Instability of tear film and loss of meibomian glands in patients with acne vulgaris / Instabilidade do filme lacrimal e perda de glândulas meibomianas em pacientes com acne vulgaris

ABSTRACT Purpose: In this prospective study, we compared ocular clinical variables in patients with acne vulgaris with those of healthy controls. These variables included tear film break-up time, meibomian gland dropout rate, and anterior chamber parameters. Methods: Our sample comprised 73 eyes from 73 patients with acne vulgaris and 67 eyes from 67 healthy controls. All participants underwent a non-invasive first tear film break-up time test and the average tear film break-up time was evaluated. Meibography was used to identify any meibomian gland dropout. The parameters of the cornea and anterior chamber were measured using Scheimpflug topography imaging. Finally, the ocular surface disease index questionnaire was administered to score each participant on their subjective experience of ocular complaints. Results: The noninvasive first tear film break-up time values of the acne vulgaris Group and the control Group were 4.7 ± 2.8 and 6.4 ± 3.5 sec, respectively. There was a significant difference between the groups (p=0.016). The number of eyes with tear break-up at any time during the measurement period was also significantly higher in the acne Group (p=0.018). In the acne vulgaris Group, the mean meibomian gland dropout rates were 33.21 ± 15.5% in the upper lids and 45.4 ± 14.5% in the lower lids. In the control group, these rates were 15.7 ± 6.9% and 21 ± 9.7% respectively. Dropout was significantly higher in the acne group for both the upper and lower lids (p=0.000). Conclusion: We found impaired tear stability in patients with acne vulgaris and a high rate of meibomian gland dropout. These glands play a key role in tear stability and their dropout is likely to result in evaporative dry eye. Measurement of the variables in this study allows objective diagnosis of this condition using a non-invasive, dye-free methodology, with minimum contact.

RESUMO Objetivo: Neste estudo prospectivo, pacientes com acne vulgaris e indivíduos saudáveis do grupo controle foram comparados em relação ao tempo de ruptura do filme lacrimal, taxa de abandono de glândulas meibomianas e parâmetros da câmara anterior, usando o tempo de ruptura do filme lacrimal topográfico não invasivo, meibografia não invasiva e fotografia de Scheimpflug, respectivamente. Métodos: Setenta e três olhos de 73 pacientes com acne vulgaris e 67 olhos de 67 indivíduos saudáveis foram incluídos. Todos os participantes submetidos ao primeiro tempo de ruptura do filme lacrimal não-invasivo e ao tempo médio de ruptura do filme lacrimal não-invasivo foram avaliados pelo uso do tempo de ruptura do filme lacrimal; perda de glândulas meibomianas foram avaliadas por meibografia; os parâmetros da córnea e da câmara anterior foram medidos por fotografia de Scheimpflug; e, finalmente, as queixas oculares subjetivas foram pontuadas com o uso do questionário do Indice de doenças de superfície ocular. Resultados: Os valores do tempo de ruptura do primeiro filme lacrimal não-invasivo do Grupo com acne vulgaris e do Grupo controle foram 4,7 ± 2,8 e 6,4 ± 3,5 segundos, respectivamente, refererindo-se a uma diferença significativa entre os valores dos grupos (p=0,016). Qualitativamente, o número de olhos com ruptura lacrimal a qualquer momento durante o período de medição foi significativamente maior no grupo de pacientes. (p=0,018). No Grupo com acne vulgaris, a perda de glândulas meibomianas nas pálpebras superiores foi de 33,21 ± 15,5% e nas pálpebras inferiores foi de 45,4 ± 14,5%; por outro lado, no Grupo controle foi de 15,7 ± 6,9% e 21 ± 9,7% respectivamente; ambos os casos referem-se a uma diferença significativa entre os grupos (p=0,000). Conclusão: Encontramos estabilidade comprometida do filme lacrimal em pacientes com acne vulgaris. No entanto, o comprometimento foi de grau muito menor, em comparação com a taxa de perda das glândulas meibomianas que desempenham um papel fundamental na estabilidade do filme lacrimal. Esta condição pode ser documentada de forma objetiva - uma metodologia parcialmente sem contato, totalmente não-invasiva e livre de corantes.

Modificaciones biométricas en paciente miopes con implante de la lente fáquica ACRIOL 128

Objetivo: Determinar las modificaciones biométricas en pacientes miopes con implante de la lente fáquica ACRIOL 128. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal con 31 ojos (17 pacientes) con alta miopía tratados con implante de lente fáquica ACRIOL 128, entre septiembre 2016 y febrero 2019, los cuales tenían mediciones biométricas preoperatorias con el sistema IOL Master 3.0.2 y estabilidad refractiva posoperatoria (≤ 0,5 dioptrías) después de los tres meses del implante. Se les efectuaron las mediciones posoperatorias con el propio IOL Master 3.0.2 en modo lente fáquica y con el sistema Scheimpflug Pentacam AXL para compararlas, mediante la prueba t para datos pareados, con una significación del 95 %. Resultados: La edad promedio fue de 29,82 ± 5,99 años, el 82,4 % del sexo femenino. El equivalente esférico preoperatorio medio fue de -12,00 ± 4,10 dioptrías. La diferencia de longitud axial y profundidad de la cámara anterior en milímetros entre el pre- y posoperatorio fue significativa con IOL Master 3.0.2 (0,13 ± 0,33 y -0,08 ± 0,17) y Pentacam AXL (0,12 ± 0,32 y -0,10 ± 0,24), respectivamente. Sin embargo, las posoperatorias entre ambos equipos no fueron significativas (p>0,05) para estas variables, pero sí para las queratometrías. Conclusiones: El implante de la lente fáquica ACRIOL 128 modifica la medición de la longitud axial y la profundidad de la cámara anterior. El IOL Master 3.0.2 y el Pentacam AXL ofrecen mediciones de longitud axial y profundidad de cámara anterior posoperatorias similares, no así para las queratometrías.

Objective: To determine the biometric modifications in myopic patients with ACRIOL 128 phakic lens implantation. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed on 31 eyes (17 patients) with high myopia treated with ACRIOL 128 phakic lens implant, between September 2016 and February 2019, which had preoperative biometric measurements with the IOL Master 3.0.2 system and postoperative refractive stability (≤ 0.5 diopters) after three months of implantation. Postoperative measurements were performed with the IOL Master 3.0.2 in phakic lens mode and with the Scheimpflug Pentacam AXL system for comparison, using the t-test for paired data, with 95% significance. Results: The average age was 29.82 ± 5.99 years, 82.4% female. The mean preoperative spherical equivalent was -12.00 ± 4.10 diopters. The difference in axial length and anterior chamber depth in millimeters between pre- and postoperative was significant with IOL Master 3.0.2 (0.13 ± 0,33 and -0.08 ± 0.17) and Pentacam AXL (0.12 ± 0.32 and -0.10 ± 0.24), respectively. However, postoperative between the two teams were not significant (p > 0.05) for these variables but significant for keratometries. Conclusions: Implantation of the ACRIOL 128 phakic lens modifies the measurement of axial length and anterior chamber depth. The IOL Master 3.0.2 and Pentacam AXL provide similar postoperative axial length and anterior chamber depth measurements, but not for keratometries.

Reporte de Pecari tajacu y Procyon lotor con anomalías cromáticas en el Estado de Guerrero, México

Este trabajo documenta el primer registro de anomalías cromáticas en el pecarí de collar (Pecari tajacu) y el tercero en el mapache (Procyon lotor) para México. Los hallazgos se realizaron durante el monitoreo realizado entre el 2009 y el 2021, utilizando cámaras-trampa, principalmente en la ecorregión de la Sierra Madre del Sur del estado de Guerrero, México. Procyon lotor fue registrado entre el 5 de noviembre y el 1 de diciembre de 2019, en vegetación riparia de bosque tropical caducifolio (17°47'35"N, 98°39'59"W, 1134 m de altitud). Mientras que Pecari tajacu se registró el 7 de junio y el 22 de julio del 2021 en una brecha saca cosecha abandonada (17°38'12"N, 100°40'50"W; 1532 m de altitud).

