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Zizzo M, Morini A, Zanelli M, Tumiati D, Sanguedolce F, Palicelli A, Mereu F, Ascani S, Fabozzi M. Short-Term Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Virtual/Ghost Ileostomy or Defunctioning Ileostomy after Anterior Resection of the Rectum: A Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12113607. [PMID: 37297802 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12113607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Anterior rectal resection (ARR) represents one of the most frequently performed methods in colorectal surgery, mainly carried out for rectal cancer (RC) treatment. Defunctioning ileostomy (DI) has long been chosen as a method to "protect" colorectal or coloanal anastomosis after ARR. However, DI does not rule out risks of more or less serious complications. A proximal intra-abdominal closed-loop ileostomy, the so-called virtual/ghost ileostomy (VI/GI), could limit the number of DIs and the associated morbidity. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes (PRISMA) guidelines. Meta-analysis was performed by use of RevMan [Computer program] Version 5.4. RESULTS The five included comparative studies (VI/GI or DI) covering an approximately 20-year study period (2008-2021). All included studies were observational ones and originated from European countries. Meta-analysis indicated VI/GI as significantly associated with lower short-term morbidity rates related to VI/GI or DI after primary surgery (RR: 0.21, 95% CI: 0.07-0.64, p = 0.006), fewer dehydration (RR: 0.17, 95% CI: 0.04-0.75, p = 0.02) and ileus episodes after primary surgery (RR: 0.20, 95% CI: 0.05-0.77, p = 0.02), fewer readmissions after primary surgery (RR: 0.17, 95% CI: 0.07-0.43, p = 0.0002) and readmissions after primary surgery plus stoma closure surgery (RR: 0.14, 95% CI: 0.06-0.30, p < 0.00001) than the DI group. On the contrary, no differences were identified in terms of AL after primary surgery, short-term morbidity after primary surgery, major complications (CD ≥ III) after primary surgery and length of hospital stay after primary surgery. Conclusions: Given the significant biases among meta-analyzed studies (small overall sample size and the small number of events analyzed, in particular), our results require careful interpretation. Further randomized, possibly multi-center trials may be of paramount importance in confirming our results.
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- Maurizio Zizzo
- Surgical Oncology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, 42123 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, 42123 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, 42123 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, 42123 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Ospedali Riuniti di Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, 42123 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, 42123 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Hematology Unit, CREO, Azienda Ospedaliera di Perugia, University of Perugia, 06129 Perugia, Italy
- Pathology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera S. Maria di Terni, University of Perugia, 05100 Terni, Italy
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- Surgical Oncology Unit, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, 42123 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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Rama NJG, Lourenço Ó, Motta Lima PC, Guarino MPS, Parente D, Castro R, Bento A, Rocha A, Castro-Poças F, Pimentel J. Development of a warning score for early detection of colorectal anastomotic leakage: Hype or hope? World J Gastrointest Surg 2022; 14:1297-1309. [PMID: 36504511 PMCID: PMC9727571 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v14.i11.1297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Colorectal anastomotic leakage (CAL), a severe postoperative complication, is associated with high morbidity, hospital readmission, and overall healthcare costs. Early detection of CAL remains a challenge in clinical practice. However, some decision models have been developed to increase the diagnostic accuracy of this event.
AIM To develop a score based on easily accessible variables to detect CAL early.
METHODS Based on the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator method, a predictive classification system was developed [Early ColoRectAL Leakage (E-CRALL) score] from a prospective observational, single center cohort, carried out in a colorectal division from a non-academic hospital. The score performance and CAL threshold from postoperative day (POD) 3 to POD5 were estimated. Based on a precise analytical decision model, the standard clinical practice was compared with the E-CRALL adoption on POD3, POD4, or POD5. A cost-minimization analysis was conducted, on the assumption that all alternatives delivered similar health-related effects.
