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Lim RZM, Tan JH, Raja Ram NK, Tan HCL, Ho IKE, Chuah JS, Mahendran HA. A comparative analysis of Charlson's weighted index of comorbidity and perforated peptic ulcer scores in predicting postoperative mortality and high comprehensive complication index. World J Surg 2024; 48:1373-1384. [PMID: 38563570 DOI: 10.1002/wjs.12162] [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: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND Limited data exists on Charlson's weighted index of comorbidity (WIC) predictability for postoperative outcomes following perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) surgery. This study assesses the utility of WIC and other predictive scores in forecasting both postoperative mortality and morbidity in PPU. MATERIALS & METHODS Patients with PPUs operated between 2018 and 2021 in a Malaysian tertiary referral center were included. Clinical data were retrospectively analyzed for association with mortality and morbidity measured with the Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI). Predictability of WIC and other predictors were examined using area under receiver-operator characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC). RESULTS Among 110 patients included, 18 died (16.4%) and 36 (32.7%) had significant morbidity postoperatively (High CCI, ≥26.2). Both mortality and high CCI were associated with age >65 years, female sex, comorbidities (diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and renal disease), and American Society of Anesthesiologist score >2. Most patients who died had renal dysfunction, metabolic acidosis, lactate >2 mmol/L upon presentation preoperatively. While surgery >24 h after presentation correlated with mortality and high CCI, the benefit of earlier surgery <6 h or <12 h was not demonstrated. WIC (AUC, 0.89; 95% CI, 0.81-0.99) showed similar predictability to Peptic Ulcer Perforation (PULP) (AUC, 0.97; 95% CI, 0.93-1.00) for mortality. PULP effectively predicted high CCI (AUC, 0.83; 95% CI, 0.73-0.93; p < 0.001). CONCLUSION WIC is valuable in predicting mortality, highlighting the importance of comorbidity in risk assessment. PULP score was effective in predicting both mortality and high CCI. Early identification of patients with high perioperative risk will facilitate patients' triage for escalated care, leading to a better outcome.
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- Raymond Zhun Ming Lim
- Department of General Surgery, Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia), Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of General Surgery, Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
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- Department of General Surgery, Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of General Surgery, Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia), Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of General Surgery, Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National University of Malaysia), Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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Shreya A, Sahla S, Gurushankari B, Shivakumar M, Rifai, Kate V, Sureshkumar S, Mahalakshmy T. Spectrum of perforated peptic ulcer disease in a tertiary care hospital in South India: predictors of morbidity and mortality. ANZ J Surg 2024; 94:366-370. [PMID: 38115644 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Perforated peptic ulcer remains one of the most common surgical emergencies in India with significant morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to identify the perioperative risk factors influencing the post-operative morbidity and mortality in patients with perforated peptic ulcer disease. METHODS Five-hundred patients who underwent surgery for perforated peptic ulcer in our institution in the preceding 8 years were included in this observational retrospective study. Their clinical presentations, peri-operative managements were studied and analysed. RESULTS Five hundred cases were analysed of which 96% were males. Mean age was 46.5 years. A total of 160 patients had duodenal perforation and 328 had gastric perforation with a mean size of 8.6 mm. Most patients (96.2%) underwent omental patch closure of the perforation with mean length of hospitalization being 14 days. The most common major and minor postoperative complications were prolonged intubation and pulmonary complaints respectively. Re-exploration was needed in 6.2% of cases with a post-operative leak rate of 5.8%. Age >60 years, presence of comorbid illnesses, shock at presentation and perforation size >1 cm were identified as independent predictors of postoperative morbidity. Overall mortality was 11.6% while specific mortality among males and females were 11.8% and 5% respectively. Age >60 years, shock at presentation, presence of abdominal rigidity and size of perforation >1 cm were independent predictors of mortality. CONCLUSION Old age, comorbidities, shock at presentation, perforation size >1 cm, higher ASA grade, prolonged surgery and biliopurulent contamination >500 mL were independent predictors of both increased post-operative morbidity and mortality.
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- Agarwal Shreya
- Department of Surgery, Preventive and Social Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Surgery, Preventive and Social Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Surgery, Preventive and Social Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Surgery, Preventive and Social Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Surgery, Preventive and Social Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Surgery, Preventive and Social Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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- Department of Surgery, Preventive and Social Medicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India
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Yuan W, Zhou X, Cai Z, Qiu J, Li X, Tong G. Risk Factors of Gastrointestinal Perforation with a Poor Prognosis. Int J Gen Med 2023; 16:4637-4647. [PMID: 37868819 PMCID: PMC10588753 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s426676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Background Despite medical progress, mortality from gastrointestinal perforation was relatively high. Our study's objective was to identify risk factors associated with a poor prognosis for gastrointestinal perforation. Methods Patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal perforation at the Longchuan County People's Hospital between January 2019 and February 2022 were the subject of a retrospective analysis of their laboratory data. Patients were grouped based on length of hospital stay, septic shock, and mortality. Results A total of 240 patients participated in our study. Using univariate and multivariate analysis, we identified several risk factors for gastrointestinal perforation associated with a dismal prognosis. Lower digestive tract perforation (OR=2.418, 95% CI 1.119-5.227, P=0.025), low total protein (OR=0.934, 95% CI 0.879-0.992, P=0.026) and low hemoglobin (OR=0.985, 95% CI 0.971-0.999, P=0.039) were linked to a longer length of stay, especially hemoglobin (OR=0.978, 95% CI 0.966-0.991, P=0.001) in upper digestive tract. High ratio of neutrophils to lymphocytes (NLR) (OR=1.043, 95% CI 1.012-1.076, P=0.007), high lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR) (OR=2.158, 95% CI 1.495-3.115, P<0.001) and low prognostic nutrition index (PNI) (OR=0.814, 95% CI 0.751-0.833, P<0.001) predicted septic shock. In upper digestive tract, PLR (OR=1.001, 95% CI 1.000-1.002, P=0.067), LMR (OR=2.160, 95% CI 1.440-3.240, P<0.001) and PNI (OR=0.843, 95% CI 0.767-0.926, P<0.001) were risk factors for septic shock, and total protein (OR=0.796, 95% CI 0.686-0.923, P=0.003) was a risk factor for septic shock in lower digestive tract. High NLR (OR=1.056, 95% CI 1.019-1.093, P=0.003), high LMR (OR=1.760, 95% CI 1.177-2.632, P=0.006) and low PNI (OR=0.832, 95% CI 0.754-0.918, P<0.001) were the risk factors of mortality. In subgroup analysis of perforation site, albumin (OR=0.820, 95% CI 0.719-0.934, P=0.003) and LMR (OR=1.506, 95% CI 1.069-2.123, P=0.019) were risk factors for mortality in upper digestive tract and PNI (OR=0.636, 95% CI 0.445-0.908, P=0.013) was a risk factor for mortality in lower digestive tract. Conclusion Our research found that the perforation site, total protein, albumin, hemoglobin, NLR, LMR, PLR and PNI were risk factors for gastrointestinal perforation with a poor prognosis.
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- Wenqing Yuan
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Longchuan County People’s Hospital, Heyuan, 517300, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Longchuan County People’s Hospital, Heyuan, 517300, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Longchuan County People’s Hospital, Heyuan, 517300, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Longchuan County People’s Hospital, Heyuan, 517300, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Oncology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Cancer Translational Research, Cancer Institute of Shenzhen-PKU-HKUST Medical Center, Shenzhen, 518036, People’s Republic of China
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Xie D, Lu PL, Xu W, You JY, Bi XG, Xian Y. Correlation of serum albumin level on postoperative day 2 with hospital length of stay in patients undergoing emergency surgery for perforated peptic ulcer. World J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 15:1434-1441. [PMID: 37555103 PMCID: PMC10405103 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i7.1434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is a common emergency surgical condition and a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. While advances in surgical techniques have improved outcomes for patients with PPU, many factors still affect postoperative hospital stay and overall prognosis. One potential factor is the serum albumin (SA) level, a widely utilized marker of nutritional status that has been associated with length of stay and complications in various surgical procedures. AIM To clarify the correlation of SA level on postoperative day 2 with hospital length of stay (HLOS) in patients undergoing emergency surgery for perforated peptic ulcer (PPU). METHODS We retrospectively collected and analyzed clinical baseline data, including blood routine and SA levels, of patients who underwent emergency PPU surgery and postoperative treatment at the Lingnan Hospital, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University between December 2012 and September 2021. Patients were grouped according to HLOS with 7 d as the cut-off value, and relevant indicators were analyzed using SPSS 26.0. RESULTS Of the 37 patients undergoing emergency surgery for PPU referred to our department, 33 had gastric and 4 had duodenal ulcer perforation. The median HLOS was 10 d. There were 8 patients in the ≤ 7-d group (median HLOS: 7 d) and 29 patients in the > 7-d group (median HLOS: 10 d). The ≤ 7-d group had markedly higher SA on postoperative day 2 than the > 7-d group (37.7 g/L vs 32.6g/L; P < 0.05). The SA level on postoperative day 2 was a protective factor for patients with HLOS > 7 d (Odds ratio = 0.629, P = 0.015). The cut-off of SA on postoperative day 2 was 30.6g/L, with an area under the curve of 0.86 and a negative predictive value of 100% for the prediction of HLOS ≤ 7 d. CONCLUSION The SA level on postoperative day 2 was associated with the HLOS in patients undergoing emergency surgery for PPU. The pre- and post-operative albumin levels should be monitored, and infusion of human SA should be considered in a timely manner.
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- Dan Xie
- Department of General Intensive Care Unit, Lingnan Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510530, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Surgical Intensive Care Unit, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510000, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of General Intensive Care Unit, Lingnan Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510530, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of General Intensive Care Unit, Lingnan Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510530, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of General Intensive Care Unit, Lingnan Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510530, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of General Intensive Care Unit, Lingnan Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510530, Guangdong Province, China
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Fransvea P, La Greca A, Giovinazzo F, Costa G, Sganga G. Editorial: Surgical outcomes in acute care surgery: should we introduce the concept of time-critical condition? Front Surg 2023; 10:1234200. [PMID: 37564116 PMCID: PMC10411342 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1234200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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- Pietro Fransvea
- Emergency Surgery and Trauma, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS Roma - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS Roma - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of General and Liver Transplant Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Surgery Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS Roma - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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Kutikuppala LVS, Nulukurthi T, Karnasula B, Kumar Chowdary RH, Chintala J. An assessment of peptic ulcer perforation score: A predictor of mortality following peptic ulcer perforation from a rural tertiary care setting. ARCHIVES OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES 2023. [DOI: 10.4103/amhs.amhs_248_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Tartaglia D, Strambi S, Coccolini F, Mazzoni A, Miccoli M, Cremonini C, Cicuttin E, Chiarugi M. Laparoscopic versus open repair of perforated peptic ulcers: analysis of outcomes and identification of predictive factors of conversion. Updates Surg 2022; 75:649-657. [PMID: 36192594 PMCID: PMC10042947 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-022-01391-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND The surgical treatment for perforated peptic ulcers (PPUs) can be safely performed laparoscopically. This study aimed to compare the outcomes of patients who received different surgical approaches for PPU and to identify the predictive factors for conversion to open surgery. METHODS This retrospective study analyzed patients treated for PPUs from 2002 to 2020. Three groups were identified: a complete laparoscopic surgery group (LG), a conversion to open group (CG), and a primary open group (OG). After univariate comparisons, a multivariate analysis was conducted to identify the predictive factors for conversion. RESULTS Of the 175 patients that underwent surgery for PPU, 104 (59.4%) received a laparoscopic-first approach, and 27 (25.9%) required a conversion to open surgery. Patients treated directly with an open approach were older (p < 0.0001), had more comorbidities (p < 0.0001), and more frequently had a previous laparotomy (p = 0.0001). In the OG group, in-hospital mortality and ICU need were significantly higher, while the postoperative stay was longer. Previous abdominal surgery (OR 0.086, 95% CI 0.012-0.626; p = 0.015), ulcer size (OR 0.045, 95% CI 0.010-0.210; p < 0.0001), and a posterior ulcer location (OR 0.015, 95% CI 0.001-0.400; p = 0.012) were predictive factors for conversion to an open approach. CONCLUSION This study confirms the benefits of the laparoscopic approach for the treatment of PPUs. Previous laparotomies, a greater ulcer size, and a posterior location of the ulcer are risk factors for conversion to open surgery during laparoscopic repair.
