Abstract Introduction: The frontal sinus is a complex and challenging structure in surgical terms, numerous techniques have been described for its approach, among them the extended endoscopic approach: Draf IIB and Draf III, figures as an important alternative for the resolution of refractory pathology of frontal sinus. Aim: To describe the characteristics of patients who underwent an extended endoscopic approach to the frontal sinus at the Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile (HCUCH). Material and Method: A retrospective, descriptive study included patients who underwent an extended endoscopic approach to the frontal sinus between 2013 and 2021. Clinical, intraoperative, and follow-up variables were analyzed. Results: 118 patients were registered, of which 64 met the inclusion criteria for the study, with an average age of 48 years. The most frequent pathology was chronic polypous rhinosinusitis (42%), followed by mucocele (20%). Of the patients, 68% underwent Draf IIB surgery, while the rest received a Draf III type procedure. All patients were studied with endoscopy and images and followed up with clinical and endoscopic parameters. The percentage of post operatory stenosis was 10%. Conclusion: The extended nasal endoscopic approach appears as a valuable alternative for managing frontal sinus pathology refractory to treatment. In our experience, the indications, types of surgery, and rate of complications are consistent with the international literature.

Resumen Introducción: El seno frontal es una estructura compleja y desafiante en términos quirúrgicos, siendo descritas numerosas técnicas para su abordaje. Dentro de ellas se destaca el abordaje endoscópico extendido de seno frontal: Draf IIB y Draf III, como una importante alternativa para resolución de patología refractaria de seno frontal. Objetivo: Describir las características de pacientes sometidos a abordaje endoscópico extendido de seno frontal en Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile (HCUCH). Material y Método: Estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo. Se incluyeron a pacientes sometidos a abordaje endoscópico extendido de seno frontal entre los años 2013 y 2021. Se analizaron variables clínicas, intraoperatorias y de seguimiento. Resultados: Se registraron 118 pacientes, de los cuales 64 cumplieron criterios de inclusión al estudio, con una edad promedio de 48 años. La patología más frecuente fue la rinosinusitis crónica poliposa (42%) seguido del mucocele (20%). Del total de pacientes, el 68% fue sometido a cirugía Draf IIB y el resto a Draf III. Todos los pacientes fueron estudiados con endoscopía e imágenes, y seguidos con parámetros clínicos y endoscópicos. El porcentaje de estenosis postoperatoria se estimó en 10%. Conclusión: El abordaje endoscópico nasal extendido figura como una alternativa útil para manejo de patología de seno frontal refractario a tratamiento. En nuestra experiencia las indicaciones, tipos de cirugía y tasa de complicaciones son concordantes con la literatura internacional.

Abstract It has been shown that there is a decrease in the concentrations of 25 hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD) and bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with phenylketonuria (PKU) in their follow-up. Our objective was to determine concentrations of 25-OHD in subjects with PKU and hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA). Transversal analytical study considered three groups: G1-PKU with neonatal diagnosis and formula intake without Phe; G2-HPA, without specific treatment and G3-C control group. Sixteen patients per group (aged 6-23) were included. Levels of 25-OHD, lumbar spine (L2-L4), femur and total BMD, intact parathormone (PTH) and vitamin D (VitD) and calcium intake were calculated. The Kruskal-Wallis statistical test was applied (p-value<0,05). Significant differences were detected in concentrations of 25-OHD between G1-PKU and G2-HPA (38.9 ng/mL; 28 ng/mL, respectively) (NV: >30 ng/mL). G1-PKU had a higher intake of VitD, with differences among groups. There were no significant differences among groups in relation to BMD and intact PTH. In conclusion, G1-PKU under treatment and with good adherence, does not present VitD deficiency and no BMD alterations are observed. In contrast, G2-HPA had a lower intake of VitD and decreased 25-OHD concentrations which could affect the bone architecture in the long term. Further studies on the G2-HPA are suggested.

Abstract Otalgia is a common reason for consultation in otolaryngology and can be classified into two types: primary or secondary otalgia. Primary otalgia is a consequence of an otological disease while secondary otalgia arises from pathological processes that originate in other structures different than the ears, but share common neuronal pathways. These pathways involve cranial nerves V, VII, IX and X and cervical nerves C2 and C3. The most common causes of secondary otalgia are musculoskeletal pathology such as temporomandibular joint dysfunction and myofascial syndrome, dental pathology and oropharyngeal infections. To find the etiology of secondary otalgia, in most cases a medical history and physical examination will be sufficient, however there is a group of patients with risk factors that may require additional studies. The objective of this review is to give the reader tools to understand the different processes involved in secondary otalgia, know the most relevant related pathologies and thus give the clinician a guide to deal with this problem.

