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Lu DH, Xu XX, Zhou R, Wang C, Lan LT, Yang XY, Feng X. Ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block benefits the postoperative recovery of patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a single-center, double-blinded, randomized controlled clinical trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2024; 24:137. [PMID: 38600490 PMCID: PMC11005129 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-024-02518-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND With the increasing prevalence of colorectal cancer (CRC), optimizing perioperative management is of paramount importance. This study investigates the potential of stellate ganglion block (SGB), known for its stress response-mediating effects, in improving postoperative recovery. We postulate that preoperative SGB may enhance the postoperative recovery of patients undergoing laparoscopic CRC surgery. METHODS We conducted a randomized controlled trial of 57 patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery at a single center. Patients, aged 18-70 years, were randomly assigned to receive either preoperative SGB or standard care. SGB group patients received 10 mL of 0.2% ropivacaine under ultrasound guidance prior to surgery. Primary outcome was time to flatus, with secondary outcomes encompassing time to defecation, lying in bed time, visual analog scale (VAS) pain score, hospital stays, patient costs, intraoperative and postoperative complications, and 3-year mortality. A per-protocol analysis was used. RESULTS Twenty-nine patients in the SGB group and 28 patients in the control group were analyzed. The SGB group exhibited a significantly shorter time to flatus (mean [SD] hour, 20.52 [9.18] vs. 27.93 [11.69]; p = 0.012), accompanied by decreased plasma cortisol levels (mean [SD], postoperatively, 4.01 [3.42] vs 7.75 [3.13], p = 0.02). Notably, postoperative pain was effectively managed, evident by lower VAS scores at 6 h post-surgery in SGB-treated patients (mean [SD], 4.70 [0.91] vs 5.35 [1.32]; p = 0.040). Furthermore, patients in the SGB group experienced reduced hospital stay length (mean [SD], day, 6.61 [1.57] vs 8.72 [5.13], p = 0.042). CONCLUSIONS Preoperative SGB emerges as a promising approach to enhance the postoperative recovery of patients undergoing laparoscopic CRC surgery. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION ChiCTR1900028404, Principal investigator: Xia Feng, Date of registration: 12/20/2019.
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- Di-Han Lu
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.58 2nd Zhongshan Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.58 2nd Zhongshan Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 107 Yanjiang West Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.58 2nd Zhongshan Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.58 2nd Zhongshan Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.58 2nd Zhongshan Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, P.R. China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.58 2nd Zhongshan Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, P.R. China.
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Faucheron JL, Vincent D, Barbut M, Jacquet-Perrin I, Sage PY, Foote A, Bellier A, Quesada JL, Tidadini F, Trilling B. Abdominal massage to prevent ileus after colorectal surgery. A single-center, prospective, randomized clinical trial: the MATRAC Trial. Tech Coloproctol 2024; 28:42. [PMID: 38517591 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-024-02914-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND There is scarce literature on the effect of mechanical abdominal massage on the duration of ileus after colectomy, particularly in the era of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS). The aim of this study was to determine whether abdominal massage after colorectal surgery with anastomosis and no stoma helps toward a faster return of intestinal transit. METHODS This study was a superiority trial and designed as a prospective open-label, single-center, randomized controlled clinical trial with two parallel groups. Patients scheduled to undergo intestinal resection and follow an ERAS protocol were randomly assigned to either the standard ERAS group or the ERAS plus massage group. The primary endpoint was the return of intestinal transit, defined as the first passage of flatus following the operation. Secondary endpoints included time of the first bowel motion, maximal pain, 30 day complications, complications due to massage, anxiety score given by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression (HAD) questionnaire, and quality of life assessed by the EQ-5D-3L questionnaire. RESULTS Between July 2020 and June 2021, 36 patients were randomly assigned to the ERAS group or the ERAS plus massage group (n = 19). Patients characteristics were comparable. There was no significant difference in time to passage of the first flatus between the ERAS group and the ERAS plus abdominal massage group (1065 versus 1389 min, p = 0.274). No statistically significant intergroup difference was noted for the secondary endpoints. CONCLUSION Our study, despite its limitations, failed to demonstrate any advantage of abdominal massage to prevent or even reduce symptoms of postoperative ileus after colorectal surgery. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER 38RC20.021.
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- Jean-Luc Faucheron
- University Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, TIMC, UMR 5525, VetAgro Sup, 38000, Grenoble, France.
- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Department of Digestive and Emergency Surgery, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, CS 10217, 38043, Grenoble Cedex, France.
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- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Department of Digestive and Emergency Surgery, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, CS 10217, 38043, Grenoble Cedex, France
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- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Department of Digestive and Emergency Surgery, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, CS 10217, 38043, Grenoble Cedex, France
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- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Department of Digestive and Emergency Surgery, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, CS 10217, 38043, Grenoble Cedex, France
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- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Department of Digestive and Emergency Surgery, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, CS 10217, 38043, Grenoble Cedex, France
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- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Department of Digestive and Emergency Surgery, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, CS 10217, 38043, Grenoble Cedex, France
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- Clinical Pharmacology Unit, INSERM CIC1406, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France
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- Clinical Pharmacology Unit, INSERM CIC1406, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France
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- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Department of Digestive and Emergency Surgery, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, CS 10217, 38043, Grenoble Cedex, France
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- University Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, TIMC, UMR 5525, VetAgro Sup, 38000, Grenoble, France
- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Department of Digestive and Emergency Surgery, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, CS 10217, 38043, Grenoble Cedex, France
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Güngördük K, Selimoğlu B, Gülseren V, Yasar E, Comba C, Özdemir İA. Effect of abdominal hot pack application on gastrointestinal motility recovery after comprehensive gynecologic staging surgery. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2024; 164:1108-1116. [PMID: 37800343 DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.15181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether abdominal hot water pack application improves gastrointestinal motility following gynecological oncology surgery. METHODS The study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04833699). (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04833699?cond=NCT04833699&draw=2&rank=1). In this randomized controlled trial, participants were randomly assigned (1:1) to the hot water pack group (standardized enhanced recovery protocols plus rubber water bag with a fluffy cover filled with boiled tap water [80°C] and placed on the abdomen at 3, 6, 9, and 12 h postoperatively for 30 min each time) or the control group (standardized enhanced recovery protocols). A subumbilical or supraumbilical vertical midline incision was made to perform staging surgery procedures, including hysterectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy with retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy. The primary outcome was the time to first passage of flatus from the end of the staging procedure. RESULTS In total, 121 women were randomized to the control (n = 62) or hot water pack (n = 59) group. The use of an abdominal hot water pack significantly reduced the mean time to passing first flatus (25.2 ± 3.6 vs. 30.6 ± 3.9 h; hazard ratio [HR] = 4.4; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.8-7.1; P < 0.0001), mean time to first bowel movements (28.4 ± 4.0 vs. 34.4 ± 4.5 h; HR = 4.9; 95% CI: 3.0-7.9; P < 0.0001), mean time to first defecation (33.4 ± 4.9 vs. 41.0 ± 7.6 h; HR = 4.3; 95% CI: 2.1-6.8; P < 0.0001), and mean time to tolerating solid diet (2.1 ± 0.6 vs. 2.8 ± 1.0 days; HR = 4.4; 95% CI: 2.2-8.7; P < 0.0001) compared to the control group. The postoperative ileus incidence was significantly lower in the hot water pack group (3.4%) than the control group (16.1%) (P = 0.01). CONCLUSION Abdominal hot water pack application improved gastrointestinal function recovery in women following surgical staging procedures for gynecological malignancy.
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- Kemal Güngördük
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Muğla, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Muğla, Turkey
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Muğla, Turkey
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- Division of gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bakırköy Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medipol University, İstanbul, Turkey
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Wu Q, Wang Y, Peng Q, Bai M, Shang Z, Li L, Tian F, Jing C. Safety and effectiveness of totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy vs laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy: a meta-analysis. Int J Surg 2024; 110:1245-1265. [PMID: 38016295 PMCID: PMC10871622 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND For gastric cancer with total gastrectomy, the usual laparoscopic surgical approaches are totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy (TLTG) and laparoscopic-assisted total gastrectomy (LATG). Due to its difficult anastomotic technique, the adoption of TLTG is limited. Therefore, surgeons prefer using LATG, which also led to TLTG being somewhat overlooked, so there is no clear conclusion today as to which surgical procedure is more favorable to the patient's recovery. This article aimed to compare the safety and short-term outcomes of the two surgical approaches. MATERIALS AND METHODS Studies comparing TLTG and LATG, published up to December 2022, were searched in PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase databases. The study outcomes, including operative time, blood loss, anastomosis time, number of retrieved lymph nodes, proximal and distal resection margins, time to first fluid and soft diet, hospitalization duration, time to first flatus, and postsurgical and anastomotic complications, were compared between these two different surgical procedures. Statistics were analyzed with RevMan 5.4 and Stata 13.1. RESULTS Fifteen publications were included in this study. The total sample included 3023 cases. The meta-analysis revealed no significant difference in overall postoperative complications between the two surgical approaches ( P >0.05). Compared with LATG, TLTG led to reduced intraoperative blood loss ( P <0.0001), an increased number of lymphatic node dissections ( P <0.0001), and decreased hospitalization duration ( P =0.002). However, operative time, anastomosis time, pulmonary infection, resection margins, time to first fluid and soft diet, time to first flatus and anastomosis-related complications were no significant difference between TLTG and LATG groups ( P >0.05). CONCLUSION TLTG did not lead to an increase in overall postoperative complications, which is a reliable surgical approach for treatment of gastric cancer. Moreover, it may reduce harm to patients and enable them to obtain better surgical outcomes.
