Hernia de Garengeot / Garengeot's Hernia

Introducción: La hernia de Garengeot es una de las hernias de la pared abdominal más infrecuente del mundo. Objetivo: Presentar una paciente con diagnóstico de hernia crural, con el apéndice cecal, lo cual constituye la hernia de Garengeot. Caso clínico: Paciente femenina de color de piel blanca, de 56 años de edad, con antecedentes de salud, que ingresó en el Servicio de Cirugía del Hospital Universitario "Manuel Ascunce Domenech" con el diagnóstico de hernia crural atascada. Presentó dolor en la raíz del muslo derecho, náuseas y presencia de una tumoración por debajo de la línea de malgaigne, irreductible. Conclusiones: La hernia de Garengeot es una entidad quirúrgica única, difícil de distinguir de una hernia crural irreductible. Por tanto, su diagnóstico es un hallazgo intraoperatorio y la herniorrafia es el proceder quirúrgico más empleado(AU)

Introduction: Garengeot's hernia is one of the most uncommon abdominal wall hernias worldwide. Objective: To present the case of a patient with a diagnosis of crural hernia, with cecal appendix, definitely being Garengeot's hernia. Clinical case: A female patient of white skin color, aged 56 years old, with a family history of disease, was admitted to the surgery service of Hospital Universitario "Manuel Ascunce Domenech" with the diagnosis of incarcerated crural hernia. He presented pain in the root of the right thigh, nausea and an irreducible tumor below the Malgaigne's line, irreducible. Conclusions: Garengeot's hernia is a unique surgical entity, difficult to distinguish from an irreducible crural hernia. Therefore, its diagnosis is an intraoperative finding and herniorrhaphy is the most commonly used surgical procedure(AU)

Repercussões da hipotermia na saúde de recém-nascidos cirúrgicos: perspectiva das enfermeiras / Repercusiones de la hipotermia en la salud de los recién nacidos quirúrgicos: desde la perspectiva de las enfermeras / Repercussions of hypothermia on the health of surgical newborns: nurses' perspective

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a perspectiva das enfermeiras sobre as repercussões da hipotermia na saúde de recém-nascidos cirúrgicos. Método: estudo descritivo, exploratório, com abordagem qualitativa. Desenvolvido no período de setembro de 2020 a fevereiro de 2021, tendo como participantes 13 enfermeiras assistenciais de uma unidade neonatal localizada na capital baiana. Os dados foram coletados por meio da entrevista semiestruturada e investigados pela técnica de análise de conteúdo temática, à luz da teoria ambientalista e evidências científicas atuais. Resultados: na percepção das enfermeiras, a hipotermia tem repercussões sistêmicas na saúde do neonato, devido ao estresse compensatório causado, interferindo, assim, desfavoravelmente no pré, no transoperatório e no retardo e complicação da recuperação cirúrgica; repercutindo, sobretudo, na morbimortalidade do recém-nascido cirúrgico. Conclusão: a hipotermia no recém-nascido cirúrgico se caracteriza como um evento adverso grave, por apresentar riscos, danos e agravos à saúde, o que favorece a elevação dos índices de morbimortalidade neonatal. Além disso, a partir da discussão dos resultados, foi possível refletir sobre a importância da aplicabilidade da teoria ambientalista no gerenciamento e na assistência ao quadro hipotérmico.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar el punto de vista de las enfermeras sobre las repercusiones de la hipotermia en la salud de los recién nacidos quirúrgicos. Método: estudio descriptivo y exploratorio con un enfoque cualitativo. Desarrollado en el período de septiembre de 2020 a febrero de 2021, con la participación de 13 enfermeras de cuidados de una unidad neonatal, ubicada en la capital de Bahía. Los datos se recopilaron mediante una entrevista semiestructurada y se investigaron con la técnica de análisis del contenido temático a la luz de la teoría ambientalista y las pruebas científicas actuales. Resultados: según la percepción del personal de enfermería, la hipotermia tiene repercusiones sistémicas en la salud del recién nacido, debido al estrés compensatorio que provoca, interfiriendo desfavorablemente en los periodos preoperatorio y transoperatorio, y en el retraso y las complicaciones de la recuperación quirúrgica, afectando especialmente a la morbilidad y mortalidad de los recién nacidos quirúrgicos. Conclusión: la hipotermia en los recién nacidos quirúrgicos se caracteriza por ser un evento adverso grave, ya que supone riesgos, daños y empeoramiento de la salud, lo que favorece el aumento de las tasas de morbilidad y mortalidad neonatal. Además, a partir de la discusión de los resultados, se pudo reflexionar sobre la importancia de la aplicación de la teoría ambiental en el manejo y asistencia de la hipotermia.

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the nurses' perspective on the repercussions of hypothermia on the health of surgical newborns. Method: descriptive, exploratory study with a qualitative approach. Developed from September 2020 to February 2021, with the participation of 13 nurses from a neonatal unit located in the capital of Bahia, Brazil. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and investigated using thematic content analysis technique, in the light of environmental theory and current scientific evidence. Results: in the nurses' perception, hypothermia has systemic repercussions on the health of the neonate, due to the compensatory stress caused, thus interfering unfavorably in the preoperative, intraoperative period and in the delay and complication of surgical recovery; impacting, above all, on the morbidity and mortality of the surgical newborn. Conclusion: hypothermia in surgical newborns is characterized as a serious adverse event, as it presents risks, damages, and health problems, which favors an increase in neonatal morbidity and mortality rates. In addition, from the discussion of the results, it was possible to reflect on the importance of the applicability of the environmental theory in the management and assistance to the hypothermic condition.

Factores de riesgo para infección en cavidad residual post cirugía de hidatidosis hepática en pacientes de la serranía peruana / Risk factors for infection in the residual cavity after liver hydatidosis surgery in patients from the Peruvian highlands

Resumen Objetivo: Determinar los factores de riesgo a la infección en cavidad residual post quistectomía hepática en los pacientes del hospital Ramiro Prialé Prialé - EsSalud -Huancayo. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó una cohorte retrospectiva, entre enero del 2014 y enero del 2018. Se utilizó una ficha de recolección de datos. Se obtuvieron los riesgos relativos (RR) crudos y ajustados, con intervalos de confianza al 95%. Resultados: Participaron 83 pacientes. El 41,2% de las mujeres presentaron infección en la cavidad postquistectomía y la mediana de edad de los pacientes infecta dos fue de 33 años. Los antecedentes patológicos que se relacionaron con la infección fueron obesidad o sobrepeso (62,5%), neoplasia previa (100%) y enferme dad inmunológica previa (31%). La infección en cavidad residual postquistectomía estuvo relacionada a la presencia de obesidad o sobrepeso, diabetes mellitus, neoplasia previa , cirugía previa y al uso de antibióticos posteriores a la cirugía. Conclusiones: La obesidad o sobrepeso, diabetes mellitus, haber padecido alguna neoplasia o cirugía previa y el uso de antibióticos luego de la cirugía; son factores de riesgo para la infección en cavidad residual postquistectomía hepática en los pacientes del Hospital Nacional Ramiro Prialé Prialé EsSalud de Huancayo, Perú.

