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Canzan F, Longhini J, Caliaro A, Cavada ML, Mezzalira E, Paiella S, Ambrosi E. The effect of early oral postoperative feeding on the recovery of intestinal motility after gastrointestinal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1369141. [PMID: 38818132 PMCID: PMC11137291 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1369141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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Background and aims Postoperative ileus is a frequent condition, leading to complications and a longer hospital stay. Few studies have demonstrated the benefit of early oral feeding in preventing ileus after gastrointestinal surgery. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of early versus delayed oral feeding on the recovery of intestinal motility, length of hospital stay, and complications. Methods We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials, searching PubMed, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and the ClincalTrials.gov until 31 December 2022. We evaluated the first passage of the stool, the first flatus, complications, length of postoperative stay, and vomiting. We assessed the risk of bias using the Cochrane risk of bias tool (version 2) for randomized trials and the quality of evidence using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation methodology. Results We included 34 studies with a median sample size of 102 participants. With a moderate certainty of the evidence, the early oral feeding may reduce the time taken for the first passage of the stool (MD -0.99 days; CI 95% -1.25, -0.72), the first flatus (MD -0.70 days; CI 95% -0.87, -0.53), and the risk of complications (RR 0.69; CI 95% 0.59-0.80), while with a low certainty of evidence, it may reduce the length of stay (MD -1.31 days; CI 95% -1.59, -1.03). However, early feeding likely does not affect the risk of vomiting (RR 0.90; CI 95% 0.68, 1.18). Conclusion This review suggests that early oral feeding after gastrointestinal surgery may lead to a faster intestinal recovery, shorter postoperative stays, and fewer complications. However, careful interpretation is needed due to high heterogeneity and the moderate-to-low quality of evidence. Future studies should focus on the type and starting time of early oral feeding.
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- Federica Canzan
- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of General and Pancreatic Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Cope J, Greer D, Soundappan SSV, Pasupati A, Adams S. The Safety and Efficacy of Early Enteral Nutrition After Paediatric Enterostomy Closure - The EPOC Study. J Pediatr Surg 2024; 59:701-708. [PMID: 38135546 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.11.011] [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: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Keeping children nil by mouth until return of bowel function after intestinal anastomosis surgery is said to reduce complications. Fasting may extend up to five days, risking malnourishment and usage of parenteral nutrition. This study aims to establish the efficacy and safety of early enteral nutrition in children undergoing intestinal stoma closure. METHODOLOGY A retrospective cohort study of children aged three months to 16 years who underwent an intestinal stoma closure between 1/1/2019 and 31/12/2021 at two tertiary paediatric hospitals was undertaken. Children fed clear fluids within 24 h (EEN) were compared to those commencing feeds later (LEN). The primary outcome was length of post-operative stay (LOS) and secondary outcomes included: time to feeds; time to stool; and complications. RESULTS Of the 129 children that underwent a stoma closure, 69 met inclusion criteria: 35 (51 %) in the LEN group and 34 (49 %) in the EEN group. Children in the EEN group had a significantly shorter LOS (92.6 h vs 121.7 h, p = 0.0045). Early feeding was also associated with a significantly decreased time to free fluids (p < 0.001) and full enteral intake (p = 0.007). There was no significant intergroup difference in complications. CONCLUSION Commencing feeding within 24 h of stoma closure is efficacious and safe, with clear reductions in LOS, time to full feeds and time to stool, and no increase in complications. Further research is required to extrapolate these findings to other populations. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- James Cope
- Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, School of Clinical Medicine, University of NSW, Kensington, NSW, 2033, Australia
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- Toby Bowring Department Paediatric Surgery, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, NSW, 2031, Australia
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- Douglas Cohen Department of Paediatric Surgery, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia; Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2050, Australia
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- Toby Bowring Department Paediatric Surgery, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, NSW, 2031, Australia
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- Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, School of Clinical Medicine, University of NSW, Kensington, NSW, 2033, Australia; Toby Bowring Department Paediatric Surgery, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, NSW, 2031, Australia.