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- Qishuan Wu
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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Massala-Yila EF, Ali M, Yu W, Wang W, Ren J, Wang D. Evaluating body mass index's impact on Da Vinci Robotic rectal cancer surgery, a retrospective study. J Robot Surg 2024; 18:22. [PMID: 38217775 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01774-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024]
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Robotic surgery addresses laparoscopic shortcomings and yields comparable results for low and high body mass index (BMI) patients. However, the impact of BMI on postoperative complications in robotic colorectal surgery remains debated. This study assessed the implications of BMI on short outcomes and postoperative complications, highlighting its unique role in the outcomes. Retrospective analysis of 119 patients who underwent robotic-assisted surgery for rectal cancer (January 2022 to March 2023). Patients grouped by BMI: normal weight (BMI < 23.9 kg/m2), overweight (BMI ≥ 23.9 kg/m2 and BMI < 27.9 kg/m2), and obese (BMI ≥ 27.9 kg/m2). Investigated BMI's impact on surgical outcomes and postoperative complications. Statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) in Clavien-Dindo, ASA scores. The obese group had a longer time to flatus (P = 0.002) and a higher re-operation rate than other groups (P = 0.01). The overweight group had a higher anastomotic fistula rate than the obese group. Overall complications showed no significant differences among BMI cohorts (P = 0.0295). There were no significant differences in TNM stages and comorbidities. BMI had no significant impact on overall postoperative complications in robotic surgery for rectal cancer. However, higher BMI correlated with a longer time to flatus and increased re-operation rate.
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- Emilienne Fortuna Massala-Yila
- Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, No.98 Nantong West Road, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
- General Surgery Institute of Yangzhou, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, No.98 Nantong West Road, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
- General Surgery Institute of Yangzhou, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, No.98 Nantong West Road, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
- General Surgery Institute of Yangzhou, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, No.98 Nantong West Road, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
- General Surgery Institute of Yangzhou, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, No.98 Nantong West Road, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
- General Surgery Institute of Yangzhou, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Medical College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital Affiliated to Yangzhou University, No.98 Nantong West Road, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China.
- General Surgery Institute of Yangzhou, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.
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Lloyd AJ, Hardy NP, Jordan P, Ryan EJ, Whelan M, Clancy C, O'Riordan J, Kavanagh DO, Neary P, Sahebally SM. Efferent limb stimulation prior to loop ileostomy closure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Tech Coloproctol 2023; 28:15. [PMID: 38095756 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-023-02875-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative ileus (POI) remains a common phenomenon following loop ileostomy closure. Our aim was to determine whether preoperative physiological stimulation (PPS) of the efferent limb reduced POI incidence. METHODS A PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis searching PubMed, EMBASE and CENTRAL databases was performed. The last search was carried out on 30 January 2023. All randomized studies comparing PPS versus no stimulation were included. The primary endpoint was POI incidence. Secondary endpoints included the time to first passage of flatus/stool, time to resume oral diet, need for nasogastric tube (NGT) placement postoperatively, length of stay (LOS) and other complications. Random effects models were used to calculate pooled effect size estimates. Trial sequential analyses (TSA) were also performed. RESULTS Three randomized studies capturing 235 patients (116 PPS, 119 no stimulation) were included. On random effects analysis, PPS was associated with a quicker time to resume oral diet (MD - 1.47 days, 95% CI - 2.75 to - 0.19, p = 0.02), shorter LOS (MD - 1.47 days, 95% CI - 2.47 to - 0.46, p = 0.004) (MD - 1.41 days, 95% CI - 2.32 to - 0.50, p = 0.002, I2 = 56%) and fewer other complications (OR 0.42, 95% CI 0.18 to 1.01, p = 0.05). However, there was no difference in POI incidence (OR 0.35, 95% CI 0.10 to 1.21, p = 0.10), the requirement for NGT placement (OR 0.50, 95% CI 0.21 to 1.20, p = 0.12) or time to first passage of flatus/stool (MD - 0.60 days, 95% CI - 1.95 to 0.76, p = 0.39). TSA revealed imprecise estimates for all outcomes (except LOS) and further studies are warranted to meet the required information threshold. CONCLUSIONS PPS prior to stoma closure may reduce LOS and postoperative complications albeit without a demonstrable beneficial effect on POI. Further high-powered studies are required to confirm or refute these findings.
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- A J Lloyd
- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin , Ireland.
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- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- Department of Surgical Affairs, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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Hassan A, Mehany D, Eldin HG, Abdelghaffar M, Abdelbaky HA, Kamal YS, Hussein M. Helicobacter pylori infection in migraine headache: a true association or an innocent bystander? Int J Neurosci 2023; 133:1090-1095. [PMID: 35188047 DOI: 10.1080/00207454.2022.2045291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Much concern was directed towards the relationship between migraine and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. Some researchers reported a strong association. Meanwhile, others have indicated totally negative results. The aim of this work was to clarify the association between migraine headaches and both H. pylori infection and Gastrointestinal (GIT) symptoms and to study their impact on the frequency and severity of migraine headache attacks. This is a case control study conducted on 77 migraine patients and 77 healthy controls. History was taken from the included patients regarding the frequency of migraine headache attacks/month and GIT symptoms including dyspepsia, flatulence, weight loss, and epigastric pain. Migraine Disability Assessment Test (MIDAS) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were used for assessment of migraine severity. Helicobacter pylori was detected in the stool of the included patients and controls. There was a significantly higher prevalence of infection with H. pylori in migraine patients [77.9% (n = 60)] than control group [50.6% (n = 39)] (P-value˂ 0.001, Odds ratio= 3.439, 95% CI =1.708 - 6.923). The prevalence of dyspepsia, flatulence, and epigastric pain. was significantly higher in migraine patients in comparison to control group (P-value= 0.003, 0.017, 0.006 respectively). There was no effect of infection with H. pylori or presence of GIT symptoms on frequency of migraine attacks, MIDAS or VAS scores. GIT symptoms and H. pylori infection are more prevalent in patients with migraine compared to controls, however, they might not have an impact on the frequency or severity of migraine headache attacks.
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- Amr Hassan
- Neurology Department, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical and Chemical Pathology, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Neurology Department, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
- Rashid Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Neurology Department, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Cui JQ, Tian HL, Wang XJ, Wang L, Liu YK, Ye C, Ding LF, Li N, Chen QY. [Analysis of short-term efficacy of perioperative fecal microbiota transplantation combined with nutritional support in patients with radiation-induced enteritis complicated by intestinal obstruction]. Zhonghua Wei Chang Wai Ke Za Zhi 2023; 26:955-962. [PMID: 37849266 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn441530-20230816-00052] [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] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Objective: To explore the short-term efficacy of perioperative fecal microbiota transplantation combined with nutritional support in patients with radiation-induced enteritis complicated by intestinal obstruction. Methods: The cohort of this prospective cohort study comprised 45 patients (nine men and 36 women) with radiation-induced enteritis complicated by intestinal obstruction admitted to Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University from January 2022 to October 2022. The median age was 53 (42-65) years. Thirty-five of the patients had gynecological tumors and 10 colorectal malignancies. The patients were randomly allocated to a fecal microbiota transplantation group of 20 patients who underwent fecal microbiota transplantation starting 2 weeks before surgery for 6 days, in addition to receiving conventional perioperative treatment, and a conventional treatment group of 25 patients who only received nutritional support during the perioperative period. There were no significant differences in baseline characteristics (sex, age, preoperative nutritional indices, and surgical procedure) between the two groups (all P>0.05). Postoperative recovery (time to passing flatus or a bowel movement, length of stay) and complications were compared between the two groups. Postoperative complications within 30 days after surgery classified in accordance with the international Clavien-Dindo classification of surgical complications (I-V) were statistically analyzed. Improvement in gastrointestinal symptoms, namely abdominal pain, distension, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding) and gastrointestinal quality of life scores (which include 36 problems rated 0-144 points related to physical, psychological, social activities and family life; the lower the score, the more severe the symptoms) were compared between the two groups. Nutritional recovery was assessed by body mass, body mass index, total protein, albumin, prealbumin, and hemoglobin. Results: Compared with the conventional treatment group, the postoperative hospital stay was shorter in the fecal microbiota transplantation group (8.0±4.3 days vs. 11.2±5.4 days, t=2.157, P=0.037) and the time to passage of flatus or having a bowel movement was earlier (2.2±3.2 days vs. 3.9±2.3 days, t=2.072, P=0.044). There were 26 postoperative complications in the fecal microbiota transplantation group and 59 in the conventional treatment group. There were 20 and 36 Grade I to II complications and no and three Grade III to V complications in the transplantation and conventional treatment group, respectively. The overall grade of complication did not differ significantly between the two groups (P=0.544). However, the incidence of postoperative intestinal inflammatory obstruction was lower in the fecal microbiota transplantation than the conventional treatment group (10.0% [2/20] vs. 40.0% [10/25], P=0.040). One patient in the conventional treatment group died. This patient had complete intestinal obstruction complicated by severe malnutrition preoperatively, and an intestinal fistula complicated by abdominal infection postoperatively, and died despite active treatment. Nineteen and 23 patients in the transplantation and conventional treatment group, respectively, attended for follow-up 1 month after surgery; 19 and 21, respectively, attended for follow-up 3 months after surgery, and 17 and 20, respectively, attended for follow-up 6 months after surgery. There were no significant differences between the two groups in abdominal pain or rectal bleeding 1, 3, or 6 months after surgery (all P>0.05). One month after surgery, the incidence of abdominal distension and diarrhea was lower in the fecal microbiota transplantation than in the conventional treatment group (3/19 vs. 48.0% [11/23], P=0.048; 3/19 vs. 52.2% [12/23], P=0.023). However, at the 3 and 6 month follow-ups the incidence of abdominal distension and diarrhea had gradually decreased in both groups and the differences between the groups were not statistically significant (P>0.05 for all). Scores for gastrointestinal quality of life improved significantly in both treatment groups compared with preoperative values (F=71.250, P<0.001; F=79.130, P<0.001, respectively). Scores for gastrointestinal quality of life were higher in the fecal microbiota transplantation than the conventional treatment group at all follow-up time points (P<0.05). One-way ANOVA showed that body mass, body mass index, and total protein, albumin and hemoglobin concentrations improved in both groups compared with preoperative values (all P<0.05). Prealbumin concentration improved significantly in the transplantation (F=5.514, P=0.002), but not in the conventional, group (F=1.535, P=0.211). The improvements in body mass, body mass index, total protein, and albumin were better in the fecal microbiota transplantation than conventional treatment group at 3 and 6 months of follow-up (all P<0.05). Conclusion: Perioperative fecal microbiota transplantation combined with nutritional support is effective in improving early postoperative nutritional status and quality of life in patients with radiation-induced enteritis complicated by intestinal obstruction.
