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Burmeister EA, Waterhouse M, Jordan SJ, O'Connell DL, Merrett ND, Goldstein D, Wyld D, Beesley V, Gooden H, Janda M, Neale RE. Determinants of survival and attempted resection in patients with non-metastatic pancreatic cancer: An Australian population-based study. Pancreatology 2016; 16:873-81. [PMID: 27374480 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2016.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2016] [Revised: 06/21/2016] [Accepted: 06/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND There are indications that pancreatic cancer survival may differ according to sociodemographic factors, such as residential location. This may be due to differential access to curative resection. Understanding factors associated with the decision to offer a resection might enable strategies to increase the proportion of patients undergoing potentially curative surgery. METHODS Data were extracted from medical records and cancer registries for patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer between July 2009 and June 2011, living in one of two Australian states. Among patients clinically staged with non-metastatic disease we examined factors associated with survival using Cox proportional hazards models. To investigate survival differences we examined determinants of: 1) attempted surgical resection overall; 2) whether patients with locally advanced disease were classified as having resectable disease; and 3) attempted resection among those considered resectable. RESULTS Data were collected for 786 eligible patients. Disease was considered locally advanced for 561 (71%) patients, 510 (65%) were classified as having potentially resectable disease and 365 (72%) of these had an attempted resection. Along with age, comorbidities and tumour stage, increasing remoteness of residence was associated with poorer survival. Remoteness of residence and review by a hepatobiliary surgeon were factors influencing the decision to offer surgery. CONCLUSIONS This study indicated disparity in survival dependent on patients' residential location and access to a specialist hepatobiliary surgeon. Accurate clinical staging is a critical element in assessing surgical resectability and it is therefore crucial that all patients have access to specialised clinical services.
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- E A Burmeister
- QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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- QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Cancer Council NSW, Sydney, Australia; University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia; University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, NSW, Australia; Bankstown Hospital, NSW, Australia
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- University of New South Wales, NSW, Australia; Prince of Wales Hospital, NSW, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Chandrasegaram MD, Goldstein D, Simes J, Gebski V, Kench JG, Gill AJ, Samra JS, Merrett ND, Richardson AJ, Barbour AP. Meta-analysis of radical resection rates and margin assessment in pancreatic cancer. Br J Surg 2015; 102:1459-72. [PMID: 26350029 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.9892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 137] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2015] [Revised: 04/28/2015] [Accepted: 06/05/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND R0 resection rates (complete tumour removal with negative resection margins) in pancreatic cancer are 70-80 per cent when a 0-mm margin is used, declining to 15-24 per cent with a 1-mm margin. This review evaluated the R0 resection rates according to different margin definitions and techniques. METHODS Three databases (MEDLINE from 1946, PubMed from 1946 and Embase from 1949) were searched to mid-October 2014. The search terms included 'pancreatectomy OR pancreaticoduodenectomy' and 'margin'. A meta-analysis was performed with studies in three groups: group 1, axial slicing technique (minimum 1-mm margin); group 2, other slicing techniques (minimum 1-mm margin); and group 3, studies with minimum 0-mm margin. RESULTS The R0 rates were 29 (95 per cent c.i. 26 to 32) per cent in group 1 (8 studies; 882 patients) and 49 (47 to 52) per cent in group 2 (6 studies; 1568 patients). The combined R0 rate (groups 1 and 2) was 41 (40 to 43) per cent. The R0 rate in group 3 (7 studies; 1926 patients) with a 0-mm margin was 72 (70 to 74) per cent The survival hazard ratios (R1 resection/R0 resection) revealed a reduction in the risk of death of at least 22 per cent in group 1, 12 per cent in group 2 and 23 per cent in group 3 with an R0 compared with an R1 resection. Local recurrence occurred more frequently with an R1 resection in most studies. CONCLUSION Margin clearance definitions affect R0 resection rates in pancreatic cancer surgery. This review collates individual studies providing an estimate of achievable R0 rates, creating a benchmark for future trials.
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- M D Chandrasegaram
- National Health and Medical Research Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Discipline of Surgery, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Department of Surgery, Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Prince of Wales Clinical School University of New South Wales, New South Wales, Australia
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- National Health and Medical Research Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- National Health and Medical Research Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Tissue Pathology and Diagnostic Oncology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.,Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Cancer Diagnosis and Pathology Research Group, Kolling Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.,Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Discipline of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Surgery, Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia.,Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of Queensland, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Humphris JL, Chang DK, Johns AL, Scarlett CJ, Pajic M, Jones MD, Colvin EK, Nagrial A, Chin VT, Chantrill LA, Samra JS, Gill AJ, Kench JG, Merrett ND, Das A, Musgrove EA, Sutherland RL, Biankin AV. The prognostic and predictive value of serum CA19.9 in pancreatic cancer. Ann Oncol 2012; 23:1713-22. [PMID: 22241899 PMCID: PMC3387824 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdr561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 194] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Current staging methods for pancreatic cancer (PC) are inadequate, and biomarkers to
aid clinical decision making are lacking. Despite the availability of the serum marker
carbohydrate antigen 19.9 (CA19.9) for over two decades, its precise role in the
management of PC is yet to be defined, and as a consequence, it is not widely used. Methods We assessed the relationship between perioperative serum CA19.9 levels, survival and
adjuvant chemotherapeutic responsiveness in a cohort of 260 patients who underwent
operative resection for PC. Results By specifically assessing the subgroup of patients with detectable CA19.9, we
identified potential utility at key clinical decision points. Low postoperative CA19.9
at 3 months (median survival 25.6 vs 14.8 months,
P = 0.0052) and before adjuvant chemotherapy were
independent prognostic factors. Patients with postoperative CA 19.9 levels >90 U/ml
did not benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy
(P = 0.7194) compared with those with a CA19.9 of
≤90 U/ml (median 26.0 vs 16.7 months, P = 0.0108).