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- Dario Tartaglia
- Emergency Surgery Unit, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa, 2, 56021, Pisa, Italy.
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- Emergency Surgery Unit, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa, 2, 56021, Pisa, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery Unit, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa, 2, 56021, Pisa, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery Unit, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa, 2, 56021, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery Unit, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa, 2, 56021, Pisa, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery Unit, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa, 2, 56021, Pisa, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery Unit, New Santa Chiara Hospital, University of Pisa, Via Paradisa, 2, 56021, Pisa, Italy
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Chen P, Gao J, Li J, Yu R, Wang L, Xue F, Zheng X, Gao L, Shang X. Construction and efficacy evaluation of an early warning scoring system for septic shock in patients with digestive tract perforation: A retrospective cohort study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:976963. [PMID: 36177334 PMCID: PMC9513145 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.976963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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ObjectiveTo establish an early warning scoring system for septic shock in patients with digestive tract perforation (DTP) and evaluate its diagnostic efficacy.MethodsPatients with surgically confirmed or clinically diagnosed DTP admitted to the Department of Intensive Care Medicine of Fujian Provincial Hospital from June 2012 to October 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. General demographic characteristics, perforation-related information, vital signs, common laboratory indicators, and common ICU scores (Glasgow Coma Scale score, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation-II score,Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score) were collected. The patients were divided into shock group and non-shock group according to whether the patients had septic shock during hospitalization. The risk factors of septic shock were screened by basic statistical analysis and multivariate Logistic regression analysis. The receiver operating characteristic curve was drawn to determine the cut-off value of the continuous indicators and discretized with reference to clinic, and the corresponding score was set according to the β regression coefficient of each variable.ResultsA total of 176 patients with DTP were included. The average age of the patients was 64.13 ± 14.67 years old, and 74.40% were males. The incidence of septic shock was 30.11% (53/176). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that the highest heart rate≥105 beats/min, Glasgow Coma Scale score≤14 points, lactic acid≥5.75 mmol/L, procalcitonin≥41.47 ug/L, C-reactive protein≥222.5 mg/L were independent risk factors for septic shock in patients with DTP. The total score of clinical diagnostic scoring system of septic shock in patients with DTP was 6 points, including the highest heart rate≥105 beats/min (1 point), lactic acid≥5.75 mmol/L (two points), procalcitonin≥41.47 ug/L (one point), C-reactive protein≥222.5 mg/L (1 point), and Glasgow Coma Scale score≤14 points (1 point). The area under ROC curve (AUC) of this scoring system was 0.789 and the 95% confidence interval was 0.717–0.860 (P < 0.001); when the optimal cut-off value was 2.5, the sensitivity and specificity were 54.70 and 87.80%, respectively.ConclusionThis new score system has its certain clinical value and has important guiding significance for clinicians to judge the prognosis of patients with DTP in time.
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- Peiling Chen
- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- The Third Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fujian Provincial Center for Critical Care Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- The Third Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fujian Provincial Center for Critical Care Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- The Third Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fujian Provincial Center for Critical Care Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- The Third Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fujian Provincial Center for Critical Care Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fujian Emergency Medical Center, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Fujian Provincial Co-constructed Laboratory of “Belt and Road,”Fuzhou, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- The Third Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fujian Provincial Center for Critical Care Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
- The Third Department of Critical Care Medicine, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fujian Provincial Center for Critical Care Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Fuzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Xiuling Shang
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Lamidi S, Williams KM, Hind D, Peckham-Cooper A, Miller AS, Smith AM, Saha A, Macutkiewicz C, Griffiths EA, Catena F, Coccolini F, Toogood G, Tierney GM, Boyd-Carson H, Sartelli M, Blencowe NS, Lockwood S, Coe PO, Lee MJ, Barreto SG, Drake T, Gachabayov M, Hill J, Ioannidis O, Lostoridis E, Mehraj A, Negoi I, Pata F, Steenkamp C, Ahmed S, Alin V, Al-Rashedy M, Atici SD, Bains L, Bandyopadhyay SK, Baraket O, Bates T, Beral D, Brown L, Buonomo L, Burke D, Caravaglios G, Ceresoli M, Chapman SJ, Cillara N, Clarke R, Colak E, Daniels S, Demetrashvili Z, Di Carlo I, Duff S, Dziakova J, Elliott JA, El Zalabany T, Engledow A, Ewnte B, Fraga GP, George R, Giuffrida M, Glasbey J, Isik A, Kechagias A, Kenington C, Kessel B, Khokha V, Kong V, Laloë P, Litvin A, Lostoridis E, Marinis A, Martínez-Pérez A, Menzies D, Mills R, Monzon BI, Morgan R, Neri V, Nita GE, Perra T, Perrone G, Porcu A, Poskus T, Premnath S, Sall I, Sarma DR, Slavchev M, Spence G, Tarasconi A, Tolonen M, Toro A, Venn ML, Vimalachandran D, Wheldon L, Zakaria AD. Defining core patient descriptors for perforated peptic ulcer research: international Delphi. Br J Surg 2022; 109:603-609. [PMID: 35467718 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znac096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) remains a common condition globally with significant morbidity and mortality. Previous work has demonstrated variation in reporting of patient characteristics in PPU studies, making comparison of studies and outcomes difficult. The aim of this study was to standardize the reporting of patient characteristics, by creating a core descriptor set (CDS) of important descriptors that should be consistently reported in PPU research. METHODS Candidate descriptors were identified through systematic review and stakeholder proposals. An international Delphi exercise involving three survey rounds was undertaken to obtain consensus on key patient characteristics for future research. Participants rated items on a scale of 1-9 with respect to their importance. Items meeting a predetermined threshold (rated 7-9 by over 70 per cent of stakeholders) were included in the final set and ratified at a consensus meeting. Feedback was provided between rounds to allow refinement of ratings. RESULTS Some 116 clinicians were recruited from 29 countries. A total of 63 descriptors were longlisted from the literature, and 27 were proposed by stakeholders. After three survey rounds and a consensus meeting, 27 descriptors were included in the CDS. These covered demographic variables and co-morbidities, risk factors for PPU, presentation and pathway factors, need for organ support, biochemical parameters, prognostic tools, perforation details, and surgical history. CONCLUSION This study defines the core descriptive items for PPU research, which will allow more robust synthesis of studies.
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Hansen JB, Humble CAS, Møller AM, Vester-Andersen M. The prognostic value of surgical delay in patients undergoing major emergency abdominal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Scand J Gastroenterol 2022; 57:534-544. [PMID: 35019790 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2021.2024250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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 Mortality following major emergency abdominal surgery is high. Surgical delay is regarded as an important modifiable prognostic factor. Current care-bundles aim at reducing surgical delay, most often using a six-hour cut-off. We aimed to investigate the evidence supporting the in-hospital delay cutoffs currently used. METHODS MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library were searched. We included studies assessing in-hospital surgical delay in major emergency abdominal surgery patients. Studies were only included if they performed adjusted analysis. Surgical delay beyond six hours was the primary cutfrom interest. The primary outcome was mortality at longest follow-up. Meta-analyses were conducted if possible. RESULTS Eleven observational studies were included with 16,772 participants. Two studies evaluated delay in unselected major emergency abdominal surgery patients. Three studies applied a six-hour cutoff, but only a study on acute mesenteric ischemia showed an association between delay and mortality. Meta-analysis showed no association with mortality at this cutoff. An association was seen between hourly delay and mortality risk estimate, 1.02 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.00 - 1.03), and on subgroup analysis of hourly delay in perforated peptic ulcer patients, risk estimate, 1.02 (95% CI, 1.0 - 1.03). All risk estimates had a very low Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation score. CONCLUSION Little evidence supports a six-hour cutoff in unselected major emergency abdominal surgical patients. We found an association between hourly delay and increased mortality; however, evidence supporting this was primarily in patients undergoing surgery for perforated peptic ulcer. This review is limited by the quality of the individual studies.
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- Jannick Brander Hansen
- Herlev Anaesthesia Critical and Emergency Care Science Unit (ACES), Department of Anaesthesiology, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev-Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Herlev Anaesthesia Critical and Emergency Care Science Unit (ACES), Department of Anaesthesiology, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev-Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Centre of Anaesthesiological Research, Department of Anaesthesiology, Zealand University Hospital, Køge, Denmark
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- Herlev Anaesthesia Critical and Emergency Care Science Unit (ACES), Department of Anaesthesiology, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev-Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Herlev Anaesthesia Critical and Emergency Care Science Unit (ACES), Department of Anaesthesiology, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev-Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Rosa F, Covino M, Fransvea P, Cozza V, Quero G, Fiorillo C, Simeoni B, La Greca A, Sganga G, Gasbarrini A, Franceschi F, Costamagna G, Alfieri S. Gastric emergencies in older adults: not always the same old story! A tertiary care emergency department observational cohort study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e056981. [PMID: 35078851 PMCID: PMC8796243 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To analyse and compare the clinical outcomes between patients ≥80 years and 65-79 years, who presented to our emergency department (ED) with the two most common gastric emergency (GE) clinical presentation, that is, gastric bleeding and gastric perforation. DESIGN Single-centre retrospective cohort study. PARTICIPANTS A total of 1011 patients were enrolled: 421 patients aged ≥80 years were compared with a group of 590 patients aged 65-79 years. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome was to compare the overall mortality. Secondary outcomes included major complications, in-hospital length of stay (LOS) and need for surgical procedures. RESULTS Patients ≥80 years with GE had different presentations at ED compared with younger patients: they had higher gastrointestinal bleeding (24.9% vs 16.3%, p=0.001), anemisation (14.5% vs 8.8%, p=0.005) and shock (10.9% vs 5.1%, p=0.001) rates. Median LOS, cumulative major complications and mortality rates were similar among the two groups.Multivariate analysis identified shock, gastric malignancy and gastric fistula as independent predictors for survival. CONCLUSIONS Patients ≥80 years with GE did not have a higher mortality rate and cumulative major complications as compared to younger elderly patients. Invasive treatments were not associated with a different prognosis in this age group.
