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Las úlceras por presión (UPP) en el medio hospitalario son un grave problema sanitario donde la enfermera tiene una gran responsabilidad, dentro de su rol autónomo, ya que se estima que un 51,6% se producen dentro del propio hospital y que un 95% son evitables. Los servicios de urgencias (SU) podrían ser el origen silente de un alto porcentaje de UPP durante los primeros días de ingreso, pues el perfil del paciente atendido es cada vez más anciano y pluripatológico, a lo que se le suma el riesgo añadido de la patología aguda y las escasas medidas de prevención pospuestas como resultado de focalizar la atención en el compromiso vital. El objetivo de este estudio es determinar la necesidad de instaurar medidas de prevención de UPP en los pacientes de riesgo desde la llegada al Servicio de Urgencias. Para ello, se recogió información de 74 de los 102 pacientes adultos atendidos en el Área de Medicina y Críticos del Hospital San Jaume de Calella, entre los días 26 de febrero y 2 de marzo de 2007. Se realizó un estudio observacional longitudinal analítico prospectivo con un muestreo probabilístico accidental que consistía en valorar la integridad de la piel del paciente a la llegada al servicio, junto con la valoración de los factores de riesgo intrínsecos y extrínsecos, y realizar dos revaloraciones dentro de las primeras 24 y 48 horas a los pacientes que continuaban en el hospital. Se observó 1 UPP grado III, 2 grado II, 8 grado I y 7 signos de alarma de nueva aparición en menos de 48 horas desde el ingreso en el servicio. Los resultados demuestran que: - Las horas en urgencias son suficientes y determinantes para iniciar el proceso de UPP en pacientes de riesgo que se encuentran en situación aguda. - La identificación del colectivo de riesgo a través de la escala de Braden y la instauración precoz de medidas de prevención disminuiría la incidencia de UPP durante los dos primeros días de ingreso.Pressure ulcers (PU) in the Hospital Units are a serious health issue where the nurse in its autonomous role becomes crucial as an estimated 51,6% of those ulcers take place within the hospital, 95% of them being avoidable. Emergency Departments (ED) could be the origin of a remarkable amount of PUs during the first few days of stay, arising from the fact that the average patient is becoming older and, as such, typically suffering multiple illnesses. Furthermore, the seriousness of the patient´s condition leads to a postponement of the PU prevention measures, if any, as a result of focusing attention on the life-threatening issue. The objective of this work is to ascertain the necessity of implementing PU prevention measures in at-risk patients from the very moment of their arrival at the Emergency Department. Data on 74 out of 102 adult patients treated at the Internal Medicine and ICU units of the Hospital Sant Jaume de Calella between February 26 and march 2, 2007. A prospective longitudinal analytic study with accidental probability sampling was performed that consisted in an evaluation of the patient´s skin integrity upon arrival at the ED, along with the assessment of the intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors, plus two further re-evaluations within 24 and 48 hours of the patients still staying at the hospital. One case of PU Stage III was recorded, along with 2 Stage II and 8 Stage I wounds, plus 7 further cases where early signs of PU development were observed, all within 48 hours from arrival. Results show that: - The hours of stay at the Emergency Department are key to the start of the PU process in at-risk patients in serious condition. - Identification of the group of risk through the Braden Scale and the installment of early preventive measures may reduce the incidence of PUs during the first two days of stay.

Abstract We report on the case of a 40-year-old male who was admitted to the clinic with a large ulcer on his left buttock, 3 days after an intramuscular benzathine penicillin injection. The patient was diagnosed with Nicolau syndrome, a rare vascular complication in which a lesion develops after intramuscular injection. Symptoms are intense pain at the injection site, erythema, and livedoid dermatitis, which leads to necrosis of skin, subcutaneous tissue and muscle tissue. It was described by Nicolau after intramuscular injections of bismuth salt for syphillis therapy. Nicolau syndrome is rare, but its symptoms are devastating and healthcare professionals must be aware of this clinical entity, since intramuscular injections are common procedures for administration of drugs.

