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Tutino R, Stecca T, Farneti F, Massani M, Santoro GA. Transanal eco-Doppler evaluation after hemorrhoidal artery embolization. World J Gastroenterol 2024; 30:2332-2342. [PMID: 38813050 PMCID: PMC11130570 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i17.2332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/30/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Hemorrhoidal artery embolization (Emborrhoid) is a novel method for the treatment of severe hemorrhoidal bleeding. Despite having a technical success rate of 93%-100%, the clinical success ranges between 63% and 94%, with a rebleeding rate of 13.6%. AIM To evaluate the effectiveness of this procedure in reducing hemorrhoidal flow and hemorrhoidal bleeding. METHODS This prospective observational pilot study was conducted at Division of General Surgery 1 and Tertiary Referral Pelvic Floor Center, Treviso Regional Hospital, Italy. In a 2 months period (February-March 2022), consecutive patients with hemorrhoidal bleeding scores (HBSs) ≥ 4, Goligher scores of II or III, failure of non-operative management, and a candidate for Emborrhoid were included. Endoanal ultrasound with eco-Doppler was performed preoperatively and 1 month after the procedure. The primary endpoint was to quantify the changes in arterial hemorrhoidal flow after treatment. The secondary endpoint was to evaluate the correlation between the flow changes and the HBS. RESULTS Eleven patients underwent Emborrhoid. The overall pretreatment mean systolic peak (MSP) was 14.66 cm/s. The highest MSP values were found in the anterior left lateral (17.82 cm/s at 1 o'clock and 15.88 cm/s at 3 o'clock) and in the posterior right lateral (14.62 cm/s at 7 o'clock and 16.71 cm/s at 9 o'clock) quadrants of the anal canal. After treatment, the overall MSP values were significantly reduced (P = 0.008) although the correlation between MSP and HBS changes was weak (P = 0.570). A statistical difference was found between distal embolization compared with proximal embolization (P = 0.047). However, the coil landing zone was not related to symptoms improvement (P = 1.000). A significant difference in MSP changes was also reported between patients with type 1 and type 2 superior rectal artery (SRA) anatomy (P = 0.040). No relationship between hemorrhoidal grades (P = 1.000), SRA anatomy (P = 1.000) and treatment outcomes was found. CONCLUSION The preliminary findings of this pilot study confirm that Emborrhoid was effective in reducing the arterial hemorrhoidal flow in hemorrhoidal disease. However, the correlation between the post-operative MSP and HBS changes was weak. Hemorrhoidal grade, SRA anatomy and type of embolization were not related to treatment outcomes.
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- Roberta Tutino
- Dipartimento Chirurgia Generale e Specialistica, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Torino 10126, Italy
- Division of General Surgery 1, Treviso Regional Hospital, AULSS 2 Marca Trevigiana, Treviso 31100, Italy
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- Division of General Surgery 1, Treviso Regional Hospital, AULSS 2 Marca Trevigiana, Treviso 31100, Italy
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- Division of Radiology, Treviso Regional Hospital, AULSS 2 Marca Trevigiana, Treviso 31100, Italy
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- Division of General Surgery 1, Treviso Regional Hospital, AULSS 2 Marca Trevigiana, Treviso 31100, Italy
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- Tertiary Referral Pelvic Floor Center, Division of General Surgery 2, AULSS 2 Marca Trevigiana, Treviso 31100, Italy
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Yalcinkaya A, Yalcinkaya A, Atici SD, Sahin C, Leventoglu S. Local excision versus thrombectomy in thrombosed external hemorrhoids: a multicenter, prospective, observational study. BMC Surg 2023; 23:228. [PMID: 37563701 PMCID: PMC10413608 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-023-02105-4] [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: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Available guidelines describing the procedural treatment of thrombosed external hemorrhoids (TEH) rely solely on expert opinion. We aimed to compare local excision (LE) and thrombectomy (incision) in terms of treatment success, factors affecting success, and outcomes. METHODS This was a multicenter, prospective, observational study conducted in eight centers from September 2020 to September 2021. A total of 96 patients (58 LE, 38 thrombectomy) were included. Risk factors, demographics and clinical characteristics were recorded. Follow-up studies were scheduled for the 1st week, 1st, 3rd and 6th months. Surgical success was assessed at 1 month. Hemorrhoidal Disease Symptom Score (HDSS) and Short Health Scale (SHS) were applied at baseline and the 6th month. Wexner fecal incontinence score was applied at all follow-up studies. RESULTS Overall mean age was 41.5 ± 12.7 years. At baseline, groups were similar with regard to demographics and disease severity (HDSS) (p > 0.05 for all). Success was relatively higher in the thrombectomy group (86.8%) compared to the LE group (67.2%) (p = 0.054). Constipation and travel history were significantly associated with lower likelihood of LE success. Symptoms during follow-up were similarly distributed in the groups. Both methods yielded significant improvements in HDSS, SHS and Wexner scores; however, SHS scores (6 months) and Wexner scores (all time points) were significantly better in the thrombectomy group. CONCLUSION The in-office thrombectomy procedure may have better short-term outcomes compared to LE in terms of relative success, recurrence and quality of life-despite the fact that success rates were statistically similar with the two interventions. LE may yield particularly worse results in patients with constipation and travel history; thus, thrombectomy appears to be especially advantageous in these patient subsets.
