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Pagotto VPF, Camargo CP, Cáceres PV, Altran SC, Gemperli R. Adipose tissue-derived stem cells as a therapeutic strategy for enterocutaneous fistula: an experimental model study. Acta Cir Bras 2023; 38:e384523. [PMID: 37851787 PMCID: PMC10578092 DOI: 10.1590/acb384523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) is a condition in which there is an abnormal connection between the intestinal tract and the skin. It can lead to high morbidity and mortality rates despite the availability of therapeutic options. Stem cells have emerged as a potential strategy to treat ECF. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ASC) on ECF in an experimental model. METHODS ECF was induced in 21 Wistar rats, and after one month, they were divided into three groups: control group (C), culture medium without ASC group (CM), and allogeneic ASC group (ASC). After 30 days, the animals underwent macroscopic analysis of ECF diameter and histopathological analysis of inflammatory cells, tissue fibrosis, and vascular density. RESULTS The study found a 55% decrease in the ECF diameter in the ASC group (4.5 ± 1.4 mm) compared to the control group (10.0 ± 2.1 mm, p = 0.001) and a 59.1% decrease in the CM group (11.0 ± 4.3 mm, p = 0.003). The fibrosis score in the ASC group was 20.9% lower than the control group (p = 0.03). There were no significant differences in inflammation scores among the three groups. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that ASC treatment can reduce ECF diameter, and reduction in tissue fibrosis may be a related mechanism. Further studies are needed to understand the underlying mechanisms fully.
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- Vitor Penteado Figueiredo Pagotto
- Universidade de São Paulo – Faculdade de Medicina – Disciplina de Cirurgia Plástica – São Paulo (SP) – Brazil
- Universidade de São Paulo – Faculdade de Medicina – Hospital das Clínicas – Serviço de Cirurgia Plástica – São Paulo (SP) – Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo – Faculdade de Medicina – Disciplina de Cirurgia Plástica – São Paulo (SP) – Brazil
- Universidade de São Paulo – Faculdade de Medicina – Hospital das Clínicas – Serviço de Cirurgia Plástica – São Paulo (SP) – Brazil
- Universidade de São Paulo – Faculdade de Medicina – Laboratório de Investigação Médica – São Paulo (SP) – Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo – Faculdade de Medicina – Laboratório de Investigação Médica – São Paulo (SP) – Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo – Faculdade de Medicina – Laboratório de Investigação Médica – São Paulo (SP) – Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo – Faculdade de Medicina – Disciplina de Cirurgia Plástica – São Paulo (SP) – Brazil
- Universidade de São Paulo – Faculdade de Medicina – Hospital das Clínicas – Serviço de Cirurgia Plástica – São Paulo (SP) – Brazil
- Universidade de São Paulo – Faculdade de Medicina – Laboratório de Investigação Médica – São Paulo (SP) – Brazil
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Treatment of enterocutaneous fistula: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Tech Coloproctol 2022; 26:863-874. [PMID: 35915291 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-022-02656-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) is an abnormal communication between the gastrointestinal tract and skin, with a myriad of etiologies and therapeutic options. Management is influenced by etiology and specifics of the ECF, and patient-related factors. The aim of this study was to assess overall success, recurrence, and mortality rates of treatment for ECF. MATERIALS A systematic search of PubMed and Google Scholar was performed through October 2021 according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Case reports, reviews, animal studies, studies not reporting outcomes, had no available English text, included patients < 16 years old or those assessing other abdominocutaneous/internal fistulas were excluded. RESULTS Fifty-three studies, between 1975 and 2020, incorporating 3078 patients were included. Patient age ranged between 16 and 87 years with a male:female ratio of 1.14:1. ECF developed postoperatively in 89.4%. Other common etiologies were inflammatory bowel disease, trauma, malignancy, and radiation. At least 28% of patients had complex fistulae (reported in 18 studies). Most common fistula site was small bowel. In 34 publications, 62.4% (n = 1371) patients received parenteral nutrition. In 45 publications, 72.5% underwent surgery to treat the fistula. Meta-analysis revealed an 89% healing rate; recurrence rate after initial successful treatment was 11.1%, and mortality rate was 8.5%. In a subgroup of patients who underwent combined ECF takedown and abdominal wall reconstructions (n = 315), 78% achieved fascial closure, mesh was used in 72%, hernia, and fistula recurrence rates were 19.7% and 7.6%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Treatment of ECF must be individualized according to specific etiology and location of the fistula and the patient's associated conditions.
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McKee RF, Knight K, Leitch EF, Stevens P. The role of surgery in weaning patients from home parenteral support - A cohort study. Colorectal Dis 2022; 24:621-630. [PMID: 35066961 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM Some patients with intestinal failure requiring home parenteral support (HPS) may be weaned. This study considered all abdominal surgery in a cohort of HPS patients over a 25-year period. Our aim was to identify how many patients can be weaned from HPS and by what means, and to identify what makes weaning more likely. METHOD A prospectively collected database of HPS patients to December 2018 was analysed for outcomes of care. RESULTS At 5 years 56% of 205 patients remained on HPS. Fifty eight patients (28%), who had 68 operations, stopped HPS after surgery. Patients stopping HPS had a longer median final small bowel length (155 cm, range 45-350 cm) and were more likely to have colon in circuit (84%) than patients who had reconstructive surgery but did not stop HPS (median small bowel length 50 cm, range 15-135 cm; 50% colon in circuit). The median period between HPS discharge and reconstructive surgery was 238 days. There were no deaths, but 18 Clavien-Dindo grade 3-4 complications occurred within 30 days. Ninety per cent of patients who stopped HPS survived for 5 years from the start of HPS in comparison with 53% of those who remained on HPS. CONCLUSIONS No previous study has examined surgery in an entire cohort of HPS patients. More than a quarter of HPS patients can be weaned after reconstructive surgery. The length of bowel available for recruitment at surgery is the main determinant of the ability to stop HPS. The possibility of reconstruction should be considered, since patients who stop HPS appear to have a survival advantage.
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- Ruth F McKee
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
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Cioffi SPB, Chiara O, Del Prete L, Bonomi A, Altomare M, Spota A, Bini R, Cimbanassi S. Failure to Rescue (FTR) and Pitfalls in the Management of Complex Enteric Fistulas (CEF): From Rescue Surgery to Rescue Strategy. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12020292. [PMID: 35207780 PMCID: PMC8875978 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12020292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Purpose: Complex enteric fistulas (CEF) represent general surgeons’ nightmare. This paper aims to explore the impact on failure-to-rescue (FTR) rate of a standardised and integrated surgical and critical care step-up approach. Methods: This was a retrospective observational cohort study. Patients treated for CEF from 2009 to 2019 at Niguarda Hospital were included. Each patient was approached following a three-step approach: study phase, sepsis control and strategy definition phase, and surgical rescue phase. Results: Sixteen patients were treated for CEF. Seven fistulas were classified as complex entero-cutaneous (ECF) and nine as entero-atmospheric fistula (EAF). Median number of surgical procedures for fistula control before definitive surgical attempt was 11 (IQR 2–33.5). The median time from culprit surgery and the first access at Niguarda Hospital to definitive surgical attempt were 279 days (IQR 231–409) and 120 days (IQR 34–231), respectively. Median ICU LOS was 71 days (IQR 28–101), and effective hospital LOS was 117 days, (IQR 69.5–188.8). Three patients (18.75%) experienced spontaneous fistula closure after conversion to simple ECF, whereas 13 (81.25%) underwent definitive surgery for fistula takedown. Surgical rescue was possible in nine patients. Nine patients underwent multiple postoperative revision for surgical complications. Four patients failed to be rescued. Conclusion: An integrated step-up rescue strategy is crucial to standardise the approach to CEF and go beyond the basic surgical rescue procedure. The definition of FTR is dependent from the examined population. CEF patients are a unique cluster of emergency general surgery patients who may need a tailored definition of FTR considering the burden of postoperative events influencing their outcome.
