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Karamchandani K, Dave S, Hoffmann U, Khanna AK, Saugel B. Intraoperative arterial pressure management: knowns and unknowns. Br J Anaesth 2023; 131:445-451. [PMID: 37419749 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2023.05.027] [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: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023] Open
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Preventing postoperative organ dysfunction is integral to the practice of anaesthesia. Although intraoperative hypotension is associated with postoperative end organ dysfunction, there remains ambiguity with regards to its definition, targets, thresholds for initiating treatment, and ideal treatment modalities.
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- Kunal Karamchandani
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Division of Neuroanesthesia, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Section on Critical Care Medicine, Perioperative Outcomes and Informatics Collaborative (POIC), Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Outcomes Research Consortium, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Outcomes Research Consortium, Cleveland, OH, USA; Department of Anesthesiology, Center of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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Suzuki M, Shibata J, Mochizuki T, Bito H. Contribution of prophylactic administration of flurbiprofen for mesenteric traction syndrome to postoperative leakage or bleeding in gastrointestinal surgery: a retrospective observational study. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:337. [PMID: 37632575 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-03077-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] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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PURPOSE Mesenteric traction syndrome (MTS) sometimes occurs during abdominal surgery. Prophylactic administration of flurbiprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, prevents the development of MTS. However, administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for postoperative pain increases the incidence of postoperative bleeding. Our aim was to examine the effect of prophylactic flurbiprofen administration on postoperative leakage or bleeding after gastrointestinal surgery. METHODS A retrospective observational study on patients who underwent open or laparoscopic abdominal surgery was conducted. Perioperative, anesthesia and medical records were reviewed. Patients who did (Flurbio-Group) or did not receive (Control-Group) prophylactic flurbiprofen administration were compared. Then, the Flurbio-Group and Control-Group were each divided into two groups according to whether the patients did or did not develop MTS (Flurbio-MTS-Group and Flurbio-no-MTS-Group, respectively, Control-MTS-Group and Control-no-MTS-Group, respectively). RESULTS This study included 188 patients (Flurbio-MTS-Group, 1 patient; Flurbio-no-MTS-Group, 31 patients; Control-MTS-Group, 59 patients; Control-no-MTS-Group, 97 patients). Seventeen patients developed postoperative leakage or bleeding. Eleven Flurbio-MTS-Group patients (18.6%), 4 Flurbio-no-MTS-Group patients (12.9%, 4/31), and only 2 Control-no-MTS-Group patients (2%, 2/97) developed postoperative leakage or bleeding. Multivariate logistic regression analysis demonstrated that there was a qualitative interaction effect between prophylactic administration of flurbiprofen and the development of MTS on postoperative leakage or bleeding. CONCLUSION Prophylactic flurbiprofen administration increased the risk of postoperative leakage or bleeding among patients who did not develop MTS.
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- Manzo Suzuki
- Department of Anesthesiology, Musashikosugi Hospital Nippon Medical School, 1-396 Kosugi-Cho Nakahara-Ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, 211-8533, Japan.
- Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitology (Okazaki Medical Center), Fujita Health University School of Medicine, 1 Gotanda Harizaki-Cho, Okazaki Aichi, 444-0827, Japan.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitology (Okazaki Medical Center), Fujita Health University School of Medicine, 1 Gotanda Harizaki-Cho, Okazaki Aichi, 444-0827, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitology (Okazaki Medical Center), Fujita Health University School of Medicine, 1 Gotanda Harizaki-Cho, Okazaki Aichi, 444-0827, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitology (Okazaki Medical Center), Fujita Health University School of Medicine, 1 Gotanda Harizaki-Cho, Okazaki Aichi, 444-0827, Japan
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Chammas M, Abdul Jawad K, Pust GD, Rattan R, Namias N, Aicher BO, Bruns BR, Yeh DD. Association Between Fecal Contamination and Outcomes After Emergent General Surgery Colorectal Resection: A Post Hoc Analysis of an Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) Multicenter Study. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2023. [PMID: 37498199 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2022.256] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
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Background: The impact of fecal contamination on clinical outcomes in patients undergoing emergent colorectal resection is unclear. We hypothesized that fecal contamination is associated with worse clinical outcomes regardless of operative technique. Patients and Methods: This is a post hoc analysis for an Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma-sponsored multicenter study that prospectively enrolled emergency general surgery patients undergoing urgent/emergent colorectal resection. Subjects were categorized according to presence versus absence of intra-operative fecal contamination. Propensity score matching (1:1) by age, weight, Charlson comorbidity index, pre-operative vasopressor use, and method of colonic management (primary anastomosis [ANST] vs. ostomy [STM]) was performed. χ2 analysis was then performed to compare the composite outcome (surgical site infection and fascial dehiscence). Results: A total of 428 subjects were included, of whom 147 (34%) had fecal contamination. Propensity score matching (1:1) resulted in a total of 147 pairs. After controlling for operative technique, fecal contamination was still associated with higher odds of the composite outcome (odds ratio [OR], 2.47; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.45-4.2; p = 0.001). Conclusions: In patients undergoing urgent/emergent colorectal resection, fecal contamination, regardless of operative technique, is associated with worse clinical outcomes. Selection bias is possible, thus randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm or refute a causal relation.
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- Majid Chammas
- Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital Ryder Trauma Center, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital Ryder Trauma Center, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital Ryder Trauma Center, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital Ryder Trauma Center, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital Ryder Trauma Center, Miami, Florida, USA
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- R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Department of Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, Colorado, USA
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Scott MJ, Aggarwal G, Aitken RJ, Anderson ID, Balfour A, Foss NB, Cooper Z, Dhesi JK, French WB, Grant MC, Hammarqvist F, Hare SP, Havens JM, Holena DN, Hübner M, Johnston C, Kim JS, Lees NP, Ljungqvist O, Lobo DN, Mohseni S, Ordoñez CA, Quiney N, Sharoky C, Urman RD, Wick E, Wu CL, Young-Fadok T, Peden CJ. Consensus Guidelines for Perioperative Care for Emergency Laparotomy Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS ®) Society Recommendations Part 2-Emergency Laparotomy: Intra- and Postoperative Care. World J Surg 2023:10.1007/s00268-023-07020-6. [PMID: 37277507 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-023-07020-6] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND This is Part 2 of the first consensus guidelines for optimal care of patients undergoing emergency laparotomy (EL) using an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) approach. This paper addresses intra- and postoperative aspects of care. METHODS Experts in aspects of management of high-risk and emergency general surgical patients were invited to contribute by the International ERAS® Society. PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, and Medline database searches were performed for ERAS elements and relevant specific topics. Studies on each item were selected with particular attention to randomized clinical trials, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and large cohort studies and reviewed and graded using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system. Recommendations were made on the best level of evidence, or extrapolation from studies on elective patients when appropriate. A modified Delphi method was used to validate final recommendations. Some ERAS® components covered in other guideline papers are outlined only briefly, with the bulk of the text focusing on key areas pertaining specifically to EL. RESULTS Twenty-three components of intraoperative and postoperative care were defined. Consensus was reached after three rounds of a modified Delphi Process. CONCLUSIONS These guidelines are based on best available evidence for an ERAS® approach to patients undergoing EL. These guidelines are not exhaustive but pull together evidence on important components of care for this high-risk patient population. As much of the evidence is extrapolated from elective surgery or emergency general surgery (not specifically laparotomy), many of the components need further evaluation in future studies.
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- Michael J Scott
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Leonard Davis Institute for Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
- University College London, London, UK.
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, UK
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- Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital, Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia
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- Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Stott La, Salford, M6 8HD, UK
- University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Western General Hospital, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU, Scotland
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- Harvard Medical School, Kessler Director, Center for Surgery and Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Division of Trauma, Burns, Surgical Critical Care, and Emergency Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 1620 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02120, USA
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- School of Population Health and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, King's College London, London, UK
- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, 1200 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA, 23298, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Department of Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital, CLINTEC, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge, Hälsovägen 3. B85, 141 86, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Critical Care, Medway Maritime Hospital, Windmill Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5NY, UK
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- Division of Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, University of Lausanne (UNIL), Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesia, St George's Hospital, Tooting, London, UK
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- Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Research, Pasadena, CA, 9110, USA
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- Department of General and Colorectal Surgery, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Scott La, Salford, M6 8HD, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Department of Surgery, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Gastrointestinal Surgery, Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals and University of Nottingham, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK
- MRC Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research, School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK
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- Division of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Department of Surgery, Orebro University Hospital and School of Medical Sciences, Orebro University, 701 85, Orebro, Sweden
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- Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Fundación Valle del Lili, Cra 98 No. 18 - 49, 760032, Cali, Colombia
- Sección de Cirugía de Trauma y Emergencias, Universidad del Valle - Hospital Universitario del Valle, Cl 5 No. 36-08, 760032, Cali, Colombia
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 7XX, UK
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- Division of Traumatology, Surgical Critical Care and Emergency Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center, 410 West 10Th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, 513 Parnassus Ave HSW1601, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine-Hospital for Special Surgery, Department of Anesthesiology-Weill Cornell Medicine, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Arizona, 5777 e. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, 85054, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 2020 Zonal Avenue IRD 322, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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Gregersen JS, Bazancir LA, Johansson PI, Sørensen H, Achiam MP, Olsen AA. Major open abdominal surgery is associated with increased levels of endothelial damage and interleukin-6. Microvasc Res 2023; 148:104543. [PMID: 37156371 DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2023.104543] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine changes in biomarkers of endothelial glycocalyx shedding, endothelial damage, and surgical stress following major open abdominal surgery and the correlation to postoperative morbidity. INTRODUCTION Major abdominal surgery is associated with high levels of postoperative morbidity. Two possible reasons are the surgical stress response and the impairment of the glycocalyx and endothelial cells. Further, the degree of these responses may correlate with postoperative morbidity and complications. METHODS A secondary data analysis of prospectively collected data from two cohorts of patients undergoing open liver surgery, gastrectomy, esophagectomy, or Whipple procedure (n = 112). Hemodynamics and blood samples were collected at predefined timestamps and analyzed for biomarkers of glycocalyx shedding (Syndecan-1), endothelial activation (sVEGFR1), endothelial damage (sThrombomodulin (sTM)), and surgical stress (IL6). RESULTS Major abdominal surgery led to increased levels of IL6 (0 to 85 pg/mL), Syndecan-1 (17.2 to 46.4 ng/mL), and sVEGFR1 (382.8 to 526.5 pg/mL), peaking at the end of the surgery. In contrast, sTM, did not increase during surgery, but increased significantly following surgery (5.9 to 6.9 ng/mL), peaking at 18 h following the end of surgery. Patients characterized with high postoperative morbidity had higher levels of IL6 (132 vs. 78 pg/mL, p = 0.007) and sVEGFR1 (563.1 vs. 509.4 pg/mL, p = 0.045) at the end of the surgery, and of sTM (8.2 vs. 6.4 ng/mL, p = 0.038) 18 h following surgery. CONCLUSION Major abdominal surgery leads to significantly increased levels of biomarkers of endothelial glycocalyx shedding, endothelial damage, and surgical stress, with the highest levels seen in patients developing high postoperative morbidity.