Resumen La otalgia es un motivo de consulta frecuente en otorrinolaringología que se puede clasificar en dos tipos: primaria y secundaria. La otalgia primaria es una consecuencia de una enfermedad otológica mientras que la secundaria o referida, surge de procesos patológicos que se originan en estructuras distintas del oído, pero que comparten vías neuronales comunes. Estas vías la componen los nervios craneales V, VII, IX y X y los nervios cervicales C2 y C3. Las causas más comunes de otalgia secundaria son la patología musculoesquelética como la disfunción de la articulación temporomandibular y el síndrome miofascial, la patología dental y las infecciones orofaríngeas. Para encontrar la etiología de la otalgia secundaria, en la mayoría de los casos, una historia clínica y examen físico acucioso resultarán suficientes, sin embargo, existe un grupo de pacientes con factores de riesgo que pudiesen requerir estudios adicionales. El objetivo de esta revisión es otorgar herramientas al lector para comprender los distintos procesos involucrados en la otalgia secundaria, conocer las patologías más relevantes relacionadas y de esta forma entregar al clínico una pauta para enfrentar este motivo de consulta.

Abstract In adults, a cervical mass detected by physical examination or an imaging study may be the only manifestation of cancer from the head and neck. A delay in the diagnosis affects the prognosis of the disease, so there must be a high index of suspicion. Cervical metastases from unknown primary tumor (CUP) are metastatic tumors in which the diagnostic study failed to identify the primary site of cancer, with predominantly squamous histology. According to some studies, the most frequent origin was the oropharynx, including palatine tonsil and tongue base. Known risk factors are advanced ages, tobacco and alcohol consumption. Currently, human papilloma virus (HPV) infection is playing an increasingly important role as a risk factor, being the cause of between 20-25% of cancers of the head and neck. When confronting a patient with cervical mass it is important to carry out a complete anamnesis and a thorough physical examination to detect any element suggestive of malignancy. Physical examination could be complemented with a flexible nasal endoscopic to evaluate structures that can not be evaluated in the habitual examination. The search for the unknown primary can also be oriented based on lymphatic drainage patterns. Within the complementary evaluations, one can start with a study of images such as computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with contrast, and also could consider ultrasound or PET/CT. If the primary can not be defined yet, fine needle aspiration (FNAP) can be the next choice and then a core biopsy that consisting of taking a sample from the center of the ultrasound-guided lesion, if necessary, including immunohistochemistry for HPV; both histological studies are preferable to an open biopsy because of the lower risk of complications. The next step searching for the primary includes endoscopic study and biopsies under anesthesia. Regarding to the management of patients with CUP, it will depend on factors related to the stage of the disease: from surgery or radiotherapy (RT) only, surgery and RT, and in some cases chemotherapy. Frequent clinical follow-up is recommended during the first years and images within the first 6 months after treatment.

Resumen En adultos, una masa cervical detectada mediante examen físico o un estudio de imagen puede ser la única manifestación de un cáncer proveniente de cabeza y cuello. Un retraso en el diagnóstico repercute en el pronóstico de la enfermedad, por lo que debe haber un alto índice de sospecha. Las metástasis cervicales con primario desconocido (MCCPD) son tumores metastásicos en los que el estudio diagnóstico no logró identificar el sitio primario del cáncer, con una histología predominantemente de tipo escamosa. Según algunos estudios, el origen más frecuente resultó ser la orofaringe, incluyendo amígdala palatina y base de lengua. Factores de riesgo conocidos son edades avanzadas, consumo de tabaco y de alcohol. Actualmente, la infección por el virus del papiloma humano (VPH) está teniendo un rol cada vez más importante como factor de riesgo, formando parte de entre 20%-25% de los cánceres de cabeza y cuello. Al enfrentarse a un paciente con masa cervical es importante realizar una completa anamnesis y examen físico acucioso para detectar cualquier elemento sugerente de malignidad. Se debe complementar con nasofibroscopía para visualizar estructuras que no alcanzan a evaluarse en el examen habitual. También se puede orientar la búsqueda del primario desconocido en base a los patrones de drenaje linfático. Dentro del estudio complementario se puede comenzar con una tomografía computada (TC) y se puede considerar también el ultrasonido o un PET/TC. Si con esto aún no se logra definir el primario, continuar con una punción aspirativa con aguja fina (PAAF), luego biopsia core que consiste en tomar una muestra del centro de la lesión guiada por ecografía, si fuese necesario, incluyendo inmunohistoquímica para VPH; ambos estudios histológicos son preferibles en vez de una biopsia abierta debido al menor riesgo de diseminación y complicaciones. El siguiente paso incluye estudio endoscópico y biopsias bajo anestesia. El tratamiento de los pacientes con MCCPD, va a depender de factores relacionados con el estadio de la enfermedad: desde cirugía o radioterapia (RT) únicas, cirugía más RT, y en algunos casos quimioterapia. Se recomienda seguimiento clínico frecuente durante los primeros años y con imágenes dentro de los 6 primeros meses postratamiento.

