Resultados del tratamiento quirúrgico del cáncer de recto y ano en el Hospital Español / Results of the surgical treatment of rectal and anal cancer in the Hospital Español / Resultados do tratamento cirúrgico do câncer de reto e ânus no Hospital Español

La cirugía del cáncer de recto y ano se ha desarrollado considerablemente en las últimas décadas. En función de dichos avances, se ha observado una disminución en la morbimortalidad operatoria, así como también una mejoría en el pronóstico de estos pacientes. El objetivo del presente estudio es exponer y analizar los resultados del tratamiento quirúrgico del cáncer de recto y ano en un servicio universitario. Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y retrospectivo de todos los pacientes intervenidos por cáncer de recto y ano en el Hospital Español entre 2016 y 2020. Las variables registradas fueron: variables demográficas, clínico-oncológicas, relacionadas a la morbimortalidad operatoria y a la recidiva locorregional, y la sobrevida a 5 años. El procedimiento más realizado fue la resección anterior de recto (RAR) en 11 intervenciones (58%), mientras que las 8 restantes correspondieron a amputaciones abdominoperineales (AAP) (42%). Se diagnosticaron un total de 6 complicaciones intraoperatorias en 5 pacientes, siendo la perforación del tumor la más frecuente, y un total de 18 complicaciones postoperatorias en 11 pacientes, siendo la más frecuente la infección de la herida quirúrgica abdominal. La morbilidad operatoria mayor fue de 31,6% y la mortalidad operatoria a 90 días fue de 0%. La sobrevida global a 5 años fue de 63,2%. Los resultados quirúrgicos en la presente casuística fueron comparables con los de la bibliografía consultada. Destacamos la nula mortalidad a 90 días, con resultados oncológicos similares a los reportados en la literatura.

Rectal and anus surgery have been developed considerably in the last decades. Based on these advancements, it has been observed a decrease in the surgical morbidity and mortality, as well as an improved prognosis of these patients. The aim of the present study is to expose and analyze the results of the anus and rectal surgical treatment in a university service. An observational, descriptive and retrospective study was performed of all the intervened patients for rectum and anus cancer in the Hospital Español between 2016 and 2020. We recorded data about demographic, clinical-oncologic, related to the surgical morbidity and mortality, locoregional relapse and overall 5 year survival. The most performed procedure was the rectum anterior resection in 11 interventions (58%), while the 8 left corresponded to abdominoperineal resection (42%). There was a total of 6 intraoperative complications diagnosed in 5 patients, being the tumor perforation the most frequent one, and a total of 18 postoperative complications diagnosed in 11 patients, being the surgical wound infection the most frequent one. The serious surgical morbidity was 31,6%, while the surgical mortality rate at 90 days was 0%. Overall 5 year survival was 63,2%. The surgical results in the present study about the rectum and anal cancer were comparable with the results reported on the consulted bibliography. We highlight the null mortality within 90 days, with oncologic results similar to the ones reported in the literature.

A cirurgia do câncer retal e anal desenvolveu-se consideravelmente nas últimas décadas. Com base nesses avanços, observou-se diminuição da morbimortalidade operatória, bem como melhora no prognóstico desses pacientes. O objetivo deste estudo é apresentar e analisar os resultados do tratamento cirúrgico do câncer de reto e anal em um serviço universitário. Foi realizado um estudo observacional, descritivo e retrospectivo de todos os pacientes operados por câncer de reto e ânus no Hospital Espanhol entre 2016 e 2020. As variáveis ​​registradas foram: variáveis ​​demográficas, clínico-oncológicas, relacionadas à morbidade e mortalidade operatórias e recorrência locorregional. , e sobrevida em 5 anos. O procedimento mais realizado foi a ressecção anterior do reto (RAR) em 11 intervenções (58%) e as 8 restantes corresponderam a amputações abdominoperineais (AAP) (42%). Foram diagnosticadas 6 complicações intraoperatórias em 5 pacientes, sendo a perfuração tumoral a mais frequente, e um total de 18 complicações pós-operatórias em 11 pacientes, sendo a infecção da ferida operatória abdominal a mais frequente. A morbidade operatória maior foi de 31,6% e a mortalidade operatória em 90 dias foi de 0%. A sobrevida global em 5 anos foi de 63,2%. Os resultados cirúrgicos da presente casuística foram comparáveis ​​aos da bibliografia consultada. Destacamos a mortalidade nula em 90 dias, com resultados oncológicos semelhantes aos relatados na literatura.

Anal intraepithelial neoplasia associated with high-grade vulva injury (usual-type vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia): surgical treatment with cutaneous flap advancement

The aim of the present article is to report the case of a young patient with bowenoid papulosis who was a carrier of other sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), such as HIV and high-grade vulva lesion (usual-type vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia, VIN), and to demonstrate the strategy used to manage the case, as well as to discuss important issues regarding the standardization of intraepithelial lesions. (AU)

Estudio comparativo de los resultados del tratamiento del carcinoma anal escamoso en los pacientes HIV positivos y negativos / Comparative study of the results of the treatment of squamous anal carcinoma in HIV positive and negative patients