This paper documents the first record of chromatic anomalies in Collared Peccary (Pecari tajacu) and the third in the Raccoon (Procyon lotor) for Mexico. The findings were made during monitoring conducted between 2009 and 2021, using camera traps, primarily in the Sierra Madre del Sur ecoregion of the state of Guerrero, Mexico. Procyon lotor was recorded between November 5th and December 1st, 2019, in riparian vegetation of a deciduous tropical forest (17°47'35"N, 98°39'59"W, 1134 m altitude). Meanwhile, Pecari tajacu was recorded on June 7th and July 22nd, 2021, in an abandoned crop clearing (17°38'12"N, 100°40'50"W; 1532 m altitude).

Protocolo para diafanización dental / Protocol for dental diafanization

Antecedentes: La Diafanización dental es una técnica que permite transparentar los dientes haciendo visible la anatomía interna de los conductos radiculares ofreciendo una herramienta pedagógica económica y confiable; sin embargo, la literatura no reporta protocolos estandarizados para obtener una diafanización dental predecible. Objetivo: Obtener un protocolo estandarizado para diafanización dental, como modelo educativo, a partir de la revisión de la literatura y la realización de un estudio piloto. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó una búsqueda sistemática en las bases de datos Scopus y Medline con los términos Mesh "root canal", "diaphonization", "clearing", "morphology" anatomy", y se estructuró una tabla de extracción con las variables más representativas para establecer las 3 fases de la Diafanización, a. Descalcificación, se evaluó Ácido Nítrico 5% (HNO3), Ácido Fórmico 10% (CH2O2) y EDTA 10%, b. Deshidratación, se empleó Alcoholes etílicos ascendentes, c. Clarificación, se evaluó Metil Salicilato y Aceite de Inmersión Sintético. Se seleccionaron 54 dientes, 36 sin endodoncia, y 18 con endodoncia, y se distribuyeron en dos grupos: Grupo A. Dientes sin endodoncia, Grupo B. Dientes con endodoncia, constituidos por 18 subgrupos que estaban definidos de acuerdo al tipo de descalcificante, momento de aplicación medio de contraste y medio de Clarificación. Resultados: El Ácido Nítrico al 5% pese a que fue el más corrosivo, permitió el mayor flujo y accesibilidad para el medio de contraste (Tinta China) en especímenes sin endodoncia. De igual manera, el Ácido Fórmico al 10%, preservó la estructura de los dientes tratados endodónticamente. El Metil Salicilato como clarificante, brindó mejores resultados visuales alcanzando una mayor transparencia. Conclusiones: El desarrollo de un estudio piloto para estandarizar técnicas de diafanización en odontología, permite la estructuración de un protocolo educativo que posibilita conocer la gran variabilidad anatómica de los dientes y la comprensión y análisis de los dientes que han si do tratados endodóncicamente, aportando una herramienta pedagógica para la comprensión de la anatomía radicular. El uso de Ácido Fórmico al 10%, en dientes con tratamiento de endodoncia y de Ácido Nítrico 5% en dientes sin endodoncia, c on una transparencia alcanzada por el uso del Metil Salicilato, muestran los mejores resultados visuales en anatomía y obturación endodóntica.

Background: Dental diaphonization is a technique that allows the teeth to be made transparent, making the internal anatomy of the root canals visible, offering an economical and reliable pedagogical tool; however,the literature does not report standardized protocols to obtain a predictable dental clearance. Aim: obtain a standardized protocol for dental diaphonization as an educative model from the review of the literature and the realization of a pilot study. Materials and methods: A systematic search was made on databases Scopus and Medline, with the Mesh terms "root canal", "diaphonization", "clearing", "morphology" and, "anatomy", and an extraction table was structured wit h the most representative variables to establish the three diaphanization phases, a. Decalcification, 5% Nitric Acid, 10% Formic Acid (TBD-2) and 10% EDTA were evaluated, b. Dehydration, ascending Ethyl Alcohols were used, c. Clarification, Methyl Salicylate, a nd Immersion synthetic oil were evaluated. 54 teeth were selected, 36 without root canal treatment and 18 with root canal treatment, then they were distributed into two groups: Group A, Teeth without root canal treatment, and Group B, Teeth with root canal treatment. Each group was constituted of 18 subgroups defined in order of the decalcification agent type, moment of the contrast medium application, and clarification agent type. Results: Even though 5% Nitric Acid was the most corrosive agent, it allowed a better flow and accessibility for the contrast medium (Chinese ink) in teeth without root canal treatment. Likewise, 10% Formic Acid preserved the structure of the endodontic tooth. As a clarification agent, the Methyl Salicylate showed better visual results, achieving greater transparency. Conclusion: The development of a pilot study aimed to standardize diaphonization techniques in dentistry allows the structuring of educative protocols that permit knowing the great tooth anatomic variability and the comprehension as well as the analysis of the root canal treated teeth, contributing to a pedagogic tool for the root anatomy awareness. Using 10% Formic Acid on root canal-treated teeth and 5% Nitric Acid on root canal not treated teeth, with transparency achieved by using Methyl Salicylate, showed better visual results on anatomy and endodontic filling

Anti-inflammatory treatment after selective laser trabeculoplasty: a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis of randomized control trials / Tratamento anti-inflamatório após trabeculoplastia seletiva a laser: revisão sistemática da literatura e meta-análise de ensaios clínicos randomizados controlados

ABSTRACT We assessed the effects of anti-inflammatory treatment after selective laser trabeculoplasty through a systematic search of the MEDLINE, COCHRANE, and ClinicalTrials.gov. The outcome measures were intraocular pressure, anterior chamber inflammation, and discomfort. Evidence synthesis was performed using fixed effects or random-effects model according to the heterogeneity of the included studies. Heterogeneity was assessed using Q-statistic and I2. For an overall estimate of continuous outcomes, the mean differences and their 95% confidence intervals were applied, while odds ratios and their 95% confidence intervals were applied for dichotomous outcomes. Six studies were included in all. No significant difference was noted in the patients for intraocular pressure and discomfort when treated with anti-inflammatory drops. However, the patients showed benefit from reduced anterior chamber inflammation in the first postoperative week [FE OR=0.43, 95% CI=(0.19, 0.95), PQ=0.97, I2=0%], with no significant difference between the outcomes of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids [FE OR=0.75, 95% CI=(0.20, 2.82), PQ=0.37, I2=0%]. Anti-inflammatory drops reduce anterior chamber inflammation after selective laser trabeculoplasty but showed no effect on the intraocular pressure.

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar os efeitos do tratamento anti-inflamatório após a trabeculoplastia seletiva a laser. Uma busca sistemática foi feita no MEDLINE, COCHRANE e ClinicalTrials.gov. As medidas de resultado foram pressão intraocular, inflamação da câmara anterior e desconforto. A síntese de evidência foi realizada utilizando-se modelo de efeitos fixos ou efeitos aleatórios, de acordo com a heterogeneidade dos estudos incluídos. A heterogeneidade foi avaliada utilizando-se Q-statistic e I². Para uma estimativa global dos resultados contínuos, foram usadas diferenças médias e seus intervalos de confiança de 95% enquanto para resultados dicótomos, usou-se odds ratios e seus intervalos de confiança de 95%. Seis estudos foram incluídos. Nenhuma diferença significativa foi encontrada em pacientes tratados com gotas anti-inflamatórias em termos de pressão intraocular e desconforto. No entanto, eles se beneficiaram da redução da inflamação da câmara anterior na primeira semana pós-operatória [FE OR=0,43, IC 95% = (0,19, 0,95), PQ=0,97, I2=0%], sem diferença significativa entre anti-inflamatórios não esteroidais e esteroidais [FE OR=0,75, IC 95% = (0,20, 2,82), PQ=0,37, I2=0%]. Gotas anti-inflamatórias reduzem a inflamação da câmara anterior após trabeculoplastia seletiva a laser, não afetando a pressão intraocular.