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark
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Huisman DE, Bootsma BT, Ingwersen EW, Reudink M, Slooter GD, Stens J, Daams F. Fluid management and vasopressor use during colorectal surgery: the search for the optimal balance. Surg Endosc 2023:10.1007/s00464-023-09980-1. [PMID: 37126191 PMCID: PMC10338618 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-09980-1] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although it is known that excessive intraoperative fluid and vasopressor agents are detrimental for anastomotic healing, optimal anesthesiology protocols for colorectal surgery are currently lacking. OBJECTIVE To scrutinize the current hemodynamic practice and vasopressor use and their relation to colorectal anastomotic leakage. DESIGN A secondary analysis of a previously published prospective observational study: the LekCheck study. STUDY SETTING Adult patients undergoing a colorectal resection with the creation of a primary anastomosis. OUTCOME MEASURES Colorectal anastomotic leakage (CAL) within 30 days postoperatively, hospital length of stay and 30-day mortality. RESULTS Of the 1548 patients, 579 (37%) received vasopressor agents during surgery. Of these, 201 were treated with solely noradrenaline, 349 were treated with phenylephrine, and 29 received ephedrine. CAL rate significantly differed between the patients receiving vasopressor agents during surgery compared to patients without (11.8% vs 6.3%, p < 0.001). CAL was significantly higher in the group receiving phenylephrine compared to noradrenaline (14.3% vs 6%, p < 0.001). Vasopressor agents were used more often in patients treated with Goal Directed Therapy (47% vs 34.6%, p < 0.001). There was a higher mortality rate in patients with vasopressors compared to the group without (2.8% vs 0.4%, p = 0.01, OR 3.8). Mortality was higher in the noradrenaline group compared to the phenylephrine and those without vasopressors (5% vs. 0.4% and 1.7%, respectively, p < 0.001). In multivariable analysis, patients with intraoperative vasopressor agents had an increased risk to develop CAL (OR 2.1, CI 1.3-3.2, p = 0.001). CONCLUSION The present study contributes to the evidence that intraoperative use of vasopressor agents is associated with a higher rate of CAL. This study helps to create awareness on the (necessity to) use of vasopressor agents in colorectal surgery patients in striving for successful anastomotic wound healing. Future research will be required to balance vasopressor agent dosage in view of colorectal anastomotic leakage.
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- Daitlin E Huisman
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven/Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven/Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Olsen AA, Bazancir LA, Dahl S, Fukumori D, Shiwaku H, Svendsen LB, Achiam MP. Mesenteric traction syndrome - Incidence, impact, and treatment: A systematic scoping review of the literature. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2023; 42:101162. [PMID: 36162787 DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2022.101162] [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: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mesenteric traction syndrome (MTS) is commonly seen during major abdominal surgery and is characterised by facial flushing, hypotension, and tachycardia 15 min into surgery. MTS also impacts the postoperative course, as severe MTS has been associated with increased postoperative morbidity. However, despite MTS being common and severe MTS causing increased postoperative morbidity, the gaps in the literature are not clearly defined. We aimed to examine the diagnostic criteria, incidence, intraoperative and postoperative impact, and potential preventative measures of MTS while highlighting potential gaps in the literature. METHODS We followed the Prisma guidelines and performed a systematic literature search. We included only human studies examining MTS. All hits were screened for title and abstract, followed by a full-text review by at least two authors for determining eligibility for inclusion. Data were extracted and risk of bias was assessed by two independent reviewers. RESULTS A total of 37 studies, comprising 1102 patients were included in the review. The combined incidence of MTS during open abdominal surgery was found to be 76%, with 35% developing severe MTS. It was found that the development of MTS was associated with marked haemodynamic changes. It was also found that several different subjective diagnostic criteria exist and that severe MTS was associated with increased postoperative morbidity. Furthermore, several preventative measures for protecting against MTS have been examined, but only on the incidence of MTS and not on the postoperative course. CONCLUSION MTS occurs in 76% of patients undergoing major abdominal surgery and is associated with deleterious haemodynamic effects, which are more pronounced in patients developing severe MTS. Severe MTS is also associated with a worse postoperative outcome. However, gaps are still present in the current literature on MTS.
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- August A Olsen
- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Fukuoka University Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Bootsma BT, de Wit A, Huisman DE, van de Brug T, Zonderhuis BM, Kazemier G, Daams F. Intraoperative conditions of patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy. Surg Oncol 2023; 46:101897. [PMID: 36630813 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2022.101897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is a severe complication following pancreatoduodenectomy (PD). Previous research in colorectal surgery demonstrated suboptimal intraoperative conditions to be related with an increased risk of anastomotic leakage. Aim of this study was to evaluate the intraoperative condition of patients undergoing PD by both assessing whether these known intraoperative modifiable risk factors in colorectal surgery are also present during PD and by measuring compliance to intraoperative ERAS guidelines. Secondly, to determine the relation of these factors with POPF. MATERIALS AND METHODS This prospective single center study included patients undergoing PD from 2016 to 2020. Parameters regarding the patient's general condition, local perfusion, oxygenation, surgical factors and ERAS elements were measured with a checklist intraoperatively, before the creation of the pancreatojejunal anastomosis. Uni- and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed. RESULTS 83 patients were included. POPF occurred in 27.7% (9.0% grade B, 10.0% grade C). Patients with POPF significantly had more other postoperative complications compared to patients without POPF (100% vs. 76.2%, p = 0.017). A suboptimal intraoperative condition was observed in 89.2%. Overall compliance to the intraoperative ERAS guideline was 0%. In univariable analysis, soft pancreatic tissue, pancreatic duct <3 mm, tumor location and intraoperative vasopressor administration were significantly associated with POPF. In multivariable analysis, only soft pancreatic tissue was independently associated with POPF (OR 13.627; 95% CI 1.656-112.157, p = 0.015). CONCLUSION Awareness amongst surgeons and anesthesiologists should be created. The influence of these intraoperative factors on POPF should be further evaluated in future, larger studies.
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Smolin NS, Khrapov KN, Khryapa AA. Comparison Features of Methods of Epidural Analgesia as a Part of Combined Anesthesia in Laparoscopic Surgery. Vestn anesteziol reanimatol 2022. [DOI: 10.21292/2078-5658-2022-19-6-19-31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- N. S. Smolin
- Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University
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- Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University
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- Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University
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Subramaniam A, Wengritzky R, Skinner S, Shekar K. Colorectal Surgery in Critically Unwell Patients: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2022; 35:244-260. [PMID: 35966378 PMCID: PMC9374534 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1740045] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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A proportion of patients require critical care support following elective or urgent colorectal procedures. Similarly, critically ill patients in intensive care units may also need colorectal surgery on occasions. This patient population is increasing in some jurisdictions given an aging population and increasing societal expectations. As such, this population often includes elderly, frail patients or patients with significant comorbidities. Careful stratification of operative risks including the need for prolonged intensive care support should be part of the consenting process. In high-risk patients, especially in setting of unplanned surgery, treatment goals should be clearly defined, and appropriate ceiling of care should be established to minimize care that is not in the best interest of the patient. In this article we describe approaches to critically unwell patients requiring colorectal surgery and how a multidisciplinary approach with proactive intensive care involvement can help achieve the best outcomes for these patients.
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- Ashwin Subramaniam
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Peninsula Health, Frankston, Victoria, Australia,Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia,Department of Intensive Care, The Bays Healthcare, Mornington, Victoria, Australia,Address for correspondence Ashwin Subramaniam, MBBS, MMed, FRACP, FCICM Intensive Care Specialist, Frankston HospitalVictoriaAustralia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Peninsula Health, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Peninsula Health, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
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- Adult Intensive Care Services, the Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia,Queensland University of Technology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Huisman DE, Reudink M, van Rooijen SJ, Bootsma BT, van de Brug T, Stens J, Bleeker W, Stassen LPS, Jongen A, Feo CV, Targa S, Komen N, Kroon HM, Sammour T, Lagae EAGL, Talsma AK, Wegdam JA, de Vries Reilingh TS, van Wely B, van Hoogstraten MJ, Sonneveld DJA, Veltkamp SC, Verdaasdonk EGG, Roumen RMH, Slooter GD, Daams F. LekCheck: A Prospective Study to Identify Perioperative Modifiable Risk Factors for Anastomotic Leakage in Colorectal Surgery. Ann Surg 2022; 275:e189-e197. [PMID: 32511133 PMCID: PMC8683256 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000003853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [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] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess potentially modifiable perioperative risk factors for anastomotic leakage in adult patients undergoing colorectal surgery. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA Colorectal anastomotic leakage (CAL) is the single most important denominator of postoperative outcome after colorectal surgery. To lower the risk of CAL, the current research focused on the association of potentially modifiable risk factors, both surgical and anesthesiological. METHODS A consecutive series of adult patients undergoing colorectal surgery with primary anastomosis was enrolled from January 2016 to December 2018. Fourteen hospitals in Europe and Australia prospectively collected perioperative data by carrying out the LekCheck, a short checklist carried out in the operating theater as a time-out procedure just prior to the creation of the anastomosis to check perioperative values on 1) general condition 2) local perfusion and oxygenation, 3) contamination, and 4) surgery related factors. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed to identify perioperative potentially modifiable risk factors for CAL. RESULTS There were 1562 patients included in this study. CAL was reported in 132 (8.5%) patients. Low preoperative hemoglobin (OR 5.40, P < 0.001), contamination of the operative field (OR 2.98, P < 0.001), hyperglycemia (OR 2.80, P = 0.003), duration of surgery of more than 3 hours (OR 1.86, P = 0.010), administration of vasopressors (OR 1.80, P = 0.010), inadequate timing of preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis (OR 1.62, P = 0.047), and application of epidural analgesia (OR, 1.81, P = 0. 014) were all associated with CAL. CONCLUSIONS This study identified 7 perioperative potentially modifiable risk factors for CAL. The results enable the development of a multimodal and multidisciplinary strategy to create an optimal perioperative condition to finally lower CAL rates.