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- Ali Yalcinkaya
- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Sıhhiye, Ankara, Turkey
- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology, Science for Life Laboratory, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of General Surgery, Ankara Yenimahalle Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Trenti L, Biondo S, Espin-Basany E, Barrios O, Sanchez-Garcia JL, Landaluce-Olavarria A, Bermejo-Marcos E, Garcia-Martinez MT, Alias Jimenez D, Jimenez F, Alonso A, Manso MB, Kreisler E. Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization With Mucopexy Versus Vessel-Sealing Device Hemorrhoidectomy for Grade III to IV Hemorrhoids: Long-term Outcomes From the THDLIGA Randomized Controlled Trial. Dis Colon Rectum 2023; 66:e818-e825. [PMID: 35239526 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000002272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Both transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization and vessel-sealing device hemorrhoidectomy are safe for grade III to IV hemorrhoid treatment. Whether one of them is superior regarding long-term results remains unclear. OBJECTIVE To compare long-term results after transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization and vessel-sealing device hemorrhoidectomy. DESIGN Multicenter randomized controlled trial. SETTINGS This study was conducted at 6 centers. PATIENTS Patients ≥18 years of age with grade III to IV hemorrhoids were included in the study. INTERVENTIONS Patients were randomly assigned to transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization (n = 39) or vessel-sealing device hemorrhoidectomy (n = 41). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome was hemorrhoid symptom recurrence assessed by a specific questionnaire 2 years postoperatively. Secondary outcomes included long-term complications, reoperations, fecal continence, and patient satisfaction and quality of life. RESULTS Five of the 80 patients included in the study were lost to follow-up. Thirty-six patients randomly assigned to transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization and 39 patients randomly assigned to vessel-sealing device hemorrhoidectomy were included in the long-term analysis. The differences between mean baseline and mean 2-year score in the 2 groups were similar (-11.0, SD 3.8 vs -12.5, SD 3.6; p = 0.080). Three patients in the transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization group underwent supplementary procedures for hemorrhoid symptoms, compared with none in the vessel-sealing device hemorrhoidectomy group ( p = 0.106). Four patients in the vessel-sealing hemorrhoidectomy group and none in the transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization group experienced chronic opened wound ( p = 0.116). LIMITATIONS Lack of stratification for hemorrhoid grade and power calculation based on the main outcome trial but not on the end point of this long-term study. CONCLUSIONS Transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization with mucopexy is associated with hemorrhoid symptom recurrence similar to vessel-sealing device hemorrhoidectomy at 2 years. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/B933 . REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov ; ID: NCT02654249. DESARTERIALIZACIN HEMORROIDAL TRANSANAL CON MUCOPEXIA VERSUS HEMORROIDECTOMA CON DISPOSITIVO DE SELLADO DE VASOS PARA HEMORROIDES DE GRADO IIIIV RESULTADOS A LARGO PLAZO DEL ENSAYO CLNICO ALEATORIZADO THDLIGARCT ANTECEDENTES:Tanto la desarterialización hemorroidal transanal como la hemorroidectomía con dispositivo de sellado de vasos son seguras y bien toleradas para el tratamiento de las hemorroides de grado III-IV. La primera se asocia con una necesidad más breve de analgesia posoperatoria que la hemorroidectomía con dispositivo de sellado de vasos. No está claro si uno de ellos es superior con respecto a los resultados a largo plazo.OBJETIVO:El objetivo fue comparar los resultados a largo plazo después de la desarterialización hemorroidal transanal y la hemorroidectomía con dispositivo de sellado de vasos.DISEÑO:Se realizó un ensayo clínico aleatorizado multicéntrico.AJUSTE:Este estudio se realizó en 6 centros.PACIENTES:Se incluyeron en el estudio pacientes de ≥18 años con hemorroides de grado III-IV.INTERVENCIONES:Los pacientes fueron asignados al azar a desarterialización hemorroidal transanal (n = 39) o hemorroidectomía con dispositivo de sellado de vasos (n = 41).PRINCIPALES MEDIDAS DE RESULTADO:El resultado primario fue la recurrencia de los síntomas de hemorroides evaluada mediante un cuestionario específico 2 años después de la operación. Los resultados secundarios incluyeron complicaciones a largo plazo, reoperaciones, continencia fecal, satisfacción del paciente y calidad de vida.RESULTADOS:Cinco de los 80 pacientes incluidos en el estudio se perdieron durante el seguimiento. En el análisis a largo plazo se incluyeron 36 pacientes aleatorizados a desarterialización hemorroidal transanal y 39 aleatorizados a hemorroidectomía con dispositivo de sellado de vasos. Las diferencias entre la puntuación inicial media y la puntuación media a los 2 años en los dos grupos fueron similares (-11,0, DE 3,8 frente a -12,5, DE 3,6; p = 0,080). Tres pacientes en el grupo de desarterialización hemorroidal transanal se sometieron a procedimientos complementarios por síntomas de hemorroides, en comparación con ninguno en el grupo de hemorroidectomía con dispositivo de sellado de vasos (p = 0,106). Cuatro pacientes en el grupo de hemorroidectomía con sellado de vasos y ninguno en el grupo de desarterialización hemorroidal transanal experimentaron herida abierta crónica (p = 0,116). No se encontraron diferencias en cuanto a continencia fecal (p = 0,657), satisfacción del paciente (p = 0,483) y calidad de vida.LIMITACIONES:No hay estratificación para el grado de hemorroides ni el cálculo del poder basado en el resultado principal del ensayo, pero no en el criterio de valoración de este estudio a largo plazo.CONCLUSIONES:La desarterialización hemorroidal transanal con mucopexia se asocia con una recurrencia de síntomas de hemorroides similar a la hemorroidectomía con dispositivo de sellado de vasos a los dos años. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/B933 . (Traducción- Dr. Francisco M. Abarca-Rendon )REGISTRO DE PRUEBA:Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02654249).