Usos de cámara hiperbárica en otorrinolaringología / Uses for hyperbaric chambers in otolaryngology

Resumen En la terapia con oxígeno hiperbárico (HBO) se utiliza oxígeno al 100% de concentración en una cámara presurizada con presiones supraatmosféricas, que corresponden de 2 a 3 atmósferas. Los mecanismos por los cuales funciona esta terapia se relacionan con propiedades físicas de los gases y su comportamiento fisiológico en el organismo, lo que lleva finalmente a la hiperoxia, evento fisiológico que permite la obtención de diversos efectos beneficiosos. La evidencia en medicina ha demostrado su utilidad mayormente en la enfermedad por descompresión, infecciones cutáneas graves e intoxicación por monóxido de carbono. En el ámbito de la otorrinolaringología ha probado ser útil en algunas enfermedades como la hipoacusia súbita idiopática, tanto como terapia única como asociada al uso de corticosteroides, como en la osteomielitis refractaria del oído externo, la que en conjunto con antibioticoterapia y manejo quirúrgico presenta un evidente aumento en la tasa de mejoría. Cabe mencionar que la terapia con HBO ha demostrado también beneficios en los tratamientos y complicaciones posteriores a la radiación en pacientes con cáncer de cabeza y cuello. Es importante mencionar que la terapia con HBO no está exenta de riesgos y requiere que los pacientes cumplan con características específicas para su utilización, por lo que su indicación debe ser juiciosa y en casos seleccionados.

Abstract In hyperbaric oxygen therapy, 100% pure oxygen is used in a pressurized chamber with super atmospheric pressures which correspond to 2-3 atmospheres. The mechanism by which this treatment works is related to the physical properties of gases and their physiological behavior in the body, which leads to hyperoxia, the physiological event which allows for diverse beneficial health effects. The evidence in medicine has proven its utility mainly in decompression sickness, severe skin infections and carbon monoxide poisoning. In the otolaryngology field it has been proven useful in diseases like idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss, both as the only treatment and as a concurrent treatment along with corticosteroids, in malignant otitis externa which in conjunction with antibiotic treatment and a surgical approach presents a clear increase in improvement rates. It must be mentioned that hyperbaric chamber treatment has also shown benefits in radiation treatment and post radiation complications in head and neck cancer patients. It is important to note that hyperbaric oxygen therapy is not without risks and patients must meet specific criteria for it to be applied, therefore it must be indicated using careful judgement and only in necessary cases.

Comparación de biometría ocular entre adultos jóvenes chinos y cubanos / Comparison of ocular biometry between chinese and cuban young adults

Objetivo: Comparar la biometría ocular entre adultos jóvenes chinos y cubanos pertenecientes al sector salud. Métodos: Estudio observacional descriptivo de corte transversal en 30 chinos y 30 cubanos, residentes de las diferentes especialidades médicas, que acudieron al Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología "Ramón Pando Ferrer" entre septiembre de 2016 y septiembre de 2017. Las variables estudiadas fueron: longitud axial, profundidad de cámara anterior, y diámetro corneal horizontal. Se realizó biometría de no contacto con IOLMaster 500 (Carl Zeiss) en ambos ojos. Resultados: La edad media fue 24,9 años y 25,9 años en cubanos y chinos respetivamente. Los resultados biométricos promedio de ambos ojos para cubanos/chinos fueron: longitud axial 24,10 mm/24,60 mm; amplitud de cámara anterior 3,56 mm/3,46 mm; y diámetro corneal horizontal 11,80 mm/11,60 mm, sin diferencias estadísticamente significativas. El 60 de los ojos chinos fueron largos mientras que en los cubanos fue el 45 . Se reportaron dos ojos chinos con cámara anterior estrecha y el diámetro corneal horizontal fue normal en el 100 por ciento. Conclusiones: Los chinos exhibieron ojos de mayor longitud axial, menor amplitud de cámara anterior y menor diámetro corneal horizontal que los cubanos aunque las diferencias no fueron estadísticamente significativas.(AU)

Objective: To compare ocular biometry between Chinese and Cuban young adults belonging to the health sector. Methods: Descriptive observational cross-sectional study in 30 Chinese and 30 Cubans, residents of different medical specialties, who attended the Cuban Institute of Ophthalmology "Ramón Pando Ferrer" between September 2016 and September 2017. The variables studied were: axial length, anterior chamber depth, and horizontal corneal diameter. Non-contact biometry was performed with IOLMaster 500 (Carl Zeiss) in both eyes. Results: The average age was 24.9 years and 25.9 years in Cuban and Chinese patients respectively. The average biometric results of both eyes for Cuban/Chinese eyes were: axial length 24.10 mm/24.60 mm; anterior chamber width 3.56 mm/3.46 mm; and horizontal corneal diameter 11.80 mm/11.60 mm, with no statistically significant differences. Sixty percent of the Chinese eyes were long, while 45 percent of the Cuban eyes were long. Two Chinese eyes were reported with narrow anterior chamber and horizontal corneal diameter was normal in a 100 percent of them. Conclusions: Chinese exhibited eyes of greater axial length, smaller anterior chamber width and smaller horizontal corneal diameter than Cubans although the differences were not statistically significant(AU)

Modificaciones del segmento anterior ocular tras extracción del cristalino versus iridotomía periférica láser en el cierre angular primario

RESUMEN Introducción: el tratamiento inicial para el cierre angular primario está dirigido a modificar el segmento anterior ocular y a estabilizar la enfermedad. Objetivo: evaluar si existen diferencias entre los pacientes tratados con facoemulsificación o iridotomía periférica láser, en cuanto a mejoría de los parámetros anatómicos del segmento anterior ocular. Materiales y métodos: se realizó un estudio cuasi experimental con un grupo de control histórico en la provincia Pinar del Río, entre enero de 2011 y enero de 2020. El mismo incluyó 196 ojos de 144 pacientes con cierre angular primario, tratados con facoemulsificación o iridotomía periférica láser. El análisis estadístico se realizó a través del programa SPSS. Resultados: en el preoperatorio no hubo diferencias significativas para la amplitud de la cámara anterior. En el postoperatorio sí existieron diferencias muy significativas (p < 0,001) entre los dos procedimientos quirúrgicos para ambos ojos. En la amplitud angular también existieron diferencias muy significativas (p < 0,001) entre el preoperatorio y el postoperatorio de ambos grupos. La presencia de sinequias anteriores periféricas fue escasa, sin diferencias entre los valores basales, y a los dos meses en ambos ojos para cada grupo. La evidencia de cierre angular, al final del período, entre el grupo de facoemulsificación y el de iridotomía, fue de 4,9 % vs. 23,2 % (p = 0,029) en el ojo derecho, y de 2,7 % vs. 29,0 % (p = 0,003) en el izquierdo. Conclusiones: tanto la extracción del cristalino como la iridotomía periférica láser mejoran los parámetros anatómicos del segmento anterior, aunque los resultados son superiores en ojos tratados con facoemulsificación.

ABSTRACT Introduction: initial treatment for the primary angle closure is aimed to modify the anterior ocular segment and to stabilize the disease. Objective: to assess if there are differences between patients treated with phacoemulsification or peripheral laser iridotomy, in terms of improvement of the anatomical parameters of the anterior ocular segment. Materials and methods: a quasi-experimental study was led with a historic control group in the province of Pinar del Rio, between January 2011 and January 2020. It included 196 eyes of 144 patients with primary angular closure, treated with phacoemulsification or laser peripheral iridotomy. The statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS program. Results: in the preoperative period there were not significant differences for the amplitude of the anterior chamber. In the postoperative there were very significant differences (p < 0.001) between the two surgical procedures for both ayes. In angular amplitude there were also very significant differences (p < 0.001) between preoperative y postoperative periods of both groups. The presence of peripheral anterior synechia was scarce, without differences between baseline values, and after two months in both eyes for each group. The evidence of angular closure, at the end of the period, between the phacoemulsification group and the iridotomy one was 4.9 % vs. 23.2 % (p = 0.029) in the right eye, and 2.7 % vs. 29.0 % (p = 0.003) in the left. Conclusions: both, crystalline lens extraction and laser peripheral iridotomy improve the anatomical parameters of the anterior segment, although the results are greater in ayes treated with phacoemulsification.