RESULTS In this study, 396 patients who underwent colorectal resection surgery with anastomosis, and 6.3% (n = 25) developed CAL. Most of the patients who developed CAL (n = 23; 92%) were diagnosed during the first hospital admission, with a median time of diagnosis of 9.0 ± 6.8 d. From POD3 to POD5, the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the E-CRALL score was 0.82, 0.84, and 0.95, respectively. On POD5, if a threshold of 8.29 was chosen, 87.4% of anastomotic failures were identified with E-CRALL adoption. Additionally, score usage could anticipate CAL diagnosis in an average of 5.2 d and 4.1 d, if used on POD3 and POD5, respectively. Regardless of score adoption, episode comprehensive costs were markedly greater (up to four times) in patients who developed CAL in comparison with patients who did not develop CAL. Nonetheless, the use of the E-CRALL warning score was associated with cost savings of €421442.20, with most (92.9%) of the savings from patients who did not develop CAL.
CONCLUSION The E-CRALL score is an accessible tool to predict CAL at an early timepoint. Additionally, E-CRALL can reduce overall healthcare costs, mainly in the reduction of hospital costs, independent of whether a patient developed CAL.
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- Nuno J G Rama
- Division of Colorectal Surgical, Leiria Hospital Centre, Leiria 2410-021, Portugal
- Abel Salazar Biomedical Institute, University of Oporto, Oporto 4099-002, Portugal
- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria 2410-541, Portugal
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- Faculty of Economics, CeBER, University of Coimbra, Coimbra 3000-137, Portugal
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- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria 2410-541, Portugal
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- Division of Colorectal Surgical, Leiria Hospital Centre, Leiria 2410-021, Portugal
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- Division of Clinical Pathology, Leiria Hospital Centre, Leiria 2410-541, Portugal
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- Division of Clinical Pathology, Leiria Hospital Centre, Leiria 2410-541, Portugal
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- Abel Salazar Biomedical Institute, University of Oporto, Oporto 4099-002, Portugal
- Division of Surgical, Oporto Hospital Centre, Oporto 4099-001, Portugal
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Santo António Hospital, Porto Hospital Center, Oporto 4099-001, Portugal
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of OPorto, Oporto 4099-001, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra 3004-531, Portugal
- Division of Surgical, Montes Claros Hospital, Coimbra 3030-320, Portugal
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Zarnescu EC, Zarnescu NO, Costea R. Updates of Risk Factors for Anastomotic Leakage after Colorectal Surgery. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:diagnostics11122382. [PMID: 34943616 PMCID: PMC8700187 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11122382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Anastomotic leakage is a potentially severe complication occurring after colorectal surgery and can lead to increased morbidity and mortality, permanent stoma formation, and cancer recurrence. Multiple risk factors for anastomotic leak have been identified, and these can allow for better prevention and an earlier diagnosis of this significant complication. There are nonmodifiable factors such as male gender, comorbidities and distance of tumor from anal verge, and modifiable risk factors, including smoking and alcohol consumption, obesity, preoperative radiotherapy and preoperative use of steroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Perioperative blood transfusion was shown to be an important risk factor for anastomotic failure. Recent studies on the laparoscopic approach in colorectal surgery found no statistical difference in anastomotic leakage rate compared with open surgery. A diverting stoma at the time of primary surgery does not appear to reduce the leak rate but may reduce its clinical consequences and the need for additional surgery if anastomotic leakage does occur. It is still debatable if preoperative bowel preparation should be used, especially for left colon and rectal resections, but studies have shown similar incidence of postoperative leak rate.
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- Eugenia Claudia Zarnescu
- Department of General Surgery, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (E.C.Z.); (R.C.)
- Second Department of Surgery, University Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 050098 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of General Surgery, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (E.C.Z.); (R.C.)
- Second Department of Surgery, University Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 050098 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-723-592-483
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- Department of General Surgery, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (E.C.Z.); (R.C.)
