Disfagia en pacientes intervenidos de atresia de esófago: valoración con una escala funcional / Dysphagia in patients undergoing esophageal atresia surgery: Assessment using a functional scale

Introducción: La disfagia se define como dificultad en el procesode alimentación. Hasta un 84% de pacientes intervenidos de atresia deesófago tienen disfagia más allá del periodo neonatal.Material y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo de serie de casos intervenidos por atresia de esófago 2005-2021. Se utilizó la escala FOIS(Functional Oral Intake Scale) para cuantificar la disfagia en 4 gruposde edad (menores de 1 año, 1-4 años, 5-11 años y mayores de 11 años).Se consideró disfagia cualquier valor de FOIS < 7 o síntomas de atragantamiento, impactación o aversión alimentaria.Resultados: Se obtuvieron datos de 63 pacientes. El 74% (47/63)presentó disfagia durante el seguimiento. La prevalencia fue del 50%< 1 año (media FOIS 4.32), 77% 1-4 años (media FOIS 5.61), 45% 5-11años (media FOIS 5.87) y 38% > 11 años (media FOIS 6.8). Las causasmás frecuentes de disfagia fueron la estenosis, que presentó un 38% delos pacientes (n= 24) y el reflujo gastroesofágico (n= 18), que presentóa su vez un 28% de los pacientes. Ambas condiciones se asociaron conunos valores medios de FOIS significativamente menores (p< 0,05) enlos pacientes menores de 11 años. Se encontraron diferencias (p< 0,05)en factores perinatales asociados a disfagia en los distintos periodosde edad, a destacar mayor tiempo medio de: asistencia ventilatoria,nutrición parenteral e ingreso hospitalario. Conclusiones: La disfagia es un síntoma extremadamente frecuentea cualquier edad en los pacientes intervenidos de atresia de esófago. Unseguimiento estandarizado y multidisciplinar es esencial para mejorarla calidad de vida de estos pacientes(AU)

Introduction: Dysphagia is defined as difficulty swallowing. Up to84% of patients undergoing esophageal atresia surgery have dysphagiabeyond the neonatal period. Materials and methods: A retrospective study of patients undergoing esophageal atresia surgery from 2005 to 2021 was carried out. TheFunctional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) was used to assess dysphagia in 4age groups (< 1 year old, 1-4 years old, 5-11 years old, and 11 years old). FOIS scores < 7 or symptoms of choking, impaction, or food aversionwere regarded as dysphagia. Results: 63 patients were analyzed. 74% (47/63) had dysphagiaduring follow-up. Prevalence was 50% in patients < 1 year old (FOISmean 4.32), 77% in patients aged 1-4 (FOIS mean 5.61), 45% in patientsaged 5-11 (FOIS mean 5.87), and 38% in patients > 11 years old (FOISmean 6.8). The most frequent causes of dysphagia were stenosis, whichoccurred in 38% of the patients (n=24), and gastroesophageal reflux(n=18), which was present in 28% of the patients. Both conditions wereassociated with significantly lower mean FOIS scores (p< 0.05) in thepatients under 11 years of age. Differences (p< 0.05) were found in thedysphagia-associated perinatal factors in the various age groups, withlonger ventilation assistance times, parenteral nutrition, and hospital stays. Conclusions: Dysphagia is an extremely frequent symptom at anygiven age in patients undergoing esophageal atresia surgery. A standardized, cross-disciplinary follow-up is key to improve quality of life.(AU)

Impacto del manejo multidisciplinar digestivo-quirúrgico en los pacientes con atresia de esófago / Impact of digestive-surgical cross-disciplinary management in patients with esophageal atresia

