Perfil de crianças e adolescentes dependentes de tecnologia em um hospital pediátrico do Sul do país / Perfil de niños e adolescentes dependientes de tecnología en un hospital pediátrico de referencia del sur del país / Profile of technology-dependent children and adolescents in a referral pediatric hospital in the south of the country

Resumo Objetivo identificar o perfil de crianças e adolescentes dependentes de tecnologia de um hospital de referência pediátrica do sul do país. Método estudo descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio da análise de prontuários, entre janeiro de 2016 e dezembro de 2019, armazenados em planilha Microsoft Excel para a análise estatística descritiva. Um projeto aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética sob o parecer 5.115.194. Resultados prevaleceu o sexo masculino (50,8%), em idade pré-escolar (30,8%), proveniente da Grande Florianópolis (60,1%). Os diagnósticos mais frequentes foram relacionados à prematuridade/período neonatal, anomalias congênitas/defeitos genéticos, doenças neurológicas e/ou neuromusculares, correspondendo a 37%, 33,2% e 18,5%. Os dispositivos tecnológicos mais utilizados foram gastrostomia (56,3%) e traqueostomia (36,6%). A utilização de medicamentos contínuos se deu em 93,4% e 49,2% utilizavam quatro ou mais medicamentos. As mães foram as principais cuidadoras (80,9%). Ocorreram 31 óbitos no período. Conclusão e implicação para a prática este grupo apresenta grande demanda de cuidados decorrentes do diagnóstico principal, dos dispositivos tecnológicos, das medicações e das possíveis complicações. A identificação do perfil das crianças e adolescentes dependentes de tecnologia contribuiu para ampliar a visibilidade de uma população que está em constante crescimento e, assim, prestar uma assistência integral, de acordo com suas especificidades e reais necessidades.

Resumen Objetivo identificar el perfil de niños y adolescentes dependientes de tecnología atendidos en un hospital de referência pediátrica del sur del país. Método estudio descriptivo con enfoque cuantitativo. La recolección de datos ocurrió através del análisis de las historias clínicas, desde enero de 2016 hasta diciembre de 2019, almacenadas en una hoja de cálculo de Microsoft Excel para el análisis estadístico descriptivo. El proyecto fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética bajo el parecer 5.115.194. Resultados predominaron varones (50,8%), en período de desarrollo preescolar (30,8%), la región más frecuentada de la Gran Florianópolis (60,1%). Los diagnósticos más frecuentes estuvieron relacionados con prematuridad/el período neonatal, anomalías congénitas/defectos genéticos, enfermedades neurológicas y/o neuromusculares, correspondiendo al 37%, 33,2% y 18,5%, respectivamente. Los dispositivos tecnológicos más utilizados fueron la gastrostomía (56,3%) y la traqueotomía (36,6%). El uso de medicación continua ocurrió en el 93,4% y el 49,2% utilizó cuatro o más medicamentos. Las madres fueron las principales cuidadoras en 80,9% de los casos, ocurriendo 31 óbitos en el período. Conclusión e implicación para la práctica este grupo tiene una alta demanda de atención debido al diagnóstico principal, dispositivos tecnológicos, medicamentos y posibles complicaciones. Identificar el perfil de niños y adolescentes dependientes de tecnología contribuye a aumentar la visibilidad de una población en constante crecimiento y, por lo tanto, calificar la asistencia, de acuerdo com sus especificidades y reales necesidades.

Abstract Objective to identify the profile of technology-dependent children and adolescents at a pediatric referral hospital in southern Brazil. Method a descriptive study with a quantitative approach. Data was collected by analyzing medical records between January 2016 and December 2019 and stored in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet for descriptive statistical analysis. The project was approved by the Ethics Committee under protocol number 5.115.194. Results: The prevalence was male (50.8%), pre-school age (30.8%), from Greater Florianópolis (60.1%). The most frequent diagnoses were related to prematurity/neonatal period, congenital anomalies/genetic defects, and neurological and/or neuromuscular diseases, corresponding to 37%, 33.2%, and 18.5%. The most commonly used technological devices were gastrostomy (56.3%) and tracheostomy (36.6%). 93.4% used continuous medication and 49.2% used four or more medications. Mothers were the main caregivers (80.9%). There were 31 deaths during the period. Conclusion and implications for practice this group has a high demand for care due to the main diagnosis, technological devices, medications, and possible complications. Identifying the profile of technology-dependent children and adolescents has helped to increase the visibility of a population that is constantly growing and thus provides comprehensive care according to their specific needs.

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy. Is It Truly Harmless?

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is performed quite frequently in our environment. In general, its complications are few and mostly minor; however, there is a 2.4% incidence of significant complications, particularly abnormal displacement of the internal bumper of the gastrostomy, known as buried bumper syndrome (BBS). Serious infections, tears, and fistulas can also occur. This work illustrates five cases of severe complications of PEG.

La gastrostomía endoscópica percutánea es un procedimiento realizado con alta frecuencia en nuestro medio; por lo general, sus complicaciones son escasas y en su mayoría menores, pero hay un 2,4% de incidencia de complicaciones mayores, en especial el desplazamiento anormal del disco interno de la gastrostomía, conocido como síndrome de Buried Bumper (SBB), y también se pueden presentar infecciones graves, desgarros y fístulas. En este trabajo se presentan 5 casos en los que se ilustran complicaciones graves de la gastrostomía endoscópica percutánea.

