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Lee MJ, Lamidi S, Williams KM, Blackwell S, Rashid A, Coe PO, Fearnhead NS, Blencowe NS, Hind D. Commentary: core descriptor sets using consensus methods support 'table one' consistency. J Clin Epidemiol 2024; 174:111470. [PMID: 39038745 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2024.111470] [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: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND Inconsistent reporting of patient characteristics in clinical research hampers reproducibility and limits analysis opportunities. This paper proposes condition-specific 'Core Descriptor Sets' comprising key factors like demographics, disease severity, comorbidities, and prognosis to standardize Table 1 reporting. METHODS Development entails stakeholder involvement, systematic identification of descriptors, value rating, and consensus-building using multiple Delphi rounds. Final agreement comes at an expert meeting. CONCLUSION Benefits include easier cross-study comparison, for example, through individual patient meta-analysis, facilitated by comparison of consistently reported individual data rather than group-level analysis. This may also support routine data analyses, subgroup and risk identification, and reduced research waste. Core Descriptor Sets describe cohorts thoroughly while minimizing research burden. They are intended to enable improved clinical characterization, personalization, reproducibility, data sharing, and knowledge building.
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- Matthew J Lee
- Institute for Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Barnsley Hospital, Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust, Barnsley, UK
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- Institute for Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Clinical Effectiveness Unit, Royal College of Surgeons of England, London, UK
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, UK
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- Centre for Surgical Research, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Bristol, UK; Department of Emergency General Surgery, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, UK
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- Clinical Trials Research Unit, Section of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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Rashid A, Kumar M, Lee MJ. A systematic review of participant descriptors reported in studies of adhesive small bowel obstruction. Colorectal Dis 2024; 26:851-870. [PMID: 38609340 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16986] [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] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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AIM Reporting of participant descriptors in studies of adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) can help identify characteristics associated with favourable outcomes and allow comparison with other studies and real-world clinical populations. The aim was to identify the pattern of participant descriptors reported in studies assessing interventions for ASBO. METHOD This systematic review was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42021281031) and reported in line with the PRISMA checklist. Systematic searches of Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) were undertaken to identify studies assessing operative and non-operative interventions for adults with ASBO. Studies were dual screened for inclusion. Descriptors were categorised into conceptual domains by the research team. RESULTS Searches identified 2648 studies, of which 73 were included. A total of 156 unique descriptors were identified. On average, studies reported 12 descriptors. The most frequently reported descriptors were sex, age, SBO aetiology, history of abdominal surgery, BMI and ASA classification. The highest number of descriptors in a single study was 34, compared to the lowest number of descriptors which was one. Pathway factors were the least frequently described domain. Overall, 37 descriptors were reported in just one study. CONCLUSION There is a lack of consistency in participant descriptors reported in studies of SBO. Furthermore, a significant proportion of the descriptors were used infrequently. This makes it challenging to assess whether study participants are representative of the wider population. Further work is required to develop a Core Descriptor Set to standardise the reporting of patient characteristics and reduce heterogeneity between studies.
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- Adil Rashid
- Department of Oncology and Metabolism, The Medical School, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
- Academic Directorate of General Surgery, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, Sheffield, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, UK
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- Department of Oncology and Metabolism, The Medical School, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
- Academic Directorate of General Surgery, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, Sheffield, UK
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Khan SZ, Arline A, Williams KM, Lee MJ, Steinhagen E, Stein SL. The use of core descriptors from the ENiGMA code study in recent literature: a systematic review. Colorectal Dis 2024; 26:428-438. [PMID: 38296841 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16893] [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] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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AIM The heterogeneity in data quality presented in studies regarding Crohn's anal fistula (CAF) limit extrapolation into clinical practice. The ENiGMA collaborators established a core descriptor set to standardize reporting of CAF. The aim of this work was to quantify the use of these descriptors in recent literature. METHOD We completed a systematic review of PubMed and the Cochrane Library, extracting publications from the past 10 years specific to the clinical interventions and outcomes of CAF, and reported in line with PRISMA guidance. Each article was assessed for inclusion of ENiGMA descriptors. The median number of descriptors per publication was evaluated along with the overall frequency of each individual descriptor. Use of ENiGMA descriptors was compared between medical and procedural publications. RESULTS Ninety publications were included. The median number of descriptors was 15 of 37; 16 descriptors were used in over half of the publications while 17 were used in fewer than a third. Descriptors were more frequently used in procedural (n = 16) than medical publications (n = 14) (p = 0.031). In procedural publications, eight descriptors were more frequently used including Faecal incontinence, Number of previous fistula interventions, Presence and severity of anorectal stenosis and Current proctitis. Medical publications were more likely to include Previous response to biological therapy and Duration and type of current course of biological therapy. CONCLUSION With many descriptors being used infrequently and variations between medical and procedural literature, the colorectal community should assess the need for all 37 descriptors.