Resumen: La fístula coronaria es una anomalía caracterizada por una comunicación anormal entre una arteria coronaria y una cámara cardíaca o un gran vaso. El 50% de las fístulas se originan de la arteria coronaria derecha, 45% de la arteria coronaria izquierda y menos del 5% en ambas. Se presenta una paciente femenina de 81 años de edad con historia de ataque cerebrovascular isquémico de forma previa, quien ingresa con nuevo evento isquémico cerebral. En estudios complementarios se documentó una fracción de eyección del ventrículo izquierdo reducida por lo que se realizó arteriografía con hallazgo de arterias coronarias epicárdicas sin enfermedad obstructiva significativa, pero con fístula coronario-pulmonar en segmento medio de arteria descendente anterior y una fístula coronario-pulmonar en segmento proximal de la arteria coronaria derecha. Las fístulas coronarias son una entidad rara, con síntomas inespecíficos. La mayoría de las veces se diagnostica de forma incidental al realizar una arteriografía coronaria por otro motivo. El manejo varía de acuerdo a las manifestaciones y anatomía encontrada junto con la experiencia del equipo de cardiología.

Abstract: Coronary fistula is an abnormality characterized by abnormal communication between a coronary artery and a cardiac chamber or large vessel. Half of fistulas originate from the right coronary artery, 45% from the left coronary artery, and less than 5% originate from both. We present an 81-year-old female patient with a history of previous ischemic stroke, who was admitted with a new cerebral ischemic event. In complementary studies, a reduced ejection fraction of the left ventricle was documented, then arteriography was performed showing epicardial coronary arteries without significant obstructive disease, but with coronary-pulmonary fistula in the middle segment of the anterior descending artery and a coronary-pulmonary fistula in the proximal segment of the right coronary artery. Coronary fistulas are a rare entity, with nonspecific symptoms. Most of the time this entity is diagnosed incidentally when performing a coronary arteriography for another reason. Management varies according to the manifestations and anatomy found along with the experience of the cardiology team.

Resumo: A fístula coronária é uma anormalidade caracterizada pela comunicação anormal entre uma artéria coronária e uma câmara cardíaca ou um vaso grande. Metade das fístulas são originárias da artéria coronária direita, 45% da artéria coronária esquerda e menos de 5% são originárias de ambas. Se você apresentar um paciente feminino de 81 anos de idade com história de ataque cerebrovascular isquêmico de forma prévia, que ingressou com o novo evento isquêmico cerebral. Em estudos complementares, documentou-se uma fração de ejeção reduzida do ventrículo esquerdo e, em seguida, foi realizada arteriografia mostrando artérias coronárias epicárdicas sem doença obstrutiva, mas com uma fístula coronário-pulmonar no segmento médio da artéria descendente anterior e uma fístula coronário-pulmonar no segmento proximal da artéria artéria coronária direita. As fístulas coronárias são uma entidade rara, com sintomas inespecíficos. Na maioria das vezes, essa entidade é diagnosticada incidentalmente ao realizar uma arteriografia coronariana por outro motivo. O manejo varia de acordo com as manifestações e anatomia encontradas, juntamente com a experiência da equipe de cardiologia.

