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Li R, Zhu Y. Preoperative Hypoalbuminemia is Associated With Higher 30-day Mortality and Complications After Esophagectomy. Am Surg 2024:31348241278019. [PMID: 39172094 DOI: 10.1177/00031348241278019] [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: 08/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Serum albumin level is routinely screened during preoperative assessments as a biomarker for poor nutritional status and/or concurrent inflammation. In esophagectomy, while early postoperative hypoalbuminemia is associated with a higher risk of adverse surgical outcomes, the effects of preoperative hypoalbuminemia on esophagectomy outcomes were conflicting. This study aimed to examine the effect of preoperative hypoalbuminemia on 30-day outcomes following esophagectomy. METHODS National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) esophagectomy targeted database from 2016 to 2022 was used. Patients with preoperative serum albumin <3.4 g/L were defined as having hypoalbuminemia. Patients with and without hypoalbuminemia were propensity-score matched (1:3 ratio) for demographics, baseline characteristics, neoadjuvant therapy, surgical approaches, tumor diagnosis, and pathologic staging of the malignancy. Thirty-day postoperative outcomes were examined. RESULTS There were 803 (10.24%) and 7046 (89.76%) patients with and without preoperative hypoalbuminemia who underwent esophagectomy, respectively. After propensity-score matching, all patients with hypoalbuminemia were matched to 2170 controls. After propensity-matching, patients with hypoalbuminemia had higher risks of mortality (4.48% vs 3.00%, P = 0.04), sepsis (14.94% vs 10.92%, P < 0.01), and bleeding requiring transfusion (21.30% vs 13.50%, P < 0.01). Also, patients with hypoalbuminemia had a higher rate of discharge not to home (42.65% vs 34.81%, P < 0.01) and longer LOS (12.69 ± 9.09 vs 11.39 ± 8.16 days, P < 0.01). CONCLUSION Patients with preoperative hypoalbuminemia had increased risks of mortality and complications after esophagectomy. Thus, preoperative hypoalbuminemia could be a useful and cost-effective tool for preoperative risk stratification for patients undergoing esophagectomy, and correcting the underlying cause of hypoalbuminemia may help decrease the risk of adverse postoperative outcomes.
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- Renxi Li
- The George Washington UniversitySchool of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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Shetty T, Joshi P, Talole S, Nair S, Chaturvedi P. Factors Affecting Drain Output in Oral Carcinoma. J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2024; 23:966-971. [PMID: 39118914 PMCID: PMC11303612 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-024-02123-6] [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: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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Introduction Advanced oral carcinoma surgery results in large denuded areas leading to seroma and hematoma. Closed suction drains obliterate dead space and create negative pressure on wound bed. Non-placement or early removal of drain can lead to various complications, while placement for long duration can cause surgical site infection. The study aims to evaluate factors affecting postoperative neck drain volume, guiding surgeons for decision making for time of drain removal. Methods The study comprised of 222 patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma who underwent primary tumor resection and neck dissection. Demographical, clinical, and surgical details were retrospectively analyzed. Results The mean age of patients was 49.1 years. Majority of patients had advanced disease requiring extensive surgery. Patients with radical neck dissection and those reconstructed with pedicled flap had statistically significant drain volume as compared to those with selective neck dissection and free flaps, respectively. Patients with longer duration of surgery, higher blood loss, low postoperative albumin value, and complications showed increased drain volume. Mean duration of drain removal was 7 days, and all drains were removed by day 10. Discussion Advanced stage primary disease, radical and modified neck dissections, PMMC flap reconstruction, longer duration of surgery, and higher blood loss had higher drain output. Thus, patient parameters, tumor factors, and surgery factors influence drain output and hospitalization. Conclusion Diligent preoperative and perioperative assessment of various factors can aid trainee surgeons to make decisions for appropriate time for drain removal.
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- Teertha Shetty
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, PS Building, ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210 India
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, PS Building, ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210 India
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, PS Building, ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210 India
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, PS Building, ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210 India
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, PS Building, ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210 India
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Nguyen DT, Dat TQ, Thong DQ, Hai NV, Bac NH, Long VD. Role of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging for evaluating blood supply in the gastric conduit via the substernal route after McKeown minimally invasive esophagectomy. J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 28:351-358. [PMID: 38583883 DOI: 10.1016/j.gassur.2024.02.010] [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: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Anastomotic leakage (AL) is a determining factor of morbidity and mortality after esophagectomy. Adequate perfusion of the gastric conduit is crucial for AL prevention. This study aimed to determine whether intraoperative angiography using indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence improves the incidence of AL after McKeown minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) with gastric conduit via the substernal route (SR). METHODS This retrospective cohort study included 120 patients who underwent MIE with gastric conduit via SR for esophageal cancer between February 2019 and April 2023. Of 120 patients, 88 experienced intraoperative angiography using ICG (ICG group), and 32 patients experienced intraoperative angiography without ICG (no-ICG group). Baseline characteristics and operative outcomes, including AL as the main concern, were compared between the 2 groups. In addition, the outcomes among patients in the ICG group with different levels of fluorescence intensity were compared. RESULTS The ICG and no-ICG groups were comparable in baseline characteristics and operative outcomes. There was no significant difference between the 2 groups regarding the rate of AL (31.0% vs 37.5%; P = .505), median dates of AL (9 vs 9 days; P = .810), and severity of AL (88.9%, 11.11%, and 0.0% vs 66.7%, 16.7%, and 16.7% for grades I, II, and III, respectively; P = .074). Patients in the ICG group with lower intensity of ICG had higher rates of leakage (24.6%, 39.3%, and 100% in levels I, II, and III of ICG intensity, respectively; P = .04). CONCLUSION The use of ICG did not seem to reduce the rate of AL. However, abnormal intensity of ICG fluorescence was associated with a higher rate of AL, which implies a predictive potential.
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- Doan Thuy Nguyen
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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Zhang J, Wang Y, Zhang T, Xu D, Shi C, Wang W. A clinical nomogram for predicting small bowel obstruction after extubation after radical resection of esophageal cancer and jejunostomy. Surgery 2023; 174:946-955. [PMID: 37495464 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.06.020] [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: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Small bowel obstruction after extubation is among the most serious complications of radical esophageal cancer and jejunostomy resection. This study aimed to explore the risk factors and treatment methods for small bowel obstruction after extubation and construct a predictive model to guide its clinical management. METHODS Clinical data for 514 patients who underwent esophagectomy with jejunostomy for esophageal cancer were collected. A nomogram was constructed using the independent risk factors for small bowel obstruction after extubation determined on multivariable logistic regression analysis, and a subgroup analysis was performed of the treatment methods for the 61 patients with small bowel obstruction after extubation. RESULTS The nomogram incorporated the independent risk factors for small bowel obstruction after extubation (gastrointestinal function recovery [P < .001], postoperative albumin reduction ratio [P = .009], and serious postoperative complications [P < .001]) in the multivariable logistic regression analysis. The final model had an area under the curve of 0.829 (95% confidence interval, 0.775-0.883). The calibration plots demonstrated high concordance between the predicted and actual probabilities. The model demonstrated excellent discriminatory power for internal and time validation, with adjusted C-statistics of 0.821 and 0.810 (95% confidence interval, 0.686-0.933), respectively. In the subgroup analysis, an abnormal anion gap (P = .016) and low serum albumin level (P = .005) were associated with recurrent small bowel obstruction. The model's area under the curve was 0.815 (95% confidence interval, 0.683-0.948). The probability of recurrence among patients with small bowel obstruction after extubation was 78.3% when the 2 risk factors were present. CONCLUSION The clinical nomogram based on small bowel obstruction after extubation predictors recommends aggressive surgical intervention for patients with small bowel obstruction after extubation and an abnormal anion gap and low serum albumin level at admission.
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- Jiahui Zhang
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China.
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Li F, Ren Y, Fan J, Zhou J. The predictive value of the preoperative albumin-to-fibrinogen ratio for postoperative hospital length of stay in liver cancer patients. Cancer Med 2023; 12:20321-20331. [PMID: 37815011 PMCID: PMC10652297 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.6606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a significant global health burden, with postoperative hospital length of stay (LOS) impacting patient outcomes and healthcare costs. Existing nutritional, inflammatory, and coagulation indices can predict LOS, with particular interest in albumin, fibrinogen, and D-dimer. This study investigates the predictive value of preoperative albumin-to-fibrinogen ratio (AFR) and albumin-to-D-dimer ratio (ADR) for postoperative LOS in HCC patients. METHODS This retrospective study involved 462 adult HCC patients who underwent partial hepatic lesion excision between February 2016 and August 2022. We analyzed demographic and clinical data, including preoperative blood samples, surgical approach, and LOS. The primary outcome measure was LOS, calculated from the date of surgery to the date of hospital discharge. Preoperative AFR and ADR were calculated. The ROC curves determined optimal cutoff points. The Cox proportional hazards model, Kaplan-Meier method, and the log-rank test were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS The study established an optimal AFR cutoff value of 15.474, with a higher AUC value than ADR, indicating superior predictive potential for postoperative LOS. Participants with high-AFR (AFR > 15.474) had a shorter median LOS (13 vs. 15 days, p < 0.001) compared to those with low-AFR (AFR ≤15.474). Multivariate analysis revealed high-AFR (HR: 1.99; p < 0.001) as a positive influence on LOS reduction, whereas Child-Pugh rated as B (HR: 0.49; p < 0.001), laparotomy (HR: 0.37; p < 0.001) and total bilirubin >20.5 μmol/L (HR: 0.58; p < 0.001) negatively impacted LOS reduction. Subgroup analysis confirmed AFR's predictive ability for patients experiencing reduced or prolonged LOS due to Child-Pugh score, surgical methods, and total bilirubin concentrations. Even within normal albumin and fibrinogen levels, patients with high-AFR exhibited a shorter LOS (all p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Our findings underscore the value of the AFR as a reliable predictor of LOS in HCC patients. An AFR greater than 15.474 consistently correlated with a shorter LOS, suggesting its potential clinical utility in guiding perioperative management and resource allocation in HCC patients.
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- Fang Li
- Department of Hepatobiliary SurgeryLiaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Cancer Hospital of China Medical UniversityShenyangLiaoningChina
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- Department of Hepatobiliary SurgeryLiaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Cancer Hospital of China Medical UniversityShenyangLiaoningChina
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical SchoolShandong Xiandai UniversityJinanShandongChina
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- Medical Oncology Department of Gastrointestinal CancerLiaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of TechnologyLiaoningShenyangChina
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Kumarasamy S, Kumar H, Sharma V, Mandavdhare H, Ram S, Singh H. Role of Interleukin-6 in Prediction of Early Complications After Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomy-a Pilot Study. Indian J Surg Oncol 2023; 14:694-698. [PMID: 37900661 PMCID: PMC10611687 DOI: 10.1007/s13193-023-01739-3] [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: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Infectious complications following oesophagectomy are associated with significant morbidity. Early prediction of these complications may mitigate significant morbidity and mortality. Patients undergoing minimally invasive oesophagectomy for carcinoma oesophagus between January 2019 and June 2020 were included in the study. All patients underwent standard preoperative investigations and preparation. Post-operative complications including infectious complications were recorded. Association of post-operative serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels with post-operative complications were analysed. A total of twenty-two participants were included in the study (median age; 51 years, 13 (%) male). The tumour site was middle 1/3rd of oesophagus in 13 (59.1%), lower 1/3rd of oesophagus in 9 (40.9%). The tumour histology was squamous cell carcinoma in all patients. Eight (36.4 %) patients developed major complications and five of them developed anastomotic leak. IL-6 levels were significantly higher on POD 3 in patients who developed major complications (p = 0.009) and anastomotic leak (p = 0.031). At receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC curve) analysis, an IL-6 cut-off level of 36.4 pg/ml on POD 3 yielded a sensitivity of 87% and a specificity of 79% for the prediction of major complication and cut-off level of 44.3 pg/ml on POD 3 yielded a sensitivity of 80% and a specificity of 82% for the prediction of anastomotic leak. A high post-operative IL-6 level helps in the prediction of major complications and cervical oesophagogastric anastomotic leak.
