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Introdução: As primeiras descrições de abdominoplastias remontam do início do século XX, sendo pouco modificadas no decorrer do tempo. Porém, somente nas últimas três décadas, devido à popularidade da cirurgia bariátrica, houve grandes avanços e inovações na técnica. Com esse paciente peculiar, notamos uma maior incidência de complicações, dentre elas o seroma. O objetivo é avaliar e comparar a ocorrência de seroma entre duas técnicas de abdominoplastia, convencional e em âncora, nos pacientes pós-bariátricos. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo, de um único cirurgião, na qual 30 pacientes com história de cirurgia bariátrica e IMC (Índice de Massa Corporal) menor que 30 foram submetidas à abdominoplastia, entre o período de fevereiro de 2009 a março de 2015, sendo 15 pacientes operadas pela técnica convencional (Grupo convencional) e 15 pela técnica em âncora (Grupo em âncora). No seguimento clínico pós-operatório, foi investigada a ocorrência de seroma e outras complicações. Resultado: Foram estudadas 30 pacientes do sexo feminino com idade média de 36 anos, peso médio de 70 Kg e IMC médio de 25 Kg/m2, sem diferenças significativas entre os grupos. A ocorrência global de seroma no estudo foi de 23%. Foi observado uma diferença estatisticamente significante (p = 0,04) entre os grupos convencional, seis pacientes (40%), em relação ao grupo em âncora, um paciente (6,7%). Foi observada a ocorrência de deiscência, sem diferença significativa entre os grupos. Conclusão: A incidência de seroma foi maior naquelas pacientes submetidas à abdominoplastia convencional em relação à abdominoplastia em âncora.

Introduction: The earliest descriptions of abdominoplasties date back to the early 20th century and have been unchanged over time. However, only within the last three decades have there been major advances and innovations in the technique, largely because of the rising popularity of bariatric surgery. In certain patients, we observed a higher incidence of complications, including seroma development. The objective is to evaluate and compare the incidence of seroma between two abdominoplasty techniques, conventional and inverted T, in post-bariatric patients. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the records of 30 patients with a history of bariatric surgery and body mass index (BMI) less than 30 who underwent abdominoplasty by a single surgeon between February 2009 and March 2015. Of these, 15 patients were treated by the conventional technique (conventional group), while the other 15 patients were treated by the inverted T technique (Inverted T group). During the postoperative clinical follow-up, the occurrence of seroma and other complications was assessed. Results: Thirty female patients with a mean age of 36 years, mean weight of 70 kg and a mean BMI of 25 kg/m2, without significant differences between groups, were studied. The overall occurrence of seroma in the study was 23%. A statistically significant difference (p = 0.04) was observed between the conventional group, in which six patients (40%) developed seroma, compared to the anchor group, in which one patient (6.7%) developed seroma. Dehiscence was observed, with no significant difference in occurrence between the two groups. Conclusion: The incidence of seroma was higher in patients who underwent conventional abdominoplasty compared to those who underwent inverted T abdominoplasty.

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Background: In recent years the use of biodegradable suture anchors for treating tendon and ligament pathology in hand surgery became popular. These materials are biocompatible, radiolucent, and load sharing, as they incrementally transfer load to surrounding bone during the resorption process. Despite these numerous advantages, polyglycolic (PGA) and poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) have become a problem because of the potential risk for foreign body reactions. Methods: This article presents a case of an intraosseous foreign body reaction and massive osteolysis of the proximal carpal after dorsal lunate dislocation repair with bioabsorbable suture anchors. Results: Because of the persistent pain and the decreased strength, a proximal row carpectomy was performed 12-months after the initial trauma. Conclusions: Hand surgeons should be aware of the possibility of a late foreign body reaction, that could be especially severe in carpal bones.

