Management of acute stroke. Specific nursing care and treatments in the stroke unit.

OBJECTIVE: This study provides a series of updated, evidence-based recommendations for the management of acute stroke. We aim to lay a foundation for the development of individual centres' internal protocols, serving as a reference for nursing care. METHODS: We review the available evidence on acute stroke care. The most recent national and international guidelines were consulted. Levels of evidence and degrees of recommendation are based on the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine classification. RESULTS: The study describes prehospital acute stroke care, the operation of the code stroke protocol, care provided by the stroke team upon the patient's arrival at hospital, reperfusion treatments and their limitations, admission to the stroke unit, nursing care in the stroke unit, and discharge from hospital. CONCLUSIONS: These guidelines provide general, evidence-based recommendations to guide professionals who care for patients with acute stroke. However, limited data are available on some aspects, showing the need for continued research on acute stroke management.

Evaluation of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) as a previous step to liver transplantation in pediatric patients. / Evaluación del shunt portosistémico intrahepático transyugular (TIPS) como puente terapéutico al trasplante hepático en pacientes pediátricos.

INTRODUCTION: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) was designed to treat complications of portal hypertension (PH). The objective of this study was to analyze the results of the TIPS performed in pediatric patients in our institution as a previous step to liver transplantation (LT). MATERIAL AND METHODS: A retrospective, descriptive study of pediatric patients with liver cirrhosis undergoing TIPS prior to LT from 2015 to 2020 was carried out. RESULTS: TIPS was performed in 10 patients. The reason for TIPS was hard-to-control ascites in 7 patients (70%), upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to esophageal varices in 1 patient (10%), and portal hypoplasia in 2 cases (20%). No intraoperative complications were recorded. Stent patency was achieved in all cases. TIPS patency until LT was observed in 6 patients (60%). Indirect signs of patency were noted in 1 patient (10%). 2 patients (20%) required re-intervention, with patency being achieved in the second attempt. And finally, no patency was observed after 3 attempts in 1 patient (10%). A decrease in portocaval gradient (p = 0.001) and an increase in portal velocity (p = 0.006) were observed. No platelet count changes were found. A slight, non-significant increase in ammonia was noted. CONCLUSION: TIPS is a safe and effective procedure to reduce complications of hard-to-control PH in pediatric patients. It allows general condition to be optimized, deterioration to be avoided, and portal vein narrowing to be alleviated in cirrhosis patients as a previous step to LT.

INTRODUCCION: El shunt portosistémico intrahepático transyugular (TIPS) es un procedimiento para tratar las complicaciones de la hipertensión portal. El objetivo del estudio es analizar los resultados de los TIPS realizados en nuestro centro, a pacientes pediátricos como puente al trasplante hepático (TH). MATERIAL Y METODOS: Estudio retrospectivo y descriptivo de pacientes pediátricos con cirrosis hepática a los cuales se les ha realizado un TIPS previo al trasplante hepático entre los años 2015 y 2020. RESULTADOS: Se realizó el TIPS a 10 pacientes. El motivo fue en 7 por ascitis de difícil control (70%), un caso por hemorragia digestiva alta por varices esofágicas (10%) y en 2 por hipoplasia portal (20%). No hubo complicaciones intraoperatorias y en todos los casos se logró permeabilidad de la endoprótesis. En 6 pacientes (60%) se observó permeabilidad del TIPS hasta el TH, en un paciente se observaron signos indirectos de permeabilidad (10%), 2 casos requirieron reintervención, lográndose permeabilidad en el segundo intento (20%) y en otra paciente (10%) no se observó permeabilidad tras 3 intentos. Se apreció una disminución del gradiente portocava (p = 0,001) y un aumento en la velocidad portal (p = 0,006). No se evidenció cambios en la cifras de plaquetas y se produjo un ligero aumento del amonio, sin ser significativos. CONCLUSION: El TIPS es un procedimiento seguro y eficaz para paliar las complicaciones de la hipertensión portal de difícil control en pacientes pediátricos. Nos permite optimizar el estado general, evitar el deterioro y paliar el estrechamiento de la vena porta de los pacientes cirróticos como puente al TH.

Evaluación del shunt portosistémico intrahepático transyugular (TIPS) como puente terapéutico al trasplante hepático en pacientes pediátricos / Evaluation of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) as a previous step to liver transplantation in pediatric patients

Introducción: El shunt portosistémico intrahepático transyugular(TIPS) es un procedimiento para tratar las complicaciones de la hiper-tensión portal. El objetivo del estudio es analizar los resultados de losTIPS realizados en nuestro centro, a pacientes pediátricos como puenteal trasplante hepático (TH).Material y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo y descriptivo de pacien-tes pediátricos con cirrosis hepática a los cuales se les ha realizado unTIPS previo al trasplante hepático entre los años 2015 y 2020.Resultados: Se realizó el TIPS a 10 pacientes. El motivo fue en 7por ascitis de difícil control (70%), un caso por hemorragia digestivaalta por varices esofágicas (10%) y en 2 por hipoplasia portal (20%).No hubo complicaciones intraoperatorias y en todos los casos se logrópermeabilidad de la endoprótesis.En 6 pacientes (60%) se observó permeabilidad del TIPS hasta elTH, en un paciente se observaron signos indirectos de permeabilidad(10%), 2 casos requirieron reintervención, lográndose permeabilidaden el segundo intento (20%) y en otra paciente (10%) no se observópermeabilidad tras 3 intentos.Se apreció una disminución del gradiente portocava (p = 0,001) yun aumento en la velocidad portal (p = 0,006). No se evidenció cambiosen la cifras de plaquetas y se produjo un ligero aumento del amonio,sin ser significativos.Conclusión: El TIPS es un procedimiento seguro y eficaz parapaliar las complicaciones de la hipertensión portal de difícil control enpacientes pediátricos. Nos permite optimizar el estado general, evitarel deterioro y paliar el estrechamiento de la vena porta de los pacientescirróticos como puente al TH.

