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<p>The laparoscopic way of performing general surgical procedures was introduced all over the Western world in a few years around 1990. No previous scientific studies of the safety of this new way of performing general surgery had been undertaken.</p><p>In an animal study, it was shown that carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum (CO₂PP) causes an increase in inferior caval vein (ICV) pressure, although there were no effects on the ICV blood flow. There were gradual increases in systemic, pulmonary and ICV vascular resistance, which remained after exsufflation. These effects on vascular resistance could not be reproduced in a second animal study, presumably due to a different form of anesthesia. In this study, there was only indirect evidence of CO₂ PP decreasing urine output. No increase in vasopressin, which is commonly seen during CO₂ PP, was found, indicating that vasopressin may play a role in the decreased urine output during CO₂ PP but that there must be other contributing factors as well. Only brief effects on the renal arterial blood flow were seen.Renal venous pressure increased to that of the ICV.</p><p>A literature review indicated that thromboembolic complications do occur after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). The relative frequencies indicated an underreporting of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in relation to pulmonary embolism (PE).</p><p>In a clinical study, activation of the coagulation after LC was demonstrated. There were differences between the groups receiving dextran and low molecular weight heparin as prophylaxis. A further clinical study showed the incidence of DVT, as demonstrated by phlebography, to be 2.0 % (95 % confidence interval 0-6.0 %) 7-11 days after LC, even though thromboembolism prophylaxis was given in shorter courses than those scientifically proven to be effective against DVT. D-dimer values increased at the first postoperative day and even further at the time of phlebography, suggesting that the effects of LC on coagulation and/or fibrinolysis may be of longer duration than previously known.</p>

The laparoscopic way of performing general surgical procedures was introduced all over the Western world in a few years around 1990. No previous scientific studies of the safety of this new way of performing general surgery had been undertaken. In an animal study, it was shown that carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum (CO2PP) causes an increase in inferior caval vein (ICV) pressure, although there were no effects on the ICV blood flow. There were gradual increases in systemic, pulmonary and ICV vascular resistance, which remained after exsufflation. These effects on vascular resistance could not be reproduced in a second animal study, presumably due to a different form of anesthesia. In this study, there was only indirect evidence of CO2 PP decreasing urine output. No increase in vasopressin, which is commonly seen during CO2 PP, was found, indicating that vasopressin may play a role in the decreased urine output during CO2 PP but that there must be other contributing factors as well. Only brief effects on the renal arterial blood flow were seen.Renal venous pressure increased to that of the ICV. A literature review indicated that thromboembolic complications do occur after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). The relative frequencies indicated an underreporting of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in relation to pulmonary embolism (PE). In a clinical study, activation of the coagulation after LC was demonstrated. There were differences between the groups receiving dextran and low molecular weight heparin as prophylaxis. A further clinical study showed the incidence of DVT, as demonstrated by phlebography, to be 2.0 % (95 % confidence interval 0-6.0 %) 7-11 days after LC, even though thromboembolism prophylaxis was given in shorter courses than those scientifically proven to be effective against DVT. D-dimer values increased at the first postoperative day and even further at the time of phlebography, suggesting that the effects of LC on coagulation and/or fibrinolysis may be of longer duration than previously known.