Câmara de Resolução de Litígios de Saúde-CRLS: medidas de resoluções administrativas e fluxos de processos antes e durante a pandemia da COVID-19 / Health Dispute Resolution Chamber - CRLS: measures of administrative resolutions and process flows before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

O conceito de saúde, a depender do contexto histórico e/ou visão de mundo, vem acompanhando mudanças sociais, políticas e econômicas que, direta e indiretamente, influenciam na judicialização da saúde, seguindo os desafios na efetivação desse direito. Na busca por uma racionalização das ações judiciais, a criação da Câmara de Resolução de Litígios de Saúde (CRLS), iniciativa que reúne no mesmo espaço representantes da Secretaria de Saúde do Estado e do Município do Rio de Janeiro, Defensores Públicos do Estado e da União e ainda conta com o assessoramento de Procuradores do Estado e do Município e Tribunal de Justiça, pode significar a união de vários poderes e entidades, demonstrando o desejo de mediação nos casos que envolvem a saúde das pessoas. Com atendimentos presenciais desde 2013, o advento da pandemia da covid-19 e as restrições sanitárias necessárias fizeram premente a reestruturação do local de atendimento, sem que houvesse interrupção dos serviços prestados. Nesta lógica, o objetivo deste trabalho foi descrever o perfil das demandas e o itinerário do usuário no âmbito da CRLS da Capital antes e durante a pandemia da covid-19, especialmente no que concerne ao processo de trabalho e fluxos administrativos. Para tanto, foi realizado um estudo com metodologia quanti-qualitativa, com atualização bibliográfica e levantamento documental sobre a CRLS, compreendendo que a análise dos dados foi realizada com base nos objetivos elencados para o estudo e organizada a discussão a partir do itinerário do usuário e fluxos administrativos da CRLS, antes e durante a pandemia da covid-19, entendendo que a realização deste estudo foi de suma importância justamente por conta do papel fundamental que as Defensorias Públicas desempenham na garantia do direito de acesso à justiça da população hipossuficiente e vulnerável. O estudo demonstrou um aumento expressivo no quantitativo de demandas atendidas pela CRLS desde o início do seu funcionamento, mas com uma redução significativa de atendimentos remotos durante a pandemia da covid-19, bem como queda nos percentuais de encaminhamento administrativo realizados. Os dados e os resultados da pesquisa possibilitaram inferências, como a utilização de somente formas de atendimento através de tecnologia remota resulta, potencialmente, em uma diminuição do número de atendimentos realizados, ocasionando uma possível relativização do direito fundamental do acesso à justiça. O produto esperado deste estudo é desencadear reflexões e discussões sobre os fluxos a serem adotados para o período pós-pandêmico, bem como repensar as estratégias, práticas e atitudes que envolvem suas fragilidades e fortalezas em situações de crises, como a enfrentada pela pandemia da covid-19.

The concept of health, depending on the historical context and/or world view, has been following social, political, and economic changes that, directly and indirectly, influence the judicialization of health, which accompanies the challenges in the realization of this right. In the search for rationalization of lawsuits, the creation of the Chamber of Resolution of Health Litigations (CRLS), an initiative that brings together in the same space representatives of the State and Municipal Health Department of Rio de Janeiro, Public Defenders of the State and the Union and also has the advice of State and Municipal Prosecutors and the Court of Justice, it can mean the union of various entities, demonstrating the desire for mediation in cases involving people's health. With face-to-face consultations since 2013, the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic and the necessary health restrictions made it urgent to restructure the place of service, without interrupting the services provided. In this logic, the objective of this work was to describe the profile of the demands and the itinerary of the user within the scope of CRLS headquarters before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially concerning the work process and administrative flows. To this end, a study was carried out with a quantitative-qualitative methodology, with bibliographic updating and documentary research on the CRLS, understanding that the data analysis was carried out based on the objectives listed for the study and the discussion was organized based on the user's itinerary and flows administrative authorities of the CRLS, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding that this study was of paramount importance precisely because of the fundamental role that the Public Defenders play in guaranteeing the right of access to justice for the underprivileged and vulnerable population. The study showed a significant increase in the number of demands met by the CRLS since the beginning of its operation, however with a significant reduction in remote calls during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as a drop in the percentages of administrative referrals performed. The research data and results allowed inferences, such as that the use of only forms of assistance through remote technology potentially results in a decrease in the number of consultations performed, causing a possible relativization of the fundamental right of access to justice. The expected product of this study is to trigger reflections and discussions on the flows to be adopted for the post-pandemic period, as well as to rethink the strategies, practices, and attitudes that involve their weaknesses and strengths in crises, such as the one faced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Índices biométricos oculares en vietnamitas de 46 a 65 años de edad / Ocular biometric indices in Vietnamese 46 to 65 years of age

Introducción: La longitud axial ocular, la profundidad de la cámara anterior y el grosor corneal central, son tres índices biométricos oculares importantes. Estas medidas son útiles para mostrar los cambios en la población vietnamita con presbicia. Objetivos: Determinar los índices biométricos oculares, longitud axial ocular, profundidad de la cámara anterior y espesor corneal central, en población vietnamita y evaluar la correlación entre ellos y con la edad y el sexo. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal en población vietnamita, con edad de 46 a 65 años. Se recogieron los datos de longitud axial ocular, profundidad de la cámara anterior y grosor corneal central. Se utilizaron la prueba t de Student y ANOVA para comparar las medias de los índices, agrupados por edad y sexo. La relación entre los índices biométricos oculares fue probada mediante la correlación de Pearson, con un nivel de significación de p < 0,05. Resultados: Se analizaron 390 ojos de 195 personas. La longitud media del eje ocular fue 23,13 ± 0,66 mm, la profundidad de la cámara anterior, 3,15 ± 0,36 mm, el grosor corneal central, 529,15 ± 30,57 µm. Los tres índices biométricos disminuyeron con la edad y fueron mayores en los hombres (p < 0,05). La longitud del eje ocular tuvo relación positiva con la profundidad de la cámara anterior (r = 0,411 y p < 0,001) y el espesor corneal central (r = 0,141 y p < 0,001). No hubo relación entre la profundidad de la cámara anterior y el grosor corneal central (r = 0,039 y p = 0,44). Conclusión: Los tres índices biométricos oculares disminuyeron con la edad y fueron mayores en los hombres. La longitud del eje ocular se relacionó con la profundidad de la cámara anterior y el grosor de la córnea central(AU)

Introduction: Ocular axial length, anterior chamber depth and central corneal thickness are three important ocular biometric indices. These measurements are useful to show changes in the Vietnamese population with presbyopia. Objectives: To determine the ocular biometric indices, ocular axial length, anterior chamber depth and central corneal thickness, in Vietnamese population and evaluate the correlation between these indices. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in a Vietnamese population, aged 46 to 65 years. Data on ocular axial length, anterior chamber depth and central corneal thickness were collected. The Student's t test and ANOVA were used to compare the means of the indices, grouped by age and sex. The relationship between the ocular biometric indices was tested using Pearson's correlation, with a significance level of p <0.05. Results: 390 eyes of 195 people were analyzed. The mean length of the ocular axis was 23.13 ± 0.66 mm, the depth of the anterior chamber, 3.15 ± 0.36 mm, and the central corneal thickness, 529.15 ± 30.57 µm. The three biometric indices decreased with age and were higher in men (p <0.05). The length of the ocular axis had a positive relationship with the depth of the anterior chamber (r = 0.411 and p <0.001) and the central corneal thickness (r = 0.141 and p <0.001). There was no relationship between anterior chamber depth and central corneal thickness (r = 0.039 and p = 0.44). Conclusion: Three ocular biometric indices decreased with age and were higher in men. The length of the ocular axis was related to the depth of the anterior chamber and the thickness of the central cornea(AU)

Presión intraocular preoperatoria en el control del cierre angular primario tratado con extracción del cristalino / Preoperative intraocular pressure for the control of primary angle closure treated with clear lens extraction