Introduction: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)was designed to treat complications of portal hypertension (PH). Theobjective of this study was to analyze the results of the TIPS performedin pediatric patients in our institution as a previous step to liver trans-plantation (LT).Materials and methods: A retrospective, descriptive study of pedi-atric patients with liver cirrhosis undergoing TIPS prior to LT from 2015to 2020 was carried out.Results: TIPS was performed in 10 patients. The reason for TIPSwas hard-to-control ascites in 7 patients (70%), upper gastrointestinalbleeding due to esophageal varices in 1 patient (10%), and portal hypo-plasia in 2 cases (20%). No intraoperative complications were recorded.Stent patency was achieved in all cases.TIPS patency until LT was observed in 6 patients (60%). Indirectsigns of patency were noted in 1 patient (10%). 2 patients (20%) requiredre-intervention, with patency being achieved in the second attempt. Andfinally, no patency was observed after 3 attempts in 1 patient (10%).A decrease in portocaval gradient (p = 0.001) and an increase inportal velocity (p = 0.006) were observed. No platelet count changeswere found. A slight, non-significant increase in ammonia was noted.Conclusion: TIPS is a safe and effective procedure to reduce com-plications of hard-to-control PH in pediatric patients. It allows generalcondition to be optimized, deterioration to be avoided, and portal veinnarrowing to be alleviated in cirrhosis patients as a previous step to LT.

Utilidad clínica de la medición del área máxima del trazado del detrusor en el estudio urodinámico en el paciente pediátrico con vejiga neuropática: estudio piloto / Clinical utility of the maximum area of detrusor tracing measurement in the urodynamic studies in pediatric population diagnosed with neuropathic bladder: A pilot study

IntroducciónLa vejiga neuropática (VN) es una disfunción del tracto urinario inferior (DTUinf) con riesgo de deterioro de la función renal, siendo el estudio urodinámico (EUD) la prueba patrón para su diagnóstico y seguimiento. El parámetro urodinámico clásico para identificar el riesgo renal es la presión de fuga del detrusor>=40 cmH2O, aunque este valor aislado puede carecer de interés pronóstico. Recientemente se ha descrito el área bajo la curva (ABC) del trazado de la presión del detrusor como factor pronóstico.ObjetivoAnalizar la utilidad clínica del ABC del trazado de la presión del detrusor en edad pediátrica (< 15 años).MétodosEstudio retrospectivo de registros urodinámicos en población pediátrica con VN entre 2011-2020. Se registran: presión detrusor y de fuga ≥ 40 cmH2O, alteración de la acomodación, vaciado e hiperactividad detrusor. Se clasifica la muestra según evolución clínica-radiológica en el momento del EUD. Se calcula el ABC utilizando los métodos de Newton-Côtes (trapecios, Simpson compuesto) y se calculan sus índices según la capacidad vesical (índice trapecios [IT]; índice Simpson [IS]). Significación estadística: p<0,05.ResultadosSe analizan 55 registros. El 41,8% (n=23) tuvo una evolución clínica desfavorable. La alteración en el vaciado, la hipoacomodación y los índices se asociaron a una situación clínica desfavorable(p <0,05). El ABC del rendimiento diagnóstico de los nuevos índices fue: IT (0,736, p=0,0006); IS (0,755, p=0,0001). Los puntos de corte del valor de IT e IS fueron de 10,69 y 8 cmH2O×s/cc, respectivamente. No encontramos diferencias en el rendimiento diagnóstico entre ellos (p> 0,05).ConclusionesLos nuevos índices estudiados son útiles en el diagnóstico de pacientes con VN y situación clínica desfavorable (AU)

IntroductionNeuropathic bladder (NB) is a lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) that may lead to kidney failure. Urodynamic study is the gold standard for its diagnosis and follow-up. A classic prognostic parameter to predict the risk of upper urinary tract damage (UUTD) is the detrusor leak point pressure (DLPP)>=40cmH2O, although this factor alone may lack prognostic value. The area under the curve (AUC) of the detrusor pressure tracing has been recently described as a prognostic factor.AimTo analyze the clinical utility of the AUC of the detrusor pressure tracing in the pediatric population (<15 years).MethodsRetrospective study of urodynamic recordings in pediatric population with NB from 2011 to 2020. The following variables were evaluated: detrusor leak point pressure>=40cmH2O, voiding dysfunction, bladder compliance and overactivity. The sample is classified according to clinical-radiological findings at the time of the UD. AUC is calculated using Newton-Cotes rules (trapezium, Simpson's rule) and its indexes are calculated according to bladder capacity (TI: Trapezium Index, SI: Simpson Index). Statistical significance: P<.05.ResultsFifty-five recordings are analyzed. Unfavorable clinical condition was identified in 41.8% (n=23) patients. Voiding dysfunction, low compliance and both indexes were associated with an unfavorable clinical condition (P<.05). ROC analysis showed the following AUC for the new indexes: TI (0.736, P=.0006), SI (0.755, P=.0001) with a cut-off value of 10,69 and 8cmH2Os/cc, respectively. We did not find differences in the diagnostic performance between them (P>.05).ConclusionsThe analyzed indexes are useful in the diagnosis of patients with NB and unfavorable clinical condition (AU)

Clinical utility of the maximum area of detrusor tracing measurement in the urodynamic studies in pediatric population diagnosed with neuropathic bladder: A pilot study.

