Transición en las enfermedades crónicas gastrointestinales. Del cuidado pediátrico al del adulto / Transition in chronic gastrointestinal diseases. From pediatric to adult care

Los avances tecnológicos y del conocimiento hicieron que un mayor número de pacientes con enfermedad crónica gastrointestinal pasen de ser atendidos por el pediatra al control por los médicos de adultos durante una de las etapas más vulnerables de la vida: la adolescencia. El Grupo de Trabajo de Transición del Comité de Gastroenterología de la Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría realizó una búsqueda de literatura exhaustiva y convocó a especialistas referentes del país, con el objeto de unificar los criterios basados en la evidencia y la experiencia. De esta manera, se proponen una serie de recomendaciones para todo el equipo de salud (pediatra, gastroenterólogo infantil, nutricionista, gastroenterólogo de adultos, psicólogo, enfermería), incluso para pacientes y familias, que faciliten el proceso de transición y optimicen el seguimiento, el control, la prevención de complicaciones y la calidad de vida de los pacientes con enfermedades crónicas gastrointestinales

Technological advances and the globalization of knowledge have led to a considerable increase in the number of patients with chronic gastrointestinal disease who transition from pediatric to adult care during one of the most vulnerable life stages: adolescence. The Transition Working Group of the Gastroenterology Committee of the Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría conducted an exhaustive literature search and summoned leading specialists in the most frequent chronic pathologies from all over the country to unify criteria based on evidence and experience. As a result, a series of recommendations are proposed for the whole health team (pediatrician, pediatric gastroenterologist, nutritionist, adult gastroenterologist, psychologist, and nurse) including patients and families, to facilitate the transition process, optimize follow-up, prevent complications, and improve the quality of life of patients with chronic gastrointestinal diseases.

Una nueva etapa en la revista Hepatología / A new phase in the journal Hepatología

Este año la revista Hepatología inicia su cuarto año de publicación y continuamos esta-bleciendo cambios que serán de beneficio para mejorar la calidad y visibilidad de la revista. Entre ellos, está la implementación de la plataforma OJS (Open Journal Systems), la cual es un sistema para la edición de revistas que facilita la gestión y publicación de los artículos en línea. Se caracteriza por su capacidad de interacción con las diferentes ba-ses de datos e índices, su sistema de notificaciones y comunicación permanente entre el equipo editorial, los autores y los pares evaluadores, además de su integración con otros servicios académicos como son CrossRef y ORCID. Por lo tanto, hemos migrado todo el contenido del sitio web previo de la revista Hepatología hacia la plataforma OJS, y es-peramos comenzar a recibir los artículos por este medio (www.revistahepatologia.com)

This year the Hepatology journal begins its fourth year of publication and we continue to establish changes that will be of benefit to improve the quality and visibility of the journal. Among them is the implementation of the OJS (Open Journal Systems) platform, which is a system for publishing journals that facilitates the management and publication of articles online. It is characterized by its ability to interact with the different databases and indexes, its notification system and permanent communication between the editorial team, authors and peer reviewers, as well as its integration with other academic services such as CrossRef and ORCID. . Therefore, we have migrated all the content from the previous Hepatology journal website to the OJS platform, and we hope to start receiving articles through this means (www.revistahepatologia.com).

Desempeño asistencial en la formación del residente de gastroenterología / Heath care performance in the training of the gastroenterology resident

Introducción: El desempeño asistencial del residente de gastroenterología en cuanto al diagnóstico y tratamiento de pacientes con enfermedades digestivas condiciona su pertinencia profesional en la salud pública. Objetivo: Profundizar en el proceso de formación del residente de gastroenterología. Métodos: Se realizaron un análisis epistemológico y un diagnóstico fáctico del proceso de formación del residente de gastroenterología en cuanto a la atención a pacientes con neoplasias digestivas, en el Hospital General Docente Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas de Santiago de Cuba, durante el bienio 2017-2018, a partir de la observación del desempeño asistencial, la aplicación de una encuesta a residentes y de entrevistas a especialistas de esa rama en la provincia. Resultados: Existieron inconsistencias en esta formación como resultado de una visible polarización médico-instrumental de la práctica en la asistencia, orientada hacia la endoscopia digestiva diagnóstica y terapéutica en detrimento de lo preventivo. Conclusiones: Pudo confirmarse que no se había sistematizado lo suficiente la dimensión de asistencia a pacientes con neoplasias digestivas a partir de la integración formativa de la prevención, el diagnóstico y la terapéutica en la praxis endoscópica de ese profesional.