Objetivos: El objetivo de este estudio es analizar si los pacientesintervenidos de atresia de esófago (AE) se benefician de un programade seguimiento multidisciplinar, basado en las guías clínicas actuales,implantado en nuestro centro. Material y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo, observacional y analí-tico incluyendo los pacientes intervenidos de AE entre 2012 y 2022. Seanalizaron los resultados de la implantación en 2018 de un programa deconsultas conjuntas de gastroenterología y cirugía pediátrica aplicandoun protocolo basado en las nuevas guías ESPGHAN-NASPGHAN. Sedividieron a los pacientes tratados antes y después de 2018 y se compararon las variables cuantitativas: pérdidas de seguimiento, inicio y duracióndel tratamiento antirreflujo e inicio de nutrición enteral, y cualitativas:prevalencia de reflujo gastroesfoágico, realización de cirugía antirreflujo,infecciones respiratorias, estenosis de la anastomosis, refistulizaciones,disfagia, episodios de impactación, necesidad de gastrostomía y resul-tados de las endoscopias. Resultados: Se incluyeron 38 pacientes. Un 63,2% presentaronreflujo gastroesofágico. El 97,4% tomaron tratamiento antirreflujo el primer año de vida que posteriormente se retiró en el 47,4%. El tiempo deretirada se redujo una media de 24 meses tras la aplicación del programa(p< 0,05). Se realizaron 4,6 veces más pHmetrías tras la implantacióndel programa. El protocolo estandarizó la realización de endoscopiasen pacientes asintomáticos al cumplir 5 y 10 años. Se realizaron 25endoscopias con tomas de biopsia después de 2018, detectando alteraciones histológicas en un 28%. El número de pérdidas de seguimiento seredujo de forma significativa tras la implantación del protocolo (p< 0,05). Conclusiones: El seguimiento multidisciplinar digestivo-quirúrgicode los pacientes con AE genera un impacto positivo en su evolución.(AU)

Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze whether patients undergoing esophageal atresia (EA) surgery benefit from a cross-disciplinary follow-up program, based on current clinical guidelines,implemented in our institution. Materials and methods: An observational, analytical, retrospectivestudy of patients undergoing EA surgery from 2012 to 2022 was carriedout. The results of a joint pediatric surgery and gastroenterology consultation program –which was implemented in 2018 and applies a protocolbased on the new ESPGHAN-NASPGHAN guidelines– were analyzed.Patients were divided according to whether they had been treated before or after 2018. Quantitative variables –follow-up losses, anti-refluxtreatment initiation and duration, and enteral nutrition initiation– andqualitative variables –prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux, anti-refluxsurgery, respiratory infections, anastomotic stenosis, re-fistulizations,dysphagia, impaction episodes, need for gastrostomy, and endoscopicresults– were compared. Results: 38 patients were included. 63.2% had gastroesophagealreflux. 97.4% received anti-reflux treatment in the first year of life, withtreatment being subsequently discontinued in 47.4%. Discontinuationtime decreased by a mean of 24 months following program implementation (p< 0.05). A 4.6-fold increase in the frequency of pH-metries wasnoted following program implementation. The protocol standardizedendoscopies in asymptomatic patients when they turn 5 and 10 years old. 25 endoscopies with biopsy were carried out after 2018, with histologicaldisorders being detected in 28% of them. The number of follow-up lossessignificantly decreased following protocol implementation (p< 0.05). Conclusions: Digestive-surgical cross-disciplinary follow-up of EApatients has a positive impact on patient progression. Applying the guidelines helps optimize treatment and early diagnosis of complications.(AU)

Momento adecuado para las pruebas diagnósticas de reflujo esofágico en pacientes con atresia de esófago / Adequate timing of diagnostic tests for gastroesophageal reflux in children with esophageal atresia

Objetivos: Recientemente se han publicado recomendaciones para el manejo del reflujo gastroesofágico en pacientes con atresia de esófago (AE). Sin embargo, el momento de realización de algunas pruebas no está completamente aclarado. Esta investigación evalúa las pruebas para reflujo gastroesofágico en niños de 1 año y niños de 2-3 años. Material y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo de pacientes con AE sometidos a impedanciometría-phmetría (IMpH) y a endoscopia-histología. Los pacientes con 1 año en el momento de la prueba formaron el grupo MEN, y los pacientes con 2-3 años, el grupo MAY. Se consideró IMpH sustancialmente alterada aquella con un número total de reflujos >105 o >85 (según la edad), o un índice de reflujo >10%. La endoscopia se consideró sustancialmente alterada si presentaba esofagitis erosiva o esófago de Barrett. La histología se consideró sustancialmente alterada si presentaba esofagitis severa-moderada o esófago de Barrett. Se compararon los parámetros convencionales y los sustancialmente alterados. Resultados: Se estudiaron 24 pacientes. Se realizaron 23 IMpH (12 en el grupo MEN y 11 en el MAY); los porcentajes de los parámetros convencionales patológicos no fueron estadísticamente diferentes en ambos grupos. Se realizaron 20 endoscopias (7 en el grupo MEN y 13 en el MAY); los porcentajes de esofagitis no fueron estadísticamente diferentes. El 26,9% de todas las pruebas en el grupo MEN resultaron sustancialmente alteradas, frente al 10,8% en el MAY (χ2 = 2,7;p = 0,1). Conclusión: Teniendo en cuenta el porcentaje de resultados alarmantes en el grupo MEN, sería recomendable realizar una IMpH y una endoscopia con biopsias a los pacientes con AE a la edad de un año.(AU)