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- Daitlin E Huisman
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Máxima Medical Center Veldhoven, Veldhoven, The Netherlands
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- Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, VU Medical Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, VU Medical Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis, Assen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht Universitair Medisch Centrum, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Ospedale del Delta, Lagosanto, Ferrara, Italy
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- Antwerp University Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Máxima Medical Center Veldhoven, Veldhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Máxima Medical Center Veldhoven, Veldhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Patel S, Duncan A. Anaesthesia and intestinal anastomosis. BJA Educ 2021; 21:433-43. [PMID: 34707889 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjae.2021.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Weaver JL, Berndtson AE, Lee J, Kobayashi L, Doucet J, Godat L, Costantini TW, Higginson S. Methamphetamine Use is Associated with Increased Surgical Site Infections after Trauma Laparotomy. J Surg Res 2021; 267:563-567. [PMID: 34261007 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2021.06.034] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Methamphetamine (METH) use causes significant vasoconstriction, which can be severe enough to cause bowel ischemia. Methamphetamines have also been shown to alter the immune response. These effects could predispose METH users to poor wound healing, increased infections, and other post-operative complications. We hypothesized that METH users would have longer length of stay and higher rates of complications compared to non-METH users. METHODS The trauma registry for our urban Level 1 trauma center was searched for patients that received an exploratory laparotomy from 2016 to 2019. A total 204 patients met criteria and 52 (25.5%) were METH positive. Length of stay (LOS), ventilator days, abbreviated injury scale (AIS), and wound class were compared using nonparametric statistics. Age and injury severity score (ISS) were compared using a Student's t-test. A Chi Square or Fisher's Exact test was used to compare sex, mechanism of injury, and rates of infectious complications. RESULTS Methamphetamine-positive patients had a significantly higher rate of surgical site infections (7.4% versus 0%, P = 0.001). Patients that developed surgical site infection had equivalent rates of smoking and diabetes, as well as equivalent abdominal AIS and wound class compared to those who did not develop surgical site infection. Hospital and ICU LOS, ventilator days, ISS, and mortality were equivalent between METH positive and negative patients. Rates of other infectious complications were the same between groups. CONCLUSIONS Methamphetamine use is associated with an increased rate of surgical site infection after trauma laparotomy. Other serious complications and mortality were not affected by METH use.
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- Jessica L Weaver
- Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns, and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, California.
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- Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns, and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, California
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- Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns, and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, California
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- Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns, and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, California
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- Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns, and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, California
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- Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns, and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, California
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- Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns, and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, California
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- Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns, and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, California
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Gao W, Wang M, Su P, Zhang F, Huang C, Tian Z. Risk Factors of Cervical Anastomotic Leakage after McKeown Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy: Focus on Preoperative and Intraoperative Lung Function. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021; 27:75-83. [PMID: 33087661 PMCID: PMC8058540 DOI: 10.5761/atcs.oa.20-00139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Background: Cervical anastomotic leakage (CAL) is one of the most common complications that occur minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE). It is associated with high postoperative mortality. Some risk factors still remained controversial and so accurate prediction of risk groups for CAL remained very difficult. This study aimed to identify the risk factors of CAL after McKeown MIE to predict the accuracy of the technique as early as possible. Material and Methods: A total of 129 patients with esophageal cancer who underwent McKeown MIE at the Department of Thoracic Surgery, the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, between January 2018 and June 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify the risk factors for CAL and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to predict the accuracy for each quantitative data variable and determine the cutoff value. Results: There were statistically significant differences between Group CAL and Group NCAL in FEV1 (p = 0.031), neoadjuvant chemotherapy (p = 0.001), intraoperative minimum PaCO2 (p = 0.002), and hospital stays (p <0.001). In multivariate logistic regression, FEV1 (OR = 0.440, p = 0.047), neoadjuvant chemotherapy (OR = 4.425, p = 0.003), and intraoperative minimum PaCO2 (OR = 1.14, p <0.001) were identified to be three risk factors of CAL. The ROC curve analysis showed that FEV1 <2.18L (p = 0.029) and intraoperative minimum PaCO2 >45.5 mmHg (p = 0.002) demonstrated good accuracy. Conclusion: FEV1, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and intraoperative minimum PaCO2 in arterial blood gas (ABG) were considered as risk factors of CAL after McKeown MIE for esophageal cancer. Preoperative FEV1 <2.18L and intraoperative minimum PaCO2 >45.5 mmHg in ABG showed good accuracy in predicting risk factors for CAL.
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- Wenda Gao
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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Olsen AA, Strandby RB, Nerup N, Johansson PI, Svendsen LB, Achiam MP. Severe mesenteric traction syndrome is associated with increased systemic inflammatory response, endothelial dysfunction, and major postoperative morbidity. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021. [PMID: 33686490 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02111-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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This study aimed to determine if mesenteric traction syndrome (MTS) triggers increased systemic inflammation and endothelial cell dysfunction. Patients developing severe MTS had pronounced early IL6 elevations followed by endothelial cell damage. Furthermore, these processes were associated with increased postoperative morbidity. OBJECTIVE To determine whether mesenteric traction syndrome (MTS) leads to increased systemic inflammation and dysfunction of the glycocalyx and endothelial cell and whether this correlates with the degree of postoperative morbidity. INTRODUCTION Severe MTS is associated with increased postoperative morbidity following major gastrointestinal surgery, but the pathophysiological mechanism has not been previously explored. Systemic inflammatory response and impaired glycocalyx and endothelial cells may be responsible for the development of symptoms. METHODS The study analyzed prospectively collected data from two cohorts (n = 67). The severity of the MTS response was graded intraoperatively and blood samples for PGI2, catecholamines, IL6, and endothelial biomarkers obtained at predefined time points. RESULTS Patients undergoing either esophagectomy (n = 45) or gastrectomy (n = 22) were included. Surgery led to significantly increased plasma concentrations of all biomarkers. Yet, patients who developed severe MTS had higher baseline epinephrine levels (p < 0.05) and higher levels of PGI2 (p < 0.05), Syndecan-1 (p < 0.001), and sVEGFR1 (p < 0.001). Peak values of IL6, Syndecan-1, sVEGFR1, and sTM all correlated to peak PGI2. Lastly, patients with high postoperative morbidity had higher baseline epinephrine (p = 0.009) and developed higher plasma IL6 (p = 0.007) and sTM (p = 0.022). CONCLUSION The development of severe MTS during upper gastrointestinal surgery is associated with preoperative elevated plasma epinephrine and further a more pronounced proinflammatory response and damage to the vascular endothelium. The increased postoperative morbidity seen in patients with severe MTS may thus, in part, be explained by an inherent susceptibility towards an inappropriate secretion of PGI2, which leads to an increased surgical stress response and endothelial damage. These findings must be confirmed in a new prospective cohort.
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Strandby RB, Ambrus R, Ring LL, Nerup N, Secher NH, Goetze JP, Achiam MP, Svendsen LB. Hypotension Associated with MTS is Aggravated by Early Activation of TEA During Open Esophagectomy. Local Reg Anesth 2021; 14:33-42. [PMID: 33688249 PMCID: PMC7936689 DOI: 10.2147/lra.s294556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Objective A mesenteric traction syndrome (MTS) is elicited by prostacyclin (PGI2)-induced vasodilation and identified by facial flushing, tachycardia, and hypotension during abdominal surgery. We evaluated whether thoracic epidural anesthesia (TEA) influences the incidence of MTS. Design Randomized, blinded controlled trial. Setting Single-center university hospital. Participants Fifty patients undergoing open esophagectomy. Interventions Patients were randomized to either early (EA, after induction of general anesthesia) or late activation of TEA (LA, after re-established gastric continuity). Plasma 6-keto-PGF1α, a stable metabolite of PGI2 and interleukine-6 (IL6) were measured in plasma during surgery along with hemodynamic variables and MTS graded according to facial flushing together with plasma C-reactive protein on the third post-operative day. Results Forty-five patients met the inclusion criteria. Development of MTS tended to be more prevalent with EA (n=13/25 [52%]) than with LA TEA (n=5/20 [25%], p=0.08). For patients who developed MTS, there was a transient increase in plasma 6-keto-PGF1α by 15 min of surgery and plasma IL6 (p<0.001) as C-reactive protein (P<0.009) increased. EA TEA influenced the amount of phenylephrine needed to maintain mean arterial pressure >60 mmHg in patients who developed MTS (0.16 [0.016–0.019] mg/min vs MTS and LA TEA 0.000 [0.000–0.005] mg/min, p<0.001). Conclusion The incidence of MTS is not prevented by TEA in patients undergoing open esophagectomy. On the contrary, the risk of hypotension is increased in patients exposed to TEA during surgery, and the results suggest that it is advantageous to delay activation of TEA. Also, MTS seems to be associated with a systemic inflammatory response, maybe explaining the aggravated post-operative outcome.