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- J Q Cui
- Intestinal Microenvironment Treatment Center of General Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Shanghai 200027,China Department of General Surgery, Chongming Branch of Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Shanghai 202157, China
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- Intestinal Microenvironment Treatment Center of General Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Shanghai 200027,China Department of General Surgery, Chongming Branch of Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Shanghai 202157, China
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- Weihai Center Hospital, Qingdao University, Weihai 264400, China
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- Intestinal Microenvironment Treatment Center of General Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Shanghai 200027,China
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- Intestinal Microenvironment Treatment Center of General Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Shanghai 200027,China
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- Intestinal Microenvironment Treatment Center of General Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Shanghai 200027,China
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- Department of General Surgery, Chongming Branch of Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Shanghai 202157, China
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- Intestinal Microenvironment Treatment Center of General Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Shanghai 200027,China
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- Intestinal Microenvironment Treatment Center of General Surgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Shanghai 200027,China
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Ma PF, Li S, Wang GZ, Jing XS, Liu DY, Zheng H, Li CH, Wang YS, Wang YZ, Wu Y, Zhan PY, Duan WF, Liu QQ, Yang T, Liu ZM, Jing QY, Ding ZW, Cui GF, Liu ZQ, Xia GS, Wang GX, Wang PP, Gao L, Hu DS, Zhang JL, Cao YH, Liu CY, Li ZY, Zhang JC, Li CZ, Li Z, Zhao YZ. [Safety of double and a half layered esophagojejunal anastomosis in radical gastrectomy: A prospective, multi-center, single arm trial]. Zhonghua Wei Chang Wai Ke Za Zhi 2023; 26:977-985. [PMID: 37849269 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn441530-20230301-00058] [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] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Objective: To evaluate the safety of double and a half layered esophagojejunal anastomosis in radical gastrectomy. Methods: This prospective, multi-center, single-arm study was initiated by the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University in June 2021 (CRAFT Study, NCT05282563). Participating institutions included Nanyang Central Hospital, Zhumadian Central Hospital, Luoyang Central Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Henan Polytechnic University, First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University, Luohe Central Hospital, the People's Hospital of Hebi, First People's Hospital of Shangqiu, Anyang Tumor Hospital, First People's Hospital of Pingdingshan, and Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University. Inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) gastric adenocarcinoma confirmed by preoperative gastroscopy;(2) preoperative imaging assessment indicated that R0 resection was feasible; (3) preoperative assessment showed no contraindications to surgery;(4) esophagojejunostomy planned during the procedure; (5) patients volunteered to participate in this study and gave their written informed consent; (6) ECOG score 0-1; and (7) ASA score I-III. Exclusion criteria were as follows: (1) history of upper abdominal surgery (except laparoscopic cholecystectomy);(2) history of gastric surgery (except endoscopic submucosal dissection and endoscopic mucosal resection); (3) pregnancy or lactation;(4) emergency surgery for gastric cancer-related complications (perforation, hemorrhage, obstruction); (5) other malignant tumors within 5 years or coexisting malignant tumors;(6) arterial embolism within 6 months, such as angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, and cerebrovascular accident; and (7) comorbidities or mental health abnormalities that could affect patients' participation in the study. Patients were eliminated from the study if: (1) radical gastrectomy could not be completed; (2) end-to-side esophagojejunal anastomosis was not performed during the procedure; or (3) esophagojejunal anastomosis reinforcement was not possible. Double and a half layered esophagojejunal anastomosis was performed as follows: (1) Open surgery: the full thickness of the anastomosis is continuously sutured, followed by embedding the seromuscular layer with barbed or 3-0 absorbable sutures. The anastomosis is sutured with an average of six to eight stitches. (2) Laparoscopic surgery: the anastomosis is strengthened by counterclockwise full-layer sutures. Once the anastomosis has been sutured to the right posterior aspect of the anastomosis, the jejunum stump is pulled to the right and the anastomosis turned over to continue to complete reinforcement of the posterior wall. The suture interval is approximately 5 mm. After completing the full-thickness suture, the anastomosis is embedded in the seromuscular layer. Relevant data of patients who had undergone radical gastrectomy in the above 12 centers from June 2021 were collected and analyzed. The primary outcome was safety (e.g., postoperative complications, and treatment). Other studied variables included details of surgery (e.g., surgery time, intraoperative bleeding), postoperative recovery (postoperative time to passing flatus and oral intake, length of hospital stay), and follow-up conditions (quality of life as assessed by Visick scores). Result: [1] From June 2021 to September 2022,457 patients were enrolled, including 355 men and 102 women of median age 60.8±10.1 years and BMI 23.7±3.2 kg/m2. The tumors were located in the upper stomach in 294 patients, mid stomach in 139; and lower stomach in 24. The surgical procedures comprised 48 proximal gastrectomies and 409 total gastrectomies. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy was administered to 85 patients. Other organs were resected in 85 patients. The maximum tumor diameter was 4.3±2.2 cm, number of excised lymph nodes 28.3±15.2, and number of positive lymph nodes five (range one to four. As to pathological stage,83 patients had Stage I disease, 128 Stage II, 237 Stage III, and nine Stage IV. [2] The studied surgery-related variables were as follows: The operation was successfully completed in all patients, 352 via a transabdominal approach, 25 via a transhiatus approach, and 80 via a transthoracoabdominal approach. The whole procedure was performed laparoscopically in 53 patients (11.6%), 189 (41.4%) underwent laparoscopic-assisted surgery, and 215 (47.0%) underwent open surgery. The median intraoperative blood loss was 200 (range, 10-1 350) mL, and the operating time 215.6±66.7 minutes. The anastomotic reinforcement time was 2 (7.3±3.9) minutes for laparoscopic-assisted surgery, 17.6±1.7 minutes for total laparoscopy, and 6.0±1.2 minutes for open surgery. [3] The studied postoperative variables were as follows: The median time to postoperative passage of flatus was 3.1±1.1 days and the postoperative gastrointestinal angiography time 6 (range, 4-13) days. The median time to postoperative oral intake was 7 (range, 2-14) days, and the postoperative hospitalization time 15.8±6.7 days. [4] The safety-related variables were as follows: In total, there were 184 (40.3%) postoperative complications. These comprised esophagojejunal anastomosis complications in 10 patients (2.2%), four (0.9%) being anastomotic leakage (including two cases of subclinical leakage and two of clinical leakage; all resolved with conservative treatment); and six patients (1.3%) with anastomotic stenosis (two who underwent endoscopic balloon dilation 21 and 46 days after surgery, the others improved after a change in diet). There was no anastomotic bleeding. Non-anastomotic complications occurred in 174 patients (38.1%). All patients attended for follow-up at least once, the median follow-up time being 10 (3-18) months. Visick grades were as follows: Class I, 89.1% (407/457); Class II, 7.9% (36/457); Class III, 2.6% (12/457); and Class IV 0.4% (2/457). Conclusion: Double and a half layered esophagojejunal anastomosis in radical gastrectomy is safe and feasible.
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- P F Ma
- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Zhenzhou University(Henan Tumor Hospital), Zhengzhou 450003,China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Zhenzhou University(Henan Tumor Hospital), Zhengzhou 450003,China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanyang Central Hospital, Nanyang 473000,China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanyang Central Hospital, Nanyang 473000,China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhumadian Central Hospital,Zhumadian 463000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhumadian Central Hospital,Zhumadian 463000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Luoyang Central Hospital,Luoyang 471000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Luoyang Central Hospital,Luoyang 471000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan Polytechnic University,Jiaozuo 454000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan Polytechnic University,Jiaozuo 454000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University,Kaifeng 475000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University,Kaifeng 475000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Luohe Central Hospital,Luohe 462000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Luohe Central Hospital,Luohe 462000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The People's Hospital of Hebi,Hebi 458000 China
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- Department of General Surgery, The People's Hospital of Hebi,Hebi 458000 China
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- Department of General Surgery, First People's Hospital of Shangqiu,Shangqiu 476000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, First People's Hospital of Shangqiu,Shangqiu 476000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Anyang Tumor Hospital,Anyang 455000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Anyang Tumor Hospital,Anyang 455000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, First People's Hospital of Pingdingshan, Pingdingshan 467000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, First People's Hospital of Pingdingshan, Pingdingshan 467000, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Zhengzhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Zhenzhou University(Henan Tumor Hospital), Zhengzhou 450003,China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Zhenzhou University(Henan Tumor Hospital), Zhengzhou 450003,China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Zhenzhou University(Henan Tumor Hospital), Zhengzhou 450003,China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Zhenzhou University(Henan Tumor Hospital), Zhengzhou 450003,China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Zhenzhou University(Henan Tumor Hospital), Zhengzhou 450003,China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Zhenzhou University(Henan Tumor Hospital), Zhengzhou 450003,China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Zhenzhou University(Henan Tumor Hospital), Zhengzhou 450003,China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Zhenzhou University(Henan Tumor Hospital), Zhengzhou 450003,China
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Kang SH, Hwang D, Yoo M, Lee E, Park YS, Ahn SH, Suh YS, Kim HH. Feasibility of articulating laparoscopic instruments in laparoscopic gastrectomy using propensity score matching. Sci Rep 2023; 13:17384. [PMID: 37833448 PMCID: PMC10576043 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-44305-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Advancements in minimally invasive surgery has led to the development of several surgical instruments, including the ArtiSential®. This new instrument provides a greater range of motion and improved dexterity to laparoscopic procedures, making it an alternative option to traditional straight instruments, and the Da Vinci robot system. The purpose of this study is to compare the postoperative outcomes of a prospective cohort of patients who underwent laparoscopic gastrectomy using articulating instruments with those of a historical cohort of patients who underwent the same procedure using straight instruments. The study was designed as a prospective observational cohort study matched to a retrospective historical cohort using propensity score matching. The primary outcome was the rate of early complications within 90 days of surgery. Other outcomes included the operation time, estimated blood loss, time to first flatus, time to first soft fluid diet, hospital stay, and mortality. After propensity score matching, 41 patients were enrolled in both groups. The mean age was 62.4 ± 12.3 years in the conventional group and 63.5 ± 9.6 years in the artisential group (p = 0.647). Mean operative time was significantly shorter in the artisential group compared to the conventional group (136.1 min vs. 163.9 min, p = 0.032). The time to first soft fluid diet was also significantly shorter in the artisential group (2.2 days vs. 2.8 days, p = 0.030), but there was no significant difference in the time to first flatus and overall hospital stay. The incidence of early complications was lower in the artisential group, but the difference was not significant (24.4% vs 7.3%, p = 0.070). There was no mortality in either group. The use of articulating instruments for laparoscopic gastrectomy did not increase postoperative morbidity compared to straight laparoscopic instruments. The use of articulating instruments may be associated with faster bowel recovery and less early complications.