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- Stefano Piero Bernardo Cioffi
- General Surgery and Trauma Team, ASST GOM Niguarda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore 3, 20162 Milan, Italy; (S.P.B.C.); (O.C.); (M.A.); (A.S.); (R.B.)
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- General Surgery and Trauma Team, ASST GOM Niguarda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore 3, 20162 Milan, Italy; (S.P.B.C.); (O.C.); (M.A.); (A.S.); (R.B.)
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplants, State University of Milan, Via Festa del Perdono 7, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- General and Liver Transplant Surgery Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy;
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- General Surgery Residency Program, State University of Milan, Via Festa del Perdono 7, 20122 Milan, Italy;
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- General Surgery and Trauma Team, ASST GOM Niguarda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore 3, 20162 Milan, Italy; (S.P.B.C.); (O.C.); (M.A.); (A.S.); (R.B.)
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- General Surgery and Trauma Team, ASST GOM Niguarda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore 3, 20162 Milan, Italy; (S.P.B.C.); (O.C.); (M.A.); (A.S.); (R.B.)
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- General Surgery and Trauma Team, ASST GOM Niguarda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore 3, 20162 Milan, Italy; (S.P.B.C.); (O.C.); (M.A.); (A.S.); (R.B.)
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- General Surgery and Trauma Team, ASST GOM Niguarda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore 3, 20162 Milan, Italy; (S.P.B.C.); (O.C.); (M.A.); (A.S.); (R.B.)
- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplants, State University of Milan, Via Festa del Perdono 7, 20122 Milan, Italy
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Sobocki J, Jackowski M, Dziki A, Tarnowski W, Banasiewicz T, Kunecki M, Słodkowski M, Stanisławski M, Zaczek Z, Richer P, Matyja A, Frączek M, Wallner G. Clinical guidelines for the management of gastrointestinal fistula
– developed by experts of the Polish Surgical Society. POLISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY 2021. [DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0015.0499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Introduction: Gastrointestinal fistula is one of the most difficult problems in gastrointestinal surgery. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality, numerous complications, prolonged hospitalization, and high cost of treatment. </br>Aim: This project aimed to develop recommendations for the treatment of gastrointestinal fistulas, based on evidence-based medicine and best clinical practice to reduce treatment-related mortality and morbidity. </br>Material and methods: The preparation of these recommendations is based on a review of the literature from the PubMed, Medline, and Cochrane Library databases from 1.01.2010 to 31.12.2020, with particular emphasis on systematic reviews and clinical recommendations of recognized scientific societies. Recommendations in the form of a directive were formulated and assessed using the Delphi method. </br>Results and conclusions: Nine recommendations were presented along with a discussion and comments of experts. Treatment should be managed by a multidisciplinary team (surgeon, anesthetist, clinical nutritionist/dietician, nurse, pharmacist, endoscopist).
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- Jacek Sobocki
- Department of General Surgery and Clinical Nutrition, Postgraduate Medical Education Center, Warsaw, Poland; Head: Jacek Sobocki MD PhD, CMPK Professor
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- Department of General Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery and Surgical Oncology, Collegium Mediucm at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland; Head: prof. Marek Jackowski MD PhD
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- Department of General and Colorectal Surgery, Medical University of Lodz, Poland; Head: prof. Adam Dziki MD PhD
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- Department of General Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery and Surgical Oncology, Postgraduate Medical Education Center, Warsaw, Poland; Head: prof. Wiesław Tarnowski MD PhD
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- Department of General Surgery, Endocrine Surgery and Gastrointestinal Oncology, Institute of Surgery, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland; Head: prof. Tomasz Banasiewicz MD PhD
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- General and Vascular Surgery Unit, Center for Nutritional Therapy, M. Pirogow Regional Specialist Hospital, Lodz, Poland; Head: Marek Kunecki MD PhD
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- Department of General Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery and Surgical Oncology, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland; Head: Maciej Słodkowski MD PhD
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- Department of General Surgery and Clinical Nutrition, Postgraduate Medical Education Center, Warsaw, Poland; Head: Jacek Sobocki MD PhD, CMPK Professor
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- Department of General Surgery and Clinical Nutrition, Postgraduate Medical Education Center, Warsaw, Poland; Head: Jacek Sobocki MD PhD, CMPK Professor
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- Department and Clinical Unit of General Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery and Transplantology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland; Head: prof. Piotr Richter MD PhD
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- II Department of Surgery, Clinical Unit of General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Metabolic Surgery and Emergency Surgery, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Cracow, Poland; Head: prof. Andrzej Matyja, MD PhD
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- II Department and Clinic of General Surgery, Vascular Surgery and Surgical Oncology at the Medical University of Warsaw, Poland; Head: prof. Mariusz Frączek MD PhD
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- II Department and Clinic of General Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery and Gastrointestinal Neoplasia, Medical University of Lublin, Poland; Head: prof. Grzegorz Wallner MD PhD
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Nikoupour H, Arasteh P, Shamsaeefar A, Ghanbari F, Boorboor A, Almayali AMJ, Shafiekhani M, Samidoust P, Shahriarirad R, Shojazadeh A, Ranjbar K, Darabi MH, Tangestanipour S, Hosseini SM, Zahiri L, Nikeghbalian S. Experiences with intestinal failure from an intestinal rehabilitation unit in a country without home parenteral nutrition. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2021; 46:946-957. [PMID: 34291839 DOI: 10.1002/jpen.2231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE For the first time, we reported experiences with an intestinal rehabilitation unit (IRU) from a country without home parenteral nutrition (HPN). METHODS We included patients with a diagnosis of intestinal failure (IF) since the establishment of our IRU from February 2018 to February 2020. We further report on our protocols for management of enterocutaneous fistulas (ECFs), short-bowel syndrome (SBS), chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction and motility disorders. RESULTS Among a total of 349 patients who have been admitted, 100 patients had IF and were included . Mean (SD) age of patients was 46.3 ± 16.1 years. Most common cause of IF was ECFs (32%), SBS (24%), and SBS + fistula (22%). Most common causes of SBS were mesenteric ischemia (63.3%) and repeated surgery (22.4%). Median (interquartile range [IQR]) duration of parenteral nutrition (PN) for patients was 32 (18-60) days. The most common reconstructive surgery performed was resection and anastomosis (75.4%), followed by serial transverse enteroplasty procedure (10.5%) and closure of ostoma (7%). Patients were hospitalized for a median (IQR) of 33 (17.5-61) days. Most common complications were sepsis (45%), catheter infections (43%), and catheter thrombosis (20%), respectively. At the final follow-up, 61% stopped receiving PN, 23% became candidates for transplantation, and 16% died. CONCLUSION Considering that most countries lack facilities for HPN, by establishing IRUs using specific treatment protocols and autologous gastrointestinal reconstruction techniques will provide a means to manage patients with IF, thus decreasing death rates and number of patients who require intestinal transplantations due to IF.