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- Rune B Strandby
- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rigshospitalet, Institute for Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rigshospitalet, Institute for Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rigshospitalet, Institute for Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rigshospitalet, Institute for Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Anesthesia, Rigshospitalet, Institute for Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Rigshospitalet, Institute for Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rigshospitalet, Institute for Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rigshospitalet, Institute for Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Sah BK, Yang Z, Huan Z, Jian L, Wentao L, Chao Y, Chen L, Min Y, Gang ZZ. Radiological appearances of Anastomotic Leakage after Radical Gastrectomy.. [DOI: 10.1101/2020.04.25.20080093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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AbstractBackgroundAnastomotic leakage is a critical postoperative complication after gastric cancer surgery. Previous studies have not specified radiological findings of anastomotic leakage. We investigated the potential burden caused by postoperative anastomotic leakage and explored the objective appearances of anastomotic leakage on computed tomography (CT) examination.MethodsGastric cancer patients who underwent curative gastrectomy and had a CT examination after surgery were included in this study. Propensity score (PS) matching generated 70 cases (35 cases of anastomotic leakage and 35 cases of no anastomotic leak) among 210 eligible cases. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to identify the predictive variables of CT findings.ResultsMore severe postoperative complications were observed in patients who had an anastomotic failure than those without anastomotic leakage(p<0.05). The median number of postoperative days (PODs) was 18 days for patients with no anastomotic leak, but the length of stay was almost three times longer (50 days) in patients with anastomotic leakage(p<0.05). In the univariate analysis, we observed a significant association between anastomotic leakage and five CT variables, including pneumoperitoneum, pneumoseroperitoneum (intra-abdominal accumulation of mixed gas and fluid), accumulation of extraluminal gas at the anastomosis site, seroperitoneum and extraluminal fluid collection at the anastomosis site (p<0.05). The multivariate analysis of the CT parameters revealed that the accumulation of extraluminal gas at the anastomosis site is the independent diagnostic parameters of a postoperative anastomotic leakage (p<0.05).ConclusionsThe occurrence of an anastomotic leakage significantly compromises the patients and increases the treatment burden. The CT variables of this study are beneficial to rule out anastomotic leakage after gastric cancer surgery. Extraluminal gas at the anastomosis site is highly suggestive of anastomotic leakage.
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Forte DM, Sheldon R, Johnson E, Steele SR, Martin MJ. Big colon surgery, little incisions: Minimally invasive techniques in emergent colon surgery. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2020; 89:e1-6. [PMID: 32068715 DOI: 10.1097/TA.0000000000002616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- David Charier
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Jean-Monnet University, Saint-Etienne University Hospital, 42055 Saint-Etienne cedex 2, France
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care,Paris-Diderot University, Bichat-Claude Bernard Hospital, Paris Nord Val de Seine University Hospitals, Paris, France
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- Clinical Research, Innovation and Pharmacology Unit, Jean-Monnet University, Saint-Etienne University Hospital, Saint-Etienne, France
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Caen Normandie University, Caen University Hospital, Caen, France; Junior Group - French Society of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine (SFAR), Paris, France
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Jean-Monnet University, Saint-Etienne University Hospital, 42055 Saint-Etienne cedex 2, France.
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Casey P, Chaudhury MP, Khan A, Amin J, Afzal A, Corallo C, Sebastian D, Atkinson M, Subar D. The impact of perioperative inotropes on the incidence of pancreatic leak following pancreaticoduodenectomy. Ann Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg 2019; 23:392-396. [PMID: 31825007 PMCID: PMC6893053 DOI: 10.14701/ahbps.2019.23.4.392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2019] [Revised: 07/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Backgrounds/Aims Pancreatic leak and fistula formation following pancreatic resection is a dreaded complication associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The perioperative use of inotropes has been implicated in anastomotic dehiscence in other types of gastrointestinal surgery but their impact in pancreatic surgery remains unclear and a potentially modifiable risk factor for pancreatic leak. This study aims to assess the impact of perioperative inotrope infusion on the incidence of pancreatic leak following pancreaticoduodenectomy. Methods Retrospective data analysis of all patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy at a tertiary HPB institute. Multivariate analysis and regression models assessed the impact of inotrope use against other known risk factors such as pancreatic duct size and gland texture. Pancreatic fistulae were graded as per ISGPF as Grade A (biochemical leak), Grade B and Grade C fistula. Results One-hundred and twenty-three (123) patients were included. A total of 52 patients (42%) developed a leak (29 grade A, 15 grade B, and 8 Grade C). In the fistula group, 28 patients (55%) received perioperative inotropes compared to 26 (35%) in the no fistula group. On univariate analysis, patients receiving inotropes (p=0.04) and patients with a soft pancreatic texture (p=0.003) had a statistically higher incidence of developing a pancreatic fistula of any grade. On multivariate analysis, only inotrope use was associated with an increased risk of developing a pancreatic fistula of any grade (OR 2.46, p=0.026), independent of pancreatic texture and pancreatic duct size. Conclusions Perioperative inotrope use is associated with an increase incidence of pancreatic leak following pancreaticoduodenectomy and should therefore be used judiciously.
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- Patrick Casey
- Department of HPB Surgery, East Lancashire NHS Hospital Trust, Blackburn, UK
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- Department of HPB Surgery, East Lancashire NHS Hospital Trust, Blackburn, UK
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- Department of HPB Surgery, East Lancashire NHS Hospital Trust, Blackburn, UK
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- Department of HPB Surgery, East Lancashire NHS Hospital Trust, Blackburn, UK
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- Department of HPB Surgery, East Lancashire NHS Hospital Trust, Blackburn, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, East Lancashire NHS Hospital Trust, Blackburn, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia, East Lancashire NHS Hospital Trust, Blackburn, UK
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- Department of HPB Surgery, East Lancashire NHS Hospital Trust, Blackburn, UK
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Olsen AA, Strandby RB, Nerup N, Ambrus R, Gøtze JP, Svendsen LB, Achiam MP. Development of a severe mesenteric traction syndrome during major abdominal surgery is associated with increased postoperative morbidity: Secondary data analysis on prospective cohorts. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2020; 405:81-90. [PMID: 31820096 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-019-01847-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE MTS is elicited during open abdominal surgery and is characterized by facial flushing, hypotension, and tachycardia in response to the release of prostacyclin (PGI2) to plasma. MTS seems to affect postoperative morbidity, but data from larger cohorts are lacking. We aimed to determine the impact of severe mesenteric traction syndrome (MTS) on postoperative morbidity in patients undergoing open upper gastrointestinal surgery. METHODS The study was a secondary analysis of data from three cohorts (n = 137). The patients were graded for severity of MTS intraoperatively, and hemodynamic variables and blood samples for plasma 6-keto-PGF1α, a stable metabolite of PGI2, were obtained at defined time points. Postoperative morbidity was evaluated by the comprehensive complication index (CCI) and the Dindo-Clavien classification (DC). RESULTS Patients undergoing either esophagectomy (n = 70), gastrectomy (n = 22), liver- (n = 23), or pancreatic resection (n = 22) were included. Severe MTS was significantly associated with increased postoperative morbidity, i.e., CCI ≥ 26.2 (OR 3.06 [95% CI 1.1-6.6]; p = 0.03) and risk of severe complications, i.e., DC ≥3b (OR 3.1 [95% CI 1.2-8.2]; p = 0.023). Furthermore, patients with severe MTS had increased length of stay (OR 10.1 [95% CI 1.9-54.3]; p = 0.007) and were more likely to be admitted to the intensive care unit (OR = 7.3 [95% CI 1.3-41.9]; p = 0.027), but there was no difference in 1-year mortality. CONCLUSION Occurrence of severe MTS during upper gastrointestinal surgery is associated with increased postoperative morbidity as indicated by an increased rate of severe complications, length of stay, and admission to the ICU. It remains to be determined whether inhibition of MTS enhances postoperative recovery.
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Sánchez-Guillén L, Frasson M, García-Granero Á, Pellino G, Flor-Lorente B, Álvarez-Sarrado E, García-Granero E. Risk factors for leak, complications and mortality after ileocolic anastomosis: comparison of two anastomotic techniques. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2019; 101:571-578. [PMID: 31672036 PMCID: PMC6818057 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2019.0098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [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] [Accepted: 06/09/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION There are no definitive data concerning the ideal configuration of ileocolic anastomosis. Aim of this study was to identify perioperative risk factors for anastomotic leak and for 60-day morbidity and mortality after ileocolic anastomoses (stapled vs handsewn). MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a STROBE-compliant study. Demographic and surgical data were gathered from patients with an ileocolic anastomosis performed between November 2010 and September 2016 at a tertiary hospital. Anastomoses were performed using standardised techniques. Independent risk factors for anastomotic leak, complications and mortality were assessed. RESULTS We included 477 patients: 53.7% of the anastomoses were hand sewn and 46.3% stapled. Laterolateral anastomosis was the most common configuration (93.3%). Anastomotic leak was diagnosed in 8.8% of patients and 36 were classified as major anastomotic leak (7.5%). In the multivariate analysis, male sex (P = 0.014, odds ratio, OR, 2.9), arterial hypertension (P = 0.048, OR 2.29) and perioperative transfusions (P < 0.001, OR 2.4 per litre) were independent risk factors for major anastomotic leak. The overall 60-day complication rate was 27.3%. Male sex (31.3% vs female 22.3%, P = 0.02, OR 1.7), diabetes (P = 0.03 OR 2.0), smoking habit (P = 0.04, OR 1.8) and perioperative transfusions (P < 0.001, OR 3.3 per litre) were independent risk factors for postoperative morbidity. The 60-day-mortality rate was 3.1% and no significant risk factors were identified. CONCLUSION Anastomotic leak after ileocolic anastomosis is a relevant problem. Male sex, arterial hypertension and perioperative transfusions were associated with major anastomotic leak. Conversion to open surgery was more frequently associated with perioperative death.
