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INTRODUCTION: Outcomes from trauma at the major referral hospital [Hospital Nacional de San Benito (HNSB)] in El Petén, Guatemala, have not been analyzed. Empirical evidence demonstrated a high number of motorcycle accidents (MAs). We hypothesized a large incidence of head trauma with poor outcomes in MAs compared to all other forms of blunt trauma. METHODS: Our hypothesis was tested by performing a community observational study and a retrospective chart review in El Petén, Guatemala. An independent observer catalogued 100 motorcycle riders on the streets of El Petén for riding practices as well as helmet utilization. HNSB does not have electronic medical records. For this study, we performed a retrospective chart review of randomly selected nonconsecutive trauma admission at HNSB between March 2018 and June 2023. Blunt trauma was compared between MAs versus all others. Variables were examined by parametric and nonparametric tests as well as contingency table analyses. RESULTS: Most motorcycles riders involved multiple individuals (2.61 ± 0.79/motorcycle). Seventy riders included children (median = 1.0 [Q1-Q3 range = 1.0-3.0]/motorcycle). Overall, only three riders were wearing helmets. Forty-one were women. Of patients presenting to HNSB with trauma, 91 charts were reviewed (33.0 [20.0-37.0] y old; male 89%), 76.7% were blunt, and 23.3% were penetrating trauma. Within blunt trauma, 57.1% were MAs versus 42.9% all others; P = 0.13. MAs were younger (29.5 [20.0-37.0] versus 34.0 [21.8-45.8] y old; P < 0.05) and of similar gender (male 82.5% versus 96.6%; P = 0.1). More MAs had a computed tomography (70.0% versus 30.0%; P < 0.01) and they were more likely to present with head trauma (72.5% versus 46.7%; P = 0.04) but similar Glasgow Coma Scale (15.0 [13.5-15.0] versus 15.0 [12.5-15.0]; P = 0.7). MAs were less likely to require surgical intervention (37.5% versus 56.7%; P = 0.05) but had similar hospital length of stay (4.0 [2-6] versus 4.0 [2-10.5] d; P = 0.5). CONCLUSIONS: Unsafe motorcycle practices in El Petén are staggering. Most trauma at HNSB is blunt, and likely from MAs. More patients with MAs presented with head trauma. However, severe trauma might be transferred to higher level hospitals or mortality might occur on scene, which will need further investigations. Assessment of mortality from trauma admissions is ongoing. These findings should lead to enforcement of safe motorcycle practices in El Petén, Guatemala.
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Acidentes de Trânsito , Dispositivos de Proteção da Cabeça , Motocicletas , Humanos , Motocicletas/estatística & dados numéricos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Masculino , Feminino , Guatemala/epidemiologia , Adulto , Acidentes de Trânsito/estatística & dados numéricos , Dispositivos de Proteção da Cabeça/estatística & dados numéricos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Adulto Jovem , Adolescente , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Incidência , Traumatismos Craniocerebrais/epidemiologia , Traumatismos Craniocerebrais/etiologia , Ferimentos não Penetrantes/epidemiologia , Ferimentos não Penetrantes/etiologia , LactenteRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Venous thromboembolism is widely recognized as a life-threatening complication in trauma, yet renal vein thrombosis (RVT) following trauma is particularly rare. PRESENTATION OF CASE: We report a case of a 67-year-old man who was brought to the emergency department after falling down a 14-step staircase at home which presented right kidney trauma (parenchyma laceration with a perirenal hematoma) on computed tomography, and hematuria. Considering the patient's hemodynamic stability, a non-operative treatment was initiated, and the patient was referred to the intensive care unit for close observation. On post-trauma day 3, a repeated CT revealed right renal vein thrombosis. After evaluation, it was decided to maintain prophylactic anticoagulation doses of enoxaparin (40 mg/day) due to the elevated risk of bleeding in high-grade renal trauma and planned an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement. In the following days, the hematuria resolved spontaneously and an IVC filter was placed. The patient progressed with no complaints, spontaneous diuresis, improvement in laboratory parameters, and cardiovascular stability, which led to his discharge on day 12 with rivaroxaban 10 mg/day. The patient was successfully treated with a non-operative approach, and the RVT disappeared after 35 days. DISCUSSION: Post-traumatic renal vein thrombosis is a rare occurrence, and due to the infrequent nature of these events, specific management guidelines are not fully established, particularly when thrombosis is confirmed in an acutely injured patient. CONCLUSION: Conservative therapy seems to play a meaningful role in trauma-related renal vein thrombosis treatment.