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Cui Y, Zhang C, Zhang H, Zhang X, Tang Y, Wu Z, Wang T, Chen Q, Meng Y, Wang B, Liu M, Yi J, Shi Y, Li R, Pan H. Effect evaluation of different preventive measures for ileus after abdominal operation: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25412. [PMID: 38370213 PMCID: PMC10867618 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25412] [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: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Background Different approaches to the prevention of postoperative ileus have been evaluated in numerous randomized controlled trials. This network meta-analysis aimed to investigate the relative effectiveness of different interventions in preventing postoperative ileus. Methods Randomized controlled trials (RCTS) on the prevention of postoperative ileus were screened from Chinese and foreign medical databases and compared. STATA software was used for network meta-analysis using the frequency method. Random-effects network meta-analysis was also used to compare all schemes directly and indirectly. Results A total of 105 randomized controlled trials with 18,840 participants were included in this report. The results of the network meta-analysis showed that intravenous analgesia was most effective in preventing the incidence of postoperative ileus, the surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) is 90.5. The most effective intervention for reducing the first postoperative exhaust time was postoperative abdominal mechanical massage (SUCRA: 97.3), and the most effective intervention for reducing the first postoperative defecation time was high-dose opioid antagonists (SUCRA: 84.3). Additionally, the most effective intervention for reducing the time to initiate a normal diet after surgery was accelerated rehabilitation (SUCRA: 85.4). A comprehensive analysis demonstrated the effectiveness and prominence of oral opioid antagonists and electroacupuncture (EA) combined with gum. Conclusion This network meta-analysis determined that oral opioid antagonists and EA combined with chewing gum are the most effective treatments and optimal interventions for reducing the incidence of postoperative ileus. However, methods such as abdominal mechanical massage and coffee require further high-quality research.
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- Yan Cui
- First School of Clinical Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
- Key Laboratory of Gansu Provincial Prescription Mining and Innovative Translational Laboratory, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Expo High-tech Hospital, Zibo, Shandong, China
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- School of Nursing, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
- Gansu Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine New Product Creation Engineering Laboratory, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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Emile SH, Horesh N, Garoufalia Z, Gefen R, Ray-Offor E, Wexner SD. Strategies to reduce ileus after colorectal surgery: A qualitative umbrella review of the collective evidence. Surgery 2024; 175:280-288. [PMID: 38042712 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.10.005] [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: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Various strategies were proposed to reduce postoperative ileus after colorectal surgery. This umbrella review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of current evidence on measures to reduce the incidence and severity of postoperative ileus after colorectal surgery. METHODS A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses-compliant systematic search was conducted in PubMed and Scopus to identify systematic reviews that assessed the efficacy of interventions used to prevent postoperative ileus after colorectal surgery. Data on study characteristics, interventions, and outcomes were summarized in a narrative manner. RESULTS A total of 26 systematic reviews incorporating various strategies like early oral feeding, gum chewing, coffee consumption, medications, and acupuncture were included. Early oral feeding reduced postoperative ileus and accelerated bowel function return. The most assessed intervention was chewing gum, which was associated with a median reduction of postoperative ileus by 45% (range, 11%-59%) and shortening of the time to first flatus and time to defecation by a median of 11.9 and 17.7 hours, respectively. Coffee intake showed inconsistent results, with a median shortening of time to flatus and time to defecation by 1.32 and 14.45 hours, respectively. CONCLUSION Early oral feeding, chewing gum, and alvimopan were the most commonly assessed and effective strategies for reducing postoperative ileus after colorectal surgery. Medications used to reduce postoperative ileus included alvimopan, intravenous lidocaine, dexamethasone, probiotics, and oral antibiotics. Intravenous dexamethasone and lidocaine and oral probiotics helped hasten bowel function return. Acupuncture positively impacted the recovery of bowel function.
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- Sameh Hany Emile
- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL; Colorectal Surgery Unit, General Surgery Department, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura, Egypt. https://twitter.com/dr_samehhany81
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL; Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel. https://twitter.com/nirhoresh
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL. https://twitter.com/ZGaroufalia
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL; Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Hadassah Medical Organization, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. https://twitter.com/RachellGefen
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL; Department of Surgery, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria
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- Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL.
