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Abstract Background: The Iowa Satisfaction with Anesthesia Scale (ISAS) was developed to assess the satisfaction of patients undergoing sedation with monitored anesthesia care. This study aimed to cross-culturally adapt the ISAS instrument and evaluate the acceptability, validity, and reliability of the proposed Brazilian version (ISAS-Br). Methods: The cross-cultural adaptation process involved translation, synthesis, back-translation, expert committee review, pre-testing, and final review of the ISAS-Br. A cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 127 adult individuals undergoing ambulatory surgeries with moderate/deep sedation. The acceptability, reliability, and construct validity of the scale were assessed. Results: The cross-cultural adaptation process did not require significant changes to the final version of the scale. The ISAS-Br demonstrated excellent acceptability, with a completion rate of 99% and an average completion time of 4.6 minutes. Exploratory factor analysis revealed three factors: emotional well-being, physical comfort, and anxiety relief, with respective composite reliability coefficient values of 0.874, 0.580, and 0.428. The test-retest reliability of the ISAS-Br, measured by the intraclass correlation coefficient, was 0.67 (95% confidence interval [95% CI] 0.42 to 0.83), and the Bland-Altman plot showed satisfactory agreement between the measurements. Conclusion: The proposed Brazilian version of the ISAS underwent successful cross-cultural adaptation according to international standards. It demonstrated good acceptability and reliability, regarding the assessment of temporal stability. However, the ISAS-Br exhibited low internal consistency for some factors, indicating that this instrument lacks sensitivity to assess the satisfaction of deeply sedated patients. Further studies are necessary to explore the hypotheses raised based on the knowledge of its psychometric properties.

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Introducción: la patología de baja complejidad representa un número muy importante dentro de las cirugías que se realizan en pediatría. Los niños, en su mayoría, no presentan patologías previas que requieran cuidados especiales. Las listas de espera para resolución de pacientes de baja complejidad aumentan, en general, en meses donde el hospital se ve sobrecargado de ingresos, esto a su vez se ha visto incrementado en los últimos dos años, vinculado a la pandemia por COVID-19. Surgió, entonces, la necesidad de implementar un programa donde la patología de baja complejidad, en pacientes que cumplan ciertos criterios, pueda resolverse mediante la modalidad de cirugía ambulatoria. Esto implica un beneficio tanto para el niño y la familia, con reducción de los niveles de estrés vinculados a la permanencia en el hospital, menor probabilidad de adquirir infecciones intrahospitalarias, limitación en el impacto socioeconómico a nivel familiar, como claros beneficios para el hospital, ya que reduce el ingreso con reducción de costos y sin necesidad de utilizar camas de internación. Objetivo: analizar los resultados iniciales del programa de cirugía ambulatoria del Hospital Pediátrico del Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell (HP-CHPR) en base a la satisfacción de la familia. Material y método: se recabaron los datos de pacientes asistidos bajo el sistema de cirugía ambulatoria desde junio de 2021 hasta enero de 2022. Aplicamos un cuestionario breve para evaluar la satisfacción del programa con vistas a evaluar resultados iniciales, y, de requerirlo, realizar cambios en pos de su mejora. Resultados: ingresaron al programa 35 pacientes en el Departamento de Cirugía General; pudimos realizar la encuesta de satisfacción a las personas responsables de 25 pacientes. El 100% de los encuestados considera que es beneficioso acompañar a su hijo a la sala de operaciones. Detallamos la respuesta a cada punto del cuestionario realizado. En el último apartado, donde preguntamos qué cambios realizaría, en cuatro casos las respuestas fueron "tomar en cuenta más la opinión del niño", "mejorar la información preoperatoria" y "mejorar la comunicación con respecto a los cuidados posoperatorios" y "mejorar los tiempos de ingreso a block". Conclusiones: la satisfacción de los cuidadores de los niños asistidos en su mayoría es buena. Detectamos aspectos a mejorar basados en ajustar tiempos de ingreso a la sala de operaciones, así como en la comunicación con el cuidador y el niño en lo que respecta a los cuidados posoperatorios en domicilio.

Introduction: low complexity pathologies account for a very high number of the surgeries performed in pediatrics. Most of the children do not present previous pathologies that require special care. The waiting lists for the resolution of low complexity surgeries generally increases during the months when the hospital is overloaded with admissions, a trend that has grown in the last 2 years, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The need arose to implement a program where low-complexity pathology in patients who meet certain criteria can be resolved through out-patient surgery. This implies a benefit for both the child and the family, reduced stress linked to hospital stay, a lower probability of acquiring nosocomial infections, limitation of the socioeconomic impact at the family level, as well as clear benefits for the hospital, such as reduction of admission costs and hospital beds. Objective: to analyze the initial results of the Out-Patient Surgery Program of the CHPR Pediatric Hospital based on family satisfaction. Material and Methods: the data of patients assisted under the Ambulatory Surgery system were collected from June 2021 to January 2022. We applied a brief questionnaire to assess initial satisfaction levels regarding the program and eventual changes required to improve the program. Results: 35 patients joined the program in the Department of General Surgery and the satisfaction survey was completed by 25 patients. 100% of the respondents consider that it is beneficial to accompany their children into the surgical room. We describe the responses provided to all the questions administered to the 25 patients. In the last section of the questionnaire, where we asked what changes they would make, in 4 cases the answers were: "take the child's opinion into account more often", "improve preoperative information", "improve communication regarding postoperative care". and "improve block entry times". Conclusion: satisfaction levels of the assisted children caregivers are mostly good. We detected aspects to improve regarding adjustment of admission times into the surgical room as well as communication with the caregiver and the child regarding postoperative home care.