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- Saher-Zahra Khan
- University Hospitals Research in Surgical Outcomes and Effectiveness Center (UH-RISES), Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, USA
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, USA
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- Academic Directorate of General Surgery, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, Sheffield, UK
- Department of Oncology and Metabolism, The Medical School, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- University Hospitals Research in Surgical Outcomes and Effectiveness Center (UH-RISES), Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, USA
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- University Hospitals Research in Surgical Outcomes and Effectiveness Center (UH-RISES), Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, USA
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Orriëns LB, van Hulst K, van der Burg JJW, van den Hoogen FJA, Willemsen MAAP, Erasmus CE. Comparing the evidence for botulinum neurotoxin injections in paediatric anterior drooling: a scoping review. Eur J Pediatr 2024; 183:83-93. [PMID: 37924348 PMCID: PMC10858158 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-023-05309-1] [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] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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Paediatric anterior drooling has a major impact on the daily lives of children and caregivers. Intraglandular botulinum neurotoxin type-A (BoNT-A) injections are considered an effective treatment to diminish drooling. However, there is no international consensus on which major salivary glands should be injected to obtain optimal treatment effect while minimizing the risk of side effects. This scoping review aimed to explore the evidence for submandibular BoNT-A injections and concurrent submandibular and parotid (i.e. four-gland) injections, respectively, and assess whether outcomes could be compared across studies to improve decision making regarding the optimal initial BoNT-A treatment approach for paediatric anterior drooling. PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were searched to identify relevant studies (until October 1, 2023) on submandibular or four-gland BoNT-A injections for the treatment of anterior drooling in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Similarities and differences in treatment, patient, outcome, and follow-up characteristics were assessed. Twenty-eight papers were identified; 7 reporting on submandibular injections and 21 on four-gland injections. No major differences in treatment procedures or timing of follow-up were found. However, patient characteristics were poorly reported, there was great variety in outcome measurement, and the assessment of side effects was not clearly described. Conclusion: This review highlights heterogeneity in outcome measures and patient population descriptors among studies on paediatric BoNT-A injections, limiting the ability to compare treatment effectiveness between submandibular and four-gland injections. These findings emphasize the need for more extensive and uniform reporting of patient characteristics and the implementation of a core outcome measurement set to allow for comparison of results between studies and facilitate the optimization of clinical practice guidelines. What is Known: • There is no international consensus on which salivary glands to initially inject with BoNT-A to treat paediatric drooling. What is New: • Concluding on the optimal initial BoNT-A treatment based on literature is currently infeasible. There is considerable heterogeneity in outcome measures used to quantify anterior drooling.and clinical characteristics of children treated with intraglandular BoNT-A are generally insufficiently reported. • Consensus-based sets of outcome measures and patient characteristics should be developed and implemented.
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- Lynn B Orriëns
- Department of Paediatric Neurology, Division of Paediatrics, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Amalia Children's Hospital, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Amalia Children's Hospital, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Rehabilitation, Sint Maartenskliniek, Ubbergen, the Netherlands
- School of Pedagogical and Educational Science, Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology, Division of Paediatrics, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Amalia Children's Hospital, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Neurology, Division of Paediatrics, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Amalia Children's Hospital, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Costa G, Fransvea P, Lepre L, Liotta G, Mazzoni G, Biloslavo A, Bianchi V, Occhionorelli S, Costa A, Sganga G. Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) treatment: an Italian nationwide propensity score-matched cohort study investigating laparoscopic vs open approach. Surg Endosc 2023:10.1007/s00464-023-09998-5. [PMID: 36944740 PMCID: PMC10030074 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-09998-5] [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: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) remain a surgical emergency accounting for 37% of all peptic ulcer-related deaths. Surgery remains the standard of care. The benefits of laparoscopic approach have been well-established even in the elderly. However, because of inconsistent results with specific regard to some technical aspects of such technique surgeons questioned the adoption of laparoscopic approach. This leads to choose the type of approach based on personal experience. The aim of our study was to critically appraise the use of the laparoscopic approach in PPU treatment comparing it with open procedure. METHODS A retrospective study with propensity score matching analysis of patients underwent surgical procedure for PPU was performed. Patients undergoing PPU repair were divided into: Laparoscopic approach (LapA) and Open approach (OpenA) groups and clinical-pathological features of patients in the both groups were compared. RESULTS A total of 453 patients underwent PPU simple repair. Among these, a LapA was adopted in 49% (222/453 patients). After propensity score matching, 172 patients were included in each group (the LapA and the OpenA). Analysis demonstrated increased operative times in the OpenA [OpenA: 96.4 ± 37.2 vs LapA 88.47 ± 33 min, p = 0.035], with shorter overall length of stay in the LapA group [OpenA 13 ± 12 vs LapA 10.3 ± 11.4 days p = 0.038]. There was no statistically significant difference in mortality [OpenA 26 (15.1%) vs LapA 18 (10.5%), p = 0.258]. Focusing on morbidity, the overall rate of 30-day postoperative morbidity was significantly lower in the LapA group [OpenA 67 patients (39.0%) vs LapA 37 patients (21.5%) p = 0.002]. When stratified using the Clavien-Dindo classification, the severity of postoperative complications was statistically different only for C-D 1-2. CONCLUSIONS Based on the present study, we can support that laparoscopic suturing of perforated peptic ulcers, apart from being a safe technique, could provide significant advantages in terms of postoperative complications and hospital stay.