Orientador: Carlos Alberto Hussni / Banca: Celso Antonio Rodrigues / Banca: Marcos Jun Watanabe / Banca: Regina de Cássia Veronezi / Banca: André Luis Filadelpho / Resumo: Não disponível / Abstract: Not available / Doutor

Introdução: A integridade do Sistema Venoso Central é uma condição fundamental para criar ou manter um acesso vascular eficiente para hemodiálise. A cateterização da veia subclávia é a principal responsável pelo desenvolvimento de obstruções nesses vasos. Porém, é preciso reavaliar a distribuição dessas lesões na atual época de priorização da cateterização da veia jugular interna. Objetivo: Avaliar a distribuição anatômica das obstruções no Sistema Venoso Central dos pacientes em hemodiálise com sinais clínicos de hipertensão venosa. Método e Material: foi realizado um estudo prospectivo de casos consecutivos no HC-FMUSP com duração de 2 anos. A amostra foi composta de 30 pacientes que estavam apresentando sinais clínicos de hipertensão venosa no membro superior portador de uma fístula arteriovenosa. Todos os doentes incluídos foram submetidos a uma angiografia do membro superior através da fístula como método diagnóstico. Coleta de dados e Procedimentos: antes da fistulografia, os pacientes encaminhados ao ambulatório de Nefrologia do HC-FMUSP foram submetidos a uma avaliação clínica com preenchimento de um questionário padronizado, aqueles que preencherão os critérios da pesquisa foram agendados para a realização do exame. Após o diagnostico as lesões foram classificadas conforme o tipo e localização. Análise Estatística: os dados foram expressos em proporção, média ou mediana e valores mínimos e máximos conforme apropriado. As variáveis foram apresentadas descritivamente em tabelas contendo freqüências absolutas (n) e relativas (%). As diferenças entre grupos foram testadas inicialmente com uso de análise univariada, com aplicação do teste t de Student ou do teste de Mann- Whitney. Resultados: nos 30 doentes avaliados foram diagnosticadas ao todo 30 lesões, sendo 20 na veia braquiocefálica, 9 na veia subclávia e 1 na veia cava superior. 70% dessas lesões estavam localizadas em veias intratorácicas. O tipo de lesão mais freqüente foi a oclusão, presente em 70% dos casos. 33% dos pacientes que desenvolveram lesões no Sistema Venoso Central tiveram antecedente de cateterização somente da veia jugular interna. Conclusão: Atualmente, no diagnostico das lesões obstrutivas do Sistema Venoso Central nos pacientes em hemodiálise é importante utilizar métodos diagnósticos que possam informar com precisão as condições dos vasos de localização intratorácica. / Introduction: Central Venous System integrity is a fundamental condition in order to create or maintain an efficient vascular access for dialysis. Subclavian vein catheterization is the foremost condition responsible for these vessels\' obstructions development. However, it is necessary to reappraise these wounds distribution as the current priorization is for catheterization of internal jugular vein. Objective: To evaluate anatomical obstructions distribution in the Central Venous System of patients under dialysis who present clinical signs of venous hypertension. Method and material: A prospective study of consecutive cases was carried out at HCFMUSP within a two years period. The sample was composed by 30 patients who showed up clinical signs of venous hypertension and were bearers of an artery-venous fistula in the upper member. All included patients were submitted to an angiography of the upper member through the fistula as a diagnosis approach. Fact-gathering and procedures: Prior to fistulography, patients were directed to the Nephrology outpatient clinic at HC-FMUSP and were submitted to a clinical evaluation, and filled in a pattern questionnaire. Those who fulfilled the research criteria were scheduled for the exam achievement. After diagnosed, all lesions were classified according to category and location. Statistical analysis: Facts were expressed in proportion, medium or average and minimum and maximum values according appropriate needs. Variables were presented descriptively in absolute tables containing frequencies (n) and relative values (%). Differences amid groups were initially quizzed using univariate analysis, with application of test t of Student or test of Mann-Whitney. Results: Among 30 evaluated patients a total 30 wounds were diagnosed, being 20 in brachiocephalic vein, 9 in subclavian vein and 1 in superior cava vein. 70% of these wounds were located within intratoracic veins. The most frequent lesion category was occlusion present in 70% of the cases. 33% of the patients who developed wounds in the Central Venous System had antecedent of catheterization only at internal jugular vein. Conclusion: Nowadays, in order to diagnose obstructive lesions within Central Venous System among patients on dialysis it is important to use diagnoses approaches which can accurately inform the conditions of intratoracic vessels location.