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Shereef A, Raftery D, Sneddon F, Emslie K, Mair L, Mackay C, Ramsay G, Forget P. Prolonged Ileus after Colorectal Surgery, a Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5769. [PMID: 37762711 PMCID: PMC10531711 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12185769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The development of prolonged post-operative ileus (POI) remains a significant problem in the general surgical patient population. The aetiology of ileus is poorly understood and management options/preventative measures are currently extremely limited. The pathophysiology leading to a post-operative ileus is relatively poorly understood, and there is no validated method to estimate ileus occurrence or duration. Ileus in the post-operative period commonly occurs following major colorectal surgery and leads to painful abdominal distension, vomiting, nutritional deficit, pneumonia, prolonged hospital stays and susceptibility to hospital-acquired infection. An increased hospital stay, the burden of treatment costs and the burden on the health system highlight the importance of future research on finding definitions, preventions and predictions of ileus. METHODS A systematic literature review was performed to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the rate of ileus on various treatments for prolonged post-operative ileus following colorectal surgery. A confidence evaluation in a meta-analysis were performed using CINeMA. Direct and indirect comparisons of all interventions were simultaneously carried out using a network meta-analysis. The level of certainty was appraised using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) approach. The method of assessing the risk of bias, the quality assessment, used the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 tool (RoB2). RESULTS Among the seven included studies, the majority suffered from considerable within-study bias, affecting the confidence rates of study findings. Heterogeneity and incoherence made the pairwise meta-analysis and ranking of interventions unfeasible. Indirect comparisons were considered unreliable due to this incoherence. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review, with a confidence evaluation in the network meta-analysis, determined that there is a knowledge gap in the field of study on prolonged ileus following digestive surgery. The current evidence suffers from heterogeneity and incoherence more than imprecision. There is a gap in the data on ileus occurrence in interventional trials for digestive surgery. This could inform clinicians and trialists to better appraise the current literature and plan future trials.
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- Anzil Shereef
- Institute of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Foresterhill Campus, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, UK
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- NHS Grampian, Foresterhill Campus, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, UK; (D.R.); (K.E.); (L.M.); (C.M.); (G.R.)
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- NHS Grampian, Foresterhill Campus, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, UK; (D.R.); (K.E.); (L.M.); (C.M.); (G.R.)
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- NHS Grampian, Foresterhill Campus, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, UK; (D.R.); (K.E.); (L.M.); (C.M.); (G.R.)
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- NHS Grampian, Foresterhill Campus, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, UK; (D.R.); (K.E.); (L.M.); (C.M.); (G.R.)
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- Institute of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Foresterhill Campus, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, UK
- NHS Grampian, Foresterhill Campus, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, UK; (D.R.); (K.E.); (L.M.); (C.M.); (G.R.)
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- Clinical Chair in Anaesthesia, University of Aberdeen Honorary Consultant, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, UK
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Mac Curtain BM, O'Mahony A, Temperley HC, Ng ZQ. Enhanced recovery after surgery protocols and emergency surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. ANZ J Surg 2023; 93:1780-1786. [PMID: 37282791 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND This systematic review and meta-analysis seeks to assess the modified protocols used and patient outcomes when enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols are utilized in an emergency setting. METHODS PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Central Registry of Controlled Trials were comprehensively searched until 13 March 2023. The Cochrane Risk of Bias Assessment Tool was used to assess for bias, along with funnel plot asymmetry. We present log risk ratios for dichotomous variables and raw mean differences for continuous variables. RESULTS Seven randomized trials were included, comprising 573 patients. Results of the primary outcomes when comparing ERAS to standard care are as follows; withdrawal of nasogastric tube (raw mean difference -1.87 CI: -2.386 to -1.359), time to first liquid diet (raw mean difference -2.56 CI: -3.435 to -1.669), time to first solid diet (raw mean difference -2.35 CI: -2.933 to -1.76), time to first flatus (raw mean difference -2.73 CI: -5.726 to 0.257), time to first stool passed (raw mean difference -1.83 CI: -2.307 to -1.349), time to removal of drains (raw mean difference -3.23 CI: -3.609 to -2.852), time to removal of urinary catheter (raw mean difference -1.57 CI: -3.472 to 0.334), mean pain score (raw mean difference -1.79 CI: -2.222 to -1.351) and length of hospital stay (raw mean difference -3.16 CI: -3.688 to -2.63). CONCLUSIONS The adoption of ERAS protocols in an emergency surgery setting was observed to enhance patient recovery, while not indicating any statistically significant increase in adverse outcomes.