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- So Hyun Kang
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, 300 Gumi-Dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, 13620, Gyenggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, 300 Gumi-Dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, 13620, Gyenggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, 300 Gumi-Dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, 13620, Gyenggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital, Gwangmyeong, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, 300 Gumi-Dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, 13620, Gyenggi-do, Korea
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, 300 Gumi-Dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, 13620, Gyenggi-do, Korea.
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, 300 Gumi-Dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, 13620, Gyenggi-do, Korea
- Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital, Gwangmyeong, Korea
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Thunnissen FM, Baars C, Arts R, Latenstein CSS, Drenth JPH, van Laarhoven CJHM, Lantinga MA, de Reuver PR. Persistent and new-onset symptoms after cholecystectomy in patients with uncomplicated symptomatic cholecystolithiasis: A post hoc analysis of 2 prospective clinical trials. Surgery 2023; 174:781-786. [PMID: 37541808 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.06.010] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the gold standard for treating biliary colic in patients with gallstones, but post-cholecystectomy abdominal pain is commonly reported. This study investigates which symptoms are likely to persist and which may develop after a cholecystectomy. METHODS Patients from 2 previous prospective trials who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic cholecystolithiasis were included. Patients completed questionnaires on pain and gastrointestinal symptoms before surgery and at 6 months follow-up. The prevalence of persistent and new-onset abdominal symptoms was evaluated. RESULTS A total of 820 patients received cholecystectomy and were included, 75.4% female (n = 616/820) mean age 49.4 years (standard deviation 13.7). At baseline, 74.1% (n = 608/820) of patients met all criteria for biliary colic. Cholecystectomy successfully resolved biliary colic in 94.8% (n = 327/345) of patients, but 36.5% (n = 299/820) of patients reported persistent abdominal pain after 6 months of follow-up. The prevalence of most abdominal symptoms reduced significantly. Symptoms such as flatulence (17.8%, n = 146/820) or restricted eating (14.5%, n = 119/820) persisted most often. New-onset symptoms were frequent bowel movements (9.6%, n = 79/820), bowel urgency (8.5%, n = 70/820), and new-onset diarrhea (8.4%, 69/820). CONCLUSION Postcholecystectomy symptoms are mainly flatulence, frequent bowel movements, and restricted eating. Newly reported symptoms are mainly frequent bowel movements, bowel urgency, and diarrhea. The present findings give clinical guidance in informing, managing, and treating patients with symptoms after cholecystectomy.
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- Floris M Thunnissen
- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, University Medical Centres Amsterdam, The Netherlands. https://twitter.com/PhilipReuver
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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Zheng S, Xu L, Zhou Y, Zhang W, Zhao Y, Hu L, Zheng S, Wang G, Wang T. General anesthesia combined with bilateral 2-level erector spinae plane block may accelerate postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery and rehabilitation process in patients undergoing posterior lumbar surgery: A randomized controlled trial. Surgery 2023; 174:647-653. [PMID: 37429768 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.05.032] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND This randomized controlled trial explored whether bilateral 2-level erector spinae plane block could accelerate postoperative gastrointestinal function and rehabilitation in patients undergoing posterior lumbar surgery. METHODS A total of 80 adult patients undergoing posterior lumbar surgery between March 2021 and August 2021 were randomized to either ultrasound-guided bilateral 2-level erector spinae plane block (group E) or not (group C). General anesthesia was routinely performed. The primary outcome was the time of the first flatus after surgery. We also recorded the first food and liquid intake, first off-bed activity, days of hospital stay, and postoperative complications. Postoperative visual analog scale score and opioid consumption were also recorded. A venous blood sample was taken to measure the serum concentration of lipopolysaccharides, c-reactive protein, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin-6, and blood glucose before induction of anesthesia, immediately after, and 24 and 48 hours after surgery. RESULTS Seventy-seven patients, 39 in group C and 38 in group E, finished the trial. Patients in group E had a significantly shorter time to first flatus (16.2 ± 3.2 vs 19.7 ± 3.0 hours, P < .05), earlier liquid intake (1.7 ± 0.2 vs 1.9 ± 0.3 hours, P < .05), earlier food intake (1.9 ± 0.2 vs 2.1 ± 0.3 hours, P < .05), and first off-bed activity (27.9 ± 3.2 vs 31.4 ± 3.3 h, P < .05). Patients in group E had shorter postoperative hospital stay (4.6 [4.2-5.5] d vs 5.4 [4.5-6.3], P < .05). We found that patients in group E had less pain and total sufentanil consumption (129 [120-133] vs 138 [132-147] μg, P < .05) within 24 hours after surgery. At 24 hours after surgery, the serum concentrations of lipopolysaccharides, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin-6, and C-reactive protein in group E were significantly decreased compared to group C (P < .05). CONCLUSION Bilateral 2-level erector spinae plane block can accelerate gastrointestinal function recovery and shorten the length of hospital stay in patients undergoing open posterior lumbar surgery. The potential mechanism may attribute to the opioids-sparing effects and anti-stress-related anti-inflammatory effects of bilateral 2-level erector spinae plane block.
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- Shaoqiang Zheng
- Department of Anesthesiology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Yang L, Fang C, Bi T, Han J, Zhang R, Zhou S. Efficacy of robot-assisted vs. laparoscopy surgery in the treatment of colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol 2023; 47:102176. [PMID: 37454927 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinre.2023.102176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare the efficacy of robot-assisted colorectal surgery (RACS) vs. laparoscopic-assisted colorectal surgery (LACS) in the treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC). METHODS PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reporting on RACS and LACS in CRC patients published up to January 4, 2022. The outcomes included operative time, length of stay, conversion, circumferential resection margin positivity (CRM+), and complications. RESULTS Six RCTs (412 participants with RACS and 420 with LACS) were included. The pooled results showed shorter operative time (WMD=44.28, 95%CI: 9.36, 79.19, P = 0.013; PQ<0.001) and lower costs in RACS than in LACS (WMD=1546.15, 95%CI: 761.51, 2330.78, P<0.001; PQ=0.208), while no differences were observed for the length of stay (WMD=-0.31, 95%CI: -1.13,0.51, P = 0.456; I2=0.0%, PQ=0.990), blood loss (WMD=-33.72, 95%CI: -205.06, 137.62, P = 0.700; I2=89.0%, PQ=0.003), the number of harvested lymph nodes (WMD=1.38, 95%CI: -0.09, 2.85, P = 0.066; I2=0.0%, PQ=0.645), the time of first flatus (WMD=0.20, 95%CI: -0.20, 0.61, P = 0.328; I2=0.0%, PQ=0.337), rates of conversion to open surgery (RR=0.62, 95%CI: 0.38,1.01, P = 0.053; I2=0.0%, PQ=0.459), complication rates (RR=1.11, 95%CI: 0.83,1.49, P = 0.466; I2=0.0%, PQ=0.948), and CRM+ rates (RR=1.02, 95%CI: 0.66,1.58, P = 0.938; I2=0.0%, PQ=0.408). No publication bias was detected. The sensitivity analyses showed that the results for the operative time were robust. CONCLUSIONS Patients with CRC who underwent RACS and LACS had a similar length of stay, blood loss, the time of first flatus, rates of conversion to open surgery, the number of harvested lymph nodes, complication rates, and CRM+ rates; however, RACS led to longer surgeries and higher costs than LACS.
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- Leilei Yang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Taizhou Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, Zhejiang, China; Key Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Techniques & Rapid Rehabilitation of Digestive System Tumor of Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Taizhou Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, Zhejiang, China; Key Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Techniques & Rapid Rehabilitation of Digestive System Tumor of Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Taizhou Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, Zhejiang, China; Key Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Techniques & Rapid Rehabilitation of Digestive System Tumor of Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Taizhou Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, Zhejiang, China; Key Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Techniques & Rapid Rehabilitation of Digestive System Tumor of Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Taizhou Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, Zhejiang, China; Key Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Techniques & Rapid Rehabilitation of Digestive System Tumor of Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Taizhou Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, Zhejiang, China; Key Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Techniques & Rapid Rehabilitation of Digestive System Tumor of Zhejiang Province, China.
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Ma Y, Zhang R, Cao X, Zhang L, Bao S, Ren J, Ma W. Effects of intraoperative esketamine addition on gastrointestinal function after benign gynaecological laparoscopic surgery: a double-blind, randomized controlled study. BMC Anesthesiol 2023; 23:220. [PMID: 37353773 PMCID: PMC10288755 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-023-02184-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal hypokinesis can occur transiently after benign gynecologic surgery. Opioids cause the side effect of postoperative gastrointestinal hypokinesis, but an opioid-sparing anaesthetic protocol based on esketamine reduces intraoperative opioid consumption. Therefore, this study hypothesised that an opioid-sparing anaesthetic protocol based on esketamine would shorten the gastrointestinal function recovery time after benign gynaecological laparoscopic surgery. METHODS This was a prospective randomized controlled double-blind study conducted in a single centre. All patients scheduled for elective benign laparoscopic gynaecological surgery at Xing'an Meng People's Hospital, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, from November 2021 to April 2022 were consecutively enrolled and randomly divided into the opioid-sparing anaesthesia group (Group OS) and the conventional anaesthesia group (Group C). Postoperative first exhaust time, feeding time and postoperative nausea and/or vomiting (PONV) were analyzed in both groups. RESULTS A total of 71 patients were enrolled in this study, including 35 in Group OS and 36 in Group C. The general condition, operative time, type of surgery, intraoperative bleeding, intraoperative fluid volume and intraoperative urine volume were not statistically different between the two groups. Compared with Group C, significantly shorter first postoperative flatus time (11 [8, 14] h vs. 14 [11, 18], p = 0.003) and anaesthesia resuscitation time (7 [6, 9] h vs. 9 [7, 11] h, p = 0.013)were observed in the OS group. The incidence of PONV in Group OS was significantly lower compared with Group C (11.4% vs. 41.7%, p = 0.007). CONCLUSION The esketamine-based opioid-sparing anaesthetic protocol can shorten the postoperative first flatus time after benign laparoscopic surgery in gynaecology, and reduce the incidence of PONV. In addition, the application of esketamine may reduce the postoperative opioid dose requirement of patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study was registered with the China Clinical Trials Registry (registration number: ChiCTR2100052528, 30/10/2021).