Introdução: A integridade do Sistema Venoso Central é uma condição fundamental para criar ou manter um acesso vascular eficiente para hemodiálise. A cateterização da veia subclávia é a principal responsável pelo desenvolvimento de obstruções nesses vasos. Porém, é preciso reavaliar a distribuição dessas lesões na atual época de priorização da cateterização da veia jugular interna. Objetivo: Avaliar a distribuição anatômica das obstruções no Sistema Venoso Central dos pacientes em hemodiálise com sinais clínicos de hipertensão venosa. Método e Material: foi realizado um estudo prospectivo de casos consecutivos no HC-FMUSP com duração de 2 anos. A amostra foi composta de 30 pacientes que estavam apresentando sinais clínicos de hipertensão venosa no membro superior portador de uma fístula arteriovenosa. Todos os doentes incluídos foram submetidos a uma angiografia do membro superior através da fístula como método diagnóstico. Coleta de dados e Procedimentos: antes da fistulografia, os pacientes encaminhados ao ambulatório de Nefrologia do HC-FMUSP foram submetidos a uma avaliação clínica com preenchimento de um questionário padronizado, aqueles que preencherão os critérios da pesquisa foram agendados para a realização do exame. Após o diagnostico as lesões foram classificadas conforme o tipo e localização. Análise Estatística: os dados foram expressos em proporção, média ou mediana e valores mínimos e máximos conforme apropriado. As variáveis foram apresentadas descritivamente em tabelas contendo freqüências absolutas (n) e relativas (%). As diferenças entre grupos foram testadas inicialmente com uso de análise univariada, com aplicação do teste t de Student ou do teste de Mann- Whitney. Resultados: nos 30 doentes avaliados foram diagnosticadas ao todo 30 lesões, sendo 20 na veia braquiocefálica, 9 na veia subclávia e 1 na veia cava superior. 70% dessas lesões estavam localizadas em veias intratorácicas. O tipo de lesão mais freqüente foi a oclusão, presente em 70% dos casos. 33% dos pacientes que desenvolveram lesões no Sistema Venoso Central tiveram antecedente de cateterização somente da veia jugular interna. Conclusão: Atualmente, no diagnostico das lesões obstrutivas do Sistema Venoso Central nos pacientes em hemodiálise é importante utilizar métodos diagnósticos que possam informar com precisão as condições dos vasos de localização intratorácica. / Introduction: Central Venous System integrity is a fundamental condition in order to create or maintain an efficient vascular access for dialysis. Subclavian vein catheterization is the foremost condition responsible for these vessels\' obstructions development. However, it is necessary to reappraise these wounds distribution as the current priorization is for catheterization of internal jugular vein. Objective: To evaluate anatomical obstructions distribution in the Central Venous System of patients under dialysis who present clinical signs of venous hypertension. Method and material: A prospective study of consecutive cases was carried out at HCFMUSP within a two years period. The sample was composed by 30 patients who showed up clinical signs of venous hypertension and were bearers of an artery-venous fistula in the upper member. All included patients were submitted to an angiography of the upper member through the fistula as a diagnosis approach. Fact-gathering and procedures: Prior to fistulography, patients were directed to the Nephrology outpatient clinic at HC-FMUSP and were submitted to a clinical evaluation, and filled in a pattern questionnaire. Those who fulfilled the research criteria were scheduled for the exam achievement. After diagnosed, all lesions were classified according to category and location. Statistical analysis: Facts were expressed in proportion, medium or average and minimum and maximum values according appropriate needs. Variables were presented descriptively in absolute tables containing frequencies (n) and relative values (%). Differences amid groups were initially quizzed using univariate analysis, with application of test t of Student or test of Mann-Whitney. Results: Among 30 evaluated patients a total 30 wounds were diagnosed, being 20 in brachiocephalic vein, 9 in subclavian vein and 1 in superior cava vein. 70% of these wounds were located within intratoracic veins. The most frequent lesion category was occlusion present in 70% of the cases. 33% of the patients who developed wounds in the Central Venous System had antecedent of catheterization only at internal jugular vein. Conclusion: Nowadays, in order to diagnose obstructive lesions within Central Venous System among patients on dialysis it is important to use diagnoses approaches which can accurately inform the conditions of intratoracic vessels location.

No / BACKGROUND: The potential pathogenesis between the presence and severity of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) and its relation to clinical and imaging outcomes in brain parenchyma of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients has not yet been elucidated. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between CCSVI, and altered brain parenchyma venous vasculature visibility (VVV) on susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI) in patients with MS and in sex- and age-matched healthy controls (HC). METHODS: 59 MS patients, 41 relapsing-remitting and 18 secondary-progressive, and 33 HC were imaged on a 3T GE scanner using pre- and post-contrast SWI venography. The presence and severity of CCSVI was determined using extra-cranial and trans-cranial Doppler criteria. Apparent total venous volume (ATVV), venous intracranial fraction (VIF) and average distance-from-vein (DFV) were calculated for various vein mean diameter categories: < .3 mm, .3-.6 mm, .6-.9 mm and > .9 mm. RESULTS: CCSVI criteria were fulfilled in 79.7% of MS patients and 18.2% of HC (p < .0001). Patients with MS showed decreased overall ATVV, ATVV of veins with a diameter < .3 mm, and increased DFV compared to HC (all p < .0001). Subjects diagnosed with CCSVI had significantly increased DFV (p < .0001), decreased overall ATVV and ATVV of veins with a diameter < .3 mm (p < .003) compared to subjects without CCSVI. The severity of CCSVI was significantly related to decreased VVV in MS (p < .0001) on pre- and post-contrast SWI, but not in HC. CONCLUSIONS: MS patients with higher number of venous stenoses, indicative of CCSVI severity, showed significantly decreased venous vasculature in the brain parenchyma. The pathogenesis of these findings has to be further investigated, but they suggest that reduced metabolism and morphological changes of venous vasculature may be taking place in patients with MS.

