Obstrucción intestinal secundaria a hematoma intramural espontáneo: Caso clínico / Bowel obstruction secondary to a spontaneous intramural hematoma. Report of one case

Spontaneous intramural hematoma (IMH) is an uncommon cause of bowel obstruction, generally secondary to trauma. Even rarer is the spontaneous hematoma, mainly described in anticoagulated patients. We report a 73-year-old female in anticoagulant therapy who presented with a bowel obstruction. A computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen showed a segmentary wall thickening of the distal jejunum, compatible with an IMH which obliterated the lumen and produced dilatation of the proximal bowel loops. Support management was initiated, achieving satisfactory evolution, allowing her discharge 12 days after admission.

Caracterización de enfermos con cáncer de tiroides operados en el Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico General "Freyre de Andrade" / Characterization of Patients with Thyroid Cancer Operated on in "Freyre de Andrade" General Clinical Surgical Hospital

Introducción: El cáncer de tiroides es el tumor más común de los malignos originados en órganos endocrinos (más del 92 por ciento) y comprende un grupo de tumores que son diferentes clínicamente, epidemiológicamente y en cuanto a pronóstico. Objetivo: Caracterizar a los enfermos con cáncer de tiroides operados en el Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico General "Freyre de Andrade". Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo de corte longitudinal en el Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico General "Freyre de Andrade" en el período 2014-2019. El universo estuvo constituido por 32 enfermos operados de cáncer de tiroides. Fueron analizadas variables sociodemográficas, clasificación de Bethesda, diagnóstico histológico, técnica quirúrgica empleada y complicaciones. Resultados: El cáncer de tiroides predominó en mujeres (87,5 por ciento) entre 51 - 60 años (25,0 por ciento). Según la clasificación de Bethesda prevaleció la categoría VI (15,62 por ciento). Predominó el carcinoma papilar (65,62 por ciento). A todos los enfermos se le realizó una tiroidectomía total y las complicaciones fueron el hematoma posoperatorio (6,25 por ciento) y el granuloma (6,25 por ciento). Conclusiones: El cáncer tiroideo predomina en mujeres entre la quinta y sexta década de la vida. La técnica quirúrgica que se utiliza es la tiroidectomía total con baja morbilidad. Predomina la variante histológica del carcinoma papilar(AU)

Introduction: Thyroid cancer is the most common malignant tumor originating in endocrine organs (more than 92 percent) and comprises a group of clinically, epidemiologically and prognostically different tumors. Objective: To characterize patients with thyroid cancer operated on at Freyre de Andrade General Clinical Surgical Hospital. Methods: A descriptive, retrospective and longitudinal study was carried out at Freyre de Andrade General Clinical Surgical Hospital in the period 2014-2019. The universe consisted of 32 patients operated on for thyroid cancer. Sociodemographic variables, Bethesda classification, histological diagnosis, used surgical technique and complications were analyzed. Results: Thyroid cancer predominated in women (87.5 percent) between 51 and 60 years of age (25.0 percent). According to the Bethesda classification, category VI prevailed (15.62 percent). Papillary carcinoma predominated (65.62 percent). All patients underwent total thyroidectomy, while the complications were postoperative hematoma (6.25 percent) and granuloma (6.25 percent. Conclusions: Thyroid cancer predominates in women between the fifth and sixth decades of life. The used surgical technique is total thyroidectomy, reporting low morbidity. The histological variant of papillary carcinoma predominates(AU)

Sistematização perioperatória para prevenção de hematomas em face-lifts: abordagem pessoal após 1. 138 casos operados / Perioperative systematization for the prevention of hematomas following face-lift procedures: a personal approach based on 1, 138 surgical cases

Introdução: O hematoma, complicação mais frequente do face-lift, pode exigir reabordagem cirúrgica e atrasar a recuperação do paciente. Na literatura, sua incidência varia entre 0,2 e 8%, sendo fundamentais novos estudos para padronização das medidas de prevenção. O objetivo é apresentar uma proposta de sistematização perioperatória que previna eficientemente a formação de hematomas em ritidoplastias. Métodos: Foram analisados 594 prontuários de pacientes operados pelo autor entre os anos de 2011 a 2018 a fim de se comparar as incidências de hematomas anteriores e posteriores à sistematização implementada no ano de 2015. Resultados: De julho de 2011 a dezembro de 2014, antes da adoção da sistematização, houve uma incidência de hematomas de 3,43% em 233 casos. Após sua adoção, houve uma queda para 1,66% em 361 casos realizados. Os últimos 177 casos consecutivos não apresentaram a complicação. Conclusão: Observamos redução expressiva da incidência de hematomas pós-ritidoplastias após o uso da padronização proposta. Nenhuma das medidas adotadas seria eficiente isoladamente, sendo o conjunto essencial na prevenção desta grave complicação.