Introduction: The heath care performance of the gastroenterology resident conditions his professional pertinence in the public health as for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with digestive diseases. Objective: To deepen in the training process of the gastroenterology resident. Method: An epistemologic analysis and factic diagnosis of the training process of the gastroenterology resident regarding the care to patients with digestive neoplasm in Juan Bruno Zayas Teaching General Hospital from Santiago de Cuba during the biennium from the observation of the health care performance, the survey to residents and interviews to specialists of this branch in the province. Results: There were inconsistencies in this training as a result of a visible polarization doctor-tools of practice in the care, orientated to the endoscopic and therapeutic digestive endoscopy contrary to the preventive procedure. Conclusion: It could be confirmed that the care dimension had not been sufficiently systematized while giving care to patients with digestive neoplasm taking into account the training integration of prevention, diagnosis and therapeutics in the endoscopic praxis of this professional.

Hepatitis autoinmune en pediatría, una revisión del Grupo de Trabajo de la Sociedad Latinoamericana de Gastroenterología, Hepatología y Nutrición Pediátrica (LASPGHAN) / Autoimmune hepatitis in pediatrics, a review by the Working Group of the Latin American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition

La hepatitis autoinmunitaria es una enfermedad inflamatoria crónica del hígado caracterizada por una interacción compleja entre factores genéticos, respuesta inmunitaria a antígenos presentes en los hepatocitos y alteraciones de la regulación inmunitaria. Presenta una distribución global, con predominio en individuos de sexo femenino. Se clasifica en dos grupos, según el tipo de autoanticuerpos séricos detectados. La forma de presentación más frecuente es la hepatitis aguda (40 %), con síntomas inespecíficos, elevación de aminotransferasas e hipergammaglobulinemia. El tratamiento estándar consiste en la administración de fármacos inmunosupresores. Es una patología compleja, a veces difícil de diagnosticar. Si no se trata de manera adecuada, la mortalidad puede alcanzar el 75 % a los 5 años de evolución.

Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the liver characterized by a complex interaction among genetic factors, immune response to antigens present in hepatocytes, and immune regulation alterations. Its distribution is global and there is a female predominance. AIH is divided into 2 groups, depending on the type of serum autoantibodies detected. The most common presentation is acute hepatitis (40%), with nonspecific symptoms, high aminotransferase levels, and hypergammaglobulinemia. Standard treatment consists of the administration of immunosuppressive drugs. It is a complex condition, often difficult to diagnose. If not managed adequately, the 5-year mortality rate may reach 75%.

Práctica, praxis y desempeño asistencial: su redimensionamiento epistemológico en la formación del residente de Gastroenterología / Practice and assistance performance: its epistemologic resizing in the training of the Gastroenterology resident

Introducción: En la formación del residente de Gastroenterología, la función asistencial emerge como una de las más esenciales porque prepara al futuro especialista para aplicar los principios básicos fundamentales en la práctica de la endoscopia diagnóstico-terapéutica, con vistas a garantizar la calidad de su desempeño médico en la atención a pacientes con neoplasias digestivas. Sin embargo, la relación entre la práctica y la praxis asistencial aún necesita un redimensionamiento epistemológico para favorecer la transformación del quehacer profesional de estos especialistas. Desarrollo: Se realizó un análisis epistemológico de la relación entre práctica, praxis y desempeño asistencial en la formación del residente de Gastroenterología, lo que permite connotarla a partir de un nivel de interpretación más esencial, de manera que trascienda la visión fragmentada e instrumental de su enfoque teórico hacia uno nuevo totalizador que sistematiza su esencia formativa desde una intervención endoscópica holística, que integra la prevención, el diagnóstico y la terapéutica en la atención a pacientes con neoplasias digestivas. Conclusiones: La reinterpretación epistemológica de esta investigación consolidó la dialéctica entre la práctica y la praxis asistencial en un estadio epistemológico superior, lo que permite sustentar un nuevo tratamiento teórico de esta relación a partir del vínculo entre la práctica integral de procedimientos preventivos endoscópicos del aparato digestivo y la praxis interventiva endoscópica preventivo-curativa a fin de perfeccionar la formación de este especialista.