Objective: Recent guidelines made recommendations for the management of gastroesophageal reflux in patients with esophageal atresia (EA). However, the timing for some diagnostic tests remained somehow unclear. This investigation studied the tests for gastroesophageal reflux in children aged one year old and children aged two or three. Material and methods: Patients with EA who underwent Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance-pH monitoring (MII-pH) and endoscopy-histology were studied retrospectively. Patients aged one when the test was performed were the YO group and patients aged two or three years old formed the OL group. Substantially impaired MII-pH was defined as total number of reflux episodes >105 or >85 (depending on age), or reflux index >10%. Substantially impaired endoscopy was defined as erosive esophagitis or Barrett’s esophagus. Substantially impaired histology was defined as moderate-severe esophagitis or Barrett’s esophagus. Conventional parameters and substantially impaired values of the tests were compared. Results: Twenty-four patients were studied. Twenty-three MII-pH were performed (12 in YO and 11 in OL): percentages of abnormal conventional parameters of MII-pH were not significantly different in both groups. Twenty endoscopies with biopsies were performed (7 in YO and 13 in OL): percentages of esophagitis were not significantly different. Interestingly, 26.9% of all the tests performed in YO were substantially impaired vs. 10.8% of all the tests in OL (χ2 = 2.7; p = 0.1). Conclusion: Considering the percentage of alarming results of diagnostic tests in the YO group it would be advisable that patients with EA undergo MII-pH and endoscopy-histology at one year of age.(AU)

Manejo endoscópico de la fístula traqueoesofágica recurrente con la aplicación de ácido tricloroacético, en el paciente pediátrico / Endoscopic management of recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula with trichloroacetic acid in pediatric patients

Introducción: La reparación quirúrgica de la fístula traqueoeso-fágica recurrente tiene alto riesgo de complicaciones por lo que se hanutilizado diversas técnicas endoscópicas para evitarlas. Objetivo: Conocer la utilidad de la aplicación endoscópica deácido tricloroacético para el tratamiento de la fístula traqueoesofágicarecurrente. Material y método: Estudio observacional, descriptivo y retros-pectivo, tipo de serie de casos en un hospital pediátrico de tercer nivel.Se revisaron los expedientes de pacientes con fístula traqueoesofágicarecurrente de 2015 a 2021. En todos los pacientes durante este periodose realizó cepillado y aplicación de ácido tricloroacético. Resultado: El tiempo medio de aparición de la fístula traqueoesofá-gica recurrente fue de 4,8 meses (rango 1-19,2). Dos con fístula pequeña(menor a 4 mm), tres con fístula mediana (4 mm) y dos con fístula grande(mayor a 4 mm). El número medio de sesiones para cerrar la fístula fue2,2 veces (rango 1-4). El intervalo medio entre procedimientos fue 22días (rango 14-30). El tiempo medio de seguimiento desde la confir-mación de cierre de la fistula fue de 33 meses (rango 9-72), periodo detiempo donde no se observó recurrencia del cuadro. Conclusión: El manejo endoscópico de la fístula traqueoesofágica recurrente con la aplicación de ácido tricloroacético es un procedimientoseguro y efectivo. La técnica de cepillado y aplicación de ácido triclo-roacético mejora la efectividad de éxito. La fístula mayor de 4 mm dediámetro requiere mayor número de procedimientos; sin embargo, serequiere mayor número de pacientes y mayor tiempo de seguimientopara poder aseverar esta opinión.(AU)