Introduction: Hematoma, the most frequent complication of face-lift procedures, may require a second surgical approach, which delays patient recovery. In the literature, its incidence ranges from 0.2% to 8%, and further studies are essential to standardize preventive measures. The objective is to present a proposal of perioperative systematization for effectively prevention of hematoma formation after rhytidectomies. Methods: We analyzed the medical records of 594 patients who underwent operation by the author between 2011 and 2018 to compare the incidence of hematomas before and after the systematization implemented in 2015. Results: From July 2011 to December 2014, before the adoption of the systematization, the incidence of hematomas was 3.43% in 233 cases. After its adoption, the incidence decreased to 1.66% in 361 cases. The last 177 consecutive cases did not have this complication. Conclusion: We observed a significant reduction in the incidence of hematomas following rhytidectomy after the use of the proposed standardization. None of the measures would be effective alone; thus, their combined adoption is essential in preventing this serious complication.

Association between arteriovenous fistulae and hematomas in a dialysis center in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by slow, progressive, and irreversible loss of kidney function. CKD has become a serious public health issue because of its increasing morbidity and mortality rates. The present study aimed to investigate factors associated with hematomas caused by arteriovenous fistula (AVF) at a Renal Replacement Therapy Unit in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 72 patients with CKD aged 18 years or over, presenting with AVF, and undergoing three hemodialysis sessions per week were evaluated from June 2014 to March 2015. Prevalence ratios (PRs) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were estimated for identification of risk factors associated with AVF. P-values < 0.05 were considered significant. Results: Sex, age, self-reported skin color, educational level, hypertension, diabetes, nephrotic syndrome, congestive heart failure, and hepatitis C were not associated with hematoma formation (i.e., all estimated PRs had p-values > 0.05). The single factor associated with hematomas was AVF time shorter than 60 days (PR = 2.04; 95% CI: 1.28-3.27; p < 0.01). Conclusion: AVF maturation time was associated with higher prevalence of hematomas at the cannulation site. Therefore, AVF time should be given special attention in patients undergoing renal therapy at dialysis centers. (AU)

Sudden motor and sensorial loss due to retroperitoneal hematoma during postoperative periods: a case report / Súbita perda sensitiva e motora devido a hematoma retroperitoneal durante os períodos de pós-operatório: relato de caso

Abstract A 68 year-old male patient was hospitalized for radical prostatectomy. He had no abnormal medical history including neurological deficit before the operation. Prior to general anesthesia, an epidural catheter was inserted in the L3-4 interspace for intraoperative and postoperative analgesia. After surgery for nine hours, he developed confusion and flaccid paralysis of bilateral lower extremities occurred. No pathology was detected from cranial computed tomography and diffusion magnetic resonance imaging no pathology was detected. His thoracic/lumbar magnetic resonance imaging. Intraabdominal pressure was shown to be 25 mmHg, and abdominal ultrasonography revealed progression in the inflammation/edema/hematoma in the perirenal region. The Bromage score was back to 1 in the right foot on the 24th hour and in the left foot on the 26th hour. Paraplegia developed in patients after epidural infusion might be caused by potentiated local anesthetic effect due to retroperitoneal hematoma and/or elevated intra-abdominal pressure.

