Acerca del artículo Discapacidad en personas mayores / About the Article Discapacidad en personas mayores [Disability in Older People]

Hemos leído con particular interés el manuscrito de Almenares y otros,1 titulado Discapacidad en personas mayores, donde los autores estimaron la prevalencia de discapacidad y comorbilidades en adultos mayores cubanos, evidenciando que el 75 por ciento se encontraban discapacitados entre niveles leves y moderados, observando además que las comorbilidades más prevalentes son de tipo cardiovascular y mental.1 Agradecemos a los autores por proveer tal evidencia. No obstante, consideramos necesario hacer mención de una condición indispensable de conocer y que afecta sustancialmente la capacidad funcional del paciente que supera la fase aguda de la COVID-19, sobre todo en el adulto mayor: el síndrome neurológico pos-COVID 19. El síndrome neurológico pos-COVID 19 se define como la manifestación de signos o síntomas neuropsiquiátricos tiempo después de la fase aguda de la COVID-19, en pacientes de cualquier grupo etario que presentaron o no manifestaciones neurológicas durante tal fase.2,3 Constituye un reto actual en salud pública a nivel global, debido al desconocimiento que se tiene aún sobre esta enfermedad y, principalmente, al riesgo que genera este síndrome de desencadenar trastornos cerebrovasculares o neuroinmunes.2,3 Se presume que existe mayor riesgo de presentación y/o complicación en aquellos con antecedentes personales de desórdenes neurológicos, modificando sustancialmente el pronóstico funcional a corto, mediano y largo plazo.3 Realizar el diagnóstico diferencial en atención primaria de este síndrome de cualquier otra condición similar o de presentación simultánea, es realmente un desafío. Lorenzo y otros4) llevaron a cabo un estudio donde evaluaron prospectivamente las secuelas físicas y psicológicas a 3 meses de pacientes COVID-19, evidenciando que más de 50 por ciento de los pacientes presentación afectación de la calidad de vida, y hasta un tercio permanece con manifestaciones neuropsiquiátricas de tipo ansiedad, insomnio y síndrome de estrés postraumático.4 No obstante, estos autores no utilizaron herramientas imagenológicas neuronales o neurofuncionales que permitieran descartar alguna alteración estructural o neurofisiológica, compatible con algún remanente de neuroinflamación que desencadenara el síndrome neurológico pos-COVID 19, por lo que no se puede definir con precisión la causa y persistencia de tales síntomas. Heneka y otros5 enfatizan sobre aquellos pacientes que poseen comorbilidades como la enfermedad de Alzheimer y otras demencias, cuya neuroinflamación durante la fase aguda incluso, puede empeorar el pronóstico y aumentar el riesgo de mortalidad de manera inmediata.5 Sin embargo, se espera que aquellos que presenten manifestaciones neurológicas durante la fase aguda, sean adultos mayores frágiles y tengan factores de riesgo de tipo neurovascular o neuroinmunológicos, vean reducida su capacidad funcional de forma significativa.6 En este orden de ideas, es necesario hacer énfasis e intensificar el control de factores de tipo neuro y cardiovasculares, promover la vacunación masiva y estrategias de educación en salud, realizar estricto seguimiento desde la atención primaria de adultos mayores que presentan cualquier fenotipo de la COVID-19, pero sobre todo aquellos con fenotipo severo y/o que desarrollan manifestaciones neuropsiquiátricas, e impulsar la neurorrehabilitación para intentar recuperar y mantener la capacidad funcional de aquellos con secuelas que reducen la calidad de vida(AU)

Intra-abdominal desmoid tumors in familial adenomatous polyposis: How much do clinical and surgical variables interfere with their development?

Abstract Objective: Familial Adenomatous Polyposis is a complex hereditary disease that exposes the carrier to a great risk of Colorectal Cancer (CRC). After prophylactic surgery, intra-abdominal desmoid tumors are known to be one the most important cause of death. Therefore, recognition of increased-risk patients and modification of operative strategy may be crucial. Aim: The objective of this study was to estimate the desmoid tumor risk in relation to various surgical and clinical variables. Methods: Patients who had undergone polyposis since 1958 were included in the study. After exclusion criteria were met, those who had developed desmoid tumors were selected to undergo further evaluation. Results: The study revealed that the risk of developing desmoid tumors was associated with various factors such as sex ratio, colectomy, and reoperations. On the other hand, the type of surgery, family history, and surgical approach did not affect the risk of developing desmoid tumors. The data collected from 146 polyposis patients revealed that 16% had desmoid polyps. The sex ratio was 7:1, and the median age at colectomy was 28.6 years. Family history, multiple abdominal operations, and reoperations were some of the characteristics that were common in desmoid patients. Conclusion: Recognition of clinical (female sex) and surgical (timing of surgery and previous reoperations) data as unfavorable variables associated with greater risk may be useful during the decision-making process.

Case series of right colon diverticulitis in the west: a neglected disease?

