Cura quirúrgica de pseudoartrosis atrófica infectada de diáfisis tibial / Surgical Cure of Infected Atrophic Nonunion of the Tibial Shaft

Introducción: La fractura de un hueso se define como la solución de continuidad de cierta porción ósea. Las fracturas diafisarias representan un bajo porcentaje de todas las fracturas, y el hueso tibial es el más afectado, debido a su escasa vascularidad, poca protección y existencia de diversos factores que hacen más propensos algunos problemas como pseudoartrosis y osteomielitis, que complican el tratamiento. Objetivo: Demostrar la eficacia de los resultados clínicos funcionales con la cura quirúrgica de pseudoartrosis infectada de diáfisis tibial con aporte de injerto óseo heterólogo de cadáver, y autoinjerto cortical esponjoso de cresta iliaca. Presentación del caso: Se presenta el caso de un paciente varón de 42 años que ingresa con diagnóstico de fractura expuesta II postraumática. Se realiza fijación externa en 2 ocasiones, con un intervalo de 6 días para corrección de valgo. El paciente se ausenta de sus controles clínicos y reingresa después de 10 meses aproximadamente por diagnóstico de pseudoartrosis atrófica infectada de tibia izquierda, según clasificación anatómica de Cierny-Mader IV. Se hospitaliza para cura quirúrgica y reconstrucción con aloinjerto óseo y autoinjerto de cresta iliaca, lo que da lugar a la consolidación y controles favorables. Actualmente el paciente ha recuperado la funcionalidad de su pierna izquierda, y queda como secuela una fístula con exposición de aloinjerto. Conclusiones: La cura quirúrgica de pseudoartrosis infectada de diáfisis tibial con aporte de injerto óseo heterólogo de cadáver, y autoinjerto cortical esponjoso de cresta iliaca presenta buenos resultados clínicos y funcionales, lo que constituye un método eficaz(AU)

Introduction: The fracture of a bone is defined as the solution of continuity of a certain bone portion. Diaphyseal fractures represent a low percentage of all fractures, and the tibial bone is the most affected, due to its scarce vascularity, little protection and the existence of various factors that make them more prone to some problems such as pseudoarthrosis and osteomyelitis, which complicate treatment. Objective: To demonstrate the efficacy of functional clinical results with the surgical cure of infected pseudoarthrosis of the tibial shaft with the contribution of heterologous cadaveric bone graft, and cortical cancellous autograft of the iliac crest. Case report: The case of a 42-year-old male patient admitted with a diagnosis of post-traumatic exposed fracture II is reported here. External fixation was performed on 2 occasions, with an interval of 6 days for valgus correction. The patient was absent from his clinical check-ups and was readmitted after approximately 10 months due to a diagnosis of infected atrophic nonunion of the left tibia, according to the anatomical classification of Cierny-Mader IV. He was hospitalized for surgical cure and reconstruction with bone allograft and iliac crest autograft, resulting in consolidation and favorable controls. Currently, the patient has recovered the functionality of his left leg, and a fistula with allograft exposure remains. Conclusions: Surgical treatment of infected tibial shaft pseudoarthrosis with provision of heterologous cadaveric bone graft and cortical cancellous autograft of iliac crest presents good clinical and functional results, which constitutes an effective method(AU)

Serie de Casos: Síndrome de Parry Romberg, Resolución Quirúrgica / Case Series: Parry Romberg Syndrome, Surgical Resolution

INTRODUCCIÓN: El síndrome de Parry Romberg o atrofia hemifacial progresiva es una patología caracterizada por causar atrofia facial unilateral con afectación de piel, tejido celular subcutáneo y músculo. Su prevalencia mundial es de 1/700 000, tiene predominio por el sexo femenino con una proporción mujer ­ hombre de 3:2. Clínicamente se manifiesta como una esclerodermia lineal en golpe de sable, y afecta con mayor frecuencia a hemicara izquierda. El tratamiento es de tipo quirúrgico e incluye técnicas como injertos, colgajos o prótesis. CASO CLÍNICO: A continuación se presenta una serie de casos que incluye a tres pacientes que consultaron por alteraciones de la anatomía y el desarrollo facial; quienes posterior a un examen físico minucioso y a la realización de exámenes de imagen, fueron diagnosticados de síndrome de Parry Romberg. EVOLUCIÓN: En todos los casos el tratamiento fue quirúrgico; optándose por la colocación de un injerto dermograso en la zona afectada, el mismo que fue obtenido de la cavidad abdominal. La evolución clínica y la adherencia del injerto fue satisfactoria y sin complicaciones. CONCLUSIÓN: Los resultados obtenidos de la colocación de injertos dermograsos para el tratamiento de la atrofia hemifacial progresiva fueron excelentes a corto, mediano y largo plazo.(au)