ABSTRACT Halitosis is a frequent health problem, that can have a huge impact in the quality of life of those affected. It can be classified as genuine halitosis, pseudohalitosis and halitophobia. Of genuine halitosis, approximately 90% is originated from the oral cavity. In otorhinolaryngology, most frequent causes are tonsiloliths, rhinosinusitis and nasal foreign bodies. There are different diagnostic methods, each one with its benefits and disadvantages. General measures of oral hygiene, as specific interventions must be evidence-based in charge of a multidisciplinary team that guarantees better results.

RESUMEN La halitosis es un motivo de consulta frecuente y que puede repercutir de gran manera en la calidad de vida de quien la presenta. Puede dividirse en halitosis genuina, pseudohalitosis y halitofobia. De las halitosis genuinas, cerca del 90% son secundarias a patología de la cavidad oral. En otorrinolaringología, las principales causas responden a tonsilolitiasis, patología rinosinusal y cuerpos extraños nasales. Existen distintos métodos diagnósticos que permiten medir e identificar la halitosis, con sus beneficios y desventajas. Las medidas generales de higiene oral, así como intervenciones específicas deben estar basadas en la evidencia a cargo de un equipo multidisciplinario que permita garantizar mejores resultados.

Cohort studies (CS) are longitudinal, observational and analytical studies. As one of the most utilized designs in clinical research, CS provides high levels of evidence, depending on the type of scenario in which they are applied. The objectives of CS are to determine the association between an exposure factor and the development of a disease or event of interest, based on the estimation of risks. Additionally, CS aim to provide insight into the natural history or the clinical course of an event of interest as well as generate results with regard to determine survival; study protective studies and prognostic factors. CS have various applications, for example: epidemiological outbreak research, causality studies, evaluation of educational interventions, etc. Theoretically, the method to generate the best approximations is through the use of a prospective CS; however, these usually require long periods of time performing follow-up to obtain useful results; therefore, it is possible to use other strategies, such as retrospective CS among others, which may be more feasible with respect to resources and monitoring times. The aim of this manuscript was to generate a document with reference to the description, methodology and applications of the CS in health sciences

Resumen Los estudio de cohortes (EC), son estudios de carácter longitudinal, observacional y analíticos. Corresponden a uno de los diseños más utilizados en investigación clínica, aportando altos niveles de evidencia, según el tipo de escenario en los que se aplique. Los EC tienen como objetivos, determinar asociación entre un factor de exposición y el desarrollo de alguna enfermedad o evento de interés, a partir de la estimación de riesgos; conocer la historia natural o el curso clínico de una enfermedad o de un evento de interés; determinar supervivencia; estudiar factores protectores y pronósticos. Los EC tienen diversas aplicaciones, por ejemplo: investigación de brotes epidemiológicos, estudios de causalidad, evaluación de intervenciones educacionales, etc. Teóricamente, la mejor aproximación es mediante un estudio de cohortes prospectivas; sin embargo, suelen exigir largos períodos de tiempo de seguimiento para obtener resultados útiles; por lo tanto, se puede recurrir a otras estrategias, como a los estudios retrospectivos y otros, que pueden resultar más factibles respecto de recursos y tiempos de seguimiento. El objetivo de este manuscrito fue generar un documento de estudio referente a descripción, metodología y aplicaciones de los EC en ciencias de la salud.

Research in volcanic-ash soils has shown that they largely capture the dairy slurry following application to land; however, their hydrological properties would favor nutrient leaching. Our objective was to evaluate the contribution of biogeochemical and hydrological controls on the pollution of groundwater by cattle slurry applied to a permanent grassland growing on a volcanic soil. We sampled groundwater chemistry since 10 months before the fertilization (three samplings), and 16 months after, with samplings 1-2 months after the fertigation. Following fertilization, ammonium, exchangeable potassium, and magnesium soil concentrations increased in the fertilized plots compared to the control plots. In contrast, no effect of slurry on groundwater quality was detected, with the exception of dissolved organic nitrogen, a main component of dairy slurry that increased in the groundwater below the fertilized plots. Despite the fact that biogeochemical controls predominate, hydrological aspects would be important when rainfall is high, evapotranspiration is low, groundwater table level is high, and water movement in the saturated zone increases. We concluded that the application of slurry to pastures under rates comparable to a high fertilization in the short term, does not generally impact the groundwater quality in volcanic ash-derived soils.

