The tortuous course of the anterior ethmoidal artery in the orbit: A cadaveric study.

AIM: The study aimed to define the coursing pattern of the anterior ethmoidal artery in the orbit to minimize complications during endoscopic interventions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of ten formalin-fixed cadaveric halves were included in the study. Orbital regions were shown with a superior approach. The superior rectus and superior oblique muscles, as well as the connective tissue and vessels were removed to observe the path of the anterior ethmoidal artery. Measurements such as the width of the artery, the anterior-posterior length of the U formation, the length of the intraorbital part of the ophthalmic artery, and the distance of the AEA from its opthalmic origin to the anterior ethmoidal foramen were made. RESULTS: Ten of the AEAs originated from the ophthalmic artery. The AEA branches originated from the ophthalmic artery approximately 18.4 mm after the orbital artery entered the orbital, and the mean width of the AEAs was 0.82 mm. In seven of the total anterior ethmoidal arteries, they coursed in the intraethmoidal cavities below the cranial base. The mean distance from the origin of AEAs to the medial wall of the orbit was 4.9 mm. After leaving the ophthalmic artery, seven of the AEAs were coursing forward and turned back ('U' turn formation), which have proximately 1.5 mm in anteroposterior direction. CONCLUSION: The anterior ethmoidal artery is 0.8 mm wide, originates from the distal part of the ophthalmic artery, entering the orbit after a 1.5 mm U-turn.

Estabilidad fisicoquímica y microbiológica de un colirio de insulina 10 UI/mL / Physicochemical and microbiological stability of a 10 IU/mL insulin eye drop

Objetivo: Los pacientes con defectos epiteliales corneales persistentes son, a menudo, refractarios a los tratamientos convencionales. La insulina tópica surge como una posible alternativa, habiendo demostrado su efectividad y seguridad. Sin embargo, en la bibliografía actual disponible, hay una falta de estudios de estabilidad. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue evaluar la estabilidad fisicoquímica y microbiológica de un colirio de insulina 10 UI/ml durante 28 días. Método: Estudio de estabilidad fisicoquímica y microbiológica. Se elaboraron 2 lotes (A y B) de colirios de insulina 10 UI/ml, manteniendo el lote B cerrado hasta el día 15. Las variables fisicoquímicas analizadas fueron la concentración de insulina mediante inmunoanálisis quimioluminiscente, pH y osmolaridad. El estudio microbiológico se realizó mediante pruebas de esterilidad mientras que el estudio descriptivo se analizó mediante visualización directa. Resultados: No se observaron cambios significativos de concentración (±10%) en los colirios a excepción de 2 valores en una de las muestras del lote B. El pH y la osmolaridad se mantuvieron dentro de los rangos fisiológicos del ojo. No se observó crecimiento microbiano ni cambios en las características organolépticas. Conclusiones: Se puede considerar al colirio de insulina 10 UI/ml estable durante 28 días en refrigeración manteniendo el frasco abierto desde el día de su elaboración.(AU)

Objective: Patients with persistent corneal epithelial defects are often refractory to conventional treatments. Topical insulin emerges as a possible alternative of proven effectiveness and safety. However, in the current available literature, there is a lack of stability studies. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical and microbiological stability of a 10 IU/ml insulin eye drop for 28 days. Methods: Physicochemical and microbiological stability study. Two batches (A and B) of 10 IU/ml insulin eye drops were prepared, keeping batch B closed until day 15. The physicochemical variables analysed were insulin concentration by chemiluminescent immunoassay, pH and osmolarity. The microbiological study was performed by sterility tests while the descriptive study was assessed by direct visualization. Results: No significant concentration changes (±10%) were observed in the eye drops except for 2 values in one of the samples from batch B. The pH and osmolarity remained within the physiological ranges of the eye. No microbiological growth or changes in organoleptic characteristics were observed. Conclusions: Insulin 10 UI/ml eye drops can be considered stable for 28 days under refrigeration if the bottle is kept open from the day of its preparation.(AU)

Hallazgos por ecografía Doppler arterial oftálmica en pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica avanzada / Ophthalmic Arterial Doppler Ultrasound Findings in Patients with Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease

Objetivo: Determinar los hallazgos por ecografía Doppler arterial oftálmica en pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica avanzada. Métodos: Se efectuó un estudio observacional descriptivo y transversal con 212 órbitas de 106 pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica avanzada (estadios 4 y 5 en tratamiento dialítico). Por interrogatorio y examen físico se identificaron los factores de riesgo aterosclerótico. Además, se realizó ultrasonido orbitario y Doppler carotídeo, y solo en caso de resultar normales, se procedió a evaluar mediante ecografía Doppler las arterias oftálmicas. Resultados: Predominaron los pacientes mayores de 50 años, el sexo masculino, el color mestizo de piel y los normopesos; mientras que la hipertensión arterial, el tabaquismo y la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 fueron los factores de riesgo aterosclerótico mayoritarios. En todos los enfermos renales crónicos se demostró un incremento de la velocidad del flujo y de la resistencia vascular a nivel de las arterias oftálmicas, en tanto los casos con hipertensión arterial y diabetes mellitus tipo 2, así como los hipertensos exclusivos, mostraron los valores hemodinámicos más elevados. Conclusiones: La evaluación de las arterias oftálmicas mediante ecografía Doppler permite hacer un estudio y seguimiento más integral de los pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica avanzada(AU)

Objective: To determine ophthalmic arterial Doppler ultrasound findings in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease. Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional observational study was carried out with 212 orbits of 106 patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (stages 4 and 5 in dialysis treatment). Atherosclerotic risk factors were identified by interrogation and physical examination. In addition, orbital ultrasound and carotid Doppler were performed, and only if they were normal, the ophthalmic arteries were evaluated by Doppler ultrasound. Results: Patients older than 50 years, male sex, mestizo skin color and normal weight predominated, while arterial hypertension, smoking and type 2 diabetes mellitus were the main atherosclerotic risk factors. An increase in flow velocity and vascular resistance at the level of the ophthalmic arteries was demonstrated in all chronic renal patients, while cases with arterial hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus, as well as exclusive hypertensives, showed the highest hemodynamic values. Conclusions: The evaluation of the ophthalmic arteries by Doppler ultrasound allows a more comprehensive study and follow-up of patients with advanced chronic kidney disease(AU)

Viscotrabeculotomy with anterior chamber irrigation versus Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation for silicone oil glaucoma in the pseudophakic eye / Viscotrabeculotomia com irrigação da câmara anterior versus implante de válvula de Ahmed para glaucoma por óleo de silicone em olho pseudofácico