Background and Objective: In the current health emergency declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) for monkeypox, few data on the otorhinolaryngological (ENT) manifestations of the disease have been detailed. The purpose of this study is to describe the clinical features of the ENT manifestations in monkeypox., Materials and Methods: Descriptive analysis of 11 consecutive patients with odynodysphagia or oral cavity lesions referred to the ENT emergency department of a tertiary hospital with epidemiological risk factors suggestive of monkeypox infection. Clinical, diagnostic and treatment findings are described., Results: 90.9% of the patients had previous unsafe sexual contact. The predominant presenting features included fever over 38 °C with severe odynodysphagia. Physical examination showed ulcers and exudative lesions of variable presentation in the upper respiratory tract. Smear of the lesions confirmed polymerase chain reaction (PCR) positivity for monkeypox in all patients., Conclusions: Monkeypox virus infection can occur in the ENT area with multiple manifestations that require a high degree of epidemiological suspicion and confirmation with PCR to reach a diagnosis of certainty., (Copyright © 2023 Sociedad Española de Otorrinolaringología y Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello. Published by Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)

A infeção por citomegalovírus é prevalente nos países desenvolvidos. A história natural da doença engloba três fases: primoinfeção (a maioria assintomática), latência e reativação. Em doentes imunossuprimidos, como na transplantação e infeção por VIH, o vírus pode reativar, com manifestações cutâneas, das quais se salienta a ocorrência de úlceras genitais. Nestas, é comum a coinfeção com outros agentes etiológicos, nomeadamente com o vírus herpes simplex, dificultando o diagnóstico diferencial e tornando as lesões mais exuberantes. Neste contexto, torna-se relevante conhecer a patogenia deste vírus, os meios diagnósticos disponíveis, de modo a optimizar a sua abordagem terapêutica.

Introducción: Las úlceras por presión (UPP) son lesiones de la piel producidas por la presión prolongada o fricción entre dos planos duros que produce un bloqueo sanguíneo y en consecuencia una isquemia tisular. El objetivo es identificar el riesgo de desarrollar UPP y el cuidado preventivo de éstas en adultos mayores institucionalizados de Norte de Santander. Método: Estudio descriptivo transversal con 32 adultos mayores institucionalizados a quienes se aplicó la escala de Braden. Además se encuestaron 9 cuidadores, respecto a sus conocimientos y cuidados preventivos de UPP. Resultados: Se encontró un riesgo moderado de desarrollar UPP (13,78%). Los principales factores que las desencadenan son la poca capacidad de caminar y uso de silla de ruedas (78,1%) la incapacidad de realizar movimientos de forma independiente, con movilidad muy limitada (53,1%), la percepción sensorial y capacidad para reaccionar ante una molestia relacionada con la presión (50.0%) y el nivel de exposición de la piel a la humedad (46.9%). En su mayoría los cuidadores afirmaron aplicar cuidados preventivos de UPP. Conclusiones: Existe un riesgo moderado para desarrollar UPP en adultos mayores institucionalizados de Norte de Santander. La prevención de las UPP debe partir del conocimiento de los cuidadores responsables, por lo tanto es necesaria la educación respecto al tema.

Introdução: A papaína, uma enzima de origem vegetal, há muito é utilizada como alternativa para o tratamento de feridas associadas a processos infecciosos exuberantes, devido aos seus efeitos antiinflamatórios e cicatrizantes. Objetivos: Estudar os aspectos histológicos da cicatrização de feridas contaminadas tratadas com papaína. Métodos: Foram utilizados ratos Wistar (n=18), machos, adultos, que passaram por procedimento cirúrgico para a retirada de uma seção quadrada de pele da região cervical dos mesmos, e que foram divididos em dois grupos: Grupo I - Controle (n=9), contaminados com S. aureus e sem tratamento; e Grupo II – Tratado (n=9), contaminados com S. aureus e tratados com soluções de papaína de 10%, 6% e 4%, de acordo com as características das lesões. A análise histológica das áreas lesadas, coradas com Hematoxilina-eosina, foi realizada com 7, 14 e 21 dias. Resultados: Verificamos que a papaína auxiliou na modulação do processo inflamatório; formação e amadurecimento do tecido de granulação; organização das fibras colágenas; e aceleração da proliferação e organização da epiderme em feridas contaminadas, em todos os dias estudados. Conclusões: Nossos dados reforçam e complementam pesquisas que relacionam os efeitos cicatrizantes da papaína sobre feridas contaminadas.