Introducción: la extracción del cristalino transparente en pacientes con cierre angular primario se plantea si existe presión intraocular mayor o igual que 30 mm Hg o daño por glaucoma. En ojos con elevación moderada de la presión intraocular se desconocen los resultados. Objetivo: evaluar la influencia de la presión intraocular preoperatoria en el control del cierre angular primario tratado con extracción del cristalino transparente. Material y Métodos: se realizó un estudio pre-experimental, entre enero de 2013 y enero de 2020, incluyó 78 ojos de 78 pacientes con cierre angular primario tratados con extracción del cristalino transparente; divididos en dos grupos según presión intraocular preoperatoria. Para el análisis estadístico se empleó chi cuadrado de independencia, probabilidad exacta de Fisher, prueba t para muestras independientes y análisis de varianza de medidas repetidas; con significación estadística del 95 por ciento. Resultados: hubo diferencias significativas entre ambos grupos para longitud axial (p=0,003), grosor del cristalino (p<0,001) y espesor corneal central (p=0,016). La presión intraocular y número de colirios, variaron de forma muy significativa (p<0,001) entre el pre y posoperatorio, y entre ambos grupos en los diferentes momentos analizados. En el grupo A el 94,4 por ciento de los ojos mostró control absoluto posoperatorio invariable en el tiempo, en el grupo B la mayoría de los ojos tuvo control relativo con diferencias muy significativas (p<0,001) entre ambos. Conclusiones: la presión intraocular preoperatoria influye en el control del cierre angular primario tratado con extracción del cristalino transparente; valores previos menores que 30 mm Hg, propician mejor control posoperatorio(AU)

Introduction: Clear lens extraction is considered in patients older than 50 years with primary angle closure and intraocular pressure greater than or equal to 30 mm Hg or damage due to glaucoma. The results are unknown in eyes with a moderate elevation of intraocular pressure. Objective: To evaluate the influence of preoperative intraocular pressure in the control of the primary angle closure treated with clear lens extraction. Material and Methods: A pre-experimental study was conducted between January 2013 and January 2020. It included a total of 78 eyes of 78 patients with primary angle closure treated with clear lens extraction. They were divided into two groups according to preoperative intraocular pressure. For statistical analysis, Chi-square test, Fisher's exact probability test, and t test were used for independent samples and analysis of variance with repeated measurements; with 95 percent statistical significance. Results: There were significant differences in axial length (p=0,003), lens thickness (p<0,001) and central corneal thickness (p=0,016) between both groups. Intraocular pressure and the number of eye drops varied very significantly (p<0,001) between the pre-and postoperative periods and between both groups at the different moments analyzed. In group A, 94,4 percent of the eyes showed absolute postoperative control, which remained unchanged over time. In group B, most eyes had relative control. There were very significant differences (p<0,001) between both groups. Conclusions: Preoperative intraocular pressure influences the control of primary angle closure treated with clear lens extraction; previous values less than 30 mm Hg favor better postoperative control(AU)

Corneal and anterior chamber morphology in patients with noninfectious intraocular inflammation / Morfologia da córnea e da câmara anterior em pacientes com inflamação intraocular não infecciosa

ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the corneal and anterior chamber morphology in phakic eyes with noninfectious intraocular inflammation. Methods: This study included 59 eyes with active uveitis, 62 with inactive uveitis, and 95 healthy eyes. Corneal endothelial cell density, hexagonal cell ratio, coefficient of variation (CV), corneal thickness and volume, maximum keratometry, and anterior chamber volume and depth (ACD) measurements were performed using a specular microscope and Pentacam HR. Results: The mean duration of uveitis was 24.6 ± 40.5 (0-180) months. The mean number of uveitis attacks was 2.8 ± 3.0 (1-20). Coefficient of variation was significantly higher in the active uveitis group compared with inactive uveitis group (p=0.017, Post Hoc Tukey). Anterior segment parameters other than coefficient of variation were not significantly different between active/inactive uveitis and control groups (p>0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that coefficient of variation was greater in active uveitis compared with inactive uveitis after adjusting for the duration of uveitis, type of uveitis, having a rheumatologic disease, and having immunosuppressive treatment (p=0.003). The duration of uveitis and number of attacks were not significantly correlated with ocular parameters (p>0.05, Spearman's correlation). The difference in parameters was not significant based on uveitis type (p>0.05). Conclusions: Coefficient of variation was higher in eyes with active uveitis than that in eyes with inactive uveitis, whereas corneal endothelial cell density and anterior chamber morphology did not significantly differ between active/inactive uveitis and control groups.(AU)

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a morfologia da córnea e da câmara anterior em olhos fácicos com inflamação intraocular não infecciosa. Métodos: Esse estudo incluiu 59 olhos com uveíte ativa, 62 olhos com uveíte inativa e 95 olhos saudáveis. A densidade de células endoteliais da córnea, a proporção de células hexagonais, o coeficiente de variação, o volume e a espessura da córnea, a ceratometria máxima e o volume e profundidade da câmara anterior foram medidos com um microscópio especular e uma Pentacam HR. Resultados: A duração média da uveíte foi de 24,6 ± 40,5 (0-180) meses. O número médio de crises de uveíte foi de 2,8 ± 3,0 (1-20). O coeficiente de variação foi significativamente maior no grupo com uveíte ativa do que no grupo com uveíte inativa (p=0,017, Tukey post-hoc). Não houve diferença significativa nos demais parâmetros do segmento anterior entre os grupos com uveíte ativa, com uveíte inativa e controle (p>0,05). A análise de regressão linear múltipla demonstrou que o coeficiente de variação foi maior na uveíte ativa do que na uveíte inativa, após ajustes para a duração e tipo de uveíte e a presença ou não de doença reumática e de tratamento imunossupressor (p=0,003). A duração da uveíte e o número de crises não demonstraram correlação significativa com os parâmetros oculares (p>0,05, correlação de Spearman). A diferença nos parâmetros não demonstrou correlação significativa com o tipo de uveíte (p>0,05). Conclusões: O coeficiente de variação foi maior nos olhos com uveíte ativa do que naqueles com uveíte inativa, ao passo que a densidade de células endoteliais e a morfologia da câmara anterior não mostraram diferenças significativas entre os grupos com uveíte ativa, com uveíte inativa e controle.(AU)

Acute necrotic hepatotoxicity caused by Lantana camara L. ingestion in dairy cattle / Hepatotoxicidade necrótica aguda por ingestão de Lantana camara L. em bovinos leiteiros

This study describes an outbreak of acute necrotic hepatopathy associated with spontaneous poisoning by Lantana camara L. in dairy cattle. A herd of 15 cows and heifers was introduced into a native pasture with limited food supply, and, sixteen days later, eight animals had spontaneous nasal hemorrhage, fever, lethargy, jaundice, and dry, dark stools with mucus and blood. The clinical course varied from two to five days. In the pasture where the cattle were kept, abundant adult specimens of L. camara L. with evident signs of consumption were observed. In total, seven cattle died and necropsy was performed in three of them. All animals had moderate jaundice, hemorrhage in the subcutaneous tissue and on the surface of different organs. The liver was slightly enlarged, with orange discoloration and enhanced lobular pattern. Histologically, multifocal areas of coagulative necrosis of hepatocytes in the centrilobular area, occasionally extending to the midzonal area, were observed, as well as marked hepatocellular degeneration and prominent cholestasis. The current study suggests that L. camara L. poisoning should be considered a differential diagnosis of acute and necrotic hepatotoxicity in cattle, despite the absence of photosensitization.(AU)

Esse estudo descreve um surto de hepatopatia necrótica aguda associada a intoxicação espontânea por Lantana camara L. em bovinos leiteiros. Um lote de 15 vacas e novilhas foram introduzidas em um piquete com campo nativo, com escassa oferta de alimento. Após dezesseis dias, oito animais manifestaram epistaxe, febre, apatia, icterícia, fezes ressecadas e escuras com muco e sangue. A evolução do quadro clínico variou de dois a cinco dias. No piquete em que os bovinos estavam alojados havia grande quantidade de L. camara L. com sinais evidentes de consumo. No total, sete bovinos morreram, e destes, o exame post mortem foi realizado em três. Os bovinos exibiam moderada icterícia, hemorragias no tecido subcutâneo e na superfície de diferentes órgãos. O fígado estava discretamente aumentado, com coloração alaranjada e padrão lobular evidente. As lesões histológicas consistiam em acentuada necrose de coagulação de hepatócitos em região centrolobular, por vezes se estendendo a região mediozonal, além de acentuada degeneração dos hepatócitos e evidente Colestase. O presente trabalho alerta para que intoxicação por L. camara L. seja levada em consideração nos diagnósticos diferenciais de hepatotoxicidade necrótica aguda em bovinos, mesmo sem indícios de fotossensibilização.(AU)

