann-Whitney U-test. A p value <0.05 was considered to be significant. RESULTS: Statistical significance (p<0.05) between two groups (laparoscopic vs. open) was present regarding to the postoperative morbidity (0 vs. 16 cases, respectively), the hospital stay (4.8 vs. 12.7 days, respectively), the postoperative day of resuming an oral diet (3 vs. 5.7 days, respectively). The mean operative time of laparoscopic repair (78 minutes) was shorter than that of open repair (82 minutes) but this was not statistically significant (p=0.81). We excluded using a pain scale or assessing the use of analgesics in this study because of the popularity of IV PCA (intravenous patient-controlled analgesia). CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic primary repair is a safe emergency procedure for treating perforated peptic ulcer patients.