Objectives: To determine the frequency of foot at risk of ulceration following the international working group diabetic foot classification and associated factors in type 2 diabetic patients in a general Peruvian hospital in Lima. Methods: cross sectional study using secondary data. We reviewed 382 medical charts of type 2 diabetic patients gathered by the endocrinology service of Hospital Maria Auxiliadora from January 2013 to December 2015. Each medical chart had demographic data, and physical examination information that included monofilament, diapason 128Hz and peripheral pulse evaluations. The IWGDF was used: grade 0 means no peripheral neuropathy (PN), grade 1 means PN, grade 2 means peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and/or foot deformity and grade 3 means history of foot ulcer. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used. Results: 73.9% were females; mean age was 60.3 years; 61% had Hba1c>7% and 55% had more than 5 years of illness. Based on IWGDF, 22% had grade 0, 8% grade 1, 64% grade 2 and 6.5% grade 3. Biomechanical deformity was seen in 54.3%, 39% had PAD, 35.5% had PN and 6.5% had history of an ulcer or amputation. The multivariate analysis found that older age and having grades 2 and 3 of the IWGDF classification were independently associated with foot at risk of ulceration [OR 1.02 (95%CI 1.001-1.05). Conclusions: Almost 70% of the study population had high and very high risk for foot ulceration. Biomechanical deformities and PAD predominated as the most significant findings in this study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Se discute el caso de un paciente con infección por el virus de inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) avanzado que se presenta con una úlcera crónica de la rodilla derecha, a quien se le realizaron múltiples estudios de laboratorio y de gabinete, sin lograr aislarse ningún germen específico, sin embargo, un estudio histológico demostró la presencia de bacilos alcohol ácido resistentes. Se manejó médicamente con buena respuesta clínica al tratamiento.A case of a patient with HIV infection and a chronic ulcer in the right knee is discussed. Several studies were done but none helped identifying the cause of the ulcer. However, histological examination of the ulcer showed acid alcohol resistant bacilli. The patient received medical treatment and had a good response.

Bakamjian describió el colgajo deltopectoral en 1965, recibiendo inicialmente una gran aceptación en cirugía de cabeza y cuello. Sin embargo, un porcentaje de fallos del 10%-25% descrito por varios autores motivó su progresivo abandono y su sustitución por otras alternativas. Los autores hacen una revisión de la bibliografía, analizando las modificaciones técnicas que han mejorado la viabilidad de este colgajo y describen la capacidad del colgajo deltopectoral elevado bilateralmente para aportar suficiente tejido en el caso de un paciente con defecto bilateral en el cuello secundario a radiodermitis severa. En la actualidad, el colgajo deltopectoral, teniendo en consideración las aportaciones técnicas descritas, puede seguir considerándose como una fuente de tejido con la calidad y fiabilidad idóneas para técnicas de reconstrucción superficial en cabeza y cuello.Bakamjian introduced the deltopectoral skin flap en 1965, and there after it was used extensively for reconstructive surgery of the head and neck. Within the next years, flap failure rates of 20% to 25% were reported, and several alternative methods of reconstruction have supplanted the preeminent position of the deltopectoral flap. This work is a review of the reconstructive experience afforded by several authors and evaluates the technical modifications used to enhance the reliability of this flap. The authors describe the ability of the deltopectoral flap raised bilaterally to provide tissue enough for an extensive irradiated neck, allowing resurfacing a bilateral cutaneous defect after radiation therapy. The deltopectoral flap remains a useful and reliable tissue source for superficial neck reconstruction by implementing several technical modifications.

Relato de 12 casos de úlcera de Marjolin observados de 1990 a 2003 no HUCFF-UFRJ. Cinco pacientes do sexo feminino e sete do masculino, com idade variando de 38 a 86 anos. Tempo de evolução de 10 a 50 anos, da cicatriz até surgimento do carcinoma espinocelular. Ressecção da lesão em dois casos e amputação terapêutica em oito. Em um caso realizada exérese paliativa da lesão por apresentar metástase para coluna sacrococcígea. Um caso de impossibilidade terapêutica. Concluiu-se que a biópsia é essencial em úlceras crônicas, para diferenciar carcinoma espinocelular de hiperplasia pseudoepiteliomatosa.The authors report twelve cases of Marjolin's ulcer that have been diagnosed between 1990 and 2003 at HUCFF-UFRJ. Five females and seven males, aged 38 to 86 years old, formed the group. Evolution time from scar to squamous cell carcinoma onset ranged from 10 to 50 years. Amputation was performed in eight cases and in one of them radiation therapy was associated. Two patients underwent local excision. One patient who already had spinal metastasis was submitted to palliative local excision. Finally, one case had no therapeutic possibilities. Early biopsy was concluded to be essential in chronic ulcers, to establish the difference between squamous cell carcinoma and pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia

