Palidez peri orbitaria post aplicación de midriaticos en neonatos con hidrocefalia asociado a efectos sistémicos / Periorbital pallor post application of mydriatic in infants with hydrocephalus associated to systemic effects

Una adecuada dilatación pupilar es necesaria para evaluar a neonatos con riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades oftalmológicas. Sin embargo, este procedimiento no está libre de efectos adversos locales o sistémicos. La vasoconstricción local posterior a la aplicación de midriáticos es una de estas complicaciones, existiendo además descritos efectos secundarios sistémicos. OBJETIVO: Presentar complicaciones asociadas al uso de midriáticos en 2 recién nacidos sometidos a evaluación oftalmológica. CASO CLINICO 1: Recién nacido de término con diagnóstico prenatal de restricción de crecimiento intrauterino e hidrocefalia. Al 5º día de vida se solicitó evaluación oftalmológica por presencia de opacidades corneales. Al realizar el procedimiento se evidenció palidez periorbitaria, al igual que taquicardia e hipertensión arterial en las siguientes 2 horas post procedimiento. Estos efectos secundarios se resolvieron espontáneamente pocas horas después del procedimiento. CASI CLINICO 2: Neonato de pretérmino de 27 semanas de gestación con antecedentes de síndrome de dificultad respiratoria, ductus arterioso persistente, hemorragia intraventricular grado III e hidrocefalia severa. Se solicitó examen oftalmológico a los 28 días de vida por sospecha de retinopatía del prematuro. A los 10 minutos post administración de midriáticos se observó palidez periorbitaria bilateral sin deterioro de signos vitales, presentando 24 horas después intolerancia a la alimentación y distensión abdominal. Se descartó enterocolitis necrotizante. CONCLUSIÓN: Es necesario establecer protocolos clínicos en relación al uso de midriáticos para reducir efectos deletéreos en neonatos de alto riesgo, como son los prematuros y aquellos con hidrocefalia. Por lo tanto, la monitoría debería realizarse durante la evaluación.

Adequate pupil dilation is needed to evaluate some neonates at risk of developing illness during this stage. However, this procedure is not free of adverse effects, either local or systemic. One of these complications is the local vasoconstriction of the preterm baby’s skin following the application of mydriatic eye drops. OBJECTIVE: To describe secondary local and systemic complications of pharmacological pupil dilation in 2 newborns. CLINICAL CASE 1: Full term baby with diagnosis of low-birth weight and hydrocephalia. An ophtalmological evaluation was performed at 5 days of age due to the presence of corneal opacities. Peri ocular pallor was observed during the procedure, as well as tachycardia and hypertension 2 hours later, spontaneosly recovered. CASE 2: Preterm newborn, 27 weeks of gestational age. Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, patent ductus arteriosus, intraventricular hemorrhage and hydrocephalia were diagnosed at birth. At 28 days of life an ophtalmological evaluation was performed. After 10 minutes of mydriatic drops administration to evaluate preterm retinopathy, peri ocular pallor was observed, with spontaneous resolution; however, 24 hours later, the patient showed abdominal distention and feeding intolerance. Necrotizing enterocolitis was discarded, and symptoms were spontaneosly recovered. CONCLUSION: The establishment of protocols in relation to the number of drops to apply for dilation is needed to reduce deleterious effects on high risk infants, such as premature babies and those with hydrocephalus. Therefore this monitoring practice should be performed during the evaluation.

Cierre percutáneo de conducto arterioso mediante un asa arteriovenosa en un paciente con síndrome de la cimitarra / Percutaneous closure of ductus arteriosus through an arteriovenous loop in a patient with scimitar syndrome

Resumen: Introducción: El síndrome de la cimitarra consiste en una rara malformación, caracterizada por una conexión anómala parcial de una o ambas venas pulmonares derechas a la vena cava inferior, hipoplasia de pulmón derecho y circulación sistémica desde la aorta descendente. El síndrome de la cimitarra en ocasiones se asocia con otras malformaciones congénitas, entre las que se incluye la persistencia del conducto arterioso (PCA). Caso clínico: Paciente de sexo femenino de cuatro años de edad con síndrome de la cimitarra, variedad ''adulto'', asociado con PCA sintomático. Se realizó exitosamente oclusión del conducto mediante un asa arteriovenosa femoral con un dispositivo Amplatzer® PDA, sin complicaciones. Conclusiones: El manejo del síndrome de la cimitarra es complejo y amerita de un estudio hemodinámico completo para determinar el tratamiento adecuado. La hipertensión arterial pulmonar es un factor de mal pronóstico.