Introducción: El tratamiento del carcinoma anal escamoso (CAE) en los pacientes HIV positivos resulta controvertido. Si bien las guías actuales recomiendan realizar en los pacientes con buen estado inmunológico la quimiorradioterapia (QRT) concurrente estándar, algunos autores consideran que estos pacientes presentan mayor toxicidad y peores resultados a largo plazo, por lo que requerirían un abordaje diferente. El objetivo de este trabajo es comparar los resultados del tratamiento del CAE en los pacientes VIH positivos y negativos. Diseño: Estudio retrospectivo comparativo. Pacientes y métodos: Se revisaron retrospectivamente las historias clínicas de los pacientes tratados en el Sector Coloproctología, Hospital Fernández, entre 01/2007 y 10/2018. Los del conducto anal se dividieron en: Grupo I: VIH negativos y Grupo II: VIH positivos. Se compararon variables demográficas, factores de riesgo específicos, estadificación, QRT (drogas, toxicidad y respuesta), tratamiento quirúrgico curativo/paliativo, persistencia/recurrencia y supervivencia específica y global. Resultados: Se incluyeron 28 pacientes (18 mujeres); margen: 2, conducto: 26 (Grupo I: 15. Grupo II: 11). Los VIH positivos eran en su mayoría hombres que tienen sexo con hombres vs. 100% de mujeres VIH negativas (p<0,01), más jóvenes (45,2±0,9 vs. 63,6±8; p<0,01) y tabaquistas (82% vs. 27%; p=0,005). No hubo diferencia significativa en la estadificación, aunque el Grupo II tuvo tumores con complicaciones más severas. Pudieron completar el tratamiento: Grupo I: 93%, Grupo II: 64% (p<0,05). Tuvieron respuesta completa a la QRT 13/14 (93%) pacientes del Grupo I y 3/7 (43%) del Grupo II (p<0,01). Hubo 3 recurrencias, 2 locorregionales y 1 a distancia (p=NS). Los VIH positivos requirieron más cirugías (82% vs. 27%; p<0,01). A 5 pacientes (4 del Grupo II) se les realizó una resección abdominoperineal (RAP). Tuvieron colostomía definitiva, con o sin RAP, el 46% de los pacientes, la mayoría VIH positivos (82% vs. 27%; p=0,002). En los VIH positivos el RR de mortalidad por cáncer fue 4 (IC95%: 1,01-16,5; p=0,02) y el RR de mortalidad global fue 5,45 (IC95%: 1,42-20,8; p=0,002). Tuvieron menor supervivencia, tanto global (p=0,001) como libre de enfermedad (p=0,01). Mediana de seguimiento: 27 meses (4-216).Conclusiones: Los pacientes VIH positivos con CAE se diferenciaron de los VIH negativos en una menor tasa de respuesta completa a la QRT y una mayor necesidad de tratamiento quirúrgico. Además, tuvieron una supervivencia global y libre de enfermedad significativamente menor que los VIH negativos. (AU)

INTRODUCTION: The treatment of anal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in HIV-positive patients is controversial. Although current guidelines recommend performing standard concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CRT) in patients with good immune status, some authors believe that these patients have greater toxicity and worse long-term results, so they would require a different approach. The purpose of this study was to compare the results of SCC treatment in HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients.DESIGN: Comparative retrospective study.PATIENTS AND METHODS: The records of patients treated in the Coloproctology Section, Hospital Fernández, between 01/2007 and 10/2018 were retrospectively reviewed. Those of the anal canal were divided into: Group I: HIV-negative and Group II: HIV-positive. Demographic variables, specific risk factors, staging, CRT (drugs, toxicity, and response), curative/palliative surgical treatment, persistence/recurrence, and cancer-specific and global survival were compared.RESULTS: 28 patients (18 women), margin: 2, conduit: 26 (Group I: 15. Group II: 11). The HIV-positive were mostly men who have sex with men (vs. 100% HIV-negative women; p<0.01), younger (45.2 ± 0.9 vs. 63.6 ± 8; p<0.01) and smokers (82% vs. 27%; p=0.005). There was no significant difference in staging, although Group II had tumors with more severe complications. Completed the treatment: Group I: 93%, Group II: 64% of patients (p<0,05). Thirteen out of 14 (93%) patients in Group I, and 3/7 (43%) patients in Group II had a complete response to CRT (p<0.01). There were 3 recurrences, 2 loco-regional and 1 distance (p=NS). HIV-positive required more surgery (82% vs. 27%; p<0.01). 5 patients (4 of Group II) underwent an abdominal-perineal resection (APR). Forty six percent of patients had permanent colostomy, with or without APR, most of them were HIV-positive (82% vs. 27%; p=0.002). In HIV-positive patients, the RR of cancer mortality was 4 (95% CI: 1.01-16.5; p=0.02) and the RR of overall mortality was 5.45 (95% CI: 1.42-20, 8; p=0.002). They also had lower overall (p=0.001) and disease-free survival (p=0.01). Median follow-up: 27 months (4 - 216).CONCLUSION: HIV-positive patients with anal SCC were different from HIV-negative patients in that they had a lower complete response rate to CRT, and a greater need for surgical treatment. They had a significantly lower overall and disease-free survival than HIV-negative patients. (AU)

Tumor de Ackerman perianal / Ackerman's perianal tumor

Introducción: El carcinoma verrucoso o tumor de Ackerman es una rara entidad relacionada con la infección por el virus del papiloma humano, comportándose como una variante menos agresiva del carcinoma epidermoide. Caso clínico: Presentamos el caso clínico de un paciente de sexo masculino de 45 años portador de una gran lesión perianal con compromiso del canal anal y el aparato esfinteriano. Discusión: Existen varias alternativas para el tratamiento del tumor de Ackerman. Sin embargo en casos como este, y sobre todo ante la ausencia de respuesta al tratamiento de quimioradioterapia, se requiere de una resección amplia y radical. Pese a ello, la recidiva es frecuente. Conclusiones: En el caso analizado se destaca la forma particularmente agresiva de esta patología, con extensa invasión local y pobre respuesta al tratamiento oncoespecífico inicial.