Background: omeprazole suppresses gastric acid secretion and increases gastric juice pH by blocking the H+, K+ ATPase in the secretory membrane of parietal cells. Gastric juice pH below 4, long periods of no feed intake and stress are factors predisposing to gastric ulcers in horses. Objective: to determine the effect of 1 and 2 mg/Kg intravenous (IV) omeprazole on the gastric juice pH of Colombian Creole horses. Methods: seven horses were treated with two IV levels of omeprazole (1, and 2 mg/Kg body weight (BW)) in a crossover design. The omeprazole dose for each animal was reconstituted with 100 ml 0.9% NaCl. Gastric pH was measured using a portable pH-meter in stomach samples collected at time 0 (just before treatment), and 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 24 hours post-treatment. Results: the gastric pH at time 0 fluctuated from 1.6 to 3.2 in all horses. Both omeprazole doses (1 and 2 mg/Kg) significantly increased the gastric pH (pH>4.6) from 1 to 11 hours after the treatment. At 24 hours post-treatment, pH of the group treated with 1.0 mg/Kg significantly decreased to 2.8 ± 0.3, but remained elevated at 5.7 ± 0.87 for the group treated with 2 mg/Kg. Conclusion: the study demonstrated that a single IV omeprazole dose of 2 mg/Kg, but not 1 mg/Kg, maintained gastric pH above 4 during 24 hours. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

OBJETIVO: Determinar os fatores predisponentes para a amputação de membros inferiores nos doentes internados com diabetes melito e úlceras nos pés. MÉTODOS: Foram acompanhados os pacientes diabéticos com úlceras nos pés internados no período de 6 meses e analisadas as amputações nesses doentes em relação à idade, sexo, amputação prévia, número de ulcerações, tempo de diagnóstico do diabete, tempo de ulceração, tempo médio de internação, gravidade das lesões, presença de pulso. RESULTADOS: Verificou-se que 55% (44/80) dos doentes evoluíram para algum tipo de amputação de membros inferiores; a mediana das idades foi de 61 anos, porém a ocorrência de amputação foi significativamente maior na faixa etária dos 60 aos 90 anos (P = 0,03). Não se observou uma variação significativa da mediana do tempo de diagnóstico do diabetes, do tempo de ulceração e do tempo médio de internação em relação ao grupo de pacientes que foram amputados. Entretanto, as lesões mais graves, quando avaliadas pela classificação de Wagner (P OBJECTIVE: To determine the predisposing factors for amputation of lower limbs in diabetic patients with foot ulceration. METHODS: The research was carried out in hospitals, and all diabetic patients with foot ulceration were included. Amputation was studied in relation to age, sex, previous amputation, number of ulcers, time of diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, time of ulceration, average number of days in hospital, Wagner's classification, and presence of foot pulse. RESULTS: We verified that 55% (44/80) of the patients progressed to some type of amputation of the lower limbs; mean age was 61 years, but the occurrence of amputation was significantly higher in the age group between 60 and 90 years (P = 0.03). We did not observe a significant variation in the following variables: time of diagnosis of diabetes, time of ulceration, and hospitalization time in relation to the group of patients who were amputated. Nevertheless, the most severe lesions, when evaluated by Wagner's classification (P