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RESUMEN El tratamiento no operatorio (TNO) de lesiones abdominales en traumatismo cerrado de abdomen (TCA) se basa en pilares clínicos y radiológicos. Presentamos el de caso de paciente masculino de 16 años que ingresa en el Servicio de Emergencias por dolor abdominal en hipocondrio izquierdo y antecedente de traumatismo cerrado de abdomen reciente. Se establece protocolo de TNO basado en cuadro clínico e imágenes pero, en forma posterior, ante la evolución desfavorable, se cambia la conducta y se realiza tratamiento laparoscópico conservador de órgano.
ABSTRACT Nonoperative management (NOM) of organ injuries in abdominal blunt trauma (ABT) is based on clinical and imaging test findings. We herein present a 16-year-old male patient with a history of recent blunt abdominal trauma was admitted to the emergency department for abdominal pain in the left hypochondrium. A protocol for NOM was established based on the clinical picture and imaging findings, but afterwards, in view of the unfavorable progression, the approach was modified to laparoscopic organ-preserving surgery.
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We present the case of a 14-year-old female patient with no clinical history who was admitted due to an impact on the abdomen and pelvis with a soccer ball during a match and who developed acute post-traumatic appendicitis. Acute appendicitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdomen. The diagnosis is mainly clinical and based on definitive history; however, the images can be decisive for the diagnosis. The etiology of acute appendicitis is well-reported in the literature, with the traumatic mechanism being one of the etiologies described. Acute post-traumatic appendicitis is rare; a timely diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion, a careful history, and a physical examination. Imaging with ultrasound or computed tomography is recommended if there is a discrepancy between the medical history and physical examination.
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BACKGROUND: Upper extremity arterial aneurysms are not common clinical conditions. It may causes ischemic gangrene or limb losses as a result of thromboembolic events due to endothelial damage. In this study, we aimed to investigate the etiology, management, and long-term outcome. METHODS: A total of 55 upper extremity aneurysms between January 2009 and April 2018 were retrospectively investigated. The mean age was 41 ± 13 years, and the women and men were 13 (23.6%) and 42 (76.4%). The mean follow-up was 43 ± 18 months. RESULTS: The incidence of pseudoaneurysm was higher than the true aneurysm (64.5% vs. 35.5%). 30 (84%) patients who had pseudoaneurysm repaired primerely and 6 (16%) patients had patchplasty. About 58% of the true aneurysm caused by blunt trauma. 4 (21%) true brachial aneurysm patients were required emergency intervention due to distal ischemia. 16 (84.2%) patients operated using by saphenous vein graft. The primary and secondary patency was 87.5% and 93.8%. No limb or life loss occurred during follow-up. CONCLUSION: Pseudoaneurysms are more common among upper limb aneurysms and they occur mostly by iatrogenic causes. Blunt trauma can be main cause of the true aneurysm. Surgical resection of the aneurysm and interposition of saphenous vein graft provides excellent results in the long-term.
ANTECEDENTES: los aneurismas arteriales de las extremidades superiores no son condiciones clínicas frecuentes. Puede causar gangrena isquémica o pérdida de extremidades como resultado de eventos tromboembólicos por daño endotelial. En este estudio, nuestro objetivo fue investigar la etiología, el tratamiento y el resultado a largo plazo. MÉTODOS: Se investigaron retrospectivamente un total de 55 aneurismas de las extremidades superiores sometidos a reparación quirúrgica entre enero de 2009 y abril de 2018. La edad media fue de 41 ± 13 años, y las mujeres y los hombres tenían 13 (23.6%) y 42 (76,4%). El seguimiento medio fue de 43 ± 18 meses. RESULTADO: La incidencia de pseudoaneurisma fue mayor que el aneurisma verdadero (64.5% frente a 35.5%) y fue causado por un traumatismo iatrogénico. 30 (84%) de los pseudoaneurismas reparados con cualquier injerto, 6 (16%) pacientes requirieron plastia con parche. 58% del aneurisma verdadero causado por traumatismo cerrado. 4 (21%) pacientes con aneurisma braquial verdadero requirieron intervención de emergencia debido a isquemia distal. 16 (84,2%) pacientes fueron sometidos a operación de reparación de aneurisma mediante injerto de vena safena. La permeabilidad primaria y secundaria fue del 87.5% y 93.8%. No se produjeron pérdidas de miembros ni de la vida durante el seguimiento. CONCLUSIÓN: Los pseudoaneurismas son más comunes entre los aneurismas de miembros superiores y ocurren principalmente por causas iatrogénicas. El traumatismo cerrado es la principal causa del verdadero aneurisma. La resección quirúrgica del aneurisma y la interposición con injerto de vena safena proporciona excelentes resultados a largo plazo.
