Edema pulmonar por reexpansión. Reporte de Caso / Pulmonary edema due to re-expansion. Case Report

Introducción. El edema pulmonar por reexpansión es una complicación poco frecuente, secundaria a una rápida reexpansión pulmonar posterior al drenaje por toracentesis o toracostomía cerrada. Al día de hoy, se ha descrito una incidencia menor al 1 % tras toracostomía cerrada, con mayor prevalencia en la segunda y tercera década de la vida. Su mecanismo fisiopatológico exacto es desconocido; se ha planteado un proceso multifactorial de daño intersticial pulmonar asociado con un desequilibrio de las fuerzas hidrostáticas. Caso clínico. Presentamos el caso de un paciente que desarrolló edema pulmonar por reexpansión posterior a toracostomía cerrada. Se hizo una revisión de la literatura sobre esta complicación. Resultados. Aunque la clínica sugiere el diagnóstico, la secuencia de imágenes desempeña un papel fundamental. En la mayoría de los casos suele ser autolimitado, por lo que su manejo es principalmente de soporte; sin embargo, se han reportado tasas de mortalidad que alcanzan hasta el 20 %, por tanto, es importante conocer los factores de riesgo y las medidas preventivas. Conclusión. El edema pulmonar de reexpansión posterior a toracostomía es una complicación rara en los casos con neumotórax, aunque es una complicación que se puede presentar en la práctica diaria, por lo cual debe tenerse en mente para poder hacer el diagnóstico y un manejo adecuado.

Introduction. Re-expansion pulmonary edema is a rare complication secondary to rapid pulmonary re-expansion after drainage by thoracentesis and/or closed thoracostomy. As of today, an incidence of less than 1% has been described after closed thoracostomy, with a higher prevalence in the second and third decades of life. Its exact pathophysiological mechanism is unknown; a multifactorial process of lung interstitial damage associated with an imbalance of hydrostatic forces has been proposed. Clinical case. We present the case of a patient who developed pulmonary edema due to re-expansion after closed thoracostomy, conducting a review of the literature on this complication. Results. Although the clinic suggests the diagnosis, the sequence of images plays a fundamental role. In most cases, it tends to be a self-limited disease, so its management is mainly supportive. However, mortality rates of up to 20% have been recorded. Therefore, it is important to identify patients with major risk factors and initiate preventive measures in these patients. Conclusions. Re-expansion pulmonary edema after thoracostomy is a rare complication in cases with pneumothorax; however, it is a complication that can occur in daily practice. Therefore, it must be kept in mind to be able to make the diagnosis and an adequate management.

Surgical treatment of Stanford type A aortic dissection after coronary artery stenting / 中国胸心血管外科临床杂志

@#Objective    To retrospectively analyze the surgical treatment of Stanford type A aortic dissection after coronary artery stenting, and to explore the surgical techniques and surgical indications. Methods    Clinical data of 1 246 consecutive patients who underwent operations on Stanford type A aortic dissection from April 2016 to July 2019 in Beijing Anzhen Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Patients with Stanford type A aortic dissection after coronary artery stenting were enrolled. Results    Finally 19 patients were collected, including 16 males and 3 females with an average age of 54±7 years ranging from 35 to 66 years. There were 11 patients in acute phase, 15 patients with AC (DeBakey Ⅰ) type and 4 patients with AS (DeBakey Ⅱ) type. In AC type, there were 10 patients receiving Sun's surgery and 5 patients partial arch replacement. Meanwhile, coronary artery bypass grafting was performed in 7 patients and mitral valve replacement in 1 patient. Stents were removed from the right coronary artery in 4 patients. In this group, 1 patient died of multiple organ failure in hospital after operation combined with malperfusion of viscera. Eighteen patients recovered after treatment and were discharged from hospital. The patients were followed up for 30 (18-56) months. One patient underwent aortic pseudoaneurysm resection, one thoracic endovascular aortic repair, one emergency percutaneous coronary intervention due to left main artery stent occlusion, and one underwent femoral artery bypass due to iliac artery occlusion. Conclusion    Iatrogenic aortic dissection has a high probability of coronary artery bypass grafting at the same time in patients with Stanford type A aortic dissection after coronary artery stenting. Complicated type A aortic dissection after percutaneous coronary intervention should be treated with surgery aggressively.