INTRODUCTION: Neuropathic bladder (NB) is a lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) that may lead to kidney failure. Urodynamic study is the gold standard for its diagnosis and follow-up. A classic prognostic parameter to predict the risk of upper urinary tract damage (UUTD) is the detrusor leak point pressure (DLPP) ≥  40 cmH2O, although this factor alone may lack prognostic value. The area under the curve (AUC) of the detrusor pressure tracing has been recently described as a prognostic factor. AIM: To analyze the clinical utility of the AUC of the detrusor pressure tracing in the pediatric population (<15 years). METHODS: Retrospective study of urodynamic recordings in pediatric population with NB from 2011 to 2020. The following variables were evaluated: detrusor leak point pressure ≥ 40 cmH2O, voiding dysfunction, bladder compliance and overactivity. The sample is classified according to clinical-radiological findings at the time of the UD. AUC is calculated using Newton-Cotes rules (trapezium, Simpson's rule) and its indexes are calculated according to bladder capacity (TI: Trapezium Index, SI: Simpson Index). Statistical significance: P < .05. RESULTS: Fifty-five recordings are analyzed. Unfavorable clinical condition was identified in 41.8% (n = 23) patients. Voiding dysfunction, low compliance and both indexes were associated with an unfavorable clinical condition (P < .05). ROC analysis showed the following AUC for the new indexes: TI (0.736, P = 0.0006), SI (0.755, P = .0001) with a cut-off value of 10,69 and 8 cmH2O·s/cc, respectively. We did not find differences in the diagnostic performance between them (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS: The analyzed indexes are useful in the diagnosis of patients with NB and unfavorable clinical condition.

Acromegaly disease activity according to ACRODAT®, a cross-sectional study in Spain: ACROVAL study.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate disease activity status using the Acromegaly Disease Activity Tool (ACRODAT®) in a cohort of Spanish acromegaly patients, to assess the relationship between the level of disease activity according to both ACRODAT® and the physicians' clinical evaluation, and to study the potential discrepancies in the perception of symptoms between physicians and patients. DESIGN: Multicenter, observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study. METHODS: Disease activity was assessed in adult patients with acromegaly under pharmacological treatment during at least 6 months using ACRODAT®. RESULTS: According to ACRODAT®, 48.2%, 31.8% and 20.0% of a total of 111 patients were classified as having a stable disease (S), mild disease activity (M-DA) and significant disease activity (S-DA) respectively. ACRODAT® classification of disease activity significantly correlated with physicians' opinion, with a moderate inter-rater agreement and a specificity of 92.45% (PPV = 86.21%). No correlation was found between IGF-I levels and severity of symptoms or quality of life (QoL). A decision to take clinical action was significantly more frequent in S-DA and M-DA patients than S patients but no action was taken on 5 (22.7%) and 27 (77.1%) S-DA and M-DA patients, respectively CONCLUSIONS: ACRODAT® detected disease activity in 51.8% of patients. Interestingly, although M-DA and S-DA patients were likely to be in the process of being controlled, action was not always taken on these patients. ACRODAT® is a validated and highly specific tool that may be useful to routinely monitor acromegaly and to identify patients with non-obvious disease activity by incorporating "patient-centred" parameters like symptoms and QoL to the clinical evaluation of acromegaly.

Management of acute stroke. Specific nursing care and treatments in the stroke unit. / Manejo del ictus agudo. Tratamientos y cuidados específicos de enfermería en la Unidad de Ictus.

OBJECTIVE: This study provides a series of updated, evidence-based recommendations for the management of acute stroke. We aim to lay a foundation for the development of individual centres' internal protocols, serving as a reference for nursing care. METHODS: We review the available evidence on acute stroke care. The most recent national and international guidelines were consulted. Levels of evidence and degrees of recommendation are based on the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine classification. RESULTS: The study describes prehospital acute stroke care, the operation of the code stroke protocol, care provided by the stroke team upon the patient's arrival at hospital, reperfusion treatments and their limitations, admission to the stroke unit, nursing care in the stroke unit, and discharge from hospital. CONCLUSIONS: These guidelines provide general, evidence-based recommendations to guide professionals who care for patients with acute stroke. However, limited data are available on some aspects, showing the need for continued research on acute stroke management.

Surgical treatment of pulmonary aspergilloma in pediatric patients: report of 3 cases. / Tratamiento quirúrgico del aspergiloma pulmonar en pacientes pediátricos. A propósito de tres casos.

OBJECTIVE: To describe our experience in the surgical management of pulmonary aspergilloma (PA) and review surgery's role in PA treatment in pediatric patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A descriptive study of patients diagnosed with PA undergoing surgical resection from 2017 to 2019 was carried out. A review of pediatric studies mentioning "aspergilloma", "surgical", and "treatment" was performed. RESULTS: During the study period, 3 patients with single PA aged 18 months old, 3 years old, and 13 years old underwent surgery. All of them had leukemia and little or no response to aspergilloma medical treatment. In all patients, the procedure was initiated using the thoracoscopic route, but conversion into thoracotomy was required in two cases. In all three cases, pulmonary segmentectomy was carried out with complete PA removal, without severe intraoperative or postoperative complications. No pulmonary recurrence was observed after 30-, 34-, and 16-month follow-up, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: PA surgical resection is a feasible alternative in pediatric patients with a poor antifungal treatment response or related complications.