INTRODUÇÃO: Estenose e obstruções venosas são achados frequentes após o implante de cabos-eletrodos transvenosos. Manifestações clínicas dessas lesões venosas, entretanto, são raramente reportadas. Embora exista consenso de que fenômenos tromboembólicos sejam mais comuns após reoperações que envolvam o implante de novos cabos-eletrodos ou procedimentos de extração transvenosa, ainda não existem evidências que comprovem essa observação. OBJETIVOS: Em pacientes submetidos a reoperações para corrigir disfunção em cabos-eletrodos ou para mudar o modo de estimulação, o estudo visou identificar: a) a incidência de tromboembolia pulmonar (TEP) e de trombose venosa profunda (TVP) do membro superior ipsilateral ao procedimento; b) a prevalência de lesões venosas prévias ao procedimento cirúrgico, pelo estudo venográfico, e a ocorrência de modificações desse padrão seis meses após o procedimento; e c) fatores prognósticos para a ocorrência dos eventos clínicos e das alterações venográficas. MÉTODOS: No período de abril de 2013 a julho de 2016 foram estudados 84 pacientes. A avaliação pré-operatória incluiu: ultrassonografia com doppler dos membros superiores, angiotomografia de tórax com protocolo para TEP, venografia por subtração digital e coleta de biomarcadores laboratoriais específicos do sistema de coagulação e hemostasia. Os exames diagnósticos foram repetidos no momento pós-operatório para detectar os desfechos do estudo. Todos os pacientes foram acompanhados por 12 meses. Os desfechos primários foram a ocorrência de TEP ou TVP em até 30 dias após o procedimento. Os desfechos secundários foram as alterações venográficas no sexto mês após a intervenção cirúrgica. Na análise da associação das variáveis demográficas, clínicas, operatórias e laboratoriais com os desfechos do estudo, empregou-se os testes Qui-quadrado, Exato de Fisher ou \"t\" de Student. Modelos de regressão logística multivariados foram utilizados para identificar fatores prognósticos. RESULTADOS: Entre os 84 pacientes incluídos, houve equilíbrio entre os sexos e a idade média de 59,3 ± 15,2 anos. O principal motivo para realizar o procedimento cirúrgico foi a disfunção de cabos-eletrodos (75%). A remoção de cabos-eletrodos foi efetuada em 52,4% dos casos. A taxa de eventos clínicos e subclínicos pós-operatórios foi de 35,7%, representada por TVP em 24 (28,6%) casos e TEP em seis (7,1%). Alterações no padrão venográfico seis meses após a operação foram identificadas em 34,5% dos pacientes. Os fatores prognósticos independentes para TVP foram: a presença de circulação colateral significativa na venografia pré-operatória ([odds ratio (OR) = 4,7]), (intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC 95%); 1,1 - 19,8; P = 0,037), a extração transvenosa de cabos-eletrodos (OR = 27,4; IC 95%; 5,8 - 128,8; P < 0,0001) e o aumento do fibrinogênio no pós-operatório (OR = 1,02; IC 95%; 1,01 - 1,03; P = 0,018). O histórico de tabagismo foi o único fator prognóstico relacionado com a ocorrência de TEP (OR = 14,6; IC 95%; 2,3 - 91,8; P = 0,004). Somente a extração transvenosa de cabos-eletrodos foi fator prognóstico independente (OR = 5,0; IC 95%; 1,6 - 15,4; P = 0,004) para alterações venográficas pós-operatórias. CONCLUSÃO: Reoperações envolvendo o manuseio de território venoso com cabos-eletrodos previamente implantados apresentam elevados índices de complicações tromboembólicas e de alterações venográficas. Extração transvenosa de cabos-eletrodos apresentou impacto significativo no desenvolvimento de TVP e de alterações venográficas. Esses resultados mostram a necessidade de novos estudos específicos para avaliar o papel de estratégias preventivas para esse subgrupo de pacientes / INTRODUCTION: Venous stenosis or occlusion is a frequent finding in patients with previously-implanted transvenous leads. Clinical manifestations of these venous lesions, however, are rarely reported. Although there is a consensus that thromboembolic events are more frequent after reoperation involving the implantation of new leads or lead removal, there is still no evidence to support this observation. OBJECTIVES: In patients submitted to reoperations due to lead dysfunction or device upgrade, the study aimed to determine: a) the incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) and upper extremity deep venous thrombosis (UEDVT) ipsilateral to the cardiac device; b) the prevalence of venous lesions determined by preoperative venography, and the occurrence of modifications or progression of these lesions six months after the procedure; and c) prognostic factors for clinical and venographic