Marco legal para la prevención de procedimientos estéticos con sustancias modelantes / Legal framework for preventing aesthetic procedures with modeling substances i:en

En la actualidad, la alogenosis iatrogénica es una condición reconocida en todo el orbe, especialmente en Latinoamérica, donde es evidente la ausencia de control en la administración de sustancias no reguladas con fines estéticos, lo que ha devenido un problema emergente por la magnitud de las complicaciones, ya que algunos productos, como aceites minerales, hidrocarburos, silicona industrial, generan graves consecuencias, tanto locales como sistémicas, en el organismo. Muchos países aún no han regulado la prohibición de esta práctica, aunque cada día son más las campañas para prevenirla; sin embargo, al mismo tiempo aumenta la incidencia de la enfermedad en todo el mundo por el incremento de estos procedimientos estéticos. Al respecto, en Cuba, el creciente número de afectados por esta causa evidencia vulnerabilidad en el cumplimiento de lo establecido hasta la fecha, por lo que se impone instaurar un marco legal de estricto cumplimiento que regule la inyección de sustancias modelantes con fines estéticos.

Currently, iatrogenic allogenosis is a condition recognized throughout the world, especially in Latin America, where the absence of control in the administration of unregulated substances for aesthetic purposes is evident, which has become an emerging problem due to the magnitude of complications, since some products, such as mineral oils, hydrocarbons, industrial silicone, generate serious consequences, both local and systemic, in the body. Many countries have not yet regulated the prohibition of this practice, although every day there are more campaigns to prevent it. However, at the same time the incidence of the disease increases worldwide due to the increase in these aesthetic procedures. In this regard, in Cuba, the growing number of people affected by this cause shows vulnerability in compliance with what has been established to date, that is why it is necessary to establish a legal framework of strict compliance that regulates the injection of modeling substances for aesthetic purposes.

Algoritmo diagnóstico y terapéutico de las lesiones esplácnicas provocadas durante la inserción de sondas pleurales / Diagnostic and Therapeutic Algorithm for Splanchnic Injuries Caused during Chest Tube Insertions

Introducción: La colocación de sondas pleurales es un procedimiento quirúrgico frecuente que puede tener graves complicaciones, las cuales dependen en la mayoría de los casos de la experiencia del operador, el tamaño del tubo y el uso de imágenes para guiar la inserción. Objetivo: Describir las principales lesiones esplácnicas provocadas durante la inserción de sondas pleurales y presentar algoritmos para el diagnóstico precoz y el tratamiento oportuno de estas iatrogenias. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión descriptiva narrativa durante el primer trimestre del año 2023. Se utilizaron las bases de datos electrónicas PubMed, LILACS, EBSCO y Cochrane. Se revisaron artículos publicados desde 1984 hasta el 2022. Se procuró que la mayoría de la información se enmarcara en un período no mayor de 10 años de antigüedad. Desarrollo: De las lesiones esplácnicas de la cavidad torácica, la de pulmón es la más frecuente y puede conducir a sangrado o fuga aérea persistente. Las lesiones vasculares son graves y pueden provocar la muerte si no se toman las medidas pertinentes. Se han descrito lesiones de órganos huecos de la cavidad abdominal que suelen ser parte de una hernia diafragmática. Dentro de las lesiones esplácnicas en el abdomen más frecuentes están la hepática y la esplénica. Conclusiones: Estas lesiones son prevenibles y se debe tener en cuenta su mecanismo de producción para evitarlas. Para este fin recomendamos una selección cuidadosa del sitio de inserción, realizar una confirmación adecuada de la posición de la sonda, manipularla cuidadosamente y monitorear constantemente al paciente(AU)