Introduction: Right colon diverticulitis (RCD) is an uncommon condition in Western populations, but its incidence has increased over the last decades. Due to its rarity, many surgeons are unfamiliar with this disease, which is often mistakenly diagnosed as acute appendicitis. The lack of data about the diagnosis and management of RCD in Western populations makes it difficult to establish the optimal therapeutic strategy. Objective: To evaluate the outcomes of patients treated for acute RCD and to propose a therapeutic algorithm for the diagnosis and treatment. Methods: A retrospective analysis of the medical records of patients treated for acute RCD between 2008 and 2020 by a single experienced colorectal surgeon was performed. Results: In total, 12 patients were identified, 8 male and 4 female subjects, with a mean age of 49.6 years; 9 of these patients were of Western origin. The median follow-up time was of 49 months (range: 12 to 144 months). The most frequent symptoms were abdominal pain (100%) and fever (66%). Diagnostic errors in imaging exams occurred in four patients. A total of 6 patients were managed clinically, and the other 6 underwent surgical treatment with right colectomy (n = 5) and total colectomy (n = 1), 2 via laparoscopy and 4 through a laparotomy. The anatomopathological examination confirmed RCD in all operated patients. There was no incidental finding of neoplasia and there were no deaths during the study period. Conclusion: Uncomplicated RCD can be treated conservatively with a high success rate. Recurrent cases that impact quality of life or complicated forms of RCD should undergo surgical treatment, preferably through a right laparoscopic colectomy. The authors present a diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm to facilitate the diagnosis and to guide the management of this uncommon disease. (AU)

Is it possible to optimize stapled hemorrhoidopexy outcomes by enlarging operative criteria indications? results of a tailored procedure with associated resection in a comparative personal series / é possível otimizar os resultados da hemorroidopexia grampeada pela ampliação dos critérios de indicação operatória? resultados de um procedimento personalizado com ressecção associada em uma série comparativa pessoal

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Since its introduction, stapled hemorrhoidopexy has been increasingly indicated in the management of hemorrhoidal disease. AIM: Our primary end point was to evaluate the incidence of recurrent disease requiring another surgical intervention. On a secondary analysis, we also compared pain, complications, and patient's satisfaction after a tailored surgery. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 196 patients (103 males and 93 females) with a median age of 47.9 years (range, 17-78) who were undergoing stapled hemorrhoidopexy alone (STG; n=65) or combined surgery (CSG; n=131, stapled hemorrhoidopexy associated with resection). RESULTS: Complications were detected in 11 (5.6%) patients (4.6% for STG vs. 6.1% for CSG; p=0.95). At the same time, symptoms recurrence (13.8% vs. 8.4%; p=034), reoperation rate for complications (3.1% vs. 3.0%; p=1.0), and reoperation rate for recurrence (6.1% vs. 4.6%; p=1.0) were not different among groups. Grade IV patients were more commonly managed with simultaneous stapling and resection (63% vs. 49.5%), but none of them presented symptoms recurrence nor need reoperation due to recurrence. Median pain score during the first week was higher in CSG patients (0.8 vs. 1.7). After a follow-up of 24.9 months, satisfaction scores were similar (8.6; p=0.8). CONCLUSION: Recurrent symptoms were observed in 10% of patients, requiring surgery in approximately half of them. Even though the association of techniques may raise pain scores, a tailored approach based on amplified indication criteria and combined techniques seems to be an effective and safe alternative, with decreased relapse rates in patients suffering from more advanced hemorrhoidal disease. Satisfaction scores after hemorrhoidopexy are high.

RESUMO RACIONAL: Desde sua introdução, a hemorroidopexia por grampeamento tem sido cada vez mais indicada no manuseio da doença hemorroidária. OBJETIVOS: Nosso objetivo primário foi avaliar a incidência de doença recidivada que requeira tratamento cirúrgico. Numa análise secundária, também comparamos dor, complicações e satisfação do paciente após uma operação ajustada a cada caso. MÉTODOS: Foram revistos retrospectivamente 196 pacientes (103 homens e 93 mulheres) com idade média de 47,9 anos (17-78) submetidos a hemorroidopexia mecânica isoladamente (STG; n=65) ou cirurgia combinada (CSG; n=131, hemorroidopexia por grampeamento com ressecção). RESULTADOS: Complicações foram detectadas 11 (5,6%) pacientes (4,6% para STG vs. 6,1% para CSG; p=0,95). Ao mesmo tempo, recidiva de sintomas (13,8% vs. 8,4%; p=034), reoperações por complicações (3,1% vs. 3,0%; p=1,0) ou por recidiva (6,1 vs. 4,6%; p=1,0) não foram diferentes entre os dois grupos. Pacientes com grau IV foram mais comumente manuseados com grampeamento e ressecção simultâneos (63% vs. 49,5%), mas nenhum deles apresentou recidiva ou necessitou reoperação. O escore médio de dor na primeira semana foi maior no grupo CSG (0,8 vs. 1,7). Após seguimento de 24,9 meses, os índices de satisfação foram similares (8,6; p=0,8). CONCLUSÕES: Sintomas de recidiva foram observados em 10%, requerendo cirurgia em aproximadamente metade dos doentes. Embora a associação de técnicas aumente os escores de dor, um procedimento sob medida baseado em critérios ampliados de indicação e técnicas combinadas parece ser uma alternativa efetiva e segura, com menor recidiva em pacientes portadores de doença hemorroidária mais avançada. Os escores de satisfação após hemorroidopexia são altos.