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- Sivaraman Kumarasamy
- Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, F-block, Nehru Hospital, Sector 12, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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Wei X, Chen K, Huang C, Zhou K, Wang R, Wang Y, Xiao Y. Effect of autologous platelet-rich plasma on patients with acute type A aortic dissection underwent aortic arch replacement: A retrospective cohort study. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0290384. [PMID: 37590313 PMCID: PMC10434921 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0290384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Coagulopathy and massive bleeding are common complications of patients with Stanford type A acute aortic dissection repair, and patients with these complications require many transfusions. Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is widely used to reduce the need for blood products. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the effects of PRP on blood conservation and the postoperative conditions of patients who underwent aortic arch replacement. METHODS Patients with aortic dissection undergoing aortic arch replacement were included initially application In all, 837 patients were divided into the PRP and non-PRP groups according to PRP use, whereupon a propensity score match was performed. The data analyzed included patient basic information, intraoperative information, postoperative biochemical examinations, and CTA reports. RESULTS In total, 610 patients were finally included (305 patients per group). Groups were well balanced after matching. Compared to the non-PRP group, less cryoprecipitate was transfused in the PRP group (10.0 [7.5, 11.0] vs. 10.0 [10.0, 11.5], P = 0.021), while no differences were found in packed RBC, FFP, and platelets between the two groups. Also, the surgery variables showed no differences. After surgery, patients in the PRP group showed higher postoperative serum albumin (36.43±4.20 vs. 35.39±4.40 g/L, P = 0.004) and total protein levels (59.38±6.25 vs. 58.06±7.19 g/L, P = 0.019) than the non-PRP group, but no significant differences in the levels of ALT, AST, Scr, and BUN. CTA reports showed that the proportion of patients with pleural effusion was lower in the PRP group (76.66% vs. 83.99%, OR = 1.59, 95% CI: 1.04-2.45, P = 0.028), while the proportions of pericardial effusion were not significantly different. CONCLUSIONS PRP application in aortic arch replacement surgery reduced the transfusion of cryoprecipitate, increased the postoperative serum albumin and total protein levels, and reduced the incidence of pleural effusion. No effect of PRP application was found on other postoperative blood indicators and CTA reports.
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- Xiaojin Wei
- Department of Pain Management and Anesthesiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Pain Management and Anesthesiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Pain Management and Anesthesiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Department of Pain, Guizhou Provincial People’s Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Bourns Engineering, The University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, United States of America
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- Department of Pain Management and Anesthesiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Pain Management and Anesthesiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Xie J, Liu H, Deng S, Niu T, Wang J, Wang H, Chen F, Zheng Z, Li Z. Association between immediate postoperative hypoalbuminemia and surgical site infection after posterior lumbar fusion surgery. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2023; 32:2012-2019. [PMID: 37027034 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-023-07682-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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PURPOSE In this study, we intended to investigate the association between immediate postoperative hypoalbuminemia and surgical site infection (SSI), and determine a threshold value for postoperative hypoalbuminemia that can assist in risk stratification in patients after posterior lumbar fusion surgery. METHODS From January 2017 to December 2021, 466 consecutive patients who underwent posterior lumbar fusion surgery were selected to analyze the relationship between immediate postoperative hypoalbuminemia and SSI. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the independent risk factors of SSI and postoperative hypoalbuminemia. Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis was used to determine the optimal value for postoperative hypoalbuminemia, and subsequent grouping was based on the identified threshold. RESULTS Of the total 466 patients, 25 patients (5.4%) developed SSI after surgery, and lower postoperative albumin (OR: 0.716, 95% CI: 0.611-0.840, p < 0.001) was independently associated with SSI. ROC analysis showed that the cutoff value of postoperative hypoalbuminemia was 32 g/L with a sensitivity of 0.760, specificity of 0.844, and a Youden index of 0.604. Postoperative SSI was more common in patients with postoperative hypoalbuminemia than in those without (21.6% vs. 1.6%, p < 0.001). Age, gender and operative duration were found to be independent predictors of postoperative hypoalbuminemia. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that immediate postoperative hypoalbuminemia was an independent risk factor for the development of SSI in patients who underwent posterior lumbar fusion. Even in patients with a normal preoperative serum albumin level, there was an increased risk of SSI when the postoperative albumin within 24 h was < 32 g/L.
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- Jiahua Xie
- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
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Hu K, Tan K, Shang Q, Li C, Zhang Z, Huang B, Zhao S, Li F, Zhang A, Li C, Liu B, Tong W. Relative decline in serum albumin help to predict anastomotic leakage for female patients following sphincter-preserving rectal surgery. BMC Surg 2023; 23:38. [PMID: 36803511 PMCID: PMC9938978 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-023-01923-w] [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: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with normal preoperative serum albumin still suffer from a significant reduction in serum albumin after major abdominal surgery. The current study aims to explore the predictive value of ∆ALB for AL in patients with normal serum albumin and examine whether there is a gender difference in the prediction of AL. METHODS Medical reports of consecutive patients undergoing elective sphincter-preserving rectal surgery between July 2010 and June 2016 were reviewed. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was adopted to examine the predictive ability of ∆ALB and determine the cut-off value according to the Youden index. The logistic regression model was performed identify independent risk factors for AL. RESULTS Out of the 499 eligible patients, 40 experienced AL. Results of the ROC analyses showed that ΔALB displayed a significant predictive value for females, and the AUC value was 0.675 (P = 0.024), with a sensitivity of 93%. In male patients, the AUC was 0.575 (P = 0.22), but did not reach a significant level. In the multivariate analysis, ∆ALB ≥ 27.2% and low tumor location prove to be independent risk factors for AL in female patients. CONCLUSIONS The current study suggested that there may be a gender difference in the prediction of AL and ∆ ALB can serve as a potential predictive biomarker for AL in females. A cut-off value of the relative decline in serum albumin can help predict AL in female patients as early as postoperative day 2. Although our study needs further external validation, our findings may provide an earlier, easier and cheaper biomarker for the detection of AL.
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- Kang Hu
- grid.414048.d0000 0004 1799 2720Department of General Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400042 China
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- grid.414048.d0000 0004 1799 2720Department of General Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400042 China
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- grid.484748.3Third Division Hospital, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Xinjiang, China
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- grid.5515.40000000119578126Faculty of Medicine, Autonomous University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- grid.414048.d0000 0004 1799 2720Department of General Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400042 China
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- grid.414048.d0000 0004 1799 2720Department of General Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400042 China
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- grid.414048.d0000 0004 1799 2720Department of General Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400042 China
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- grid.414048.d0000 0004 1799 2720Department of General Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400042 China
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- grid.414048.d0000 0004 1799 2720Department of General Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400042 China
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- grid.414048.d0000 0004 1799 2720Department of General Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400042 China
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- grid.414048.d0000 0004 1799 2720Department of General Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400042 China
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- Department of General Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400042, China.
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Huang J, Xie L, Yang Y, Xie H, Liu C. Hypoalbuminemia within One Hour After Surgery as a Predictor of Post-Operative Urosepsis in Patients Undergoing Flexible Ureteroscopy Lithotripsy: A Retrospective Study. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2023; 24:75-81. [PMID: 36579922 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2022.290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Abstract Background: To investigate retrospectively whether changes in serum albumin levels within one hour of flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) lithotripsy can be used as a predictor of post-operative urosepsis. Patients and Methods: Eligible patients with unilateral upper urinary calculi who underwent fRUS lithotripsy performed by a single surgeon at our center were included in the analysis. The patients were divided into sepsis and non-sepsis groups. The change ratio of albumin and white blood cell (WBC) count was calculated by post-operative/pre-operative index*100%. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to assess whether there was a correlation between risk factors and post-operative urosepsis. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to analyze factors that showed significant differences in multivariable logistic regression analysis. Results: A total of 314 patients were included in the analysis, 20 of whom had post-operative urosepsis and five developed septic shock; no deaths occurred. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that urine culture results, WBC counts within one hour after surgery, post-operative albumin levels, and the degree of albumin changes after surgery were independent predictors of post-operative urosepsis. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that noteworthy hypoalbuminemia after surgery and positive pre-operative urine culture could help screen high-risk patients for post-operative urosepsis effectively. Conclusions: Hypoalbuminemia shortly after operation can be utilized as a predictor for early diagnosis of post-operative urosepsis in patients undergoing fURS lithotripsy.
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- Junkai Huang
- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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Labgaa I, Cano L, Mangana O, Joliat GR, Melloul E, Halkic N, Schäfer M, Vibert E, Demartines N, Golse N, Hübner M. An algorithm based on the postoperative decrease of albumin (ΔAlb) to anticipate complications after liver surgery. Perioper Med (Lond) 2022; 11:53. [PMID: 36352456 PMCID: PMC9647979 DOI: 10.1186/s13741-022-00285-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background Perioperative decrease of albumin (ΔAlb) appeared as a promising predictor of complications after digestive surgery, but its role after liver surgery remains unclear. This study aimed to analyze whether and how ΔAlb can be used to predict complications after liver surgery. Methods A bicentric retrospective analysis of patients undergoing liver surgery (2010–2016) was performed, following TRIPOD guidelines. The preoperative and postoperative difference of albumin was calculated on POD 0 and defined as ΔAlb. Patients with any missing variable were excluded. The primary endpoint was overall complications according to the Clavien classification. A multiparametric algorithm based on ΔAlb was generated to optimize prediction performance. Results A total of 110 patients were analyzed. At least one complication occurred in 66 (60%) patients. Patients with and without complication showed a ΔAlb of 15.8 vs. 9.5 g/L (p<0.001). Area under ROC curve (AUC) of ΔAlb was 0.75 (p<0.01.). The ΔAlb-based algorithm showed an AUC of 0.84 (p<0.01), significantly improving performance (p=0.03). Multivariable analysis identified ΔAlb as independent predictor of complications (HR, 1.12; 95% CI, 1.01–1.07; p = 0.002). Conclusions ΔAlb appeared as a promising predictor independently associated with the risk of complication after liver surgery. The study presents a novel decision-tree based on ΔAlb to anticipate complications. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13741-022-00285-w.
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Chen F, Chi J, Zhao B, Mei F, Gao Q, Zhao L, Ma B. Impact of preoperative sarcopenia on postoperative complications and survival outcomes of patients with esophageal cancer: a meta-analysis of cohort studies. Dis Esophagus 2022; 35:6514799. [PMID: 35077542 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doab100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The effects of preoperative sarcopenia on postoperative complications and survival outcomes of patients undergoing esophageal cancer resection are controversial. From database establishment to 16 May 2021, we systematically searched PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database to collect relevant studies investigating the effects of preoperative sarcopenia on postoperative complications, survival outcomes, and the risk of a poor prognosis of patients undergoing esophagectomy. The Newcastle-Ottawa scale was used to evaluate the quality of the included literature, and RevMan 5.3 software was used for the meta-analysis. A total of 26 studies (3 prospective cohort studies and 23 retrospective cohort studies), involving 4,515 patients, were included. The meta-analysis showed that preoperative sarcopenia significantly increased the risk of overall complications (risk ratio [RR]: 1.15; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.08-1.22), pulmonary complications (RR: 1.78; 95% CI: 1.48-2.14), and anastomotic leakage (RR: 1.29; 95% CI: 1.04-1.59) and reduced the overall survival rate (hazard ratio: 1.12; 95% CI: 1.04-1.20) following esophageal cancer resection. Preoperative sarcopenia increased the risks of overall postoperative and pulmonary complications in patients undergoing esophageal cancer resection. For patients with esophageal cancer, assessing the preoperative risk of preoperative sarcopenia is necessary.