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Falso Aneurisma , Aneurisma , Ferimentos não Penetrantes , Adulto , Aneurisma/complicações , Aneurisma/cirurgia , Falso Aneurisma/complicações , Falso Aneurisma/cirurgia , Feminino , Humanos , Isquemia/etiologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento , Extremidade Superior/irrigação sanguínea , Ferimentos não Penetrantes/complicações , Ferimentos não Penetrantes/cirurgiaRESUMO
Introducción. El hígado continúa siendo uno de los órganos más afectados en los pacientes con trauma. Su evaluación y manejo han cambiado sustancialmente con los avances tecnológicos en cuanto a diagnóstico y las técnicas de manejo menos invasivas. El objetivo de este estudio fue realizar un análisis de los resultados del manejo no operatorio del trauma hepático en cuanto a incidencia, eficacia, morbimortalidad, necesidad de intervención quirúrgica, tasa y factores relacionados con el fallo del manejo no operatorio. Métodos. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo observacional retrospectivo, analizando pacientes con trauma hepático confirmado con tomografía o cirugía, durante un periodo de 72 meses, en el Hospital Universitario San Vicente Fundación, un centro de IV nivel de atención, en Medellín, Colombia. Resultados. Se incluyeron 341 pacientes con trauma hepático, 224 por trauma penetrante y 117 por trauma cerrado. En trauma penetrante, 208 pacientes fueron llevados a cirugía inmediatamente, el resto fueron manejados de manera no operatoria, con una falla en el manejo en 20 pacientes. En trauma cerrado, 22 fueron llevados a cirugía inmediata y 95 sometidos a manejo no operatorio, con una falla en 9 pacientes. La mortalidad global fue de 9,7 % y la mortalidad relacionada al trauma hepático fue de 4,4 %. El grado del trauma, el índice de severidad del trauma y las lesiones abdominales no hepáticas no se consideraron factores de riesgo para la falla del manejo no operatorio. Conclusiones. El manejo no operatorio continúa siendo una alternativa segura y efectiva para pacientes con trauma hepático, sobretodo en trauma cerrado. En trauma penetrante se debe realizar una adecuada selección de los pacientes.
Introduction. The liver continues to be one of the most affected organs in trauma patients. Its evaluation and management have changed substantially with technological advances in diagnosis and less invasive techniques. The objective of this study was to perform an analysis of the results of non-operative management of liver trauma in terms of incidence, efficacy, morbidity and mortality, need for surgical intervention, rate and factors related to the failure of non-operative management.Methods. A retrospective observational descriptive study was performed, analyzing patients with hepatic trauma confirmed by tomography or surgery, during a period of 72 months at the Hospital Universitario San Vicente Fundación level 4 medical center, in Medellín, Colombia.Results. 341 patients with liver trauma were analyzed, 224 with penetrating trauma and 117 with blunt trauma. In the penetrating trauma group, 208 patients were taken to surgery immediately, the rest were managed nonoperatively with a failure in 20 patients. In the blunt trauma group, 22 were taken to immediate surgery and 95 underwent nonoperative management, with failure in nine patients. Overall mortality was 9.7% and mortality related to liver trauma was 4.4%. Trauma grade, trauma severity index, and non-hepatic abdominal injuries were not considered risk factors for failure of nonoperative managementConclusions. Nonoperative management continues to be a safe and effective alternative for patients with liver trauma, especially in blunt trauma. In penetrating trauma, an adequate selection of patients must be made.
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Humanos , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Operatórios , Mortalidade , Fígado , Ferimentos e Lesões , Traumatismos Cranianos Fechados , Tratamento ConservadorRESUMO
Fetal intracranial hemorrhage affects 1 in every 10,000 pregnancies. In most cases, the etiology of the bleeding is multifactorial, and they can be either related to the mother or the fetus. Blunt prenatal trauma was occasionally associated with these hemorrhages, nevertheless, reports of hematomas secondary to mild traumas are rare. Within the prenatal intracranial bleedings, the most frequent are the subarachnoid hematoma and intraparenchymal, scarcely ever the epidural hematoma. Treating these bleedings is challenging due to the ongoing pregnancy. Thus, the prognosis is often reserved, with a mortality rate of 43% and 25% of neurological sequelae. Here, we report a singular case of a fetal epidural hematoma secondary to a mild blunt trauma at the third trimester with a good outcome.
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Doenças Fetais , Hematoma Epidural Craniano , Hematoma Epidural Espinal , Ferimentos não Penetrantes , Feminino , Feto , Hematoma/complicações , Hematoma Epidural Craniano/diagnóstico por imagem , Hematoma Epidural Craniano/etiologia , Hematoma Epidural Craniano/cirurgia , Hematoma Epidural Espinal/complicações , Humanos , Gravidez , Ferimentos não Penetrantes/complicações , Ferimentos não Penetrantes/diagnóstico por imagemRESUMO
Fall from height traumas are considered of high energy, being a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, especially when greater heights are involved. Minor repercussions or expectant health care provided in high-energy falling trauma have been scarcely reported. This case report describes a healthy female child's history, a victim from a high energy trauma, and considerable potential risk of severe injuries, which surprisingly showed minor repercussions. She was founded on the floor, walking, and was brought to the hospital by the local primary trauma emergency service. The initial trauma evaluation found nothing, except a small wound on the chin. A full-body CT-SCAN (Computerized Tomography Scan) was performed and diagnosed with a small laminar pneumothorax, which did not need medical procedures or interventions. She evolved well during the hospitalization, and daily chest X-rays showed the regression of the pulmonary lesion. She had hospital discharge after a few days with no sequels. This case report is probably unique, and apparently, few situations like this were previously published.
