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Bae HW, Lee YJ, Park MY, Yang SY, Han YD, Cho MS, Hur H, Lee KY, Cheon JH, Carmichael JC, Min BS. Clinical Significance of Prognostic Nutrition Index in Patients with Crohn's Disease after Primary Bowel Resection. Yonsei Med J 2024; 65:380-388. [PMID: 38910300 PMCID: PMC11199177 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2023.0279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Although advancements in medical treatments have been made, approximately half of patients with intestinal Crohn's disease (CD) require intestinal resections during their lifetime. It is well-known that the nutritional status of CD patients can impact postoperative morbidity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical significance of prognostic nutritional index (PNI) in patients with intestinal CD who underwent primary bowel resection. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively investigated patients who were diagnosed with CD and underwent intestinal surgery at Severance Hospital between January 2005 and October 2018. The patients were divided into two groups: PNI ≤40 (n=150) and PNI >40 (n=77). We assessed the clinical significance of PNI in terms of the incidence of postoperative infectious complications (PICs) and the postoperative recurrence of CD. RESULTS The low PNI group had significantly higher rates of infectious complications (32.0% vs. 10.4%, p=0.001) compared to the high PNI group. Multivariable analysis identified low PNI (≤40) and longer operation time (>180 min) as independent risk factors associated with PICs [odds ratio (OR)=2.754, 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.140-6.649, p=0.024; OR=2.986, 95% CI=1.451-6.143, p=0.003]. PICs were significantly associated with surgical recurrence (hazard ratio=2.217, 95% CI=1.064-4.617, p=0.034). CONCLUSION Preoperative PNI could serve as a predictive factor for PICs in CD patients who undergo intestinal resection. Additionally, PICs are significantly associated with a higher risk of surgical recurrence in CD.
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- Hyeon Woo Bae
- The Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- The Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- The Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- The Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- The Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- The Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California School of Medicine, Irvine, CA, USA.
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- The Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- The Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California School of Medicine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- The Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Sun Z, Cao L, Guo Z, Zhou Y, Zhu W, Li Y. A nomogram to predict stoma creation in elective surgical resection for penetrating Crohn's disease. ANZ J Surg 2024; 94:923-930. [PMID: 38290990 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18872] [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: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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BACKGROUNDS The decision to perform a stoma during surgical resection of penetrating Crohn's disease (CD) is a critical consideration. The objective of this study was to identify factors that influence stoma creation and develop a predictive nomogram model to assist surgeons in making optimal surgical decisions. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted at a tertiary center from December 1, 2012, to December 1, 2021, involving consecutive patients with penetrating CD who underwent elective surgical resection. The LASSO regression method was used to select preoperative predictors, and a nomogram was constructed using multivariate logistic regression. The performance of the nomogram was validated in an internal cohort by assessing its discrimination, calibration, and clinical usefulness. RESULTS The study included 405 cases in the training group and 135 cases in the validation group. Nine risk factors for stoma formation were identified, including disease location, fistula resulted from previous anastomosis, absence of preoperative exclusive enteral nutrition support, albumin levels below 35 g/L, C-reactive protein levels above 10 mg/L, hemoglobin levels below 100 g/L, perianal disease, internal fistula, and surgical approach. These risk factors were selected using the LASSO regression method, and a nomogram was developed based on them. The area under the curve and the coefficient of determination (R2) of the nomogram were 0.821 and 0.394, respectively. And the nomogram demonstrated good performance in the validation cohort. CONCLUSIONS The nomogram exhibited good predictive ability for stoma formation during elective surgical resection for penetrating CD, which can assist surgeons in making informed clinical decisions.
