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Ranvir D, Khalife A, Mahey RC, Telang B, Soni G, Kothari AH, Joshi R. Management of Biliary Cysts in Adults: A Single-Center 10-Year Experience. Cureus 2023; 15:e37964. [PMID: 37223144 PMCID: PMC10201021 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.37964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A choledochal cyst is a cystic dilatation of the biliary tree, also termed a biliary cyst, including an intrahepatic cyst as well. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is the gold standard investigation of choice for this pathology. Todani classification is most commonly used to classify choledochal cysts. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 30 adult patients with choledochal cysts presenting at our center from December 1, 2009, to October 31, 2019, were studied retrospectively. RESULTS The mean age was 35.13 years ranging from 18 to 62 years with a male-to-female ratio of 1:3.29. Of the patients, 86.6% presented with abdominal pain. Total serum bilirubin was raised in six patients with a mean of 1.84 mg/dL. MRCP was done in all patients, which had almost 100% sensitivity. Two cases had anomalous pancreaticobiliary duct union. In our study, we found only type I and type IVA cysts according to the Todani classification (type IA = 56.3%, IB = 11%, 1C = 16%, and IVA = 17%). The mean size of the cyst was 2.37 cm. Complete cyst excision with Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy was performed in all patients. Four patients had surgical site infections and two had bile leaks. One patient developed hepatic artery thrombosis. All complications were eventually managed conservatively. Mortality was nil in our study with the mean postoperative stay being 7.97 days. CONCLUSION Adult presentation of biliary cysts is not an uncommon entity in the Indian population and should be considered as a differential diagnosis of biliary pathology in adult patients. Complete excision of cysts with bilioenteric anastomosis is the current treatment of choice.
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- Deepak Ranvir
- Department of General Surgery, H.B.T. Medical College & Dr. R.N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai, IND
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- Department of General Surgery, Topiwala National Medical College & B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, IND
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- Department of General Surgery, Topiwala National Medical College & B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, IND
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Government Medical College & Hospital, Aurangabad, IND
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- Department of Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IND
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- Department of General Surgery, Topiwala National Medical College & B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, IND
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- Department of General Surgery, K.J. Somaiya Medical College & Research Centre, Mumbai, IND
- Department of General Surgery, Topiwala National Medical College & B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, IND
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Tabassum H, Chakraborty R, Chatterjee NS. A review of venous thromboembolism in India. Indian J Med Res 2023; 157:281-292. [PMID: 37282391 PMCID: PMC10438400 DOI: 10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_1538_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which entails the formation of a thrombus (blood clot) in a vein, has a significant disease burden worldwide. While VTE has traditionally been considered to predominantly affect Caucasian populations, recent studies have indicated a gradual shift in the disease burden towards Asian populations, with added significance of it being a key driver of post-operative mortality. It is imperative to develop a sound understanding of the various factors that affect VTE in stratified local populations. However, there is a glaring paucity of quality data on VTE and its ramifications among Indians - both in terms of quality of life and cost of healthcare. This review aims to throw light on the disease burden, epidemiology, risk factors, environmental factors, food and nutrition that plays a key role in VTE. We also explored the association of VTE with coronavirus disease 2019 to grasp the interplay between the two most significant public health crises of our time. It is vital to place a special emphasis on future research on VTE in India to plug the gaps, which exist in our current knowledge of the disease, particularly with respect to Indian population.
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- Heena Tabassum
- Division of Biomedical Sciences, Indian Council of Medical Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Chemical & Life Sciences, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Biomedical Sciences, Indian Council of Medical Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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Cavallaro G, Gazzanelli S, Iorio O, Iossa A, Giordano L, Esposito L, Crocetti D, Tarallo MR, Sibio S, Brauneis S, Polistena A. Laparoscopic transversus abdominis plane block is useful in pain relief after laparoscopic stapled repair of diastasis recti and ventral hernia. J Minim Access Surg 2023; 19:207-211. [PMID: 37056085 PMCID: PMC10246641 DOI: 10.4103/jmas.jmas_111_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background There is still no consensus on perioperative pain control techniques in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery; protocols of conventional therapy can be improved by the use of perioperative anaesthesiologic techniques, such as epidural or loco-regional analgesic administration as transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block. The aim of this evaluation was to investigate the role of laparoscopic-assisted TAP block during repair of diastasis recti associated with primary midline hernias in term of post-operative pain relief. Materials and Methods This was a retrospective evaluation of a prospectively maintained database including patients undergoing laparoscopic repair of diastasis recti associated with primary ventral hernia. Patients were divided into two groups: Group A patients (n = 34) received laparoscopic-assisted bilateral TAP-block of 7.5 mg/ml ropivacaine for each side and Group B patients (n = 29) received conventional post-operative therapy. All patients received 24 h infusion of 20 mg morphine; pain was checked at 6, 24 and 48 h after surgery by numeric rating scale (NRS) score. A rescue analgesia by was given if NRS score was >4 or on patient request. Results No differences in operative time, complications and post-operative stay, no complications related to TAP-block technique were found. Post-operative pain scores (determined by NRS) were found to be significantly different between groups. Group A patients showed a significant reduction in NRS score at 6, 24 and 48 h (P < 0.005) and in the number of patients requiring further analgesic drugs administration (P < 0.005) compared to Group B patients. Conclusions Laparoscopic-guided TAP-block can be considered safe and effective in the management of post-operative pain and in the reduction of analgesic need in patients undergoing laparoscopic repair of diastasis recti and ventral hernias. The non-randomised nature of the study and the lack of a consistent series of patients require further evaluations.
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- Department of Surgery, “P. Valdoni,” Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Unit, F. Spaziani Hospital, Frosinone, Italy
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- Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, “P. Valdoni,” Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, “P. Valdoni,” Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, “P. Valdoni,” Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, “P. Valdoni,” Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, “P. Valdoni,” Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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Haidar Ahmad H, Ibrahim R, Fadel A. Neck Sinus Post-Thyroidectomy Secondary to Retained Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose: A Case Report. Cureus 2023; 15:e37605. [PMID: 37197101 PMCID: PMC10184474 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.37605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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The present study aims to report the first case of chronic neck sinus post-thyroidectomy caused by oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC). A 55-year-old female patient underwent a total thyroidectomy operation. Three months after the surgery, the patient presented with persistent purulent discharge and sinus at the site of the drain. A CT scan of the neck showed a fistula tract, deep-neck fluid collection, and bilateral paratracheal high-density lesions at the thyroid bed, suggesting infected foreign bodies. The patient underwent surgery, during which the mesh of the ORC was found nonresorbed at the paratracheal space. The treatment involved neck exploration with the removal of all retained material and excision of the sinus tract. The patient had a favorable outcome following the surgical excision of the sinus tract and the removal of retained hemostatic materials. Further research is needed to explore the risk factors and preventive measures for neck sinus formation to enhance the safety and outcomes of thyroidectomy.
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- Research Department, Saint George Hospital, Beirut, LBN
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Saint George Hospital, Beirut, LBN
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Echevarria S, Rauf F, Hussain N, Zaka H, Farwa UE, Ahsan N, Broomfield A, Akbar A, Khawaja UA. Typical and Atypical Presentations of Appendicitis and Their Implications for Diagnosis and Treatment: A Literature Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e37024. [PMID: 37143626 PMCID: PMC10152406 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.37024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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Appendicitis, an acute inflammation of the appendix, affects all demographic groups and exhibits various incidences and clinical manifestations. While acute appendicitis typically presents with colicky periumbilical abdominal pain that localizes to the right lower quadrant, atypical presentations are more common in children, geriatric, and pregnant patient populations, leading to delays in diagnosis. Clinical evaluation, clinical scoring systems, and inflammatory markers are commonly used, but their limitations have led to the increased use of diagnostic imaging in patients suspected of appendicitis. Acute appendicitis is managed by non-operative and operative management, depending on whether it is uncomplicated or complicated. Developing diagnostic pathways to improve outcomes and reduce complications is crucial. Although medical advancements have been made, diagnosing and managing appendicitis can be challenging, mainly when patients are present atypically. This literature review aims to comprehensively review typical and atypical presentations of appendicitis and their current implications for diagnosis and treatment modalities in pediatric, adult, pregnant, and geriatric patient populations.
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- Internal Medicine, Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Saba University School-Medicine, Devens, USA
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- Neurosurgery, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, PAK
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- Surgery, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur, PAK
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- Family Medicine, Spartan Health Sciences University, Vieux Fort, LCA
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- Pediatrics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, USA
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Karachi, PAK
- Clinical and Translational Research, Dr Ferrer BioPharma, South Miami, USA
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Toniolo I, Mascolini MV, Carniel EL, Fontanella CG. Artificial sphincters: An overview from existing devices to novel technologies. Artif Organs 2023; 47:617-639. [PMID: 36374175 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Artificial sphincters (ASs) are used to replace the function of the biological sphincters in case of severe urinary and fecal incontinence (UI and FI), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The design of ASs is established on different mechanisms, e.g., magnetic forces or hydraulic pressure, with the final goal to achieve a implantable and durable AS. In clinical practice, the implantation of in-commerce AS is considered a reasonable solution, despite the sub-optimal clinical outcomes. The failure of these surgeries is due to the malfunction of the devices (between 46 and 51%) or the side effects on the biological tissues (more than 38%), such as infection and atrophy. Concentrating on this latter characteristic, particular attention has been given to the interaction between the biological tissues and AS, pointing out the closing mechanism around the duct and the effect on the tissues. To analyze this aspect, an overview of existing commercial/ready-on-market ASs for GERD, UI, and FI, together with the clinical outcomes available from the in-commerce AS, is given. Moreover, this invited review discusses ongoing developments and future research pathways for creating novel ASs. The application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine enhances the quality of healthcare and improves patient outcomes. In this context, computational methods represent an innovative solution in the design of ASs, proving data on the occlusive force and pressure necessary to guarantee occlusion and avoid tissue damage, considering the coupling between different device sizes and individual variability.
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- Ilaria Toniolo
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Centre for Mechanics of Biological Materials, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Centre for Mechanics of Biological Materials, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Centre for Mechanics of Biological Materials, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
- Centre for Mechanics of Biological Materials, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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Cho SY, An TH, Shim SB, Lee M, Jung KT. The effect of 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 preloading on the blood glucose levels in diabetic patients undergoing orthopedic surgery with spinal anesthesia: a randomized pilot study. Anesth Pain Med (Seoul) 2023; 18:139-147. [PMID: 37183282 PMCID: PMC10183621 DOI: 10.17085/apm.22246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Perioperative hyperglycemia can occur in surgical patients and may increase postoperative morbidity and mortality, especially in patients with diabetes. Therefore, we conducted the present study to evaluate whether the administration of 6% hydroxyethyl starch (HES)-130/0.4 increases blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. METHODS Forty patients undergoing lower limb surgery under spinal anesthesia were randomly allocated into two groups according to the fluids administered 20 min before spinal anesthesia (Group L, lactated Ringer's solution; Group H, 6% HES-130/0.4). Patient characteristics, intraoperative variables, blood glucose levels, mean blood pressure (MBP), and heart rate (HR) were recorded at five time-points (0, 20, 60, 120, and 240 min). RESULTS A total of 39 patients were analyzed (Group L, n = 20; Group H, n = 19). The amount of intraoperative fluid was significantly higher in Group L than in Group H (718.2 ml vs. 530.0 ml, P = 0.010). There were no significant differences in the changes in blood glucose levels, HR, or MBP between the two groups (P = 0.737, P = 0.896, and P = 0.141, respectively). Serial changes in mean blood glucose levels from baseline also showed no significant differences between the groups (P = 0.764). CONCLUSIONS There were no significant changes in blood glucose levels when lactated Ringer's solution or 6% HES-130 was used. When compared to the lactated Ringer's solution, no evidence that 6% HES-130/0.4 produces hyperglycemia in diabetic patients could be found. Further evaluation of larger populations is needed.
