After 60 months of follow-up, the most relevant predictors of weight loss after RYGB were lower preoperative BMI and WC, videolaparoscopy as surgical access, and younger age. Further studies must be carried out to elucidate the impact of these factors on RYGB outcomes.

Background: Obesity is a health condition that causes a great impact on public health. The aim of this study was to determine the association between dermatoglyphic characteristics and excessive weight in children and adolescents aged 10 to 19 years in the center-west region of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Methods: The sample comprised of 2,172 children and adolescents aged 10 to 19 years old of both sexes and from public and private teaching networks. Results: The results suggested a predictive marker of obesity, with a greater number of lines in left hand finger two (Mesql2) and a higher frequency of the whorl pattern in participants of a healthy weight, while the overweight group had a higher frequency of the radial loop pattern and the obese group had a higher frequency of the ulnar loop pattern. Conclusion: It was concluded that there may be different dermatoglyphic characteristics depending on the nutritional status of children and adolescents.

Although the mortality rate of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) has been decreasing over the last 30 years, there has been a significant increase in the frequency of diagnosis of this type of cancer in several countries. Beyond the classic prognostic factors, such as TNM stage, there is a lack of predictive factors for recurrence and treatment response. A retrospective analysis of patients with OPSCC treated at the Oncology Department of the Santa Terezinha University Hospital between 2007 and 2012 was performed, with the aim of identifying new prognostic factors. In addition to the significance of clinical stage as a prognostic factor for recurrence, OPSCC patients with advanced TNM stage and those treated with radiotherapy, chemoradiation or palliative measures, had a worse prognosis. Patients with moderate or severe weight loss (>5%) at diagnosis had a higher tumor recurrence rate compared with those with mild or no weight loss (P=0.007). Furthermore, 76.9% of patients with moderate or severe weight loss, as opposed to 13.3% of patients with mild or no weight loss, eventually succumbed to the disease (P=0.0001). These data suggest that moderate and severe weight loss at diagnosis is a prognostic factor for OPSCC and it is associated with disease recurrence.

RESUMO: Objetivou-se analisar o aspecto nutricional de pacientes oncológicos em atendimento ambulatorial, em Joaçaba-SC. Estudo transversal, que utilizou a avaliação subjetiva global produzida pelo paciente e questionário de consumo alimentar, do Ministério da Saúde. Participaram 70 pacientes, idade média 60,3±13,9 anos, 38 (54,3%) homens, 57 (81,4%) sem acompanhamento nutricional, 48 (68,6%) com alimentação regular, 16 (22,9%) alimentação adequada e seis (8,6%) boa alimentação. O fumo teve associação com câncer de pulmão e orofaringe e o consumo de carne com câncer de intestino. A redução de peso foi elevada, 36 (52,2%) reduziram mais de 5% do peso corporal. Pessoas bem nutridas reduziram menos o peso comparado às desnutridas, tiveram melhor aceitação da dieta e menos queixas alimentares. Desnutridos totalizaram 58 indivíduos (83%), todos em estágio avançado da doença. A desnutrição teve elevada prevalência neste estudo, devendo ser implantadas estratégias de acompanhamento eficazes com equipe multiprofissional para melhorar o tratamento nutricional desta população. DESCRITORES: Desnutrição; Oncologia; Avaliação nutricional; Serviço hospitalar de nutrição; Nutrição de grupos de risco. AVALIAÇÃO NUTRICIONAL DE PACIENTES COM CÂNCER EM ATENDIMENTO AMBULATORIAL NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT OF CANCER PATIENTS IN OUTPATIENT CARE ABSTRACT:The objective was to analyze the nutritional aspect of cancer patients in outpatient care in Joaçaba-SC. Cross-sectional study using global subjective assessment by the patient and the food consumption questionnaire of the Brazilian Health Department. Seventy patients participated with a mean age of 60.3±13.9 years, 38 (54.3%) men, 57 (81.4%) without nutritional monitoring, 48 (68.6%) with a regular diet, 16 (22.9%) appropriate diet and (8.6%) good diet. Smoking was associated with lung and oropharyngeal cancer and meat consumption with bowel cancer. The weight reduction was high, as 36 (52.2%) lost more than 5% of their body weight. Well-nourished people lost less weight when compared to malnourished individuals, accepted the diet better and had less food complaints. In total, 58 individuals (83%) were malnourished, all of them in the advanced stage of the disease. The prevalence of malnourishment was high in this study. Effective monitoring strategies need to be implemented with a multiprofessional team to improve the nutritional treatment in this population. DESCRIPTORS: Malnutrition; Oncology; Nutrition assessment; Food service, hospital; Nutrition for vulnerable groups. EVALUACIÓN NUTRICIONAL DE PACIENTES CON CÁNCER EN ATENCIÓN AMBULATORIARESUMEN: La finalidad fue analizar el aspecto nutricional de pacientes oncológicos en atención ambulatoria en Joaçaba-SC. Estudio transversal, que utilizó la evaluación subjetiva global producida por el paciente y cuestionario de consumo alimentario del Ministerio de la Salud brasileño. Participaron 70 pacientes, promedio de edad 60,3±13,9 años, 38 (54,3%) hombres, 57 (81,4%) sin seguimiento nutricional, 48 (68,6%) con alimentación regular, 16 (22,...

This study aims to understand the prevalent practices on the nutritional aspects of the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol based on the knowledge and practice of surgeons, nutritionists, and anesthesiologists who work in the bariatric and metabolic surgery (BMS) units worldwide. This cross-sectional study enrolled BMS unit professionals from five continents-Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. An electronic questionnaire developed by the researchers was provided to evaluate practices about the three nutritional aspects of ERAS protocol in BMS (Thorel et al. 2016): preoperative fasting, carbohydrate loading, and early postoperative nutrition. Only surgeons, nutritionists, and anesthesiologists were invited to participate. One hundred twenty-five professionals answered the questionnaires: 50.4% from America and 39.2% from Europe. The profile of participating professionals was bariatric surgeons 70.2%, nutritionists 26.4%, and anesthesiologists 3.3%. Approximately 47.9% of professionals work in private services, for about 11 to 20 years (48.7%). In all continents, a large majority were aware of the protocol. Professionals from the African continent reported having implemented the ERAS bariatric protocol 4.0 ± 0 years ago. It is worth mentioning that professionals from the five continents implemented the ERAS protocol based on the published literature (p = 0.012). About preoperative fasting abbreviation protocol, a significant difference was found between continents and consequently between services (p = 0.000). There is no uniformity in the conduct of shortening of fasting in the preoperative period and the immediate postoperative period. Early postoperative (PO) period protein supplementation is not performed in a standard fashion in all units globally. ERAS principles and practices are partial and insufficiently implemented on the five continents despite the prevalent knowledge of professionals based on evidence. Moreover, there is no uniformity in fasting, immediate postoperative diet, and early protein supplementation practices globally.