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- Loris Trenti
- Colorectal Unit, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Bellvitge University Hospital, University of Barcelona and IDIBELL, Barcelona, Spain
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Bellvitge University Hospital, University of Barcelona and IDIBELL, Barcelona, Spain
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Bellvitge University Hospital, University of Barcelona and IDIBELL, Barcelona, Spain
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Galdakao Usansolo Hospital, Vizcaya, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, La Princesa University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Bellvitge University Hospital, University of Barcelona and IDIBELL, Barcelona, Spain
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Fallah Tafti SP, Foroutani L, Safari R, Hadizadeh A, Behboudi B, Ahmadi Tafti SM, Keramati MR, Fazeli MS, Keshvari A, Kazemeini A. Evaluation of the Farsi-translated Hemorrhoidal Disease Symptom Score and Short Health Scale questionnaires in patients with hemorrhoid disease: A cross-sectional study. Health Sci Rep 2023; 6:e1363. [PMID: 37359414 PMCID: PMC10290184 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Background and Aims The Hemorrhoidal Disease Symptom Score (HDSS) is a tool that is scored based on five main symptoms: pain, bleeding, itching, soiling, and prolapse. Furthermore, the Short Health Scale (SHS) is a measurement tool of subjective health and health-related quality of life. This study was performed to validate the Farsi-translated Hemorrhoidal Disease Symptom Score (HDSS), and Scale Short Health Scale adapted for hemorrhoidal disease (SHS-HD) as a measure of symptom severity in patients with hemorrhoid disease. Methods In this study, HDSS and SHS-HD were translated into Farsi. Participants with confirmed hemorrhoid disease completed the questionnaire. Subsequently, the questionnaire's discriminative validity, convergent validity, reliability, sensitivity, and specificity were evaluated. Results Data from 31 patients were analyzed (mean age 39.68; 71% male). The results of the analysis showed good internal consistency as Cronbach's α for HDSS and SHS were 0.994 and 0.995 respectively. Spearman's correlation coefficient for the test-retest comparison was 0.986 (p < 0.01). The responses demonstrated good convergent validity. Moreover, the comprehension and suitability of each question were rated as excellent (Pearson's correlation coefficient = 0.3). Conclusions Our findings revealed that the Farsi translation of the HDSS and SHS-HD can be a valuable tool for evaluating the symptom severity in patients with hemorrhoid disease.
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- Seyedeh Parisa Fallah Tafti
- Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Colorectal Research Center, Imam Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
- Research Center for Advanced Technologies in Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiovascular Research InstituteTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Research Center for Advanced Technologies in Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiovascular Research InstituteTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Colorectal Research Center, Imam Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Research Center for Advanced Technologies in Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiovascular Research InstituteTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Colorectal Research Center, Imam Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Colorectal Research Center, Imam Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Colorectal Research Center, Imam Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Colorectal Research Center, Imam Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Colorectal Research Center, Imam Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Colorectal Research Center, Imam Hospital ComplexTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Minimal Open Hemorrhoidectomy Versus Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization: The Effect on Symptoms: An Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial. Dis Colon Rectum 2020; 63:655-667. [PMID: 31996581 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000001588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is limited evidence on the long-term efficacy of transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization compared with hemorrhoidectomy. Most studies investigated short-term effects with postoperative pain as the primary outcome. Being a benign disease, the long-term goal of treatment for hemorrhoids is the resolution of symptoms and improvement of quality of life. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of minimal open hemorrhoidectomy versus transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization on patient-reported symptoms. DESIGN This was an open-label randomized controlled trial. SETTINGS This was a single-center study. PATIENTS Patients with symptomatic hemorrhoids grade II to IV (Goligher's classification) were included. INTERVENTIONS Patients were randomly allocated to minimal open hemorrhoidectomy or transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome was symptoms assessed by the Hemorrhoidal Disease Symptom Score 1 year postoperatively. Secondary outcomes included health-related quality of life, patient satisfaction, postoperative pain and recovery, adverse events, recurrence, and hospital costs. RESULTS Forty-eight patients received minimal open hemorrhoidectomy, and 50 patients received transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization. No difference in symptom score at 1-year follow-up was found. Median (range) symptom score was 3 (0-17) after minimal open hemorrhoidectomy and 5 (0-17) after transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization (median difference = -1.0 (95% CI, -3.0 to 0.0); p = 0.15). Residual hemorrhoidal prolapse was reported more frequently (p = 0.008), and more patients had treatment for recurrence after transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization (7 vs 0 patients; p = 0.013). Patient satisfaction was higher after minimal open hemorrhoidectomy (p = 0.049). No differences were found in the impact on health-related quality of life, average and peak postoperative pain, recovery, or adverse events (p > 0.05). Transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization was more expensive (median difference = &OV0556;555 (95% CI, &OV0556;472-&OV0556;693); p < 0.001). LIMITATIONS No blinding was included in this study. CONCLUSION No difference was found in symptom score 1 year postoperatively. Minimal open hemorrhoidectomy had a better effect on the hemorrhoidal prolapse and higher patient satisfaction. More patients needed treatment for recurrence after transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization. Minimal open hemorrhoidectomy has an immediate postoperative course similar to transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/B152. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02061176. HEMORROIDECTOMíA MíNIMA ABIERTA VERSUS DESARTERIALIZACIóN HEMORROIDAL TRANSANAL: EL EFECTO SOBRE LOS SíNTOMAS: UN ESTUDIO ABIERTO CONTROLADO Y ALEATORIZADO: Hay evidencia limitada sobre la eficacia a largo plazo de la desarterialización hemorroidal transanal en comparación con la hemorroidectomía. La mayoría de los estudios han investigado los efectos a corto plazo con el dolor postoperatorio como el resultado primario. Al ser una enfermedad benigna, el objetivo a largo plazo del tratamiento de la enfermedad hemorroidal es la resolución de los síntomas y la mejora en la calidad de vida.Comparar el efecto de la hemorroidectomía abierta mínima versus la desarterialización hemorroidal transanal en los síntomas reportados por el paciente.Ensayo controlado aleatorizado abierto.Estudio en sede única.Pacientes con enfermedad hemorroidal sintomática de grado II-IV (clasificación de Goligher).Los pacientes fueron asignados aleatoriamente a hemorroidectomía mínima abierta o desarterialización hemorroidal transanal.El resultado primario fueron los síntomas evaluados por el Score de Síntomas de Enfermedad Hemorroidal un año después de la operación. Los resultados secundarios incluyeron calidad de vida relacionada con la salud, satisfacción del paciente, dolor y recuperación postoperatorios, eventos adversos, recurrencia y costos hospitalarios.Cuarenta y ocho pacientes recibieron hemorroidectomía abierta mínima y cincuenta pacientes recibieron desarterialización hemorroidal transanal. No se encontraron diferencias en la puntuación de los síntomas al año de seguimiento. La puntuación mediana (rango) de síntomas fue 3 (0-17) después de una hemorroidectomía mínima abierta y 5 (0-17) después de la desarterialización hemorroidal transanal (diferencia mediana [IC95%]: -1.0 [-3.0-0.0], p = 0.15). El prolapso hemorroidal residual se informó con mayor frecuencia (p = 0.008) y más pacientes recibieron tratamiento por recurrencia después de la desarterialización hemorroidal transanal (7 frente a 0 pacientes, p = 0.013). La satisfacción del paciente fue mayor después de una hemorroidectomía abierta mínima (p = 0.049). No se encontraron diferencias en el impacto sobre la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud, el dolor postoperatorio promedio y máximo, la recuperación o los eventos adversos (p> 0.05). La desarterialización hemorroidal transanal fue más costosa (diferencia mediana [IC95%]: &OV0556; 555 [472-693], p <0.001).Estudio sin cegamiento.No se encontraron diferencias en la puntuación de los síntomas a un año después de la operación. La hemorroidectomía mínima abierta tuvo un mejor efecto sobre el prolapso hemorroidal y una mayor satisfacción del paciente. Más pacientes necesitaron tratamiento para la recurrencia después de la desarterialización hemorroidal transanal. La hemorroidectomía abierta mínima tiene un curso postoperatorio inmediato similar a la desarterialización hemorroidal transanal. Consulte Video Resumen en http://links.lww.com/DCR/B152. (Traducción-Dr. Jorge Silva Velazco).ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02061176.