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- Fei Chen
- Evidence-based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China.,The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Evidence-based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Evidence-based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Evidence-based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Evidence-based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Key Laboratory of Evidence-Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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Lin Q, Bai Q, Huang Q, Huang Y, Gao J, Zhang Y. Partial omentectomy maybe practicable for T3 or shallower gastric cancer patients. Cancer Med 2022; 12:1204-1216. [PMID: 35856487 PMCID: PMC9883580 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4980] [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: 12/13/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Total omentectomy is often performed with gastrectomy as radical surgery for gastric cancer (GC) patients. However, it remains controversial whether GC patients can benefit from omentectomy. The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence and clinical significance of tumor deposits (TDs) in different anatomical subregions of perigastric omentum in GC patients undergoing gastrectomy with total omentectomy. METHODS From October 2011 to December 2013, 1253 patients who underwent gastrectomy with total omentectomy for GC were retrospective reviewed. The TDs in different anatomical subregions of perigastric omentum were examined. RESULTS Of 1253 patients, TDs positivity was 11.2%. Tumor deposits in the omentum of greater curvature and in the omentum of lesser curvature were associated with lymphovascular invasion, perineural invasion, advanced tumor node metastasis stages, and unfavorable survival. Besides, TDs in the proximal omentum of greater curvature and in the omentum of lesser curvature correlated with older patients and larger tumors. Kaplan-Meier curves showed that patients with TDs had worser overall survival (OS) than those without, regardless of TD positions. Patients with TDs in the omentum of greater curvature had the worst prognosis, followed by patients with TDs in the omentum of lesser curvature and patients with no TDs. Tumor deposits in the proximal omentum of greater curvature was an independent prognostic factor for OS. Moreover, only patients classified as pT4 had TDs in the distal omentum of greater curvature. CONCLUSIONS Patients with TDs in the omentum of greater curvature had the worst prognosis, followed by patients with TDs in the omentum of lesser curvature and patients with no TDs. In addition, partial omentectomy might be practicable for gastric cancer patients classified as T3 or shallower tumors.
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- Qiaowei Lin
- Department of Gastric Surgery, Shanghai Cancer CenterFudan UniversityShanghaiChina,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghaiChina,Department of Pathology, Shanghai Cancer CenterFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Shanghai Cancer CenterFudan UniversityShanghaiChina,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Shanghai Cancer CenterFudan UniversityShanghaiChina,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Shanghai Cancer CenterFudan UniversityShanghaiChina,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Gastric Surgery, Shanghai Cancer CenterFudan UniversityShanghaiChina,Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical CollegeFudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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Liu Z, Chen L, Sun F, Lv B, Ge X, Shao L, Liu S. C-Reactive Protein/Albumin Ratio on the First Day after Surgery Predicts Short-Term Complications of Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer. Nutr Cancer 2022; 74:3574-3581. [PMID: 35762207 DOI: 10.1080/01635581.2022.2083190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Postoperative complications of gastrectomy for gastric cancer affect the efficacy of surgery. It is of clinical significance to identify high-risk patients with postoperative complications as early as possible. A total of 206 patients who underwent gastrectomy were enrolled in this study. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to determine the risk factors for postoperative complications. The cutoff value and diagnostic accuracy of the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio were calculated by receiver operating characteristic curves. A total of 64 (31.1%) patients developed postoperative complications. Multivariate analysis confirmed that the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio on the first day after operation was an independent risk factor for postoperative complications (OR = 2.538, 95%CI: 1.346-4.785, P = 0.004). The cutoff value of the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio on the first day after operation was 2.105 calculated by receiver operating characteristic curves. Patients with a C-reactive protein/albumin ratio greater than 2.105 had a higher incidence of postoperative complications (43.2% vs 22.0%, P = 0.001) and longer postoperative hospital stay (15.3 ± 1.2 vs 13.0 ± 0.5, P = 0.042) than patients with less than 2.105. Patients with C-reactive protein/albumin ratio greater than 2.105 on the first day after operation are more likely to have postoperative complications.
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- Zhijian Liu
- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Rahman RA, Alim M, Anand S. Peri-Operative Fall in Serum Albumin Levels Correlate Well With Outcomes in Children Undergoing Emergency Abdominal Surgery: A Prospective Study From a Resource-Limited Setting. Cureus 2022; 14:e24960. [PMID: 35706741 PMCID: PMC9187250 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.24960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Albumin is a negative acute-phase protein as its levels fall after injury, sepsis, and surgical stress. A review of the literature suggests that serum albumin level drops rapidly after surgery in adults and correlates well with the outcomes. However, there is limited data on the use of peri-operative fall in serum albumin levels as an outcome predictor in children undergoing emergency abdominal surgeries. We aim to investigate the correlation between the degree of peri-operative fall in serum albumin levels and the outcomes in children undergoing emergent abdominal surgeries. Materials and methods This prospective study included all children aged 2-15 years undergoing emergent abdominal surgeries between January 2019 to June 2020 at our center. Preoperative serum albumin level (A1) was recorded for all children. Postoperative day 0 serum albumin level (A2) was sent 4-6 hours following the surgery. The degree of peri-operative fall in serum albumin level (∆A) was calculated by subtracting A2 from A1. Patients were then grouped on the basis of ∆ A, i.e. groups 1 and 2 with ∆ A < 0.5 and ≥ 0.5 gm/dl respectively. Additional data like diagnosis, surgical procedure, duration of surgery, complications, and length of hospital stay were also recorded. Recorded parameters in group 1 were then compared to group 2 statistically. Results Fifty-six children (male to female ratio {M:F} = 1.5:1), who met the inclusion criteria during the study period, were included in the study. Groups 1 and 2 comprised 38 and 18 children respectively. The postoperative serum albumin levels were significantly lower in group 2 (p = 0.0005). Duration of surgery was significantly higher in group 2 (p = 0.0474). Complications and length of hospital stay were significantly higher in group 2 (p = 0.0107 and p = 0.0375 respectively). Conclusion The present study evaluated the fall in peri-operative serum albumin level (∆A) in children undergoing emergent abdominal surgery as a marker of stress. Higher values of ∆A (≥ 0.5 gm/dl) depicted a significant correlation with complications requiring re-laparotomy and a longer length of hospital stay.
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Tanahashi Y, Sato H, Kawakami A, Sasaki S, Nishinari Y, Ishida K, Kojika M, Endo S, Inoue Y, Sasaki A. Difference between delayed anastomosis and early anastomosis in damage control laparotomy affecting the infusion volume and NPWT output volume: is infusion restriction necessary in delayed anastomosis? A single-center retrospective analysis. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open 2022; 7:e000860. [PMID: 35340705 PMCID: PMC8905971 DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2021-000860] [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: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Objectives During temporary abdominal closure (TAC) with damage control laparotomy (DCL), infusion volume and negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) output volume are associated with the success and prognosis of primary fascial closure. The same may also hold true for anastomosis. The aim of this research is to evaluate whether the difference between early anastomosis and delayed anastomosis in DCL is related to infusion volume and NPWT output volume. Methods This single-center retrospective analysis targeted patients managed with TAC during emergency surgery for trauma or intra-abdominal sepsis between January 2011 and December 2019. It included patients who underwent repair/anastomosis/colostomy in the first surgery and patients who underwent intestinal resection in the first surgery followed by delayed anastomosis with no intestinal continuity. Results Seventy-three patients were managed with TAC using NPWT, including 19 cases of repair, 17 of colostomy, and 37 of anastomosis. In 16 patients (trauma 5, sepsis 11) with early anastomosis and 21 patients (trauma 16, sepsis 5) with delayed anastomosis, there was no difference in the infusion volume (p=0.2318) or NPWT output volume (p=0.7128) 48 hours after surgery. Additionally, there was no difference in the occurrence of suture failure (p=0.8428). During the second-look surgery after 48 hours, the anastomosis was further postponed for 48% of the patients who underwent delayed anastomosis. There was no difference in the infusion volume (p=0.0783) up to the second-look surgery between the patients whose delayed anastomosis was postponed and those who underwent delayed anastomosis, but there was a tendency toward a large NPWT output volume (p=0.024) in the postponed delayed anastomosis group. Conclusion Delayed anastomosis may be managed with the same infusion volume as that used for early anastomosis. There is also the option of postponing anastomosis if the planned delayed anastomosis is complicated. Level of evidence Therapeutic/Care Management, Level IV.
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- Yohta Tanahashi
- Department of Surgery, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan.,Department of Critical Care Medicine, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan.,Morioka Yuai Hospital, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Iwate Medical University, School of Medicine, Iwate, Japan
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Motamed C, Mariani L, Suria S, Weil G. Serum Albumin Kinetics in Major Ovarian, Gastrointestinal, and Cervico Facial Cancer Surgery. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19063394. [PMID: 35329082 PMCID: PMC8955132 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19063394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Hypoalbuminemia in major cancer surgery can lead to postoperative short and long-term complications. Our study was designed to detect albumin variations in three major cancer surgeries: ovarian debulking (DBK), major abdominal gastrointestinal surgery (ABD), and major cervico-facial, or ear, nose and throat cancer surgery (ENT). Single-center prospective study inclusion criteria were non-emergency procedures scheduled to last at least five hours. We performed hourly perioperative monitoring of the patients’ albuminemia and hemoglobinemia. Electronic charts were followed for at least five years for survival analysis. Sixty-three patients were analyzed: 30 in the DBK group, 13 in the ABD group, and 20 in the ENT group. There was a significant difference in albumin decrease between the ENT group and the two others (−19% at six hours in the ENT group versus -49% in the debulking group and −31% in the ABD group (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the DBK and ABD groups. The decrease in hemoglobin was not significantly different between the groups, and no significant difference was observed in long-term survival. DBK and ABD surgery yielded significant hypoalbuminemia. Therefore, the extent of decrease in serum albumin is probably not the only etiology of the specific postoperative complications of these major surgeries. No significant difference was noticed in five-year mortality, and no correlation was found in relation to the degree of intraoperative albumin kinetics.
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- Cyrus Motamed
- Department of Anesthesia, Institut de Cancerologie Gustave Roussy, 94080 Paris, France;
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, APHP Hopital Pitié Salpétrière, 75013 Paris, France;
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- Department of Anesthesia, Institut de Cancerologie Gustave Roussy, 94080 Paris, France;
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- Anesthesia Department, Centre Hospitalier d’Orleans, 45100 Orléans, France;
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Joliat GR, Schoor A, Schäfer M, Demartines N, Hübner M, Labgaa I. Postoperative decrease of albumin (ΔAlb) as early predictor of complications after gastrointestinal surgery: a systematic review. Perioper Med (Lond) 2022; 11:7. [PMID: 35164873 PMCID: PMC8845214 DOI: 10.1186/s13741-022-00238-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Postoperative complications are frequent after gastrointestinal surgery and early prediction remains an unmet need. Serum albumin shows a rapid decrease after surgery, and this decline (ΔAlb) may reflect the intensity of the surgical stress response and thereby be a predictor of postoperative complications. This study aimed to comprehensively review the available data on ΔAlb in gastrointestinal surgery. Methods PRISMA guidelines were followed to conduct a systematic review of the literature in MEDLINE and Embase. Studies assessing the role of ΔAlb to predict complications after gastrointestinal surgery were included. Results A total of 1256 articles were screened, and 16 studies were included in the final analysis: 7 prospective and 9 retrospective trials. Sensitivity of ΔAlb to predict postoperative complications ranged from 63 to 84%, whereas specificity ranged from 61 to 86%. Nine out of the 16 included studies established a threshold of ΔAlb to predict morbidity (range: 5–11 g/l or 14–27%). Conclusion ΔAlb appeared as a valuable and promising biomarker to anticipate complications after gastrointestinal surgery. Future efforts are needed to determine whether and how ΔAlb may be integrated in clinical practice to guide clinicians in the perioperative management of patients.