Introduction: Verrucous carcinoma or Ackerman's tumor is a rare entity related to human papillomavirus infection, behaving as a less aggressive variant of squamous cell carcinoma. Clinical case: We present the case of a 45-year-old male patient with a large perianal lesion with involvement of the anal canal and sphincter. Discussion: Ackerman tumor treatment admits different therapeutic modalities; however, in cases such as this, and especially in the absence of response to chemo-radiotherapy treatment, a broad and radical resection is required. Despite this, recurrence is frequent. Conclusions: The particularly aggressive form of this pathology, with extensive local invasion and poor response to the initial oncoespecific treatment, stands out in the analyzed case

Retalho VY de avanço após recidiva de neoplasia perianal: relato de caso e revisão da literatura / V-Y flap of advancement after the recurrence of perineal cancer: case report and literature review

Introdução: O câncer anal é uma doença rara, cuja incidência está aumentando. Os retalhos são opções complexas de fechamento quando abrangem grandes áreas. A região perineal pode ser acometida por extensas lesões, requerendo utilização de retalhos. Relato de Caso: Paciente feminina, 56 anos, diagnosticada com adenocarcinoma anal, foi submetida à cirurgia de amputação abdominoperineal do reto associada à radioterapia pós-operatória há 2 anos. Apresentou recidiva cutânea da lesão neoplásica, com indicação de ampliação de margem cirúrgica para controle da recidiva. Após ampla ressecção com margem de segurança o defeito cutâneo, optou-se por duplo retalho em V-Y com 15 cm de comprimento cada e espessura total do tecido celular subcutâneo (TCS) de região glútea para preenchimento do espaço morto deixado pela ressecção e avanço sobre o defeito. Implementou-se antibioticoprofilaxia endovenosa e profilaxia para trombose venosa profunda. Paciente evoluiu bem do procedimento sem intercorrências. Discussão: Retalho é um tecido que é mobilizado conforme sua anatomia vascular. Retalhos baseados no plexo subdérmico incluem os bipediculados, de avanço (V-Y), retalhos de rotação e transposição. Reconstruções de períneo são indicadas devido a tumores, traumas, infecções, queimaduras ou úlceras de pressão. A região anal é dividida em canal anal e margem anal. Dentre os tipos histológicos de neoplasia na região do canal anal, podem ser citados: carcinoma de células escamosas (histologia mais comum), adenocarcinoma, melanoma, carcinoma de pequenas células e sarcomas. O risco de recidiva locorregional, após tratamento, pode atingir cerca de 30% dos casos e é o padrão de recidiva mais frequente.

Introduction: Anal cancer is a rare disease, with an increasing incidence. Flaps are complex options for closing large areas. The perineal region may be affected by extensive lesions that require the use of flaps for repair. Case Report: A 56-year-old female patient with anal adenocarcinoma underwent abdominoperineal amputation surgery of the rectum with postoperative radiotherapy for 2 years. She had cutaneous recurrence of the neoplastic lesion with indication of surgical margin expansion to control the local recurrence. After extensive resection with safety margins of the skin defect, we selected double V-Y flap of length 15 cm each and a total thickness of the gluteal subcutaneous tissue (ST) to fill up the dead space caused by resection and advancement of the defect. Intravenous antibiotic prophylaxis and deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis were administered. The patient progressed well from the procedure, with no problems. Discussion: A flap is a tissue that is mobilized based on vascular anatomy. Flaps based on the subdermal plexus include bipedicle, advancement (V-Y), rotation, and transposition flaps. Perineum reconstructions are often indicated for tumors, trauma, infections, burns, or pressure sores. The anal region is divided into the anal canal and the anal margin. Among the histological types of anal cancer, the most prevalent are squamous cell carcinoma (most common histology), adenocarcinoma, melanoma, small cell carcinoma, and sarcomas. The risk of regional recurrence after treatment can reach approximately 30% of cases and is the most frequent recurrence pattern.

Ablación de las neoplasias intraepiteliales escamosas anales de alto grado, precursoras del cáncer anal, con coagulación infrarroja / Ablation of high-grade anal squamous intraepithelial neoplasms, anal cancer precursors, with infrared coagulation