Introduction: Surgical repair of recurrent tracheoesophageal fistulahas a high risk of complications. Therefore, various endoscopic tech-niques have been used to avoid complications. Objective: To understand the usefulness of trichloroacetic acid en-doscopic application for the treatment of recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula. Materials and methods: An observational, descriptive, retrospec-tive, case-series-based study was carried out in a tertiary pediatric hos-pital. Records of patients with recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula from2015 to 2021 were reviewed. All patients within this period underwentbrushing and trichloroacetic acid application. Results: Mean time of recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula occur-rence was 4.8 months (range: 1-19.2). Two patients had a small fistula(less than 4 mm), three patients had a medium fistula (4 mm), and twopatients had a large fistula (more than 4 mm). Mean sessions for fistulaclosure were 2.2 (range: 1-4). Mean time between procedures was 22days (range: 14-30). Mean follow-up since fistula closure confirmationwas 33 months (range: 9-72), during which no recurrences were noted. Conclusion: Endoscopic management of recurrent transesophagealfistula with trichloroacetic acid is a safe and effective procedure. Brush-ing and trichloroacetic acid combined improve success rates. Fistulasover 4 mm in diameter require more procedures. However, a largerpatient cohort and a longer follow-up period are needed to confirm this.(AU)

Reparación toracoscópica de la atresia esofágica: implicaciones en el pronóstico del paciente / Thoracoscopic Repair of Esophageal Atresia: Implications in the prognosis of the patient

La reparación por toracoscopia de la atresia del esófago se ha constituido paulatinamente en la mejor alternativa terapéutica de los pacientes con esta entidad. Se analizaron 21 pacientes con diagnóstico de atresia esofágica operados por toracoscopia de Noviembre del 2017 a Agosto del 2020. La edad en que se efectuó la cirugía fue de 1 a 15 días de vida, promedio de 4.5. El procedimiento efectuado fue: sección y ligadura de la fistula con anastomosis termino terminal. El tiempo de cirugía fue de 90 a 240 minutos con una media de 158.5 minutos. Las complicaciones postoperatorias fueron: 02 pacientes dehiscencia parcial de la anastomosis, 05 pacientes estrechez de la anastomosis y 01 paciente divertículo traqueal. Hubo 03 pacientes que fallecieron. La reparación toracoscópica de la atresia de esófago es una opción terapéutica eficiente, con una tasa de complicaciones aceptable y una menor mortalidad. (AU)

Thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia has gradually become the best therapeutic alternative for patients with this entity. 21 patients with a diagnosis of esophageal atresia operated by thoracoscopy from November 2017 to August 2020 were analyzed. The age at which the surgery was performed was 1 to 15 days old, average 4.5. The procedure was: section and ligation of the fistula with end-to-end anastomosis. The surgery time was 90 to 240 minutes with a mean of 158.5 minutes. Postoperative complications were: 02 patients partial dehiscence of the anastomosis, 05 patients narrowing the anastomosis and 01 patient tracheal diverticulum. There were 03 patients who died. Thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia is an efficient therapeutic option, with an acceptable complication rate and lower mortality. (AU)

End-to-end versus end-to-side anastomosis in the treatment of esophageal atresia or tracheo-esophageal fistula / Anastomose terminoterminal versus terminolateral no tratamento da atresia ou fístula traqueoesofágica

Background: Dehiscence of esophageal anastomosis is frequent and there are still controversies which type of anastomosis is preferred to diminish its incidence . Aim: To compare end-to-end anastomosis versus end-to-side anastomosis in terms of anastomotic leakage, esophageal stricture and gastroesophageal reflux symptom. Methods: This study was carried out for two year starting from 2012. End-to-side and end-to-side anastomosis were compared in terms of anastomotic leakage, esophageal stricture, gastroesophageal reflux symptom, length of surgery and pack cell infusion. Results: Respectively to end-to-end and end-to-side anastomosis, duration of surgery was 127.63±13.393 minutes and 130.29±10.727 minutes (p=0.353); esophageal stricture was noted in two (5.9%) and eight (21.1%) cases (p=0.09); gastroesophageal reflux disease was detected in six (15.8%) and three (8.8%) cases (p=0.485); anastomotic leakage was found in five (13.2%) and one (2.9%) cases (p=0.203); duration of neonatal intensive care unit admission was significantly shorter in end-to-end (11.05±2.438 day) compared to end-to-side anastomosis (13.88±2.306 day) (p<0.0001). Conclusion: There were no significant differences between end-to-end and end-to-side anastomosis except for length of neonatal intensive care unit admission which was significantly shorter in end-to-end anastomosis group.