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- Soo Yeon Cho
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chosun University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chosun University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, School of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chosun University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chosun University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chosun University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, School of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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Tikka T, Hall MA, de Blieck SM, Buchanan MA. Swallowing outcomes following division of pseudo-epiglottis resulting from vertical pharyngeal closure in laryngectomy. Head Neck 2023; 45:952-962. [PMID: 36811257 DOI: 10.1002/hed.27311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Vertical closure of the pharynx after laryngectomy can result in an outpouch of the anterior wall of the neopharynx below the tongue base, called a pseudo-diverticulum. The prolapsed mucosa that separates the rest of the neopharynx from the pseudo-diverticulum is termed a pseudo-epiglottis. METHODS Prospective study of patients with pseudo-epiglottis. M. D. Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) scores were used to assess swallowing outcomes pre- and post-pseudo-epiglottis division, including minimally clinically important difference (MCID) assessment. RESULTS Of 16 patients with a pseudo-epiglottis, 12 had dysphagia (75%). Symptomatic patients had significantly worse global MDADI and subscale scores. After division, the mean composite MDADI increased from 48.3 to 64.7 (p = 0.035), including a high MCID (16.4) with a similar improvement in the global question rating findings (31.1 vs. 60, p = 0.021). The MCID was significant for all MDADI subscales. CONCLUSIONS Pseudo-epiglottis formation is associated with significantly worse global and subscale MDADI scores. A clinically- and statistically-significant improvement in the MDADI scores was found following surgical division.
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- Theofano Tikka
- ENT Department, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Radiology Department, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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Walker JK, Cronin JT, Richards BW, Skedros JG. Acute Sternoclavicular Joint Sepsis With Medial Clavicle Osteomyelitis (Staphylococcus aureus) and Cervical-Thoracic Epidural Phlegmon in an Adult Female With No Apparent Risk Factors. Cureus 2023; 15:e35870. [PMID: 37033534 PMCID: PMC10079283 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.35870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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This is a case of a 71-year-old female with a history of only one known medical problem (hypertension) who presented with a right sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) infection in addition to (1) a contiguous lower cervical and upper thoracic epidural phlegmon and (2) cellulitis and a phlegmon in her posterior neck, which was subcutaneous and near the lower cervical and upper thoracic spinous processes. These loci of infection developed several days after she had pricked her fingers when cutting rose bushes and were initially considered to be epidural abscesses. However, after the patient was transferred to our tertiary medical center, a neurosurgeon and radiologist determined that the cervicothoracic infections were phlegmons rather than fully developed abscesses. The phlegmons were treated with only IV antibiotics. The SCJ infection was surgically debrided, and the medial clavicle was excised. Bone and fluid cultures grew methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). The patient recovered uneventfully (the final follow-up was four years later). This case is uncommon because of the concurrent SCJ infection with medial clavicle osteomyelitis, cervical-thoracic epidural, and paraspinous phlegmons.
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Tonog P, Clar DT, Ebalo N, Appresai O. Single stage surgical management of a sigmoid gallstone ileus case. J Surg Case Rep 2023; 2023:rjad135. [PMID: 36926624 PMCID: PMC10014165 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjad135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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Bowel obstruction/ileus is a relatively common occurrence in surgical practice with a predictable clinical presentation and management course. Rarely are these cases found consistent with gallstone etiology. Known as gallstone ileus (GI), this uncommon presentation is found primarily in elderly females (age > 65 years old) with multiple comorbid conditions; usually with coinciding presence of a cholecystoenteric fistula. Surgical management remains controversial due to the rarity of presentation and complexity of related pathological process. We present a case of a 69-year-old female who presented with typical signs/symptoms of bowel obstruction but found to have sigmoid GI on computed tomography imaging evaluation. A single stage exploratory laparotomy with simple enterolithotomy was performed with a positive outcome and uncomplicated postoperative recovery. The primary goal in reporting this case is to continue emphasizing the efficacy of a single stage simple enterolithotomy as the most ideal surgical management of this rare condition.
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- Paul Tonog
- Department of Surgery, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC, USA
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Bourakkadi Idrissi M, El Bouhaddouti H, Mouaqit O, Ousadden A, Benjelloun EB. Impact of Resident Post-Graduate Year on Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Outcomes. Cureus 2023; 15:e36644. [PMID: 37155448 PMCID: PMC10122960 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.36644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023] Open
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Introduction Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimal access procedure in which the gallbladder is removed by laparoscopic techniques. Effective training for laparoscopic surgery should focus on not only understanding the anatomy and procedural steps but also acquiring the specific gestures and techniques of this type of surgery that may differ from those used in traditional open surgery. The aim of our study was to analyze whether the laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed by surgeons in training is a safe procedure. Material and methods This is a retrospective review of 433 patients who were divided into two groups: laparoscopic cholecystectomies performed by trainees and those performed by senior surgeons. Results Around 66% of surgeries were performed by resident surgeons. There was no demographic difference between residents and senior surgeons. Operative time was significantly longer in the residents' group compared to senior surgeons' group (96 minutes vs 61 minutes; p<0.001). The overall intra- and post-operative complication rates were 3.1% and 2.5%, respectively, with no significant difference between the two groups (p=0.368 and p=0.223). Conversion to open laparotomy was required in 8% of cases in each group (p=0.538). The mean length of hospital stay after surgery was significantly longer in patients operated by residents (p<0.001). We did not notice any case of mortality in both groups.
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Hassan II University Hospital, Fez, MAR
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Dorjey Y. Role of ultrasound scan in prenatal diagnosis of cloacal exstrophy. Clin Case Rep 2023; 11:e7072. [PMID: 36937643 PMCID: PMC10014517 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.7072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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Cloacal exstrophy is a rare and complex ventral abdominal wall defect. Prenatal diagnosis is possible with the use of detailed ultrasound scanning. Prenatal diagnosis of an anomalous fetus helps the parents and their families in making informed decisions. This write-up is to report a case of cloacal exstrophy diagnosed during the prenatal period using an ultrasound scan. The pregnant mother presented at 35 weeks of gestation underwent a detailed ultrasound scanning and note the findings; a large defect on the ventral surface of the anterior abdominal wall extending from the umbilicus to the inferior pelvis, with a large mass protruding through the defect, umbilical cord arising from the proximal part of the mass, with another tubular mass protruding from the inferior aspect of the larger mass giving an appearance of "elephant trunk," absent urinary bladder, absent anal dimple, and scrotum was seen inferior to the mass but failed to appreciate the phallus. Both kidneys were normal, and there was no spinal defect. In addition, pubic bones were widely separated, and there was splaying of the iliac bone. Based on the ultrasound scan findings, a prenatal diagnosis of cloacal exstrophy was made. The pregnant mother and their families were counseled about the anomalous fetus, and they decided to continue the pregnancy. At birth, the abnormalities present in the baby were consistent with the prenatal ultrasound scan findings. On postnatal day 5, the baby underwent a complete primary surgical repair of the defect which comprised of closure of the abdominal wall defect, repair of bladder defect, pelvic osteotomies, and creation of a colostomy. The abnormalities of cloacal exstrophy detected by the ultrasound scan during the prenatal diagnosis period were consistent with the abnormalities detected at birth. This concludes that an ultrasound scan is a reliable tool to diagnose cloacal exstrophy during the prenatal period.
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Calderón Duque AT, Cano Pecharromán EM, Broekhuizen Benítez J, Arriero Ollero L, Gómez Ruiz L, Balsa Marín T. Delorme's procedure for urgent rectal prolapse - A video vignette. Colorectal Dis 2023; 25:513-514. [PMID: 36200292 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Achmad C, Tiksnadi BB, Akbar MR, Karwiky G, Sihite TA, Pramudya A, Iqbal M, Febrianora M. Left Volume Atrial Index and P-wave Dispersion as Predictors of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Curr Probl Cardiol 2023; 48:101031. [PMID: 34718035 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2021.101031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Preoperative left atrial remodeling as Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) predisposing factors could be measured by left atrial volume index (LAVI) and P-wave dispersion. This study aimed to assess P-wave dispersion and LAVI as preoperative predictors of POAF among patients who underwent Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). An analytical retrospective cohort study was performed on patients who underwent CABG. The P-wave dispersion and POAF were evaluated based on documented ECG results. LAVI size was collected from echocardiographic reports. Hazard ratios of P-wave dispersion and LAVI for POAF were analyzed using Cox proportional hazard model. A total of 42 subjects (57 ± 1 years) were included in this study. POAF occurred in 28.6% of patients at a median of 2 days after CABG. P-wave dispersion was significantly longer in patients in whom AF was developed (53.03 ± 3.82 ms vs 44.01 ± 1.98ms, p:0.028), while LAVI difference was not significant. The Cox proportional hazard model showed a significant association between P-wave dispersion and risk of POAF (HR 1.05, CI95%, 1.001-1.103; P = 0.048). There was no association between LAVI and risk of POAF (HR 1.003, CI 95%, 0.965-1.044; P = 0.864). P-wave dispersion is a predictor of POAF in patients who underwent CABG. Risk stratification using P-wave dispersion enables clinicians to identify high-risk patients before CABG surgery.
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- Chaerul Achmad
- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Hasan Sadikin General Hospital -Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia; Hasna Medika Cardiac Hospital, Cirebon, Indonesia.
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Hasan Sadikin General Hospital -Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Hasan Sadikin General Hospital -Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Hasan Sadikin General Hospital -Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Hasan Sadikin General Hospital -Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Hasan Sadikin General Hospital -Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Hasan Sadikin General Hospital -Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Hasan Sadikin General Hospital -Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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Chan KS, Teo ZHT, Oo AM, Junnarkar SP, Shelat VG. Learning Curve of Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration: A Systematic Review. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2023; 33:241-252. [PMID: 36161969 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2022.0382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background: Single-stage laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) with cholecystectomy has superior outcomes over two-stage endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram with interval cholecystectomy. With decreasing trend of LCBDE, this study aims to summarize the literature on learning curve (LC) in LCBDE. Materials and Methods: PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library were systematically searched for articles from inception to June 3, 2022 (PROSPERO Ref No: CRD42022328451). Basic clinical demographics were collected. Poisson means (95% confidence interval [95% CI]) was used to determine the number of cases required to surmount the LC (NLC). Results: Eight articles (n = 2071 patients) reported LC outcomes in LCBDE with mean study period of 5.9 ± 2.8 years. Majority of studies (62.5%) used arbitrary methods of LC analysis. Most common outcomes reported were complications (any or major) (75%), open conversion (75%), length of stay (62.5%), and operating time (50%). Mean CBD diameter was 11.3 ± 4.8 mm (n = 1122 patients). Incidence of acute cholecystitis, acute cholangitis, and acute pancreatitis were 13.9% (n = 232/1668), 7.8% (n = 128/1629), and 13.7% (n = 229/1668), respectively. Pooled analysis of all the included studies showed NLC of 78.8 cases (95% CI: 71.9-86.3). Studies that used cumulative sum control chart analysis, nonarbitrary methods, and arbitrary-based LC had NLC of 152.0 (95% CI: 135.4-170.1), 108.0 (95% CI: 96.6-120.4), and 49.7 (95% CI: 42.0-58.3) cases, respectively. NLC was 37.0 cases (95% CI: 29.1-46.5) for single surgeon LC, and 99.8 cases (95% CI: 90.2-110.0) for institutional LC. Conclusion: Studies reporting NLC in LCBDE are heterogeneous. Further studies should use nonarbitrary methods of analysis for patient-reported outcome measures and procedure-specific morbidity.