Introducción: Las neoplasias intraepiteliales anales de alto grado (AIN-AG) sin tratamiento progresan a carcinoma anal escamoso invasor (CAE) en 8-13% de los casos. Esto disminuye al 1,2% con la ablación dirigida por anoscopía de alta resolución (AAR). El tratamiento ideal de la AIN-AG no está establecido. Goldstone, en 2005 introdujo el coagulador infrarrojo (CIR) para la ablación de estas lesiones y demostró que tiene tanta efectividad como la cirugía, aunque menor morbilidad y la ventaja de no requerir quirófano. No hemos encontrado publicaciones con esta técnica en nuestro medio. El objetivo de este trabajo es evaluar los resultados de la ablación de las AIN-AG con CIR, las complicaciones del método y la recurrencia temprana. Diseño: Observacional, retrospectivo, con base de datos prospectiva. Pacientes y Método: Se incluyeron individuos con AIN-AG en conducto anal y/o región perianal diagnosticadas en el Consultorio de Detección Temprana de Displasia Anal del Hospital Juan A. Fernández mediante biopsia dirigida por AAR y tratadas con CIR con el aparato Redfield®, entre marzo 2013-agosto 2014 previo consentimiento informado escrito. Tras infiltración con anestesia local las lesiones fueron coaguladas con repetidos pulsos de 1,5 segundos hasta visualizar los vasos de la submucosa. Se controló entre los 3 y 6 meses con AAR y biopsia de lesiones sospechosas. Resultados: Fueron 14 pacientes (10 hombres que tienen sexo con hombres, todos VIH-positivos y 4 mujeres, 2 VIH-positivas). Edad mediana: 37,5 (rango 20-59) años. La AIN-AG se localizaba en el conducto anal en 11 pacientes y en la región perianal en 3. En la AAR diagnóstica todos presentaban sólo un área de AIN-AG. El procedimiento fue bien tolerado. Una paciente VIH-positiva presentó secreción purulenta a los tres días de la ablación, que se trató con antibióticos. Esta paciente y otro más tuvieron dolor post-procedimiento manejado con anti-inflamatorios no esteroides. En la AAR de control se hallaron 2 (14,3%) recurrencias, una interpretada como persistencia por margen insuficiente de una lesión extendida y otra diagnosticada al momento de realizar CIR, que no había sido observada en la AAR realizada 1 mes antes. La eficacia por lesión individual tratada fue del 92,9%. Conclusiones: El tratamiento de las AIN-AG en el consultorio mediante CIR es bien tolerado, tiene mínimas complicaciones y resulta efectivo en el corto plazo. Es necesario un seguimiento más prolongado para evaluar la tasa de recidiva y la utilidad para prevenir la progresión al CAE. (AU)

Background: High-grade anal intraepithelial neoplasia (HGAIN) without treatment progresses to invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in 8-13% of cases, and that incidence decreases to 1,2% with ablation targeted with high resolution anoscopy (HRA). The ideal treatment for HGAIN is not established yet. Goldstone, in 2005 introduced the infrared coagulator (IRC) for the ablation of these lesions, and with great experience demonstrated that it is as effective as surgery but has less morbidity and the advantage of not requiring the operating room. To our knowledge there are not publications with this technique in our country. The aim of this study is to assess the results of HGAIN ablation with CIR, the method complications, and early recurrence. Design: Observational, retrospective study, with prospective database. Patients and Methods: Individuals with HGAIN in the anal canal or the perianal region, diagnosed with biopsy targeted with HRA and treated with the IRC in the Anal Dysplasia Clinic of the Hospital Juan A. Fernández, between March 2013 and August 2014, were included. After written informed consent, HRA was repeated in the outpatient clinic to localize the area to be treated with the IRC Redfield®. After local anesthesia the lesions were coagulated with repeated 1.5 seconds pulses until the submucosa vessels were visualized. Control with HRA and biopsy of suspicious lesions was performed between 3-6 months of the procedure. Results: Fourteen patients (10 men who have sex with men, all HIV-positive, and 4 women, 2 HIV-positive). Median age: 37.5 (range 20-59) years. The HGAIN was localized at the anal canal in 11 patients, and in the perianal region in 3. In the diagnostic HRA all patients presented only one area of HGAIN. The procedure was well tolerated. Only one HIV-positive woman presented purulent discharge 3 days after ablation, and was treated with antibiotics. The latter and another patient had post-procedure pain, managed with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In the control HRA, 2 (14,3%) recurrences were found, 1 was interpreted as persistency due to insufficient margin of a extended lesion, and 1 diagnosed during the CIR of other lesion, that had went unaware at the initial HRA performed one month before. The efficacy for individual lesion treated was 92.9%. Conclusions: The treatment of HGAIN with IRC in the outpatient department is well tolerated, has minimal complications, and is effective in the short term. It is necessary a longer surveillance to assess the recurrence rate and the usefulness for preventing progression to SCC. (AU)

Tumor de Buschke-Löwenstein - Condiloma gigante acuminado / Buschke-Löwenstein's Tumor - Giant Condyloma Acuminatum

Presentamos el caso de un hombre de 21 años de edad, infectado por el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) que presenta lesiones verrucosas gigantes compatibles con un tumor de Buschke-Lowenstein (TBL) que afectaban la región perineal, anorrectal y genitales externos. También existía afectación del párpado superior derecho. (AU)

We report the case of a 21-year-old male patient, infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that presents giant warty lesions compatible with a Buschke-Lowenstein tumor (BLT) that affected the perineal, anorectal and external genital region. He also had a right upper eyelid lesion. (AU)

Extended pelvic resections for the treatment of locally advanced and recurrent anal canal and colorectal cancer: technical aspects and morbimortality predictors aftet 24 consecutive cases / Ressecções pélvicas alargadas no tratamento do câncer colorretal e de canal anal localmente avançado ou recidivado: análise dos aspectos técnicos e fatores de morbimortalidade em 24 casos consecutivos

