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Charbonneau J, Morin G, Paré XG, Frigault J, Drolet S, Bouchard A, Rouleau-Fournier F, Bouchard P, Thibault C, Letarte F. Loop Ileostomy Closure as a 23-Hour Stay Procedure With Preoperative Efferent Limb Enteral Stimulation: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Dis Colon Rectum 2024; 67:466-475. [PMID: 37994456 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000003111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Loop ileostomy closure is a common procedure in colorectal surgery. Often seen as a simple operation associated with a low complication rate, it still leads to lengthy hospitalizations. Reducing postoperative complications and ileus rates could lead to a shorter length of stay and even ambulatory surgery. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to assess the safety and feasibility of ileostomy closure performed in a 23-hour hospitalization setting using a standardized enhanced recovery pathway. DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. SETTINGS Two high-volume colorectal surgery centers. PATIENTS Healthy adults undergoing elective ileostomy closure from July 2019 to January 2022. INTERVENTION All patients were enrolled in a standardized enhanced recovery pathway specific to ileostomy closure, including daily irrigation of efferent limb with a nutritional formula for 7 days before surgery. Patients were randomly allocated to either conventional hospitalization (n = 23) or a 23-hour stay (n = 24). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Primary outcome was total length of stay and secondary outcomes were 30-day rates of readmission, postoperative ileus, surgical site infections, and postoperative morbidity and mortality. RESULTS A total of 47 patients were ultimately randomly allocated. Patients in the 23-hour hospitalization arm had a shorter median length of stay (1 vs 2 days, p = 0.02) and similar rates of readmission (4% vs 13%, p = 0.35), postoperative ileus (none in both arms), surgical site infection (0% vs 4%, p = 0.49), postoperative morbidity (21% vs 22%, p = 1.00), and mortality (none in both arms). LIMITATIONS Due to coronavirus disease 2019, access to surgical beds was greatly limited, leading to a shift toward ambulatory surgery for ileostomy closure. The study was terminated early, which affected its statistical power. CONCLUSION Loop ileostomy closures as 23-hour stay procedures are feasible and safe. Ileus rate might be reduced by preoperative intestinal stimulation with nutritional formula through the stoma's efferent limb, although specific randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm this association. See Video Abstract . CIERRE DE ILEOSTOMA EN ASA COMO PROCEDIMIENTO AMBULATORIO DE HORAS CON ESTMULO PREOPERATORIO ENTERAL EFERENTE ESTUDIO ALEATORIO CONTROLADO ANTECEDENTES:El cierre de la ileostomía en asa es un procedimiento común en la cirugía colorrectal. A menudo vista como una operación simple asociada con bajas tasas de complicaciones, aún conduce a largas hospitalizaciones. La reducción de las complicaciones postoperatorias y las tasas de íleo podría conducir a una estadía hospitalaria más corta o incluso a una cirugía ambulatoria.OBJETIVOS:El presente estudio pretende evaluar la seguridad y la viabilidad del cierre de ileostomía realizadas en un entorno de hospitalización de 23 horas utilizando una vía de recuperación mejorada y estandarizada.DISEÑO:Estudio aleatorio controladoAJUSTES:Dos centros de cirugía colorrectal de gran volúmenPACIENTES:Adultos sanos sometidos a cierre electivo de ileostomía, desde Julio de 2019 hasta Enero de 2022.INTERVENCIÓN:Todos los pacientes fueron inscritos en una vía de recuperación mejorada y estandarizada específica para el cierre de la ileostomía, incluyendo la irrigación diaria de la extremidad eferente del intestino asociada a una fórmula nutricional durante 7 días previos a la cirugía. Los pacientes fueron asignados aleatoriamente en hospitalización convencional (n = 23) o a una estadía de 23 horas (n = 24).PRINCIPALES MEDIDAS DE RESULTADO:El resultado primario fue la duración total de la estadía hospitalaria y los resultados secundarios fueron las tasas de reingreso a los 30 días, el íleo postoperatorio, las infecciones de la herida quirúrgica, la morbilidad y mortalidad postoperatorias.RESULTADOS:Finalmente fueron randomizados un total de 47 pacientes. Aquellos que se encontraban en el grupo de hospitalización de 23 horas tuvieron una estadía media más corta (1 día versus 2 días, p = 0,02) y tasas similares de reingreso (4% vs 13%, p = 0,35), de íleo postoperatorio (ninguno en ambos brazos), de infección del sitio quirúrgico (0 vs 4%, p = 0,49), de morbilidad postoperatoria (21% vs 22%, p > 0,99) y de mortalidad (ninguna en ambos brazos).LIMITACIONES:Debido a la pandemia SARS CoV-2, el acceso a las camas quirúrgicas fue muy limitado, lo que llevó a un cambio hacia la cirugía ambulatoria para el cierre de ileostomías. El estudio finalizó anticipadamente, lo que afectó su poder estadístico.CONCLUSIÓN:Los cierres de ileostomía en asa como procedimientos de estadía de 23 horas son factibles y seguros. La tasa de íleo podría reducirse mediante la estimulación intestinal preoperatoria a través de la rama eferente del estoma asociada a fórmulas nutricionales, por lo que se necesitan estudios randomizados específicos para confirmar esta asociación. (Traducción-Dr. Xavier Delgadillo ).
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- Janyssa Charbonneau
- Colorectal Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, Université Laval, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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Abernethy EK, Aly EH. Postoperative Ileus after Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery: A Summary of Current Strategies for Prevention and Management. Dig Surg 2024; 41:79-91. [PMID: 38359801 PMCID: PMC11025667 DOI: 10.1159/000537805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative ileus (POI) is one of the most common postoperative complications after colorectal surgery and prolongs hospital stays. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has reduced POI, but it remains common. This review explores the current methods for preventing and managing POI after MIS. SUMMARY Preoperative interventions, including optimising nutrition, preoperative medicationn, and mechanical bowel preparation with oral antibiotics, may have a role in preventing POI. Transversus abdominis plane blocks and lidocaine could replace epidural analgesia in MIS. Fluid overload should be avoided; in some cases, goal-directed fluid therapy may aid in achieving this. Pharmacological agents, such as prucalopride and dexmedetomidine, could target mechanisms underlying POI. New strategies to stimulate vagal nerve activity may promote postoperative gastrointestinal motility. Preoperative bowel stimulation could potentially reduce POI following loop ileostomy closure. However, the evidence base for several interventions remains weak and requires further corroboration with robust studies. KEY MESSAGES Despite the increasing use of MIS, POI remains a major issue following colorectal surgery. Further strategies to prevent POI are rapidly emerging. Studies using standardised definitions and perioperative care will help validate these interventions and remove barriers to accurate meta-analysis. Future studies should focus on establishing the impact of these interventions on POI after MIS specifically.
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- University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
- Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK
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Lloyd AJ, Hardy NP, Jordan P, Ryan EJ, Whelan M, Clancy C, O'Riordan J, Kavanagh DO, Neary P, Sahebally SM. Efferent limb stimulation prior to loop ileostomy closure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Tech Coloproctol 2023; 28:15. [PMID: 38095756 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-023-02875-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative ileus (POI) remains a common phenomenon following loop ileostomy closure. Our aim was to determine whether preoperative physiological stimulation (PPS) of the efferent limb reduced POI incidence. METHODS A PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis searching PubMed, EMBASE and CENTRAL databases was performed. The last search was carried out on 30 January 2023. All randomized studies comparing PPS versus no stimulation were included. The primary endpoint was POI incidence. Secondary endpoints included the time to first passage of flatus/stool, time to resume oral diet, need for nasogastric tube (NGT) placement postoperatively, length of stay (LOS) and other complications. Random effects models were used to calculate pooled effect size estimates. Trial sequential analyses (TSA) were also performed. RESULTS Three randomized studies capturing 235 patients (116 PPS, 119 no stimulation) were included. On random effects analysis, PPS was associated with a quicker time to resume oral diet (MD - 1.47 days, 95% CI - 2.75 to - 0.19, p = 0.02), shorter LOS (MD - 1.47 days, 95% CI - 2.47 to - 0.46, p = 0.004) (MD - 1.41 days, 95% CI - 2.32 to - 0.50, p = 0.002, I2 = 56%) and fewer other complications (OR 0.42, 95% CI 0.18 to 1.01, p = 0.05). However, there was no difference in POI incidence (OR 0.35, 95% CI 0.10 to 1.21, p = 0.10), the requirement for NGT placement (OR 0.50, 95% CI 0.21 to 1.20, p = 0.12) or time to first passage of flatus/stool (MD - 0.60 days, 95% CI - 1.95 to 0.76, p = 0.39). TSA revealed imprecise estimates for all outcomes (except LOS) and further studies are warranted to meet the required information threshold. CONCLUSIONS PPS prior to stoma closure may reduce LOS and postoperative complications albeit without a demonstrable beneficial effect on POI. Further high-powered studies are required to confirm or refute these findings.