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- Gaëtan-Romain Joliat
- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), University of Lausanne (UNIL), Rue du Bugnon 46, CH-1011, Lausanne, Switzerland. .,Graduate School of Health Sciences, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, HIB Hospital, Payerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), University of Lausanne (UNIL), Rue du Bugnon 46, CH-1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), University of Lausanne (UNIL), Rue du Bugnon 46, CH-1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), University of Lausanne (UNIL), Rue du Bugnon 46, CH-1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), University of Lausanne (UNIL), Rue du Bugnon 46, CH-1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Yan X, Zhang S, Jia J, Yang J, Song Y, Duan H. Total Parenteral Nutrition Treatment Improves the Nutrition Status of Gynecological Cancer Patients by Improving Serum Albumin Level. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 8:759387. [PMID: 35127741 PMCID: PMC8810638 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.759387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Malnutrition is often observed in gynecological cancer patients, however its prevalence in these patients remains largely unexplored. Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a nutritional intervention method that has controversial treatment outcome on gynecological cancer patients. The present retrospective study is designed to evaluate the nutrition status and TPN treatment outcome on patients diagnosed with endometrial, cervical or ovarian malignant tumors. Methods Medical records of a total of 263 patients treated at the First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, China were included. Nutrition status was assessed by patient-generated subjective global assessment (PG-SGA). Patients were grouped based on nutrition status, cancer type or treatment strategy for clinical characteristic comparison. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors for malnutrition status and hospital stay duration. Results Presence of endometrial and cervical cancer, body weight before nutritional intervention and serum albumin level (P < 0.001 for all) were found to be significant predictors for malnutrition status in gynecological cancer patients. In the malnourished patients, those who were treated with TPN had significantly lower serum albumin levels before and after treatment (P < 0.001) and PG-SGA scores after treatment. Also, TPN treatment could significantly increase the serum albumin levels in these patients after 1 week. In addition, shorter hospitalization period was needed for TPN-treated endometrial (P = 0.019) and ovarian (P < 0.001) patients. Moreover, serum albumin levels (P < 0.001), use of TPN treatment (P = 0.025) and nutrition status (P = 0.010) were identified to be independent predictors for hospital stay duration. Conclusion Our results suggest that malnutrition is a significant clinical manifestation in gynecological cancer patients who may benefit from TPN treatment for reduced hospitalization and improved serum albumin levels.
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- Xin Yan
- Department of Drug Clinical Trial, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
- *Correspondence: Xin Yan
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- Department of Gynecology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Oncology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Gynecology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Drug Clinical Trial, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Nursing, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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Meena SP, Sairam MV, Puranik AK, Badkur M, Sharma N, Lodha M, Rohda MS, Kothari N. Risk Factors and Patient Outcomes Associated With Immediate Post-operative Anasarca Following Major Abdominal Surgeries: A Prospective Observational Study From 2019 to 2021. Cureus 2021; 13:e20631. [PMID: 34963874 PMCID: PMC8696563 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.20631] [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] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Introduction: Anasarca is well-known and refers to generalized edema caused by underlying clinical conditions and unknown risk factors in the patient. However, it is a relatively unexplored postoperative symptom following major abdominal surgeries. It is associated with poor patient outcomes in terms of delayed recovery and associated severe complications. Pedal edema is an early sign of post-operative anasarca, which progresses into an unfavorable clinical condition due to generalized edema followed by multiple organ dysfunction. Aim: This study aimed to assess risk factors and complications associated with postoperative anasarca among patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Methods and material: The prospective observational study included 241 patients undergoing major abdominal surgeries from July 2019 to February 2021 in a tertiary care health centre in Rajasthan, India. Risk factors like age, nutritional parameters, addictions like smoking, alcohol intake, opium intake, leukocytosis, and Charlson Comorbidity Index were assessed. Postoperative complications were graded by the Clavien-Dindo grading system. Mean, standard deviation, percentages, Pearson’s Chi-square test and Student’s t-test were used to analyze the data. Results: The incidence of anasarca was found to be 29.87%. Nutritional risk screening (NRS) 2002 score, albumin, age > 60 years and raised leukocyte counts were found to significantly correlate (p-value <0.05) with the development of anasarca postoperatively. Postoperative complications, according to Clavien-Dindo grading, were 16.67% in grade I (p value=0.002), 13.89% in grade II (p-value =0.199), 1.39% in grade III (p value=0.049), 20.83% in grade IV (p value<0.001), and 41.67% in grade V (p value<0.001). Conclusion: Higher NRS 2002 score, low albumin levels, age > 60 years and raised leukocyte counts are significantly correlated with the development of postoperative anasarca. Postoperative anasarca is found to be a significant predictor of poor prognosis of patients undergoing major abdominal surgery.
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- Satya P Meena
- General Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, IND
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- General Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, IND
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- General Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, IND
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- General Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, IND
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- General Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, IND
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- General Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, IND
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, IND
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Li S, Qiu R, Yuan G, Wang Q, Li Z, Li Q, Zhang N. Body composition in relation to postoperative anastomotic leakage and overall survival in patients with esophageal cancer. Nutrition 2021; 94:111534. [PMID: 34952360 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2021.111534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Body composition was reported to be related to the prognosis of patients with cancer. This study aimed to investigate the influence of preoperative body composition on anastomotic leakage and overall survival in patients with esophageal cancer. METHODS In this retrospective study, 93 patients with esophageal cancers were evaluated. Skeletal muscle area, intermuscular adipose tissue, visceral adipose tissue (VAT), and subcutaneous adipose tissue were measured on computed tomography images at the level of the third lumbar vertebra. Subsequently, each body composition index was also calculated by dividing the body composition by the square of the height. The cut-off values of body compositions were defined using X-tile software (version 3.6.1; Yale University, New Haven, CTA). Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to evaluate the risk factors of anastomotic leakage. Kaplan-Meier method and Cox regression analysis were used to evaluate the risk factors of overall survival. RESULTS VAT and visceral fat index (VFI) were higher in patients with anastomotic fistula than in those without anastomotic fistula, but none of them were independent risk factors. Patients with higher body mass index (BMI), higher VFI, and higher subcutaneous fat index (SFI) had better overall survival. By multivariate analysis, SFI >27.6 cm2/m2 was still significantly associated with overall survival. CONCLUSION Patients with higher VAT and VFI were prone to have an anastomotic leakage. Lower BMI, VFI, and SFI were associated with a reduction in overall survival.
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- Shichao Li
- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
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Yan X, Zhang S, Jia J, Yang J, Song Y, Duan H. Exploring the malnutrition status and impact of total parenteral nutrition on the outcome of patients with advanced stage ovarian cancer. BMC Cancer 2021; 21:799. [PMID: 34246241 PMCID: PMC8272298 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-021-08537-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Ovarian cancer is a common cancer type in women and is often associated with onset of malnutrition. Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a nutritional intervention method that has been reported to have controversial effect on cancer patients. In the present retrospective study, we sought to explore the prevalence of malnutrition assessed by the Nutritional Risk Index (NRI) and its association with survival in advanced stage ovarian cancer patients. We also compared the post-operative outcome of the malnourished patients treated with either TPN or conservative management. RESULTS A total of 415 patients with advanced stage ovarian cancer were separated into 4 nutrition groups based on the NRI scores. We found that a number of factors were significantly different among the 4 nutrition groups, including age, serum albumin level, BMI and NRI; among which serum albumin level and NRI were identified to be independent predictors of progression-free and overall survival. In the moderately and severely malnourished patients, those who were treated with TPN had significantly shorter hospitalization period, lower serum albumin level and lower BMI after surgery. In addition, serum albumin level, use of TPN and number of patients with complications were closely related to the hospital stay duration. CONCLUSION Malnutrition status is closely associated with survival of advanced stage ovarian cancer patients. These patients may benefit from TPN treatment for reduced hospitalization, especially with the onset of hypoalbuminemia.
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- Xin Yan
- Department of Drug Clinical Trial, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, 85 Jiefangnan Road, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.
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- Department of Gynecology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Oncology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Gynecology, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Drug Clinical Trial, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, 85 Jiefangnan Road, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China
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- School of Nursing, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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Cheung PKF, Koh HL, Cheng ATL. Complications and outcomes following open laryngotracheal reconstruction: A 15 year experience at an Australian paediatric tertiary referral centre. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 145:110687. [PMID: 33862326 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To report on our experience with open pediatric laryngotracheal reconstruction (LTR) with cartilage interposition grafts over the past 15 years and document setbacks and factors that affect postoperative outcomes. METHOD A retrospective chart review was performed on all pediatric patients who underwent single and double-stage LTR at The Children's Hospital in Westmead between August 2004 and July 2019. The outcomes measured include the overall decannulation rate, rates of postoperative complications, need for subsequent procedures and postoperative functional results (dyspnea, stridor, voice impairment). RESULTS Between August 2004 and July 2019, a total of 51 open LTRs were performed on 46 patients, with mean age 3.9 years (range 1 month to 12.1 years), including 11 revision operations (11.8%). The most common indication for surgery was subglottic stenosis, followed by bilateral vocal cord motion impairment followed by anterior glottic web. 13 cases (25.5%) were complicated by ventilator associated pneumonia in the postoperative period and 11 patients (21.6%) experienced wound complications ranging from localised wound abscess to wound dehiscence and graft failure. Patients with viral infections had an increased risk of wound dehiscence and graft failure (OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.01 - 3.23). Patients with a greater decrease in albumin in the postoperative period were more likely to have wound complications (OR 1.8; 95% CI 1.17 -2.83). Ten patients failed extubation and required a subsequent tracheostomy. Severity of stenosis, age at time of surgery, history of prematurity and revision LTR were not predictors for need for reintubation and/or tracheostomy after surgery. 23 cases (45.1%) underwent subsequent endoscopic procedures such a balloon dilatation to manage restenosis following LTR. Though 45.7% had a very good outcome, a significant group of 21% had ongoing voice issues. CONCLUSION Good outcomes were achieved following open LTR for pediatric laryngotracheal stenosis despite postoperative complications. At final follow up, 33 patients (71.7%) had good exercise tolerance with no or mild stridor. Forty-one of the forty-six patients (89.1%) were successfully decannulated.
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- Phylannie K F Cheung
- Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, The University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, Australia; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Macquarie, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, The University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, The University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, Australia; Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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Furbetta N, Comandatore A, Gianardi D, Palmeri M, Di Franco G, Guadagni S, Caprili G, Bianchini M, Fatucchi LM, Picchi M, Bastiani L, Biancofiore G, Di Candio G, Morelli L. Perioperative Nutritional Aspects in Total Pancreatectomy: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature. Nutrients 2021; 13:1765. [PMID: 34067286 PMCID: PMC8224756 DOI: 10.3390/nu13061765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Total pancreatectomy (TP) is a highly invasive procedure often performed in patients affected by anorexia, malabsorption, cachexia, and malnutrition, which are risk factors for bad surgical outcome and even may cause enhanced toxicity to chemo-radiotherapy. The role of nutritional therapies and the association between nutritional aspects and the outcome of patients who have undergone TP is described in some studies. The aim of this comprehensive review is to summarize the available recent evidence about the influence of nutritional factors in TP. Preoperative nutritional and metabolic assessment, but also intra-operative and post-operative nutritional therapies and their consequences, are analyzed in order to identify the aspects that can influence the outcome of patients undergoing TP. The results of this review show that preoperative nutritional status, sarcopenia, BMI and serum albumin are prognostic factors both in TP for pancreatic cancer to support chemotherapy, prevent recurrence and prolong survival, and in TP with islet auto-transplantation for chronic pancreatitis to improve postoperative glycemic control and obtain better outcomes. When it is possible, enteral nutrition is always preferable to parenteral nutrition, with the aim to prevent or reduce cachexia. Nowadays, the nutritional consequences of TP, including diabetes control, are improved and become more manageable.
