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Grossi U, Lacy-Colson J, Brown SR, Cross S, Eldridge S, Jordan M, Mason J, Norton C, Scott SM, Stevens N, Taheri S, Knowles CH. Stepped-wedge randomized controlled trial of laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy in adults with chronic constipation. Tech Coloproctol 2022; 26:941-952. [PMID: 35588336 PMCID: PMC9117980 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-022-02633-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Background The effectiveness of laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy (LVMR) in patients with defecatory disorders secondary to internal rectal prolapse is poorly evidenced. A UK-based multicenter randomized controlled trial was designed to determine the clinical efficacy of LVMR compared to controls at medium-term follow-up. Methods The randomized controlled trial was conducted from March 1, 2015 TO January 31, 2019. A stepped-wedge RCT design permitted observer-masked data comparisons between patients awaiting LVMR (controls) with those who had undergone surgery. Adult participants with radiologically confirmed IRP refractory to conservative treatment were randomized to three arms with different delays before surgery. Efficacy outcome data were collected at equally stepped time points (12, 24, 36, 48, 60, and 72 weeks). Clinical efficacy of LVMR compared to controls was defined as ≥ 1.0-point reduction in Patient Assessment of Constipation-Quality of Life and/or Symptoms (PAC-QOL and/or PAC-SYM) scores at 24 weeks. Secondary outcome measures included 14-day diary data, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7), the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), St Marks incontinence score, the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12), the chronic constipation Behavioral Response to Illness Questionnaire (CC-BRQ), and the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (BIPQ). Results Of a calculated sample size of 114, only 28 patients (100% female) were randomized from 6 institutions (due mainly to national pause on mesh-related surgery). Nine were assigned to the T0 arm, 10 to T12, and 9 to T24. There were no substantial differences in baseline characteristics between the three arms. Compared to baseline, significant reduction (improvement) in PAC-QOL and PAC-SYM scores were observed at 24 weeks post-surgery (– 1.09 [95% CI – 1.76, – 0.41], p = 0.0019, and – 0.92 [– 1.52, – 0.32], p = 0.0029, respectively) in the 19 patients available for analysis (9 were excluded for dropout [n = 2] or missing primary outcome [n = 7]). There was a clinically significant long-term reduction in PAC-QOL scores (− 1.38 [− 2.94, 0.19], p = 0.0840 at 72 weeks). Statistically significant improvements in PAC-SYM scores persisted to 72 weeks (− 1.51 [− 2.87, − 0.16], p = 0.0289). Compared to baseline, no differences were found in secondary outcomes, except for significant improvements at 24 and 48 weeks on CC-BRQ avoidance behavior (− 14.3 [95% CI − 23.3, − 5.4], and − 0.92 [− 1.52, − 0.32], respectively), CC-BRQ safety behavior (− 13.7 [95% CI − 20.5, − 7.0], and − 13.0 [− 19.8, − 6.1], respectively), and BIPQ negative perceptions (− 16.3 [95% CI − 23.5, − 9.0], and − 10.5 [− 17.9, − 3.2], respectively). Conclusions With the caveat of under-powering due to poor recruitment, the study presents the first randomized trial evidence of short-term benefit of LVMR for internal rectal prolapse. Trial registration ISRCTN Registry (ISRCTN11747152). Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10151-022-02633-w.
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- U Grossi
- Centre for Neuroscience, Surgery and Trauma, Blizard Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK.
- Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, DISCOG, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
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- Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Shrewsbury, UK
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- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Sheffield, UK
- School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit, Institute of Population Health Sciences, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Pragmatic Clinical Trials Unit, Institute of Population Health Sciences, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Neuroscience, Surgery and Trauma, Blizard Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Centre for Neuroscience, Surgery and Trauma, Blizard Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Centre for Neuroscience, Surgery and Trauma, Blizard Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Centre for Neuroscience, Surgery and Trauma, Blizard Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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Durbeck A, Johannessen HO, Drolsum A, Johnson E. Very long-term outcome after resection rectopexy for internal rectal intussusception. Scand J Gastroenterol 2021; 56:122-127. [PMID: 33253596 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2020.1853221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Both at short- and long-term follow-up we have reported major improvement of the symptom of constipation in patients treated with resection rectopexy for internal rectal intussusception (IRI). The aim was to study whether this improvement also persisted in a cohort of these patients after very long-term follow-up. METHODS Observational and mainly prospective study of a cohort of 13 out of 48 patients with IRI who initially had ligament-preserving resection rectopexy with suture by laparoscopic (n = 11) or open (n = 2) technique. Outcome measures were morbidity, scores for constipation and anal incontinence, patients' report and HRQL. RESULTS Thirteen out of the 48 initial patients (27%) reported data at very long-term follow-up. Months from preoperatively to short-, long- and very long-term follow-up were median 6, 76 and 159, respectively. Corresponding mean (95% CI) constipation scores were 11.5 (8.3-14.7), 4.2 (1.7-6.6) (p < .001), 5.3 (3.6-7.0) (p < .05) and 13.6 (8.2-19.0). Number of constipated patients were (score ≥ 10) were 8, 1, 0, 1 and 9, respectively. Scores for anal incontinence were 6.1 (2.4-11.4), 5.8 (2.0-9.5), 4.9 (0.9-9.0) and 7.9 (4.3-11.5), respectively. HRQL life was reduced for bodily pain, social functioning, mental health and general health perception. Percentage patients reporting symptomatic improvement were 100, 70 and 53, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Patients with IRI have a symptomatic relief for more than 6 years after resection rectopexy. The operation did not inflict permanent patient sequela. Motivated patients must be informed about very long-term deterioration of symptomatic relief.