Racional: Deiscência de anastomose esofágica é frequente e ainda existem controvérsias qual tipo de anastomose é preferível para diminuir sua incidência. Objetivo : Comparar a anastomose terminoterminal versus a lateroterminal em termos de deiscência de anastomose, estenose de esôfago, e sintoma de refluxo gastroesofágico. Métodos : Este estudo foi realizado por dois anos a partir de 2012. Anastomoses terminoterminal e terminolateral foram comparadas em termos de deiscência de anastomose, estenose de esôfago, sintoma do refluxo gastroesofágico, duração da operação e transfusão. Resultados : Na comparação das anastomoses terminoterminal e terminolateral, respectivamente, a duração em minutos das operações foi de 127.63±13.393 e 130.29±10.727 (p=0,353); estenose esofágica foi observada em dois (5,9%) e oito (21,1%) casos (p=0,09); doença do refluxo gastroesofágico foi detectada em seis (15,8%) e três (8,8%) casos (p=0,485); deiscência de anastomose foi encontrada em cinco (13,2%) e um (2,9%) caso (p=0,203); duração do internamento na UTI neonatal foi significativamente menor na terminoterminal (11,05±2,438 dias) em comparação com terminolateral (13,88±2,306 dias, p<0,0001). Conclusão : Não houve diferença significativa entre as anastomoses terminoterminal e terminolateral, exceto para UTI neonatal que foi significativamente menor no grupo de anastomose terminoterminal.

Anesthetic management for surgery of esophagus atresia in a newborn with Goldenhar's syndrome / Manejo anestésico para cirurgia de atresia de esôfago em um recém-nascido com síndrome de Goldenhar / Manejo anestésico para la cirugía de atresia de esófago en un neonato con síndrome de Goldenhar

Goldenhar's syndrome is a polymalformative condition consisting of a craniofacial dysostosis that determines difficult airway in up to 40% of cases. We described a case of a newborn with Goldenhar's syndrome with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula who underwent repair surgery.

A síndrome de Goldenhar é um quadro de polimalformação que consiste em uma disostose craniofacial que determina uma via respiratória difícil em até 40% dos casos. Nós descrevemos um caso de um recém-nascido com síndrome de Goldenhar com atresia de esôfago e fístula traqueoesofágica para a qual foi feita cirurgia de reparo.

El síndrome de Goldenhar es un cuadro polimalformativo consistente en una disostosis craneofacial que condiciona una vía aérea difícil hasta en el 40% de los casos. Describimos un caso de un neonato con síndrome de Goldenhar con atresia de esófago y fístula traqueoesofágica al que se practicó cirugía de reparación de la misma.

Anesthetic management for surgery of esophagus atresia in a newborn with Goldenhar's syndrome.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Goldenhar's syndrome is a polymalformative condition consisting of a craniofacial dysostosis that determines difficult airway in up to 40% of cases. We described a case of a newborn with Goldenhar's syndrome with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula who underwent repair surgery. CASE REPORT: We report the case of a 24-h-old newborn with Goldenhar's syndrome. He had esophageal atresia with distal tracheoesophageal fistula. It was decided that an emergency surgery would be performed for repairing it. It was carried out under sedation, intubation with fibrobronchoscope distal to the fistula, to limit the air flow into the esophagus, and possible abdominal distension. Following complete repair of the esophageal atresia and fistula ligation, the patient was transferred to the intensive care unit and intubated under sedation and analgesia. CONCLUSIONS: The finding of a patient with Goldenhar's syndrome and esophageal atresia assumes an exceptional situation and a challenge for anesthesiologists, since the anesthetic management depends on the patient comorbidity, the type of tracheoesophageal fistula, the usual hospital practice and the skills of the anesthesiologist in charge, with the main peculiarity being maintenance of adequate pulmonary ventilation in the presence of a communication between the airway and the esophagus. Intubation with fibrobronchoscope distal to the fistula deals with the management of a probably difficult airway and limits the passage of air to the esophagus through the fistula.