OBJETIVO: Medir a prevalência e distribuição de dispepsia e dispepsia freqüente por subtipos na população com 20 anos ou mais segundo características socioeconômicas e demográficas. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal, de base populacional, com 3.934 indivíduos moradores na cidade de Pelotas (RS), entrevistados em seus domicílios, de outubro de 1999 a janeiro de 2000. Dispepsia foi definida como dor ou desconforto no andar superior do abdome e/ou náuseas no ano anterior à entrevista (conforme critérios Roma I e II). Dispepsia freqüente incluiu o registro de dispepsia mais de seis vezes e/ou náuseas, uma vez por mês ou mais. Esses desfechos foram analisados por idade, sexo, cor da pele, escolaridade, renda e estado civil. Os dados foram analisados por meio do teste qui-quadrado de Pearson de associação para variáveis categóricas e teste de tendência linear, quando aplicável. RESULTADOS: A prevalência de dispepsia foi de 44,4% e de dispepsia freqüente, 27,4%. A prevalência de dispepsia tipo refluxo, úlcera, dismotilidade e não especificada foi, respectivamente, 19,4%, 6,3%, 13,9% e 16,6%; para dispepsia freqüente foram 14,7%, 4,9%, 11,2% e 6,8%, respectivamente. As mulheres apresentaram cerca de 50% mais dispepsia freqüente. Indivíduos mais jovens e de menor renda apresentaram maiores prevalências de dispepsia e dispepsia freqüente. Análise de acordo com critérios de Roma II mostrou prevalências de 15,9% e 7,5% para dispepsia e dispepsia freqüente, respectivamente. CONCLUSÕES: A dispepsia constitui um problema prevalente na população estudada. A maioria dos indivíduos apresentaram mais de um subtipo de dispepsia.OBJECTIVE: To assess prevalence of dyspepsia and distribution of dyspepsia and frequent dyspepsia in subgroups of adults (20 years and older) according to their demographic and socioeconomic characteristics. METHODS: A cross-sectional population-based study was carried out comprising 3,934 subjects living in Pelotas, Southern Brazil, from October 1999 to January 2000. Data was collected through household interviews. Dyspepsia was defined as epigastric pain or disconfort associated or not with nausea in the previous year, according to Rome I and Rome II criteria. Frequent dyspepsia was defined as more than six dyspepsia episodes in the previous year and/or nausea, at least once a month. These outcomes were analyzed according to age, gender, skin color, educational level, per capita income and marital status. Data analysis was carried out through Pearson Chi-square test for categorical variables and linear trend test, when applicable. RESULTS: The prevalence of dyspepsia was 44.4% and frequent dyspepsia, 27.4%. The prevalences of reflux-like, ulcer-like, dysmotility-like and unspecific dyspepsia subtypes were 19.4%, 6.3%, 13.9%, and 16.6%, respectively. The prevalences of these subtypes of frequent dyspepsia were 14.7%, 4.9%, 11.2% and 6.8%, respectively. Prevalences among women were 50% higher. Low-income young people seemed to be more affected by dyspeptic symptoms. The analysis according to Rome II criteria showed prevalences of 15.9% and 7.5% for dyspepsia and frequent dyspepsia, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Dyspepsia and frequent dyspepsia were prevalent problems in the studied population. Most people could be classified in more than one subgroup of dyspepsia.

Background: Facial pressure ulcers are one of the most common complications associated with non-invasive ventilation (NIV ). Objectives: To determine the frequency of facial pressure ulcers in patients admitted to an intermediate care unit (ICU) and submitted to NIV, as well as to identify the associated factors. Methodology: A prospective study was conducted between September and December 2015. Inclusion criteria: age ≥ 18 years, admitted to ICU, submitted to NIV and without facial ulcers at time of admission. A sample of 30 participants was obtained. Data were collected through a questionnaire, the Braden Scale and the Glasgow Scale. Results: The frequency of facial pressure ulcers was 26.7%, 16.7% of stage II and with a mean onset of 3.3 days. Most participants were male (70.0%), and the mean age was 74.2 years. Patients undergoing more hours of VNI per day, more days of NIV and more days of hospitalization had a higher frequency of facial pressure ulcers. Conclusion: Given that the number of hours of NIV increased the frequency of Facial pressure ulcers, we suggest periods of interruption of NIV use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The aim of the present study was to explore the etiology of mortal ulcerations in "capitán de la sabana". Fishes were captured from Fúquene Lake, Cundinamarca department, Colombia (05°28'N 73°44'W) and stocked in 100 L glass tanks in captivity. Ten fishes with skin ulcers were kept in an independent tank and changes in morphology, bacterial flora and organization of tissues were evaluated by means of bacteriology and histology techniques during eight days. Cultures for bacteria were done from the skin ulcers and from the tank water, and an antibiogram was carried out. The analysis showed the presence of common bacteria in the water flora and ulcers: Pseudomona spp. and Escherichia coli, resistant to the amoxicilin and sensitive to the ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, furazolidon and tetraciclin. The histology demonstratednecrosis of the epidermis and underlaying tissues with inflammatory cells, and gill hyperplasia. Pathological signs are associated with stress factors. It is suggested that aditional studies should be performed on the etiology of the disease and to develop prophylactic activities in order to avoid losses of the fish in captivity which exceed 50% of the fish stock.