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- Annichen Durbeck
- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål, Oslo, Norway.,Department of General Surgery, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Radiology, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Gastrointestinal and Pediatric Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål, Oslo, Norway.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Ultrasound Indicators of Rectal Support Defect in Women With Obstructive Defecatory Symptoms. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 2019; 25:222-225. [PMID: 29300257 DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000000511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The anatomic and physiologic pathophysiology of obstructive defecatory symptoms is complex and poorly understood. As a consequence, there is no one surgical method that can achieve overall superiority. We aimed to investigate rectal architectural change in women with obstructive defecatory symptoms using three-dimensional pelvic floor ultrasound. METHODS This retrospective cohort study included 65 women who were referred to our urogynecology clinic because of varied pelvic floor disorders between January 2013 and January 2014. Patients completed a standardized interview including PFDI-20 questionnaire and received a standard examination and assessment of pelvic floor by three-dimensional endovaginal ultrasound. Women were categorized to case and control based on their answers to questions 7, 8, and 14 on PFDI-20 (Colorectal and Anal Distress Index) questionnaire. In ultrasound images, levator plate descent angle, levator plate-probe distance, and rectal area have been measured and values have been compared among symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. RESULTS Forty-five women with obstructive defecatory symptoms and 20 asymptomatic women entered the study. There was no significant difference in mean (SD) age (56.55 [SD] 13.29 vs 51.8 [15], P = 0.2), mean (SD) body mass index (27.39 [6.7] vs 24.2 [4.08], P = 0.11), and median (range) parity (3 [1-7] vs 2 [1-6], P = 0.15) among categories. There was significant difference in ultrasound measurements, levator plate descent angle, levator plate-probe distance, and rectal area, between women with obstructive defecatory symptoms and asymptomatic women. CONCLUSIONS Women with obstructive defecatory symptoms have wider rectum and descendent levator plate regardless of the stage of prolapse as measured by POPQ or the severity of rectocele.
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Gouriou C, Chambaz M, Ropert A, Bouguen G, Desfourneaux V, Siproudhis L, Brochard C. A systematic literature review on solitary rectal ulcer syndrome: is there a therapeutic consensus in 2018? Int J Colorectal Dis 2018; 33:1647-1655. [PMID: 30206681 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-018-3162-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE To screen all treatments tested for solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS) without rectal prolapse and to assess their efficacy. METHOD A systematic review was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines, focusing on the treatment of SRUS without rectal prolapse. The types of treatment and their efficacy were collected and critically assessed. RESULTS A selection of 20 studies among the 470 publications focusing on SRUS provided suitable data for a total of 516 patients. Only 2 studies were randomised prospective trials that focused on argon plasma treatment. The mean follow-up was 21.8 months and ranged from 0.25 to 90 months. Most of the studies focused on surgery, including rectopexy, stapled transanal rectal resection, excision of the ulcer, the Delorme procedure, proctectomy, low anterior resection, and ostomy. Populations of the studies were heterogeneous and selected outcomes were specific (failure of medical or surgical treatment). Conservative treatment (high-fibre diet, laxatives, change of defecatory habits, and biofeedback treatment) induced a symptomatic improvement in 71/91 patients (63.6%) and healing of mucosal lesion in 17/51 patients (33.3%). Surgeries (all types) improved SRUS in 77% (54-100%) of patients. Argon plasma coagulation is a promising technique but longer follow-up is necessary. CONCLUSIONS The general quality of the studies focusing on the treatment of SRUS was poor due to the heterogeneity of the population, the sample size of the cohorts, and the heterogeneity of efficacy assessments. The therapeutic approach appears to be multimodal and multidisciplinary and validated in centres of expertise. Further studies evaluating multimodal strategies are needed.
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- Claire Gouriou
- Service des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif, CHU Pontchaillou, Université de Rennes 1, 2 rue Henri le Guillou, 35033, Rennes Cedex, France
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- Service des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif, CHU Pontchaillou, Université de Rennes 1, 2 rue Henri le Guillou, 35033, Rennes Cedex, France
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- Service d'Explorations Fonctionnelles Digestives, CHU Pontchaillou, Université de Rennes 1, Rennes, France.,CIC 1414, INPHY, Université de Rennes 1, Rennes, France
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- Service des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif, CHU Pontchaillou, Université de Rennes 1, 2 rue Henri le Guillou, 35033, Rennes Cedex, France.,CIC 1414, INPHY, Université de Rennes 1, Rennes, France.,INSERM U1241, Université de Rennes 1, Rennes, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Viscérale, CHU Pontchaillou, Université de Rennes 1, Rennes, France
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- Service des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif, CHU Pontchaillou, Université de Rennes 1, 2 rue Henri le Guillou, 35033, Rennes Cedex, France.,CIC 1414, INPHY, Université de Rennes 1, Rennes, France.,INSERM U1241, Université de Rennes 1, Rennes, France
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- Service des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif, CHU Pontchaillou, Université de Rennes 1, 2 rue Henri le Guillou, 35033, Rennes Cedex, France. .,Service d'Explorations Fonctionnelles Digestives, CHU Pontchaillou, Université de Rennes 1, Rennes, France. .,CIC 1414, INPHY, Université de Rennes 1, Rennes, France. .,INSERM U1241, Université de Rennes 1, Rennes, France.
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Lin HC, Chen HX, Huang L, Zhu YX, Zhou Q, Li J, Xu YJ, Ren DL, Wang JP. Prognostic and predictive value of interstitial cells of Cajal populations following stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) in patients with obstructed defecation syndrome. Gastroenterol Rep (Oxf) 2018; 6:270-276. [PMID: 30430015 PMCID: PMC6225818 DOI: 10.1093/gastro/goy034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2018] [Revised: 07/11/2018] [Accepted: 09/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Objective The present study was designed to evaluate the functional outcome of stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) and to examine the relationship between the population density of the interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) and the efficacy of the STARR operation in the management of obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) patients. Methods Full-thickness rectal samples were obtained from 50 ODS patients who underwent STARR. Samples were analysed using ICC immunohistochemistry. Clinical and functional parameters obtained with defecography and anorectal manometry were compared with 20 controls. Results ICCs were significantly decreased in patients in the submucosal (SM), intramuscular (IM) and myenteric (MY) regions when compared with the control group (P < 0.05). The mean pre-operative Cleveland Constipation Score (CCS) was 24.2 ± 4.1, whilst the CCS at 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years post-operatively decreased significantly (P < 0.05). At 3 post-operative years, 58.3% (28/48) of the patients reported a favorable outcome (CCS ≤ 10). On univariate analysis, the functional results were worse in those with pre-operative digitation (P = 0.017), a decreased ICC-MY cell population (P = 0.067), a higher resting anal canal pressure (P = 0.039) and a higher rectal sensory threshold (P = 0.073). Multivariate analysis showed the decreased ICC-MY cell population was an independent predictor for low unfavorable functional outcome (odds ratio = 0.097, 95% confidence interval: 0.012–0.766). Conclusions STARR achieved acceptable results at the cost of a slight deterioration over a more prolonged follow-up. Patients with a decreased ICC number in the rectal specimen showed an unfavorable functional outcome where pre-operative histological assessment of a full-thickness rectal sample might predict for the functional outcome following STARR.
