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Fei H, Zhang XJ, Sun CY, Li Z, Li ZF, Guo CG, Zhao DB. Impact of perioperative blood transfusion on oncological outcomes in ampullary carcinoma patients underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy. World J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 15:1363-1374. [PMID: 37555106 PMCID: PMC10405114 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i7.1363] [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: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The effect of perioperative blood transfusion (PBT) on the prognosis of ampullary carcinoma (AC) is still debated. AIM To explore the impact of PBT on short-term safety and long-term survival in AC patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy. METHODS A total of 257 patients with AC who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy between 1998 and 2020 in the Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, were retrospectively analyzed. We used Cox proportional hazard regression to identify prognostic factors of overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) and the Kaplan-Meier method to analyze survival information. RESULTS A total of 144 (56%) of 257 patients received PBT. The PBT group and nonperioperative blood transfusion group showed no significant differences in demographics. Patients who received transfusion had a comparable incidence of postoperative complications with patients who did not. Univariable and multivariable Cox proportional hazard regression analyses indicated that transfusion was not an independent predictor of OS or RFS. We performed Kaplan-Meier analysis according to subgroups of T stage, and subgroup analysis indicated that PBT might be associated with worse OS (P < 0.05) but not RFS in AC of stage T1. CONCLUSION We found that PBT might be associated with decreased OS in early AC, but more validation is needed. The reasonable use of transfusion might be helpful to improve OS.
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- He Fei
- Department of Pancreatic and Gastric Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Gastric Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Gastric Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Gastric Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Gastric Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Gastric Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Department of Pancreatic and Gastric Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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Panagiotakis E, Selzer T, Böhm G, Schrem H, Vondran FWR, Qu Z, Ockenga J, Hertenstein B, Winterhalter M, Bektas H. Preoperative hemoglobin levels, extended resections and the body mass index influence survival after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:124. [PMID: 36935457 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-02863-y] [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: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2023]
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PURPOSE The negative influence of perioperative transfusion of packed red blood cells on the prognosis of various malignancies is the focus of recent research interest. The development of a propensity score for the prediction of perioperative transfusion of packed red blood cells (pRBCs) and the identification of independent risk factors for survival, that can either be known prior to or during surgery in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic head cancer are the two objectives of this study. METHODS Logistic regression analyses and Cox regression modeling were used to identify independent risk factors for perioperative transfusion of pRBCs and to determine individual risk factors for patient survival. A total of 101 adult patients who underwent surgery between 01/01/2016 and 12/31/2020 were investigated in a single-center retrospective analysis. RESULTS Preoperative hemoglobin levels (OR: 0.472, 95%-CI: 0.312-0.663, p < 0.001) and extended resections (OR: 4.720, 95%-CI: 1.819-13.296, p = 0.001) were identified as independent risk factors for perioperative transfusion of pRBCs, enabling the prediction of pRBC transfusion with high sensitivity and specificity (AUROC: 0.790). The logit of the derived propensity model for the transfusion of pRBCs (HR: 9.231, 95%CI: 3.083-28.118, p < 0.001) and preoperative Body Mass Index (BMI) (HR, 0.925; 95%-CI: 0.870-0.981, p = 0.008) were independent risk factors for survival. CONCLUSIONS Low preoperative hemoglobin levels, low BMI values, and extended resections are significant risk factors for survival that can be known and thus potentially be influenced prior to or during surgery. Patient blood management programs and prehabilitation programs should strive to increase preoperative hemoglobin levels and improve preoperative malnutrition.
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- Emmanouil Panagiotakis
- General, Visceral and Oncologic Surgery, Gesundheit Nord, Klinikum Bremen Mitte, Bremen, Germany
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- General, Visceral and Oncologic Surgery, Gesundheit Nord, Klinikum Bremen Mitte, Bremen, Germany
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- General, Visceral and Oncologic Surgery, Gesundheit Nord, Klinikum Bremen Mitte, Bremen, Germany
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- General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Epidemiology, Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Clinical Nutrition, Klinikum Bremen Mitte, Bremen, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, Klinikum Bremen Mitte, Bremen, Germany
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- General, Visceral, and Oncologic Surgery, Gesundheit Nord, Klinikum Bremen Mitte, Sankt Jürgen Str. 1, 28177, Bremen, Germany.
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Ishii K, Yokoyama Y, Yonekawa Y, Hayashi D, Kinoshita F, Kuwatsuka Y, Okuno M, Natsume S, Minami T, Sugawara G, Seita K, Sato F, Aoba T, Shimizu Y, Kurumiya Y, Maeda A, Yamaguchi R, Hiramatsu K, Ebata T. Tranexamic acid and blood loss in pancreaticoduodenectomy: TAC-PD randomized clinical trial. Br J Surg 2023; 110:159-165. [PMID: 36379883 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znac382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tranexamic acid (TXA) may reduce intraoperative blood loss, but it has not been investigated in pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). METHODS A pragmatic, multicentre, randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled trial was conducted. Adult patients undergoing planned PD for biliary, duodenal, or pancreatic diseases were randomly assigned to TXA or placebo groups. Patients in the TXA group were administered 1 g TXA before incision, followed by a maintenance infusion of 125 mg/h TXA. Patients in the placebo group were administered the same volume of saline as those in the placebo group. The primary outcome was blood loss during PD. The secondary outcomes included perioperative blood transfusions, operating time, morbidity, and mortality. RESULTS Between September 2019 and May 2021, 218 patients were randomly assigned and underwent surgery (108 in the TXA group and 110 in the placebo group). Mean intraoperative blood loss was 659 ml in the TXA group and 701 ml in the placebo group (mean difference -42 ml, 95 per cent c.i. -191 to 106). Of the 218 patients, 202 received the intervention and underwent PD, and the mean blood loss during PD was 667 ml in the TXA group and 744 ml in the placebo group (mean difference -77 ml, 95 per cent c.i. -226 to 72). The secondary outcomes were comparable between the two groups. CONCLUSION Perioperative TXA use did not reduce blood loss during PD. REGISTRATION NUMBER jRCTs041190062 (https://jrct.niph.go.jp).
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- Kenta Ishii
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.,Department of General Surgery, Toyohashi Municipal Hospital, Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.,Division of Perioperative Medicine, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Advanced Medicine, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Advanced Medicine, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Centre Hospital, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Centre Hospital, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toyota Kosei Hospital, Toyota, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Toyota Kosei Hospital, Toyota, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Ogaki Municipal Hospital, Ogaki, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kasugai Municipal Hospital, Kasugai, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Toyohashi Municipal Hospital, Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Aichi Cancer Centre Hospital, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Ogaki Municipal Hospital, Ogaki, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kasugai Municipal Hospital, Kasugai, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of General Surgery, Toyohashi Municipal Hospital, Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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Weinberg L, Li SY, Louis M, Karp J, Poci N, Carp BS, Miles LF, Tully P, Hahn R, Karalapillai D, Lee DK. Reported definitions of intraoperative hypotension in adults undergoing non-cardiac surgery under general anaesthesia: a review. BMC Anesthesiol 2022; 22:69. [PMID: 35277122 PMCID: PMC8915500 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-022-01605-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Intraoperative hypotension (IOH) during non-cardiac surgery is common and associated with major adverse kidney, neurological and cardiac events and even death. Given that IOH is a modifiable risk factor for the mitigation of postoperative complications, it is imperative to generate a precise definition for IOH to facilitate strategies for avoiding or treating its occurrence. Moreover, a universal and consensus definition of IOH may also facilitate the application of novel and emerging therapeutic interventions in treating IOH. We conducted a review to systematically record the reported definitions of intraoperative hypotension in adults undergoing non-cardiac surgery under general anaesthesia. Methods In accordance with Cochrane guidelines, we searched three online databases (OVID [Medline], Embase and Cochrane Library) for all studies published from 1 January 2000 to 6 September 2020. We evaluated the number of studies that reported the absolute or relative threshold values for defining blood pressure. Secondary aims included evaluation of the threshold values for defining IOH, the methodology for accounting for the severity of hypotension, whether the type of surgical procedure influenced the definition of IOH, and whether a study whose definition of IOH aligned with the Perioperative Quality Initiative-3 workgroup (POQI) consensus statement for defining was more likely to be associated with determining an adverse postoperative outcome. Results A total of 318 studies were included in the final qualitative synthesis. Most studies (n = 249; 78.3%) used an absolute threshold to define hypotension; 150 (60.5%) reported SBP, 117 (47.2%) reported MAP, and 12 (4.8%) reported diastolic blood pressure (DBP). 126 (39.6%) used a relative threshold to define hypotension. Of the included studies, 153 (48.1%) did not include any duration variable in their definition of hypotension. Among the selected 318 studies 148 (46.5%) studies defined IOH according to the POQI statement. When studies used a “relative blood pressure change” to define IOH, there was a weaker association in detecting adverse postoperative outcomes compared to studies who reported “absolute blood pressure change” (χ2(2) = 10.508, P = 0.005, Cramér’s V = 0.182). When studies used the POQI statement definition of hypotension or defined IOH by values higher than the POQI statement definition there were statistical differences observed between IOH and adverse postoperative outcomes (χ2(1) = 6.581, P = 0.037, Cramér’s V = 0.144). When both the duration of IOH or the numbers of hypotensive epochs were evaluated, we observed a significantly stronger relationship between the definition of IOH use the development of adverse postoperative outcomes. (χ2(1) = 4.860, P = 0.027, Cramér’s V = 0.124). Conclusions Most studies defined IOH by absolute or relative changes from baseline values. There are substantial inconsistencies in how IOH was reported. Further, definitions differed across different surgical specialities. Our findings further suggest that IOH should be defined using the absolute values stated in the POQI statement i.e., MAP < 60–70 mmHg or SBP < 100 mmHg. Finally, the number of hypotensive epochs or time-weighted duration of IOH should also be reported. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12871-022-01605-9.