[Anesthetic management for surgery of esophagus atresia in a newborn with Goldenhar's syndrome]. / Manejo anestésico para cirurgia de atresia de esôfago em um recém-nascido com síndrome de Goldenhar.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Goldenhar's syndrome is a polymalformative condition consisting of a craniofacial dysostosis that determines difficult airway in up to 40% of cases. We described a case of a newborn with Goldenhar's syndrome with esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula who underwent repair surgery. CASE REPORT: We report the case of a 24-hour-old newborn with Goldenhar's syndrome. He had esophageal atresia with distal tracheoesophageal fistula. It was decided that an emergency surgery would be performed for repairing it. It was carried out under sedation, intubation with fibrobronchoscope distal to the fistula, to limit the air flow into the esophagus, and possible abdominal distension. Following complete repair of the esophageal atresia and fistula ligation, the patient was transferred to the intensive care unit and intubated under sedation and analgesia. CONCLUSIONS: The finding of a patient with Goldenhar's syndrome and esophageal atresia assumes an exceptional situation and a challenge for anesthesiologists, since the anesthetic management depends on the patient comorbidity, the type of tracheoesophageal fistula, the usual hospital practice and the skills of the anesthesiologist in charge, with the main peculiarity being maintenance of adequate pulmonary ventilation in the presence of a communication between the airway and the esophagus. Intubation with fibrobronchoscope distal to the fistula deals with the management of a probably difficult airway and limits the passage of air to the esophagus through the fistula.

Manejo multidisciplinario de los pacientes con atresia de esófago / Multidisciplinary management of patients with esophageal atresia

La atresia de esófago es un defecto congénito relativamente común de etiología desconocida, que consiste en una falta de continuidad del esófago con o sin comunicación a la vía aérea; se presenta en 1 de cada 2,500 a 4,500 nacidos vivos. Si el paciente no recibe tratamiento médico-quirúrgico, este defecto puede llevarlo a la muerte. Entre 50-60% de los pacientes presentan anomalías asociadas a la atresia de esófago, ubicándose a nivel del tracto urinario, digestivo, cardiaco y musculoesquelético. La atresia de esófago es, tal vez, una de las patologías quirúrgicas clásicas de la cirugía pediátrica que ha tenido un desarrollo muy importante en los últimos años en relación con la supervivencia gracias a los cuidados especializados que se otorgan en las unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales, a la nutrición parenteral, así como al perfeccionamiento de las técnicas anestésicas y quirúrgicas. Actualmente, la mortalidad por atresia de esófago es un indicador de la calidad de atención en las unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales. Después de la cirugía, en general, el pronóstico es bueno ya que la mortalidad es baja en ausencia de otras malformaciones asociadas. En este artículo se sintetizan los aspectos generales que deben brindarse a todo recién nacido en el que se sospeche de atresia esofágica y la importancia del manejo multidisciplinario para lograr los mejores resultados en este grupo de pacientes.

Esophageal atresia is a relatively common congenital malformation of unknown etiology consisting of a lack of continuity of the esophagus with or without communication to the airway. The condition occurs in 1/2500-4500 live births. If the patient does not receive surgical treatment, this defect may lead to death. Abnormalities associated with esophageal atresia are present in ~50% to 60% of patients and include urinary tract and digestive, cardiac and musculoskeletal systems. Esophageal atresia is perhaps one of the classic pediatric surgical diseases and important developments have been reported in recent years regarding survival. This achievement is related to the specialized care provided in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) and the use of parenteral nutrition as well as improvement of anesthetic and surgical techniques. Currently, mortality in esophageal atresia patients is an indicator of the quality of care in NICUs. Postoperatively, overall prognosis is good because mortality is low in the absence of other associated malformations. This article synthesizes the general aspects that should be offered to all newborns suspected of having esophageal atresia, indicating the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to achieve the best results in this group of patients.

Atresia de esófago: experiencia en el Hospital del Niño: La Paz: Bolivia / Atresia of esophagus: experience in the hospital of children: La Paz: Bolivia

Objetivo: Determinar las características clínicas y demográficas de los pacientes con Atresia de esófago y establecer las principales condiciones asociadas a un resultado final favorable a través de la comparación entre un enfoque quirúrgico inicial de emergencia y el actual referido como electivo. Métodos. Estudio observacional retrospectivo con una serie de casos de neonatos internados en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos del Hospital del Niño "Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uria" durante el periodo de Enero 2000 y Diciembre de 2004 con el diagnóstico de AE. simultaneamente evaluamos el impacto del manejo protocolizado sobre la mortalidad en los últimos años. Resultados. 19 expedientes clínicos de pacientes con AE fueron evaluados. El peso promedio de los pacientes fue de 2671 g y la edad gestacional media de 37 semanas. Las condiciones de traslado fueron muy deficientes. Los datos clínicos más llamativos fueron dificultad respiratoria (84.2 por ciento), intolerancia a los alimentos (78.9 por ciento), salivación excesiva (73.7 por ciento) y cianosis (52.6 por ciento). 16 de los casos correspondían a AE tipo 3 (84 por ciento). 63 por ciento presentó una o mas malformaciones congénitas asociadas siendo la más frecuente la cardiopatía congenita (41 por ciento). El manejo protocolizado redujo la mortalidad de 72.7 por ciento a 25 por ciento. Conclusión. La reparación quirúrgica de la atresia de esófago es urgente, sin embargo no una emergencia. El manejo bajo un protocolo detallado es útil para evitar complicaciones y disminuir la mortalidad. Se debe mejorar las condiciones de traslado y el diagnóstico prenatal de esta condición.