A córnea, devido a sua localização externa e exposta, está freqüentemente sujeita a traumas ou processos lesivos como lacerações, perfurações e ulcerações, havendo, em muitos casos a necessidade de correção cirúrgica. Os enxertos pediculados de conjuntiva têm seu uso indicado nestes casos e se prestam bem como medidas de proteção e suporte para as ulcerações, porém impedem a capacidade visual plena do olho afetado. Os transplantes lamelares são outra indicação de tratamento, principalmente quando se deseja prevenir a ocorrência da perda visual. Os adesivos de cianoacrilato foram descobertos no final da década de 40, mas somente foram utilizados em oftalmologia no início da década de 60. Devido a propriedades como boa aderência aos tecidos biológicos, rápida secagem e polimerização, têm sido indicados no tratamento de úlceras profundas ou refratárias, descemetoceles e ainda em pequenas perfurações corneanas. Com o objetivo de testar o adesivo de cianoacrilato na fixação e manutenção de botões córneo-lamelares autógenos e de enxertos pediculados de conjuntiva em úlceras corneanas experimentais, foram utilizados 10 cães, machos ou fêmeas, provenientes do Biotério Central da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM). Após anestesia, blefarostase e fixação do globo ocular como de rotina, foram realizadas trepanações compreendendo 2/3 da espessura da córnea sendo de 5,5 mm de diâmetro no olho esquerdo (OE) e de 5 mm no olho direito (OD). O botão lamelar resultante do OE foi fixado no leito receptor do OD com o uso de adesivo ao longo das bordas do enxerto e da córnea receptora. No olho esquerdo, após sua confecção, o enxerto de conjuntiva pediculado foi fixado à área receptora também por meio da colocação de adesivo sobre suas bordas. Foi realizada avaliação oftalmológica diária durante 30 dias. Os botões lamelares permaneceram fixados e foram incorporados à córnea receptora. A técnica de fixação foi de fácil realização, sendo rápida e de baixo custo com opacidade leve em 20% dos casos e ausente em 80% e ausência de vascularização aos 30 dias. Porém, houve 100% de deiscência total nos enxertos pediculados. A técnica de ceratoplastia lamelar autógena com o uso de adesivo de n-butil cianoacrilato pode ser indicada como opção terapêutica nas úlceras profundas em cães.The cornea is frequently exposed to traumas, lacerations, perfurations and ulcers, needing in most cases surgical correction. The conjunctival pedicle grafts are indicated in these cases, giving protection and support for ulcers, but obstructing the visual capacity of the affected eye. The lamelar grafts are other indications for treatment, mainly when preventing the visual loss. The cianoacrylate adhesive was discovered at the end of the forthies, but started to be used in ophtalmology in the begigning of the sixties. Due to its properties, as good tissue adhesion, quick dried and polimerization, it has been indicated in the treatment of deep or refractive corneal ulcers, descemetoceles and in punctiform corneal perforations. With the objective to test the cianoacrylate adhesive in the fixation and maintenance of corneolamelar grafts and conjunctival pedicle grafts in corneal ulcer, 10 male and female mongrel dogs from the Central Bioterio of Santa Maria Federal University were used. After anesthesia protocol and routine eyeball fixation, a trephination was performed, involving 2/3 of the corneal stroma, being 5.5mm in diameter in the left eye and 5mm in the right eyes. The lamelar corneal grafts from the left eyes were fixed in the recipient cornea of the right eyes, using the adhesive in the margin of the graft. In the left eyes, a conjunctival pedicle flaps were fixed in the corneal deffects, using the same adhesive in the margins. Daily ophtalmologic control was made during 30 days. The corneal lamelar grafts were incorporated to the recipient cornea. The fixation technique was rapid and easily performed, with low cost. The eyes had 20% opacities with the use of the lamelar corneal graft, and 80% with no vascularization and opacities present in 30 days. When conjunctival flaps technique was used, it has 100% dehiscence of the cases.