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- Fausto Rosa
- Digestive Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Digestive Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Digestive Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Internal Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Emergency Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Digestive Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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Lin N, Smiley A, Goud M, Lin C, Latifi1 R. Risk Factors of Mortality in Patients Hospitalized With Chronic Duodenal Ulcers. Am Surg 2022; 88:764-769. [DOI: 10.1177/00031348211054074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background We aimed to identify risk factors of mortality in patients hospitalized with duodenal ulcers (DUs). Methods A National Inpatient Sample–based retrospective cohort study from 2005 to 2014 was conducted on patients undergoing emergency admission for chronic DUs. Demographics, clinical data, and outcomes were collected. Multivariable logistic regression model was applied to find the risk factors of mortality. Results 70 641 patients were included in this study, of which 30 525 (43%) were non-elderly (< 65 years) and 40 116 (57%) were elderly (65+ years) patients. 72% of non-elderly and 57% of elderly patients were males. Mortality rate of men vs women was similar in non-elderly group (1.9% vs 2%, respectively), whereas it significantly differed in elderly patients (4.5% vs 5.3%, respectively, P<.0001). Time to operation was 1.15 (1.83) days in survived vs 1.55 (3.86) days in deceased non-elderly patients ( P < .001). Time to operation was .85 (1.73) days in survived vs 1.79 (7.28) days in deceased elderly patients ( P < .001). In patients with operation, age, delayed operation, frailty, and presence of perforation were the main risk factors of mortality in both elderly and non-elderly patients. Invasive diagnostic procedure was shown as a protective factor in elderly patients. In the final model for patients with no operation, age, hospital length of stay, and frailty were the main risk factors of mortality in both elderly and non-elderly patients. Invasive diagnostic procedure was revealed as a protective factor in all patients as well. Conclusion Early operation in patients with DU requiring surgical intervention is essential to improve the outcomes.
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- Nicole Lin
- Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, USA
- School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY, USA
- School of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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Seyoum N, Ethicha D, Assefa Z, Nega B. Risk Factors that Affect Morbidity and Mortality in Patients with Perforated Peptic Ulcer Diseases in a Teaching Hospital. Ethiop J Health Sci 2021; 30:549-558. [PMID: 33897215 PMCID: PMC8054450 DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v30i4.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background This study was done to identify risk factors that affect the morbidity and mortality of patients operated for a perforated peptic ulcer in a resource-limited setting. Methods A two years (January 1, 2016 -December 30, 2018) retrospective cross-sectional study was done on patients admitted and operated for PPU at Yekatit 12 Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Results A total of 93 patients were operated. The median age affected was 29 years (Range 15–75 years). Male to female ratio was 7.5:1. Chewing chat, smoking and alcohol use were seen in 22 (23.6%), 35(37.6%), and 34(36.5%), cases respectively. Only 23.6% gave previous history of dyspepsia. The median duration of illness was 48hours and the duodenal to gastric ulcer perforation ratio was 6.5:1. In majority of the cases (63.3%) the perforation diameter was =10mm (63.3%). Cellan-Jones repair of the perforations was done in 92.5% of cases. A total of 47 complications were seen in 25 cases. The total complications and mortality rates were 25(26.8%) and 6(6.5%) respectively. The most common postoperative complication was pneumonia (13.97%) followed by superficial surgical site infection (10.8%). Mortality rate was highest among patients >50yrs [AOR (95%CI) =2.4(230)]. Delayed presentation of >24 hours [AOR (95%CI) =4.3(1.4–13.5)] and a SBP =90mmhg [AOR (95%CI) =4.8(1–24)] were found to be significantly related with higher complication rate. Conclusions Patients who presented early and immediate corrective measures were instituted had better outcomes while those seen late developed unfavorable out-come with significantly higher complications. Therefore, early detection and treatment of PPU is essential.
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- Nebyou Seyoum
- Cardiothoracic Unit, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
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- Cardiothoracic Unit, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
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- Cardiothoracic Unit, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
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- Cardiothoracic Unit, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
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Jayaraman SS, Kulkarni SS, Eaton B, Sides J, Gergen AK, Harmon L, Weinberger JM, Bruns BR, Neal MD, Turcotte J, Feather C, Klune JR. Does routine postoperative contrast radiography improve outcomes for patients with perforated peptic ulcer? A multicenter retrospective cohort study. Surgery 2021; 170:1554-1560. [PMID: 34175115 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2021.05.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Perforated peptic ulcer is a morbid emergency general surgery condition. Best practices for postoperative care remain undefined. Surgical dogma preaches practices such as peritoneal drain placement, prolonged nil per os, and routine postoperative enteral contrast imaging despite a lack of evidence. We aimed to evaluate the role of postoperative enteral contrast imaging in postoperative perforated peptic ulcer care. Our primary objective was to assess effects of routine postoperative enteral contrast imaging on early detection of clinically significant leaks. METHODS We conducted a multicenter retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent repair of perforated peptic ulcer between July 2016 and June 2018. We compared outcomes between those who underwent routine postoperative enteral contrast imaging and those who did not. RESULTS Our analysis included 95 patients who underwent primary/omental patch repair. The mean age was 60 years, and 54% were male. Thirteen (14%) had a leak. Eighty percent of patients had a drain placed. Nine patients had leaks diagnosed based on bilious drain output without routine postoperative enteral contrast imaging. Use of routine postoperative enteral contrast imaging varied significantly between institutions (30%-87%). Two late leaks after initial normal postoperative enteral contrast imaging were confirmed by imaging after a clinical change triggered the second study. Two patients had contained leaks identified by routine postoperative enteral contrast imaging but remained clinically well. Duration of hospital stay was longer in those who received routine postoperative enteral contrast imaging (12 vs 6 days, median; P = .000). CONCLUSION Routine postoperative enteral contrast imaging after perforated peptic ulcer repair likely does not improve the detection of clinically significant leaks and is associated with increased duration of hospital stay.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Surgery, Christiana Care Health System, Wilmington, DE
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- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO. https://twitter.com/lauraharmonmd
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- Department of Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. https://twitter.com/BrandonRBruns1
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, PA. https://twitter.com/macky_neal
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- Department of Surgery, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD
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- Department of Surgery, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD
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- Department of Surgery, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD.
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Sugase T, Michiura T, Urabe S, Sasaki K, Hayashi N, Yamabe K. Optimal treatment and complications of patients with the perforated upper gastrointestinal tract. Surg Today 2021; 51:1446-1455. [PMID: 33608745 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-021-02247-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE The perforation of the upper gastrointestinal tract is still associated with a high risk of complications and mortality. We aimed to evaluate the optimal treatment and post-treatment complications for this condition. METHODS This was a retrospective, single-center study conducted between 2010 and 2019. We analyzed 50 patients with intraperitoneal free air caused by peptic ulcer (44 cases) or cancer (six cases). RESULTS All patients initially received either conservative therapy (n = 7) or surgery (n = 43). The nonsurgically cured patients were significantly younger and had mild peritonitis and also had a shorter hospital stay. Two patients were converted to surgery due to worsening symptoms, and one of them was elderly and had a long perforation-to-treatment time. Regarding postoperative complications, patients with Grade II-V (n = 21) were significantly older and had a poorer physical status, longer perforation-to-surgery time, and higher preoperative CRP and lactate than those with Grade 0-I (n = 24). Multivariable analyses identified elevated preoperative lactate as an independent risk factor for postoperative complications. The patients with noncurative surgery for perforated advanced gastric cancer all died within 1 year after surgery. CONCLUSIONS Consideration should be given to the nonsurgical indications in elderly and delayed treatment patients and the postoperative outcomes of patients with preoperatively elevated lactate levels.
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- Takahito Sugase
- Department of Surgery, Kinan Hospital, 46-70 Shinjo, Tanabe, Wakayama, 646-8588, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Kinan Hospital, 46-70 Shinjo, Tanabe, Wakayama, 646-8588, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kinan Hospital, 46-70 Shinjo, Tanabe, Wakayama, 646-8588, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kinan Hospital, 46-70 Shinjo, Tanabe, Wakayama, 646-8588, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kinan Hospital, 46-70 Shinjo, Tanabe, Wakayama, 646-8588, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kinan Hospital, 46-70 Shinjo, Tanabe, Wakayama, 646-8588, Japan
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Dadfar A, Edna TH. Epidemiology of perforating peptic ulcer: A population-based retrospective study over 40 years. World J Gastroenterol 2020; 26:5302-5313. [PMID: 32994689 PMCID: PMC7504248 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i35.5302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The incidence of peptic ulcer disease has decreased during the last few decades, but the incidence of reported peptic ulcer complications has not decreased. Perforating peptic ulcer (PPU) is a severe form of the disease.
AIM To assess trends in the incidence, presentation, and outcome of PPU over a period of 40 years.
METHODS This was a single-centre, retrospective, cohort study of all patients admitted to Levanger Hospital, Norway, with PPU from 1978 to 2017. The patients were identified in the Patient Administrative System of the hospital using International Classification of Diseases (ICD), revision 8, ICD-9, and ICD-10 codes for perforated gastric and duodenal ulcers. We reviewed the medical records of the patients to retrieve data. Vital statistics were available for all patients. The incidence of PPU was analysed using Poisson regression with perforated ulcer as the dependent variable, and sex, age, and calendar year from 1978 to 2017 as covariates. Relative survival analysis was performed to compare long-term survival over the four decades.
RESULTS Two hundred and nine patients were evaluated, including 113 (54%) men. Forty-six (22%) patients were older than 80 years. Median age increased from the first to the last decade (from 63 to 72 years). The incidence rate increased with increasing age, but we measured a decline in recent decades for both sexes. A significant increase in the use of acetylsalicylic acid, from 5% (2/38) to 18% (8/45), was observed during the study period. Comorbidity increased significantly over the 40 years of the study, with 22% (10/45) of the patients having an American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) score 4-5 in the last decade, compared to 5% (2/38) in the first decade. Thirty-nine percent (81/209) of the patients had one or more postoperative complications. Both 100-day mortality and long-term survival were associated with ASA score, without significant variations between the decades.
CONCLUSION Declining incidence rates occurred in recent years, but the patients were older and had more comorbidity. The ASA score was associated with both short-term mortality and long-term survival.
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- Aydin Dadfar
- Department of Surgery, Levanger Hospital, Nord-Trøndelag Hospital Trust, Levanger 7600, Norway
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- Department of Surgery, Levanger Hospital, Nord-Trøndelag Hospital Trust, Levanger 7600, Norway
- Institute of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim 7491, Norway
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Enhanced Recovery After Emergency Surgery: Utopia or Reality? Cir Esp 2020; 99:258-266. [PMID: 32532473 DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2020.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2019] [Revised: 04/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) constitutes the application of a series of perioperative measures based on the evidence, in order to achieve a better recovery of the patient and a decrease of the complications and the mortality. These ERAS programs initially proved their advantages in the field of colorectal surgery being progressively adopted by other surgical areas within the general surgery and other surgical specialties. The main excluding factor for the application of such programs has been the urgent clinical presentation, which has caused that despite the large volume of existing literature on ERAS in elective surgery, there are few studies that have investigated the effectiveness of these programs in surgical patients in emergencies. The aim of this article is to show ERAS measures currently available according to the existing evidence for emergency surgery.