Surgical technique and considerations about transanal transection and single-stapled (TTSS) anastomosis: the search for a perfect anastomosis

The evaluation of preventivemeasures and risk factors for anastomotic leakage has been a constant concern among colorectal surgeons. In this context, the description of a new way to perform a colorectal, coloanal or ileoanal anastomosis, known as transanal transection and single-stapled (TTSS) anastomosis, deserves an appreciation of its qualities, and a discussion about its properties and technical details. In the present paper, the authors review themost recent efforts aiming to reduce anastomotic dehiscence, and describe the TTSS technique in a patient submitted to laparoscopic total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for familial adenomatous polyposis. Surgical perception raises important advantages such as distal rectal transection under visualization, elimination of double-stapling lines (with cost-effectiveness and potential protection against suture dehiscence), elimination of dog ears, and the opportunity to be accomplished via a transanal approach after open, laparoscopic, or robotic colorectal resections. Future studies to confirm these supposed advantages are needed. (AU)

Anorectal manometry standard of a brazilian population at productive age without pelvic floor disorders: a prospective volunteered study / Valores manométricos anorretais para a população brasileira eutrófica em idade produtiva e sem distúrbios do assoalho pélvico: estudo prospectivo com voluntários

ABSTRACT Background: Due to the lack of normal standards of anorectal manometry in Brazil, data used are subject to normality patterns described at different nationalities. Aim: To determine the values and range of the parameters evaluated at anorectal manometry in people, at productive age, without pelvic floor disorders comparing the parameters obtained between male and female. Methods: Prospective analysis of clinical data, such as gender, age, race, body mass index (BMI) and anorectal manometry, of volunteers from a Brazilian university reference in pelvic floor disorders. Results: Forty patients were included, with a mean age of 45.5 years in males and 37.2 females (p=0.43). According to male and female, respectively in mmHg, resting pressures were similar (78.28 vs. 63.51, p=0.40); squeeze pressures (153.89 vs. 79.78, p=0.007) and total squeeze pressures (231.27 vs. 145.63, p=0.002). Men presented significantly higher values of anorectal squeeze pressures, as well as the average length of the functional anal canal (2.85 cm in male vs. 2.45 cm in female, p=0.003). Conclusions: Normal sphincter pressure levels in Brazilians differ from those used until now as normal literature standards. Male gender has higher external anal sphincter tonus as compared to female, in addition a greater extension of the functional anal canal

RESUMO Racional: Devido à falta de padrões normais de manometria anorretal no Brasil, os dados utilizados estão sujeitos a padrões de normalidade descritos em diferentes nacionalidades . Objetivo: Determinar os valores e a faixa da manometria anorretal de pessoas em idade produtiva, sem distúrbios do assoalho pélvico, comparando os parâmetros obtidos entre homens e mulheres. Métodos: Análise prospectiva de dados clínicos, como gênero, idade, raça, índice de massa corporal (IMC) e manometria anorretal, de voluntários de uma referência universitária brasileira em distúrbios do assoalho pélvico. Resultados: Quarenta pessoas foram incluídas, com idade média de 45,5 anos nos homens e 37,2 nas mulheres (p=0,43). De acordo com homens e mulheres, respectivamente em mmHg, as pressões de repouso foram semelhantes (78,28 vs. 63,51, p=0,40); pressões de contração (153,89 vs. 79,78, p=0,007) e pressão total de compressão (231,27 vs. 145,63, p=0,002). Os homens apresentaram valores significativamente maiores de contração esfincteriana, assim como o comprimento médio do canal anal funcional (2,85 cm nos homens vs. 2,45 cm nas mulheres, p=0,003). Conclusões: Os níveis normais de pressão esfincteriana no Brasil diferem dos utilizados até o momento como padrão normal da literatura. O gênero masculino apresenta maior tônus ​​do esfíncter anal externo em relação ao feminino, além de maior extensão do canal anal funcional

Is laparoscopic reoperation feasible to treat early complications after laparoscopic colorectal resections? / é possível reoperar por laparoscopia as complicações precoces das ressecções colorretais laparoscópicas?

ABSTRACT Background: Recently, with the performance of minimally invasive procedures for the management of colorectal disorders, it was allowed to extend the indication of laparoscopy in handling various early and late postoperative complications. Aim: To present the experience with laparoscopic reoperations for early complications after laparoscopic colorectal resections. Methods: Patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal resections with postoperative surgical complications were included and re-treated laparoscopically. Selection for laparoscopic approach were those cases with early diagnosis of complications, hemodynamic stability without significant abdominal distention and without clinical comorbidities that would preclude the procedure. Results: In four years, nine of 290 (3.1%) patients who underwent laparoscopic colorectal resections were re-approached laparoscopically. There were five men. The mean age was 40.67 years. Diagnoses of primary disease included adenocarcinoma (n=3), familial adenomatous polyposis (n=3), ulcerative colitis (n=1), colonic inertia (n=1) and chagasic megacolon (n=1). Initial procedures included four total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch anal anastomosis; three anterior resections; one completion of total colectomy; and one right hemicolectomy. Anastomotic dehiscence was the most common complication that resulted in reoperations (n=6). There was only one case of an unfavorable outcome, with death on the 40th day of the first approach, after consecutive complications. The remaining cases had favorable outcome. Conclusion: In selected cases, laparoscopic access may be a safe and minimally invasive approach for complications of colorectal resection. However, laparoscopic reoperation must be cautiously selected, considering the type of complication, patient's clinical condition and experience of the surgical team.