Introduction: In the training of the Gastroenterology resident, the assistance function emerges as one of the most essential because it prepares the future specialist to apply the fundamental basic principles in the practice of the diagnostic-therapeutic endoscopy, aimed at guaranteeing the quality of its medical performance in care of patients with digestive neoplasms. However, the relationship between the practice and the assistance practice still needs an epistemologic resizing to favor the transformation of the professional performance of these specialists. Development: An epistemologic analysis of the relationship between practice, and assistance performance in the training of the Gastroenterology resident was carried out, what allows to connote it starting from a more essential interpretation level, so that transcends the fragmented and instrumental vision of its theoretical approach toward a new totalizer approach that systematizes its training essence from an holistic endoscopic intervention that integrates prevention, diagnosis and therapeutic in the care of patients with digestive neoplasms. Conclusions: The epistemologic reinterpretation of this investigation consolidated the dialectics between the practice and the assistance practice in a superior epistemologic stage, what allows to sustain a new theoretical treatment of this relationship starting from the link between the integral practice of endoscopic-digestive preventive procedures and the preventive-curative endoscopic interventive practice in order to perfect this specialist training.

Interpretation of the 2022 edition guidelines for hepatolenticular degeneration diagnosis and treatment / 中华肝脏病杂志

In order to help liver disease-related clinicians make rational decisions, the Inherited and Metabolic Liver Disease Cooperative Group of Hepatology Branch of Chinese Medical Association released the 2022 edition guidelines for hepatolenticular degeneration diagnosis and treatment. This article introduces the ten highlights of this guideline from the aspects of epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical characteristics, laboratory tests, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and so forth, with practicality and operability as prominent features.

Interpretation of the American College of Gastroenterology clinical guidelines for acute-on-chronic liver failure / 中华肝脏病杂志

In January 2022, the American College of Gastroenterology released its first clinical guidelines, integrating the latest research, summarizing the three current definitions characteristics, and proposing recommendations and core viewpoints with important clinical practice value to guide diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute-on-chronic liver failure. This article interprets and summarizes the highlights of the guideline, raises controversial issues, and suggests directions for future research.

Truth-seeking and innovation for the academic excellence / 中华肝脏病杂志

The Chinese Journal of Hepatology has a 2020 core impact factor of 1.807, which position it first among the periodicals of gastroenterology. The China Association for Science and Technology classified it as T1 grade and included in the catalogue of high-level scientific and technological periodicals. Since 2021, it has received the special publishing fund of the Chongqing Municipal Bureau of Press and Publications, the High-quality Scientific and Technological Periodicals Funding Project of Chongqing Association for Science and Technology, and the Industry-university-research Cooperation and Collaborative Education Project of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China and won many awards such as "Sichuan-Chongqing First-class Scientific and Technological Periodical" and "Chongqing High-quality Scientific and Technological Periodical", thereby ensuring the development of both qualitative and quantitative effects. Therefore, in 2022, we will work on attracting high-impact research reports, disseminate the academic results timely, efficiently and accurately, highlight the role of digital communication, and pave the way for the establishment of it as a first-class academic journal.

Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of primary biliary cholangitis (2021) / 中华肝脏病杂志

In 2015, the Chinese Society of Hepatology and Chinese Society of Gastroenterology issued a consensus on the diagnosis and management of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). In the past years, more clinical studies have been reported in the field of PBC. To provide guidance to the clinical diagnosis and management of patients with PBC, the Chinese Society of Hepatology invited a panel of experts to assess the new clinical evidence and formulated the current guidelines which comprises 26 clinical recommendations.

Guidelines on the management of cholestasis liver diseases (2021) / 中华肝脏病杂志

In 2015, the Chinese Society of Hepatology and Chinese Society of Gastroenterology issued the consensus on the diagnosis and management of cholestatic liver diseases. In the past years, more data have emerged from clinical practice. Herein, the Autoimmune Liver Disease Group of the Chinese Society of Hepatology organized an expert group to review the evidence and updated the recommendations to formulate the guidelines. There are 22 recommendations on clinical practice of cholestatic liver diseases. The guidelines aim to provide a working reference for the management of cholestatic liver diseases.

Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of hepatolenticular degeneration (2022 edition) / 中华肝脏病杂志

In order to help liver disease-related clinicians make reasonable decisions for the diagnosis and treatment of hepatolenticular degeneration, the Inherited and Metabolic Liver Disease Cooperative Group of Hepatology Branch of Chinese Medical Association organized relevant field domestic experts in 2021 to jointly compile this guideline based on the clinical and basic research progress.