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Shirazi M, Zaban MT, Gummadi S, Ghaemi M. Peptic ulcer perforation after cesarean section; case series and literature review. BMC Surg 2020; 20:110. [PMID: 32448234 PMCID: PMC7245842 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-020-00732-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2019] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Peptic ulcer perforation in the early post-cesarean period is rare but may result in maternal mortality. Case presentation Four cases of post-cesarean peptic ulcer perforation are presented. In all four patients, presentations include peritoneal signs such as acute abdominal pain and progressive distention, hemodynamic instability and intraperitoneal free fluid by ultrasound. Laparotomy and repair were done in all 4 cases. There were 2 maternal deaths. We also have reviewed English literature for the similar cases reported from 1940 to March 2019. Conclusion New onset tachycardia, abdominal pain and progressive distension after cesarean section without congruent changes in hemoglobin should raise concerns for intra-abdominal emergencies including perforated peptic ulcer. Early use of ultrasound should be considered to assist in diagnosis. Coordinated care by an obstetrician and a general surgeon is necessary in presence of any unusual postoperative abdominal pain. Early recognition of the disease is imperative to limit the surgical delay and to improve the outcomes.
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- Mahboobeh Shirazi
- Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Breast feeding Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Department of Surgery, Lankenau Medical Centre, Wynnewood, PA, USA
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- Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. .,Kamali Hospital, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Tehran, Iran.
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Ivashkin VT, Maev IV, Tsar’kov PV, Korolev MP, Andreev DN, Baranskaya EK, Burkov SG, Derinov AA, Efetov SK, Lapina TL, Pavlov PV, Pirogov SS, Tkachev AV, Trukhmanov AS, Fedorov ED, Sheptulin AA. Diagnosis and Treatment of Peptic Ulcer in Adults (Clinical Guidelines of the Russian Gastroenterological Association, Russian Society of Colorectal Surgeons and the Russian Endoscopic Society). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.22416/1382-4376-2020-30-1-49-70] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- A.I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry
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- A.I. Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry
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- Polyclinic No. 3 of the Administrative Department of the President of the Russian Federation
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
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- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
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- P.A. Gertsen National Medical Research Centre for Radiology, branch of the Moscow Research Institute of Oncology
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Tarasconi A, Coccolini F, Biffl WL, Tomasoni M, Ansaloni L, Picetti E, Molfino S, Shelat V, Cimbanassi S, Weber DG, Abu-Zidan FM, Campanile FC, Di Saverio S, Baiocchi GL, Casella C, Kelly MD, Kirkpatrick AW, Leppaniemi A, Moore EE, Peitzman A, Fraga GP, Ceresoli M, Maier RV, Wani I, Pattonieri V, Perrone G, Velmahos G, Sugrue M, Sartelli M, Kluger Y, Catena F. Perforated and bleeding peptic ulcer: WSES guidelines. World J Emerg Surg 2020; 15:3. [PMID: 31921329 PMCID: PMC6947898 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-019-0283-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Peptic ulcer disease is common with a lifetime prevalence in the general population of 5-10% and an incidence of 0.1-0.3% per year. Despite a sharp reduction in incidence and rates of hospital admission and mortality over the past 30 years, complications are still encountered in 10-20% of these patients. Peptic ulcer disease remains a significant healthcare problem, which can consume considerable financial resources. Management may involve various subspecialties including surgeons, gastroenterologists, and radiologists. Successful management of patients with complicated peptic ulcer (CPU) involves prompt recognition, resuscitation when required, appropriate antibiotic therapy, and timely surgical/radiological treatment. Methods The present guidelines have been developed according to the GRADE methodology. To create these guidelines, a panel of experts was designed and charged by the board of the WSES to perform a systematic review of the available literature and to provide evidence-based statements with immediate practical application. All the statements were presented and discussed during the 5th WSES Congress, and for each statement, a consensus among the WSES panel of experts was reached. Conclusions The population considered in these guidelines is adult patients with suspected complicated peptic ulcer disease. These guidelines present evidence-based international consensus statements on the management of complicated peptic ulcer from a collaboration of a panel of experts and are intended to improve the knowledge and the awareness of physicians around the world on this specific topic. We divided our work into the two main topics, bleeding and perforated peptic ulcer, and structured it into six main topics that cover the entire management process of patients with complicated peptic ulcer, from diagnosis at ED arrival to post-discharge antimicrobial therapy, to provide an up-to-date, easy-to-use tool that can help physicians and surgeons during the decision-making process.
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- Antonio Tarasconi
- Emergency Surgery Department, Parma University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery Department, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery Department, Bufalini hospital, Cesena, Italy
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- General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery Department, Bufalini hospital, Cesena, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Parma University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- General Surgery and Trauma Team, ASST Niguarda Milano, University of Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia & The University of Western Australia, Crawley, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Division of Surgery, ASL VT - Ospedale “Andosilla”, Civita Castellana, Italy
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- Cambridge Colorectal Unit, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Surgical Clinic, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Albury Hospital, Albury, Australia
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- General, Acute Care, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, and Trauma Surgery, Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, Alberta Canada
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- Ernest E Moore Shock Trauma Center at Denver Health, Denver, CO USA
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- University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, UPMC – Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA USA
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- Division of Trauma Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP Brazil
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- Department of General and Emergency Surgery, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Harborview Medical Centre, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Sheri-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, India
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- Emergency Surgery Department, Parma University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA
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- Letterkenny University Hospital, Donegal Clinical Research Academy Centre for Personalized Medicine, Donegal, Ireland
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- Department of General Surgery, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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- Emergency Surgery Department, Parma University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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Patel S, Kalra D, Kacheriwala S, Shah M, Duttaroy D. Validation of prognostic scoring systems for predicting 30-day mortality in perforated peptic ulcer disease. Turk J Surg 2019; 35:252-258. [PMID: 32551420 DOI: 10.5578/turkjsurg.4211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2018] [Accepted: 10/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Objectives Perforations in Peptic Ulcer Disease are known to cause considerable morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to compare efficacy of known clinical parameters and three existing scoring systems in predicting 30-day mortality and determining mortality risk stratification based on risk factors. Material and Methods This was a prospective observational study of 190 patients operated for perforated peptic ulcer over a period of 14 months at a 1500 bed tertiary care university hospital in Western India. Results The mortality rate observed was 18.95%. Elderly population, raised serum creatinine, time delay to surgery > 24 hours, preoperative shock and pre-existing medical illness were identified as risk factors for poor postoperative prognosis. The Area under curve for mortality prediction was 0.590 for ASA, 0.745 for Boey and 0.804 for PULP score. Mortality was best anticipated by a combination of raised serum creatinine levels, preoperative shock and delayed surgery by multivariate logistic regression analysis. Conclusion Poor outcome was significantly higher in the elderly, patients with raised serum creatinine, preoperative shock, pre-existing medical illness and when the time delay to surgery was > 24 hours. In spite of the Boey score being more practical in application, PULP score proved to be a more precise indicator of mortality. A larger study inclusive of other Mortality Risk Prediction Models would help formulate a more accurate and population specific scoring system.
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- Shaili Patel
- Department of Surgery, Medical College Baroda and Sir Sayajirao General Hospital, Vadodara, India
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- Department of Surgery, Medical College Baroda and Sir Sayajirao General Hospital, Vadodara, India
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- Department of Surgery, Medical College Baroda and Sir Sayajirao General Hospital, Vadodara, India
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- Department of Surgery, Medical College Baroda and Sir Sayajirao General Hospital, Vadodara, India
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- Department of Surgery, Medical College Baroda and Sir Sayajirao General Hospital, Vadodara, India
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Kwan JR, Lim M, Ng F, Shelat V. Fungal Isolates in Peritoneal Fluid Culture Do Not Impact Peri-Operative Outcomes of Peptic Ulcer Perforation. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2019; 20:619-624. [PMID: 31099700 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2019.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background: Fungal isolates from peritoneal fluid sampling in patients with perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is not uncommon and its management unclear. This study aims to evaluate whether the presence of fungus in peritoneal fluid cultures is a predictor of morbidity and mortality after laparotomy for PPU. Method: This is a single-center retrospective study including adult patients with perforated gastric and duodenal ulcers over a 10-year period (January 2004 to January 2014). Evaluation of predictors contributing to fungal growth was conducted using multiple logistic regression analysis. Operative factors and 30-day mortality and morbidity outcomes were compared against fungal growth using a multivariable generalized linear mixed model analysis. Results: The median age was 58 (interquartile range [IQR] 44-70) years with 110 (20.3%) females. In addition to hypertension and hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus (13.5%), ischemic heart disease (2.6%), and heart failure (2.4%) were common. Fungus was cultured from peritoneal fluid in 209 (38.6%) patients. Median American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) score was 2 (IQR 2-3) and median Mannheim peritonitis index (MPI) score was 15 (IQR 10-20). Free air was detected in 323 (59.6%) patients and 52 (9.6%) patients had gastrectomy. Median length of stay was 7 (IQR 6-11) days. All-cause complications were seen in 53 (9.8%) patients, of whom 37 patients (6.8%) developed intra-abdominal collection, 20 patients (3.7%) had anastomotic leakage, and 12 patients (2.2%) required repeat operation. Thirty-day mortality was seen in 47 (8.7%) patients. Multivariable analysis showed age (median age, 64; IQR 53-74) as a predictor of fungal growth (p < 0.001) but fungal growth not a predictor of adverse peri-operative outcomes. Conclusion: Fungal isolates in peritoneal fluid cultures are more likely to occur in older patients who have PPU. Presence of fungal isolates does not impact peri-operative outcomes.
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- Jia Rui Kwan
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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Zogovic S, Bojesen AB, Andos S, Mortensen FV. Laparoscopic repair of perforated peptic ulcer is not prognostic factor for 30-day mortality (a nationwide prospective cohort study). Int J Surg 2019; 72:47-54. [PMID: 31639454 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2019.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Revised: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic surgery has become increasingly popular in treating perforated peptic ulcer (PPU). However, currently it is not recognized as a prognostic factor for mortality within this group of patients. The aim of this study was to investigate whether laparoscopic surgery was an independent mortality risk factor in patients treated surgically for perforated peptic ulcer. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a Danish nationwide cohort study based on prospectively collected data of 1008 patients treated surgically for PPU between September 2011 and December 2015. A propensity score matching analysis, considering most of the known prognostic factors for mortality and baseline characteristics, was used to adjust mortality estimates in patients treated with open and laparoscopic surgery. The primary outcome was postoperative 30-day mortality. RESULTS The study population comprised 1008 patients; 507 were treated laparoscopically and 501 by open surgery. There was significantly higher mean age, and higher ASA scores, as well as other mortality risk factors in the open surgery group. The unadjusted 30-day mortality was significantly lower in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery compared to open surgery (HR = 0.48, 95% CI: 0.36-0.65). After matching and weighting controls, the adjusted difference in mortality was reduced and was not significant (HR = 0.82, 95% CI: 0.59-1.15). The 30-day mortality was 13.1% for laparoscopy and 14.7% for the matched controls in the open surgery group. CONCLUSIONS Compared to open surgery, laparoscopic surgery in patients with PPU does not reduce short term mortality. More well powered randomized clinical trials are needed to investigate the role of laparoscopic surgery in treatment of patients with PPU.