Necrosis esofágica aguda (esófago negro) asociado a neoplasias digestivas / Acute esophageal necrosis (black esophagus) associated with digestive neoplasms

INTRODUCCIÓN. La necrosis esofágica aguda es un síndrome raro que se caracteriza endoscópicamente por una apariencia negra circunferencial irregular o difusa de la mucosa esofágica intratorácica, la afectación es generalmente del esófago distal y la transición abrupta de mucosa normal en la unión gastroesofágica, con extensión proximal variable. CASOS. Se presentan dos casos con diferentes comorbiliades, presentación de signos y síntomas, antecedentes y tratamiento, teniendo en común el diagnóstico a través de endoscopía digestiva alta. RESULTADOS. Caso clínico 1: tratamiento clínico basado en hidratación, suspensión de vía oral, omeprazol intravenoso y sucralfato; mala evolución clínica caracterizada por: disfagia, intolerancia oral y recurrencia del sangrado digestivo alto, se realiza colocación de gastrostomía endoscópica. Caso clínico 2: esófago con mucosa con fibrina y parches de necrosis extensa, se realiza compensación tanto de foco infeccioso pulmonar como hidratación y nutrición, en estudios complementarios se observa masa colónica, con estudio histopatológico confirmatorio de adenocarcinoma de colon en estado avanzado. DISCUSIÓN. La esofagitis necrotizante aguda es una entidad inusual, de baja prevalencia e incidencia, asociada con estados de hipoperfusión sistémica y múltiples comorbilidades que favorezcan un sustrato isquémico. Al revisar los reportes de casos que hay en la literatura médica, los casos que reportamos se correlaciona con las características clínicas, epidemiológicas, endoscópicas y factores de riesgo causales de la enfermedad. La presentación clínica más frecuente es el sangrado digestivo alto, que se debe correlacionar con el hallazgo endoscópico clásico. Nuestro primer caso reportado termina con la colocación de una gastrostomía para poder alimentarse. CONCLUSIÓN. El pronóstico de la necrosis esofágica aguda es malo y se requiere un alto índice de sospecha clínica y conocimiento de esta infrecuente patología para un diagnóstico temprano y un manejo oportuno. Se requiere una evaluación por endoscopia digestiva alta. Es una causa de sangrado gastrointestinal que conlleva tasas altas de mortalidad, principalmente en adultos mayores frágiles. El reconocimiento temprano y la reanimación agresiva son los principios fundamentales para un mejor resultado de la enfermedad.

INTRODUCTION. Acute esophageal necrosis is a rare syndrome that is characterized endoscopically by an irregular or diffuse circumferential black appearance of the intrathoracic esophageal mucosa, the involvement is generally of the distal esophagus and the abrupt transition of normal mucosa at the gastroesophageal junction, with variable proximal extension. CASES. Two cases are presented with different comorbidities, presentation of signs and symptoms, history and treatment, having in common the diagnosis through upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. RESULTS. Clinical case 1: clinical treatment based on hydration, oral suspension, intravenous omeprazole and sucralfate; poor clinical evolution characterized by: dysphagia, oral intolerance and recurrence of upper digestive bleeding, endoscopic gastrostomy placement was performed. Clinical case 2: esophagus with mucosa with fibrin and patches of extensive necrosis, compensation of both the pulmonary infectious focus and hydration and nutrition is performed, in complementary studies a colonic mass is observed, with a confirmatory histopathological study of colon adenocarcinoma in an advanced state. DISCUSSION. Acute necrotizing esophagitis is an unusual entity, with low prevalence and incidence, associated with states of systemic hypoperfusion and multiple comorbidities that favor an ischemic substrate. When reviewing the case reports in the medical literature, the cases we report correlate with the clinical, epidemiological, endoscopic characteristics and causal risk factors of the disease. The most common clinical presentation is upper gastrointestinal bleeding, which must be correlated with the classic endoscopic finding. Our first reported case ends with the placement of a gastrostomy to be able to feed. CONCLUSION. The prognosis of acute esophageal necrosis is poor and a high index of clinical suspicion and knowledge of this rare pathology is required for early diagnosis and timely management. Evaluation by upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is required. It is a cause of gastrointestinal bleeding that carries high mortality rates, mainly in frail older adults. Early recognition and aggressive resuscitation are the fundamental principles for a better outcome of the disease.

Inicio de nutrición enteral luego de una gastrostomía endoscópica, ¿es necesario esperar?

Tradicionalmente, el inicio de nutrición enteral, luego de una gastrostomía endoscópica percutánea (GEP) se realiza entre 12 a 24 horas. Diferentes investigaciones sugieren que iniciarla más temprano podría ser una opción segura. El objetivo es determinar si el inicio de nutrición enteral a las 4 horas después de realizar GEP es una conducta segura en cuanto al riesgo de intolerancia, complicaciones o muerte, comparado con iniciarla a las 12 horas. Realizamos un estudio prospectivo, aleatorizado, multicéntrico en instituciones de tercer y cuarto nivel de Bogotá y Cundinamarca, entre junio de 2020 y mayo de 2022, se incluyeron 117 pacientes que fueron aleatorizados en 2 grupos, el grupo A de inicio temprano de nutrición (4 horas), y el grupo B de inicio estándar (12 horas). El mecanismo más frecuente de disfagia fue la enfermedad cerebrovascular (43%), seguido por complicaciones de infección por COVID-19 (26%). No hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los grupos evaluados respecto al porcentaje de intolerancia a la nutrición, RR = 0,93 (IC 0,30-2,90), tampoco hubo diferencias en términos de complicaciones posoperatorias, (RR) = 0,34 (IC 0,09-1,16), y no se encontraron diferencias en la mortalidad entre los grupos evaluados, (RR) = 1,12 (IC 0,59 - 2,15). En conclusión, el inicio de nutrición a través de la gastrostomía de forma temprana, 4 horas después de la realización de la GEP es una conducta segura que no se relaciona con una mayor intolerancia a la nutrición, complicaciones o muerte, en comparación con un inicio más tardío.