Abstract Objective: To determine the risk factors with the infection in the residual cavity after hepatic cystectomy in the patients of the Ramiro Prialé Prialé hospital - EsSalud -Huancayo. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cohort was conducted, between January 2014 and January 2018. A data collection sheet was used. Crude and adjusted relative risks (RR) were obtained, with 95% confidence intervals. Results: 83 patients participated. 41.2% of women infected in the post-cystectomy cavity and the median age of infected patients was 33 years. The pathological antecedents that were related to the infection were obesity or overweight (62.5%), previous neoplasia (100%) and previous immune disease (31%). Post-cystectomy residual cavity infection was affected by the presence of obesity or overweight (aRR: 1.56; 95% CI: 1.15-2.13; p value = 0.005), diabetes mellitus (aRR: 2.67; 95% CI : 2.09-3.41; p value <0.001), previous neoplasia (aRR: 2.49; 95% CI: 1.94-3.20; p value <0.001), previous surgery (aRR: 1.49; 95% CI: 1.36-1.64; p value <0.001) and the use of post-surgery antibiotics (aRR: 2.14; 95% CI: 1.30-3.51; p value = 0.003) Conclusions: Obesity or overweight, diabetes mellitus, having suffered some neoplasia or previous surgery and the use of antibiotics after surgery; they are factors associated with infection in the residual post-cystectomy liver cavity in patients of the Ramiro Prialé Prialé EsSalud National Hospital in Huancayo, Peru.

Caracterización de pacientes operados por cáncer del esófago en Cuba / Characterization of Patients Operated on for Esophageal Cancer in Cuba

Introducción: El cáncer en Cuba constituye un grave problema de salud debido a sus altas tasas de incidencia y mortalidad. Representa la primera causa de años de vida potencialmente perdidos y en el esófago es poco frecuente, su comportamiento es más agresivo y la supervivencia es baja. Objetivo: Caracterizar los pacientes operados por cáncer de esófago en Cuba en el periodo de 1988 al 2020. Métodos: Se realizó una investigación observacional clínico epidemiológica multicéntrica, no randomizada, en el periodo de 1988 al 2020. El universo y la muestra quedaron constituido por 595 enfermos de 9 centros hospitalarios. Algunas variables estudiadas incluyeron sexo, edad, variedad histológica, intervención quirúrgica realizada y presencia de comorbilidades asociadas. Resultados: Predominó el sexo masculino (66,1 por ciento), la edad promedio fue 62,8 años. La hipoproteinemia estuvo presente en el 46,1 por ciento. El 43,2 por ciento fueron fumadores y el 35,8 por ciento ingería bebidas alcohólicas. El epidermoide fue la variedad histológica más frecuente (64,6 por ciento). Las técnicas quirúrgicas más utilizadas fueron la de Ivor Lewis (68,4 por ciento) y la transhiatal (63,6 por ciento). Predominó la anastomosis en un plano, término-lateral, de localización torácica para el epidermoide (68,4 por ciento) y la cervical para el adenocarcinoma (71,4 por ciento), realizada de forma manual en cara posterior. Conclusiones: El cáncer de esófago predominó en hombres mayores de 55 años fumadores y con hipoproteinemia. Las técnicas quirúrgicas más utilizadas fueron la de Ivor Lewis y la transhiatal(AU)

Introduction: Cancer in Cuba is a serious health concern due to its high incidence and mortality rates. It represents the first cause of years of life potentially lost and. Esophageal cancer is rare, but its behavior is more aggressive and its survival rate is low. Objective: To characterize patients operated on for esophageal cancer in Cuba in the period from 1988 to 2020. Methods: A nonrandomized, multicenter, clinical-epidemiological and observational research was carried out in the period from 1988 to 2020. The universe and the sample consisted of 595 patients from nine hospital institutions. Some of the variables studied included sex, age, histological variety, surgical intervention performed, and presence of associated comorbidities. Results: There was a predominance of the male sex (66.1 percent). The average age was 62.8 years. Hypoproteinemia was present in 46.1 percent. 43.2 percent of patients were smokers and 35.8 percent drank alcoholic beverages. Epidermoid was the most frequent histological variety (64.6 percent). The most widely used surgical techniques were Ivor Lewis (68.4 percent) and transhiatal (63.6 percent) esophagectomies. There was a predominance of one-plane, termino-lateral anastomosis of thoracic location for epidermoid cases (68.4 percent) and the cervical one for adenocarcinoma cases (71.4 percent), performed manually on the posterior face. Conclusion: Esophageal cancer prevailed in men over 55 years of age, smokers and with hypoproteinemia. The most used surgical techniques were Ivor Lewis and transhiatal esophagectomies(AU)

El paciente de riesgo quirúrgico en la carrera de Estomatología / The surgical-risk patient in the Dental Medicine Major

Introducción: La atención estomatológica integral se realiza a través de grupos priorizados. Entre estos se encuentran los pacientes con enfermedades crónicas, que constituyen un riesgo durante los tratamientos estomatológicos quirúrgicos. Por diversas razones, la atención a estos pacientes se dificulta y muchas deficiencias pueden originarse durante el proceso docente. Objetivo: Evaluar los contenidos relacionados con el paciente de riesgo quirúrgico en el plan de estudios D de la carrera de Estomatología. Métodos: Se realizó un análisis de los programas de las asignaturas del plan de estudios vigente. Se revisaron y analizaron documentos como: perfil profesional, modos de actuación, programa de la disciplina integradora y programas de las asignaturas. Se valoraron los contenidos relacionados con el paciente de riesgo quirúrgico, el semestre en que se imparte la asignatura, los objetivos, los temas, el sistema de conocimientos y de habilidades, la denominación del paciente de riesgo quirúrgico y las horas dedicadas en cada programa a este tópico. Se realizaron entrevistas a los profesores, en las que se consideraron los aspectos anteriores. Resultados: Las asignaturas que incorporaron la atención a los pacientes de riesgo quirúrgico correspondieron a la disciplina integradora: Operatoria Clínica, Atención integral a la familia II y Cirugía bucal. El análisis documental realizado y las entrevistas ejecutadas mostraron la existencia de diversos criterios en relación con el paciente que constituye riesgo quirúrgico en las asignaturas abordadas. Conclusiones: Los programas de las asignaturas relacionadas con riesgo quirúrgico presentaron insuficiencias desde el punto de vista didáctico y en ellas no se estudian todos los pacientes de riesgo quirúrgico(AU)