Lipschütz Ulcer, or ulcus vulvae acutum, is a rare and probably underdiagnosed entity that usually presents as an acute painful vulvar ulcer in young women. The etiology is unknown, although recent reports have associated it with the Epstein-Barr virus. The diagnosis is made by exclusion after ruling out sexually transmitted diseases, autoimmune causes, trauma, and other etiologies of genital ulcerations. We report a case of a young woman who developed flu-like symptoms and painful vulvar ulcers. Complementary examinations ruled out sexually transmitted diseases and the other usual causes of genital ulcers; lesions healed with no sequelae or recurrences. This case represents a rare important differential diagnosis of genital ulceration.A Úlcera de Lipschütz, ou ulcus vulvae acutum, é uma entidade rara mas provavelmente subdiagnosticada, que se apresenta como úlcera vulvar aguda dolorosa numa mulher jovem. A etiologia é desconhecida embora relatos recentes a tenham associado à primo-infecção pelo vírus Epstein-Barr. O diagnóstico é estabelecido após exclusão de doenças sexualmente transmissíveis, causas autoimunes, traumáticas e outras etiologias de úlceras genitais. Relatamos o caso de uma jovem que desenvolveu quadro gripal e dolorosas úlceras genitais. Os exames complementares excluiram doenças sexualmente transmissíveis e as outras causas habituais de ulceração genital. As lesões cicatrizaram sem sequelas e sem recorrências. Este caso representa um diagnóstico diferencial importante e raro de ulceração genital.

A dermite artefacta é uma doença caracterizada por lesões cutâneas auto-induzidas, resultado ou manifestação de perturbações psiquiátricas. As manifestações clínicas são variáveis e compreendem erosões superficiais ou úlceras profundas em áreas acessíveis ao alcance das mãos. Pela sua raridade e polimorfismo das lesões, a dermatite artefacta é frequentemente um desafio para os médicos. Descreve-se o caso de uma mulher de 62 anos com úlcera do nariz com três anos de evolução causada por manipulação digital. O reconhecimento precoce da dermatite artefacta é difícil mas permite evitar tratamentos desnecessários. É necessária uma abordagem pluridisciplinar desta entidade de modo a obter os melhores resultados.

El pie diabético constituye un problema de salud pública por su alta prevalencia y sus enormes costos. Debido a esto, es necesario investigar nuevos enfoques de prevención y tratamiento de las complicaciones vasculares del pie diabético, para entender el comportamiento del padecimiento y obtener información relevante. Por tal motivo, se requiere un acercamiento multidisciplinario que ayude a evitar complicaciones vasculares en las extremidades inferiores. En esta contribución describimos como el uso de herramientas matemáticas y en particular la teoría de grafos sirven para estudiar y describir el comportamiento del desarrollo de las úlceras en el pie diabético. Los resultados muestran que es posible describir la dinámica de las úlceras en el grafo incorporando información fisiológica de las úlceras.

Corneal sequestration is a disease unique to domestic cats, clinically characterized by chronicity; signs of ocular pain with the development of a dark brown to black, opaque, oval, paracentral or central corneal plaque. The purpose of this review article was to approach and discuss about the etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of the corneal sequestrum.Seqüestro corneano é uma doença única dos gatos domésticos. Caracterizada clinicamente pela crônicidade, sinais de dor ocular, com desenvolvimento de placa marrom a enegrecida, opaca, de localização central ou paracentral. O propósito deste artigo de revisão é abordar e discutir questões sobre a etiologia, manifestações clínicas, diagnóstico e tratamento da enfermidade.