OBJETIVOS: El objetivo de este trabajo es describir la experiencia de nuestro centro en el manejo quirúrgico del aspergiloma pulmonar (AP) y la realización de una revisión sobre el papel de la cirugía en el tratamiento del AP en el niño. MATERIAL Y METODOS: Estudio descriptivo de los pacientes diagnosticados e intervenidos mediante resección del AP desde el 2017 hasta el 2019. Se realizó una revisión con los términos "aspergilloma", "surgical", "treatment", descartando los estudios no referidos a pacientes pediátricos. RESULTADOS: Durante el periodo de estudio se intervinieron 3 pacientes con AP único, de 18 meses, 3 y 13 años de edad respectivamente, los 3 afectos de leucemia y con poca o nula respuesta al tratamiento médico habitual del aspergiloma. En todos los pacientes se inició la intervención por vía toracoscópica, siendo necesaria la conversión a toracotomía en 2 casos. En los tres casos se realizó segmentectomía pulmonar con exéresis completa del AP, sin complicaciones intraoperatorias ni postoperatorias graves. No se observaron recidivas pulmonares tras un seguimiento de 30, 34 y 16 meses respectivamente. CONCLUSIONES: La resección quirúrgica del AP, se presenta como una alternativa factible en pacientes pediátricos con pobre respuesta a tratamiento antifúngico o con complicaciones derivadas de este.

Tratamiento quirúrgico del aspergiloma pulmonar en pacientes pediátricos. A propósito de tres casos / Surgical treatment of pulmonary aspergilloma in pediatric patients: report of 3 cases

OBJETIVOS: El objetivo de este trabajo es describir la experiencia de nuestro centro en el manejo quirúrgico del aspergiloma pulmonar (AP) y la realización de una revisión sobre el papel de la cirugía en el tratamiento del AP en el niño. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio descriptivo de los pacientes diagnosticados e intervenidos mediante resección del AP desde 2017 hasta 2019. Se realizó una revisión con los términos "aspergiloma", "surgical", "treatment", descartando los estudios no referidos a pacientes pediátricos. RESULTADOS: Durante el periodo de estudio se intervinieron tres pacientes con AP único, de 18 meses, 3 y 13 años de edad respectivamente, los 3 afectos de leucemia y con poca o nula respuesta al tratamiento médico habitual del aspergiloma. En todos los pacientes se inició la intervención por vía toracoscópica, siendo necesaria la conversión a toracotomía en dos casos. En los tres casos se realizó segmentectomía pulmonar con exéresis completa del AP, sin complicaciones intraoperatorias ni posoperatorias graves. No se observaron recidivas pulmonares tras un seguimiento de 30, 34 y 16 meses respectivamente. CONCLUSIONES: La resección quirúrgica del AP se presenta como una alternativa factible en pacientes pediátricos con pobre respuesta a tratamiento antifúngico o con complicaciones derivadas de este

OBJECTIVE: To describe our experience in the surgical management of pulmonary aspergilloma (PA) and review surgery's role in PA treatment in pediatric patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A descriptive study of patients diagnosed with PA undergoing surgical resection from 2017 to 2019 was carried out. A review of pediatric studies mentioning "aspergilloma", "surgical", and "treatment" was performed. RESULTS: During the study period, 3 patients with single PA aged 18 months old, 3 years old, and 13 years old underwent surgery. All of them had leukemia and little or no response to aspergilloma medical treatment. In all patients, the procedure was initiated using the thoracoscopic route, but conversion into thoracotomy was required in two cases. In all three cases, pulmonary segmentectomy was carried out with complete PA removal, without severe intraoperative or postoperative complications. No pulmonary recurrence was observed after 30-, 34-, and 16-month follow-up, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: PA surgical resection is a feasible alternative in pediatric patients with a poor antifungal treatment response or related complications

Ovarian transposition as a minimally invasive fertility preservation technique: ten years of experience in a pediatric center. / La transposición ovárica como técnica de preservación de la fertilidad en edad pediátrica: 10 años de experiencia en un centro de tercer nivel.

INTRODUCTION: Ovarian transposition is a surgical procedure allowing gonadal mobilization from a radiation spotlight to a safer, radiation therapy-free place in patients receiving abdominal or pelvic radiation therapy. And these patients can be managed using minimally invasive surgery. Although some authors have reported good results in fertility preservation with this technique, there are no long-term studies in the pediatric population. We present our results with this procedure in our oncological patients from the last decade. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective review of medical reports of patients who underwent laparoscopic ovarian transposition in our pediatric oncological surgery unit from 2008 to 2018. The technique varied depending on age, irradiation zone, and concomitant oncological resections. RESULTS: A total of 21 ovarian transpositions were successfully performed in 13 patients. Eight were bilateral, four were left and only one was right. An ovarian cortex cryopreservation was simultaneously carried out in all patients. Eleven procedures were completed laparoscopically, and the suspensory ovarian ligament was divided in sixteen cases. The Fallopian tube was divided in one case, and a simple ovarian transposition was conducted in five cases. Mean hospital stay was 2.4 days, and no complications in the immediate postoperative period were noted. CONCLUSION: Ovarian transposition is a feasible, safe technique. These patients require an extended follow-up to assess ovarian function after oncological treatment.