- Second Department of Surgery, University Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 050098 Bucharest, Romania
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Arron MNN, Greijdanus NG, ten Broek RPG, Dekker JWT, van Workum F, van Goor H, Tanis PJ, de Wilt JHW. Trends in risk factors of anastomotic leakage after colorectal cancer surgery (2011-2019): A Dutch population-based study. Colorectal Dis 2021; 23:3251-3261. [PMID: 34536987 PMCID: PMC9293104 DOI: 10.1111/codi.15911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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AIM Anastomotic leakage (AL) after colon cancer (CC) and rectal cancer (RC) surgery often requires reintervention. Prevalence and morbidity may change over time with evolutions in treatment strategies and changes in patient characteristics. This nationwide study aimed to evaluate changes in the incidence, risk factors and mortality from AL during the past nine years. METHODS Data of CC and RC resections with primary anastomosis were extracted from the Dutch Colorectal Audit (2011-2019). AL was registered if requiring reintervention. Three consecutive cohorts were compared using logistic regression analysis. RESULTS Incidence of AL after CC surgery decreased from 6.6% in 2011-2013 to 4.8% in 2017-2019 and increased from 8.6% to 11.9% after RC surgery. In 2011-2013, male sex, ASA ≥3, (y)pT3-4, neoadjuvant therapy, emergency surgery and multivisceral resection were identified as risk factors for AL after CC surgery. In 2017-2019, only male sex and ASA ≥3 were risk factors for AL. For RC patients, male sex and neoadjuvant therapy were a risk factor for AL in 2011-2013. In 2017-2019, transanal approach was also a risk factor for AL. Postoperative mortality rate after AL was 12% (CC) and 2% (RC) in 2017-2019, without significant changes over time. CONCLUSION Contradictory trends in incidence and mortality for AL were observed among CC and RC surgery with changing risk factors over the past 9 years. High mortality after AL is only observed after CC surgery and remains unchanged. Continued efforts should be made to improve early detection and treatment of AL for these patients.
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- Melissa N. N. Arron
- Radboud Institute for Health SciencesDepartment of SurgeryRadboud University Medical CentreNijmegenThe Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Health SciencesDepartment of SurgeryRadboud University Medical CentreNijmegenThe Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Health SciencesDepartment of SurgeryRadboud University Medical CentreNijmegenThe Netherlands
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- Department of SurgeryCanisius‐Wilhelmina HospitalNijmegenThe Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Health SciencesDepartment of SurgeryRadboud University Medical CentreNijmegenThe Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMCDepartment of SurgeryCancer Centre AmsterdamUniversity of AmsterdamAmsterdamThe Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Health SciencesDepartment of SurgeryRadboud University Medical CentreNijmegenThe Netherlands
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Malibary N, Saleem A, Almuttawa A, Delhorme J, Manfredelli S, Romain B, Brigand C, Rohr S. Evaluating
Dutch Leakage Scores
in diagnosing anastomotic leak in colorectal surgery. SURGICAL PRACTICE 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/1744-1633.12509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Nadim Malibary
- Department of Surgery King Abdulaziz University Jeddah Saudi Arabia
- Department of General and Digestive Surgery Hautepierre University Hospital Strasbourg France
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- Department of Surgery King Abdulaziz University Jeddah Saudi Arabia
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery Hautepierre University Hospital Strasbourg France
- Department of Surgery Jeddah University Jeddah Saudi Arabia
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery Hautepierre University Hospital Strasbourg France
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery Hautepierre University Hospital Strasbourg France
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery Hautepierre University Hospital Strasbourg France
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery Hautepierre University Hospital Strasbourg France
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery Hautepierre University Hospital Strasbourg France
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Gray M, Marland JRK, Murray AF, Argyle DJ, Potter MA. Predictive and Diagnostic Biomarkers of Anastomotic Leakage: A Precision Medicine Approach for Colorectal Cancer Patients. J Pers Med 2021; 11:471. [PMID: 34070593 PMCID: PMC8229046 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11060471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Development of an anastomotic leak (AL) following intestinal surgery for the treatment of colorectal cancers is a life-threatening complication. Failure of the anastomosis to heal correctly can lead to contamination of the abdomen with intestinal contents and the development of peritonitis. The additional care that these patients require is associated with longer hospitalisation stays and increased economic costs. Patients also have higher morbidity and mortality rates and poorer oncological prognosis. Unfortunately, current practices for AL diagnosis are non-specific, which may delay diagnosis and have a negative impact on patient outcome. To overcome these issues, research is continuing to identify AL diagnostic or predictive biomarkers. In this review, we highlight promising candidate biomarkers including ischaemic metabolites, inflammatory markers and bacteria. Although research has focused on the use of blood or peritoneal fluid samples, we describe the use of implantable medical devices that have been designed to measure biomarkers in peri-anastomotic tissue. Biomarkers that can be used in conjunction with clinical status, routine haematological and biochemical analysis and imaging have the potential to help to deliver a precision medicine package that could significantly enhance a patient's post-operative care and improve outcomes. Although no AL biomarker has yet been validated in large-scale clinical trials, there is confidence that personalised medicine, through biomarker analysis, could be realised for colorectal cancer intestinal resection and anastomosis patients in the years to come.