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- Hamed Nikoupour
- Shiraz Transplant Center, Abu Ali Sina Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 7193711351, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Transplant Center, Abu Ali Sina Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 7193711351, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Transplant Center, Abu Ali Sina Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 7193711351, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Transplant Center, Abu Ali Sina Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 7193711351, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Transplant Center, Abu Ali Sina Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 7193711351, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Transplant Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Razi Clinical Research Development Unit, Razi Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran.,Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran.,Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Transplant Center, Abu Ali Sina Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 7193711351, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Transplant Center, Abu Ali Sina Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, 7193711351, Shiraz, Iran
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Seiwerth S, Milavic M, Vukojevic J, Gojkovic S, Krezic I, Vuletic LB, Pavlov KH, Petrovic A, Sikiric S, Vranes H, Prtoric A, Zizek H, Durasin T, Dobric I, Staresinic M, Strbe S, Knezevic M, Sola M, Kokot A, Sever M, Lovric E, Skrtic A, Blagaic AB, Sikiric P. Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 and Wound Healing. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:627533. [PMID: 34267654 PMCID: PMC8275860 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.627533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Significance: The antiulcer peptide, stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157 (previously employed in ulcerative colitis and multiple sclerosis trials, no reported toxicity (LD1 not achieved)), is reviewed, focusing on the particular skin wound therapy, incisional/excisional wound, deep burns, diabetic ulcers, and alkali burns, which may be generalized to the other tissues healing. Recent Advances: BPC 157 has practical applicability (given alone, with the same dose range, and same equipotent routes of application, regardless the injury tested). Critical Issues: By simultaneously curing cutaneous and other tissue wounds (colocutaneous, gastrocutaneous, esophagocutaneous, duodenocutaneous, vesicovaginal, and rectovaginal) in rats, the potency of BPC 157 is evident. Healing of the wounds is accomplished by resolution of vessel constriction, the primary platelet plug, the fibrin mesh which acts to stabilize the platelet plug, and resolution of the clot. Thereby, BPC 157 is effective in wound healing much like it is effective in counteracting bleeding disorders, produced by amputation, and/or anticoagulants application. Likewise, BPC 157 may prevent and/or attenuate or eliminate, thus, counteract both arterial and venous thrombosis. Then, confronted with obstructed vessels, there is circumvention of the occlusion, which may be the particular action of BPC 157 in ischemia/reperfusion. Future Directions: BPC 157 rapidly increases various genes expression in rat excision skin wound. This would define the healing in the other tissues, that is, gastrointestinal tract, tendon, ligament, muscle, bone, nerve, spinal cord, cornea (maintained transparency), and blood vessels, seen with BPC 157 therapy.
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- Sven Seiwerth
- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, School of Medicine Osijek, University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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Christensen MA, Gaitanidis A, Parks J, Mendoza A, Saillant N, Kaafarani HMA, Fagenholz P, Velmahos G, Fawley J. Thirty-day outcomes in the operative management of intestinal-cutaneous fistulas: A NSQIP analysis. Am J Surg 2021; 221:1050-1055. [PMID: 32912660 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.08.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2020] [Revised: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Intestinal-cutaneous fistulas (ICFs) constitute a major surgical challenge. Definitive surgical treatment of ICFs continues to be associated with significant morbidity. The purpose of this study was to utilize a nationwide database to define the morbidity associated with current treatment strategies in the surgical management of ICFs. METHODS The 2006-2017 American College of Surgeon National Surgical Quality Improvement datasets (ACS-NSQIP) were used to assess 30-day morbidity and mortality after surgical repair of ICFs. Outcomes for emergent repair were compared to elective repair of ICFs. RESULTS Overall, 4197 patients undergoing ICF-repair were identified. Mean age was 55.9 (SD 15.3). Patients were generally comorbid (62.9% were in ASA class III). The observed in-hospital mortality was 2.3%. However, the observed morbidity rate was 47.3%. Of the observed morbidity, 35.6% was due to post-operative infectious complications (superficial surgical site infections (SSI), deep SSI, organ/space SSI, wound disruption, pneumonia, urinary tract infection (UTI) sepsis or septic shock). The most common infectious complication was sepsis (13.1%). 30-day readmission rate was 15.3% and the 30-day reoperation rate was 11.0%. Emergent repair was associated with a sevenfold increase in mortality (11.9% vs 1.8%, P < 0.001) CONCLUSION: The management of patients with ICFs is complex and is associated with significant morbidity. Half of patients undergoing surgical management of ICFs developed in-hospital complications.
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- Mathias A Christensen
- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA; Department of Anesthesia, Center of Head and Orthopedics, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA; Harvard Medical School, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA; Harvard Medical School, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA; Harvard Medical School, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA; Harvard Medical School, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA; Harvard Medical School, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA; Harvard Medical School, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA; Harvard Medical School, USA.
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Samson DJ, Gachabayov M, Latifi R. Biologic Mesh in Surgery: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis of Selected Outcomes in 51 Studies and 6079 Patients. World J Surg 2021; 45:3524-3540. [PMID: 33416939 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-020-05887-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND In recent decades, biologic mesh (BM) has become an important adjunct to surgical practice. Recent evidence-based clinical applications of BM include but are not limited to: reconstruction of abdominal wall defects; breast reconstruction; face, head and neck surgery; periodontal surgery; other hernia repairs (diaphragmatic, hiatal/paraesophageal, inguinal and perineal); hand surgery; and shoulder arthroplasty. Prior systematic reviews of BM in complex abdominal wall hernia repair had several shortcomings that our comprehensive review seeks to address, including exclusion of laparoscopic repair, assessment of risk of bias, use of an acceptable meta-analytic method and review of risk factors identified in multivariable regression analyses. MATERIALS AND METHODS We sought articles of BM for open ventral hernia repair reporting on early complications, late complications or recurrences and included minimum of 50. We used the quality in prognostic studies risk of bias assessment tool. Random effects meta-analysis was applied. RESULTS This comprehensive review selected 62 articles from 51 studies that included 6,079 patients. Meta-analytic pooling found that early complications are present in about 50%, surgical site occurrences (SSOs) in 37%, surgical site infections (SSIs) in 18%, reoperation in 7%, readmission in 20% and mortality in 3%. Meta-analytic estimates of late outcomes included overall complications (42%), SSOs (40%) and SSIs (22%). Specific SSOs included seroma (14%), hematoma (4%), abscess (10%), necrosis (5%), dehiscence (8%) and fistula formation (5%). Reoperation occurred in about 17%, mesh explantation in 9% and recurrence in 36%. CONCLUSION Estimates of nearly all outcomes from individual studies were highly heterogeneous and sensitivity analyses and meta-regressions generally failed to explain this heterogeneity. Recurrence is the only outcome for which there are consistent findings for risk factors. Bridge placement of BM is associated with higher risk of recurrence. Prior hernia repair, history of reintervention and history of mesh removal were also risk factors for increased recurrence.