RESUMO Racional: A realização de procedimentos minimamente invasivos para o manejo de distúrbios colorretais, possibilitou ampliar a indicação de laparoscopia para o manuseio de diversas complicações pós-operatórias precoces e tardias. Objetivo: Apresentar a experiência com reoperações laparoscópicas para complicações precoces após ressecções colorretais laparoscópicas. Métodos: Foram incluídos pacientes submetidos a ressecções colorretais laparoscópicas que apresentaram complicações cirúrgicas no pós-operatório abordadas por via laparoscópica. Os pacientes selecionados foram aqueles com diagnóstico precoce de complicações, estabilidade hemodinâmica sem distensão abdominal significativa e sem comorbidades clínicas que impedissem o procedimento. Resultados: Em quatro anos, nove de 290 (3,1%) pacientes submetidos a ressecções colorretais laparoscópicas foram reabordados pela mesma via de acesso. Havia cinco pacientes do sexo masculino e idade média foi de 40,67 anos. Os diagnósticos de doença primária incluíram adenocarcinoma (n=3), polipose adenomatosa familiar (n=3), colite ulcerativa (n=1), inércia colônica (n=1) e megacólon chagásico (n=1). Os procedimentos iniciais incluíram quatro proctocolectomias totais com anastomose íleo-anal em bolsa ileal; três ressecções anteriores; uma totalização de colectomia total; e uma hemicolectomia direita. A deiscência da anastomose foi a complicação mais comum que resultou em reoperação (n=6). Houve apenas um caso de desfecho desfavorável, com óbito no 40º dia da primeira abordagem após complicações consecutivas. Os demais casos tiveram desfecho favorável . Conclusão: Em casos selecionados, o acesso laparoscópico pode representar alternativa de abordagem segura e minimamente invasiva para complicações da ressecção colorretal. No entanto, a reoperação laparoscópica deve ser cuidadosamente selecionada, considerando o tipo de complicação, a condição clínica do paciente e a experiência da equipe cirúrgica.

Consenso para el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la esclerosis múltiple en pacientes del ISSSTE / Consensus for the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis in ISSSTE patients

Resumen: La esclerosis múltiple es una de las principales enfermedades desmielinizantes del sistema nervioso central, que repercute no solo en lo económico, sino también en lo social. El Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado (ISSSTE) dispone de la mayor parte de los tratamientos que modifican la evolución de esta enfermedad y para optimizar su uso, un grupo de neurólogos de la institución se reunió para la realización de un documento sobre aspectos generales de diagnóstico y tratamiento denominado Consenso para el Diagnóstico y Tratamiento de la Esclerosis múltiple en pacientes del ISSSTE. El objetivo de este documento es dar recomendaciones de las diferentes alternativas terapéuticas contra la esclerosis múltiple.

Abstract: Multiple sclerosis is one of the main demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, which impacts not only economically but also socially. The Mexican Institute of Security and Social Services of State Workers (ISSSTE) has most of the disease modifying treatments for this disease and to optimize its use, a group of neurologists from the institution met to make a document on general aspects of diagnosis and treatment called: Consensus for the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis in ISSSTE patients. The objective of this consensus is to give recommendations on the different therapeutic alternatives against multiple scle- rosis for adults and children.

Adoption rates of laparoscopic techniques for colorectal resections among Brazilian surgeons: limiting factors affecting incorporation into daily practice / Adoção de técnicas laparoscópicas em ressecções colorretais entre cirurgiões brasileiros. Fatores limitantes que afetam a incorporação na prática diária

ABSTRACT Routine adoption of laparoscopy in clinical practice and Medical Residency has not been widely evaluated in Brazil so far. Aim: To take an overview on the adoption and limitations concerning the use of laparoscopic techniques among Brazilian colorectal surgeons. Methods: A questionnaire was sent to 1870 SBCP filiated members, containing personal and professional data such as sex, age, length and local of practice, SBCP filliation, number of procedures, treatment of cancer and laparoscopy limitations. Results: 418 members (22.4%) sent their response (80% men and 20% women). 110 members (26.3%) affirmed they don't perform any laparoscopic procedure, while 308 (73.7%) have already adopted laparoscopy as a routine. An average number of 7.6 laparoscopic colorectal procedures were declared to be performed per month (1 to 40 procedures). Laparoscopic adoption rates were favourably influenced by young age members (46% vs. 28%) and affiliation to University hospitals (p = 0.01). Conversely, surgeons from private clinic showed a greater tendency of no adoption. Among the 308 responders, 106 (34.4%) have already surpassed more than 100 laparoscopic cases, and 167 (54.2%) reported an experience of more than 50 operated patients. The group of surgeons not using minimally invasive techniques incriminated lack of training (73.6%) and laparoscopic instruments availability (27.3%) as the main reasons for no adoption. Conclusions: Adoption rate of laparoscopic techniques to treat colorectal diseases is still low (at least 17%). Future efforts should focus on providing supervised training, proctorship during the initial experience and help instrumental acquisition in centers willing to change their routine and perspectives.