Traditionally, the initiation of enteral nutrition after a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is performed between 12 and 24 hours. Different research suggests that early initiation might be a safe option. Our aim was to determine whether starting enteral nutrition 4 hours after performing PEG is a safe practice in terms of risk of intolerance, complications, or death, compared to starting it at 12 hours. We carried out a prospective, randomized, multicenter study in third and fourth level institutions in Bogotá and Cundinamarca, between June 2020 and May 2022, 117 patients were included who were randomized into 2 groups, group A with early nutrition initiation (4 hours), and standard group B (12 hours). The most frequent mechanism of dysphagia was cerebrovascular disease (43%), followed by complications of COVID19 infection (26%). There were no statistically significant differences between the groups evaluated regarding the percentage of intolerance to nutrition, RR = 0.93 (CI 0.30-2.90), there were also no differences in terms of postoperative complications, (RR) = 0.34 (CI 0.09-1.16), and no differences were found in mortality between the evaluated groups, (RR) = 1.12 (CI 0.59-2.15). In conclusion, early initiation of nutrition through the gastrostomy, 4 hours after performing the PEG, is a safe behavior that is not related to greater intolerance to nutrition, complications, or death, compared to later initiation.

Risk factors independently associated with the maintenance of severe restriction of oral intake and alternative feeding method indication at hospital outcome in patients after acute ischemic stroke

Abstract Background and aims From a clinical point of view, post-stroke patients present difficulties in swallowing management. The purpose of this research was to identify risk factors that were independently related to the maintenance of a severe restriction of oral intake in patients affected by acute ischemic stroke. Methods The authors conducted a prospective observational cohort study of patients with dysphagia post-acute ischemic stroke who were admitted to an Emergency Room (ER). Demographic and clinical data were collected at ER admission. Swallowing data was based on The Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) and was collected at two distinct moments: initial swallowing assessment and at the patient outcome. Patients were divided into two groups according to their FOIS level assigned on the last swallowing assessment (at hospital outcome): G1 with severe restriction of oral intake and indication of feeding tube - patients with FOIS levels 1 to 4; G2 without restriction of food consistencies in oral intake - patients with FOIS levels 5 to 7. Results One hundred and six patients were included in our study. Results of the multivariate logistic regression model for the prediction of maintenance of a severe restriction of oral intake at hospital outcome in patients post-acute ischemic stroke indicated that increasing age (p = 0.006), and dysarthria (p = 0.003) were associated with higher chances of presenting severe restriction of oral intake at hospital outcome. Conclusions Patients with acute ischemic stroke in an Emergency Room may experience non-resolved severe dysphagia, indicating the need to prepare for the care/rehabilitation of these patients.

Does enteral nutrition through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, attenuate Helicobacter pylori colonization?: is it worth mentioning?

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: In patients who experience difficulties in oral feeding, alimentary intake can be supported by creating direct access into the stomach through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. The present study purposed to compare naïve and exchanged percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes in terms of Helicobacter pylori infection and other clinical characteristics. METHODS: A total of 96 cases who underwent naïve or exchanged percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy procedures with various indications were incorporated into the study. The patients' demographic data, such as age and gender, etiology of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, anti-HBs status, Helicobacter pylori status, the presence of atrophy and intestinal metaplasia, biochemical parameters, and lipid profiles, had been analyzed. In addition, the anti-HCV and anti-HIV statuses had also been evaluated. RESULTS: The most common indication for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement was dementia in 26 (27.08%) cases (p=0.033). The presence of Helicobacter pylori positivity was significantly lower in the exchange group compared to the naïve group (p=0.022). Total protein, albumin, and lymphocyte levels were significantly higher in the exchange group compared to the naïve group (both p=0.001), and the mean calcium, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels were statistically significantly higher in the exchange group (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: Preliminary outcomes of the present study revealed that enteral nutrition attenuates the incidence of Helicobacter pylori infection. Considering the acute-phase reactant, the significantly lower ferritin values in the exchange group suggest that there is no active inflammatory process in the patients and that immunity is sufficient.

A comparative study on the success rate and safety between computed tomography-guided gastrostomy and endoscopic gastrostomy / 中华消化杂志