Infección por Helicobacter pylori y la hemorragia digestiva alta / Helicobacter Pylori infection and upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Determinar la relación entre la infección por Helicobacter pylori y hemorragia digestiva alta (HDA) y su frecuencia fue el objetivo de la investigación, siendo ésta de tipo descriptivo correlacional con 50 pacientes con hemorragia digestiva, que acudieron al Servicio de Gastroenterología del Hospital Nacional Arzobispo Loayza de Perú, durante los meses de julio a octubre del 2021. Se elaboró un instrumento de recolección de información para las variables; edad, género, procedencia, ocupación y grado de instrucción. Se determinó la presencia de H. pylori a través de la realización de biopsia gástrica (identificación histopatológica). Para determinar la correspondencia entre las variables de la investigación, se utilizó la correlación de Pearson. Al evaluar el riesgo entre las patologías gastrointestinales y sufrir HDA se encontró para enfermedad ulcero péptica un (OR=7,1 IC: 1,394-35,987), gastritis (OR=13,7 IC: 1,068-174,81), y litiasis vesicular (OR=1,2 IC: 1,056-1,352). Dentro de los hábitos de los pacientes con HDA, 1 de cada 4 reportó consumir bebidas alcohólicas, 1 de cada 8 manifestó tabaquismo, y 1 de 2 reportó hábito cafeico. Se encontró una correlación positiva entre las variables hemorragia digestiva alta e infección por H. Pylori, ya que el coeficiente reportado es igual a 0,685. Se determinó una correlación positiva entre las variables hemorragia digestiva alta e infección por H. pylori en pacientes valorados por el servicio de gastroenterología del hospital. La infección por H. Pylori es de prevalencia elevada en la población general, sin embargo, el estudio muestra que no se manifiesta frecuentemente con sintomatología sangrante alta(AU)

Determining the relationship between infection by Helicobacter pylori and upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGH) and its frequency was the objective of the investigation, this being descriptive correlational with 50 patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, who attended the Gastroenterology Service of the Arzobispo Loayza National Hospital. from Peru, during the months of July to October 2021. An information recollection instrument was developed for the variables; age, gender, origin, occupation and level of education. The presence of H. pylori was determined by performing a gastric biopsy (histopathological identification). To determine the correspondence between the research variables, the Pearson correlation was used. When evaluating the risk between gastrointestinal pathologies and suffering from UGIB, peptic ulcer disease (OR=7.1 CI: 1.394-35.987), gastritis (OR=13.7 CI: 1.068-174.81), and gallstones were found. (OR=1.2 CI:1.056-1.352). Among the habits of patients with HDA, 1 out of 4 reported consuming alcoholic beverages, 1 out of 8 reported smoking, and 1 out of 2 reported a coffee habit. A positive correlation was found between the variables upper gastrointestinal bleeding and H. Pylori infection, since the reported coefficient is equal to 0.685. A positive correlation was found between the variables upper gastrointestinal bleeding and H. pylori infection in patients assessed by the gastroenterology service of the hospital. H. Pylori infection is highly prevalent in the general population, however, the study shows that it does not manifest frequently with high bleeding symptoms(AU)

Caracterización clínico-histopatológica de la gastritis crónica / Clinical-histopathological characterization of chronic gastritis

La gastritis es una enfermedad con una alta morbilidad a nivel mundial, el principal factor de riesgo es la infección por Helicobacter pylori. Objetivo: Describir las características clínicas, histopatológica y endoscópicas en una población con gastritis crónica. Material y métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional de tipo descriptivo, retrospectivo, se incluyeron 49 pacientes que acudieron a la consulta externa del área de gastroenterología, de 18 a 65 años, a quienes se realizó el estudio histopatológico y endoscópico en el Servicio de Gastroenterología en el Hospital General Quevedo, de Los Ríos-Ecuador, durante septiembre 2017 ­ septiembre 2018. Resultados: Se observó predominio del género masculino (65%); en mayores de 40 años (55%), la epigastralgía y la sensación de acidez estomacal, 39% y 35% respectivamente, fueron los síntomas más frecuentes, La positividad para Helicobacter pylori, alcanzó el 86%, y la lesión no erosiva un 73%, existió mayor presencia de la forma no atrófica (84%) sobre la atrófica. Conclusiones: La gastritis crónica predominó en el grupo etario mayor a 40 años y de género masculino, siendo los factores de riesgo de mayor prevalencia la infección por Helicobacter pylori y los asociados al consumo de antiinflamatorios no esteroideos, mala alimentación, alcohol y tabaco, los síntomas como epigastralgía y la sensación de acidez estomacal fueron los más frecuentes. El hallazgo endoscópico fue mayor para las formas no erosivas, y de acuerdo a la histopatología la gastritis no atrófica antral moderada fue la más frecuente(AU)

