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Chaouch MA, Hussain MI, Gouader A, Krimi B, Mazzotta A, Costa ACD, Petrucciani N, Bouassida M, Khan J, Noomen F, Oweira H. Stapled Anastomosis Versus Hand-Sewn Anastomosis With Mucosectomy for Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Postoperative Outcomes, Functional Outcomes, and Oncological Safety. Cancer Control 2024; 31:10732748241236338. [PMID: 38410083 PMCID: PMC10898296 DOI: 10.1177/10732748241236338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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PURPOSE This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare outcomes between stapled ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) and hand-sewn IPAA with mucosectomy in cases of ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis. METHODS This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis) guidelines 2020 and AMSTAR 2 (Assessing the methodological quality of systematic reviews) guidelines. We included randomized clinical trials (RCTs) and controlled clinical trials (CCTs). Subgroup analysis was performed according to the indication for surgery. RESULTS The bibliographic research yielded 31 trials: 3 RCTs, 5 prospective clinical trials, and 24 CCTs including 8872 patients: 4871 patients in the stapled group and 4038 in the hand-sewn group. Regarding postoperative outcomes, the stapled group had a lower rate of anastomotic stricture, small bowel obstruction, and ileal pouch failure. There were no differences between the 2 groups in terms of operative time, anastomotic leak, pelvic sepsis, pouchitis, or hospital stay. For functional outcomes, the stapled group was associated with greater outcomes in terms of seepage per day and by night, pad use, night incontinence, resting pressure, and squeeze pressure. There were no differences in stool Frequency per 24h, stool frequency at night, antidiarrheal medication, sexual impotence, or length of the high-pressure zone. There was no difference between the 2 groups in terms of dysplasia and neoplasia. CONCLUSIONS Compared to hand-sewn anastomosis, stapled ileoanal anastomosis leads to a large reduction in anastomotic stricture, small bowel obstruction, ileal pouch failure, seepage by day and night, pad use, and night incontinence. This may ensure a higher resting pressure and squeeze pressure in manometry evaluation. PROTOCOL REGISTRATION The protocol was registered at PROSPERO under CRD 42022379880.
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- Mohamed Ali Chaouch
- Department of Visceral and Digestive Surgery, Monastir University Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Robotic Colorectal Surgery, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Portsmouth, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Perpignan Hospital Center, Perpignan, France
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- Department of Surgery, Perpignan Hospital Center, Perpignan, France
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- Department of Surgery, M. G. Vannini Hospital, Istituto Figlie Di San Camillo, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, St Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Nabeul Hospital University, Nabeul, Tunisia
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- Department of Robotic Colorectal Surgery, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Portsmouth, UK
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- Department of Visceral and Digestive Surgery, Monastir University Hospital, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Surgery, Universitäts Medizin Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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Sorrentino L, Battaglia L, Sampietro GM. Colorectal cancer after restorative proctocolectomy: Ready to reduce the extent of surgery? Dig Liver Dis 2022; 54:1289-1290. [PMID: 35906167 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2022.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- Luca Sorrentino
- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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Overall readmissions and readmissions related to dehydration after creation of an ileostomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Tech Coloproctol 2022; 26:333-349. [PMID: 35192122 PMCID: PMC9018644 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-022-02580-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Background Hospital readmissions after creation of an ileostomy are common and come with a high clinical and financial burden. The aim of this review with pooled analysis was to determine the incidence of dehydration-related and all-cause readmissions after formation of an ileostomy, and the associated costs.
Methods A systematic literature search was conducted for studies reporting on dehydration-related and overall readmission rates after formation of a loop or end ileostomy between January 1990 and April 2021. Analyses were performed using R Statistical Software Version 3.6.1.