ABSTRACT Purpose: To compare viscotrabeculotomy with anterior chamber irrigation to Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation for secondary glaucoma following silicone oil removal. Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 43 vitrectomized pseudophakic eyes with persistent glaucoma after silicone oil removal. Patients were randomized to either viscotrabeculotomy with anterior chamber irrigation or Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation. All patients were examined on day 1, week 1, and months 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, and 24 postoperatively. Postoperative complications were noted. Success was defined as an intraocular pressure between 6 and 20 mmHg and with an intraocular pressure reduction of >30% compared with the preoperative intraocular pressure. Results: There were 22 eyes in the viscotrabeculotomy with anterior chamber irrigation and 21 eyes in the Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation group. The mean preoperative and postoperative intraocular pressure in the viscotrabeculotomy with anterior chamber irrigation and Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation groups were 35.5 ± 2.6 mmHg and 35.5 ± 2.4 mmHg and 16.9 ± 0.7 mmHg and 17.9 ± 0.9 mmHg respectively (p˂0.0001). There was a statistically significant intraocular pressure reduction at all follow-up time points compared to preoperative values (p˂0.0001) in both groups. The unqualified success rate in the viscotrabeculotomy with anterior chamber irrigation and Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation groups were 72.73% and 61.9%, respectively. A minimal self-limited hyphema was the most common complication. Conclusions: Both viscotrabeculotomy with anterior chamber irrigation and Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation are effective in lowering the intraocular pressure in glaucoma after silicone oil removal with viscotrabeculotomy with anterior chamber irrigation providing greater reduction, higher success rates, and minimal complications.

RESUMO Objetivo: Comparar a viscotrabeculotomia com irrigação da câmara anterior com o implante de válvula de glaucoma de Ahmed para glaucoma secundário após remoção de óleo de silicone. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo prospectivo de 43 olhos pseudofácicos vitrectomizados com glaucoma persistente após a remoção de óleo de silicone. Os pacientes foram randomizados para viscotrabeculotomia com irrigação da câmara anterior ou implante de válvula de Ahmed. Todos os pacientes foram examinados no primeiro dia, na primeira semana e 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 e 24 meses após a cirurgia. Observaram-se complicações pós-operatórias. O sucesso foi definido como uma pressão intraocular entre 6 e 20 mmHg e uma redução da pressão intraocular >30% em comparação com a pressão intraocular pré-operatória. Resultados: Foram designados 22 olhos para o grupo da viscotrabeculotomia com irrigação da câmara anterior e 21 olhos para o grupo do implante de válvula de Ahmed. A pressão intraocular média pré-operatória foi de 35,5 ± 2,6 mmHg para o grupo da viscotrabeculotomia com irrigação da câmara anterior e pós- e de 35,5 ± 2,4 mmHg no grupo do implante de válvula de Ahmed. e Os valores pós-ope­ratórios foram de 16,9 ± 0,7 mmHg e 17,9 ± 0,9 mmHg para esses mesmos grupos, respectivamente (p<0,0001). Ambos os grupos tiveram uma redução estatisticamente significativa da pressão intraocular em relação aos valores pré-operatórios (p<0,0001) em todos os momentos do acompanhamento. A taxa de sucesso não qualificado nos grupos da viscotrabeculotomia com irrigação da câmara anterior e do implante de válvula de Ahmed foi de 72,73% e 61,9%, respectivamente. A complicação mais comum foi o hifema, autolimitado e mínimo. Conclusões: Tanto a viscotrabeculotomia com irrigação da câmara anterior quanto o implante de válvula de Ahmed são eficazes na redução da pressão intraocular no glaucoma após injeção de óleo de silicone, mas a viscotrabeculotomia com irrigação em câmara anterior proporcionou maior redução da pressão intraocular e maiores taxas de sucesso, com complicações mínimas.

Doppler de la arteria oftálmica: un modelo para predicción de preeclampsia / Ophthalmic artery Doppler: a model for the prediction of preeclampsia

Resumen ANTECEDENTES: En México, la preeclampsia sigue siendo un problema de salud pública; en la actualidad es la principal causa de muerte materna. Su incidencia es de 47.3 casos por cada 1000 nacimientos. La preeclampsia trae consigo repercusiones en la madre y el feto; de ahí la necesidad de la validación de modelos de tamizaje efectivos que permitan su diagnóstico oportuno. La evaluación Doppler de la arteria oftálmica sigue siendo motivo de diversas investigaciones porque aporta información valiosa de los cambios hemodinámicos intracraneales que suceden, incluso, antes del curso sintomático de la enfermedad. OBJETIVO: Analizar las recomendaciones emitidas por diferentes autores que han evaluado la utilización del Doppler de la arteria oftálmica como modelo de tamizaje para la predicción y diagnóstico tempranos de preeclampsia. METODOLOGÍA: Estudio retrospectivo basado en la búsqueda exhaustiva en diferentes bases de datos de metanálisis y estudios clínicos aleatorizados que describieran, detalladamente, la población estudiada y los parámetros de la arteria oftálmica evaluados. RESULTADOS: Se identificaron 22 publicaciones y en el cribado se excluyeron 8 artículos que estaban duplicados, 2 por no cumplir con los criterios de inclusión y 1 por encontrarse en otro idioma diferente al inglés; al final se revisaron 11 títulos y para complementar el tema de estudio se revisaron otros 60 artículos. CONCLUSIONES: La evaluación mediante Doppler de la arteria oftálmica es un examen simple, rápido, reproducible, seguro y no invasivo que puede incorporarse a la predicción y diagnóstico temprano de pacientes con alto riesgo de preeclampsia.

Abstract BACKGROUND: Preeclampsia remains a public health problem in Mexico and is currently the leading cause of maternal death. Its incidence is 47.3 cases per 1000 live births. Pre-eclampsia has consequences for the mother and the fetus, so there is a need to validate effective screening models for early diagnosis. Doppler assessment of the ophthalmic artery continues to be studied because it provides valuable information on intracranial hemodynamic changes that occur before the symptomatic course of the disease. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the recommendations of different authors who have evaluated the use of ophthalmic artery Doppler as a screening model in the prediction and early diagnosis of pre-eclampsia. METHODOLOGY: Retrospective study based on the search exhaustive search of different databases of meta-analyses and randomized clinical trials describing in detail the population studied and the ophthalmic artery parameters evaluated. RESULTS: Twenty-two publications were identified and after screening, 8 articles were excluded as duplicates, 2 for not meeting the inclusion criteria and 1 for being in a language other than English; finally, 11 titles were reviewed, and another 60 articles were reviewed to complement the study topic. CONCLUSIONS: Doppler evaluation of the ophthalmic artery is a simple, rapid, reproducible, safe, and noninvasive test that can be used to evaluate the ophthalmic artery.