Introduction: Chest tube insertion is a frequent surgical procedure that can have serious complications, which depend mostly on the practitioner's experience, the tube's size and the use of imaging to guide the insertion. Objective: To describe the main splanchnic injuries caused during chest tube insertion, as well as to present algorithms for early diagnosis and timely treatment of these types of iatrogeny. Methods: A descriptive narrative review was performed during the first quarter of the year 2023. The electronic databases PubMed, LILACS, EBSCO and Cochrane were used. Articles published from 1984 to 2022 were reviewed. Most of the information was secured to be framed within a period of no more than 10 years. Development: Among the splanchnic injuries within the thoracic cavity, lung injury is the most frequent and may lead to bleeding or persistent air leak. Vascular injuries are severe and can lead to death if appropriate measures are not taken. Injuries to hollow organs of the abdominal cavity have been described to be usually part of a diaphragmatic hernia. Among the most frequent splanchnic lesions within the abdomen are the hepatic and splenic injuries. Conclusions: These lesions are preventable and their mechanism of production should be taken into account in order to avoid them. To achieve this, we recommend that the insertion site be carefully selected and that the tube's position be adequately confirmed, as well as the careful handling of the tube and the constant monitoring of the patient(AU)

Revisitando Whitaker: psicofármacos e cuidado em Saúde Mental na Atenção Primária à Saúde / Revisiting Whitaker: psychotropic drugs and Mental Health care in Primary Health Care

RESUMO Os Problemas de Saúde Mental (SM) e o uso indiscriminado de psicofármacos são problemas de grande relevância para a Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) e a saúde pública. O objetivo deste ensaio é apresentar uma fundamentação atualizada da tese de Robert Whitaker, desenvolvida no livro 'Anatomia de uma epidemia: pílulas mágicas, drogas psiquiátricas e o aumento assombroso da doença mental'. É apresentada uma síntese do livro, acrescida de comentários sobre determinados temas, visando à melhor ancoragem científica dos argumentos. A tese defendida é que se deve evitar prescrever o uso de psicofármacos; e, caso seja iniciado o uso, que seja como sintomático agudo pelo menor tempo possível. Os argumentos giram em torno de que há evidências favoráveis apenas para redução de sintomas, para algumas dessas drogas e para curtos períodos de uso. Com seu uso crônico, há piora em longo prazo quanto à estabilidade, autonomia e funcionalidade social, com problemas graves de abstinência. Especialmente na APS (e também nos serviços especializados em SM), os profissionais deveriam ter uma abordagem mais crítica dos psicotrópicos e investir em outras abordagens terapêuticas, para fazerem algo melhor, menos iatrogênico e tão ou mais eficaz para os pacientes com problemas de SM no longo prazo.

ABSTRACT Mental Health (MH) issues and the indiscriminate use of psychotropic drugs are a great deal of a problem for the Primary Health Care (PHC) and public health. The aim of this article is to show an updated basis from Robert Whitaker theses in his book 'Anatomy of an epidemic: magic bullets, psychiatric drugs and the astonishing rise of mental illness'. It is presented a synthesis of the book, with specific comments about some topics, aiming for better scientific base of the arguments. The thesis endorses that prescribing psychotropic drugs must be avoided; and, if required, it must be as an acute symptomatic scenario for the least time as possible. The study has positive evidence that a few of these drugs only reduces symptoms, for a short period of time. If chronic used, in a long-term scenario, it seems to actually reduce stability, autonomy and social functionality, leaving the user with serious abstinence from the drug. Specially in PHC (and also in MH specialized services), professionals should have a mindful and discerning approach to psychotropic drugs, and invest in other therapeutic strategies, in order to do something better, less iatrogenic and as effective or more for the mental health patients in the long term.

Manejo das irregularidades menstruais secundárias ao uso de contraceptivos ­ análise das recomendações atuais / Management of menstrual irregularities secondary to contraceptive use ­ analysis of current recommendations

As irregularidades menstruais representam uma série de desordens na quantida- de, duração, frequência ou regularidade do sangramento uterino. Entre suas cau- sas destaca-se o sangramento secundário ao uso de anticoncepcionais, uma razão frequente de descontinuidade dos contraceptivos, podendo aumentar as taxas de gestações não planejadas. Boa parte dos contraceptivos pode levar a mudanças no padrão de sangramento uterino, e a abordagem inicial do sangramentos irregula- res inclui a avaliação de outras possíveis causas, o reforço do uso correto da medi- cação, a tranquilização da paciente quanto à benignidade do quadro e à tendência a melhora com a continuidade do uso. Os anti-inflamatórios podem ser usados como estratégia inicial, e, não havendo resposta satisfatória, há alternativas espe- cíficas para cada método. Este trabalho visa identificar as recomendações atuais sobre o manejo do sangramento anormal decorrente de contraceptivos, por meio de revisão narrativa de estudos publicados sobre o tema nos últimos vinte anos.