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Mundet L, Cabib C, Ortega O, Rofes L, Tomsen N, Marin S, Chacón C, Clavé P. Defective Conduction of Anorectal Afferents Is a Very Prevalent Pathophysiological Factor Associated to Fecal Incontinence in Women. J Neurogastroenterol Motil 2019; 25:423-435. [PMID: 31177647 PMCID: PMC6657934 DOI: 10.5056/jnm18196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Revised: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background/Aims Fecal incontinence (FI) is a prevalent condition among women. While biomechanical motor components have been thoroughly researched, anorectal sensory aspects are less known. We studied the pathophysiology of FI in community-dwelling women, specifically, the conduction through efferent/afferent neural pathways. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 175 women with FI and 19 healthy volunteers. The functional/structural study included anorectal manometry/endoanal ultrasound. Neurophysiological studies including pudendal nerve terminal motor latency (PNTML) and sensory-evoked-potentials to anal/rectal stimulation (ASEP/RSEP) were conducted on all healthy volunteers and on 2 subgroups of 42 and 38 patients, respectively. Results The main conditions associated with FI were childbirth (79.00%) and coloproctological surgery (37.10%). Cleveland score was 11.39 ± 4.09. Anorectal manometry showed external anal sphincter and internal anal sphincter insufficiency in 82.85% and 44.00%, respectively. Sensitivity to rectal distension was impaired in 27.42%. Endoanal ultrasound showed tears in external anal sphincter (60.57%) and internal anal sphincter disruptions (34.80%). Abnormal anorectal sensory conduction was evidenced through ASEP and RSEP in 63.16% and 50.00% of patients, respectively, alongside reduced activation of brain cortex to anorectal stimulation. In contrast, PNTML was delayed in only 33.30%. Stools were loose/very loose in 56.70% of patients. Conclusions Pathophysiology of FI in women is mainly associated with mechanical sphincter dysfunctions related to either muscle damage or, to a lesser extent, impaired efferent conduction at pudendal nerves. Impaired conduction through afferent anorectal pathways is also very prevalent in women with FI and may play an important role as a pathophysiological factor and as a potential therapeutic target.
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- Lluís Mundet
- Unitat d'Exploracions Funcionals Digestives, Hospital de Mataró, Consorci Sanitari del Maresme, Mataró, Catalonia, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de enfermedades hepáticas y digestivas (CIBERehd), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unitat d'Exploracions Funcionals Digestives, Hospital de Mataró, Consorci Sanitari del Maresme, Mataró, Catalonia, Spain
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- Unitat d'Exploracions Funcionals Digestives, Hospital de Mataró, Consorci Sanitari del Maresme, Mataró, Catalonia, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de enfermedades hepáticas y digestivas (CIBERehd), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unitat d'Exploracions Funcionals Digestives, Hospital de Mataró, Consorci Sanitari del Maresme, Mataró, Catalonia, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de enfermedades hepáticas y digestivas (CIBERehd), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unitat d'Exploracions Funcionals Digestives, Hospital de Mataró, Consorci Sanitari del Maresme, Mataró, Catalonia, Spain
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- Unitat d'Exploracions Funcionals Digestives, Hospital de Mataró, Consorci Sanitari del Maresme, Mataró, Catalonia, Spain
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- Unitat d'Exploracions Funcionals Digestives, Hospital de Mataró, Consorci Sanitari del Maresme, Mataró, Catalonia, Spain
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- Unitat d'Exploracions Funcionals Digestives, Hospital de Mataró, Consorci Sanitari del Maresme, Mataró, Catalonia, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de enfermedades hepáticas y digestivas (CIBERehd), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Barcelona, Spain
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Zoulamoglou M, Kaklamanos I, Zarokosta M, Flessas I, Bonatsos V, Piperos T, Theodoropoulos P, Barla G, Stathopoulou I, Mariolis-Sapsakos T. The ligament of Parks as a key anatomical structure for safer hemorrhoidectomy: Anatomic study and a simple surgical note. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2017; 24:31-33. [PMID: 29071068 PMCID: PMC5651486 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2017.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2017] [Revised: 10/06/2017] [Accepted: 10/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Hemorrhoids are a common anal disorder which affects both men and women of all ages. One out of ten patients with hemorrhoidal disease, requires surgical treatment. Unfortunately though, hemorrhoidectomy is closely related to complications that can be present early or late postoperatively. In the present manuscript, the safe surgical technique which emphasizes to the identification of the key anatomical structure of the ligament of Parks (Trietz's muscle) is adequately described. A total of 200 patients with grades III and IV hemorrhoids, underwent Milligan-Morgan or Ferguson's hemorrhoidectomy. The mucosal ligament of Parks was identified to all patients and was used as a key anatomical structure through the excision of the hemorrhoids. Its identification guides surgeons during the operation and reduces the major problem of postoperative complications. Finally, since the mucosal ligament of Parks represents a constantly identifiable landmark, it allows simple and reliable identification of the internal sphincter muscle and minimizes the probability of postoperative complications.