Arterial hemodynamics and its correlation with retinal microarchitecture in pseudoexfoliation glaucoma / Hemodinâmica arterial e sua correlação com a microarquitetura retiniana no glaucoma pseudoesfoliativo

ABSTRACT Purpose: The study aimed to investigate the correlation between arterial hemodynamics measured by color Doppler ultrasonography and retinal microarchitecture parameters determined by spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) in pseudoexfoliation glaucoma. Methods: This prospective study included 82 participants. Peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer, ganglion cell inner plexiform layer, and ganglion cell complex values were measured. Ophthalmic artery and central retinal artery flows were evaluated with color Doppler ultrasonography, and resistivity index values were calculated. Results: The study included 47 controls and 35 pseudoexfoliation glaucoma cases. In pseudoexfoliation glaucoma group, mean peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer and ganglion cell complex thickness were statistically significantly lower in all quadrants compared to controls (p<0.001). Resistivity index values of the ophthalmic and central retinal arteries were significantly higher in pseudoexfoliation glaucoma group than in the controls (p<0.001 and r=0.684). Resistivity index values of the ophthalmic and central retinal arteries with ganglion cell complex thickness correlated significantly. On the other hand, no significant relationship for retinal nerve fiber layer thickness was identified. Conclusions: Structural changes (ganglion cell complex and ganglion cell inner plexiform layer) in patients with pseudoexfoliation glaucoma and early glaucomatous loss showed a significant correlation with changes in ocular vascular hemodynamics. In cases where systemic vascular resistance is increased, ganglion cell complex and ganglion cell inner plexiform layer may not exactly reflect glaucoma state. In such cases, thickness changes in the retinal nerve fiber layer may give more realistic results regarding glaucoma. We have seen that pseudoexfoliation glaucoma-induced structural deterioration and increased resistance in ocular hemodynamics correlated with ganglion cell complex, but not retinal nerve fiber layer.

RESUMO Objetivo: Investigar a correlação entre a hemodi­nâmica arterial, medida pela ultrassonografia com Doppler colorido, e os parâmetros de microarquitetura da retina, determinados pela tomografia de coerência óptica de domínio espectral (SD-OCT) no glaucoma pseudoexfoliativo. Métodos: Foram incluídos 82 participantes neste estudo prospectivo. Foram medidos os valores da camada de fibras nervosas da retina peripapilar, da camada plexiforme interna de células ganglionares e do complexo de células ganglionares. Os fluxos da artéria oftálmica e da artéria central da retina foram avaliados com ultrassonografia por Doppler colorida e foram calculados os valores do índice de resistividade. Resultados: Foram incluídos no estudo 47 casos de controle e 35 casos de glaucoma pseudoexfoliativo. No grupo com glaucoma pseudoexfoliativo, a média da camada de fibras nervosas da retina peripapilar e a espessura do complexo de células ganglionares foram menores em todos os quadrantes em comparação com os controles, com significância estatística (p<0,001). Os valores do índice de resistividade das artérias oftálmica e central da retina foram significativamente maiores no grupo com glaucoma pseudoexfoliativo que nos controles (p<0,001 e r=0,684). Ao se compararem os valores do índice de resistividade das artérias oftálmica e central da retina com a espessura do complexo de células ganglionares, foi encontrada uma correlação significativa entre elas. Por outro lado, não detectamos uma relação significativa para a espessura da camada de fibras nervosas da retina. Conclusões: Alterações estruturais (complexo de células ganglionares, camada plexiforme interna de células ganglionares) em pacientes com glaucoma pseudoexfoliativo com perda glaucomatosa precoce mostraram uma correlação significativa com alterações na hemodinâmica vascular ocular. Nos casos em que a resistência vascular sistêmica é aumentada, o complexo de células ganglionares e a camada plexiforme interna de células ganglionares podem não refletir exatamente o estado do glaucoma. Nesses casos, alterações na espessura da camada de fibras nervosas da retina podem dar resultados mais realistas em relação ao glaucoma. Observou-se uma correlação da deterioração estrutural induzida pelo glaucoma pseudoexfoliativo e do aumento da resistência na hemodinâmica ocular com o complexo de células ganglionares, mas não com a camada de fibras nervosas da retina.

Fundamental Aspects and Relevance of Components in Antihistamine Eye Drops

Ocular allergy covers a series of immune-allergic inflammatory diseases of the ocular surface, with different degrees of involvement and severity. These pathologies are caused by a variety of IgE- and non–IgE-mediated immune mechanisms and may involve all parts of the external eye, including the conjunctiva, cornea, eyelids, tear film, and commensal flora. The most frequent is allergic conjunctivitis, a condition with different clinical forms that are classified according to the degree of involvement and the presence or absence of proliferative changes in the palpebral conjunctiva, associated atopic dermatitis, and mechanical stimuli by foreign bodies, including contact lenses. Treatment guidelines for allergic conjunctivitis propose a stepwise approach that includes medications for both ophthalmic and oral administration depending on symptom severity, allergic comorbidities, and degree of control. In the case of antihistamines, eye drops are the most prescribed ophthalmic formulations.To avoid disrupting the delicate balance of the ocular surface, topical ophthalmic medications must be well tolerated. The primary aim of this article is to review the physicochemical characteristics and other features of excipients (preservative agents, buffers, pH adjusters, viscosity enhancers, wetting agents or cosolvents, antioxidants, tonicity adjusters, and osmo-protectants) and active compounds (ocular antihistamines) that must be considered when developing formulations for ophthalmic administration of antihistamines. (AU)

El término alergia ocular engloba un conjunto de enfermedades inflamatorias de la superficie ocular de origen inmunoalérgico, con distintos niveles de afectación y gravedad. Están causadas por una variedad de mecanismos inmunes, mediados o no por IgE y pueden involucrar a todos los componentes de la superficie ocular, incluyendo conjuntiva, córnea, párpados, película lagrimal y flora comensal. De estos trastornos, el más común es la enfermedad alérgica conjuntival. En su clasificación se incluyen distintas formas clínicas según el nivel de afectación y la presencia o no de cambios proliferativos en la conjuntiva palpebral, asociación con dermatitis atópica, y estímulos mecánicos por cuerpo extraño, incluyendo lentes de contacto. Las guías terapéuticas para el tratamiento de la conjuntivitis alérgica proponen un tratamiento escalonado, tanto en administración oftálmica como oral, en función de la gravedad de los síntomas, las comorbilidades alérgicas del paciente y el logro de un control adecuado. En general, cuando los síntomas oculares predominan o se presentan de forma aislada, se prefieren las formulaciones oftálmicas de antihistamínicos de administración tópica y, dentro de estas, los colirios. Para mantener el equilibrio de la superficie ocular, las formulaciones tópicas oftálmicas deben mostrar una buena tolerancia. El objetivo principal de este artículo es revisar las características y otras propiedades de los excipientes (conservantes, tampones, agentes para ajustar el pH, viscosizantes, agentes humectantes o cosolventes, antioxidantes, isotonizantes y osmoprotectores) y sustancias activas (antihistamínicos oculares) que deben ser considerados cuando se formulan los preparados de administración tópica oftálmica de agentes antihistamínicos. (AU)