Objective:To compare and analyze the technical success rate and safety between computed tomography(CT)-percutaneous radiological gastrostomy (PRG) and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG).Methods:From January 2017 to January 2022, at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, the data of 76 patients who underwent gastrostomy due to inability to eat orally were collected, including 38 patients in PEG group and 38 patients in CT-PRG group. Surgical outcomes and complications were compared between the PEG and CT-PRG groups. Surgical outcomes included technical success rate, operation time, postoperative body mass index and hospital stay; while complications included minor complications (such as perifistula infection, granulation tissue proliferation, leakage, pneumoperitoneum, fistula tube obstruction, fistula tube detachment and persistent pain) and serious complications (such as bleeding, peritonitis, colonic perforation and death within 30 d). Independent sample t test, chi-square test, and Fisher exact probability test were used for statistical analysis. Results:The technical success rate of CT-PRG group was higher than that of the PEG group (100.0%, 38/38 vs. 78.9%, 30/38), and the operation time was shorter than that of the PEG group ((17.16±8.52) min vs. (29.33±16.22) min), and the differences were statistically significant ( χ2=1.19, t=2.36; P=0.038 and 0.011). There were no significant differences in postoperative body mass index ((16.29±3.56) kg/m 2 vs. (16.12±3.17) kg/m 2) and hospital stay ((4.13±1.26) d vs. (3.52±1.13) d) between PEG group and CT-PRG group (both P>0.05). The incidence of minor complications in the PEG group was 42.1% (16/38), including 6 cases of perifistulal infection, 1 case of leakage, 5 cases of fistula tube obstruction, 1 case of fistula tube detachment, and 3 cases of persistent pain. The incidence of serious complications was 5.3% (2/38), including 1 case of bleeding and 1 case of colonic perforation. The incidence of minor complications in the CT-PRG group was 39.5% (15/38), including 5 cases of perifistula infection, 1 case of granulation tissue proliferation, 3 cases of pneumoperitoneum, 3 cases of fistula tube obstruction, 2 cases of fistula tube detachment, and 1 case of persistent pain. The incidence of serious complications was 0. There was no significant difference in the incidence of minor complications between the PEG group and the CT-PRG group ( P>0.05), while the incidence of serious complications in the CT-PRG group was lower than that of the PEG group, and the difference was statistically significant (Fisher exact probability test, P=0.043). Conclusion:PEG is a safe and effective method of gastrostomy, but for patients with esophageal obstruction, CT-PRG can be an effective supplement to PEG.

A case of survived extremely preterm infant with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia after comprehensive therapy / 中华围产医学杂志

This article reported the comprehensive management of an extremely preterm infant with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia. The patient born at 26 +6 gestational weeks was transferred to Children's Hospital of Fudan University due to invasive mechanical ventilation dependence at 61 d after birth and was diagnosed with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia. A comprehensive treatment plan was adopted, including appropriate fluid restriction, improving nutrition, glucocorticoid administration, using antibiotics against Ureaplasma urealyticum infection to reduce pulmonary parenchymal lesions and alleviating pulmonary hypertension. The preterm infant was successfully extubated to non-invasive ventilation and subsequently weaned to a high-flow nasal cannula. Then, the patient was discharged at 372 d after birth (correct gestational age nine months and six days). At the 3-month follow-up after discharge, the patient remained on high-flow oxygen, but with lower flow and concentration of oxygen. Moreover, the growth, development and lung images were significantly improved. Follow-up to correct gestational age one year and 11 months, the child was not on oxygen any more, but on rehabilitation due to language and motor development retardation.

Application of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in three infants with chronic kidney disease / 中华肾脏病杂志

The paper summarizes the clinical and follow-up data of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) in three infants with chronic kidney disease to explore the safety and reliability of using PEG to improve the growth and development, and nutritional status. During follow-up, the weight and height of case 1 and 3 were obviously improved. Case 2 was followed up for 3 months, due to dying of cardiac arrest, and the infant's height and weight were not significantly improved. Serum albumin and prealbumin improved in 3 cases after PEG. No PEG-related infection occurred in 3 infants.

Características clínicas de los pacientes con parálisis cerebral infantil portadores de gastrostomía atendidos en un instituto especializado de salud de Lima, Perú

Introducción: La parálisis cerebral infantil constituye una condición importante de discapacidad, y el trastorno motor suele acompañarse de otras comorbilidades como los trastornos de deglución. La gastrostomía en pacientes que son incapaces de alimentarse de manera satisfactoria es una intervención importante y cada vez más frecuente. Objetivo: Determinar las características clínicas de los pacientes con parálisis cerebral infantil portadores de gastrostomía atendidos en el Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño entre 2013 y 2017. Métodos: Estudio tipo serie de casos de pacientes con diagnóstico de PCI portadores de gastrostomía atendidos en el Instituto de Salud del Niño durante 2013 - 2017. Resultados: Se incluyeron 74 pacientes. La edad promedio de colocación de gastrostomía fue a los 5,8 años, la indicación más frecuente fue el trastorno de deglución. El PCI tipo espástico (74,3%) y el nivel funcional IV y V (96%) fueron las principales características clínicas. El sexo masculino (58,1%), el antecedente de parto pretérmino (54%) y la etiología perinatal (45,9%) fueron hallazgos similares a las descritas en la población con PCI. El promedio de atenciones por consulta externa fue 5,8 atenciones/año, por emergencia 1,8 atenciones/año y el de hospitalizaciones 1,3 veces/año. Conclusiones: La gastrostomía se colocó en pacientes con un gran compromiso motor, y alta dependencia para sus actividades. El tipo espástico, y la etiología perinatal, fueron los hallazgos clínicos más frecuentes. Las atenciones anuales por consulta externa fueron en promedio bajas, lo que muestra que falta mucho para implementar un trabajo multidisciplinario en este grupo de pacientes.

Introduction: Cerebral palsy is an important disability condition, and the motor disorder is usually accompanied by other comorbidities such as swallowing disorders. Gastrostomy in patients who are unable to feed satisfactorily is an important and increasingly common intervention. Objective: To determine the clinical characteristics of patients with infantile cerebral palsy with gastrostomy treated at the National Institute of Children's Health between 2013 and 2017. Methods: Case series study of patients diagnosed with PCI with gastrostomy treated at the Children's Health Institute during 2013 2017. Results: 74 patients were included. The average age of gastrostomy placement was 5,8 years, the most frequent indication was swallowing disorder. Spastic type PCI (74,3%) and functional level IV and V (96%) were the main clinical characteristics. Male sex (58,1%), history of preterm delivery (54%) and perinatal etiology (45.9%) were findings like those described in the population with PCI. The average number of outpatient visits was 5,8 times/year, for emergencies 1,8 times/year and for hospitalizations 1,3 times/year. Conclusions: The gastrostomy was placed in patients with a great motor commitment, and high dependency for their activities. The spastic type and perinatal etiology were the most frequent clinical findings. Annual outpatient visits were low on average, which shows that there is still a long way to go to implement multidisciplinary work in this group of patients.