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- Colorectal Surgery, University Hospital La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Colorectal Surgery, University Hospital La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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- Colorectal Surgery, University Hospital La Fe, Valencia, Spain
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Shaban Y, Elkbuli A, Ovakimyan V, Wobing R, Boneva D, McKenney M, Hai S. Rectal foreign body causing perforation: Case report and literature review. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2019; 47:66-69. [PMID: 31645940 PMCID: PMC6804320 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2019.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2019] [Revised: 09/29/2019] [Accepted: 10/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Clinicians must maintain an index of suspicion to diagnose an anorectal foreign body (FB). The patient may not be forthcoming with information secondary to embarrassment or possibly psychiatric issues. Providers must express empathy and compassion while maintaining nonjudgmental composure. Despite accounts of anal FB insertion, this pathology is lacking level one evidence-based surgical algorithms. Case presentation A 46-year-old male psychiatric patient presented in septic shock, complaining of lower abdominal/pelvic pain starting 1 week prior. His past medical history was significant for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and noncompliance with medications. CT of the abdomen/pelvis revealed a rectal perforation with free air and a FB which appeared to be a screwdriver. Fluid resuscitation and broad-spectrum antibiotics were administered. In the operating room, after unsuccessful transrectal removal, an exploratory laparotomy was performed. The metallic end of the screwdriver had perforated the rectosigmoid. Resection of the perforated rectum with removal of the screwdriver, incision and drainage of a large right buttock abscess and colostomy was performed. The patient recovered and was discharged to behavioral health. At 2 weeks follow-up the patient was doing well with a functioning colostomy and reversal was planned for later this year. Conclusion This case highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion when encountering psychiatric patients with nonspecific lower abdominal or anorectal pain with inconsistent presentations. Controversy exists regarding the type of surgical treatment in case of anorectal perforation. More research is needed to provide surgeons with evidence-based standardized methods for dealing with these rare pathologies. Maintaining a high index of suspicion when encountering patients with nonspecific lower abdominal and/or rectal pain. Despite the numerous reports of anal FB trauma there are no cases documenting a unique incident with a screwdriver being inserted through the anus. Controversy exists regarding the type of surgical treatment.
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- Youssef Shaban
- Department of Surgery, Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA.,University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA.,University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA
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Laks S, Isaak RS, Strassle PD, Hance L, Kolarczyk LM, Kim HJ. Increased Intraoperative Vasopressor Use as Part of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathway for Pancreatectomy Does Not Increase Risk of Pancreatic Fistula. J Pancreat Cancer 2018; 4:33-40. [PMID: 30631856 PMCID: PMC6145536 DOI: 10.1089/pancan.2018.0007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Purpose: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways are increasingly implemented. Goal directed fluid therapy (GDFT) is a core component of ERAS pathways that limit excessive volume administration and is associated with increased use of intraoperative vasopressors. Vasopressor effects on anastomotic healing and pancreatic fistula are inconclusive. We hypothesized that intraoperative vasopressor use in an ERAS GDFT algorithm would not increase risk of pancreatic fistulas. Methods: We reviewed all adult patients undergoing pancreatectomy at an academic institution from January 2013 to February 2016, before and after implementation of an ERAS pathway in July 2014. Retrospective chart review was performed. Log-binomial regression, weighted by stabilized inverse probability-of-treatment weights, estimated effect of ERAS and intraoperative vasopressors on fistula risk. Results: One hundred thirty two patients met inclusion criteria: 74 (56.1%) in the ERAS cohort. No significant differences in overall leak risk (risk ratio [RR] 0.89, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.38-2.09) were observed between the ERAS and pre-ERAS cohorts. Similarly, vasopressor infusions, independent of ERAS pathway, did not significantly increase the risk of anastomotic leaks (RR 1.19, 95% CI 0.52-2.72). Conclusions: Increased use of vasopressor infusions as part of an ERAS pathway for pancreatic surgery is not associated with an increase in the risk of clinically significant pancreatic fistulas.
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- Shachar Laks
- Department of Surgery, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Bootsma BT, Huisman DE, Plat VD, Schoonmade LJ, Stens J, Hubens G, van der Peet DL, Daams F. Towards optimal intraoperative conditions in esophageal surgery: A review of literature for the prevention of esophageal anastomotic leakage. Int J Surg 2018; 54:113-123. [PMID: 29723676 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2018.04.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [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: 02/07/2018] [Revised: 04/02/2018] [Accepted: 04/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Esophageal anastomotic leakage (EAL) is a severe complication following gastric and esophageal surgery for cancer. Several non-modifiable, patient or surgery related risk factors for EAL have been identified, however, the contribution of modifiable intraoperative parameters remains undetermined. This review provides an overview of current literature on potentially modifiable intraoperative risk factors for EAL. MATERIALS AND METHODS The PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane databases were searched by two researchers independently. Clinical studies published in English between 1970 and January 2017 that evaluated the effect of intraoperative parameters on the development of EAL were included. Levels of evidence as defined by the Centre of Evidence Based Medicine (CEBM) were assigned to the studies. RESULTS A total of 25 articles were included in the final analysis. These articles show evidence that anemia, increased amount of blood loss, low pH and high pCO2 values, prolonged duration of procedure and lack of surgical experience independently increase the risk of EAL. Supplemental oxygen therapy, epidural analgesia and selective digestive decontamination seem to have a beneficial effect. Potential risk factors include blood pressure, requirement of blood products, vasopressor use and glucocorticoid administration, however the results are ambiguous. CONCLUSION Apart from fixed surgical and patient related factors, several intraoperative factors that can be modified in clinical practice can influence the risk of developing EAL. More prospective, observational studies are necessary focusing on modifiable intraoperative parameters to assess more evidence and to elucidate optimal values of these factors.
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- Department of Surgery, VU Medical Center Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, VU Medical Center Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, UZA Antwerpen, Belgium
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- Department of Surgery, VU Medical Center Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Sohawon R, Truran P, Webster J, Harrison BJ, Balasubramanian SP. Optimal Management of a Synchronous Diagnosis of Phaeochromocytoma and Colorectal Neoplasia. Indian J Surg Oncol 2017; 8:622-626. [PMID: 29203998 DOI: 10.1007/s13193-017-0627-4] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2016] [Accepted: 02/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The incidence rates of phaeochromocytoma and colorectal cancer (CRC) are approximately 1 and 65 per 100,000 per year, respectively. Simultaneous presentation of these conditions is rare and poses unique management challenges. We report on treatment strategies and clinical outcomes in a series of patients with colorectal neoplasia and phaeochromocytoma. Demographic and clinical details of four patients over a 4-year period were reviewed. The median (range) age at first presentation was 66 (52-70) years. Phaeochromocytoma (2.5-12.5 cm) was confirmed on biochemistry after incidental detection of an adrenal mass on CT scan-three had CT for staging of CRC and one had CT scan for weight loss. Adrenalectomy (three retroperitoneoscopic and one open procedure) was first performed after maximally tolerated alpha blockade; no significant complications were observed. Normalisation of biochemistry was confirmed and the patients then underwent colorectal surgery-laparoscopic right hemicolectomy, open right hemicolectomy (with further extensive surgery) for locally advanced cancer, laparoscopic low anterior resection and open high anterior resection. One respiratory infection and a seroma were the post-operative complications seen. In patients with a simultaneous diagnosis of phaeochromocytoma and CRC, surgical interventions should be staged. Adrenalectomy should first be performed to avoid haemodynamic instability during colorectal resection. A retroperitoneoscopic approach to the adrenal in patients with ipsilateral colonic tumours avoids transgressing the planes for colorectal resection. The synchronous diagnosis of these two rare conditions and the reported stimulatory effect of catecholamines on colorectal epithelia raise the possibility of an increased incidence of colorectal neoplasia in patients with phaeochromocytoma.
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- Ridwaan Sohawon
- University of Sheffield, Beech Hill Road, Sheffield, S10 2RX UK
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- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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- University of Sheffield, Beech Hill Road, Sheffield, S10 2RX UK.,Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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Ambrus R, Achiam MP, Secher NH, Svendsen MB, Rünitz K, Siemsen M, Svendsen LB. Evaluation of Gastric Microcirculation by Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging During Esophagectomy. J Am Coll Surg 2017; 225:395-402. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2017.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2017] [Revised: 06/18/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Ambrus R, Svendsen LB, Secher NH, Rünitz K, Frederiksen HJ, Svendsen MBS, Siemsen M, Kofoed SC, Achiam MP. A reduced gastric corpus microvascular blood flow during Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy detected by laser speckle contrast imaging technique. Scand J Gastroenterol 2017; 52:455-461. [PMID: 27973925 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2016.1265664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Reduced microvascular blood flow is related to anastomotic insufficiency following esophagectomy, emphasizing a need for intraoperative monitoring of the microcirculation. This study evaluated if laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) was able to detect intraoperative changes in gastric microcirculation. METHODS Gastric microcirculation was assessed prior to and after reconstruction of gastric continuity in 25 consecutive patients operated for adenocarcinoma with open Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy while hemodynamic variables were recorded. RESULTS During upper laparotomy, microcirculation at the corpus decreased by 25% from baseline to mobilization of the stomach (p = .008) and decreased further (to a total decrease of 40%) following gastric pull to the thorax (p = .013). On the other hand, microcirculation at the antrum did not change significantly after gastric mobilization (p = .091). The decrease in corpus microcirculation took place unrelated to central cardiovascular variables. CONCLUSION Using LSCI technique, we identified a reduced microcirculation at the corpus area during open Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy. LSCI provides an option for real-time assessment of gastric microcirculation and could form basis for intraoperative stabilization of the microcirculation.