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Preoperative Transfusion for Anemia in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery for Malignancy. J Gastrointest Surg 2021; 25:1534-1544. [PMID: 32462495 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-020-04656-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 05/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Transfusion guidelines have been established for severe anemia, but limited data is available regarding the utility of preoperative transfusion. This study evaluates the predictive factors and relative value of preoperative transfusion in oncologic patients with moderate anemia undergoing abdominal surgery. METHODS Using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database, adult patients with moderate anemia (hematocrit 21-27%) who underwent non-emergent abdominal oncologic resection from 2005 to 2017 were identified. Preoperative transfusion and non-transfused patients were propensity score matched based on baseline covariates. Outcomes were compared using univariate and Poisson regression analysis. RESULTS Of 6222 patients, preoperative transfused (N = 1000, 16.1%) patients were more likely to have bleeding disorders (12.1% vs 6.7%, p < 0.0001) and baseline thrombocytopenia (12% vs 7.3%, p < 0.0001) and had shorter operative length (< 180 min: 69.4% vs 59.8%, p < 0.0001). After matching (N = 987/group), preoperative transfusion was associated with higher rates of intraoperative/postoperative transfusion (odds ratio 1.24, p 0.017) and surgical site infections (odds ratio 1.67, p 0.004) and longer length of stay (incidence rate ratio 1.06, p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Preoperative transfusion is associated with increased surgical site infections and longer hospital stay and should be carefully considered in oncologic patients given the absence of improvement in outcomes.
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Zhang JY, Huang J, Zhao SY, Liu X, Xiong ZC, Yang ZY. Risk Factors and a New Prediction Model for Pancreatic Fistula After Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2021; 14:1897-1906. [PMID: 34007227 PMCID: PMC8121671 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s305332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Aim In order to find the risk factors of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) according to the latest definition and grading system of International Study Group of Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS) (version 2016) and propose a nomogram for predicting POPF. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of 232 successive cases of PD performed at our hospital by the same operator from August 2012 to June 2020. POPF was diagnosed in accordance with the latest definition of pancreatic fistula from the ISGPS. The risk factors of POPF were analyzed by univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis. A nomogram model to predict the risk of POPF was constructed based on significant factors. Results There were 18 cases of POPF, accounting for 7.8% of the total. Among them, 17 cases were classified into ISGPF grade B and 1 case was classified into ISGPF grade C. In addition, 35 cases were classified into biochemical leak. Univariate and multivariate analysis showed that hypertension, non-diabetes, no history of abdominal surgery, antecolic gastrojejunostomy and soft pancreas were independent risk factors of POPF. Based on significant factors, a nomogram is plotted to predict the risk of POPF. The C-index of this nomogram to assess prediction accuracy was 0.916 (P < 0.001) indicating good prediction performance. Conclusion Hypertension, non-diabetes, no history of abdominal surgery, antecolic gastrojejunostomy and soft pancreas were independent risk factors of POPF. Meanwhile, a nomogram for predicting POPF with good test performance and discriminatory capacity was constituted.
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- Jia-Yu Zhang
- Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, People's Republic of China.,Department of General Surgery, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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- Graduate School of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300041, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Medical Technology, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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- Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, People's Republic of China.,Department of General Surgery, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, 100029, People's Republic of China
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Gastrostomy as a Preemptive Measure after Pancreatoduodenectomy against Delayed Gastric Emptying: A Small Case Series and a Review of the Literature. Case Rep Surg 2021; 2021:6649914. [PMID: 33680529 PMCID: PMC7925062 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6649914] [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: 11/29/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) is a common (20–30%) postoperative complication following pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) (Parmar et al., 2013). Various causes and preemptive measures have been suggested to decrease the occurrence of DGE. We added a simple step in the procedure of 26 consecutive pancreatic head resections, which seems to alleviate DGE and has never been highlighted before.
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The Effect of Perioperative Blood Transfusion on Long-Term Survival Outcomes After Surgery for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: A Systematic Review. Pancreas 2021; 50:648-656. [PMID: 34106573 PMCID: PMC8375579 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000001825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate survival outcomes associated with perioperative allogeneic red blood cell transfusion (RBCT) in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma undergoing surgery. METHODS PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science Core Collection were queried for English-language articles until May 28, 2020. Studies evaluating long-term outcomes of RBCT compared with no transfusion in adults with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma undergoing pancreatectomy were included. E-value sensitivity analysis assessed the potential for unmeasured confounders to overcome these findings. RESULTS Of 4379 citations, 5 retrospective cohort studies were included. Three studies reported shorter recurrence-free survival by 1 to 5 months with RBCT. Two studies found shorter disease-specific survival by 5 to 13 months with RBCT. Overall survival was reduced by 5 to 7 months with RBCT in 3 studies. All multivariable findings associated with RBCT could be readily overcome unmeasured confounding on sensitivity analysis. Confounding in baseline characteristics resulted in high risk of bias. CONCLUSIONS Imprecision, unmeasured confounding, small effect sizes, and overall low quality of the available literature result in uncertainty regarding the effect of transfusion on recurrence-free survival, disease-specific survival, and overall survival in patients undergoing surgery for pancreatic cancer. Randomized trials are needed to determine if there is a causal relationship between transfusion and survival after pancreatic resection.
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Zuckerman J, Coburn N, Callum J, Mahar AL, Zuk V, Lin Y, McLeod R, Turgeon AF, Zhao H, Pearsall E, Martel G, Hallet J. Declining Use of Red Blood Cell Transfusions for Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery: A Population-Based Analysis. Ann Surg Oncol 2020; 28:29-38. [PMID: 33165719 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-09291-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal cancer surgery patients often develop perioperative anemia commonly treated with red blood cell (RBC) transfusions. Given the potential associated risks, evidence published over the past 10 years supports restrictive transfusion practices and blood conservation programs. Whether transfusion practices have changed remains unclear. We describe temporal RBC transfusion trends in a large North American population who underwent gastrointestinal cancer surgery. METHODS We conducted a population-based retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent gastrointestinal cancer resection between 2007 and 2018 using health administrative datasets. The outcome was RBC transfusion during hospitalization. Temporal transfusion trends were analyzed with Cochran-Armitage tests. Multivariable regression assessed the association between year of diagnosis and likelihood of RBC transfusion while controlling for confounding. RESULTS Of 79,764 patients undergoing gastrointestinal cancer resection, the median age was 69 years old (interquartile range (IQR) 60-78 years) and 55.5% were male. The most frequent procedures were colectomy (52.8%) and proctectomy (23.0%). A total of 18,175 patients (23%) received RBC transfusion. The proportion of patients transfused decreased from 26.5% in 2007 to 18.9% in 2018 (p < 0.001). After adjusting for patient, procedure, and hospital factors, the most recent time period (2015-2018) was associated with a reduced likelihood of receiving RBC transfusion [relative risk 0.86 (95% confidence interval: 0.83-0.89)] relative to the intermediate time period (2011-2014). CONCLUSION Over 11 years, we observed decreased RBC transfusion use and reduced likelihood of transfusion in patients undergoing gastrointestinal cancer resection. This information provides a foundation to further examine transfusion appropriateness or explore if additional transfusion minimization in surgical patients can be achieved.
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- Jesse Zuckerman
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Division of General Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada.,Evaluative Clinical Sciences, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Molecular Diagnostics, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada.,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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- Evaluative Clinical Sciences, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Molecular Diagnostics, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada.,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- CHU de Québec - Université Laval Research Centre, Population Health and Optimal Health Practices Research Unit (Trauma - Emergency - Critical Care Medicine), Université Laval, Québec City, Canada.,Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Québec City, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. .,Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. .,Division of General Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada. .,Evaluative Clinical Sciences, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Toronto, Canada.
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Ishii K, Yokoyama Y, Yonekawa Y, Ebata T. Tranexamic ACid during PancereaticoDuodenectomy (TAC-PD): study protocol for a multicentre randomised, blind, placebo-controlled trial. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e040914. [PMID: 33148764 PMCID: PMC7640528 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-040914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 09/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is a major gastroenterological surgery that results in a substantial amount of blood loss. Several studies have demonstrated that major blood loss during PD is associated with both short-term and long-term poor outcomes. Administration of perioperative tranexamic acid (TXA) has been reported to reduce intraoperative blood loss in various surgeries, including cardiovascular surgery and orthopaedic surgery. Nevertheless, the effect of perioperative TXA use in patients undergoing PD has not been investigated. This study aims to investigate the effect of TXA on blood loss during PD. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A multicentre (six hospitals), randomised, blind (patient-blinded, surgeon-blinded, anaesthesiologist-blinded, monitor-blinded), placebo-controlled trial of TXA during PD was started in September 2019. Patients undergoing PD for biliary, duodenal or pancreatic diseases are randomly assigned to the TXA or placebo group. The stratification factors are the institutions and preoperative clinical diagnosis. Before skin incision, the participants in TXA group are administrated 1 g TXA as a loading infusion followed by a maintenance infusion of 125 mg/hour TXA until the end of surgery or 8 hours from the incision. Participants in the placebo group are administrated the same volume of saline that is indistinguishable from the TXA. The primary outcome is blood loss during PD. The secondary outcomes are intraoperative and postoperative (up to day 2) blood transfusions, operation time, anaesthesia time, postoperative laboratory variables, length of hospital stay, in-hospital and 90-day mortality and postoperative complications occurring within 28 days of surgery or requiring readmission. To date, 115 patients of a planned 220 have been enrolled in the study. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This protocol was approved by the Nagoya University Clinical Research Review Board and is registered with Japan Registry of Clinical Trials on 15 August 2019. The results of this trial will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER jRCTs041190062.