Spinal Anesthesia for Open Gastrostomy in an Infant after Stage I Norwood for Hypoplastic Left Heart

Infants with hypoplastic left heart are at increased risk of adverse events including mortality when they undergo procedures with general anesthesia in the inter?stage period after stage I Norwood. This is primarily caused by an imbalance between pulmonary and systemic blood flows augmented by decreased function of the single ventricle. These factors can be aggravated by general anesthesia, hence the increased risk. Many of these infants experience feeding dysfunction and require a gastrostomy to optimize nutrition. We report a case of open gastrostomy in an infant with Norwood physiology under spinal anesthesia with an excellent outcome.

O que o radiologista deve saber sobre o papel da gastrostomia percutânea: ensaio iconográfico / What the radiologist should know about the role of percutaneous gastrostomy: a pictorial essay

Resumo As técnicas de gastrostomia guiadas por imagem, por via transoral e transabdominal podem ser realizadas quando há falha na técnica endoscópica ou em cenários clínicos em que a endoscopia não pode ser realizada. Este ensaio iconográfico pretende mostrar as técnicas de gastrostomia percutânea, suas indicações, aspectos técnicos, cuidados pós-procedimento e complicações.

Abstract The image-guided gastrostomy techniques, as transoral and transabdominal, can be performed when there is a failure of the endoscopic procedure or in some specific clinical scenarios. This pictorial essay intends to show the percutaneous gastrostomy techniques, indications, technical approaches, post-procedure care, and complications.

Replacement of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube with Low Profile Button Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy: First Indian Experience

Background: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a common procedure employed for patients with swallowing disorders with a functioning gastrointestinal tract. Replacement of PEG with a conventional PEG tube by ‘pull technique’ is considered to be the standard of care. Low profile or button PEG, an alternative that obviates the need for endoscopy, is less explored in the Indian setting. Methods: Records of all the patients, who underwent PEG replacement with a low-profile PEG (MIC-KEY by Halyard, U.S.A.) for three years, were reviewed. Complications and other relevant details were recorded. Result: Twenty four low profile PEG tubes were placed in 16 patients; [male 12 (75%); median age(range) 67 (25-85) years]. The indications of PEG placement were stroke in 10 patients, other neurologic illnesses in 5 patients and laryngeal malignancy in 1 patient. Perforation peritonitis and skin induration developed in one patient each. None of the patients had any procedure-related fatal complication. Conclusion: Although PEG exchange with low profile PEG is considered safe, it has potential complications. Thus, utmost care is required to recognize and treat them early.

Técnicas de Gastrostomia: Comparação quanto a custos e regiões em que são realizadas / Gastrostomy techniques: a comparison of costs and geographic regions where they are performed

Introdução: A gastrostomia é utilizada, principalmente, quando há indicação de nutrição enteral, mas não pode haver deglutição por mais de 30 dias ou quando há necessidade de descompressão gástrica. Este trabalho tem como objetivo comparar os custos das gastrostomias para o Sistema Único de Saúde e relacioná-los com as realizadas nas regiões no Brasil nos últimos 10 anos. Métodos: Foram coletadas informações de custos e número de realizações da plataforma DATASUS das seguintes gastrostomias: por laparotomia, laparoscópica, endoscópica percutânea e oncológica. Resultados: O método mais utilizado foi a por laparotomia (80,35%), seguido da endoscópica (16,71%) e a videolaparoscópica (2,92%). Essa porcentagem variou de acordo com a região analisada, sendo a endoscópica realizada predominantemente na Região Sul (26,78%) e Sudeste (18,69%). Nesse período, é possível notar uma crescente utilização da gastrostomia endoscópica e videolaparoscópica, tendo esses procedimentos aumentado 647,03% e 353,03%, respectivamente. Com relação ao custo, observa-se que a gastrostomia endoscópica tem um custo médio de R$ 590, se encaixando como AIH procedimento especial; já a por laparotomia tem custo médio da AIH principal de R$ 670, e a videolaparoscópica de R$ 530, porém as duas últimas, quando totalizado o valor da internação, resultam no valor de R$ 1.896 e R$ 1.539, respectivamente. Conclusão: Há uma tendência ao aumento da realização da gastrostomia endoscópica, pela redução de custos e tempo de realização. Já a videolaparoscópica tende a ser a segunda opção, sendo que a por laparotomia deverá ser usada apenas quando as outras forem contraindicadas.