Introduction: Comprehensive dental care is implemented through prioritized groups. Among these are patients with chronic diseases, which constitute a risk during surgical dental treatments. For various reasons, caring for these patients becomes difficult, while many deficiencies can appear during the teaching process. Objective: To assess the contents related to the surgical-risk patient in the D Plan of Studies of the dental medicine major. Methods: An analysis was carried out of the syllabi of the subjects from the current study plan. Documents such as the professional profile, modes of action, the syllabus of the integrative discipline and the syllabi of the programs were reviewed and analyzed. A group of contents were assessed: those related to the surgical-risk patient, the semester in which the subject is taught, the objectives, the topics, the knowledge and skills systems, the name of the surgical-risk patient and the hours allotted to this topic in each syllabus. Interviews were conducted with the professors, in which the above aspects were considered. Results: The subjects that included care for surgical-risk patients belonged to the integrative discipline: Clinical Surgery, Comprehensive Family Care II and Oral Surgery. The document analysis carried out and the interviews conducted showed the existence of various criteria regarding the patient who is at surgical risk in the subjects addressed. Conclusions: The syllabi of the subjects related to surgical risk presented didactic inadequacies, while their study does not include all surgical-risk patients(AU)

Cómo evitar la lesión de vía biliar en colecistectomía laparoscópica: más allá de la visión crítica de seguridad / How to avoid bile duct injury in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: beyond the critical safety view

Resumen La colecistectomía laparoscópica (CL) es el estándar de tratamiento para la patología benigna como la colelitiasis y los pólipos de la vesícula biliar y es uno de los procedimientos más frecuentes de la cirugía general. Esta intervención tiene un riesgo de 0,1%-0,3% de causar una lesión quirúrgica de la vía biliar (LQVB). En la actualidad, existen programas de sociedades científicas, estrategias de abordaje y tecnologías que nos permiten reducir las LQVB mejorando la seguridad clínica de este procedimiento. El objetivo de este documento es realizar una revisión de las estrategias, tecnologías y maniobras para realizar una CL segura más allá de la visión crítica de seguridad.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the standard of treatment for benign pathologies such as cholelithiasis and gallbladder polyps. The LC is one of the most frequent procedures in general surgery, with a 0.1%-0.3% associated risk of bile duct injury. Currently, scientific society programs, surgical strategies, and new technologies allow us to reduce the risk of bile duct injuries and to increase the clinical safety of this procedure. This document aims to review the strategies, technologies, and tactics to carry out a safe LC beyond the critical vision of security.

Exámenes clínicos preoperatorios para la cirugía de catarata / Routine preoperative clinical tests for cataract surgery

La catarata senil es la primera causa de ceguera reversible en el mundo y la cirugía constituye el único método para solucionar esta enfermedad, con alto nivel de seguridad y elevada mejoría en calidad visual y de vida. Por ser una afectación que ocurre en pacientes de la tercera edad, con frecuencia presentan enfermedades sistémicas como hipertensión arterial, diabetes mellitus, enfermedades cardiovasculares, entre otras. Hasta esta fecha se indican exámenes de laboratorio de rutina en el preoperatorio que para algunas instituciones son innecesarios por el bajo riesgo de esta técnica quirúrgica. Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica en Pubmed, Cochrane y Google Académico con el objetivo de revisar lo relacionado con la necesidad de efectuar estos exámenes de laboratorio como rutina antes de la cirugía de catarata. Existen pocos artículos referentes al tema, por lo que se seleccionaron los de mayor evidencia científica. Se pudo concluir que no hay evidencia sobre los requerimientos y necesidades de estudios de laboratorio en el preoperatorio, ya que sus resultados no aportan la capacidad de predecir la morbilidad o de cambiar la conducta relacionada con el proceder quirúrgico o anestésico(AU)

Senile cataract is the leading cause of reversible blindness worldwide. Surgery is the only method available to heal this condition, with a high level of safety and considerable improvement in visual quality and quality of life. Being as it is a condition occurring in elderly patients, systemic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases, among others, are usually present. Routine preoperative laboratory tests are customarily indicated which some institutions consider unnecessary due to the low risk of this surgical procedure. A bibliographic search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane and Google Scholar with the purpose of reviewing published information about the need to conduct these laboratory tests as routine practice before cataract surgery. Since few papers about the topic were available, a selection was made of the ones providing the most relevant scientific evidence. It was concluded that no evidence exists about the requirements of and need for preoperative laboratory studies, since their results do not contribute to the ability to predict morbidity or change the conduct related to the surgical or anesthetic procedure(AU)

Baja incidencia y alta mortalidad por COVID-19 en Cirugía General durante la primera ola de la pandemia / Low incidence and high COVID-19 mortality in a General Surgery during the first wave of the pandemia

Resumen Introducción y objetivo: La infección por coronavirus (COVID-19) en pacientes intervenidos es causa de importante mortalidad posoperatoria, aunque su incidencia es variable. El objetivo primario fue evaluar la incidencia de COVID-19 en los pacientes intervenidos en nuestro Servicio de Cirugía General y Digestiva, durante el máximo impacto de la pandemia en España. El objetivo secundario fue evaluar la mortalidad perioperatoria y determinar los factores de riesgo para la infección por COVID-19. Materiales y Método: Estudio observacional retrospectivo de pacientes consecutivos sometidos a Cirugía General y Digestiva con ingreso superior a 24 h, del 1 de febrero de 2020 al 30 de abril de 2020 en un hospital terciario de Madrid, España. Resultados: Se analizaron 441 pacientes: 423 sin COVID-19 y 18 con COVID-19. Las características preoperatorias y operatorias fueron similares para ambos grupos, salvo por el grado ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists). La incidencia de COVID-19 en los pacientes intervenidos fue del 4,1%. La mortalidad posoperatoria fue elevada, del 22,2% en pacientes con COVID-19, frente a un 2,8% en pacientes no COVID-19 (p: 0,003). Los factores de riesgo para la infección por COVID-19 en los pacientes intervenidos fueron una estancia hospitalaria prolongada (OR: 1,035 [95% CI: 1,007-1,065]) y la reintervención quirúrgica (OR: 5,025 [95% CI: 1,650-15,311]). Conclusión: Las intervenciones durante la pandemia de COVID-19 causaron una baja tasa de infección con elevada mortalidad posoperatoria. La intervención quirúrgica debe valorarse frente al riesgo adicional para el paciente en contextos de alta transmisión.

The impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in intervened patients seems to cause large postoperative mortality, although its incidence varies among centres. Primary aim was to evaluate the incidence of COVID-19 on the patients intervened in our General and Digestive Surgery Department, during the maximum impact of the pandemia in Spain. Secondary outcomes were evaluating perioperative mortality, and determining the risk factors for COVID-19 infection. Materials and Method: Retrospective single centre study of consecutive patients undergoing general and gastrointestinal surgical procedures with more than 24 hours of inhospital stay, from February 1, 2020 to April 30, 2020 in a tertiary referral centre in Madrid, Spain. Results: A total of 441 patients were analysed: 423 were non-COVID-19 patients while 18 of them had COVID-19. Preoperative and operative characteristics were similar for both groups, unless for the American Society of Anesthesiologists grade. The incidence of COVID-19 in our intervened patients was 4.1%. Postoperative mortality was high among surgical patients with COVID-19, with a mortality rate of 22.2% compared to a 2.8% in non COVID-19 patients. The risk factors for COVID-19 infection were a prolonged postoperative stay (OR: 1.035 [95% CI: 1.007-1.065]) and the need of a reintervention (OR: 5.025 [95% CI: 1.650-15.311]). Conclusion: Surgical interventions during the COVID-19 pandemia resulted in a low infection rate but a high postoperative COVID-19 mortality. The decision to intervene must be carefully balanced against the additional risk for patients in a high transmission setting.

Eventos adversos cirúrgicos divulgados na mídia audiovisual: um estudo documental / Eventos quirúrgicos adversos en medios audiovisuales: estudio documental / Surgical adverse events in audiovisual media: a documentary study

RESUMO Objetivo analisar os eventos adversos cirúrgicos divulgados por uma mídia brasileira. Método pesquisa documental, qualitativa. A fonte de informação consistiu em reportagens audiovisuais sobre danos decorrentes de intervenções cirúrgicas, noticiadas em uma mídia brasileira. Para as buscas no portal eletrônico, consideraram-se as publicadas até junho de 2019. O referencial de Bardin foi empregado na análise temática. Os incidentes mencionados foram classificados segundo as barreiras de segurança contidas na Lista de Verificação de Segurança Cirúrgica (LVSC) da Organização Mundial da Saúde. Resultados foram analisados 16 casos apresentados através de 17 reportagens. Do total de falhas cometidas (n=16), a maioria (n=13) poderia ser prevenida através da checagem de itens contidos na LVSC. Na análise temática, três categorias emergiram: i. incidente relacionado à intervenção cirúrgica; ii. danos físicos, psicológicos e socioeconômicos decorrentes; iii. consequências ético-profissionais e/ou jurídicas. Conclusão e implicações para a prática os eventos adversos cirúrgicos divulgados pelas reportagens impactaram sobremaneira a vida dos pacientes, nos aspectos físicos, emocionais e socioeconômicos. Ainda trouxeram implicações para os profissionais envolvidos e instituições de saúde. Acredita-se que, as barreiras de segurança contidas em instrumento de verificação mundialmente reconhecido, são importantes ferramentas a serem empregadas para promover a segurança do paciente cirúrgico e salvar vidas.

RESUMEN Objetivo analizar los eventos quirúrgicos adversos reportados por un medio brasileño. Método investigación documental, cualitativa. La fuente de información consistió en reportajes audiovisuales sobre daños resultantes de intervenciones quirúrgicas, reportados en un medio brasileño. Para las búsquedas en el portal electrónico, se consideraron las publicaciones realizadas hasta junio de 2019. En el análisis temático se utilizó el marco de Bardin. Los incidentes mencionados fueron clasificados de acuerdo a las barreras de seguridad contenidas en la Lista de Verificación de Seguridad Quirúrgica (LVSC) de la Organización Mundial de la Salud. Resultados se analizaron 16 casos presentados a través de 17 informes. Del total de fallas cometidos (n = 16), la mayoría (n = 13) podría evitarse mediante la verificación de los elementos contenidos en el LVSC. En el análisis temático surgieron tres categorías: i. Incidente relacionado con la intervención quirúrgica; ii. daño físico, psicológico y socioeconómico resultante; iii. Consecuencias ético-profesionales y / o legales. Conclusión e implicaciones para la práctica los eventos quirúrgicos adversos reportados por los informes impactaron enormemente en la vida de los pacientes, en los aspectos físicos, emocionales y socioeconómicos. También trajeron implicaciones para los profesionales involucrados y las instituciones de salud. Se cree que las barreras de seguridad contenidas en un instrumento de verificación reconocido mundialmente son herramientas importantes que se utilizarán para promover la seguridad de los pacientes quirúrgicos y salvar vidas.

ABSTRACT Objective to analyze surgical adverse events reported by a Brazilian media. Method documentary and qualitative research. The source of information consisted of audiovisual reports on damages resulting from surgical interventions, reported in a Brazilian media. For searches on the electronic portal, those published until June 2019 were considered. Bardin's framework was used in the thematic analysis. The aforementioned incidents were classified according to the safety barriers contained in the Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC) of the World Health Organization. Results a total of 16 cases presented through 17 reports were analyzed. Of the total number of failures committed (n = 16), the majority (n = 13) could be prevented by checking items contained in the SSC. In the thematic analysis, three categories emerged: i. incident related to surgical intervention; ii. physical, psychological and socioeconomic resulting damage; iii. ethical-professional and/or legal consequences. Conclusion and implications for the practice the adverse surgical events disclosed by the reports greatly impacted on the lives of patients, in physical, emotional and socioeconomic aspects. They also brought implications for the professionals and health institutions involved. It is believed that the safety barriers contained in a globally recognized verification instrument are important tools to be used to promote the safety of surgical patients and save lives.