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- Gianluca Costa
- Surgery Center, Colorectal Surgery Research Unit - Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma - Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
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- General Surgery Unit, Santo Spirito in Sassia Hospital, ASL Roma 1, Rome, Italy
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- General and Emergency Surgery Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo-Forlanini, Rome, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, G.B. Grassi Hospital, ASL Roma 3, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Cattinara University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano Isontina, Trieste, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma - Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Arcispedale Sant'Anna, Ferrara, Italy
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- UniCamillus School of Medicine - Saint Camillus International University of Health and Medical Sciences, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma - Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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Lamidi S, Williams KM, Hind D, Peckham-Cooper A, Miller AS, Smith AM, Saha A, Macutkiewicz C, Griffiths EA, Catena F, Coccolini F, Toogood G, Tierney GM, Boyd-Carson H, Sartelli M, Blencowe NS, Lockwood S, Coe PO, Lee MJ, Barreto SG, Drake T, Gachabayov M, Hill J, Ioannidis O, Lostoridis E, Mehraj A, Negoi I, Pata F, Steenkamp C, Ahmed S, Alin V, Al-Rashedy M, Atici SD, Bains L, Bandyopadhyay SK, Baraket O, Bates T, Beral D, Brown L, Buonomo L, Burke D, Caravaglios G, Ceresoli M, Chapman SJ, Cillara N, Clarke R, Colak E, Daniels S, Demetrashvili Z, Di Carlo I, Duff S, Dziakova J, Elliott JA, El Zalabany T, Engledow A, Ewnte B, Fraga GP, George R, Giuffrida M, Glasbey J, Isik A, Kechagias A, Kenington C, Kessel B, Khokha V, Kong V, Laloë P, Litvin A, Lostoridis E, Marinis A, Martínez-Pérez A, Menzies D, Mills R, Monzon BI, Morgan R, Neri V, Nita GE, Perra T, Perrone G, Porcu A, Poskus T, Premnath S, Sall I, Sarma DR, Slavchev M, Spence G, Tarasconi A, Tolonen M, Toro A, Venn ML, Vimalachandran D, Wheldon L, Zakaria AD. Defining core patient descriptors for perforated peptic ulcer research: international Delphi. Br J Surg 2022; 109:603-609. [PMID: 35467718 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znac096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) remains a common condition globally with significant morbidity and mortality. Previous work has demonstrated variation in reporting of patient characteristics in PPU studies, making comparison of studies and outcomes difficult. The aim of this study was to standardize the reporting of patient characteristics, by creating a core descriptor set (CDS) of important descriptors that should be consistently reported in PPU research. METHODS Candidate descriptors were identified through systematic review and stakeholder proposals. An international Delphi exercise involving three survey rounds was undertaken to obtain consensus on key patient characteristics for future research. Participants rated items on a scale of 1-9 with respect to their importance. Items meeting a predetermined threshold (rated 7-9 by over 70 per cent of stakeholders) were included in the final set and ratified at a consensus meeting. Feedback was provided between rounds to allow refinement of ratings. RESULTS Some 116 clinicians were recruited from 29 countries. A total of 63 descriptors were longlisted from the literature, and 27 were proposed by stakeholders. After three survey rounds and a consensus meeting, 27 descriptors were included in the CDS. These covered demographic variables and co-morbidities, risk factors for PPU, presentation and pathway factors, need for organ support, biochemical parameters, prognostic tools, perforation details, and surgical history. CONCLUSION This study defines the core descriptive items for PPU research, which will allow more robust synthesis of studies.
