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BACKGROUND: Characterizing the cutaneous upper lip height changes after unilateral cleft lip repair is very important to plan the surgical maneuvers, anticipate the need for overcorrection of the vertical dimension of the lips, and instruct the family on the postoperative outcomes. The aim of this study was to objectively analyze the asymmetry of upper lip height in patients with unilateral incomplete cleft lip who underwent Cutting extended Mohler repair. METHODS: A prospective study of consecutive patients with unilateral incomplete cleft lip who underwent primary lip repair without facial orthopedics was performed. Fifty children without craniofacial abnormalities were used as a control. Frontal view photographs taken at the preoperative (T0) period and early (3-5 months; T1) and late (12-14 months; T2) postoperative periods were used to measure the cutaneous upper lip height. A comparative analysis between affected and unaffected lip heights (control group: right and left sides, respectively) was accomplished using a computerized photogrammetric evaluation. RESULTS: The patients with cleft lip (n = 9) showed a significant (P < 0.01) progressive reduction in lip asymmetry within the studied period (T0 > T1 > T2). The lip asymmetry was higher (P < 0.01) in the cleft lip group (n = 9) than in the control group (n = 50), except in the T2 period (P > 0.05). The average improvement of lip height during the first year after surgery was 9%. CONCLUSIONS: There is a progressive reduction in lip asymmetry following primary lip repair. Patients with unilateral incomplete cleft lip presented lip height average similar to children with noncleft lip in the late postoperative period.

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INTRODUÇÃO: Embora os distúrbios neurossensoriais após genioplastias tenham sido avaliados em diferentes estudos, não existe uma padronização de como testar e classificar tais alterações. Por essa razão, a incidência de distúrbios neurossensoriais varia de 0 a 100%, dependendo da definição da lesão dos nervos, da sensibilidade do método diagnóstico e do período de seguimento. Portanto, o propósito deste estudo foi avaliar objetivamente o déficit neurossensorial permanente em pacientes submetidos a avanço horizontal do mento. MÉTODO: Foi realizado estudo retrospectivo de todos os pacientes submetidos a avanço horizontal do mento no Hospital SOBRAPAR, no período de 2009 a 2010. A avaliação neurossensorial objetiva do lábio inferior e do mento foi realizada com dois testes neurológicos (teste dos limiares de pressão de Semmes-Weinstein e teste de sensibilidade térmica). O déficit neurossensorial permanente foi definido como testes clínicos anormais com no mínimo 12 meses de pós-operatório. RESULTADOS: Foram avaliados 13 pacientes, sendo 8 deles portadores de síndromes craniofaciais. Houve predomínio de pacientes com os testes de sensibilidade tátil à pressão e térmica (quente e frio) normal (P < 0,05). A análise dos pacientes sindrômicos revelou que a maioria teve o teste de sensibilidade tátil à pressão normal (P < 0,003), não existindo diferenças no teste de sensibilidade térmica (P = 0,317). Não foram identificadas diferenças entre as regiões anatômicas com testes de sensibilidade anormais (P > 0,05). CONCLUSÕES: A maioria dos pacientes apresenta sensibilidade tátil (pressão e temperatura) do lábio inferior e mento preservada 12 meses após terem sido submetidos a avanço horizontal do mento.

BACKGROUND: Although neurosensory disturbances after genioplasty have been evaluated in different studies, standardization for testing and grading of neurosensory injuries is lacking. For this reason, the incidence of neurosensory disturbance varies from 0% to 100%, depending on the definition of nerve damage, the sensitivity of the diagnostic test method, and the follow-up period. Therefore, the aim of this study was to perform an objective evaluation of the permanent neurosensory disturbances in patients who underwent horizontal chin advancement. METHODS:A retrospective study of all patients who underwent horizontal chin advancement at the Hospital SOBRAPAR between 2009 and 2010 was conducted. The objective neurosensory assessment of the lower lip and chin was performed using 2 neurological tests, namely the Semmes-Weinstein pressure and thermal sensitivity tests. Permanent neurosensory disturbance was defined as abnormal clinical test results obtained at least 12 months after surgery. RESULTS: Thirteen patients (8 with craniofacial syndrome) were evaluated. The prevalence of the patients who showed normal results for sensitivity to pressure/touch and thermal sensitivity (warm and cold; P < 0.05) was significantly high. The analysis of the data of the patients with craniofacial syndrome revealed that most of the patients had normal pressure sensitivity test results (P < 0.003). Results from the thermal sensitivity tests showed no significant difference between these patients (P = 0.317). No significant differences were observed between the anatomical regions with abnormal sensitivity test results (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Tactile sensitivities of the lower lip and chin to pressure and temperature were preserved in most of the patients 12 months after horizontal chin advancement.