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- Mark Gray
- The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush, Roslin, Midlothian, Edinburgh EH25 9RG, UK;
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- School of Engineering, Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems, University of Edinburgh, Scottish Microelectronics Centre, King’s Buildings, Edinburgh EH9 3FF, UK;
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- School of Engineering, Institute for Bioengineering, University of Edinburgh, Faraday Building, The King’s Buildings, Edinburgh EH9 3DW, UK;
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- The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush, Roslin, Midlothian, Edinburgh EH25 9RG, UK;
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- Department of Surgery, Western General Hospital, Crewe Road, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, UK;
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Early diagnosis of anastomotic leakage in colorectal surgery: prospective observational study of the utility of inflammatory markers and determination of pathological levels. Updates Surg 2021; 73:2103-2111. [PMID: 34018141 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-021-01082-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Procalcitonin (PCT) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) are acute-phase reactants that indicate the presence and severity of an infection. The aim of this study was to verify the utility of CRP and PCT as tools for early diagnosis of anastomotic leakage (AL) in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery. A prospective observational study including 95 patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery with anastomosis, where patients were divided into two groups according to whether or not AL happened. Different variables were compared using a uni- and multivariate analyses to identify the risk factors for AL. Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves were added to establish a cut-off point for CRP and PCT. The inflammatory marker levels were analysed in other complications different from AL. AL was detected in 11 patients (14%), 7 required an emergency reoperation. The overall morbidity rate was 42.1% and the mortality was 3.2%. In the univariate study, increased CRP on days 3 and 5, male sex and intraoperative complications were significantly associated with AL. In the multivariate study, CRP on day 5 was the only factor related to AL. AUC at ROC curves showed that CRP results ≥ 15.3 mg/dL on day 3 and 9.1 mg/dL on day 5 were predictors of AL. Normal CRP and PCT values had a high negative predictive value. CRP on postoperative day 5 is a reliable marker for early detection of anastomotic leakage in colorectal surgery. Both CRP and PCT on days 3 and 5 have a high negative predictive value.Trial registration: The study has been registered at ClinicalTrials.gov. Code: NCT04632446.