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- A J Lloyd
- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin , Ireland.
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- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- Department of Surgical Affairs, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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Blanco N, Oliva I, Tejedor P, Pastor E, Alvarellos A, Pastor C, Baixauli J, Arredondo J. ILEOSTIM trial: a study protocol to evaluate the effectiveness of efferent loop stimulation before ileostomy reversal. Tech Coloproctol 2023; 27:1251-1256. [PMID: 37106220 PMCID: PMC10638139 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-023-02807-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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PURPOSE A protective loop ileostomy is the most useful method to reduce sequelae in the event of an anastomotic leakage (AL) after rectal cancer surgery. However, it requires an additional stoma reversal surgery with its own potential complications. Postoperative ileus (POI) remains the most common complication after ileostomy reversal, which leads to an increase in morbidity, length of hospital stay (LOS) and overall healthcare costs. Several retrospective studies carried out in this field have concluded that there are insufficient evidence-based recommendations about the routine application of preoperative bowel stimulation in clinical practice. Here we discuss whether stimulation of the efferent limb before ileostomy reversal might reduce POI and improve postoperative outcomes. METHODS This is a multicentre randomised controlled trial to determine whether mechanical stimulation of the efferent limb during the 2 weeks before the ileostomy reversal would help to reduce the development of POI after surgery. This study was registered on Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT05302557). Stimulation will consist of infusing a solution of 500 ml of saline chloride solution mixed with a thickening agent (Resource©, Nestlé Health Science; 6.4 g sachet) into the distal limb of the ileostomy loop. This will be performed within the 2 weeks before ileostomy reversal, in an outpatient clinic under the supervision of a trained stoma nurse. CONCLUSION The results of this study could provide some insights into the preoperative management of these patients.
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- N Blanco
- Department of General Surgery, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Av. Pío XII 36, 31008, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, University Hospital of León, León, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, University Hospital Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, University Hospital of León, León, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Av. Pío XII 36, 31008, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Av. Pío XII 36, 31008, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain.
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Rectal stimulation with prebiotics and probiotics before ileostomy reversal: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2023; 24:31. [PMID: 36647079 PMCID: PMC9843864 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07065-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Ileostomy closure is associated with a high rate of postoperative morbidity, and adynamic ileus is the most common complication, with an incidence of up to 32%. This complication is associated with delayed initiation of oral diet intake, abdominal distention, prolonged hospital stay, and more significant patient discomfort. The present study aims to evaluate the rectal stimulus with prebiotics and probiotics before ileostomy reversal. METHODS This is a protocol study for an open-label randomized controlled clinical trial. Ethical approval was received (CAAE: 56551722.6.0000.0071). The following criteria will be used for inclusion: adult patients with rectal cancer stages cT3/4Nx or cTxN+ that underwent loop protection ileostomy, patients treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, and patients who underwent laparoscopic or robotic total mesorectal excision. Patients will be randomized to one of two groups. The intervention group (with rectal stimulus): the patients will apply 500 ml of saline solution with 6 g of Simbioflora® rectally, once a day, for 15 days before ileostomy closure. The control group (without rectal stimulation): the patients will close the ileostomy with no previous rectal stimulus. The primary outcomes will be the adynamic ileus (need for postoperative nasogastric tube insertion; nausea/vomiting; or intolerance to oral feedings within the first 72 h) and intestinal transit (time to first evacuation/flatus). RESULTS The patient's enrollment starts in January 2023. We expect to finish in July 2025. DISCUSSION The findings of this randomized clinical study may have important implications for managing patients undergoing ileostomy reversal. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study is registered in the Brazilian Trial Registry (ReBEC) under RBR-366n64w. Registration date: 19/07/2022.
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Tian W, Yao Z, Xu X, Luo S, Zhao R. Effect of preoperative predigested formula vs. polymeric formula on bowel function recovery after definitive surgery for small intestinal entero-atmospheric fistula in patients with chyme reinfusion. Front Nutr 2022; 9:923191. [DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.923191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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PurposeThe purpose of this study is to compare the effect of preoperative predigested formula vs. polymeric formula on bowel function recovery following definitive surgery (DS) for small intestinal enteroatmospheric fistula (EAF).MethodsIn this retrospective study, from January 2005 to December 2019, the patients with small intestinal EAF and receiving a DS were enrolled. During the preoperative treatment, each patient received enteral nutrition via nasojejunal feeding and chyme reinfusion. The enrolled subjects were classified into two groups, based on their formula type: polymeric formula and predigested formula. Then, propensity scores matching (PSM) was used to further divide these patients into PSM polymeric formula group or PSM predigested formula group. The clinical characteristics of the groups were analyzed.ResultA total of 137 patients were finally enrolled, with 72 patients in the polymeric formula group and 65 patients in predigested formula group. The postoperative ileus was manifested in a total of 61 (44.5%) cases, with 27 (37.5%) in the polymeric formula group and 34 (52.3%) in the predigested formula group (P = 0.04). It was predicted that the polymeric formula could result in a reduction in postoperative ileus (OR = 0.47; 95% CI: 0.21–0.95; P = 0.04). After 1:1 PSM, there were 110 patients included. The postoperative ileus was observed in 47 patients, with 18 (32.7%) in the polymeric formula group and 29 (52.7%) in the predigested formula group (P = 0.03). After PSM, the polymeric formula demonstrated a reduction in the incidence of postoperative ileus (OR = 0.42; 95% CI: 0.19–0.92; P = 0.03).ConclusionCompared with predigested formula, the preoperative polymeric formula appears to be associated with earlier recovery of bowel function after DS for EAF.
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Garfinkle R, Demian M, Sabboobeh S, Moon J, Hulme-Moir M, Liberman AS, Feinberg S, Hayden DM, Chadi SA, Demyttenaere S, Samuel L, Hotakorzian N, Quintin L, Morin N, Faria J, Ghitulescu G, Vasilevsky CA, Boutros M. Bowel stimulation before loop ileostomy closure to reduce postoperative ileus: a multicenter, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Surg Endosc 2022; 37:3934-3943. [PMID: 35984521 PMCID: PMC9390101 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09510-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Introduction The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of preoperative bowel stimulation on the development of postoperative ileus (POI) after loop ileostomy closure. Methods This was a multicenter, randomized controlled trial (NCT025596350) including adult (≥ 18 years old) patients who underwent elective loop ileostomy closure at 7 participating hospitals. Participants were randomly assigned (1:1) using a centralized computer-generated sequence with block randomization to either preoperative bowel stimulation or no stimulation (control group). Bowel stimulation consisted of 10 outpatient sessions within the 3 weeks prior to ileostomy closure and was performed by trained Enterostomal Therapy nurses. The primary outcome was POI, defined as an intolerance to oral food in the absence of clinical or radiological signs of obstruction, on or after postoperative day 3, that either (a) required nasogastric tube insertion; or (b) was associated with two of the following: nausea/vomiting, abdominal distension, or the absence of flatus. Results Between January 2017 and November 2020, 101 patients were randomized, and 5 patients never underwent ileostomy closure; thus, 96 patients (47 stimulated vs. 49 control) were analyzed according to a modified intention-to-treat protocol. Baseline characteristics were well balanced in both groups. The incidence of POI was lower among patients randomized to stimulation (6.4% vs. 24.5%, p = 0.034; unadjusted RR: 0.26, 95% CI 0.078–0.87). Stimulated patients also had earlier median time to first flatus (2.0 days (1.0–2.0) vs. 2.0 days (2.0–3.0), p = 0.025), were more likely to pass flatus on postoperative day 1 (46.8% vs. 22.4%, p = 0.022), and had a shorter median postoperative hospital stay (3.0 days (2.0–3.5) vs. 4.0 days (2.0–6.0), p = 0.003). Conclusions Preoperative bowel stimulation via the efferent limb of the ileostomy reduced POI after elective loop ileostomy closure. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00464-022-09510-5.
