O custo do absenteísmo do profissional de enfermagem numa instituição pública / The cost of absenteeism of the nursing professional in a public institution

Objetivo: Avaliar o custo e mensurar o impacto orçamentário pelo absenteísmo do profissional de enfermagem para uma instituição pública de saúde. Metodologia: Trata-se de análise de custo sobre o absenteísmo dos profissionais de enfermagem vinculados a uma instituição universitária realizada em 11 meses do ano de 2018. Resultados: Patologias psiquiátricas e osteomusculares foram prevalentes na etiologia dos afastamentos. O custo total da perda foi de R$ 288.615,45 e o médio R$ 11.544,62 por profissional o que representa o tamanho do impacto financeiro. Conclusão: O impacto orçamentário nas instituições de saúde é grande quando há absenteísmo dos profissionais de enfermagem por doenças advindas do trabalho. Acredita-se que o investimento em programas de prevenção possa representar impacto na redução destes custos e melhoria da qualidade assistencial. (AU)

Objective: To evaluate the cost and measure the budgetary impact of absenteeism of the nursing professional to a public health institution. Methodology: This is a cost analysis on the absenteeism of nursing professionals linked to a university institution held in 11 months of 2018. Results: Psychiatric and musculoskeletal pathologies were prevalent in the etiology of withdrawal. The total cost of loss was $ 288,615.45 and the average cost of $ 11,544.62 by professional representing the size of the financial impact. Conclusion: The budgetary impact on health institutions is great when there is absenteeism of nursing professionals due to work-related illnesses. It is believed that investing in prevention programs may have an impact in reducing these costs and improving the quality of care. (AU)

Objetivo: Evaluar el costo y medir el impacto presupuestario por el ausentismo del profesional de enfermería para una institución pública de salud. Metodología: Se trata de análisis de costo sobre el absentismo de los profesionales de enfermería vinculados a una institución universitaria realizada en 11 meses del año 2018. Resultados: Patologías psiquiátricas y osteomusculares fueron prevalentes en la etiología de los alejamientos. El costo total de la pérdida fue de $ 288.615,45 y el promedio $ 11.544,62 por profesional lo que representa el tamaño del impacto financiero. Conclusión: El impacto presupuestario en las instituciones de salud es grande cuando hay ausentismo de los profesionales de enfermería por enfermedades derivadas del trabajo. Se cree que la inversión en programas de prevención puede suponer un impacto en la reducción de estos costos y la mejora de la calidad asistencial. (AU)

Neumatosis quística intestinal complicada con vólvulo intestinal / Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis complicated with intestinal volvulus

La neumatosis quística intestinal es una condición infrecuente caracterizada por la presencia de quistes con gas en la subserosa o submucosa del tracto gastrointestinal. Su patogénesis es incierta y se han propuesto varios mecanismos patogénicos para explicar su origen. Se presenta el caso de un paciente de sexo masculino de 46 años de edad con diagnóstico previo de neumatosis quística intestinal, que consultó por dolor abdominal, vómitos y fiebre (39 °C). Ingreso con signos de irritación peritoneal. La radiografía simple de abdomen reportó distensión intestinal y niveles hidroaéreos. Se realizó laparotomía exploratoria que reveló vólvulo de intestino delgado con estrangulamiento de algunas asas intestinales. El diagnóstico anatomopatológico fue neumatosis quística intestinal complicada con Infarto transmural por vólvulo intestinal. El paciente evoluciono satisfactoriamente

Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis is a rare condition in which multiple gas-filled cysts are found within the wall of the gastrointestinal tract either in the subserosa or submucosa. Its pathogenesis is uncertain and several pathogenic mechanisms have been proposed to explain its origin. The case of a male patient of 46 years with previous diagnosis of pneumatosis cystic intestinalis, who consulted for abdominal pain, vomiting and fever (39 °C) is presented. By the time of admission ther were signs of peritoneal irritation. The X-ray abdominal reported distension and intestinal hydro-air levels. Exploratory laparotomy was performed and revealed small bowel volvulus with strangulation of some intestinal segment. Histological diagnosis was pneumatosis cystic intestinalis complicated with Infarction trans-mural by intestinal volvulus. The patient evolved satisfactorily.