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- Niccolò Furbetta
- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (N.F.); (A.C.); (D.G.); (M.P.); (G.D.F.); (S.G.); (G.C.); (M.B.); (L.M.F.); (M.P.); (G.D.C.)
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (N.F.); (A.C.); (D.G.); (M.P.); (G.D.F.); (S.G.); (G.C.); (M.B.); (L.M.F.); (M.P.); (G.D.C.)
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (N.F.); (A.C.); (D.G.); (M.P.); (G.D.F.); (S.G.); (G.C.); (M.B.); (L.M.F.); (M.P.); (G.D.C.)
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (N.F.); (A.C.); (D.G.); (M.P.); (G.D.F.); (S.G.); (G.C.); (M.B.); (L.M.F.); (M.P.); (G.D.C.)
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (N.F.); (A.C.); (D.G.); (M.P.); (G.D.F.); (S.G.); (G.C.); (M.B.); (L.M.F.); (M.P.); (G.D.C.)
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (N.F.); (A.C.); (D.G.); (M.P.); (G.D.F.); (S.G.); (G.C.); (M.B.); (L.M.F.); (M.P.); (G.D.C.)
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (N.F.); (A.C.); (D.G.); (M.P.); (G.D.F.); (S.G.); (G.C.); (M.B.); (L.M.F.); (M.P.); (G.D.C.)
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (N.F.); (A.C.); (D.G.); (M.P.); (G.D.F.); (S.G.); (G.C.); (M.B.); (L.M.F.); (M.P.); (G.D.C.)
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (N.F.); (A.C.); (D.G.); (M.P.); (G.D.F.); (S.G.); (G.C.); (M.B.); (L.M.F.); (M.P.); (G.D.C.)
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (N.F.); (A.C.); (D.G.); (M.P.); (G.D.F.); (S.G.); (G.C.); (M.B.); (L.M.F.); (M.P.); (G.D.C.)
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- Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Council of Research, 56124 Pisa, Italy;
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (N.F.); (A.C.); (D.G.); (M.P.); (G.D.F.); (S.G.); (G.C.); (M.B.); (L.M.F.); (M.P.); (G.D.C.)
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (N.F.); (A.C.); (D.G.); (M.P.); (G.D.F.); (S.G.); (G.C.); (M.B.); (L.M.F.); (M.P.); (G.D.C.)
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Wiedermann CJ. Hypoalbuminemia as Surrogate and Culprit of Infections. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:4496. [PMID: 33925831 PMCID: PMC8123513 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22094496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Hypoalbuminemia is associated with the acquisition and severity of infectious diseases, and intact innate and adaptive immune responses depend on albumin. Albumin oxidation and breakdown affect interactions with bioactive lipid mediators that play important roles in antimicrobial defense and repair. There is bio-mechanistic plausibility for a causal link between hypoalbuminemia and increased risks of primary and secondary infections. Serum albumin levels have prognostic value for complications in viral, bacterial and fungal infections, and for infectious complications of non-infective chronic conditions. Hypoalbuminemia predicts the development of healthcare-associated infections, particularly with Clostridium difficile. In coronavirus disease 2019, hypoalbuminemia correlates with viral load and degree of acute lung injury and organ dysfunction. Non-oncotic properties of albumin affect the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of antimicrobials. Low serum albumin is associated with inadequate antimicrobial treatment. Infusion of human albumin solution (HAS) supplements endogenous albumin in patients with cirrhosis of the liver and effectively supported antimicrobial therapy in randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Evidence of the beneficial effects of HAS on infections in hypoalbuminemic patients without cirrhosis is largely observational. Prospective RCTs are underway and, if hypotheses are confirmed, could lead to changes in clinical practice for the management of hypoalbuminemic patients with infections or at risk of infectious complications.
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- Christian J. Wiedermann
- Institute of General Practice, Claudiana–College of Health Professions, 39100 Bolzano, Italy;
- Department of Public Health, Medical Decision Making and HTA, University of Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology, 6060 Hall in Tyrol, Austria
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Amaro E, Moore-Lotridge SN, Wessinger B, Benvenuti MA, An TJ, Oelsner WK, Polkowski GG, Schoenecker JG. Albumin and the fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio: Biomarkers for the acute phase response following total knee arthroplasty. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0247070. [PMID: 33592030 PMCID: PMC7886137 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0247070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Complications following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) lead to patient morbidity and cost. While acute phase reactants, such as c-reactive protein (CRP) and fibrinogen, have been used to predict complications following TKA, the extent and duration of changes in albumin levels following TKA are unknown. It is hypothesized that like CRP and fibrinogen, albumin, and the fibrinogen/albumin ratio (FAR) represent useful measures of the acute phase response (APR) following TKA. The purpose of this study was to describe the longitudinal course of albumin and FAR in healthy patients following TKA, relative to established biomarkers, and examine if the variance in albumin or FAR correlates with patient comorbidities. METHODS This retrospective cohort study of patients undergoing TKA at a tertiary medical center. CRP, fibrinogen, and albumin values were collected pre- and post-operatively. An age-adjusted Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) was utilized as a measure of patient comorbidity status. RESULTS The median preoperative albumin value was 4.3 g/dL, which dropped to 3.6 g/dL on postoperative day 1 following TKA. The albumin value returned to 93% of the baseline by postoperative week 2. The course of albumin inversely mirrored the course of CRP (r = -0.41). Median preoperative FAR was 0.087 g/L, which rose to 0.130 g/L by postoperative week 2 and returned to baseline by postoperative week 6. While preoperative FAR strongly correlated with postoperative week 2 values (r = 0.74), there was a weak positive correlation between age-adjusted CCI and pre-operative FAR (r = 0.24) in patients undergoing primary TKA. CONCLUSION Albumin levels follow a predictable postoperative decline that inversely correlates with CRP in healthy patients following TKA. Given the low cost and abundance of laboratories offering albumin levels, direct albumin levels and/or albumin ratios such as FAR may be underutilized biomarkers for monitoring the APR following TKA.
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- Emilie Amaro
- Department of Orthopedics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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- Department of Orthopedics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
- Vanderbilt Center for Bone Biology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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- School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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- Department of Orthopedics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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- School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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- Department of Orthopedics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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- Department of Orthopedics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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- Department of Orthopedics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
- Vanderbilt Center for Bone Biology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
- Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
- Department of Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
- Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
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Labgaa I, Mantziari S, Genety M, Elliott JA, Kamiya S, Kalff MC, Winiker M, Pasquier J, Allemann P, Messier M, van Berge Henegouwen MI, Nilsson M, Reynolds JV, Piessen G, Hübner M, Demartines N, Schäfer M. Early postoperative decrease of albumin is an independent predictor of major complications after oncological esophagectomy: A multicenter study. J Surg Oncol 2020; 123:462-469. [PMID: 33289149 DOI: 10.1002/jso.26317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Revised: 11/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Serum albumin perioperative decrease (∆Alb) may reflect the magnitude of the physiological stress induced by surgery. Studies highlighted its value to predict adverse postoperative outcomes, but data in esophageal surgery are scant. This study aimed to investigate the role of ∆Alb to predict major complications after esophagectomy for cancer. METHODS Multicenter retrospective study conducted in five high-volume centers, including consecutive patients undergoing an esophagectomy for cancer between 2006 and 2017. Patients were randomly assigned to a training (n = 696) and a validation (n = 350) cohort. Albumin decrease was calculated on postoperative day 1 and defined as ΔAlb. The primary endpoint was major complications according to Clavien classification. RESULTS In the training cohort, esophagectomy induced a rapid drop of albumin. Cut-off of ΔAlb was established at 11 g/L and allowed to distinguish patients with adverse outcomes. On multivariable analysis, ΔAlb was identified as an independent predictor of major complications (OR, 1.06; 95% CI, 1.01-1.11; p = .014). Higher BMI and laparoscopy were associated with lower ΔAlb. Analysis of the validation cohort provided consistent findings. CONCLUSIONS ΔAlb appeared as a promising biomarker after oncological esophagectomy, allowing prediction of potential adverse outcomes.
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- Ismail Labgaa
- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), University of Lausanne (UNIL), Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), University of Lausanne (UNIL), Switzerland
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, University of Lille, Claude Huriez University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Department of Surgery, Trinity Translational Medicine Institute, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Division of Surgery, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), University of Lausanne (UNIL), Switzerland
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- Center for Primary Care and Public Health, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), University of Lausanne (UNIL), Switzerland
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, University of Lille, Claude Huriez University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Division of Surgery, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Trinity Translational Medicine Institute, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, University of Lille, Claude Huriez University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), University of Lausanne (UNIL), Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), University of Lausanne (UNIL), Switzerland
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Highlighting sarcopenia management for promoting surgical outcomes in esophageal cancers: Evidence from a prospective cohort study. Int J Surg 2020; 83:206-215. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.09.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Shin KH, Kim JJ, Son SW, Hwang KS, Han SB. Early Postoperative Hypoalbuminaemia as a Risk Factor for Postoperative Pneumonia Following Hip Fracture Surgery. Clin Interv Aging 2020; 15:1907-1915. [PMID: 33116445 PMCID: PMC7547765 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s272610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Purpose Postoperative pneumonia is a common and devastating complication of hip fracture surgery in older individuals. This study aimed to determine the relationship between early postoperative hypoalbuminaemia and pneumonia after hip fracture surgery. Patients and Methods In this retrospective cohort study conducted at one centre, we reviewed the medical records of 1155 consecutive patients (>60 years) who underwent hip fracture surgery. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the independent risk factors for postoperative pneumonia. After determining the cut-off value for postoperative serum albumin, the patients were divided into two groups according to the minimum serum albumin level recorded during the first two postoperative days: group A included patients with a minimum serum album level less than 3.0 g/dL and group B included patients with a minimum serum album level of at least 3.0 g/dL. The prevalence of postoperative pneumonia was analysed using inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) and propensity score matching (PSM) analyses. Results The incidence of postoperative pneumonia following hip fracture surgery was 5.1% (n=59). Age, cardiovascular disease, and early postoperative hypoalbuminaemia during the first two postoperative days were independent risk factors for postoperative pneumonia. Early postoperative hypoalbuminaemia was associated with postoperative pneumonia development in the PSM and IPTW analyses (P = 0.016 and <0.001, respectively). Conclusion This study demonstrated that early postoperative hypoalbuminaemia is an independent risk factor for the development of postoperative pneumonia in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery.
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- Kyun-Ho Shin
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Lee W, Tang J, Li A, Zhu Y, Ling X, Cang J, Jiang S, Fang F. Transperitoneal versus extraperitoneal robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy on postoperative hepatic and renal function. Gland Surg 2020; 9:759-766. [PMID: 32775266 DOI: 10.21037/gs-20-533] [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] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background In this retrospective study, we evaluated the effect of two approaches of robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP). The first approach was pneumoperitoneum via transperitoneal (TP-RALP), and the second approach was extraperitoneal (EP-RALP) on visceral function. We aimed to provide clinical evidence for the perioperative safety with RALP and to help the surgical team choose an appropriate approach for those with hepatic or renal insufficiency. Methods One hundred and fifty-seven eligible prostate cancer patients from 2015 to 2019 were included in this study. The postoperative related laboratory tests were compared between transperitoneal and extraperitoneal. The primary endpoint was hepatic and renal function. We also evaluate the intraoperative amount of bleeding, the length of postoperative hospital stays, the occurrence of postoperative complications (lymphatic leakage, bleeding, and infection), and the prostate-specific antigen (PSA). Results Postoperative total bilirubin and bound bilirubin in both groups were significantly increased, while total protein, albumin, globulin, urea, and uric acid were significantly decreased (P<0.05). The total protein, albumin, and globulin are significantly higher in the EP-RALP group than in the TP-RALP group (P<0.05) postoperatively. There are no statistical differences in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and creatinine clearance (CCR) between these two groups, postoperatively. Conclusions RALP had a significant effect on hepatic function after both TP-RALP and EP-RALP approaches, while the latter showed a lesser extent. Our results suggested that pneumoperitoneal pathways have significant effects on protein consumption. Thus, we should require a more cautious choice of surgical approaches when it comes to patients with impaired hepatic function or under risk of hepatic malfunction.