Results The search yielded 71 studies (n = 82,451 patients). The pooled incidence of readmissions due to dehydration was 6% (95% CI 0.04–0.09) within 30 days, with an all-cause readmission rate of 20% (CI 95% 0.18–0.23). Duration of readmissions for dehydration ranged from 2.5 to 9 days. Average costs of dehydration-related readmission were between $2750 and $5924 per patient. Other indications for readmission within 30 days were specified in 15 studies, with a pooled incidence of 5% (95% CI 0.02–0.14) for dehydration, 4% (95% CI 0.02–0.08) for stoma outlet problems, and 4% (95% CI 0.02–0.09) for infections. Conclusions One in five patients are readmitted with a stoma-related complication within 30 days of creation of an ileostomy. Dehydration is the leading cause for these readmissions, occurring in 6% of all patients within 30 days. This comes with high health care cost for a potentially avoidable cause. Better monitoring, patient awareness and preventive measures are required. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10151-022-02580-6.
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Alsafi Z, Snell A, Segal JP. Prevalence of 'pouch failure' of the ileoanal pouch in ulcerative colitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Colorectal Dis 2022; 37:357-364. [PMID: 34825957 PMCID: PMC8803821 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-021-04067-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The ileoanal pouch (IPAA) provides patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) that have not responded to medical therapy an option to retain bowel continuity and defecate without the need for a long-term stoma. Despite good functional outcomes, some pouches fail, requiring permanent diversion, pouchectomy, or a redo pouch. The incidence of pouch failure ranges between 2 and 15% in the literature. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis aiming to define the prevalence of pouch failure in patients with UC who have undergone IPAA using population-based studies. METHODS We searched Embase, Embase classic and PubMed from 1978 to 31st of May 2021 to identify cross-sectional studies that reported the prevalence of pouch failure in adults (≥ 18 years of age) who underwent IPAA for UC. RESULTS Twenty-six studies comprising 23,389 patients were analysed. With < 5 years of follow-up, the prevalence of pouch failure was 5% (95%CI 3-10%). With ≥ 5 but < 10 years of follow-up, the prevalence was 5% (95%CI 4-7%). This increased to 9% (95%CI 7-16%) with ≥ 10 years of follow-up. The overall prevalence of pouch failure was 6% (95%CI 5-8%). CONCLUSIONS The overall prevalence of pouch failure in patients over the age of 18 who have undergone restorative proctocolectomy in UC is 6%. These data are important for counselling patients considering this operation. Importantly, for those patients with UC being considered for a pouch, their disease course has often resulted in both physical and psychological morbidity and hence providing accurate expectations for these patients is vital.
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- Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Redhill, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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Heuthorst L, Wasmann KATGM, Reijntjes MA, Hompes R, Buskens CJ, Bemelman WA. Ileal Pouch-anal Anastomosis Complications and Pouch Failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis. ANNALS OF SURGERY OPEN 2021; 2:e074. [PMID: 37636549 PMCID: PMC10455305 DOI: 10.1097/as9.0000000000000074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Objective This systematic review aims to assess the incidence of pouch failure and the correlation between ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA)-related complications and pouch failure. Background Previous studies demonstrated wide variation in postoperative complication rates following IPAA. Methods A systematic review was performed by searching the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases for studies reporting on pouch failure published from January 1, 2010, to May 6, 2020. A meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model, and the relationship between pouch-related complications and pouch failure was assessed using Spearman's correlations. Results Thirty studies comprising 22,978 patients were included. Included studies contained heterogenic patient populations, different procedural stages, varying definitions for IPAA-related complications, and different follow-up periods. The pooled pouch failure rate was 7.7% (95% confidence intervals: 5.56-10.59) and 10.3% (95% confidence intervals: 7.24-14.30) for studies with a median follow-up of ≥5 and ≥10 years, respectively. Observed IPAA-related complications were anastomotic leakage (1-17%), pelvic sepsis (2-18%), fistula (1-30%), stricture (1-34%), pouchitis (11-61%), and Crohn's disease of the pouch (0-18%). Pelvic sepsis (r = 0.51, P < 0.05) and fistula (r = 0.63, P < 0.01) were correlated with pouch failure. A sensitivity analysis including studies with a median follow-up of ≥5 years indicated that only fistula was significantly correlated with pouch failure (r = 0.77, P < 0.01). Conclusions The single long-term determinant of pouch failure was pouch fistula, which is a manifestation of a chronic leak. Therefore, all effort should be taken to prevent an acute leak from becoming a chronic leak by early diagnosis and proactive management of the leak. Mini abstract This systematic review aims to assess the incidence of pouch failure and the correlation between IPAA-related complications and pouch failure. Long-term pouch failure was correlated with fistula, suggesting that early septic complications may result in fistula formation during long-term follow-up, leading to an increased risk of pouch failure.