Augmentation rhinoplasty with rib cartilage graft

@#<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>OBJECTIVE:</strong> To investigate the outcome and complications of augmentation rhinoplasty with rib cartilage grafts.<br /><strong>METHODS:</strong><br /><strong>Design:</strong> Retrospective study<br /><strong>Setting:</strong> Tertiary Government Hospital<br /><strong>Subjects:</strong> Patients who underwent dorsal nasal augmentation with autologous rib cartilage grafts between June 2008 and October 2012.<br /><strong>RESULTS:</strong> A total of 12 patients (3 male, 9 female) were included in the study. Mean age was 29 years. Seven were cases of primary simple rhinoplasty with four cases of revision (previously using alloplastic materials) and one case of trauma. Indications for the procedure were all cosmetic. There was no incidence of infection, both in the donor and recipient sites, warping of the graft, graft extrusion, resorption, pneumothorax, chest wall deformity or prolonged edema. Post-operative pain in the donor site was relieved by oral pain medications. No revision surgery was required.<br /><strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> Costal cartilage is a good option for structural support of the nose. In our experience patients have become wary of the complication of allografts and have opted to use autografts. The surgeon's knowledge of the nasal anatomy as well as his or her experience with autologous grafts plays a major role in avoiding post-operative morbidity.</p>

Quiste tirogloso con granuloma de colesterol en una escolar simulando carcinoma de tiroides

Objetivo: Presentar el caso de una escolar con quiste tirogloso y granuloma de colesterol, hallazgo inusual que simuló clínica e imagenológicamente un carcinoma de tiroides. Esta asociación es infrecuente y hay pocos casos reportados. Caso clínico: Escolar femenina de 11 años, quién consultó por presentar disfagia y tumoración en región anterolateral izquierda del cuello, de 3x3 cm, de consistencia dura, dolorosa a la palpación, sin signos de flogosis. Ultrasonido de cuello evidenció conducto tirogloso permeable en la línea media con presencia de nódulo hipoecoico, de bordes bien definidos, sin calcificaciones que medía 1,8 x 0,9 cm. Se extirpó la tumoración que medía 3x2, 5x0, 8cm. y se observó cavidad quística de 0,8 cm. de diámetro mayor que contenía material de aspecto gelatinoso. Por debajo de éste, se observó nódulo bien circunscrito de 1,5 cm. de diámetro mayor, constituido por tejido firme de color blanco-amarillento. El estudio histopatológico reveló un quiste revestido por epitelio cilíndrico y respuesta inflamatoria linfohistiocitaria, con células gigantes tipo “cuerpo extraño” alrededor de hendiduras; que correspondían a d dd epósito de colesterol. Conclusión: Se presenta este caso por su rareza y porque puede confundirse clínica e imagenológicamente con una neoplasia maligna. Asimismo, pudiera corresponder al primer caso reportado en nuestro país.

Objective: We report the case of a 11 year- old girl with thyroglossal cyst and cholesterol granuloma, an unusual finding that clinically simulates thyroid carcinoma. This association is unusual and there are few reported cases worldwide. Case report: An 11-year-old girl consulted for dysphagia and a 3 x 3 cm hard mass. The mass was painful on palpation and was located in the anterolateral neck left. It was phlogosis-free. A neck ultrasound showed a 1.8 x 0.9 cm permeable midline thyroglossal conduct with a hypoechoic nodule with well-defined edges but without calcifications. A 3 x 2,5 x 0, 8cm tumor was removed. A 0.8 cm cystic cavity that contained gelatinous material was observed. Below that cavity, a well-circumscribed nodule was observed. It measured 1.5 cm and was made up of firm yellowish tissue. The histopathology examination revealed a cyst lined with columnar epithelium and inflammatory linfohistiocitic response with foreign body type giant cells around cracks that corresponded to a cholesterol deposit. Conclusion: We present this case because it is very unusual and because it can be clinically and radiologically mistaken for a malignant tumor. It could be the first case ever reported in Venezuela.

