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O Xeroderma pigmentosum é uma doença grave, rara e hereditária. Seu diagnóstico é essencialmente clínico e, até o momento, não há uma terapêutica totalmente eficaz para a doença básica. Baseados nisso, os autores revisam na literatura a etiologia, etiopatogenia e patologia desta doença. A seguir, relatam dois casos clínicos tratados no Hospital Santa Rita da Associação Sulriograndense de Combate ao Câncer, enfatizando o tratamento clínico e cirúrgico da doença básica e suas lesões pré-cancerosas e cancerosas.

Introduction: In 1988, Baroudi et al. published a paper describing the use of adhesion points between the dermoadipose flap and the anterior rectus abdominis sheath to reduce seroma formation. This study aimed to demonstrate a probable correlation between the use of Baroudi adhesion points and reduction in flap tension force by measuring the distance from the lower abdominal scar to the xiphoid before and after using Baroudi points in dermolipectomy transoperatory. Methods: This was a prospective observational study that selected patients who underwent lipoabdominoplasty at the Santa Casa de Misericórdia Plastic Surgery Service of Porto Alegre from January to April 2019. The transoperatory measurements of distance from the sternal xiphoid appendix to the umbilical scar and from the pre-xiphoid to the postxiphoid scar before and after execution of Baroudi's adhesion points were compared. Statistical analysis was performed using Excel® software. Results: A reduction in the distances between the xiphoid-umbilical scar appendix and xiphoidscar appendix was verified after execution of Baroudi suture (mean 1.5 cm), indicating a decrease in scar tension. Conclusion: There was a decrease in the xiphoid-umbilical scar and xiphoid-lower abdominal scar distance after Baroudi stitches, indicating lower scar-tissue tension. Further studies should be conducted to evaluate these measurements in the long term and their correlation with a better-quality scar.

Introduction: Abdominoplasty techniques have constantly evolved since 1899. With modern liposuction techniques, the concept of high-definition liposuction aims to correct stigmas secondary to the procedure, such as a "tense" appearance and lack of natural abdominal convexity and concavity. Methods: Here we propose a technique to redefine the natural abdominal anatomy using traditional lipoabdominoplasty with selective liposuction to achieve more natural-looking surgical results that are reproducible for most patients. This study included 21 abdominoplasty procedures using the described technique performed between November 2018 and May 2019. The technique showed satisfactory ability to achieve a natural abdominal appearance using deep and superficial liposuction in abdominal shadow areas. Conclusion: The study showed that the technique is safe from a vascular point of view and reproducible due to the use of conventional liposuction, which is available to the vast majority of plastic surgeons.

A marcação pré-operatória da incisão na dermolipectomia abdominal tem papel fundamental na forma e no posicionamento da cicatriz resultante. Além da marcação, o descolamento, a tração e a ressecção dos tecidos excedentes também contribuem para esse desfecho. Após observação e análise estatística de 36 abdominoplastias, foi desenvolvido um molde de marcação pré-operatória que reproduz a forma das incisões consideradas adequadas do ponto de vista estético. A forma de incisão considerada adequada apresenta 3 segmentos de reta: um central, de 11 ± 0,4 cm, e 2 laterais angulados em 155 graus, com 16,5 ± 2,3 cm. O molde consegue reproduzir a forma das incisões consideradas adequadas de modo rápido, barato e reprodutível.Preoperative marking of the incision in abdominoplasty plays a key role in the shape and position of the resulting scar. The undermining, traction, and resection of redundant tissue also influence these outcomes. After observation and statistical analysis of 36 abdominoplasty procedures, a preoperative marking template, which reproduces the incision shape that is considered the most suitable from an aesthetic point of view, was developed. The most suitable incision shape has 3 line segments: one central segment that is 11 cm ± 0.4 cm in length and 2 lateral segments that are 16.5 ± 2.3 cm in length at an angle of 155°. The template provides a quick, inexpensive, and consistent technique for reliably reproducing the suitable incision shape.