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the profile of morbidity and mortality and its predictors related to extensive pelvic resections, including pelvic exenteration, to optimize the selection of patients and achieve better surgical results. Methods: we performed 24 major resections for anorectal pelvic malignancy from 2008 to 2015 in the Instituto do Câncer do Ceará. The factors analyzed included age, weight loss, resected organs, total versus posterior exenteration, angiolymphatic and perineural invasion, lymph node metastasis and overall and disease-free survival. Results: the median age was 57 years and the mean follow-up was ten months. Overall morbidity was 45.8%, with five (20.8%) serious complications. There were no deaths in the first 30 postoperative days. The median overall survival was 39.5 months, and disease-free survival, 30.7 months. Concomitant resection of the bladder was an isolated prognostic factor for higher risk of complications (87.5% vs. 26.7%, p = 0.009). Angiolymphatic invasion and lymph node metastasis did not reach significance with respect to disease-free survival. Conclusion: treatment of advanced anorectal tumors is challenging, often requiring combined resections, such as cystectomy and sacrectomy, and complex reconstructions. The magnitude of the operation still carries a high morbidity rate, but is a procedure considered safe and feasible, with a low mortality and adequate locoregional tumor control when performed in referral centers.

RESUMO Objetivos: avaliar o perfil de morbimortalidade e seus fatores preditivos relacionados às ressecções pélvicas extensas, incluindo a exenteração pélvica, com o intuito de otimizar a seleção dos pacientes e obtenção de melhores resultados cirúrgicos. Métodos: foram realizadas 24 grandes ressecções pélvicas por neoplasia maligna anorretal de 2008 a 2015 no Instituto do Câncer do Ceará. Os fatores analisados incluíram idade, perda de peso, órgão ressecados, exenteração total versus posterior, invasão angiolinfática e perineural, metástase linfonodal e sobrevida global e livre de doença. Resultados: a mediana de idade foi 57 anos e o tempo médio de seguimento foi dez meses. A morbidade global foi 45,8%, com cinco (20,8%) complicações graves. Não houve óbito nos primeiros 30 dias de pós-operatório. A sobrevida global média foi 39,5 meses e a sobrevida livre de doença foi 30,7 meses. A ressecção concomitante da bexiga foi fator prognóstico isolado com maior risco para complicações (87,5% vs. 26,7%, p=0.009). Invasão angiolinfática e metástase linfonodal não alcançaram significância com relação à sobrevida livre de doença. Conclusão: o tratamento dos tumores anorretais avançados é desafiador, necessitando frequentemente de ressecções combinadas, como a cistectomia e sacrectomia, além de reconstruções complexas. A magnitude da cirurgia ainda carrega uma elevada taxa de morbidade, porém é um procedimento considerado seguro e factível, com uma baixa mortalidade e adequado controle locorregional tumoral quando realizado em centros de referência.

Melanoma anorrectal / Anorectal melanoma

El melanoma anorrectal es infrecuente, su clínica inespecífica y su diagnóstico tardío, acompañándose de pronóstico ominoso. Se reporta el caso de melanoma anorrectal. Mujer de 62 años con historia de baja de peso y masa rectal, estudio histológico evidencia melanoma anorrectal, realizándose cirugía respectiva y posterior radioterapia hipofraccionada. La clínica del melanoma anorrectal dificulta el diagnóstico, presentándose en edades propias de patologías más frecuentes y benignas como hemorroides. El tratamiento de elección es quirúrgico. Se recomienda un elevado índice de sospecha para manejo oportuno.

Anorrectal melanoma is rare, his clinic is unspecific and his diagnostic is late, accompanied by ominous prognosis. The case of anorrectal melanoma is reported. A 62 year old female presented weight loss and rectal mass, histology study showed melanoma anorrectal, resection surgery and radiotherapy hypofractionated were performed. Anorrectal melanoma clinical is a difficult diagnosis, this appears in ages where others diseases benign are more frequent, such as hemorrhoids. The treatment of choice is surgical. A high index of suspicion for timely management is recommended.

Reconstrucción perineal inmediata en extensa resección abdominoperineal rectal / Immediate perineal reconstruction after vast rectal abdominoperineal resection

Background: Buschke-Lowenstein tumor is a benign skin lesion secondary to human papilloma virus infection. It usually appears as an exophytic anogenital mass and may progress to a squamous cell carcinoma. It can be treated with chemo, radio or immunotherapy and occasionally it requires radical surgery. Case report: We report a 53 years old male with a perianal lesion lasting 15 years that was treated with chemo-radiotherapy that relapsed with malignant transformation. Since the pathological study showed a squamous cell carcinoma, a rectal abdominoperineal resection was planned. The defect that left the surgical procedure was covered with musculocutaneous flaps from gracilis muscle of the thigh.

Introducción: El tumor de Buschke-Lõwenstein es una lesión cutánea benigna, secundaria a la infección por virus papiloma humano, usualmente se presenta como una gran masa exofítica genitoanal y tiene riesgo de evolucionar a carcinoma espinocelular. Dentro de su tratamiento existen varias alternativas, desde menos agresivas como quimio-radioterapia e inmunoterapia, que suelen tener alta tasa de recidiva, hasta la cirugía radical. Caso clínico: Presentamos el caso de un paciente masculino, con una lesión perianal de 15 años de evolución, inicialmente se sometió a terapias locales conservadoras y quimiorradioterapia y posteriormente recidivó con transformación maligna. Habiéndose confirmado histológicamente la presencia de carcinoma espinocelular, debió abordarse mediante una resección abdominoperineal rectal. Dicha cirugía determinó un gran defecto de cobertura perianal y perineal que fue reparado mediante colgajos músculo-cutáneos de gracilis y fasciocutáneos de muslo. Discusión: Si bien se han descrito algunos métodos de resección local, sólo la cirugía radical permite su eliminación completa disminuyendo el riesgo de recurrencia. Ello genera un defecto perianal de difícil manejo, para el cual existen varias opciones reconstructivas: injertos, colgajos locales y regionales, y, con menor frecuencia, colgajos libres. Se debe considerar que en aquellos defectos de gran tamaño, con gran pérdida de tejido, las opciones de reconstrucción del defecto con volumen y cobertura cutánea adecuada son limitadas. Presentamos nuestra experiencia con algunas de estas técnicas, entre las que destaca el colgajo de músculo gracilis, con los múltiples beneficios que posee.