Introdução: a patologia de baixa complexidade representa um importante número das cirurgias que são realizadas em pediatria. A maioria das crianças não apresenta patologias prévias que requeiram cuidados especiais. As listas de espera para resolução de pacientes de baixa complexidade geralmente aumentam nos meses em que o hospital está sobrecarregado com internações, neste caso aumentaram nos últimos 2 anos, por causa da Pandemia da covid-19. Neste período, surgiu a necessidade de implementar um programa onde a patologia de baixa complexidade em pacientes que reúnam determinados critérios possa ser resolvida através de cirurgia ambulatorial. Isto implica um benefício tanto para a criança como para a família, com redução dos níveis de stress ligados ao internamento, menor probabilidade de contrair infeções nosocomiais, limitação do impacto socioeconômico ao nível familiar, bem como claros benefícios para o hospital, pois reduz a internação com custos reduzidos e diminui a necessidade de utilização de leitos de internação. Objetivo: analisar os resultados iniciais do programa de Cirurgia Ambulatorial do Hospital Pediátrico do CHPR baseados nos níveis de satisfação das famílias. Material e método: foram coletados os dados dos pacientes atendidos no sistema de Cirurgia Ambulatorial, no período de junho de 2021 a janeiro de 2022. Aplicamos um breve questionário para avaliar a satisfação com o programa, a fim de avaliar os resultados iniciais e exigir mudanças após o programa de benefício. Resultados: 35 pacientes ingressaram no programa no Departamento de Cirurgia Geral, pudemos realizar a pesquisa de satisfação de 25 pacientes. 100% dos inquiridos consideram que é positivo acompanhar os filhos ao centro cirúrgico. Detalhamos a resposta a cada ponto do questionário aplicado aos 25 pacientes. Na última seção do questionário, onde perguntávamos quais mudanças eles fariam, em 4 casos as respostas foram: "levar mais em conta a opinião da criança", "melhorar a informação pré-operatória", "melhorar a comunicação sobre os cuidados pós-operatórios" e "melhorar os tempos de entrada do bloco". Conclusão: o nível de satisfação dos cuidadores das crianças atendidas é em sua maioria bom. Detectamos aspectos a melhorar com base na adequação dos horários de admissão na sala cirúrgica e na comunicação com o cuidador e a criança sobre os cuidados pós-operatórios em casa.

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BACKGROUND: The Iowa Satisfaction with Anesthesia Scale (ISAS) was developed to assess the satisfaction of patients undergoing sedation with monitored anesthesia care. This study aimed to cross-culturally adapt the ISAS instrument and evaluate the acceptability, validity, and reliability of the proposed Brazilian version (ISAS-Br). METHODS: The cross-cultural adaptation process involved translation, synthesis, back-translation, expert committee review, pre-testing, and final review of the ISAS-Br. A cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 127 adult individuals undergoing ambulatory surgeries with moderate/deep sedation. The acceptability, reliability, and construct validity of the scale were assessed. RESULTS: The cross-cultural adaptation process did not require significant changes to the final version of the scale. The ISAS-Br demonstrated excellent acceptability, with a completion rate of 99% and an average completion time of 4.6 minutes. Exploratory factor analysis revealed three factors: emotional well-being, physical comfort, and anxiety relief, with respective composite reliability coefficient values of 0.874, 0.580, and 0.428. The test-retest reliability of the ISAS-Br, measured by the intraclass correlation coefficient, was 0.67 (95% confidence interval [95% CI] 0.42 to 0.83), and the Bland-Altman plot showed satisfactory agreement between the measurements. CONCLUSION: The proposed Brazilian version of the ISAS underwent successful cross-cultural adaptation according to international standards. It demonstrated good acceptability and reliability, regarding the assessment of temporal stability. However, the ISAS-Br exhibited low internal consistency for some factors, indicating that this instrument lacks sensitivity to assess the satisfaction of deeply sedated patients. Further studies are necessary to explore the hypotheses raised based on the knowledge of its psychometric properties.

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BACKGROUND: Chronic venous disease is a frequent and prevalent pathology. Its surgical treatment has been shown to be cost-effective. Thermal endoablation performed as major outpatient surgery (MAS) is the technique of choice. OBJECTIVE: To know the satisfaction of patients after MAS and the quality of care provided. METHOD: Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study, carried out between January 2019 and March 2020. A survey was carried out on patients who underwent endovascular radiofrequency thermoablation in two hospitals in Spain, consisting of two questionnaires: one ad hoc and one another of satisfaction (SERCAL). Quality indices for MAS were measured. RESULTS: We analyzed 156 episodes. 145 interventions were carried out. We found 4 (2.8%) unscheduled admissions. 3 patients (2.1%) attended the emergency department. There was a 99.3% success rate. 100% of the patients had pre-surgical recommendations and informed consent. We obtained 48 surveys (response rate: 33.1%). All the patients gave a rating greater ≥ 8 in quality of care (x = 9.83) and would recommend this procedure to their relatives (x = 9.71). CONCLUSIONS: Endovascular radiofrequency thermoablation performed in MAS has a high success rate and a very low rate of admission and visit to the emergency room. Patient satisfaction is high.

ANTECEDENTES: La enfermedad venosa crónica es una patología frecuente y prevalente. Su tratamiento quirúrgico ha mostrado ser coste-efectivo. La endoablación térmica realizada como cirugía mayor ambulatoria (CMA) es la técnica de elección. OBJETIVO: Conocer la satisfacción de los pacientes tras CMA y la calidad de la atención brindada. MÉTODO: Estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal, realizado entre enero de 2019 y marzo de 2020. Se realizó una encuesta a los pacientes intervenidos mediante termoablación endovascular por radiofrecuencia en dos hospitales de España, con dos cuestionarios: uno ad hoc y otro de satisfacción (SERCAL). Se midieron índices de calidad para CMA. RESULTADOS: Analizamos 156 episodios. Se realizaron 145 intervenciones. Encontramos 4 (2.8%) ingresos no programados. Tres pacientes (2.1%) acudieron a urgencias. Hubo una tasa de éxito del 99.3%. El 100% de los pacientes contaban con recomendaciones prequirúrgicas y consentimiento informado. Obtuvimos 48 encuestas (índice de respuesta: 33.1%). Todos los pacientes otorgaron una calificación ≥ 8 en calidad de atención (x = 9.83) y recomendarían este procedimiento a sus familiares (x = 9.71). CONCLUSIONES: La termoablación endovascular por radiofrecuencia realizada en CMA tiene una alta tasa de éxito y unas tasas de ingreso y visita a urgencias muy bajas. La satisfacción de los pacientes es elevada.