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Apert syndrome is a complex craniofacial deformity with a broad clinical spectrum that mainly affects the craniofacial skeleton, lower and upper limbs. The quality of life for patients born with Apert syndrome may be strongly affected by the limitations that this syndrome imposes. The aims of this study were to describe the quality of life of patients born with Apert syndrome and the challenges of managing an Apert protocol in Brazil. The quality of life of 8 Apert patients who adhered to our management protocol was assessed using the Portuguese version of WHOQOL-100 (World Health Organization Quality of Life instrument). The answers were submitted to SPSS (Statistic Package for Social Science), and results were expressed in 25 facets and 6 domains (physical, psychological, social relations, level of independence, environment, and spirituality). Patients and families signed an informed consent, and the study was previously approved by our institutional review board. The cohort of patients scored 60 in 22 of 25 facets, with no grade less than 50. The facet of positive feelings note was 76.79; self-esteem and body image scored, respectively, 75.00 and 85.71. When the facets were grouped into domains, they had a high overall score. The cohort of Apert patients presented a satisfactory quality of life. This cohort of Apert patients acquired the necessary repertoire to manage the aversive daily situations of their lives.

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INTRODUÇÃO: Os esforços para obtenção de melhores resultados da região nasal de pacientes fissurados são contínuos, portanto é necessário o correto diagnóstico das alterações da anatomia nasal sofrida com o decorrer do tempo após uma intervenção cirúrgica. Os objetivos do presente estudo foram: 1) avaliar o porcentual de assimetria do nariz de pacientes portadores de fissura labiopalatina unilateral completa e incompleta submetidos a queiloplastia primária com a técnica de Mohler, no pós-operatório imediato (T1) e após um ano da cirurgia (T2); e 2) comparar o porcentual de assimetria nasal em ambos os períodos pós-operatórios com os mesmos índices obtidos em crianças não-portadoras de fissura labiopalatina. MÉTODO: No período de março de 2007 a dezembro de 2010, 27 pacientes portadores de fissura labiopalatina unilateral foram submetidos a queiloplastia primária. Foram obtidas medidas de área, altura, largura, altura em » medial da largura e altura da base narinar identificados na fotografia em duas dimensões por meio do programa Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended®. Foi utilizado o teste de ANOVA para comparação estatística entre os valores da assimetria nasal no pós-operatório imediato e um ano após a cirurgia. RESULTADOS: Foram obtidos índices porcentuais de assimetria nasal entre os pacientes fissurados e o grupo controle, demonstrando diferença estatística em todas as variáveis quando comparado ao grupo controle, exceto quanto à altura da base narinar. CONCLUSÕES: Os resultados obtidos demonstraram melhora da simetria nasal, porém tendência a recidiva do resultado obtido em T1. Os pacientes com fissura completa são mais suscetíveis à recidiva em relação à posição do nariz.

BACKGROUND: Efforts to obtain the best possible results in the nasal region of cleft patients are an ongoing process; it is therefore essential to correctly diagnose any changes in the nasal anatomy of cleft palate patients that occur over time and after surgical intervention. The aims of the present study were: (1) to evaluate the percentage of nose asymmetry in patients with either complete or incomplete unilateral cleft lip and palate who underwent primary cleft lip repair with the Mohler technique, both in the immediate postoperative period (T1) and after 1 year (T2); and (2) to compare the percentage of nasal asymmetry in both postoperative periods using the same indexes in children without cleft lip and palate. METHODS: During the period from March 2007 to December 2010, 27 patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate were submitted to primary cleft lip repair. Measurements of area, height, height at » of the medial width, and height of the base of the nose were obtained from two-dimensional photos by using Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended®. Statistical comparison of the values obtained for nasal asymmetry in the immediate postoperative period and 1 year after surgery was performed with ANOVA. RESULTS: Percentile indexes of nasal asymmetry for cleft patients showed statistical differences in all variables when compared to controls, with the exception being the base of the nose. CONCLUSIONS: The results we obtained showed an improvement in nasal symmetry, although there was a tendency to relapse from the result obtained in T1. Patients with complete cleft were more susceptible to relapse with regard to the position of the nose.