Acute necrotic hepatotoxicity caused by Lantana camara L. ingestion in dairy cattle

ABSTRACT: This study describes an outbreak of acute necrotic hepatopathy associated with spontaneous poisoning by Lantana camara L. in dairy cattle. A herd of 15 cows and heifers was introduced into a native pasture with limited food supply, and, sixteen days later, eight animals had spontaneous nasal hemorrhage, fever, lethargy, jaundice, and dry, dark stools with mucus and blood. The clinical course varied from two to five days. In the pasture where the cattle were kept, abundant adult specimens of L. camara L. with evident signs of consumption were observed. In total, seven cattle died and necropsy was performed in three of them. All animals had moderate jaundice, hemorrhage in the subcutaneous tissue and on the surface of different organs. The liver was slightly enlarged, with orange discoloration and enhanced lobular pattern. Histologically, multifocal areas of coagulative necrosis of hepatocytes in the centrilobular area, occasionally extending to the midzonal area, were observed, as well as marked hepatocellular degeneration and prominent cholestasis. The current study suggests that L. camara L. poisoning should be considered a differential diagnosis of acute and necrotic hepatotoxicity in cattle, despite the absence of photosensitization.

RESUMO: Esse estudo descreve um surto de hepatopatia necrótica aguda associada a intoxicação espontânea por Lantana camara L. em bovinos leiteiros. Um lote de 15 vacas e novilhas foram introduzidas em um piquete com campo nativo, com escassa oferta de alimento. Após dezesseis dias, oito animais manifestaram epistaxe, febre, apatia, icterícia, fezes ressecadas e escuras com muco e sangue. A evolução do quadro clínico variou de dois a cinco dias. No piquete em que os bovinos estavam alojados havia grande quantidade de L. camara L. com sinais evidentes de consumo. No total, sete bovinos morreram, e destes, o exame post mortem foi realizado em três. Os bovinos exibiam moderada icterícia, hemorragias no tecido subcutâneo e na superfície de diferentes órgãos. O fígado estava discretamente aumentado, com coloração alaranjada e padrão lobular evidente. As lesões histológicas consistiam em acentuada necrose de coagulação de hepatócitos em região centrolobular, por vezes se estendendo a região mediozonal, além de acentuada degeneração dos hepatócitos e evidente Colestase. O presente trabalho alerta para que intoxicação por L. camara L. seja levada em consideração nos diagnósticos diferenciais de hepatotoxicidade necrótica aguda em bovinos, mesmo sem indícios de fotossensibilização.

Influência do acesso minimamente invasivo na fratura de dentes tratados endodonticamente - uma revisão de literatura / Influence of minimally invasive access on fracture of endodonti-cally treated teeth- a literature review

O acesso à cavidade pulpar é a etapa do tratamento endodôntico que tem como objetivo expor a embocadura dos canais radiculares. Por muito tempo, o formato ideal da cavidade era aquele que proporcionasse a criação de uma trajetória reta ao canal, com a remoção completa do teto da câmara pulpar. Porém, nas últimas décadas, foi investigado um desgaste excessivo de dentina que possibilita a redução da resistência do dente. Então, propuseram novo formato de cavidade de acesso, que permite a preservação máxima possível das estruturas de suporte, objetivando aumentar a resistência de dentes tratados endodonticamente. Apesar das vantagens, supostamente atribuídas aos acessos minimamente invasivos, esse formato tem sido questionado por dificultar a visibilidade da entrada dos canais, localização, e possibilidade de deixar áreas intocadas nas paredes dos canais. Diante disso, este trabalho realizou um levantamento bibliográfico a fim de verificar se há consistência científica quanto à interferência do acesso coronário na resistência dentária. Concluiu-se que o acesso minimamente invasivo não apresentou diferença quanto ao aumento da resistência à fratura de dentes tratados endodonticamente quando comparado ao acesso tradicional, entretanto, o tema ainda é relevante e os benefícios dessa técnica devem ser investigados clinicamente a longo prazo.

Access to the pulp cavity is the stage of endodontic treatment that aims to expose the mouth of the root canals. For a long time, creating a straight path to the canal, with the complete removal of the pulp chamber roof, was the ideal cavity format. However, in recent decades, excessive dentin wear, which makes it possible to reduce tooth strength, has been investi-gated. So, a new access cavity format, which allows the maximum possible preservation of the support structures, was proposed to increase the resistance of endodontically treated teeth. Despite the advantages supposedly attributed to minimally invasive accesses, this format has been questioned for hindering the visibility of the entrance to the channels, the location, and the possibility of leaving untouched areas on the walls of the channels. Therefore, this work carried out a bibliographical survey to verify the scientific consistency regarding the interference of coronary access in dental resistance. The minimally inva-sive access showed no difference regarding increased fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth compared to the traditional access. However, the topic is still relevant, and its benefits, in the long term, should be clinically investigated.

Volume measurement of mandibular teeth pulp chamber as a prediction tool of gender and ethnicity in a Brazilian population / Medição do volume da câmara pulpar de dentes inferiores como ferramenta de predição de gênero e etnia em uma população brasileira

Objective: Forensic dentistry has used some methods for the human identification process. However, there is a need to study characteristics that are able to perform identification more specifically, increasing accuracy. Considering the role of dental arch assessment in prediction of gender and ethnicity, the purpose of this study was to assess the volume of pulp chamber as a mean to obtain new forensic evidence. Material and methods: For this task, 1.190 cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were retrospectively selected and subdivided according to the population number, gender, age and ethnicity. All DICOM files were imported to the open-source software ITK-SNAP®(http://www.itksnap.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php). The segmentation process was performed in all pulp chamber aiming to obtain pulp tissue ́s volume. Results: As a result, the pulp chamber volume of mandibular canine teeth showed to be larger in white population than in non-white (P-value = 0.003) and in male individuals in comparison with female (P-value = 0.038). Conclusion: These results, however, must be confirmed by future studies with a larger sample size and by the assessment of other variables, including texture analysis and density of dental tissues. (AU)

Objetivo: A odontologia forense tem usado alguns métodos para o processo de identificação humana. Porém, há a necessidade de estudar características que consigam de forma mais específica realizar a identificação aumentando a precisão. Considerando o papel da avaliação da arcada dentária na predição de gênero e etnia, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o volume da câmara pulpar mandibular como meio de obtenção de novas evidências periciais. Material e métodos: Foram selecionadas 1.190 imagens de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC) e subdivididas de acordo com o número da população, sexo, idade e etnia. Todos os arquivos em formato DICOM foram importados para o software de código aberto ITK-SNAP® (http://www.itksnap.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php) onde o processo de segmentação foi realizado em todas as câmaras pulpares visando a obtenção da volumetria. Resultados: Como resultado, o volume da câmara pulpar dos caninos inferiores mostrou-se maior na população branca do que na não branca (P-valor = 0,003), no sexo masculino em comparação ao feminino (P-valor = 0,038). Conclusão: Esses resultados, entretanto, devem ser confirmados por estudos futuros com maior tamanho amostral e pela avaliação de outras variáveis, incluindo análise de textura e densidade dos tecidos dentários. (AU)

Correlación de parámetros estereométricos por tomografía de coherencia óptica de segmento anterior y gonioscopía en una población del nororiente colombiano / Correlation between stereometric parameters by anterior segment coherent optical tomography and gonioscopy in Northeast Colombian populatio