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- Hong-Cheng Lin
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Pelvic floor function following ventral rectopexy versus STARR in the treatment of obstructed defecation. Tech Coloproctol 2018; 22:289-294. [DOI: 10.1007/s10151-018-1776-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2018] [Accepted: 02/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Mercer-Jones M, Grossi U, Pares D, Vollebregt PF, Mason J, Knowles CH. Surgery for constipation: systematic review and practice recommendations: Results III: Rectal wall excisional procedures (Rectal Excision). Colorectal Dis 2017; 19 Suppl 3:49-72. [PMID: 28960928 DOI: 10.1111/codi.13772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM To assess the outcomes of rectal excisional procedures in adults with chronic constipation. METHOD Standardised methods and reporting of benefits and harms were used for all CapaCiTY reviews that closely adhered to PRISMA 2016 guidance. Main conclusions were presented as summary evidence statements with a summative Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (2009) level. RESULTS Forty-seven studies were identified, providing data on outcomes in 8340 patients. Average length of procedures was 44 min and length of stay (LOS) was 3 days. There was inadequate evidence to determine variations in procedural duration or LOS by type of procedure. Overall morbidity rate was 16.9% (0-61%), with lower rates observed after Contour Transtar procedure (8.9%). No mortality was reported after any procedures in a total of 5896 patients. Although inconsistently reported, good or satisfactory outcome occurred in 73-80% of patients; a reduction of 53-91% in Longo scoring system for obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) occurred in about 68-76% of patients. The most common long-term adverse outcome is faecal urgency, typically occurring in up to 10% of patients. Recurrent prolapse occurred in 4.3% of patients. Patients with at least 3 ODS symptoms together with a rectocoele with or without an intussusception, who have failed conservative management, may benefit from a rectal excisional procedure. CONCLUSION Rectal excisional procedures are safe with little major morbidity. It is not possible to advise which excisional technique is superior from the point of view of efficacy, peri-operative variables, or harms. Future study is required.
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- M Mercer-Jones
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead NHS Trust, Gateshead, UK
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- National Bowel Research Centre, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary, University London, London, UK
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- Hospital Germans Trías i Pujol, Barcelona, Spain
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- National Bowel Research Centre, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary, University London, London, UK
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- University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- National Bowel Research Centre, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary, University London, London, UK
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- National Institute for Health Research: Chronic Constipation Treatment Pathway, London, UK
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- Affiliate section of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland
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Petersen S, Sterzing D, Ommer A, Mladenov A, Nakic Z, Pakravan F, Wolff K, Lorenz EPM, Prosst RL, Sailer M, Scherer R. TST36 stapling for rectocele and hemorrhoidal prolapse - early results of the prospective German multicenter study. GERMAN MEDICAL SCIENCE : GMS E-JOURNAL 2017; 14:Doc14. [PMID: 28066159 PMCID: PMC5168935 DOI: 10.3205/000241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2016] [Revised: 11/16/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Introduction: The aim of the study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of stapled transanal procedures performed by a 36 mm stapling device, the so-called TST36 stapler. Methods: From September 2013 to June 2014 a prospective observational study was carried out by 8 proctology centers in Germany. The Cleveland Clinic Incontinence Score (CCIS) for incontinence and the Altomare ODS score were determined preoperatively. Follow-up examinations were performed after 14 days, one month and 6 months, at this time both scores were reevaluated. Results: 110 consecutive patients (71 women, 39 men) with a mean age of 59.7 years (±13.8 years) were included in the study. The eight participating institutes entered 3 to 31 patients each into the study. The indication for surgery was an advanced hemorrhoidal disease in 55 patients and ODS with rectal intussusception or rectocele in 55 patients. Mechanical problems with stapler introduction occurred in 22 cases (20%) and a partial stapleline dehiscence in 4 cases (3.6%). Additional stitches for bleeding from stapleline were necessary in 86 patients (78.2%). Reintervention was necessary for bleeding 7 times (6.3%). Severe complications during follow-up were stapleline dehiscence in one case and recurrent hemorrhoidal prolapse in 5 cases (4.5%). Altomare ODS score and CCIS improved significantly after surgery. Conclusions: Despite a notable complication rate during surgery and the postoperative period, the TST36 can be considered as an effective tool for low rectal stapling for anorectal prolapse causing hemorrhoids or obstructed defecation.