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- Yuhua Ma
- Department of Anesthesiology, Xing'an Meng People's Hospital, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Xing'an Meng, Inner Mongolia, 137400, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, 100044, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xing'an Meng People's Hospital, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Xing'an Meng, Inner Mongolia, 137400, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xing'an Meng People's Hospital, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Xing'an Meng, Inner Mongolia, 137400, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xing'an Meng People's Hospital, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Xing'an Meng, Inner Mongolia, 137400, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xing'an Meng People's Hospital, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Xing'an Meng, Inner Mongolia, 137400, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xing'an Meng People's Hospital, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Xing'an Meng, Inner Mongolia, 137400, China
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Liu C, Zhang J, Li L, Zhang L, Shang L, Ma Y. Comparison of specimen extraction site and another site for protective loop ileostomy in laparoscopic low anterior rectal resection: a retrospective comparative study. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:151. [PMID: 37055576 PMCID: PMC10102083 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-02886-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Protective loop ileostomy is commonly performed in laparoscopic low anterior rectal resection to prevent the serious complications of anastomotic fistula. It is usually created at the right lower quadrant of the abdomen and another wound is required for stoma. The study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of ileostomy at the specimen extraction site (SES) and another site (AS) beside the auxiliary incision. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on 101 eligible patients with pathologically diagnosed adenocarcinoma of the rectum from January 2020 to December 2021 in the study center. According to whether the ileostomy was at the specimen extraction site, patients were divided into SES group (40 patients) and AS group (61 patients). Clinicopathological characteristics, the intraoperative details, and postoperative outcomes of the two groups were measured. RESULTS Univariate analysis showed that the operative time was significantly shorter and the blood loss was significantly less in the SES group than in the AS group during laparoscopic low anterior rectal resection, the time to first flatus was significantly shorter, and the pain was significantly less in the SES group than in the AS group during ileostomy closure. The postoperative complications were similar in both groups. Multivariable analysis showed that ileostomy at the specimen extraction site was a significant factor influencing the operative time and blood loss of rectal resection, and influencing the pain and the time to first flatus during ileostomy closure. CONCLUSION Compared to ileostomy at AS, protective loop ileostomy at SES was time-saving and less bleeding during laparoscopic low anterior rectal resection, and more quick to first flatus and less pain during stoma closure, and did not lead to more postoperative complications. The median incision of the lower abdomen and the left lower abdominal incision were both good sites for ileostomy.
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- Chao Liu
- Department of Laser Cosmetic Clinic, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.
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Hao W, Gao K, Li K, Li Y, Wang Z, Sun H, Xing W, Zheng Y. The Feasibility of Early Oral Feeding After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Combined With "Non-Tube No Fasting"-Enhanced Recovery. Ann Surg Oncol 2023; 30:1564-1571. [PMID: 36417005 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-022-12620-y] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of early oral feeding (EOF) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (nCT) combined with "non-tube no fasting"-enhanced recovery after minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE). METHODS This retrospective study investigated patients who underwent nCT combined with non-tube no fasting-enhanced recovery after MIE in the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ward I, of the authors' hospital from January 2014 to August 2017. These patients were divided into an early oral feeding (EOF) group (n = 112) and a late oral feeding (LOF) group (n = 69). The postoperative complications were compared between the two groups. RESULTS The study enrolled 181 patients (112 patients in the EOF group and 69 patients in the LOF group). No significant differences were found between the two groups in the incidence rates of complications such as anastomotic leakage (P = 0.961), pneumonia (P = 0.450), respiratory failure (P = 0.944), heart failure (P = 1.000), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) (P = 0.856), and unplanned reoperation (P = 0.440), whereas the time to the first postoperative flatus/bowel movement (P < 0.001) and the postoperative length of stay (P < 0.001) were significantly better in the EOF group than in the LOF group.. CONCLUSIONS In this study, EOF after nCT combined with non-tube no fasting-enhanced recovery after MIE did not significantly increase complications, but significantly shortened the time to the first postoperative flatus/bowel movement and the postoperative length of stay.
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- Wentao Hao
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450008, People's Republic of China
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450008, People's Republic of China.
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Jin T, Chen ZH, Liang PP, Li ZD, He FJ, Chen ZW, Hu JK, Yang K. A Gastrectomy for early-stage gastric cancer patients with or without preserving celiac branches of vagus nerves: A meta-analysis. Surgery 2023; 173:375-382. [PMID: 36379744 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2022.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Vagus nerve-preserving gastrectomy is increasingly popular in treating gastric cancer in the early stage, however the long and short-term outcomes after gastrectomy while preserving the celiac branch of the vagus nerve are not well defined. We aimed to summarize and compare perioperative and longer-term outcomes after celiac branch vagus nerve-preserving gastrectomy (CBP, preserving both the celiac and hepatic branches of the vagus nerve), compared to those without CBP (non-CBP, only the hepatic branch of the vagus nerve is preserved). METHODS We searched the Embase, PubMed, Cochrane Library and Web of Science databases for papers published before October 2021. The primary results were evaluated by short-term and long-term postoperative complications, whereas the secondary outcomes included surgery-related parameters, recovery-related parameters and overall survival. Random-effects or fixed-effects model were used to estimate odds ratio, and weighted mean difference for the outcomes. The underlying publication bias was identified via funnel charts, Begg's test and Egger's test. Sensitivity analysis was conducted by removing the research one by one. RESULTS A total of 9 studies consisting of 8 retrospective studies and one randomized control trial were included. The analysis included 1,109 patients, with 568 (51.2%) of patients receiving CBP and 541 (48.8%) patients who received non-CBP. The CBP group had a shorter time in terms of first flatus (weighted mean difference = -0.436, 95% confidence interval: -0.603 to -0.269; P < 0.001) and hospital stay (weighted mean difference = -0.456, 95% confidence interval: -0.874 to -0.037, P = 0.033) than the non-CBP group, but the time to the start of oral intake was comparable between the groups. Regarding short-term complications and surgery-related parameters, between CBP and non-CBP, no evident differences were observed in pancreatic complications, anastomotic leakage, postoperative bleeding, operation time, blood loss or lymph nodes examined. In terms of long-term complications, the incidence of gallstones in CBP was lower than that in non-CBP (odds ratio = 0.582, 95% confidence interval: 0.356-0.953, P = 0.031), and the incidence of bile reflux in CBP was lower than that in non-CBP (odds ratio = 0.473, 95% confidence interval: 0.280-0.800, P = 0.005). However, the prevalence rates of diarrhea, early dumping syndrome, esophageal reflux, and delayed gastric emptying were comparable between CBP and non-CBP. CONCLUSION The present research showed that gastric cancer patients in the early stage under CBP were superior to those without CBP in terms of incidence of gallstones, bile reflux, time of first flatus and hospital stay. Furthermore, it is imperative to conduct randomized control studies with larger sample sizes to determine the oncological survival outcomes when preserving the celiac branch.
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- Tao Jin
- Gastric Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China; Laboratory of Gastric Cancer, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy/Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China
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- Gastric Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China; Laboratory of Gastric Cancer, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy/Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China
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- Gastric Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China; Laboratory of Gastric Cancer, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy/Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China
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- Gastric Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China; Laboratory of Gastric Cancer, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy/Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China
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- Gastric Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China; Laboratory of Gastric Cancer, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy/Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China
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- Gastric Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China; Laboratory of Gastric Cancer, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy/Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China
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- Gastric Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China; Laboratory of Gastric Cancer, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy/Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China
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- Gastric Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China; Laboratory of Gastric Cancer, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy/Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China; Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, JinTang Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China.
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McKenzie YA, Sremanakova J, Todd C, Burden S. Effectiveness of diet, psychological, and exercise therapies for the management of bile acid diarrhoea in adults: A systematic review. J Hum Nutr Diet 2022; 35:1087-1104. [PMID: 35274385 PMCID: PMC9790321 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.13005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bile acid diarrhoea (BAD) causes chronic diarrhoea and is primarily treated pharmacologically. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of non-pharmacological therapies for evidence-based management of BAD in adults. METHODS A systematic review of the medical literature was performed from 1975 to 13 July 2021 to identify studies on diet, psychological, and exercise therapies that met diagnostic criteria for BAD in adults with diarrhoea. Effectiveness was judged by responder or improvement in diarrhoea at study endpoint according to each study's definition of diarrhoea. Therapeutic effect on abdominal pain and flatulence was also measured. Risk of bias was assessed using the Risk Of Bias In Non-Randomised Studies of Interventions tool. A narrative review was conducted using 'Synthesis Without Meta-analysis' guidance. Certainty of the evidence was assessed using Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation. RESULTS Eight prospective cohort studies were identified on diet therapies from 2 weeks to over 2 years involving 192 patients. No psychological or exercise therapies were found. Carbohydrate modification (one study, n = 2) in primary BAD, and dietary fat intake reductions (five studies, n = 181) and an exclusive elemental diet therapy (two studies, n = 9) in secondary BAD, showed beneficial directions of effect on diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and flatulence. Risks of bias for each study and across studies for each therapy type were serious. Certainty of the evidence was very low for all outcomes. CONCLUSIONS No conclusions could be drawn on the effectiveness of diet, psychological, or exercise therapies on diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and flatulence for the management of BAD in adults. High-quality randomised controlled trials are needed.