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- Weishan Lee
- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Xu W, Peng X, Jiang B. Hypoalbuminemia after pancreaticoduodenectomy does not predict or affect short-term postoperative prognosis. BMC Surg 2020; 20:72. [PMID: 32293409 PMCID: PMC7161192 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-020-00739-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2019] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Hypoalbuminemia (HA) is a risk factor for the complications following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). This study aimed to explore the factors that affect HA following PD and evaluate the influence of HA on the short-term postoperative prognosis. Methods: Total 163 patients who underwent PD and met inclusion criteria were subdivided into two groups according to the status of HA. The relationships of postoperative albumin (ALB) level and exogenous ALB infusion with postoperative responses and complications were assessed by correlation analysis. Results Preoperative ALB ≥35.0 g/L and postoperative complication grade were factors influencing HA after PD. Correlation analysis demonstrated significant negative correlation of postoperative ALB level with white blood cell (WBC) count and neutrophil count. Postoperative exogenous ALB infusion positively correlated with blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, complication grade, postoperative intraperitoneal hemorrhage and pancreatic fistula. No significant differences were observed between the complications and30-day mortality rates with and without postoperative HA. Conclusions HA after PD should not be considered as an indicator but rather a result of poor prognosis. WBCs, especially neutrophils, are involved in reducing postoperative ALB level. Infusion of exogenous ALB to maintain ALB > 30 g/L could not improve clinical outcomes.
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- Wei Xu
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Hospital Affiliated with Hunan Normal University, No. 61 West Jiefang Road, Changsha, 410005, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Hospital Affiliated with Hunan Normal University, No. 61 West Jiefang Road, Changsha, 410005, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, The First Hospital Affiliated with Hunan Normal University, No. 61 West Jiefang Road, Changsha, 410005, China.
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Qi J, Liu C, Chen L, Chen J. Postoperative Serum Albumin Decrease Independently Predicts Delirium in the Elderly Subjects after Total Joint Arthroplasty. Curr Pharm Des 2020; 26:386-394. [PMID: 31880243 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666191227153150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Background:
Postoperative delirium (POD), a neurobehavioral syndrome induced by dysfunction of
neural activity, is a common and serious complication. This current study aimed to investigate independent predictors
for POD in elderly subjects after total joint arthroplasty (TJA).
Methods:
Eligible elderly patients (≥65 years) who underwent elective unilateral primary hip or knee arthroplasty
under epidural anesthesia from October 2016 to January 2019 were consecutively enrolled. POD was diagnosed
following the guidance of the 5th edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, (DSM V,
2013). The relative change in serum Alb (ΔAlb) was defined as the absolute value of (preoperative Alb value–
nadir value within postoperative day 2)/preoperative Alb ×100%. The predictive value of ΔAlb for POD was
evaluated by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression
analyses were used for evaluating risk factors for POD.
Results:
A total of 328 patients were enrolled in the analysis, of which 68 (20.7%, 68/328) patients developed
POD within postoperative 7 days. ΔAlb was an effective predictor for POD with an area under the curve (AUC)
of 0.821, a sensitivity of 76.15% and a specificity of 70.59%, respectively (P<0.001). Univariate and multivariate
logistic regression analyses indicated that ΔAlb was the only independent risk factor for POD (OR: 2.43, 95%CI:
1.17–4.86, P=0.015).
Conclusions:
ΔAlb was an independent risk factor for POD in elderly subjects after TJA.
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- Jianmin Qi
- Department of anesthesiology, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of anesthesiology, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of anesthesiology, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of anesthesiology, HwaMei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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Kamarajah SK, Lin A, Tharmaraja T, Bharwada Y, Bundred JR, Nepogodiev D, Evans RPT, Singh P, Griffiths EA. Risk factors and outcomes associated with anastomotic leaks following esophagectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Dis Esophagus 2020; 33:5709700. [PMID: 31957798 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doz089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2019] [Revised: 06/07/2019] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Anastomotic leaks (AL) are a major complication after esophagectomy. This meta-analysis aimed to determine identify risks factors for AL (preoperative, intra-operative, and post-operative factors) and assess the consequences to outcome on patients who developed an AL. This systematic review was performed according to PRISMA guidelines, and eligible studies were identified through a search of PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane CENTRAL databases up to 31 December 2018. A meta-analysis was conducted with the use of random-effects modeling and prospectively registered with the PROSPERO database (Registration CRD42018130732). This review identified 174 studies reporting outcomes of 74,226 patients undergoing esophagectomy. The overall pooled AL rates were 11%, ranging from 0 to 49% in individual studies. Majority of studies were from Asia (n = 79). In pooled analyses, 23 factors were associated with AL (17 preoperative and six intraoperative). AL were associated with adverse outcomes including pulmonary (OR: 4.54, CI95%: 2.99-6.89, P < 0.001) and cardiac complications (OR: 2.44, CI95%: 1.77-3.37, P < 0.001), prolonged hospital stay (mean difference: 15 days, CI95%: 10-21 days, P < 0.001), and in-hospital mortality (OR: 5.91, CI95%: 1.41-24.79, P = 0.015). AL are a major complication following esophagectomy accounting for major morbidity and mortality. This meta-analysis identified modifiable risk factors for AL, which can be a target for interventions to reduce AL rates. Furthermore, identification of both modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors will facilitate risk stratification and prediction of AL enabling better perioperative planning, patient counseling, and informed consent.
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- Sivesh K Kamarajah
- Department of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle University NHS Foundation Trust Hospitals, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.,Institute of Cellular Medicine, University of Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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- College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Academic Surgery and College of Medical and Dental Sciences, Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK.,Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Trent Oesophago-Gastric Unit, City Hospital Campus, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK.,Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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Vrba R, Neoral C, Vomackova K, Vrana D, Melichar B, Lubuska L, Loveckova Y, Aujesky R. Complications of the surgical treatment of esophageal cancer and microbiological analysis of the respiratory tract. Biomed Pap Med Fac Univ Palacky Olomouc Czech Repub 2019; 164:284-291. [PMID: 31551607 DOI: 10.5507/bp.2019.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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AIM The aim of this study was to reduce the severe respiratory complications of esophageal cancer surgery often leading to death. METHODS Two groups of patients operated on for esophageal cancer were evaluated in this retrospective analysis. The first group was operated between 2006-2011, prior to the implementation of preoperative microbiological examination while the second group had surgery between 2012-2017 after implementation of this examination. RESULTS In total, 260 patients, 220 males and 40 females underwent esophagectomy. Between 2006-2011, 113 (87.6%) males and 16 (12.4%) females and between 2012-2017, esophagectomy was performed in 107 (81.7%) males and 24 (18.3%) females. In the first cohort, 10 patients died due to respiratory complications. The 30-day mortality was 6.9% and 90-day was 9.3%. In the second cohort, 4 patients died from respiratory complications. The 30-day mortality was 1.5% and 90-day mortality was 3.1%. With regard to the incidence of respiratory complications (P=0.014), these occurred more frequently in patients with sputum collection, however, severe respiratory complications were more often observed in patients without sputum collection. Significantly fewer patients died (P=0.036) in the group with sputum collection. The incidence of respiratory complications was very significantly higher in the patients who died (P<0.0001). CONCLUSION The incidence of severe respiratory complications (causing death) may be reduced by identifying clinically silent respiratory tract infections.
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- Radek Vrba
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc, Czech Republic
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Yamada Y, Inui K, Hara Y, Fuji K, Sonoda K, Hashimoto K, Kamijo Y. Verification of serum albumin elevating effect of cell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy for ascites patients: a retrospective controlled cohort study. Sci Rep 2019; 9:10195. [PMID: 31308465 PMCID: PMC6629637 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-46774-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Cell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy (CART) is frequently used to treat refractory ascites in Japan. However, its efficacy remains unclear. This controlled cohort study verified the serum albumin elevating effect of CART by comparisons with simple paracentesis. Ascites patients receiving CART (N = 88) or paracentesis (N = 108) at our hospital were assessed for the primary outcome of change in serum albumin level within 3 days before and after treatment. A significantly larger volume of ascites was drained in the CART group. The change in serum albumin level was +0.08 ± 0.25 g/dL in the CART group and −0.10 ± 0.30 g/dL in the paracentesis group (P < 0.001). The CART – paracentesis difference was +0.26 g/dL (95%CI +0.18 to +0.33, P < 0.001) after adjusting for potential confounders by multivariate analysis. The adjusted difference increased with drainage volume. In the CART group, serum total protein, dietary intake, and urine volume were significantly increased, while hemoglobin and body weight was significantly decreased, versus paracentesis. More frequent adverse events, particularly fever, were recorded for CART, although the period until re-drainage was significantly longer. This study is the first demonstrating that CART can significantly increase serum albumin level as compared with simple paracentesis. CART represents a useful strategy to manage patients requiring ascites drainage.
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- Yosuke Yamada
- Department of Nephrology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, Nagano, 390-8621, Japan.
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Nakagawa K, Sho M, Akahori T, Nagai M, Nakamura K, Takagi T, Tanaka T, Nishiofuku H, Ohbayashi C, Kichikawa K, Ikeda N. Significance of the inflammation-based prognostic score in recurrent pancreatic cancer. Pancreatology 2019; 19:722-728. [PMID: 31153778 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2019.05.461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Revised: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although the prognosis of recurrent pancreatic cancer (RPC) is improving with the appearance of new anticancer drugs, prognostic indicators for RPC are still poorly understood. The aim of this study was to evaluate significance of the inflammation-based prognostic score, including modified Glasgow Prognostic Score (mGPS), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR), and Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI), in patients with RPC. METHODS This study reviewed 263 patients of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma at our institution between 2006 and 2015. A receiver operating characteristics curve analysis was performed to determine the cut-off values. The prognostic significance of the inflammation-based prognostic scores were evaluated by a multivariate analysis. RESULTS 172 patients (65.4%) who had recurrence was included in this study. The optimal PNI for predicting 1-year survival after recurrence was 40 with higher area under receiver operating characteristics curve value (0.704) in comparison with other inflammation-based prognostic scores. A univariate and multivariate analysis revealed that liver metastasis (P < 0.001) and PNI < 40 (P < 0.001) were independently associated with the survival time after recurrence. When each of the two predictors was counted as one point and the points were calculated for all cases, a good stratified survival curve was obtained, showing the shorter survival in the higher points: median survival times of 2, 1, and 0 points were 4.3, 11.1, and 21.2 months, respectively (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Inflammation-based prognostic scores, especially PNI is useful clinical biomarker for predicting the survival time after recurrence in patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
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- Department of Surgery, Nara Medical University, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Nara Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nara Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Nara Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nara Medical University, Japan
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Li X, Chen J. Is the prognostic nutritional index (PNI) a useful predictive marker for postoperative complications after lung surgery? J Thorac Dis 2019; 11:S334-S336. [PMID: 30997213 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.12.124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Xin Li
- Department of Lung Cancer Surgery, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Lung Cancer Metastasis and Tumor Microenvironment, Tianjin Lung Cancer Institute, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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- Department of Lung Cancer Surgery, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Lung Cancer Metastasis and Tumor Microenvironment, Tianjin Lung Cancer Institute, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, China
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Tang Y, Liu Z, Liang J, Zhang R, Wu K, Zou Z, Zhou C, Zhang F, Lu Y. Early post-operative serum albumin level predicts survival after curative nephrectomy for kidney cancer: a retrospective study. BMC Urol 2018; 18:111. [PMID: 30522461 PMCID: PMC6282248 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-018-0427-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have shown that albumin-related systemic inflammation is associated with the long-term prognosis of cancer, but the clinical significance of an early (≤ 7 days) post-operative serum albumin level has not been well-documented as a prognostic factor in patients with renal cell cancer. METHODS We retrospectively included patients hospitalized for kidney cancer from January 2009 to May 2014. First, the receiver operating characteristic analysis was used to define the best cut-off of an early post-operative serum albumin level in determining the prognosis, from which survival analysis was performed. RESULTS A total of 329 patients were included. The median duration of follow-up was 54.8 months. Patients with an early post-operative serum albumin level < 32 g/L had a significantly shorter median recurrence-free survival (RFS; 49.1 versus 56.5 months, P = 0.001) and median overall survival (OS; 52.2 versus 57.0 months, P = 0.049) than patients with an early post-operative serum albumin level ≥ 32 g/L. After adjusting for age, BMI, tumor stage, post-operative hemoglobin concentration, and pre-operative albumin, globulin, and hemoglobin levels, multivariate Cox regression showed that an early post-operative serum albumin level < 32 g/L was an independent prognostic factor associated with a decreased RFS (HR = 3.60; 95% CI,1.05-12.42 [months], P = 0.042) and decreased OS (HR = 9.95; 95% CI, 1.81-54.80 [months], P = 0.008). CONCLUSION An early post-operative serum albumin level < 32 g/L is an independent prognostic factor leading to an unfavorable RFS and OS. Prospective trials and further studies involving additional patients are warranted.