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INTRODUCTION: The aggressive and timely treatment of post-traumatic fungal infections is the most efficacious way to reduce morbidity and mortality. Compared to the military trauma population, studies reporting on fungal infections in civilian trauma are not well described. The purpose of this study was to describe characteristics of civilian trauma patients who developed fungal infections and to identify common risk factors and report any delays between injury and treatment. METHODS: This was a five-year (1/1/2013-3/1/2018) retrospective, descriptive study across six level 1 trauma centers. All consecutively admitted trauma patients (≥18 years) with laboratory-confirmed fungal wound infections were included. Patients with solely candida wound isolates were excluded. Patient demographics, clinical wound and infection characteristics, organisms cultured, treatment modalities, length of stay, in-hospital mortality, and any diagnostic or treatment delays were described. RESULTS: Of the 54,521 trauma patients screened for fungal infection, 12 were identified. All patients suffered major injuries after blunt trauma (abbreviated injury score 3-5) and sustained wound contamination, and in nine patients, the cause of injury was motor vehicle. Six had open wounds/fractures on admission. The geographical region with the highest rate of fungal infection was Texas (n = 7), followed by Kansas (N = 3), then Missouri (N = 2). First symptoms of infection (leukocytosis or fever (n = 10)) presented a median of 6.3 (4.1-9.8) days after injury. Wound management entailed a combination of debridements (n = 8), negative pressure wound therapy (n = 9), amputation (n = 6), and antifungal treatment (n = 10). All fungal isolates identified from the wound site were hyphomycetes. A median of 2.1 (1.8-4.0) days passed from diagnosis to first antifungal treatment, and 3 patients died. CONCLUSIONS: Our study shows the challenges surrounding diagnosis and treatment of fungal infections secondary to trauma. Non-specific fungal infection symptoms, such as leukocytosis and fever, typically presented a week after injury. Vigilance for investigating risk factors and infection symptoms may help clinicians with more timely management of trauma patients with a severe fungal infection.
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Antifúngicos/uso terapêutico , Desbridamento , Fungos Mitospóricos/isolamento & purificação , Micoses , Infecção dos Ferimentos , Ferimentos não Penetrantes/complicações , Adulto , Amputação Cirúrgica/métodos , Amputação Cirúrgica/estatística & dados numéricos , Desbridamento/métodos , Desbridamento/estatística & dados numéricos , Feminino , Mortalidade Hospitalar , Humanos , Escala de Gravidade do Ferimento , Tempo de Internação/estatística & dados numéricos , Masculino , Micoses/diagnóstico , Micoses/epidemiologia , Micoses/fisiopatologia , Micoses/cirurgia , Tratamento de Ferimentos com Pressão Negativa/métodos , Fatores de Risco , Centros de Traumatologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Estados Unidos/epidemiologia , Infecção dos Ferimentos/tratamento farmacológico , Infecção dos Ferimentos/epidemiologia , Infecção dos Ferimentos/microbiologia , Infecção dos Ferimentos/cirurgia , Ferimentos não Penetrantes/diagnóstico , Ferimentos não Penetrantes/epidemiologiaRESUMO
There are few reported cases of small bowel injury due to blunt abdominal trauma. We describe the clinical presentation and surgical management of these lesions. This is the clinical case of a polytraumatized male with a duodenal injury IIID3 according to AAST, who underwent resection of the intestinal segment with duodeno-duodenum anastomosis with favorable results. The infrequent presentation of injuries to the small intestine due to blunt trauma may lead the clinician to overlook the need for intentional interrogation about the kinematics of the trauma, while at the same time neglecting the taking of complementary diagnostic imaging studies, this because of a lack of clinical suspicion. It is important to analyze the patient's context, which will allow us to assess the need to delve into diagnostic studies in order to optimize their treatment.
Existen pocos casos notificados de lesión de intestino delgado por traumatismo contuso abdominal. Se describen la presentación clínica y el tratamiento quirúrgico de dichas lesiones, un caso clínico de un paciente masculino politraumatizado con lesión duodenal IIID3 según la AAST, objeto de resección de segmento intestinal con anastomosis duodenoduodenal terminoterminal con resultados favorables. La presentación infrecuente de lesiones de intestino delgado por traumatismo contuso puede llevar al clínico a soslayar la necesidad de un interrogatorio intencionado acerca de la cinemática del traumatismo y también de los estudios de imagen complementarios diagnósticos debido a la falta de sospecha clínica. Es importante analizar el contexto del paciente para valorar la necesidad de profundizar en estudios diagnósticos y optimizar el tratamiento.