Gastritis is a disease with high morbidity worldwide, the main risk factor is Helicobacter pylori infection. Objective: To describe the clinical, histopathological and endoscopic characteristics in a population with chronic gastritis. Material and methods: An observational, descriptive, retrospective study was carried out, including 49 patients who attended the outpatient consultation of the gastroenterology area, aged 18 to 65 years, who underwent a histopathological and endoscopic study in the Gastroenterology Service at the Quevedo General Hospital, Los Ríos-Ecuador, during September 2017 - September 2018. Results: A predominance of the male gender was observed (65%); In people over 40 years of age (55%), epigastralgia and the sensation of heartburn, 39% and 35% spectively, were the most frequent symptoms, the positivity for Helicobacter pylori, reached 86%, and the non-erosive lesion 73 %, there was a greater presence of the non-atrophic form (84%) over the atrophic one. Conclusions: Chronic gastritis predominated in the age group over 40 years of age and male, the most prevalent risk factors being Helicobacter pylori infection and those associated with the consumption of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, poor diet, alcohol and tobacco. symptoms such as epigastric pain and the sensation of heartburn were the most frequent. The endoscopic finding was greater for non-erosive forms, and according to histopathology, moderate antral non-atrophic gastritis was the most frequent(AU)

Stents metálicos autoexpandibles para el manejo endoscópico de las fístulas esofagogástricas / Self-expanding metal stents for endoscopic management of esophageal and gastric fistulas

Resumen Objetivos: mostrar la eficacia y seguridad de los stents metálicos autoexpandibles para el manejo endoscópico de las fístulas esofágicas. Materiales y métodos: se evalúo una serie de casos de manera retrospectiva entre el 2007 y el 2017, en los que se manejaron a 11 pacientes con un stent metálico autoexpandible para el manejo de fístula esofágica, en quienes se realizó el diagnóstico por clínica, endoscopia digestiva alta o estudios radiológicos en la unidad de gastroenterología del Hospital Universitario San Ignacio (HUSI) de Bogotá D. C., Colombia. Resultados: el principal síntoma inicial fue la disnea en 27,3 % de los casos, seguido por tos en un 18,2 %. El hallazgo más frecuentemente encontrado durante el seguimiento fue el derrame pleural en el 36,4 %, se realizó el diagnóstico de fístula en el 45,5 % con esofagograma y el tipo de lesión más reportada fue la fuga en la anastomosis esofagoentérica, con un 45,5 %, seguida de la esofagopleural, con un 36,4 %; y estos pacientes fueron manejados con un stent metálico autoexpandible. En el 100 % hubo éxito técnico y la resolución del defecto se evidenció en el 72,7 % de los casos. La única complicación reportada fue el desplazamiento del stent en el 27,3 %, y en un paciente se requirió el cambio del stent en 3 oportunidades. El promedio de estancia hospitalaria fue de 41,5 días. Conclusiones: el manejo endoscópico de las fístulas esofagogástricas con stents metálicos autoexpandibles es efectivo y seguro, con una baja tasa de complicaciones.

Abstract Objective: To demonstrate the efficacy and safety of self-expanding metal stents for endoscopic management of esophageal fistulas. Materials and methods: Retrospective case series between 2007 and 2017. A total of 11 patients were treated with self-expanding metal stents for esophageal fistula management, after being diagnosed based on symptoms, upper endoscopy, and/or radiological studies in the gastroenterology unit of the Hospital Universitario San Ignacio (HUSI) in Bogotá D.C, Colombia. Results: The most common initial symptom was dyspnea in 27.3% of cases, followed by cough in 18.2%. The most frequent finding during follow-up was pleural effusion in 36.4% of the cases, of which 45.5% received a diagnosis of fistula through esophagogram. The most reported lesion was esophagoenteric anastomotic leak with 45.5%, followed by esophagopleural injury with 36.4%; these patients were those who received self-expanding metal stent management. Technical success was achieved in 100% of the cases, and the defect was resolved in in 72.7% of them. The only complication reported was stent migration in 27.3%, requiring 3 changes in 1 patient. The average hospital stay was 41.5 days. Conclusions: Endoscopic management of esophagogastric fistulas with self-expanding metal stents is effective and safe, with a low complication rate.