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- Yongquan Tang
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 of Guoxue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041 China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urology, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urology, the Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Chowdappa R, Tiwari AR, Arjunan R, Althaf S, Kumar RV, Chunduri S. Perioperative Mortality in Cancer Esophagus-a Case Control Study at a High-Volume Regional Cancer Center in South India. Indian J Surg Oncol 2018; 10:83-90. [PMID: 30948879 DOI: 10.1007/s13193-018-0825-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2018] [Accepted: 11/05/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Surgery for esophageal cancers carries high rates of morbidity and mortality despite improvements in perioperative care especially with increasingly safe anesthesia and postoperative ICU care. A case control study was conducted on 713 patients operated for esophageal cancer over a period of 8 years (2009-2016). Multiple preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative clinical and laboratory parameters were compared between patients who succumbed to the surgery, i.e., 30-day mortality, and those who did not. Of the preoperative parameters, age > 58.5 years (p = 0.01), history of dysphagia with significant weight loss (p = 0.028), diabetes (p = 0.002), ischemic cardiac disease (p = 0.0001), low FEV1 < 69.5% (p = 0.036), preoperative length of hospital stay > 6.94 days (p = 0.001), involvement of gastroesophageal junction (p = 0.04), and ASA score > 2 (p = 0.002) were significantly associated with perioperative mortality. Intraoperatively, blood loss (p = 0.003), intraoperative (p = 0.015) and postoperative (p = 0.0001) blood transfusion, splenectomy (p = 0.0001), and excessive intraoperative intravenous fluids (p = 0.003) were associated with mortality. Decreased postoperative day 1 serum albumin level < 2.38 mg/dl (p = 0.0001), increased ICU stay > 7.32 days (SD+/- = 6.28, p = 0.03), number of positive lymph nodes > 2.97 (SD+/- = 4.19, p = 0.013), conduit necrosis (p = 0.0001), recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy (p = 0.013), pulmonary venous thromboembolism (p = 0.0001), multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (p = 0.0001), LRTI (p = 0.0001), arrhythmia (p = 0.005), sepsis (p = 0.0001), and ARDS (p = 0.0001) were the postoperative complications that were significantly associated with mortality. Comprehensive patient care involving preoperative optimization, improved surgical skills, rigorous intraoperative fluid management, and dedicated intensive care units will continue to play a major role in further minimizing mortality and morbidity associated with esophageal cancer surgeries.
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Kidwai Cancer Institute, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Kidwai Cancer Institute, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Pathology, Kidwai Cancer Institute, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Kidwai Cancer Institute, Bengaluru, India
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Müller C, Stift A, Argeny S, Bergmann M, Gnant M, Marolt S, Unger L, Riss S. Delta albumin is a better prognostic marker for complications following laparoscopic intestinal resection for Crohn's disease than albumin alone - A retrospective cohort study. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0206911. [PMID: 30422980 PMCID: PMC6233913 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0206911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2018] [Accepted: 10/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Purpose Little is known about the perioperative dynamic of albumin and its effect on surgical outcome in Crohn’s disease. Thus, we aimed to assess postoperative changes of albumin levels and their potentially predictive role for complications after laparoscopic intestinal resections. Methods We identified 182 patients who underwent laparoscopic intestinal resection for symptomatic Crohn´s disease between 2000 and 2014 for this retrospective cohort study. Pre- and postoperative serum albumin levels (within 4 days) were recorded retrospectively and proportional postoperative reduction (delta (Δ) albumin) was calculated. Complications were defined according to the Clavien-Dindo classification. Univariate and multivariate analysis describing an eventful postoperative course were conducted. Results Complications were found in 22.5% (n = 41), 6% (n = 11) developed major complications defined as Clavien Dindo III-V and 16.5% (n = 30) had minor complications (Clavien Dindo I-II). The median Δ albumin was 22.75% (range: -18.46–47.14%). Delta albumin was found to be significantly higher in patients who developed complications after surgery (p = 0.03). Notably, neither preoperative (p = 0.28) nor postoperative albumin levels (p = 0.41) taken as absolute numerical values correlated with an eventful course following intestinal resection. In the multivariate analysis, based on a cut-off of 24.27%, Δ albumin remained an independent factor for surgical complications (p = 0.04, OR 2.232) next to conversion rate (p<0.001, OR 5.577) and the presence of an inflammatory mass (p = 0.003, OR 0.280). Conclusion Δ albumin is a better prognostic marker for an eventful postoperative course after laparoscopic surgery in patients with Crohn’s disease in comparison to albumin alone.
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- Catharina Müller
- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery and Comprehensive Center for Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery and Comprehensive Center for Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery and Comprehensive Center for Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery and Comprehensive Center for Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery and Comprehensive Center for Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery and Comprehensive Center for Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery and Comprehensive Center for Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery and Comprehensive Center for Perioperative Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Li P, Li J, Lai Y, Wang Y, Wang X, Su J, Che G. Perioperative changes of serum albumin are a predictor of postoperative pulmonary complications in lung cancer patients: a retrospective cohort study. J Thorac Dis 2018; 10:5755-5763. [PMID: 30505483 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.09.113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Background A decrease in serum albumin is commonly observed after lung cancer surgery, however, whether it is associated with postoperative outcomes is unknown. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether the reduction of serum albumin (ΔALB) on postoperative day one could serve as a predictor of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after thoracoscopic anatomical resection in lung cancer patients. Methods Patients characteristics were compared between groups of whether they experienced PPCs or not. The cutoff value of ΔALB was examined by receiver operating characteristic curve to find out the threshold value of ΔALB in predicting PPCs. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify potential risk factors for PPCs. Results Totally 533 patients were included into analysis, and among them, 52 experienced PPCs. The ΔALB was significant in the PPCs group than in the non-PPCs group (P<0.001), and ΔALB was observed an independent risk factor for PPCs (OR =2.268, 95% CI: 1.153-4.460). The cutoff value of ΔALB in predicting PPCs was 14.97%. Patients with ΔALB ≥14.97% were more likely to have PPCs (P<0.001). Conclusions A reduction of serum albumin with a cut-off value of 14.97% can be served as a predictor to identify patients at high risk of developing PPCs following thoracosopic anatomical lung cancer surgery.
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- Pengfei Li
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.,West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.,West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.,West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.,West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.,West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Wang Y, Wang H, Jiang J, Cao X, Liu Q. Early decrease in postoperative serum albumin predicts severe complications in patients with colorectal cancer after curative laparoscopic surgery. World J Surg Oncol 2018; 16:192. [PMID: 30253767 PMCID: PMC6156961 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-018-1493-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2018] [Accepted: 09/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Postoperative severe complications are always associated with prolonged hospital stays, increased economic burdens, and poor prognoses in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). This present study aimed to investigate potential risk factors including serum albumin (Alb) for severe complications in CRC patients. Methods Eligible patients with primary CRC undergoing elective laparoscopic colectomy from July 2015 to July 2017 were included. Postoperative severe complications were defined as grade III and IV according to the Clavien–Dindo classification. ∆Alb was defined as (preoperative Alb − nadir Alb within POD2)/preoperative Alb × 100%. The baseline characteristics, intraoperative data, and laboratory data were obtained from the database for the analysis. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were utilized for the assessment of the association between risk factors and postoperative severe complications. The predictive value of ∆Alb for postoperative severe complications was evaluated by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Results A total of 193 patients were finally included in the analysis data set, of which 38 (19.7%) patients had postoperative severe complications. In the final multivariate logistic regression analysis, ∆Alb was the only independent factor associated with postoperative severe complications (OR 1.66, 95%CI 1.18–2.33, p = 0.003). The area under the curve (AUC) of ∆Alb was 0.916, with the sensitivity and specificity of 0.842 and 0.858 (p < 0.001). Conclusions The ∆Alb was an independent risk factor for severe complications in CRC patients after curative laparoscopic surgery.
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- Yong Wang
- Department of General Surgery, Taizhou People's Hospital, Taizhou Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Medical School of Nantong University, No.366 Taihu Road, Taizhou, 225300, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Taizhou People's Hospital, Taizhou Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Medical School of Nantong University, No.366 Taihu Road, Taizhou, 225300, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Taizhou People's Hospital, Taizhou Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Medical School of Nantong University, No.366 Taihu Road, Taizhou, 225300, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Taizhou People's Hospital, Taizhou Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Medical School of Nantong University, No.366 Taihu Road, Taizhou, 225300, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Taizhou People's Hospital, Taizhou Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University, Medical School of Nantong University, No.366 Taihu Road, Taizhou, 225300, Jiangsu, China.
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Yin LX, Chen BM, Zhao GF, Yuan QF, Xue Q, Xu K. Scoring System to Predict the Risk of Surgical Site Infection in Patients with Esophageal Cancer after Esophagectomy with Cervical Anastomosis. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2018; 19:696-703. [PMID: 30183520 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2018.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgical site infection (SSI) surveillance has become increasingly important during the peri-operative period of esophagectomy with cervical anastomosis (McKeown esophagectomy). This study sought to clarify the risk factors for SSI and to develop a stratification scoring system to predict SSI after esophagectomy with cervical anastomosis. PATIENTS AND METHODS All patients who underwent elective esophagectomy with cervical anastomosis were studied between January 2010 and December 2016 in the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Cancer Hospital (CAMS). Univariable analysis and multivariable logistic regression were used to screen the independent risk factors. A risk stratification scoring system was developed based on multivariable logistic regression parameters. The model derivation set involved 711 consecutive cases, and the validation set involved 168 consecutive cases. RESULTS In the model derivation set, there were 711 patients, of whom 146 were found to have SSI and the incidence rate was 20.53%. Multivariable analysis found that SSI was associated independently with the following adverse risk factors: peripheral vascular disease, prior chest surgery, no pre-operative surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) administration within 120 minutes prior to incision, low serum albumin, and low pre-albumin at post-operative day zero to three, respectively. Each of these factors contributed one point to the risk score and a risk stratification scoring system was established. The SSI rates were increased gradually in the low, intermediate, high, and extremely high-risk groups (p < 0.001). The area under the receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) curve was 0.706 for the logistic regression model and 0.704 for the scoring system. In the validation set, the model performed equivalently (AUC = 0.824). CONCLUSIONS The validated stratification scoring system could predict accurately the risk of SSI after esophagectomy with cervical anastomosis. This could be helpful in the selection of high-risk patients requiring frequent monitoring and more aggressive interventions to decrease the incidence of SSI.