RESUMO Durante as últimas décadas, a incorporação de técnicas minimamente invasivas no tratamento de doenças colorretais testemunhou um progresso lento e firme, principalmente após o reconhecimento da segurança oncológica e melhor evolução. A adoção rotineira na prática clínica e na Residência Médica no Brasil ainda não amplamente avaliada até agora. Objetivos: O presente estudo visou avaliar a adoção e as limitações relativas ao uso de técnicas laparoscópicas entre cirurgiões colorretais brasileiros. Métodos: um questionário foi enviado a 1870 membros filiados à Sociedade Brasileira de Coloproctologia (SBCP) em 2006. As questões foram enviadas por email, incluindo dados pessoais (sexo, idade) e profissionais (tempo e local de prática, filiação à SBCP, número mensal de procedimentos laparoscópicos, tratamento de câncer e limitações para realizar laparoscopia na rotina. Resultados: Entre os 1870 membros, 418 (22.4%) mandaram sua resposta, com uma maior participaçãoo de homens (80%) em comparação às mulheres (20%). A idade média foi de 43 (28-80) anos. A distribuição entre membros titulares e não titulares foi semelhantes (48% vs. 52%). As atividades profissionais foram desenvolvidas em clínica privada (84%), hospitais privados (73%), hospitais públicos (50%) e hospitais universitários (53%). Entre os que responderam (418), 110 (26.3%) não realizavam procedimentos laparoscópicos, enquanto 308 (73.7%) já haviam adotado o acesso laparoscópico rotineiramente na prática clínica. Um número médio de 7.6 procedimentos colorretais laparoscópicos são realizados por mês (1-40). Cerca de 13% dos cirurgiões iniciaram sua experiência laparoscópica diretamente com procedimentos colorretais, enquanto a maioria (87%) começaram por outros procedimentos no trato digestivo. A adoção da laparoscopia foi positivamente influenciada pela idade jovem dos membros (46% vs. 28%) e pela filiação a hospitais universitários (p = 0,01). Inversamente, cirurgiões trabalhando na prática privada demonstraram uma menor tendência em adotar o método. A maioria dos cirurgiões (93%) que adoraram a laparoscopia afirmou incluir pacientes com câncer colorretal em suas indicações operatórias. Entre os que responderam 106 (34,4%) já realizaram mais de 100 procedimentos laparoscópicos, e 167 (54,2%) reportaram experiência maior que 50 casos. Dentre aqueles que não adotaram técnicas minimamente invasivas, a falta de treinamento (73,6%) ou a indisponibilidade de instrumental laparoscópico (27,3%) foram incriminadas como os principais fatores limitantes. Conclusões: o índice de adoção de técnicas laparoscópicas no tratamento de doenças intestinais ainda é baixo (pelo menos 17%) entre cirurgiões colorretais brasileiros. Esforços futuros de nossa Sociedade Médica devem focar na provisão de treinamento supervisionado, na criação de oportunidades para preceptoria durante a experiência inicial e na obtenção de instrumental em centros que queiram mudar sua rotina e perspectivas.

Is there a difference between right- versus left-sided colon cancers? does side make any difference in long-term follow-up? / Existe diferença entre o câncer do cólon direito versus o esquerdo? a localização faz alguma diferença no seguimento em longo prazo?

ABSTRACT Background: Since 1990 it was proposed that distal and proximal location of colon cancer might follow different biological, epidemiology, pathology and prognosis, probably due to embryologic different development of the two segments of the colon, which may represent two separate disease entities. These differences might have consequences for the treatment of patients with colorectal cancer. Aim: To compare the characteristics between patients with right and left colon cancer, with severity and tumor characteristic that influence in the survival of these patients. Method: Were evaluated the outcomes of surgical treatment of patients with colon cancer with data collected retrospectively from prospectively collected database. Results: The tumor's side did not influence survival time of patients with colon cancer (p=0.112) in the regression model. Only the diseases stage leads to influence on survival time; patients with right colon cancer have more advanced staging (III or IV) and present a risk of death greater in 3.23 times. Conclusion: This analysis provides evidence that the prognosis of localized left-sided colon cancer is better compared to right-sided colon cancer. Also, the patients with right colon cancer have more advanced stage, mucinous tumor and are older.