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El objetivo de este trabajo es determinar la utilidad del bloqueo del tobillo con lidocaína y Bupivacaína para amputación de los radios del pie en pacientes atendidos en el Hospital General del Sur Dr. Pedro Iturbe, Maracaibo, Venezuela, desde mayo 2019 hasta mayo 2021. Se realizó un estudio pre-experimental, prospectivo y longitudinal. Se incluyeron pacientes de ambos sexos, entre 18 a 90 años, con amputaciones traumáticas, pie diabético e insuficiencia vascular periférica. Se incluyeron 50 pacientes, con edad promedio de 50,76 ± 25,0 años, 35(70,0%) de sexo masculino. Con antecedente de diabetes 13(26,0%) pacientes, fumadores 4(8,0%), cardiópatas 4(8,0%), hipertensos/diabéticos 6(12,0%), obesidad 5(10,0%), trauma 6(12,0%), nefrópatas 2(4,0%), drogas 1(2,0%) y sin antecedentes 9(18,0%). Diagnóstico preoperatorio predominante: amputación traumática 19 pacientes (38,0%), El promedio de tiempo de inicio del bloqueo fue 5-15min en 21(42,0%) casos. El bloqueo fue satisfactorio en 46(92,0%) pacientes. La duración del bloqueo en 22(44,0%) pacientes fue prolongada. Según la EVA del dolor en 19(38,0%) casos fue leve. No se evidenciaron complicaciones asociadas al procedimiento en 50(100,0%) pacientes. El bloqueo con lidocaína y bupivacaína es una técnica útil en la amputación de los radios del pie, inmediata, ambulatoria, a bajo costo, de duración prolongada y satisfactoria, de bajo dolor postoperatorio, poco requerimiento de analgésicos y con bajas complicaciones(AU)

The objective to determine the usefulness of the ankle block with lidocaine and Bupivacaine for amputation of the foot rays in patients treated at the Hospital General del Sur Dr. Pedro Iturbe during the period May 2019 to May 2021. A pre-experiment, prospective and longitudinal study was made. Patients of both sexes, between 18 and 90 years old, with traumatic amputations, diabetic foot and peripheral vascular Insufficiency were included. A descriptive statistical analysis was applied. Mean age 50,76±25,0 years, 35(70,0%) male patients. Patients history: Diabetes 13(26,0%), smokers 4(8,0%), heart patients 4(8,0%), hypertensive/diabetics 6(12,0%) patients, obesity 5(10,0%), trauma 6(12,0%), kidney disease 2(4,0%), drugs 1(2,0%), no history 9(18,0%). Predominant preoperative diagnosis: traumatic amputation 19(38,0%) patients, Block onset time: medium (5-15min) 21(42,0%) patients. The blockade was satisfactory in 46 patients (92.0%). Block duration in 22(44,0%) patients was prolonged. Pain scale 19(38,0%) patients mild pain. There were no complications associated with the procedure in 50(100,0%) patients. Conclusions: The blockade with lidocaine and bupivacaine is useful in the amputation of the foot rays since it is performed immediately, on an outpatient basis, at low cost, with a long and satisfactory duration, presenting mild postoperative pain, little need for analgesics and they do not represent a risk for the patient since there were no complications related to the technique(AU)

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Introduction: The application of enhanced recovery in shoulder surgery has not had such a favorable acceptance, therefore, the objective of this study was to present and describe the use of interscalene block to promote enhanced recovery in a series of patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopic surgery. Methods: Thirty-five patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery were included, in whom interscalene blockade and sedation were administered. Subsequently, pain intensity, nausea, vomiting, dyspnea, presence of Horner's syndrome, blurred vision, hoarseness, time elapsed to discharge, unplanned readmissions, patient satisfaction, and compliance with hospital discharge criteria in the first 12 weeks were evaluated, hours following the criteria of an enhanced recovery. Results: 27 patients (77,1%) had ASA I and 8 patients (22,8%) ASA II, 97,1% were rotator cuff repairs. Before discharge, two patients (5.7%) had nausea. At discharge, no patient had dyspnea or blurred vision, two patients (5.7%) developed hoarseness, and the median pain intensity was 1.0 (0.0-7.0). Between 24 and 48 hours only one patient (2.8%) presented nausea and the median pain intensity was 1.0 (0.0-8.0). All the patients were satisfied with their willingness to repeat the experience, 100% of the patients met the criteria for medical discharge after 12 hours, 30 patients (85.7%) were discharged the same day, the stay was 12 (11.5 to 12.5) hours, and no patient was readmitted. Conclusion: In selected patients with a committed, trained and experienced surgical-anesthetic team, there is a high possibility that the interscalene block will favor the performance of enhanced recovery programs in shoulder arthroscopic surgery.

Introducción: La aplicación de la recuperación acelerada en cirugía de hombro no ha tenido una aceptación tan favorable. Por ello, el objetivo de este estudio fue presentar y describir el uso de bloqueo interescalénico para favorecer la recuperación acelerada en una serie de pacientes sometidos a cirugía artroscopica de hombro. Métodos: Se incluyeron 35 pacientes sometidos a cirugía artroscópica de hombro, en quienes se administró bloqueo interescalénico y sedación. Posteriormente se evaluó la intensidad del dolor, náuseas, vómito, disnea, presencia de síndrome de Horner, visión borrosa, ronquera, tiempo transcurrido hasta el alta, reingresos no planeados, satisfacción del paciente y cumplimiento de los criterios de alta hospitalaria en las primeras 12 horas siguiendo los criterios de una recuperación acelerada. Resultados: En total, 27 pacientes (77,1%) tuvieron clasificación de la (ASA) I y 8 pacientes (22,9%) ASA II. Además, 97,1% fueron reparaciones de manguito rotador. Previo al alta, dos pacientes (5,7%) presentaron náuseas. Al momento del alta ningún paciente presentó disnea o visión borrosa, dos pacientes (5,7%) presentaron ronquera y la mediana de intensidad del dolor fue de 1,0 (0,0 a 7,0). Entre las 24 y 48 horas solo un (2,8%) paciente presentó náuseas y la mediana de intensidad del dolor fue de 1,0 (0,0 a 8,0). Todos los pacientes se mostraron satisfechos con disposición a repetir la experiencia. El 100% de pacientes cumplió los criterios médicos de alta a las 12 horas y 30 pacientes (85,7%) se dieron de alta el mismo día. La estancia fue de 12 (11,5 a 12,5) horas y ningún paciente reingresó. Conclusión: En pacientes seleccionados, con un equipo quirúrgico-anestésico comprometido, capacitado y con experiencia, hay una alta posibilidad de que el bloqueo interescalénico favorezca la realización de programas de recuperación acelerada en cirugía artroscópica de hombro.