Mucinous adenocarcinoma arising from recurrent perianal fistula in patient with Crohn's disease: case report / Adenocarcinoma mucinoso surgindo de fístula perianal recidivante de paciente com doençde Crohn: relato de caso

Introduction: Anal carcinoma is a rare variant of epithelial tumors of the anal canal. When associated with chronic and active anal fistulas, usually this is an aggressive cancer that has difficult diagnosis and poor prognosis. Anal fistulas are a common manifestation of Crohn's disease (CD). This study aims to report a case of mucinous adenocarcinoma originating from recurrent perianal fistula in patients with CD. Case report: A man of 43 years, with melanoderma, complaining of perianal tumors, anal pain and mucopurulent secretion, the patient was diagnosed with fistulae. Colonoscopy revealed a chronic inflammatory process associated with villous polypoid lesion in the colonic and rectal mucosa. In a new episode, where it was diagnosed, chronic colitis of rectum and sigmoid was being prescribed sulfasalazine with improvement. There were relapses and the patient underwent repeated fistulectomias. After investigation, CD was diagnosed. Computed tomography (CT) of abdomen and pelvis showed multiple perineal and gluteal collections, and the patient underwent abdominoperineal resection of the rectum. Anatomopathological exam showed invasive mucinous adenocarcinoma. A new CT showed residual growth of the lesion. The patient was referred to the oncology referral service, where chemotherapy and radiotherapy were planned. The patient developed unfavorably, and his death occurred two months after treatment. (AU)

Introdução: Carcinoma anal é uma rara variante de tumores epiteliais do canal anal. Quando associado a fístulas anais crônicas e ativas, geralmente é um câncer agressivo que possui difícil diagnóstico e mau prognóstico. Fístulas anais são uma manifestação comum da doença de Crohn (DC). Este estudo tem como objetivo relatar um caso de adenocarcinoma mucinoso originado de fístula perianal recidivante em paciente com DC. Relato de caso: Homem de 43 anos, com melanoderma e queixas de tumorações na região perianal, dor anal e secreção mucopurulenta, sendo diagnosticada fístula. A colonoscopia evidenciou processo inflamatório crônico associado à lesão polipóide vilosa em mucosa colônica e retal. Em um novo episódio, constatou-se colite crônica em reto e sigmóide, sendo prescrito sulfassalazina com melhora. Houve recidiva do quadro e o paciente foi submetido a repetidas fistulectomias. Após investigação, diagnosticou-se DC. A tomografia computadorizada (TC) de abdome e pelve demonstrou múltiplas coleções perineais e glúteas, tendo sido realizada ressecção abdominoperineal do reto. O exame anátomo-patológico evidenciou adenocarcinoma mucinoso invasivo. Nova TC demonstrou crescimento da lesão residual. No serviço de referência oncológica, foram planejadas quimioterapia e radioterapia. O paciente evoluiu desfavoravelmente e veio a óbito após dois meses do tratamento. (AU)

Perineal colostomy: an option in the treatment of inferior rectal and anal canal cancer / Colostomia perineal: uma opção no tratamento do câncer do reto inferior e canal anal

INTRODUCTION: The surgical treatment of anorectal cancer is considered a challenging topic. Colostomy, temporary or permanent, can be a serious limiting factor with respect to the quality of life of cancer patients. Our goal is to study the clinical and surgical experience in patients with anorectal cancer, in whom we proceeded to abdominoperineal resection with a perineal colostomy at the anterior border of the incision resulting from the amputation of the rectum. METHODS: The medical records of patients undergoing abdominoperineal resection with perineal colostomy from January 1st, 1998 to July 1st, 2012 were analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS: Twenty-seven patients were studied; 15 (55.56%) were male and 12 (44.44%) females, with a mean age of 56.3 years. The average length of hospital stay was 7.4 days. Complications included four (14.8%) prolapses of the perineal colostomy, which were surgically treated after the sixth month postoperatively, two (7.4%) partial suture dehiscences of the perineal colostomy, treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, two (7.4%) stenoses of the perineal colostomy, treated with dilation, two (7.4%) incisional hernias and one (3.7%) urinary incontinence. CONCLUSION: The perineal colostomy is a relatively new proposition, with acceptable morbidity rates. We understand that the perineal colostomy dismisses the use of a collection device, leaves no odor and allows the periodic application of enemas for colon cleansing, which prevents stoma incontinence. Another advantage is to enable the patient's return to a good social and work interaction; thus, it will be possible his (her) reintroduction into society. (AU)