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- Yvonne A. McKenzie
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthUniversity of ManchesterUK
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthUniversity of ManchesterUK
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthUniversity of ManchesterUK
- Manchester University NHS Foundation TrustManchesterUK
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthUniversity of ManchesterUK
- Salford Royal NHS Foundation TrustSalfordUK
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Emile SH, Elfeki H, Elbahrawy K, Sakr A, Shalaby M. Ultrasound-guided versus laparoscopic-guided subcostal transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block versus No TAP block in laparoscopic cholecystectomy; a randomized double-blind controlled trial. Int J Surg 2022; 101:106639. [PMID: 35487422 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2022.106639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is an effective modality for the control of immediate postoperative pain. The present randomized trial aimed to assess the efficacy of ultrasound-guided subcostal TAP (USTAP) and laparoscopic subcostal TAP (LSTAP) block as compared to standard care without TAP block after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS This was a prospective, randomized, controlled trial on patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Patients were equally randomized to one of three groups: USTAP, LSTAP, and control group (no TAP block). The main outcome measures were pain scores and analgesic consumption within the first 24 h postoperatively, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), time to ambulation, time to first flatus, and adverse effects of TAP block. RESULTS The trial included 110 patients (90% females) with a mean age of 40.9 ± 11.7 years. Both USTAP and LSTAP block groups were associated with significantly lower pain scores at 2, 6, 12, and 24 h postoperatively, lower cumulative dose of paracetamol, less PONV, and shorter time to flatus than the control group. USTAP and LSTAP block were associated with similar pain scores at all time points, similar analgesic requirements, a similar incidence of PONV, and comparable time to first ambulation and time to first flatus. No adverse effects related to TAP block were recorded. CONCLUSIONS TAP block is a safe and effective method for pain control and improving recovery after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Both USTAP and LSTAP blocks were equally effective in terms of pain relief, analgesic requirements, PONV, return of bowel function, and time to ambulation.
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- Sameh Hany Emile
- General Surgery Department, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
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- General Surgery Department, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
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- Department of Anesthesia, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura University, Egypt.
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- General Surgery Department, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
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- General Surgery Department, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
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Seo M, Heo J, Yoon J, Kim SY, Kang YM, Yu J, Cho S, Kim H. Methanobrevibacter attenuation via probiotic intervention reduces flatulence in adult human: A non-randomised paired-design clinical trial of efficacy. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0184547. [PMID: 28937980 PMCID: PMC5609747 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0184547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2016] [Accepted: 08/03/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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TRIAL DESIGN The aim of this study was to investigate which of the gut microbes respond to probiotic intervention, as well as study whether they are associated with gastrointestinal symptoms in a healthy adult human. For the experimental purpose, twenty-one healthy adults were recruited and received probiotic mixture, which is composed of five Lactobacilli strains and two Bifidobacteria strains, once a day for 60 days. Defecation survey and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis were conducted pre- and post-administration to measure phenotypic differences. Stool samples of the subjects were collected twice. METHODS The statistical analysis was performed for pair designed metagenome data with 11 phenotypic records of the bioelectrical impedance body composition analyzer and 6 responses of the questionnaires about gastrointestinal symptom. Furthemore, correlation-based network analysis was conducted for exploring complex relationships among microbiome communities. RESULTS The abundances of Citrobacter, Klebsiella, and Methanobrevibacter were significantly reduced, which are strong candidates to be highly affected by the probiotic administration. In addition, interaction effects were observed between flatulence symptom attenuation and decreasing patterns of the Methanobrevibacter abundance. CONCLUSIONS These results reveal that probiotic intervention modulated the composition of gut microbiota and reduced the abundance of potential pathogens (i.e. Citrobacter and Klebsiella). In addition, methanogens (i.e. Methanobrevibacter) associated with the gastrointestinal symptom in an adult human.
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- Minseok Seo
- C&K Genomics, Seoul National University Research Park, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Program in Bioinformatics, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- R&D Center, CTCBIO, Inc., Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- R&D Center, CTCBIO, Inc., Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- C&K Genomics, Seoul National University Research Park, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- * E-mail: (HK); (SC)
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- C&K Genomics, Seoul National University Research Park, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- * E-mail: (HK); (SC)
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Malagelada JR, Accarino A, Azpiroz F. Bloating and Abdominal Distension: Old Misconceptions and Current Knowledge. Am J Gastroenterol 2017; 112:1221-1231. [PMID: 28508867 DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2017.129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2016] [Accepted: 03/07/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Bloating, as a symptom and abdominal distension, as a sign, are both common functional-type complaints and challenging to manage effectively. Individual patients may weight differently the impact of bloating and distension on their well-being. Complaints may range from chronic highly distressing pain to simply annoying and unfashionable protrusion of the abdomen. To avoid mishaps, organic bloating, and distension should always be considered first and appropriated assessed. Functional bloating and distension often present in association with other manifestations of irritable bowel syndrome or functional dyspepsia and in that context patients tend to regard them as most troublesome. A mechanism-based management bloating and distension should be ideal but elucidating key operational mechanisms in individual patients is not always feasible. Some clues may be gathered through a detailed dietary history, by assessing bowel movement frequency and stool consistency and special imaging technique to measure abdominal shape during episodes of distension. In severe, protracted cases it may be appropriate to refer the patient to a specialized center where motility, visceral sensitivity, and abdominal muscle activity in response to intraluminal stimuli may be measured. Therapeutic resources focussed upon presumed or demonstrated pathogenetic mechanism include dietary modification, microbiome modulation, promoting gas evacuation, attenuating visceral perception, and controlling abdominal wall muscle activity via biofeedback.
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- Juan R Malagelada
- Digestive System Research Unit, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (Ciberehd), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
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- Digestive System Research Unit, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (Ciberehd), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
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- Digestive System Research Unit, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (Ciberehd), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
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Spagnuolo R, Cosco C, Mancina RM, Ruggiero G, Garieri P, Cosco V, Doldo P. Beta-glucan, inositol and digestive enzymes improve quality of life of patients with inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2017; 21:102-107. [PMID: 28724171] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of a mixture of beta-glucan, inositol and digestive enzymes in improving gastrointestinal symptoms in patients affected by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)-irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). PATIENTS AND METHODS The study was conducted at the IBD Unit of the University of Catanzaro. Forty-three IBD patients with IBS symptoms were included in the study. IBD diagnosis was performed by clinical, endoscopic, histological and radiological criteria. Patients were in clinical remission and in treatment only with systemical and topical mesalamine. All study participants fulfilled the Rome III criteria for the diagnosis of IBS. The study participants were randomized into 2 groups: group A (n=23) received conventional treatment (systemical and topical mesalamine) plus a mixture of beta-glucan, inositol and digestive enzymes (one tablet after lunch and dinner) for four consecutive weeks; group B (n=20) received only conventional treatment. The prevalence and intensity of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms were evaluated both at the enrollment (T0) and after four weeks of treatment (T1). RESULTS Patients who received mesalamine plus the mixture of beta-glucan, inositol and digestive enzymes (group A) reported a reduction in abdominal pain together with reduction in bloating and flatulence after four weeks of treatment. Importantly, an overall improvement in the general well-being has been recorded. Patients who underwent only mesalamine treatment (group B) reported a mild reduction in the evacuative urgency without any other improvements. CONCLUSIONS We have shown that supplementation with a mixture of beta-glucan, inositol and digestive enzymes reduces bloating, flatulence and abdominal pain, improving the overall clinical condition of IBD-IBS patients.
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- R Spagnuolo
- Department of Surgery and Medical Science, IBD Unit, University "Magna Graecia", Campus "Salvatore Venuta", Catanzaro, Italy.
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Cappello C, Tremolaterra F, Pascariello A, Ciacci C, Iovino P. A randomised clinical trial (RCT) of a symbiotic mixture in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): effects on symptoms, colonic transit and quality of life. Int J Colorectal Dis 2013; 28:349-58. [PMID: 22885882 PMCID: PMC3587687 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-012-1552-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/25/2012] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study is to test in a double-blinded, randomised placebo-controlled study the effects of a commercially available multi-strain symbiotic mixture on symptoms, colonic transit and quality of life in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients who meet Rome III criteria. BACKGROUND There is only one other double-blinded RCT on a single-strain symbiotic mixture in IBS. METHODS This is a double-blinded, randomised placebo-controlled study of a symbiotic mixture (Probinul, 5 g bid) over 4 weeks after 2 weeks of run-in. The primary endpoints were global satisfactory relief of abdominal flatulence and bloating. Responders were patients who reported at least 50 % of the weeks of treatment with global satisfactory relief. The secondary endpoints were change in abdominal bloating, flatulence, pain and urgency by a 100-mm visual analog scale, stool frequency and bowel functions on validated adjectival scales (Bristol Scale and sense of incomplete evacuation). Pre- and post-treatment colonic transit time (Metcalf) and quality of life (SF-36) were assessed. RESULTS Sixty-four IBS patients (symbiotic n = 32, 64 % females, mean age 38.7 ± 12.6 years) were studied. This symbiotic mixture reduced flatulence over a 4-week period of treatment (repeated-measures analysis of covariance, p < 0.05). Proportions of responders were not significantly different between groups. At the end of the treatment, a longer rectosigmoid transit time and a significant improvement in most SF-36 scores were observed in the symbiotic group. CONCLUSIONS This symbiotic mixture has shown a beneficial effect in decreasing the severity of flatulence in IBS patients, a lack of adverse events and a good side-effect profile; however, it failed to achieve an improvement in global satisfactory relief of abdominal flatulence and bloating. Further studies are warranted.
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- Carmelina Cappello
- Chirurgia Generale e Geriatrica, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Pansini 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Gastroenterologia, IRCCS-Centro di Riferimento Oncologico della Basilicata, Via Padre Pio 1, Rionero in Vulture, 85028 Potenza, Italy
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- Chirurgia Generale e Geriatrica, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Via Pansini 5, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Gastroenterologia, Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Salerno, Via S Allende, 84081 Baronissi, Salerno Italy
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- Gastroenterologia, Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Salerno, Via S Allende, 84081 Baronissi, Salerno Italy
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Lee KM, Paik CN, Chung WC, Jung SH, Chang UI, Yang JM. Clinical significance of colonic diverticulosis associated with bowel symptoms and colon polyp. J Korean Med Sci 2010; 25:1323-9. [PMID: 20808676 PMCID: PMC2923788 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2010.25.9.1323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2009] [Accepted: 02/17/2010] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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This study was done to evaluate prospectively the clinical significance of colonic diverticulosis. In the 1,030 consecutive outpatients undergoing colonoscopy, the information on the demographics, the patterns of bowel symptoms, and the prevalence of colon polyp were analyzed according to the presence of colonic diverticulosis. The mean age of 1,030 patients were 52.2 yr and 59.3% were male. The prevalence of diverticulosis was 19.7% (203/1,030). Of 203 diverticulosis patients 85.2% were in proximal group, 5.4% in distal group and 9.4% in both group. Six (3.0%) patients were found to have diverticulitis. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that an old age, diabetes and the presence of polyp were significant factors associated with proximal or both diverticulosis. A significant difference was demonstrated between the patients of distal diverticular group and the controls for the symptom frequency scores within the previous 4 weeks. The items, which showed difference, were hard stool, urgency, flatus, chest discomfort and frequent urination. In conclusion, old age, diabetes and the presence of colon polyp were associated with proximal diverticulosis. The temporal symptoms were more frequent in distal diverticulosis than in proximal diverticulosis in the study subjects.