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- Richard Garfinkle
- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, North York General Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Nursing, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Nursing, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada. .,Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, McGill University, 3755 Cote Ste Catherine, G-317, Montreal, QC, H3T 1E2, Canada.
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Ocaña J, García-Pérez JC, Labalde-Martínez M, Rodríguez-Velasco G, Moreno I, Vivas A, Clemente-Esteban I, Ballestero A, Abadía P, Ferrero E, Fernández-Cebrián JM, Die J. Can physiological stimulation prior to ileostomy closure reduce postoperative ileus? A prospective multicenter pilot study. Tech Coloproctol 2022; 26:645-653. [PMID: 35596903 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-022-02620-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to assess the impact of ileostomy closure following preoperative physiological stimulation (PPS) on postoperative ileus (POI) in patients with loop ileostomy after low anterior resection for rectal cancer. METHODS Patients who underwent ileostomy closure between January 2017 and February 2020 in two tertiary referral centers were prospectively included. PPS stimulation was compared to standard treatment. Stimulation was carried out daily during the 15 days prior to ileostomy closure by the patient's self-instillation of 200 ml of fecal contents from the ileostomy bag via the efferent loop, using a rectal catheter. Standard treatment (ST) consisted of observation. Outcomes measures were POI, morbidity, stimulation feasibility, and predictors to ileus. RESULTS A total of 58 patients were included [42 males and 16 females, median age 67 (43-85) years]. PPS was used in 24 patients, who completed the entire stimulation process, and ST in 34 patients. No differences in preoperative factors were found between the two groups. POI was significantly lower in the PPS group (4.2%) vs the ST group (32.4%); p < 0.01, OR: 0.05 (CI 95% 0.01-0.65). The PPS group had a shorter time to restoration of bowel function (1 day vs 3 days) p = 0.02 and a shorter time to tolerance of liquids (1 day vs 2 days), p = 0.04. Age (p = 0.01), open approach at index surgery, p = 0.03, adjuvant capecitabine (p = 0.01). and previous abdominal surgeries (p = 0.02) were associated with POI in the multivariate analysis. C-reactive-protein values on the 3rd (p = 0.02) and 5th (p < 0.01) postoperative day were also associated with POI. CONCLUSIONS PPS for patients who underwent ileostomy closure after low anterior resection for rectal cancer is feasible and might reduce POI.
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- J Ocaña
- Division of Coloproctology, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Ctra. Colmenar Viejo, Km 9.100, 28034, Madrid, Spain.
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- Division of Coloproctology, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Ctra. Colmenar Viejo, Km 9.100, 28034, Madrid, Spain
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- Division of Coloproctology, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, 12 de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Division of Coloproctology, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Ctra. Colmenar Viejo, Km 9.100, 28034, Madrid, Spain
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- Division of Coloproctology, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Ctra. Colmenar Viejo, Km 9.100, 28034, Madrid, Spain
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- Division of Coloproctology, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, 12 de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Division of Coloproctology, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Ctra. Colmenar Viejo, Km 9.100, 28034, Madrid, Spain
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- Division of Coloproctology, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Ctra. Colmenar Viejo, Km 9.100, 28034, Madrid, Spain
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- Division of Coloproctology, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, 12 de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Division of Coloproctology, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Ctra. Colmenar Viejo, Km 9.100, 28034, Madrid, Spain
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- Division of Coloproctology, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Ctra. Colmenar Viejo, Km 9.100, 28034, Madrid, Spain
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Ma H, Li X, Yang H, Qiu Y, Xiao W. The Pathology and Physiology of Ileostomy. Front Nutr 2022; 9:842198. [PMID: 35529469 PMCID: PMC9072868 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.842198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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An ileostomy is a surgery that is commonly performed to protect low pelvic anastomoses or prevent high-risk anastomotic leakages. However, various postoperative complications remain of major concern. After an ileostomy, the distal intestinal segment is left open for an extended period and is in a non-functional state. Consequently, the intestinal mucosa, smooth muscle, and microbiota undergo significant changes that are closely related to postoperative recovery and complications. A systematic description of these changes is necessary to understand the relationship among them and take more effective measures for postoperative intervention.
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- Haitao Ma
- Department of General Surgery, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Liao Y, Tao S, Yao Z, Tian W, Xu X, Zhao R, Zhao Y, Huang Q. Chyme reinfusion improved outcomes after definitive surgery for small‐intestinal enteroatmospheric fistula in patients with enteral nutrition. Nutr Clin Pract 2022; 37:634-644. [PMID: 35094427 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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- Yannian Liao
- Medical College of Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu China
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- Department of General Surgery Nanjing 83 Hospital Nanjing Jiangsu China
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- Department of Enterocutaneous Fistula Surgery Jiangning Hospital Nanjing Jiangsu China
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- Department of General Surgery Jinling Hospital Nanjing Jiangsu China
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- Department of Enterocutaneous Fistula Surgery Jiangning Hospital Nanjing Jiangsu China
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- Department of Enterocutaneous Fistula Surgery Jiangning Hospital Nanjing Jiangsu China
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- Department of Enterocutaneous Fistula Surgery Jiangning Hospital Nanjing Jiangsu China
- Department of General Surgery Jinling Hospital Nanjing Jiangsu China
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- Department of General Surgery Jinling Hospital Nanjing Jiangsu China
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Liu Z, Fang L, Lv L, Niu Z, Hou L, Chen D, Zhou Y, Guo D. Self-administered succus entericus reinfusion before ileostomy closure improves short-term outcomes. BMC Surg 2021; 21:440. [PMID: 34961502 PMCID: PMC8713408 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-021-01444-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The study aims to assess whether reinfusion of succus entericus prior to ileostomy closure can decrease postoperative length of stay and ameliorate low anterior resection score. METHODS This study is a retrospective analysis based on prospectively collected data. Patients were screened from May 2016 to November 2019. A total of 30 patients who underwent reinfusion with succus entericus (SER) were enrolled in the SER group and 42 patients without SER were enrolled in the non-SER group. RESULTS There was no significant difference in the incidence of postoperative ileus between succus entericus reinfusion (SER) group and the control group. Time to first passage of flatus or stool after surgery in the SER group (27.9 ± 6.02 h) is significantly shorter than the control group (32.3 ± 6.26, hours p = 0.004). Compared with the control group (5.52 (4.0-7.0) days), postoperative length of stay in the SER group was 4.90 (3.0-7.0)days (p = 0.009). As for low anterior resection score(LARS), the SER group had a lower score 1 week after discharge than the control group (p = 0.034). However, 1 month after discharge, the LARS in the two groups had no significant difference. CONCLUSIONS Self-administered succus entericus reinfusion is a feasible prehabilitation management for outpatients and can improve better outcomes. Compared with non-reinfusion group, succus enterius reinfusion group displays significantly shorter time for gastrointestinal function recovery and postoperative hospital stay without increasing complication, and it can bring better quality of life in a short term.