INTRODUÇÃO: O tratamento cirúrgico do câncer da região retoanal é considerado um tema desafiador. A colostomia, temporária ou definitiva, pode ser um sério limitador da qualidade de vida de pacientes oncológicos. Nosso objetivo é estudar a experiência clínico-cirúrgica em pacientes portadores de câncer retoanal, nos quais realizamos a amputação abdominoperineal e associamos uma colostomia perineal na borda anterior da abertura resultante da amputação do reto. MÉTODOS: Foram analisados, de forma retrospectiva, os prontuários de pacientes submetidos a amputação abdominoperineal do reto com colostomia perineal, no período de 01/01/1998 a 01/06/2012. RESULTADOS: Foram estudados 27 pacientes, 15 (55,56%) pacientes eram do sexo masculino e 12 (44,44%) do sexo feminino. com a idade média de 56,3 anos. O período médio de internação foi de 7,4 dias. As complicações incluem 4 (14,8%) prolapsos da colostomia perineal, as quais foram tratadas cirurgicamente após o sexto mês de pós-operatório, 2 (7,4%) deiscências parciais da sutura da colostomia perineal tratadas com oxigenioterapia hiperbárica, 2 (7,4%) estenoses da colostomia perineal, tratadas com dilatação, 2 (7,4%) hérnias incisionais e 1 (3,7%) incontinência urinária. CONCLUSÃO: A colostomia perineal trata-se de uma proposição relativamente nova, com índices aceitáveis de morbidade. Entendemos que a colostomia perineal dispensa o uso de dispositivo coletor, não tem odor, permite que sejam feitas lavagens intestinais periódicas para limpeza do cólon, o que evita incontinência do estoma. Outra vantagem consiste em resgatar o paciente para um bom convívio social e laboral, buscando desta forma, reintroduzí-lo na sociedade. (AU)

Anal melanoma: a rare, but catastrophic tumor / Melanoma anal: tumor raro, mas catastrófico

INTRODUCTION: Malignant melanoma of the anal canal is a rare and aggressive disease, which early diagnosis is difficult. Its presentation with no specific symptoms leads to a late diagnosis at an advanced stage. The prognosis of anorectal malignant melanoma is poor and frequently related to distant metastasis and absence of response of chemoradiotherapy. Surgery remains the mainstay of therapy; otherwise, the best approach is controversial. Considering no survival benefits for APR, wide local excision should be considered as the treatment of choice. METHODS: This report collects nine cases of anorectal melanoma treated at our division from 1977 to 2006, as well as a review of the literature. RESULTS: There were eight females and one male, of medium age 69 years (range: 41-85 years). Most frequent presentation was bleeding. Wide Local Excision (WLE) was performed in seven of them. Mean survival was 24 months, and six of them died on account of metastatic disease. CONCLUSION: Anorectal melanoma remains challenging. Efforts should be taken to early diagnosis, and wide local excision with negative margins is the preferred treatment. Abdominoperineal resection (APR) is a reasonable option for bulky tumors or when the sphincter is invaded. (AU)

INTRODUÇÃO: O melanoma maligno do canal anal é uma doença rara e agressiva, em que o diagnóstico precoce se torna difícil. Apresenta-se sem sintomas específicos, levando ao diagnóstico tardio e em fase avançada. O prognóstico é ruim e frequentemente relacionado a metástases a distância, bem como à ausência de resposta à rádio e à quimioterapia. A cirurgia permanece como terapia de escolha, no entanto a melhor abordagem ainda é controversa. Considerando não haver benefício na sobrevida da amputação abdômino-aerineal do aeto (AAPR), a excisão local ampla deve ser considerada o tratamento de escolha. MÉTODOS: São nove casos de melanoma anorretal tratados no serviço de coloproctologia do Hospital Naval Marcílio Dias (HNMD) de 1977 a 2006. RESULTADOS: Foram diagnosticados oito mulheres e um homem, com média de idade de 69 anos (41 - 85). A queixa mais frequente foi o sangramento anal. A excisão local ampla foi realizada em sete pacientes. A sobrevida média foi de 24 meses. CONCLUSÃO: O melanoma anorretal continua desafiante. Todos os esforços devem ser feitos para o diagnóstico precoce, tornando assim possível realizar a excisão local com margens negativas. A AAPR ainda é uma opção factível para tumores avançados ou quando o esfíncter anal está comprometido. (AU)

Tratamiento quirúrgico de las lesiones anales intra-epiteliales (AIN) de alto grado / Surgical treatment of high grade intraepitelial anal lesions (AIN)

Introducción: La incidencia del Cáncer de ano se encuentra en aumento tanto en pacientes HIV positivos o inmunosuprimidos como en los inmunocompetentes. Éste se asocia a la infección por HPV, con un comportamiento similar al del desarrollo del cáncer de cuello uterino, a través de la producción de lesiones intra-epiteliales escamosas (SIL). Para su diagnóstico se utiliza la anoscopía de alta resolución. Su tratamiento es aún controversial. Objetivo: Presentamos nuestra experiencia en el tratamiento quirúrgico de lesiones intra-epiteliales anales de alto grado (AIN III) guiadas con anoscopía de alta resolución. Lugar de aplicación o marco de referencia: Hospital Universitario. Diseño: Estudio retrospectivo. Material y métodos: Realizamos una revisión de los pacientes diagnosticados y operados (escisión/cauterización de las lesiones visualizadas con anoscopia de alta resolución) con diagnóstico de lesiones anales intra-epiteliales de alto grado (AIN III) en el marco del Programa de Prevención, Diagnóstico, Terapéutica y Vacunación en Patología del Tracto Genital Inferior del Hospital de Clínicas de Buenos Aires "José de San Martín". Resultados: A las pacientes con antecedentes de infección por HPV en el tracto genital inferior, se las evaluó con anoscopía magnificada. Entre enero de 2005 y agosto de 2010, se estudiaron 305 pacientes (32 inmunosuprimidas). De éstas, 18 (5.9%) presentaron lesiones intra-epiteliales de alto grado (AIN III) confirmadas por histología. Las mismas fueron remitidas para tratamiento quirúrgico. Tres eran inmunosuprimidas, dos por HIV. La edad media fue de 34 años (19-63 años). El seguimiento medio fue de 15 meses, 4 a 39 meses. Se produjo una recurrencia a los 4 meses. Ningún paciente desarrolló incontinencia, estenosis, infección postoperatoria, o hemorragia significativa después del tratamiento quirúrgico... (TRUNCADO)