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- Kang-Moon Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Short- and long-term weight reduction programmes both resulted in a significant decrease in the waist/hip ratio (WHR) among obese premenopausal women. In matched groups of women with gynoid and android obesity, the latter demonstrated a greater decrease in WHR after 1 year's weight reduction and, at the same level of body weight loss, a consistently lower decrease in the lean body mass. Gluteal fat cells were found to empty at a slower rate than those in the abdominal region, particularly in gynoid obesity. After 1 year's weight reduction, the decrease in WHR correlated significantly with decreases in body weight, blood pressure and metabolic variables. Six months' physical training with and without reduction of body weight resulted in a significant decrease in WHR, while one-leg exercise caused a local decrease in the circumference of the trained leg. Reduction of flatulence in obese men was also found to be associated with decreased WHR.
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- M Krotkiewski
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sahlgrenska Hospital, University of Göteborg, Sweden
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- R A Hinder
- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 4500 San Pablo Rd., Jacksonville, FL, USA.
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Tremolaterra F, Villoria A, Azpiroz F, Serra J, Aguadé S, Malagelada JR. Impaired viscerosomatic reflexes and abdominal-wall dystony associated with bloating. Gastroenterology 2006; 130:1062-8. [PMID: 16618400 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2005.12.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2005] [Accepted: 12/14/2005] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Abdominal bloating is a frequent complaint in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but its underlying mechanism remains uncertain. Our aim was to determine whether the abdominal wall, specifically its adaptation to intra-abdominal volumes, plays a role. METHODS In 12 patients complaining of abdominal bloating (8 IBS and 4 functional bloating) and in 12 healthy controls, the effect of colonic gas load (24 mL/min rectal gas infusion for 1 hour) on perception (measured by a 0-6 scale), abdominal girth, and muscular activity was tested. With the participants sitting on an ergonomic chair and the trunk erect, multichannel electromyography was measured via bipolar surface electrodes located over the upper and lower rectus abdominis, and the external and internal oblique bilaterally. RESULTS In healthy controls, colonic gas loads produced subjective symptoms (score, 3.0 +/- 0.3), objective abdominal distention (girth increment, 6 +/- 1 mm), and increased the activity of the abdominal muscles (external oblique activity, 11% +/- 3% in; P < .05 vs basal). At the same infused gas volumes, the patients developed significantly more symptoms (score, 4.5 +/- 0.4) and abdominal distention (11 +/- 1 mm; P < .05 vs healthy for both). These abnormal responses were associated with failed tonic contraction of the abdominal wall (external oblique activity change, -1% +/- 4%; P value not significant vs basal) and paradoxic relaxation of the internal oblique (activity reduction, 26% +/- 7%; P < .01 vs basal). CONCLUSIONS In patients with bloating, abdominal perception and distention in response to intra-abdominal volume increments are exaggerated markedly and associated with muscular dystony of the abdominal wall.
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- Fabrizio Tremolaterra
- Digestive System Research Unit, University Hospital Vall d'Hebron, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Crowell MD, Harris L, Jones MP, Chang L. New insights into the pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome: implications for future treatments. Curr Gastroenterol Rep 2005; 7:272-9. [PMID: 16042910 DOI: 10.1007/s11894-005-0019-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a multifactorial disorder characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. Chronic symptoms may occur due to changes in gastrointestinal motor function, enhanced perception of gut stimuli, and psychosocial factors. Recent data suggest that abnormal processing of afferent signals occurs in IBS patients. A newly recognized causative factor in a subset of IBS patients is post-infectious IBS. Altered transport of intestinal gas and bowel distention may contribute to abdominal discomfort, pain, and bloating. Changes in gut microflora have also been reported, but data remain scant. Advances have been made in our understanding of serotonin signaling and metabolism in IBS patients, in part due to the introduction of specific receptor agonists and antagonists. Finally, exciting data are emerging on genetic alterations that may contribute to the pathophysiology and treatment of IBS. Increasingly novel mechanisms are being identified that should aid in better understanding of the complex pathophysiology of IBS and developing new therapies.
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- Michael D Crowell
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, 13400 E. Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA.
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Roach M. Commentary on increased risk of biochemical and local failure in patients with a distended rectum on the planning CT for prostate cancer radiotherapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2005; 62:949-50. [PMID: 15989992 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2005.03.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2004] [Revised: 03/03/2005] [Accepted: 03/28/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Patients with unexplained abdominal complaints often attribute their symptoms to intestinal gas and indicate that symptoms are exacerbated by ingestion of a meal. However, the mechanisms responsible are unknown. Our aim was to analyze the specific influence of two meal-related factors, gastric distension, and intestinal nutrients, on intestinal gas dynamics and tolerance. METHODS In 35 healthy subjects, gas evacuation and perception of jejunal gas infusion (12 ml/min) were measured for 3 h, during simultaneous duodenal infusion of saline, as control, lipids at 1 Kcal/min, or gastric distension. RESULTS Infusion of lipids into the duodenum induced gas retention (584 +/- 154 ml, p < 0.05 vs 161 +/- 86 ml after saline infusion) without perception (2.2 +/- 0.5 score), whereas gastric distension induced perception (score 5.6 +/- 0.4, p < 0.05 vs score 1.9 +/- 0.4 after saline) without gas retention (7 +/- 205 ml). CONCLUSIONS Different meal-related factors exert specific effects on intestinal gas dynamics and tolerance, and these mechanisms may interact to produce postprandial gas symptoms.
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- Jordi Serra
- Digestive System Research Unit, Hospital General Vall d'Hebron, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
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Haeseker GA, Schmidt GB, Bruijninckx CMA. [Gas configuration between the liver and the right diaphragmatic dome: Chilaiditi's sign]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2002; 146:325-7. [PMID: 11876038] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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A 64-year-old man of Hindustan origin presented at the Emergency Department with symptoms which suggested stomach perforation. A chest X-ray taken with the patient in the upright position showed gas between the liver and the right hemidiaphragm. After 30 minutes the pain subsided spontaneously. The gas seen on the chest X-ray was diagnosed as Chilaiditi's sign, caused by interposition of the colon between the liver and the diaphragm. This interposition is usually asymptomatic and does not require surgical treatment.
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- G A Haeseker
- Ziekenhuis Leyenburg, afd. Algemene Chirurgie, Postbus 40.551, 2545 CH Den Haag.
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Kaplan MA, Prior MJ, Ash RR, McKonly KI, Helzner EC, Nelson EB. Loperamide-simethicone vs loperamide alone, simethicone alone, and placebo in the treatment of acute diarrhea with gas-related abdominal discomfort. A randomized controlled trial. Arch Fam Med 1999; 8:243-8. [PMID: 10333820 DOI: 10.1001/archfami.8.3.243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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CONTEXT Acute diarrhea with gas-related abdominal discomfort is a common, usually self-limited disorder with substantial social and economic impact. OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy and safety of a loperamide hydrochloride-simethicone combination product with those of loperamide alone, simethicone alone, and placebo in treating acute diarrhea with gas-related abdominal discomfort. DESIGN Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial of 48 hours' duration. SETTING A primary care, ambulatory practice in Acapulco, Mexico. PATIENTS A total of 493 outpatient adults aged 18 to 63 years, with acute nonspecific diarrhea with at least moderately severe abdominal discomfort. INTERVENTIONS Each patient was randomly assigned to receive 2 chewable tablets containing loperamide hydrochloride, 2 mg, and simethicone, 125 mg (n = 124); loperamide hydrochloride, 2 mg (n = 123); simethicone, 125 mg (n = 123); or placebo (n = 123). This was followed by 1 tablet after each unformed stool, up to 4 tablets in any 24-hour period. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Time to last unformed stool and time to complete relief of gas-related abdominal discomfort were the protocol-specified primary outcomes. Secondary outcomes included time to complete relief of diarrhea, number of unformed stools, and patient-assessed variables at the end of the study (overall illness relief, diarrhea relief, and abdominal discomfort relief). RESULTS Patients who received loperamide-simethicone had significantly (P < .001) shorter time to last unformed stool and faster relief of gas-related abdominal discomfort than patients who received loperamide, simethicone, or placebo alone. Loperamide-simethicone was significantly (P < or = .01) more effective than the other 3 treatments for all end-of-study patient-assessed outcomes and all clinically important secondary outcomes. No significant differences in adverse events were found among treatment groups. CONCLUSIONS The loperamide-simethicone combination chewable product provides faster and more complete relief of acute nonspecific diarrhea and associated gas-related abdominal discomfort (gas pain, cramps, gas pressure, and bloating) than either of its components or placebo. The combination is well tolerated.
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- M A Kaplan
- Medical Department, McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Fort Washington, Pa., USA.