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- Lianne Heuthorst
- From the Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- From the Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- From the Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- From the Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- From the Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Hoang CM, Maykel JA, Davids JS, Crawford AS, Sturrock PR, Alavi K. Distribution of Elective Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis Cases for Ulcerative Colitis: a Study Utilizing the University Health System Consortium Database. J Gastrointest Surg 2020; 24:2613-2619. [PMID: 31768826 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-019-04443-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Trends and distribution of ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) procedures for patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) are unknown. We examined the frequency, distribution, and volume-outcome relationship for this relatively infrequent procedure using a large national data source. METHODS Data were obtained from the University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) for patients with a primary diagnosis of UC admitted electively and who underwent surgical intervention between 2012 and 2015. RESULTS The mean age of the study population (n = 6875) was 43 years and 57% were men. Among these, one-third (n = 2307) underwent an IPAA, while 24% (n = 1160) underwent total abdominal colectomy, 16% (n = 1134) underwent proctectomy, and 2% (n = 108) underwent total proctocolectomy with end ileostomy. The frequency of IPAA cases among all elective surgical cases was relatively stable at 33-35% over the study period. A total of 131 hospitals, out of 279 hospitals participating in the UHC (47%), performed IPAA. UHC contains all inpatient data on more than 140 (> 90%) academic medical centers in the US and their affiliates. Most hospitals (101) performed < 5 cases annually. The median number of IPAA cases performed annually was 1.8 [IQR 0.8 - 4.3]. The top 10 hospitals performed one-half (48%) of IPAA cases, but only 18% of another type of complex pelvic dissection cases such as low anterior resection. Short-term postoperative complications after IPAA, however, were similar regardless of IPAA volume. CONCLUSIONS Nearly one-half of IPAA cases were performed at only 10 hospitals out of the 131 hospitals performing IPAA in the study. IPAA procedures are infrequently performed by most academic medical centers in the US. The redistribution of IPAA procedures, likely a result of previously established referral patterns and centralization, has a potential impact on the training of future colorectal fellows as well as access to care.
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- Chau M Hoang
- Mark Kusek Colorectal Cancer Research Fellowship 2016-2018, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA. .,General Surgery Residency, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA.