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- Kenta Ishii
- Surgical Oncology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Surgical Oncology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Surgical Oncology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Surgical Oncology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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Ishii K, Yokoyama Y, Ebata T, Igami T, Mizuno T, Yamaguchi J, Onoe S, Watanabe N, Nagino M. Impact of the preoperative body composition indexes on intraoperative blood loss in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy. Surg Today 2020; 51:52-60. [PMID: 32564145 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-020-02054-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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PURPOSES This study sought to identify any significant predictors of blood loss during pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) among preoperative variables, including the body composition indexes. METHODS The preoperative data of patients undergoing PD were retrospectively reviewed. The objective variable was the percentage of blood loss during PD to the estimated circulating blood volume (proportional blood loss: PBL). The circulating blood volume was estimated using Nadler's formula. The total psoas area, average Hounsfield units of psoas area (psoas muscle density: PMD), and visceral to subcutaneous adipose tissue area ratio (VSR) were measured at the third vertebra using preoperative plain computed tomography images. A univariate analysis and multiple linear regression analysis for PBL were conducted using the preoperative variables. RESULTS A total of 415 patients were analyzed. The median PBL was 24.5%. The PMD (coefficient - 0.267; 95% CI - 0.518, - 0.015), VSR (coefficient 2.719; 95% CI 0.238, 5.201), serum albumin level (coefficient - 8.458; 95% CI - 13.02, - 3.898), neoadjuvant therapy (coefficient 9.605; 95% CI 1.722, 17.49), and prothrombin time-international normalized ratio (PT-INR, coefficient 38.63; 95% CI 10.94, 66.31) were independently associated with PBL. CONCLUSIONS The preoperative PMD, VSR, serum albumin level, neoadjuvant therapy, and PT-INR independently affected PBL. These factors could therefore be potential targets to reduce blood loss during PD.
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- Kenta Ishii
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. .,Division of Perioperative Medicine, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 4668550, Japan.
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.,Division of Perioperative Medicine, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 4668550, Japan
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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Udhayachandhar R, Otokwala J, Korula PJ, Rymbai M, Chandy TT, Joseph P. Perioperative factors impacting intensive care outcomes following Whipple procedure: A retrospective study. Indian J Anaesth 2020; 64:216-221. [PMID: 32346169 PMCID: PMC7179786 DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_727_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2019] [Revised: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 02/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background and Aims Whipple procedure is associated with perhaps the most perioperative morbidity and mortality amongst surgical procedures. Current data regarding their ICU profile and outcomes are lacking. Thus, in the present study, we aimed to determine perioperative factors affecting patient-centred outcomes following the Whipple procedure. Methods In a cohort of patients undergoing pylorus-sparing pancreaticoduodenectomies, we strove to determine perioperative variables that may impact outcomes. Unfavourable outcomes (composite of mortality, prolonged ICU stay of more than 14 days or ICU readmission) of patients who underwent the procedure were recorded and logistic regressions analysis of significant variables conducted. Results Around 68 patients recruited over a 20-month period which included 57 males (83.8%); mean age was 53.4(±11.2) with mean acute physiology and chronic health evaluation (APACHE) II score12.5 (±6.1). Nineteen patients remained intubated at the end of procedures (27.9%). Median ICU stay was 2 days (IQR 2-3). Unfavourable ICU outcomes were 14 in number (20.6%) and 2 (2.9%) hospital deaths occurred. Pulmonary complications occurred in 12 patients (17.7%) and non-pulmonary complications occurred in 41 patients (60.3%). In a multiple logistic regression analysis, the APACHE score 1.34 (1.09-1.64) and pulmonary complications 17.3 (2.1-145) were variables that were identified as predictors of unfavourable outcomes. Conclusion The APACHE II score may reliably predict adverse outcomes following Whipple procedure. Although non-pulmonary complications are common, pulmonary complications in these patients adversely impact patient outcomes.
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- R Udhayachandhar
- Division of Critical Care, CMC Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anaesthesiology, University of Portharcourt, Porthar Court, Nigeria
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- Division of Critical Care, CMC Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, CMC Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia, CMC Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, CMC Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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Snyder RA, Prakash LR, Nogueras-Gonzalez GM, Kim MP, Aloia TA, Vauthey JN, Lee JE, Fleming JB, Katz MHG, Tzeng CWD. Perioperative blood transfusions for vein resection during pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic adenocarcinoma: Identification of clinical targets for optimization. HPB (Oxford) 2019; 21:841-848. [PMID: 30501986 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2018.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Revised: 10/15/2018] [Accepted: 10/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Perioperative blood transfusion (PBT) during resection of pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has been linked to worse short-term and oncologic outcomes. However, little is known about contemporary rates of transfusion utilization among patients requiring pancreaticoduodenectomy with vein resection (PDVR). The primary aims of this study were to evaluate rates of PBT and to identify modifiable factors associated with PBT during PDVR. METHODS Patients with PDAC treated with preoperative therapy and PDVR (2008-15) were analyzed from a prospective, single-institution database. RESULTS Among 120 total patients, approximately half (52.5%) of all patients received PBT; rates decreased significantly in the most recent years [70.7%, 2008-10 vs. 36.8%, 2014-15 (p = 0.013)]. Lower preoperative hemoglobin, greater intraoperative percent drop in hemoglobin, increased EBL, and advanced age were all associated with PBT (p < 0.01). The only factors independently associated with PBT by multivariable analysis were age [OR-1.08 per year (95% CI 1.02-1.14)] and EBL [OR-1.30 per 100 mL, (95% CI 1.13-1.50)]. CONCLUSION PBT for PDVR for PDAC have decreased, with only 1/3 of contemporary patients requiring PBT. As preoperative therapy and PDVR become more ubiquitous, addressing anemia during preoperative therapy and limiting EBL may reduce blood utilization. Re-evaluation of clinical thresholds for transfusions may further reduce transfusion rates.
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- Rebecca A Snyder
- Department of Surgery, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA.
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Defining Usage and Clinical Outcomes Following Perioperative Fresh Frozen Plasma and Platelet Administration in Spine Surgery Patients. Clin Spine Surg 2019; 32:E246-E251. [PMID: 30864971 DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000000815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN This was a retrospective study. OBJECTIVES The main objectives of this study were to characterize the utilization of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) and platelets in spine surgery and the clinical outcomes following their administration. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Blood component transfusion is often a crucial therapy during spine surgery. Little is known about the association between transfusion with FFP and/or platelets and perioperative morbidity in patients undergoing spine surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS At a single large tertiary medical center, the surgical billing database was retrospectively queried for patients undergoing spinal surgery from 2008 to 2015. A univariate analysis compared patient characteristics for those who received FFP and/or platelets perioperatively and those who did not. To determine independent predictors of FFP and platelet administration and independent predictors of perioperative complications, both univariate and multivariate analyses were used. RESULTS In total, 6931 patients met inclusion criteria. One thousand seven (14.5%) patients received perioperative FFP transfusion and 432 (6.2%) received platelets. In multivariate analysis, Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) ≥4, preoperative hemoglobin <12 g/dL, preoperative international normalized ratio (INR) ≥1.7, higher estimated blood loss, and receipt of packed red blood cell or platelet transfusion were associated with perioperative FFP administration (all P≤0.001). More than half of all patients received FFP with an INR trigger of <1.7. Those who received perioperative FFP were more likely to experience infection, increased length of stay, and ischemic, respiratory, thrombotic, and renal complications (all P<0.0001). Perioperative FFP [odds ratio (OR): 2.43], platelet transfusion (OR: 1.81), American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grade 3 or 4 (OR: 1.84), CCI≥4 (OR: 1.75), and receipt of packed red blood cells (OR: 1.73) were independent predictors of experiencing any complication (all P≤0.008). CONCLUSIONS The majority of patients were given FFP with a liberal INR trigger of >1.7. Perioperative FFP and platelet administration are independent predictors of perioperative complications following spine surgery.
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Alamri AA, Alnefaie MN, Saeedi AT, Hariri AF, Altaf A, Aljiffry MM. Transfusion Practices Among General Surgeons at a Tertiary Care Center: a Survey Based Study. Med Arch 2018; 72:418-424. [PMID: 30814773 PMCID: PMC6340613 DOI: 10.5455/medarh.2018.72.418-424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Blood transfusion practices affect both patient's outcomes and utilization of institutional resources. Evidence shows that liberal blood transfusion has a detrimental effect on patient's outcome. A restrictive approach of blood transfusion is recommended by current clinical guidelines. AIM The aim of this study was to evaluate the attitudes, knowledge, and practices of general surgery (GS) staff and residents regarding peri-operative blood transfusion and anemia management. MATERIAL AND METHODS A self-administered, web-based questionnaire was developed, and its link was sent to the emails of all general surgeons at King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital (KAUH), Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire included four parts: 1) background of surgeons; 2) preoperative assessment and management of anemia; 3) post-operative blood transfusion and alternatives; and 4) enablers and barriers. RESULTS 56 surgeons responded to the questionnaire. We found variations in blood transfusion practices, notably the hemoglobin threshold. For stable non-cardiac cases, 7 g/dL was considered the threshold by 50% of respondents. For stable patients with past cardiac disease, a higher threshold was chosen by most (9 g/dL by 43% and 10 gm/dL by 21%). Most respondents believed that transfusion had no effect on the risk of survival (73%) and on the risk of cancer recurrence (55%) after oncologic surgical resection. Recognized facilitators were the availability of scientific evidence (84%), medicolegal concerns (57%), preference (52%), and institutional protocols (50%). CONCLUSION Although current clinical guidelines recommend a restrictive transfusion practice, most respondents tended to over-order blood for elective procedures and were not aware of the potential complications of liberal blood transfusion. To implement the restrictive transfusion policies, health institutions should improve the awareness of surgeons and incorporate a strong supporting evidence in formulating local institutional guidelines.