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- Zhenya Sun
- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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Assaf D, Hazzan D, Laks S, Segev L. Long-term outcomes following ileocolic resection for Crohn's disease: does earlier elective resection affect disease recurrence rates? ANZ J Surg 2023; 93:2910-2920. [PMID: 37635292 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18669] [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: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Surgical resection in Crohn's disease is sometimes the only alternative treating disease complications or refractory disease. The implications of early resection on disease course are still debatable. We aimed to assess the influence of preoperative disease duration on long-term postoperative disease course. METHODS A retrospective analysis of all Crohn's disease patients who underwent an elective primary ileocolic resection between 2010 and 2021 in a single tertiary medical center. The cohort was divided based on disease duration, Group A (47 patients) had a disease duration shorter than 3 years (median of 1 year) and Group B (139 patients) had a disease duration longer than 3 years (median of 11 years). RESULTS Surgeries were less complex among Group A as noted by higher rates of laparoscopic assisted procedures (68.1% vs. 45.3%, P = 0.006), shorter surgery duration (134 vs. 167 min, P < 0.0001) less estimated blood loss (72.5 vs. 333 mL, P = 0.016) and faster return of bowel function (3 vs. 4 days, P = 0.011). However, propensity score matching nullified all the differences. Younger age (OR = 0.86, P = 0.004), pre-op steroids (OR = 3.69, P = 0.037) and longer disease duration (OR = 1.18, P = 0.012) were found to be independently significantly associated with severe complications. After a median follow-up time of 71.38 months no significant differences were found between the groups in terms of endoscopic (P = 0.59), or surgical recurrences rates (P = 0.82). CONCLUSIONS The main effect of preoperative short disease duration was noted within the surgical complexity; however, matching suggests confounders as cause of the difference. No significant long-term implication was noted on disease recurrence.
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- Dan Assaf
- The Department of General and Oncological Surgery-Surgery C, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- The Sheba Talpiot Medical Leadership Program, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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- The Department of General and Oncological Surgery-Surgery C, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Department of General and Oncological Surgery-Surgery C, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Department of General and Oncological Surgery-Surgery C, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Kim SW, Lee JY, Lee HC, Ahn JB, Kim JH, Park IS, Cheon JH, Kim DH. Downregulation of Heat Shock Protein 72 Contributes to Fibrostenosis in Crohn's Disease. Gut Liver 2023; 17:905-915. [PMID: 36814356 PMCID: PMC10651382 DOI: 10.5009/gnl220308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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Background/Aims Crohn's disease (CD) with recurrent inflammation can cause intestinal fibrostenosis due to dysregulated deposition of extracellular matrix. However, little is known about the pathogenesis of fibrostenosis. Here, we performed a differential proteomic analysis between normal, inflamed, and fibrostenotic specimens of patients with CD and investigated the roles of the candidate proteins in myofibroblast activation and fibrosis. Methods We performed two-dimensional difference gel electrophoresis and identified candidate proteins using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry and orbitrap liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. We also verified the levels of candidate proteins in clinical specimens and examined their effects on 18Co myofibroblasts and Caco-2 intestinal epithelial cells. Results We identified five of 30 proteins (HSP72, HSPA5, KRT8, PEPCK-M, and FABP6) differentially expressed in fibrostenotic CD. Among these proteins, the knockdown of heat shock protein 72 (HSP72) promoted the activation and wound healing of myofibroblasts. Moreover, knockdown of HSP72 induced the epithelial-mesenchymal transition of intestinal epithelial cells by reducing E-cadherin and inducing fibronectin and α-smooth muscle actin, which contribute to fibrosis. Conclusions HSP72 is an important mediator that regulates myofibroblasts and epithelial-mesenchymal transition in fibrosis of CD, suggesting that HSP72 can serve as a target for antifibrotic therapy.
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- Seung Won Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Brain Korea 21 Project, Seoul, Korea
- Severance Biomedical Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Brain Korea 21 Project, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Brain Korea 21 Project, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Brain Korea 21 Project, Seoul, Korea
- Severance Biomedical Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Digestive Disease Center, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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Lin C, Lin H, Chen H, Chen N, Shih I, Hung J, Yueh T, Chiang F, Lin P, Tsai Y, Wei S. Perioperative optimization of Crohn's disease. Ann Gastroenterol Surg 2023; 7:10-26. [PMID: 36643355 PMCID: PMC9831910 DOI: 10.1002/ags3.12621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disease mainly affecting the gastrointestinal tract. With the increased availability of modalities in the last two decades, the treatment of CD has advanced remarkably. Although medical treatment is the mainstay of therapy, most patients require surgery during the course of their illness, especially those who experience complications. Nutritional optimization and ERAS implementation are crucial for patients with CD who require surgical intervention to reduce postoperative complications. The increased surgical risk was found to be associated with the use of corticosteroids, but the association of surgical risk with immunomodulators, biologic therapy, such as anti-TNF mediations, anti-integrin medications, and anti-IL 12/23 was low in certainty. Decisions about preoperative medication must be made on an individual case-dependent basis. Preoperative imaging studies can assist in the planning of appropriate surgical strategies and approaches. However, patients must be informed of any alterations to their treatment. In summary, the management of perioperative medications and surgery-related decision-making should be individualized and patient-centered based on a multidisciplinary approach.