Introducción: La gonioscopía es la técnica utilizada para diagnosticar la sospecha de cierre angular primario (SCAP). Sin embargo, es una medida subjetiva, a diferencia de la tomografía óptica coherente de segmento anterior (OCT-SA). Se realizó un estudio midiendo los parámetros estereoscópicos por OCT-SA y su correlación con la gonioscopía. Objetivo: Comparar la gonioscopía y los parámetros por OCT-SA en ojos con ángulo estrecho y abierto, y evaluar la reproducibilidad intraobservador de estos parámetros. Método: Estudio observacional, analítico, descriptivo y longitudinal. Se recolectó la información de los pacientes valorados en la consulta de glaucoma entre marzo y junio de 2019 sin antecedente de cirugía ni láser ocular a quienes se solicitó OCT-SA. Resultados: De 131 ojos, el 28.25% tenían ángulos estrechos y el 68.7% abiertos. La distancia de apertura del ángulo 500 (AOD) promedio nasal fue de 210 µm (rango intercuartílico [RIQ]: 98-275.5) y el temporal fue de 214 µm (RIQ: 130.5-289). El área del espacio del iris trabecular área 500 (TISA) promedio nasal fue de 0.070 mm2 (RIQ: 0.034-0.093) y el temporal fue de 0.068 mm2 (RIQ: 0.038-0.093). El ángulo del iris trabecular (TIA) nasal fue de 23.77° (RIQ: 12.11-29.92) y el temporal fue de 23.46° (RIQ: 14.37-30.45). Cuanto más abiertos están los ángulos por gonioscopía, mayor área de TISA, TIA y AOD. Existe una buena reproducibilidad intraobservador respecto al AOD nasal, con un coeficiente de concordancia de 0.956 (intervalo de confianza del 95% [IC95%]: 0.94- 0.97), y para el AOD temporal de 0.940 (IC95%: 0.92-0.96). Respecto al TISA nasal, el coeficiente de concordancia fue de 0.956 (IC95%: 0.9-0.97), y para el temporal de 0.946 (IC95%: 0.93-0.96). Conclusiones: La OCT-SA tiene una buena correlación con la gonioscopía y una buena reproducibilidad intraobservador. Sin embargo, sigue siendo una ayuda diagnóstica que no reemplaza la evaluación clínicaIntroducción: La gonioscopía es la técnica utilizada para diagnosticar la sospecha de cierre angular primario (SCAP). Sin embargo, es una medida subjetiva, a diferencia de la tomografía óptica coherente de segmento anterior (OCT-SA). Se realizó un estudio midiendo los parámetros estereoscópicos por OCT-SA y su correlación con la gonioscopía. Objetivo: Comparar la gonioscopía y los parámetros por OCT-SA en ojos con ángulo estrecho y abierto, y evaluar la reproducibilidad intraobservador de estos parámetros. Método: Estudio observacional, analítico, descriptivo y longitudinal. Se recolectó la información de los pacientes valorados en la consulta de glaucoma entre marzo y junio de 2019 sin antecedente de cirugía ni láser ocular a quienes se solicitó OCT-SA. Resultados: De 131 ojos, el 28.25% tenían ángulos estrechos y el 68.7% abiertos. La distancia de apertura del ángulo 500 (AOD) promedio nasal fue de 210 µm (rango intercuartílico [RIQ]: 98-275.5) y el temporal fue de 214 µm (RIQ: 130.5-289). El área del espacio del iris trabecular área 500 (TISA) promedio nasal fue de 0.070 mm2 (RIQ: 0.034-0.093) y el temporal fue de 0.068 mm2 (RIQ: 0.038-0.093). El ángulo del iris trabecular (TIA) nasal fue de 23.77° (RIQ: 12.11-29.92) y el temporal fue de 23.46° (RIQ: 14.37-30.45). Cuanto más abiertos están los ángulos por gonioscopía, mayor área de TISA, TIA y AOD. Existe una buena reproducibilidad intraobservador respecto al AOD nasal, con un coeficiente de concordancia de 0.956 (intervalo de confianza del 95% [IC95%]: 0.94- 0.97), y para el AOD temporal de 0.940 (IC95%: 0.92-0.96). Respecto al TISA nasal, el coeficiente de concordancia fue de 0.956 (IC95%: 0.9-0.97), y para el temporal de 0.946 (IC95%: 0.93-0.96). Conclusiones: La OCT-SA tiene una buena correlación con la gonioscopía y una buena reproducibilidad intraobservador. Sin embargo, sigue siendo una ayuda diagnóstica que no reemplaza la evaluación clínica

Introduction: Gonioscopy is the technique used to diagnose primary angle closure suspect (PACS). Nevertheless, it is a subjective measure compared to anterior segment coherent optical tomography (AS-OCT). A study was performed by measuring the stereoscopic parameters with AS-OCT and correlating them with gonioscopy. Objective: To compare gonioscopy and AS-OCT parameters in eyes with closed and open angle. Moreover, to evaluate intraobserver reproducibility of those parameters. Method: Observational, analytical descriptive longitudinal study. Data was collected from patients who attended glaucoma service between March and June 2019 and had an AS-OOCT done. Patients were excluded if they had history of laser or intraocular surgery. Results: Out of 131 eyes, 28.25% had closed angles and 68.7% open angles. The average nasal angle opening distance 500 (AOD) was 210 µm ICR (98 ­ 275.5) and the temporal was 214 µm ICR (130.5 ­ 289). The average nasal trabecular iris space area 500 (TISA) was 0.070 mm2 ICR (0.034 ­ 0.093) and the temporal was 0.068 mm2 ICR (0.038 ­ 0.093). The nasal trabecular iris angle (TIA) was 23.77º ICR (12.11 ­ 29.92) and the temporal was 23.46º ICR (14.37 ­ 30.45). The wider the angles by gonioscopy, the greater the area of TISA, TIA and AOD. A good nasal AOD intraobserver reproducibility was observed with a concordance coefficient of 0.956 (IC 95%: 0.94 ­ 0.97) and temporal AOD of 0.940 (0.92 ­ 0.96). Regarding the nasal TISA, the concordance coefficient was 0.956 (IC 95%: 0.9 ­ 0.97) and temporal TISA was 0.946 (IC 95: 0.93 ­ 0.96). Conclusions: AS-OCT has a strong correlation with gonioscopy and a good intraobserver reproducibility. However, it remains as a diagnostic aid that does not substitute clinical evaluation.

Parámetros biométricos oculares en candidatos a cirugía de catarata / Ocular biometric parameters in cataract surgery candidates

Introducción: Las estructuras ópticas pueden variar en su configuración y medida dependiendo de la edad, el sexo y la raza, por lo que su medición previa a la cirugía es un pilar fundamental para el cálculo correcto del lente intraocular. Caracterizar los rangos normales de estos parámetros en nuestra población suministra información importante que puede mejorar los resultados visuales tras la cirugía de catarata y alertar en aquellos casos que distan de la media de los rangos conocidos. Objetivo: Describir los parámetros biométricos oculares en pacientes candidatos a cirugía de catarata y analizar sus variaciones según la edad y el sexo. Método: Estudio observacional descriptivo, de corte transversal. Análisis retrospectivo de biometrías oculares realizadas con reflectometría óptica de baja coherencia en pacientes candidatos a cirugía de catarata. Resultados: Se evaluaron 820 ojos de 820 pacientes candidatos a cirugía de catarata, con una edad media de 68.1 ± 11.1 años, el 53.7% de sexo femenino. Los parámetros oculares promedios encontrados fueron: longitud axial (AL) 23.39 ± 1.11 mm, profundidad de cámara anterior (ACD) 3.37 ± 0.49 mm, astigmatismo corneal (AST) 1.09 ± 0.85 D, espesor corneal central (CCT) 529.43 ± 35.02 µm, poder queratométrico (K) 43.81 ± 1.64 D, queratometría plana 43.28 ± 1.69 D, queratometría curva 44.37 ± 1.74 D y distancia blanco a blanco 11.82 ± 0.52 mm. El promedio de AL y ACD fue mayor en los hombres que en las mujeres (p < 0.0001), y con el aumento de la edad el AST y el K mostraron una tendencia al incremento. Se encontró un 23.78% de astigmatismo con la regla, un 54.88% de astigmatismo contra la regla y un 21.34% de astigmatismo oblicuo. Conclusiones: El perfil de los datos biométricos evidenció diferencias significativas entre sexos y grupos de edad. Se encontró una buena correlación entre la AL, la ACD y la potencia corneal, y los promedios encontrados se corresponden bien con los de otras poblaciones de similar origen étnico.