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- Sergej Zogovic
- Surgical Department, Hospital of Southern Jutland, Aabenraa, Denmark.
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- Surgical Department, Hospital of Southern Jutland, Aabenraa, Denmark.
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Ansari D, Torén W, Lindberg S, Pyrhönen HS, Andersson R. Diagnosis and management of duodenal perforations: a narrative review. Scand J Gastroenterol 2019; 54:939-944. [PMID: 31353983 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2019.1647456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Duodenal perforation is a rare, but potentially life-threatening injury. Multiple etiologies are associated with duodenal perforations such as peptic ulcer disease, iatrogenic causes and trauma. Computed tomography with intravenous and oral contrast is the most valuable imaging technique to identify duodenal perforation. In some cases, surgical exploration may be necessary for diagnosis. Specific treatment depends upon the nature of the disease process that caused the perforation, the timing, location and extent of the injury and the clinical condition of the patient. Conservative management seems to be feasible in stable patients with sealed perforations. Immediate surgery is required for patients presenting with peritonitis and/or intra-abdominal sepsis. Minimally invasive techniques are safe and effective alternatives to conventional open surgery in selected patients with duodenal perforations. Here we review the current literature on duodenal perforations and discuss the outcomes of different treatment strategies.
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- Daniel Ansari
- Department of Surgery, Division of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Skane University Hospital , Lund , Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Skane University Hospital , Lund , Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Skane University Hospital , Lund , Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Skane University Hospital , Lund , Sweden
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Skane University Hospital , Lund , Sweden
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Huston JM, Kreiner L, Ho VP, Sanders JM, Duane TM. Role of Empiric Anti-Fungal Therapy in the Treatment of Perforated Peptic Ulcer Disease: Review of the Evidence and Future Directions. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2019; 20:593-600. [PMID: 31188069 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2019.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background: Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) affects four million people worldwide. Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) occurs in less than 15% of cases but is associated with significant morbidity and mortality rates. Administration of antibiotics is standard treatment for gastrointestinal perforations, including PPU. Although fungal growth is common in peritoneal fluid cultures from patients with PPU, current data suggest empiric anti-fungal therapy fails to improve outcomes. To examine the role of anti-fungal agents in the treatment of PPU, the Surgical Infection Society hosted an Update Symposium at its 37th Annual Meeting. Here, we provide a synopsis of the symposium's findings and a brief review of prospective and retrospective reports on the subject. Methods: A search of Pubmed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library was performed between January 1, 2000, and November 1, 2018, comparing outcomes of PPU following empiric anti-fungal treatment versus no anti-fungal therapy. We used the search terms "perforated peptic ulcer," "gastroduodenal ulcer," "anti-fungal," and "perforated" or "perforation." Results: There are no randomized clinical trials comparing outcomes specifically for patients with PPU treated with or without empiric anti-fungal therapy. We identified one randomized multi-center trial evaluating outcomes for patients with intra-abdominal perforations, including PPU, that were treated with or without empiric anti-fungal therapy. We identified one single-center prospective series and three additional retrospective studies comparing outcomes for patients with PPU treated with or without empiric anti-fungal therapy. Conclusion: The current evidence reviewed here does not demonstrate efficacy of anti-fungal agents in improving outcomes in patients with PPU. As such, we caution against the routine use of empiric anti-fungal agents in these patients. Further studies should help identify specific subpopulations of patients who might derive benefit from anti-fungal therapy and help define appropriate treatment regimens and durations that minimize the risk of resistance, adverse events, and cost.
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- Jared M Huston
- Departments of Surgery and Science Education, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, New York
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- Department of Surgery, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, The MetroHealth System, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Surgery, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, The MetroHealth System, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Pharmacy, John Peter Smith Health Network, Fort Worth, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, John Peter Smith Health Network, Fort Worth, Texas
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Vakayil V, Bauman B, Joppru K, Mallick R, Tignanelli C, Connett J, Ikramuddin S, Harmon JV. Surgical repair of perforated peptic ulcers: laparoscopic versus open approach. Surg Endosc 2019; 33:281-292. [PMID: 30043169 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6366-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2018] [Accepted: 07/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Perforated peptic ulcers are a surgical emergency that can be repaired using either laparoscopic surgery (LS) or open surgery (OS). No consensus has been reached on the comparative outcomes and safety of each approach. METHODS Using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) database, we conducted a 12-year retrospective review (2005-2016) and identified 6260 adult patients who underwent either LS (n = 616) or OS (n = 5644) to repair perforated peptic ulcers. To mitigate selection bias and adjust for the inherent heterogeneity between groups, we used propensity-score matching with a case (LS):control (OS) ratio of 1:3. We then compared intraoperative outcomes such as operative time, and 30-day postoperative outcomes including infectious and non-infectious complications, and mortality. RESULTS Propensity-score matching created a total of 2462 matched pairs (616 in the LS group, 1846 in the OS group). Univariate analysis demonstrated successful matching of patient characteristics and baseline clinical variables. We found that OS was associated with a shorter operative time (67.0 ± 28.6 min, OS versus 86.9 ± 57.5 min, LS; P < 0.001) but a longer hospital stay (8.6 ± 6.2 days, OS versus 7.8 ± 5.9 days, LS; P = 0.001). LS was associated with a lower rate of superficial surgical site infections (1.5%, LS versus 4.2%, OS; P = 0.032), wound dehiscence (0.3%, LS versus 1.6%, OS; P = 0.030), and mortality (3.2%, LS versus 5.4%, OS; P = 0.009). CONCLUSION Fewer than 10% of patients with perforated peptic ulcers underwent LS, which was associated with reduced length of stay, lower rate of superficial surgical site infections, wound dehiscence, and mortality. Given our results, a greater emphasis should be provided to a minimally invasive approach for the surgical repair of perforated peptic ulcers.
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- Victor Vakayil
- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA. .,School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA. .,Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware St SE, MMC 195, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
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- University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alabama-Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
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Byrne BE, Bassett M, Rogers CA, Anderson ID, Beckingham I, Blazeby JM. Short-term outcomes after emergency surgery for complicated peptic ulcer disease from the UK National Emergency Laparotomy Audit: a cohort study. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e023721. [PMID: 30127054 PMCID: PMC6104767 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study used national audit data to describe current management and outcomes of patients undergoing surgery for complications of peptic ulcer disease (PUD), including perforation and bleeding. It was also planned to explore factors associated with fatal outcome after surgery for perforated ulcers. These analyses were designed to provide a thorough understanding of current practice and identify potentially modifiable factors associated with outcome as targets for future quality improvement. DESIGN National cohort study using National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (NELA) data. SETTING English and Welsh hospitals within the National Health Service. PARTICIPANTS Adult patients admitted as an emergency with perforated or bleeding PUD between December 2013 and November 2015. INTERVENTIONS Laparotomy for bleeding or perforated peptic ulcer. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome was 60-day in-hospital mortality. Secondary outcomes included length of postoperative stay, readmission and reoperation rate. RESULTS 2444 and 382 procedures were performed for perforated and bleeding ulcers, respectively. In-hospital 60-day mortality rates were 287/2444 (11.7%, 95% CI 10.5% to 13.1%) for perforations, and 68/382 (17.8%, 95% CI 14.1% to 22.0%) for bleeding. Median (IQR) 2-year institutional volume was 12 (7-17) and 2 (1-3) for perforation and bleeding, respectively. In the exploratory analysis, age, American Society of Anesthesiology score and preoperative systolic blood pressure were associated with mortality, with no association with time from admission to operation, surgeon grade or operative approach. CONCLUSIONS Patients undergoing surgery for complicated PUD face a high 60-day mortality risk. Exploratory analyses suggested fatal outcome was primarily associated with patient rather than provider care factors. Therefore, it may be challenging to reduce mortality rates further. NELA data provide important benchmarking for patient consent and has highlighted low institutional volume and high mortality rates after surgery for bleeding peptic ulcers as a target for future research and improvement.
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- Benjamin E Byrne
- Centre for Surgical Research, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- National Emergency Laparotomy Audit, The Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, UK
- Department of Anaesthesia, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Clinical Trials and Evaluation Unit, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- National Emergency Laparotomy Audit, The Royal College of Anaesthetists, London, UK
- Department of Surgery, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
- Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons, Royal College of Surgeons of England, London, UK
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- Centre for Surgical Research, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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Thorsen K, Søreide JA, Søreide K. Long-Term Mortality in Patients Operated for Perforated Peptic Ulcer: Factors Limiting Longevity are Dominated by Older Age, Comorbidity Burden and Severe Postoperative Complications. World J Surg 2017; 41:410-418. [PMID: 27734076 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-016-3747-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is a surgical emergency associated with high short-term mortality. However, studies on long-term outcomes are scarce. Our aim was to investigate long-term survival after surgery for PPU. MATERIALS AND METHODS A population-based, consecutive cohort of patients who underwent surgery for PPU between 2001 and 2014 was reviewed, and the long-term mortality was assessed. Survival was investigated by univariate analysis (log-rank test) and displayed using Kaplan-Meier survival curves. Multivariable analysis of risk factors for long-term mortality was assessed by Cox proportional hazards regression and reported as hazard ratio (HR) with 95 % confidence intervals (CI). RESULTS A total of 234 patients were available for the calculation of ninety-day, one-year and two-year mortality, and the results showed rates of 19.2 % (45/234), 22.6 % (53/234) and 24.8 % (58/234), respectively. At the end of follow-up, a total of 109 of the 234 patients (46.6 %) had died. Excluding 37 (15.2 %) patients who died within 30 days of surgery, 197 patients had long-term follow-up (median 57 months, range 1-168) of which 36 % (71/197) died during the follow-up period. In multivariable analyses, age >60 years (HR 3.95, 95 % CI 1.81-8.65), active cancer (HR 3.49, 95 % CI 1.73-7.04), hypoalbuminemia (HR 1.65, 95 % CI 0.99-2.73), pulmonary disease (HR 2.06, 95 % CI 1.14-3.71), cardiovascular disease (HR 1.67, 95 % CI 1.01-2.79) and severe postoperative complications (HR 1.76, 95 % CI 1.07-2.89) during the initial stay for PPU were all independently associated with an increased risk of long-term mortality. Cause of long-term mortality was most frequently (18 of 71; 25 %) attributed to new onset sepsis and/or multiorgan failure. CONCLUSION The long-term mortality after surgery for PPU is high. One in every three patients died during follow-up. Older age, comorbidity and severe postoperative complications were risk factors for long-term mortality.