Abnormal uterine bleeding represents a series of disorders in the amount, du- ration, frequency and or regularity of uterine bleeding. Among its causes, uterine bleeding secondary to the use of contraceptives stands out as a frequent reason for contraceptive discontinuity, which could lead to unplanned pregnancies. Most contraceptives can cause changes in the pattern of uterine bleeding, and the ini- tial approach of the abnormal bleeding includes assessing other possible cau- ses, reinforcing the correct use of medication, and reassuring the patient about the benignity of the condition and the tendency to improve with the continuity of the treatment. Anti-inflammatory drugs can be used as an initial strategy, and, if there is no satisfactory answer, there are specific alternatives for each contracep- tive method. This work aims to identify them current recommendations on the management of abnormal bleeding resulting from contraceptives use, through a narrative review of studies published on the subject in the last twenty years.

Removal of iatrogenic orbital foreign bodies with a 3D model

Facial foreign body (FB) is common after trauma, but iatrogenic orbital FB is a rare and unexpected complication of facial FB removal surgery. We present the case of a 43-year-old man with a glass FB in his nose. During the operation, this FB broke into two pieces, and the larger one pierced into the left orbit, close to the eyeball. A three-dimensional (3D) model was made that accurately recreated the shape and position of the FB in the orbit, according to which the FB was removed. 3D-printing technology is a great tool when dealing with complex facial FB.

Construção e evidência de validade do Instrumento de Avaliação do Conhecimento sobre Prevenção Quaternária / Construction and evidence of validity of the knowledge assessment instrument on quaternary prevention / Construcción y pruebas de validez del instrumento de evaluación de los conocimientos sobre prevención cuaternaria

Objetivo: desenvolver e estimar a evidência de validade de um instrumento para avaliar a percepção dos acadêmicos de medicina sobre a prevenção quaternária. Método: Trata-se de um estudo metodológico desenvolvido em três etapas: 1) construção do instrumento para avaliação do conhecimento sobre Prevenção Quaternária a partir de referenciais teóricos; 2) evidência de validade baseada no conteúdo, realizada por 13 juízes; 3) evidência de validade baseada na estrutura interna, realizada por 180 acadêmicos de medicina. Análises fatoriais foram realizadas para verificar a estrutura hierárquica do modelo a partir das duas dimensões inicialmente construídas: Domínio Conhecimento e Domínio Prático. Resultados: O coeficiente de evidência de validade de conteúdo da escala total (CVCt) foi de 0,98, demonstrando uma alta concordância entre os avaliadores com a conceituação teórica subjacente. Quanto à precisão do instrumento, todos os itens apresentaram valores de Alfa de Cronbach acima de 0,7, indicando boa precisão. Verificou-se bons indicadores de precisão para a escala com dois fatores (Domínio Conhecimento e Domínio Prático) ƛ2= 109.746, gl= 103; p<0,001; ƛ2/gl= 0,30; CFI= 0,98 e RMSEA 0,019. Conclusão: o instrumento IP4-15 apresentou as evidências de validade de conteúdo, estrutura interna, precisão e propriedades dos itens adequadas para avaliar o conhecimento e a prática da prevenção quaternária de acadêmicos do curso de medicina. Serão necessários estudos futuros para investigar a aplicabilidade do IP4-15 para outras populações.(AU)