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INTRODUCCIÓN: La aplicación de la recuperación acelerada en cirugía de hombro no ha tenido una aceptación tan favorable. Por ello, el objetivo de este estudio fue presentar y describir el uso de bloqueo interescalénico para favorecer la recuperación acelerada en una serie de pacientes sometidos a cirugía artroscópica de hombro. MÉTODOS: Se incluyeron 35 pacientes sometidos a cirugía artroscópica de hombro, en quienes se administró bloqueo interescalénico y sedación. Posteriormente se evaluó la intensidad del dolor, náuseas, vómito, disnea, presencia de síndrome de Horner, visión borrosa, ronquera, tiempo transcurrido hasta el alta, reingresos no planeados, satisfacción del paciente y cumplimiento de los criterios de alta hospitalaria en las primeras 12 horas siguiendo los criterios de una recuperación acelerada. RESULTADOS: En total, 27 pacientes (77,1%) tuvieron clasificación de la (ASA) I y 8 pacientes (22,9%) ASA II. Además, 97,1% fueron reparaciones de manguito rotador. Previo al alta, dos pacientes (5,7%) presentaron náuseas. Al momento del alta ningún paciente presentó disnea o visión borrosa, dos pacientes (5,7%) presentaron ronquera y la mediana de intensidad del dolor fue de 1,0 (0,0 a 7,0). Entre las 24 y 48 horas solo un (2,8%) paciente presentó náuseas y la mediana de intensidad del dolor fue de 1,0 (0,0 a 8,0). Todos los pacientes se mostraron satisfechos con disposición a repetir la experiencia. El 100% de pacientes cumplió los criterios médicos de alta a las 12 horas y 30 pacientes (85,7%) se dieron de alta el mismo día. La estancia fue de 12 (11,5 a 12,5) horas y ningún paciente reingresó. CONCLUSIÓN: En pacientes seleccionados, con un equipo quirúrgico-anestésico comprometido, capacitado y con experiencia, hay una alta posibilidad de que el bloqueo interescalénico favorezca la realización de programas de recuperación acelerada en cirugía artroscópica de hombro.

INTRODUCTION: The application of enhanced recovery in shoulder surgery has not had such a favorable acceptance, therefore, the objective of this study was to present and describe the use of interscalene block to promote enhanced recovery in a series of patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopic surgery. METHODS: Thirty-five patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery were included, in whom interscalene blockade and sedation were administered. Subsequently, pain intensity, nausea, vomiting, dyspnea, presence of Horner's syndrome, blurred vision, hoarseness, time elapsed to discharge, unplanned readmissions, patient satisfaction, and compliance with hospital discharge criteria in the first 12 weeks were evaluated, hours following the criteria of an enhanced recovery. RESULTS: 27 patients (77,1%) had ASA I and 8 patients (22,8%) ASA II, 97,1% were rotator cuff repairs. Before discharge, two patients (5.7%) had nausea. At discharge, no patient had dyspnea or blurred vision, two patients (5.7%) developed hoarseness, and the median pain intensity was 1.0 (0.0-7.0). Between 24 and 48 hours only one patient (2.8%) presented nausea and the median pain intensity was 1.0 (0.0-8.0). All the patients were satisfied with their willingness to repeat the experience, 100% of the patients met the criteria for medical discharge after 12 hours, 30 patients (85.7%) were discharged the same day, the stay was 12 (11.5 to 12.5) hours, and no patient was readmitted. CONCLUSION: In selected patients with a committed, trained and experienced surgical-anesthetic team, there is a high possibility that the interscalene block will favor the performance of enhanced recovery programs in shoulder arthroscopic surgery.

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Objetivo: Identificar los factores relevantes asociados al rechazo de la vasectomía, en la población masculina de 30 a 60 años, de Chile. Métodos: La muestra fue encuestada a través de Google Forms, con un cuestionario que medía las creencias sobre la vasectomía, evaluada a través de una escala tipo Likert. Las pruebas estadísticas utilizadas fueron chi-cuadrado y la prueba exacta de Fisher. Resultados: Los factores que más relevancia obtuvieron fueron la pertenencia a un grupo religioso y la región de residencia. El 100 % de los participantes que no se identificaban con ningún grupo religioso presentaron una menor percepción negativa de la vasectomía (p = 0,0435). Conclusión: La vasectomía está prejuiciada por falta de conocimientos y accesibilidad hacia ella. Por tanto, urge una mayor difusión de sus beneficios en el sistema de salud público y privado, así también, implementar programas de accesibilidad para hombres que no pretendan tener hijos a futuro(AU)

Objective: Identify relevant factors associated with vasectomy rejection in the male population of Chile, between 30 and 60 years. Methodology: The sample was surveyed through Google Forms, with a questionnaire that measured beliefs towards vasectomy, through a Likert-type scale. The statistical tests used were chi-square and Fisher's exact test. Results: The most relevant factors were membership of a religious group and region of residence. Participants who did not identify with any religious group had a lower negative perception of vasectom (p = 0,0435). Conclusion: Vasectomy is prejudiced by lack of knowledge and accessibility to it. Therefore, there is an urgent need for greater dissemination of its benefits in the public and private health system, also, implement accessibility programs for men who do not intend to have children in the future(AU)

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Objetivo: Exponer los resultados de 7 años de cirugía proctológica por cirugía mayor ambulatoria (CMA) y determinar el grado de satisfacción usuaria. Material y Método: Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo de pacientes sometidos a cirugía proctológica bajo modalidad CMA en el Hospital Regional de Concepción entre los años 2012 y 2019. Se realizó la encuesta telefónica de satisfacción SUCMA-14. Resultados: Se evaluaron a 632 pacientes en el período de estudio. Con diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre patologías para edad, género e IMC. Se aplicó la encuesta a 270 pacientes que contestaron y respondieron. Los resultados mostraron que en general la percepción de los pacientes es positiva salvo puntuales excepciones, como el dolor postoperatorio para condilomas y hemorroides, y las complicaciones postoperatorias para la enfermedad pilonidal. Cuando se realiza el análisis multivariado a los datos correspondientes a la encuesta, no se logran diferencias significativas entre los diagnósticos, pero al aplicarlo a las variables clínico-quirúrgicas se evidencia, claramente, que existe una distinción entre éstas, en especial para la enfermedad pilonidal. Discusión: Las diferencias en términos de tiempos quirúrgicos, complicaciones y re-hospitalizaciones, no necesariamente afectan la percepción que los pacientes tienen de la CMA, ya que ésta depende de otros factores y no solo de los resultados quirúrgicos. Conclusión: Se obtuvieron resultados acorde a la literatura internacional, con peores resultados para enfermedad pilonidal. La satisfacción usuaria fue positiva en general, sin una clara distinción por patologías. Creemos que la CMA es recomendable en patología proctológica tanto por sus resultados, como por la satisfacción que genera en los pacientes.