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- Rikard Ambrus
- a Department of Surgical Gastroenterology , Rigshospitalet , Copenhagen , Denmark
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- a Department of Surgical Gastroenterology , Rigshospitalet , Copenhagen , Denmark
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- b Department of Anesthesiology 2043 , Rigshospitalet , Copenhagen , Denmark
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- b Department of Anesthesiology 2043 , Rigshospitalet , Copenhagen , Denmark
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- c Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES) , Rigshospitalet , Copenhagen , Denmark
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- d Department of Thoracic Surgery , Rigshospitalet , Copenhagen , Denmark
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- a Department of Surgical Gastroenterology , Rigshospitalet , Copenhagen , Denmark
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- a Department of Surgical Gastroenterology , Rigshospitalet , Copenhagen , Denmark
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Ambrus R, Svendsen LB, Secher NH, Goetze JP, Rünitz K, Achiam MP. Severe Postoperative Complications may be Related to Mesenteric Traction Syndrome during Open Esophagectomy. Scand J Surg 2017; 106:241-248. [PMID: 28737104 DOI: 10.1177/1457496916683098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND During abdominal surgery, traction of the mesenterium provokes mesenteric traction syndrome, including hypotension, tachycardia, and flushing, along with an increase in plasma prostacyclin (PGI2). We evaluated whether postoperative complications are related to mesenteric traction syndrome during esophagectomy. METHODS Flushing, hemodynamic variables, and plasma 6-keto-PGF1α were recorded during the abdominal part of open ( n = 25) and robotically assisted ( n = 25) esophagectomy. Postoperative complications were also registered, according to the Clavien-Dindo classification. RESULTS Flushing appeared in 17 (open) and 5 (robotically assisted) surgical cases ( p = 0.001). Mean arterial pressure was stable during both types of surgeries, but infusion of vasopressors during the first hour of open surgery was related to development of widespread (Grade II) flushing ( p = 0.036). For patients who developed flushing, heart rate and plasma 6-keto-PGF1α also increased ( p = 0.001 and p < 0.001, respectively). Furthermore, severe postoperative complications were related to Grade II flushing ( p = 0.037). CONCLUSION Mesenteric traction syndrome manifests more frequently during open than robotically assisted esophagectomy, and postoperative complications appear to be associated with severe mesenteric traction syndrome.
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- R Ambrus
- 1 Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- 1 Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- 2 Department of Anesthesiology 2041, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- 3 Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- 2 Department of Anesthesiology 2041, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- 1 Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Goense L, van Rossum PSN, Tromp M, Joore HC, van Dijk D, Kroese AC, Ruurda JP, van Hillegersberg R. Intraoperative and postoperative risk factors for anastomotic leakage and pneumonia after esophagectomy for cancer. Dis Esophagus 2017; 30:1-10. [PMID: 27353216 DOI: 10.1111/dote.12517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Morbidity and mortality after esophagectomy are often related to anastomotic leakage or pneumonia. This study aimed to assess the relationship of intraoperative and postoperative vital parameters with anastomotic leakage and pneumonia after esophagectomy. Consecutive patients who underwent transthoracic esophagectomy with cervical anastomosis for esophageal cancer from January 2012 to December 2013 were analyzed. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to determine potential associations of hemodynamic and respiratory parameters with anastomotic leakage or pneumonia. From a total of 82 included patients, 19 (23%) developed anastomotic leakage and 31 (38%) experienced pneumonia. The single independent factor associated with an increased risk of anastomotic leakage in multivariable analysis included a lower minimum intraoperative pH (OR 0.85, 95% CI 0.77-0.94). An increased risk of pneumonia was associated with a lower mean arterial pressure (MAP) in the first 12 hours after surgery (OR 0.93, 95% CI 0.86-0.99) and a higher maximum intraoperative pH (OR 1.14, 95% CI 1.02-1.27). Interestingly, no differences were noted for the MAP and inotrope requirement between patients with and without anastomotic leakage. A lower minimum intraoperative pH (below 7.25) is associated with an increased risk of anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy, whereas a lower postoperative average MAP (below 83 mmHg) and a higher intraoperative pH (above 7.34) increase the risk of postoperative pneumonia. These parameters indicate the importance of setting strict perioperative goals to be protected intensively.
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- L Goense
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands,Department of Radiation Oncology ,University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands,Department of Radiation Oncology ,University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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van Rooijen SJ, Huisman D, Stuijvenberg M, Stens J, Roumen RMH, Daams F, Slooter GD. Intraoperative modifiable risk factors of colorectal anastomotic leakage: Why surgeons and anesthesiologists should act together. Int J Surg 2016; 36:183-200. [PMID: 27756644 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.09.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2016] [Revised: 09/12/2016] [Accepted: 09/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Colorectal anastomotic leakage (CAL) is a major surgical complication in intestinal surgery. Despite many optimizations in patient care, the incidence of CAL is stable (3-19%) [1]. Previous research mainly focused on determining patient and surgery related risk factors. Intraoperative non-surgery related risk factors for anastomotic healing also contribute to surgical outcome. This review offers an overview of potential modifiable risk factors that may play a role during the operation. METHODS Two independent literature searches were performed using EMBASE, Pubmed and Cochrane databases. Both clinical and experimental studies published in English from 1985 to August 2015 were included. The main outcome measure was the risk of anastomotic leakage and other postoperative complications during colorectal surgery. Determined risk factors of CAL were stated as strong evidence (level I and II high quality studies), and potential risk factors as either moderate evidence (experimental studies level III), or weak evidence (level IV or V studies). RESULTS The final analysis included 117 articles. Independent factors of CAL are diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia and a high HbA1c, anemia, blood loss, blood transfusions, prolonged operating time, intraoperative events and contamination and a lack of antibiotics. Unequivocal are data on blood pressure, the use of inotropes/vasopressors, oxygen suppletion, type of analgesia and goal directed fluid therapy. No studies could be found identifying the impact of body core temperature or mean arterial pressure on CAL. Subjective factors such as the surgeons' own assessment of local perfusion and visibility of the operating field have not been the subject of relevant studies for occurrence in patients with CAL. CONCLUSION Both surgery related and non-surgery related risk factors that can be modified must be identified to improve colorectal care. Surgeons and anesthesiologists should cooperate on these items in their continuous effort to reduce the number of CAL. A registration study determining individual intraoperative risk factors of CAL is currently performed as a multicenter cohort study in the Netherlands.
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- S J van Rooijen
- Máxima Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Veldhoven, The Netherlands.
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- VU Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Máxima Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Veldhoven, The Netherlands
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- VU Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Máxima Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Veldhoven, The Netherlands
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- VU Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Máxima Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Veldhoven, The Netherlands
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Fumagalli U, Melis A, Balazova J, Lascari V, Morenghi E, Rosati R. Intra-operative hypotensive episodes may be associated with post-operative esophageal anastomotic leak. Updates Surg. 2016;68:185-190. [PMID: 27146868 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-016-0369-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2015] [Accepted: 04/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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This study aims to report the hypotensive episodes (HEs) during esophagectomy and their influence on the occurrence of anastomotic leak. Eighty-four patients underwent esophagectomy with gastric pull-up. Pre-, intra-, and post-operative data were prospectively collected. HEs were defined by systolic pressure decreasing more than 30 % of the basal value for more than 5 min. Nineteen patients had intra-operative HEs (22.6 %). HEs were significantly more frequent in patients undergoing prone esophagectomy (P = 0.001) and those with an epidural catheter (EC) (P = 0.04) used during surgery. Among them, 15 were treated with vasopressors. There were six severe post-operative anastomotic leaks, which required surgery; leaks were significantly more common in patients with intra-operative HEs (21 vs 3.1 %; P = 0.02), especially those treated with vasopressive agents (20 vs 0 %; P = 0.008). Intra-operative use of EC can, in certain conditions, significantly influence gastric blood flow due to HEs. A higher incidence of severe leak occurred in patients experiencing intra-operative HEs. Several factors can lead to intra-operative HEs, and the perioperative use of an EC should be carefully evaluated.
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Rojas-Machado SA, Romero-Simó M, Arroyo A, Rojas-Machado A, López J, Calpena R. Prediction of anastomotic leak in colorectal cancer surgery based on a new prognostic index PROCOLE (prognostic colorectal leakage) developed from the meta-analysis of observational studies of risk factors. Int J Colorectal Dis 2016; 31:197-210. [PMID: 26507962 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-015-2422-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/14/2015] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE To obtain a prognostic index, which has been named PROCOLE (prognostic colorectal leakage), it can predict the risk that a certain individual may suffer anastomotic leakage. METHODS The methodology consists of a systematic review to identify potential risk factors for anastomotic leakage and a meta-analysis of studies of each of these factors. In the meta-analysis, the prognostic index integrates factors that are statistically significant, which are weighted according to the estimated value of the effect size. The prognostic index was validated using retrospectively collected data from patients who underwent colorectal cancer surgery anastomosis at our institution. RESULTS The mean and standard deviation of the PROCOLE prognostic index in patients with anastomotic leakage is 1.9 ± 6.13, whereas in controls, it is 3.63 ± 2.1. The predictive ability of the PROCOLE, assessed by calculating the area under the curve (AUC) of the receiver operating characteristic (ROC), results in an AUC of 0.82 with a 95% confidence interval (CI) (0.75, 0.89) of the AUC, and it can be considered a good prognostic indicator. CONCLUSIONS The PROCOLE prognostic index predicts the risk of a certain individual developing anastomotic leakage after colorectal cancer surgery. Specifically, the PROCOLE prognostic index establishes a discrimination value threshold of 4.83 for recommending the implementation of a protective stoma. We have developed free software with a simple interface that only requires the selection of risk factors to obtain the PROCOLE value.
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- S A Rojas-Machado
- Coloproctology Unit, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Alicante, Alicante, Spain.,Department of Pathology and Surgery, School of Medicine, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain
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- Coloproctology Unit, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Alicante, Alicante, Spain.,Department of Pathology and Surgery, School of Medicine, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain
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- Department of Pathology and Surgery, School of Medicine, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain. .,Coloproctology Unit, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Elche, C/ Camí de l'Almazara no. 11, 03203, Elche, Spain.