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- Sven Petersen
- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Hospital Asklepios Altona, Hamburg, Germany
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- Center of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Surgery, Hospital Waldfriede, Berlin, Germany
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- Center of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Surgery, Hospital Waldfriede, Berlin, Germany
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- Center of Proctology Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin, Germany
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- Center of Coloproctology, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Visceral and Vascular Surgery, St. Hedwig Hospital Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Bethesda General Hospital Bergedorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Center of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Surgery, Hospital Waldfriede, Berlin, Germany
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Cariou de Vergie L, Venara A, Duchalais E, Frampas E, Lehur PA. Internal rectal prolapse: Definition, assessment and management in 2016. J Visc Surg 2016; 154:21-28. [PMID: 27865742 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2016.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Internal rectal prolapse (IRP) is a well-recognized pelvic floor disorder mainly seen during defecatory straining. The symptomatic expression of IRP is complex, encompassing fecal continence (56%) and/or evacuation disorders (85%). IRP cannot be characterized easily by clinical examination alone and the emergence of dynamic defecography (especially MRI) has allowed a better comprehension of its pathophysiology and led to the proposition of a severity score (Oxford score) that can guide management. Decision for surgical management should be multidisciplinary, discussed after a complete work-up, and only after medical treatment has failed. Information should be provided to the patient, outlining the goals of treatment, the potential complications and results. Stapled trans-anal rectal resection (STARR) has been considered as the gold standard for IRP treatment. However, inconsistent results (failure observed in up to 20% of cases, and fecal incontinence occurring in up to 25% of patients at one year) have led to a decrease in its indications. Laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy has substantial advantages in solving the functional problems due to IRP (efficacy on evacuation and resolution of continence symptoms in 65-92%, and 73-97% of patients, respectively) and is currently considered as the gold standard therapy for IRP once the decision to operate has been made.
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- L Cariou de Vergie
- Clinique de chirurgie digestive et endocrinienne, Hôtel-Dieu, CHU de Nantes, 1, place Alexis-Ricordeau, 44000 Nantes, France; Maternité, hôpital Mère-Enfant, CHU de Nantes, 1, place Alexis-Ricordeau, 44000 Nantes, France
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- Clinique de chirurgie générale et digestive, 49000 Angers, France
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- Clinique de chirurgie digestive et endocrinienne, Hôtel-Dieu, CHU de Nantes, 1, place Alexis-Ricordeau, 44000 Nantes, France
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- Radiologie centrale, Hôtel-Dieu, CHU de Nantes, 1, place Alexis-Ricordeau, 44000 Nantes, France
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- Clinique de chirurgie digestive et endocrinienne, Hôtel-Dieu, CHU de Nantes, 1, place Alexis-Ricordeau, 44000 Nantes, France.
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Liu WC, Wan SL, Yaseen SM, Ren XH, Tian CP, Ding Z, Zheng KY, Wu YH, Jiang CQ, Qian Q. Transanal surgery for obstructed defecation syndrome: Literature review and a single-center experience. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22:7983-7998. [PMID: 27672293 PMCID: PMC5028812 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i35.7983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2016] [Revised: 06/23/2016] [Accepted: 08/01/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) is a functional disorder commonly encountered by colorectal surgeons and gastroenterologists, and greatly affects the quality of life of patients from both societal and psychological aspects. The underlying anatomical and pathophysiological changes of ODS are complex. However, intra-rectal intussusception and rectocele are frequently found in patients with ODS and both are thought to play an important role in the pathogenesis of ODS. With the development of evaluation methods in anorectal physiology laboratories and radiology studies, a great variety of new operative procedures, especially transanal procedures, have been invented to treat ODS. However, no procedure has been proved to be superior to others at present. Each operation has its own merits and defects. Thus, choosing appropriate transanal surgical procedures for the treatment of ODS remains a challenge for all surgeons. This review provides an introduction of the current problems and options for treatment of ODS and a detailed summary of the essential assessments needed for patient evaluation before carrying out transanal surgery. Besides, an overview of the benefits and problems of current transanal surgical procedures for treatment of ODS is summarized in this review. A report of clinical experience of some transanal surgical techniques used in the authors’ center is also presented.
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Paquette IM, Varma M, Ternent C, Melton-Meaux G, Rafferty JF, Feingold D, Steele SR. The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons' Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Constipation. Dis Colon Rectum 2016; 59:479-92. [PMID: 27145304 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000000599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Shafik AA, El Sibai O, Shafik IA. Rectocele repair with stapled transvaginal rectal resection. Tech Coloproctol 2015; 20:207-14. [PMID: 26711102 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-015-1410-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2015] [Accepted: 06/02/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Constipation is a clinical symptom in patients suffering from slow transit and/or obstructed defecation. Proper treatment requires the identification of all associated disorders and the quantification of symptoms. Rectocele can cause the symptoms of obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS). The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and functional outcomes of a novel technique of transvaginal stapled rectal resection (TVSRR) using a straight staple line, to treat rectocele. METHODS The study included 84 females [median age 51 years (range 29-73 years)], with obstructed defecation, grades II-III rectocele, and multiple abnormalities on defecography. The magnitude and degree of ODS were quantified by the Altomare ODS scoring system. Continence status was evaluated using the Pescatori scoring system. The rectal and vaginal manometric study, the index of patient satisfaction using a visual analog score (VAS), and the validated Patient Assessment of Constipation Quality of Life (PAC-QOL) questionnaire results were recorded. All patients underwent TVSRR. RESULTS There were no intraoperative complications. Early postoperative complications were defecatory urgency in seven patients (8.3 %), dyspareunia in two (2.4 %), and rectovaginal fistula in one (1.2 %). Five patients (6 %) had recurrence of ODS symptoms. There was no significant change in continence pre- and postoperatively. The ODS score and VAS revealed significant improvement within the first postoperative year in 94 % of patients. The PAC-QOL questionnaire mean total scores indicated an improvement in both the patient satisfaction and the QOL during the 12-month follow-up. The self-reported definitive outcome was excellent in 46 patients (54.7 %), good in 29 (34.5 %), fairly good in 20 (23.8 %), and poor in five (6.0 %). CONCLUSIONS Vaginal repair carries no risk of fecal incontinence. Large anterior rectocele is considered the main indication for this technique. Using the linear stapler is a cost-effective, simple, and easy technique.
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, 7, Gamal Salem St., Off Mossadak St., Dokki, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Al Minufiya, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, 7, Gamal Salem St., Off Mossadak St., Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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Dimitriou N, Shah V, Stark D, Mathew R, Miller AS, Yeung JMC. Defecating Disorders: A Common Cause of Constipation in Women. WOMENS HEALTH 2015; 11:485-500. [DOI: 10.2217/whe.15.25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Defecating disorders are a common and complex problem. There are a range of anatomical and functional bowel abnormalities that can lead to this condition. Treatment is difficult and needs a multidisciplinary approach. First line treatment for defecating disorders is conservative. For those that fail conservative treatment, some may respond to surgical therapy but with variable results. The aim of this review is to offer an overview of defecating disorders as well as provide an algorithm on how to diagnose and treat them with the help of a multidisciplinary and multimodal approach.