outcomes. METHODS: From April/2013 to July/2016, 84 patients were studied. The preoperative evaluation included: upper extremity venous ultrasound, computed tomography pulmonary angiography, digital subtraction venography and specific laboratory tests for coagulation and hemostasis. Diagnostic exams were repeated postoperatively to detect the study outcomes. All patients were followed for 12 months. Primary outcomes were occurrence of PE or UEDVT within 30 days after the procedure. Secondary outcomes were venographic changes six months after the surgical intervention. Student\'s t test, Chi-square or Fisher\'s Exact test were used in the univariate analysis of demographic, clinical, operative and laboratory variables. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to identify prognostic factors. RESULTS: Among the 84 patients included, there was a balance between gender and the mean age was 59.3 ± 15.2 years. Lead malfunctioning (75%) was the main surgical procedure indication. Lead removal was performed in 52.4% of the cases. The rate of postoperative clinical and subclinical events was 35.7%, represented by UEDVT in 24 (28.6%) cases and PE in 6 (7.1%). Alterations in the venography findings six months after the surgery were identified in 34.5% of the patients. Independent prognostic factors for UEDVT were: the presence of significant collateral circulation in the preoperative venography ([odds ratio (OR)= 4.7; [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.1 - 19.8; P=0.037), transvenous lead extraction (OR= 27.4; 95% CI 5.8-128.8; P < 0.0001) and fibrinogen variation (OR= 1.02; 95% CI 1.01 - 1.03; P=0.018). Smoking history was the only prognostic factor related to the occurrence of PE (OR= 14.6; 95% CI 2.3 - 91.8; P=0,004). Transvenous lead extraction was the only independent prognostic factor (OR= 5.0; 95% CI 1.6 - 15.4; P=0.004) for postoperative venographic endpoints. CONCLUSION: Reoperations involving previously transvenous implanted leads present high rates of thromboembolic complications and venographic alterations. Transvenous lead extraction had a significant impact on the development of UEDVT and venographic alterations. These results show the need for further studies to evaluate the role of preventive strategies for this subgroup of patients

INTRODUÇÃO: Estenose e obstruções venosas são achados frequentes após o implante de cabos-eletrodos transvenosos. Manifestações clínicas dessas lesões venosas, entretanto, são raramente reportadas. Embora exista consenso de que fenômenos tromboembólicos sejam mais comuns após reoperações que envolvam o implante de novos cabos-eletrodos ou procedimentos de extração transvenosa, ainda não existem evidências que comprovem essa observação. OBJETIVOS: Em pacientes submetidos a reoperações para corrigir disfunção em cabos-eletrodos ou para mudar o modo de estimulação, o estudo visou identificar: a) a incidência de tromboembolia pulmonar (TEP) e de trombose venosa profunda (TVP) do membro superior ipsilateral ao procedimento; b) a prevalência de lesões venosas prévias ao procedimento cirúrgico, pelo estudo venográfico, e a ocorrência de modificações desse padrão seis meses após o procedimento; e c) fatores prognósticos para a ocorrência dos eventos clínicos e das alterações venográficas. MÉTODOS: No período de abril de 2013 a julho de 2016 foram estudados 84 pacientes. A avaliação pré-operatória incluiu: ultrassonografia com doppler dos membros superiores, angiotomografia de tórax com protocolo para TEP, venografia por subtração digital e coleta de biomarcadores laboratoriais específicos do sistema de coagulação e hemostasia. Os exames diagnósticos foram repetidos no momento pós-operatório para detectar os desfechos do estudo. Todos os pacientes foram acompanhados por 12 meses. Os desfechos primários foram a ocorrência de TEP ou TVP em até 30 dias após o procedimento. Os desfechos secundários foram as alterações venográficas no sexto mês após a intervenção cirúrgica. Na análise da associação das variáveis demográficas, clínicas, operatórias e laboratoriais com os desfechos do estudo, empregou-se os testes Qui-quadrado, Exato de Fisher ou \"t\" de Student. Modelos de regressão logística multivariados foram utilizados para identificar fatores prognósticos. RESULTADOS: Entre os 84 pacientes incluídos, houve equilíbrio entre os sexos e a idade média de 59,3 ± 15,2 anos. O principal motivo para realizar o procedimento cirúrgico foi a disfunção de cabos-eletrodos (75%). A remoção de cabos-eletrodos foi efetuada em 52,4% dos casos. A taxa de eventos clínicos e subclínicos pós-operatórios