INTRODUCCION: La transposición ovárica es una técnica quirúrgica que permite alejar los ovarios de la zona de irradiación en pacientes que van a recibir radioterapia abdominal o pélvica. Se han descrito buenas tasas de conservación de función. Sin embargo, no existen estudios en pacientes pediátricos. Presentamos nuestra serie de pacientes intervenidas en nuestro centro. MATERIAL Y METODOS: Estudio retrospectivo de pacientes a las que se le realizó transposición ovárica en nuestra unidad de cirugía oncológica pediátrica entre los años 2008 y 2018. La técnica empleada dependió de la edad, la zona de la irradiación y de la asociación o no con la cirugía del tumor primario. RESULTADOS: Durante el periodo de estudio se realizaron un total de 21 transposiciones ováricas en 13 pacientes (8 bilaterales, 4 izquierdas y 1 derecha). En todos los casos se realizó criopreservación de corteza ovárica dentro del programa de preservación de fertilidad. Once de las 13 intervenciones fueron por laparoscopia, seccionándose el ligamento tubo-ovárico en 16 unidades y en 5 se realizó transposición ovárica simple. La estancia hospitalaria media fue de 2,4 días sin registrarse ninguna complicación en el postoperatorio. Actualmente 9 pacientes continúan seguimiento en sus unidades de oncología pediátrica de referencia, sin haberse notificado ninguna complicación. CONCLUSION: La transposición ovárica es una técnica segura y reproducible. Estas pacientes requieren un seguimiento prolongado para conocer el estado de los ovarios tras el tratamiento oncológico.

La transposición ovárica como técnica de preservación de la fertilidad en edad pediátrica: 10 años de experiencia en un centro de tercer nivel / Ovarian transposition as a minimally invasive fertility preservation technique: ten years of experience in a pediatric center

Introducción: La transposición ovárica es una técnica quirúrgica que permite alejar los ovarios de la zona de irradiación en pacientes que van a recibir radioterapia abdominal o pélvica. Se han descrito buenas tasas de conservación de función. Sin embargo, no existen estudios en pacientes pediátricos. Presentamos nuestra serie de pacientes intervenidas en nuestro centro. Material y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo de pacientes a las que se le realizó transposición ovárica en nuestra unidad de cirugía oncológica pediátrica entre los años 2008 y 2018. La técnica empleada dependió de la edad, la zona de la irradiación y de la asociación o no con la cirugía del tumor primario. Resultados: Durante el periodo de estudio se realizaron un total de 21 transposiciones ováricas en 13 pacientes (8 bilaterales, 4 izquierdas y 1 derecha). En todos los casos se realizó criopreservación de corteza ovárica dentro del programa de preservación de fertilidad. Once de las 13 intervenciones fueron por laparoscopia, seccionándose el ligamento tubo-ovárico en 16 unidades y en 5 se realizó transposición ovárica sim-ple. La estancia hospitalaria media fue de 2,4 días sin registrarse ninguna complicación en el postoperatorio. Actualmente 9 pacientes continúan seguimiento en sus unidades de oncología pediátrica de referencia, sin haberse notificado ninguna complicación. Conclusión: La transposición ovárica es una técnica segura y reproducible. Estas pacientes requieren un seguimiento prolongado para conocer el estado de los ovarios tras el tratamiento oncológico

Introduction: Ovarian transposition is a surgical procedure allow-ing gonadal mobilization from a radiation spotlight to a safer, radiation therapy-free place in patients receiving abdominal or pelvic radiation therapy. And these patients can be managed using minimally invasive surgery. Although some authors have reported good results in fertility preservation with this technique, there are no long-term studies in the pediatric population. We present our results with this procedure in our oncological patients from the last decade. Materials and methods: Retrospective review of medical reports of patients who underwent laparoscopic ovarian transposition in our pediatric oncological surgery unit from 2008 to 2018. The technique varied depending on age, irradiation zone, and concomitant oncologi-cal resections. Results: A total of 21 ovarian transpositions were successfully per-formed in 13 patients. Eight were bilateral, four were left and only one was right. An ovarian cortex cryopreservation was simultaneously carried out in all patients. Eleven procedures were completed laparoscopically, and the suspensory ovarian ligament was divided in sixteen cases. The Fallopian tube was divided in one case, and a simple ovarian transposition was conducted in five cases. Mean hospital stay was 2.4 days, and no complications in the immediate postoperative period were noted. Conclusion: Ovarian transposition is a feasible, safe technique. These patients require an extended follow-up to assess ovarian function after oncological treatment

[Anatomical relations in innominate artery compression syndrome: retrospective case-control study]. / Relaciones anatómicas en el síndrome de compresión traqueal por la arteria innominada: estudio de casos y controles retrospectivo.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the anatomical relations between brachiocephalic trunk (BT), trachea, spine and sternum in patients with Innominate Artery Compressing Syndrome (IACS) and control patients. METHODS: Retrospective case-control study of patients diagnosed with IACS in our center, in whom vascular computerized tomography (CT) was performed. The CT were compared with those of control patients free of obstructive respiratory pathology, without congenital heart disease and free of deforming thoracic mass, in whom CT was performed due to other reason. Each case was paired with three controls per case, in similar age groups. The significance value was set as p<0,05. RESULTS: Nine cases were included (7 boys and 2 girls) with their 27 respective controls (20 boys and 7 girls). The BT origin position with respect to the trachea, thought as a clock face, was 01:30 (00:30- 03:00) in cases and 01:30 (00:30-02:30) in controls. No differences were observed (p=0.72). The relation between anteroposterior/transversal tracheal diameters was 0.44 (0.184-0.6) in cases, 0.885 (0.64-1.16) in controls. The sternum-trachea/sternum-vertebra relation was 0.685 (0.6-0.76) in cases, 0.67 (0.49-0.79) in controls. No differences were observed (p=0.75). The angle of thoracic kyphosis was 29º (9º-34º) in cases, 24º (4º-33º) in controls. There were no statistically significant differences (p=0.45). CONCLUSIONS: We found no differences between the two groups in the BT origin in relation to the trachea. In all cases, the origin was on the left side of the body. Therefore, we question the premise that IACS is due to a more left origin of BT.