Resumo Paciente do sexo masculino, 68 anos, hospitalizado para prostatectomia radical. O paciente não tinha história médica anormal, inclusive nem déficit neurológico, antes da operação. Antes da anestesia geral, um cateter peridural foi inserido no espaço intermédio L3-4 para analgesia no intra e pós-operatório. Após a cirurgia, que durou nove horas, o paciente desenvolveu confusão e paralisia flácida bilateral dos membros inferiores. Tomografia computadorizada de crânio e imagem de difusão por ressonância magnética não detectaram lesão. Os achados nas imagens de ressonância magnética torácica/lombar eram normais. A pressão intra-abdominal era de 25 mmHg e o ultrassom abdominal revelou progressão de inflamação/edema/hematoma na região perirrenal. O escore de Bromage voltou a 1 no pé direito na 24a hora e no pé esquerdo na 26a hora. A paraplegia desenvolvida nos pacientes após a infusão epidural pode ter sido causada por um efeito potencializado do anestésico local devido a hematoma retroperitoneal e/ou pressão intra-abdominal elevada.

Hematoma subcapsular hepático y hemofilia neonatal / Hepatic subcapsular hematoma and neonatal hemophilia

INTRODUCCIÓN: el hematoma subcapsular hepático sangrante se presenta cada vez menos en el recién nacido, debido al mejoramiento de la atención prenatal y al seguimiento esmerado del trabajo de parto. La hemofilia es una enfermedad hemorrágica hereditaria ligada al cromosoma X, en la cual se produce una alteración en los genes que codifican para los factores de la coagulación, factor VIII (hemofilia A) o del factor IX (hemofilia B), que trae como consecuencia una proteína alterada cuantitativa, cualitativa o ambas. Se manifiesta raramente en la etapa neonatal, y cuando ocurre, se presenta como formas clínicas graves. El diagnóstico de la hemofilia se realiza por antecedentes familiares y manifestaciones clínicas, confirmándose con la dosificación de factores, situación clave que ofrece una ventana de oportunidad para que el médico de primer nivel de atención establezca un diagnóstico oportuno y eficiente. PRESENTACIÓN DEL CASO: se presenta cuadro clínico y ultrasonográfico, de neonato con 6 días de vida, al que se le consulta por palidez extrema y síndrome peritoneal, con antecedentes familiares de hemofilia sin diagnóstico prenatal. CONCLUSIONES: el diagnóstico precoz del hematoma subcapsular hepático sangrante, como complicación de la hemofilia, permite iniciar tratamiento médico apropiado para las dos entidades, lo cual genera un impacto positivo en la salud del paciente y la familia, y reduce los riesgos de mortalidad.

INTRODUCTION: bleeding hepatic subcapsular hematome is increasingly less frequent in the newborn as a result of better prenatal care and the careful follow-up of the labor. Hemophilia is an X chromosome-linked hereditary hemorrhagic disease in which there are altered gens that code for the coagulation factors, factor VIII (hemophilia A) or factor IX (hemophilia B), resulting in a quantitative, a qualitative protein or both. It is rarely seen at the neonatal phase and when it appears, it takes the severe clinical forms. The diagnosis of hemophilia is based on the family history and the clinical manifestations and is confirmed with factor dosing; a key situation that offers the opportunity for the primary level physician to set a timely efficient diagnosis. CASE PRESENTATION: clinical and ultrasonographic picture of a six days old neonate with signs of extreme pallor and peritoneal syndrome and family history of hemophilia with no prenatal diagnosis. CONCLUSIONS: the early diagnosis of the bleeding hepatic subcapsular hematoma, as a complication of hemophilia, allows starting the adequate medical treatment for the two problems, thus generating a positive impact on the patient´s and the family´s health and reducing the mortality risks.

Intervenção em dispositivos cardíacos eletrônicos implantáveis sob uso de anticoagulante oral: experiência inicial / Intervention in cardiac implantable electronic devices in use of oral anticoagulant: initial experience