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- Chun‐Chi Lin
- Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of SurgeryTaipei Veterans General HospitalTaipeiTaiwan
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, School of MedicineNational Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
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- Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Department of SurgeryTaipei Veterans General HospitalTaipeiTaiwan
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, School of MedicineNational Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
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- National Taiwan University Hospital, Dietetics DepartmentTaipeiTaiwan
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- National Taiwan University Hospital, Dietetics DepartmentTaipeiTaiwan
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- Department of Medical ImagingNational Taiwan University HospitalTaipeiTaiwan
- Department of Radiology, College of MedicineNational Taiwan UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of SurgeryNational Taiwan University Hospital and College of MedicineTaipeiTaiwan
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- Division of Colon and Rectal SurgeryTaichung Armed Forces General HospitalTaichungTaiwan
- National Defense Medical CenterTaipeiTaiwan
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of SurgeryTaichung Veterans General HospitalTaichungTaiwan
- Department of Food and NutritionProvidence UniversityTaichungTaiwan
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- Division of colorectal surgery, Department of SurgeryMackay Memorial HospitalTaipeiTaiwan
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- Department of Colorectal SurgeryChina Medical University HospitalTaichungTaiwan
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- Division of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Department of Internal MedicineNational Taiwan University Hospital and College of MedicineTaipeiTaiwan
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The Prevalence of Concomitant Skip Small Bowel Lesions in Crohn's Disease and Their Effects on Reoperation in Patients Undergoing Ileocolic Resection. J Gastrointest Surg 2022; 26:2330-2341. [PMID: 36006588 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-022-05436-4] [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] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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AIMS Concomitant lesions in the small intestine are common in Crohn's disease (CD). This study aimed to detect the incidence of small bowel (SB) lesions in patients undergoing surgical resection for symptomatic ileocolic disease and whether concomitant SB lesions are associated with reoperation due to recurrent CD. METHODS In this observational, historical cohort study, consecutive patients with CD undergoing primary ileocolic resection (ICR) from 2007 to 2019 were included. Clinical variables and intraoperative findings were extracted from a prospectively maintained database and analyzed by Cox proportional hazards regression models for identifying risk factors of reoperation. RESULTS Of the 404 patients included, there were 202 (50%) patients having concomitant SB lesions, and 108 of them underwent concurrent surgical intervention for SB lesions whereas 94 did not. The presence of concomitant SB lesions was a risk factor for reoperation (p = 0.041). Subgroup analysis indicated that patients with concomitant uncomplicated SB lesions left in situ had a comparable rate of reoperation (p = 0.605) whereas patients having concomitant complicated SB lesions undergoing simultaneous surgical intervention showed a higher reoperation rate (P = 0.006) when compared with those without concomitant SB lesions. Interestingly, the adverse effects of concomitant SB lesions can be reversed in the setting of postoperative anti-TNF agents [HR 0.2; 95% CI (0.04-0.9); P=0.040]. CONCLUSIONS Concomitant SB lesion(s), especially those complicated lesions, could be a risk factor for postoperative surgical recurrence in patients undergoing ICR. Active postoperative management strategies such as anti-TNF agents should be provided for these patients.
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Caviglia GP, Mineo CA, Rosso C, Armandi A, Astegiano M, Canavese G, Resegotti A, Saracco GM, Ribaldone DG. Predictive Factors of Surgical Recurrence in Patients with Crohn's Disease on Long-Term Follow-Up: A Focus on Histology. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11175043. [PMID: 36078973 PMCID: PMC9457467 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11175043] [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: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) that underwent surgery, predictive factors of surgical recurrence have been only partially identified. The aim of our study was to identify potential factors associated with an increased risk of surgical recurrence. A monocentric retrospective observational study was conducted including patients diagnosed with CD, according to ECCO criteria who received their first ileocolic resection. Overall, 162 patients were enrolled in our study; 54 of them were excluded due to a lack of sufficient data. The median follow-up was 136.5 months, IQR 91.5−176.5, and the surgical recurrence rate after the median follow-up was 21.3%. In the multivariate analysis, an age ≤ 28 years at the first surgical resection (aHR = 16.44, p < 0.001), current smoking (aHR = 15.84, p < 0.001), female sex (aHR = 7.58, p < 0.001), presence of granulomas at local lymph nodes (aHR = 12.19, p < 0.001), and treatment with systemic corticosteroids after the first surgical resection (aHR = 7.52, p = 0.002) were factors significantly associated with a risk of surgical recurrence, while cryptitis resulted in a protective factor (aHR = 0.02, p < 0.001). In conclusion, the heterogeneous spectrum of factors associated to the risk of surgical recurrence in patients with CD that underwent ileocolic resection supports the need of a personalized follow-up taking into account different clinical, surgical, and histologic features.
