Retrospective analysis of 1,203 cases of referral to a quaternary vascular surgery outpatient clinic within the Unified Health System, São Paulo, Brazil.

Autor:	Portela FSO; Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil., Rossetti CA; Faculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil., Souza TF; Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil., Magnani AS; Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil., Silva MFAD; Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil., Portugal MFC; Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil., Teivelis MP; Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.; Faculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil., Wolosker N; Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.; Faculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil., Mendes CA; Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil) [Einstein (Sao Paulo)] 2024 May 24; Vol. 22, pp. eAO0676. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 24 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0676
Abstrakt:	Objective: Through a retrospective analysis of 1,203 cases of referral from primary healthcare units to a specialized quaternary vascular surgical service, the findings of this study revealed a high proportion of inappropriate referrals, which may represent a substantial subutilization of this highly complex service. Consequently, in this study, we aimed to evaluate 1,203 cases of referral to a quaternary vascular surgical service, in São Paulo, Brazil, over a 6-year period, to assess the appropriate need for referral; in addition to the prevalence of surgical indications. Methods: In this retrospective analysis, we reviewed the institutional records of participants referred from Basic Healthcare Units to a vascular surgical service inside the Brazilian Unified Health System, between May 2015 and December 2020. Demographic and clinical data were collected. The participants were stratified, as per the reason for referral to the vascular surgical service, previous imaging studies, and surgical treatment indications. Referral appropriateness and complementary examinations were evaluated for each disease cohort. Finally, the prevalence of cases requiring surgical treatment was defined as the outcome measure. Results: Of the 1,203 referrals evaluated, venous disease was the main reason for referral (53%), followed by peripheral arterial disease (19.4%). A considerable proportion of participants had been referred without complementary imaging or after a long duration of undergoing an examination. Referrals were regarded as inappropriate in 517 (43%) cases. Of these, 32 cases (6.2%) had been referred to the vascular surgical service, as the incorrect specialty. The percentage of referred participants who ultimately underwent surgical treatment was 39.92%. Carotid (18%) and peripheral arterial diseases (18.4%) were correlated with a lower prevalence of surgical treatments. Conclusion: The rate of referral appropriateness to specialized vascular care from primary care settings was low. This may represent a subutilization of quaternary surgical services, with low rates of surgical treatment.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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