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- Abdullah A Alamri
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Lu Q, Zhang J, Gao WM, Lv Y, Zhang XF, Liu XM. Intraoperative Blood Transfusion and Postoperative Morbidity Following Liver Resection. Med Sci Monit 2018; 24:8469-8480. [PMID: 30470732 PMCID: PMC6270889 DOI: 10.12659/msm.910978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2018] [Accepted: 07/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Blood transfusion is common during liver resection (LR). The objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of intraoperative transfusion of different blood components on post-LR morbidity. MATERIAL AND METHODS We included 610 patients undergoing LR and grouped them according to intraoperative transfusion of different blood components: packed red blood cells only (PRBC, n=81); frozen fresh plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitate (FPC, n=38); transfusion only with PRBC + FPC transfusion (n=244); and no blood transfusion (n=247). Propensity score matching (PSM) analysis was used to mitigate selection bias in comparisons. RESULTS The overall blood transfusion rate was 59.5%. In comparison with the no blood transfusion group, PRBC-only and PRBC + FPC transfusion were more common in patients with lower preoperative hemoglobin, worse liver function, larger tumor size, and undergoing a major LR, and thus were associated with increased postoperative morbidity. In contrast, FPC-only transfusion was more frequent in patients with a liver function of Child-Pugh B and lower preoperative albumin vs. the no blood transfusion group. In the propensity model, transfusion of PRBC (PRBC-only and PRBC+FPC) and FPC (FPC-only and FPC+PRBC) were significantly associated with increased postoperative complications vs. the no blood transfusion group (OR and 95% CI, 1.9 [1.2-2.7], p=0.002; OR and 95% CI, 1.6 [1.0-2.4], p=0.029). In contrast, intraoperative PRBC-only or FPC-only transfusion showed no significant adverse effects on postoperative morbidity. CONCLUSIONS Allogenic transfusion of PRBC and FPC blood components was associated with increased postoperative morbidity after liver surgery. Different blood components should be used only when absolutely necessary.
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- Qiang Lu
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, P.R. China
- Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, P.R. China
- Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, P.R. China
- Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, P.R. China
- Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, P.R. China
- Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, P.R. China
- Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, P.R. China
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Yang F, Jin C, Li J, Di Y, Zhang J, Fu D. Clinical significance of drain fluid culture after pancreaticoduodenectomy. JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SCIENCES 2018; 25:508-517. [PMID: 30328297 DOI: 10.1002/jhbp.589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The mechanism of infected postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is undefined. Drain amylase has been used to predict POPF, whereas little data are available about the value of drain fluid culture. The aim was to investigate the incidence, risk factors and association with surgical outcomes of positive drainage culture (PDC) after PD. METHODS A single-center retrospective analysis was conducted of prospectively collected data from patients who underwent PD between January 2005 and December 2015. Drain fluid samples were obtained for microbiological analysis after surgery. Risk factors for PDC were evaluated, and its influence on surgical outcomes was explored. RESULTS Of 768 patients, 261 (34%) had PDC during the postoperative period. Among them, a total of 434 isolates were yielded. One hundred and seven (24.7%) were Gram-positive, 283 (65.2%) Gram-negative, and 44 (10.1%) fungi. Multivariate analysis revealed that body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m2 , preoperative chemoradiation and intra-operative red blood cell transfusion were independent risk factors for PDC. PDC was associated with higher incidences of complications including POPF, major complications and reoperation, but with no correlation between the day of PDC and complications. BMI ≥25 kg/m2 , early PDC (≤3 days), main pancreatic duct <3 mm, and soft pancreas were revealed as independent predictors for POPF. There was a correlation between type of microorganisms and complications. CONCLUSION Considering the correlation between PDC and postoperative complications, preventive measures are crucial to improve outcomes after PD. Whether antibiotic treatment for early PDC will alter the clinical course of POPF needs further evaluation.
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- Feng Yang
- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Institute, Huashan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University, 12 Central Urumqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Institute, Huashan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University, 12 Central Urumqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Institute, Huashan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University, 12 Central Urumqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Institute, Huashan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University, 12 Central Urumqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Nursing, Huashan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreatic Disease Institute, Huashan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University, 12 Central Urumqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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Variability in blood transfusions after pancreaticoduodenectomy: A national analysis of the University HealthSystem Consortium. Surgery 2018; 164:795-801. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2018.04.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2018] [Revised: 03/28/2018] [Accepted: 04/07/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Courtin-Tanguy L, Turrini O, Bergeat D, Truant S, Darnis B, Delpero JR, Mabrut JY, Regenet N, Sulpice L. Multicentre study of the impact of factors that may affect long-term survival following pancreaticoduodenectomy for distal cholangiocarcinoma. HPB (Oxford) 2018; 20:405-410. [PMID: 29208352 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2017.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2017] [Revised: 10/20/2017] [Accepted: 10/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although the peri-operative mortality following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) for distal cholangiocarcinoma (DCC) has decreased, the post-operative morbidity remains high. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of factors that may affect the long term survival for patients with DCC following PD. METHODS All patients who underwent PD for DCC between January 2000 and December 2015 in 5 tertiary referral centers underwent retrospective medical record review. Factors likely to influence overall (OS) and disease-free (DFS) survivals were assessed by univariate and multivariate analysis. RESULTS A total of 201 on 217 patients who underwent PD for DCC were included for further analysis. The median OS was 39 months, with actuarial survival rates at 1, 3, and 5 years of 85%, 53% and 39%. Recurrence occurred in 123 (61%) patients. The median DFS was 16 months, with actuarial survival rates at 1, 3 and 5 years of 60%, 37% and 28%. Following multivariate analysis, peri-operative blood transfusions (PBT) were associated to worse OS (HR = 2.25 [1.31-3.85], P = 0.003) and DFS (HR = 2.08 [1.24-3.5], P = 0.005). CONCLUSION This study confirms the negative impact of PBT on the oncologic result following PD for DCC.
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- Laëtitia Courtin-Tanguy
- CHU Rennes, Service de Chirurgie Hépatobiliaire et Digestive, Rennes, France; Université Rennes1, Faculté de Médecine, Rennes, France; INSERM U991, Foie Métabolismes et Cancer, Rennes, France
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- Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France; INSERM U1068, Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie, Marseille, France; CNRS U7258, Université Aix-Marseille et Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Parc Scientifique et Technologique de Luminy, Marseille, France
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- CHU Rennes, Service de Chirurgie Hépatobiliaire et Digestive, Rennes, France; Université Rennes1, Faculté de Médecine, Rennes, France; INRA UR1341 ADNC, St Gilles, France
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- CHU Lille, Service de Chirurgie Digestive et Transplantation, Lille, France; INSERM U1172, Centre de Recherche Jean-Pierre Aubert, Lille, France
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- CHU Lyon, Département de Chirurgie Digestive et de Transplantation Hépatique, Lyon, France
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- CHU Lyon, Département de Chirurgie Digestive et de Transplantation Hépatique, Lyon, France
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- CHU Nantes, Clinique de Chirurgie Digestive et Endocrinienne, Nantes, France
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- CHU Rennes, Service de Chirurgie Hépatobiliaire et Digestive, Rennes, France; Université Rennes1, Faculté de Médecine, Rennes, France; INSERM U991, Foie Métabolismes et Cancer, Rennes, France; INSERM U1414, Centre D'investigation Clinique, Rennes, France.
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Purvis TE, Goodwin CR, Molina CA, Frank SM, Sciubba DM. Percentage change in hemoglobin level and morbidity in spine surgery patients. J Neurosurg Spine 2018; 28:345-351. [DOI: 10.3171/2017.7.spine17301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVEThe aim of this study was to characterize the association between percentage change in hemoglobin (ΔHb)—i.e., the difference between preoperative Hb and in-hospital nadir Hb concentration—and perioperative adverse events among spine surgery patients.METHODSPatients who underwent spine surgery at the authors’ institution between December 4, 2008, and June 26, 2015, were eligible for this retrospective study. Patients who underwent the following procedures were included: atlantoaxial fusion, subaxial anterior cervical fusion, subaxial posterior cervical fusion, anterior lumbar fusion, posterior lumbar fusion, lateral lumbar fusion, excision of intervertebral disc, and excision of spinal cord lesion. Data on intraoperative transfusion were obtained from an automated, prospectively collected, anesthesia data management system. Data on postoperative hospital transfusions were obtained through an Internet-based intelligence portal. Percentage ΔHb was defined as: ([preoperative Hb − nadir Hb]/preoperative Hb) × 100. Clinical outcomes included in-hospital morbidity and length of stay associated with percentage ΔHb.RESULTSA total of 3949 patients who underwent spine surgery were identified. Of these, 1204 patients (30.5%) received at least 1 unit of packed red blood cells. The median nadir Hb level was 10.6 g/dl (interquartile range 8.7–12.4 g/dl), yielding a mean percentage ΔHb of 23.6% (SD 15.4%). Perioperative complications occurred in 234 patients (5.9%) and were more common in patients with a larger percentage ΔHb (p = 0.017). Hospital-related infection, which occurred in 60 patients (1.5%), was also more common in patients with greater percentage ΔHb (p = 0.001).CONCLUSIONSPercentage ΔHb is independently associated with a higher risk of developing any perioperative complication and hospital-related infection. The authors’ results suggest that percentage ΔHb may be a useful measure for identifying patients at risk for adverse perioperative events.