Introduction: Over the last decades, anal cancer incidence rose to an epidemic range in general population and in some risk groups like inmuno-supressed or HIV patients. Anal cancer develops from squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL) in the anal transitional zone produced by HPV infection. High resolution anoscopy is used to diagnose these dysplastic changes. There is no consensus about the best treatment option for high grade anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN III). Objective: To report our experience in the treatment of high grade anal intraepithelial neoplasia targeted by high resolution anoscopy. Design: Retrospective study. Material and method: Patients diagnose and treated for AIN III in the "Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and Vaccination of the Inferior Genital Tract" Program of the Hospital de Clínicas de Buenos Aires "José de San Martín". Results: Patients with history of HPV disease in the genital tract were studied with high resolution anoscopy. 305 patients (32 inmunosupressed) were studied between January of 2005 and August of 2010. 18 (5.9%) had AIN III and were surgically treated. Mean age was 34 years (19-63). Mean follow-up was 15 months (4 to 39). We observed one recurrenee at 4 month. No complications were present. Conclusions: High resolution anoscopy targeted surgery AIN III is feasible and seams to eradicate these lesions in the inmunocompetent patient.

Enfermedad de paget perianal / Extra mammary paget disease: report of one case

Extra mammary Paget disease is rare and mostly affects perianal and vulvar zones, in patients of both sexes and from the sixth decade of life. We report a 66 years old woman with a vulvar Paget disease, subjected to a vulvectomy. Two years later, a pruriginous and erythematous plaque appeared in the perianal region. The pathological study informed an extra mammary Paget disease. The patient was subjected to a perianal excision and the correction of the surgical defect in a second intervention. After one year of follow up, there is no evidence of disease relapse.

La enfermedad de Paget de localización extramamaria (EPEM) es una patología infrecuente que afecta preferentemente a zonas perianal y vulvar en pacientes de ambos sexos y desde la sexta década de vida. Presentamos un caso clínico tratado en conjunto por los Servicios de Cirugía General, Cirugía Plástica, Ginecología y Anatomía Patológica del Hospital Universitario de Getafe.

Anoscopia de alta resolución en la identificación de lesiones anales inaparentes / High resolution anoscopy for the identification of non-apparent anal lesions

Introducción: En los últimos años, la aplicación de métodos de diagnóstico tales como el PAP anal y la Anoscopia de Alta Resolución (AAR) en población de alto riesgo permite una pesquisa diagnóstica temprana del cáncer invasor del conducto anal abriendo las puertas a la posibilidad curativa. El objetivo del siguiente estudio es presentar dos casos clínicos con neoplasia intraepitelial anal (NIA) hallados en la pieza de anatomía patología poshemorroidectomía en los que se utilizó la AAR para dirigir la conducta a seguir. Material y método: En el “H.I.G.A. Prof. Dr. Luis Güemes”, Haedo, provincia de Buenos Aires, en el período comprendido entre el 01/01/08 al 06/06/09, fueron halladas en la pieza de hemorroidectomía dos NIA. Ninguno de estos dos pacientes presentaba factores de riesgo para carcinoma de ano previo a la cirugía hemorroidal. A ambos pacientes se les realizó AAR con el objetivo de reconocer la extensión de las lesiones para su completa resección. Resultados: La visualización de la localización y extensión de la lesión a través de la AAR, permitió la correcta elección del área de resección y márgenes de seguridad oncológicos adecuados. Conclusiones: La AAR tiene la ventaja de ser utilizada como localizador de lesiones no visibles por otro método, luego del hallazgo de atipias o lesiones premalignas mucosas; es por ello que el entrenamiento en el método resulta indispensable como complemento diagnóstico.

Introduction: Recently, the use of diagnostic methods such us anal cytolgy and high resolution anoscopy (HRA) in high risk population allows an early diagnosis of invasive anal cancer which increases chances of cure. The objective of the following study is to present two cases with anal intraepithelial neoplasia found in pathologie specimen where high resolution anoscopy was used to guide the next course of action. Patients and methods: In H.I.G.A. Prof. Dr. L. Güemes, Haedo Bs. As. Province, between 01/01/08 and 06/06/09, one anal intraepithelial neoplasia and one invasive anal cancer were found in the hemorrhoidectomy piece. Neither of these two patients showed risk factors for anal cancer previous to hemorrhoid surgery. Both patients were treated with HRA with the purpose of recognizing the extent of the injuries to be fully resected. Result: Spotting the localization and extension of the injuries through HRA enabled the physician to choose margins. Conclusions: The HRA has the advantage to be used as a localizer of lesions that can't be seen otherwise, as from the finding of atypia or premalignant mucosal lesion. That is the reason why the training in these methods is essential as a complementary test.