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- Nikoletta Dimitriou
- 1st Department of Surgery, University of Athens, Medical School, Laiko Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Radiology, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WW, UK
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- Pelvic Floor Unit, Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, LE1 5WW, UK
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- Pelvic Floor Unit, Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, LE1 5WW, UK
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- Pelvic Floor Unit, Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, LE1 5WW, UK
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- Pelvic Floor Unit, Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, LE1 5WW, UK
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Pescatori M, Podzemny V, Pescatori LC, Dore MP, Bassotti G. The PNEI holistic approach in coloproctology. Tech Coloproctol 2015; 19:269-73. [PMID: 25820513 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-015-1277-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2014] [Accepted: 01/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The psycho-neuroendocrine-immune approach relies on the concept of considering diseases from a holistic point of view: the various components (psyche, nervous system, endocrine system, and immune system) control the diseased organ/apparatus and in turn are influenced by a feedback mechanism. In this article, we will consider the psycho-neuroendocrine-immune approach to coloproctological disorders, by providing clinical cases and discussing them in light of this approach.
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- Coloproctology Unit, Parioli Clinic, Rome, Italy,
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Podzemny V, Pescatori LC, Pescatori M. Management of obstructed defecation. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21:1053-1060. [PMID: 25632177 PMCID: PMC4306148 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i4.1053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2014] [Revised: 08/03/2014] [Accepted: 09/30/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The management of obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) is mainly conservative and mainly consists of fiber diet, bulking laxatives, rectal irrigation or hydrocolontherapy, biofeedback, transanal electrostimulation, yoga and psychotherapy. According to our experience, nearly 20% of the patients need surgical treatment. If we consider ODS an “iceberg syndrome”, with “emerging rocks”, rectocele and rectal internal mucosal prolapse, that may benefit from surgery, at least two out of ten patients also has “underwater rocks” or occult disorders, such as anismus, rectal hyposensation and anxiety/depression, which mostly require conservative treatment. Rectal prolapse excision or obliterative suture, rectocele and/or enterocele repair, retrograde Malone’s enema and partial myotomy of the puborectalis muscle are effective in selected cases. Laparoscopic ventral sacral colporectopexy may be an effective surgical option. Stapled transanal rectal resection may lead to severe complications. The Transtar procedure seems to be safer, when dealing with recto-rectal intussusception. A multidisciplinary approach to ODS provides the best results.
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Riss S, Stift A. Surgery for obstructed defecation syndrome-is there an ideal technique. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21:1-5. [PMID: 25574075 PMCID: PMC4284324 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2014] [Revised: 05/11/2014] [Accepted: 09/19/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) is a common disorder with a considerable impact on the quality of life of affected patients. Surgery for ODS remains a challenging topic. There exists a great variety of operative techniques to treat patients with ODS. According to the surgeon’s preference the approach can be transanal, transvaginal, transperineal or transabdominal. All techniques have its advantages and disadvantages. Notably, high evidence based studies are significantly lacking in literature, thus making accurate assessments difficult. Careful patient’s selection is crucial to achieve optimal functional results. It is mandatory to assess not only defecation disorders but also evaluate overall pelvic floor symptoms, such as fecal incontinence and urinary disorders for choosing an appropriate and tailored strategy. Radiological investigation is essential but may not explain complaints of every patient.
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Owais AE, Sumrien H, Mabey K, McCarthy K, Greenslade GL, Dixon AR. Laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy in male patients with internal or external rectal prolapse. Colorectal Dis 2014; 16:995-1000. [PMID: 25175930 DOI: 10.1111/codi.12763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2014] [Revised: 05/24/2014] [Accepted: 06/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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AIM Laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy (LVMR) has been used to treat rectal prolapse, obstructed defaecation (OD), faecal incontinence (FI) and multicompartment pelvic floor dysfunction. Its value in treating men has been questioned. The aim of the present study was to assess the results in male patients. METHOD A password-protected electronic database of all LVMRs carried out in North Bristol NHS trust & Spire hospital between 2002 and 2013 was examined. In addition to the clinical outcome, quality of life (QoL), Cleveland Clinic Incontinence Score (CCIS), obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) score, visual analogue score (VAS) for the severity of bowel and urinary symptoms and the numerical rating scale (NRS) for pain and patient-reported outcome measures were evaluated. RESULTS Sixty-eight men of median age 35 years and body mass index 26 kg/m(2) underwent LVMR for external rectal prolapse (18) or Grade III-V rectal intussusception (50) presenting with OD, FI and pelvic pain. Ten per cent had been labelled 'chronic idiopathic pelvic pain' and 60% had undergone previous haemorrhoidal surgery. Complications were minor and included urinary retention (10%). Eighty per cent of patients had an uncomplicated recovery with 24% being treated as day cases. There were no cases of impotence or retrograde ejaculation. Median follow-up was 42 (IQR 26-61) months. CCIS score improved from 4 (IQR 0-8) to 0 (IQR 0-0) (P < 0.001) and the ODS score from 18.5 (IQR 16-22) to 6 (IQR 5-8) (P < 0.001). Patients reported significant improvement in the NRS for pain and QoL (BBSQ-22) at 3 months (P = 0.000). The QoL and the VAS for bowel symptoms were maintained at 4 years. At the last follow-up 56 (82%) patients were asymptomatic and 6 (8.8%) had persisting symptoms. There was no case of recurrent external rectal prolapse. CONCLUSION LVMR is an effective treatment for external and symptomatic internal rectal prolapse in men, leading to significant improvement in QoL and function.