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- David J Samson
- Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, 100 Woods Road, Taylor Pavilion, Suite D-353, Valhalla, NY, 10595, USA
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- Department of Surgery, New York Medical College, School of Medicine, Valhalla, NY, 10595, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, 100 Woods Road, Taylor Pavilion, Suite D-353, Valhalla, NY, 10595, USA. .,Department of Surgery, New York Medical College, School of Medicine, Valhalla, NY, 10595, USA.
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Sikiric P, Drmic D, Sever M, Klicek R, Blagaic AB, Tvrdeic A, Kralj T, Kovac KK, Vukojevic J, Siroglavic M, Gojkovic S, Krezic I, Pavlov KH, Rasic D, Mirkovic I, Kokot A, Skrtic A, Seiwerth S. Fistulas Healing. Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 Therapy. Curr Pharm Des 2021; 26:2991-3000. [PMID: 32329684 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200424180139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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This review is focused on the healing of fistulas and stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157. Assuming that the healing of the various wounds is essential also for the gastrointestinal fistulas healing, the healing effect on fistulas in rats, consistently noted with the stable gastric pentadecapeptide BPC 157, may raise several interesting possibilities. BPC 157 is originally an anti-ulcer agent, native to and stable in human gastric juice (for more than 24 h). Likely, it is a novel mediator of Robert's cytoprotection maintaining gastrointestinal mucosal integrity. Namely, it is effective in the whole gastrointestinal tract, and heals various wounds (i.e., skin, muscle, tendon, ligament, bone; ulcers in the entire gastrointestinal tract; corneal ulcer); LD1 is not achieved. It is used in ulcerative colitis clinical trials, and now in multiple sclerosis, and addressed in several reviews. Therefore, it is not surprising that BPC 157 has documented consistent healing of the various gastrointestinal fistulas, external (esophagocutaneous, gastrocutaneous, duodenocutaneous, colocutaneous) and internal (colovesical, rectovaginal). Taking fistulas as a pathological connection, this rescue is verified with the beneficial effects in rats with the various gastrointestinal anastomoses, esophagogastric, jejunoileal, colo-colonic, ileoileal, esophagojejunal, esophagoduodenal, and gastrojejunal. This beneficial effect occurs equally when the gastrointestinal anastomoses are impaired with the application of NSAIDs, cysteamine, large bowel resection, as well as concomitant esophageal, gastric, and duodenal lesions and/or ulcerative colitis presentation, short bowel syndrome progression, liver and brain disturbances presentation. Particular aspects of the BPC 157 healing of the fistulas are especially emphasized.
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- Predrag Sikiric
- Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Salata 11, POB 916, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Salata 11, POB 916, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Salata 11, POB 916, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Salata 11, POB 916, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Salata 11, POB 916, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Salata 11, POB 916, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Salata 11, POB 916, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Salata 11, POB 916, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Salata 11, POB 916, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Salata 11, POB 916, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Salata 11, POB 916, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Salata 11, POB 916, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Salata 11, POB 916, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Salata 11, POB 916, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Salata 11, POB 916, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Salata 11, POB 916, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Salata 11, POB 916, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Departments of Pharmacology and Pathology, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Salata 11, POB 916, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Alser O, Naar L, Christensen MA, Saillant N, Parks J, Mendoza A, Fagenholz P, King D, Kaafarani HMA, Velmahos GC, Fawley J. Preoperative frailty predicts postoperative outcomes in intestinal-cutaneous fistula repair. Surgery 2021; 169:1199-1205. [PMID: 33408040 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2020.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The outcomes of operative repair of intestinal-cutaneous fistulas vary widely throughout the literature. We aimed to investigate whether the modified frailty index-5 is a reliable tool to account for physiologic reserve and whether it serves as a predictor of Clavien-Dindo grade IV complications in those with intestinal-cutaneous fistulas undergoing operative repair. METHODS We queried the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program 2006 to 2017 database to include patients who underwent intestinal-cutaneous fistulas repair. The outcome of interest was 30-day Clavien-Dindo grade IV complications. The incidence of 30-day post-operative Clavien-Dindo grade IV complications were evaluated based on calculated modified frailty index-5 score. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to assess the association of Clavien-Dindo grade IV complications and modified frailty index-5. RESULTS A total of 3,995 patients were identified who underwent an intestinal-cutaneous fistulas repair. The median age (interquartile range) was 57 years (46, 67), and most patients were female (2,143 [53.7%]), White (3,206 [80.3%]), and 1,512 (38.2%) were obese. After adjusting for relevant covariates such as demographics, comorbidities, and operative details, modified frailty index-5 was independently associated with Clavien-Dindo grade IV complications (odds ratio = 2.81, 95% confidence interval 1.64-4.82; P < .001). CONCLUSION Modified frailty index-5 is an independent predictor of Clavien-Dindo grade IV complications following intestinal-cutaneous fistulas repair. It can be used to account for physiologic reserve, thus reducing the variability of outcomes reported for intestinal-cutaneous fistulas repair.
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- Osaid Alser
- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; Department of Anaesthesia, Center of Head and Orthopaedics, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
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de Vries FEE, Claessen JJM, van Hasselt-Gooijer EMS, van Ruler O, Jonkers C, Kuin W, van Arum I, van der Werf GM, Serlie MJ, Boermeester MA. Bridging-to-Surgery in Patients with Type 2 Intestinal Failure. J Gastrointest Surg 2021; 25:1545-1555. [PMID: 32700102 PMCID: PMC8203517 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-020-04741-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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AIM Type 2 intestinal failure (IF) is characterized by the need for longer-term parenteral nutrition (PN). During this so-called bridging-to-surgery period, morbidity and mortality rates are high. This study aimed to evaluate to what extent a multidisciplinary IF team is capable to safely guide patients towards reconstructive surgery. METHODS A consecutive series of patients with type 2 IF followed up by a specialized IF team between January 1st, 2011, and March 1st, 2016, was analyzed. Data on their first outpatient clinic visit (T1) and their last visit before reconstructive surgery (T2) was collected. The primary outcome was a combined endpoint of a patient being able to recover at home, have (partial) oral intake, and a normal albumin level (> 35 g/L) before surgery. RESULTS Ninety-three patients were included. The median number of previous abdominal procedures was 4. At T2 (last visit prior to reconstructive surgery), significantly more patients met the combined primary endpoint compared with T1 (first IF team consultation) (66.7% vs. 28.0% (p < 0.0001), respectively); 86% had home PN. During "bridging-to-surgery," acute hospitalization rate was 40.9% and acute surgery was 4.3%. Postoperatively, 44.1% experienced a major complication, 5.4% had a fistula, and in-hospital mortality was 6.5%. Of the cohort, 86% regained enteral autonomy, and when excluding in-hospital mortality and incomplete follow-up, this was 94.1%. An albumin level < 35 g/L at T2 and weight loss of > 10% at T2 compared with preadmission weight were significant risk factors for major complications. CONCLUSION Bridging-to-surgery of type 2 IF patients under the guidance of an IF team resulted in the majority of patients being managed at home, having oral intake, and restored albumin levels prior to reconstructive surgery compared with their first IF consultation.