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Traumatismos Abdominais/cirurgia , Duodeno/lesões , Ferimentos não Penetrantes/cirurgia , Traumatismos Abdominais/diagnóstico por imagem , Traumatismos Abdominais/etiologia , Acidentes de Trânsito , Adulto , Colectomia , Duodeno/irrigação sanguínea , Duodeno/cirurgia , Gastrostomia , Hematoma/classificação , Hemoperitônio/etiologia , Humanos , Íleo/irrigação sanguínea , Isquemia/etiologia , Isquemia/cirurgia , Jejunostomia , Lacerações/classificação , Fígado/lesões , Masculino , Mesentério/lesões , Nutrição Parenteral , Pneumoperitônio/diagnóstico por imagem , Pneumoperitônio/etiologia , Ferimentos não Penetrantes/etiologiaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: Describe the ophthalmological sequelae of patients diagnosed with blunt eye injury by paintball. MATERIAL AND METHODS: There were a total 14 cases with a diagnosis of blunt trauma by paintball were treated at the ophthalmology emergency department of the Barraquer Clinic in Bogotá, Colombia. All patients underwent a complete ophthalmological examination with their respective controls according to their outcome. RESULTS: The frequency of eye trauma by paintball was 3.01%. Fourteen eyes were evaluated, age range from 9 to 49 years. Cases were unilateral, 1 woman and 13 men, initial visual acuity less than 20/30 in 12 eyes. Only 5 eyes progressed satisfactorily, and 3 were surgically intervened. The cases that did not show any improvement in visual acuity were related to posterior pole problems, with the most frequent being macular alterations, choroidal rupture, choroidal detachment, retinal tear, and retinal folds. In 3eyes, clinical improvement of visual acuity was evidenced secondary to haemorrhagic processes that resolved with medical treatment. One of them underwent surgical treatment of the lens with an intraocular lens implant. In 2eyes, the visual recovery was very satisfactory and 100% in another. CONCLUSION: Paintball has increased as a sport and recreational activity, where paint projectiles are fired with compressed air weapons. It carries risks of suffering various trauma that can lead to catastrophic episodes, in terms of visual health, and repercussions on the quality of life of those affected.
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Traumatismos em Atletas/complicações , Traumatismos Oculares/complicações , Ferimentos não Penetrantes/complicações , Adolescente , Adulto , Traumatismos em Atletas/prevenção & controle , Traumatismos em Atletas/cirurgia , Criança , Corioide/lesões , Hemorragia Ocular/etiologia , Hemorragia Ocular/terapia , Traumatismos Oculares/prevenção & controle , Traumatismos Oculares/cirurgia , Dispositivos de Proteção dos Olhos , Feminino , Humanos , Implante de Lente Intraocular , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Descolamento Retiniano/etiologia , Descolamento Retiniano/terapia , Ruptura/etiologia , Ruptura/terapia , Resultado do Tratamento , Ferimentos não Penetrantes/cirurgia , Adulto JovemRESUMO
RESUMEN Se estima que al menos del 5 al 10 % de todas las lesiones traumáticas del organismo afectan el cuello. En el 30 % de los casos se afecta alguna estructura importante de esta zona del cuerpo humano. Las estructuras vasculares aparecen lesionadas en el 20 % mientras que las estructuras aerodigestivas en un 10%. Las lesiones de la zona I por diversas razones anatómicas y los órganos que incluye son de difícil manejo. Se presentan dos pacientes con lesiones vasculares de la zona I del cuello. Se realizó una revisión del tratamiento de las lesiones traumáticas del cuello con especial énfasis en las de la zona I. Se abordan diferentes tendencias actuales en el manejo de estos pacientes (AU).
ABSTRACT It is appraised that at least 5 to 10 % of all the organism trauma lesions involve the neck. In 30 % of the cases, any main structure of this zone is hurt. Vascular structures are damaged in 20 % while airway-digestive structures are injured in 10 %. The zone I lesions are difficult to handle because of several anatomic reasons and the organs they include. The cases of two patients with vascular lesions in the neck zone I are presented. A review of the treatment of neck trauma lesions was carried out, making special emphasis on the ones in zone I. Several current tendencies in these patients handling are dealt with (AU).