OBJETIVO: Analizar las distintas relaciones anatómicas entre el tronco braquiocefálico (TB), la tráquea, la columna vertebral y el esternón en pacientes diagnosticados de síndrome de compresión de la arteria innominada (SCAI) y compararlas con las de los pacientes controles. METODOS: Estudio retrospectivo de casos y controles de los pacientes diagnosticados de SCAI en nuestro centro, a los que se realizó una tomografía computarizada con contraste (TC) y/o resonancia magnética (RM). Se compararon con pacientes controles, elegidos entre enfermos sin malformación cardiaca ni masa torácica deformante, y a los que se les había realizado una TC vascular torácico por distintos problemas respiratorios no obstructivos. Por cada caso, se seleccionaron tres controles, agrupándolos por grupos de edades. Se estableció pp<0,05 como valor de significancia estadística. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 9 casos (7 niños y 2 niñas) y 27 controles (20 niños y 7 niñas). Se estudió en cortes transversales de la TC la posición horaria del nacimiento del TB respecto a la tráquea, resultando en los casos una posición mediana correspondiente a las 01:30 (00:30- 03:00) y en los controles a las 01:30 (00:30-02:30), sin hallarse diferencias significativas (p= 0,72). Se midió el ratio entre el diámetro anteroposterior/diámetro transverso de la tráquea, este fue de 0,44 (0,184-0,6) en los casos y 0,885 (0,64-1,16) en los controles (p=0,00001). El ratio de la distancia esternón-tráquea/esternón-columna fue 0,685 (0,6-0,76) en los casos y 0,67 (0,49-0,79) en los controles (p=0,75). El ángulo de la cifosis torácica fue 29º (9-34) en los casos y 24º (4-33) en los controles (p=0,45). CONCLUSIONES: No observamos la existencia de diferencias en el nacimiento del TB en pacientes con SCAI respecto a la población general. El TB nace en todos los niños en el lado izquierdo del cuerpo, poniendo en duda que el SCAI sea debido a un nacimiento más izquierdo del TB.

[Dog bites, a current problem in our environment]. / Mordeduras de perro, un problema vigente en nuestro entorno.

AIMS: Dog bites are frequent reason for consultation in pediatrics emergency department. Despite in our environment dog bites are rarely lethal, some of these accidents can have serious aesthetics consequences. The main goal of this article is to analyze dog bites casuistry and their impact in our community. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective review of patients treated for dog bite in a tertiary pediatric center between 2013-2018. We studied patient's demographic variables, bite localization, dog-patient relationship, antibiotic therapy, need for admission, complications and secondary sequelae. RESULTS: 256 cases were analyzed (average age 6.4 years), 133 boys (51.9%) and 123 girls (48%). In 153 cases, the aggressor dog was from the patient's familiar environment (59.8%). The most frequent location of the wounds was head and neck (94.1%), followed by extremities (4.7%) and genitals (1.6%). In 227 cases (88.7%) antibiotics were administered. Wound infection was the most frequent complication, occurring in 5 patients (2%). 20 patients (7.8%) required hospital admission with a mean stay of 1.6 days. Aesthetic sequelae were described in 10 cases (3.9%), 7 of which required correcting surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Dog bites persist as a frequent reason for medical consultation, most of them are provoked by patient familiar dogs. Wound infection represents the major complication, and the facial aesthetic sequelae are the most frequent indication for surgical intervention. We consider due to the amount of dog bites and their sequelae, the inclusion of preventive measures against these accidents in home prevention guidelines could be useful to reduce the incidence of these injuries.

OBJETIVOS: Las mordeduras de perro son motivo de consulta habitual en urgencias pediátricas. Si bien en nuestro medio raramente son letales, algunas conllevan secuelas estéticas graves. El objetivo del trabajo es analizar la casuística de mordeduras de perro y su repercusión en nuestro entorno. MATERIAL Y METODOS: Revisión retrospectiva de pacientes atendidos por mordedura de perro en un centro pediátrico terciario entre 2013-2018. Estudiamos variables demográficas, localización de mordedura, relación perro-paciente, antibioterapia, necesidad de ingreso, complicaciones y secuelas derivadas. RESULTADOS: Se analizaron 256 casos (edad media 6,4 años), 133 niños (51,9%) y 123 niñas (48%). En 153 casos el perro agresor era del entorno del paciente (59,8%). La localización más frecuente de heridas fue cabeza y cuello (94,1%), seguida de extremidades (4,7%) y genitales (1,6%). En 227 casos (88,7%) se administró antibiótico. La complicación más frecuente fue la infección de herida en 5 pacientes (2%). Precisaron ingreso hospitalario 20 pacientes (7,8%) con estancia media de 1,6 días. Se describieron secuelas estéticas en 10 casos (3,9%), 7 precisaron cirugía correctora. CONCLUSIONES: Las mordeduras de perro persisten como motivo frecuente de consulta, produciéndose mayoritariamente por perros del entorno del paciente. La infección de herida representa la complicación más común, y la secuela estética facial supone la indicación más frecuente de intervención quirúrgica. Consideramos que por la cantidad de mordeduras y sus secuelas, la inclusión de medidas preventivas ante estos accidentes en guías de prevención del hogar, podría ser de utilidad para concienciar a la población y disminuir la incidencia de estas lesiones.