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Objective. To compare the cutaneous lip height at early and late postoperative periods and to objectively determine the average amount of lip height improvement during the first year of unilateral complete cleft lip repair using Cutting extended Mohler technique. Methods. In this prospective cohort study, 26 unilateral complete cleft patients and 50 noncleft subjects were included. Photographs were taken between 12 and 16 weeks (T1) and also taken between 12 and 13 months after surgery (T2). The cutaneous lip height distance (photogrammetric lip analysis) obtained in these two periods of time were measured and statistically analyzed. Results. The average lip heights were 24% ± 9% in T1 and 8% ± 6% in T2 (P < 0.01). The average lip height asymmetry in the noncleft individuals was 4.52% ± 1.89%. Conclusion. Since all principles to obtain a symmetrical Cupid's bow were performed, the postoperative pull-up of Cupid's bow is probably owed to the scar contracture, which improves by 2 times during the first year after surgery.

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INTRODUÇÃO: A craniossinostose coronal unilateral (CCU) é a ossificação prematura da sutura coronal unilateralmente e provoca uma deformidade em 3 dimensões, que pode afetar o crânio e as órbitas. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi aferir e comparar a assimetria do crânio e face dos pacientes portadores de CCU no período pré e pós-operatório. MÉTODO: Nove pacientes foram submetidos à correção da craniossinostose coronal unilateral, entre janeiro de 2007 a dezembro de 2010. Quatro pacientes foram do sexo feminino e cinco do sexo masculino. Foram aferidas medidas da região craniofacial para quantificar o índice de assimetria craniofacial no período pré-operatório e compará-lo com o período pós-operatório. O índice de assimetria craniofacial (IAC) foi determinado pela diferença entre as medidas craniofaciais diagonais obtidas com o goniômetro. RESULTADOS: A idade média dos pacientes submetidos à correção de CCU foi de 2 anos e 1 mês. O tempo médio de cirurgia foi de 2 horas e 46 minutos. O volume médio de sangue transfundido foi de 280 ml. A média das diferenças das medidas diagonais obtidas com o goniômetro no período pré-operatório (IAC) foi de 1,045 e do pós-operatório de 1,009 (p=0,0109), indicando forte tendência à simetria craniofacial após o ato cirúrgico. CONCLUSÃO: O tratamento proposto para as CCU foi eficiente na obtenção de simetria craniofacial. Foi necessária a sobrecorreção das estruturas ósseas para obtenção de simetria óssea no período pós-operatório.

INTRODUCTION: Unilateral coronal synostosis (UCS) is a premature fusion of the coronal suture and leads to a three-dimensional deformity that affects the cranium and orbits. The aim of this study was to compare craniofacial skeleton asymmetry preoperatively and postoperatively. METHODS: This is a retrospective study with nine patients who underwent treatment of unilateral coronal synostosis, between January 2007 and December 2010. Four patients were female and five male. The craniofacial measurements were done to quantify an index of craniofacial asymmetry preoperatively and compare to those obtained postoperatively. The craniofacial index (CI) was obtained by calculating the difference between the higher oblique measurement of the craniofacial skeleton and lower oblique measurement of the craniofacial skeleton. RESULTS: The average age of the patients who had undergone to unilateral coronal synostosis correction was 2 years and 1 month. The average time of surgery was 2 hours and 46 minutes. The blood volume transfused was 280 cc. The CI preoperatively was 1.045 and postoperatively was 1.009 (p=0.0109), indicating a tendency to craniofacial symmetry. CONCLUSION: The treatment of UCS was efficient. Bone over correction was necessary to achieve its goal of symmetry in the postoperative period.