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Center for Outcomes Research, Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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Fradet C, Kern J, Atanasov P, Wirth D, Borsi A. Impact of surgery and its complications in ulcerative colitis patients in clinical practice: A systematic literature review of real-world evidence in Europe. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY OPEN 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijso.2019.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Die J, Ocaña J, Abadía P, García JC, Moreno I, Pina JD, Rodrígez G, Devesa JM. Experience, complications and prognostic factors of the ileoanal pouch in ulcerative colitis: An observational study. Cir Esp 2019; 98:64-71. [PMID: 31735363 DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2019.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Revised: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Ileoanal pouch following restorative proctocolectomy is the treatment for ulcerative colitis after failed medical treatment. Our main aim was to evaluate early and late morbidity associated with restorative proctocolectomy. The secondary aim was to assess risk factors for pouch failure. METHODS A retrospective, observational, single-center study was performed. Patients who had undergone restorative proctocolectomy for a preoperative diagnosis of ulcerative colitis from 1983-2015 were included. Early (<30 days) and late (>30 days) adverse events were analyzed. Pouch failure was defined as the need for pouch excision or when ileostomy closure could not be performed. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to assess pouch failure risk factors. RESULTS The study included 139 patients. One patient subsequently died in the early postoperative period. Mean follow-up was 23 years. Manual anastomoses were performed in 54 patients (39%). Early adverse events were found in 44 patients (32%), 15 of which (11%) had anastomotic fistula. Late adverse events were found in 90 patients (65%), and pouch-related fistulae (29%) were the most commonly found in this group. Pouch failure was identified in 42 patients (32%). In the multivariate analysis, age >50 years (p<0.01; HR: 5.55), handsewn anastomosis (p<0.01; HR: 3.78), pouch-vaginal (p=0.02; HR: 2.86), pelvic (p<0.01; HR: 5.17) and cutaneous p=0.01; HR: 3.01) fistulae were the main pouch failure risk factors. CONCLUSION Restorative proctocolectomy for a preoperative diagnosis of ulcerative colitis has high morbidity rates. Long-term outcomes could be improved if risk factors for failure are avoided.
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- Javier Die
- Unidad de Coloproctología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Coloproctología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, España.
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- Unidad de Coloproctología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Coloproctología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Coloproctología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Coloproctología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Coloproctología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, España
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- Unidad de Coloproctología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, España
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Ng KS, Gonsalves SJ, Sagar PM. Ileal-anal pouches: A review of its history, indications, and complications. World J Gastroenterol 2019; 25:4320-4342. [PMID: 31496616 PMCID: PMC6710180 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v25.i31.4320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2019] [Revised: 03/12/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) has revolutionised the surgical management of ulcerative colitis (UC) and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Despite refinement in surgical technique(s) and patient selection, IPAA can be associated with significant morbidity. As the IPAA celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2018, this review provides a timely outline of its history, indications, and complications. IPAA has undergone significant modification since 1978. For both UC and FAP, IPAA surgery aims to definitively cure disease and prevent malignant degeneration, while providing adequate continence and avoiding a permanent stoma. The majority of patients experience long-term success, but “early” and “late” complications are recognised. Pelvic sepsis is a common early complication with far-reaching consequences of long-term pouch dysfunction, but prompt intervention (either radiological or surgical) reduces the risk of pouch failure. Even in the absence of sepsis, pouch dysfunction is a long-term complication that may have a myriad of causes. Pouchitis is a common cause that remains incompletely understood and difficult to manage at times. 10% of patients succumb to the diagnosis of pouch failure, which is traditionally associated with the need for pouch excision. This review provides a timely outline of the history, indications, and complications associated with IPAA. Patient selection remains key, and contraindications exist for this surgery. A structured management plan is vital to the successful management of complications following pouch surgery.
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- Kheng-Seong Ng
- John Goligher Colorectal Unit, St. James’s University Hospital, Leeds LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
- Institute of Academic Surgery, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales 2050, Australia
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, Huddersfield HD3 3EA, United Kingdom
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- John Goligher Colorectal Unit, St. James’s University Hospital, Leeds LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
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Helavirta I, Hyöty M, Huhtala H, Collin P, Aitola P. Long-term functional outcome after restorative proctocolectomy: a cross-sectional study. Scand J Gastroenterol 2019; 53:1245-1249. [PMID: 30346218 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2018.1518479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [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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OBJECTIVE Restorative proctocolectomy is the procedure of choice in the surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis. Functional outcome is the key result of surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long term-functional outcome after the procedure. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study comprised 282 ulcerative colitis patients over 18 years of age who underwent restorative proctocolectomy between1985 and 2009. The median follow-up time was 13 years (range 4-28). Functional outcome of the pouch was evaluated by the disease-specific Öresland questionnaire with a score 0-15; 15 being the worst, and score <8 considered well-functioning. RESULTS The mean functional score was 5.5 (men 5.6, women 5.0). Seventy per cent of the patients had a well-functioning pouch. Those with poor function had had significantly more pouchitis than the patients with well-functioning pouches, 51.0 vs. 25.6% respectively (p = .001). No association was found between functional score and the time since the operation. In multiple regression analysis only the occurrence of pouchitis was associated with poor functional results. CONCLUSIONS The functional results were good and remained stable in the majority of the patients. Pouchitis seemed to have a negative impact on the functional results. Elderly patients especially need careful planning and counselling before restorative proctocolectomy.