Hallazgos de la ecografía Doppler arterial oftálmica en pacientes con hipertensión arterial primaria / Ophthalmic Arterial Doppler Ultrasound Findings in Patients with Primary Arterial Hypertension

Objetivo: Determinar los hallazgos por ecografía Doppler arterial oftálmica en pacientes con hipertensión arterial primaria. Métodos: Se efectuó un estudio observacional descriptivo y transversal con 202 órbitas de 101 pacientes hipertensos, a los que se les realizó fondo de ojo para diagnóstico y gradación de la retinopatía hipertensiva. Por interrogatorio y examen físico se identificaron como factores de riesgo aterosclerótico el consumo excesivo de alcohol y la obesidad. Además, se les hizo ultrasonido orbitario y Doppler carotídeo, y solo en caso de resultar normales, se procedió a evaluar mediante ecografía Doppler las arterias oftálmicas. Resultados: Predominaron los hipertensos entre 40 y 60 años de edad, el sexo masculino, el color mestizo de piel, los casos sin retinopatía hipertensiva, y el grupo entre 10 y 20 años de diagnosticada la hipertensión. Se demostró un incremento de la velocidad del flujo y de la resistencia vascular a nivel de las arterias oftálmicas. En tanto, se evidenció asociación significativa de estos parámetros hemodinámicos con el envejecimiento y el tiempo de diagnóstico de la hipertensión. Sin embargo, no se comprobó asociación significativa con el sexo, el color de la piel, y la presencia o ausencia de obesidad, consumo excesivo de alcohol, y retinopatía hipertensiva independientemente de su gravedad. Conclusiones: La evaluación de las arterias oftálmicas mediante ecografía Doppler permite hacer un estudio y seguimiento más integral de los pacientes con hipertensión arterial primaria(AU)

Objective: To determine ophthalmic arterial Doppler ultrasound findings in patients with primary arterial hypertension. Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional observational study was carried out with 202 orbits of 101 hypertensive patients, who underwent fundus examination for diagnosis and grading of hypertensive retinopathy. By interrogation and physical examination, excessive alcohol consumption and obesity were identified as atherosclerotic risk factors. In addition, orbital ultrasound and carotid Doppler were performed, and only if they were normal, the ophthalmic arteries were evaluated using Doppler ultrasound. Results: Hypertensive patients between 40 and 60 years of age, male, mixed skin color, cases without hypertensive retinopathy, and the group between 10 and 20 years after hypertension diagnosis predominated. An increase in flow velocity and vascular resistance at the level of the ophthalmic arteries was demonstrated. Meanwhile, a significant association of these hemodynamic parameters with aging and time of diagnosis of hypertension was evidenced. However, no significant association was found with gender, skin color, and the presence or absence of obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, and hypertensive retinopathy regardless of its severity. Conclusions: Evaluation of the ophthalmic arteries using Doppler ultrasound allows a more comprehensive study and follow-up of patients with primary arterial hypertension(AU)

Resultados en salud y aspectos farmaco-económicos del tratamiendo con PRGF-Endoret en ojo seco / Health outcomes and pharmacoeconomic aspects of the treatment with PRGF-Endoret in dry eye

Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad, la seguridad y la satisfacción del tratamiento con colirio de PRGF-Endoret en pacientes con ojo seco patológico, así como los costes de adquisición, elaboración y dispensación en comparación con suero autólogo. Metodología: Estudio observacional retrospectivo. Se incluyeron todos los pacientes para los que se prescribió PRGF-Endoret entre febrero de 2019 y enero de 2020, para el tratamiento de varios trastornos con sequedad ocular como síntoma. Los datos demográficos y clínicos se obtuvieron del historial médico electrónico (Orion Clinic). Además, se realizó una encuesta anónima evaluando la frecuencia de varios síntomas, la efectividad, seguridad y satisfacción con el tratamiento. Resultados: Se estudiaron 24 pacientes. Un 62,5% eran mujeres, con una mediana de edad de 64 años. Un 79% habían sido diagnosticados de queratitis y/o úlcera corneal. En el 75% de los casos la evolución clínica fue favorable a los tres meses. El 100% de los pacientes estaban satisfechos. En cuanto a los síntomas, el 100% percibieron una mejoría en la sequedad ocular, el 80% en la molestia a la luz y el 60% en el dolor. El 50% de los pacientes había recibido previamente suero autólogo, de los cuales el 82% tuvo una evolución favorable con el cambio de tratamiento. Conclusión: PRGF-Endoret mejoró los síntomas del ojo seco en el grupo de pacientes tratado, siendo efectivo y seguro y proporcionando alta satisfacción. Los costes directos sanitarios son mayores que con la alternativa de suero autólogo, pero son necesarios nuevos estudios que evalúen los costes indirectos evitados y la calidad de vida proporcionada. (AU)

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy, safety and costs of acquisition, preparation and dispensing of PRGF-Endoret eye drops, as well as patient satisfaction in patients with pathological dry eye. Methodology: Retrospective observational study. All patients for whom PRGF-Endoret were prescribed between February 2019 and January 2020 for the treatment of various disorders with ocular sequence as a symptom were included. Demographic and clinical data were obtained from the electronic medical record (Orion Clinic). In addition, an anonymous survey was carried out evaluating the frequency of various symptoms, the difficulty, safety and satisfaction with the treatment. Results: 24 patients were studied. 62.5% were women, with a median age of 64 years. 79% had been diagnosed with keratitis and/or corneal ulcer. In 75% of the cases, the clinical evolution was favourable after three months. 100% of the patients were satisfied. Regarding symptoms, 100% perceived an improvement in dry eyes, 80% in light discomfort and 60% in pain. 50% of the patients had previously received autologous serum, of which 82% had a favourable evolution with the change of treatment. Conclusion: PRGF-Endoret improved dry eye symptoms in our patients being effective and safe, with high satisfaction from the patients. Although evaluating direct healthcare costs is more expensive than the autologous serum alternative, quality of life and indirect costs should be considered. (AU)

Evaluación de la dinámica de la circulación arterial ocular por eco Doppler en pacientes con hipertensión arterial sistémica esencial / Echo Doppler evaluation of ocular arterial circulation dynamics in patients with systemic essential arterial hypertension