Abstract: Background: Scimitar syndrome consists in a rare malformation characterized by a partial abnormal connection in one or both right pulmonary veins to the inferior vena cava, right lung hypoplasia and systemic circulation from the descending aorta. Scimitar syndrome is occasionally associated to other congenital malformations, such as patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Case report: We report a 4-year-old patient with ''adult'' variety of scimitar syndrome associated to symptomatic PDA, which was successfully occluded using retrograde guidewire-established femoral arteriovenous loop with an Amplatzer® PDA occluder, without complications. Conclusions: Scimitar syndrome is complex and requires a complete hemodynamic study for the determination of the appropriate treatment. Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a factor associated with poor prognosis.

Velocity time integral for right upper pulmonary vein in VLBW infants with patent ductus arteriosus

OBJECTIVE: Early diagnosis of significant patent ductus arteriosus reduces the risk of clinical worsening in very low birth weight infants. Echocardiographic patent ductus arteriosus shunt flow pattern can be used to predict significant patent ductus arteriosus. Pulmonary venous flow, expressed as vein velocity time integral, is correlated to ductus arteriosus closure. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between significant reductions in vein velocity time integral and non-significant patent ductus arteriosus in the first week of life. METHODS: A multicenter, prospective, observational study was conducted to evaluate very low birth weight infants (<1500 g) on respiratory support. Echocardiography was used to evaluate vein velocity time integral on days 1 and 4 of life. The relationship between vein velocity time integral and other parameters was studied. RESULTS: In total, 98 very low birth weight infants on respiratory support were studied. On day 1 of life, vein velocity time integral was similar in patients with open or closed ductus. The mean vein velocity time integral significantly reduced in the first four days of life. On the fourth day of life, there was less of a reduction in patients with patent ductus compared to those with closed patent ductus arteriosus and the difference was significant. CONCLUSIONS: A significant reduction in vein velocity time integral in the first days of life is associated with ductus closure. This parameter correlates well with other echocardiographic parameters and may aid in the diagnosis and management of patent ductus arteriosus.

Indicators of surgical treatment of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm neonates in the first week of life / Indicadores para o tratamento cirúrgico na persistência do ducto arterial em neonatos prematuros na primeira semana de vida

OBJECTIVE: To identify clinical and echocardiographic indicators of the necessity for early surgical closure of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm neonates. METHODS: The prospective study was conducted at the Neonatal Unit of Hospital Municipal Odilon Behrens between 2006 and 2010. The study population comprised 115 preterm neonates diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus in the first week after birth, of whom 55 (group S) were submitted to clinical and or surgical closure and 60 (group NS) received non-surgical treatment. The parameters analyzed were birth weight, diameter of the ductus arteriosus (DAD), left atrial-to-aortic root diameter ratio (LA:Ao), the quotient of DAD² and birth weight (mm²/kg), and ductal shunting. RESULTS: The study population comprised 58 males and 57 females. The average birth weight of group S (924 ± 224.3 g) was significantly (P=0.049) lower than that of group NS (1012.3 ± 242.8 g). The probability of the preterm neonates being submitted to surgical closure was 62.1% (P=0.006) when the DAD2/birth weight index was > 5 mm²/kg, 72.2% (P=0.001) when the LA:Ao ratio was > 1.5, and 61.2% when ductal shunting was high (P=0.025). CONCLUSION: The parameters DAD²/birth weight index > 5 mm²/kg, LA:Ao ratio > 1.5 and high ductal shunting were statistically significant indicators (P<0.05) of the need for surgical closure of patent ductus arteriosus in low birth weight preterm neonates. Moreover, when an LA:Ao ratio > 1.5 was associated with the occurrence of shock, the probability of surgical closure increased to 78.4%.

