Fístulas da Artéria Coronária / Coronary Artery Fistulae

Resumo A fístula da artéria coronária é uma anormalidade anatômica rara das artérias coronárias que afeta 0,002% da população geral e representa 14% de todas as anomalias das artérias coronárias. A sua relevância clínica concentra-se principalmente no mecanismo do fenômeno do roubo coronário, que causa isquemia funcional do miocárdio, mesmo na ausência de estenose; portanto, angina e dispneia aos esforços são sintomas comuns. A abordagem diagnóstica sugerida é orientada pelos sintomas dos pacientes e consiste em uma série de exames instrumentais, como ECG, teste de esteira, ecocardiografia, tomografia computadorizada, ressonância magnética cardíaca e angiografia coronária. Nos casos onde não é um achado acidental, a angiografia coronária é necessária para o planejamento terapêutico otimizado. As pequenas fístulas geralmente são assintomáticas e o prognóstico é excelente se forem tratadas medicamente com acompanhamento clínico e ecocardiografia no período de 2 a 5 anos. As fístulas grandes/gigantes e sintomáticas, ao contrário, devem ser submetidas a fechamento invasivo, por via transcateter ou ligadura cirúrgica, cujos resultados são equivalentes no acompanhamento de longo prazo. A profilaxia antibiótica para a prevenção da endocardite bacteriana é recomendada para todos os pacientes com fístulas da artéria coronária submetidos a procedimentos dentários, gastrointestinais ou urológicos. O acompanhamento ao longo da vida é sempre essencial para garantir que o paciente não sofra progressão da doença ou outras complicações cardíacas.

Abstract Coronary artery fistula is a rare anatomic abnormality of the coronary arteries that affects 0.002% of the general population and represents 14% of all anomalies of coronary arteries. Its clinical relevance focuses mainly on the mechanism of the coronary steal phenomenon, causing myocardial functional ischemia, even in the absence of stenosis; therefore, angina and effort dyspnea are common symptoms. The suggested diagnostic approach is driven by patients' symptoms, and it consists of a number of instrumental examinations like ECG, treadmill test, echocardiography, computed tomography scan, cardiac magnetic resonance, and coronary angiography. If it is not an incidental finding, coronary angiography is required in view of optimal therapeutic planning. Small fistulae are usually asymptomatic, and prognosis is excellent if they are managed medically with clinical follow-up and echocardiography every 2 to 5 years. Large/giant, symptomatic fistulae, on the contrary, should undergo invasive closure, via either transcatheter approach or surgical ligation, whose results are equivalent at long-term follow-up. Antibiotic prophylaxis for prevention of bacterial endocarditis is recommended in all patients with coronary artery fistulae who undergo dental, gastrointestinal, or urological procedures. Life-long follow-up is always essential to ensure that the patient does not undergo progression of the disease or further cardiac complications.

Actualidad en fístula pancreática postoperatoria / Current status in postoperative pancreatic fistula

RESUMEN Fundamento: el cáncer de páncreas presenta una alta mortalidad, producto que la mayoría de las veces se diagnóstica en etapa avanzada. El tratamiento de elección es la resección quirúrgica, la cual debida a su complejidad está acompañada de una morbimortalidad importante, cuando no se realiza en centros de alto volumen. Dentro de las complicaciones, la fístula pancreática postoperatoria, es de aparición frecuente. Objetivo: realizar una revisión sistemática actualizada acerca del concepto y clasificación de la fístula pancreática postoperatoria. Métodos: se realizó una revisión sistemática de la literatura con la base de datos SCOPUS bajo los criterios que establecen sus revisores, se utillizaron las siguientes palabras claves: pancreatic fistula, pancreatic surgery, complications, mortality, Whipple procedure. Se incluyeron todas las publicaciones en inglés y español. El método de análisis y síntesis se utilizó para la interpretación de la bibliografía. Resultados: se revisaron 175 artículos, de los cuales, se escogieron 55, que cumplían con los criterios de selección. Entre ellos, cuatro metanálisis, ocho artículos de revisión y 33 artículos originales. Conclusiones: el concepto y clasificación de la fístula pancreática postoperatoria constituye una herramienta válida para la comparación de resultados quirúrgicos entre instituciones. La centralización de la atención en centros de alto volumen constituye la principal medida para disminuir esta complicación.