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- Fleur E. E. de Vries
- grid.509540.d0000 0004 6880 3010Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, location AMC, Postbox 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.509540.d0000 0004 6880 3010Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, location AMC, Postbox 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.509540.d0000 0004 6880 3010Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, location AMC, Postbox 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.414559.80000 0004 0501 4532Department of Surgery, IJsselland Ziekenhuis, Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands
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- grid.509540.d0000 0004 6880 3010Nutrition Support Team, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.509540.d0000 0004 6880 3010Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.509540.d0000 0004 6880 3010Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.509540.d0000 0004 6880 3010Nutrition Support Team, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.509540.d0000 0004 6880 3010Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.509540.d0000 0004 6880 3010Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, location AMC, Postbox 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Impact of Artificial Nutrition on Postoperative Complications. Healthcare (Basel) 2020; 8:healthcare8040559. [PMID: 33327483 PMCID: PMC7764968 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare8040559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Malnutrition is common in surgical cancer patients and it is widely accepted that it can adversely affect their postoperative outcome. Assessing the nutritional status of every patient, in particular care of elderly and cancer patients, is a crucial feature of the therapeutic pathway in order to optimize every strategy. Evidence exists that the advantages of perioperative nutrition are more significant in malnourished patients submitted to major surgery. For patients recognized as malnourished, preoperative nutrition therapies are indicated; the choice between parenteral and enteral nutrition is still controversial in perioperative malnourished surgical cancer patients, although enteral nutrition seems to have the best risk–benefit ratio. Early oral nutrition after surgery is advisable, when feasible, and should be administered in all the patients undergoing elective major surgery, if compliant. In patients with high risk for postoperative infections, perioperative immunonutrition has been proved in some ways to be effective, even if operations including those for cancer have to be delayed.
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Layec S, Seynhaeve E, Trivin F, Carsin-Mahé M, Dussaulx L, Picot D. Management of entero-atmospheric fistulas by chyme reinfusion: A retrospective study. Clin Nutr 2020; 39:3695-3702. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2020.03.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Revised: 03/01/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Nyamuryekunge MK, Yango B, Mwanga A, Ali A. Improvised vacuum assisted closure dressing for enterocutenous fistula, a case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2020; 77:610-613. [PMID: 33395857 PMCID: PMC7708767 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.11.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Enterocutaneous fistula is a postoperative complication is 75–80% of the cases that results in metabolic complications. Management of this complication is difficult, necessitating delayed surgery with associated high morbidity and significant mortality. Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) dressing has been shown to decrease the healing time of chronic wounds and achieves a 64% spontaneous enterocutaneous fistula closure rate. We improvised VAC dressing using simple materials for proximal enterocutaneous fistula. Spontaneous closure was achieved on day 32.
Introduction Management of enterocutaneous fistula is challenging with high morbidities and mortalities despite the recent advances in surgical technique. The bad outcomes are a result of associated metabolic complications. Vacuum-assisted closure dressing for the management of enterocutaneous fistula is a relatively new technique with benefit as a bridge to definitive surgery or definitive management in achieving spontaneous closure at a shorter time. In the current report, we share our experience of improvising vacuum-assisted closure dressing for managing postoperative enterocutaneous fistula and achieving spontaneous closure Presentation of case We describe a case of a 56-year-old male from Tanzanian with a postoperative discharge of intestinal contents from the wound. He was diagnosed to have a proximal enterocutaneous fistula. After sepsis control and achieving hemodynamic stability, the enterocutaneous fistula was managed with parenteral nutrition, proton pump inhibitors, anti-cathartics, and somatostatin analogs. Endoscopic therapies and fibrin sealants are other described nonoperative interventions for enterocutaneous fistula. The unavailability of these modalities limited us. Vacuum-assisted closure dressing was improvised using gauze pieces, feeding tube, and Op-site dressings at a pressure of −30 mmHg. We achieved spontaneous closure of the proximal enterocutaneous fistula in 32 days. Discussion The time to closure was within the range of 12–90 described for conventional vacuum assisted closure dressing, and there were no complications. Close monitoring of improvised VAC dressings is required as the risks are unknown; however, given the known complications of conventional VAC dressing, a risk of hemorrhage and creation of entero-atmospheric fistula exists. Conclusion Improvised VAC dressing for ECF is potentially an acceptable option with promising outcomes in low-resource settings.
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- The Aga Khan University, Medical College, Dar es salaam Campus, Tanzania.
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- Surgery Department, The Aga Khan Hospital, Tanzania.
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- Department of Surgery, The Aga Khan Hospital, P.O. BOX 2289, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Papa A, Lopetuso LR, Minordi LM, Di Veronica A, Neri M, Rapaccini G, Gasbarrini A, Papa V. A modern multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of enterocutaneous fistulas in Crohn's disease patients. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2020; 14:857-865. [PMID: 32673498 DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2020.1797484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Enterocutaneous fistulas (ECFs) is a manifestation of penetrating Crohn's disease (CD) that is challenging to treat and has considerable morbidity and mortality rates. AREAS COVERED This review aims to explore the practical and updated principles for the optimal treatment of ECFs in CD patients. EXPERT OPINION Optimal ECF management requires a multidisciplinary approach. Treatment first includes fluid resuscitation and electrolyte rebalancing with control of sepsis by means of antibiotics and, when indicated, drainage of infected collections. Subsequent therapeutic steps include nutritional support, control of the fistula output and treatment of peristomal skin. Anti-TNF-α therapy seems to have limited utility only after sepsis is resolved and intestinal stenosis excluded. However, ECFs heal in only approximately one-third of cases without surgical intervention. Thus, correct surgical timing combined with adequate nutritional support, sepsis resolution and skin care is considered the appropriate preoperative setting.
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- Alfredo Papa
- UOC Medicina Interna e Gastroenterologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS , Roma, Italy.,Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Roma, Italia
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- UOC Medicina Interna e Gastroenterologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS , Roma, Italy.,Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara , Chieti, Italy.,Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara , Chieti, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Radiologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS , Roma, Italia
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- Dipartimento di Radiologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS , Roma, Italia
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara , Chieti, Italy.,Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara , Chieti, Italy
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- UOC Medicina Interna e Gastroenterologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS , Roma, Italy.,Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Roma, Italia
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- UOC Medicina Interna e Gastroenterologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS , Roma, Italy.,Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Roma, Italia
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Roma, Italia.,Dipartimento di Chirurgia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS , Roma, Italia
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The Importance of Abdominal Wall Closure After Definitive Surgery for Enterocutaneous Fistula. World J Surg 2020; 44:3333-3340. [PMID: 32556420 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-020-05635-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The coexistence of an enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) with large abdominal wall defects represent one of the most demanding situations seen by a surgeon. Simultaneous treatment of ECF closure with abdominal wall defect closure has been widely debated. Our objective was to determine if the type of abdominal wall closure was associated with fistula recurrence after definitive surgery for ECF. MATERIALS AND METHODS Consecutive patients submitted to fistula resection with primary anastomosis for ECF closure. Among several variables, total abdominal wall closure (primary independent variable) was assessed as a factor related to the recurrence of the ECF (dependent variable). Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed. RESULTS One-hundred and fourteen patients were included. Fistula recurred in 39 patients (34%). Total abdominal wall closure was done in 37 patients (32%). ECF recurred in 16% (6 of 37 patients) when abdominal wall closure was performed, compared to 43% (33 of 77 patients) when this was not (p < 0.02). After multivariate analyses, abdominal wall closure was found as a protective factor against recurrence (p < 0.02). Patients with total abdominal wall closure had one-fourth of risk for recurrence compared to patients without it. Other factors associated to recurrence of ECF were multiple fistulas (p < 0.05), intraoperative blood loss >325 mL (p < 0.05) and preoperative C-reactive protein >0.5 mg/dL (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION Our results suggest that total abdominal wall closure is a protective factor against fistula recurrence after definitive surgery for ECF.