INTRODUÇÃO:A rinoplastia, assim como diversos procedimentos estéticos, apresenta parcos estudos objetivos quanto à satisfação dos pacientes. O objetivo do presente estudo é avaliar o grau de satisfação a longo prazo dos pacientes submetidos a rinoplastia na Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre, em um estudo retrospectivo, utilizando questionário validado. MÉTODO: Foram selecionados todos (n = 119) os pacientes submetidos a rinoplastia no Serviço de Cirurgia Plástica da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre, nos anos de 2007, 2008 e 2009, para aplicação de um questionário validado, com o objetivo de avaliar o grau de satisfação pós-operatória. RESULTADOS: Foram contatados 60 (50,42%) pacientes no estudo. Quanto à satisfação global com o resultado estético-funcional da rinoplastia, 85,48% dos pacientes afirmaram estar satisfeitos. Estratificando esse valor, foi observado que 88,3% dos pacientes estavam muito ou completamente satisfeitos com o aspecto estético pós-operatório do nariz; quanto à função nasal pós-operatória, 83,3% reportaram estar muito ou completamente aptos a respirar pelo nariz; quanto à impressão de amigos e familiares sobre o aspecto final do nariz, 93,3% afirmaram estar muito ou completamente satisfeitos com o resultado; 93,3% afirmaram que raramente ou nunca tiveram limitação das atividades sociais ou profissionais em decorrência do aspecto nasal pós-operatório; 75% afirmaram estar muito ou completamente confiantes de que a aparência de seu nariz era a melhor possível de ser obtida; 76,7% afirmaram que definitivamente não gostariam de alterar a aparência do nariz com outra cirurgia; e 83,4% afirmaram que definitivamente não gostariam de alterar a função nasal com outra cirurgia. CONCLUSÕES: Constatou-se que a rinoplastia realizada no Serviço de Cirurgia Plástica da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre apresentou alto índice de satisfação dos pacientes.BACKGROUND: There are currently few studies assessing patient satisfaction after rhinoplasty or other aesthetic procedures. This is a retrospective study of patient satisfaction after rhinoplasty performed at the Plastic Surgery Department of Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre. METHODS: All (n = 119) patients who underwent rhinoplasty at the Plastic Surgery Department of Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre between 2007 and 2009 were requested to fill out a validated questionnaire to assess the degree of postoperative satisfaction. RESULTS: Sixty (50.42%) patients were included in the study. The global satisfaction index with respect to the aesthetic and functional results showed that 85.48% of the patients were satisfied; 88.3% of patients were pleased with the aesthetic results, and 83.3% reported satisfactory functional results and could breathe easily. Regarding the impression of the patients' family and friends, 93.3% reported that they were completely pleased; 93.3% reported that the postoperative nasal form rarely or never limited social or professional activities; 75% of the patients were completely confident that nasal appearance was the best possible, while 76.7% reported that their nasal appearance could not be changed by another surgery and 83.4% did not believe that nasal function could be changed with another surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Rhinoplasty performed at the Plastic Surgery Department of Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre resulted in a high level of patient satisfaction.

INTRODUÇÃO: A pesquisa do linfonodo sentinela é o tratamento padrão para o estadiamento da axila em pacientes com câncer de mama precoce, e sua identificação pode evitar um esvaziamento axilar desnecessário. A incidência de câncer de mama vem aumentando a cada ano, concomitantemente, a mamoplastia de aumento transaxilar vem ganhando cada vez mais adeptos. OBJETIVO: Revisão bibliográfica com vistas a avaliar se a mamoplastia de aumento transaxilar poderia modificar a drenagem linfática e prejudicar a identificação do linfonodo sentinela. MÉTODO: Revisão da literatura. CONCLUSÃO: A maioria dos estudos tende a excluir a hipótese de que a mamoplastia de aumento transaxilar possa afetar a identificação do linfonodo sentinela no futuro.BACKGROUND: The sentinel lymph node biopsy is the gold-standard technique for axillary staging in patients with early breast cancer, and its identification can avoid an unnecessary axillary lymph node dissection. The incidence of breast cancer is increasing each year; concomitantly, cosmetic transaxillary breast augmentation is gaining much more followers. OBJECTIVE: We conducted a literature review in order to evaluate if transaxillary breast augmentation can modify the lymphatic drainage and impair the identification of sentinel lymph node. METHODS: Review of the literature. CONCLUSION: The majority of the studies tend to exclude the hypothesis that the transaxillary breast augmentation could affect the identification of sentinel lymph node in the future.

The principles for a successful rhinoplasty include preoperative consultation and planning, as well as a comprehensive clinical analysis and defining rhinoplasty goals. Three-dimensional domestic scanning and printing have recently become available. We sought to objectively describe this method as an intraoperative aid in patients' anatomy. This method can be used trans-operatively to help surgeons compare the results of his or her technique, check adherence to the surgical plan, and improve his or her surgical decision-making. We found that the application of 3-dimensional printing had a positive effect on the treatment of patients with aesthetic nose disorders.