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- 2Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- 3Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland; and
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Hallet J, Mahar AL, Nathens AB, Tsang ME, Beyfuss KA, Lin Y, Coburn NG, Karanicolas PJ. The impact of perioperative blood transfusions on short-term outcomes following hepatectomy. Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr 2018. [PMID: 29531938 DOI: 10.21037/hbsn.2017.05.07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Background Bleeding and need for red blood cell transfusions (RBCT) remain a significant concern with hepatectomy. RBCT carry risk of transfusion-related immunomodulation that may impact post-operative recovery. This study soughs to assess the association between RBCT and post-hepatectomy morbidity. Methods Using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) registry, we identified all adult patients undergoing elective hepatectomy over 2007-2012. Two exposure groups were created based on RBCT. Primary outcomes were 30-day major morbidity and mortality. Secondary outcomes included 30-day system-specific morbidity and length of stay (LOS). Relative risks (RR) with 95% confidence interval (95% CI) were computed using regression analyses. Sensitivity analyses were conducted to understand how missing data might have impacted the results. Results A total of 12,180 patients were identified. Of those, 11,712 met inclusion criteria, 2,951 (25.2%) of whom received RBCT. Major morbidity occurred in 14.9% of patients and was strongly associated with RBCT (25.3% vs. 11.3%; P<0.001). Transfused patients had higher rates of 30-day mortality (5.6% vs. 1.0%; P<0.0001). After adjustment for baseline and clinical characteristics, RBCT was independently associated with increased major morbidity (RR 1.80; 95% CI: 1.61-1.99), mortality (RR 3.62; 95% CI: 2.68-4.89), and 1.29 times greater LOS (RR 1.29; 95% CI: 1.25-1.32). Results were robust to a number of sensitivity analyses for missing data. Conclusions Perioperative RBCT for hepatectomy was independently associated with worse short-term outcomes and prolonged LOS. These findings further the rationale to focus on minimizing RBCT for hepatectomy, when they can be avoided.
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- Julie Hallet
- Division of General Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Clinical Pathology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Lu Q, Lu JW, Wu Z, Liu XM, Li JH, Dong J, Yin GZ, Lv Y, Zhang XF. Perioperative outcome of elderly versus younger patients undergoing major hepatic or pancreatic surgery. Clin Interv Aging 2018; 13:133-141. [PMID: 29416321 PMCID: PMC5790074 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s153058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to determine the safety of elderly cancer patients (≥70 years) undergoing hepatic resection (HR) or pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) in comparison with younger adults (<70 years). Methods A total of 1,012 consecutive patients undergoing HR or PD were included. The incidence and severity of morbidity were documented within 30 days postoperatively and compared between elderly and younger groups. Risk factors associated with postoperative morbidity were investigated by multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results Elderly patients (n=111, 11.0%) had more comorbidities and worse preoperative general condition and liver function versus younger patients (n=901, 89.0%), and thus were more likely to develop infectious (eg, systemic sepsis and urinary tract infection, both p<0.01) and technical-associated complications (intraperitoneal bleeding and biliary/pancreatic fistula, p=0.029 and p=0.074, respectively). However, the incidence and severity of complications were comparable between elderly and younger patients in the whole cohort, and also in HR and PD surgery groups separately. Preoperative hemoglobin (odds ratio [OR] 1.4, p=0.007) and intraoperative blood transfusion (OR 1.9, p=0.002), rather than age, were independently associated with postoperative morbidity. Hepatitis (OR 2.9, p=0.001), preoperative hemoglobin (OR 1.6, p=0.036), and pancreatic versus hepatic surgery (OR 2.3, p=0.005) were independently associated with postoperative infectious. For elderly patients only, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score III (OR 2.1, p=0.033) and intraoperative blood transfusion (OR 3.2, p=0.030) were independently associated with postoperative morbidity. Conclusion HR and PD can be safely performed in selected elderly patients versus younger patients. Elderly patients with ASA score III or above should be cautiously selected for major surgeries.
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- Qiang Lu
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Shaanxi Provincial Regenerative Medicine and Surgical Engineering Research Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Shaanxi Provincial Regenerative Medicine and Surgical Engineering Research Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Shaanxi Provincial Regenerative Medicine and Surgical Engineering Research Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Shaanxi Provincial Regenerative Medicine and Surgical Engineering Research Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Shaanxi Provincial Regenerative Medicine and Surgical Engineering Research Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Department of Surgical Oncology, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Shaanxi Provincial Regenerative Medicine and Surgical Engineering Research Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Shaanxi Provincial Regenerative Medicine and Surgical Engineering Research Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Institute of Advanced Surgical Technology and Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.,Shaanxi Provincial Regenerative Medicine and Surgical Engineering Research Center, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Park HM, Park SJ, Shim JR, Lee EC, Lee SD, Han SS, Kim SH. Perioperative transfusion in pancreatoduodenectomy: The double-edged sword of pancreatic surgeons. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e9019. [PMID: 29245285 PMCID: PMC5728900 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000009019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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We designed the study to clarify the prognostic significance of perioperative (preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative) red blood cell (RBC) transfusion following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) for periampullary cancers.This study retrospectively analyzed 244 periampullary cancer patients (pancreatic cancer, 124 patients; bile duct cancer, 63 patients; and ampullary cancer, 57 patients) treated by PD from June 2001 to June 2010 at the National Cancer Center, Korea (NCC2017-0106).A total of 112 (46%) of 244 patients had received transfusion (preoperative, 5%; intraoperative, 17%; and postoperative, 37%). The 5-year survival rate of patients without perioperative transfusion was 36%, whereas that of patients with a transfusion was 25% (P = .04). Perioperative transfusion and intraoperative transfusion were found to be independent poor prognostic factors [relative risk (RR): 1.52 and 1.95, respectively]. The independent factors associated with perioperative transfusion were being female, operation time >420 minutes, portal vein (PV) resection, and preoperative serum hemoglobin (Hb) < 12 mg/dL. As the amount of perioperative transfusion increased, overall survival (OS) decreased.Perioperative transfusion, especially intraoperative transfusion was an independent prognostic factor for survival after PD. Therefore, for patients with periampullary cancer, intraoperative bleeding and operation time should be minimized and preoperative anemia corrected.
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Zhang L, Liao Q, Zhang T, Dai M, Zhao Y. Blood Transfusion is an Independent Risk Factor for Postoperative Serious Infectious Complications After Pancreaticoduodenectomy. World J Surg 2017; 40:2507-12. [PMID: 27184137 PMCID: PMC5028402 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-016-3553-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Blood transfusionhas been considered as a risk factor for postoperative infection after major surgery. However, the relationship between perioperative blood transfusion and the development of serious infections after pancreaticoduodenectomy remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to analyze risk factors associated with postoperative serious infections following pancreaticoduodenectomy. METHODS We conducted a retrospective study of 212 patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy during past 2 years and assessed the risk factors for serious infectious complications. RESULTS Serious infections developed in 61 patients (29 %) including 47 cases of surgical site infection (SSI), 19 cases of bacteremia, and 13 cases of pneumonia. One patient died of severe septic shock. A multivariate logistic regression analysis of perioperative factors identified that pancreatic fistula (P < 0.01, OR = 9.763) and blood transfusion (P < 0.01, OR = 3.216) were significant risk factors for serious infections. After excluding 46 patients with pancreatic fistula, blood transfusion continued to be an independent risk factor for serious infections (P < 0.01, OR = 5.831). CONCLUSION Blood transfusion was the strongest independent factor for serious infections after pancreaticoduodenectomy, which should be considered a quality indicator for the performance of pancreaticoduodenectomy.
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- Liyang Zhang
- General Surgery Department, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, No. 1 Shuaifu Garden, Dongcheng District, 100730, Beijing, China.
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- General Surgery Department, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, No. 1 Shuaifu Garden, Dongcheng District, 100730, Beijing, China
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- General Surgery Department, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, No. 1 Shuaifu Garden, Dongcheng District, 100730, Beijing, China
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- General Surgery Department, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, No. 1 Shuaifu Garden, Dongcheng District, 100730, Beijing, China
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- General Surgery Department, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, No. 1 Shuaifu Garden, Dongcheng District, 100730, Beijing, China
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Purvis TE, Goodwin CR, De la Garza-Ramos R, Ahmed AK, Lafage V, Neuman BJ, Passias PG, Kebaish KM, Frank SM, Sciubba DM. Effect of liberal blood transfusion on clinical outcomes and cost in spine surgery patients. Spine J 2017; 17:1255-1263. [PMID: 28458067 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2017.04.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2016] [Revised: 01/12/2017] [Accepted: 04/24/2017] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Blood transfusions in spine surgery are shown to be associated with increased patient morbidity. The association between transfusion performed using a liberal hemoglobin (Hb) trigger-defined as an intraoperative Hb level of ≥10 g/dL, a postoperative level of ≥8 g/dL, or a whole hospital nadir between 8 and 10 g/dL-and perioperative morbidity and cost in spine surgery patients is unknown and thus was investigated in this study. PURPOSE This study aimed to describe the perioperative outcomes and economic cost associated with liberal Hb trigger transfusion among spine surgery patients. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING This is a retrospective study. PATIENT SAMPLE The surgical billing database at our institution was queried for inpatients discharged between 2008 and 2015 after the following procedures: atlantoaxial fusion, anterior cervical fusion, posterior cervical fusion, anterior lumbar fusion, posterior lumbar fusion, lateral lumbar fusion, other procedures, and tumor-related surgeries. In total, 6,931 patients were included for analysis. OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome was composite morbidity, which was composed of (1) infection (sepsis, surgical-site infection, Clostridium difficile infection, or drug-resistant infection); (2) thrombotic event (pulmonary embolus, deep venous thrombosis, or disseminated intravascular coagulation); (3) kidney injury; (4) respiratory event; and (5) ischemic event (transient ischemic attack, myocardial infarction, or cerebrovascular accident). MATERIALS AND METHODS Data on intraoperative transfusion were obtained from an automated, prospectively collected anesthesia data management system. Data on postoperative hospital transfusion were obtained through a Web-based intelligence portal. Based on previous research, we analyzed the data using three definitions of a liberal transfusion trigger in patients who underwent red blood cell transfusion: a liberal intraoperative Hb trigger as a nadir Hb level of 10 g/dL or greater, a liberal postoperative Hb trigger as a nadir Hb level of 8 g/dL or greater, or a whole hospital nadir Hb level of 8-10 g/dL. Variables analyzed included in-hospital morbidity, mortality, length of stay, and total costs associated with a liberal transfusion strategy. RESULTS Among patients with a whole hospital stay nadir Hb between 8 and 10 g/dL, transfused patients demonstrated a longer in-hospital stay (median [interquartile range], 6 [5-9] vs. 4 [3-6] days; p<.0001) and a higher perioperative morbidity (n=145 [11.5%] vs. n=74 [6.1%], p<.0001) than those not transfused. Even after adjusting for age, gender, race, American Society of Anesthesiologists class, Charlson Comorbidity Index score, estimated blood loss, baseline Hb value, and surgery type, logistic regression analysis revealed that patients with a nadir Hb of 8-10 g/dL who were transfused had an independently higher risk of perioperative morbidity (odds ratio=2.11, 95% confidence interval, 1.44-3.09; p<.0001). Estimated additional costs associated with liberal trigger use, defined as a transfusion occurring in patients with a whole hospital stay nadir Hb of 8-10 g/dL, ranged from $202,675 to $700,151 annually. CONCLUSIONS Transfusion using a liberal trigger is associated with increased morbidity, even after controlling for possible confounders. Our results suggest that modification of transfusion practice may be a potential area for improving patient outcomes and reducing costs.