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- Coloproctology Unit, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Alicante, Alicante, Spain.,Department of Pathology and Surgery, School of Medicine, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain
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- Department of Pathology and Surgery, School of Medicine, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain
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- Department of Pathology and Surgery, School of Medicine, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain.,Coloproctology Unit, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Elche, C/ Camí de l'Almazara no. 11, 03203, Elche, Spain
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Snowdon KA, Smeak DD, Chiang S. Risk Factors for Dehiscence of Stapled Functional End-to-End Intestinal Anastomoses in Dogs: 53 Cases (2001-2012). Vet Surg 2015; 45:91-9. [PMID: 26565990 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.12413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify risk factors for dehiscence in stapled functional end-to-end anastomoses (SFEEA) in dogs. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. ANIMALS Dogs (n = 53) requiring an enterectomy. METHODS Medical records from a single institution for all dogs undergoing an enterectomy (2001-2012) were reviewed. Surgeries were included when gastrointestinal (GIA) and thoracoabdominal (TA) stapling equipment was used to create a functional end-to-end anastomosis between segments of small intestine or small and large intestine in dogs. Information regarding preoperative, surgical, and postoperative factors was recorded. RESULTS Anastomotic dehiscence was noted in 6 of 53 cases (11%), with a mortality rate of 83%. The only preoperative factor significantly associated with dehiscence was the presence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Surgical factors significantly associated with dehiscence included the presence, duration, and number of intraoperative hypotensive periods, and location of anastomosis, with greater odds of dehiscence in anastomoses involving the large intestine. CONCLUSION IBD, location of anastomosis, and intraoperative hypotension are risk factors for intestinal anastomotic dehiscence after SFEEA in dogs. Previously suggested risk factors (low serum albumin concentration, preoperative septic peritonitis, and intestinal foreign body) were not confirmed in this study.
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- Kyle A Snowdon
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
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- Department of Statistics, Rice University, Houston, Texas
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Knaus WJ, Olson CH. Colo-colonic anastomosis in a continuous-flow left ventricular assist device patient. Asian J Surg 2015; 40:232-235. [PMID: 25773501 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2015.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2013] [Accepted: 01/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Noncardiac operations are being increasingly performed on patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). However, little is known on the impact of continuous-flow LVADs on the vascular supply of the colon for anastomoses. In this case, a 67-year-old male supported on an LVAD underwent four successful noncardiac operations including two intestinal anastomoses; left colon and small bowel anastomosis. To the best of our knowledge, no existing literature has reported successful colonic anastomosis on a continuous-flow LVAD. This case illustrates the plausibility of performing colonic anastomoses with appropriately selected patients supported on an LVAD. A 67-year-old male with congestive heart failure underwent LVAD placement for decompensated heart failure while awaiting orthotopic transplantation. During his recovery, he developed a stage IV sacral decubitus ulcer which required a sigmoid loop colostomy placement and a rotational flap. Subsequent stoma closure with partial sigmoid colectomy and stapled anastomosis was performed, and healed without evidence of anastomotic leak. This case illustrates the potential for colonic anastomoses for patients on continuous-flow LVAD support. Although oxygenation is known to be an important aspect of healing, this patient's outcome suggests that intestinal anastomoses can be performed on the induced pulseless environment of an LVAD. Further studies will be needed to further elucidate the success of longer segment resections and appropriate surgical candidates.
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Esophagectomy is a high-risk operation with significant perioperative morbidity and mortality. Attention to detail in many areas of perioperative management should lead to an aggregation of marginal gains and improvement in postoperative outcome. This review addresses preoperative assessment and patient selection, perioperative care (focusing on pulmonary prehabilitation, ventilation strategies, goal-directed fluid therapy, analgesia, and cardiovascular complications), minimally invasive surgery, and current evidence for enhanced recovery in esophagectomy.
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- Adam Carney
- Department of Anaesthesia, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, City Campus, Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 1PB, UK.
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Pain, Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Egerton Road, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XX, UK
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McDermott FD, Heeney A, Kelly ME, Steele RJ, Carlson GL, Winter DC. Systematic review of preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative risk factors for colorectal anastomotic leaks. Br J Surg 2015; 102:462-79. [PMID: 25703524 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.9697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 502] [Impact Index Per Article: 55.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2014] [Revised: 09/09/2014] [Accepted: 10/08/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anastomotic leak (AL) represents a dreaded complication following colorectal surgery, with a prevalence of 1-19 per cent. There remains a lack of consensus regarding factors that may predispose to AL and the relative risks associated with them. The objective was to perform a systematic review of the literature, focusing on the role of preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative factors in the development of colorectal ALs. METHODS A systematic review was performed to identify adjustable and non-adjustable preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative factors in the pathogenesis of AL. Additionally, a severity grading system was proposed to guide treatment. RESULTS Of 1707 papers screened, 451 fulfilled the criteria for inclusion in the review. Significant preoperative risk factors were: male sex, American Society of Anesthesiologists fitness grade above II, renal disease, co-morbidity and history of radiotherapy. Tumour-related factors were: distal site, size larger than 3 cm, advanced stage, emergency surgery and metastatic disease. Adjustable risk factors were: smoking, obesity, poor nutrition, alcohol excess, immunosuppressants and bevacizumab. Intraoperative risk factors were: blood loss/transfusion and duration of surgery more than 4 h. Stomas lessen the consequences but not the prevalence of AL. In the postoperative period, CT is the most commonly used imaging tool, with or without rectal contrast, and a C-reactive protein level exceeding 150 mg/l on day 3-5 is the most sensitive biochemical marker. A five-level classification system for AL severity and appropriate management is presented. CONCLUSION Specific risk factors and their potential correction or indications for stoma were identified. An AL severity score is proposed to aid clinical decision-making.
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- F D McDermott
- Centre for Colorectal Disease, St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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Asari SAL, Cho MS, Kim NK. Safe anastomosis in laparoscopic and robotic low anterior resection for rectal cancer: a narrative review and outcomes study from an expert tertiary center. Eur J Surg Oncol 2014; 41:175-85. [PMID: 25468455 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2014.10.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2014] [Revised: 09/25/2014] [Accepted: 10/17/2014] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Anastomotic leak and stricture formation are recognised complications of colorectal anastomoses. Surgical technique has been implicated in its aetiology. The use of innovative anastomotic techniques and technical standardisation may facilitate risk modification. Early detection of complications using novel diagnostic tests can lead to reduction in delay of diagnosis as long as a standard system is used. We review our practice for creation a safe anastomosis for minimal invasive rectal cancer resection. Several technical points discussed and evaluated based on the evidence. We propose several recommendations aiming to standardize the technique and to minimize anastomotic complications.
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- S A L Asari
- Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 250 Seongsan-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-527, South Korea
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- Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 250 Seongsan-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-527, South Korea
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- Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 250 Seongsan-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-527, South Korea.
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- Karsten Bartels
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado.
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Lolis ED, Theodoridou E, Vogiatzis N, Neonaki D, Markakis C, Daskalakis K. The safety of primary repair or anastomosis in high-risk trauma patients. Surg Today 2014; 45:730-9. [PMID: 25030128 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-014-0982-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2014] [Accepted: 06/02/2014] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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PURPOSE There is currently not enough data regarding the management of bowel injury and the results of primary repair or resection and anastomosis in high-risk trauma patients. We aimed to determine whether there were any short-term (30 days) postoperative complications relevant to the primary reconstruction of such bowel injuries. METHOD In a retrospective study, all trauma patients who underwent a definite laparotomy after penetrating or blunt injury in our institution during the last decade were identified. The study group consisted of those who underwent primary repair or resection and anastomosis of the small or large bowel or both. Patients who died within 72 h of admission, who had only serosal injuries or who received resection and diversion, were excluded. RESULTS Seventeen of the trauma patients who were treated at our institution during the study period had bowel injuries. Thirteen fit our criteria. All of them had at least one risk factor, and 61.5% of them had at least three risk factors for anastomotic or suture line disruption. Overall, 35 repairs and anastomoses took place. Only one patient developed clinical anastomotic leakage, resulting in a fistula, which did not require re-operation. CONCLUSION Our study contributes to the controversial issue of post-traumatic bowel reconstruction in high-risk trauma patients, and suggests that primary reconstruction is feasible and can provide a good outcome.
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- Evangelos D Lolis
- Surgical Department, General Hospital of Rethymno, Trantalidou 17, 74100, Rethymno, Greece,
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Wu SC, Fu CY, Hsieh CH, Wang YC, Lo HC, Cheng HT, Tzeng CW. Early predictors for tissue healing deficit and leakage in geriatric critically ill patients receiving emergent abdominal surgery: a case control study. Int J Surg 2014; 12:315-9. [PMID: 24486934 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2014.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2013] [Revised: 11/26/2013] [Accepted: 01/21/2014] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND As our world ages and the elderly population grows. Surgery on the aged critically ill tend to result in additional morbidity and mortality. We sought to determine early predicting factors that were associated with postoperative leakage and tissue healing deficiency after emergent abdominal surgery in geriatric critically ill patients. MATERIAL AND METHOD Retrospectively, geriatric critically ill patients received anticipated, single-stage emergent abdominal surgery via emergency room were enrolled. Patients who received only one definitive surgery during their hospital course were labeled as group A, patients received anticipated one-stage surgery and eventually with postoperative leakage and tissue healing deficiency were labeled as group B. The demographics and parameters were obtained for comparison. RESULT There were 45 patients in group A, and 34 patients in group B. The mean age is 77.4 ± 6.1 years in Group A and 76.9 ± 8.5 years in Group B, the mean APACHE score was 20.3 ± 7.5 vs. 21.6 ± 7.7. There were no significances in age, gender, comorbidities, and physiological scores. There were significances in the persistent post-operative use of vasopressors and hypoalbuminemia. The 30-day mortality rate was 0% in group A and 38.2% in group B. CONCLUSION Persistent post operative vasopressor use and hypoalbuminemia are associated with higher rate of morbidity and mortality after emergent abdominal surgery in geriatric critically ill patients. Early recognition is essential for proper management. Further studies are required for a better understanding in identifying risk factors.
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- Shih-Chi Wu
- Trauma and Emergency Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linko, Taiwan.