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Cukier JM, Cortina-Borja M, Brading AF. A case-control study to examine any association between idiopathic detrusor instability and gastrointestinal tract disorder, and between irritable bowel syndrome and urinary tract disorder. Br J Urol 1997; 79:865-78. [PMID: 9202551 DOI: 10.1046/j.1464-410x.1997.00172.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess whether there are common malfunctions (e.g. of the autonomic nervous system and smooth muscle) that underlie disorders of the urinary and gastrointestinal tracts by determining whether there is an increased prevalence (i) of urinary symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and (ii) of gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with idiopathic detrusor instability (IDI). PATIENTS AND METHODS Questionnaires were sent to patients with a diagnosis of IBS or IDI who were seen in the Departments of Gynaecology, Gastroenterology and Urology at the John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals, Oxford, during the 3 year period 1993-1995. The questionnaires were also distributed to control patients who were recruited from the day-surgery unit of the Churchill Hospital. Of 236 questionnaires sent out, 168 replies were analysed; 64 from patients with IBS, 49 from patients with detrusor instability and 55 from controls. The questionnaire included questions about micturition and defecatory behaviour (frequency, regularity, urgency, continence, pain, and ease in passing urine and stools). RESULTS Patients with IBS were more likely to experience certain urinary symptoms than controls (nocturia, urgency and some forms of urinary urge incontinence) and patients with IDI were as likely as patients with IBS to experience gastrointestinal symptoms more frequently than controls. Control patients showed an unexpectedly high probability of experiencing many of the gastrointestinal and urinary symptoms. CONCLUSIONS The frequent occurrence of symptoms in control patients makes the significance of the results less clear, but the association between certain symptoms of urinary tract disorder and patients with IBS, and of symptoms of gastrointestinal tract disorder with patients with IDI, suggests that they may share some common underlying dysfunction.
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- J M Cukier
- Department of Pharmacology, Oxford University, UK
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Berger AR, Swerdlow M, Herskovitz S. Myasthenia gravis presenting as uncontrollable flatus and urinary/fecal incontinence. Muscle Nerve 1996; 19:113-4. [PMID: 8538663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Mellier G, Delille MA. [Urinary disorders during pregnancy and post-partum]. Rev Fr Gynecol Obstet 1990; 85:525-8. [PMID: 2263831] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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In a study of 265 patients questioned in immediate post-partum, the authors observed a urinary incontinence during pregnancy in 46.4% of the cases and a post-partum incontinence in 21.5% of the cases. These figures are comparable to those found in literature. In this study, in agreement with the authors, the post-partum incontinence does not increase significantly when forceps have been used. On the other hand, it is exceptional after caesarian section. The incontinence observed during pregnancy and/or post-partum most often regresses in 60 to 80% of the cases. However, one can ask the question on whether it is not reveal a light pelvic alteration which could cumulate at each delivery. The difficulty to retain winds is observed in 26.7% of the cases. It seems to be correlated in a significant way to the use of forceps. The local--regional anaesthesia does not modify significantly the occurrence of urinary or rectal disorders.
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- G Mellier
- Clinique obstétricale, Hôpital Edouard-Herriot, Lyon
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Mezentsev SS, Kirdianov NA, Vedernikov ES, Potskhveriia MM. [Gas-induced rupture of the stomach]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 1990:146-8. [PMID: 2273829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Leung AK. Infantile colic. Am Fam Physician 1987; 36:153-6. [PMID: 3630880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Defined as three hours of crying per day occurring more than three days in any one week, colic affects 10 to 20 percent of infants during the first three to four months of life. Food allergy, parental attitude, flatulence, maternal medication and parental smoking have been implicated. Dietary modification, pharmacotherapy and increased physical contact with the infant have been useful. Normal growth and development are not affected.
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It has been suggested that the symptoms of flatulent dyspepsia are caused by a functional disturbance of the upper gastrointestinal tract. The aim of this study was to investigate delayed gastric emptying as the basis of symptoms in patients with and without gallbladder disease and after cholecystectomy. There were 13 dyspeptic patients with gallbladder disease, 12 with normal gallbladders, and 13 post-cholecystectomy patients. Gastric emptying was measured by means of a 99mTc-labelled scrambled egg meal and external scintillation counter. The rate of emptying in the symptomatic groups was compared with that in 24 asymptomatic normal control subjects and 12 non-dyspeptic patients with gallbladder disease. Delayed gastric emptying tended to occur in patients with gallbladder disease with and without dyspepsia and was not specifically associated with symptoms.
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Altman F. Downwind update--a discourse on matters gaseous. West J Med 1986; 145:502-5. [PMID: 3538662 PMCID: PMC1306982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Watson RG, Shaw C, Buchanan KD, Love AH. Circulating gastrointestinal hormones in patients with flatulent dyspepsia, with and without gallbladder disease. Digestion 1986; 35:211-6. [PMID: 3545953 DOI: 10.1159/000199370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Fasting and post-prandial circulating levels of insulin, gastrin, gastric inhibitory polypeptide, pancreatic polypeptide and neurotensin were measured in patients with flatulent dyspepsia, with and without gallbladder disease and post-cholecystectomy. Levels were also measured in non-dyspeptic patients with gallbladder disease and normal controls. There were no consistent significant differences from controls for fasting and post-prandial responses in patients with a history of dyspepsia or those who experienced dyspepsia at the time of the test. In patients with gallbladder disease, with and without dyspepsia, there was a reduced neurotensin response compared to normal controls. It is concluded that circulating levels of these hormones are not related to symptoms of flatulent dyspepsia.
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Hocking MP, Maher JW, Woodward ER. Definitive surgical therapy for incapacitating "gas-bloat" syndrome. Am Surg 1982; 48:131-3. [PMID: 7073135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Posterior gastropexy appears to be the treatment of choice in the occasional patient with persistent debilitating post-fundoplication syndrome. This syndrome occurs to this extent only rarely (less than 1%) and chronic small-bowel obstruction or dysfunction may be a predisposing factor. We prefer the posterior gastropexy of Hill in cases of reflux esophagitis uncomplicated by Barretts mucosa, stricture, or esophageal shortening. The authors especially caution against the use of fundoplication as an incidental procedure for anatomic repair of an asymptomatic hiatus hernia or in patients with a history of small bowel obstruction.
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Yarnell JW, Voyle GJ, Sweetnam PM, Milbank J, Richards CJ, Stephenson TP. Factors associated with urinary incontinence in women. J Epidemiol Community Health 1982; 36:58-63. [PMID: 7069357 PMCID: PMC1052196 DOI: 10.1136/jech.36.1.58] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Possible aetiological factors for urinary incontinence were examined in a prevalence study among a random sample of 1000 women aged 18 and over. Infective factors were not markedly associated with incontinence but mechanical factors such as parity and obesity were. No association was found, however, between a history of perineal damage at childbirth and incontinence. Women with incontinence had on average a higher score for a 'neuroticism' trait elicited by questionnaire than women without the disorder.
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One hundred sixty-five patients with reflux peptic esophagitis have been treated by Nissen fundoplication. When compared with a group of 104 patients reported five years ago, the incidence of persistent or recurrent esophagitis remains approximately the same (10% versus 8%). This is consistent with the assumption that the Nissen procedure when initially successful tends to remain so and that late recurrence appears to be uncommon. The unpleasant postoperative sequela which we have termed the "gas-bloat syndrome" was noted in 1971 to be present in the early postoperative period in approximately one-half the patients. Late follow-up, however, averaging four years indicates a marked reduction in this disorder with either absence or clinical insignificance in 87% of patients. Nonetheless, moderate symptoms persist in 11% and severe symptoms requiring active treatment in 2%. Manometric study of the lower esophageal sphincter indicates nearly a three-fold increase in resting pressure following Nissen fundoplication (p less than .001). It is hoped that manometric study will provide a more reliable prognostic measure of sphincter restoration than the measurement of pH across the gastroesophageal junction.
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The symptom complex of flatulent dyspepsia is ill-defined but is made up of at least nine individual symptoms. The relationship between these symptoms is not known and thier change after cholecystectomy in gall-stone patients is unpredictable; they disappear completely in less than half the patients. We studied the symptoms in one hundred and thirty nine patients, using various computer programmes to see if the changes after operation could be predicted and if some of the symptoms were linked or formed "clusters". The results did not show any standard relationship between the symptoms. We have therefore, proposed the hypothesis of a tiered symptom complex to explain these observations. They could be produced by a motility disorder affecting different parts of the gastro-intestinal tract to a varying degree.
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Retention of flatus is the main factor in the origin and progression of sigmoid diverticular disease. This hypothesis explains why the disease is confined to modern urban communities, and why the patient must avoid "windy" foods.
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Lutz H, Petzoldt R, Hofmann KP, Rösch W. [Efficacy of ultrasonography in pancreatic disorders compared to endoscopic retrograde pancreaticography (author's transl)]. Klin Wochenschr 1975; 53:419-24. [PMID: 1152353 DOI: 10.1007/bf01493366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasonography in pancreatic disorders the results were compared with endoscopic retrograde pancreaticography in 140 II resection-retrograde cannulation of Vater's papilla was unsuccessful, examination of the pancreas was not possible in 20 patients with ultrasonography because of meteorism of severe adipositas. In 15 subjects the sonographic findings were equivocal. Out of 105 ultrasonic findings three were false-negative and 5 false-positive, whereas retrograde Wirsungography resulted in 9 false-negative and 2 false-positive interpretations. In 50 out of 67 cases of pancreatic disorders diagnosed by ultrasonography a further differentiation between malignant tumours and benign pseudotumours (pancreatitis or cyst) was possible. With respect to the diagnosis of pancreatic cysts ultrasonography was superior by 23 of 27 to retrograde pancreaticography (12 out of 27) since many cysts do not communicate with the ductal system. In comparison with the endoscopic method the risklessness and the low expenses have to be stressed. Both methods supplement each other, so that a high diagnostic accuracy is reached (more than 95 per cent).
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Johnson AG. Cholecystectomy and gallstone dyspepsia. Clinical and physiological study of a symptom complex. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 1975; 56:69-80. [PMID: 235236 PMCID: PMC2388497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The symptom complex of gallstone dyspepsia is defined and then analysed before and after cholecystectomy in 108 patients. Only 46% of patients were symptom-free after operation and 30% were no better. When pyloric function was studied patients with these symptoms before or after cholecystectomy and those with normal radiographs showed duodenogastric reflux, often precipitated by intraduodenal fat. Symptomless matched control subjects showed no reflux. Synchronous radiology and pressure recordings demonstrated that the pylorus in these patients failed to contract in response to a duodenal contraction, whereas the normal pylorus could prevent the reflux produced by an isolated duodenal contraction. The effect of metoclopramide on gastroduodenal contractions and in treating the symptoms was assessed. Gallstone dyspepsia is essentially a functional disease--a disorder of gastroduodenal motility.
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