Normalization of CA19.9 within 6 months of resection was also an independent favorable
prognostic factor (median 29.9 vs 14.8 months,
P = 0.0004) and normal perioperative CA19.9 levels
identified a good prognostic group, which was associated with a 5-year survival of
42%. Conclusions Perioperative serum CA19.9 measurements are informative in patients with detectable
CA19.9 (defined by serum levels of >5 U/ml) and have potential clinical utility in
predicting outcome and response to adjuvant chemotherapy. Future clinical trials should
prioritize incorporation of CA19.9 measurement at key decision points to prospectively
validate these findings and facilitate implementation.
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- J L Humphris
- Cancer Research Program, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Darlinghurst, Australia
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Merrett ND, Wilson RB, Cosman P, Biankin AV. Superior mesenteric artery syndrome: diagnosis and treatment strategies. J Gastrointest Surg 2009; 13:287-92. [PMID: 18810558 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-008-0695-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 177] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2008] [Accepted: 09/08/2008] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is an unusual cause of vomiting and weight loss resulting from the compression of the third part of the duodenum by the SMA. Various medical and psychiatric conditions may result in the initial rapid weight loss which causes narrowing of the aortomesenteric angle. The vomiting and obstructive syndrome is then self-perpetuated regardless of the initiating factors. The young age and nonspecific symptoms often lead to a delay in diagnosis. DISCUSSION A series of eight cases is presented reviewing the presentation, investigations, surgical treatment by division of duodenum and duodenojejunostomy, and outcomes. CONCLUSION SMA syndrome is a well-described entity which must be considered as a cause of vomiting associated with significant weight loss in young adults. Surgical treatment should be allied with psychological assessment to treat any underlying psychosocial abnormality.
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- N D Merrett
- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Bankstown Hospital, Suite 101/68 Eldridge Road, Bankstown, NSW 2200, Australia.
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- N D Merrett
- Upper GI Surgery, Bankstown Hospital, Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia
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Biankin AV, Kench JG, Segara D, Skalicky DA, Biankin SA, Cosman PH, Merrett ND, Musgrove EA, Henshall SM, Sutherland RL. Use of the novel biomarker (HOXB2) to predict response to pancreatectomy for pancreatic cancer. J Clin Oncol 2007. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.10526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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10526 Background: Pancreatectomy is the only therapeutic intervention that offers the chance of long term survival for patients with pancreatic cancer, however, only 10% of patients who undergo pancreatectomy survive > 3 years with prognostic factors only determined after pathological examination of the resected specimen. Identification of a biomarker of response to surgical resection that can be determined preoperatively offers the potential to significantly improve survival and quality of life for patients with PC by improving patient selection for pancreatectomy. Methods: We examined the aberrant expression of over 20 genes identified using transcript profiling or known to be important in carcinogenesis using immunohistochemistry and in-situ hybridisation in a cohort of 124 patients with pancreatic cancer to identify potential biomarkers of prognosis and response to operative resection. Results: Aberrant expression of p53, p21WAF1/CIP1, p27KIP1, p16INK4A, cyclin D1, cyclin E, DPC4/Smad4, EGFR, beta-catenin, sfrp4, LMO4, HOXB2, S100P, S100A6, S100A2, RAI3 and CRBP1 were identified in a significant proportion of PC. Multivariate analysis of clinicopathological variables (tumor size, differentiation, subtype, lymph node metastases, perineural invasion and vascular space invasion), treatment parameters (margin involvement, adjuvant therapy, resection type), and aberrant expression of the above candidate biomarkers identified that HOXB2 expression and resection margin involvement by tumor were the only 2 independent prognostic factors. Patients who had absent HOXB2 expression and had clear margins after pancreaticoduodenectomy (48%) had an actual survival of 40% at 3 years and 21% at 5 years, compared to those with HOXB2 expression and/or positive surgical margins who had all died by 28 months. Conclusion: HOXB2 expression may represent a surrogate marker of advanced disease, can potentially be assessed preoperatively using FNAB, and is currently the best predictor of outcome and response to operative resection to be reported. Preoperative assessment of HOXB2 expression has potential clinical utility in predicting response to operative resection for PC to allow better selection of patients for operative intervention. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- A. V. Biankin
- Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Australia; Bankstown Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Australia; Bankstown Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Australia; Bankstown Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Australia; Bankstown Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Australia; Bankstown Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Australia; Bankstown Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Australia; Bankstown Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Australia; Bankstown Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Australia; Bankstown Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Australia; Bankstown Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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Cosman PH, Hugh TJ, Shearer CJ, Merrett ND, Biankin AV, Cartmill JA. Skills acquired on virtual reality laparoscopic simulators transfer into the operating room in a blinded, randomised, controlled trial. Stud Health Technol Inform 2007; 125:76-81. [PMID: 17377238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Virtual reality surgical simulators have proven value in the acquisition and assessment of laparoscopic skills. In this study, we investigated skill transfer from a virtual reality laparoscopic simulator into the operating room, using a blinded, randomised, controlled trial design. Surgical trainees using the LapSim System performed significantly better at their first real-world attempt at a laparoscopic task than their colleagues who had not received similar training, as measured independently by a number of expert surgical observers using four criteria.