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar los valores de referencia de la dinámica circulatoria arterial ocular de los pacientes con hipertensión arterial esencial. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y transversal en 105 pacientes hipertensos y en un grupo de 33 sujetos no hipertensos, con edades comprendidas entre 18 y 60 años, sin antecedentes de padecer diabetes mellitus ni enfermedades oculares como glaucoma, o haber recibido tratamiento quirúrgico por catarata, hipertensión ocular u otras. A todos se les realizó la toma de la presión arterial sistémica, el examen clínico oftalmológico y el ultrasonido Doppler a color de carótida y de los vasos orbitarios. Resultados: Se encontró un predominio de mujeres de piel blanca, entre la cuarta y quinta década de la vida. Existió un incremento del pico de velocidad sistólica, la velocidad final diastólica y el índice de resistencia en la arteria oftálmica, que fue desde un rango normal en el grupo de los no hipertensos a valores promedios elevados en el grupo de hipertensos, los cuales fueron más altos en los casos descontrolados. No se encontraron modificaciones en el análisis de estos parámetros en las arterias centrales de la retina ni en las ciliares posteriores cortas. Conclusiones: En la casuística estudiada, el incremento del pico de la velocidad sistólica en la arteria oftálmica pudiera estar relacionado con áreas de obstrucción vascular localizadas o con vasoespasmo. Se encontró una asociación entre el descontrol de la presión arterial y los valores elevados del índice de resistencia en la arteria oftálmica(AU)

ABSTRACT Objective: Evaluate the reference values for ocular arterial circulation dynamics in patients with essential arterial hypertension. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted of 105 hypertensive patients and a group of 33 non-hypertensive subjects aged 18-60 years with no antecedents of diabetes mellitus or ocular conditions such as glaucoma or having undergone cataract surgery, ocular hypertension or others. All the patients underwent systemic arterial pressure measurement, clinical ophthalmological examination and color Doppler carotid and orbital ultrasonography. Results: A predominance was observed of the female sex, white skin color and age between the fourth and fifth decades of life. There was an increase in peak systolic velocity, end diastolic velocity and the resistive index in the ophthalmic artery, which ranged from normal in the non-hypertensive group to high average levels in the hypertensive group, higher in uncontrolled cases. Analysis of these parameters did not find any change in central retinal or short posterior ciliary arteries. Conclusions: In the cases studied, the peak systolic velocity increase in the ophthalmic artery could be related to localized vascular obstruction areas or vasospasm. An association was found between uncontrolled arterial pressure and high resistive index values in the ophthalmic artery(AU)

Origen intraorbitario de las arterias etmoidales: estudio anatómico / Intraorbital origin of the ethmoidal arteries: anatomical study

RESUMEN Introducción: Ramas de la arteria oftálmica contribuyen a la irrigación de diversos territorios de la fosa nasal y de los senos paranasales. Objetivo: El objetivo de nuestro estudio es describir las arterias etmoidales desde su origen intraorbitario, y su relación con las estructuras musculares y nerviosas. Material y Método: Se realizó un estudio anatómico endoscópico en 20 fosas nasales y órbitas de diez cadáveres. Resultados: La disección del plano muscular permitió definir dos espacios de entrada a la órbita. Un primer espacio entre el músculo recto inferior y músculo recto medial (área 1) y otro entre el músculo recto medial y músculo oblicuo superior (área 2). En el área 1, la arteria oftálmica discurrió superior al nervio óptico en el 90%. La arteria etmoidal anterior se observó en todos los casos inferior al músculo oblicuo superior. En el área 2, la arteria etmoidal posterior, se localizó en todos los casos superior al músculo oblicuo superior. No se identificó la arteria etmoidal media en ningún caso. El origen de la arteria supraorbitaria se identificó entre las dos arterias etmoidales. Conclusión: La comprensión anatómica del origen intraorbitario de la arteria oftálmica permite el abordaje de determinada patología intraorbitaria compleja a través de la pared medial de la órbita.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Branches of the ophthalmic artery contribute to the irrigation of various territories of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. Aim: The aim of our study is to describe the intraorbital course of the ethmoidal arteries and their relationship with the muscular and nervous structures. Material and method: We performed twenty nasal cavities and orbital dissections in ten adults cadaveric heads. Results: The dissection of the muscular orbital wall allowed defining two surgical orbital corridors, between the inferior rectus and the medial rectus muscles (area 1) and between the medial rectus and the superior oblique muscles (area 2). In area 1, the ophthalmic artery crosses over the optic nerve in 90% of the cases. The anterior ethmoidal artery was observed inferior to the superior oblique muscle. In area 2, the posterior ethmoidal artery was located superior to the superior oblique muscle in all cavities. No middle ethmoidal artery was identified. The origin of the supraorbital artery was found between the two ethmoidal arteries. Conclusions: The anatomical understanding of the intraorbital origin of the arteries of the ophthalmic artery allows perform two surgical approaches through the media orbital wall.

Internal carotid artery aneurysm mimicking normal-tension glaucoma / Aneurisma de carótida interna simulando glaucoma de pressão normal

ABSTRACT Differentiating glaucomatous from nonglaucomatous optic disc cupping remains challenging. We present a case of a 48-year-old woman with an internal carotid aneurysm of approximately 3.5 mm × 6.5 mm that mimicked normal-tension glaucoma. The patient had a 2-year history of low vision acuity in her left eye and frontal oppressive headache. Owing to the carotid aneurysm, she developed an asymmetric vertical cup-to-disc ratio above 0.2, and marked inferotemporal neuronal rim loss and pallor of the residual rim were noted in the left disc. She also developed a visual field defect with an arcuate scotoma in the left eye. The patient was referred to a neurosurgeon and underwent endovascular aneurysm occlusion. This case highlights the diagnostic importance of recognizing that many neurological defects remain underdiagnosed.

RESUMO diferenciação de escavações glaucomatosas e não glaucomatosas ainda permanece um desafio ainda nos dias de hoje. Nos descrevemos um caso de aneurisma de carótida interna medindo 3.5mm x 6.5mm que simulava um glaucoma de pressão normal. O caso é sobre uma paciente feminino de 48 anos com história de 2 anos de baixa acuidade visual no olho esquerdo e cefaléia frontal. Devido ao aneurisma de carótida a paciente desenvolveu uma assimetria de escavação vertical maior que 0.2 no olho esquerdo em relação ao direito com defeito localizado da camada de fibras nervosas temporal inferior. Ela também apresentava um defeito arqueado temporal superior a esquerda, cruzando a linha média vertical consistente. Após o diagnostico confirmado pela ressonância magnética funcional, a paciente foi enviada para o neurocirurgião para realização de uma oclusão endovascular do aneurisma. Esse caso nos alerta da importância de se lembrar que não apenas o glaucoma gera escavações suspeitas no disco óptico e que ainda muitos defeitos por causas neurológicas são subdiagnosticados.