O manejo de dispositivos cardíacos eletrônicos implantáveis em portadores de arritmias atriais ou outras condições que demandem uso crônico de anticoagulante oral sempre gerou grande conflito nas cirurgias. Este trabalho traz a experiência da realização de intervenções com dispositivos cardíacos eletrônicos implantáveis em serviço especializado em arritmias cardíacas, apresentando resultados similares aos da literatura e que devem mudar paradigmas. Método: Realizamos intervenções desde implante de marcapassos monocamerais até upgrade para marcapassos/ cardiodesfibriladores multissítio em usuários de anticoagulantes orais, incluindo varfarina e os novos anticoagulantes orais ou de ação direta (dabigatrana, rivaroxabana e apixabana). As intervenções foram realizadas por médicos experientes e todos os pacientes foram reexaminados 15 dias após a cirurgia para retirada dos pontos e revisão clínica e do dispositivo. Resultados: Os procedimentos foramrealizados em 20 pacientes, em 5 dos quais foi mantido o uso de anticoagulantes de ação direta. A ocorrência de hematoma na loja se deu em 3 pacientes (INR de 3,4 e 2,63 e outro com apixabana) e todos tiveram boa evolução após conduta expectante sem retirada do anticoagulante oral, com reabsorção completa 30 dias depois.Naqueles em uso de varfarina, o INR médio foi de 2,85, sendo o menor de 2 e o maior, de 4,14. Em nossa série decasos conseguimos reproduzir dados do estudo BRUISE, que demonstrou diferença significativa na ocorrência dehematoma quando se adotou estratégia de intervenção realizando ponte com heparina. Em nossa série, 3 pacientesapresentaram hematoma, sem necessidade de intervenção (somente acompanhamento clínico) e sem aumentar o tempo de internação. Nossa série de casos incluiu os anticoagulantes de ação direta disponíveis no mercado.Conclusão: Este trabalho traz dados similares aos dos grandes estudos...

The management of implantable electronic cardiac devices in patients with atrial arrhythmias or other conditions that require the chronic use of oral anticoagulants has always generated great controversy in surgery. This study reports the experience of performing interventions with implantable electronic cardiac devices in specialized cardiac arrhythmia services with similar results to literature data, which must surely change paradigms. Method: We performed interventions ranging from single-chamber pacemaker implant to upgrade to multisite pacemakers/cardiodefibrillator in patients receiving oral anticoagulants including warfarin and the new oral or direct action anticoagulants (dabigatran, rivaroxaban and apixaban). Experienced surgeons performed the interventions. All of the patients were reexamined 15 days after the surgery to remove stiches,for clinical and device evaluation. Results: We performed procedures in 20 patients; in 5 of them direct oralanticoagulants were maintained. Significant hematomas were observed in 3 patients (INR of 3.4 and 2.63 andanother with apixaban), and all of them had good outcomes after a watchful waiting while maintaining the oralanticoagulant, with complete reabsorption after thirty days. In patients receiving warfarin, mean INR was 2.85, the lowest was 2.0 and the highest 4.14. In our series of cases we reproduced data from BRUISE study, which showed a significant difference in the occurrence of hematoma when the intervention strategy included a “bridge”with heparin. In our series, 3 patients had hematoma, but did not require an intervention (only clinical follow-up)and there was no increase in the length of stay. We used direct action anticoagulants available in the market.Conclusion: Our study provides similar data to major studies...

Diagnóstico prenatal de trombohematoma subcoriónico masivo (mola de Breus) / Prenatal diagnosis of massive subchorionic thrombohematoma (Breus mole)

El trombohematoma subcoriónico masivo o Mola de Breus, por ser éste el autor que lo describió por primera vez en abortos, es un hematoma subcorial de al menos 1 cm de grosor que ocupa al menos, el 50% de la superficie fetal. Suele asociar una alta morbimortalidad fetal y perinatal, en forma de abortos, retraso del crecimiento intrauterino, muerte intrauterina, desprendimiento de placenta normalmente inserta y recién nacidos de bajo peso, generalmente pretérminos. Esta entidad debe diferenciarse de otros procesos que pueden asentar bajo la placa corial, hacia la superficie fetal como: corioangioma, depósitos de fibrina y trombosis del espacio intervelloso. Se han intentado postular mecanismos que pudieran causar dicha circunstancia, sin que por el momento podamos definir factores de riesgo médicos que claramente predispongan a padecer esta entidad. El objetivo de describir estos dos casos clínicos diagnosticados en 2013 es resaltar que, gracias a la sospecha ecográfica de un trombohematoma subcoriónico masivo, podemos estudiar la pieza de placenta y membranas tras la finalización de la gestación, con lo que obtendríamos así la confirmación anátomo-patológica, de otra manera esta información podría perderse.