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- Zhen Liu
- Department of Emergency Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No.16 Jiangsu Rd, Qingdao, 266000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No.16 Jiangsu Rd, Qingdao, 266000, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No.16 Jiangsu Rd, Qingdao, 266000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No.16 Jiangsu Rd, Qingdao, 266000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No.16 Jiangsu Rd, Qingdao, 266000, Shandong, China.
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Deng J, Su M, Hu J, Lin D, Li J, Liu W, Zhang J, Zhong Q, Guo X. A nomogram to predict risk factors of frequent defecation early after ileostomy reversal for rectal cancer patients. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2021; 9:1595. [PMID: 34790801 PMCID: PMC8576722 DOI: 10.21037/atm-21-4660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Background Defecation disorders after ileostomy reversal are among the most common complications for rectal cancer patients, and significantly diminish their quality of life. The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors associated with frequent defecation early after ileostomy reversal for rectal cancer patients. Methods We retrospectively collected the data of rectal cancer patients who underwent ileostomy reversal from January 2018 to December 2019 at the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University. We divided patients into two groups: a no frequent defecation group (≤7 times/day) and a frequent defecation group (>7 times/day). Results Of the 264 included patients, 59 patients (22.35%) had frequent defecation within 1 month after ileostomy closure and were defined as the frequent defecation group. There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of gender, age, hypertension, and diabetes. Univariate and multivariate analyses showed that proctitis (P=0.04) and anastomotic stenosis (P=0.02) were independent risk factors for frequent defecation. Four factors, including proctitis, anastomotic stenosis, hypertension, and age were included to construct the nomogram. The consistency index of the nomogram was 0.949 and the area under the curve value was 0.623. Conclusions For rectal cancer patients, proctitis and anastomotic stenosis were correlated with frequent defecation within 1 month after ileostomy closure. Surgeons should pay attention to the rectal examination before ileostomy reversal surgery.
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- Jiaxin Deng
- Department of Endoscopic Surgery, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endoscopic Surgery, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endoscopic Surgery, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endoscopic Surgery, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endoscopic Surgery, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endoscopic Surgery, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endoscopic Surgery, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endoscopic Surgery, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Endoscopic Surgery, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Prognostic factors for complications after loop ileostomy reversal. Tech Coloproctol 2021; 26:45-52. [PMID: 34751847 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-021-02538-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Defunctioning ileostomy creation and closure are both associated with morbidity. There is little data available about complications after ileostomy closure. The aim of this study was to evaluate morbidity related to loop ileostomy closure (LIC) and to determine if patients with postoperative complications in primary surgery suffer from more postoperative complications during stoma closure. METHODS This was a retrospective study on prospectively registered consecutive patients undergoing elective LIC in a single centre in Spain between April 2010 and December 2017. Baseline characteristics, postoperative complications after primary surgery and after stoma closure were recorded. Primary surgery included any colorectal resection, elective or urgent associated with a diverting loop ileostomy either as a protective stoma or rescue procedure. A logistic regression model was used to assess the effects of baseline variables and postoperative complications after primary surgery on the existence of postoperative complications related to LIC. RESULTS Four hundred and twenty-eight patients (288 men, median age 64.5 years [IQR 55.1-72.3 years]) were included in the study, and 37.4%, developed complications after LIC. The most common was paralytic ileus. Only chronic kidney disease (OR 2.31; 95% CI 1.03-5.33, p = 0.043), existence of postoperative complications after primary surgery (OR 2.25; 95% CI 1.41-3.66, p = < 0.001) and ileostomy closure later than 10 months after primary surgery (OR 1.52; 95% CI 1.00-2.33, p = 0.049) were statistically significant in the multivariate analysis. CONCLUSIONS Patients with chronic kidney disease, those who had any complication after primary surgery and those who had LIC > 10 months after primary surgery have a significantly higher risk of developing postoperative complications.
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Liu C, Ludlow E, Davidson RB, Davidson JB, Chu KS, O’Grady G, Bissett IP. Stoma-Output Reinfusion Device for Ileostomy Patients: A Feasibility Study. Dis Colon Rectum 2021; 64:e662-e668. [PMID: 34623353 PMCID: PMC9561225 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000002233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Chen Liu
- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- The Insides Company, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- The Insides Company, Auckland, New Zealand
- Auckland Bioengineering Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Auckland City Hospital, Auckland District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- The Insides Company, Auckland, New Zealand
- Auckland City Hospital, Auckland District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
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Impact of timing of reversal of loop ileostomy on patient outcomes: a retrospective cohort study. Tech Coloproctol 2021; 25:1217-1224. [PMID: 34499279 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-021-02516-6] [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: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Diverting loop ileostomies (DLIs) are ideally reversed 6-12 weeks after the index operation. However, reversal surgery is frequently delayed in a real-world setting, with potential implications on patient's quality of life and postoperative complications. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of timing of the reversal on patient outcomes at a tertiary referral hospital. METHODS Consecutive patients who underwent elective reversal of loop ileostomy (RLI) between January 2007 and January 2019 were included. The primary outcomes were incidence of postoperative ileus (POI) and 30-day postoperative complications. RESULTS Of 251 eligible patients, 158 (63%) were men, the median age was 64 years (range 23-88 years), and the most common index operation was an ultra-low anterior resection in 106 (42%). The median time to reversal for the entire cohort was 7.4 months (range 1-28). RLI was performed within 6 months after the index surgery in 89 patients (35%, early group), 6-12 months in 120 (48%, middle group) and after more than 12 months in 42 (17%, late group) patients. A significantly lower incidence of postoperative ileus (13.5% vs. 25.8% vs. 38.1%, p = 0.006), and 30-day postoperative complications (29.2% vs 41.7% vs. 57.1%, p = 0.011) were seen in the early group compared to the middle and late groups, respectively. There was no difference in the return to theater, length of hospital stay, and readmission rate between groups. CONCLUSION Delayed RLI is associated with increased risk of postoperative complications.
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Xu X, Cai L, Tian W, Yao Z, Zhao R, Zhao Y. Effects of different preoperative enteral nutrition feeding routes on the duration of gastrointestinal decompression after definitive surgery for small intestinal fistula. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021; 406:2837-2848. [PMID: 34398262 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02301-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of different preoperative enteral nutrition feeding routes on the duration of gastrointestinal decompression after definitive surgery for small intestinal fistula. METHODS From January 2015 to June 2019, patients with small intestinal fistula and receiving a definitive surgery were enrolled. According to the feeding route, patients were divided into a nasointestinal tube group and a nasogastric tube group. Clinical characteristics of the two groups were analyzed, and the influence of the two route on the recovery of gastrointestinal function was evaluated. RESULT A total of 151 patients were enrolled in our study. There were 49 patients in the nasogastric tube group, and 102 patients in the nasointestinal tube group. Enteral nutrition via nasogastric feeding route had a positive effect on shortening the duration of gastrointestinal decompression (adjusted HR = 2.488, 95% CI: 1.692-3.659, P < 0.001). After propensity matching (PM), 44 patients were enrolled (22 vs 22). EN via nasogastric tube was a positive factor for getting rid of gastrointestinal decompression (adjusted HR = 3.563, 95% CI: 1.639-7.746, P = 0.001). CONCLUSION Preoperative enteral nutrition via nasogastric route can reduce the duration of gastrointestinal decompression after definitive surgery for small intestinal fistula.