Objective: To present the results of 7 years of colorectal surgery on mayor ambulatory surgery (MAS) and to determine patient satisfaction. Methods: A descriptive observational study of patients undergoing proctological surgery under the MAS modality was carried out at Regional Hospital of Concepción between 2012 and 2019. The SUCMA-14 satisfaction survey was applied. Results: 632 patients were evaluated in the study period. With statistically significant differences between pathologies for age, gender and BMI. The survey was applied to 270 patients who answered and responded. The results showed that, in general, the perception of the patients is positive, with exceptions, such as postoperative pain for warts and hemorrhoids, and postoperative complications for pilonidal disease. When the multivariate analysis corresponding to the survey is performed, it does not allow distinguishing between the diagnoses, but when applied to the surgical variables, it clearly shows that there is a distinction between them, with a disadvantage for pilonidal disease. Discussion: The differences in terms of surgical times, complications and re-hospitalizations do not necessarily affect the perception that patients have of the MAS, since it depends on other factors and not only on the surgical results. Conclusion: Results were concordant to what is described in the international literature, with worse results for pilonidal disease. Patient satisfaction was positive in general, without a clear distinction by pathology. We believe that MAS is recommended in proctological pathology both for its results and for the satisfaction it generates in patients.

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BACKGROUND: Service quality in anesthesiology has been frequently measured by morbidity and mortality. This measure increasingly considers patient satisfaction, which is the result of care from the client's perspective. Therefore, anesthesiologists must be able to build relationships with patients, provide understandable information and involve them in decisions about their anesthesia. This study aimed to evaluate the peri-anesthetic care provided by the anesthesia service in an ambulatory surgery unit using the Heidelberg Peri-anaesthetic Questionnaire. METHODS: This cross-sectional study used the Heidelberg Peri-anaesthetic Questionnaire to evaluate 1211 patients undergoing ambulatory surgery. We selected questions that showed a greater degree of dissatisfaction and correlated them with patient characterization data (age, sex, education, and ASA physical status), anesthesia data (type, time, and prior experience), and surgical specialty. RESULTS: Questions in which patients tended to show dissatisfaction involved fear of anesthesia and surgery, feeling cold, the urgent need to urinate, pain at the surgical site, and the team's level of concern and speed of response in relieving the patient's pain. CONCLUSION: The Heidelberg Peri-anaesthetic Questionnaire proved to be a useful tool in identifying points of dissatisfaction, mainly fear of anesthesia and surgery, feeling cold, the urgent need to urinate, pain at the surgical site, and the team's level of concern and speed of response in relieving the patient's pain in the population studied. These were correlated with patient, anesthesia, and surgical variables. This allows the establishment of priorities at the different points of care, with the ultimate goal of improving patient satisfaction regarding anesthesia care.

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A esclerodermia localizada (morfeia linear) é uma doença rara que causa distrofia e assimetria faciais em mulheres jovens. É relatado o caso de uma paciente de 20 anos que foi tratada com enxertos compostos de gordura. Após a coleta do lipoaspirado de gordura subcutânea profunda, a microgordura e a nanogordura não filtrada foram processadas separadamente para formar enxertos compostos de gordura. Estes foram meticulosamente transplantados em camadas, para reconstruir o subcutaneo da face da paciente. Após um ano, observou-se boa pega de gordura com correção bem-sucedida da assimetria e restabelecimento do equilíbrio facial.

Localized scleroderma (linear morphea) is a rare disease that causes facial dystrophy and asymmetry in young women. We report the case of a 20-year-old female patient who was treated with novel composite fat grafts. After extracting lipoaspirate from deep subcutaneous fat, the microfat and the unfiltered nanofat were processed separately, and amalgamated, obtaining composite fat grafts. These were meticulously transplanted layer by layer to rebuild the subcutaneous tissue of the patient's face. After one year, a good volume of fat retention was observed with successful correction of asymmetry and restoration of facial balance.

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El objetivo de esta investigación es evaluar la utilidad de la Técnica de WALANT en cirugías ambulatorias de mano en pacientes post Covid-19 en el Hospital General del Sur "Dr. Pedro Iturbe", Maracaibo, Estado Zulia, durante el periodo de julio del 2020 a octubre del 2021. Se realizó un estudio pre-experimental, longitudinal y prospectivo. El muestreo fue probabilístico al azar simple. Se aplicó un análisis estadístico de tipo descriptivo. Se incluyeron 50 pacientes con edad promedio de 37,02+/- 14,1(18-64) años, 52% de sexo femenino y 48% masculino. De ocupación 46% comerciante y obrero. Ama de casa y oficinista 44%, otros 10%. Con diagnóstico de dedo en gatillo 20%, síndrome del túnel carpiano 24%. Con la técnica se realizaron procedimientos quirúrgicos tipo neuroadhesiolisis del nervio mediano 24%, exéresis 22%. Tiempo quirúrgico de 5 a 10 minutos de duración en 56,9% de los casos. Se encontró punta de EVA: preoperatorio 56% de 7-10 ptos, Intraoperatorio 64% 0 ptos y postoperatorio 66% 0 ptos. Analgesia de rescate 92%. 88% sin complicaciones. La estancia Hospitalaria en 92% de los casos fue 1 hora. Reintegro a sus actividades 90%. Tiempo de reintegro en 46% de los casos de 1-5 días. 86% de los pacientes se sintieron satisfechos. En conclusión, la Técnica de WALANT en pacientes post Covid-19 es de gran utilidad para la realización de cirugías ambulatorias de bajo riesgo de mano, presentó pocas complicaciones, el tiempo quirurgo fue corto, el reintegro a sus actividades fue rápido y la satisfacción del paciente fue buena(AU)

The objective of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of the WALANT Technique in ambulatory hand surgeries in post- Covid-19 patients at the Hospital General del Sur "Dr. Pedro Iturbe", Maracaibo, Estado Zulia, during the period from July 2020 to October 2021. A pre-experimental, longitudinal and prospective study was made. Sampling was simple random probabilistic. A descriptive statistical analysis was applied. 50 patients were included with an average age of 37,02+/-14,1(18-64) years, 52,0% female and 48,0% male. Occupation 46,0% merchant and worker. Housewife and office 44,0%, others 10,0%. With a diagnosis of trigger finger 20,0%, carpal tunnel syndrome 24,0%. With the technique, 24,0% median nerve neuroadhesiolysistype surgical procedures were performed, 22,0% exeresis. Surgical time from 5 to 10 minutes in 56,9% of cases. A VAS tip was found: preoperative 56,0% 7-10 points, intraoperative 64,0% 0 points and postoperative 66,0% 0 points. Rescue analgesia 92,0%. 88,0% without complications. Hospital stay in 92,0% of cases was 1 hour. Refund to their activities 90,0%. Refund time in 46,0% of cases from 1-5 days. 86,0% of the patients felt satisfied. In conclusion, the WALANT Technique in post-COVID-19 patients is very useful for performing low-risk outpatient hand surgeries, it presented few complications, the surgical time was short, the return to their activities was fast and the satisfaction of the patient. patient was good(AU)