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Humanos , Masculino , Adulto , Lesões do Pescoço/cirurgia , Lesões do Pescoço/diagnóstico , Lesões do Pescoço/história , Lesões do Pescoço/prevenção & controle , Lesões do Pescoço/terapia , Lesões do Pescoço/epidemiologia , Lesões do Sistema Vascular , Exame Físico , Ferimentos e Lesões/mortalidade , Técnicas de Laboratório Clínico , Técnicas e Procedimentos Diagnósticos , Testes Diagnósticos de RotinaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The use of laparoscopic surgery in abdominal emergencies, such as in trauma, has had a slow acceptance. The advantages described with this approach include less postoperative pain, faster recovery, quicker return to everyday activities, and fewer wound complications. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare outcomes following laparoscopic versus open surgery for abdominal trauma (either blunt or penetrating). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Nineteen patients with abdominal trauma who underwent laparoscopic surgery from January 2013 to May 2016 were compared with 19 patients undergoing open surgery during the same time period. Patients were matched (1:1) for age, gender, body-mass index, American Society of Anesthesiologists score, hemodynamic stability, and injury mechanism. Intra- and postoperative variables were compared between groups. RESULTS: Laparoscopic group displayed a significantly shorter operative time (93.3 versus 134.2 minutes; P < .009), lower estimated blood loss (100 versus 600 mL; P < .019), faster return to normal diet (1.6 versus 2.4 days; P < .039), and shorter hospital length of stay (LOS) (3.8 versus. 5.6 days; P < .042). There were no statistical significant differences in 30-day mortality between both groups. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic surgery for abdominal trauma, either blunt or penetrating, is safe and technically feasible in hemodynamically stable patients. We found in our study that laparoscopic surgery was associated with shorter operative time, lower estimated blood loss, faster return to normal diet, and shorter hospital LOS.
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Traumatismos Abdominais/cirurgia , Diafragma/cirurgia , Laparoscopia/métodos , Fígado/cirurgia , Pâncreas/cirurgia , Baço/cirurgia , Adolescente , Adulto , Perda Sanguínea Cirúrgica , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Diafragma/lesões , Emergências , Feminino , Hemostasia Cirúrgica/métodos , Humanos , Intestinos , Laparotomia/métodos , Tempo de Internação/estatística & dados numéricos , Fígado/lesões , Masculino , Duração da Cirurgia , Dor Pós-Operatória/epidemiologia , Pâncreas/lesões , Pancreatectomia/métodos , Período Pós-Operatório , Estudos Retrospectivos , Baço/lesões , Esplenectomia/métodos , Resultado do Tratamento , Adulto JovemRESUMO
En las últimas décadas, las indicaciones para el tratamiento de pacientes con diagnóstico de trauma cerrado de abdomen han cambiado considerablemente. Con el desarrollo y la disponibilidad de métodos de diagnósticos por imágenes y avances en unidades de cuidados intensivos, fue posible optar por el tratamiento no quirúrgico de las lesiones de órganos sólidos. El manejo no quirúrgico es la piedra angular del manejo de las lesiones hepáticas y esplénicas causadas por un traumatismo abdominal cerrado en pacientes con hemodinámica estable, evitando las laparotomías innecesarias y sus complicaciones.
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Humanos , Diagnóstico por Imagem , Abdome , Traumatismos Abdominais , Terapêutica , Ferimentos e Lesões , LaparotomiaRESUMO
Las equimosis cutáneas representan la más frecuente de las lesiones encontradas en casos de agresión física.Se producen por de la ruptura de vasos sanguíneos (principalmente capilares), que conduce a extravasación de la sangre y acumulo en el tejido intradérmico, subcutáneo o en ambos. Posterior a esto se inicia un proceso inflamatorio local que conlleva a la degradación de la hemoglobina en subproductos cromóforos (hemosiderina, biliverdina, bilirrubina, metahemoglobina) que dan la coloración inicial y sus cambios. El método visual usado durante décadas es poco efectivo y lo más recomendable es la evaluación las lesiones con respecto a la aparición de la coloración amarillenta. Se están desarrollando nuevos métodos para mejorar la datación de las lesiones, que parecen bastante prometedores (espectrofotometría y resonancia magnética).
Skin bruising are the most frequent lesions found in cases of physical aggression. Product of blood vessels rupture (especially capillaries), leading to extravasation and accumulation of blood in the intradermic tissue, subcutaneous tissue or both. After that, begins a local inflammatory process leading to the degradation of hemoglobin chromophore subproducts (hemosiderin, biliverdin, bilirubin, methemoglobin) which give the initial coloring and changes over the time. The visual method used for decades is ineffective and the best approach is looking por the presence of the color yellow into the bruise. At present, new methods are developing to improve the dating of injuries that seem quite promising (spectrophotometry and magnetic resonance).