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- Li-Xia Yin
- 1 Department of Hospital Infection Management, 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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- 1 Department of Hospital Infection Management, 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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- 2 Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University , Shanghai, China
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- 1 Department of Hospital Infection Management, 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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- 3 Department of Thoracic 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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- 4 Department of Medical Administration, 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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Kisani AI, Tughgba T, Elsa AT. Effects of various surgical procedures on biochemical parameters of Nigerian dogs and their clinical implications. Vet World 2018; 11:909-914. [PMID: 30147258 PMCID: PMC6097566 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2018.909-914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2018] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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AIM The importance of physical and psychological stress caused by pain during surgery cannot be overemphasized. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of ovariohysterectomy (OVH), gastrotomy (GST), and intestinal resection and anastomosis (IRA) on biochemical parameters of Nigerian dogs anesthetized with the xylazine-propofol combination. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 12 dogs were randomly divided into three groups of four each. The animals were treated with xylazine and propofol anesthetics for OVH, GST, and IRA in Groups 1-3, respectively. Blood samples were collected at 0 h, 2, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, and 144 h postsurgery for determination of cortisol (CORT), glucose (GLU), total protein (TP), albumin (ALB), globulin (GL), and ALB/GL ratio. RESULTS There were significant increases (p<0.05) in mean CORT concentrations 2 h postsurgery in the three groups and at 24 h in Group 3 and 96 h in Groups 1 and 3, respectively. GLU concentrations increased significantly (p<0.05) in the three groups at 2 h postsurgery. The mean protein concentrations in Groups 2 and 3 decreased significantly (p<0.05) at 2h and 24 h and 72 h, 96 h, 120 h, and 144 h in Group 3, respectively. There was significant decrease (p<0.05) in the mean ALB concentrations at 2 h, 24 h, 72 h, 96 h, 120 h, and 144 h postsurgery. There was a significant difference (p<0.05) in the mean GL concentrations in Group 3 at 24 h, 72 h, 96 h, and 144 h. All other parameters were not significantly different (p>0.05) in comparison with the control. CONCLUSION Xylazine-propofol combination could decrease humoral immune status and increase serum GLU level invariably portending a high risk of diabetes in the vulnerable dogs.
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- Aboh Iku Kisani
- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2373, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2373, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2373, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
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Changes in plasma albumin levels in early detection of infectious complications after laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery with ERAS protocol. Surg Endosc 2018; 32:3225-3233. [PMID: 29340818 PMCID: PMC5988762 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6040-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background Combination of laparoscopic approach with ERAS protocol in colorectal surgery allows for an early discharge. However there is a risk that some of the discharged patients are developing, asymptomatic at the time, infectious complications. This may lead to a delay in diagnostics and proper treatment introduction. We aimed to assess the usefulness of preoperative plasma albumin concentration and their changes as indicators of infectious complications in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery. Methods Prospective analysis included 105 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection between August 2014 and September 2016. In all cases standardised 16-item perioperative care ERAS protocol was used (mean compliance > 85%). Patients with IBD, distant metastases, undergoing emergency or multivisceral resection were excluded. Blood samples were collected preoperatively and on POD 1, 2, 3. Plasma albumin concentration was measured. Patients were divided into two groups depending on the presence of infectious complications. We analysed the differences in the levels of albumin and the dynamics of changes. Results Group 1—82 not complicated patients, Group 2—23 patients with at least one infectious complication. Preoperatively, there were no significant differences in the levels of serum albumin between those groups (Group 1—38.7 ± 4.9 g/l; Group 2—37.7 ± 5.0 g/l). In postoperative period, decrease was observed in both (POD 1: Group 1—36.5 ± 4.2 g/l, Group 2—34.7 ± 4.2 g/l, p = 0.07; POD 2: Group 1—36.2 ± 4.1 g/l, Group 2—32.6 ± 5.6 g/l, p = 0.01; POD 3: Group 1—36.0 ± 4.4 g/l, Group 2—30.9 ± 3.5 g/l, p = 0.01). The decrease was significantly greater in Group 2 on POD 2 and 3. Conclusions We showed that a regular measurement of albumin in the early postoperative days may be beneficial in the detection of postoperative infectious complications. Although changes in albumins are observed early after surgery, this parameter is relatively unspecific.
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Zhao C, Ding C, Xie T, Zhang T, Dai X, Wei Y, Li Y, Gong J, Zhu W. Validation and optimization of the Systemic Inflammation-Based modified Glasgow Prognostic Score in predicting postoperative outcome of inflammatory bowel disease: preliminary data. Sci Rep 2018; 8:747. [PMID: 29335491 PMCID: PMC5768763 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-18771-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2017] [Accepted: 12/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Systemic Inflammation-Based modified Glasgow Prognostic Score (mGPS) was developed as an objective tool to grade state of inflammation. However, the association between mGPS and postoperative complications for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients was still unknown. In our study, 270 IBD patients [Crohn’s disease (CD), n = 186; Ulcerative colitis (UC), n = 84] from January 2013 and January 2016 who underwent elective bowel resection were retrospectively analyzed, and, the levels of preoperative C-reactive protein (CRP) and albumin were included as parameters of mGPS. The incidence of overall postoperative complications was 44.81% (121/270), including 46.77% (87/186) of CD and 40.48% (34/84) of UC. According to multivariate analysis, mGPS (CD: OR = 3.47, p = 0.003; UC: OR = 3.28, p = 0.019) was independently associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications. Patients with a higher mGPS also suffered longer postoperative stay and increased SSIs (both p < 0.05). Combining mGPS with neutrophil ratio improved its prognostic value with a better area under the curve (AUC), using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) method. Then we confirmed that mGPS was associated with postoperative complications in IBD patients undergoing elective bowel resection and the addition of neutrophil ratio enhanced its prognostic value.
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- Chenyan Zhao
- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.,Department of General Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
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Sun F, Ge X, Liu Z, Du S, Ai S, Guan W. Postoperative C-reactive protein/albumin ratio as a novel predictor for short-term complications following gastrectomy of gastric cancer. World J Surg Oncol 2017; 15:191. [PMID: 29065877 PMCID: PMC5655858 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-017-1258-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2017] [Accepted: 10/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Postoperative complications following gastric cancer resection remain a clinical problem. Early detection of postoperative complications is needed before critical illness develops. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of C-reactive protein/albumin ratio in patients with gastric cancer. METHODS A total of 322 patients undergoing curative (R0) gastrectomy between 2015 and 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify clinical factors predicting postoperative complications. The cutoff values and diagnostic accuracy of C-reactive protein/albumin ratio and C-reactive protein were determined by receiver-operating characteristic curves. RESULTS Among all of the patients, 85 (26.4%) developed postoperative complications. The optimal cutoff of C-reactive protein/albumin ratio was set at 3.04 based on the ROC analysis. Multivariate analysis identified C-reactive protein/albumin ratio was an independent risk factors for complications after gastrectomy (OR 3.037; 95% CI 1.248-7.392; P = 0.014). Additionally, C-reactive protein/albumin ratio showed a higher diagnostic accuracy than C-reactive protein on postoperative day 3 (AUC: 0.685 vs 0.660; sensitivity: 0.624 vs 0.471; specificity: 0.722 vs 0.835). CONCLUSIONS Elevated C-reactive protein/albumin ratio was an independent predictor for postoperative complications following gastrectomy of gastric cancer, and the diagnostic accuracy was higher than C-reactive protein alone. Overall, postoperative C-reactive protein/albumin ratio may help to identify patients with high probability of postoperative complications.
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- Feng Sun
- Department of General Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008 China
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310016 China
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- Department of General Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008 China
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- Department of General Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008 China
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- Department of General Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008 China
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- Department of General Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008 China
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Hardt J, Pilz L, Magdeburg J, Kienle P, Post S, Magdeburg R. Preoperative hypoalbuminemia is an independent risk factor for increased high-grade morbidity after elective rectal cancer resection. Int J Colorectal Dis 2017; 32:1439-1446. [PMID: 28823064 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-017-2884-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/03/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE This study investigated the association of preoperative hypoalbuminemia and postoperative complications after elective resection for rectal cancer. METHODS From September 2009 to December 2014, all patients who underwent elective rectal resection for adenocarcinoma of the rectum were identified using a prospective colorectal cancer database. Hypoalbuminemia was defined as a serum albumin < 35 g/L. Characteristics and outcomes of hypoalbuminemic patients were compared to those of patients with normal albumin levels. Potential risk factors for postoperative major morbidity, defined as Clavien-Dindo ≥ grade 3, were analyzed by both univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS Three hundred seventy patients met the inclusion criteria. Hypoalbuminemic patients (67/370 (18%)) were significantly older and had more advanced tumor stages and more comorbidities (more ASA III, higher percentage of diabetics). Furthermore, they were more likely to undergo abdominoperineal resection instead of low anterior resection and less likely to be operated laparoscopically. On univariate analysis, a higher BMI, advanced tumor stages, diabetes, open procedures, pre- and postoperative hypoalbuminemia, a higher decrease in albumin (∆ preop-postop), and conversion were significantly associated with postoperative high-grade morbidity. On multivariate analysis, diabetes, advanced tumor stages, a higher decrease in the albumin level, as well as preoperative hypoalbuminemia turned out to be independent risk factors for postoperative high-grade morbidity. CONCLUSIONS Hypoalbuminemia is an independent risk factor for postoperative high-grade morbidity. As a low-cost and easy accessible test, serum albumin should be used as a prognostic tool to detect patients at risk for adverse outcomes after resection for rectal cancer.
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- J Hardt
- Department of Surgery, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68135, Mannheim, Germany
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- Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68135, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68135, Mannheim, Germany.
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68135, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Center Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68135, Mannheim, Germany
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Jin S, Shi XJ, Wang SY, Zhang P, Lv GY, Du XH, Wang GY. Drainage fluid and serum amylase levels accurately predict development of postoperative pancreatic fistula. World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23:6357-6364. [PMID: 28974903 PMCID: PMC5603503 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i34.6357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2017] [Revised: 04/04/2017] [Accepted: 05/04/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To investigate potential biomarkers for predicting postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD).
METHODS We prospectively recruited 83 patients to this study. All patients underwent PD (Child’s procedure) at the Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery at the First Bethune Hospital of Jilin University between June 2011 and April 2015. Data pertaining to demographic variables, clinical characteristics, texture of pancreas, surgical approach, histopathological results, white blood cell count, amylase and choline levels in the serum, pancreatic/gastric drainage fluid, and choline and amylase levels in abdominal drainage fluid were included in the analysis. Potential correlations between these parameters and postoperative complications such as, POPF, acute pancreatitis, hemorrhage, delayed gastric emptying, and biliary fistula, were assessed.
RESULTS Twenty-eight out of the 83 (33.7%) patients developed POPF. The severity of POPF was classified as Grade A in 8 (28%) patients, grade B in 16 (58%), and grade C in 4 (14%), according to the pancreatic fistula criteria. On univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses, higher amylase level in the abdominal drainage fluid on postoperative day (POD)1 and higher serum amylase levels on POD4 showed a significant correlation with POPF (P < 0.05). On receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, amylase cut-off level of 2365.5 U/L in the abdominal drainage fluid was associated with a 78.6% sensitivity and 80% specificity [area under the curve (AUC): 0.844; P = 0.009]. A cut-off serum amylase level of 44.2 U/L was associated with a 78.6% sensitivity and 70.9% specificity (AUC: 0.784; P = 0.05).
CONCLUSION Amylase level in the abdominal drainage fluid on POD1 and serum amylase level on POD4 represent novel biomarkers associated with POPF development.
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- Shuo Jin
- School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital Medical Center, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Bethune First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Chao-yang Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Bethune First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Bethune First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Bethune First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Bethune First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
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