CAROLINA BORTOLOZZO GRACIOLLI FACANALI
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Instituto Central, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
LIM/35 - Laboratório de Nutrição e Cirurgia Metabólica do Aparelho Digestivo, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
LIM/35 - Laboratório de Nutrição e Cirurgia Metabólica do Aparelho Digestivo, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
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- Neurotuberculosis in a patient with Ulcerative Colitis using adalimumab for a long period in Brazil(2021) FACANALI, M.; FACANALI, C. Bortolozzo Graciolli; BOARINI, L. Rodrigues; RIBEIRO, A. Vaz Safatle; SOBRADO, C. W.
- A Sessile Serrated Lesion Overlying a Submucosal Colonic Lipoma: An Endoscopic Rarity Identified Using Artificial Intelligence(2023) FACANALI, Carolina Bortolozzo Graciolli; FACANALI JUNIOR, Marcio Roberto; SOBRADO JUNIOR, Carlos Walter; SAFATLE-RIBEIRO, Adriana VazObjective: Rare coexistence of disease or pathologyBackground: Lipomas are benign, slow-growing mesenchymal neoplasms, more prevalent in females, with a peak incidence in the fifth to sixth decades of life. Generally, due to their low clinical relevance, they receive little attention in the literature. Uncommon in the colon, lipomas are most often identified as an incidentaloma in asymptomatic patients during colonoscopy, and overlapping with epithelial lesions is a rare finding. Serrated polyps used to be considered as hyperplastic polyps without any malignant potential; however, currently, the serrated pathway accounts for one-third of all colorectal cancers. Here, we describe a rare case of a sessile serrated lesion on a submucosal lipoma identified with the aid of artificial intelligence.Case Report: A 60-year-old woman underwent screening colonoscopy for colorectal cancer after a positive fecal immunochemical test. A high-definition colonoscopy with the aid of artificial intelligence (Fujifilm CAD EYE) was performed. A flat lesion at the right colon was diagnosed with white-light endoscopy simultaneously identified by artificial intelligence, which classified the lesion as hyperplastic. Resection was performed through mucosectomy, and a sign of naked fat was observed at the base of the resected lesion. Histopathology of the specimen characterized a submucosal lipoma associated with a sessile serrated lesion.Conclusions: We describe a rare case of sessile serrated lesion on a colon lipoma, identified with the aid of artificial intelligence. We carried out a brief literature review and discussed the main findings and aspects related to the literature.
- Neurotuberculosis in a Patient with Ulcerative Colitis Using Long-Term Adalimumab: A Rare Case(2023) FACANALI, Carolina Bortolozzo Graciolli; FACANALI JUNIOR, Marcio Roberto; RIBEIRO, Adriana Vaz Safatle; SOBRADO JUNIOR, Carlos WalterObjective: Rare disease Background: Tuberculosis (TB), a global public health problem, is a disease with a high incidence and prevalence worldwide. The risk of developing TB increases after starting anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy in the management of ulcerative colitis (UC). Isolated neurotuberculosis (NTB) without other manifestations is a rare form of infec-tion in these patients. This article reports a case of a severe UC patient with isolated NTB following long-term therapy with adalimumab and discusses the clinical aspects, diagnosis, management, and prognosis. Case Report: A 34-year-old female patient with severe UC with pancolitis reported continuous and progressive holocranial headaches associated with a daily fever of 38 degrees C and night sweats after 4 years of using adalimumab and af-ter being in deep remission. Annually, she was screened for latent TB with chest X-rays and a Mantoux tuber-culin skin test, and she always had negative results for TB. On cerebral magnetic resonance imaging with post -contrast sequences, small cortical lesions in the left frontal lobe and 2 larger lesions were visualized and were suggestive of tuberculomas. The initial management consisted of the suspension of immunosuppressive ther-apy and treatment with rifampicin, isoniazid, ethambutol, pyrazinamide, and prednisone. The patient showed clinical and neurological improvement and was clinically asymptomatic, with no changes in laboratory tests. Also, she had no neurological sequelae and was taking maintenance therapy with prednisone as indicated by the neurologist. Conclusions: Early recognition of symptoms of neurological involvement of TB, suspension of anti-TNF and adequate treat-ment are fundamental steps to prevent complications.