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Humanos , Masculino , Adulto , Feminino , Criança , Equimose , Espectrofotometria , ViolênciaRESUMO
Introduction: The nonoperative management of traumatic spleen injuries is the modality of choice in patients with blunt abdominal trauma and hemodynamic stability. However, there are still questions about the treatment indication in some groups of patients, as well as its follow-up. Aim : Update knowledge about the spleen injury. Method: Was performed review of the literature on the nonoperative management of blunt injuries of the spleen in databases: Cochrane Library, Medline and SciELO. Were evaluated articles in English and Portuguese, between 1955 and 2014, using the headings "splenic injury, nonoperative management and blunt abdominal trauma". Results: Were selected 35 articles. Most of them were recommendation grade B and C. Conclusion: The spleen traumatic injuries are frequent and its nonoperative management is a worldwide trend. The available literature does not explain all aspects on treatment. The authors developed a systematization of care based on the best available scientific evidence to better treat this condition.
Introdução: O tratamento não operatório das lesões traumáticas do baço é a modalidade de escolha nos pacientes com trauma abdominal contuso e estabilidade hemodinâmica. No entanto, ainda existem dúvidas sobre a indicação do tratamento em determinado grupo de pacientes, assim como o seu seguimento. Objetivo : Atualizar o conhecimento sobre as lesões do baço. Método: Realizou-se revisão da literatura sobre o tratamento não operatório das lesões contusas do baço nas bases de dados: Cochrane, Medline e SciELO. Foram incluídos os artigos em línguas portuguesa e inglesa entre 1955 e 2014, utilizando os descritores "splenic injury, nonoperative management e blunt abdominal trauma". Resultado: Foram selecionados 35 artigos. A maioria dos trabalhos eran em grau de recomendação B e C. Conclusão: As lesões traumáticas do baço são frequentes e o seu tratamento não operatório apresenta tendência mundial. A literatura disponível não esclarece todos os aspectos deste tratamento. Elaborou-se sistematização de atendimento baseada nas melhores evidências científicas disponíveis para facilitar seu manejo.
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Humanos , Baço/lesões , Ferimentos não Penetrantes/terapia , Árvores de Decisões , Guias de Prática Clínica como AssuntoRESUMO
Objetivo: describir el seguimiento clínico por 24 años de una ruptura coroidea y su neovascularización coroidea secundaria a trauma ocular cerrado. Efectuar una revisión bibliográfica de esta patología. Destacar la importancia de observaciones prolongadas para completar su historia natural. Diseño: reporte de caso no intervencionista. Método: retrospectivo, en caso de trauma ocular cerrado y sus consecuencias estudiadas en seguimiento cuidadoso de 24 años y la ayuda diagnóstica de la tomografía óptica coherente, la fluoroangiografía y el campo visual. Resultado: reconocimiento de glaucoma y catarata que disminuyeron la visión a 20/120 veinticuatro años después de la contusión ocular. Conclusión: La neovascularizacion coroidea secundaria a ruptura coroidea traumática subfoveal aparece en tiempo variable luego de trauma ocular contuso, compromete la recuperación anatómica y visual, y es de pronóstico reservado de acuerdo con su localización según hallazgos en observación prolongada.
Purpose: to describe findings and follow-up for 24 years in a choroidal rupture with secondary choroidal neovascularization following closed ocular trauma. To perform a literature review on this topic. To remark the importance of long follow-up to complete natural history of disease. Design: non-interventional case report. Methods: retrospective, in a case ofbclosed ocular trauma and sequels on a follow-up of 24 years using optical coherence tomography and fl uorescein angiography as diagnostic techniques. Results: recognition of glaucoma, cataract and decreased visual acuity to 20/120. Conclusion: choroidal neovascularization following indirect subfoveal traumatic choroidal rupture may occur in variable time after blunt trauma, affecting ocular structures and visual function with poor prognosis demonstrated on long follow-up.
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Traumatismos Oculares/diagnóstico , Oftalmopatias/diagnóstico , Ferimentos Oculares Penetrantes/diagnósticoRESUMO
Objetivos: Analisar os resultados obtidos com a implantação do protocolo de tratamento não operatório (TNO) do trauma abdominal contuso no Hospital João XXIII (HJXXIII). Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo em pacientes submetidos ao TNO vítimas de trauma abdominal contuso atendidas no HJXXIII no período de novembro de 2004 a dezembro 2013. Resultados: Durante o período, 1.768 pacientes preencheram os critérios de inclusão. Do total, 17 pacientes (0,99%) apresentavam lesões das três vísceras,197 (11,1%) de duas vísceras e 1.554 (87,9%) de uma víscera. Os 1.768 pacientes tinham 1.999 lesões assim distribuídas: 790 (39,5%) lesões hepáticas, 761 (38%) esplênicas e 448 (22.5%) renais. Na lesão hepática, a falha foi de 4,3%. As lesões graus II e III foram as mais frequentes - 74,2% do total. Nesse grupo de pacientes o índice de falha não superou2%. Nas lesões graus IV e V a falha foi mais frequente, ocorrendo em, respectivamente, 12,5 e 25% dos pacientes. Na lesão esplênica a falha de TNO foi de 7,9%. As lesões graus II e III foram as mais comuns - 75,3% do total de pacientes. A falha do TNO foi maior na lesão esplênica grau III (11,3%) e grau IV (33,3%). O sangramento foi a causa principal dafalha. Na lesão renal a falha foi de 6,6%. As lesões graus II e III foram as mais frequentes (63,3%). O TNO falhou em 22,8% dos pacientes com lesão grau IV. Conclusão: o sucesso do TNO depende do grau de lesão, recursos institucionais e protocolo inflexível.