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- A E Owais
- Department of Coloproctology, North Bristol NHS Trust and SPIRE Hospital Bristol, Bristol, UK
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Van Geluwe B, Stuto A, DaPozzo F, Fieuws S, Meurette G, Lehur P, D’Hoore A. Relief of obstructed defecation syndrome after stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR): a meta-analysis. Acta Chir Belg 2014; 114:189-97. [PMID: 25102709 DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2014.11681007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) is a promising new treatment for obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) associated with rectal intussusception and/or rectocele. The aim of this work was to assess the efficacy of STARR to treat ODS. METHODS Outcome data after STARR for ODS were pooled according to the used constipation score. As different types of constipation scores were reported, and standardized effect sizes were calculated before performing a meta-analysis. RESULTS Twenty-six publications were identified with a median follow-up of 12 months (range: 3-42). In total 1298 patients were included. Six different scoring systems were used. In total 43 estimates of the effect STARR were analyzed. All studies showed a significant improvement in ODS yielding a combined standardized effect size of 3.8 (95% CI : 3.2-4.5). Although a very high degree of heterogeneity between effect sizes has been observed (I2 = 93.3%), suggesting an overestimation of this improvement. This is partially due to the use of various instruments, but largely originating from (unmeasured) study characteristics. CONCLUSIONS The consistent finding of a decrease in the various ODS-scores confirms that STARR can reduce ODS but the effect is overestimated. This meta-analysis clearly highlights some methodological shortcomings in published data. Heterogeneity in ODS scoring implies the need for standard effect size calculation to compare published results, and underlines the urgent need for a more uniform and accurate data reporting.
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- B. Van Geluwe
- Department of Abdominal Surgery, University Hospitals Gasthuisberg Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Surgery, Ospedale Santa Maria degli Angeli, Pordenone, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Ospedale Santa Maria degli Angeli, Pordenone, Italy
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- Interuniversity centre for Biostatistics and Statistical Bioinformatics, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, University Hospital, Hotel Dieu, Nantes, France
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- Department of Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, University Hospital, Hotel Dieu, Nantes, France
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, University Hospitals Gasthuisberg Leuven, Belgium
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Rectal prolapse continues to be problematic for both patients and surgeons alike, in part because of increased recurrence rates despite several well-described operations. Patients should be aware that although the prolapse will resolve with operative therapy, functional results may continue to be problematic. This article describes the recommended evaluation, role of adjunctive testing, and outcomes associated with both perineal and abdominal approaches.
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Caring for patients with constipation and pelvic outlet obstruction can be challenging, requiring skill, patience, and empathy on the part of the medical professional. The mainstay of treatment is behavioral with surgery reserved for a select group of patients. The evaluation, diagnostic, and treatment modalities of both constipation and pelvic outlet with a focus on current advancements and technology are explored in depth.
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- Traci L Hedrick
- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, PO Box 800709, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA.
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Zhang B, Ding JH, Zhao YJ, Zhang M, Yin SH, Feng YY, Zhao K. Midterm outcome of stapled transanal rectal resection for obstructed defecation syndrome: A single-institution experience in China. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19:6472-6478. [PMID: 24151367 PMCID: PMC3801319 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i38.6472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2013] [Revised: 08/13/2013] [Accepted: 08/29/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To assess midterm results of stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) for obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) and predictive factors for outcome.
METHODS: From May 2007 to May 2009, 75 female patients underwent STARR and were included in the present study. Preoperative and postoperative workup consisted of standardized interview and physical examination including proctoscopy, colonoscopy, anorectal manometry, and defecography. Clinical and functional results were assessed by standardized questionnaires for the assessment of constipation constipation scoring system (CSS), Longo’s ODS score, and symptom severity score (SSS), incontinence Wexner incontinence score (WS), quality of life Patient Assessment of Constipation-Quality of Life Questionnaire (PAC-QOL), and patient satisfaction visual analog scale (VAS). Data were collected prospectively at baseline, 12 and 30 mo.
RESULTS: The median follow-up was 30 mo (range, 30-46 mo). Late postoperative complications occurred in 11 (14.7%) patients. Three of these patients required procedure-related reintervention (one diverticulectomy and two excision of staple granuloma). Although the recurrence rate was 10.7%, constipation scores (CSS, ODS score and SSS) significantly improved after STARR (P < 0.0001). Significant reduction in ODS symptoms was matched by an improvement in the PAC-QOL and VAS (P < 0.0001), and the satisfaction index was excellent in 25 (33.3%) patients, good in 23 (30.7%), fairly good in 14 (18.7%), and poor in 13 (17.3%). Nevertheless, the WS increased after STARR (P = 0.0169). Incontinence was present or deteriorated in 8 (10.7%) patients; 6 (8%) of whom were new onsets. Univariate analysis revealed that the occurrence of fecal incontinence (preoperative, postoperative or new-onset incontinence; P = 0.028, 0.000, and 0.007, respectively) was associated with the success of the operation.
CONCLUSION: STARR is an acceptable procedure for the surgical correction of ODS. However, its impact on symptomatic recurrence and postoperative incontinence may be problematic.
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The transanal operative procedure for the treatment of obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) can be secondarily applied in cases of failure or ineffectiveness of conservative treatment. Clinically established transanal procedures are rectocele resection (RR), mucosectomy for internal rectal prolapse according to the Rehn-Delorme procedure (MR) and stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR Contour Transtar). Only few studies have indicated the value of RR and MR in the treatment of obstructive diseases and in general study quality and evidence level are low. There might be an indication in rectocele-associated symptoms, such as incomplete evacuation, straining and digitation. In contrast the STARR procedure has been well characterized by a large number of high quality studies providing an elevated evidence level for the treatment of ODS. Functional results are available with a follow-up of 1 year up to 68 months postoperatively. Response rates of up to 90% were reported whereas recurrence rates were given as a maximum of 18% at 68 months follow-up. In summary the STARR procedure provides good functional results for conservative refractory outlet obstruction with minor morbidity and outcome seems to remain stable in the long-term follow-up.
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- C Isbert
- Klinik & Poliklinik für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, Gefäß- und Kinderchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Zentrum Operative Medizin, Würzburg.