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- Kai Siang Chan
- Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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Ali M, Al-Dadah O. A Comparison of Tip-Apex Distance at Various Angles of Fixation Devices in Hip Fractures. Cureus 2023; 15:e35576. [PMID: 37007419 PMCID: PMC10063235 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.35576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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Background Intertrochanteric neck of the femur (NOF) fractures are very common, and the majority are fixed using dynamic hip screws (DHS) or intramedullary (IM) nails with a fixed angle. The aim of this study was to assess which angle of fixation has a better tip-apex distance (TAD) on X-ray and lower complication rates. Methods We included patients with intertrochanteric hip fractures fixed using a DHS or an IM nail. We included patients who had complete radiological and clinical records and a minimum follow-up of 24 months. We measured the TAD and recorded the number of implant cutouts, fracture site nonunions, and periprosthetic fractures. Results A total of 107 patients were included, 35 IM nails and 72 DHS. There were four cases of implant cutouts within the DHS group and none in the IM nail group. All four cutout cases were fixed using 135° angle DHS, and two had TAD of more than 25 mm. Multivariable regression analysis revealed that the implant fixation device (p=0.002) and the angle of fixation (p<0.001) are the most important predictors of TAD. Conclusion Smaller angle (130° or 125°) fixation devices allow better positioning of the lag screw and consequently better TAD, which leads to a lower probability of implant cutout in patients undergoing fracture of the neck of the femur surgery.
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Xie J, Bai J, Zheng T, Shu J, Liu ML. Causes of epigastric pain and vomiting after laparoscopic-assisted radical right hemicolectomy - superior mesenteric artery syndrome. World J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 15:193-200. [PMID: 36896299 PMCID: PMC9988633 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i2.193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is a rare condition causing functional obstruction of the third portion of the duodenum. Postoperative SMAS following laparoscopic-assisted radical right hemicolectomy is even less prevalent and can often be unrecognized by radiologists and clinicians.
AIM To analyze the clinical features, risk factors, and prevention of SMAS after laparoscopic-assisted radical right hemicolectomy.
METHODS We retrospectively analyzed clinical data of 256 patients undergoing laparoscopic-assisted radical right hemicolectomy in the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University from January 2019 to May 2022. The occurrence of SMAS and its countermeasures were evaluated. Among the 256 patients, SMAS was confirmed in six patients (2.3%) by postoperative clinical presentation and imaging features. All six patients were examined by enhanced computed tomography (CT) before and after surgery. Patients who developed SMAS after surgery were used as the experimental group. A simple random sampling method was used to select 20 patients who underwent surgery at the same time but did not develop SMAS and received preoperative abdominal enhanced CT as the control group. The angle and distance between the superior mesenteric artery and abdominal aorta were measured before and after surgery in the experimental group and before surgery in the control group. The preoperative body mass index (BMI) of the experimental group and the control group was calculated. The type of lymphadenectomy and surgical approach in the experimental and control groups were recorded. The differences in angle and distance were compared preoperatively and postoperatively in the experimental group compared. The differences in angle, distance, BMI, type of lymphadenectomy and surgical approach between the experimental and control groups were compared, and the diagnostic efficacy of the significant parameters was assessed using receiver operating characteristic curves.
RESULTS In the experimental group, the aortomesenteric angle and distance after surgery were significantly decreased than those before surgery (P < 0.05). The aortomesenteric angle, distance and BMI were significantly higher in the control group than in the experimental (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the type of lymphadenectomy and surgical approach between the two groups (P > 0.05).
CONCLUSION The small preoperative aortomesenteric angle and distance and low BMI may be important factors for the complication. Over-cleaning of lymph fatty tissues may also be associated with this complication.
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- Juan Xie
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, Sichuan Province, China
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Пылина СВ, Ким ЕИ, Бондаренко ЕВ, Крупинова ЮА, Еремкина АК, Мокрышева НГ. [Casuistic cases of parathyroid carcinoma with a verified mutation in the MEN1 gene]. PROBLEMY ENDOKRINOLOGII 2023; 69:15-27. [PMID: 36842074 PMCID: PMC9978878 DOI: 10.14341/probl13176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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Parathyroid cancer (PTC) is usually sporadic; however, it could be presented as a component of hereditary syndromes. The prevalence of PTC among patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is about 1% cases. The lack of reliable preoperative predictors significantly complicates the diagnosis of PTC. The clinical course is non-specific and in most cases is determined by severe hypercalcemia. The final diagnosis can only be made on the basis of invasive histopathologic features, while an analysis immunohistochemical (IHC) one can be used only as an additional method. Given the rarity the diagnosis of MEN1-related PTC a challenge. We present two clinical cases of patients with PTC and a verified heterozygous mutation in the MEN1 gene. The described cases demonstrate the complexity of morphological diagnosis for PTC, the heterogeneity of clinical manifestations in patients with the MEN1 mutation, as well as the need for timely screening to identify other components of MEN1 syndrome and mutations of the MEN1 gene among first-line relatives.
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- С. В. Пылина
- Национальный медицинский исследовательский центр эндокринологии
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- Национальный медицинский исследовательский центр эндокринологии
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- Национальный медицинский исследовательский центр эндокринологии
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- Национальный медицинский исследовательский центр эндокринологии
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- Национальный медицинский исследовательский центр эндокринологии
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Isozaki H. Prevention of incisional surgical site infection by subfascial closed suction drainage after open laparotomy: a single surgeon experience in 250 consecutive patients. Patient Saf Surg 2023; 17:4. [PMID: 36803411 PMCID: PMC9942376 DOI: 10.1186/s13037-023-00354-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Open laparotomy with gastroenterological surgery is a surgical procedure results in a relatively high rate (about 10% or more) of incisional surgical site infection (SSI). To reduce incisional SSI after open laparotomy, mechanical preventors, such as subcutaneous wound drainage or negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT), have been tried; however, conclusive results have not been obtained. This study evaluated the prevention of incisional SSI by first subfascial closed suction drainage after open laparotomy. METHODS A total of 453 consecutive patients who underwent open laparotomy with gastroenterological surgery by one surgeon in one hospital (between August 1, 2011, and August 31, 2022) was investigated. Same absorbable threads and ring drapes were used in this period. Subfascial drainage was used in consecutive 250 patients in the later period (between January 1, 2016, and August 31, 2022). The incidences of SSIs in the subfascial drainage group were compared to those of in the no subfascial drainage group. RESULTS (a) No incisional SSI (superficial and deep) occurred in the subfascial drainage group (superficial = 0% [0/250] and deep = 0% [0/250]). As a result, incidences of incisional SSI of the subfascial drainage group were significantly lower than those of the no subfascial drainage group (superficial = 8.9% [18/203]; deep = 3.4% [7/203]) (p < 0.001 and p = 0.003, respectively). (b) Four out of seven deep incisional SSI patients in the no subfascial drainage group underwent debridement and re-suture under lumbar or general anesthesia. (c) There was no significant difference in the incidences of organ/space SSI of the two groups (3.4% [7/203] in the no subfascial drainage group and 5.2% [13/250] in the subfascial drainage group) (P = 0.491). CONCLUSION Subfascial drainage was associated with no incisional SSI after open laparotomy with gastroenterological surgery.
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- Hiroshi Isozaki
- Department of Surgery, Oomoto Hospital, 1-1-5 Oomoto, Okayama, 700-0924, Japan.
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Calini G, Abdalla S, Aziz MAAE, Behm KT, Shawki SF, Mathis KL, Larson DW. Incisional Hernia rates between Intracorporeal and Extracorporeal Anastomosis in Minimally Invasive Ileocolic Resection for Crohn's disease.. [DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2591968/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Purpose: One-third of patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) require multiple surgeries during their lifetime. So, reducing the incisional hernia rate is crucial. We aimed to define incisional hernia rates after minimally invasive ileocolic resection for CD, comparing intracorporeal anastomosis with Pfannenstiel incision (ICA-P) versus extracorporeal anastomosis with midline vertical incision (ECA-M).
Methods: This retrospective cohort compares ICA-P versus ECA-M from a prospectively maintained database of consecutive minimally invasive ileocolic resections for CD performed between 2014 and 2021 in a referral center.
Results: Of the 249 patients included: 59 were in the ICA-P group, 190 in the ECA-M group. Both groups were similar according to baseline and preoperative characteristics. Overall, 22 (8.8%) patients developed an imaging-proven incisional hernia: seven at the port-site and 15 at the extraction-site. All 15 extraction-site incisional hernias were midline vertical incisions [7.9%; p=0.025], and 8 patients (53%) required surgical repair. Time-to-event analysis showed a 20% rate of extraction-site incisional hernia in the ECA-M group after 48 months (p =0.037). The length of stay was lower in the intracorporeal anastomosis with Pfannenstiel incision group [ICA-P: 3.3±2.5 vs. ECA-M: 4.1±2.4 days; p=0.02] with similar 30-day postoperative complication [11(18.6) vs. 59(31.1); p=0.064] and readmission rates [7(11.9) vs. 18(9.5); p=0.59].
Conclusion: Patients in the ICA-P group did not encounter any incisional hernias while having shorter hospital length of stay and similar 30-day postoperative complications or readmission compared to ECA-M. Therefore, more consideration should be given to performing intracorporeal anastomosis with Pfannenstiel incision during Ileocolic resection in patients with CD to reduce hernia risk.
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Yoo R, Gaziano MD, Cortes V, Chauhan N, Bamberger PK, Reilly EF, Geng T, Butts CA, Ong A. Distal Pancreatic Necrosis After Splenic Angioembolization. Am Surg 2023:31348231157839. [PMID: 36803024 DOI: 10.1177/00031348231157839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Pancreatic ischemia with necrosis is an extremely rare complication of splenic angioembolization (SAE). A 48-year-old male with a grade IV blunt splenic injury underwent angiography which demonstrated no active bleeding or pseudoaneurysm. Proximal SAE was performed. One week later, he developed severe sepsis. Repeat CT imaging showed nonperfusion of the distal pancreas, and laparotomy found necrosis of approximately 40% of the pancreas. Distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy were performed. He endured a prolonged hospital course with multiple complications. Clinicians should have a high index of suspicion for ischemic complications after SAE when sepsis develops.