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Pruimboom T, Ploegmakers IBM, Bijkerk E, Breukink SO, van der Hulst RRWJ, Qiu SS. Fasciocutaneous anterolateral thigh flaps for complex abdominal wall reconstruction after resection of enterocutaneous fistulas and the role of indocyanine green angiography: a pilot study. Hernia 2020; 25:321-329. [PMID: 32219573 PMCID: PMC8055571 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-020-02167-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2019] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Purpose No previous study reported the use of a fasciocutaneous anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap combined with a biological mesh for abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) after enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) in a single-staged procedure and the use of Indocyanine Green Angiography (ICGA) intraoperatively. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and safety of this procedure and to examine the added value of ICGA in minimizing postoperative complications. Methods A single-institution review of a prospectively maintained database was conducted at Maastricht University Medical Center. To evaluate the feasibility and safety of this procedure, early (≤ 30 days) and late (> 30 days) postoperative complications were assessed. ECF recurrence was considered the primary outcome. To examine the added value of ICGA, complications in the ICGA group and the non-ICGA group were compared descriptively. Results Ten consecutive patients, with a mean age of 66.7 years, underwent a single-staged AWR with fasciocutaneous ALT flaps. Mean follow-up was 17.4 months (4.3–28.2). Two early ECF recurrences were observed. Both restored without the need for reoperation. A lower rate of early complications was observed in the ICGA group compared to the non-ICGA group. Conclusion The combination of a biological mesh and fasciocutaneous ALT flap is feasible and safe in AWR after ECF repair in a single-staged approach, with an acceptable complication rate in a cohort of complex patients operated in a dedicated center. ECF closure was achieved in all patients. ICGA seems to be of great added value in minimizing postoperative complications during AWR. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s10029-020-02167-w) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- T Pruimboom
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229HX, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229HX, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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A serendipitous voyage in the field of nutrition and metabolism in health and disease: a translational adventure. Eur J Clin Nutr 2020; 74:1375-1388. [PMID: 32060384 DOI: 10.1038/s41430-020-0584-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2020] [Revised: 01/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Bannon MP, Heller SF, Rivera M, Leland AL, Schleck CD, Harmsen WS. Reconstructive operations for enteric and colonic fistulas: Low mortality and recurrence in a single-surgeon series with long follow-up. Surgery 2019; 165:1182-1192. [PMID: 30929896 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2019.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2018] [Revised: 01/07/2019] [Accepted: 01/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to evaluate the outcomes of 100 consecutive patients undergoing reconstructive operation for enteric and colonic fistulas. These fistulas cause dramatic morbidity and profoundly diminish quality of life. Fistula takedown has been associated with high rates of recurrence. METHODS Consecutive patients undergoing definitive fistula reconstruction by a single surgeon were reviewed retrospectively. Major adverse outcomes included bowel leak, fistula recurrence, death, total parenteral nutrition dependence, and incidence of new stomas. RESULTS Among the 100 patients, median follow-up was 2.7 years. A total of 11 patients had postoperative leaks that evolved to 5 fistula recurrences. Of these patients 3 underwent successful secondary or tertiary takedown. The 30-day mortality rate was 1%, and the combined postoperative and fistula-related mortality rate at follow-up was 3%. New postoperative total parenteral nutrition dependence occurred in 2 patients (2%), and 9 (9%) had placement of a new stoma. Leaks were more frequent for patients who had a history of open abdomen than for patients who did not. CONCLUSIONS With minimal patient selection and a methodic approach to evaluation and management, we achieved a 96% fistula-free survival rate. Few patients acquired new total parenteral nutrition dependence or a new stoma. These results compare favorably with outcomes published elsewhere.
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- Michael P Bannon
- Division of Trauma, Critical Care and General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
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- Division of Trauma, Critical Care and General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Trauma, Critical Care and General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Trauma, Critical Care and General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Biostatistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Biostatistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Pironi L, Corcos O, Forbes A, Holst M, Joly F, Jonkers C, Klek S, Lal S, Blaser AR, Rollins KE, Sasdelli AS, Shaffer J, Van Gossum A, Wanten G, Zanfi C, Lobo DN. Intestinal failure in adults: Recommendations from the ESPEN expert groups. Clin Nutr 2018; 37:1798-1809. [PMID: 30172658 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2018.07.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Intestinal failure (IF) is defined as "the reduction of gut function below the minimum necessary for the absorption of macronutrients and/or water and electrolytes, such that intravenous supplementation is required to maintain health and/or growth". Functionally, it may be classified as type I acute intestinal failure (AIF), type II prolonged AIF and type III chronic intestinal failure (CIF) The ESPEN Workshop on IF was held in Bologna, Italy, on 15-16 October 2017 and the aims of this document were to highlight the current state of the art and future directions for research in IF. METHODS This paper represents the opinion of experts in the field, based on current evidence. It is not a formal review, but encompasses the current evidence, with emphasis on epidemiology, classification, diagnosis and management. RESULTS IF is the rarest form of organ failure and can result from a variety of conditions that affect gastrointestinal anatomy and function adversely. Assessment, diagnosis, and short and long-term management involves a multidisciplinary team with diverse expertise in the field that aims to reduce complications, increase life expectancy and improve quality of life in patients. CONCLUSIONS Both AIF and CIF are relatively rare conditions and most of the published work presents evidence from small, single-centre studies. Much remains to be investigated to improve the diagnosis and management of IF and future studies should rely on multidisciplinary, multicentre and multinational collaborations that gather data from large cohorts of patients. Emphasis should also be placed on partnership with patients, carers and government agencies in order to improve the quality of research that focuses on patient-centred outcomes that will help to improve both outcomes and quality of life in patients with this devastating condition.
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- Loris Pironi
- Center for Chronic Intestinal Failure, Department of Digestive System, St. Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Italy.