Foramen meningo orbitario / Meningo orbital foramen

El foramen meningo orbitario (FMO), ubicado en el ala mayor del esfenoides y cercano al extremo lateral de la fisura orbitaria superior (FOS), comunica órbita con fosa craneal media, permitiendo el paso de una anastomosis entre las arterias oftálmica y meníngea media. Su prevalencia varía del 6 al 82,9 % y puede presentarse en forma unilateral o bilateral, único o múltiple y de forma circular, ovoidal o de ranura. Nuestro objetivo fue evidenciar la presencia del FMO, describiendo sus características morfológicas, en cráneos secos de individuos adultos chilenos de ambos sexos. Se utilizaron 54 cráneos con ambas órbitas. Se consideró; presencia, unilateralidad o bilateralidad, cantidad de forámenes por órbita, forma, ubicación en relación al plano horizontal determinado por el extremo lateral de la FOS, distancia al extremo lateral de la FOS, diámetro y diferencias sexuales. Las mediciones se realizaron con sonda de nylon, compás de puntas secas y cáliper digital. Un 46,29 % de la muestra presentó FMO, con mayor presencia en individuos femeninos. En un 28 % se presentó unilateral y en un 72 % bilateral. Predominó la forma circular (79,07 %) sobre la ovoidal (18 %) y sobre la forma de ranura (2,33 %). El FMO se observó en un 90,69 % sobre el plano horizontal que determina el extremo lateral de la FOS y en un 9,31 % en el mismo plano. La distancia del FMO al extremo lateral de la FOS fue de 6,58 mm y el diámetro del FMO correspondió a 1,22 mm. Nuestros resultados coinciden con la literatura, respecto a su presencia, a la comunicación que permite, a su ubicación, a su forma y tamaño. Se pudo constatar semejanzas y algunas diferencias menores con cráneos indios, asiáticos y pakistaníes. También pudimos evidenciar diferencias por sexo. El conocimiento acabado del FMO tiene importancia en anatomía, antropología, oftalmología, traumatología, imagenología, cirugía e identificación humana.

The meningo orbital foramen (MOF) is located in the major wing of the sphenoid and near the lateral end of the superior orbital fissure (SOF), communicating orbit with the middle cranial fossa and allowing the passage of an anastomosis between the ophthalmic and middle meningeal arteries. Its prevalence varies from 6 to 82.9 % and may occur unilaterally or bilaterally, single or multiple, and may have a circular, ovoid or groove form. The aim of this study is to evidence the existence of MOF, describing its morphological characteristics in dry skulls of Chilean adults of both sexes. The present study analyzed 54 skulls containing both orbits, considering the following criteria: Existence, unilaterality or bilaterality, number of foramens by orbit, shape, location in relation to the horizontalbaselinedetermined by the lateral end of the SOF, distance to the lateral end of the SOF and diameter and variations by sex. Measurements were made with nylonprobe,compass dry point and digital caliper. Of the sample, 46.29 % presented MOF with a greater prevalence in female samples. In 28 % of the cases it was unilateral and in the other 72 % bilateral. The circular shape was predominant in 79.07 %, followed by the ovoidal 18 % and thegrooveform 2.33 %. The MOF was observed in 90.69 % on the horizontalbaselinethat determines the lateral end of the SOF and in 9.31 % in the samebaseline. The average distance from the MOF to the lateral end of the SOF was 6.58 mm and the diameter of the MOF corresponded to 1.22 mm. Our results are consistentwith similar studies. There were some minor differences observed in Indian, Asian andPakistani skulls as well as some anatomical differences by sex. A better understanding of MOF plays an important role in anatomy, anthropology, ophthalmology, traumatology, medical imaging, surgery and human identification.

Effects of obesity on retrobulbar flow hemodynamics: color Doppler ultrasound evaluation / Efeitos da obesidade na hemodinâmica do fluxo retrobulbar: avaliação por ultrassom doppler colorido

ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate intraocular pressure (IOP) and extraocular orbital vessels with color Doppler ultrasound (CDU) and investigate the effects of obesity on retrobulbar blood flow. Methods: Fifty-nine patients were included in this prospective study. Patients were divided into two groups according to body mass index: Group 1 (31 obese patients) and Group 2 (28 non-obese patients). IOP was measured with a Goldmann applanation tonometer, and CDU was used to evaluate the retrobulbar vessels. Results: The mean IOP was 18 ± 6.68 mmHg in the obese group and 13.71 ± 1.60 mmHg in the control group (p<0.001). When the CDU values for the central retinal artery were compared between the groups, the pulsatility index was found to be significantly lower in the obese group than in the control group (p<0.001). When the CDU values for the ophthalmic artery (OA) were compared between the groups, the peak systolic velocity (p<0.001) and end-diastolic velocity (p=0.002) values were found to be significantly lower in the obese group than in the control group. Conclusions: Obese patients have a higher mean IOP and lower flow velocity than non-obese patients. Increased IOP together with decreased retrobulbar blood flow, particularly in obese individuals, may increase the risk of glaucoma development.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a pressão intraocular (PIO) e vasos orbitários extraoculares com ultrassom Doppler colorido (UDC) e investigar os efeitos da obesidade sobre o fluxo sanguíneo retrobulbar. Métodos: Cinquenta e nove pacientes foram incluídos neste estudo prospectivo. Os pacientes foram divididos em dois grupos de acordo com o índice de massa corpo ral (IMC): Grupo 1 (31 pacientes obesos) e Grupo 2 (28 não obesos). As pressões intraoculares (PIOs) foram medidas com tonômetro de aplanação de Goldmann e o UDC foi utilizada para a avaliação de vasos retrobulbar. Resultados: As PIOs foram 18 ± 6,68 mmHg nos pacientes obesos e 13,71 ± 1,60 mmHg nos grupos controle (p<00,001). Quando os valores da artéria central da retina (ACR) foram comparados entre os grupos controle e obeso. O índice pulsátil (PI) foi marcadamente menor no grupo obeso (p<00,001). Quando os valores da artéria oftálmica (AO) dos grupos obesos e de controle foram comparados. Os valores de Velocidade do pico sistólico (PSV) (p<00,001) e velocidade diastólica final (EDV) (p=00,002) foram significativamente mais baixos no grupo obeso. Conclusão: Pacientes obesos têm maior PIO do que os pacientes não obesos. Os pacientes obesos têm diminuição nas velocidades de fluxo da AO. O aumento da PIO. Juntamente com a diminuição do fluxo sanguíneo retrobulbar, especialmente em indivíduos obesos, pode aumentar o risco de desenvolvimento de glaucoma.

