Intra-abdominal follicular dendritic cell sarcoma.

Follicular dendritic cell (FDC) sarcoma is a very rare condition. We report here an intra-abdominal FDC sarcoma occurring as a mass, dependent on the celiac and left gastric lymph chains, that was completely excised. Eighteen months after surgery a recurrence at the liver pedicle was detected by a CT-scan and fully resected; in order to prevent another disease relapse postoperative radiotherapy was given.

Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma after liver transplantation.

The occurrence of an oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma following liver transplantation is very infrequent. Such an event has been related to a history of alcohol-induced cirrhosis, as in other squamous cell tumours of the oropharynx. We report the case of a 64-year-old male patient diagnosed as having oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma six years after having had a liver transplant due to alcohol-induced cirrhosis. The tumour was treated surgically and consisted of an Ivor-Lewis oesophagectomy. The patient is disease-free 17 months after surgery. A review of the cases reported in the literature indicated treatment with chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and with excision in some cases. Generally, despite aggressive treatment the prognosis is poor.

Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma after liver transplantation

The occurrence of an oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma following liver transplantation is very infrequent. Such an event has been related to a history of alcohol-induced cirrhosis, as in other squamous cell tumours of the oropharynx. We report the case of a 64-year-old male patient diagnosed as having oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma six years after having had a liver transplant due to alcohol-induced cirrhosis. The tumour was treated surgically and consisted of an Ivor-Lewis oesophagectomy. The patient is disease-free 17 months after surgery. A review of the cases reported in the literature indicated treatment with chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and with excision in some cases. Generally, despite aggressive treatment the prognosis is poor

Nutrición enteral con yeyunostomía con catéter de aguja en la anastomosis esofágica. Complicaciones de la técnica / Enteral nutrition with needle catheter jejunostomy in esophageal anastomosis. Complications of the technique

Objetivo. El objetivo de este trabajo ha sido evaluar la presencia de complicaciones asociadas al empleo de la yeyunostomía quirúrgica con catéter y la tolerancia de la nutrición enteral. Pacientes y método. Estudio retrospectivo de 58 pacientes consecutivos a los que se les practicó cirugía resectiva esofágica o gástrica con anastomosis esofágica y se les realizó una yeyunostomía con catéter de aguja. Las variables estudiadas han sido: el inicio de la nutrición enteral, la duración de la perfusión, las complicaciones asociadas con el uso de la yeyunostomía y la tolerancia de la nutrición enteral. Resultados. La mortalidad de la serie ha sido del 1,7%. La infusión de nutrición enteral se inició en una media de 4,84 ± 5,01 días y duró una media de 7,9 ± 7,5 días. En 1 paciente no pudo utilizarse la yeyunostomía por obstrucción del catéter; en otros 2 pacientes se objetivó cierta resistencia a la perfusión de la nutrición pero pudieron ser alimentados a través de la sonda. Un paciente tuvo que ser reintervenido por presentar una peritonitis por extravasación de la nutrición enteral dentro de la cavidad peritoneal. Dos pacientes presentaron dificultad para la retirada del catéter, y 1 de ellos precisó la exploración de la herida cutánea bajo anestesia local. La tasa global de complicaciones en relación con la yeyunostomía fue del 10,3%. La tolerancia de la nutrición enteral fue correcta en 41 casos, se disminuyó el ritmo de la infusión en 6 casos y se suspendió por intolerancia en 10. Conclusiones. La yeyunostomía con catéter de aguja es una buena opción en los pacientes con anastomosis esofágicas debido a la baja morbilidad asociada con su empleo y la buena tolerancia de la nutrición enteral (AU)

Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the presence of complications associated with the use of surgical needle catheter jejunostomy and tolerance to enteral nutrition. Patients and method. We performed a retrospective study of 58 consecutive patients, who underwent esophageal or gastric resection with esophageal anastomosis and needle catheter jejunostomy. The variables studied were initiation of enteral nutrition, duration of perfusion, complications associated with the use of jejunostomy, and tolerance to enteral nutrition. Results. Mortality in the series was 1.7%. Infusion of enteral nutrition was started at mean of 4.84 ± 5.01 days and lasted for a mean of 7.9 ± 7.5 days. In one patient the jejunostomy could not be used due to catheter obstruction and in another 2 patients some resistance to perfusion of nutrition was observed but these patients could be fed through the tube. One patient had to undergo reintervention due to peritonitis caused by extravasation of the enteral nutrition within the peritoneal cavity. Catheter withdrawal was difficult in 2 patients; of these, 1 patient required investigation of the skin wound under local anesthetic. The overall rate of jejunostomy-related complications was 10.3%. Tolerance of enteral nutrition was acceptable in 41 patients, the infusion rate was reduced in 6 patients and infusion was discontinued due to intolerance in 10. Conclusions. Because needle catheter jejunostomy produces low morbidity and good tolerance to enteral nutrition, it is a valid alternative in patients with esophageal anastomosis (AU)

Calidad de vida tras funduplicatura por vía laparoscópica en el tratamiento del reflujo gastroesofágico / Quality of life after laparoscopic fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease

Objetivo. Evaluar nuestros resultados en grado de satisfacción y calidad de vida de los pacientes intervenidos de reflujo gastroesofágico por vía laparoscópica. Pacientes y método. Estudio transversal en 49 pacientes consecutivos intervenidos de reflujo gastroesofágico por laparoscopia. Todos están intervenidos desde hace más de 6 meses y corresponden a casos del mismo cirujano. Se ha estudiado la morbilidad quirúrgica, el grado de satisfacción y la calidad de vida; para esta última, se remitió por correo, a todos los pacientes, los cuestionarios de calidad de vida SF-36 y GIQLI. Resultados. La edad media de los pacientes era de 40,5 años (rango, 23-71), 9 eran mujeres y 40, varones. A todos los pacientes se les practicó el cierre de ambas ramas del pilar diafragmático y funduplicatura floppy de 360°. No hubo ninguna reconversión. La tasa de complicaciones fue del 8,2% (un síndrome febril no filiado, una retención urinaria aguda, una hemorragia autolimitada y una hernia incisional en un orificio de un trocar). Respondieron a la encuesta 43 pacientes (87,7%). El grado de satisfacción fue de 8,7 (sobre 10), el 89,5% volvería a aceptar la intervención y el 94,6% la recomendaría a un familiar. Las puntuaciones obtenidas en el cuestionario SF-36 fueron similares a los valores poblacionales, salvo en la función física y en el dominio de dolor corporal, donde hubo diferencias significativas. La puntuación global media del cuestionario GIQLI fue de 110,8, similar a la de otros estudios publicados. Conclusiones. Aunque es un estudio de corte transversal, estos resultados preliminares indican un alto grado de satisfacción que se refleja en los estudios de calidad de vida (AU)

Objective. To evaluate our results in terms of satisfaction and quality of life in patients who underwent laparoscopic 360° fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Patients and method. We performed a cross-sec-tional study of 49 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic 360° fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease. All patients had been operated on more than 6 months previously by the same surgeon. Postoperative morbidity was recorded. Patients were sent the SF-36 and GIQLI quality of life questionnaires and were also asked about their degree of satisfaction with the surgery. Results. The mean age was 40.5 years (range, 2371). There were nine women and 40 men. All patients underwent a floppy 360° fundoplication and crural closure. There were no conversions. The complication rate was 8.2% (one case each of fever of unknown origin, acute urinary retention, self-limiting bleeding and hernia from a port). Forty-three patients completed the questionnaires (87.7%). Satisfaction with surgery was 8.7 points (out of 10), 89.5% would undergo surgery again and 94.6% would recommend it to a relative. The results of the SF-36 questionnaire were similar to population-based reference values except in the domains of physical functioning and bodily pain where statistically significant differences were found. The mean global GIQLI score was 110.8, which was similar to other studies published in the medical literature. Conclusions. Although this is a cross-sectional study, these preliminary results indicate a high degree of satisfaction with laparoscopic fundoplication, which was reflected in the results of the quality of life questionnaires (AU)

[Quality of life after laparoscopic fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease]. / Calidad de vida tras funduplicatura por vía laparoscópica en el tratamiento del reflujo gastroesofágico.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate our results in terms of satisfaction and quality of life in patients who underwent laparoscopic 360 degrees fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease. PATIENTS AND METHOD: We performed a cross-sectional study of 49 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic 360 degrees fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease. All patients had been operated on more than 6 months previously by the same surgeon. Postoperative morbidity was recorded. Patients were sent the SF-36 and GIQLI quality of life questionnaires and were also asked about their degree of satisfaction with the surgery. RESULTS: The mean age was 40.5 years (range, 23-71). There were nine women and 40 men. All patients underwent a floppy 360 degrees fundoplication and crural closure. There were no conversions. The complication rate was 8.2% (one case each of fever of unknown origin, acute urinary retention, self-limiting bleeding and hernia from a port). Forty-three patients completed the questionnaires (87.7%). Satisfaction with surgery was 8.7 points (out of 10), 89.5% would undergo surgery again and 94.6% would recommend it to a relative. The results of the SF-36 questionnaire were similar to population-based reference values except in the domains of physical functioning and bodily pain where statistically significant differences were found. The mean global GIQLI score was 110.8, which was similar to other studies published in the medical literature. CONCLUSIONS: Although this is a cross-sectional study, these preliminary results indicate a high degree of satisfaction with laparoscopic fundoplication, which was reflected in the results of the quality of life questionnaires.

[Enteral nutrition with needle catheter jejunostomy in esophageal anastomosis. Complications of the technique]. / Nutrición enteral con yeyunostomía con catéter de aguja en la anastomosis esofágica. Complicaciones de la técnica.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the presence of complications associated with the use of surgical needle catheter jejunostomy and tolerance to enteral nutrition. PATIENTS AND METHOD: We performed a retrospective study of 58 consecutive patients, who underwent esophageal or gastric resection with esophageal anastomosis and needle catheter jejunostomy. The variables studied were initiation of enteral nutrition, duration of perfusion, complications associated with the use of jejunostomy, and tolerance to enteral nutrition. RESULTS: Mortality in the series was 1.7%. Infusion of enteral nutrition was started at mean of 4.84+/-5.01 days and lasted for a mean of 7.9+/-7.5 days. In one patient the jejunostomy could not be used due to catheter obstruction and in another 2 patients some resistance to perfusion of nutrition was observed but these patients could be fed through the tube. One patient had to undergo reintervention due to peritonitis caused by extravasation of the enteral nutrition within the peritoneal cavity. Catheter withdrawal was difficult in 2 patients; of these, 1 patient required investigation of the skin wound under local anesthetic. The overall rate of jejunostomy-related complications was 10.3%. Tolerance of enteral nutrition was acceptable in 41 patients, the infusion rate was reduced in 6 patients and infusion was discontinued due to intolerance in 10. CONCLUSIONS: Because needle catheter jejunostomy produces low morbidity and good tolerance to enteral nutrition, it is a valid alternative in patients with esophageal anastomosis.