Relaciones anatómicas en el síndrome de compresión traqueal por la arteria innominada: estudio de casos y controles retrospectivo / Anatomical relations in innominate artery compression syndrome: retrospective case-control study

Objetivo. Analizar las distintas relaciones anatómicas entre el tronco braquiocefálico (TB), la tráquea, la columna vertebral y el esternón en pacientes diagnosticados de síndrome de compresión de la arteria innominada (SCAI) y compararlas con las de los pacientes controles. Material y métodos. Estudio retrospectivo de casos y controles de los pacientes diagnosticados de SCAI en nuestro centro, a los que se realizó una tomografía computarizada con contraste (TC) y/o resonancia magnética (RM). Se compararon con pacientes controles, elegidos entre enfermos sin malformación cardiaca ni masa torácica deformante, y a los que se les había realizado una TC vascular torácico por distintos problemas respiratorios no obstructivos. Por cada caso, se seleccionaron tres controles, agrupándolos por grupos de edades. Se estableció p<0,05 como valor de significancia estadística. Resultados. Se incluyeron 9 casos (7 niños y 2 niñas) y 27 controles (20 niños y 7 niñas). Se estudió en cortes transversales de la TC la posición horaria del nacimiento del TB respecto a la tráquea, resultando en los casos una posición mediana correspondiente a las 01:30 (00:30- 03:00) y en los controles a las 01:30 (00:30-02:30), sin hallarse diferencias significativas (p= 0,72). Se midió el ratio entre el diámetro anteroposterior/diámetro transverso de la tráquea, este fue de 0,44 (0,184-0,6) en los casos y 0,885 (0,64-1,16) en los controles (p=0,00001). El ratio de la distancia esternón-tráquea/esternón-columna fue 0,685 (0,6-0,76) en los casos y 0,67 (0,49-0,79) en los controles (p=0,75). El ángulo de la cifosis torácica fue 29º (9-34) en los casos y 24º (4-33) en los controles (p=0,45). Conclusiones. No observamos la existencia de diferencias en el nacimiento del TB en pacientes con SCAI respecto a la población general. El TB nace en todos los niños en el lado izquierdo del cuerpo, poniendo en duda que el SCAI sea debido a un nacimiento más izquierdo del TB

Objective. To compare the anatomical relations between brachioce-phalic trunk (BT), trachea, spine and sternum in patients with Innominate Artery Compressing Syndrome (IACS) and control patients. Methods. Retrospective case-control study of patients diagnosed with IACS in our center, in whom vascular computerized tomography (CT) was performed. The CT were compared with those of control patients free of obstructive respiratory pathology, without congenital heart disease and free of deforming thoracic mass, in whom CT was performed due to other reason. Each case was paired with three controls per case, in similar age groups. The significance value was set as p<0,05.Results. Nine cases were included (7 boys and 2 girls) with their 27 respective controls (20 boys and 7 girls). The BT origin position with respect to the trachea, thought as a clock face, was 01:30 (00:30- 03:00) in cases and 01:30 (00:30-02:30) in controls. No differences were observed (p=0.72). The relation between anteroposterior/transversal tracheal diameters was 0.44 (0.184-0.6) in cases, 0.885 (0.64-1.16) in controls. The sternum-trachea/sternum-vertebra relation was 0.685 (0.6-0.76) in cases, 0.67 (0.49-0.79) in controls. No differences were observed (p=0.75). The angle of thoracic kyphosis was 29º (9º-34º) in cases, 24º (4º-33º) in controls. There were no statistically significant differences (p=0.45). Conclusions. We found no differences between the two groups in the BT origin in relation to the trachea. In all cases, the origin was on the left side of the body. Therefore, we question the premise that IACS is due to a more left origin of BT

Treatment adherence to pegvisomant in patients with acromegaly in Spain: PEGASO study.

PURPOSE: The burden of chronic daily subcutaneous administration of pegvisomant on adherence has not been previously studied. This study was aimed to determine the adherence to pegvisomant treatment in acromegaly patients in the real-world clinical practice setting in Spain. METHODS: Multicenter, observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study in patients with acromegaly treated with pegvisomant for at least 12 months. Patient adherence was indirectly determined by Batalla and Haynes-Sackett questionnaires and directly by prescription record review. Additionally, treatment satisfaction was assessed by the Treatment Satisfaction with Medicines Questionnaire (SATMED-Q) and treatment convenience by an ad-hoc Pegvisomant questionnaire. Errors in reconstitution and administration process were determined by direct observation. RESULTS: 108 patients were included in the analysis. Rates of adherence varied from 60.7 to 92.1% and did not correlate with disease control. Older patient age and alternative schedules other than daily pegvisomant dosing were associated with lower adherence. Treatment satisfaction and convenience was high, with a mean (SD) total SATMED-Q score of 74.6 ± 15.4 over 100 and a total ad-hoc Pegvisomant questionnaire score of 71.2 ± 15.2 over 100. 34.3% of patients made mistakes during the reconstitution /administration process. CONCLUSIONS: Patient adherence to pegvisomant was high (60.7-92.1%), but more than a third of the patients in the study made mistakes during the administration process, with a potential impact on disease control. Besides dosing compliance, correct administration of medication should be carefully assessed in these patients.

Comparación de la herramienta Trigger con el conjunto mínimo básico de datos (CMBD) para la detección de eventos adversos en cirugía general / Comparison of the 'Trigger' tool with the minimum basic data set for detecting adverse events in general surgery