Introduction: Gastrostomy is mainly used when there is indication for enteral nutrition but no swallowing for more than 30 days or when gastric decompression is required. This work aims to compare gastrostomy costs to the Unified Health Care and to relate them with procedures performed in different Brazilian regions in the last 10 years. Methods: We collected information on the costs and number of procedures from the DATASUS platform referring to the following types of gastrostomies: via laparotomy, laparoscopy, percutaneous endoscopy, and oncological procedures. Results: The most frequently used method was laparotomy (80.35%), followed by endoscopic (16.71%) and laparoscopic procedures (2.92%). This percentage varied according to geographic regions, and endoscopic procedures were predominantly performed in the South (26.78%) and Southeast regions (18.69%). During this period, we noticed a growing number of endoscopic and laparoscopic gastrostomies: the use of these procedures grew 647.03% and 353.03%, respectively. Regarding their costs, the endoscopic gastrostomy has a mean cost of R$ 590.00 when classified as IHA Special Procedure; the laparotomy procedure has a mean cost of main IHA of R$ 670.00; the laparoscopic procedure has a mean cost of R$ 530.00. Procedures performed via laparotomy and laparoscopy, however, result in total costs of R$ 1,896.00 and R$ 1,539.00, respectively, when considering hospitalization costs. Conclusion: There is an increasing trend of endoscopic gastrostomies due to their lower costs and shorter duration. Laparoscopic gastrostomies tend to be the second choice, whereas laparotomy procedures should be used only when the other two are contraindicated.

Gastrostomia endoscópica percutânea: perfil epidemiológico, indicações e complicações / Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: epidemiological profile, indications, and complications

Introdução: A Gastrostomia Endoscópica Percutânea (GEP) é um procedimento de acesso à luz gástrica, descrito inicialmente em 1980, constituindo um grande avanço no manejo de pacientes com necessidade de nutrição enteral prolongada. Apresenta utilização em um largo espectro de doenças, em diversas faixas etárias e com baixo índice de complicações, sendo, portanto, uma ferramenta importante no cuidado aos pacientes. Objetivo: Descrever o perfil epidemiológico de pacientes submetidos à GEP, as indicações, os índices e tipos de complicações durante e após o procedimento. Métodos: Estudo de coorte retrospectiva, realizado por meio da coleta de laudos endoscópicos e em prontuários eletrônicos de pacientes atendidos em hospital terciário. Resultados: Foram incluídos 172 pacientes, com média de 69,9 anos (±16,6), maioria do sexo feminino (51,7%) e procedentes do município onde o estudo foi realizado (56,7%). A principal doença de base foi acidente vascular encefálico do tipo isquêmico (27,3%), seguido de outras doenças cérebro-vasculares, demenciais e neoplásicas. O tempo médio de uso prévio de sonda nasoentérica (SNE) foi de 32,2 dias (±45), sendo em 29,3% acima de 30 dias. Drogas antitrombóticas durante a internação foram usadas em 78,5% dos pacientes, tendo 45,9% realizado a GEP em vigência destas medicações. O índice de complicações intraoperatórias foi de 3,4% e o de pós-operatórias, de 3,5%. Conclusão: Destaca-se o tempo de uso prévio de SNE, maior do que o recomendado, e, principalmente, a presença de medicação antitrombótica durante o procedimento em boa parte da amostra. Os índices de complicações foram baixos, de modo semelhante à literatura.

Introduction: Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) is a procedure to access the gastric lumen and was initially described in 1980, representing a major advance in the management of patients requiring prolonged enteral nutrition. It is used in a large number of diseases, in several age groups with low complication rates, thus being an important tool in patient care. Objective: To describe the epidemiological profile of patients undergoing PEG, its indications, and rates and types of complications during and after the procedure. Method: Retrospective, cohort study conducted through the collection of endoscopic reports and electronic medical records of patients seen in a tertiary hospital. Results: A total of 172 patients were included, with mean age of 69.9 years (±16.6), with a predominance of female patients (51.7%) and of those coming from the municipality where the study was conducted (56.7%). The main underlying disease was ischemic stroke (27.3%), followed by other cerebrovascular diseases, dementias, and neoplasms. Mean time of previous use of nasoenteric tube (NET) was 32.2 days (±45), being greater than 30 days in 29.3% of the cases. Antithrombotic drugs were used during hospitalization in 78.5% of patients, and 45.9% underwent PEG while they were using these medications. The rates of intra-operative and post-operative complications were 3.4% and 3.5%, respectively. Conclusions: It is worth noting the time of previous use of NET, which was greater than the recommended, and especially the use of antithrombotic therapy during the procedure by most of the sample. Rates of complication were low, in line with the literature.

Meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of percutaneous gastrostomy in stroke patients / 中华临床营养杂志

Objective:To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of enteral nutrition via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and nasogastric feeding (NGF) in stroke patients.Methods:Databases including PubMed, EMbase, Cochrane Library, Wangfang database (Wangfang data), CNKI and CBM were searched for relevant literature about enteral nutrition via percutaneous gastrostomy in stroke patients. Literature screening, data extraction and quality evaluation of the included study were performed by two independent investigators. RevMan5.3 was used for data analysis.Results:A total of 12 publications were included, of which 7 were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 5 were non-RCTs. There were no significant differences in BMI, hemoglobin, serum albumin and mortality. In terms of safety, PEG resulted in effective decreases in the incidence of pneumonia (RR=0.31, 95% CI: 0.18-0.53, P<0.01), hypoproteinemia (RR=0.34, 95% CI: 0.17-0.68, P=0.003) and fluid and electrolyte disorder (RR=0.24, 95% CI: 0.06-0.92, P=0.04) compared with NGF while there was no significant difference in the incidence of abdominal distension, diarrhea and gastrointestinal bleeding .Conclusion:Compared with NGF, enteral nutrition with PEG can effectively reduce the incidence of pneumonia and the risk of infections in stroke patients and can also reduce the incidence of hypoproteinemia and fluid and electrolyte disorder, leading to improved patient outcomes.