Objective: to develop and estimate the evidence of validity of an instrument to assess the perception of medical students about Quaternary Prevention. Method: this is a methodological study carried out in three steps: 1) construction of the instrument to assess knowledge about Quaternary Prevention based on theoretical references; 2) content-based evidence of validity, performed by 13 judges; 3) internal structure-based evidence of validity, performed by 180 medical students. Factor analyzes were performed to verify the hierarchical structure of the model based on the two dimensions initially constructed: Knowledge Domain and Practical Domain. Results: The total scale content validity evidence coefficient (CVCt) was 0.98, demonstrating a high inter-rater agreement with the underlying theoretical conceptualization. As for instrument precision, all items had Cronbach's Alpha values above 0.7, indicating good precision. Good precision indicators were found for the scale with two factors (Knowledge Domain and Practical Domain) ƛ2= 109,746, gl= 103; p<0.001; ƛ2/gl=0.30; CFI=0.98 and RMSEA 0.019. Conclusion: the IP4-15 instrument presented adequate evidence of content validity, internal structure, precision, and properties of the items to assess the knowledge and practice of Quaternary Prevention of medical students. Future studies will be needed to investigate the applicability of IP4-15 to other populations.(AU)

la percepción de los estudiantes de medicina sobre la Prevención Cuaternaria. Método:se trata de un estudio metodológico desarrollado en tres etapas: 1) construcción de un instrumento para evaluar el conocimiento sobre Prevención Cuaternaria basado en referencias teóricas; 2) prueba de validez basada en el contenido, realizada por 13 jueces; 3) prueba de validez basada en la estructura interna, realizada por 180 estudiantes de Medicina. Se realizaron análisis factoriales para verificar la estructura jerárquica del modelo a partir de las dos dimensiones construidas inicialmente: Dominio del conocimiento y dominio práctico. Resultados: el coeficiente de evidencia de validez de contenido de la escala total (CVCt) fue de 0,98, lo que demuestra...(AU)

Post-thoracotomy paraplegia after oxidized cellulose spinal compression

ABSTRACT Post-thoracotomy paraplegia after non-aortic surgery is an extremely uncommon complication. A 56-year-old woman presented with a 1-year history of progressive shortness of breath. Computed tomography revealed a locally advanced posterior mediastinal mass involving the ribs and the left neural foramina. Tumor excision with a left pneumonectomy was performed. Post-resection, bleeding was noted in the vicinity of the T4-T5 vertebral body, and the bleeding point was packed with oxidized cellulose gauze (Surgicel®). Postoperatively, the patient complained of bilateral leg numbness extending up to the T5 level, with bilateral paraplegia. An urgent laminectomy was performed, and we noted that the spinal cord was compressed by two masses of Surgicel® with blood clots measuring 1.5 × 1.5cm at T4 and T5 levels. The paraplegia did not improve despite the removal of the mass, sufficient decompression, and aggressive postoperative physiotherapy. Surgeons operating in fields close to the intervertebral foramen should be aware of the possible threat to the adjacent spinal canal as helpful hemostatic agents can become a preventable threat.

Nephrostomy catheter following percutaneous nephrostolithotomy entering the inferior vena cava / 现代泌尿外科杂志

【Objective】 To explore the causes and management of nephrostomy catheter following percutaneous nephrostolithotomy (PCNL) entering the inferior vena cava. 【Methods】 A retrospective analysis was performed on the management of two cases of nephrostomy catheter entering the inferior vena cava. The causes, changes of minimally invasive treatment and prevention plans were discussed. 【Results】 Two patients underwent digital subtraction angiography (DSA) to restore the nephrostomy tube to the renal pelvis collecting system. No renal vein rupture or bleeding occurred during the operation, and the patients’ vital signs were stable. Nephrostomy tube was removed successfully after operation. The wound healing was good, and there was no secondary hemorrhage such as perirenal hematoma. The prognosis was good. 【Conclusion】 Although intravenous nephrostomy tube misplacement is an uncommon PCNL complication, the consequences are serous. One-step retraction displacement of nephrostomy tube to the renal collecting system can effectively manage nephrostomy catheter entering the inferior vena cava.