BACKGROUND: Parry Romberg syndrome or progressive hemifacial atrophy is an entity characterized by unilateral facial atrophy with involvement of skin, subcutaneous tissue and muscle. Its worldwide prevalence is 1/700 000, with a female - male ratio of 3:2. Clinically it manifests as linear scleroderma and most frequently affects the left side of the face. The treatment is surgery and includes techniques such as grafts, flaps or prostheses. CASE REPORT: The following is a case series that includes three patients, who consulted for anatomic and developmental alterations of the face; who after a meticoluos physical examination and imaging tests were diagnosed with Parry Romberg syndrome. EVOLUTION: In all cases, the treatment was surgery; opting for the placement of a skin graft in the affected area, which was obtained from the abdominal cavity. The clinical evolution and adherence of the graft was satisfactory and without complications. CONCLUSION: The results obtained from the placement of skin graft as the treatment of progressive hemifacial atrophy were excellent in short, medium and long term.(au)

Avaliação volumétrica das mamas em pacientes submetidas à lipoenxertia com uso de expansão pré-operatória (BRAVA®): experiência da Santa Casa de São Paulo / Volumetric assessment of breasts in patients undergoing fat grafting with pre-operative expansion (BRAVA®): experience of Santa Casa de São Paulo

Introdução: O enxerto autólogo de tecido adiposo exibe qualidades desejáveis para utilização como material de preenchimento. Contudo, a grande barreira para o seu maior desenvolvimento foram os resultados pouco previsíveis e o alto índice de absorção da gordura enxertada ao longo do tempo. O objetivo é realizar avaliação volumétrica das mamas de pacientes submetidas à lipoenxertia com uso de expansão pré-operatória (BRAVA®). Métodos: Foram operadas 19 pacientes no período entre março de 2012 e junho de 2015 na disciplina de Cirurgia Plástica da Santa Casa de São Paulo. Os parâmetros avaliados por ressonância nuclear magnética (pré e 6 meses pós-operatório) foram: Volume Aumentado=Volume Pós-operatório - Volume Pré operatório; Percentual de Aumento=Volume Aumentado/ Volume Pré operatório x100; Percentual de Integração=Volume Aumentado/Volume Enxertado x 100. Resultados: O volume médio das mamas no pré-operatório foi de 294,73 ml e de 458,42 ml no pós-operatório. O volume médio de enxerto foi de 274,4 ml (150-350 ml). Em relação aos parâmetros avaliados, o volume médio de aumento foi de 168,42 ml (90-270 ml), o percentual médio de aumento foi de 58,98% (23-90%) e o percentual médio de integração foi de 62,36% (30-80%). Conclusão: A utilização da expansão externa (BRAVA®) na mama mostrou-se um método efetivo nas taxas de integração do enxerto de gordura, bem como no aumento global do volume mamário.

Introduction: Autologous fat graft possesses the desired qualities of a filling material. However, the largest barriers to its further development are unpredictable results and high rate of absorption of the grafted fat over time. The objective is to perform a volumetric assessment of the breasts in patients undergoing fat grafting using pre-operative external expansion (BRAVA®). Methods: Nineteen patients were operated between March 2012 and June 2015 in the Service of Plastic Surgery, Santa Casa de São Paulo. The parameters evaluated using nuclear magnetic resonance (pre-operatively and 6 months post-operatively) were the following: augmented volume=postoperative volume - pre-operative volume; percentage of augmentation=augmented volume/pre-operative volume x 100; percentage of integration=augmented volume/volume grafted x 100. Results: The average volume of the breasts in the pre- and post-operative periods were 294.73 ml and 458.42 ml, respectively. The average graft volume was 274.4 ml (150-350 ml). The following parameters were assessed: average volume augmentation, 168.42 ml (90-270 ml); average percentage of augmentation, 58.98% (23-90%); and average percentage of integration, 62.36% (30-80%). Conclusion: The use of external expansion (BRAVA®) in breasts was effective in increasing the rates of integration of the fat grafts and the overall augmentation in breast volumes.

Cranioplastias: estratégias cirúrgicas de reconstrução / Cranioplasties: surgical reconstruction strategies