foi de 35,7%, representada por TVP em 24 (28,6%) casos e TEP em seis (7,1%). Alterações no padrão venográfico seis meses após a operação foram identificadas em 34,5% dos pacientes. Os fatores prognósticos independentes para TVP foram: a presença de circulação colateral significativa na venografia pré-operatória ([odds ratio (OR) = 4,7]), (intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC 95%); 1,1 - 19,8; P = 0,037), a extração transvenosa de cabos-eletrodos (OR = 27,4; IC 95%; 5,8 - 128,8; P < 0,0001) e o aumento do fibrinogênio no pós-operatório (OR = 1,02; IC 95%; 1,01 - 1,03; P = 0,018). O histórico de tabagismo foi o único fator prognóstico relacionado com a ocorrência de TEP (OR = 14,6; IC 95%; 2,3 - 91,8; P = 0,004). Somente a extração transvenosa de cabos-eletrodos foi fator prognóstico independente (OR = 5,0; IC 95%; 1,6 - 15,4; P = 0,004) para alterações venográficas pós-operatórias. CONCLUSÃO: Reoperações envolvendo o manuseio de território venoso com cabos-eletrodos previamente implantados apresentam elevados índices de complicações tromboembólicas e de alterações venográficas. Extração transvenosa de cabos-eletrodos apresentou impacto significativo no desenvolvimento de TVP e de alterações venográficas. Esses resultados mostram a necessidade de novos estudos específicos para avaliar o papel de estratégias preventivas para esse subgrupo de pacientes / INTRODUCTION: Venous stenosis or occlusion is a frequent finding in patients with previously-implanted transvenous leads. Clinical manifestations of these venous lesions, however, are rarely reported. Although there is a consensus that thromboembolic events are more frequent after reoperation involving the implantation of new leads or lead removal, there is still no evidence to support this observation. OBJECTIVES: In patients submitted to reoperations due to lead dysfunction or device upgrade, the study aimed to determine: a) the incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) and upper extremity deep venous thrombosis (UEDVT) ipsilateral to the cardiac device; b) the prevalence of venous lesions determined by preoperative venography, and the occurrence of modifications or progression of these lesions six months after the procedure; and c) prognostic factors for clinical and venographic outcomes. METHODS: From April/2013 to July/2016, 84 patients were studied. The preoperative evaluation included: upper extremity venous ultrasound, computed tomography pulmonary angiography, digital subtraction venography and specific laboratory tests for coagulation and hemostasis. Diagnostic exams were repeated postoperatively to detect the study outcomes. All patients were followed for 12 months. Primary outcomes were occurrence of PE or UEDVT within 30 days after the procedure. Secondary outcomes were venographic changes six months after the surgical intervention. Student\'s t test, Chi-square or Fisher\'s Exact test were used in the univariate analysis of demographic, clinical, operative and laboratory variables. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to identify prognostic factors. RESULTS: Among the 84 patients included, there was a balance between gender and the mean age was 59.3 ± 15.2 years. Lead malfunctioning (75%) was the main surgical procedure indication. Lead removal was performed in 52.4% of the cases. The rate of postoperative clinical and subclinical events was 35.7%, represented by UEDVT in 24 (28.6%) cases and PE in 6 (7.1%). Alterations in the venography findings six months after the surgery were identified in 34.5% of the patients. Independent prognostic factors for UEDVT were: the presence of significant collateral circulation in the preoperative venography ([odds ratio (OR)= 4.7; [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.1 - 19.8; P=0.037), transvenous lead extraction (OR= 27.4; 95% CI 5.8-128.8; P < 0.0001) and fibrinogen variation (OR= 1.02; 95% CI 1.01 - 1.03; P=0.018). Smoking history was the only prognostic factor related to the occurrence of PE (OR= 14.6; 95% CI 2.3 - 91.8; P=0,004). Transvenous lead extraction was the only independent prognostic factor (OR= 5.0; 95% CI 1.6 - 15.4; P=0.004) for postoperative venographic endpoints. CONCLUSION: Reoperations involving previously transvenous implanted leads present high rates of thromboembolic complications and venographic alterations. Transvenous lead extraction had a significant impact on the development of UEDVT and venographic alterations. These results show the need for further studies to evaluate the role of preventive strategies for this subgroup of patients