RESUMO Racional: Desde 1990, foi proposto que a localização distal e proximal do câncer de cólon pode seguir diferentes aspectos biológicos, epidemiológicos, patológicos e prognósticos. Essas diferenças podem ter consequências para o tratamento de pacientes com câncer colorretal. Objetivo: Comparar as características entre pacientes com câncer de cólon direito e esquerdo, com gravidade e características tumorais que influenciam na sobrevida desses pacientes. Método: Avaliação dos resultados do tratamento cirúrgico dos pacientes com câncer de cólon em longo prazo com dados coletados retrospectivamente. Resultados: O lado do tumor não influenciou o tempo de sobrevida (p=0,112) no modelo de regressão. Apenas o estágio da doença influencia no tempo de sobrevida. Os pacientes com câncer de cólon direito apresentam estadiamento mais avançado (III ou IV) e apresentam risco de morte 3,23 vezes maior. Conclusão: O prognóstico do câncer de cólon localizado no lado esquerdo é melhor comparado ao direito. Os pacientes com câncer de cólon direito têm estágio e idade mais avançados e tumor mucinoso.

Programa de estímulos económicos y daños a la salud en académicos de seis universidades mexicanas / Economic stimulus programs and adverse health among faculty at six mexican universities

Los docentes e investigadores universitarios participan en diversos programas de estímulos económicos que recompensan la productividad. Para obtenerlos atraviesan por evaluaciones pormenorizadas de la mayoría de actividades laborales que, a la larga, se han constituido en una verdadera sobrecarga laboral. Esta modalidad de trabajo basada en la productividad, ha traído consigo importantes daños en la salud de estos trabajadores. El objetivo de esta investigación es conocer los daños a la salud asociados con las exigencias y condiciones laborales del personal académico y de investigación de seis universidades públicas en México. Para ello se aplicó una encuesta de uso epidemiológico, adaptada del Programa de Evaluación y Seguimiento de la Salud de los Trabajadores (PROESSAT) a las necesidades de cada población. Asimismo, se aplicaron el inventario DASS 21 para valorar ansiedad, depresión y estrés, el cual fue validado con población latina. La prueba Yoshitake para medir fatiga, se validó en población mexicana. Con estos instrumentos se exploraron: datos generales, condiciones del trabajo, consecuencias de la participación en programas de estímulos, exigencias laborales y daños en la salud física y mental. Se indagaron13 distintos trastornos, los de mayor prevalencia fueron: los músculoesqueléticos y la disfonía con una tasa de 37 por cada 100 trabajadores, seguidos del distrés y la lumbalgia con 30 y28 por cada 100 trabajadores. La tasa general de morbilidad fue de 3 trastornos por cada trabajador(AU)

University professors and researchers participate in a variety of economic stimulus programs that reward productivity. In order to receive these payments, they must undergo detailed evaluations of the majority of their job activities. This process has led to a considerable work overload. Evaluations of this type, based on productivity, have caused significant damage to the health of these workers. The objective of this epidemiological survey-based study was to examine adverse health effects associated with the job demands and working conditions of teaching and research faculty at six public universities in Mexico. The survey instrument was derived from the Program for Evaluation and Monitoring of Worker Health (PROESSAT, by its Spanish acronym) and adapted to the needs of the study population. We applied the DASS-21 inventory, previously validated in a Latino population, to assess anxiety, depression and stress. We also administered the Yoshitake test to measure fatigue, which has been validated in a Mexican population. These instruments were used to explore demographic data, working conditions, consequences of participation in stimulus programs, job requirements and adverse physical and mental health effects. We explored 13 different health disorders, of which the most prevalent were musculoskeletal disorders and dysphonia (at 37% each), followed by distress and low back pain (30% and 28%, respectively. The overall morbidity rate was three disorders per worker(AU)

Dinámica cardiaca del adulto evaluada mediante las proporciones de la entropía / Adult dynamic heart evaluated by the proportions of entropy

Resumen Introducción: A partir de la teoría de los sistemas dinámicos, junto con la teoría de la probabilidad y el concepto de entropía se ha desarrollado una nueva metodología matemática de aplicación clínica. Objetivo: Aplicar la metodología previamente desarrollada para evaluar la dinámica cardíaca de adulto utilizando para ello la probabilidad y proporciones de la entropía del atractor. Materiales y métodos: Se desarrolló un estudio ciego tomando como Gold Standard el diagnóstico convencional emitido por un experto con 480 holter, 30 dinámicas normales y 450 con diferentes patologías; para cada holter se generó un atractor numérico cuantificando la probabilidad de aparición de parejas ordenadas de frecuencias cardiacas consecutivas, evaluando posteriormente la entropía, relación S/k y proporciones para cada dinámica durante mínimo 18 horas. Fueron hallados los valores de sensibilidad, especificidad y coeficiente Kappa. Resultados: La metodología aplicada permitió diferenciar cuantitativamente normalidad de enfermedad, encontrando los valores de las proporciones en los rangos establecidos. Los valores de sensibilidad y especificidad fueron de 100%, y el coeficiente Kappa fue de 1. Conclusión: A partir de las distribuciones de probabilidad de la aparición de parejas ordenadas de frecuencias cardiacas consecutivas y de su entropía es posible diagnosticar la dinámica cardiaca durante mínimo 18 horas.