The massive subchorionictrombo hematoma or Breus's Mola, this was the author who first described it in miscarriages, is a subchorionic hematoma at least 1 cm in thickness which occupies at least 50% of the fetal surface. Usually associated with high fetal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, as miscarriages, intrau-terine growth retardation, stillbirth, placental abruption and low birth weight, preterm generally. This entity should be distinguished from other processes that can seat under the chorionic plate to the fetal surface as chorioangioma, fibrin deposition and thrombosis intervillous space. They have tried to apply mechanisms that could cause such a circumstance, but for now we don't define medical risk factors that predispose clearly suffer from this entity. In order to describe these two cases diagnosed in 2013 is to emphasize that thanks to the sonographic suspicion of a massive subchorionic trombohematoma, can study the piece of placenta and membranes after the end of pregnancy, so it would provide pathologic confirmation, otherwise this information could be lost.

Hematoma retrofaríngeo: a propósito de un caso / A case of retropharyngeal hematoma

El hematoma retrofaríngeo de causa traumática es una entidad clínica muy poco frecuente. Por la proximidad con la vía aérea superior y por tratarse de una lesión ocupante de espacio a nivel de los planos profundos del cuello, la misma puede producir la rápida instalación de una insuficiencia respiratoria aguda de tipo obstructivo. Presentamos el caso de un paciente de sexo masculino, de 72 años, que sufre un siniestro de tránsito, moto contra moto, como conductor sin casco. Es asistido en la vía pública por unidad de emergencia móvil prehospitalaria (UEMPH), que constata: traumatismo encéfalo-craneano (TEC) sin pérdida de conocimiento. Se otorga el alta a domicilio desde el lugar del accidente. Reconsulta en domicilio por cuadro de dificultad respiratoria de rápida instalación y edema de cuello. Valorado nuevamente por UEMPH en domicilio, se constata: polipnea, estridor, disfonía. Se realiza traslado en ambulancia a emergencia del Hospital de Clínicas donde se realiza intubación orotraqueal (IOT), asistencia respiratoria mecánica (ARM) y con diagnóstico tomográfico de hematoma retrofaríngeo ingresa a la unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI). En la evolución se realizó traqueostomía quirúrgica (TQTq) y tratamiento conservador con buena evolución. El hematoma retrofaríngeo traumático es una entidad poco frecuente de gravedad potencial o real que debe conocerse para no demorar su diagnóstico. Una vez que la vía aérea se encuentra asegurada, se presentan dos opciones: drenaje del hematoma u observación clínica. La opción quirúrgica no ha mostrado ventajas respecto al tratamiento conservador.

Retropharyngeal edema caused by trauma is a rather unusual clinical entity. Given its close proximity to the upper airway and being a lesion that occupies space in the deep planes of the neck it may result in a fast installation of acute respiratory distress.The study presents the case of a male patient of 72 years old who suffered a car accident, where two motorbikes took part, and he was not wearing a helmet. He was seen in the site by the mobile emergency services who found: traumatic brain injury (TBI) with no unconsciousness. He was released to go home. The patient consulted again from his domicile for difficulties in breathing of rapid installation and neck swelling. He was assessed by emergency services in his domicile which found: polypnea, stridor and dysphonia. He was sent to the Emergency Unit at the Clinicas University Hospital in an ambulance where orotracheal intubation was performed, he received mechanical ventilation. The scan diagnosis was retropharyngeal edema and he was admitted in the ICU. Upon evolution a surgical tracheostomy was performed and a conservative treatment resulted in a favorable evolution. Traumatic retropharyngeal edema is rather an unusual condition with a potential or real severity that needs to be known to avoid delaying diagnosis. Once the airway is ensured two options are possible: draining the area or clinical observation. The surgical option has evidenced no advantages when compared to a conservative treatment.

O hematoma retrofaríngeo de origem traumática é uma entidade clínica muito pouco frequente. Por sua proximidade com a via aérea superior e por ser uma lesão que ocupa espaço na área dos planos profundos do pescoço, pode produzir rapidamente uma insuficiência respiratória aguda de tipo obstrutivo.Apresentamos o caso de um paciente de sexo masculino, de 72 anos, que teve um acidente de trânsito, motocicleta contra motocicleta, no qual era condutor e estava sem capacete. Foi atendido na via pública por uma unidade de emergência móvel pré-hospitalar (UEMPH), que constatou: traumatismo cranioencefálico (TCE) sem perda de consciência. No lugar do acidente recebeu alta. Consultou novamente no domicilio por quadro de dificuldade respiratória de instalação rápida e edema de pescoço. Avaliado novamente por uma UEMPH no domicilio, foi constatada: polipneia, estridor, disfonia. Foi transferido em uma ambulância ao pronto-socorro do Hospital das Clínicas aonde foi submetido a intubação orotraqueal (IOT), assistência respiratória mecânica (ARM); com diagnóstico tomográfico de hematoma retrofaríngeo foi internado na unidade de cuidados intensivos (UCI). Foram realizados uma traqueostomia cirúrgica (TQTc) e tratamento conservador com boa evolução. O hematoma retrofaríngeo traumático é uma entidade pouco frequente, com gravidade potencial ou real e que deve ser conhecido para evitar demora no seu diagnóstico. Quando a via aérea estiver assegurada, existem duas opções: drenagem do hematoma ou observaçao clínica. A alternativa cirúrgica não tem apresentado vantagens com relação ao tratamento conservador.