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- Benjamin M Mac Curtain
- Department of Surgery, St. John of God Subiaco Hospital, Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, St. John of God Subiaco Hospital, Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, St. John of God Subiaco Hospital, Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Kaarto P, Westfall KM, Brockhaus K, Paulus AL, Albright J, Ramm C, Cleary RK. Alvimopan is associated with favorable outcomes in open and minimally invasive colorectal surgery: a regional database analysis. Surg Endosc 2023:10.1007/s00464-023-10098-7. [PMID: 37130983 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10098-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Alvimopan is a µ-opioid receptor antagonist associated with shorter time to gastrointestinal recovery in patients having open colorectal surgery. Data demonstrating the benefit of perioperative alvimopan for the minimally invasive surgical approach are inconsistent. The aim of this study is to determine colorectal surgery groups that benefit from perioperative alvimopan. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort analysis of colorectal surgery patients who had, and patients who did not have, perioperative alvimopan in the Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative regional risk-adjusted database from 2018 through 2021. Main outcome measures were postoperative length of hospital stay, time to return of bowel function, and postoperative ileus. RESULTS There were 10,010 patients (30.3% open, 40.5% laparoscopic, 12.7% hand-assist laparoscopic, 43.5% robotic) who met inclusion criteria-4919 received alvimopan in the perioperative period and 5091 did not. When compared to those not receiving alvimopan, unadjusted outcomes showed that the alvimopan group had significantly shorter postoperative length of stay (4.75 days vs 5.5 days, p < 0.001), shorter time to return of bowel function (1.61 days vs 2.01 days, p < 0.001) and less postoperative ileus (5.45% vs 7.94%, p < 0.001). After adjustment, regression models confirmed that alvimopan was associated with an 9.6% reduction in hospital length of stay (p < 0.001), a 14.9% shorter time to return of bowel function (p < 0.001), and a 42.1% reduction in postoperative ileus (p < 0.001). Subgroup analysis showed significant benefit of alvimopan for all three outcomes in patients having the minimally invasive approach. CONCLUSIONS Alvimopan is associated with shorter hospital length of stay, shorter time to return of bowel function, and decreased postoperative ileus when administered to patients undergoing colorectal surgery. Benefit is not limited to the open approach and includes minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic colorectal procedures.
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- Patricia Kaarto
- Department of Pharmacy, St Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, St Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Michigan State University School of Medicine, East Lansing, USA
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- Biostatistics and Epidemiology Methods Consulting, BEMC, LLC, Ypsilanti, MI, USA
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- St Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, St Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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Abad-Gurumeta A, Gómez-Ríos MÁ. Postoperative ileus. What cannot be cured must be endured? Minerva Anestesiol 2023; 89:125-127. [PMID: 36448991 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.22.17109-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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- Alfredo Abad-Gurumeta
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Madrid, Spain - .,Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain -
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain.,Anesthesiology and Pain Management Research Group, A Coruña, Spain.,Spanish Difficult Airway Group (GEVAD), A Coruña, Spain
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Abbassi F, Müller SA, Steffen T, Schmied BM, Warschkow R, Beutner U, Tarantino I. Caffeine for intestinal transit after laparoscopic colectomy: randomized clinical trial (CaCo trial). Br J Surg 2022; 109:1216-1223. [PMID: 35909263 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znac265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Coffee has been suggested to help postoperative gastrointestinal motility but the mechanism is not known. This trial assessed whether caffeine shortened time to bowel activity after laparoscopic colectomy. METHODS This was a single-centre, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled superiority trial (October 2015 to August 2020). Patients aged at least 18 years undergoing elective laparoscopic colectomy were assigned randomly to receive 100 mg or 200 mg caffeine, or a placebo (250 mg corn starch) three times a day orally. The primary endpoint was the time to first bowel movement. Secondary endpoints included colonic transit time, time to tolerance of solid food, duration of hospital stay, and perioperative morbidity. RESULTS Sixty patients were assigned randomly to either the 200-mg caffeine group (20 patients), the 100-mg caffeine group (20) or the placebo group (20). In the intention-to-treat analysis, the mean(s.d.) time to first bowel movement was 67.9(19.2) h in the 200-mg caffeine group, 68.2(32.2) h in the 100-mg caffeine group, and 67.3(22.7) h in the placebo group (P = 0.887). The per-protocol analysis and measurement of colonic transit time confirmed no measurable difference with caffeine. CONCLUSION Caffeine was not associated with reduced time to first bowel movement. REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT02510911 (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov).