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- Ilona Helavirta
- a Department of Gastroenterology and Alimentary Tract Surgery , Tampere University Hospital , Tampere , Finland
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- a Department of Gastroenterology and Alimentary Tract Surgery , Tampere University Hospital , Tampere , Finland
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- b School of Health Sciences , University of Tampere , Tampere , Finland
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- c School of Medicine , University of Tampere , Tampere , Finland
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- c School of Medicine , University of Tampere , Tampere , Finland
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Children and young adults with ulcerative colitis tend to present with more extensive colonic disease than an adult population. The need for surgical intervention in the pediatric population with ulcerative colitis occurs earlier after diagnosis and has a greater incidence than a comparably matched adult population with an estimated need for colectomy at 5 years following diagnosis of 14-20%. Perhaps, even more than the adult population, there is a desire to restore intestinal continuity for the pediatric patient to achieve as healthy and normal quality of life as possible. With surgery playing such a prominent role in the treatment of ulcerative colitis in this age group, an understanding of the surgical treatment options that are available is important. The surgeon's awareness of the complexities of the different operations associated with proctocolectomy and reestablishing intestinal continuity may help to avoid early complications and minimize the risk of less than ideal long-term outcomes.
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- Daniel P Ryan
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, MassGeneral Hospital for Children, Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit St, Boston, Massachusetts 02114.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, MassGeneral Hospital for Children, Harvard Medical School, 55 Fruit St, Boston, Massachusetts 02114
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Cai JX, Barrow J, Parian A, Brant SR, Dudley-Brown S, Efron J, Fang S, Gearhart S, Marohn M, Safar B, Truta B, Wick E, Lazarev M. Routine Pouchoscopy Prior to Ileostomy Takedown May Not Be Necessary in Patients with Chronic Ulcerative Colitis. Dig Dis 2017; 36:72-77. [PMID: 28595172 DOI: 10.1159/000475808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2016] [Accepted: 03/28/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Creation of a J pouch is the gold standard surgical intervention in the treatment of chronic ulcerative colitis (UC). Pouchoscopy prior to ileostomy takedown is commonly performed. We describe the frequency, indication, and findings on pouchoscopy, and determine if pouchoscopy affects rates of complications after takedown. METHODS All UC or indeterminate inflammatory bowel disease patients with a J pouch were retrospectively evaluated from January 1994 to December 2014. Cases were defined as having routine (asymptomatic) pouchoscopy after pouch creation but before ileostomy takedown. Controls were defined as having no pouchoscopy or pouchoscopy on the same day as that of takedown. RESULTS The study included 178 patients (81.5% cases, 18.5% controls). Fifty two percent of pouchoscopies were reported as normal. Common abnormal endoscopy findings included stricture (35%), pouchitis (7%), and cuffitis (0.7%). Length of stay during takedown hospitalization was shorter for cases than controls (3 vs. 5 days; p = 0.001), but neither short- nor long-term complications were statistically different between cases and controls. Abnormalities on pouchoscopy were not predictive for short-term complications (p = 0.73) or long-term complications (p = 0.55). Routine pouchoscopy did not delay takedown surgery in any of the included patients. CONCLUSIONS Routine pouchoscopy may not be necessary prior to ileostomy takedown; its greatest utility is in patients with suspected pouch complications.
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- Jennifer X Cai
- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Meyerhoff Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA
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