ABSTRACT Background: pancreatic cancer presents a high mortality, a product that most of the time is diagnosed in advanced stage. The treatment of choice is surgical resection, which due to its complexity is accompanied by significant morbidity and mortality when it is not performed in high-volume centers. Among the complications, the postoperative pancreatic fistula is of frequent appearance. Objective: to carry out an updated systematic review about the concept and classification of postoperative pancreatic fistula. Methods: a systematic review of the literature was carried out using the SCOPUS database under the criteria established by its reviewers, using the following keywords: pancreatic fistula, pancreatic surgery, complications, mortality, Whipple procedure. All publications in English and Spanish were included. The method of analysis and synthesis was used for the interpretation of the bibliography. Results: 175 articles were reviewed, of which 55 were chosen that met the selection criteria. Among them, 4 meta-analyzes, 8 review articles and 33 original articles. Conclusions: the concept and classification of postoperative pancreatic fistula constitutes a valid tool for the comparison of surgical results between institutions. The centralization of care in high-volume centers is the main measure to reduce this complication.

Long-term traumatic and asymptomatic aorto-right atrial fistula

Abstract Aorto-atrial fistulas due to cardiac trauma are rare, and survivors require immediate surgical correction. Here, we report a case of an aorto-right atrial fistula due to penetrating trauma after a 16-year evolution, which developed symptoms of acute coronary syndrome and was treated with myocardial revascularization and correction of the aorto-cameral fistula.

Survey of the readiness for hospital discharge and its influencing factors among chronic renal failure patients undergoing arteriovenous fistula surgery / 中国实用护理杂志

0bjective To investigate the status of readiness for hospital discharge of chronic renal failure patients undergoing arteriovenous fistula surgery and analyze its influencing factors. Methods A total of 229 diabetic patients who were discharged from the department of endocrinology were surveyed by the general data questionnaire, Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale (RHDS), Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale (QDTS) and Social Support Rating S1cale (SSRS). Results The total score of RHDS was (157.20±19.39) points, and the items were equally (7.15±0.88) points. Education level, inhabiting pattern, discharge guidance skills and subjective support entered the readiness for hospital discharge regression equation of chronic renal failure patients undergoing arteriovenous, accounting for a total of 33.1% of all the variation. Conclusions The readiness for hospital discharge of chronic renal failure patients undergoing arteriovenous fistula surgery is intermediate level. Education level, inhabiting pattern, discharge guidance skills and subjective support could exert important influence on readiness for hospital discharge of chronic renal failure patients undergoing arteriovenous fistula surgery.

Coronary arteriovenous fistulas in adult patients: surgical management and outcomes

Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the demographic, clinical and anatomic characteristics of coronary arteriovenous fistulas in adult patients who underwent open cardiac surgery and to review surgical management and outcomes. Methods: Twenty-one adult patients (12 female, 9 male; mean age: 56.1±7.9 years) who underwent surgical treatment for coronary arteriovenous fistulas were retrospectively included in this study. Coronary angiography, chest X-ray, electrocardiography and transthoracic echocardiography were preoperatively performed in all patients. Demographic and clinical data were also collected. Postoperative courses of all patients were monitored and postoperative complications were noted. Results: A total of 25 coronary arteriovenous fistulas were detected in 21 patients; the fistulas originated mainly from left anterior descending artery (n=9, 42.8%). Four (19.4%) patients had bilateral fistulas originating from both left anterior descending and right coronary artery. The main drainage site of coronary arteriovenous fistulas was the pulmonary artery (n=18, 85.7%). Twelve (57.1%) patients had isolated coronary arteriovenous fistulas and 4 (19.4%), concomitant coronary artery disease. Twenty (95.3%) of all patients were symptomatic. Seventeen patients were operated on with and 4 without cardiopulmonary bypass. There was no mortality. Three patients had postoperative atrial fibrillation. One patient had pericardial effusion causing cardiac tamponade who underwent reoperation. Conclusion: The decision of surgical management should be made on the size and the anatomical location of coronary arteriovenous fistulas and concomitant cardiac comorbidities. Surgical closure with ligation of coronary arteriovenous fistulas can be performed easily with on-pump or off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting, even in asymptomatic patients to prevent fistula related complications with very low risk of mortality and morbidity.