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- Xin Xu
- Department of General Surgery, Jiangning Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jiangning Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jiangning Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. .,Department of Enterocutaneous Fistula Surgery, Jiangning Hospital, Hushan Road No. 169, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Jiangning Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. .,Department of Enterocutaneous Fistula Surgery, Jiangning Hospital, Hushan Road No. 169, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Jiangning Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.,Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Rodríguez-Padilla Á, Morales-Martín G, Pérez-Quintero R, Rada-Morgades R, Gómez-Salgado J, Ruiz-Frutos C. Diversion Colitis and Probiotic Stimulation: Effects of Bowel Stimulation Prior to Ileostomy Closure. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:654573. [PMID: 34249962 PMCID: PMC8267790 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.654573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background: Diversion colitis is a non-specific inflammation of a defunctionalised segment of the colon after a temporary stoma has been performed. This inflammation is associated with a change in the colonic flora. Aim: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of preoperative stimulation of the efferent loop with probiotics prior to closure of the protective ileostomy in patients operated on colorectal carcinoma and its effect on diversion colitis. A prospective, randomised, double-blind, controlled study is carried out. Methods: Patients who underwent surgery for colorectal carcinoma with protective ileostomy pending reconstructive surgery and with diversion colitis as diagnosis are included. Randomised and divided into two groups. Histological and endoscopic changes were evaluated after stimulation, after restorative surgery and during the short-term follow-up after surgery. Results: Patients in CG were distributed according to the endoscopic index of severity in pre-stimulation/post-stimulation as follows: severe n = 9/9 (25.7%), moderate n = 23/23 (65.7%), and mild n = 3/3 (8.6%); compared to the distribution in SG, severe n = 9/0 (26.5/0%), moderate n = 23/3 (67.6/8.8%), mild n = 2/19 (5.9/55.9%) and normal colonoscopy in 0/12 patients (0/35.3%). Conclusion: Probiotic stimulation of the efferent loop is a safe and effective method, managing to reduce both macroscopic and microscopic colitis, as well as a decrease in symptoms in the short term after reconstructive surgery.
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- Department of General Surgery, Infanta Elena University Clinical Hospital, Huelva, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Juan Ramón Jiménez University Clinical Hospital, Huelva, Spain
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- Department of General Surgery, Juan Ramón Jiménez University Clinical Hospital, Huelva, Spain
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- Department of Sociology, Social Work and Public Health, Faculty of Labour Sciences, University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain
- Safety and Health Postgraduate Programme, Universidad Espíritu Santo, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- Department of Sociology, Social Work and Public Health, Faculty of Labour Sciences, University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain
- Safety and Health Postgraduate Programme, Universidad Espíritu Santo, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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Ourô S, Ferreira MP, Albergaria D, Maio R. Loop ileostomy in rectal cancer surgery: factors predicting reversal and stoma related morbidity. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021; 406:843-853. [PMID: 33851240 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02169-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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PURPOSE Loop ileostomy is performed in rectal cancer surgery to decrease the impact of anastomotic leak but it is associated with a significant complication rate. This study aimed to analyze the morbidity related to diverting ileostomy and to identify factors predictive of complications related to stoma management and reversal, as well as conversion into a permanent ileostomy. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted on 112 patients submitted to oncological rectal resection and defunctioning ileostomy in a Portuguese colorectal unit between March 2012 and March 2019. RESULTS Loop ileostomy was responsible for 13% of index surgery morbidity and 15% of patients' readmissions due to high output, stoma stenosis and parastomal hernia. Ileostomy was reversed in 89% cases with 7% Clavien-Dindo ≥ IIIb complications. An association was established between diabetes and higher stoma management morbidity (OR: 3.28 [95% CI: 1.039-10.426]. p = 0.041). Likewise, diabetes (OR: 0.17 [95% CI: 0.038; 6.90], p=0.015), oncological disease stage ≥ III (OR: 0.10 [95% CI: 0.005; 0.656], p=0.047) and index rectal surgery morbidity (OR: 0.23 [95% CI: 0.052; 0.955], p=0.041) were associated with less ileostomy closure. Complications of the index surgery also related to higher stoma reversal morbidity (OR: 5.11 [95% CI: 1.665; 16.346], p=0.005). CONCLUSIONS Diabetes and complications of index rectal surgery were identified as predictive of ileostomy morbidity, closure rate and associated complications. It is essential to adjust treatment decisions to patient's morbidity risk and adopt a more selective approach concerning the use of an ileostomy.
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- Susana Ourô
- Surgical Department, Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, Lisbon, Portugal. .,NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Surgical Department, Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, Lisbon, Portugal.,NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Surgical Department, Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, Lisbon, Portugal.,NOVA Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal
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Rodríguez-Padilla Á, Morales-Martín G, Pérez-Quintero R, Gómez-Salgado J, Balongo-García R, Ruiz-Frutos C. Postoperative Ileus after Stimulation with Probiotics before Ileostomy Closure. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13020626. [PMID: 33671968 PMCID: PMC7919021 DOI: 10.3390/nu13020626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Loop ileostomy closure after colorectal surgery is often associated with Postoperative ileus, with an incidence between 13-20%. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of preoperative stimulation of the efferent loop with probiotics prior to ileostomy closure in patients operated on for colorectal carcinoma. For this, a prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled study is designed. All patients who underwent surgery for colorectal carcinoma with loop ileostomy were included. Randomized and divided into two groups, 34 cases and 35 controls were included in the study. Postoperative ileus, the need for nasogastric tube insertion, the time required to begin tolerating a diet, restoration of bowel function, and duration of hospital stay were evaluated. The incidence of Postoperative ileus was similar in both groups, 9/34 patients stimulated with probiotics and 10/35 in the control group (CG) with a p = 0.192. The comparative analysis showed a direct relationship between Postoperative ileus after oncological surgery and Postoperative ileus after reconstruction surgery, independently of stimulation. Postoperative ileus after closure ileostomy is independent of stimulation of the ileostomy with probiotics through the efferent loop. There seem to be a relationship between Postoperative ileus after reconstruction and the previous existence of Postoperative ileus after colorectal cancer surgery.
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- Ángela Rodríguez-Padilla
- Department of General Surgery, Infanta Elena University Clinical Hospital, 21080 Huelva, Spain; (Á.R.-P.); (G.M.-M.)
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- Department of General Surgery, Infanta Elena University Clinical Hospital, 21080 Huelva, Spain; (Á.R.-P.); (G.M.-M.)
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- Department of General Surgery, Juan Ramón Jiménez University Clinical Hospital, 21005 Huelva, Spain;
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- Department of Sociology, Social Work and Public Health, Faculty of Labour Sciences, University of Huelva, 21007 Huelva, Spain;
- Safety and Health Postgraduate Programme, Universidad Espíritu Santo, Guayaquil 092301, Ecuador
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-959219700
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- Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Juan Ramón Jiménez University Clinical Hospital, 21005 Huelva, Spain;
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- Department of Sociology, Social Work and Public Health, Faculty of Labour Sciences, University of Huelva, 21007 Huelva, Spain;
- Safety and Health Postgraduate Programme, Universidad Espíritu Santo, Guayaquil 092301, Ecuador
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Dilke SM, Gould L, Yao M, Souvatzi M, Stearns A, Ignjatovic-Wilson A, Tozer P, Vaizey CJ. Distal feeding-bowel stimulation to treat short-term or long-term pathology: a systematic review. Frontline Gastroenterol 2020; 12:677-682. [PMID: 34917326 PMCID: PMC8640400 DOI: 10.1136/flgastro-2019-101359] [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: 11/13/2019] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Distal feeding (DF) describes the insertion of a feeding tube into a fistula or stoma to administer a liquid feed into the distal bowel. It is currently used clinically in patients who are unable to absorb enough nutrition orally. This systematic review investigates DF as a therapeutic measure across a spectrum of patients with stomas and fistulae. METHODS A total of 2825 abstracts and 44 full-text articles were screened via OVID. Fifteen papers were included for analysis. Randomised controlled trials, cohort and observational studies investigating DF as a therapeutic measure were included. RESULTS Three feeds were used across the studies-reinfusion of effluent, infusion of prebiotic or a mixture. The studies varied the length of feeding between 24 hours and 61 days, and the mode of feeding, bolus or continuous varied.DF was demonstrated to effectively wean patients from parenteral nutrition in two papers. Two papers demonstrated a significant reduction in stoma output. Three papers demonstrated improved postoperative complication rates with distal feeding regimens, including ileus (2.85% vs 20% in unfed population, p=0.024). One paper demonstrated a reduction in postoperative stool frequency. CONCLUSIONS This review was limited by study heterogeneity and the lack of trial data, and in the patient groups involved, the variability in diet and length of regimen. These studies suggest that DF can significantly reduce stoma output and improve renal and liver function; however, the mechanism is not clear. Further mechanistic work on the immunological and microbiological action of DF would be important.