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Spinelli A, Anania G, Arezzo A, Berti S, Bianco F, Bianchi PP, De Giuli M, De Nardi P, de Paolis P, Foppa C, Guerrieri M, Marini P, Persiani R, Piazza D, Poggioli G, Pucciarelli S, D'Ugo D, Renzi A, Selvaggi F, Silecchia G, Montorsi M. Italian multi-society modified Delphi consensus on the definition and management of anastomotic leakage in colorectal surgery. Updates Surg 2020; 72:781-792. [PMID: 32613380 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-020-00837-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The incidence of anastomotic leak (AL) has not decreased over the past decades and some important grey areas remain in its definition, prevention, and management. The aim of this study was to reach a national consensus on the definition of AL and to identify key points to be applied in clinical practice. METHODS A 3-step modified Delphi method was used to establish consensus. Ten representative members of the major Italian surgical scientific societies with proven colorectal expertise were selected after a call to action. After a comprehensive literature search, each expert drew a list of evidence-based statements which were voted in round one by the scientific board. Panel members were asked to mark "totally disagree", "partially agree" or "totally agree" for each statement and provide comments. The same voting method was used for round 2. Round 3 consisted of a final face-to-face meeting. RESULTS Thirty-three statements (clustered into 14 topics) were included in round 1. Following the third voting round, a final list of 16 items was formulated, which encompass the following 9 topics: AL definition, patient- and operative-related risk factors, prevention measures, bowel preparation, surgical technique, intraoperative assessment, early diagnosis, radiological diagnosis and management of specific patterns of AL. The overall response rate was 100% for all items in all the three rounds. CONCLUSIONS This Delphi survey identified items that expert colorectal surgeons agreed were important to be applied in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of AL. This represents the first consensus involving all relevant national scientific societies, defining important and shared concepts in the diagnosis and management of AL.
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- Antonino Spinelli
- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche-Università di Ferrara, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria S. Anna, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- S.C. Chirurgia Generale, Dipartimento Chirurgico, ASL 5 Spezzino-POLL-Regione Liguria, La Spezia, Italy
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- General and Colo-Rectal Surgery Unit, S. Leonardo-ASL Naples 3 Hospital, C.mare di Stabia, Naples, Italy
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- UOC di Chirurgia Generale e Mini-Invasiva, Dipartimento di Chirurgia Generale e Specialistiche, ASL Toscana Sud-Est. Ospedale Misericordia, Grosseto, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Head, Digestive and Surgical Oncology, University of Torino, and San Luigi University Hospital, Orbassano, Italy
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- Gastrointestinal Surgery, Scientific Institute San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Clinica Chirurgica Generale e d'urgenza, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Minimally-Invasive Surgical Oncology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- U.O.C. Chirurgia Oncologica, ARNAS Garibaldi, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche Oncologiche e Gastroenterologiche-DISCOG, Università di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Colorectal Surgery, Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Deparment of Medico-Surgical Science and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
- Department of Surgery, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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Anastomotic leakage after elective colorectal surgery: a prospective multicentre observational study on use of the Dutch leakage score, serum procalcitonin and serum C-reactive protein for diagnosis. BJS Open 2020; 4:499-507. [PMID: 32134216 PMCID: PMC7260403 DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.50269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background The purpose of this study was to test use of the Dutch leakage score (DLS), serum C‐reactive protein (CRP) and serum procalcitonin (PCT) in the diagnosis of anastomotic leakage (AL) after elective colorectal resection in a prospective observational study. Methods Patients undergoing elective colorectal resection with anastomosis in 19 centres were enrolled over a 1‐year period from September 2017. The DLS and CRP and PCT levels were evaluated on postoperative day (POD) 2, POD3 and POD6. Statistical analysis, including determination of the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC), was performed for the primary endpoint of AL; secondary endpoints were morbidity and mortality rates (
http://clinicaltrials.gov identifier: NCT03560180). Results Among 1546 patients enrolled, the AL rate was 4·9 per cent. Morbidity and mortality rates were 30·2 and 1·3 per cent respectively. With respect to AL, DLS performed better than CRP and PTC levels on POD2 and POD3 (AUC 0·75 and 0·84), whereas CRP levels were documented with better AUC values on POD6 (AUC 0·81). Morbidity was poorly predicted, whereas mortality was best predicted by PCT on POD2 (AUC 0·83) and by DLS on POD3 and POD6 (AUC 0·87 and 0·98 respectively). Overall, the combination of positive PCT, CRP and DLS values resulted in a probability of AL of 21·3 per cent on POD2, 33·4 per cent on POD3, and 47·1 per cent on POD6. However, the combination of their negative values excluded AL in 99·0 per cent of cases on POD2, 99·3 per cent on POD3, and 99·2 per cent on