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- Rachel Yoo
- Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery/Trauma, Reading Hospital, 419713Tower Health System, Reading, PA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery/Trauma, Reading Hospital, 419713Tower Health System, Reading, PA, USA
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Reading Hospital, 419713Tower Health System, Reading, PA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery/Trauma, Reading Hospital, 419713Tower Health System, Reading, PA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery/Trauma, Reading Hospital, 419713Tower Health System, Reading, PA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery/Trauma, Reading Hospital, 419713Tower Health System, Reading, PA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery/Trauma, Reading Hospital, 419713Tower Health System, Reading, PA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery/Trauma, Reading Hospital, 419713Tower Health System, Reading, PA, USA
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Ghoniem NG, Abd-Allah ES, Said AM, El-Fattah FMAA. Pulmonary function and complication prevention: A randomized controlled trial on lung expansion modalities of older adults undergoing upper abdominal surgery. Geriatr Nurs 2023; 50:165-173. [PMID: 36780714 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are a major catastrophic consequence of upper abdominal surgery, resulting in morbidity and mortality. Therefore, the study aims to assess the effect of lung expansion modalities (LEMs) on older adults' pulmonary function and the incidence of pulmonary complications. The study randomly allocated 80 older adults (40 cases and 40 controls). Pulmonary function testing revealed a significant improvement in the study group's forced expiratory volume in one second, sixth second, and oxygen saturation on the fifth postoperative day (POD) compared to the first day [55.23%, 38.41%, and 2.87%; P0.001]. The reported PPCs incidence of the intervention group was less than the control group (15% and 30% on the third POD; 15% and 37.5% on the fifth POD). In conclusion, LEMs provide practical enhancement for the postoperative care of older adults by reducing PPCs by restoring measured pulmonary volumes.
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- Noha Gamal Ghoniem
- Department of Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, 44519, Egypt.
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- Department of Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Chest Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, 44519, Egypt
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Trends in Medicare Reimbursement for Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery Procedures: 2007 to 2020. J Card Surg 2023. [DOI: 10.1155/2023/2790790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Background. Cardiovascular disease has been the leading cause of death in the US for decades. Over half a million cardiothoracic surgery procedures are performed per year, with an increasingly aging population and rising healthcare costs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate trends in Medicare reimbursement rates from 2007 to 2020 for various cardiothoracic surgery procedures. Methods. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Physician Fee Schedule Look-Up Tool was queried for common procedural terminology codes for 119 common cardiothoracic surgery procedures to obtain reimbursement data by year. Procedures were organized into cardiac, CABG, and thoracic subgroups. All monetary data were adjusted for inflation to 2020 US dollars. Adjusted data were analyzed to calculate compound annual growth rates (CAGR), average annual change, and total percent change for each procedure. Results. After adjusting for inflation, the reimbursement rates for cardiothoracic surgery procedures decreased by 10.20% on average. Reimbursement rates for cardiac, CABG, and thoracic surgical procedures decreased by 8.74%, 14.46%, and 10.94%, respectively. The mean annual change overall was −$14.47, and the CAGR was 0.82%. CABG procedures had the greatest decrease in CAGR (−1.11%), annual change (−$30.30), and total percent change (−14.46%). Conclusions. Medicare reimbursements for cardiothoracic surgery procedures steadily decreased from 2007 to 2020, with CABG procedures experiencing the highest percentage of decline. Dissemination of these findings is crucial to raising awareness for healthcare administrators, surgeons, insurance companies, and policymakers to ensure the accessibility of these procedures for high-quality cardiothoracic surgery care in the United States.
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Gout HA, Fledderus AC, Lokhorst MM, Pasmans SGMA, Breugem CC, Lapid O, van der Horst CMAM. Safety and effectiveness of surgical excision of medium, large, and giant congenital melanocytic nevi: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2023; 77:430-455. [PMID: 36652871 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2022.10.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Treatment indications of congenital melanocytic naevi (CMN) have shifted from the prevention of malignant transformation more towards the improvement of appearance and psychosocial health. Surgical excision is often preferred, but its safety and effectiveness remain unclear. OBJECTIVE To assess the outcomes of surgical excision of medium-to-giant CMN. PRIMARY OUTCOME safety (complications). SECONDARY OUTCOME effectiveness (satisfaction and CMN core outcomes). METHODS PubMed, EMBASE, and CENTRAL were searched for studies on the excision of medium-to-giant CMN and/or CMN requiring reconstruction or serial excision. Meta-analyses of safety per patient were conducted, and pooled outcomes of safety and effectiveness were presented in summary-of-findings tables. RESULTS A total of 1444 studies were found, of which 22 were included, evaluating 643 eligible patients. Study quality varied, and reporting of baseline characteristics and outcomes was heterogeneous. Pooled proportions were overall 9.8% for major wound-related complications, 1.2% for minor wound-related complications, 1.2% for scar-related complications, and 4.3% for anatomical deformities. For large/giant CMN, complication rates were, respectively, 23.1%, 2.9%, 12.9%, and 2.4%; and for CMN with eyelid involvement, 0.5%, 3.3%, 0.4%, and 54.2%. Patients rated their satisfaction with the cosmetic outcome as 24.4% excellent, 71.0% good, and 4.6% poor/moderate. Physicians rated this as 18.3% excellent, 70.1% good, and 11.7% poor/moderate. Thirty-five other outcomes of effectiveness were summarized. However, many were rarely reported. CONCLUSIONS Surgical excision of CMN appears to be safe and effective in many cases, depending on CMN size and location. Major wound-related complications and scar-related complications occurred more frequently with large/giant CMN, whereas anatomical deformities occurred with the majority of CMN with eyelid involvement.
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- H Antoine Gout
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Dermatology, Erasmus University Medical Center - Sophia Children's Hospital, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015GD Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Erasmus University Medical Center - Sophia Children's Hospital, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015GD Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Wang HQ, Han P, Huang QB, Zhang ZL. Clinical Characteristics and Treatment of Early and Delayed Intra-Ccranial Infection After Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt in Adults: Retrospective Analysis of Nineteen Cases. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2023; 24:66-74. [PMID: 36580653 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2022.269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Objectives: Intra-cranial infection is the most serious complication after ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS). There were differences in clinical characteristics between early (occurs within one month after VPS, the early group) and delayed (occurs 1 month or more after VPS, the delayed group) infections. The aim of this study is to clarify the differences between the two groups. Patients and Methods: All cases diagnosed as intracranial infection after VPS between September 2017 and December 2021 were collected. Clinical data were reviewed and analyzed retrospectively. Results: Nineteen cases met the inclusion criteria, including 12 cases in the early group and seven cases in the delayed group. There were no significant differences between the two groups in gender, age, and etiology of hydrocephalus. Cases in the early group usually had fever with worsening consciousness (11; 91.7%), which was caused by surgical operations (10; 83.3%) with gram-positive coccis infection (9; 75.0%), whereas those in the delayed group had abdominal pain (5; 71.4%), caused by abdominal factor (7; 100%) with gram-negative bacilli infection (6; 85.7%). There were differences in symptoms (p < 0.01), causes of infection (p < 0.001), and pathogens (p < 0.05). Shunt removal was performed for all 19 cases. After the infection was controlled, eight cases received VPS again, and no re-infection occurred after a follow-up of four to 22 months. Conclusions: It is suggested in this study that there were differences between the two groups in terms of etiology, symptoms, and pathogens. The results can provide theoretical basis for prevention, early diagnosis, and reasonable treatment of infection after VPS.
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- Hua-Qing Wang
- Department of Emergency Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Shandong, P.R. China.,Nursing Theory and Practice Innovation Research Center of Shandong University, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Shandong, P.R. China
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- Department of Emergency Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Shandong, P.R. China
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Sturiale A, Dowais R, Fabiani B, Menconi C, Porzio FC, Coli V, Naldini G. Long-term outcomes of high-volume stapled hemorroidopexy to treat symptomatic hemorrhoidal disease. Ann Coloproctol 2023; 39:11-16. [PMID: 34324801 PMCID: PMC10009069 DOI: 10.3393/ac.2020.00227.0032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The study aimed to assess the long-term results of the stapled hemorrhoidopexy (SH) using high-volume devices equipped with innovative technology, evaluating recurrence rate, complications rate, and patients' satisfaction. METHODS All the patients who underwent SH using high-volume devices (TST Starr plus, Touchstone International Medical Science Corp., Ltd.) for II to IV symptomatic hemorrhoidal disease from November 2012 to December 2014 were enrolled. Between December 2019 and January 2020, all of them were phone called to come to undergo a proctological reevaluation and asked to fill some questionnaires about hemorrhoidal prolapse recurrence, symptoms recurrence, and surgery satisfaction. RESULTS Fifty-nine patients with a mean age of 47 years completely answered the questionnaires. Twenty-two of them accepted to come to undergo a proctological reevaluation while 27 preferred to answer only by phone due to their referred wellbeing. The median follow-up was 70.5 months (range, 60-84 months). The recurrence rate was 5.1% with a mean satisfaction level after surgery was 9.1 (range, 0-10) and 84.7% of patients whose satisfaction scored ≥8. The mean value of Cleveland Global Quality of Life assessment was 0.79 (range, 0.71-0.93). There were no cases of new onset of impaired anal continence after surgery. CONCLUSION The new generation high-volume devices to perform SH resulted to be safe and effective for II to IV degree hemorrhoidal prolapse leading to a lower long-term recurrence rate with an evident reduction of postoperative complications in comparison with the low-volume SH.
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- Alessandro Sturiale
- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Clinical Centre, Cisanello University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Clinical Centre, Cisanello University Hospital, Pisa, Italy.,Department of General and Colorectal Surgery, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
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- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Clinical Centre, Cisanello University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Clinical Centre, Cisanello University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Clinical Centre, Cisanello University Hospital, Pisa, Italy.,Department of Coloproctological Surgery, Hospital de la Fuerza Aerea de Chile, Santiago de Chile, Chile
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- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Clinical Centre, Cisanello University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Proctology and Pelvic Floor Clinical Centre, Cisanello University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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Ring A, Beutel H, Kirchhoff P, Bushart SU, Dellmann NC, Farzaliyev F. [Reconstruction of posttraumatic soft tissue defects of the ankle using free fascial flaps from the anterolateral thigh]. UNFALLCHIRURGIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 126:136-144. [PMID: 34686888 PMCID: PMC8533668 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-021-01100-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Free fascial flaps from the anterolateral thigh (ALT) were used to reconstruct soft tissue defects after trauma to the ankle. This modification was compared to the conventional fasciocutaneous method. MATERIAL AND METHODS The defect size, the thickness of the subcutaneous fat layer on the thigh and the extent of the soft tissue covering the ankle were determined retrospectively. The evaluations were compared between fascial (Fo) and fasciocutaneous flaps (Fc). The foot and ankle outcome score (FAOS) was used. Esthetic outcome surveys were carried out. RESULTS A total of 18 isolated fractures of the ankle were evaluated. In 94% of the cases a closed soft tissue damage predominated. After fracture fixation using a plate, soft tissue defects with a mean area of 40.4 ± 13.1 cm2 (28-76 cm2) developed. The thickness of the soft tissue covering over the affected malleoli increased significantly in both groups as a result of the flap surgery (4.5 ± 0.7 vs. 21.1 ± 6.4 mm, p < 0.05). A significant difference was found when comparing the body mass index (BMI) between the groups (Fc 26.3 ± 3.4 kg/m2 vs. Fo 30.1 ± 4.2 kg/m2, p < 0.05). For both groups there was a positive correlation (r = 0.843) between the BMI and the thickness of the epifascial fat layer of the thigh. The FOAS survey revealed 75.9 ± 28.9 and 47.9 ± 32.4 points, respectively, for "function in daily life" and "foot and ankle-related quality of life". The esthetic reconstruction result was rated as "acceptable" by 55% and as "good" by 45%. DISCUSSION The modified method of a free fascial flap from the ALT can be useful in situations where a bulky flap makes it difficult to fit it into the defect.
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- Andrej Ring
- Klinik für Plastische Chirurgie, St. Rochus Hospital, Glückaufstraße 10, 44575, Castrop-Rauxel, Deutschland.
- Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Plastische Chirurgie, St. Rochus Hospital, Glückaufstraße 10, 44575, Castrop-Rauxel, Deutschland
- Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Plastische Chirurgie, St. Rochus Hospital, Glückaufstraße 10, 44575, Castrop-Rauxel, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Plastische Chirurgie, St. Rochus Hospital, Glückaufstraße 10, 44575, Castrop-Rauxel, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Plastische Chirurgie, St. Rochus Hospital, Glückaufstraße 10, 44575, Castrop-Rauxel, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Essen, Deutschland
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Pontecorvi V, Matteo MV, Bove V, De Siena M, Giannetti G, Carlino G, Polidori G, Vinti L, Angelini G, Iaconelli A, Familiari P, Raffaelli M, Costamagna G, Boškoski I. Long-term Outcomes of Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe) for Dumping Syndrome and Weight Regain After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. Obes Surg 2023; 33:1032-1039. [PMID: 36702981 PMCID: PMC10079715 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06466-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Both weight regain and dumping syndrome (DS) after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) have been related to the dilation of gastro-jejunal anastomosis. The aim of this study is to assess the safety and long-term efficacy of endoscopic transoral outlet reduction (TORe) for DS and/or weight regain after RYBG. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on a prospective database. Sigstad's score, early and late Arts Dumping Score (ADS) questionnaires, absolute weight loss (AWL), percentage of total body weight loss (%TBWL), and percentage of excess weight loss (%EWL) were assessed at baseline and at 6, 12, and 24 months after TORe. RESULTS Eighty-seven patients (median age 46 years, 79% female) underwent TORe. The median baseline BMI was 36.2 kg/m2. Out of 87 patients, 58 were classified as "dumpers" due to Sigstad's score ≥ 7. The resolution rate of DS (Sigstad's score < 7) was 68.9%, 66.7%, and 57.2% at 6, 12, and 24 months after TORe, respectively. A significant decrease in Sigstad's score as well as in early and late ADS questionnaires was observed (p < 0.001). The median Sigstad's score dropped from 15 (11-8.5) pre-operatively to 2 (0-12) at 24 months. The %TBWL was 10.5%, 9.9%, and 8.1% at 6, 12, and 24 months, respectively. Further, "dumpers" with resolution of DS showed better weight loss results compared with those with persistent DS (p < 0.001). The only adverse event observed was a perigastric fluid collection successfully managed conservatively. CONCLUSION TORe is a minimally invasive treatment for DS and/or weight regain after RYGB, with evidence of long-term efficacy.
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- Valerio Pontecorvi
- , Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8 00168, Rome, Italy.,, Centre for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- , Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8 00168, Rome, Italy. .,, Centre for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168, Rome, Italy.
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- , Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8 00168, Rome, Italy.,, Centre for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- , Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8 00168, Rome, Italy.,, Centre for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- , Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8 00168, Rome, Italy.,, Centre for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- , Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8 00168, Rome, Italy.,, Centre for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- , Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- , Bariatric Medicine Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- , Bariatric Medicine Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- , Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8 00168, Rome, Italy.,, Centre for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- , Endocrine and Metabolic Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- , Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8 00168, Rome, Italy.,, Centre for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- , Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8 00168, Rome, Italy.,, Centre for Endoscopic Research Therapeutics and Training (CERTT), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168, Rome, Italy
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Tan L, Liu XY, Zhang B, Wang LL, Wei ZQ, Peng D. Laparoscopic versus open Hartmann reversal: a propensity score matching analysis. Int J Colorectal Dis 2023; 38:22. [PMID: 36690760 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-023-04320-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare the short-term outcomes between laparoscopic Hartmann reversal (LHR) and open Hartmann reversal (OHR) in patients who had undergone Hartmann surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC). METHODS The patients who underwent Hartmann reversal (HR) at the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from Jun 2013 to Jun 2022 were retrospectively enrolled. The LHR group and the OHR group were compared using propensity score matching (PSM) analysis. RESULTS A total of 89 patients who underwent Hartmann reversal (HR) were enrolled in this study. There were 48 (53.9%) patients in the LHR group and 41 (46.1%) patients in the OHR group. After 1:1 ratio PSM, no difference in baseline information remained (p > 0.05). There was no significant difference in operation time, blood loss, postoperative hospital stay, and postoperative complications (p > 0.05) before and after PSM. In the multivariable logistic regression analysis, pre-operative albumin < 42.0 g/L was an independent risk factor (p = 0.013 < 0.05, OR = 0.248, 95% CI = 0.083-0.741) for the HR-related complications; however, LHR/OHR was not a predictive risk factor (p = 0.663, OR = 1.250, 95% CI = 0.500-3.122). CONCLUSION Based on the current evidence, although there was no difference in short-term prognosis, LHR still had some advantages considering that it was less invasive to the patient.
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- Li Tan
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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Wang P, Wang L, Liang X, Si E, Yang Y, Kong L, Dong Y. Reconstructive types effect the prognosis of patients with tumors in the central and nipple portion of breast cancer? An analysis based on SEER database. Front Oncol 2023; 12:1092506. [PMID: 36755862 PMCID: PMC9901204 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1092506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Introduction The impact of different types of reconstruction, including tissue reconstruction, implant reconstruction and combined reconstruction, on patient survival were not illustrated completely. We tried to investigate the impact of patient survival between different types of reconstruction. Methods We enrolled 6271 patients with tumors in the central and nipple portion of breast cancer from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database. Factors associated with survival were identified by Cox regression analyses. The mortality rates per 1,000 person-years were calculated and compared. Survival curves were produced by Kaplan-Meier analyses using log-rank tests and cox proportional hazards regression quantified the risk of survival. Results Reconstructive types, region, insurance, race, marial status, grade, stage, ER status, PR status, HER-2 status and chemotherapy were significant prognostic factors associated with breast cancer-specific survival. The breast cancer mortality rates per 1,000 person-years for patients with tissue, implant and combined group were 26.01,21.54 and 19.83 which showed a downward trend. The HR of implant and combined reconstruction adjusted for demographic, pathological, and therapeutic data was 0.82 (95% CI: 0.67-1.00, p=0.052) and 0.73(95% CI:0.55-0.97, p=0.03) compared with tissue reconstruction. Conclusion Breast cancer-related mortality between implant reconstruction and autologous tissue reconstruction showed no significantly different, but the risk of BCSS of compound reconstruction was lower than tissue reconstruction.
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- Department of Pathology, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital, Henan University People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrolgy, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital, Henan University People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Central Catheter Room, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital, Henan University People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Research Management, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital, Henan University People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital, Henan University People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China,*Correspondence: Lingfei Kong, ; Yonghui Dong,
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- Department of Orthopedics, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital, Henan University People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China,*Correspondence: Lingfei Kong, ; Yonghui Dong,
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Tsao LC, Lin J, Lin KH, Ng SY, Huang CY, Hung YJ, Wu SC, Gao SL, Yu SF, Lin CC, Chang WJ. Saline irrigation versus gauze wiping and suction only for peritoneal decontamination during laparoscopic repair for perforated peptic ulcer disease. Sci Rep 2023; 13:1170. [PMID: 36670125 PMCID: PMC9860010 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-27471-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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The aim of current single-center study was to compare the short-term outcome of suction and gauze wiping alone versus the irrigation and suction technique for peritoneal decontamination among patients who underwent laparoscopic repair of PPU. Using data from our institution's prospectively maintained database, 105 patients who underwent laparoscopic repair were enrolled in this study. The participants were further divided into the group who received peritoneal irrigation (irrigation group, n = 67) and group who received gauze wiping and suction only (suction only group, n = 38). The irrigation group had a longer operative time (140 vs. 113 min, p = 0.0001), higher number of drainage tubes (38.8% vs. 0%, p < 0.0001) and a higher incidence of intra-abdominal abscess (10.4% vs. 0%, p = 0.0469) than the suction only group. Peritoneal irrigation may be associated with a prolonged operative time and a higher number of abdominal drains. Meanwhile, gauze wiping and suction may be sufficient for peritoneal decontamination during the laparoscopic repair of PPU as further infectious complications are not observed.
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- Lien-Cheng Tsao
- Department of General Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, 500, Taiwan
- Institute of Biomedical Science, College of Life Sciences, National Chung-Hsing University, Taichung, 402, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, 500, Taiwan
- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, Tunghai University, Taichung, 407, Taiwan
- Department of General Surgery, Yuanlin Christian Hospital, Yuanlin, 510, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, 500, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, 500, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, 500, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, 500, Taiwan
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- Transplant Medicine and Surgery Research Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, 500, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, 500, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, 500, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Science, College of Life Sciences, National Chung-Hsing University, Taichung, 402, Taiwan.
- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 404, Taiwan.
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, 807, Taiwan.
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- Department of General Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, 500, Taiwan.
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Pacheco TBS, Chacon ACM, Brite J, Sohail AH, Gangwani MK, Malgor RD, Levine J, do Amaral Gurgel G. Nutcracker phenomenon secondary to superior mesenteric artery syndrome. J Surg Case Rep 2023; 2023:rjac622. [PMID: 36685119 PMCID: PMC9850654 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjac622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome, compression of the duodenum due to a decreased angle between the aorta and SMA, has a wide range of clinical presentations making it difficult to diagnose. Compression of the left renal vein is known as Nutcracker syndrome. We present the case of a 26-year-old male with a delayed diagnosis of SMA syndrome and Nutcracker phenomenon due to the patient's history of chronic pancreatitis. As a result of his obstruction and aspiration pneumonia, he was diagnosed with septic shock. The patient was treated for septic shock and maintained on an enteric diet with improvement in the body mass index and complete resolution of SMA syndrome symptoms.
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- Correspondence address. Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Long Island Hospital, Mineola, NY 11501, USA. Tel: 917-445-8172; E-mail:
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Long Island Hospital, Mineola, NY 11501 USA
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- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Center, Aurora, CO 80045 USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Long Island Hospital, Mineola, NY 11501 USA
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Sneddon F, Fritsch N, Mackenzie S, Skipsey D, Rankin IA. Orthopaedic surgical documentation: pre-templated operation notes significantly improve documentation of surgical procedures. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:48. [PMID: 36647146 PMCID: PMC9843929 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03484-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS) Good Surgical Practice guidance identifies essential criteria for surgical operation note documentation. The current quality improvement project aims to identify if using pre-templated operation notes for documenting fractured neck of femur surgery results in improved documentation when compared to freehand orthopaedic operation notes. METHODS A total of fourteen categories were identified from the RCS guidance as required across all the operations identified in this study. All operations for the month of October 2021 were identified and the operation notes analysed. Pre-templated operation notes were compared to freehand operation notes. RESULTS Ninety-seven cases were identified, of which 74 were freehand operation notes and 23 were pre-templated fractured neck of femur operation notes. All fourteen categories were completed in 13 (57%) of the templated operation notes versus 0 (0%) in the freehand operation notes (odds ratio 0.0052, 95% CI 0.0003 to 0.0945, p < 0.001). The median total number of completed categories was significantly higher in the templated op-note group compared to the freehand op-note group (templated median 14, range 12-14, vs. freehand median 11, range 9 to 13, p < 0.001). Logistic regression analysis of operation notes written by consultants or trainees identified trainees as more likely to document the antibiotic prophylaxis given (p = 0.025). CONCLUSIONS Use of pre-templated operation notes results in significantly improved documentation. Adoption of generic pre-templated operation notes to improve surgical documentation should be considered across all operations.