Objectives: to analyze the results obtained with the implementation of the non-operative treatment protocol (TNO) for blunt abdominal trauma in the João XXIII Hospital (HJXXIII). Methods: this was a retrospective study of patients submitted to TNO, victims of blunt abdominal trauma and tended at the HJXXIII, between November of 2004 and December of 2013. Results: a total of 1,768 patients met the inclusion criteria. Seventeen patients (0.99%)presented lesions in the three viscerae, 197 (11.1%) in two viscerae, and 1,554 (87.9%) in one viscera. The 1,768 patients had 1,999 lesions distributed as follows: 790 (39.5%) liver lesions, 761 (38%) splenic, and 448 (22.5%) renal. Failure was 4.3% in liver lesions, Grades II and III lesions were the most frequent - 74.2% of the total. In this group of patients the failure index was not over 2%. Failure was more frequent in Grades IV and V lesions occurring in, respectively, 12.5 and 25% of the patients. TNO failure was 7.9% in splenic lesions, Grades II and III lesions were the most common - 75.3% of the patients. TNO failure wasgreater in splenic lesions grade III (11.3%) and IV (33.3%). Bleeding was the main cause of failure. Failure was 6.6% in renal lesions. Grades II and III lesions were the most frequent (63.3%). TNO failed in 22.8% of patients with grade IV lesion. Conclusion: the success of TNO depends on the lesion grade, institutional resources, and an inflexible protocol.
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Se presenta el caso de un hombre de 44 años de edad sin factores de riesgo coronario; éste, después de un entrenamiento de artes marciales en el que recibió múltiples traumatismos con golpe a mano cerrada y puntapié en la cara anterior del tórax durante enfrentamiento corporal, presentó dolor opresivo intenso en región retroesternal y acudió con dos médicos, quienes le prescribieron analgésicos y antiinflamatorios. Por la persistencia de la sintomatología sin mejoría, acudió con un tercer facultativo quien realizó un electrocardiograma (ECG), el cual documentó lesión subepicárdica inferior; fue trasladado para realizar coronariografía, la cual mostró oclusión trombótica funcional del segmento proximal de la coronaria derecha, misma que fue tratada exitosamente con intervención coronaria percutánea primaria e implante de stent medicado. Este caso muestra que el infarto agudo del miocardio asociado con trauma cerrado de tórax es una patología de difícil diagnóstico.
This is a case of the 44 year old male patient without history or risk factors for coronary disease, with blunt chest trauma in the anterior region after training of an Israeli martial art, right after he had typical retroesternal chest pain, he went to different doctors who prescribed different antiinflamatory drugs, because the persistence of the pain he decided to check with a third doctor who took an EKG and found an inferior epicardial lesion. Coronary angiography showed functional thrombotic occlusion of proximal segment of the right coronary. Successful primary angioplasty and stenting was done. The case shows that myocardial infarction after blunt chest trauma is challenging in terms of diagnosis and treatment.
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Renal artery pseudoaneurysms are uncommon vascular lesions that require a high degree of suspicion because they are usually difficult to diagnose. Posttraumatic renal artery pseudoaneurysms should be treated because spontaneous resolution is extremely unusual, and the risk of aneurysm rupture is high. We describe the case of a patient who presented with a pulsatile mass in the right upper quadrant and recurrent abdominal pain 18 months after blunt trauma. Arteriography and multislice computed tomography angiography revealed a pseudoaneurysm measuring 22 cm in the right renal artery. The patient was successfully treated with conventional open surgery.
Pseudoaneurismas de artéria renal são lesões vasculares pouco comuns, que geralmente demandam alto grau de suspeição, por serem de difícil diagnóstico. Considerando a baixa expectativa de resolução espontânea dos PARs pós-traumáticos, aliada ao importante risco de rotura, faz-se necessária a correção destas lesões. Apresentamos o caso de um paciente, vítima de trauma contuso há 18 meses, com queixa de massa pulsátil em hipocôndrio direito associado a dor abdominal recorrente. Depois da arteriografia e angiotomografia multislice, foi diagnosticado um pseudoaneurisma de artéria renal direita com 22 cm de extensão, sendo então submetido a tratamento cirúrgico por via aberta convencional, com sucesso terapêutico.