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- Colorectal Surgery, St Mark’s Academic Institute, Harrow, UK
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- General Surgery, Whittington Hospital, London, London, UK
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- Colorectal Surgery, St Mark’s Academic Institute, Harrow, UK
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- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
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- Colorectal Surgery, St Mark's Hospital, London, UK
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Sharma P, Davidson R, Davidson J, Keane C, Liu C, Ritchie SR, Chu K, Sutherland G, Bissett IP, O'Grady G. Novel chyme reinfusion device for gastrointestinal fistulas and stomas: feasibility study. Br J Surg 2020; 107:1199-1210. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Revised: 12/07/2019] [Accepted: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Background
High-output enterostomies and enteroatmospheric fistulas are common causes of intestinal failure, and may necessitate parenteral nutrition and prolonged hospital stay. Reinfusing lost chyme into the distal gut is known to be beneficial, but implementation has been limited because manual reinfusion is unpleasant and labour-intensive, and no devices are available. A new device is presented for reinfusing chyme easily and efficiently, with first-in-human data.
Methods
The device comprises a compact centrifugal pump that fits inside a standard stoma appliance. The pump is connected to an intestinal feeding tube inserted into the distal intestinal limb. The pump is activated across the appliance by magnetic coupling to a hand-held driver unit, effecting intermittent bolus reinfusion while avoiding effluent contact. Safety, technical and clinical factors were evaluated.
Results
Following microbiological safety testing, the device was evaluated in ten patients (median duration of installation 39·5 days; total 740 days). Indications included remediation of high-output losses (8 patients), dependency on parenteral nutrition (5), and gut rehabilitation before surgery (10). Reinfusion was well tolerated with use of regular boluses of approximately 200 ml, and no device-related serious adverse events occurred. Clinical benefits included resumption of oral diet, cessation of parenteral nutrition (4 of 5 patients), correction of electrolytes and liver enzymes, and hospital discharge (6 of 10). Of seven patients with intestinal continuity restored, one experienced postoperative ileus.
Conclusion
A novel chyme reinfusion device was developed and found to be safe, demonstrating potential benefits in remediating high-output losses, improving fluid and electrolyte balance, weaning off parenteral nutrition and improving surgical recovery. Pivotal trials and regulatory approvals are now in process.
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- P Sharma
- Department of Surgery, Auckland, New Zealand
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- The Insides Company, Auckland, New Zealand
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- The Insides Company, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Infection and Immunity, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- The Insides Company, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Auckland, New Zealand
- The Insides Company, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, Auckland, New Zealand
- The Insides Company, Auckland, New Zealand
- Auckland Bioengineering Institute, Auckland, New Zealand
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Duan M, Cao L, Gao L, Gong J, Li Y, Zhu W. Chyme Reinfusion Is Associated with Lower Rate of Postoperative Ileus in Crohn's Disease Patients After Stoma Closure. Dig Dis Sci 2020; 65:243-249. [PMID: 31367878 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-019-05753-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2019] [Accepted: 07/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The rate of postoperative ileus following stoma closure is high in patients with Crohn's disease and temporary enterostomy. AIMS To evaluate the effect of chyme reinfusion on postoperative outcomes including ileus in these patients. METHODS Patients were screened from January 2012 to December 2017 and divided into chyme reinfusion group (n = 33) and non-chyme reinfusion group (n = 84). The following 30-day postoperative outcomes were evaluated. Univariate and multivariate analyses and propensity score matching were performed to identify risk factors for these postoperative outcomes. RESULTS The incidence of postoperative ileus was significantly lower in the chyme reinfusion than in non-chyme reinfusion group, which had been confirmed by the results after matching (3/26 vs 11/26, p = 0.012). The rate of postoperative diarrhea was significantly lower in the chyme reinfusion group compared with non-chyme reinfusion group, whereas the difference was not significant after matching (2/26 vs 6/26, p = 0.191). Additionally, the postoperative length of stay was significantly shorter in the chyme reinfusion than in non-chyme reinfusion group before and after propensity score matching. In the multivariate analysis, chyme reinfusion was an independent protective factor for postoperative ileus (odds ratio 0.218; 95% confidence interval 0.05-0.95; p = 0.042) and for postoperative length of stay (coefficient - 0.191; 95% confidence interval - 0.350 to - 0.032, p = 0.019). CONCLUSIONS Chyme reinfusion was associated with lower rate of postoperative ileus and shorter length of stay following stoma closure in Crohn's patients with temporary ileostomy. Further randomized clinical trial between patients with or without chyme reinfusion was needed to confirm these conclusions.
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- Ming Duan
- Jinling Hospital Research Institute General Surgery, Nanjing University, School of Medicine, No. 305 East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Jinling Hospital Research Institute General Surgery, Nanjing University, School of Medicine, No. 305 East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Jinling Hospital Research Institute General Surgery, Nanjing University, School of Medicine, No. 305 East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Jinling Hospital Research Institute General Surgery, Nanjing University, School of Medicine, No. 305 East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210002, China
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- Jinling Hospital Research Institute General Surgery, Nanjing University, School of Medicine, No. 305 East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210002, China.
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- Jinling Hospital Research Institute General Surgery, Nanjing University, School of Medicine, No. 305 East Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210002, China.
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Rombey T, Panagiotopoulou IG, Hind D, Fearnhead NS. Preoperative bowel stimulation prior to ileostomy closure to restore bowel function more quickly and improve postoperative outcomes: a systematic review. Colorectal Dis 2019; 21:994-1003. [PMID: 30963659 DOI: 10.1111/codi.14636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 03/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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AIM Closure of a diverting ileostomy following restorative surgery is often associated with significant short-term morbidity and variable long-term bowel function. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate if preoperative stimulation of the defunctioned bowel restores bowel function more quickly after ileostomy closure and improves postoperative outcomes when compared with standard preoperative care. METHOD MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, Google Scholar and ClinicalTrials.gov were searched for studies evaluating preoperative bowel stimulation in patients with a temporary ileostomy after low anterior resection or ileal pouch-anal anastomosis, regardless of their design, publication type or language. Study selection, data extraction and study assessment were performed by one reviewer and verified by another. Study results were synthesized narratively. The GRADE approach was used to assess the quality of evidence. RESULTS Eight studies involving a total of 267 participants were included. The studies had a moderate to high risk of bias and were of varying methodological quality. Preoperative stimulation of the defunctioned bowel reduced the time to postoperative restoration of bowel function and the length of hospital stay when compared with standard preoperative care. Other functional outcomes and postoperative complication rates were similar to those of standard preoperative care. The overall quality of evidence was very low. CONCLUSION Despite these promising early results, there is insufficient high-quality evidence to recommend routine implementation of preoperative bowel stimulation in clinical practice. Nevertheless, there is no evidence suggesting that the intervention worsens outcomes or is unsafe, paving the way for rigorous assessment of effectiveness, acceptability and cost-effectiveness within the context of well-designed clinical trials.
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- T Rombey
- The School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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- Sheffield Clinical Trials Research Unit, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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Garfinkle R, Filion KB, Bhatnagar S, Sigler G, Banks A, Letarte F, Liberman S, Brown CJ, Boutros M. Prediction model and web-based risk calculator for postoperative ileus after loop ileostomy closure. Br J Surg 2019; 106:1676-1684. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Revised: 03/13/2019] [Accepted: 04/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Background
Postoperative ileus (POI) is a significant complication after loop ileostomy closure given both its frequency and impact on the patient. The purpose of this study was to develop and externally validate a prediction model for POI after loop ileostomy closure.