- Disease severity is associated with depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts in Brazilian patients with inflammatory bowel disease(2023) FACANALI, Carolina; RONCETE, Guilherme; DAMIANO, Rodolfo Furlan; SOBRADO, Carlos
- Coexistence of Takayasu's Arteritis in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases(2021) MARTINS, Camilla de Almeida; CAON, Ana Elisa Rabe; FACANALI, Carolina Bortolozzo Graciolli; SOBRADO, Carlos Walter; NAHAS, Sergio Carlos; PEREIRA, Rosa Maria Rodrigues; MARGALIT-YEHUDA, Reuma; KOPYLOV, Uri; QUEIROZ, Natalia Sousa FreitasBackground. Takayasu's arteritis (TA) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are chronic inflammatory granulomatous disorders that have rarely been concomitantly reported in case reports and small case series. Objective. We report a series of seven cases of TA and IBD association in two referral centers with a comprehensive review of literature. Methods. We analyzed retrospectively the electronic medical charts of TA-IBD patients at the University Hospital of Sao Paulo, Brazil, and at the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Aviv University, Israel. Results. Overall, five patients had Crohn's disease (DC) and two had ulcerative colitis (UC), and they were mostly female and non-Asian. All patients developed IBD first and, subsequently, TA. Two underwent colectomy and one ileocecectomy due to IBD activity, while three required cardiovascular surgery due to TA activity. Most patients are currently in clinical remission of both diseases with conventional drug treatment. Conclusion. Although the coexistence of TA and IBD is uncommon, both seem to be strongly associated through pathophysiological pathways.
conferenceObject Major Depression in patients with Ulcerative Colitis and its relationship with clinical activity(2022) FACANALI, C.; SOBRADO, C. W.; CARREGARO, B. Meirelles; BORBA, M. R.; NAHAS, S. C.- Gastric and Duodenal Fistulas in Crohn's Disease, a Surgical Challenge: Report of 5 Cases and a Review of the Literature(2023) SOBRADO JUNIOR, Carlos Walter; VILLELA JUNIOR, Helder de Moura; FACANALI, Carolina Bortolozzo Graciolli; SOBRADO, Lucas Faraco; CAMARGO, Mariane Gouvea Monteiro de; NAHAS, Sergio CarlosObjective: Rare diseaseBackground: Fistulas involving the stomach and duodenum in Crohn's disease are rare (occurring in less than 1% of patients). Here, we reviewed registers from 855 patients with Crohn's disease treated in our service from January 2007 to December 2020 and found 4 cases of duodenal fistula and 1 case of gastric fistula.Case Reports: The fistula origin was in the ileocolic segment in all cases, and all of the patients underwent preoperative optimization with improvement of nutritional status and infection control. They then underwent surgical treatment with resection of the affected segment and duodenal or gastric closure with covering by an omental patch. One case of a duodenal fistula was complicated by duodenal dehiscence. This was treated surgically with duodenojejunostomy. Each of the other patients had an uneventful postoperative course. All patients were successfully cured of their gastroduodenal fistulas, and at the time of this publication, none of them died or had fistula recurrence.Conclusions: Fistulas with the involvement of the stomach and duodenum in patients with Crohn's disease are almost always due to inflammation in the ileum, colon, or previous ileocolic anastomosis. Management of this situation is complex and often requires clinical and surgical assistance; preoperative optimization of the patient's general condition can improve the surgical results. The surgical approach is based on resection of the affected segment and gastric or duodenal closure with covering by an omental patch. Gastrojejunostomy or duodenojejunostomy can be performed in selected patients with larger defects and minor jejunal disease. To prevent recurrence, prophylactic therapy with anti-TNF agents and early endoscopic surveillance are also essential for successful treatment.