Introducción. La cirugía supone una de las tareas de alto riesgo para la aparición de eventos adversos. El objetivo principal de este estudio fue comparar la efectividad de la herramienta Trigger frente al registro de altas de hospitales del Sistema Nacional de Salud en la detección de eventos adversos (EA) en pacientes hospitalizados en cirugía general y sometidos a intervención quirúrgica. Material y métodos. Estudio retrospectivo observacional y descriptivo sobre pacientes ingresados en cirugía general de un hospital de tercer nivel, sometidos a intervención quirúrgica durante el año 2012. La identificación de eventos adversos se llevó a cabo mediante una revisión de historias clínicas empleando una adaptación de la metodología Global Trigger Tool y una revisión del registro del conjunto mínimo básico de datos (CMBD) de los mismos pacientes. Una vez identificados los EA se les asignó una categoría de daño y se determinó el grado en que estos podrían haber sido evitados. Para determinar el poder discriminatorio de las herramientas se usaron el área bajo la curva (ROC). Para comparar ambas herramientas se realizó la prueba estadística Hanley y McNei. Resultados. La herramienta Trigger detectó el 89,9% de todos los EA, mientras que el registro CMBD detectó el 28,4% de ellos. La herramienta Trigger obtuvo más información sobre la naturaleza y características de los EA. La prevalencia de EA fue de 36,8%. El área bajo la curva de la herramienta Trigger fue de 0,89, el de la herramienta basada en el registro de CMBD fue de 0,66. Las diferencias mostradas fueron estadísticamente significativas (p<0,001). Conclusiones. La herramienta Trigger detecta 3 veces más eventos adversos que el registro CMBD. La prevalencia de eventos adversos en cirugía general fue más alta de la estimada en otros estudios (AU)

Introduction. Surgery is a high risk for the occurrence of adverse events (AE). The main objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of the Trigger tool with the Hospital National Health System registration of Discharges, the minimum basic data set (MBDS), in detecting adverse events in patients admitted to General Surgery and undergoing surgery. Material and methods. Observational and descriptive retrospective study of patients admitted to general surgery of a tertiary hospital, and undergoing surgery in 2012. The identification of adverse events was made by reviewing the medical records, using an adaptation of "Global Trigger Tool" ethodology, as well as the (MBDS) registered on the same patients. Once the AE were identified, they were classified according to damage and to the extent to which these could have been avoided. The area under the curve (ROC) were used to determine the discriminatory power of the tools. The Hanley and Mcneil test was used to compare both tools. Results. AE prevalence was 36.8%. The TT detected 89.9% of all AE, while the MBDS detected 28.48%. The TT provides more information on the nature and characteristics of the AE. The area under the curve was 0.89 for the TT and 0.66 for the MBDS. These differences were statistically significant (P<.001). Conclusions. The Trigger tool detects three times more adverse events than the MBDS registry. The prevalence of adverse events in General Surgery is higher than that estimated in other studies (AU)

Novel potential predictive markers of sunitinib outcomes in long-term responders versus primary refractory patients with metastatic clear-cell renal cell carcinoma.

BACKGROUND: Several potential predictive markers of efficacy of targeted agents in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) have been identified. Interindividual heterogeneity warrants further investigation. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Multicenter, observational, retrospective study in patients with clear-cell mRCC treated with sunitinib. Patients were classified in two groups: long-term responders (LR) (progression-free survival (PFS)≥22 months and at least stable disease), and primary refractory (PR) (progressive disease within 3-months of sunitinib onset). Objectives were to compare baseline clinical factors in both populations and to correlate tumor expression of selected signaling pathways components with sunitinib PFS. RESULTS: 123 patients were analyzed (97 LR, 26 PR). In the LR cohort, overall response rate was 79% and median duration of best response was 30 months. Median PFS and overall survival were 43.2 (95% confidence intervals[CI]:37.2-49.3) and 63.5 months (95%CI:55.1-71.9), respectively. At baseline PR patients had a significantly lower proportion of nephrectomies, higher lactate dehydrogenase and platelets levels, lower hemoglobin, shorter time to and higher presence of metastases, and increased Fuhrman grade. Higher levels of HEYL, HEY and HES1 were observed in LR, although only HEYL discriminated populations significantly (AUC[ROC]=0.704; cut-off=34.85). Increased levels of hsa-miR-27b, hsa-miR-23b and hsa-miR-628-5p were also associated with prolonged survival. No statistical significant associations between hsa-miR-23b or hsa-miR-27b and the expression of c-Met were found. CONCLUSIONS: Certain mRCC patients treated with sunitinib achieve extremely long-term responses. Favorable baseline hematology values and longer time to metastasis may predict longer PFS. HEYL, hsa-miR-27b, hsa-miR-23b and hsa-miR-628-5p could be potentially used as biomarkers of sunitinib response.

[Comparison of the "Trigger" tool with the minimum basic data set for detecting adverse events in general surgery]. / Comparación de la herramienta Trigger con el conjunto mínimo básico de datos (CMBD) para la detección de eventos adversos en cirugía general.

INTRODUCTION: Surgery is a high risk for the occurrence of adverse events (AE). The main objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of the Trigger tool with the Hospital National Health System registration of Discharges, the minimum basic data set (MBDS), in detecting adverse events in patients admitted to General Surgery and undergoing surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Observational and descriptive retrospective study of patients admitted to general surgery of a tertiary hospital, and undergoing surgery in 2012. The identification of adverse events was made by reviewing the medical records, using an adaptation of "Global Trigger Tool" methodology, as well as the (MBDS) registered on the same patients. Once the AE were identified, they were classified according to damage and to the extent to which these could have been avoided. The area under the curve (ROC) were used to determine the discriminatory power of the tools. The Hanley and Mcneil test was used to compare both tools. RESULTS: AE prevalence was 36.8%. The TT detected 89.9% of all AE, while the MBDS detected 28.48%. The TT provides more information on the nature and characteristics of the AE. The area under the curve was 0.89 for the TT and 0.66 for the MBDS. These differences were statistically significant (P<.001). CONCLUSIONS: The Trigger tool detects three times more adverse events than the MBDS registry. The prevalence of adverse events in General Surgery is higher than that estimated in other studies.

Fibrosarcoma de cordón espermático en estadío avanzado / Advanced stage fibrosarcoma of the spermatic cord

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Complicación de sustitución ureteral bilateral mediante plastia de íleon / Complication of a bilateral ileal ureteral replacement

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