En este artículo se postula la integración de las actividades de metrología y mantenimiento de EBs (equipos médicos), con el fin de que estas puedan ser adoptadas para clínicas y hospitales del territorio nacional. En una forma tal, que las instituciones tengan un soporte teórico para poder reestructurar los actuales diagramas de flujo en sus departamentos de ingeniería clínica. Con ese objetivo, se ha efectuado una exhaustiva vigilancia tecnológica relacionada con los temas que competen con la regulación, las políticas y las funciones que se aplican a estas actividades en el país y por las entidades internacionales. Este proceso ha generando evidencias a través de una comparación entre estos, de las diversas discrepancias y fallas que se demuestran al haber desarrollado estas actividades de manera independiente. Esto permitirá a su vez, oportunidades de mejora que se pueden obtener y compartir en las instituciones de salud en Colombia, al haber integrado en el interior sus departamentos de ingeniería a las áreas antes mencionadas. Por último, toda la información recogida se lleva al contexto colombiano para ser aplicable al sistema nacional de salud. Las políticas de integración se esbozan. El modelo propone una estrecha mezcla para la metrología y el mantenimiento de equipos médicos, de manera tal que se encuentran en cumplimiento de las leyes que los rigen en Colombia.

In this article, is postulated the integration of the activities for metrology and EB's maintenance (medical equipments), in order that this could be adopted for clinics and hospitals of the national territory. In a such way, which they have a theoretical support to be able to restructure the present flowcharts in his departments of clinical engineering. For such an intention, there has effected an exhaustive technological vigilance relating to subject matter that compete with the regulation, policies and functions that apply to these activities in the country and international entities; giving evidence across a comparison between these, of the diverse discrepancies and failings that are demonstrated on having developed these activities of a way independent, since also, from the opportunities of improvement that can present the institutions of health in Colombia, on having had integrated inside his engineering departments to the above mentioned areas. Finally, all the information gathered is brought to the Colombian context to be applicable to the national healthcare system. The politics of integration is outlined and the model proposes closely for mix the metrology and the maintenance of medical equipment, of a such way that are in limit with the laws that govern them in Colombia.

Este artigo discute a integração de atividades de metrologia e de manutenção da EBs (equipamento médico), para que estes possam ser adotadas para clínicas e hospitais no território nacional. De tal forma, que tenham um relatório teórico para reestruturar os atuais diagramas de fluxo em departamentos de engenharia clínica. Com esse objetivo, se procedeu a uma exaustiva vigilância tecnologia relacionada com os tópicos relacionados com a regulamentação, as política e as funções que se aplicam a essas atividades no país e por entidades internacionais; gerando evidências através de uma comparação entre estes das várias discrepâncias e falhas que são mostradas ao ter desenvolvido essas atividades de forma independente, permitindo que a partir de oportunidades de melhoria que se podem obter nas instituições de saúde da Colômbia, para ser integrado dentro de seus departamentos de engenharia das áreas tratadas acima. Finalmente, toda a informação recolhida é levada ao contexto colombiano para ser aplicável ao sistema nacional de saúde. As políticas de integração são descritas e o modelo propõe uma estreita mistura para a metrologia e manutenção de equipamentos médicos, para que eles estejam em conformidade com as leis que regem na Colômbia.

Knowledge about the size and cycle of inorganic N pool on grasslands is necessary to develop adequate fertilization strategies and to determine the potential pathways of N losses. The objectives of this study were to: 1) quantify the N mineralization rates in permanent grassland on an Andosol of southern Chile; and 2) determine the effect of high N application rates as urea and dairy slurry on this process. Mineralization was measured over a three years period on grassland fertilized with 400 kg N ha-1 yr-1 by acetylene inhibition method, incubating soil cores under field conditions. Subsequently, a laboratory assay was carried out to determine potential residual N mineralization rate by anaerobic incubation method. Higher N mineralization was measured on the urea treated plots (314 - 420 kg NH4+-N ha-1 yr-1) followed by slurry (320 - 344 kg NH4+-N ha-1 yr-1) (p<0.05). Most of the N was mineralized during spring and summer seasons (p<0.05). Laboratory results indicate that slurry treated soil had greater net potential N mineralization rates than urea (p<0.05). Results suggest that in Andosols of southern Chile, N mineralization can be a major N input into the soil N budget, with implications for grassland fertilizer managements and pathways of N loss