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Gormsen J, Brunchmann A, Henriksen NA, Jensen TK, Laugesen KB, Motavaf E, Possfelt-Møller EM, Poulsen KA, Skovsen AP, Svenningsen P, Tengberg LT, Burcharth J. Perioperative clinical management in relation to emergency surgery for perforated peptic ulcer: A nationwide questionnaire survey. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2022; 47:299-305. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2021.11.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Pelloni M, Afonso-Luís N, Marchena-Gomez J, Piñero-González L, Ortíz-López D, Acosta-Mérida MA, Rahy-Martín A. Comparative study of postoperative complications after open and laparoscopic surgery of the perforated peptic ulcer: Advantages of the laparoscopic approach. Asian J Surg 2021; 45:1007-1013. [PMID: 34593282 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2021.08.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2021] [Revised: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the acceptance of the laparoscopic approach for the treatment of perforated peptic ulcers, its definitive implantation is still a matter of discussion. We performed a comparative study between the open and laparoscopic approach focused on postoperative surgical complications. METHODS Retrospective observational study in which patients operated on for perforated peptic ulcus in our center between 2001 and 2017 were analyzed. Only those in whom suture and/or omentoplasty had been performed were selected, either for open or laparoscopic approach. Demographic, clinical, and intraoperative variables, complications, mortality and length of stay were collected. Both groups, open and laparoscopic surgery patients, were compared. RESULTS The final study sample was 250 patients, 190 (76%) men and 60 (24%) women, mean age 54 years (SD ± 16.7). In 129 cases (52%), the surgical approach was open, and in 121 (48%) it was laparoscopic. Grades III-V complications of the Clavien-Dindo Classification occurred in 23 cases (9%). Operative mortality was 1.2% (3 patients). Laparoscopically operated patients had significantly fewer complications (p = 0.001) and shorter hospital stay (p < 0.001). In multivariate analysis, laparoscopic approach (p = 0.025; OR:0.45-95%CI: 0.22-0.91), age (p = 0.003; OR:1.03-95%CI: 1.01-1.06), and Boey score (p = 0.024 - OR:1.71 - CI95%: 1.07-2.72), were independent prognostic factors for postoperative surgical complications. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic surgery should be considered the first-choice approach for patients with perforated peptic ulcer. It is significantly associated with fewer postoperative complications and a shorter hospital stay than the open approach.
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- Maria Pelloni
- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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Tyrell S, Coates E, Brown SR, Lee MJ. A systematic review of the quality of reporting of interventions in the surgical treatment of Crohn's anal fistula: an assessment using the TIDiER and Blencowe frameworks. Tech Coloproctol 2021; 25:359-369. [PMID: 33599902 PMCID: PMC8016786 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-020-02359-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Crohn's anal fistula is a challenging condition, and may require multiple surgical procedures. To replicate successful procedures, these must be adequately reported in the literature. The aim of this study was to review the quality of reporting of components of surgical interventions for Crohn's anal fistula. METHODS A systematic review was conducted. It was registered with PROSPERO (CRD:42019135157). The Medline and EMBASE databases were searched for studies reporting interventions intended to close fistula in patients with Crohn's disease, published between 1999 and August 2019. Abstracts and full texts were screened for inclusion by two reviewers. Dual extraction of data was performed to compare reporting to the TIDiER and Blencowe frameworks for reporting of interventions. RESULTS Initial searches identified 207 unique studies; 38 full texts were screened for inclusion and 33 were included. The most common study design was retrospective cohort (17/33), and the most frequently reported interventions were anal fistula plug (n = 8) and fibrin glue (n = 6). No studies showed coverage of all domains of TIDieR. Reporting was poor among domains related to who provided an intervention, where it was provided, and how it was tailored. Reporting of domains in the Blencowe framework was poor; the majority of studies did not report the component steps of procedures or efforts to standardise them. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that reporting on technical aspects of interventions for Crohn's anal fistula is poor. Surgeons should aim to improve reporting to allow accurate reproduction of techniques both in clinical practice and in clinical trials.
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- S Tyrell
- School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Academic Directorate of General Surgery, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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- Academic Directorate of General Surgery, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK.
- Department of Oncology and Metabolism, The Medical School, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2RX, UK.
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