Resumen ejecutivo: Enfermedad por hígado graso no alcohólico en sujetos con diabetes mellitus tipo 2: Postura conjunta de la Asociación Chilena de Hepatología (ACHHEP) y la Sociedad Chilena de Diabetología (SOCHIDIAB) / Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in type 2 diabetes: a joint statement of the Chilean Hepatology and Diabetology Societies

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has a high prevalence and risk of progression to cirrhosis and other complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Likewise, the presence of NAFLD implies a high risk of developing T2DM, determining a bidirectional relationship between them. The diabetology and hepatology societies, developed a joint initiative aiming to unify criteria, reviewing the definitions, diagnostic criteria, risk stratification, treatment, and follow-up of patients with NAFLD and T2DM. The key questions to be discussed were defined by a panel of specialists in diabetology and hepatology. The Delphi methodology was used to reach consensus on the respective recommendations. Based on the discussion generated among the experts, diagnostic and treatment algorithms were proposed, as well as an indication for referral and the role of the different specialists involved in the management of these patients. Strengthening multidisciplinary work with patients with NAFLD and T2DM will allow the early recognition of the disease, the prevention of the progression to cirrhosis, and reducing the associated complications.

Apuntes históricos sobre la Gastroenterología en el mundo, Cuba y Matanzas / Historical notes on Gastroenterology. Its development in the World, Cuba and Matanzas

RESUMEN Con el objetivo de resumir algunos aspectos destacados de la historia de la Gastroenterología en el mundo, en Cuba y especialmente en Matanzas, se expusieron cronológicamente hechos relacionados con el tema, y se destacó el aporte y el papel desempeñado por diferentes médicos en la especialidad (AU).

ABSTRACT With the objective of summarizing several significant aspects of the history of Gastroenterology in the world, in Cuba and especially in Matanzas, facts related with the theme were chronologically exposed, and the contribution and role played by different personalities in the specialty were highlighted (AU).

Uma melhor adesão às diretrizes da ESPGHAN é necessária para o diagnóstico da doença celíaca em crianças: uma experiência de um único centro / Improved adherence to the espghan guidelines is necessary for diagnosing celiac disease in children: a single-center experience

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated systemic disorder elicited by the ingestion of gluten. The European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) guidelines published in 2012 suggested a no-biopsy pathway (NBP) for symptomatic children with IgA tissue transglutaminase (TGA-IgA) ≥10x upper limit of normal (ULN). Biopsy confirmation remained mandatory for other cases. OBJECTIVE: This retrospective case note study was aimed at evaluating the adherence to the ESPGHAN 2012 guidelines for diagnosing CD in our unit. METHODS: Forty-three cases with positive TGA-IgA were identified by a laboratory database search from January 2013 to December 2019. 6 of 43 patients were not referred for a confirmation of CD diagnosis. Data was collected on the diagnostic pathways followed, and appropriateness of adherence was compared with the existing ESPGHAN guidelines. RESULTS: A total of 37 cases were included with 35 children diagnosed with CD. 29/35 (83%) were diagnosed via the NBP;15/29 (52%) children did not meet all the criteria required for NBP, but were diagnosed and managed as having CD. 20/35 (57%) children were diagnosed with CD in adherence to the 2012 guidelines. CONCLUSION: The recommended diagnostic guidelines were frequently not implemented; adherence to the guidelines may improve following regular educational sessions. The revised 2020 ESPGHAN guidelines which exclude HLA-DQ2/DQ8 testing would address the issue of diagnosis for the 10/15 NBP cases (with TGA-IgA >10xULN) in our study who did not have HLA testing and were therefore non-adherent to the 2012 diagnostic guidelines. NBP, with the reduced need for endoscopy may be beneficial in resource limited settings.