OBJETIVO: Identificar parâmetros clínicos e ecocardiográficos para a indicação do tratamento cirúrgico precoce da persistência do ducto arterial. MÉTODOS: Esse estudo prospectivo foi conduzido na Unidade Neonatal do Hospital Municipal Odilon Behrens entre 2006 e 2010. A população estudada compreendeu 115 neonatos prematuros diagnosticados com persistência do ducto arterial na primeira semana após o nascimento, dos quais 55 (grupo S) foram submetidos ao tratamento clínico e ou cirúrgico e 60 (grupo NS) ao tratamento clínico. Os parâmetros analisados foram peso ao nascer, diâmetro do ducto arterial (DAD), relação diâmetro do átrio esquerdo pelo diãmetro da aorta (AE/Ao), índice DAD2/peso ao nascer e fluxo no ducto. RESULTADOS: O estudo abrangeu 58 pacientes do sexo masculino e 57 do feminino. O peso médio ao nascer do grupo S (924 ± 224,3 g) foi significativamente (P=0,049) menor do que do grupo NS (1012,3 ± 242,8 g). A probabilidade dos neonatos prematuros serem submetidos à cirurgia foi 62.1% (P=0,006) quando o índice DAD2/peso ao nascer era > 5 mm2/kg, 72,2% (P=0,001) quando a razão LA:Ao era > 1,5 e 61,2% (P=0,025) quando o fluxo no ducto era alto. CONCLUSÃO: Os parâmetros DAD²/peso ao nascer > 5 mm²/kg, razão LA:Ao > 1,5 e alto fluxo no ducto foram preditores estatisticamente significativos (P<0,05) da necessidade de fechamento cirúrgico do persistência do ducto arterial em neonatos prematuros com baixo peso ao nascer. Adicionalmente, quando a razão LA:Ao > 1,5 estava associada ao choque, a probabilidade de tratamento cirúrgico aumentou para 78,4%.

Correção endovascular de persistência do conduto arterioso em paciente adulto / Endovascular approach for persistent ductus arteriosus closure in adult patient

O tratamento da Persistência do Canal Arterial (PCA), em adultos, ainda é controverso. A utilização de próteses auto-expansíveis tem-se mostrado como uma alternativa eficaz ao tratamento cirúrgico. Apresentamos um caso de uma paciente de 45 anos submetida ao tratamento endovascular com o uso de stent auto-expansível.

The treatment for closure of persistent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in adults still controversial. The endovascular approach has been shown as an effective alternative to surgical treatment. We report a case of 45 years old pacient submitted to endovascular approach for PDA closure.

Agenesia pulmonar asociada a persistencia del conducto arterioso y su tratamiento percutáneo: a propósito de un caso / Pulmonary agenesis associated with patent ductus arteriosus: a case report

El presente caso describe un lactante menor femenino de 9 meses de edad con agenesia pulmonar asociada a persistencia del conducto arterioso y su tratamiento por vía percutánea. Este paciente ingreso a nuestro centro con diagnóstico de neumonía izquierda y luego de ser evaluado se confirmó el diagnóstico de agenesia pulmonar izquierda asociado a persistencia del conducto arterioso y se plantea el cierre percutáneo. En nuestro centro es el primer caso reportado de esta anomalía teniendo una evolución satisfactoria durante cuatro años.

We describe a case pulmonary agenesia associated with a patent ductus arteriosus in infant 9 month old female and its percutaneus treatment. This patient came to our center with a previous diagnosis of left pneumonia and after a complete evaluation, left pulmonary agenesis and Patent Ductus Arteriosus were diagnosed. Due to this particular condition endovascular closure was indicated and complete closure of the defect was achieved shortly after years of follow-up, the patient is cardiovascular asympthomatic.

Anatomia de um caso de dextrocardia com situs solitus / Anatomy of a dextrocardia case with situs solitus

Apresentamos um caso raro de dextrocardia em um cadáver feminino com idade aproximada de um ano, apresentando situs solitus. Normalmente, os casos de dextrocardia relatados na literatura descrevem múltiplas malformações cardíacas associadas. No presente estudo, tem grande relevância o fato de não ter sido encontrada uma completa imagem especular do coração e dos vasos da base. Não foram encontradas discordância atrioventricular ou outras malformações intra e extracardíacas que são comumente incidentes em casos de dextrocardia. No entanto, foram encontradas a presença de um grande ducto arterioso, bem como uma posição anômala da parte direita do coração.

We present a rare case of dextrocardia in the corpse of a female child, aged approximately one year old, presenting situs solitus. The cases of dextrocardia reported in the literature normally describe multiple associated cardiac malformations. In the present study, it is noteworthy the fact that a complete specular image of the heart and the vessels of the base of the heart was not found. There was no atrioventricular discordance or other intra and extracardiac malformations, which are commonly seen in cases of dextrocardia. A large ductus arteriosus was found, as well as the anomalous position of the right portion of the heart.