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Blas-Franco M, Valenzuela-Salazar C, De la Concha-Blankenagel E, Pichardo Farfan MA, Ramírez Mendoza P, Hernández Figueroa J, Bahena Aponte J, de Jesus Herrera Esquivel J. Stapled transanal longitudinal posterior proctectomy (STALPP) in total rectal prolapse: a 7-year experience. Tech Coloproctol 2013; 18:173-8. [PMID: 23686679 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-013-1028-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2012] [Accepted: 05/05/2013] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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- M Blas-Franco
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Specialties Hospital "Dr. Antonio Fraga Mouret" National Medical Center "La Raza", Mexican Institute of Social Security, Mexico City, Mexico,
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Badrek-Amoudi AH, Roe T, Mabey K, Carter H, Mills A, Dixon AR. Laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy in the management of solitary rectal ulcer syndrome: a cause for optimism? Colorectal Dis 2013; 15:575-81. [PMID: 23107777 DOI: 10.1111/codi.12077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2012] [Accepted: 10/16/2012] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIM The treatment of solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS) is notoriously difficult. Laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy (LVMR) is a nonresectional technique for patients with full thickness external rectal prolapse and internal prolapse with obstructed defaecation syndrome (ODS), features associated in the pathogenesis of SRUS. Our aim was to assess the short- and long-term efficacy of LVMR in treating SRUS. METHOD Forty-eight patients with SRUS who underwent LVMR over a 15-year period (December 1996 to July 2012) were identified from a prospectively maintained electronic database. RESULTS Forty-eight patients, 38 (79%) women, median age 43 (18-80) years, median body mass index 26 (21-40) kg/m(2) underwent LVMR for SRUS after initial biofeedback. The median follow-up was 33 months (95% CI 31-55, range 1-186 months); 52% were followed for more than 3 years and 13 (27%) for more than 5 years. Five (10%) had relapsed following a response to stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR; 10 additional patients have had a continued response to STARR). Eleven (23%) had intermittent reducible external prolapse. Epithelial ulcer healing was reported in all patients at 3 months. The ODS scores improved by 68% (P < 0.0001) and quality of life (QoL; Birmingham Bowel and Urinary Symptoms Questionnaire-22) scores improved by 45% (P < 0.0001). There was a significant improvement in bowel visual analogue scale (VAS) scores at 3 and 12 months (P = 0.0007). Sustained improvement in QoL and VAS scores was maintained at 2 years and continued in the 52% followed up for between 3 and 15 years. There were four (8%) symptomatic ODS recurrences: posterior rectal wall prolapse successfully treated by STARR (3) and one symptom free for 2 years following a temporary loop ileostomy. There were two recurrences (4%). CONCLUSION LVMR appears to provide a sustained improvement in QoL, VAS and patient satisfaction in patients with SRUS. Morbidity, recurrence and safety profiles are low.
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Adams K, Papagrigoriadis S. Stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) for obstructive defaecation syndrome: patients with previous pelvic floor surgery have poorer long-term outcome. Colorectal Dis 2013; 15:477-80. [PMID: 23057812 DOI: 10.1111/codi.12054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2011] [Accepted: 05/01/2012] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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AIM Stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) is used for patients with obstructive defaecation syndrome (ODS) not responding to conservative management. Reports indicate mixed results and there are no studies publishing the long-term outcome. METHOD Following full investigation, 37 patients with ODS underwent a STARR procedure by one of the authors (SP) between 2005 and 2010. RESULTS The median (range) patient age was 53.0 (28-79) years and all were female. Median (range) follow up was 13 (0-57) months, and nine (24.3%) patients were followed for longer than 24 months. Eighteen patients had undergone at least one (and often multiple) previous gynaecological procedures, including hysterectomy (n = 14), colposuspension (n = 3), vaginal rectocele repair (n = 4) and pelvic floor repair (n = 5). Four patients had had at least one previous rectal operation [stapled anopexy (n = 3) and Delorme's procedure (n = 2)]. One patient did not attend for postoperative follow up. Of the remaining 36 patients, 18 had resolution of obstructive symptoms. Of the 18 with residual symptoms, 17 eventually reported the same level of symptoms as before the STARR procedure. There was a significant correlation between the presence of residual symptoms and long-term ODS recurrence (P < 0.0005). For those with residual symptoms, the mean (95% CI) time to symptom recurrence was 3 (2.86-11.81) months. Twenty (56%) patients were satisfied with the outcome from the STARR procedure. CONCLUSION Residual symptoms are a strong indicator of long-term failure. STARR was effective for symptom resolution in 50% of patients. Those who had undergone pelvic floor or rectal prolapse surgery were significantly more likely to experience recurrent symptoms.
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- K Adams
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, King's College Hospital, London, UK.
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Ganio E, Martina S, Novelli E, Sandru R, Clerico G, Realis Luc A, Trompetto M. Internal Delorme's procedure for rectal outlet obstruction. Colorectal Dis 2013; 15:e144-50. [PMID: 23216880 DOI: 10.1111/codi.12092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2012] [Accepted: 09/14/2012] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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AIM The outcome of the internal Delorme's procedure (IDP) for obstructed defaecation was assessed. METHOD From October 2001 to March 2009, 167 patients with obstructed defaecation associated with rectal intussusception were operated on. Patients were selected on the basis of validated constipation and continence scores, clinical examination and defaecography. Seventy-six patients were treated by the IDP alone and 91 patients were treated by the IDP with a levatorplasty. Before surgery and after a mean ± SD follow up of 3.0 ± 1.5 years, patients were assessed using the Cleveland Clinic Incontinence and Constipation Score (CCIS and CCCS), the Obstructed Defecation Score (ODS), faecal urgency and the Patient Assessment of Constipation Quality of Life (PAC-QoL) questionnaire. RESULTS Seventeen (10.2%) patients developed a postoperative complication including fissure-in-ano (4.2%), proctalgia (3.0%), suture-line dehiscence with stenosis (1.8%) and Clostridium difficile colitis (1.2%). Faecal urgency changed from 22% to 17.6% (P = 0.754). Tenesmus fell from 53.9% to 17.1% (P < 0.001). The CCCS and the ODS fell by 50% or more in 82.6% and 73.7% of the patients, respectively. The CCIS did not worsen significantly in patients who remained incontinent, and 45.7% of the previously incontinent patients regained normal continence. The CCCS decreased from 11 to 3 (P < 0.001) in the patients treated by the IDP and from 12 to 3 (P < 0.001) in the patients treated by the IDP with levatorplasty. The overall recurrence rate was 5.4%. The PAC-QoL showed a reduction of anxiety/depression and of physical and psychological discomfort (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The IDP is an effective and safe option for rectal outlet obstruction caused by rectal intussusception with excellent function and patient satisfaction.