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- Trauma and Emergency Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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- Trauma and Emergency Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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- Trauma and Emergency Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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- Trauma and Emergency Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
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- Trauma and Emergency Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Choudhuri AH, Uppal R, Kumar M. Influence of non-surgical risk factors on anastomotic leakage after major gastrointestinal surgery: Audit from a tertiary care teaching institute. Int J Crit Illn Inj Sci 2014; 3:246-9. [PMID: 24459621 PMCID: PMC3891190 DOI: 10.4103/2229-5151.124117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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CONTEXT The occurence of anastomotic leakage after gastointestinal resection and anastomosis is associated with significant mortality and morbidity. AIMS There is dearth of evidence in the literature on the influence of various non-surgical factors in causing anastomotic leakage although many studies have identified their possible role. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective audit of all the anastomotic leakages occurring between September 2009 and April 2012 in our institute was performed to identify the potential non-surgical factors that can influence anastomotic leakage. A total of 137 out of 1246 patients who developed anastmotic leak were analyzed. All the potential non-surgical causes of anastomotic leakage available in the literature were analyzed by univariate analysis and stepwise multiple logistic regression analysis was done after adjusting for the type of surgery. An intergroup comparison among the patients based on the type of surgery was also performed. RESULTS THE FOLLOWING FACTORS WERE FOUND TO BE INDEPENDENTLY ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED RISK OF ANASTOMOTIC LEAK: (1) albumin <3.5 g/dl, (2) anemia <8 g/dl, (3) hypotension (4) use of inotropes, and (5) blood transfusion. The majority of anastomotic leaks occurred after pancreatic surgeries followed by esophagectomies and occurred least after colonic resections. The risk for anastomotic leak was four times more in patients who required inotropic support in the perioperative period and three times more in patients who developed hypotension. CONCLUSIONS Our study is the first retrospective audit to identify the influence of non-surgical factors for anastomotic leakage and the need for further observational studies in this direction.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Fischer PE, Nunn AM, Wormer BA, Christmas AB, Gibeault LA, Green JM, Sing RF. Vasopressor use after initial damage control laparotomy increases risk for anastomotic disruption in the management of destructive colon injuries. Am J Surg 2013; 206:900-3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2013.07.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2013] [Revised: 07/14/2013] [Accepted: 07/14/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Brown MJ, Kor DJ, Allen MS, Kinney MO, Shen KR, Deschamps C, Nichols FC, Mauck WD, Mantilla CB. Dual-Epidural Catheter Technique and Perioperative Outcomes After Ivor-Lewis Esophagectomy. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2013; 38:3-8. [DOI: 10.1097/aap.0b013e318276a714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Surgical resection remains a standard treatment option for localized esophageal cancer. Surgical approaches to esophagectomy include transhiatal and transthoracic techniques as well as minimally invasive techniques that have been developed to reduce the morbidities associated with laparotomy and thoracotomy incisions. The perioperative mortality for esophagectomy remains high with cardiopulmonary and anastomotic complications as the most frequent and serious morbidities. This article reviews the management of patients presenting for esophagectomy, with a focus on evidence-based anesthetic and perioperative approaches for improving outcomes.
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- TCV Surgical ICU, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0710, USA
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BACKGROUND Thoracic epidural anaesthesia (TEA) is used widely in colorectal surgery. However, there is increasing concern that epidurals are associated with postoperative hypotension, mediating a potential reduction in splanchnic flow. The aim was to review the literature on the effects of TEA on splanchnic blood flow. METHODS PubMed and Cochrane databases were searched. Search terms used were: English language, 'thoracic epidural splanchnic flow', 'thoracic epidural gut blood flow', 'thoracic epidural intestinal blood flow' and 'thoracic epidural colonic blood flow'. Abstracts were reviewed by two independent researchers and irrelevant studies excluded. The full text of the remaining articles was then retrieved. RESULTS Twenty-two abstracts were reviewed and three excluded. Nineteen papers were reviewed in full and seven irrelevant articles excluded. Five human studies investigated the effects of TEA on splanchnic flow. Two studies measured splanchnic flow directly and found an epidural-mediated fall in flow, unresponsive to intravenous fluids and requiring vasopressors or inotropes to restore baseline flow. The remaining three studies had inconsistent findings and haemodynamic stability was maintained. The seven animal studies identified were heterogeneous in both methodology and findings. Three suggested a protective role for thoracic epidurals in septic shock and pancreatitis. CONCLUSION These findings are inconsistent; however, the two studies that investigated the effects of vasoconstrictors on splanchnic blood flow directly both found a significant epidural-mediated reduction in splanchnic blood flow that was unresponsive to fluid therapy.
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- E R Richards
- Joint Gastroenterology Research Unit, Scarborough General Hospital, Woodlands Drive, Scarborough YO12 6QL, UK
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Intestinal anastomosis is an essential part of surgical practice, and with it comes the inherent risk of complications including leaks, strictures, and bleeding, which result in significant morbidity and occasional mortality. Understanding the myriad of risk factors and the strength of the data helps guide a surgeon as to the safety of undertaking an operation in which a primary anastomosis is to be considered. This article reviews the risk factors, management, and outcomes associated with anastomotic complications.
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- Bradley Davis
- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA.
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Post IL, Verheijen PM, Pronk A, Siccama I, Houweling PL. Intraoperative blood pressure changes as a risk factor for anastomotic leakage in colorectal surgery. Int J Colorectal Dis 2012; 27:765-72. [PMID: 22297862 PMCID: PMC3359451 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-011-1381-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [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: 11/24/2011] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Anastomotic leakage is a serious complication after colorectal surgery. Pre- and intraoperative factors may contribute to failure of colorectal anastomosis. In this study we have tried to determine risk factors for anastomotic leakage, with special emphasis on intraoperative blood pressure changes. METHODS During a 24-month period, patients receiving a colorectal anastomosis were prospectively evaluated. For each patient preoperative characteristics, intraoperative adverse events and surgical outcome data were collected. Blood pressure changes were calculated as a relative decrease (>25% and >40%) from preoperative baseline values. RESULTS During the study period, 285 patients underwent colorectal surgery with an anastomosis. Fifteen patients developed an anastomotic leakage (5.3%). All patients who developed a leakage had a left-sided procedure (P < 0.001). When blood loss was more than 250 mL (P = 0.003) or an intraoperative adverse event occurred (P = 0.050), the risk for developing an anastomotic leakage was significantly increased. A preoperative high diastolic blood pressure of ≥90 mmHg (P = 0.008) and severe intraoperative hypotension [>40% decrease in diastolic blood pressure (P = 0.049)] were identified as univariate risk factors for anastomotic leakage. CONCLUSIONS The development of an anastomotic leakage after colorectal surgery is related to surgical, patient and anaesthetic risk factors. A high preoperative diastolic blood pressure and profound intraoperative hypotension combined with complex surgery, marked by a blood loss of ≥250 mL and the occurrence of intraoperative adverse events, is associated with an increased risk of developing anastomotic leakage.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Academic Medical Centre, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Thoracic epidural anaesthesia (TEA) reduces cardiac and splanchnic sympathetic activity and thereby influences perioperative function of vital organ systems. A recent meta-analysis suggested that TEA decreased postoperative cardiac morbidity and mortality. TEA appears to ameliorate gut injury in major surgery as long as the systemic haemodynamic effects of TEA are adequately controlled. The functional benefit in fast-track and laparoscopic surgery needs to be clarified. Better pain control with TEA is established in a wide range of surgical procedures. In a setting of advanced surgical techniques, fast-track regimens and a low overall event rate, the number needed to treat to prevent one death by TEA is high. The risk of harm by TEA is even lower, and other methods used to control perioperative pain and stress response also carry specific risks. To optimize the risk-benefit balance of TEA, safe time intervals regarding the use of concomitant anticoagulants and consideration of reduced renal function impairing their elimination must be observed. Infection is a rare complication and is associated with better prognosis. Close monitoring and a predefined algorithm for the diagnosis and treatment of spinal compression or infection are crucial to ensure patient safety with TEA. The risk-benefit balance of analgesia by TEA is favourable and should foster clinical use.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital of Münster, Albert Schweitzer Strasse 33, 48149 Muenster, Germany
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Schnüriger B, Inaba K, Wu T, Eberle BM, Belzberg H, Demetriades D. Crystalloids after primary colon resection and anastomosis at initial trauma laparotomy: excessive volumes are associated with anastomotic leakage. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 70:603-10. [PMID: 21610349 DOI: 10.1097/TA.0b013e3182092abb] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Recognition of preventable risk factors for suture line failure after colon anastomosis is important for optimizing anastomotic healing. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of crystalloids on the occurrence of anastomotic leakage after traumatic colonic injuries. METHODS Retrospective review from January 2005 to August 2009 of severely injured patients who underwent primary colocolonic anastomosis and intensive care unit (ICU) admission for ≥72 hours. Demographics on hospital and ICU admission, amount of crystalloids, and blood component transfusions within the first 72 hours were assessed by multivariate analysis to explore independent associations with anastomotic leakage. RESULTS Of a total of 123 patients with primary colocolonic anastomosis, 7 died within 72 hour and 24 were discharged before 72 hour from the ICU. The remaining 92 patients required ICU admission for ≥72 hour. Their mean Injury Severity Score was 20.8 ± 10.7, and they were 29.9 years ± 13.0 years old. Twelve patients (13.0%) developed an anastomotic leak. Demographics on hospital and ICU admission, intraoperative blood loss, and the volume of intraoperative fluids given did not differ statistically between patients with or without anastomotic leakage. However, the cumulative amount of crystalloids given over the first 72 hours significantly predicted anastomotic leakage (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve: 0.758 [95% confidence interval 0.592-0.924], p=0.009). By multivariate analysis, ≥10.5 L of crystalloids given over the first 72 hours was independently associated with anastomotic breakdown (odds ratio [95% confidence interval]: 5.26 [1.14-24.39], p=0.033). In addition, increasing age, hemorrhagic shock on admission, and a concomitant stomach injury were independent risk factors for an anastomotic leak (R=0.396). CONCLUSION Increased use of crystalloids after primary colocolonic anastomosis at initial trauma laparotomy is associated with anastomotic leakage. A threshold of 10.5 L of crystalloid fluid infused over the first 72 hours is associated with a 5-fold increased risk for colocolonic suture line failure. The impact of crystalloid restriction on anastomotic failure in trauma patients warrants prospective investigation.
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