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- K Thorsen
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, PO Box 8100, 4068, Stavanger, Norway.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, PO Box 8100, 4068, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, PO Box 8100, 4068, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Lolle I, Møller MH, Rosenstock SJ. Association between ulcer site and outcome in complicated peptic ulcer disease: a Danish nationwide cohort study. Scand J Gastroenterol 2016; 51:1165-71. [PMID: 27248208 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2016.1190398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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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OBJECTIVE Mortality rates in complicated peptic ulcer disease are high. This study aimed to examine the prognostic importance of ulcer site in patients with peptic ulcer bleeding (PUB) and perforated peptic ulcer (PPU). DESIGN a nationwide cohort study with prospective and consecutive data collection. POPULATION all patients treated for PUB and PPU at Danish hospitals between 2003 and 2014. DATA demographic and clinical data reported to the Danish Clinical Registry of Emergency Surgery. OUTCOME MEASURES 90- and 30-d mortality and re-intervention. STATISTICS the crude and adjusted association between ulcer site (gastric and duodenal) and the outcome measures of interest were assessed by binary logistic regression analysis. RESULTS Some 20,059 patients with PUB and 4273 patients with PPU were included; 90-d mortality was 15.3% for PUB and 29.8% for PPU; 30-d mortality was 10.2% and 24.7%, respectively. Duodenal bleeding ulcer, as compared to gastric ulcer (GU), was associated with a significantly increased risk of all-cause mortality within 90 and 30 d, and with re-intervention: adjusted odds ratio (OR) 1.47 (95% confidence interval 1.30-1.67); p < 0.001, OR 1.60 (1.43-1.77); p < 0.001, and OR 1.86 (1.68-2.06); p < 0.001, respectively. There was no difference in outcomes between gastric and duodenal ulcers (DUs) in PPU patients: adjusted OR 0.99 (0.84-1.16); p = 0.698, OR 0.93 (0.78 to 1.10); p = 0.409, and OR 0.97 (0.80-1.19); p = 0.799, respectively. CONCLUSIONS DU site is a significant predictor of death and re-intervention in patients with PUB, as compared to GU site. This does not seem to be the case for patients with PPU.
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- Ida Lolle
- a Department of Gastroenterology, Surgical Unit , Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre , Hvidovre , Denmark
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- b Department of Intensive Care 4131 , Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet , Copenhagen , Denmark
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- a Department of Gastroenterology, Surgical Unit , Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre , Hvidovre , Denmark
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Hasselager RB, Lohse N, Duch P, Møller MH. Risk factors for reintervention after surgery for perforated gastroduodenal ulcer. Br J Surg 2016; 103:1676-1682. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2016] [Revised: 04/11/2016] [Accepted: 06/21/2016] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Background
Perforated gastroduodenal ulcer carries a high mortality rate. Need for reintervention after surgical repair is associated with worse outcome, but knowledge on risk factors for reintervention is limited. The aim was to identify prognostic risk factors for reintervention after perforated gastroduodenal ulcer in a nationwide cohort.
Methods
All patients treated surgically for perforated gastroduodenal ulcer in Denmark between 2003 and 2014 were included using data from the Danish Clinical Register of Emergency Surgery. Potential risk factors for reintervention were assessed, and their crude and adjusted associations calculated by the competing risks subdistribution hazards approach.
Results
A total of 4086 patients underwent surgery for perforated gastroduodenal ulcer during the study interval. Median age was 71·1 (i.q.r. 59·6–81·0) years and the overall 90-day mortality rate was 30·8 per cent (1258 of 4086). Independent risk factors for reintervention were: male sex (adjusted hazard ratio (HR) 1·46, 95 per cent c.i. 1·20 to 1·78), in-hospital perforation (adjusted HR 1·36, 1·11 to 1·68), high BMI (adjusted HR 1·49, 1·10 to 2·01), high ASA physical status grade (adjusted HR 1·54, 1·23 to 1·94), shock on admission (adjusted HR 1·40, 1·13 to 1·74), surgical delay (adjusted HR 1·07, 1·02 to 1·14) and other co-morbidity (adjusted HR 1·24, 1·02 to 1·51). Preadmission use of steroids (adjusted HR 0·59, 0·41 to 0·84) and age above 70 years (adjusted HR 0·72, 0·59 to 0·89) were associated with a reduced risk of reoperation.
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Obese men with coexisting diseases and high disease severity who have surgery for gastroduodenal perforation are at increased risk of reoperation.
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- R B Hasselager
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Hvidovre Hospital, Hvidovre, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Hvidovre Hospital, Hvidovre, Denmark
- Department of Anaesthesia, Centre of Head and Orthopaedics 4231, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Copenhagen University Hospital Bispebjerg, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Intensive Care 4131, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Nachiappan M, Litake MM. Scoring Systems for Outcome Prediction of Patients with Perforation Peritonitis. J Clin Diagn Res 2016; 10:PC01-5. [PMID: 27134924 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2016/16260.7338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2015] [Accepted: 12/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Peritonitis continues to be one of the major infectious problems confronting a surgeon. Mannheim Peritonitis Index (MPI), Physiological and Operative Severity Score for en Umeration of Mortality (POSSUM) and Morbidity and sepsis score of Stoner and Elebute have been devised for risk assessment and for prediction of postoperative outcome. AIM The aim of this study was to find the accuracy of these scores in predicting outcome in terms of mortality in patients undergoing exploratory laprotomy for perforation peritonitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS The prospective study was carried out in 100 diagnosed cases of perforation at our centre in a single unit over a period of 21 months from December 2012 to August 2014. Study was conducted on all cases of peritonitis albeit primary, tertiary, iatrogenic and those with age less than 12 years were excluded from the study. All the relevant data were collected and three scores were computed from one set of data from the patient. The main outcome measure was survival of the patient. The Receiver Operator Characteristics (ROC) curves were obtained for the three scores. Area Under the Curves (AUC) was calculated. Sensitivity and specificity were calculated at a cut off point obtained from the ROC curves. RESULTS POSSUM had an AUC of 0.99, sepsis score had an AUC of 0.98 and MPI had an AUC of 0.95. The cut off point score of 51 for POSSUM had an accuracy of 93.8 and positive predictive value of 70.5, the score of 29 for MPI had an accuracy of 82.8 and positive predictive value of 46 and the score of 22 for sepsis score had an accuracy of 95.9 and positive predictive value of 86.67. CONCLUSION POSSUM score was found to be superior in prediction of mortality as compared to sepsis score of Stoner and Elebute and MPI. POSSUM and MPI over predicted mortality in some cases. None of these scores are strictly preoperative.
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- Murugappan Nachiappan
- Assistant Professor, Department of General Surgery, BJ Medical College and Sassoon General Hospitals , Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Associate Professor, Department of General Surgery, BJ Medical College and Sassoon General Hospitals , Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Vester-Andersen M, Lundstrøm LH, Buck DL, Møller MH. Association between surgical delay and survival in high-risk emergency abdominal surgery. A population-based Danish cohort study. Scand J Gastroenterol 2016; 51:121-8. [PMID: 26153059 DOI: 10.3109/00365521.2015.1066422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE In patients with perforated peptic ulcer, surgical delay has recently been shown to be a critical determinant of survival. The aim of the present population-based cohort study was to evaluate the association between surgical delay by hour and mortality in high-risk patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery in general. MATERIAL AND METHODS All in-patients aged ≥ 18 years having emergency abdominal laparotomy or laparoscopy performed within 48 h of admission between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2010 in 13 Danish hospitals were included. Baseline and clinical data, including surgical delay and 90-day mortality were collected. The crude and adjusted association between surgical delay by hour and 90-day mortality was assessed by binary logistic regression. RESULTS A total of 2803 patients were included. Median age (interquartile range [IQR]) was 66 (51-78) years, and 515 patients (18.4%) died within 90 days of surgery. Over the first 24 h after hospital admission, each hour of surgical delay beyond hospital admission was associated with a median (IQR) decrease in 90-day survival of 2.2% (1.9-3.3%). No statistically significant association between surgical delay by hour and 90-day mortality was shown; crude and adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval 1.016 (1.004-1.027) and 1.003 (0.989-1.017), respectively. Sensitivity analyses confirmed the primary finding. CONCLUSIONS In the present population-based cohort study of high-risk patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery, no statistically significant adjusted association between mortality and surgical delay was found. Additional research in diagnosis-specific subgroups of high-risk patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery is warranted.
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- Morten Vester-Andersen
- a 1 Departments of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Køge Hospital and Herlev Hospital , Herlev, Denmark
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- b 2 Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Nordsjællands Hospital , Hillerød, Denmark
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- c 3 Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet , Copenhagen, Denmark
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- d 4 Department of Intensive Care 4131, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet , Copenhagen, Denmark
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Teoh AYB, Chiu PWY, Kok ASY, Wong SKH, Ng EKW. The selective use of laparoscopic repair is safe in high-risk patients suffering from perforated peptic ulcer. World J Surg 2015; 39:740-5. [PMID: 25371298 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-014-2851-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The use of laparoscopic repair for perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) was shown to be safe and recommended in low-risk patients. However, whether the approach is safe to apply to high-risk patients is uncertain. STUDY DESIGN This was a retrospective study of all patients with PPU admitted between January 2002 and December 2012. The laparoscopy-first approach (LFA) was adopted as a routine for all patients. The outcomes of LFA for PPU were reviewed and assessed to determine if the approach was safe in high-risk patients. RESULTS Three hundred and seventy three patients that suffered from PPU were included into the study and 50.9% received laparoscopic repair. There was a significant increase in the number of operations performed yearly by the LFA (P < 0.001). 25.2% of the patients had a Boey score of ≥2. High-risk patients that received LFA suffered from larger ulcers (P < 0.001) with more severe contamination (P = 0.006) that required conversion (P = 0.002) when compared to the low-risk patients. When compared to open surgery, more high-risk patients in the open group had ASA grade ≥3 (P = 0.007) and suffered from mortality (P = 0.001). The only significant predictor to mortality in high-risk patients was ASA grade ≥3 (P = 0.014). CONCLUSIONS The adoption of LFA in patients suffering from PPU was associated with acceptable rates of mortality and morbidity. The approach could also be selectively adopted in patients with Boey score ≥2 provided their ASA grading is low and hemodynamically stable.
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- Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 30-32, Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong,
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Perforated peptic ulcer is a common emergency condition worldwide, with associated mortality rates of up to 30%. A scarcity of high-quality studies about the condition limits the knowledge base for clinical decision making, but a few published randomised trials are available. Although Helicobacter pylori and use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are common causes, demographic differences in age, sex, perforation location, and underlying causes exist between countries, and mortality rates also vary. Clinical prediction rules are used, but accuracy varies with study population. Early surgery, either by laparoscopic or open repair, and proper sepsis management are essential for good outcome. Selected patients can be managed non-operatively or with novel endoscopic approaches, but validation of such methods in trials is needed. Quality of care, sepsis care bundles, and postoperative monitoring need further assessment. Adequate trials with low risk of bias are urgently needed to provide better evidence. We summarise the evidence for perforated peptic ulcer management and identify directions for future clinical research.