Rectus sheath hematoma – An uncommon complication following caesarean delivery.

Rectus sheath hematoma is a well documented clinical entity, though uncommon and often clinically misdiagnosed cause of acute abdomen. The non-specific nature of presentation combined with a lower incidence of the disorder leads to difficulty in diagnosing. Our patient presented with rectus sheath hematoma, following caesarean section on 9th post-operative day. She presented with wound discharge and lower abdominal pain. The case report is presented to increase the awareness in considering this entity in the differential diagnosis and management of acute lower abdominal pain. Rectus sheath hematoma’s early diagnosis and appropriate treatment may help to prevent complications.

Pontos de adesão nas ritidoplastias: estudo comparativo / Adhesion stitches in rhytidoplasty: a comparative study

INTRODUÇÃO: Os hematomas constituem uma das complicações mais frequentes no pós-operatório imediato de ritidoplastias. O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar a eficácia do emprego de pontos de adesão na prevenção de hematomas em ritidoplastias. MÉTODO: Foram avaliados, retrospectivamente, 2 grupos constituídos por 88 pacientes submetidos a ritidoplastia. Os pacientes do grupo 1 não receberam pontos de adesão, que foram aplicados em todos os pacientes do grupo 2. RESULTADOS: No grupo 1, foram observados 5 (5,7%) hematomas extensos, que foram tratados cirurgicamente, e 12 (13,6%) hematomas de pequeno porte, solucionados com punção local. No grupo 2, não foi verificado nenhum hematoma que necessitasse limpeza cirúrgica. Foram observados 5 (5,68%) casos com pequenas coleções hemáticas, solucionados com punção local, e 4 (4,54%) seromas. CONCLUSÕES: Durante ritidoplastias, a aplicação de 12 a 15 pontos de adesão nas áreas dissecadas, bilateralmente, proporcionou melhor recuperação no período pós-operatório, com ausência de hematomas que exigissem limpeza cirúrgica.

BACKGROUND: Hematomas are one of the most frequent complications in the immediate postoperative period following rhytidoplasty. In the present study, we aimed to assess the efficacy of using adhesion stitches to prevent the development of hematomas following rhytidoplasty. METHODS: We performed a retrospective assessment of 2 groups of 88 patients who underwent rhytidoplasty. Adhesion stitches were applied to all patients in group 2, but not to those in group 1. RESULTS: Five patients (5.7%) in group 1 developed massive hematomas that were treated surgically and 12 patients (13.6%) developed small hematomas that were resolved by local puncture. The patients in group 2 did not develop any hematoma that required surgical evacuation. Five patients (5.68%) developed small hematomas that were resolved by local puncture and 4 patients (4.54%) developed seromas. CONCLUSIONS: During rhytidoplasty, the bilateral application of 12-15 adhesion stitches in the dissected areas prevented the development of hematomas that required surgical evacuation, thus improving postoperative recovery.