Home care for children with gastrostomy / Cuidado de manutención de la vida del niño con gastrostomía en domicilio / Cuidado de manutenção da vida de criança com gastrostomia no domicílio

ABSTRACT Objectives: to describe home care practices performed by family members for maintaining the life of children with gastrostomy. Methods: qualitative research using the Sensitive Creative method, with the Criatividade e Sensibilidade Corpo Saber [Corpo Saber Creativity and Sensitivity] dynamics. The participation included ten family caregivers of children with gastrostomy. The outpatient clinic of a federal hospital in Rio de Janeiro was the setting. Lexical analysis was used through the IRaMuTeQ® software. Results: Theme 1, entitled "The care for maintaining life performed by family members of children with gastrostomy at home", was analyzed, comprising three classes: "The gastrostomy tube home care routine"; "The care with the gastrostomy/stoma"; and "Food and medication home care routine of children with gastrostomy". Final Considerations: family caregivers used strategies to maintain the device and acquired new knowledge in this field, and in nursing competence, regarding stoma care, food administration, medication, and syringes.

RESUMEN Objetivos: describir prácticas de cuidados domiciliarios realizados por familiares para manutención de la vida del niño con gastrostomía. Métodos: investigación cualitativa, método Creativo Sensible, con la dinámica de Creatividad y Sensibilidad Cuerpo Saber. Participaron diez cuidadores de niño con gastrostomía. En el ambulatorio de un hospital federal de Rio de Janeiro. Empleado el análisis léxico usándose el software IRaMuTeQ®. Resultados: analizado el Tema 1, denominado "El cuidado para manutención de la vida, realizado por los familiares de niños con gastrostomía, en domicilio", englobando tres clases: "La rutina de cuidados domiciliarios con la sonda de gastrostomía"; "El cuidado del niño con gastrostomía/estoma" y "La rutina de cuidados domiciliarios con la alimentación y medicación en niño con gastrostomía". Consideraciones Finales: los cuidadores utilizaron estrategias para manutención del dispositivo y adquirieron nuevas aprendizajes del campo y competencia de la enfermería cuanto a cuidados con el estoma, administración de la alimentación, medicación y seringa.

RESUMO Objetivos: descrever as práticas de cuidados domiciliares realizados por familiares para manutenção da vida de criança com gastrostomia. Métodos: pesquisa qualitativa, método Criativo Sensível, com a dinâmica de Criatividade e Sensibilidade Corpo Saber. Participaram dez familiares cuidadores de criança com gastrostomia. Foi cenário o ambulatório de um hospital federal do Rio de Janeiro. Empregou-se a análise lexical usando-se o software IRaMuTeQ®. Resultados: analisou-se o Tema 1, denominado "O cuidado para manutenção da vida realizado pelos familiares de crianças com gastrostomia no domicílio", englobando três classes: "A rotina de cuidados com a sonda de gastrostomia no domicílio"; "O cuidado com a gastrostomia/estoma" e "A rotina de cuidados referentes à alimentação e medicação em criança com gastrostomia no domicílio". Considerações Finais: os familiares cuidadores utilizaram estratégias para manutenção do dispositivo e adquiriram novos aprendizados do campo e competência da enfermagem quanto aos cuidados com o estoma, administração da alimentação, medicação e seringa.

Pancreatic Reconstruction With Modified Technique Using A “Double U Stitch Pancreatogastrostomy” Following A Laparoscopic Whipple’s Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Background: Pancreaticoduodenectomy is a standard procedure for periampullary tumours. Pancreatic anastomosis is the Achilles heel of the procedure with a significant leak rate and the associated high morbidity. We adopted a modified pancreatic stump drainage with pancreato-gastrostomy - pancreatic stump mobilization with invagination into the lumen of the stomach via posterior gastrotomy and fixation with two U shaped sutures to the posterior wall of the stomach traversing across the pancreatic parenchyma. Materials and Methods: We did a retrospective analysis of a prospectively maintained database of patients who underwent Laparoscopic Whipple’s pancreaticoduodenectomy (WPD) from November 2017 to March 2019 in our department, a tertiary referral centre of Northern India. A total of 34 patients underwent totally laparoscopic Whipple’s pancreatoduodenectomy with the modified Pancreatogastrostomy. Results: A total of 34 patients underwent totally laparoscopic WPD during this study period. The median age was 50 years (27 to 70 years) with 17 male and 17 female patients. Of these patients, 23 patients had their tumours arising from the ampulla, 6 from the duodenum, 3 from the pancreas, 1 SCN head of pancreas and 1 from the distal common bile duct. All patients had R0 resection with a median lymph node yield of 13 (6-19). 9 patients had stage 1 disease, 10 patients had stage 2 disease and 14 patients had stage 3 disease. 31 patients had moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma while 2 patients had well-differentiated tumour morphology. 14 patients had pancreato-biliary differentiation with the remaining 19 patients having intestinal differentiation. The overall number of significant complications according to Clavien-Dindo classification was 17.6% (Grade 3 and higher) . Conclusion: Laparoscopic WPD is a feasible procedure in the hands of a well-trained laparoscopic surgeon. Modified P-G as described, simplifies the pancreatic drainage with a low incidence of post-operative pancreatic fistula and its attendant complications.