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- Taylor E Purvis
- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Spinal Surgery, NYU Medical Center-Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York City, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Interdisciplinary Blood Management Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Barreto SG, Singh A, Perwaiz A, Singh T, Singh MK, Chaudhary A. Maximum surgical blood order schedule for pancreatoduodenectomy: a long way from uniform applicability! Future Oncol 2017; 13:799-807. [PMID: 28266246 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2016-0536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Unnecessary preoperative ordering of blood and blood products results in wastage of a valuable life-saving resource and poses a significant financial burden on healthcare systems. AIM To determine patient-specific factors associated with intra-operative transfusions, and if intra-operative blood transfusions impact postoperative morbidity. PATIENTS & METHODS Analysis of consecutive patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) for pancreatic tumors. RESULTS A total of 384 patients underwent a classical PD with an estimated median blood loss of 200 cc and percentage transfused being 9.6%. Pre-existing hypertension, synchronous vascular resection, end-to-side pancreaticojejunostomy and nodal disease burden significantly associated with the need for intra-operative transfusions. Intra-operative blood transfusion not associated with postoperative morbidity. CONCLUSION Optimization of MSBOS protocols for PD is required for more judicious use of blood products.
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- Savio G Barreto
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Gastrointestinal Oncology, & Bariatric Surgery, Medanta Institute of Digestive & Hepatobiliary Sciences, Medanta, The Medicity, Gurgaon, India.,Hepatobiliary & Oesophagogastric Unit, Division of Surgery & Perioperative Medicine, Flinders Medical Center, Bedford Park, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Gastrointestinal Oncology, & Bariatric Surgery, Medanta Institute of Digestive & Hepatobiliary Sciences, Medanta, The Medicity, Gurgaon, India
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Gastrointestinal Oncology, & Bariatric Surgery, Medanta Institute of Digestive & Hepatobiliary Sciences, Medanta, The Medicity, Gurgaon, India
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Gastrointestinal Oncology, & Bariatric Surgery, Medanta Institute of Digestive & Hepatobiliary Sciences, Medanta, The Medicity, Gurgaon, India
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Gastrointestinal Oncology, & Bariatric Surgery, Medanta Institute of Digestive & Hepatobiliary Sciences, Medanta, The Medicity, Gurgaon, India
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Hu BY, Wan T, Zhang WZ, Dong JH. Risk factors for postoperative pancreatic fistula: Analysis of 539 successive cases of pancreaticoduodenectomy. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22:7797-805. [PMID: 27678363 PMCID: PMC5016380 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i34.7797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2016] [Revised: 06/28/2016] [Accepted: 07/31/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To analyze the risk factors for pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy. METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of 539 successive cases of pancreaticoduodenectomy performed at our hospital from March 2012 to October 2015. Pancreatic fistula was diagnosed in strict accordance with the definition of pancreatic fistula from the International Study Group on Pancreatic Fistula. The risk factors for pancreatic fistula were analyzed by univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis. RESULTS A total of 269 (49.9%) cases of pancreatic fistula occurred after pancreaticoduodenectomy, including 71 (13.17%) cases of grade A pancreatic fistula, 178 (33.02%) cases of grade B, and 20 (3.71%) cases of grade C. Univariate analysis showed no significant correlation between postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) and the following factors: age, hypertension, alcohol consumption, smoking, history of upper abdominal surgery, preoperative jaundice management, preoperative bilirubin, preoperative albumin, pancreatic duct drainage, intraoperative blood loss, operative time, intraoperative blood transfusion, Braun anastomosis, and pancreaticoduodenectomy (with or without pylorus preservation). Conversely, a significant correlation was observed between POPF and the following factors: gender (male vs female: 54.23% vs 42.35%, P = 0.008), diabetes (non-diabetic vs diabetic: 51.61% vs 39.19%, P = 0.047), body mass index (BMI) (≤ 25 vs > 25: 46.94% vs 57.82%, P = 0.024), blood glucose level (≤ 6.0 mmol/L vs > 6.0 mmol/L: 54.75% vs 41.14%, P = 0.002), pancreaticojejunal anastomosis technique (pancreatic duct-jejunum double-layer mucosa-to-mucosa pancreaticojejunal anastomosis vs pancreatic-jejunum single-layer mucosa-to-mucosa anastomosis: 57.54% vs 35.46%, P = 0.000), diameter of the pancreatic duct (≤ 3 mm vs > 3 mm: 57.81% vs 38.36%, P = 0.000), and pancreatic texture (soft vs hard: 56.72% vs 29.93%, P = 0.000). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that gender (male), BMI > 25, pancreatic duct-jejunum double-layer mucosa-to-mucosa pancreaticojejunal anastomosis, pancreatic duct diameter ≤ 3 mm, and soft pancreas were risk factors for pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy. CONCLUSION Gender (male), BMI > 25, pancreatic duct-jejunum double-layer mucosa-to-mucosa pancreaticojejunal anastomosis, pancreatic duct diameter ≤ 3 mm, and soft pancreas were risk factors for pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy.
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Yohanathan L, Coburn NG, McLeod RS, Kagedan DJ, Pearsall E, Zih FSW, Callum J, Lin Y, McCluskey S, Hallet J. Understanding Perioperative Transfusion Practices in Gastrointestinal Surgery-a Practice Survey of General Surgeons. J Gastrointest Surg 2016; 20:1106-22. [PMID: 27025709 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-016-3111-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2015] [Accepted: 02/15/2016] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite guidelines recommending restrictive red blood cell transfusion (RBCT) strategies, perioperative transfusion practices still vary significantly. To understand the underlying mechanisms that lead to gaps in practice, we sought to assess the attitudes of surgeons regarding the perioperative management of anemia and use of RBCT in patients having gastrointestinal surgery. METHODS We conducted a self-administered Web-based survey of general surgery staff and residents, in a network of eight academic institutions at the University of Toronto. We developed a questionnaire using a systematic approach of items generation and reduction. We tested face and content validity and test-retest reliability. We administered the survey via emails, with planned reminders. RESULTS Total response rate was 48.1 % (62/125). Half (51.0 %) of respondents stated that they were unlikely to conduct a preoperative anemia work-up. About 54.0 % reported ordering preoperative oral iron supplementation for anemia. Most respondents indicated using a 70 g/L hemoglobin trigger (92.0 %) for transfusion. Factors increasing thresholds above 70 g/L included cardiac comorbidity (58.0 %), acute cardiac disease (94.0 %), symptomatic anemia (68.0 %), and suspected bleeding (58.0 %). With those factors, the transfusion threshold often increased above 90 g/L. Respondents perceived RBCTs to increase the postoperative morbidity (62 %), but not to impact the mortality (48 %) and cancer recurrence (52 %). Institutional protocols (68.0 %), blood conservation clinics (44.0 %), and clinical practice guidelines (84.0 %) were believed to encourage restrictive use of RBCTs. CONCLUSION Self-reported perioperative transfusion practices for GI surgery are heterogeneous. Few respondents investigated preoperative anemia. Stated use of RBCT indications varied from recommendations in published guidelines for patients with symptomatic anemia. Establishing team consensus and implementing local blood management guidelines appear necessary to improve uptake of evidence-based recommendations.
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- Division of General Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of General Surgery, Odette Cancer Centre-Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of General Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Division of General Surgery, Odette Cancer Centre-Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Odette Cancer Centre-Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Avenue, T2-063, Toronto, M4N3M5, ON, Canada.
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Defining Transfusion Triggers and Utilization of Fresh Frozen Plasma and Platelets Among Patients Undergoing Hepatopancreaticobiliary and Colorectal Surgery. Ann Surg 2016; 262:1079-85. [PMID: 25985254 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000001016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND We sought to define the overall utilization of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) and platelets and the impact on perioperative outcomes among patients undergoing hepatopancreaticobiliary and colorectal resections, as well as analyze the utility of laboratory triggers in guiding transfusion practice. METHODS We identified 3027 patients undergoing pancreatic, hepatic, and colorectal resections between 2010 and 2013 at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Data on international normalized ratio (INR) and platelet counts that triggered the perioperative utilization of these non-RBC (red blood cell) products were obtained and analyzed. RESULTS Overall FFP and platelet transfusion rates were 8.9% and 3.8%, respectively. Mean INR and platelet triggers for FFP and platelet transfusions were 1.9 ± 1.3 and 60000 ± 44000, respectively. INR triggers varied depending on resection type, patient race, and comorbidity status (all P <0.05). Nearly one-half of patients (48.0%) received FFP in the postoperative period with an INR trigger less than 1.7. FFP transfusions were independently associated with an increased length of stay [odds ratio (OR) = 3.66], perioperative morbidity (OR = 3.96) and in-hospital mortality (OR = 91.85) (all P < 0.001). Similarly, patients receiving platelets were at increased risk for worse overall perioperative outcomes (all OR >1, P <0.001). CONCLUSIONS The utilization and indication of non-RBC components vary significantly across surgical specialties. Nearly one-half of patients transfused with FFP during the postoperative period had an INR of less than 1.7, indicating possible overutilization of these products. Furthermore, the use of FFP and platelets are associated with poorer perioperative outcomes. Further studies are needed to study the impact and management of a more restrictive use of FFP and platelets on surgical patients.