Ocorrência de potenciais eventos adversos em um hospital de grande porte / Occurrence of potential adverse events in a large hospital

A abordagem ao tema a segurança do paciente na assistência prestada pelos serviços de saúde é cada vez mais relevante. Investigar e conhecer os eventos adversos (EA) dentro de uma unidade que presta atendimento à saúde é essencial para entender as causas principais dos danos que podem ocasionar aos pacientes. Mediante a carência de informação epidemiológica sobre os EA no país, esta pesquisa buscou analisar os potenciais eventos adversos (pEA) registrados em prontuários de internação de pacientes adultos em hospital geral do Estado de Minas Gerais, no ano de 2015, sobretudo os incidentes relacionados aos casos cirúrgicos. Metodologicamente foram aplicados instrumentos de coleta de dados para identificar a ocorrência de pEA e verificar a associação entre pEA e os fatores de rastreamento que envolveram procedimento cirúrgico, baseados no Canadian Adverse Events Study: Tracking Form. Foram realizadas análises descritivas considerando os seguintes grupos de variáveis: características do paciente, dados da admissão, fatores intrínsecos e extrínsecos e critérios de rastreamento de pEA. As análises consistiram em avaliar as frequências absoluta e relativa dos fatores indicados pelo instrumento de coleta de dados. Para a análise das possíveis correlações e associações com pEA e procedimento cirúrgico foram realizados testes de correlação de Spearman, Qui-quadrado e Teste Exato de Fisher, respectivamente. Em todos os testes foram adotados nível de significância de α=0,05 e intervalo de confiança de 95%. Foi identificado uma correlação positiva entre idade e dias de internação nos 249 prontuários pesquisados. Na amostra estratificada de 72 prontuários que apresentaram pEA os resultados mostraram maior frequência do atendimento em pacientes do sexo masculino, cor branca, atendimento pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), internações eletivas e Classificação Internacional de Doenças (CID-10) referentes a doenças do aparelho circulatório, neoplasmas, lesões, envenenamento e outras causas externas. Foi evidenciado ainda que os fatores intrínsecos com maior porcentagem foram: hipertensão arterial, diabetes e neoplasia. Quanto aos fatores extrínsecos foram identificados: cateter venoso periférico, sonda urinária fechada e traqueostomia. Em relação a associação entre fatores intrínsecos e os procedimentos cirúrgicos, foi possível verificar a neoplasia e o fator hipoalbuminemia/desnutrição, quanto aos extrínsecos foram apontados o uso de cateter arterial e ventilação mecânica. Concluiu-se que os procedimentos cirúrgicos estão associados a pEA e que as características dos pacientes como idade, tipo de convênio, caráter de internação, fatores intrínsecos e extrínsecos podem potencializar a ocorrência de EA em ambiente hospitalar

The approach to the subject of patient safety in the assistance provided by health services is increasingly relevant. Investigating and knowing adverse events (AE) within a health care unit is essential to understand the main causes of the damage they can cause to patients. Due to the lack of epidemiological information on AE in the country, this research aimed to analyze the potential adverse events (pAE) described in medical records of adult patients in a general hospital in Minas Gerais State (Brazil) in 2015, especially the incidents related to the cases surgical. Methodologically, data collection instruments were applied to identify the occurrence of pAE and to verify the association between pAE and the tracking factors that involved surgical procedure, based on the Canadian Adverse Events Study: Tracking Form. Descriptive analyzes were carried out considering the following groups of variables: patient characteristics, admission data, intrinsic and extrinsic factors and pAE tracking criteria. The analyzes consisted of evaluating the absolute and relative frequencies of the factors indicated by the data collection instrument. For the analysis of possible correlations and associations with pAE and surgical procedure, Spearman's correlation tests, Chi-square test and Fisher's exact test were performed, respectively. In order to identify possible predictors of pAE, Logistic Regression Tests were performed. In all these tests, a significance level of α= 0.05 and a 95% confidence interval were adopted. A positive correlation between age and days of hospitalization was identified in the 249 medical records surveyed. In the stratified sample of 72 medical records that presented pAE, the results showed a higher frequency of care in male patients, white, care by Unified Health System (SUS), elective hospitalizations and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) referring to diseases of the circulatory system, neoplasms, injuries, poisoning and other causes external. It was also shown that the intrinsic factors with the highest percentage were: arterial hypertension, diabetes and neoplasia. In relation to the extrinsic factors were identified: peripheral venous catheter, closed urinary catheter and tracheostomy. Regarding the association between intrinsic factors and surgical procedures, it was possible to verify the neoplasia and the hypoalbuminemia/malnutrition factor, as for the extrinsic ones, the use of arterial catheter and mechanical ventilation were pointed out. It was concluded that the surgical procedures are associated with pAE and that the characteristics of the patients (age), type of health insurance, type of hospitalization, intrinsic and extrinsic factors can potentiate the occurrence of AE in a hospital environment

Cirugía radical del cáncer del recto localmente avanzado: análisis comparativo de la cirugía laparoscópica con la cirugía abierta / Radical surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer: comparative analysis of laparoscopic surgery with open surgery

Resumen Introducción: El tratamiento estándar del cáncer del recto localmente avanzado (CRLA) actual es multimodal. La cirugía mínimamente invasiva es factible en el manejo de este tumor, aunque existe controversia sobre sus resultados alejados. Objetivo: Comparar los resultados inmediatos y alejados de una serie laparoscópica (CL) con una serie de cirugía convencional (CA) intervenidos por CRLA. Materiales y Método: Revisión retrospectiva de ambas técnicas de abordaje en un periodo de 14 años. Se analiza la morbilidad, los resultados patológicos, la recidiva local y la sobrevida a largo plazo. Para estimar las curvas de sobrevida se utilizó el método de Kaplan-Meier. Para comparar las curvas de sobrevida se usó el test de log-rank. Resultados: Se compara 163 pacientes intervenidos por CL con 164 operados mediante CA. Ambos grupos resultaron equivalentes en cuanto a las variables demográficas, morbilidad perioperatoria y estadios patológicos finales, salvo un menor tiempo de hospitalización en el grupo CL (p = 0,007). Los tumores bajos recibieron radioterapia preoperatoria en el 90% de los casos. La recidiva local global y la sobrevida a largo plazo no muestran diferencias de acuerdo al tipo de abordaje. Al excluir los pacientes con una lesión en el recto superior se aprecia que los tumores de recto bajo tienen peor pronóstico, independiente de la técnica empleada (p = 0,007). Conclusiones: La CL es equivalente a la CA en el manejo multimodal del CRLA. La inclusión de tumores del recto superior tiende a mejorar artificialmente los resultados de la cirugía en cuanto a recidiva local y sobrevida global.