Protocolo de prevenção de tromboembolismo venoso no Instituto Ivo Pitanguy: eficácia e segurança em 1351 pacientes / Protocol for the prevention of venous thromboembolism at the Ivo Pitanguy Institute: efficacy and safety in 1351 patients

INTRODUÇÃO: Eventos tromboembólicos causam grande preocupação, em decorrência das altas taxas de morbidade e mortalidade existentes e da possibilidade de apresentação clínica com sintomas escassos e, muitas vezes, inespecíficos. A prevenção é a maneira mais eficaz de lidar com esse tipo de evento, que, uma vez estabelecido, pode levar rapidamente à morte. MÉTODO: Foi realizado estudo retrospectivo, no período entre maio de 2009 e maio de 2010, com pacientes submetidos a cirurgia plástica no Instituto Ivo Pitanguy. Todos os pacientes foram submetidos ao protocolo de prevenção de tromboembolismo venoso, após serem avaliados quanto aos fatores predisponentes e de risco. A soma desses fatores gerou uma pontuação, que determinou a profilaxia a ser adotada. RESULTADOS: Foram avaliados 1.351 pacientes durante o período de um ano. Não houve incidência de tromboembolismo venoso. Foram observados 16 casos de hematoma, 9 (56,25%) deles ocorreram após profilaxia com heparina e 7 (43,75%) sem o uso de quimioprofilaxia. CONCLUSÕES: O protocolo para prevenção de tromboembolismo venoso no Instituto Ivo Pitanguy foi eficaz, sem ocorrência de eventos tromboembólicos e com incidência de hematomas abaixo da encontrada na literatura médica.

INTRODUCTION: Thromboembolic events are a serious concern due to the high rates of morbidity and mortality as well as the possibility of existing disease presenting with scarce and often nonspecific symptoms. Prevention is the most effective management method for this kind of event, which can quickly lead to death once it occurs. METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted between May 2009 and May 2010 on patients undergoing plastic surgery at the Ivo Pitanguy Institute. All patients underwent the protocol for the prevention of venous thromboembolism after being assessed for risk factors. These factors were summed to generate a score, which determined the prophylaxis to be implemented. RESULTS: During one year, 1351 patients were assessed. There was no incidence of venous thromboembolism. There were 16 cases of hematoma, 9 (56.25%) of which occurred after heparin prophylaxis and 7 (43.75%) of which occurred without the use of prophylaxis. CONCLUSIONS: The protocol for the prevention of venous thromboembolism at the Ivo Pitanguy Institute was effective, with no occurrence of VTE cases and the incidence of hematomas remained below that found in the medical literature.

Hematoma intracoronário como manifestação de dissecção espontânea de artéria coronária / Intracoronary hematoma as a manifestation of spontaneous coronary artery dissection

A dissecção espontânea de artéria coronária é um quadro de etiologia ainda não bem esclarecida. Diferentes estudos associam essa entidade a período gestacional, estresse físico, doenças do colágeno e vasculites. Em geral, os pacientes não apresentam os fatores de risco clássicos para doença arterial coronária, o que torna obrigatória a suspeita dessa afecção, especialmente em adultos jovens com síndrome coronária aguda. Neste artigo relatamos o caso de paciente do sexo feminino, de 38 anos de idade, com síndrome coronária aguda sem supradesnivelamento do segmento ST e hematoma intracoronário sem dissecção aparente, diagnosticado pelo ultrassom intracoronário, em artéria coronária direita. Não existe, até o presente momento, consenso quanto à melhor forma de tratamento nesses casos.

The etiology of spontaneous coronary artery dissection has not been well clarified. Different studies associate it to pregnancy, physical stress, collagen diseases and vasculitis. In general, patients do not have the classic risk factors for coronary artery disease, which makes mandatory the suspicion of this condition, especially in young adults with acute coronary syndromes. We report the case of a 38-year-old female with non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome and intracoronary hematoma with no apparent dissection, diagnosed by intravascular ultrasound, in the right coronary artery. There is no consensus so far on the best way to treat these cases.

Weissella confusa Bacteremia in an Immune-Competent Patient with Underlying Intramural Hematomas of the Aorta

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Hipotermia intravascular prolongada en un paciente con hipertensión endocraneana refractaria / Prolonged hypothermia in refractory intracranial hypertension. Report of one case

The use of hypothermia after cardiac arrest caused by ventricular fibrillation is a standard clinical practice, however its use for neuroprotection has been extended to other conditions. We report a 23-year-old male with intracranial hypertension secondary to a parenchymal hematoma associated to acute hydrocephalus. An arterial malformation was found and embolized. Due to persistent intracranial hypertension, moderate hypothermia with a target temperature of 33°C was started. After 12 hours of hypothermia, intracranial pressure was controlled. After 13 days of hypothermia a definitive control of intracranial pressure was achieved. The patient was discharged 40 days after admission, remains with a mild hemiparesia and is reassuming his university studies.