POD6. Conclusion DLS and CRP level are good positive and excellent negative predictors of AL; the addition of PCT improved the predictive value for diagnosis of
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Ellebaek MB, Rahr HB, Boye S, Fristrup C, Qvist N. Detection of early anastomotic leakage by intraperitoneal microdialysis after low anterior resection for rectal cancer: a prospective cohort study. Colorectal Dis 2019; 21:1387-1396. [PMID: 31318495 DOI: 10.1111/codi.14781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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AIM Anastomotic leakage (AL) is a common and serious complication following sphincter-preserving surgery for rectal cancer. Early detection and intervention can improve clinical outcomes. The aim of this prospective cohort study was to compare intraperitoneal microdialysis with a clinical scoring system for early detection of AL. METHOD A microdialysis catheter was anchored near the anastomosis at low anterior resection (LAR) for rectal cancer. Peritoneal fluid samples were analysed (lactate, pyruvate, glucose and glycerol concentration) 4-hourly and compared with a daily clinical leak score (DULK = Dutch leakage). At day 7 a pelvic CT with rectal contrast enema was performed to establish if there had been a radiological leak. RESULTS In this two-centre study, 129 patients [median age 65 (26-82) years; 60.5% male] underwent LAR. The leak rate was 27% (grade A, n = 11; grade B, n = 12; grade C, n = 12). Receiver operator characteristic analysis demonstrated a lactate cut-off value of 9.8 mm and had 77% sensitivity, 82% specificity, 78% accuracy, a positive predictive value (PPV) of 58, a negative predictive value (NPV) of 88 (CI 79-94) and an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.9 for AL. This compared with a clinical score ≥ 4, which had 57% sensitivity, 79% specificity, 71% accuracy, a PPV of 46, a NPV of 82 and an AUC of 0.7 for AL. The mean day for a positive test when using delta lactate ≥ 6.3 mm was 1.6 days and for leak score ≥ 4 it was 3.3 days (NS). CONCLUSION When AL occurs, intraperitoneal lactate concentration increases over time, and at a certain cut-off has a higher sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, PPV and NPV than a clinical scoring system.
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- M B Ellebaek
- Department of Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.,OPEN, Odense Patient data Explorative Network, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery, Vejle Hospital, Vejle, Denmark
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- Department of Radiology, Svendborg Hospital, Svendborg, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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Saab MM, McCarthy B, Andrews T, Savage E, Drummond FJ, Walshe N, Forde M, Breen D, Henn P, Drennan J, Hegarty J. The effect of adult Early Warning Systems education on nurses’ knowledge, confidence and clinical performance: A systematic review. J Adv Nurs 2017; 73:2506-2521. [DOI: 10.1111/jan.13322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Mohamad M. Saab
- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery; University College Cork; Cork Ireland
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery; University College Cork; Cork Ireland
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery; University College Cork; Cork Ireland
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery; University College Cork; Cork Ireland
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery; University College Cork; Cork Ireland
- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health; University College Cork; Cork Ireland
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery; University College Cork; Cork Ireland
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- Nurse Practice Development Unit; Bon Secours Hospital; Cork Ireland
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- Intensive Care Department; Cork University Hospital; Cork Ireland
- Application of Science to Simulation-based Education and Research on Training (ASSERT); University College Cork; Cork Ireland
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- Application of Science to Simulation-based Education and Research on Training (ASSERT); University College Cork; Cork Ireland
- School of Medicine; University College Cork; Cork Ireland
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery; University College Cork; Cork Ireland
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery; University College Cork; Cork Ireland
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Villet R. Is experience the name each surgeon gives to his mistakes? J Visc Surg 2016; 153:241-2. [PMID: 27499246 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2016.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- R Villet
- Service de chirurgie, groupe hospitalier Diaconesses Croix St-Simon, site Reuilly, 18, rue du Sergent-Bauchat, 75012 Paris, France.
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Elective colonic resection after acute diverticulitis improves quality of life, intestinal symptoms and functional outcome: experts’ perspectives and review of literature. Updates Surg 2016; 68:53-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s13304-016-0349-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2015] [Accepted: 02/16/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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