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Merrett ND, Jorgenson J, Schwartz P, Hunt DR. Bacteremia associated with operative decompression of a small bowel obstruction. J Am Coll Surg 1994; 179:33-7. [PMID: 8019722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intraoperative decompression of the small bowel has been advocated as a method of aiding recovery of both the patient and the intestine. However, the methods proposed (retrograde stripping or enterotomy) require vigorous handling of bacteria-laden small bowel, possibly giving rise to a bacteremia. STUDY DESIGN A small bowel obstruction was created in 31 rats by means of a ligature. Twenty-four hours later, the obstruction was relieved, and the rats were divided into three groups: relief of obstruction alone, relief with retrograde stripping, and relief with enterotomy plus suction. Blood cultures were taken before and after manipulation of the bowel. RESULTS In blood cultures taken before and after manipulation there was a significant increase of Escherichia coli bacteremia in the two manipulation groups compared with the relief of obstruction only group. CONCLUSIONS Bacteremia may be an effect of operative decompression of obstructed bowel, which at times outweighs its supposed benefits.
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- N D Merrett
- Department of Surgery, St. George Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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Merrett ND, Gartell PC. Perforation of leiomyoma of stomach. Postgrad Med J 1994; 70:507-9. [PMID: 7937431 PMCID: PMC2397664 DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.70.825.507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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- N D Merrett
- Department of Surgery, Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester, Hampshire, UK
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A new technique for the repair of giant inguinoscrotal hernia is described. It consists of: reduction of the hernia; repair of the hernial orifices with marlex mesh; creation of a midline anterior wall defect to increase intra-abdominal capacity; covering this defect with marlex mesh; then covering the midline marlex mesh with a rotation flap of inguinoscrotal skin. This technique increases intra-abdominal capacity and allows reduction of the hernia without compromising respiratory function, in patients with chronic airflow limitation, by using skin that would otherwise be discarded.
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- N D Merrett
- Department of Surgery, West Wales General Hospital, Carmarthen
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One of the current challenges to the laparoscopic biliary surgeon is the management of bile duct stones. While laparoscopic bile duct exploration is in its infancy, pre- and postoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with or without endoscopic papillotomy (ERCP/EP) currently plays a significant role. Intra-operative ERCP/EP has advantages over pre- and postoperative ERCP/EP; however it has not gained popularity due, partly, to the difficulties associated with ERCP/EP being performed with the patient in the supine position. This study prospectively assessed, in 10 consecutive patients, the feasibility of performing laparoscopic cholecystectomies in the left lateral position, a position amenable to intra-operative ERCP/EP if necessary. It is concluded that laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the left lateral position can be performed safely, with similar ease and results as in the supine position, increasing the options available to manage choledocholithiasis.
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- D A Grieve
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Prince Henry Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Merrett ND, Gartell PC. A totally diverting loop colostomy. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 1993; 75:272-4. [PMID: 8379632 PMCID: PMC2497927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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A technique is described where the distal limb of a loop colostomy is tied with nylon or polydioxanone. This ensures total faecal diversion and dispenses with the supporting rod, enabling early application of stoma appliances. The technique does not interfere with the traditional transverse closure of a loop colostomy.
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- N D Merrett
- Department of Surgery, Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester
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Graduated compression stockings are frequently used in the prevention of deep venous thrombosis and the treatment of venous insufficiency. Two patients are discussed who sustained ischaemic complications after application of graduated compression stockings. Review of the literature demonstrates that low cutaneous pressures significantly decrease local blood flow and that the amount of pressure exerted by graduated compression stockings increases significantly with increases in leg girth. Ischaemic complications associated with the use of these stockings also appears to be more common than previously thought and any policy of routine prescription to patients should be questioned.
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- N D Merrett
- St George Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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A case of torsion of the vermiform appendix is described. It is a rare cause of an acute abdomen with a clinical presentation that is indistinguishable from acute appendicitis.
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- N D Merrett
- Colorectal Unit, St George Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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