Hematoma after augmentation mammaplasty in a patient with von Willebrand's disease / Hematoma após mamaplastia de aumento em paciente portadora de doença de von Willebrand

We present the case of a patient submitted to augmentation mammaplasty who developed 2 hematoma episodes as a result of von Willebrand's disease, which was not previously diagnosed. As a routine part of preoperative evaluation, the patient should always be tested for von Willebrand's disease. This disease affects 1-3 percent of the population and occurs twice as often as hemophilia. In our case, the patient recovered quite satisfactorily. Preventive and therapeutic approaches are discussed in this paper.

Os autores relatam o caso de uma paciente submetida a mamaplastia de aumento, não diagnosticada previamente como portadora de doença de von Willebrand, que teve dois episódios de hematoma no pós-operatório. Entre os distúrbios de coagulação, a doença de von Willebrand deve ser considerada na avaliação pré-operatória, pois afeta cerca de 1 por cento a 3 por cento da população, não é diagnosticada na maioria das pessoas, além de ser duas vezes mais frequente que a hemofilia. A paciente evoluiu bem no pós-operatório e medidas preventivas e terapêuticas são discutidas neste artigo.

A Case of Pancreatic Pseudocyst with a Large Subcapsular Splenic Hematoma Treated Successfully by Ultrasonography-guided Percutaneous Drainage / 대한소화기학회지

A subcapsular splenic hematoma is a very rare hemorrhagic complication of pancreatitis. We report here on a case of pseudocyst with a large subcapsular splenic hematoma in a 43-year-old man who presented with severe left flank pain for one week. Despite the initial conservative treatment consisting of pain control, bowel rest, intravenous fluids and antibiotics, the pain was not relieved. An abdominal computed tomography (CT) was performed, and it showed a pseudocyst that was increasing in size with a large subcapsular splenic hematoma measuring 6x13 cm compared to the images at admission. Ultrasonography (US)-guided percutaneous drainage was performed without any complications, and splenectomy was avoided. After the discharge, the patient remained asymptomatic for eight months. We suggest that percutaneous drainage of a large subcapsular hematoma complicating pancreatitis might be a useful treatment option in selected patients.

A Case of Pancreatic Pseudocyst with a Large Subcapsular Splenic Hematoma Treated Successfully by Ultrasonography-guided Percutaneous Drainage / 대한소화기학회지

A subcapsular splenic hematoma is a very rare hemorrhagic complication of pancreatitis. We report here on a case of pseudocyst with a large subcapsular splenic hematoma in a 43-year-old man who presented with severe left flank pain for one week. Despite the initial conservative treatment consisting of pain control, bowel rest, intravenous fluids and antibiotics, the pain was not relieved. An abdominal computed tomography (CT) was performed, and it showed a pseudocyst that was increasing in size with a large subcapsular splenic hematoma measuring 6x13 cm compared to the images at admission. Ultrasonography (US)-guided percutaneous drainage was performed without any complications, and splenectomy was avoided. After the discharge, the patient remained asymptomatic for eight months. We suggest that percutaneous drainage of a large subcapsular hematoma complicating pancreatitis might be a useful treatment option in selected patients.

Hematoma del cordón umbilical: a propósito de un caso interesante / Umbilical cord hematoma: an interesting case

Se presenta el caso de un recién nacido que presentó tumoración del cordón umbilical, de 3 x 4 cm, coloración rojo violácea, consistencia blanda, no dolorosa, a 1 cm de la pared abdominal. En su evolución se observó disminución gradual de tamaño, sangramiento escaso y como complicación se presentó un granuloma umbilical, con retardo en la caída del cordón (21 días). A los 45 días de edad el ombligo estaba normal. Se realiza una caracterización clínica de la patología y se ofrece una revisión actualizada sobre el tema.

Authors present the case of a newborn presenting a 3 x 4 cm umbilical cord tumor of red-violet color, soft consistency and painless located at 1 cm of abdominal wall. During its evolution there was a gradual decrease size, low bleeding, and as a complication the presence of an umbilical granuloma and delay of fall cord (21 days). At 45 days the navel was normal. We performed a clinical catheterization of the pathology and also offer updated review on this matter.