Analysis of the diagnosis and treatment of 68 cases of iatrogenic ureteral stricture / 现代泌尿外科杂志

【Objective】 To investigate the common etiology, characteristics and treatment of iatrogenic ureteral stricture. 【Methods】 The clinical data of 226 patients with ureteral stricture repaired during May 2019 and Mar. 2022 were retrospectively analyzed, including 68 cases of iatrogenic ureteral stricture. According to the etiology, the patients were divided into urinary group and non-urinary group. 【Results】 There were 42 females and 26 males, aged 25 to 67 (average 49.0±10.4) years. Upper ureteral stricture was detected in 24 (35.3%) cases, who received oral mucosal repair of the ureter. Middle ureteral stricture was detected in 12 (17.6%) cases, who underwent ileal ureterography. Lower ureteral stricture was observed in 24 (35.3%) cases, who were treated with vesical wall flap ureteroplasty. Full-length stricture was observed in 8 (11.8%) cases,who were treated with ileal ureterography. There were significant differences in age, gender, stenosis side, stenosis location and length, surgical methods and types between patients in the urinary group and non-urinary group (P<0.05). During the follow-up of 8 to 20 (average 12.3±5.6) months, the symptoms and renal function of all patients improved, and no recurrence occurred. 【Conclusion】 Invasive endourological surgery is the most common cause of iatrogenic ureteral stenosis. Different treatment strategies should be adopted according to patients’ condition, time of diagnosis and location and length of ureteral injury.

Transluminal repair of iatrogenic bladder fistula: a report of 7 cases / 现代泌尿外科杂志

【Objective】 To explore the technical methods and clinical efficacy of transvaginal or transrectal repair in the treatment of iatrogenic bladder fistula. 【Methods】 The clinical data of 7 cases of iatrogenic bladder fistula patients treated during 2016 and 2019 were retrospectively analyzed, including 6 cases of vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) and 1 case of vesicorectal fistula (VRF). The operation was conducted 3 to 10 months after the diagnosis of urinary fistula, and the vagina or rectum was fully cleaned before operation. Modified Latzko technique was employed to separate the gap between the bladder wall and vaginal or rectal wall along the fistula, the fistula scar was sharply removed, and the fistula, bladder wall, vaginal or intestinal wall, and vaginal or intestinal mucosa were sutured in layers. The urinary catheter was indwelled for 4 weeks. 【Results】 All 7 cases were successfully repaired at one procedure. No urine leakage was found after the urinary catheter was removed. There was no recurrence after 6 to 12 months of follow-up. 【Conclusion】 Selective application of the modified Latzko technique to repair iatrogenic urinary fistula through the natural lumen is an advantageous treatment scheme, which simplifies the operation and reduces trauma.

Research advances in the diagnosis and treatment of benign gallbladder disease / 中华肝胆外科杂志

Benign gallbladder diseases are common in general surgery practice, and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has become the standard treatment for these conditions. With the widespread adoption of LC and the improved understanding of gallbladder disease, it is necessary to re-evaluate the diagnosis and treatment of benign gallbladder disease. Based on the latest expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of benign gallbladder disease, this review aims to provide an overview of the diagnostic and treatment strategies for benign gallbladder diseases. Specifically, it focuses on enhancing our understanding of the role of benign gallbladder diseases in the development of gallbladder cancer, the impact of congenital biliary anomalies on the diagnostic and treatment processes of benign gallbladder diseases, and the significance of the preoperative examinations.

One case report of recurrent primary hyperparathyroidism caused by iatrogenic implant ectopic parathyroid adenoma / 中华内分泌外科杂志

Parathyroid adenoma (PTA) is an important cause of hyperparathyroidism (HPT) . The author reported a case of HPT caused by proliferation of parathyroid cells caused by implantation during surgery, and the formation of adenoma in sternocleidomastoid muscle was detected. The understanding of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) caused by ectopic PTA was analyzed from clinical symptoms, laboratory examination, the neck Doppler ultrasound, imaging ( 99TC m-MIBI SPECT/CT fusion imaging, CT) and pathological examination results, combined with the parathyroidism of the patient during the first operation.