Abstract Introduction: A new mathematical methodology of clinical application has been developed from the theory of dynamic systems, together with the theory of probability and the concept of entropy. Objective: To apply the methodology previously developed to evaluate the heart dynamics of adult through the probability and proportions of entropy of the attractor. Materials and methods: A blind study was developed taking as Gold Standard the conventional diagnosis issued by an expert with 480 Holter, 30 normal dynamics and 450 with different pathologies. For each Holter, a numerical attractor was generated by quantifying the probability of appearance of consecutive pairs of cardiac frequencies, subsequently evaluating entropy, S/K ratio and proportions for each dynamic for at least 18 hours. The values of sensitivity, specificity and Kappa coefficient were found. Results: The applied methodology allowed to differentiate quantitatively normality of disease, finding the values of the proportions in the established ranges. The sensitivity and specificity values were 100%, and Kappa coefficient was 1. Conclusion: It is possible to diagnose cardiac dynamics for at least 18 hours based on the probability distributions of the appearance of consecutive pairs of cardiac frequencies and their entropy.

Modelo de evaluación de requerimientos de privacidad, seguridad y calidad de servicio para aplicaciones médicas móviles / Model of assessment of requirements of privacy, security and quality of service for mobile medical applications

Resumen Introducción: El desarrollo de tecnologías móviles ha facilitado la creación de aplicaciones mHealth, las cuales son consideradas herramientas clave para la atención segura y de calidad a los pacientes de poblaciones apartadas y con carencia de infraestructura para la prestación de servicios de salud. El artículo considera una propuesta de un modelo de evaluación que permite determinar las debilidades y vulnerabilidades a nivel de seguridad y calidad de servicio (QoS) en aplicaciones mHealth. Objetivo: Realizar una aproximación de un modelo de análisis que apoye la toma de decisiones referentes al uso y producción de aplicaciones seguras, minimizando el impacto y la probabilidad de ocurrencia de los riesgos de seguridad informática. Materiales y métodos: El tipo de investigación aplicada es de tipo descriptivo, debido a que se detallan cada una las características que deben tener las aplicaciones móviles de salud para alcanzar un nivel de seguridad óptimo. La metodología utiliza las normas que regulan las aplicaciones y las mezcla con técnicas de análisis de seguridad, empleando la caracterización de riesgos planteadas por Open Web Application Security Project -OWASP y las exigencias de QoS de la Unión Internacional de Telecomunicaciones -UIT. Resultados: Se obtuvo un análisis efectivo en aplicaciones reales actuales, lo que muestra sus debilidades y los aspectos a corregir para cumplir con parámetros de seguridad adecuados. Conclusiones: El modelo permite evaluar los requerimientos de seguridad y calidad de servicio (QoS) de aplicaciones móviles para la salud que puede ser empleado para valorar aplicaciones actuales o generar los criterios antes de su despliegue.

Abstract Introduction: The development of mobile technologies has facilitated the creation of mHealth applications, which are considered key tools for safe and quality care for patients from remote populations and with lack of infrastructure for the provision of health services. The article considers a proposal for an evaluation model that allows to determine weaknesses and vulnerabilities at the security level and quality of service (QoS) in mHealth applications. Objective: To carry out an approximation of a model of analysis that supports the decision making, concerning the use and production of safe applications, minimizing the impact and the probability of occurrence of the risks of computer security. Materials and methods: The type of applied research is of a descriptive type, because each one details the characteristics that the mobile health applications must have to achieve an optimum level of safety. The methodology uses the rules that regulate applications and mixes them with techniques of security analysis, using the characterization of risks posed by Open Web Application Security Project-OWASP and the QoS requirements of the International Telecommunication Union-ITU. Results: An effective analysis was obtained in actual current applications, which shows their weaknesses and the aspects to be corrected to comply with appropriate security parameters. Conclusions: The model allows to evaluate the safety and quality of service (QoS) requirements of mobile health applications that can be used to evaluate current applications or to generate the criteria before deployment.

Prognostic factors for left colectomy for colon cancer: a ten years experience of a single university institution / Fatores prognósticos da colectomia esquerda para câncer de cólon: experiência de dez anos de uma instituição universitária

ABSTRACT Background: Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the world. In Brazil, it is the leading cause of cancer in the gastrointestinal tract. Aim: To evaluate the preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative risk factors for recurrence and overall survival of patients with left colon cancer operated during a ten-year period. Methods: Patients with left colon cancer surgically treated underwent clinical preoperative workout and cancer staging. The following factors were studied: gender, age, tumor location, T stage, lymph node yield, N stage, M stage, histological type, and tumor differentiation. It was analyzed the influence in five-year overall survival. Results: A total of 173 patients underwent left colectomy for colon cancer. There was a slight predominance of male gender with 50.9%. The mean age was 60.8 years old. Fifteen (8.7%) tumors were located at splenic flexure, 126 (72.8%) at sigmoid colon, and 32 (18.5%) at descending colon. The median length of hospital stay was seven days. Mean survival was 47.5 months. At 60 months seven patients (4%) lost follow-up, 38 patients (21.9%) deceased and 135 patients (78%) were alive. Overall survival time was 48 months. Conclusion: Advanced stages (T3-T4, N+ and M+) were the only factors associated with poor long term survival in left colon cancer.