Eco doppler de la arteria oftálmica en pacientes con trastorno hipertensivo del embarazo

Objetivo: evaluar las características de la onda de velocidad de flujo al doppler de la arteria oftálmica en pacientes con trastorno hipertensivo del embarazo y embarazadas sanas. Métodos: estudio prospectivo, descriptivo, comparativo y transversal, incluyó 180 embarazadas que acudieron a la unidad de ecografía de la Maternidad Concepción Palacios entre enero y diciembre 2014, a quienes se les realizó ecografía doppler de la arteria oftálmica. Resultados: en gestantes sanas se obtuvo: pico de velocidad sistólico 39,80 ± 8,39 cm/s, pico de velocidad diastólico 19,02 ± 5,00 cm/s, diferencia entre ambos 20,78 ± 5,88 cm/s; índice de resistencia 0,81 ± 0,22 cm/s y de pulsatilidad 2,06 ± 0,61 cm/s. En pacientes con preeclampsia leve se obtuvo: pico de velocidad sistólico 35,18 ± 2,99 cm/s, pico de velocidad diastólico de 23,72 ± 3,19 cm/s, diferencia entre ambos 11,47 ± 1,47 cm/s; índice de resistencia 0,71 ± 0,08 cm/s y el de pulsatilidad 1,26 ± 0,31 cm/s. En pacientes con preeclampsia grave se obtuvo: pico de velocidad sistólico 30,37 ± 3,89 cm/s, pico de velocidad diastólico 26,30 ± 3,98 cm/s con una diferencia entre ambos de 4,07 ± 1,01 cm/s; índice de resistencia 0,70 ± 0,08 cm/s y de pulsatilidad de 1,18 ± 0,11 cm/s. Conclusiones: el sistema nervioso central en las pacientes con trastorno hipertensivo del embarazo preeclampsia grave, se encuentra vasodilatado.

Objective: to evaluate the characteristics of the wave doppler flow velocity of ophthalmic artery in patients with hypertension of pregnancy disorder and pregnant healthy. Methods: prospective, descriptive, comparative and transversal study included 180 pregnant women who attended the unity of ultrasound of the Maternidad Concepción Palacios between January and December 2014, who held the ophthalmic artery doppler ultrasound. Results: in pregnant healthy is obtained: peak of speed systolic 39.80 ± 8.39 cm/s, peak of speed diastolic 19.02 ± 5.00 cm/s, difference between both 20,78 ± 5.88 cm/s; resistance index 0.81 ± 0.22 cm/s and pulsatility 2.06 ± 0.61 cm/s. In patients with mild pre-eclampsia was obtained: peak systolic speed 35.18 ± 2.99 cm/s, diastolic rate peak of 23.72 ± 3.19 cm/s, the difference between both 11.47 ± 1.47 cm/s; resistance index 0.71 ± 0.08 cm/s and the pulsatility 1.26 ± 0.31 cm/s. In patients with severe pre-eclampsia was obtained: peak systolic speed 30.37 ± 3.89 cm/s, peak diastolic speed 26.30 ± 3.98 cm/s with a difference of 4.07 ± 1.01 cm/s; resistance index 0.70 ± 0.08 cm/s and pulsatility of 1.18 ± 0.11 cm/s. Conclusions: the central nervous system in patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, severe preeclampsia, is vasodilated.

Fístula dural cavernosa. presentación de 3 casos y revisión bibliográfica / Cavernous dural fistula. presentation of 3 cases and bibliographic review

Objetivo: Describir la etiología, forma de presentación, evolución y conducta terapéutica adoptada en tres casos de fístulas durales cavernosas (FDC) y realizar una revisión bibliográfíca. Materiales y métodos: Se presentan tres casos de FDC, una, post-traumática; otra, secundaria a trombosis del seno cavernoso contralateral; y la tercera sin causa conocida. Todos los pacientes se presentaron con proptosis, diplopía, quemosis, ptosis palpebral e inyección conjuntival. Dos de ellos referían disminución de la agudeza visual. Ante la sospecha clínica, se realizaron estudios por imágenes no invasivos en dos pacientes, y el diagnóstico fue confirmado por angiografía digital cerebral en los tres casos. La conducta terapéutica consistió en la oclusión del seno cavernoso con coils a través de un acceso venoso femoral transoftálmico en el primer caso, anticoagulación como tratamiento de la trombosis de seno cavernoso contralateral en el segundo y compresión ocular diaria por 3 meses en el tercero. Resultados: En todos los casos, se logró la resolución completa de los síntomas. Conclusiones: La FDC es una entidad diferenciada del resto de las fístulas durales. Se dispone de diversas estrategias terapéuticas, con resultados favorables. También se observa una alta tasa de remisión espontánea. En dos de los casos presentados, el manejo de forma conservadora fue eficaz para la resolución del cuadro. En el caso que requirió tratamiento endovascular para el cierre de la fistula, el acceso por vía venosa femoral transoftálmica constituyó un abordaje efectivo para lograr la oclusión de la misma.

Objective: To describe the etiology, presentation, evolution and therapeutic approach adopted in three cases of dural cavernous fistulas (DCCF) and to perform a literature review.Materials and methods: Three cases of DCCF are report, one, post-traumatic lession; another secondary to contralateral cavernous sinus thrombosis; and the third with unknown etiology. All patients presented with proptosis, diplopia, chemosis, ptosis and conjunctival injection. Two of them concerned vision impairment. Noninvasive imaging studies were performed in two patients, and the diagnosis were confirmed by cerebral angiography digital in all three cases. The therapeutic approach consisted of cavernous sinus occlusion with coils through a femoral venous access in the first case, anticoagulation treatment of contralateral cavernous sinus thrombosis in the second and ocular compression daily for 3 months in the third. Results: Complete resolution of symptoms was achieved in all cases.Conclusions: The FDC is a distinct entity from the rest of the dural fistulas. It has several therapeutic strategies, with favorable results. A high rate of spontaneous remission is also observed. In two cases, conservative management was effective in the resolution of the picture. In the case requiring endovascular treatment for closure of the fistula, femoral vein transoftálmic acces was an effective approach to achieve occlusion of it.

Tuberculosis extrapulmonar en el niño / Extrapulmonary tuberculosis in children

Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is the most common type of TB in children. Extrapulmonary tuberculosis is also prevalent (about 30-40 percent of cases) and it can occur in a variety of anatomical sites. This study presents a review of the literature on the main clinical manifestations of extrapulmonary tuberculosis in children, its diagnosis and treatment. At the end, some reflections on the importance of BCG for prevention are presented.

La tuberculosis (TB) pulmonar es el tipo más común de TB en niños. La tuberculosis extrapulmonar también es frecuente (alrededor de 30-40 por ciento de los casos) y se puede presentar en una gran variedad de sitios anatómicos. Se hace una revisión de la literatura sobre las principales manifestaciones clínicas extrapulmonares de la tuberculosis en niños, su diagnóstico y su tratamiento. Al final se hacen algunas reflexiones sobre la importancia de la BCG para su prevención.