Methods
The model was developed and validated according to the TRIPOD checklist for prediction model development and validation. The development cohort included consecutive patients who underwent loop ileostomy closure in two teaching hospitals in Montreal, Canada. Candidate variables considered for inclusion in the model were chosen a priori based on subject knowledge. The final prediction model, which modelled the 30-day cumulative incidence of POI using logistic regression, was selected using the highest area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) criterion. Model calibration was assessed using the Hosmer–Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test. The model was then validated externally in an independent cohort of similar patients from the University of British Columbia.
Results
The development cohort included 531 patients, in whom the incidence of POI was 16·8 per cent. The final model included five variables: age, ASA fitness grade, underlying pathology/treatment, interval between ileostomy creation and closure, and duration of surgery for ileostomy closure (AUC 0·68, 95 per cent c.i. 0·61 to 0·74). The model demonstrated good calibration (P = 0·142). The validation cohort consisted of 216 patients, and the incidence of POI was 15·7 per cent. On external validation, the model maintained good discrimination (AUC 0·72, 0·63 to 0·81) and calibration (P = 0·538).
Conclusion
A prediction model was developed for POI after loop ileostomy closure and included five variables. The model maintained good performance on external validation.
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- R Garfinkle
- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology, Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Quebec, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, St Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, St Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Garfinkle R, Boutros M. Correspondence. Br J Surg 2019; 106:952. [PMID: 31162656 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2019] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Richard Garfinkle
- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Prolonged Postoperative Ileus Significantly Increases the Cost of Inpatient Stay for Patients Undergoing Elective Colorectal Surgery: Results of a Multivariate Analysis of Prospective Data at a Single Institution. Dis Colon Rectum 2019; 62:631-637. [PMID: 30543534 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000001301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Prolonged postoperative ileus is a common major complication after abdominal surgery. Retrospective data suggest that ileus doubles the cost of inpatient stay. However, current economic impact data are based on retrospective studies that rely on clinical coding to diagnose ileus. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the economic burden of ileus for patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery. DESIGN Economic data were audited from a prospective database of patients who underwent surgery at Auckland City Hospital between September 2012 and June 2014. SETTINGS Auckland City Hospital is a large tertiary referral center, using an enhanced recovery after surgery protocol. PATIENTS Patients were prospectively diagnosed with prolonged postoperative ileus using a standardized definition. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The cost of inpatient stay was analyzed with regard to patient demographics and operative and postoperative factors. A multivariate analysis was performed to determine the cost of ileus when accounting for other significant covariates. RESULTS Economic data were attained from 325 patients, and 88 patients (27%) developed ileus. The median inpatient cost (New Zealand dollars) for patients with prolonged ileus, including complication rates and length of stay, was $27,981 (interquartile range= $20,198 to $42,174) compared with $16,317 (interquartile range = $10,620 to $23,722) for other patients, a 71% increase in cost (p < 0.005). Ileus increased all associated healthcare costs, including medical/nursing care, radiology, medication, laboratory costs, and allied health (p < 0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that ileus remained a significant financial burden (p < 0.005) when considering rates of major complications and length of stay. LIMITATIONS This is a single-institution study, which may impact the generalizability of our results. CONCLUSIONS Prolonged ileus causes a substantial financial burden on the healthcare system, in addition to greater complication rates and length of stay in these patients. This is the first study to assess the financial impact of prolonged ileus, diagnosed prospectively using a standardized definition. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/A825.
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Garfinkle R, Savage P, Boutros M, Landry T, Reynier P, Morin N, Vasilevsky CA, Filion KB. Incidence and predictors of postoperative ileus after loop ileostomy closure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Surg Endosc 2019; 33:2430-2443. [PMID: 31020433 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-06794-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Postoperative ileus (POI) is regarded as the most clinically significant morbidity following loop ileostomy closure; however, its incidence remains poorly understood. Our objective was therefore to determine the pooled incidence of POI after loop ileostomy closure and identify risk factors associated with its development. METHODS We systematically searched MEDLINE (via Ovid and PubMed), Embase, the Cochrane Library, Biosis Previews, and Scopus to identify studies reporting the incidence of POI in patients who underwent loop ileostomy closure. Two independent reviewers extracted data and appraised study quality. Cumulative incidence proportions were pooled across studies using a random-effects meta-analytic model. RESULTS Sixty-seven studies, including 9528 patients, met our inclusion criteria. The pooled estimate of POI was 8.0% (95% CI 6.9-9.3%; I2 = 74%). The estimated incidence varied by POI definition: studies with a robust definition of POI (n = 8) demonstrated the highest estimate of POI (12.4%, 95% CI 9.2-16.5%; I2 = 79%) while studies that did not report an explicit POI definition (n = 38) demonstrated the lowest estimate (6.7%, 95% CI 5.3-8.3%; I2 = 61%). Small bowel anastomosis technique (hand-sewn) and interval time from ileostomy creation to closure (longer time) were the factors most commonly associated with POI after loop ileostomy closure. However, most comparative studies were not powered to examine risk factors for POI. CONCLUSIONS POI is an important complication after loop ileostomy closure, and its incidence is dependent on its definition. More research aimed at studying this complication is required to better understand risk factors for POI after loop ileostomy closure.
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- Richard Garfinkle
- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Medical Libraries, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology, Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, QC, H3T 1E2, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology, Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, QC, H3T 1E2, Canada. .,Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada. .,Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Eichelmann AK, Pascher A. [Preoperative bowel conditioning]. Chirurg 2019; 90:537-541. [PMID: 30976891 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-019-0957-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal surgery is still associated with a relevant morbidity with the intestinal microbiome being of high importance in the pathogenesis of infectious complications. Various approaches, such as mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) with or without administration of oral antibiotics, fasting or dietary supplements aim at modulating the intestinal flora. OBJECTIVE This review summarizes the current literature pertinent to the influence of preoperative bowel conditioning on postoperative morbidity. MATERIAL AND METHODS A literature search was performed using the mentioned keywords with a focus on recent meta-analyses. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION Bowel conditioning reduces postoperative infectious complications. Promising approaches are MBP plus administration of oral antibiotics, dietary supplements aiming at stabilization of the intestinal flora as well as the screening for and equilibration of malnutrition. The use of MBP as monotherapy without antibiotics should no longer be considered part of the clinical routine.
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- A-K Eichelmann
- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, Gebäude W1, 48149, Münster, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, Gebäude W1, 48149, Münster, Deutschland.
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Grass F, Pache B, Butti F, Solà J, Hahnloser D, Demartines N, Hübner M. Stringent fluid management might help to prevent postoperative ileus after loop ileostomy closure. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2019; 404:39-43. [PMID: 30607532 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-018-1744-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2018] [Accepted: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PURPOSE The present study aimed to analyze the impact of perioperative fluid management on postoperative ileus (POI) after loop ileostomy closure. METHODS Consecutive loop ileostomy closures over a 6-year period (May 2011-May 2017) were included. Main outcomes were POI, defined as time to first stool beyond POD 3, and postoperative complications of any grade. Critical fluid management-related thresholds including postoperative weight gain were identified through receiver operator characteristics (ROC) analysis and tested in a multivariable analysis. RESULTS Of 238 included patients, 33 (14%) presented with POI; overall complications occurred in 91 patients (38%). 1.7 L IV fluids at postoperative day (POD) 0 was determined a critical threshold for POI (area under ROC curve (AUROC), 0.64), yielding a negative predictive value (NPV) of 93%. Further, a critical cutoff for a postoperative weight gain of 1.2 kg at POD 2 was identified (AUROC, 0.65; NPV, 95%). Multivariable analysis confirmed POD 0 fluids of > 1.7 L (OR, 4.7; 95% CI, 1.4-15.3; p = 0.01) and POD 2 weight gain of > 1.2 kg (OR, 3.1; 95% CI, 1-9.4; p = 0.046) as independent predictors for POI. CONCLUSIONS Perioperative fluid administration of > 1.7 L and POD 2 weight gain of > 1.2 kg represent critical thresholds for POI after loop ileostomy closure.