RESUMO Racional: O câncer colorretal é o terceiro câncer mais comum no mundo. No Brasil é a principal causa no trato gastrointestinal. Objetivo: Avaliar os fatores de riscos pré, peri e pós-operatório para recorrência e sobrevida global de pacientes com câncer de cólon esquerdo operado durante um período de dez anos. Métodos: Os pacientes com câncer de cólon esquerdo operados foram retrospectivamente avaliados. Os seguintes fatores foram estudados: gênero, idade, localização do tumor, estádio T, número de linfonodos, estágio N, estágio M, tipo histológico e diferenciação tumoral. Foi analisada a influência desses fatores na sobrevida global de cinco anos. Resultados: 173 pacientes foram submetidos à colectomia para câncer de cólon esquerdo. O gênero masculino predominou com 50,9%. A média de idade foi de 60,8 anos. Quinze (8,7%) tumores foram localizados no ângulo esplênico, 126 (72,8%) no sigmóide e 32 (18,5%) e no descendente. A média do tempo de internação foi de sete dias. A sobrevida média foi de 47,5 meses. Aos 60 meses sete doentes (4%) perderam o seguimento, 38 (21,9%) faleceram e 135 (78%) estavam vivos. O tempo de sobrevida global foi de 48 meses. Conclusão: Os estádios avançados (T3-T4, N e M+) foram os únicos fatores associados à menor sobrevida em longo prazo em câncer de cólon esquerdo.

Prognostic factors affecting outcomes in multivisceral en bloc resection for colorectal cancer

OBJECTIVES: This study sought to determine the clinical and pathological factors associated with perioperative morbidity, mortality and oncological outcomes after multivisceral en bloc resection in patients with colorectal cancer. METHODS: Between January 2009 and February 2014, 105 patients with primary colorectal cancer selected for multivisceral resection were identified from a prospective database. Clinical and pathological factors, perioperative morbidity and mortality and outcomes were obtained from medical records. Estimated local recurrence and overall survival were compared using the log-rank method, and Cox regression analysis was used to determine the independence of the studied parameters. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02859155. RESULTS: The median age of the patients was 60 (range 23-86) years, 66.7% were female, 80% of tumors were located in the rectum, 11.4% had stage-IV disease, and 54.3% received neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. The organs most frequently resected were ovaries and annexes (37%). Additionally, 30.5% of patients received abdominoperineal resection. Invasion of other organs was confirmed histologically in 53.5% of patients, and R0 resection was obtained in 72% of patients. The overall morbidity rate of patients in this study was 37.1%. Ureter resection and intraoperative blood transfusion were independently associated with an increased number of complications. The 30-day postoperative mortality rate was 1.9%. After 27 (range 5-57) months of follow-up, the mortality and local recurrence rates were 23% and 15%, respectively. Positive margins were associated with a higher recurrence rate. Positive margins, lymph node involvement, stage III/IV disease, and stage IV disease alone were associated with lower overall survival rates. On multivariate analysis, the only factor associated with reduced survival was lymph node involvement. CONCLUSIONS: Multivisceral en bloc resection for primary colorectal cancer can be performed with acceptable rates of morbidity and mortality and may lead to favorable oncological outcomes.

Años de Vida Perdidos (AVP) atribuibles al consumo de alcohol en la ciudad de México / Years of life lost (Yll) attributable to alcohol consumption in Mexico city

Resumen El objetivo de este artículo es estimar los AVP atribuibles al consumo de alcohol en la Ciudad de México durante 2006 – 2012. Se utilizaron las estadísticas vitales de mortalidad del INEGI atribuibles al consumo de alcohol para obtener los AVP, se obtuvieron ademas promedios de edad de muerte respecto a intervalos de edad por sexo. Se estimaron 168,607 AVP, con una pérdida promedio de 18.32 años para los hombres y 17.54 en mujeres. Se encontró una mayor proporción de AVP en hombres que en mujeres. De acuerdo a la CIE-10 se observó que las enfermedades del hígado atribuibles al alcohol, aportan más del 80% de los AVP al total. Existe una tendencia cíclica en los AVP entre 2006 a 2012. Los AVP atribuibles al alcohol apuntan a que el consumo es un problema de salud pública que implican pérdidas en la productividad y costos económicos, mientras la baja en los AVP podría ser explicada por una disminución en el ingreso provocada por la crisis económica de 2008 al igual que el aumento por la mejoría en el 2012.

Abstract The aim of this study was to estimate the YLL attributable to alcohol consumption in Mexico City from 2006 – 2012. Vital statistics on mortality attributable to alcohol consumption from the INEGI (Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía) were used to determine YLL as well as the average age of death in relation to different age ranges by sex. A total estimate of 168,607 YLL was obtained, with an average loss of 18.32 years being observed for men and 17.54 years for women. Men accounted for a higher proportion of the YLL than women. According to the ICD-10 (Tenth Revision of International Classification of Diseases), liver disease attributable to alcohol consumption was found to be responsible for more than 80% of the total YLL. There was a cyclical trend in YLL from 2006 to 2012. The YLL attributable to alcohol suggest that alcohol consumption is a public health problem that involves losses in productivity and economic costs, and the decline in YLL could be explained by the decrease in income caused by the economic crisis of 2008, just as the increase could be explained by economic improvement in 2012.