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- Intestinal Stroke Center (SURVI)/ Gastroenterology, IBD and Nutrition Support Department, Beaujon Hospital, and Laboratory for Vascular Translational Science UMR 1148, University Paris VII, France
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Bob Champion Building, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7UQ, UK
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- Center for Nutrition and Bowel Disease, Department of Gastroenterology, Aalborg University Hospital and Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Denmark
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- Gastroenterology, IBD and Nutrition Support Department, Beaujon Hospital, and Gastrointestinal and Metabolic Dysfunctions in Nutritional Pathologies UMR 1149, University Paris VII, France
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- Amsterdam University Medical Center, Location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Stanley Dudrick's Memorial Hospital, General Surgery Unit with Intestinal Failure Center, Skawina, Poland
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal & Manchester University, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia; Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Gastrointestinal Surgery, Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre, 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
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- Center for Chronic Intestinal Failure, Department of Digestive System, St. Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal & Manchester University, Manchester, UK
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- Clinic of Intestinal Diseases and Nutritional Support, Hopital Erasme, Free University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Organ Failure and Transplantation, Sant'Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Gastrointestinal Surgery, Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre, 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
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Soeters PB, Wolfe RR, Shenkin A. Hypoalbuminemia: Pathogenesis and Clinical Significance. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2018; 43:181-193. [PMID: 30288759 PMCID: PMC7379941 DOI: 10.1002/jpen.1451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 453] [Impact Index Per Article: 75.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2018] [Revised: 08/30/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Hypoalbuminemia is associated with inflammation. Despite being addressed repeatedly in the literature, there is still confusion regarding its pathogenesis and clinical significance. Inflammation increases capillary permeability and escape of serum albumin, leading to expansion of interstitial space and increasing the distribution volume of albumin. The half‐life of albumin has been shown to shorten, decreasing total albumin mass. These 2 factors lead to hypoalbuminemia despite increased fractional synthesis rates in plasma. Hypoalbuminemia, therefore, results from and reflects the inflammatory state, which interferes with adequate responses to events like surgery or chemotherapy, and is associated with poor quality of life and reduced longevity. Increasing or decreasing serum albumin levels are adequate indicators, respectively, of improvement or deterioration of the clinical state. In the interstitium, albumin acts as the main extracellular scavenger, antioxidative agent, and as supplier of amino acids for cell and matrix synthesis. Albumin infusion has not been shown to diminish fluid requirements, infection rates, and mortality in the intensive care unit, which may imply that there is no body deficit or that the quality of albumin “from the shelf” is unsuitable to play scavenging and antioxidative roles. Management of hypoalbuminaemia should be based on correcting the causes of ongoing inflammation rather than infusion of albumin. After the age of 30 years, muscle mass and function slowly decrease, but this loss is accelerated by comorbidity and associated with decreasing serum albumin levels. Nutrition support cannot fully prevent, but slows down, this chain of events, especially when combined with physical exercise.
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- Peter B Soeters
- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Geriatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Timing and Outcome of Intestinal Failure Surgery in Patients with Enteric Fistula. World J Surg 2018; 42:695-706. [PMID: 28924879 PMCID: PMC5801381 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-017-4224-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Background The timing of intestinal failure (IF) surgery has changed. Most specialized centers now recommend postponing reconstructive surgery for enteric fistula and emphasize that abdominal sepsis has to be resolved and the patient’s condition improved. Our aim was to study the outcome of postponed surgery, to identify risk factors for recurrence and mortality, and to define more precisely the optimal timing of reconstructive surgery. Methods PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were systematically reviewed on the outcomes of reconstructive IF surgery (fistula recurrence, mortality, morbidity, hernia recurrence, total closure, enteral autonomy). If appropriate, meta-analyses were performed. Optimal timing was explored, and risk factors for recurrence and mortality were identified. Results Fifteen studies were included. The weighted pooled fistula recurrence rate was 19% (95% CI 15–24). Lower recurrence rates were found in studies with a longer median time and/or, at the minimum of the range, a longer time interval to surgery. Overall mortality was 3% (95% CI 2–5). Total fistula closure rates ranged from 80 to 97%. Enteral autonomy after reconstructive surgery, mentioned in four studies, varied between 79 and 100%. Conclusions Postponed IF surgery for enteric fistula is associated with lower recurrence. Due to the wide range of time to definitive surgery within each study, optimal timing of surgery could not be defined from published data.
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There are very few clinical studies that highlight a definitive and comprehensive guideline for the management of enterocutaneous fistulas. Most accepted guidelines are found in textbooks and are taken from expert advice and case reports. The goal of this review is to highlight advancements relevant to the management of enterocutaneous fistulas from the recent two to three years. Although strong evidence-based guidelines are lacking, the consensus is that a multidisciplinary team working with a clear treatment plan targeting multiple aspects of management can maximize patient outcomes.
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- Jamie Heimroth
- Hiram C. Polk, Jr MD Department of Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Hiram C. Polk, Jr MD Department of Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
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Martinez JL, Luque-De-LeÓN E, Souza-Gallardo LM, JimÉNez-LÓPez M, Ferat-Osorio E. Results after Definitive Surgical Treatment in Patients with Enteroatmospheric Fistula. Am Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/000313481808400115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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As enteroatmospheric fistulas (EAF) lack healthy overlying tissue, spontaneous healing is very unlikely. Our aim was to identify risk factors for recurrence and mortality after definitive surgical treatment for EAF. Sixty-two consecutive patients with a diagnosis of EAF were submitted to definitive surgical repair (fistula resection and primary anastomosis) during a 6-year period. Several patient, disease, and operative variables were assessed as risk factors associated to our endpoints: recurrence and mortality. All patients were followed-up until hospital discharge or death. Univariate and multivariate analysis were performed. There were 24 females and 38 males with a median age of 53 years (interquartile ranges 43–63). EAF recurred in 23 patients. Univariate analysis identified several risk factors for recurrence which included performing more than one anastomosis (20 vs 52%, P = 0.013), failure of achieving total abdominal closure (16 vs 47%, P = 0.025), intraoperative hemorrhage >400 cc (28 vs 65%, P = 0.007), presence of multiple fistulas (25 vs 61%, P = 0.008), and preoperative C-reactive protein >0.5 mg/dL (54 vs 82%, P = 0.029). The latter two remained significant after multivariate analysis. Final EAF closure was attained in 47 patients (76%) and 8 more (13%) had a low-output (<50 mL/day) enterocutaneous fistula. Timing of surgery was not related to fistula recurrence. Eight patients died (13%), and fistula recurrence was the only risk factor found related to mortality both through univariate (26 vs 5%, P = 0.043) and after multivariate analysis. EAF management represents a rather challenging problem. Timing for surgical treatment is controversial and is based mostly on patient status and surgeon's criteria. Recurrence is associated to EAF characteristics and an inflammatory state; it was also the only factor associated to mortality.
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- Jose L. Martinez
- Department of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, UMAE Hospital de Especialidades – Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI (IMSS), México City, México
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- Department of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, UMAE Hospital de Especialidades – Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI (IMSS), México City, México
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- Department of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, UMAE Hospital de Especialidades – Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI (IMSS), México City, México
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- Department of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, UMAE Hospital de Especialidades – Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI (IMSS), México City, México
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- Department of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, UMAE Hospital de Especialidades – Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI (IMSS), México City, México
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Lauro A, Cirocchi R, Cautero N, Dazzi A, Pironi D, Di Matteo FM, Santoro A, Faenza S, Pironi L, Pinna AD. Surgery for post-operative entero-cutaneous fistulas: is bowel resection plus primary anastomosis without stoma a safe option to avoid early recurrence? Report on 20 cases by a single center and systematic review of the literature. G Chir 2017; 38:185-198. [PMID: 29182901 DOI: 10.11138/gchir/2017.38.4.185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND A review was performed on entero-cutaneous fistula (ECF) repair and early recurrence, adding our twenty adult patients (65% had multiple fistulas). METHODS The search yielded 4.098 articles but only 15 were relevant: 1.217 patients underwent surgery. The interval time between fistula's diagnosis and operative repair was between 3 months and 1 year. A bowel resection with primary anastomosis was performed in 1.048 patients, 192 (18.3%) underwent a covering stoma: 856 patients (81.7%) had a fistula takedown in one procedure. RESULTS The patients had 14.3% recurrence and 13.1% mortality rate. In our experience 75% were surgically treated after a period equal or above one year from fistula occurrence: surgery was very demolitive (in 40% remnant small bowel was less than 100 cm). We performed a bowel resection with a hand-sewn anastomosis (95%) without temporary stoma. In-hospital mortality was 0% and at discharge all were back to oral intake with 0% early re-fistulisation. CONCLUSIONS Literature supports our experience: ECF takedown could be safely performed after an adequate period of recovery from 3 months to one year from fistula occurrence. In our series primary repair (bowel resection plus reconnection surgery without temporary stoma) avoided an early recurrence without mortality.