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Hallet J, Mahar AL, Tsang ME, Lin Y, Callum J, Coburn NG, Law CHL, Karanicolas PJ. The impact of peri-operative blood transfusions on post-pancreatectomy short-term outcomes: an analysis from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. HPB (Oxford) 2015; 17:975-82. [PMID: 26301741 PMCID: PMC4605335 DOI: 10.1111/hpb.12473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2015] [Accepted: 06/11/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Peri-operative red blood cell transfusions (RBCT) may induce transfusion-related immunomodulation and impact post-operative recovery. This study examined the association between RBCT and post-pancreatectomy morbidity. METHODS Using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) registry, patients undergoing an elective pancreatectomy (2007-2012) were identified. Patients with missing data on key variables were excluded. Primary outcomes were 30-day post-operative major morbidity, mortality, and length of stay (LOS). Unadjusted and adjusted relative risks (RR) with a 95% confidence interval (95%CI) were computed using modified Poisson, logistic, or negative binomial regression, to estimate the association between RBCT and outcomes. RESULTS The database included 21 132 patients who had a pancreatectomy during the study period. Seventeen thousand five hundred and twenty-three patients were included, and 4672 (26.7%) received RBCT. After adjustment for baseline and clinical characteristics, including comorbidities, malignant diagnosis, procedure and operative time, RBCT was independently associated with increased major morbidity (RR 1.49; 95% CI: 1.39-1.60), mortality (RR 2.19; 95%CI: 1.76-2.73) and LOS (RR 1.27; 95%CI 1.24-1.29). CONCLUSION Peri-operative RBCT for a pancreatectomy was independently associated with worse short-term outcomes and prolonged LOS. Future studies should focus on the impact of interventions to minimize the use of RBCT after an elective pancreatectomy.
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- Julie Hallet
- Division of General Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre – Odette Cancer CentreToronto, ON, Canada,Department of Surgery, University of TorontoToronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen's UniversityKingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of TorontoToronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Clinical Pathology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences CentreToronto, ON, Canada,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of TorontoToronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Clinical Pathology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences CentreToronto, ON, Canada,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of TorontoToronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre – Odette Cancer CentreToronto, ON, Canada,Department of Surgery, University of TorontoToronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre – Odette Cancer CentreToronto, ON, Canada,Department of Surgery, University of TorontoToronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre – Odette Cancer CentreToronto, ON, Canada,Department of Surgery, University of TorontoToronto, ON, Canada
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Kim SH, Son SY, Park YS, Ahn SH, Park DJ, Kim HH. Risk Factors for Anastomotic Leakage: A Retrospective Cohort Study in a Single Gastric Surgical Unit. J Gastric Cancer 2015; 15:167-75. [PMID: 26468414 PMCID: PMC4604331 DOI: 10.5230/jgc.2015.15.3.167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2015] [Revised: 08/13/2015] [Accepted: 08/25/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Purpose Although several studies report risk factors for anastomotic leakage after gastrectomy for gastric cancer, they have yielded conflicting results. The present retrospective cohort study was performed to identify risk factors that are consistently associated with anastomotic leakage after gastrectomy for stomach cancer. Materials and Methods All consecutive patients who underwent gastrectomy at a single gastric surgical unit between May 2003 and December 2012 were identified retrospectively. The associations between anastomotic leakage and 23 variables related to patient history, diagnosis, and surgery were assessed and analyzed with logistic regression. Results In total, 3,827 patients were included. The rate of anastomotic leakage was 1.88% (72/3,827). Multiple regression analysis showed that male sex (P=0.001), preoperative/intraoperative transfusion (P<0.001), presence of cardiovascular disease (P=0.023), and tumor location (P<0.001) were predictive of anastomotic leakage. Patients with and without leakage did not differ significantly in terms of their 5-year survival: 97.6 vs. 109.5 months (P=0.076). Conclusions Male sex, cardiovascular disease, perioperative transfusion, and tumor location in the upper third of the stomach were associated with an increased risk of anastomotic leakage. Although several studies have reported that an anastomotic complication has a negative impact on long-term survival, this association was not observed in the present study.
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- Sung-Ho Kim
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Ajou University Hospital, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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Mavros MN, Xu L, Maqsood H, Gani F, Ejaz A, Spolverato G, Al-Refaie WB, Frank SM, Pawlik TM. Perioperative Blood Transfusion and the Prognosis of Pancreatic Cancer Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Ann Surg Oncol 2015; 22:4382-91. [PMID: 26293837 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-015-4823-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Perioperative blood transfusion (PBT) is common in pancreatic surgery. Recent studies have suggested that PBT may be associated with worse long-term outcomes. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies comparing long-term clinical outcomes of cancer patients undergoing curative-intent pancreatic surgery with regard to occurrence of PBT was performed. RESULTS A total of 23 studies (4339 patients) were included in the systematic review, and 19 studies (3646 patients) were included in the meta-analysis. Nearly half (45.8 %) of all patients were female (range 25-60 %), and median age ranged from 59 to 72 years. About half (46.5 %, range 19-72 %) of the patients were transfused. Most had pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (69.5 %), while others had ampullary carcinoma (15.0 %), cholangiocarcinoma (7.4 %), or exocrine tumors of pancreas (8.1 %). Most (91.1 %) underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy, while the remaining patients underwent a total or distal pancreatectomy. The 5-year overall survival for all patients ranged from 0 to 65 %. Thirteen and nine of 19 studies reported a detrimental effect of PBT on survival on univariable and multivariable analysis, respectively. Overall, PBT was associated with shorter overall survival (pooled odds ratio 2.43, 95 % confidence interval 1.90-3.10); this finding was reproduced in sensitivity analysis. CONCLUSIONS Patients receiving PBT had significantly lower 5-year survival after curative-intent pancreatic surgery. Further research should focus on implementing guidelines for and discerning factors associated with the poor outcomes after PBT.
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- Michael N Mavros
- Department of Surgery, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, USA.,Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Alfa Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Marousi, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.,State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Center, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Gurusamy K, Toon C, Virendrakumar B, Morris S, Davidson B. Feasibility of Comparing the Results of Pancreatic Resections between Surgeons: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Pancreatic Resections. HPB SURGERY : A WORLD JOURNAL OF HEPATIC, PANCREATIC AND BILIARY SURGERY 2015; 2015:896875. [PMID: 26351405 PMCID: PMC4553327 DOI: 10.1155/2015/896875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2015] [Accepted: 07/15/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Background. Indicators of operative outcomes could be used to identify underperforming surgeons for support and training. The feasibility of identifying HPB surgeons with poor operative performance ("outliers") based on the results of pancreatic resections is not known. Methods. A systematic review of Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane library was performed to identify studies on pancreatic resection including at least 100 patients and published between 2004 and 2014. Proportions that lay outside the upper 95% and 99.8% confidence intervals based on results of the systematic reviews were considered as "outliers." Results. In total, 30 studies reporting on 10712 patients were eligible for inclusion in this review. The average short-term mortality after pancreatic resections was 3.1% and proportion of patients with procedure-related complications was 47.0%. None of the classification systems assessed the long-term impact of the complications on patients. The surgeon-specific mortality should be 5 times the average mortality before he or she can be identified as an outlier with 0.1% false positive rate if he or she performs 50 surgeries a year. Conclusions. A valid risk prognostic model and a classification system of surgical complications are necessary before meaningful comparisons of the operative performance between pancreatic surgeons can be made.
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- Kurinchi Gurusamy
- Department of Surgery, UCL Medical School, Royal Free Campus, London NW3 2PF, UK
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- Public Health Research Unit, West Sussex County Council, County Hall Campus, West Sussex PO19 1QT, UK
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- Evidence Synthesis, Sightsavers, 35 Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 3BW, UK
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- Department of Applied Health Research, UCL, London WC1E 7HB, UK
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- Department of Surgery, UCL Medical School, Royal Free Campus, London NW3 2PF, UK
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Robinson JR, Marincola P, Shelton J, Merchant NB, Idrees K, Parikh AA. Peri-operative risk factors for delayed gastric emptying after a pancreaticoduodenectomy. HPB (Oxford) 2015; 17:495-501. [PMID: 25728447 PMCID: PMC4430779 DOI: 10.1111/hpb.12385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2014] [Accepted: 12/12/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) is a frequent cause of morbidity, prolonged hospital stay and readmission after a pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). We sought to evaluate predictive peri-operative factors for DGE after a PD. METHODS Four hundred and sixteen consecutive patients who underwent a PD at our tertiary referral centre were identified. Univariate and multivariate (MV) logistic regression models were used to assess peri-operative factors associated with the development of clinically significant DGE and a post-operative pancreatic fistula (POPF). RESULTS DGE occurred in 24% of patients (n = 98) with Grades B and C occurring at 13.5% (n = 55) and 10.5% (n = 43), respectively. Using MV regression, a body mass index (BMI) ≥35 [odds ratio (OR) = 3.19], operating room (OR) length >5.5 h (OR = 2.72) and prophylactic octreotide use (OR = 2.04) were independently associated with an increased risk of DGE. DGE patients had a significantly longer median hospital stay (12 versus 7 days), higher 90-day readmission rates (32% versus 18%) and an increased incidence of a pancreatic fistula (59% versus 27%). When controlling for POPF, only OR length >5.5 h (OR 2.73) remained significantly associated with DGE. CONCLUSIONS DGE remains a significant cause of morbidity, increased hospital stay and readmission after PD. Our findings suggest patients with a BMI ≥35 or longer OR times have a higher risk of DGE either independently or through the development of POPF. These patients should be considered for possible enteral feeding tube placement along with limited octreotide use to decrease the potential risk and consequences of DGE.