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- Fariba Abbassi
- Department of General, Visceral, Endocrine and Transplant Surgery, Kantonsspital St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland.,Department of Surgery and Transplantation, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Swiss Institute for Translational and Entrepreneurial Medicine, Stiftung Lindenhof, Campus SLB, Berne, Switzerland.,Department of Surgery, Clinic Beau-Site, Berne, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral, Endocrine and Transplant Surgery, Kantonsspital St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral, Endocrine and Transplant Surgery, Kantonsspital St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral, Endocrine and Transplant Surgery, Kantonsspital St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral, Endocrine and Transplant Surgery, Kantonsspital St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of General, Visceral, Endocrine and Transplant Surgery, Kantonsspital St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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Hennebery RB, Burke CA, Bank TC, Hoffman MK. Risk factors for postoperative ileus after cesarean delivery. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM 2022; 4:100713. [PMID: 35970492 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2022.100713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite extensive data regarding risk factors for postoperative ileus in the general and colorectal surgery literature, few studies have identified risk factors specific to the obstetrical population. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to identify factors associated with postoperative ileus following cesarean delivery. STUDY DESIGN This retrospective case-control study identified women who underwent cesarean delivery at a single hospital between January 2000 and January 2020 and subsequently developed postoperative ileus. Cases were matched in a 1:2 ratio with controls who underwent cesarean delivery and did not develop postoperative ileus. They were matched by age (±1 year) and body mass index (±1 kg/m2). Demographics, common comorbidities, obstetrical history, and delivery characteristics were analyzed. RESULTS A total of 147 cases and 294 controls were identified. Cases and controls were similar in terms of parity, number of previous cesarean deliveries, labor preceding their cesarean delivery, incidence of chorioamnionitis, and presurgical diagnosis of hypothyroidism or chronic hypertension. Cases tended to have a diagnosis of preeclampsia (cases 23.1% vs controls 10.5%; P<.001) and were more likely to have been exposed to magnesium sulfate (cases 34.0% vs controls 15.0%; P<.001). Surgical considerations that were common in cases were exposure to general anesthesia (cases 37.4% vs controls 4.1%; P<.001), midline vertical skin incisions (cases 13.6% vs controls 1.4%; P<.001), classical hysterotomy (cases 8.8% vs controls 1.7%; P=.001), estimated blood loss >1000 mL (cases 44.4% vs controls 11.6%; P<.001), transfusion of blood products (cases 25.8% vs controls 2.0%; P<.001), and hysterectomy at the time of cesarean delivery (cases 6.1% vs controls 0.7%; P=.001). After a multivariable modeling using stepwise logistic regression of all variables found to be statistically significant, transfusion of blood products, estimated blood loss >1000 mL, and exposure to general anesthesia were the remaining surgical factors associated with the development of ileus. These variables reflect both the complexity and most likely the duration of surgery that was required, although we note that we did not have operative time as a variable to explore. Preeclampsia was also identified as a comorbidity linked to the development of ileus. CONCLUSION A diagnosis of preeclampsia, exposure to general anesthesia, estimated blood loss >1 L, and transfusion of blood products were identified as potential risk factors for postcesarean ileus.
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- Ruth B Hennebery
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ChristianaCare, Newark, DE.