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PURPOSE: To evaluate the occurrence of adverse events and inflammatory reactions related to the use of biodegradable anchors. METHODS: A retrospective review of a consecutive series of arthroscopic shoulder procedures using biodegradable suture anchors performed by a single surgeon was undertaken. The database was purged of patient identifiers. The blinded data were analyzed for procedure type, anchor type and composition, associated procedures, and general demographic data. Anchor composition and number were recorded. A shoulder procedure after the index operation was considered an adverse event. The nature of these procedures was evaluated using medical records, operative images, and video, looking specifically for inflammatory reactions. Any anchor-related issues were documented. RESULTS: Three hundred sixty cases met the inclusion criteria. The procedure was a tendon repair (rotator cuff or biceps) in 265 cases and a labral repair (instability or SLAP) in 97, 2 of which were combined instability and tendon repairs. Nine different biodegradable anchors were identified, possessing 4 different polymer combinations. Adverse events (reoperations) were identified in 18 of 360 patients (5%): 13 tendon repairs and 5 labral/instability repairs. Only 2 were anchor related. In 1 tendon repair case, the anchor broke and an anchor fragment required removal. In 1 labral repair case, the anchor eyelet (a suture) loosened from the anchor body and eroded the humeral head. No cases of inflammatory synovitis were observed. No statistical difference in adverse event rates existed between tendon and labral repairs (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS: Anchor-specific adverse events occurred in 2 of 360 procedures (0.5%). One was anchor design related (the prominent head containing the suture eyelet broke off) in a poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) anchor. One was anchor material related and occurred when the poly-levo (70%)/dextro (30%)-lactide anchor body reabsorbed, loosening the encased eyelet suture and allowing this suture to migrate into the joint. No inflammatory reactions were documented in the slowly degrading pure PLLA or more rapidly degrading biocomposite PLLA/ß-tricalcium phosphate-based anchors. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, retrospective review, therapeutic study.

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Objetivo: Identificar as complicações referentes ao uso de âncoras metálicas nos procedimentos artroscópicos do ombro. Métodos: No período de dezembro de 1997 a agosto de 2007,28 ombros de 28 pacientes (23 do sexo masculino e cinco do feminino) foram reoperados nos Hospitais Ortopédico, Belo Horizonte e da Polícia Militar, em Belo Horizonte, MG, devido a complicações como soltura de âncoras e âncoras proeminentes. As cirurgias primárias tiveram como objetivo tratar 20 instabilidades anteriores traumáticas (71,5%), uma instabilidade posterior(3,5%), uma lesão slap (3,5%) e seis lesões do manguito rotador (21,5%). Foram utilizadas a classificação radiográfica de Samilson e Prieto e a artroscópica de Outerbridge na avaliaçãodo grau de artrose dos pacientes. Na avaliação dos pacientes foram usados os critérios do índice da UCLA (University of Califórnia at Los Angeles). Resultados: Em todos os pacientes tratava-se de revisões artroscópicas. Em dois casos, após a retirada das âncoras havia sinais clínicos de instabilidade, optando-se, então, pela estabilização aberta pela técnica de Latarjet-Patte. Conclusões: As complicações com âncoras de sutura metálicas são decorrentes do emprego inadequado da técnica cirúrgica em artroscopia.

Objective: to identify the complications concerning the use of metal anchors in shoulder arthroscopic procedures. Methods: 28 shoulders of 28 patients (23 male and 5 female) have been re-operated in the period between December 1997 and August 2007, at Hospital Ortopédico, Belo Horizonte Hospital and Military Police Hospital in Belo Horizonte, MG, as a result of complications such as loose anchors and prominent anchors. The primary surgeries intended to treat 20 anterior traumatic instabilities (71.5%), one posterior instability (3.5%), one slap injury (3.5%), six procedures for treating injuries on the rotator cuff (21.5%). We used the X-ray classification suggested by Samilson andPrieto and Outerbridge arthroscopic classification for assessing patients' degree of arthrosis. All patients were evaluated by the UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles) index criteria.Results: In all patients, arthroscopic reviews were made. In two cases, after anchors removal, clinical signs of instability were seen, leading to the decision of providing open stabilization by Latarjet-Patte technique. Conclusion: the complications with metallic-suture anchors result from inappropriate surgical techniques applied in arthroscopy.

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