Gastrostomia endoscópica percutânea em crianças e adolescentes: 15 anos de experiência em um hospital terciário / Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in children and adolescents: 15-years' experience of a tertiary center

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is an important option for enteral nutrition for both children and adults. It is considered a safe, effective, and advantageous technique in comparison to other complementary feeding routes. It allows continuous feeding, the feeding of patients with swallowing disorders due to neurological causes or others, and the administration of non-palatable diets or medications, all with low rates of complications and mortality. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the main indications and complications of PEG in pediatric patients. In addition, the impact on the nutritional status of patients undergoing PEG was also compared with weight, body mass index (BMI), and height according to references from the World Health Organization. METHODS: This observational and retrospective study included 152 children and adolescents who underwent PEG between January/2003 and December/2018. Patients up to 18 years of age at the time of the procedure were included. Complications related to the procedure were classified as minor or major. Patients with PEG indication for nutritional supplementation were evaluated for weight gain, height, and BMI, using the Z score at the day of the procedure and six months, 1 year, and 2 years after the procedure. RESULTS: Indications for PEG were: swallowing disorder of neurological cause (67.1%), need for nutritional supplementation (25%), swallowing disorder of mechanical origin (6.6%), and indication of gastric decompression (1.3%). Minor complications occurred in 57.8% of patients and major complications in 9.8% of patients. The traction technique corresponded to 92.1% and puncture to 7.9%. The death rate was 1.3%. Thirty-eight patients had an indication for nutritional supplementation. In these patients, there was a gradual increase in both BMI and weight, reaching statistically significant differences (P=0.0340 and P= 0.0105, respectively). These differences were more evident in chronic renal disease patients. Height did not vary significantly (P=0.543). CONCLUSION: PEG proved to be an advantageous option as an auxiliary feeding method in pediatric patients. Dysphagia of neurological origin was the main indication followed by the need for nutritional supplementation. PEG has low frequency of major complications and mortality. This study also showed the importance of PEG in patients who need nutritional supplementation, as it enabled patients to move from undernutrition to normal weight ranges.

RESUMO CONTEXTO: A gastrostomia endoscópica percutânea (GEP) é uma importante opção de nutrição enteral para crianças e adultos, sendo considerada uma técnica segura, eficaz e vantajosa em comparação às outras vias de alimentação complementar. Permite a alimentação contínua, a alimentação em pacientes com distúrbios de deglutição de causa neurológica ou outros, a administração de dietas ou medicamentos não palatáveis, todos com baixos índices de complicações e mortalidade. OBJETIVO: Avaliar as principais indicações e complicações de pacientes pediátricos submetidos à GEP e o impacto no estado nutricional de pacientes submetidos à GEP para suplementação nutricional, comparando peso, índice de massa corporal (IMC) e estatura com referências da Organização Mundial de Saúde. MÉTODOS: Estudo observacional e retrospectivo de 152 crianças e adolescentes submetidos à GEP, no período de janeiro/2003 a dezembro/2018. Foram incluídos pacientes até 18 anos de idade na época do procedimento. As complicações relacionadas ao procedimento foram divididas em menores e maiores. Pacientes com indicação de GEP para suplementação nutricional foram avaliados quanto ao ganho de peso, altura e IMC, por meio do escore Z no dia do procedimento e 6 meses; 1 ano; e 2 anos após o procedimento. RESULTADOS: As indicações para GEP foram distúrbio de deglutição de causa neurológica (67,1%), necessidade de suplementação nutricional (25%), distúrbio de deglutição de origem mecânica (6,6%), e indicação de descompressão gástrica (1,3%). Complicações menores ocorreram em 57,8% dos pacientes e complicações maiores em 9,8%. A técnica de tração correspondeu a 92,1% e a punção, 7,9%. A taxa de mortalidade foi de 1,3%. Trinta e oito pacientes tinham indicação de suplementação nutricional. Nestes, houve aumento gradativo tanto do IMC quanto do peso, com variação estatisticamente significativa da mediana P=0,0340 e P=0,0105, respectivamente, mais evidente nos pacientes renais crônicos. A altura não variou significativamente (P=0,543). CONCLUSÃO: A GEP mostrou-se uma opção vantajosa como forma auxiliar de alimentação em pacientes pediátricos, tendo como principais indicações a disfagia de causa neurológica e a necessidade de suplementação nutricional, com baixa prevalência de complicações maiores e mortalidade. Este estudo também mostrou a importância da GEP em pacientes com necessidade de suplementação nutricional, possibilitando a passagem dos pacientes desnutridos para escores nutricionais de peso adequados à idade.

Gastrostomía descompresiva en obstrucción gastrointestinal maligna: reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura / Decompressive gastrostomy in patients with malignant gastrointestinal obstruction. Case report and literature review

Resumen La gastrostomía descompresiva durante los últimos años ha surgido como una alternativa de manejo para la paliación de síntomas en personas con enfermedad oncológica terminal que desarrollan obstrucción intestinal sin indicación quirúrgica inicial y es refractaria al manejo médico. El objetivo es brindar calidad de vida a través de la restauración de la vía oral. Sus contraindicaciones han variado con el tiempo; sin embargo, han surgido nuevas técnicas que permiten ampliar el espectro de indicaciones de este procedimiento. Se ha descrito que permite apoyar el control de síntomas, el retorno de la persona a su lugar de cuidado y, posiblemente, el reinicio de la vía oral con la intención de mantener la calidad de vida de la persona.

Abstract In recent years, decompressive gastrostomy has emerged as a therapeutic option for people with terminal cancer who experience intestinal obstruction without an initial surgical indication and refractory to medical treatment. The objective is to provide a better quality of life by restoring the oral route. Its contraindications have varied over time; however, new techniques have allowed broadening the spectrum of indications for this procedure. It has been reported that this technique supports symptom control and allows the return of the patients to their place of care. It could also allow restarting the oral route in order to maintain quality of life.