A Case of Intraoperative Iatrogenic Aortic Dissection during Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting / 日本心臓血管外科学会雑誌

A 70-year-old woman diagnosed with angina pectoris was scheduled to undergo off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB) using the left internal thoracic artery and the saphenous vein (SVG). We performed a proximal anastomosis of the SVG to the ascending aorta using a clampless proximal anastomotic device. When this device was removed from the ascending aorta after completion of the SVG proximal anastomosis, we noticed the extensive appearance of an ascending aortic adventitial hematoma. Transesophageal echocardiography revealed a flap in the ascending aorta, which was diagnosed as an iatrogenic aortic dissection. The decision was made to immediately perform an additional aortic replacement. There was an intimal tear consistent with the device insertion site, which was identified as the site for the development of aortic dissection. After performing an ascending aortic replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting was performed. Her postoperative course was uneventful, and enhanced CT on postoperative day 12 showed aortic dissection up to the level of the abdominal aorta, but the false lumen was completely thrombosed. Iatrogenic aortic dissection caused by proximal anastomotic device during OPCAB is a very rare but serious complication, and early intraoperative diagnosis and prompt additional surgical treatment were considered necessary to save the patient's life.

A Case of Prosthesis Penetrating the Bladder by Crossover Bypass in the Pelvic Cavity / 日本心臓血管外科学会雑誌

A 73-year-old man who had undergone right common iliac-right femoral-left femoral artery bypass, and left femoral-popliteal artery bypass at 60, and stent graft for abdominal aortic aneurysm at 69, had a pseudoaneurysm repaired at the left femoral artery anastomosis site at 72. Retention of fluid continued around the prosthesis, so drainage and sartorius muscle flap were carried out at 72. Due to the occlusion of the left popliteal bypass, a cross over bypass was performed from the right iliac artery position to the left above knee popliteal artery through the left obturator foramen route. One month later, CT revealed that the prosthesis had penetrated the bladder. In open surgery, the bladder was incised, and the prosthesis was taken out of it. The postoperative course was uneventful. Oral antibiotics were continued for 3 months. Currently, there are no signs of infection. There are very few opportunities to choose an obturator foramen route. It was necessary to identify the bladder wall under direct vision with great care.

Research progress of iatrogenic blepharoptosis repair after double eyelid surgery / 中国修复重建外科杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To summarize the etiology mechanism and treatment of iatrogenic blepharoptosis after double eyelid surgery in Asia.@*METHODS@#To extensively review the literature related to iatrogenic blepharoptosis after double eyelid surgery, and to summarize and analyze the related anatomical mechanism, existing treatment options, and indications.@*RESULTS@#Iatrogenic blepharoptosis is a relatively common complication after double eyelid surgery, sometimes it is combined with other eyelid deformities such as sunken upper eyelid and wide double eyelid, which makes it difficult to repair. The etiology is mainly caused by improper adhesion of tissues and scars, improper removal of upper eyelid tissue, and injury of a link of levator muscle power system. Whether blepharoptosis occurs after double eyelid surgery by incision or suture, it should be repaired by incision. The principles of repair include surgical loosening of tissue adhesion, anatomical reduction, and repair of damaged tissues. The key is to use surrounding tissues or transplanted fat to prevent adhesion.@*CONCLUSION@#When repairing iatrogenic blepharoptosis clinically, appropriate surgical methods should be selected based on the causes and severity of the blepharoptosis, combined with treatment principles, in order to achieve better repair results.

Prevenção quaternária e suas implicações para a prática clínica: uma revisão sistemática / Quaternary prevention and its implications for the clinical practice: a systematic review

A crescente produção de iatrogenias justifica a discussão acerca da incorporação da prevenção quaternária na prática médica cotidiana. Este estudo identificou e sistematizou a produção de conhecimento sobre prevenção qua-ternária e sua implicação para a prática clínica. Trata-se de revisão sistemática descritiva apoiada na pergunta nor-teadora: "Quais são as evidências produzidas sobre prevenção quaternária e sua implicação para a prática clínica?" Realizou-se o levantamento bibliográfico entre agosto e setembro de 2020, utilizando-se o descritor "prevenção quaternária", nos idiomas inglês, português e espanhol. A análise dos 30 artigos produziu evidências sobre inter-venções médicas potencialmente danosas que justificariam a adoção da prevenção quaternária. O estudo provoca a comunidade médica a refletir sobre a incorporação da prevenção quaternária, visando uma prática assistencial menos iatrogênica, valorizando a medicina centrada na pessoa e os atributos da atenção primária à saúde. (AU)