Introduction: Total mesorectal excison and preoperative radiotherapy are important components of multimodal treatment in patients with a low locally advanced rectal cancer. Short-term results of laparoscopic surgery has proven to be safe but oncological results are unclear. Aim: To compare short-term and oncologic outcomes of laparoscopic and open resection of locally advanced rectal cancer operated on in the same period. Materials and Method: A total of 327 patientes with rectal cancer treated by open and laparoscopic curative surgery were retrospectively reviewed. Long-term follow up was compared using Kaplan-Meier curves and survival data were tested by log rank test. Results: Demographic data, levels of carcinoembryonaric antigen, perioperative morbidity and pathologic stages were similar in both groups, except for less inhospital time in laparoscopic group (p = 0.007). Over 90% of middle and low tumors recived preoperative radiotherapy. Local recurrence and overall survival shows no difference between both groups. Low and middle rectal cancer showed worst prognosis than tumors of the high rectum, no matter of type of surgery (p = 0.007). Conclusions: Laparoscopic surgery is non-inferior to open resection for pathological and oncological outcomes. It's not convenient to include on trials lesions located in the high rectum, usually treated with primary surgery as colon cancer.

Consideraciones en pacientes con dolor crónico sometidos a cirugía / Considerations in chronic pain patients that will undergo surgery

Resumen El dolor crónico es una condición cada vez más prevalente, que afecta aproximadamente a un 32% de la población nacional. Estos pacientes poseen características particulares que complejizan un óptimo cuidado perioperatorio, sobre todo en términos de analgesia, efectos adversos de los distintos fármacos y complicaciones postquirúrgicas. El objetivo de esta revisión es exponer el creciente problema que involucra el manejo de los pacientes con dolor crónico no oncológico sometidos a una cirugía, y destacar algunas consideraciones que se deben tener en su cuidado. Dentro de los aspectos más relevantes están una adecuada caracterización del dolor y un buen esquema analgésico a ser utilizado en el perioperatorio, prefiriendo un enfoque multimodal ajustado acorde a las necesidades del paciente. Se debe tener especial consideración en pacientes usuarios crónicos de opioides, aquellos con dolor neuropático y aquellos con fibromialgia. Un adecuado seguimiento de estos grupos permitirá ajustar los esquemas de acuerdo con sus necesidades y lograr un mejor manejo analgésico perioperatorio.

Chronic pain is an increasingly prevalent condition, estimated in approximately 32% of the Chilean population. These patients have characteristics that make optimal perioperative care more complex, especially in terms of analgesia, adverse effects of the different drugs, and post-surgical complications. The aim of this publication is to expose the growing problem involved in the management of patients with chronic pain undergoing surgery, and to highlight some considerations that must be taken. Among the most relevant aspects are an adequate characterization of pain and a good analgesic scheme to be used in the perioperative period, preferring a multimodal analgesia approach adjusted according to the patient's needs. Special consideration should be given to patients with chronic opioids use, those with neuropathic pain and those with fibromyalgia. An adequate follow-up of these groups will allow adjusting the schemes according to their needs and achieve a better perioperative analgesic management.

Sepsis en Cirugía / Sepsis in Surgery

Resumen La sepsis constituye una causa frecuente de muerte por lo que es muy importante el diagnóstico precoz para conseguir un manejo oportuno y eficiente. Las definiciones y consensos han ido sufriendo modificaciones a lo largo del tiempo por lo que el equipo médico quirúrgico debe estar atento a estos cambios y debe mantenerse en constante actualización. El consenso de Sepsis-3, propone el uso del qSOFA y SOFA con el fin de mejorar la especificidad del reconocimiento de pacientes de mayor gravedad; no obstante, esto se logra a expensas de una menor sensibilidad, es por esto que los criterios clásicos de SIRS deben seguir utilizándose ante la sospecha de sepsis. Es clave la identificación temprana de los pacientes para que el resultado de las medidas a tomar sea el óptimo. La sepsis quirúrgica sigue siendo un cuadro clínico difícil de reconocer y manejar, es una urgencia que requiere medidas iniciales durante la primera hora de sospecha por lo que es transcendental para el cirujano conocer estas medidas, para poder planificar una posible cirugía de urgencia con el respaldo médico adecuado, según corresponda. El objetivo de esta revisión es que el cirujano y el equipo médico actualicen los cambios de los consensos de sepsis en cuanto al diagnóstico y al manejo bajo una mirada crítica y conozcan también el enfrentamiento adecuado de una sepsis quirúrgica para, de esta manera, mejorar la sobrevida de nuestros pacientes.

Sepsis constitutes a frequent cause of death, early diagnosis is essential to achieve proper management. Definitions and consensus have undergone modifications over time, so the surgical and medical team must be aware of these changes and must be constantly updated. The consensus of Sepsis-3 proposes the use of qSOFA and SOFA in order to improve the specificity of the recognition of patients with greater severity; however, this is achieved at the expense of lower sensitivity, so that the standard SIRS criteria should continue to be used when sepsis is suspected.The early identification of patients is very important to optimize the handling of the medical team. Surgical sepsis remains a difficult clinical picture to recognize and manage. It is an emergency that requires initial actions during the first hour of suspicion. By this it is important for the surgeon to know these actions that allow him or her to plan a possible emergency surgery when appropriate with adequate medical support. The objective of this update is for surgeon and medical team to know the changes in sepsis consensus regarding diagnosis and management under a critical view, as well as to know the therapeutic approach of a surgical sepsis to improve the survival of our patients.

Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis: is the clinical practice based on evidence? / Antibioticoprofilaxia cirúrgica: sua prática clínica está baseada em evidências?