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza–Molinette Hospital, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 1U, Città della Salute e della Scienza–Molinette Hospital, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza–Molinette Hospital, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
- Division of Gastroenterology, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza–Molinette Hospital, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
- Division of Gastroenterology, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza–Molinette Hospital, 10126 Turin, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-011-6333710
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Hammami A, Harbi R, Elleuch N, Meddeb KB, Ameur WB, Dahmani W, Braham A, Ajmi S, Ksiaa M, Slama AB, Jaziri H, Jmaa A. Predictors of postoperative recurrence in a cohort of Tunisian patients with Crohn’s disease. Ther Adv Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 15:26317745211060689. [PMID: 35321255 PMCID: PMC8935554 DOI: 10.1177/26317745211060689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: The aim of our study was to evaluate the frequency and risk factors of clinical postoperative recurrence in Tunisian patients with Crohn’s disease (CD). Methods: Clinical data of 86 patients with CD who underwent ileocolonic resection at University Hospital of Sahloul in Tunisia were retrospectively reviewed. Continuous data are expressed as median (interquartile range), and categorical data as frequencies and percentages. Multivariate Cox proportional hazard regression analysis was conducted to identify the risk factors of postoperative clinical recurrence. Results: A total of 86 patients with CD were included in this study. During follow-up, 21 patients (24.4%) had clinical recurrence. The cumulative clinical recurrence rate was 9.3% at 1 year and 20.9% at 5 years. In univariate analysis, predictive factors of postoperative clinical recurrence were active preoperative smoking (p = 0.008), ileal location of the disease (p = 0.01), active CD [Crohn’s Disease Activity Index (CDAI) > 150] (p = 0.04), duration of disease before first surgery <9.5 months (p = 0.027), and limited resection margins (<2 cm) from macroscopically diseased bowel (p = 0.005). In multivariate analysis, only smoking (p = 0.012), duration of disease before first surgery <9.5 months (p = 0.048), and limited resection margins (<2 cm) from macroscopically diseased bowel (p = 0.046) were confirmed to be independent factors of clinical relapse. Conclusion: Smoking, duration of disease before first surgery <9.5 months, and limited resection margins (<2 cm) from macroscopically diseased bowel were independent risk factors for clinical recurrence. Based on these factors, patients could be stratified in order to guide postoperative therapeutic options.
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- Aya Hammami
- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of Sahloul, Route de la Ceinture, 4011 Sousse, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
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- Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia
- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of Sahloul, Sousse, Tunisia
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Changes in disease behaviour and location and factor analysis in patients with Crohn's disease undergoing repeated-resections. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 33:e555-e563. [PMID: 33852510 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000002145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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AIM Crohn's disease affects the entire gastrointestinal tract and is accompanied by changes in disease location and behaviour. We aimed to analyse changes and the factors in patients with Crohn's disease undergoing intestinal repeated-resection. METHODS We included and retrospectively analyzed patients with Crohn's disease who received ≥2 bowel surgeries from a tertiary inflammatory bowel disease centre from January 2008 to December 2019. The Montreal classification was used to describe the disease site and behaviour. Factors were assessed by univariate and multivariate analysis. RESULTS A total of 339 patients were included of whom 94 patients received ≥3 bowel resections. The median patient's age at the second and third surgery was 36.4 and 39.6, respectively. Repeated-resection most commonly occurred in the original surgical site. However, disease behaviour progressed with the number of surgical interventions and disease duration, especially for patients with B1 phenotype. Patients with L1 Crohn's disease at a primary resection that progressed to L2 Crohn's disease at a second surgical resection required a resection earlier than patients whose disease remained in L1 or progressed to L3 Crohn's disease. Multivariate analysis showed that history of appendectomy was a predictor of progression from L1 to L3 Crohn's disease at a second surgical resection, while treatment with azathioprine (AZA) may be a protective factor that abated the risk of progression from L1 to L3 Crohn's disease. CONCLUSION The original resection site is the most common location for recurrence in patients with Crohn's disease, but disease behaviour progresses with the number of surgeries and disease duration. L1 Crohn's disease patients with a history of appendectomy have a higher risk to progress to L3 Crohn's disease at a second surgical resection, while the AZA may be a protective factor that reduces the risk of progression from L1 to L3.