Introduction: Optical structures can vary in their configuration and measurement depending on age, sex and race, so their measurement, prior to surgery, is a fundamental pillar for the correct calculation of the intraocular lens. Characterizing the normal ranges of these parameters in our population provides important information that can improve the visual results of cataract surgery and alert in those cases that are far from the mean of the known ranges. Objective: To describe the ocular biometric parameters in cataract surgery candidates. Method: Descriptive, cross-sectional study. Retrospective analysis of biometric parameters measured by optical low-coherence reflectometry in cataract surgery candidates. Results: The study evaluated 820 eyes of 820 cataract patients, the mean age was 68.1 ± 11.1 years, 53.7% female. Mean ocular parameters found were: axial length (AL) 23.39 ± 1.11 mm, anterior chamber depth (ACD) 3.37 ± 0.49 mm, corneal astigmatism (AST) 1.09 ± 0.85 D, central corneal thickness (CCT) 529.43 ± 35.02 µm, keratometry (K) 43.81 ± 1.64 D, flat keratometry (K1) 43.28 ± 1.69 D, steep keratometry (K2) 44.37 ± 1.74 D and white-to-white distance (WTW) 11.82 ± 0.52 mm. Mean AL and ACD were significantly longer in men (p < 0.0001) and with increasing age, AST and K showed an upward trend. 23.78% of astigmatism with the rule, 54.88% of astigmatism against the rule and 21.34% of oblique astigmatism were found. Conclusions: The profile of the biometric data showed significant differences between sex and age groups, a good correlation was found between axial length, chamber depth and keratometry. The averages found correspond well to those of other populations of similar ethnic origin

Refrigerated storage period of Rhizophores for Yacon propagation / Períodos de armazenamento refrigerado de rizóforos para propagação de yacon

The yacon plant produces tuberous roots, used mostly for fresh consumption. This crop is propagated primarily via vegetative structures, called rhizophores. However, since these propagules have short periods of viability after harvest, storing them in cold chamber conditions may be a viable alternative to optimize yacon seedling production. The objective of this study was to test the effect of the refrigerated storage period of yacon rhizophores on seedling development. The experimental design was completely randomized, with eight replications, containing 30 useful plants per replication. Treatments were cold storage periods of propagative materials (35, 28, 21, 14, and 7 days) and a control (planting without storage). The results show that keeping rhizophores in cold storage under temperatures of 8 ºC (± 2 ºC) for a period between 21 to 35 days improves sprouting rates (speed and vigorousness), reducing seedling mortality and favoring initial yacon growth. The refrigerated storage for 21 and 35 days proved to be an alternative to achieve improved plant stand in production fields, reflecting in more uniform harvest, and minimizing the problem of seasonal availability of propagative material.Yacon, is known for its tuberous roots, which are consumed as functional food and is propagated mostly in the vegetative form, via propagules, so-called rhizophores. However, they are organs with little durability in its propagation form. Storing them in cold chamber conditions, can be a viable alternative for the seedlings production of the culture. The objective of this study was to verify the influence of the refrigerated storage period of yacon rhizophores in the initial plant development. The experimental design was completely randomized with eight replicates and six treatments and the rhizophores were place in the refrigerated storage for: 7, 14, 21, 28 and 35 days; and time zero (planting without storage). The results show that the rhizophores in the refrigerated storage in a temperature of 8 to 10°C, for a period between 21 to 35 days had better sprouting rate (speed and vigor), reducing mortality, which favored the initial yacon growth. The refrigerated storage between 21 and 35 days showed to be an alternative that resulted in a uniform plant stand in crops, also reflecting the uniformity in the harvest, and minimizes the problem of seasonality offering culture propagation material.

A yacon, conhecida por suas raízes tuberosas, que são consumidas como alimento funcional, é propagada em sua maioria na forma vegetativa, via propágulos, assim chamados de rizóforos. No entanto, são órgãos de pouca durabilidade na sua forma propagativa. Logo, o armazenamento dos mesmos em condições de câmara fria, pode vir a ser uma alternativa viável para a produção de mudas da cultura. Assim, objetivou-se com o presente trabalho, verificar a influência do período de armazenamento refrigerado dos rizóforos de yacon no desenvolvimento inicial das plantas. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado com oito repetições e seis tratamentos constituídos pelos períodos de armazenamento refrigerado em que os rizóforos foram submetidos: 7, 14, 21, 28 e 35 dias; e o tempo zero (plantio sem armazenamento). Os resultados demonstraram que o armazenamento refrigerado dos rizóforos, em temperatura de 8 a 10 ºC, por um período entre 21 a 35 dias, proporcionou melhores índices de brotação (velocidade e vigorosidade), diminuindo a taxa de mortalidade, o que favoreceu o crescimento inicial da yacon. O armazenamento refrigerado entre 21 e 35 dias apresentou ser uma alternativa que resultou em maior uniformidade na formação do estande de plantas na lavoura, inclusive repercutindo na uniformidade de colheita, além de minimizar o problema de sazonalidade da oferta de material propagativo da cultura.

Factores que influyen en la progresión del cierre angular primario posterior a iridotomía periférica láser / Factors influencing the progression of primary angular closure following Laser peripheral iridotomy

RESUMEN Introducción: los efectos de la iridotomía periférica láser están demostrados, sin embargo, no siempre logra controlar la presión intraocular ni la progresión de la enfermedad por cierre angular primario. Objetivo: analizar los factores que influyen en la progresión de la enfermedad por cierre angular primario de pacientes pinareños tratados con iridotomía periférica láser. Método: se realizó un estudio analítico de cohorte retrospectivo en el servicio de Oftalmología del Hospital General Docente Abel Santamaría, de Pinar del Río, durante el año 2019. El universo estuvo constituido por pacientes con diagnóstico de enfermedad por cierre angular primario tratados con iridotomía periférica láser. La muestra final quedó integrada por 223 ojos de 123 pacientes. El análisis estadístico se realizó con el programa SPSS. Resultados: el 20,6 % de la muestra experimentó progresión de la enfermedad, lo que se relacionó de forma significativa con la forma clínica (p<0,001), la edad (p=0,012), la amplitud de la cámara anterior (p<0,001), el cierre angular residual (p<0,001), la presión intraocular (p<0,001) y la medicación hipotensora (p<0,001). No arrojó diferencias significativas el sexo (p=0,427), el color de la piel (p=0,741) y la longitud axial (p=0,549). Conclusión: los factores que influyen en la progresión de la enfermedad por cierre angular primario de los pacientes pinareños tratados con iridotomía periférica láser estudiados fueron la forma clínica, menor amplitud de la cámara anterior, presencia de cierre angular residual y presión intraocular superior a 18 mmHg con uso de mayor número de colirios hipotensores oculares.

ABSTRACT Introduction: the effects of Laser peripheral iridotomy have been demonstrated; however it does not always manage to control intraocular pressure or the progression of the disease by primary angular closure. Objective: to analyze the factors influencing the disease progression by primary angular closure in Pinar del Rio patients treated with Laser peripheral iridotomy. Methods: a retrospective analytical cohort study was carried out in the Ophthalmology Service at Abel Santamaria Cuadrado General Teaching Hospital in Pinar del Río, during 2019. The target group comprised the patients diagnosed with primary angular closure disease treated with Laser peripheral iridotomy and the final sample consisted of 223 eyes from 123 patients. The statistical analysis was performed with the SPSS program. Results: of the sample (20,6 %) experienced disease progression, which was significantly related to the clinical form (p<0,001), age (p=0,012), anterior chamber amplitude (p<0,001), residual angular closure (p<0,001), intraocular pressure (p<0,001) and hypotensive medication (p<0,001). Sex (p=0,427), skin color (p=0,741) and axial length (p=0,549) did not show significant differences. Conclusions: factors influencing on the progression of the disease by primary angular closure in Pinar del Rio patients who were treated with Laser peripheral iridotomy were: the clinical form, lower anterior chamber amplitude, presence of residual angular closure and intraocular pressure higher than 18 mmHg with the use of more ocular hypotensive eye drops.