Objetives: To estimate the risk factors for development of bedsores in hospitalized elderly patients. Material and Methods: Case-control study nested in a cohort which included elderly patients hospitalized in different departments of the HNAAA from March to September 2012. Probability sampling was performed by incidence density, getting 61 cases and 122 controls. We applied an initial data collection sheet and we evaluated each 48 hours. We calculated measures of frequency and association and X2 test was used for qualitative variables. Results: The total amount of hospitalized elderly patients from March to September was 189; the mean of age was 76.8 ± 9.97. The cumulative incidence is 3% and the density of incidence is 45 per 1000 persons/day. In the multivariate analysis of conditional logistic regression risk factors are: age (OR 1.09, CI 95% 1.04 - 1.16, p = 0.001), male (OR 0.38, CI 95% 0.15 - 0.96, p = 0.040), high risk (OR 34.76, CI 95% 5.18 - 233.45, p < 0.001) and very high risk (OR 22.29, CI 95% 3.04 - 163.57, p = 0.002) according to Norton Scale; and Dementia (OR 26.82, CI 95% 2.54 - 282.94, p = 0.006). Conclusions: The variables associated to development of bedsores are: age, male, high and very high risk in the Norton Scale, and dementia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study aimed to describe gastric ulcer in donkeys. 10 donkeys (Equus asinus) were studied in Bodonal de la Sierra, Badajoz-Extremadura, Spain. They were referred for necropsy and dead due to non-digestive causes. 4 males and 6 females were examined. The ages were classified of 4-16 years old. The stomach and gastric mucosa was evaluated for classified Merrit, 2003. Samples of gastric tissue were collected. The samples fixed in formalin were processed by conventional histological techniques and examined by histopathology. None of the donkeys presented clinical signs for gastric ulcers syndrome. Of the 10 donkeys studied, 10% had Grade 0; 30% Grade 1; 40% Grade 2; 10% Grade 3; and 10% Grade 4. In 30% (3/10) parasites such as Gasterophilus sp. were observed. The histological slices revealed severe damage on the gastric mucosa, a loss of continuity of the gastric mucosa with corium exposure, and subchorionic edema with parakeratotic hyperkeratosis, together with a mixed lymphoplasmocytic mononuclear infiltrate. In conclusion, we reported gastric ulcers syndrome in donkeys in Spain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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One of the most severe complications of diabetes mellitus is the diabetic foot, which is the sum of macroangiopathy, microangiopathy and neuropathy, which leads to low vascular flow, and development of lesions which rapidly progress to ulcer and may attain all tissues; the Wagner classification1 shows how a little superficial lesion may affect all tissues: tendons, muscles and even bones, to severely affect the general health and may end on death by sepsis. The conventional treatment has good results, but requires a careful program of local attention, protection from larger lesions, antibiotics, etc., and if does not have good results, may ends on foot amputation. The use of nanoparticles of metallic oxides, silicium dioxide and titanium dioxide, prepared by the sol-gel technique, may offer a viable alternative for diabetic ulcer treatment due a mechanism which allows to keep it dry and at the same time, inhibit bacterial growing through a biocatalytic effect2. To evaluate the use of these nanoparticles in diabetic foot, a research protocol was established in a group of diabetic patients who attend to the Center Specialized on Handling of the Diabetic Patient from Mexico City of Secretary of Health; this protocol was approved by the Educations and Research Direction of the Secretary of Health. 62 diabetic patient with diabetic ulcers of different degree were studied; the nanoparticles were applied every 48 hours and evaluated with photos and bacterial cultures. All patients who received the complete treatment healed their ulcers, with satisfactory healing. Conclusion: The topical application of metallic oxides nanoparticles seems to be useful in the treatment of diabetic ulcers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Summary: Resumen: El siguiente caso de estudio describe el uso de una capa de colágeno en combinación con terapia de presión negativa en una úlcera de pie diabético, tratada en un hospital de Chile. La herida redujo su tamaño 58% en las primeras 10 semanas, y alcanzó la cicatrización completa en las siguientes 14 semanas. El tratamiento realizado evitó la amputación del pie del paciente que, a sus 64 años, mantuvo su independencia y calidad de vida. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Se presenta el caso de un paciente oriundo y procedente del Paraguay, de 40 años de edad, portador de una ulceración crónica en cara externa del pie izquierdo, de 2 meses de evolución, debida a una hialohifomicosis por Fusarium oxysporum. Se destacan las características clínicas, métodos de diagnóstico y terapeútica de esta micosis, además de las diferentes etiologías a considerar en el diagnóstico diferencial de una úlcera en personas procedentes del área tropical o subtropical.

Background: equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) has a high and variable occurrence in horses of different ages and activity levels. Objective: the aim of this study was to determine the presence and severity of ulcers in Brasileiro de Hipismo (BH) horses owned by the military police. Methods: a group of 80 horses (38 males and 42 females, aged between 3.3 and 29.2 years) performing different activities underwent clinical and gastroscopic evaluation. Descriptive statistics for the presence of ulcers and chi-square (X2) analysis with Fisher exact test were conducted to determine a possible association between EGUS and type of activity, sex or age. Results: occurrence of at least one ulcer was detected in 45% of the horses, and most of them (40%) were located in the squamous mucosa of the Margo plicatus. No significant association (p>0.05) was observed between any of the factors evaluated and the presence of EGUS. Conclusion: the BH horses owned by cavalry's military have low incidence of EGUS despite being subjected to stress, which confirms a multifactorial nature of gastric lesions in this subpopulation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]