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- Fabian Grass
- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique (CSEM), Neuchâtel, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Fernández López F, González López J, Paz Novo M, Ladra González MJ, Paredes Cotoré J. Stimulation the efferent limb before loop ileostomy closure with short chain fatty acids. Cir Esp 2018; 97:59-61. [PMID: 30337046 DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2018.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2018] [Revised: 06/25/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Fernando Fernández López
- Unidad de Coloproctología, Servicio de Cirugía G y Digestiva, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, España.
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- Servicio de Farmacia Hospitalaria, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, España
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- Unidad de Coloproctología, Servicio de Cirugía G y Digestiva, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, España
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- Unidad de Coloproctología, Servicio de Cirugía G y Digestiva, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, España
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- Unidad de Coloproctología, Servicio de Cirugía G y Digestiva, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, España
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Chapman SJ, Pericleous A, Downey C, Jayne DG. Postoperative ileus following major colorectal surgery. Br J Surg 2018; 105:797-810. [PMID: 29469195 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2017] [Revised: 10/04/2017] [Accepted: 11/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative ileus (POI) is characterized by delayed gastrointestinal recovery following surgery. Current knowledge of pathophysiology, clinical interventions and methodological challenges was reviewed to inform modern practice and future research. METHODS A systematic search of MEDLINE and Embase databases was performed using search terms related to ileus and colorectal surgery. All RCTs involving an intervention to prevent or reduce POI published between 1990 and 2016 were identified. Grey literature, non-full-text manuscripts, and reanalyses of previous RCTs were excluded. Eligible articles were assessed using the Cochrane tool for assessing risk of bias. RESULTS Of 5614 studies screened, 86 eligible articles describing 88 RCTs were identified. Current knowledge of pathophysiology acknowledges neurogenic, inflammatory and pharmacological mechanisms, but much of the evidence arises from animal studies. The most common interventions tested were chewing gum (11 trials) and early enteral feeding (11), which are safe but of unclear benefit for actively reducing POI. Others, including thoracic epidural analgesia (8), systemic lidocaine (8) and peripheral μ antagonists (5), show benefit but require further investigation for safety and cost-effectiveness. CONCLUSION POI is a common condition with no established definition, aetiology or treatment. According to current literature, minimally invasive surgery, protocol-driven recovery (including early feeding and opioid avoidance strategies) and measures to avoid major inflammatory events (such as anastomotic leak) offer the best chances of reducing POI.
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- S J Chapman
- Section of Translational Anaesthesia and Surgery, Leeds Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK
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- Section of Translational Anaesthesia and Surgery, Leeds Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK
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- Section of Translational Anaesthesia and Surgery, Leeds Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK
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- Section of Translational Anaesthesia and Surgery, Leeds Institute of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK
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Garfinkle R, Trabulsi N, Morin N, Phang T, Liberman S, Feldman L, Fried G, Boutros M. Study protocol evaluating the use of bowel stimulation before loop ileostomy closure to reduce postoperative ileus: a multicenter randomized controlled trial. Colorectal Dis 2017; 19:1024-1029. [PMID: 28498636 DOI: 10.1111/codi.13720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2016] [Accepted: 03/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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AIM Postoperative ileus is the most commonly observed morbidity following ileostomy closure. Studies have demonstrated that the defunctionalized bowel of a loop ileostomy undergoes a series of functional and structural changes, such as atrophy of the intestinal villi and muscular layers, which may contribute to ileus. A single-centre study in Spain demonstrated that preoperative bowel stimulation via the distal limb of the loop ileostomy decreased postoperative ileus, length of stay and time to gastrointestinal function. METHOD A multicentre randomized controlled trial involving patients from Canadian institutions was designed to evaluate the effect of preoperative bowel stimulation before ileostomy closure on postoperative ileus. Stimulation will include canalizing the distal limb of the ileostomy loop with an 18Fr Foley catheter and infusing it with a solution of 500 ml of normal saline mixed with 30 g of a thickening agent (Nestle© Thicken-Up© ). This will be performed 10 times over the 3 weeks before ileostomy closure in an outpatient clinic setting by a trained Enterostomal Therapy nurse. Surgeons and the treating surgical team will be blinded to their patient's group allocation. Data regarding patient demographics, and operative and postoperative variables, will be collected prospectively. Primary outcome will be postoperative ileus, defined as an intolerance to oral food in the absence of clinical or radiological signs of obstruction, that either requires nasogastric tube insertion or is associated with two of the following on or after post-operative day 3: nausea/vomiting; abdominal distension; and the absence of flatus. Secondary outcomes will include length of stay, time to tolerating a regular diet, time to first passage of flatus or stool and overall morbidity. A cost analysis will be performed to compare the costs of conventional care with conventional care plus preoperative stimulation. DISCUSSION This manuscript discusses the potential benefits of preoperative bowel stimulation in improving postoperative outcomes and outlines our protocol for the first multicenter study to evaluate preoperative bowel stimulation before ileostomy closure. The results of this study could have considerable implications for the care of patients undergoing ileostomy closure.
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- R Garfinkle
- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Section of Colorectal Surgery, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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Beamish EL, Johnson J, Shaw EJ, Scott NA, Bhowmick A, Rigby RJ. Loop ileostomy-mediated fecal stream diversion is associated with microbial dysbiosis. Gut Microbes 2017; 8. [PMID: 28622070 PMCID: PMC5628638 DOI: 10.1080/19490976.2017.1339003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
Abstract
Loop ileostomy is an effective procedure to protect downstream intestinal anastomoses. Ileostomy reversal surgery is often performed within 12 months of formation but is associated with substantial morbidity due to severe post-surgical complications. Distal ileum is deprived of enteral nutrition and rendered inactive, often becoming atrophied and fibrotic. This study aimed to investigate the microbial and morphological changes that occur in the defunctioned ileum following loop ileostomy-mediated fecal stream diversion. Functional and defunctioned ileal resection tissue was obtained at the time of loop-ileostomy closure. Intrapatient comparisons, including histological assessment of morphology and epithelial cell proliferation, were performed on paired samples using the functional limb as control. Mucosal-associated microflora was quantified via determination of 16S rRNA gene copy number using qPCR analysis. DGGE with Sanger sequencing and qPCR methods profiled microflora to genus and phylum level, respectively. Reduced villous height and proliferation confirmed atrophy of the defunctioned ileum. DGGE analysis revealed that the microflora within defunctioned ileum is less diverse and convergence between defunctioned microbiota profiles was observed. Candidate Genera, notably Clostridia and Streptococcus, reduced in relative terms in defunctioned ileum. We conclude that Ileostomy-associated nutrient deprivation results in dysbiosis and impaired intestinal renewal in the defunctioned ileum. Altered host-microbial interactions at the mucosal surface likely contribute to the deterioration in homeostasis and thus may underpin numerous postoperative complications. Strategies to sustain the microflora before reanastomosis should be investigated.
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Affiliation(s)
- Emma L. Beamish
- Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Preston, UK
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- Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Preston, UK
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- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Preston, UK
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- Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK,CONTACT Dr Rachael J. Rigby Faculty of Health and Medicine, Furness College, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YG, United Kingdom
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Effectiveness of efferent loop stimulation: looking for a suitable protocol. Dis Colon Rectum 2015; 58:e54-5. [PMID: 25751810 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000000344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The authors reply. Dis Colon Rectum 2015; 58:e55; quiz e57-8. [PMID: 25751811 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000000345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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