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Nogueira PLB, Dock-Nascimento DB, de Aguilar-Nascimento JE. Extending the benefit of nutrition intervention beyond the operative setting. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care 2022; 25:388-392. [PMID: 36201609 DOI: 10.1097/mco.0000000000000868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To provide an update of the recent evidence on the potential of perioperative nutritional interventions to benefit adult patients undergoing head and neck and digestive procedures. RECENT FINDINGS Perioperative nutrition within multimodal prehabilitation programs improve postoperative outcomes. Perioperative fasting time can be reduced with beverages containing carbohydrate alone or blended with a nitrogenous source such as whey protein; this approach seems to be safe and improve outcome. The choice of protein-containing formula, as well as diet composition to be recommended early during the postoperative refeeding, can be optimized to reduce complications. Sarcopenia is an important risk factor for surgical patients, as such, prehabilitation along with preoperative nutrition is strongly advised. Perioperative supplementation with β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate to mitigate sarcopenia requires further investigation. Although perioperative nutritional interventions reduce healthcare costs, recent data suggest it has been scarcely prescribed. SUMMARY Nutritional intervention is key in multimodal programs of enhanced recovery after surgery to ensure better outcomes. Perioperative fasting should be shortened, and include clear fluids containing carbohydrates and protein, especially in the early postoperative period. Multimodal prehabilitation is key to mitigate sarcopenia. Action to improve knowledge on the cost-effectiveness of nutritional interventions in the perioperative setting are needed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Paulo L Batista Nogueira
- UNIVAG Medical School, Varzea Grande
- Health Sciences Postgraduate Department, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Postgraduate Department, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil
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- UNIVAG Medical School, Varzea Grande
- Health Sciences Postgraduate Department, Medical School, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil
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The effect of early oral postoperative feeding on the recovery of intestinal motility after gastrointestinal surgery: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0273085. [PMID: 35980900 PMCID: PMC9387793 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Given the ever-shorter length of hospital stay after surgical procedures, nowadays it is more important than ever to study interventions that may have an impact on surgical patients’ wellbeing. According to the ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols) program, early feeding must be considered one of the key components to facilitate early recovery while improving outcomes and patients’ overall experiences. To date, the international literature has reported that early postoperative feeding compared with traditional (or late) timing is safe; nevertheless, small clinical outcomes effects has been reported, also for recovery of gastrointestinal function. Therefore, the effectiveness of early postoperative feeding to reduce postoperative ileus duration remains still debated. Objective To analyse the effects of early versus delayed oral feeding (liquids and food) on the recovery of intestinal motility after gastrointestinal surgery. Search methods Pubmed, Embase, Cinahl, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and the ClincalTrials.gov register will be searched to identify the RCTs of interest. Study inclusion Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) comparing the effect of early postoperative versus late oral feeding on major postoperative outcomes after gastrointestinal surgery will be included. Data collection and analysis Two review authors will independently screen titles and abstracts to determine the initially selected studies’ inclusion. Any disagreements will be resolved through discussion and consulting a third review author. The research team members will then proceed with the methodological evaluation of the studies and their eligibility for inclusion in the systematic review.
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Docsa T, Sipos A, Cox CS, Uray K. The Role of Inflammatory Mediators in the Development of Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:6917. [PMID: 35805922 PMCID: PMC9266627 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23136917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Feeding intolerance and the development of ileus is a common complication affecting critically ill, surgical, and trauma patients, resulting in prolonged intensive care unit and hospital stays, increased infectious complications, a higher rate of hospital readmission, and higher medical care costs. Medical treatment for ileus is ineffective and many of the available prokinetic drugs have serious side effects that limit their use. Despite the large number of patients affected and the consequences of ileus, little progress has been made in identifying new drug targets for the treatment of ileus. Inflammatory mediators play a critical role in the development of ileus, but surprisingly little is known about the direct effects of inflammatory mediators on cells of the gastrointestinal tract, and many of the studies are conflicting. Understanding the effects of inflammatory cytokines/chemokines on the development of ileus will facilitate the early identification of patients who will develop ileus and the identification of new drug targets to treat ileus. Thus, herein, we review the published literature concerning the effects of inflammatory mediators on gastrointestinal motility.
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- Tibor Docsa
- Department of Medical Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (T.D.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (T.D.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX 77204, USA;
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- Department of Medical Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; (T.D.); (A.S.)
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