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Introducción: Las intervenciones de enfermería son tratamientos basados en el conocimiento y juicio clínico que realizan estos profesionales. En la cirugía ambulatoria de enfermedades anorrectales se constata variabilidad en la elección correcta de estas intervenciones y falta de sustitución de personal calificado para realizarla. Objetivo: Diseñar un protocolo de intervenciones de enfermería para personas con enfermedades anorrectales que requieren cirugía ambulatoria. Métodos: Estudio de desarrollo, descriptivo transversal, contextualizado en hospitales de la provincia Camagüey con servicios de Cirugía Ambulatoria, desde enero de 2018 hasta septiembre de 2021. Fueron seleccionados los especialistas para elaborar la propuesta. En una primera reunión se siguieron las recomendaciones de las Guías de elaboración de protocolos basados en la evidencia, se identificaron intervenciones de enfermería por lluvia de ideas. En una segunda reunión se registraron las sugerencias y se presentó el protocolo. Resultados: Se seleccionaron siete especialistas competentes. La primera versión del protocolo quedó diseñada con el consenso del 100 por ciento de los especialistas. El protocolo contempla 14 ítems, las intervenciones de enfermería se presentan con códigos numéricos, denominación y definición, así como las actividades para ejecutarlas en cada etapa que comprende el período perioperatorio. Se selecciona el nivel de evidencia correspondiente a cada intervención de enfermería. Conclusiones: Se diseñó un protocolo de intervenciones de enfermería para personas con enfermedades anorrectales que requieren cirugía ambulatoria, basado en el consenso de especialistas, donde se describen las intervenciones de enfermería a ejecutar en cada etapa del período perioperatorio, de forma ordenada y justificadas con el nivel de evidencia correspondiente(AU)

Introduction: Nursing interventions are treatments based on the knowledge and clinical judgment performed by these professionals. In ambulatory surgery for anorectal diseases, there is variability in the correct choice of these interventions and lack of substitution of qualified personnel to perform them. Objective: To design a protocol of nursing interventions for people with anorectal diseases requiring ambulatory surgery. Methods: Development study, descriptive transversal, contextualized in hospitals in Camagüey province with Ambulatory Surgery services, from January 2018 to September 2021. Specialists were selected to elaborate the proposal. In a first meeting, the recommendations of the Guidelines for the elaboration of evidence-based protocols were followed, nursing interventions were identified by brainstorming. In a second meeting, suggestions were recorded and the protocol was presented. Results: Seven competent specialists were selected. The first version of the protocol was designed with the consensus of 100.00 percent of the specialists. The protocol contemplates 14 items, the nursing interventions are presented with numerical codes, denomination and definition, as well as the activities to execute them in each stage comprising the perioperative period. The level of evidence corresponding to each nursing intervention is selected. Conclusions: A protocol of nursing interventions for people with anorectal diseases requiring ambulatory surgery was designed, based on the consensus of specialists, where the nursing interventions to be executed in each stage of the perioperative period are described, in an orderly manner and justified with the corresponding level of evidence(AU)

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Objetivo: discutir as evidências científicas sobre as causas de cancelamento em cirurgia ambulatorial. Método: trata-se de uma revisão integrativa com busca nas bases de dados eletrônicas Medline, Embase, Lilacs, Cinahl, Web of Science e Scopus, a partir dos termos controlados Ambulatory Surgical Procedures, Ambulatory Surgery, Suspension e termos livres sinônimos. Resultados: selecionaram-se 13 estudos. O país com menor taxa de cancelamento cirúrgico ambulatorial foram os Estados Unidos com 0,5%, e o maior, a Nigéria com 25,40%. Foram encontradas 53 causas de cancelamento em cirurgia ambulatorial, das quais agrupou-se em três categorias: fatores do paciente, clínicos e institucionais. Conclusão: Evidencia-se que as causas de cancelamento cirúrgico ambulatorial foram diversas e comuns nas instituições, sendo o absenteísmo do paciente no dia do procedimento agendado a causa mais frequente, demonstrando que estratégias assistenciais e de gestão precisam ser realizadas.

Objective: to discuss the scientific evidence on the causes of cancellation in outpatient surgery. Method: this integrative review involved searching the Medline, Embase, Lilacs, Cinahl, Web of Science and Scopus electronic databases using the controlled terms Ambulatory Surgical Procedures, Ambulatory Surgery, Suspension and free synonyms. Results: 13 studies were selected. By country, the United States, with 0.5%, had the lowest outpatient surgery cancellation rate, and Nigeria, with 25.40%, the highest. The fifty-three causes of outpatient surgery cancellation found were grouped into three categories: patient, clinical, and institutional factors. Conclusion: the causes of outpatient surgical cancellation were found to be diverse and common in institutions, the most frequent cause being patient absence on the day of the scheduled procedure, demonstrating that care and management strategies need to be developed and applied.

Objetivo: discutir la evidencia científica sobre las causas de cancelación en cirugía ambulatoria. Método: se trata de una revisión integradora con búsqueda en las bases electrónicas de datos Medline, Embase, Lilacs, Cinahl, Web of Science y Scopus, utilizando los términos controlados Ambulatory Surgical Procedures, Ambulatory Surgery, Suspension y términos sinónimos libres. Resultados: se seleccionaron 13 estudios. El país con la tasa de cancelación quirúrgica ambulatoria más baja fue Estados Unidos con un 0,5% y el de más alta Nigeria, con un 25,40%. Se encontraron 53 causas de cancelación en cirugía ambulatoria, las cuales se agruparon en tres categorías: factores del paciente, clínicos e institucionales. Conclusión: Se pone en evidencia que las causas de cancelación de cirugía ambulatoria fueron diversas y comunes en las instituciones, siendo la causa más frecuente el absentismo del paciente el día del procedimiento programado, demostrando que es necesario realizar estrategias de atención y de gestión.