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A ultrassonografia é o exame de imagem de primeira escolha para rastreamento de doenças fetais devido a sua utilidade, aplicabilidade e baixo custo. Contudo, ocasionalmente, seus achados são inconclusivos ou insuficientes para guiar o tratamento, e a ressonância nuclear magnética (RNM) funciona como ferramenta complementar. A aplicabilidade da RNM fetal inclui indicações neurológicas e não neurológicas. Das indicações neurológicas, a RNM fetal auxilia o diagnóstico de: ventriculomegalia, agenesia de corpo caloso, anormalidades da fossa posterior e malformações do desenvolvimento do córtex cerebral. Dentre as dismorfias fetais não neurológicas, a RNM fetal auxilia o diagnóstico de complicações de gestações gemelares monocoriônicas, hérnia diafragmática congênita, sequestros pulmonares, malformações adenomatoides císticas congênitas e obstrução de vias aérea. Objetivou-se com o presente artigo apresentar a aplicabilidade e as indicações da RNM no diagnóstico de malformações, auxiliando o ginecologista e obstetra no entendimento deste novo recurso diagnóstico na área de medicina fetal. O uso da RNM fetal fornece informações adicionais à ultrassonografia, autorizando mudanças no aconselhamento ao paciente e no seu tratamento.

Ultrasonography is the examination of image of first choice for tracking of fetal illnesses due to its utility, applicability and low cost. However, occasionally, its findings are inconclusives or insufficient to guide the treatment, so the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) functions as a complementary tool. The applicability of the fetal MRI includes neurological and not neurological indications. Of the neurological indications, the fetal MRI assists the dignosis of ventriculomegaly, corpus callosum agenesis, abnormalities of posterior fossa and malformations of the development of the brain cortex. Amongst the not neurological, the fetal MRI assists the diagnosis of complications of monochorionic twin gestations, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, lung sequestration, congenital cystic adenomatoid malformations and airways obstruction. The objective of the present article is to present the applicability and the indications of MRI in the diagnosis of malformations, assisting the gynecologist and obstetric in the agreement of this new diagnostic resource in the area of fetal medicine. The use of fetal MRI supplies information, authorizing changes in the counseling to the patient and its treatment.

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As doenças da tireóide têm mais prevalência no sexo feminino e, possivelmente, são secundárias aos efeitos dos esteróides sexuais no sistema imunológico. Daí advém à importância do esclarecimento das tireoidopatias e das maneiras de diagnósticá-las precocemente, a tempo de interferir em seu ciclo patogênico e evitar a ocorrência de danos materno-fetais. É necessário discernir entre o patogênico e as adaptações fisiológicas da gestação, estando necessariamente entre as doenças de rastreamento obrigatório nesse período. Hipotireoidismo é doença bastante freqüente em nosso meio, sendo de origem imunológica ou pela deficiência de iodo. Na gestação, é freqüentemente causado por tireoidite auto-imune ou por destruição da glândula. A doença de Graves é a causa mais freqüente de hipertireoidismo durante e fora do período gestacional. Contudo, apesar de apresentar menos prevalência em gestantes, seus efeitos são graves caso não diagnosticado e tratado em tempo hábil. A tireoidite pós-parto é mais comum em mulheres que têm concentração elevada de anticorpo antiTPO e apresenta gênese auto-imune, sendo influenciada pelo ciclo gravídico-puerperal. A presença de nódulos benignos, malignos e o câncer de tireóide ainda apresentam relação a ser esclarecida com o período gravídico.

The thyroid's diseases have greater prevalence in the female sex and, possibly, they are secondary to the effects of the sexual steroids in the immunological system. From there comes the importance of the clarification of the thyroid's diseases and its precocious diagnosis, in time to intervene in its pathological cycle and prevent damages for the embryo or for the mother. It is necessary to discern between the gestation pathological and physiological adaptations, the thyroid diseases being necessarity among the illnesses of obligatory tracking in this period. Hypothyroidism is frequent enough, due to its immunological origins of iodine deficiency. During gestation it is frequently caused by autoimmunity thyroiditis or gland destruction. Graves' disease is the hyperthyroidism most frequent cause during pregnancy of not. However, although its minor prevalence in pregnancy, its effects might be serious if it is not diagnosed and treated in time. Thyroiditis after-childbirth is more common in women who have high TPO antibodies concentration and presente autoimmunity origin, being influenced by the pregnancy-puerperal cycle. The presence of any kind of nodules and thyroid cancer still present relation with the pregnancy period to be clarified.

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