The growing production regarding iatrogenesis justifies the discussion about the incorporation of quaternary pre-vention in the daily medical practice. This study identified and systematized the production of knowledge about quaternary prevention and its implications for the clinical practice. This is a systematic descriptive review supported by the guiding question: What evidence has been produced regarding quaternary prevention and its impact on the clinical practice? A bibliographic survey was carried out between August and September 2020 using the descriptor "quaternary prevention" in English, Portuguese and Spanish. The analysis of 30 articles produced evidence on po-tentially harmful medical interventions that would justify the adoption of quaternary prevention. The study invites the medical community to reflect on the incorporation of quaternary prevention, aiming for a less iatrogenic care practice, valuing person-centered medicine and the attributes of primary health care. (AU)

El error en la práctica médica / Error in Medical Practice

Introducción: El error está presente en cualquier actividad humana y la práctica de la medicina no es una excepción. Debido al aumento de los conocimientos sobre la salud y las enfermedades, la posibilidad de error, relacionada con la atención de estas últimas, disminuye, pero no se ha eliminado en su totalidad. Objetivo: Exponer las experiencias de los autores acerca del error en la práctica médica. Métodos: Revisión bibliográfica entre los años 2000 y 2020. Se localizaron y consultaron fuentes bibliográficas validadas en: Medline, PubMed y SciELO, a las que se accedió a través de la biblioteca virtual de salud. Se utilizaron para la búsqueda las palabras clave error médico, iatrogenia, responsabilidad penal del médico, método clínico. Se revisaron también tres bibliografías anteriores que se consideraron de utilidad para el artículo y tres capítulos de libros con temas afines, además de las resoluciones del Ministerio de Salud Pública de Cuba que tratan acerca del error médico. Al final se seleccionaron 21 bibliografías en idiomas español e inglés. Conclusiones: Existen grandes posibilidades de errores en el proceso del diagnóstico y tratamiento de los enfermos. El desarrollo de la tecnología y la mejoría en la construcción de guías y protocolos disminuyen las probabilidades de equivocaciones, pero no las eliminan. El perfeccionamiento en la formación de recursos humanos, unido al uso correcto del método clínico es una estrategia eficaz para disminuir los errores en la práctica médica(AU)

(AU)ntroduction: Error is present in any human activity; the medical practice is not an exception. Due to an increase in knowledge about health and diseases, error possibility related to disease management is decreasing, but has not been totally eliminated. Objective: To expose the authors' experiences regarding error in medical practice. Methods: A bibliographic review was carried out, covering the years between 2000 and 2020. Validated bibliographic sources were located and consulted in Medline, PubMed and SciELO, accessed through the Virtual Health Library. The following keywords were used for the search: error médico [medical error], iatrogenia [iatrogenic error], responsabilidad penal del médico [physician criminal liability] and método clínico [clinical method]. Three previous bibliographies considered useful for the article and three book chapters with related topics were also reviewed, in addition to the resolutions of the Ministry of Public Health of Cuba dealing with the topic of medical error. Finally, 21 bibliographies in Spanish and English were selected. Conclusions: There are great possibilities of errors in the process of patient diagnosis and management. The development of technology, as well as the improvement in the construction of guides and protocols, decreases the probabilities of errors, but do not eliminate them. The improvement in the training of human resources, together with the correct use of the clinical method, is an effective strategy to reduce errors in medical practice(AU)

Management of Iatrogenic Aortic Dissections During Percutaneous Right Coronary Artery Interventions

ABSTRACT Iatrogenic acute aortic dissections during percutaneous coronary interventions are an extremely rare but potentially life-threatening complication, occurring in less than 0.02% of transcatheter procedures. We report three patients with different characteristics suffering from iatrogenic aortic dissection during percutaneous coronary intervention successfully treated with an emergency open-heart surgery. A conservative strategy should be pursuit only in small, localized lesions.