Tumor neuroendocrino gástrico con metástasis pulmonar

Objetivo:Se presenta un caso de tumor neuroendocrino gástrico (TNEG) con manifestaciones clínico-radiológicas pulmonares particulares, con curso clínico agresivo y evolución fatal. Caso Clínico: Paciente femenina, de 28 años de edad quién inició su enfermedad presentando tos seca y disnea progresiva al realizar leves a moderados esfuerzos de un mes de evolución. Antecedentes personales: gastropatía desde la adolescencia e hiperinsulinismo desde los 23 años. Examen físico: sin adenopatías palpables, tórax simétrico, hipoexpansible, vibraciones vocales palpables en ambos hemitórax, con murmullo vesicular disminuido en ambos hemitórax y crepitantes finos bibasales. Abdomen: blando, doloroso a la palpación superficial a nivel de hipogastrio. Rx de tórax: infiltrado alveolo-intersticial de predominio derecho. Tomografía toracoabdomino- pélvica con doble contraste: patrón en vidrio esmerilado de distribución difusa y múltiples nódulos con engrosamiento septal que comprometen ambos campos pulmonares. Abdomen: engrosamiento uniforme de las paredes del estómago con múltiples imágenes hipodensas en el eje celiaco y ligamentos gastrohepático y pre aórtico. Endoscopia digestiva superior: zona del fundus y el cuerpo con pared engrosada e infiltrada por probable neoplasia maligna. Se tomó biopsia. Videofibrobroncoscopia: se realizó biopsia transbronquial de segmento medial de lóbulo inferior derecho. Los estudios histopatológicos de ambas reportaron Tumor Neuroendocrino. La paciente presentó insuficiencia respiratoria y falleció a los 11 días de su hospitalización. Conclusiones: En el presente caso se destaca la evolución clínica atípica y agresiva de un TNEG que se presentó en una paciente joven y tuvo curso fatal. Debutó con manifestaciones clínicas respiratorias y la imagenología reveló metástasis en ambos pulmones. Tales metástasis se pudieron diferenciar de un TNE pulmonar. Se resalta la importancia de la inmunohistoquímica para su diagnóstico.

Objective: We report a case of gastric neuroendocrine tumor with peculiar clinical-radiological pulmonary manifestations with an aggressive clinical course and fatal outcome. Case Report: Female patient, 28 years of age who began presenting the disease with dry cough and progressive dyspnea a month ago when making mild to moderate efforts. Personal history of gastropathy since adolescence and onset of hyperinsulinism when the patient was 23 year-old. Physical exam: No palpable lymph nodes, symmetric and hypoextensible chest, palpable vocal vibrations with decreased breath sounds in both hemithorax and bibasilar fine crackles. Abdomen: soft, tenderness in the hypogastrium. Chest X-ray: predominantly right alveolar-interstitial infiltrate. Double contrast CT thoraco-abdomino-pelvic: ground glass pattern distribution and multiple nodules with diffuse septal thickening that involved both lungs. Abdomen: uniform thickening of the stomach walls with multiple hypodense images in the celiac axis and pre aortic and gastrohepatic ligaments. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: thickened and infiltrated wall of the fundus and body area, probably because of malignant neoplasy. A biopsy was taken. Videofibrobronchoscopy: a transbronchial biopsy of the medial segment of the right lower lobe was performed. The histopathological studies of both biopsies disclosed the presence of a neuroendocrine tumor. Conclusions: This case presents an atypical and aggressive clinical course of a gastric neuroendocrine tumor in a 28-year-old patient who died. She started with respiratory clinical manifestations. The imagen studies disclosed metastases in both lungs that could be differentiated from a pulmonary neuroendocrine tumor. The importance of immunohistochemistry for diagnosis is underlined.