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BACKGROUND: Emergence delirium (ED) is a mental disturbance in children during recovery from general anaesthesia. The Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium (PAED) scale is the only validated scale that assesses ED in paediatric patients undergoing general anaesthesia. The aim of this study was the translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the PAED scale into Spanish (Chile).  METHODS: A five-stage translation and cross-cultural adaptation process was carried out. The reliability of the Spanish version of the PAED scale was evaluated in paediatric patients independently by a set of two raters (anaesthesiologists or postanaesthesia care unit nurses) in the postanaesthetic period after major outpatient surgery. ED was defined by a cut-off level of ≥ 10 points on the PAED scale.  RESULTS: The PAED scale was evaluated in 353 consecutive children. Patients had a mean age of 7.4 ± 3.22 years. The preoperative ASA Physical Status class was 62%, 37%, and 1% (ASA class I, II and III, respectively). The distribution of patients by service was as follows: 45% of patients underwent paediatric surgery; 33% underwent otorhinolaryngological surgery; 11% underwent orthopaedic surgery; 10% underwent ophthalmological surgery; and 1% underwent other types of surgery. The interrater agreement ranged from 96.9% to 97.9%, with Kappa values ranging from 0.59 to 0.79. The Cronbach's alpha value was 0.91. The ED global incidence was 9.1% and was higher in the younger age groups (3-10 years). CONCLUSIONS: The translated and cross-culturally adapted Spanish version of the PAED scale is a reliable instrument to measure ED in the postanaesthetic period in Chilean children.

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ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on spine surgeries performed by SUS. To identify changes in surgical volume, as well as which procedures and regions of Brazil were most affected. To correlate such changes with literature data. Methods: A retrospective, descriptive study was conductedwith an analysis of the databases available to the public on the performance of spinal surgical procedures by SUS during the period from 2017 to 2021. The databases were created from variables of interest available in the SIH (Hospital Information System) of the SUS Information Technology Department website (DATASUS; http://datasus.saude.gov.br). The procedures were grouped according to type of surgery, topography, and access route for the construction of tables and statistical analysis. Results: In the years of the pandemic, a greater drop in surgical volume was observed, with a total of 13,276 procedures in 2020 and 12,158 in 2021, equivalent to -28.51% and -34.53%, respectively, of the average of the previous period. Conclusions: Given the paramount importance of attention to the fight against the pandemic, maintaining the level of assistance for spinal pathologies proved to be a great challenge, especially in relation to elective surgical pathologies that, when delayed too much, can seriously impact the quality of life and outcomes of future treatments. Level of Evidence: IV; Retrospective, descriptive.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o impacto da pandemia de COVID-19 na realização de cirurgias de coluna no SUS. Identificar mudanças do volume de cirurgias, bem como quais procedimentos e regiões do Brasil foram mais afetados. Correlacionar tais mudanças com dados da literatura. Métodos: Realizou-se um estudo retrospectivo, descritivo, com análise de banco de dados disponíveis para o público sobre a realização de procedimentos cirúrgicos de coluna pelo SUS no período de 2017 a 2021. Os bancos de dados foram criados a partir das variáveis de interesse disponíveis no SIH (Sistema de Informações Hospitalares) do site do Departamento de Informática do SUS (DATASUS; http://datasus.saude.gov.br). Os procedimentos foram agrupados de acordo com tipo de cirurgia, topografia e via de acesso para construção das tabelas e análise estatística. Resultados: Nos anos da pandemia observou-se uma queda maior no volume cirúrgico com um total de 13.276 procedimentos em 2020 e 12.158 em 2021, equivalentes a -28,51% e -34,53% com relação à média do período anterior, respectivamente. Conclusões: Diante da importância primordial da atenção ao combate da pandemia, a manutenção da assistência às patologias de coluna revela-se um grande desafio, principalmente com relação a patologias cirúrgicas eletivas que, quando postergadas em demasia, podem impactar de maneira grave a qualidade de vida e resultados de tratamentos futuros. Nível de EvidênciaIV; Estudo RetrospectivoDescritivo.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar el impacto de la pandemia de COVID-19 en larealización de cirugías de columna en el SUS. Identificar cambios en el volumen de cirugías, así como qué procedimientos y regiones de Brasil se vieron más afectados. Correlacionar dichos cambios con datos de la literatura. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo, con análisis de bases de datos disponibles públicamente sobre la realización de procedimientos quirúrgicos de columna vertebral por el SUS en el período comprendido entre 2017 y 2021. Las bases de datos fueron creadas a partir de las variables de interés disponibles en el SIH (Sistema de Información Hospitalaria) del sitio web del Departamento de Informática del SUS (DATASUS; http://datasus.saude.gov.br). Los procedimientos fueron agrupados según tipo de cirugía, topografía y vía de acceso para la elaboración de tablas y análisis estadístico. Resultados: En los años de pandemia se observó un mayor descenso en el volumen quirúrgico, con un total de 13.276 procedimientos en 2020 y 12.158 en 2021, equivalentes a -28,51% y -34,53% respecto a la media del periodo anterior, respectivamente. Conclusiones: Dada la trascendental importancia de la atención en el combate a la pandemia, mantener la asistencia a las patologías de la columna resulta un gran desafío, especialmente en lo que respecta a las patologías quirúrgicas electivas que, cuando se demoran demasiado, pueden repercutir gravemente en la calidad de vida y en los resultados de futuros tratamientos. Nivel de evidencia: IV; Estudio Retrospectivo Descriptivo.

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ABSTRACT Objectives: to investigate whether virtual reality (VR) experience is associated with decreased pain sensation among patients who undergo rigid cystoscopy under local anesthesia. Methods: we performed a prospective, randomized, controlled study of 159 patients who were aleatorily enrolled into two groups: VR and control. VR experience intervention consisted of using a headset with a smartphone adapted to a virtual reality glasses where an app-video was played during the procedure. Main outcomes analyzed were pain, discomfort, heart rate variability, difficulty and duration of the cystoscopy. Statistical analyses were performed using a Student's t test, Mann-Whitney test and Chi-square test. A P<0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: among 159 patients studied (VR group=80 patients; control group=79 patients), the mean age was 63,6 years and 107 (67,3%) were male. There was no statistically significant difference in baseline characteristics between the 2 groups. VR was significantly associated to decreased heart rate variability (6,29 vs 11,09 bpm, P<0,001) and lower duration of the procedure (5,33 vs 8,65 min, P<0,001). Also, when cystoscopies due to double-J extraction were excluded, VR experience was associated with reduced pain on the visual analog score of pain (3,26 vs 4,33 cm, P=0,023). Conclusions: the use of VR as a distraction therapy while performing outpatient cystoscopies is safe, has no side effects, is associated with less pain and discomfort, and reduces length of procedure.