Background:Esophageal atresia (EA) is a rare condition with high mortality and morbidity rates. AIM: To determine clinical and demographic features of patients with EA and to establish the main conditions associated with a good final out come through comparative analysis between urgent surgical approach and elective and programmed surgical approach. METHODS We performed a retrospective chart review of patients diagnosed with EA admitted to PICU during January 2000 and December 2004at the Children’s Hospital “Dr Ovidio Aliaga U.” Simultaneously, wee valuated the impact of a new management guideline on survival rate during the last two years. RESULTS Nineteen patients were evaluated (n=19). Mean birth weight was 2671g and the average gestational age was 37wk. Referral conditions were inappropriate in many cases. Main signs and symptoms were respiratory distress (84.2%), food intolerance (78.9%), excessive salivation (73.7%) and cyanosis (52.6%). 84% of cases wereEA with tracheo-esophageal fistula. Other associated congenital malformations were observed in 63% of patients and congenital heart disease was the most common finding (41%). The new guideline for management reduced mortality rate from 72.7% to 25% ...

Atresia de esôfago-análise de 28 casos operados / Esophageal atresia-analysis of 28 operated patients

A atresia é a má-formação congênita mais comum do esôfago. A evolução é o sucesso na correção cirúrgica da atresia de esõfago constitui o principal marco para o reconhecimento e estabecimento da cirúrgia pediátrica como especialidade.Desde a sua primeira descrição por Durston,em 1670, a atresia de esôfago experimentou um avanço significativo em seu tratamento, passando de uma mortalidade de 100% para uma sobrevida atual de 60 a 90% nos centros de referência.Os bons resultados em seu tratamento decorrem da tecnica da equipe cirúrgica e infra-estrutura hospitar adequada.Em Juiz de Fora e região não há , até a presente data, relato de estudos de pacientes conduzidos e operados de atresia de esôfago parametrando os resultados e comparando-os com os referenciais da literatura.O objetivo deste estudo retrospectivo é apresentar a casuítica de 28 pacientes portadores de atresia de esôfago, operados no período de fevereiro/1994 a outubro /2001.Para tanto,dividimos a casuítica em 2 fases iguais,contendo,cada uma ,14 pacientes e duração de 4 anos.Analisando a sobrevida obtida em cada fase, obtivemos indices de 28,5% na fase inicial e de 85,7% na fase subquente.Tal ocorrência reflete a melhoria na assistência prestada,operação mais precoce,bem como o aprimoramento técnico-profissional e institucional, ocorrido na 2ª fase.

Atresia is the most common congenital malformation of the esophageal. Sucess and evolution in the surgical correction of esophageal atresia is considerd to be the main hallmark to the acknowledgement of pediatric surgery as a speciality. since its firts description by Durston, in 1670,esophageal atresia treatment has experienced substantial advance, rising from a mortartaly rate of 100% to a survival rate of 60 a 90% in the best treatment centers.Good results in its treatment are obtained from harmonious relationships among early diagnosis, technical ability of the surgical team and adequate infrastructure in hospitals. Until the present date, there is not any registered study of operated patients with esophageal atresia in Juiz de Fora and surroundings analyzing and comparing results with references in the current literature. The aim of this retrospective study is to present our experience involving 28 patients we have o perated on between February/1994 and October/2001.To do so, we have divided our patients into 2 equal groups, each containing 14 patients and lasting 4years.By analyzing the survival rate obtained in each group,we have come to the following result:28.5% in the first group and 85.7% in the second.Such a fact shows improvement in the assistance we have provided, earlier surgery, as well as technical mastering and institutional development, which took place in the second analysed period.