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- Kjetil Søreide
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- MRC Centre for Inflammation Research, University of Edinburgh, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Intensive Care 4131, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Thyroid storm precipitated by duodenal ulcer perforation. Case Rep Endocrinol 2015; 2015:750390. [PMID: 25838951 PMCID: PMC4369934 DOI: 10.1155/2015/750390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2015] [Revised: 03/03/2015] [Accepted: 03/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Thyroid storm is a rare and life-threatening complication of thyrotoxicosis that requires prompt treatment. Thyroid storm is also known to be associated with precipitating events. The simultaneous treatment of thyroid storm and its precipitant, when they are recognized, in a patient is recommended; otherwise such disorders, including thyroid storm, can exacerbate each other. Here we report the case of a thyroid storm patient (a 55-year-old Japanese male) complicated with a perforated duodenal ulcer. The patient was successfully treated with intensive treatment for thyroid storm and a prompt operation. Although it is believed that peptic ulcer rarely coexists with hyperthyroidism, among patients with thyroid storm, perforation of a peptic ulcer has been reported as one of the causes of fatal outcome. We determined that surgical intervention was required in this patient, reported despite ongoing severe thyrotoxicosis, and reported herein a successful outcome.
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Menekse E, Kocer B, Topcu R, Olmez A, Tez M, Kayaalp C. A practical scoring system to predict mortality in patients with perforated peptic ulcer. World J Emerg Surg 2015; 10:7. [PMID: 25722739 PMCID: PMC4341864 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-015-0008-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2015] [Accepted: 02/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Introduction The mortality rate of perforated peptic ulcer is still high particularly for aged patients and all the existing scoring systems to predict mortality are complicated or based on history taking which is not always reliable for elderly patients. This study’s aim was to develop an easy and applicable scoring system to predict mortality based on hospital admission data. Methods Total 227 patients operated for perforated peptic ulcer in two centers were included. All data that may be potential predictors with respect to hospital mortality were retrospectively analyzed. Results The mortality and morbidity rates were 10.1% and 24.2%, respectively. Multivariated analysis pointed out three parameters corresponding 1 point for each which were age >65 years, albumin ≤1,5 g/dl and BUN >45 mg/dl. Its prediction rate was high with 0,931 (95% CI, 0,890 to 0,961) value of AUC. The hospital mortality rates for none, one, two and three positive results were zero, 7.1%, 34.4% and 88.9%, respectively. Conclusion Because the new system consists only age and routinely measured two simple laboratory tests (albumin and BUN), its application is easy and prediction power is satisfactory. Verification of this new scoring system is required by large scale multicenter studies.
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- Ebru Menekse
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, 06100 Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya University, Sakarya, 54000 Turkey
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- General Surgery Clinic, Turhal State Hospital, 60300 Tokat, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin University, 33343 Mersin, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, 06100 Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, 44280 Malatya, Turkey
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KNUDSEN NV, MØLLER MH. Association of mortality with out-of-hours admission in patients with perforated peptic ulcer. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2015; 59:248-54. [PMID: 25495922 DOI: 10.1111/aas.12450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2014] [Accepted: 11/17/2014] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Perforated peptic ulcer is a serious emergency surgical condition. The aim of the present nationwide cohort study was to evaluate the association between mortality and out-of-hours admission in patients surgically treated for perforated peptic ulcer. METHODS All Danish patients surgically treated for benign gastric or duodenal perforated peptic ulcer in Denmark between September 1, 2011 and August 31, 2013 were included. Patients were identified through The Danish Clinical Register of Emergency Surgery. The association between 90-day mortality and time and day of admission and surgery was assessed by crude and adjusted odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS A total of 726 patients were included. Median age was 69.5 years (range 18.2-101.7), and 569 of the 726 patients (78.4%) had at least one coexisting disease. Adjusted ORs and 95% CIs between 90-day mortality and admission in daytime vs. nighttime and weekday vs. weekend were 1.0 (0.7-1.5) and 1.2 (0.8-1.8), respectively. Adjusted ORs with 95% CI between surgery in daytime vs. nighttime and weekday vs. weekend were 0.9 (0.6-1.3) and 1.2 (0.8-1.8), respectively. Sensitivity analysis was consistent with the primary analysis. The overall 90-day mortality rate was 25.6% (186/726). CONCLUSION No statistically significant adjusted association between 90-day mortality and out-of-hours admission was found in patients surgically treated for perforated peptic ulcer.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine; Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre; Hvidovre Denmark
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- Department of Intensive Care, 4131; Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet; Copenhagen Denmark
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Wilhelmsen M, Møller MH, Rosenstock S. Surgical complications after open and laparoscopic surgery for perforated peptic ulcer in a nationwide cohort. Br J Surg 2015; 102:382-7. [PMID: 25605566 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.9753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2014] [Revised: 07/17/2014] [Accepted: 11/18/2014] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Surgery for perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is associated with a risk of complications. The frequency and severity of reoperative surgery is poorly described. The aims of the present study were to characterize the frequency, procedure-associated risk and mortality associated with reoperation after surgery for PPU. METHODS All patients treated surgically for PPU in Denmark between 2011 and 2013 were included. Baseline and clinical data, including 90-day mortality and detailed information on reoperative surgery, were collected from the Danish Clinical Register of Emergency Surgery. Distribution frequencies of reoperation stratified by type of surgical approach (laparoscopy or open) were reported. The crude and adjusted risk associations between surgical approach and reoperation were assessed by regression analysis and reported as odds ratio (OR) with 95 per cent c.i. Sensitivity analyses were carried out. RESULTS A total of 726 patients were included, of whom 238 (32·8 per cent) were treated laparoscopically and 178 (24·5 per cent) had a laparoscopic procedure converted to laparotomy. Overall, 124 (17·1 per cent) of 726 patients underwent reoperation. A persistent leak was the most frequent cause (43 patients, 5·9 per cent), followed by wound dehiscence (34, 4·7 per cent). The crude risk of reoperative surgery was higher in patients who underwent laparotomy and those with procedures converted to open surgery than in patients who had laparoscopic repair: OR 1·98 (95 per cent c.i. 1·19 to 3·27) and 2·36 (1·37 to 4·08) respectively. The difference was confirmed when adjusted for age, surgical delay, co-morbidity and American Society of Anesthesiologists fitness grade. However, the intention-to-treat sensitivity analysis (laparoscopy including conversions) demonstrated no significant difference in risk. The risk of death within 90 days was greater in patients who had reoperation: crude and adjusted OR 1·53 (1·00 to 2·34) and 1·06 (0·65 to 1·72) respectively. CONCLUSION Reoperation was necessary in almost one in every five patients operated on for PPU. Laparoscopy was associated with lower risk of reoperation than laparotomy or a converted procedure. However, there was a risk of bias, including confounding by indication.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Surgical Unit, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Søreide K, Thorsen K, Søreide JA. Predicting outcomes in patients with perforated gastroduodenal ulcers: artificial neural network modelling indicates a highly complex disease. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2014; 41:91-8. [PMID: 25621078 PMCID: PMC4298653 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-014-0417-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2014] [Accepted: 05/26/2014] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Purpose Mortality prediction models for patients with perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) have not yielded consistent or highly accurate results. Given the complex nature of this disease, which has many non-linear associations with outcomes, we explored artificial neural networks (ANNs) to predict the complex interactions between the risk factors of PPU and death among patients with this condition. Methods ANN modelling using a standard feed-forward, back-propagation neural network with three layers (i.e., an input layer, a hidden layer and an output layer) was used to predict the 30-day mortality of consecutive patients from a population-based cohort undergoing surgery for PPU. A receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was used to assess model accuracy. Results Of the 172 patients, 168 had their data included in the model; the data of 117 (70 %) were used for the training set, and the data of 51 (39 %) were used for the test set. The accuracy, as evaluated by area under the ROC curve (AUC), was best for an inclusive, multifactorial ANN model (AUC 0.90, 95 % CIs 0.85–0.95; p < 0.001). This model outperformed standard predictive scores, including Boey and PULP. The importance of each variable decreased as the number of factors included in the ANN model increased. Conclusions The prediction of death was most accurate when using an ANN model with several univariate influences on the outcome. This finding demonstrates that PPU is a highly complex disease for which clinical prognoses are likely difficult. The incorporation of computerised learning systems might enhance clinical judgments to improve decision making and outcome prediction.
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- K Søreide
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, P.O. Box 8100, 4068 Stavanger, Norway ; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, P.O. Box 8100, 4068 Stavanger, Norway ; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, P.O. Box 8100, 4068 Stavanger, Norway ; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Buck DL, Møller MH. Influence of body mass index on mortality after surgery for perforated peptic ulcer. Br J Surg 2014; 101:993-9. [PMID: 24828155 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.9529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2013] [Revised: 12/03/2013] [Accepted: 03/11/2014] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Body mass index (BMI) is a strong predictor of mortality in the general population. In spite of the medical hazards of obesity, a protective effect on mortality has been suggested in surgical patients: the obesity paradox. The aim of the present nationwide cohort study was to examine the association between BMI and mortality in patients treated surgically for perforated peptic ulcer (PPU). METHODS This was a national prospective cohort study of all Danish patients treated surgically for PPU between 1 February 2003 and 31 August 2009, for whom BMI was registered. Non-surgically treated patients and those with malignant ulcers were excluded. The primary outcome measure was 90-day mortality. The association between BMI and mortality was calculated as crude and adjusted relative risks (RRs) with 95 per cent confidence intervals (c.i.). RESULTS Of 2668 patients who underwent surgical treatment for PPU, 1699 (63.7 per cent) had BMI recorded. Median age was 69.4 (range 17.6-100.9) years and 53.7 per cent of the patients were women. Some 1126 patients (66.3 per cent) had at least one of six co-morbid diseases; 728 (42.8 per cent) had an American Society of Anesthesiologists grade of III or more. A total of 471 patients (27.7 per cent) died within 90 days of surgery. Being underweight was associated with a more than twofold increased risk of death following surgery for PPU (adjusted RR 2.26, 95 per cent c.i. 1.37 to 3.71). No statistically significant association was found between obesity and mortality. CONCLUSION Being underweight was associated with increased mortality in patients with PPU, whereas being overweight or obese was neither protective nor an adverse prognostic factor.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev
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Vester-Andersen M, Lundstrøm LH, Møller MH, Waldau T, Rosenberg J, Møller AM. Mortality and postoperative care pathways after emergency gastrointestinal surgery in 2904 patients: a population-based cohort study. Br J Anaesth 2014; 112:860-70. [PMID: 24520008 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aet487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Emergency major gastrointestinal (GI) surgery carries a considerable risk of mortality and postoperative complications. Effective management of complications and appropriate organization of postoperative care may improve outcome. The importance of the latter is poorly described in emergency GI surgical patients. We aimed to present mortality data and evaluate the postoperative care pathways used after emergency GI surgery. METHODS A population-based cohort study with prospectively collected data from six Capital Region hospitals in Denmark. We included 2904 patients undergoing major GI laparotomy or laparoscopy surgery between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2010. The primary outcome measure was 30 day mortality. RESULTS A total of 538 patients [18.5%, 95% confidence interval (CI): 17.1-19.9] died within 30 days of surgery. In all, 84.2% of the patients were treated after operation in the standard ward, with a 30 day mortality of 14.3%, and 4.8% were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after a median stay of 2 days (inter-quartile range: 1-6). When compared with 'admission to standard ward', 'admission to standard ward before ICU admission' and 'ICU admission after surgery' were independently associated with 30 day mortality; odds ratio 5.45 (95% CI: 3.48-8.56) and 3.27 (95% CI: 2.45-4.36), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Mortality in emergency major GI surgical patients remains high. Failure to allocate patients to the appropriate level of care immediately after surgery may contribute to the high postoperative mortality. Future research should focus on improving risk stratification and evaluating the effect of different postoperative care pathways in emergency GI surgery.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Copenhagen University, Herlev Ringvej 75, DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark
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Suriya C, Kasatpibal N, Kunaviktikul W, Kayee T. Prognostic Factors and Complications in Patients With Operational Peptic Ulcer Perforation in Northern Thailand. Gastroenterology Res 2014; 7:5-11. [PMID: 27785262 PMCID: PMC5051135 DOI: 10.14740/gr530w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background Peptic ulcer perforation (PUP) is a very serious condition that leads to excessive complications and mortality. This study aimed to explore the possible prognostic factors and complications in patients with perforated peptic ulcer operation. Methods A 6-year retrospective cohort study in Nakornping Hospital between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2010 was conducted. The study included 912 patients who underwent PUP surgery. Patient characteristics were analyzed by using frequency, percentage, mean (standard deviation) and median (range). A comparison between groups was made. The Pearson’s Chi-squared or Fisher’s exact test was used for categorical variables, as appropriate. The Student’s t test was used for continuous variables with normal distribution, and Wilcoxon rank sum test was performed for continuous variables with non-normal distributions. Exponential risk regression analysis was performed to estimate the relative risk (RR) for the prognostic factors with a probability value of < 0.05 as a statistically significant value. Post-operative length of stay was computed graphically based on Kaplan-Meier estimates. Results During the study period, 912 post-operative PUP patients were observed. The median age of patients was 78.5 (15 - 92) years, and 77.74% of the patients were male gender. Multivariate analysis showed that five prognostic indicators: underlying illnesses; liver disease (RR: 5.41; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.36 - 21.56) and kidney disease (RR: 4.72; 95% CI: 1.05 - 21.11); duration of operation > 3 h (RR: 9.83; 95% CI: 1.61-59.66); unplanned admission to ICU (RR: 9.22; 95% CI: 1.55 - 54.68); and prolonged ventilation > 24 h (RR: 9.02; 95% CI: 0.42 - 9.98) were associated with post-operative PUP complications. Post-operative complications developed in 87 (9.54%) patients with 135 complications: 11 (1.21%) patients underwent re-operation, 32 (3.51%) patients suffered with surgical site infection, 74 (8.11%) patients encountered with pneumonia and 18 (1.97%) patients died. Post-operative complications including surgical site infection (incidence rate ratio (IRR): 2.00; 95% CI: 0.76 - 5.27), re-operation (IRR: 2.65; 95% CI: 0.73 - 9.62) and pneumonia (IRR: 6.97; 95% CI: 6.30 - 7.70) tend to be associated with mortality. The risk ratio showed a trend towards an increased risk for post-operative mortality with smaller values. However, this trend was not statistically significant. Conclusions The findings might have clinical importance as to optimize the surgical management of PUP and to minimize the complications or mortality.