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Zemel M, Solo E, Tulchinsky H. Does microscopic involvement of the surgical margins after ileocecectomy in Crohn's patients predict early recurrence? Int J Colorectal Dis 2021; 36:2427-2435. [PMID: 33928416 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-021-03941-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The primary aim of this study was to determine whether the microscopic presence of Crohn's disease (CD) in the resected specimen margins in patients undergoing ileocecectomy predicts disease recurrence. The secondary aim was to identify other risk factors which can predict recurrence. METHODS All CD patients who underwent ileocecectomy in a single colorectal unit between 2000 and 2015 were retrospectively evaluated. The diagnosis of CD and margin involvement status were retrieved from pathology reports. Recurrence was determined according to medical records or via a telephone questionnaire. Demographic, clinical, and surgical parameters were compared between patients with and without histopathologic evidence of CD in the resected margins. RESULTS A total of 202 CD patients were included, 49 with and 153 without evidence of microscopic involvement in the resected margins. The main demographic characteristics, surgical approach and procedure, and postoperative course, including medical treatment, clinical or endoscopic recurrence, and reoperation rates, were similar for both groups. Patients who were operated laparoscopically (n=58, p 0.016), conversion from laparoscopic to open (n=25, p 0.016), stapled anastomosis (n=150, p 0.004), when stricturoplasty was required (n=12, p 0.046), and those with perianal disease (n=32, p 0.045) had shorter time to recurrence. Male gender had increased hazard ratio (n=106, HR 1.38) for reoperation, but not significantly (p=0.058). CONCLUSIONS The presence of microscopic CD at the resected specimen margins was not associated with the risk of disease recurrence. Other demographic, clinical, and technical features that did correlate with early recurrence were identified. These results support a conservative approach to the extent of resection in CD patients undergoing ileocecectomy. TRIAL REGISTRATION Not relevant.
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- Meir Zemel
- The Colorectal Unit, Surgical Division, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, 6 Weizmann St, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Colorectal Unit, Surgical Division, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, 6 Weizmann St, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Colorectal Unit, Surgical Division, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, affiliated to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, 6 Weizmann St, 6423906, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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Yu J, Hyun HK, Park J, Kang EA, Park SJ, Park JJ, Kim TI, Kim WH, Cheon JH. Continued Postoperative Use of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Inhibitors for the Prevention of Crohn's Disease Recurrence. Gut Liver 2021; 16:414-422. [PMID: 34420935 PMCID: PMC9099390 DOI: 10.5009/gnl210062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Background/Aims Many patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) undergo intestinal resection during the disease course. Despite surgery, postoperative recurrence (POR) commonly occurs. Although postoperative use of tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) inhibitors is known to be effective in preventing POR, few studies have evaluated the effectiveness of continuing the same TNF-α inhibitors postoperatively in patients who received TNF-ɑ inhibitors before surgery. Methods This retrospective observational study was performed in a single tertiary medical center. We retrospectively reviewed patients who had undergone the first intestinal resection due to CD and divided them into two groups TNF-α inhibitor users in both the preoperative and postoperative periods, and TNF-α inhibitor users in only the preoperative period. We compared the clinical outcomes between these two groups. Results In total, 45 patients who used TNF-α inhibitors preoperatively were recruited. Among them, TNF-α inhibitors were used postoperatively in 20 patients (44.4%). The baseline characteristics except age at diagnosis were similar in both groups. The rates of surgical and endoscopic recurrence were not different between the two groups, but the cumulative clinical recurrence rate was significantly lower in the postoperative TNF-α inhibitors group (log-rank p=0.003). In multivariate Cox regression analysis, postoperative TNF-α inhibitors use was significantly associated with a decreased risk of clinical recurrence (adjusted hazard ratio, 0.204; 95% confidence interval, 0.060 to 0.691; p=0.011). Conclusions Continuing TNF-α inhibitors postoperatively in patients who were receiving TNF-α inhibitors before surgery significantly reduced the rate of clinical recurrence. For patients with CD who received TNF-α inhibitors preoperatively, continuing their use after surgery could be recommended.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jongwook Yu
- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Jihye Park
- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Eun Ae Kang
- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Soo Jung Park
- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Jae Jun Park
- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Tae Il Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Won Ho Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Jae Hee Cheon
- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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