INTRODUÇÃO: As reconstruções dos ossos do crânio podem ser especialmente desafiadoras. Existem três indicações para se realizar uma cranioplastia: readquirir proteção contra traumas, recuperação do contorno craniano e tratamento da síndrome de trefinado. Este trabalho tem como objetivo mostrar a experiência do autor com cranioplastias e discutir as estratégias cirúrgicas de reconstrução. MÉTODOS: Foi feita uma análise retrospectiva de 16 casos consecutivos de reconstrução craniana operados na saúde pública (INTO - RJ) e na prática privada em 2013 e 2014. RESULTADOS: De janeiro de 2013 a janeiro de 2014, 16 pacientes foram operados. Treze eram homens. A idade foi de 10 a 72 anos. Doze pacientes tiveram sua reconstrução feita com enxerto de parietal, 2 com prótese customizada, 1 com redução e fixação da fratura, e 1 com reconstrução de partes moles. A maioria dos defeitos estavam localizados na região fronto-orbital. As próteses customizadas foram usadas em defeitos de 192 e 22,5 cm2. Tivemos complicações em 5 pacientes: lesão de seio sagital, irregularidade no contorno, seroma, não integração do enxerto, vazamento de líquor e extrusão da prótese. Todas as complicações foram resolvidas sem prejuízo à reconstrução. O seguimento variou de 10 a 22 meses. Todos mostraram-se satisfeitos com as reconstruções e houve melhora de funções neurológicas. CONCLUSÃO: A cranioplastia é uma cirurgia primariamente reparadora para recuperar a função protetora do crânio e tratar a síndrome do trefinado. O enxerto autólogo de parietal segue sendo a primeira escolha. A prótese está indicada quando há um grande defeito ou quando a captação do enxerto parietal não é possível.

INTRODUCTION: Reconstruction of the skull bones can prove challenging. There are three indications for carrying out cranioplasty: (1) recovery of protection against trauma, (2) recovery of the cranial contour, and (3) treatment of the syndrome of the trephined. The objective of this report is to present the experience of the author with cranioplasties, and discuss surgical reconstruction strategies. METHODS: This report presents a retrospective analysis of 16 consecutive cases of cranial reconstruction, which were operated in 2013 and 2014 in the public health service (INTO - RJ) and in the private practice. RESULTS: From January 2013 to January 2014, 16 patients underwent surgery. Thirteen were men. Their age ranged from 10 to 72 years. Twelve patients underwent reconstruction with a parietal graft, two with custom prosthesis, one with fracture reduction and fixation, and one with reconstruction of soft parts . Most of the defects were located in the fronto-orbital region. The customized prostheses were used in defects of 192 cm2 and 22.5 cm2. Complications occurred in five patients: lesion of the sagittal sinus, irregularity in the contour, seroma, failure in graft integration, leakage of cerebrospinal fluid, and extrusion of the prosthesis. All the complications were resolved without impairment to the reconstruction. The follow-up time ranged from 10 to 22 months. All the patients were pleased with the reconstructions, and improvement of the neurological functions was reported. CONCLUSION: Cranioplasty is a primarily restorative surgical procedure that is used to restore the protective function of the skull and to treat the syndrome of the trephined. The autologous parietal graft is the surgeons' first choice. The prosthesis is indicated when there is a major defect or when the harvesting of a parietal graft is not possible.

Management of Large Mandibular Ameloblastoma Crossing Midline: Reconstructed by Bilateral Iliac Crest Graft: A Rare Entity.

Ameloblastoma is a true neoplasm of odontogenic epithelial origin. It is the second most common odontogenic neoplasm. It’s incidence approximately 1% of all oral tumors and 18% of all odontogenic tumors. More than 80% of cases of ameloblastoma occur in mandible. The ameloblastoma occurs in three variants solid or multicystic, unicystic, and peripheral. A painless expansion of the jaws is the most common clinical presentation. The correct diagnosis can be easily made with the help of plain X-rays and tissue biopsy. The standard management of ameloblastoma is marginal resection but sometimes a large tumor requires complete resection of affected part. Untreated tumors may lead to tremendous facial disfigurement, a severe malocclusion and pathological fractures of the jaw. Here we present a case of a young man with the chief complaint of facial asymmetry. The orthopantomogram of the patient was showing a multilocular radiolucency with Buccal and lingual cortical expansion. A diagnosis was made on the basis of the biopsy as multicystic ameloblastoma, and resection of the mandible was carried out. The mandibular primary reconstruction was done with avascular bilateral iliac crest bone graft. Long term prognosis showed satisfactory healing and good facial esthetics.

Tratamiento de las secuelas por quemadura en cuello / Treatment of sequelae due to neck burn

Introducción: El cuello es una región con amplio rango de movimiento, además es visible porque suele estar al descubierto, y contiene un gran número de estructuras nobles. Estos puntos explican la complejidad que representan las secuelas por quemadura con esta ubicación. Nuestro objetivo en esta presentación es relatar nuestra experiencia en la reparación del cuello secuelado. Casos y métodos. Hemos categorizado estas secuelas en base a la clasifi cación de Yang, escogiendo 8 casos representativos de la misma, acontecidos en los últimos dos años. En la terapéutica instaurada en cada uno de ellos se tuvo en cuenta la clasifi cación antedicha y nuestro repertorio de tratamientos fueron los autoinjertos, los colgajos locales y los colgajos regionales. Resultados. Tanto a nivel funcional como estético se presentó una mejoría apreciable en todos los casos. Conclusiones. Creemos que la categorización de las secuelas por quemadura en cuello, en nuestro caso a través de la clasifi cación de Yang, nos permite seleccionar el tratamiento más idóneo, aumentando este en complejidad cuando la gravedad de la secuela es mayor.