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- grid.428629.30000 0000 9506 6205Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, NHS Highland, Inverness, Scotland
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- grid.428629.30000 0000 9506 6205Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, NHS Highland, Inverness, Scotland
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- grid.412273.10000 0001 0304 3856Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, NHS Tayside, Dundee, Scotland
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- grid.411800.c0000 0001 0237 3845Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, Scotland
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- grid.411800.c0000 0001 0237 3845Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, Scotland
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Sukwana A, Mrara B, Oladimeji O. Prevalence and Causes of Elective Surgical Cancellations: Findings from a Rural Tertiary Hospital in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11020270. [PMID: 36673638 PMCID: PMC9859182 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11020270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Background: Cancellations of elective surgeries adversely affect the patient, hospital staff, facility, and health system. Cancellations potentially result in hospital financial losses, theatre inefficiency, and substandard patient care. A common benchmark for the cancellation rate of elective surgeries is less than five percent, and most operating rooms fall short of this standard. There is a paucity of data on the rates and causes of elective surgical cancellations in rural, resource-limited settings. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of elective surgery cancellations, the causes for such cancellations, and the surgical disciplines most affected at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital (NMAH). Methodology: This was an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional review of operating theatre records from January 2019 to July 2019. The prevalence and main causes of elective case cancellations were determined. The causes were classified, and the most affected surgical departments and patient characteristics were identified. Results: The prevalence of elective surgical case cancellations was 14.4% in our hospital, higher than the international benchmark of 5%. Patient-, facility-, and surgical-related factors were the leading causes of cancellations, and avoidable cancellations were mostly surgical- and anaesthetic-related. Ophthalmology was the most affected, followed by gynaecology and general surgery, with plastic surgery being the least affected. The most common patient-related factors were nonattendance and uncontrolled medical conditions, while overbooking was the most common surgical reason. Abnormal investigatory results and unfit status were the most common anaesthetic reasons. Facility-related issues included the lack of theatre time, equipment scarcity or malfunction, and staff unavailability. Most cancellations were unavoidable, but with careful planning, could be avoided. Conclusion and recommendations: This study identified challenges with theatre efficiency in a rural, resource-limited setting that call for the cooperation of multidisciplinary teams of surgeons, anaesthetists, nursing staff, and health care policymakers.
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- Abongile Sukwana
- Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha 5099, South Africa
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- Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha 5099, South Africa
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha 5099, South Africa
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Wu Z, Cheng K, Shen Z, Lu Y, Wang H, Wang G, Wang Y, Yang W, Sun Z, Guo Q, Wu H. Mapping knowledge landscapes and emerging trends of sonodynamic therapy: A bibliometric and visualized study. Front Pharmacol 2023; 13:1048211. [PMID: 36699067 PMCID: PMC9868186 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1048211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background: Ultrasound-triggered sonodynamic therapy (SDT), as a non-invasive approach, has attracted considerable attention in a wide variety of malignant tumors and other diseases. Over the past 2 decades, the number of scientific publications on SDT has increased rapidly. However, there is still a lack of one comprehensive report that summarizes the global research trends and knowledge landscapes in the field of SDT in detail. Thus, we performed a bibliometric analysis on SDT from 2000 to 2021 to track the current hotspots and highlight future directions. Methods: We collected publications on SDT research from the Web of Science Core Collection database. The annual number of publications and citations, major contributors, popular journals, international collaborations, co-cited references and co-occurrence keywords were analyzed and visualized with CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and R-bibliometrix. Results: A total of 701 publications were included. The annual publication output increased from 5 in 2000 to 175 in 2021, and the average growth rate was 18.4%. China was the most productive country with 463 documents (66.05%), and Harbin Medical University was the most prolific institution (N = 73). Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology published the most papers related to SDT. Materials Science, and Chemistry were the research areas receiving the most interest. All the keywords were divided into four different clusters including studies on mechanisms, studies on drug delivery and nanoparticles, studies on cancer therapy, as well as studies on ultrasound and sonosensitizers. In addition to nanomaterials-related studies including nanoparticles, mesoporous silica nanoparticles, nanosheets, liposomes, microbubble and TiO2 nanoparticle, the following research directions such as immunogenic cell death, metal-organic framework, photothermal therapy, hypoxia, tumor microenvironment, chemodynamic therapy, combination therapy, tumor resistance, intensity focused ultrasound, drug delivery, and Staphylococcus aureus also deserve further attention and may continue to explode in the future. Conclusion: SDT has a bright future in the field of cancer treatment, and nanomaterials have increasingly influenced the SDT field with the development of nano-technology. Overall, this comprehensive bibliometric study was the first attempt to analyze the field of SDT, which could provide valuable references for later researchers to better understand the global research trends, hotspots and frontiers in this domain.
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- Zhenjiang Wu
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Henan Provincial Chest Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Graduate School, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Henan Provincial Chest Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Henan Provincial Chest Hospital, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Graduate School of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China,Department of Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Graduate School of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China,Department of Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Xiangyang Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang, China,*Correspondence: Zaijie Sun, ; Qiang Guo, ; Haiyang Wu,
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Baodi Clinical College of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China,*Correspondence: Zaijie Sun, ; Qiang Guo, ; Haiyang Wu,
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- Department of Graduate School of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China,Department of Clinical College of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neurorehabilitation, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China,Duke University School of Medicine, Duke Molecular Physiology Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States,*Correspondence: Zaijie Sun, ; Qiang Guo, ; Haiyang Wu,
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Xu Z, Luo S, Su H, Liang J, Liu Q, Wang X, Jin W, Zhou H. Satisfactory short-term outcomes of totally laparoscopic ileostomy reversal compared to open surgery in colorectal cancer patients. Front Surg 2023; 9:1076874. [PMID: 36684242 PMCID: PMC9852771 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.1076874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background Recently, totally laparoscopic (TLAP) surgery has suggested its potential on ileostomy reversal. This study aimed to compare the short-term outcomes between TLAP and traditional open ileostomy reversal. Patients and methods From September 2016 to September 2021, 107 eligible patients underwent TLAP (n = 48) or open (n = 59) loop ileostomy reversal were retrospectively enrolled. Surgical parameters, postoperative recovery and complications were identified and compared between TLAP technique vs. open surgery. Results The operation time and estimated blood loss showed no obvious difference between TLAP and open group. However, TLAP reversal significantly decreased the incision length (4.5cm vs. 6cm, P < 0.001). Furthermore, patients underwent TLAP surgery showed quicker first ground activities (1 day vs. 2 days, P < 0.001), faster first flatus passage (2 days vs. 3 days, P = 0.004) and shorter postoperative stay (5 days vs. 7 days, P = 0.007). More importantly, postoperative complications were significantly reduced after TLAP reversal (3 cases vs. 10 cases, P = 0.026). Further logistic regression analyses also indicated the TLAP technique was associated with lower incidence of complications (OR=3.316, CI, 1.118-9.835; P = 0.031). Conclusions TLAP surgery is competitive in promoting postoperative recovery as well as reducing complications compared to the traditional open ileostomy reversal.
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- Zheng Xu
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anorectal Diseases, General Hospital of Chinese Armed Police Forces, Beijing, China,Correspondence: Weisen Jin ; Haitao Zhou
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China,Correspondence: Weisen Jin ; Haitao Zhou
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Bao W, Wang J, Tang D, Li L, Meng X. Application and curative effect of laparoscopic purse-string sutures in the treatment of adult acute complicated appendicitis. BMC Surg 2023; 23:1. [PMID: 36600246 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-022-01884-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of laparoscopic purse-string sutures in adult complicated appendicitis treatment. METHODS The data of 568 adult cases of complicated appendicitis treated by laparoscopic appendectomy at the Hefei Second People's Hospital, Anhui Province, China, from September 2018 to September 2021 were analysed retrospectively. The patients were divided into two groups: 295 cases in the laparoscopic purse-string suture treatment group (observation group) and 273 cases in the simple Hem-o-lok® clamp treatment group (control group). The baseline data collected included age, gender, preoperative body temperature, leukocyte count and percentage of neutrophils and the surgery time. The postoperative data collected included antibiotic treatment duration, drainage tube placement time and the incidence of complications. RESULTS There were no significant differences in the baseline data of the two groups, including age, gender, preoperative body temperature, leukocyte count and neutrophil percentage (all P > 0.05). Compared with the control group, the postoperative hospital length of stay, duration of antibiotic treatment, the recovery time of peripheral white blood cell and neutrophil counts and the incidence of postoperative complications in the observation group were significantly decreased (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Purse-string sutures can effectively reduce the incidence of postoperative complications after a laparoscopic appendectomy for adult acute complicated appendicitis. There was faster postoperative recovery when patients' appendiceal stumps were treated with laparoscopic purse-string sutures.
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- Wenzhong Bao
- Department of Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Hefei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Guangde Road, Yaohai District, Hefei, 230011, Anhui, China.
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- Department of Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Hefei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Guangde Road, Yaohai District, Hefei, 230011, Anhui, China
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- Department of Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Hefei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Guangde Road, Yaohai District, Hefei, 230011, Anhui, China
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- Department of Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Hefei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Guangde Road, Yaohai District, Hefei, 230011, Anhui, China
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- Department of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230031, Anhui, China
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Reinke CE, Wang H, Thompson K, Paton BL, Sherrill W, Ross SW, Schiffern L, Matthews BD. Impact of COVID-19 on common non-elective general surgery diagnoses. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:692-702. [PMID: 35298704 PMCID: PMC8927521 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09154-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND During the COVID-19 pandemic, public health and hospital policies were enacted to decrease virus transmission and increase hospital capacity. Our aim was to understand the association between COVID-19 positivity rates and patient presentation with EGS diagnoses during the COVID pandemic compared to historical controls. METHODS In this cohort study, we identified patients ≥ 18 years who presented to an urgent care, freestanding ED, or acute care hospital in a regional health system with selected EGS diagnoses during the pandemic (March 17, 2020 to February 17, 2021) and compared them to a pre-pandemic cohort (March 17, 2019 to February 17, 2020). Outcomes of interest were number of EGS-related visits per month, length of stay (LOS), 30-day mortality and 30-day readmission. RESULTS There were 7908 patients in the pre-pandemic and 6771 in the pandemic cohort. The most common diagnoses in both were diverticulitis (29.6%), small bowel obstruction (28.8%), and appendicitis (20.8%). The lowest relative volume of EGS patients was seen in the first two months of the pandemic period (29% and 40% decrease). A higher percentage of patients were managed at a freestanding ED (9.6% vs. 8.1%) and patients who were admitted were more likely to be managed at a smaller hospital during the pandemic. Rates of surgical intervention were not different. There was no difference in use of ICU, ventilator requirement, or LOS. Higher 30-day readmission and lower 30-day mortality were seen in the pandemic cohort. CONCLUSIONS In the setting of the COVID pandemic, there was a decrease in visits with EGS diagnoses. The increase in visits managed at freestanding ED may reflect resources dedicated to supporting outpatient non-operative management and lack of bed availability during COVID surges. There was no evidence of a rebound in EGS case volume or substantial increase in severity of disease after a surge declined.