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the surgical antibiotic prophylaxis. Methods: This was a descriptive study performed at a public tertiary care university hospital gathering prescription, sociodemographic and hospitalization data of inpatients admitted in 2014 who used antimicrobial drugs. This data were obtained from the hospital electronic database. The antimicrobial data were classified according to the anatomical, therapeutic chemical/defined daily dose per 1,000 inpatients. An exploratory analysis was performed using principal component analysis. Results: A total of 5,182 inpatients were prescribed surgical antibiotic prophylaxis. Of the total antimicrobial use, 11.7% were for surgical antibiotic prophylaxis. The orthopedic, thoracic and cardiovascular postoperative units, and postoperative intensive care unit comprised more than half of the total surgical antibiotic prophylaxis use (56.3%). The duration of antimicrobial use of these units were 2.2, 2.0, and 1.4 days, respectively. Third-generation cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones had the longest use among antimicrobial classes. Conclusion: Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis was inadequate in the orthopedic, postoperative intensive care, thoracic and cardiovascular postoperative, gynecology and obstetrics, and otolaryngology units. Therefore, the development and implementation of additional strategies to promote surgical antibiotic stewardship at hospitals are essential.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a utilização de antibioticoprofilaxia cirúrgica. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo descritivo em um hospital universitário de cuidado terciário por meio de coleta de dados de prescrição, sociodemográficos e de hospitalização sobre todos os pacientes internados em 2014 que utilizaram pelo menos um medicamento antimicrobiano. Esses dados foram coletados da base de dados eletrônica do hospital. O consumo de antimicrobianos foi analisado de acordo com a classificação anatômica terapêutica e química/dose diária definida por mil pacientes-dia. Realizou-se uma análise exploratória por meio da análise de componentes principais. Resultados: Um total de 5.182 pacientes internados receberam prescrição de antibioticoprofilaxia cirúrgica, que corresponde a 11,7% do total de antibióticos utilizados no hospital. As unidades de ortopedia, pós-operatória de cirurgia torácica e cardiovascular e terapia intensiva pós-operatória foram responsáveis pela utilização de mais da metade (56,3%) da antibioticoprofilaxia cirúrgica. A duração de uso desses antimicrobianos nessas unidades foi 2,2, 2,0 e 2,4 dias, respectivamente. Cefalosporinas de terceira geração e fluoroquinolonas foram as classes de antimicrobianos com tempo de utilização mais longo. Conclusão: A utilização de antibioticoprofilaxia cirúrgica foi inadequada nas unidades de ortopedia, pós-operatória de cirurgia torácica e cardiovascular, terapia intensiva pós-operatória, ginecologia e obstetrícia e otorrinolarigonlogia. Portanto, são importantes o desenvolvimento e a implantação de estratégias que promovam o uso racional de antibioticoprofilaxia cirúrgica nos hospitais.

Major oncological surgery reduces muscular function in patients with or without nutritional risk / Cirurgia oncológica de grande porte reduz a função muscular de pacientes com e sem risco nutricional

ABSTRACT Objectives : to investigate the impact of oncological surgical procedures on the muscle function of patients with and without nutritional risk. Methods: cross-sectional study conducted with cancer patients undergoing major operations between July 2018 to March 2019 in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Patients were assessed preoperatively for the nutritional risk by the Nutricional Risk Screening-2002, and handgrip strength (FPP) was assessed both on the pre- and 2nd and 5th postoperative days (PO). Results: 92 patients were evaluated, of whom 55.4% were men and 44.6% women, with a mean age (SD) of 64 (10.81) for patients at risk and 51 (12.99) for patients without nutritional risk. The preoperative nutritional risk evaluation indicated that 34.8% of the patients had no risk and 65.2% had a nutritional risk. The FPP was lower (p = 0.008) in the group with nutritional risk in the preoperative period. In both groups, there was a significant drop in FPP on the 2nd PO day. The preoperative FPP compared with the 2nd PO FPP was more pronounced in patients without nutritional risk (p = 0.039). Patients with nutritional risk had a longer hospital stay (p = 0.049). Conclusion: surgical trauma causes loss of muscle function in the early PO. Patients without nutritional risk have a more significant decrease in muscle strength after surgical oncological procedures than those with nutritional risk. These results may infer the need to implement pre-habilitation in all patients who will undergo major oncological procedures.

RESUMO Objetivo: investigar o impacto de procedimentos cirúrgicos oncológicos na função muscular de pacientes com e sem risco nutricional. Métodos: estudo observacional realizado com pacientes oncológicos candidatos a operações de grande porte entre julho de 2018 a março de 2019 em Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brasil. Os pacientes foram avaliados no pré-operatório quanto ao risco nutricional pela Nutricional Risk Screening-2002 e avaliou-se a força de preensão palmar (FPP) tanto no pré- quanto no 2º e 5º dia de pós-operatório (PO). Resultados: Foram avaliados 92 pacientes, dos quais 55,4% eram homens e 44,6% mulheres, com média (DP) de idade de 64 (10,81) para pacientes com risco e 51 (12,99) para pacientes sem risco nutricional. A avaliação nutricional pré-operatória mostrou que 34,8% dos pacientes não tinham risco e 65,2% apresentavam risco nutricional. A FPP foi menor (p=0,008) no grupo com risco nutricional no pré-operatório. Em ambos os grupos houve queda significativa da FPP no 2º dia de PO. A queda da FPP do pré-operatório para o 2º dia de PO foi mais pronunciada em pacientes sem risco nutricional (p=0,039). Pacientes com risco nutricional apresentaram maior tempo de internação (p=0,049). Conclusão: O trauma cirúrgico acarreta perda da função muscular no PO precoce. Pacientes sem risco nutricional apresentam queda da força muscular mais expressiva após procedimentos cirúrgicos oncológicos do que aqueles com risco nutricional. Esses resultados servem como argumento bastante forte para a implementação da Pré-habilitação em todos os pacientes candidatos a operações oncológicas de grande porte.

Estandarización de una técnica en el tiempo y su impacto en los resultados para hiperhidrosis palmar primaria / Our technique standardization on time and how impact over outcomes for primary palmar hiperhidrosis

Resumen Introducción: La hiperhidrosis palmar primaria es un problema médico frecuente. Minimizar la invasión, simplificar y estandarizar la técnica supone mejores resultados. Objetivo: Evaluar eficacia y seguridad con la aplicación de nuestra técnica simplificada y estandarizada, a través de su impacto en los resultados trans y postoperatorio para la hiperhidrosis palmar primaria (HPP). Materiales y Método: Se realiza estudio observacional que evalúa los resultados obtenidos con la aplicación de nuestra técnica estandarizada para el tratamiento de HPP. El universo está constituido por 359 pacientes intervenidos entre 2007 y 2011. El control hasta los 5 años fue posible en 298, los que constituyeron la muestra definitiva. Resultados: Se analizaron 298 pacientes (596 procedimientos). En el transoperatorio solo 3 pacientes (1%) presentaron alguna complicación. El manejo del dolor torácico fue la mayor dificultad inmediata a la cirugía, con 61,7% de dolor moderado y 15,2% severo. Último control a 5 años con curación en el 99,7% y una recidiva. Los índices de satisfacción se muestran en rango excelente según encuestas validadas. Manejo ambulatorio en 99%. Discusión: Aplicar intubación endotraqueal simple permite extrapolar ventajas ya conocidas de esta técnica y menos complicaciones respiratorias, suspensiones, uso de recursos costosos o personal muy calificado. La combinación de simplificar aspectos quirúrgicos y anestésicos permitieron estandarizar y simplificar nuestra técnica y con ello: no necesitar drenajes pleurales, menos dolor, recuperación casi inmediata de la fisiología respiratoria y alta precoz. Conclusión: Combinar el empleo de tubo endotraqueal simple y oxigenación apneíca con minimizar la invasión quirúrgica: puerto único, sin drenaje pleural y manejo ambulatorio constituyen una práctica segura para la simpatectomía torácica endoscópica, con mejores resultados postoperatorios, una vez logrado en entrenamiento necesario.