Alternative treatment for retinoblastoma: Intra-arterial chemotherapy with melphalan.

CASE REPORT: A 10-month old infant was referred for the study of a leukocoria of the left eye of one month onset. On examination, a retinoblastoma occupying the macular area was detected. Treatment with intra-arterial chemotherapy (melphalan 6 mg) was performed, with no further intervention required for disease control. DISCUSSION: Melphalan is an effective chemotherapeutic agent. However, its use is limited by the systemic toxicity that may occur. Intra-arterial chemotherapy allows the selective release of melphalan into the ophthalmic artery, thus limiting its systemic toxicity. This combination of efficiency, safety and accuracy makes it an attractive therapeutic alternative for the management of retinoblastoma.

Red eyes in the necropsy floor: twenty cases of hyphema in dogs and cats / Olhos vermelhos na sala de necropsia: vinte casos de hifema em cães e gatos

Hyphema (hemorrhage within the anterior chamber of the eye) can be caused by several mechanisms and can easily be detected in routine ophthalmic or necroscopic examination as discolored red eye(s). The purpose of this study is to report the cause of hyphema diagnosed as a postmortem finding in dogs and cats. Twenty cases, 14 dogs and six cats of several ages and breeds and of both sexes were included in the study. Hyphema presented as a unilateral (14 cases out of 20) or bilateral (6/20) disorder in dogs and cats and extension of hemorrhage varied from minimal to diffuse. Hyphema was secondary to systemic disease (15/20) or occurred as a primary ocular lesion (5/20) in four dogs and one cat. Primary hyphema was always unilateral. In four of these cases, the cause of hyphema was trauma and remaining case was caused by phacoclastic uveitis in a dog with bilateral hypermature cataract. Various causes of bleeding disorders were found related to secondary hyphema: in decreasing order of frequency, they included vasculitis (8/15), systemic hypertension (5/15), and acquired coagulopathies (2/15). Vasculitis due to feline infectious peritonitis accounted for half of the cases (n=3) of systemic hyphema in cats. The various pathological aspects and pathogenesis of hyphema in dogs and cats are described and discussed...

Hifema, hemorragia na câmara anterior do olho, pode ser causada por vários mecanismos e pode facilmente ser detectada no exame oftálmico de rotina ou na necropsia como olho(s) vermelhos(s). O objetivo deste trabalho é relatar as causas de hifema diagnosticado como um achado postmortem em cães e gatos. Vinte casos, 14 cães e seis gatos de várias idades e raças, e de ambos os sexos foram incluídos no estudo. O hifema em cães e gatos teve uma apresentação unilateral (14 casos dos 20) ou bilateral (6/20), e a extensão da hemorragia variou de mínima a difusa. O hifema era secundário à doença sistêmica (15/20) ou ocorreu como lesão ocular primária em cinco dos 20 casos (quatro cães e um gato). O hifema primário foi sempre unilateral; em quatro desses casos, a causa foi traumatismo e o caso restante foi causado por uveíte facoclástica em um cão com catarata hipermadura bilateral. Várias causas de distúrbios hemorrágicos foram encontradas em relação ao hifema secundário: em ordem decrescente de frequência foram: vasculite (8/15), hipertensão sistêmica (5/15) e coagulopatias adquiridas (2/15). Os vários aspectos patológicos e a patogênese do hifema são descritos e discutidos...

Maternal cerebral centralization of blood flow in pregnant women with specific gestational hypertension / Centralização cerebral do fluxo sanguíneo materno em grávidascom hipertensão gestacional específica

Objectives: To evaluate the occurrence of maternal brain centralization in pregnant women with specific gestational hypertension; to establish normal values of the ratio of the uterine artery with (mean and standard deviation) ophthalmic artery; to compare the ratio of uterine to the ophthalmic artery with normal and abnormal groups; and to establish the Receiver Operator Curve (ROC) for diagnosis of patients with specific hypertensive disease of pregnancy. Methods: To achieve the proposed objectives a case–control study was carried out where the sample consisted of 178 pregnant patients divided into two groups. The control group included pregnant 83 pregnant normotensive women; a case group included 95 patients with clinical and laboratory diagnoses of specific gestational hypertension. Results: Patients with preeclampsia had lower values than the patients who had eclampsia. The Doppler parameters that were statistically significant were those of the ratio of uterine artery with the ophthalmic artery (AU/AO) and vice versa. A comparison between the normal curve systole–diastole and the respective cut-off point was performed. A ROC is shown in the cut-off considering the systolic velocity, the diastolic velocity, the systole/diastole relation, and the index of resistance of the ophthalmic artery. Conclusion: The maternal centralization in high risk pregnancies was observed when specific gestational hypertension is real. The normal curve has a mean and standard deviation of the relative Doppler of the uterine artery to the ophthalmic artery systolic/diastolic ratio was 0.43 ± 0.16 for normal pregnant patients. Comparing the group of patients with normal pathological group of patients there was a statistically significant difference between them considering the relation of Doppler uterine artery with ophthalmic artery.(...)

Objetivos: Avaliar a ocorrência de centralização no cérebro materno em grávidas com hipertensão gestacional específica; estabelecer os valores normais (média e desvio padrão)da razão artéria uterina/artéria oftálmica; comparar a razão artéria uterina/artéria oftálmica entre grupos normal e enfermo; estabelecer a curva ROC para o diagnóstico de pacientes com doença hipertensiva específica da gravidez. Métodos: Estudo de caso-controle em uma amostra de 178 pacientes gestantes, divididas em dois grupos. O grupo controle consistiu em 83 grávidas normotensas; o grupo de casos consistiu em 95 pacientes com diagnóstico clínico e laboratorial de hipertensão gestacional específica. Resultados: Pacientes com pré-eclâmpsia apresentaram valores mais baixos versus pacientes que sofreram eclampsia. Os parâmetros da sonografia Doppler estatisticamente significativos foram os referentes à relação artéria uterina/artéria oftálmica (AU/AO) e vice versa. Foi traçada uma curva de normalidade para sístole-diástole de comparação com os respectivos pontos de corte. A curva ROC exibe os pontos de corte, respectivamente, para velocidade sistólica, velocidade diastólica, razão sístole/diástole e índice de resistência da artéria oftálmica.Conclusão: Foi observada centralização materna em gestações de alto risco em casos de hipertensão gestacional específica. Na curva normal, a média±desvio-padrão da relação sistólica/diastólica entre artéria uterina e artéria oftálmica foi de 0,43±0,16 (Doppler) para pacientes grávidas normais. Comparando-se o grupo de pacientes normais com o grupo de pacientes enfermas, houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre grupos, considerando o estudo Doppler para a razão artéria uterina/artéria oftálmica.(...)