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Nakornping Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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What is the best predictor of mortality in perforated peptic ulcer disease? A population-based, multivariable regression analysis including three clinical scoring systems. J Gastrointest Surg 2014; 18:1261-8. [PMID: 24610235 PMCID: PMC4057623 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-014-2485-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2014] [Accepted: 02/11/2014] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mortality rates in perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) have remained unchanged. The aim of this study was to compare known clinical factors and three scoring systems (American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), Boey and peptic ulcer perforation (PULP)) in the ability to predict mortality in PPU. MATERIAL AND METHODS This is a consecutive, observational cohort study of patients surgically treated for perforated peptic ulcer over a decade (January 2001 through December 2010). Primary outcome was 30-day mortality. RESULTS A total of 172 patients were included, of whom 28 (16 %) died within 30 days. Among the factors associated with mortality, the PULP score had an odds ratio (OR) of 18.6 and the ASA score had an OR of 11.6, both with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.79. The Boey score had an OR of 5.0 and an AUC of 0.75. Hypoalbuminaemia alone (≤37 g/l) achieved an OR of 8.7 and an AUC of 0.78. In multivariable regression, mortality was best predicted by a combination of increasing age, presence of active cancer and delay from admission to surgery of >24 h, together with hypoalbuminaemia, hyperbilirubinaemia and increased creatinine values, for a model AUC of 0.89. CONCLUSION Six clinical factors predicted 30-day mortality better than available risk scores. Hypoalbuminaemia was the strongest single predictor of mortality and may be included for improved risk estimation.
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Etonyeaku AC, Agbakwuru EA, Akinkuolie AA, Omotola CA, Talabi AO, Onyia CU, Kolawole OA, Aladesuru OA. A review of the management of perforated duodenal ulcers at a tertiary hospital in south western Nigeria. Afr Health Sci 2013; 13:907-13. [PMID: 24940311 PMCID: PMC4056487 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v13i4.7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Gastro-duodenal perforations are common and may complicate peptic ulcer disease. Management is often by surgical closure. OBJECTIVE To determine the patterns of presentation and mode of management of duodenal ulcer perforations. METHODS Retrospective review of patients with duodenal ulcer perforations seen at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital between June 2001 and July 2011. Patients' records were reviewed for demography, duration of disease, probable risk factors, type of surgery and complications. Data obtained was analyzed using SPSS 15.0. RESULT Forty- five patients were reviewed. There were 37 males (82.2%). Mean age was 39.7years (range 15-78years). There were 10 (22.6%) students and 8(17.8%) farmers. NSAIDs abuse (11), previous peptic ulcer disease (2), and no prior dyspeptic symptoms (20) constituted 24.4%, 4.4% and 44.4% respectively of cases. Seven (16%) patients presented less than 24 hours of onset of illness. Forty one perforations (91.1%) involved the first part of duodenum. Twenty two (49%) patients had Graham's omental patch. We had one (2.2%) failed repair and six (13.3%) mortalities. CONCLUSION Late presentation of duodenal ulcer perforation is common with high mortality. Pragmatic surgical intervention with Graham's omentopexy with broad spectrum antibiotics is still commonly practiced.
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- A C Etonyeaku
- Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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Søreide K, Thorsen K, Søreide JA. Strategies to improve the outcome of emergency surgery for perforated peptic ulcer. Br J Surg 2013; 101:e51-64. [PMID: 24338777 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.9368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/02/2013] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is a common surgical emergency that carries high mortality and morbidity rates. Globally, one-quarter of a million people die from peptic ulcer disease each year. Strategies to improve outcomes are needed. METHODS PubMed was searched for evidence related to the surgical treatment of patients with PPU. The clinical registries of trials were examined for other available or ongoing studies. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs), systematic reviews and meta-analyses were preferred. RESULTS Deaths from peptic ulcer disease eclipse those of several other common emergencies. The reported incidence of PPU is 3.8-14 per 100,000 and the mortality rate is 10-25 per cent. The possibility of non-operative management has been assessed in one small RCT of 83 patients, with success in 29 (73 per cent) of 40, and only in patients aged less than 70 years. Adherence to a perioperative sepsis protocol decreased mortality in a cohort study, with a relative risk (RR) reduction of 0.63 (95 per cent confidence interval (c.i.) 0.41 to 0.97). Based on meta-analysis of three RCTs (315 patients), laparoscopic and open surgery for PPU are equivalent, but patient selection remains a challenge. Eradication of Helicobacter pylori after surgical repair of PPI reduces both the short-term (RR 2.97, 95 per cent c.i. 1.06 to 8.29) and 1-year (RR 1.49, 1.10 to 2.03) risk of ulcer recurrence. CONCLUSION Mortality and morbidity from PPU can be reduced by adherence to perioperative strategies.
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- K Søreide
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, and Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Buck DL, Vester-Andersen M, Møller MH. Surgical delay is a critical determinant of survival in perforated peptic ulcer. Br J Surg 2013; 100:1045-9. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.9175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/22/2013] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Background
Morbidity and mortality following perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) remain substantial. Surgical delay is a well established negative prognostic factor, but evidence derives from studies with a high risk of bias. The aim of the present nationwide cohort study was to evaluate the adjusted effect of hourly surgical delay on survival after PPU.
Methods
This was a cohort study including all Danish patients treated surgically for PPU between 1 February 2003 and 31 August 2009. Medically treated patients and those with a malignant ulcer were excluded. The associations between surgical delay and 30-day survival are presented as crude and adjusted relative risks (RRs) with 95 per cent confidence intervals (c.i.).
Results
A total of 2668 patients were included. Their median age was 70·9 (range 16·2–104·2) years and 55·4 per cent (1478 of 2668) were female. Some 67·5 per cent of the patients (1800 of 2668) had at least one of six co-morbid diseases and 45·6 per cent had an American Society of Anesthesiologists fitness grade of III or more. A total of 708 patients (26·5 per cent) died within 30 days of surgery. Every hour of delay from admission to surgery was associated with an adjusted 2·4 per cent decreased probability of survival compared with the previous hour (adjusted RR 1·024, 95 per cent c.i. 1·011 to 1·037).
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Limiting surgical delay in patients with PPU seems of paramount importance.
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- D L Buck
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Intensive Care, 4131, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Thorsen K, Søreide JA, Søreide K. Scoring systems for outcome prediction in patients with perforated peptic ulcer. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2013; 21:25. [PMID: 23574922 PMCID: PMC3626602 DOI: 10.1186/1757-7241-21-25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2012] [Accepted: 04/04/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Patients with perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) often present with acute, severe illness that carries a high risk for morbidity and mortality. Mortality ranges from 3-40% and several prognostic scoring systems have been suggested. The aim of this study was to review the available scoring systems for PPU patients, and to assert if there is evidence to prefer one to the other. Material and methods We searched PubMed for the mesh terms “perforated peptic ulcer”, “scoring systems”, “risk factors”, ”outcome prediction”, “mortality”, ”morbidity” and the combinations of these terms. In addition to relevant scores introduced in the past (e.g. Boey score), we included recent studies published between January 2000 and December 2012) that reported on scoring systems for prediction of morbidity and mortality in PPU patients. Results A total of ten different scoring systems used to predict outcome in PPU patients were identified; the Boey score, the Hacettepe score, the Jabalpur score the peptic ulcer perforation (PULP) score, the ASA score, the Charlson comorbidity index, the sepsis score, the Mannheim Peritonitis Index (MPI), the Acute physiology and chronic health evaluation II (APACHE II), the simplified acute physiology score II (SAPS II), the Mortality probability models II (MPM II), the Physiological and Operative Severity Score for the enumeration of Mortality and Morbidity physical sub-score (POSSUM-phys score). Only four of the scores were specifically constructed for PPU patients. In five studies the accuracy of outcome prediction of different scoring systems was evaluated by receiver operating characteristics curve (ROC) analysis, and the corresponding area under the curve (AUC) among studies compared. Considerable variation in performance both between different scores and between different studies was found, with the lowest and highest AUC reported between 0.63 and 0.98, respectively. Conclusion While the Boey score and the ASA score are most commonly used to predict outcome for PPU patients, considerable variations in accuracy for outcome prediction were shown. Other scoring systems are hampered by a lack of validation or by their complexity that precludes routine clinical use. While the PULP score seems promising it needs external validation before widespread use.
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- Kenneth Thorsen
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, POB 8100, Stavanger, N, 4068, Norway
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