Introduction: Primary palmar hyperhidrosis is a frequent medical problem. Minimizing invasion, simplifying and standardizing technique means better results. Aim: To evaluate efficacy and safety with the application of our simplified and standardized technique, through its impact on trans and post-operative outcomes for primary palmar hyperhidrosis (PPH). Minimizing approach, simplifying and standardizing the technique should lead to better outcomes. Materials and Method: An observational study is carried out to evaluate the outcomes obtained with the application of our standardized technique for the treatment of PPH. The universe constituted by 359 patients treated between 2007 and 2011. Control up to 5 years was possible in 298, which constituted the definitive sample. Results: 298 patients (596 procedures) were analyzed. In the transoperative only 3 patients (1%) report minor complication. Thoracic pain management was the greatest difficulty immediate to surgery, with 61.7% moderate pain and 15.2% severe. Satisfaction indexes in excellent range according to validated surveys. Outpatient management in 99%. Discussion: Simple intubation avoids respiratory complications, suspensions, use of expensive resources or highly qualified personnel. Early pain relief, non-uses of pleural tubes or antibiotics allows rapid recovery and early discharge due to simplification and standardization of the technique. Conclusion: The use of simple endotraqueal tube and oxygenation in apnea, single port, without pleural drainage or antibiotics and ambulatory is a safe practice for endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy, once achieved in necessary training.

Avaliação da segurança no emprego do VASER® em cirurgia de lipoaspiração para melhora de contorno corporal / Evaluation of the safety of VASERTM in liposuction surgery to improve body contour

Introdução: A lipoaspiração tem sido submetida à evolução constante desde a sua consolidação e emprego sistemático. O auxílio de tecnologia ultrassônica de terceira geração, VASER® (Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance), se destina a facilitar a execução da lipoaspiração e trazer maior segurança e resultados satisfatórios, especialmente na busca por maior definição e lipoaspiração superficial. Métodos: No período de 2015 a 2017, 76 pacientes foram submetidas à lipoaspiração para melhora de contorno corporal no Centro Hospitalar Santa Mônica em Erechim. Foram avaliados os resultados obtidos, as possíveis complicações e a segurança do emprego do VASER®. Resultados: A utilização rotineira do VASER® gera aperfeiçoamento de resultados em contorno corporal. A emulsificação gerada pelo dispositivo associada à lipoaspiração em diversos níveis permite uma maior definição e evidenciação dos marcos anatômicos. Conclusão: Lipoaspiração associada ao VASER® permite ao cirurgião plástico o refinamento de seus resultados com a preservação da segurança do paciente.

Introduction: Liposuction has been improved continuously since it was first introduced. The third-generation ultrasound technology VASERTM (Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance) facilitates liposuction, providing improved safety and satisfactory results, especially in the search for greater definition and superficial liposuction. Methods: From 2015 to 2017, 76 patients underwent liposuction to improve their body contour at the Santa Monica Hospital Center in Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The results, complications, and the safety of VASERTM were evaluated. Results: The routine use of VASERTM improves body contour. The emulsification generated by the device, along with liposuction, resulted in greater definition and revelation of the anatomical landmarks. Conclusion: Liposuction associated with VASERTM allows plastic surgeons to refine the results better while ensuring patient safety is maintained.

Condutas na ritidoplastia e apontamentos histológicos na pele da face do paciente pós-bariátrica / Rhytidoplasty practices and histological notes for the facial skin of post-bariatric patients

Introdução: O número de pacientes classificados com sobrepeso ou obesos e, com isso, dos pacientes pós-bariátricas vem aumentando, gerando uma demanda por ritidoplastias neste perfil de público. O objetivo é expor a rotina e táticas cirúrgicas em um hospital de ensino, o perfil destes pacientes, além de um comparativo superficial histológico da pele, tecido celular subcutâneo e SMAS, entre os pacientes pós e não pós-bariátrica. Métodos: Foi realizado revisão de dados do centro cirúrgico e de prontuário entre os anos de 2012 e 2016 em um hospital público na cidade de Goiânia-GO, com levantamento de 32 casos. Resultados: A tática de ritidoplastia utilizada nos pacientes pós-bariátrica não apresenta grandes diferenças entre a utilizada nos pacientes não pós-bariátrica. A análise histopatológica das amostras colhidas evidenciou diferenças marcantes entre os pacientes pós e não pós-bariátrica. Conclusão: Percebeu-se que a técnica operatória na ritidoplastia do paciente pós-bariátrica sustentou detalhes específicos, com resultado cirúrgico pós-operatório satisfatório, uma pele de pior qualidade histológica, com complicações perioperatórias dentro do esperado e com necessidade de maiores estudos para avaliar durabilidade do procedimento.

Introduction: The number of patients classified as overweight or obese has resulted in an increased number of post-bariatric patients, generating a demand for rhytidoplasty in this public profile. The objective is to expose the routine and surgical tactics in a teaching hospital, patient profiles, subcutaneous cellular tissue, and the superficial musculoaponeurotic system are compared between post-bariatric and non-post-bariatric patients, as well as histological superficial comparison of the skin. Methods: A review of the data of 32 cases treated in 2012­2016 was conducted in a public hospital in Goiânia-GO. Results: The tactics of rhytidoplasty used in post-bariatric patients do not differ significantly from those used in nonpost- bariatric patients. A histopathological analysis of the collected samples showed marked differences between post-bariatric and non-post-bariatric patients. Conclusion: The surgical technique of rhytidoplasty of post-bariatric patients sustained specific details with satisfactory postoperative surgical results, skin with worse histological quality, perioperative complications within the expected range, and the need for further studies to assess the procedure's durability