- A higher prevalence of human papillomavirus in patients with perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease compared to patients with anorectal fistula without Crohn's disease(2021) BOARINI, L. Rodrigues; SOBRADO JR., C. W.; FACANALI, C. B. G.; QUEIROZ, N. S. F.; ALBUQUERQUE, I. C.; BOARINI, P.; BOARINI, M. R.; BORBA, M. R.; NAHAS, S. C.; CECCONELLO, I.
- The relationship of major depressive disorder with Crohn?s disease activity(2023) FACANALI, Carolina Bortolozzo Graciolli; SOBRADO JUNIOR, Carlos Walter; FRAGUAS JUNIOR, Renerio; FACANALI JUNIOR, Marcio Roberto; BOARINI, Lucas Rodrigues; SOBRADO, Lucas Faraco; CECCONELLO, IvanIntroduction: Crohn's disease (CD) has been related to an increased prevalence of psychiatric disorders and suicide risk (SR). However, the nature of their relationship still deserves clarification. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD) in patients with CD, and to investigate the relationship between MDD and CD outcomes.Methods: A cross-sectional study involving CD patients was performed. CD activity was evaluated by the Harvey -Bradshaw index and CD phenotype by the Montreal classification. The presence of MDD was assessed by the Patient Health Questionnaire score-9 (PHQ-9). Sociodemographic data and other characteristics were retrieved from electronic medical records.Results: 283 patients with CD were included. The prevalence of MDD was 41.7%. Females had a risk of MDD 5.3 times greater than males. CD disease duration was inversely correlated with MDD severity. Individuals with active CD were more likely to have MDD (OR = 796.0; 95% CI 133.7-4738.8) than individuals with CD remis-sion. MDD was more prevalent in inflammatory behavior (45.5%) and there were no statistical differences regard-ing the disease location. 19.8% of the sample scored positive for SR.Conclusion: The present results support data showing an increased prevalence of MDD in individuals with CD. Additionally, it indicates that MDD in CD might be related to the activity of CD. Prospective studies are warranted to confirm these results and to address whether MDD leads to CD activity, CD activity leads to MDD or both ways are existent.
- Case Series of Right Colon Diverticulitis in the West: A Neglected Disease?(2022) SOBRADO, L. F.; CALDAS, T. G.; FACANALI, C. G.; BUSTAMENTE-LOPEZ, L.; SOBRADO, C. W.Introduction Right colon diverticulitis (RCD) is an uncommon condition in Western populations, but its incidence has increased over the last decades. Due to its rarity, many surgeons are unfamiliar with this disease, which is often mistakenly diagnosed as acute appendicitis. The lack of data about the diagnosis and management of RCD in Western populations makes it difficult to establish the optimal therapeutic strategy. Objective To evaluate the outcomes of patients treated for acute RCD and to propose a therapeutic algorithm for the diagnosis and treatment. Methods A retrospective analysis of the medical records of patients treated for acute RCD between 2008 and 2020 by a single experienced colorectal surgeon was performed. Results In total, 12 patients were identified, 8 male and 4 female subjects, with a mean age of 49.6 years; 9 of these patients were of Western origin. The median follow-up time was of 49 months (range: 12 to 144 months). The most frequent symptoms were abdominal pain (100%) and fever (66%). Diagnostic errors in imaging exams occurred in four patients. A total of 6 patients were managed clinically, and the other 6 underwent surgical treatment with right colectomy (n = 5) and total colectomy (n = 1), 2 via laparoscopy and 4 through a laparotomy. The anatomopathological examination confirmed RCD in all operated patients. There was no incidental finding of neoplasia and there were no deaths during the study period. Conclusion Uncomplicated RCD can be treated conservatively with a high success rate. Recurrent cases that impact quality of life or complicated forms of RCD should undergo surgical treatment, preferably through a right laparoscopic colectomy. The authors present a diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm to facilitate the diagnosis and to guide the management of this uncommon disease. © 2022. Sociedade Brasileira de Coloproctologia. All rights reserved.