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- Menelaos Zoulamoglou
- University Department of Surgery, General and Oncologic Hospital of Kifissia ‘’Agii Anargiri’’, Athens, Greece
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- University Department of Surgery, General and Oncologic Hospital of Kifissia ‘’Agii Anargiri’’, Athens, Greece
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- University Department of Surgery, General and Oncologic Hospital of Kifissia ‘’Agii Anargiri’’, Athens, Greece
- Anatomy and Histology Laboratory, School of Nursing, University of Athens, Greece
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- University Department of Surgery, General and Oncologic Hospital of Kifissia ‘’Agii Anargiri’’, Athens, Greece
- Anatomy and Histology Laboratory, School of Nursing, University of Athens, Greece
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- University Department of Surgery, General and Oncologic Hospital of Kifissia ‘’Agii Anargiri’’, Athens, Greece
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- University Department of Surgery, General and Oncologic Hospital of Kifissia ‘’Agii Anargiri’’, Athens, Greece
- Anatomy and Histology Laboratory, School of Nursing, University of Athens, Greece
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- University Department of Surgery, General and Oncologic Hospital of Kifissia ‘’Agii Anargiri’’, Athens, Greece
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- University Department of Surgery, General and Oncologic Hospital of Kifissia ‘’Agii Anargiri’’, Athens, Greece
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- University Department of Surgery, General and Oncologic Hospital of Kifissia ‘’Agii Anargiri’’, Athens, Greece
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- University Department of Surgery, General and Oncologic Hospital of Kifissia ‘’Agii Anargiri’’, Athens, Greece
- Anatomy and Histology Laboratory, School of Nursing, University of Athens, Greece
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Parmar N, Kumar L, Emmanuel A, Day RM. Prospective regenerative medicine therapies for obstetric trauma-induced fecal incontinence. Regen Med 2015; 9:831-40. [PMID: 25431918 DOI: 10.2217/rme.14.56] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Fecal incontinence is a major public health issue that has yet to be adequately addressed. Obstetric trauma and injury to the anal sphincter muscles are the most common cause of fecal incontinence. New therapies are emerging aimed at repair or regeneration of sphincter muscle and restoration of continence. While regenerative medicine offers an attractive option for fecal incontinence there are currently no validated techniques using this approach. Although many challenges are yet to be resolved, the advent of regenerative medicine is likely to offer disruptive technologies to treat and possibly prevent the onset of this devastating condition. This article provides a review on regenerative medicine approaches for treating fecal incontinence and a critique of the current landscape in this area.
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- Nina Parmar
- Applied Biomedical Engineering Group, University College London, 21 University Street, London, WC1E 6JJ, UK
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The surgical approach to treating fecal incontinence is complex. After optimal medical management has failed, surgery remains the best option for restoring function. Patient factors, such as prior surgery, anatomic derangements, and degree of incontinence, help inform the astute surgeon regarding the most appropriate option. Many varied approaches to surgical management are available, ranging from more conservative approaches, such as anal canal bulking agents and neuromodulation, to more aggressive approaches, including sphincter repair, anal cerclage techniques, and muscle transposition. Efficacy and morbidity of these approaches also range widely, and this article presents the data and operative considerations for these approaches.
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- Joshua I S Bleier
- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Pennsylvania Hospital/Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, 800 Walnut Street, 20th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA.
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Deng ZH, Zhao BM. Spasmolysis therapy after Milligan-Morgan haemorrhoidectomy. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2013; 21:1828-1833. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v21.i19.1828] [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] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Pain after hemorrhoid surgery is the most common postoperative complication, significantly influencing patients' quality of life. Severe postoperative pain may still occur and continues to be the major concern of patients who are unwilling to undergo the surgery. Anal sphincter hypertonicity has been identified as a major influencing factor for increased pain after surgery. Since persistent internal anal sphincter spasm is a major factor responsible for the genesis of pain, relieving internal anal sphincter spasm is considered to be an effective method to ease the pain. Currently, multiple treatments have been used to manage pain after haemorrhoidal surgery, including sphincterotomy, botulinum toxin, glyceryl trinitrate, and calcium channel blockers. Haemorrhoidectomy coupled with spasmolysis therapy can significantly reduce the incidence of postoperative complications and improve the quality of life.
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