RESUMO Objetivos: investigar se a experiência de realidade virtual (RV) está associada à diminuição da dor em pacientes submetidos à cistoscopia rígida sob anestesia local. Métodos: foi realizado um estudo prospectivo, randomizado e controlado de 159 pacientes que foram alocados aleatoriamente em dois grupos: RV e controle. A intervenção da experiência de RV consistiu no uso de óculos de realidade virtual com smartphone adaptado e fones de ouvido, onde um vídeo foi reproduzido durante o procedimento. Os principais desfechos analisados foram dor, desconforto, variabilidade da frequência cardíaca, dificuldade e duração da cistoscopia. As análises estatísticas foram realizadas com o teste t de Student, o teste de Mann-Whitney e o teste do qui-quadrado. Um P<0,05 foi considerado como estatisticamente significativo. Resultados: entre os 159 pacientes estudados (grupo RV=80; grupo controle=79), a média de idade foi 63,6 anos e 107 (67,3%) eram do sexo masculino. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa nas características basais entre os grupos. A RV foi significativamente associada à menor variabilidade da frequência cardíaca (6,29 vs 11,09 bpm, P<0,001) e menor duração do procedimento (5,33 vs 8,65 min, P<0,001). Além disso, quando cistoscopias devido à extração de duplo J foram excluídas, a RV foi associada à redução da dor na escala visual analógica (3,26 vs 4,33cm, P=0,023). Conclusões: o uso da RV como terapia de distração durante a realização de cistoscopias ambulatoriais é seguro, não tem efeitos colaterais, está associado a menos dor e desconforto e reduz a duração do procedimento.

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Introduction: Oral lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the mucosa. Objective: To report a clinical case of oral lichen planus in gingiva whose removal was carried out by the de-epithelialization technique of the affected areas. Case report: A 56-year-old female patient presented white plaques upon clinical examination that could not be removed by scraping. The treatment plan involved a biopsy and lesion removal by de-epithelialization, procedure not described in the literature up to date. This technique consisted of the removal of the plaques with the epithelial tissue from the gingiva using a 15c blade, leaving the connective tissue exposed. Clinical follow-up was performed at 3 and 10 days, and at 2, 3 and 15 months. Conclusions: De-epithelialization was a resolutive esthetic intervention for the case presented(AU)

Introducción: El liquen plano oral es una enfermedad inflamatoria crónica que afecta a la mucosa. Objetivo: Reportar un caso clínico de liquen plano oral en encía cuya extirpación se realizó mediante la técnica de desepitelización de las áreas afectadas. Reporte de caso: Una paciente de 56 años presentaba placas blancas en el examen clínico que no podían eliminarse con raspado. El plan de tratamiento consistió en una biopsia y extirpación de la lesión por desepitelización, procedimiento no descrito hasta la fecha en la literatura. Esta técnica consistió en la eliminación de las placas con el tejido epitelial de la encía utilizando una cuchilla de 15c, dejando expuesto el tejido conectivo. El seguimiento clínico se realizó a los 3 y 10 días, ya los 2, 3 y 15 meses. Conclusiones: La desepitelización fue una intervención estética resolutiva para el caso presentado(AU)

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■ RESUMO Introdução: Como a maioria dos outros procedimentos estéticos, particularmente em órgãos pareados para os quais a simetria é crítica, o resultado bem-sucedido da mastopexia e mamoplastia redutora é amplamente determinado pelo planejamento pré-operatório. Ao considerar cuidadosamente o desenho da ressecção da pele e escolher e desenhar um pedículo apropriado, a necrose da pele, cicatrizes inestéticas e distorção da forma podem ser minimizadas. Métodos: Apresentamos uma técnica original de marcação de pele que combina as vantagens do uso de um template Wise como base para marcação de pele com aquelas do padrão de mamoplastia vertical junto com uma excisão periareolar limitada de pele para encurtar a cicatriz vertical subareolar. Resultados: O design de marcação circunvertical da pele que propomos imita a silhueta de uma boneca russa, a "Matryoshka". Conclusão: Incorporar uma marcação pré-operatória mensurável e com base geométrica certamente oferece um grande grau de controle e consistência.

■ ABSTRACT Introduction: Like most other aesthetic procedures, particularly in paired organs for which symmetry is critical, the successful outcome of mastopexy and reduction mammoplasty is greatly determined by pre-operative planning. By carefully considering the design of the skin resection and choosing and designing an appropriate pedicle, prevention of skin necrosis, unsightly scars, and shape distortion can be minimized. Methods: We present an original skin marking technique that combines the advantages of using a Wise template as the basis for skin marking with those of the vertical mammoplasty pattern together with a limited circumareolar skin excision to shorten the subareolar vertical scar. Results: The circumvertical skin marking design we propose mimics a Russian doll silhouette, the "Matryoshka." Conclusion: Incorporating a geometrically based and measurable pre-operative marking certainly offers a great degree of control and consistency.

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RESUMEN Fundamento: prevenir la pérdida prematura de dientes permanentes es el objetivo fundamental del cirujano dentista. La reabsorción externa puede ser una causa de la pérdida dentaria. Objetivo: presentar el manejo quirúrgico de un caso de reabsorción radicular externa de un incisivo central y lateral superior izquierdo, ocasionada por un canino superior retenido. Presentación del caso: paciente femenino, de 16 años de edad que acudió a consulta porque sintió movilidad de sus incisivos, al examen clínico intra bucal se apreció la ausencia en boca del canino superior izquierdo y se constata movilidad grado I de Miller de los incisivos central y lateral del mismo lado. Se hizo la evaluación radiográfica y tomográfica, se evidenció la presencia de reabsorción radicular de los dos incisivos. Se planteó la extracción quirúrgica del canino acompañado de regeneración ósea, para prevenir que la reabsorción externa siga en progreso. Se evaluó por radiografía a los seis meses post cirugía, donde se evidenció que ya no existe progresión de la reabsorción y hay una buena estabilidad de los incisivos comprometidos. Conclusiones: con la extracción del canino retenido y la regeneración ósea, el paciente pudo prevenir que la reabsorción externa siga en progreso y recuperar la estabilidad de sus incisivos.

ABSTRACT Background: preventing the premature loss of permanent teeth is the fundamental objective of the dental surgeon. External reabsorption can be a cause of tooth loss. Objective: to present the surgical management of a case of external root reabsorption of a central and left lateral incisor, caused by a retained upper canine. Case report: 16-year-old female patient who comes to the office because she feels mobility of her incisors; the intra-oral clinical examination showed the absence in the mouth of the upper left canine and Miller's degree 1 mobility of the central and lateral incisors is observed on the same side. The radiographic and tomographic evaluation is done, and the presence of root reabsorption of the incisors is evidenced. Surgical removal of the canine accompanied by bone regeneration is proposed, to prevent external reabsorption from progressing. It is evaluated radiographically at 6 months after surgery, showing that there is no progression of reabsorption and there is a good stability of the compromised incisors. Conclusions: with the removal of the impacted canine and bone regeneration, the patient was able to prevent the external reabsorption from progressing and recover the stability of his incisors.