RESUMO CONTEXTO: A doença celíaca (DC) é uma doença sistêmica imuno-mediada provocada pela ingestão de glúten. As diretrizes da Sociedade Europeia de Gastroenterologia Pediátrica, Hepatologia e Nutrição (ESPGHAN) publicadas em 2012 sugeriram uma via sem biópsia (VSB) para crianças sintomáticas com transglutaminase de tecido IgA (TGA-IgA) ≥10x limite superior do normal (LSN). A confirmação da biópsia permaneceu obrigatória para outros casos. OBJETIVO: Este estudo retrospectivo de dados de caso teve como objetivo avaliar a adesão às diretrizes da ESPGHAN 2012 para o diagnóstico de DC em nossa unidade. MÉTODOS: Quarenta e três casos com TGA-IgA positivo foram identificados por uma pesquisa laboratorial de banco de dados de janeiro de 2013 a dezembro de 2019. Seis de 43 pacientes não foram encaminhados para confirmação do diagnóstico de DC. Os dados foram coletados nas vias diagnósticas seguidas, e a adequação da adesão foi comparada com as diretrizes ESPGHAN existentes. RESULTADOS: Foram incluídos 37 casos com 35 crianças diagnosticadas com DC. Foram diagnosticados 29 (83%) de 35 VSB; 15 (52%) de 29 crianças não atenderam a todos os critérios exigidos para a VSB, mas foram diagnosticadas e gerenciadas como tendo DC. Vinte (57%) em 35 foram diagnosticadas com DC em adesão às diretrizes de 2012. CONCLUSÃO: As diretrizes diagnósticas recomendadas não foram frequentemente implementadas; a adesão às diretrizes pode melhorar após sessões educativas regulares. As diretrizes revisadas ESPGHAN de 2020 que excluem os testes HLA-DQ2/DQ8 abordariam a questão do diagnóstico para 10 em 15 casos VSB (com TGA-IgA >10x LSN) em nosso estudo os quais não fizeram testes de HLA e, portanto, não aderiram às diretrizes de diagnóstico de 2012. A VSB, com a necessidade reduzida de endoscopia, pode ser benéfica em configurações limitadas de recursos.

Formación del residente en gastroenterología: una propuesta pedagógica para la atención holística endoscópica a pacientes con neoplasias del sistema digestivo / Gastroenterology residents training: a pedagogical proposal for the endoscopic holistic care to patients with digestive system neoplasms

Introducción: En el proceso de formación del residente en Gastroenterología se perciben limitaciones en la atención a pacientes con neoplasias digestivas, las cuales tienen su base en una insuficiente dinámica, en tanto se revela una visible polarización médico-instrumental de la práctica asistencial, orientada más hacia la endoscopia digestiva diagnóstica y terapéutica, en detrimento de lo preventivo, como parte indisoluble de esa formación. Objetivo: Proponer una estrategia para la formación del residente en gastroenterología en la atención holística endoscópica a pacientes con neoplasias del sistema digestivo. Desarrollo: Se propone una estrategia pedagógica para sistematizar la atención holística preventivo-diagnóstico-terapéutica en la formación del residente en gastroenterología, que deviene un instrumento práctico y flexible, contentivo de etapas, subetapas, orientaciones metodológicas y un sistema de evaluación que permite articular los contenidos clínico-endoscópicos, en un movimiento integrador, a través del diagnóstico, elaboración, implementación y evaluación de acciones para la formación del futuro especialista. Conclusiones: Este instrumento práctico se encamina a sistematizar la formación praxiológico-endoscópico-asistencial de este especialista en la atención holística preventivo-diagnóstico-terapéutica a pacientes con neoplasias digestivas, para el desarrollo de la excelencia en la profesión.

Introduction: In the process of the Gastroenterology resident training there are limitations in the care to patients with digestive neoplasms, which have their base in an scarce dynamics, while a visible polarization doctor-tools in the healthcare practice is observed, which is addressed towards the diagnostic and therapeutical digestive endoscopy more than to the preventive digestive endoscopy, as an indispensable part of the training process. Objective: To propose a pedagogical strategy, for the training of the Gastroenterology resident in the holistic and endoscopic care to patients with neoplasms of the digestive system. Development: A pedagogical strategy is proposed to systematize the preventive-diagnostic-therapeutical and holistic care in the training of the gastroenterology resident, which becomes a practical and flexible instrument, that includes stages and substages, methodological orientations and an evaluation system which allows to articulate the clinical and endoscopic contents, in an comprehensive movement, through the diagnosis, elaboration, implementation and evaluation of actions for the training of the future specialist. Conclusions: This practical instrument proposed is aimed at systematizing the praxiological-endoscopic training of these specialists in the holistic, preventive-diagnostic-therapeutic treatment to patients with digestive neoplasms, so as to reach professional excellence in the profession.