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- Jamie R Robinson
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University School of MedicineNashville, TN, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University School of MedicineNashville, TN, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University School of MedicineNashville, TN, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University School of MedicineNashville, TN, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University School of MedicineNashville, TN, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University School of MedicineNashville, TN, USA,Correspondence Alexander A. Parikh, Division of Surgical Oncology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 597 Preston Research Building, 2220 Pierce Avenue, Nashville, TN 37232, USA. Tel.: +1 615 322 2391. Fax: +1 615 936 6625. E-mail:
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Ejaz A, Spolverato G, Kim Y, Margonis GA, Gupta R, Amini N, Frank SM, Pawlik TM. Impact of blood transfusions and transfusion practices on long-term outcome following hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery. J Gastrointest Surg 2015; 19:887-96. [PMID: 25707813 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-015-2776-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2015] [Accepted: 02/09/2015] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The long-term impact of transfusions with packed red blood cells (PRBC) among patients undergoing hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) surgery remains ill-defined. We sought to determine the impact of overall blood utilization, as well as a restrictive transfusion strategy, on long-term outcomes among patients undergoing an HPB resection for a malignancy. METHODS Data on overall blood utilization and hemoglobin (Hb) levels that triggered a transfusion were obtained for patients with cancer undergoing pancreas or liver surgery between 2009 and 2013. Risk-adjusted recurrence-free (RFS) and overall survival (OS) were assessed based on receipt of PRBC and whether the patient received a transfusion using a restrictive transfusion strategy (intraoperative: Hb <10 g/dL; postoperative: Hb <8 g/dL). RESULTS Four hundred forty-two patients underwent either a pancreas (58.1 %) or liver (41.9 %) resection. Most tumors were pancreatic in origin (41.8 %), while a subset were primary (23.1 %) or secondary (18.8 %) liver tumors. One hundred seventy-five (39.6 %) patients received ≥1 PRBC transfusion either intraoperatively (16.7 %), postoperatively (12.7 %), or both (10.2 %). There was a higher incidence of PRBC transfusion among patients undergoing a pancreas resection, those with higher comorbidities, and those with lower preoperative Hb levels. Perioperative morbidity was higher among patients receiving either 1-2 units (OR 3.14) or 3 or more units of PRBC (OR 8.54). Median OS was 31.9 months. Receipt of a blood transfusion was associated with a worse OS (1-2 units: HR 1.76; 3+units: HR 2.50; both P<0.05), and RFS (3+units: HR 2.91; P=0.02). Utilization of a restrictive transfusion strategy did not impact perioperative morbidity or long-term RFS or OS. CONCLUSIONS Adoption of a more restrictive transfusion strategy in patients undergoing resection for cancer may preserve a limited resource, reduce costs, as well as avoid exposing oncology patients to the unnecessary risks associated with a transfusion.
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- Aslam Ejaz
- Department of Surgery, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, Chicago, IL, USA
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Liu QY, Zhang WZ, Xia HT, Leng JJ, Wan T, Liang B, Yang T, Dong JH. Analysis of risk factors for postoperative pancreatic fistula following pancreaticoduodenectomy. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20:17491-17497. [PMID: 25516663 PMCID: PMC4265610 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i46.17491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2014] [Revised: 04/25/2014] [Accepted: 08/28/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To explore the morbidity and risk factors of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) following pancreaticoduodenectomy.
METHODS: The data from 196 consecutive patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy, performed by different surgeons, in the General Hospital of the People’s Liberation Army between January 1st, 2013 and December 31st, 2013 were retrospectively collected for analysis. The diagnoses of POPF and clinically relevant (CR)-POPF following pancreaticoduodenectomy were judged strictly by the International Study Group on Pancreatic Fistula Definition. Univariate analysis was performed to analyze the following factors: patient age, sex, body mass index (BMI), hypertension, diabetes mellitus, serum CA19-9 level, history of jaundice, serum albumin level, blood loss volume, pancreatic duct diameter, pylorus preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy, pancreatic drainage and pancreaticojejunostomy. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the main independent risk factors for POPF.
RESULTS: POPF occurred in 126 (64.3%) of the patients, and the incidence of CR-POPF was 32.7% (64/196). Patient characteristics of age, sex, BMI, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, serum CA19-9 level, history of jaundice, serum albumin level, blood loss volume, pylorus preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy and pancreaticojejunostomy showed no statistical difference related to the morbidity of POPF or CR-POPF. Pancreatic duct diameter was found to be significantly correlated with POPF rates by univariate analysis and multivariate regression analysis, with a pancreatic duct diameter ≤ 3 mm being an independent risk factor for POPF (OR = 0.291; P = 0.000) and CR-POPF (OR = 0.399; P = 0.004). The CR-POPF rate was higher in patients without external pancreatic stenting, which was found to be an independent risk factor for CR-POPF (OR = 0.394; P = 0.012). Among the entire patient series, there were three postoperative deaths, giving a total mortality rate of 1.5% (3/196), and the mortality associated with pancreatic fistula was 2.4% (3/126).
CONCLUSION: A pancreatic duct diameter ≤ 3 mm is an independent risk factor for POPF. External stent drainage of pancreatic secretion may reduce CR-POPF mortality and POPF severity.
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Marjanovic G, Kuvendziska J, Holzner PA, Glatz T, Sick O, Seifert G, Kulemann B, Küsters S, Fink J, Timme S, Hopt UT, Wellner U, Keck T, Karcz WK. A prospective clinical study evaluating the development of bowel wall edema during laparoscopic and open visceral surgery. J Gastrointest Surg 2014; 18:2149-54. [PMID: 25326126 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-014-2681-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2014] [Accepted: 10/10/2014] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND To examine bowel wall edema development in laparoscopic and open major visceral surgery. METHODS In a prospective study, 47 consecutively operated patients with gastric and pancreatic resections were included. Twenty-seven patients were operated in a conventional open procedure (open group) and 20 in a laparoscopic fashion (lap group). In all procedures, a small jejunal segment was resected during standard preparation, of which we measured the dry-wet ratio. Furthermore, HE staining was performed for measuring of bowel wall thickness and edema assessment. RESULTS Mean value (±std) of dry-wet ratio was significantly lower in the open than in the lap group (0.169 ± 0.017 versus 0.179 ± 0.015; p = 0.03) with the same amount of fluid administration in both groups and a longer infusion interval during laparoscopic surgery. Subgroup analyses (only pancreatic resections) still showed similar results. Histologic examination depicted a significantly larger bowel wall thickness in the open group. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic surgery does not seem to lead to the bowel wall edema observed to occur in open surgery regardless of the degree of intravenous fluid administration, thus supporting its use even in major visceral surgery.
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- Goran Marjanovic
- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany,
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Ejaz A, Spolverato G, Kim Y, Frank SM, Pawlik TM. Variation in triggers and use of perioperative blood transfusion in major gastrointestinal surgery. Br J Surg 2014; 101:1424-33. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.9617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2014] [Revised: 05/29/2014] [Accepted: 06/18/2014] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Background
The decision to perform intraoperative blood transfusion is subject to a variety of clinical and laboratory factors. This study examined variation in haemoglobin (Hb) triggers and overall utilization of intraoperative blood transfusion, as well the impact of transfusion on perioperative outcomes.
Methods
The study included all patients who underwent pancreatic, hepatic or colorectal resection between 2010 and 2013 at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. Data on Hb levels that triggered an intraoperative or postoperative transfusion and overall perioperative blood utilization were obtained and analysed.
Results
Intraoperative transfusion was employed in 437 (15·6 per cent) of the 2806 patients identified. Older patients (odds ratio (OR) 1·68), patients with multiple co-morbidities (Charlson co-morbidity score 4 or above; OR 1·66) and those with a lower preoperative Hb level (OR 4·95) were at increased risk of intraoperative blood transfusion (all P < 0·001). The Hb level employed to trigger transfusion varied by sex, race and service (all P < 0·001). A total of 105 patients (24·0 per cent of patients transfused) had an intraoperative transfusion with a liberal Hb trigger (10 g/dl or more); the majority of these patients (78; 74·3 per cent) did not require any additional postoperative transfusion. Patients who received an intraoperative transfusion were at greater risk of perioperative complications (OR 1·55; P = 0·002), although patients transfused with a restrictive Hb trigger (less than 10 g/dl) showed no increased risk of perioperative morbidity compared with those transfused with a liberal Hb trigger (OR 1·22; P = 0·514).
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Use of perioperative blood transfusion varies among surgeons and type of operation. Nearly one in four patients received a blood transfusion with a liberal intraoperative transfusion Hb trigger of 10 g/dl or more. Intraoperative blood transfusion was associated with higher risk of perioperative morbidity.
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- A Ejaz
- Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology/Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Ejaz A, Spolverato G, Kim Y, Frank SM, Pawlik TM. Identifying Variations in Blood Use Based on Hemoglobin Transfusion Trigger and Target among Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgeons. J Am Coll Surg 2014; 219:217-28. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2014.02.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2013] [Revised: 02/18/2014] [Accepted: 02/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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