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- Caroline E. Reinke
- grid.427669.80000 0004 0387 0597Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, 1025 Morehead Medical Plaza, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28205 USA
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- grid.427669.80000 0004 0387 0597Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, 1025 Morehead Medical Plaza, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28205 USA
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- grid.427669.80000 0004 0387 0597Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, 1025 Morehead Medical Plaza, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28205 USA
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- grid.427669.80000 0004 0387 0597Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, 1025 Morehead Medical Plaza, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28205 USA
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- grid.427669.80000 0004 0387 0597Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, 1025 Morehead Medical Plaza, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28205 USA
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- grid.427669.80000 0004 0387 0597Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, 1025 Morehead Medical Plaza, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28205 USA
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- grid.427669.80000 0004 0387 0597Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, 1025 Morehead Medical Plaza, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28205 USA
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- grid.427669.80000 0004 0387 0597Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health, 1025 Morehead Medical Plaza, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28205 USA
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Index Admission Cholecystectomy for Biliary Colic Precludes the Risk of Readmissions with Biliary Complications and should be Standard Treatment. World J Surg 2023; 47:658-665. [PMID: 36525063 PMCID: PMC9756717 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-022-06847-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Emergency biliary colic admissions can be managed with an index or elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Opting to perform an elective LC may have significant repercussions such as the risk of readmissions before operation with further attacks or with biliary complications (e.g. cholecystitis, pancreatitis, choledocholithiasis). The risk of readmission and biliary complications in patients admitted with biliary colic but scheduled for elective surgery has never been investigated. The secondary aim was to compare rates of peri-operative morbidity between the index admission, elective and readmission LC cohorts. METHOD All patients admitted with a diagnosis of biliary colic over a 5-year period and proceeding to LC were included in the study (n = 441). The risk of being readmitted and suffering further morbidity whilst awaiting elective LC was investigated. Peri-operative morbidity was compared between the index admission, elective and readmitted LC groups using univariate and multivariate analysis. RESULTS Following a biliary colic admission, the risk of readmission whilst awaiting elective LC is significant (2 months-25%; 10 months-48%). In this group, the risks of subsequent biliary complications (18.0%) and the requirement for ERCP (6.5%) were significant. Patients who are readmitted before LC, suffer a more complicated peri-operative course (longer total length of stay, higher post-operative complications, imaging and readmission). DISCUSSION Index admission LC for biliary colic avoids the significant risk of readmission and biliary complications before surgery and should be the gold standard. Readmitted patients are likely to have higher rates of peri-operative adverse outcomes. Patients should be counselled about these risks.
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Caminsky NG, Moon J, Morin N, Alavi K, Auer RC, Bordeianou LG, Chadi SA, Drolet S, Ghuman A, Liberman AS, MacLean T, Paquette IM, Park J, Patel S, Steele SR, Sylla P, Wexner SD, Vasilevsky CA, Rajabiyazdi F, Boutros M. Patient and surgeon preferences for early ileostomy closure following restorative proctectomy for rectal cancer: why aren't we doing it? Surg Endosc 2023; 37:669-682. [PMID: 36195816 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09580-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Early ileostomy closure (EIC), ≤ 2 weeks from creation, is a relatively new practice. Multiple studies have demonstrated that this approach is safe, feasible, and cost-effective. Despite the demonstrated benefits, this is neither routine practice, nor has it been studied, in North America. This study aimed to assess patient and surgeon perspectives about EIC. METHODS A mixed-methods, cross-sectional study of patients and surgeons was performed. Rectal cancer survivors from a single institution who underwent restorative proctectomy with diverting loop ileostomy and subsequent closure within the last 5 years were contacted. North American surgeons with high rectal cancer volumes (> 20 cases/year) were included. Surveys (patients) and semi-structured interviews (surgeons) were conducted. Analysis employed descriptive statistics and thematic analysis, respectively. RESULTS Forty-eight patients were surveyed (mean age 65.1 ± 11.8 years; 54.2% male). Stoma closure occurred after a median of 7.7 months (IQR 4.8-10.9) and 50.0% (24) found it "difficult" or "very difficult" to live with their stoma. Patients considered improvement in quality of life and quicker return to normal function the most important advantages of EIC, whereas the idea of two operations in two weeks being too taxing on the body was deemed the biggest disadvantage. Most patients (35, 72.9%) would have opted for EIC. Surgeon interviews (15) revealed 4 overarching themes: (1) there are many benefits to EIC; (2) specific patient characteristics would make EIC an appropriate option; (3) many barriers to implementing EIC exist; and (4) many logistical hurdles need to be addressed for successful implementation. Most surgeons (12, 80.0%) would "definitely want to participate" in a North American randomized-controlled trial (RCT) on EIC for rectal cancer patients. CONCLUSIONS Implementing EIC poses many logistical challenges. Both patients and surgeons are interested in further exploring EIC and believe it warrants a North American RCT to motivate a change in practice.
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- Natasha G Caminsky
- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Minimally Invasive and Colorectal Surgery, University Health Network and Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) de Québec, Laval University, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Foothills Medical Centre, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, St. Boniface General Hospital, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Queens University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada. .,Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Mehrabi S, Shadmehr MB, Irajie C, Yavari Barhaghtalab MJ. Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Open Thoracotomy vs. Video-assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Single-center Retrospective Cohort Study. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2023; 48:49-56. [PMID: 36688202 PMCID: PMC9843463 DOI: 10.30476/ijms.2022.91422.2260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Background Primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) is a spontaneous pneumothorax without underlying lung disease. The main goals of this study were to compare the outcomes of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and open thoracotomy in patients with PSP. Methods The current study is a retrospective cohort study of patients who were admitted to the emergency department or general surgery ward at Dr. Masih Daneshvari Hospital (Tehran, Iran) with the diagnosis of PSP and underwent surgery by open or VATS approach from 2006 to 2012. The groups were compared in terms of the length of operation, the length of hospitalization, recurrence, and postoperative complications. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 18.0, and Student's t test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), Chi square, and Fisher's exact test were employed. P values less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results PSP was diagnosed in 90 patients who underwent surgery. Open thoracotomy and VATS procedures were performed in 65 (72.2%) and 25 (27.8%) patients, respectively. VATS was converted to open in seven cases (7.7%). Recurrent pneumothorax was the most common surgical indication for PSP. There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of mean age, sex, smoking, side of the involved lung, previous pneumothorax history, mean length of hospitalization for recurrence, post-operation bleeding, and failure of lung expansion. However, the length of surgery (P=0.011) and air leakage (P=0.048) significantly differed between the two groups. Conclusion When compared to open thoracotomy, VATS could be the primary treatment option in the surgical treatment of PSP due to the shorter length of surgery and decreased complications such as air leakage.
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- Saadat Mehrabi
- Department of General Surgery, Shahid Beheshti Hospital, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tracheal Diseases Research Center, Massih Daneshvari Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Basak D, Chatterjee S, Attergrim J, Sharma MR, Soni KD, Verma S, GerdinWärnberg M, Roy N. Glasgow coma scale compared to other trauma scores in discriminating in-hospital mortality of traumatic brain injury patients admitted to urban Indian hospitals: A multicentre prospective cohort study. Injury 2023; 54:93-99. [PMID: 36243583 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.09.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is one of the most commonly used trauma scores and is a good predictor of outcome in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. There are other more complex scores with additional physiological parameters. Whether they discriminate better than GCS in predicting mortality in TBI patients is debatable. The aim of this study was to compare the discrimination of GCS with that of MGAP, GAP, RTS and KTS for 24-hour and 30-day in-hospital mortality in adult TBI patients, in a resource limited LMIC setting. METHOD We analysed data from the multicentre, observational trauma cohort Towards Improved Trauma Care Outcome (TITCO) in India. We included all patients 18 years or older, admitted from the emergency department with TBI. The Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic (AUROC) curve was used to quantify and compare the discrimination of all scores: GCS; Revised Trauma Score (RTS); mechanism, GCS, age, systolic blood pressure (MGAP); GCS, age, systolic blood pressure (GAP) and Kampala Trauma Score (KTS) in the prediction of 24-hour and 30-day in-hospital mortality. RESULTS A total of 3306 TBI patients were included in this study. The majority were within the GCS range 3-8. The commonest mechanism of injury was road traffic injuries [1907(58.0%)]. In-hospital mortality was 27.2% (899). There was no significant difference in discrimination in 24-hour in-hospital mortality when comparing GCS with MGAP and GAP. While GCS performed better than KTS, RTS performed better than GCS. For 30-day in-hospital mortality, GCS discriminated significantly better compared with KTS, but there was no significant difference when compared to MGAP and RTS. GAP discriminated significantly better when compared with GCS. CONCLUSION This study shows that the discrimination of GCS is comparable to that of more complex trauma scores in predicting 24-hour and 30-day in-hospital mortality in adult TBI patients in a resource limited LMIC setting.
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- Function Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care, Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Addl Professor Critical and Intensive Care, JPN Apex Trauma Hospital, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- WHO Collaborating Centre for Research in Surgical Care Delivery in LMIC, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Function Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care, Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Sweden
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- WHO Collaborating Centre for Research in Surgical Care Delivery in LMIC, Mumbai, India; Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Injury Division, The George Institute, New Delhi, India.
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Aliyev SA, Mamedova SY, Aliyev ES. [Endoscopic intragastric injection of botulinum toxin in the treatment of patients with morbid obesity: opportunities and prospects]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2023:81-88. [PMID: 36583498 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia202301181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The authors consider modern epidemiological and demographic data on morbid obesity. Literature review is devoted to non-surgical treatment of patients with morbid obesity. The authors analyze the results of experimental and clinical studies on endoscopic intragastric injection of botulinum toxin and bariatric efficacy of this approach. The indications for endoscopic intragastric injection of botulinum toxin and advantages of this technique are clearly formulated. The authors identified the most significant criteria for objective assessment of clinical effectiveness of endoscopic intragastral injection of botulinum toxin, as well as scientific and methodological principles necessary for this technique. Clinical efficacy of intragastric injection of botulinum toxin including overweight loss, anorexigenic and gastroparetic effects indicates inconsistent results and certain unresolved problems. Thus, large-scale multiple-center randomized controlled trials and multivariate analysis are required to determine the role of endoscopic intragastric injection of botulinum toxin in complex treatment of patients with morbid obesity.
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- S A Aliyev
- Azerbaijan Medical University, Baku, Azerbaijan
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- Azerbaijan Medical University, Baku, Azerbaijan
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Wu Y, Dai Y, Zhang J, Li X, Shi J, Gu Z, Zhang J, Leng J. The clinical features and long-term surgical outcomes of different types of abdominal wall endometriosis. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2023; 307:163-168. [PMID: 35482067 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-022-06579-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To classify abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) according to the invasive levels of tissue mass, and to compare the differences in clinical characteristics between different types of AWE. METHODS In this study, we retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 367 patients who had undergone resection of abdominal-wall endometriotic lesions at the Peking Union Medical College Hospital from January 2008 to December 2018, and we divided the patients into three types according to their deepest level of lesion invasion. Type I designated invasion of skin and subcutaneous tissue; type II, of fascia and rectus abdominis; and type III, of peritoneum. We classified, compared, and analyzed the general conditions, clinical manifestations, auxiliary examinations, surgical conditions, postoperative conditions, and recurrence status of patients. RESULTS Of the 367 patients, type I patients accounted for 13.62%, type II patients for 56.68%, and type III for 29.7%. With respect to group comparisons, we observed that as the location of the mass deepened, the rate of concurrent pelvic endometriosis increased (P = 0.007), recurrent AWE was augmented (P = 0.02), the size of the mass increased (P < 0.001), the rate of multiple lesions became elevated (P < 0.001), the rate of mesh implantation increased (P < 0.001), the length of postoperative hospital stay (P < 0.001) was lengthened, the number of postoperative fever cases (P = 0.006) increased, and the risk of drainage placement (P < 0.001) was enhanced. The 5-year cumulative recurrence rate was 3.3%, and there was no significant difference in the recurrence rate among various types of AWE. CONCLUSION Type III AWE carries more severe clinical manifestations, larger lesion size, longer operative time, greater intraoperative surgical difficulty, higher necessity of mesh implantation, and longer postoperative recovery process. Complete resection of AWE lesion is the main therapeutically approach and shows relatively low long-term recurrency rate.
