Endovascular stent treatment of the iliac vein stenosis caused by a pelvic lymphocele secondary to gynecologic malignancy

Over the past two years,6 patients had iliac vein stenosis caused by radiation and pelvic lymphocele secondary to gynecologic malignancy.Patients had symptomatic lymphoceles induced lower limb edema.Poor treatment of symptomatic lymphoceles,compression symptoms persist,all patients were performed endovascular stent therapy,clinical symptoms of lower limb were completely relieved.Iliac vein stenosis caused by radiation and pelvic lymphocele secondary to gynecologic malignancy,endovascular stent placement is a nonsurgical alternative for the reestablishment of venous flow and sustained relief of symptoms.

Interest of the Padding in the Prevention of Lymphocele Production after Mastectomy with Axillary Dissection for Breast Cancer at Joliot Curie Cancer Center

Introduction: The principal postoperative complication of mastectomies with axillary dissection is the lymphocele that can last many months after surgery. The purpose of our study was to prevent its formation using the padding. Methods: Sixty-one patients have been included in our study. The follow-up was 6 months. The patients were divided in two groups through a random draw (simple drainage and drainage associated with padding). All patients had a mastectomy with axillary dissection following the Madden technique. All quantities of lymphoceles during postoperative hospitalization and ambulatory care have been noted. Results: Twenty-five patients had benefited from the padding and 36 of a simple axillary drainage. Six months after the surgery, the patients benefitting from the padding had a quantity of lymphocele equal to half that of the control group (761.83 mL against 1373.60 mL;p = 0.01). During the postoperative hospitalization, the quantities were of 362.80 mL for the padding group versus 630.83 mL;p < 0.01. The hospitalization period was shorter for the padding patients (3.72 days vs 5.14 days;p = 0.01). However, pain was greater for the padding group upon 6 months (0.26 vs 0.10;p = 0.04). On another note, padding does not influence the duration of the surgery. Conclusion: The production of postoperative lymphocele is heterogenous, varying from one patient to another. Nevertheless, the padding of the mastectomy compartment and of the axillary cavity allows a noticeable reduction of the produced quantity and of the hospitalization period at the expense of more pain.

Peritoneal interposition flap reduces symptomatic lymphocele following transperitoneal robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and pelvic lymph node dissection:An updated meta-analysis

Background Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy with intraoperative pelvic lymph node dissection is the criterion standard for surgical treatment of nonmetastatic intermediate-and high-risk prostate cancer.However,this method is associated with symptomatic lymphocele(SLC),which is an important morbidity factor.To overcome this complication,several modifications of the technique have been developed,including the peritoneal interposition flap(PIF).We performed an updated systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the efficacy and safety of this technique for preventing SLC and lymphocele(LC)formation.Materials and methods Searches were performed using databases and references from included studies and previous systematic reviews.Only randomized controlled trials and nonrandomized cohorts were included.Primary outcomes were the incidence of SLC and LC formation,and safety outcomes were defined as operation time,estimated blood loss,length of hospital stay,and urinary incontinence.Quality assessment was performed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and Cochrane Collaboration's tool.Pooled treatment effects were estimated using odds ratios with 95%confidence intervals(CIs)for binary endpoints.Heterogeneity was examined using Cochran's Q test and I2 statistics;p values<0.10 and I2>25%were considered significant for heterogeneity.We used Mantel-Haenszel fixed-effect models in the analyses with low heterogeneity.Otherwise,the DerSimonian and Laird random-effects model was used.Results The initial search yielded 510 results.After the removal of duplicate records and application of the exclusion criterion,9 studies were fully reviewed for eligibility.Three randomized controlled trials and 5 retrospective cohorts met all the inclusion criteria,comprising 2261 patients,of whom 1073(47.4%)underwent PIF.Six studies reported a significant reduction in SLC in the PIF group,and 3 of the 4 studies reported LC formation yielded significant results in preventing this complication.The incidence of SLC and LC formation in a follow-up of≥3 months was significantly different between the PIF and no PIF group(odds ratio,0.34[95%CI,0.16–0.74;p=0.006]and 0.48[95%CI,0.31–0.74;p=0.0008]),respectively.The safety outcomes did not differ significantly between the 2 groups.Conclusions These results suggest that PIF is an effective and safe technique for preventing LC and SLC in patients undergoing transperitoneal robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and pelvic lymph node dissection.

Surgical Complications of Kidney Transplantation in a Resource Limited Country: Retrospective Study of the First Five Years

Background: Kidney transplantation is the most efficient treatment for renal failure but may be ruined by complications. Objective: To report the surgical complications of renal transplantation and the therapeutic means applied. Method: It was a retrospective study including 42 files of kidney transplantation in Côte d’Ivoire. We report 11 cases of surgical complications of the recipient’s intervention during the first five years. Results: The mean age was 42.64 years (±15.04). In 90.9% of the cases, there was a comorbidity factor. Lymphocele and stenosis of the uretero vesical anastomosis were the most frequent complications. One death was observed. Conclusion: Kidney transplantation is an effective way of managing chronic renal failure. Postoperative complications are polymorphic and unpredictable.

Axillary “Exclusion”—A Successful Technique for Reducing Seroma Formation after Mastectomy and Axillary Dissection

Introduction: A seroma is the commonest complication of breast cancer surgery, and although its consequences most often cause no more than discomfort and anxiety, more important sequelae include flap necrosis and wound breakdown. Infection developing within seroma increases morbidity and often results in the need for re-admission, re-imaging, drainage and antibiotic usage. Numerous methods to reduce post-mastectomy seroma formation have been tried with no consistent success. Methods: 24 consecutive patients undergoing mastectomy and axillary clearance were recruited before and after a departmental change in practice. At the point of skin closure, patients either underwent “axillary exclusion” or not. Total drain outputs were recorded by community district nursing staff for all patients. At the first post-operative visit, the presence and severity of seroma was recorded. Results: 24 patients were included (study group 14, control group 10). Age, size of tumour, and number of positive lymph nodes and laterality were comparable between groups. Mean drain output for the entire group was 471 ml (3 - 1030 ml) over 5.21 days. The control group had a drain output of 763.5 ml (95%CI 674.2 - 852.8) while the study group had a mean drainage of 262.2 ml (95%CI 161.9 - 362.5), a reduction of over 65%, p < 0.001. 15 (62.5%) out of 24 patients developed seroma. 42.9% of the study group and 90% of the control group developed seroma, p < 0.01. Conclusion: Seromas are a common complication following mastectomy and axillary clearance. Our technique of axillary exclusion has resulted in significantly reduced drainage volumes and fewer seromas.