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- E Ganio
- Colorectal Eporediensis Centre, Gruppo Policlinico di Monza, Divisione di Chirurgia Colorettale, Clinica Santa Rita, Vercelli, Italy.
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Johnson E, Kjellevold K, Johannessen HO, Drolsum A. Long-term outcome after resection rectopexy for internal rectal intussusception. ISRN GASTROENTEROLOGY 2012; 2012:824671. [PMID: 23346411 PMCID: PMC3546480 DOI: 10.5402/2012/824671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2012] [Accepted: 12/07/2012] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Background and Aims. The optimal treatment of patients with internal rectal intussusception (IRI) is unresolved. The aim was to study the short- and long-term outcome of resection rectopexy in these patients. Methods. An observational and mainly prospective study of 48 patients (44 women) with IRI who had ligament-preserving suture rectopexy by laparoscopic (n = 25) or open (n = 23) technique. Outcome measures were morbidity, scores for constipation and anal incontinence, patients' report, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Results. From preoperatively to a median of 6 months and 76 months postoperatively, constipation scores were reduced from a mean of (95% CI) 13.20 (11.41 to 15.00) to 6.91 (5.29 to 8.54) and 6.35 (4.94 to 7.76) (P < 0.0001). The number of constipated patients was reduced from 35 to eleven and eight, respectively, and none became constipated. Nine of ten symptoms of constipation improved. Corresponding scores for anal incontinence were 4.7 (2.4–7.0), 4.0 (2.4–5.7), and 4.1 (2.3–5.8), respectively. HRQoL at long-term followup compared to the general Norwegian population was reduced in four out of eight dimensions concerning physical factors. The patient-reported outcome at short- and long-term followup was improved by 85.4% and 75.0%, respectively. Conclusions. Resection rectopexy for IRI improved the outcome. HRQoL was reduced compared with the general population.
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- Department of Gastroenterological and Pediatric Surgery, Oslo University Hospital, Ulleval, Kirkeveien 166, 0407 Oslo, Norway ; Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, P.O. Box 1072 Blindern, 0316 Oslo, Norway
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Aly EH. Colorectal surgery: current practice & future developments. Int J Surg 2012; 10:182-6. [PMID: 22406541 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2012.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2012] [Accepted: 02/23/2012] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Schwandner O. Indikationen und chirurgische Therapieoptionen beim obstruktiven Defäkationssyndrom. VISZERALMEDIZIN 2012. [DOI: 10.1159/000341787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Pescatori M. Obstructed Defecation (OD) and Related Diseases. PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF COMPLICATIONS IN PROCTOLOGICAL SURGERY 2012:135-163. [DOI: 10.1007/978-88-470-2077-1_8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Wong MTC, Abet E, Rigaud J, Frampas E, Lehur PA, Meurette G. Minimally invasive ventral mesh rectopexy for complex rectocoele: impact on anorectal and sexual function. Colorectal Dis 2011; 13:e320-6. [PMID: 21689355 DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2011.02688.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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AIM Minimally invasive surgery for pelvic floor prolapse has recently been shown to be feasible and safe. This study presents the results of robotic-assisted and laparoscopic rectopexy for complex rectocoele, focusing on less frequently reported outcomes of bowel and sexual function. METHOD We prospectively assessed 41 consecutive patients who underwent ventral mesh rectopexy (robotic-assisted or laparoscopic) for a symptomatic complex rectocoele from January 2009 to January 2010. Complex rectocoele was defined as having one or more of the following features: larger than 3 cm, an enterocoele or internal rectal prolapse. Patients with cystocoele underwent bladder suspension concurrently. Both groups were assessed for anatomical recurrence and function, comparing preoperative and postoperative faecal incontinence, obstructive defaecation syndrome and Gastrointestinal Quality-of-life Index scores, as well as vaginal discomfort and sexual function. RESULTS Forty-one women underwent the procedure (16 robotic-assisted), with four (10.5%) having minor complications and two developing anatomical recurrence. There was significant relief of the commonest predominant symptoms of vaginal bulge/fullness (P<0.0001) and sexual dysfunction (P=0.02). There were three conversions to laparotomy (one robotic-assisted) and five patients declined postoperative functional assessment. In the remaining 33 patients [follow-up median 12 (8-21) months], analysis revealed no significant difference in overall functional score (P>0.740) or between patients with one or two meshes inserted (P>0.486). Only patients with a preoperative obstructive defaecation syndrome score >6 had a significant improvement postoperatively (P=0.030). CONCLUSION Minimally invasive ventral mesh rectopexy for complex rectocoele offers satisfactory anatomical correction and functional results, with the potential for alleviating symptoms of outlet obstruction and improving vaginal comfort and sexual dysfunction.
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- M T C Wong
- Clinique de Chirurgie Digestive et Endocrinienne, Institut des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif, University Hospital of Nantes - Hotel Dieu, France
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Pescatori M. Ostruita defecazione (OD) e patologie correlate: rettocele, prolasso mucoso interno e intussuscezione rettale,discinesia addomino-pelvica, ulcera solitaria del retto. PREVENZIONE E TRATTAMENTO DELLE COMPLICANZE IN CHIRURGIA PROCTOLOGICA 2011:135-163. [DOI: 10.1007/978-88-470-2062-7_8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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