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- Yushi Wu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Shuaifuyuan No. 1, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Shuaifuyuan No. 1, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Shuaifuyuan No. 1, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Shuaifuyuan No. 1, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Shuaifuyuan No. 1, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Shuaifuyuan No. 1, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Shuaifuyuan No. 1, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Shuaifuyuan No. 1, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
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Kassahun CW, Melekamu S, Alemu MT. Clinical anastomosis leakage and associated factors among patients who had intestinal anastomosis in northwest referral hospitals, Ethiopia. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0275536. [PMID: 36584017 PMCID: PMC9803163 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Clinical anastomosis leakage leads to increased hospital costs, lengths of stay, readmissions, reoperations, and death. Therefore, this study aimed to assess clinical anastomotic leakage and associated factors among patients who had intestinal anastomosis in Northwest referral Hospitals, Ethiopia. METHOD A retrospective cross-sectional study design was conducted among 411 randomly selected patients. The patient's medical records from February 2017 to February 2020 were used. The date range during which patients' medical records were extracted was from March 1 to June 2020. Patient medical record charts and data extraction sheets were used to collect the data. Data was entered into EPI-DATA version 3.1 and exported into SPSS version 25 for analysis. Binary and multiple logistic regression analysis was used to assess the association between dependent and independent variables. P-value of less than 0.05 and odds ratio with 95% CI were used to declare the presence of association. RESULTS The response rate of the study was 99.8%. Of 411 patients, 38 (9.2%) patients developed clinical anastomotic leakage. Age group 0-10 years (AOR = 6.85 95% CI: 1.742-26.97), emergency presentation (AOR = 3.196 95% CI: 1.132-9.025), and pre-operative comorbid disease (AOR = 7.62 95% CI: 2.804-20.68) were significantly associated with anastomotic leak. CONCLUSIONS Clinical anastomotic leakage is higher than the expected rate (4.9%-7.2%). Age, emergency presentation, and comorbidities were associated with clinical anastomotic leak. Hence, attention to early identification of risk factors and providing optimal pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care is necessary.
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- Chanyalew Worku Kassahun
- Department of Medical Nursing, School of Nursing, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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[Malnutrition management of hospitalized patients with diabetes/hyperglycemia un the perioperative setting]. NUTR HOSP 2022; 39:31-39. [PMID: 36546328 DOI: 10.20960/nh.04509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Introduction People with diabetes are at high risk of requiring surgical intervention throughout their lives, and of perioperative complications in case of poor metabolic control. Hospitalization represents a stressful event that, together with other factors associated with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leads to a deterioration in the nutritional status of the patients. An association between poor nutritional status and adverse outcomes in surgical patients has been observed. This article describes the results of the expert consensus and the responses of the panelists on the nutritional management in routine clinical practice of patients with diabetes/hyperglycemia hospitalized (non-critically ill) in the perioperative setting.
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AL M. Comparison of The Short-Term Effects of Intragastric Balloon and Botulinum Toxin Injection On Weight Loss. ARCHIVES OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.25000/acem.1168617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Aim: To compare the effects of endoscopic intragastric balloon (IGB) placement and intragastric botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) injection in terms of weight loss among patients with non-morbid obesity.
Methods: This retrospective single center study was conducted between 01.08.2020 and 01.01.2022. A total of 39 patients with a body mass index (BMI) of <40 without comorbidities were included in the study. Nineteen underwent intragastric BTX-A injection and 20 underwent IGB placement. Patients were evaluated 1 month and 6 months after the procedures.
Results: Mean age was 39.4 ± 8.6 in the BTX-A group and 37.3 ± 10.4 in the IGB group (p = 0.496). 78.9% of the BTX-A group and 75.0% of the IGB group were female (p = 1.000). In both groups, the median weight 1 month after the procedure was significantly lower than before the procedure, and the median weight 6 months after the procedure was significantly lower than 1 month after the procedure (p<0.001 for both groups). The median weight loss in the IGB group at both the 1st and 6th months was significantly greater than the corresponding values of the BTX-A group (p < 0.001 for both).
Conclusion: IGB insertion appears to be a more successful endoscopic bariatric procedure than intragastric BTX-A injection, as measured by weight loss at post-intervention 1 month and 6 months. IGB may be preferred in patients with a BMI below 40 without obesity-related comorbidity.
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Dmitriev I, Oganesyan M, Popova A, Orlov E, Sinelnikov M, Zharikov Y. Anatomical basis for pancreas transplantation via isolated splenic artery perfusion: A literature review. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10:12844-12853. [PMID: 36569006 PMCID: PMC9782932 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i35.12844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The variability of vascular anatomy of the pancreas underlines the difficulty of its transplantation. Research regarding the consistency of anatomical variations shows splenic arterial dominance in most cases. This can significantly improve transplantation success. A systematic literature review was performed according to the quality standards described in the AMSTAR measurement tool and the PRISMA guidelines. We valuated existing literature regarding the vascularization and blood perfusion patterns of the pancreas in terms of dominance and variability. The collected data was independently analyzed by two researchers. Variance of vascular anatomy was seen to be underreported in literature, though significant findings have been included and discussed in this study, providing valuable insight into the dynamics of pancreatic perfusion and feasibility of transplantation on several different supplying arteries. The splenic artery (SA) has a high percentage of consistency in all found studies (over 90%). High frequency of anastomoses between arterial pools supplying the pancreas can mediate sufficient blood supply through a dominant vessel, such as the SA, which is present in most cases. Pancreatic transplantation with isolated SA blood supply can provide sufficient arterial perfusion of the pancreas for stable transplant viability due to high anatomical consistency of the SA and vast communications with other arterial systems.
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- Ilya Dmitriev
- Department of Pancreas and Kidney Transplantation, N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Care, Moscow 107045, Russia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 125009, Russia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 125009, Russia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 125009, Russia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 125009, Russia
- Department of Oncology, Radiotherapy and Reconstructive Surgery, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 119048, Russia
- Laboratory of clinical morphology, Research Institute of Human Morphology, Moscow 117418, Russia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 125009, Russia
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Lin CW, Chen JC, Huang WJ, Lin TP. Whole ureter replacement with Yang-Monti principle: successful treatment of challenging conditions. BMC Urol 2022; 22:198. [PMID: 36482337 PMCID: PMC9733304 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-022-01150-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND No clear consensus has been reached on the reconstruction of long-segment or total ureter discontinuation. Here we present our experience using the Yang-Monti technique in total ureter reconstruction. METHODS This study was a single-center retrospective study of patients who underwent Yang-Monti ileal whole ureter reconstruction (from the ureteropelvic junction[UPJ] to the ureterovesical junction). Data were collected on patients' baseline characteristics, stricture etiology, the time interval between insult and surgical repair, pre/postoperative serum creatinine, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), split renal function, complications during admission and follow-ups, and the indwelling durations of JJ tubes and nephrostomy tubes, if presented. RESULTS Seven patients underwent Yang-Monti ileal ureter reconstruction in 2010-2020 at our hospital. One of the patients underwent single-session bilateral ureter repair. Radiation therapy-related fibrosis and degloving injury were the most common etiologies for ureter injury. The median interval between ureter insult and operation was 8 months. The median follow-up was 36.7 months. The average operation time was 11.4 h, and the average blood loss was 273 ml. Postoperatively, no significant differences were found in serum creatinine, eGFR, or split renal function. As for postoperative complications, two patients experienced ileus and were treated conservatively. One patient had UPJ stenosis, which resolved after re-anastomosis surgery 11 months later. Metabolic acidosis or electrolyte imbalance was not reported. CONCLUSION We found that ileal replacement of total ureteral loss using the Yang-Monti principle is effective and durable. This is the largest cohort study conducted with more than 2 years of follow-up.
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- Chyau-Wen Lin
- grid.278247.c0000 0004 0604 5314Department of Urology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, No. 201, Sec. 2, Shipai Rd., Beitou District, Taipei, 11217 Taiwan, R.O.C.
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- grid.278247.c0000 0004 0604 5314Department of Urology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, No. 201, Sec. 2, Shipai Rd., Beitou District, Taipei, 11217 Taiwan, R.O.C.
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- grid.278247.c0000 0004 0604 5314Department of Urology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, No. 201, Sec. 2, Shipai Rd., Beitou District, Taipei, 11217 Taiwan, R.O.C. ,grid.260539.b0000 0001 2059 7017Department of Urology, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No.155, Sec 2, Linong St., Taipei, 112304 Taiwan, R.O.C.
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- grid.278247.c0000 0004 0604 5314Department of Urology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, No. 201, Sec. 2, Shipai Rd., Beitou District, Taipei, 11217 Taiwan, R.O.C. ,grid.260539.b0000 0001 2059 7017Department of Urology, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No.155, Sec 2, Linong St., Taipei, 112304 Taiwan, R.O.C.
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Cheng HT, Zhao M, Liu HT, Shen GL, Zhao T, Feng ZE. The prevalence of chronic medication therapy problems and pharmacists' interventions among hospitalized perioperative patients: a retrospective observational study. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:1483. [PMID: 36474239 PMCID: PMC9724277 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-08897-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Inadequate preoperative management of chronic medications can place perioperative patients at risk and cause unnecessary delays in surgical procedures. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of chronic medication therapy problems (CMTPs) in hospitalized perioperative patients and assess the relevance of pharmacists' interventions. METHODS We conducted a retrospective study of pharmacist-led preoperative management of chronic medications in hospitalized adult patients from November 2018 to April 2019. The recorded drug-related problems (DRPs) were retrospectively reviewed and categorized according to the Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe classification V9.1 and were analyzed with a multinomial regression model to identify risk factors. RESULTS A total of 254 DRPs were recorded, with an average of 0.52 DRPs per patient. Treatment safety (66.9%) was the most common DRP. The most frequent causes of perioperative DRPs and nonperioperative DRPs were drug selection (72.9%) and patient related (50.8%), respectively. Of the 292 documented interventions, 71.6% were fully accepted by the clinicians and patients. The majority (68.9%) of the recorded problems were completely resolved. The number of comorbidities (OR = 3.815) and the number of chronic medications taken (OR = 1.539) were risk factors for the occurrence of DRPs. CONCLUSION The findings of this study suggest that pharmacist-led chronic medication therapy management in surgical wards may be an effective method to help reduce medication-related surgical risks and optimize the medication therapies used for the long-term treatment of chronic diseases.
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- Hai-Ting Cheng
- grid.24696.3f0000 0004 0369 153XDepartment of Pharmacy, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050 China
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- grid.506261.60000 0001 0706 7839Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Hospital; National Center of Gerontology; Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; Beijing Key Laboratory of Assessment of Clinical Drugs Risk and Individual Application (Beijing Hospital), Beijing, 100730 China
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- grid.24696.3f0000 0004 0369 153XDepartment of Pharmacy, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050 China
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- grid.24696.3f0000 0004 0369 153XDepartment of Pharmacy, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050 China
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- grid.24696.3f0000 0004 0369 153XDepartment of Pharmacy, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050 China
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- grid.24696.3f0000 0004 0369 153XDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, 100050 Beijing, China
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