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Tonolini M, Magistrelli P. Enterocutaneous fistulas: a primer for radiologists with emphasis on CT and MRI. Insights Imaging 2017; 8:537-548. [PMID: 28963700 PMCID: PMC5707219 DOI: 10.1007/s13244-017-0572-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2017] [Revised: 08/22/2017] [Accepted: 08/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Abstract Enterocutaneous fistulas (ECFs) represent abnormal communications between the gastrointestinal tract and the skin. Nowadays, the majority (~80%) of ECFs develops secondary to abdominal surgeries; alternative, less common causes include chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s disease, tumours, and radiation enteritis in descending order of frequency. These rare disorders require thorough patient assessment and multidisciplinary management to limit the associated morbidity and mortality. This pictorial review includes an overview of causes, clinical manifestations, complications and management of ECFs. Afterwards, the imaging appearances, differential diagnoses, and therapeutic options of post-surgical, IBD-related, and malignant ECFs are presented with case examples. Most of the emphasis is placed on the current pivotal role of CT and MRI, which comprehensively depict ECFs providing cross-sectional information on the underlying postsurgical, neoplastic, infectious, or inflammatory conditions. Radiographic fistulography remains a valid technique, which rapidly depicts the ECF anatomy and confirms communication with the bowel. The aim of this paper is to increase radiologists’ familiarity with ECF imaging, thus allowing an appropriate choice between medical, interventional, or surgical treatment, ultimately resulting in higher likelihood of therapeutic success. Teaching Points • Enterocutaneous fistulas may complicate abdominal surgery, sometimes Crohn’s disease and tumours. • The high associated morbidity and mortality result from sepsis, malnutrition and metabolic imbalance. • The multidisciplinary management of ECFs requires thorough imaging for correct therapeutic choice. • Radiographic fistulography rapidly depicts fistulas and communicating bowel loops in real-time. • Multidetector CT and MRI provide cross-sectional information on fistulas and underlying diseases.
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- Massimo Tonolini
- Department of Radiology, "Luigi Sacco" University Hospital, Via G.B. Grassi 74, 20157, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Radiology, "Luigi Sacco" University Hospital, Via G.B. Grassi 74, 20157, Milan, Italy
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Du Toit A, Boutall ABT, Blaauw R. Opinions of South African dietitians on fistuloclysis as a treatment option for intestinal failure patients. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2017.1345430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- A Du Toit
- Division of Human Nutrition, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Department of Dietetics, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Surgery, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Human Nutrition, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Weimann A, Braga M, Carli F, Higashiguchi T, Hübner M, Klek S, Laviano A, Ljungqvist O, Lobo DN, Martindale R, Waitzberg DL, Bischoff SC, Singer P. ESPEN guideline: Clinical nutrition in surgery. Clin Nutr 2017; 36:623-650. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2017.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 941] [Impact Index Per Article: 134.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2017] [Accepted: 02/13/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Ortiz LA, Zhang B, McCarthy MW, Kaafarani HMA, Fagenholz P, King DR, De Moya M, Velmahos G, Yeh DD. Treatment of Enterocutaneous Fistulas, Then and Now. Nutr Clin Pract 2017; 32:508-515. [PMID: 28358595 DOI: 10.1177/0884533617701402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND An enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) is an aberrant connection between the gastrointestinal tract and the skin or atmosphere (enteroatmospheric fistula [EAF]). Multimodal treatment includes surgical procedures, nutrition support, and wound care. We evaluated our practice and compared our outcomes with previous results published from our institution. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of hospitalized ECF/EAF patients admitted between January 2011 and November 2015. Patients with internal fistulas; active inflammatory bowel disease; malignancy; radiation treatment; end-stage renal, hepatic, or cardiac disease; and active alcoholism were excluded. Data collected included demographics, fistula characteristics, nutrition therapy, treatment, operative success, and hospital mortality. Parametric and nonparametric tests for independent and paired groups were performed. RESULTS Thirty-one patients were included in the analysis. The median (interquartile range) age was 60 (53-76) years, and 81% were female. Parenteral nutrition was initially prescribed in 80% of patients, but 61% received enteral nutrition (EN) at some point during their hospitalization. Two patients were fed by fistuloclysis. Eighty percent of the patients underwent surgical repair a median of 12 months after diagnosis with 92% operative success. Surgical repair had a modest correlation with home discharge (ρ = 0.517, P = .003). A large proportion of patients (77%) were discharged home. The in-hospital mortality at our institution decreased from 44% in 1960 to 21% in 1970 to 3% in the current study. CONCLUSIONS Modern treatment of ECF/EAF, including EN and advanced local wound care, is associated with improvements in clinical outcomes such as hospital mortality.
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- Luis Alfonso Ortiz
- 1 Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- 2 Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Pharmacy, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- 3 Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- 1 Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- 1 Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- 1 Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- 1 Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- 1 Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- 1 Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Klek S, Forbes A, Gabe S, Holst M, Wanten G, Irtun Ø, Damink SO, Panisic-Sekeljic M, Pelaez RB, Pironi L, Blaser AR, Rasmussen HH, Schneider SM, Thibault R, Visschers RG, Shaffer J. Management of acute intestinal failure: A position paper from the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) Special Interest Group. Clin Nutr 2016; 35:1209-1218. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2016.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2015] [Revised: 03/31/2016] [Accepted: 04/06/2016] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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With advances in abdominal surgery and the management of major trauma, complex abdominal wall defects have become the new surgical disease, and the need for abdominal wall reconstruction has increased dramatically. Subsequently, how to reconstruct these large defects has become a new surgical question. While most surgeons use native abdominal wall whenever possible, evidence suggests that synthetic or biologic mesh needs to be added to large ventral hernia repairs. One particular group of patients who exemplify "complex" are those with contaminated wounds, enterocutaneous fistulas, enteroatmospheric fistulas, and/or stoma(s), where synthetic mesh is to be avoided if at all possible. Most recently, biologic mesh has become the new standard in high-risk patients with contaminated and dirty-infected wounds. While biologic mesh is the most common tissue engineered used in this field of surgery, level I evidence is needed on its indication and long-term outcomes. Various techniques for reconstructing the abdominal wall have been described, however the long-term outcomes for most of these studies, are rarely reported. In this article, I outline current practical approaches to perioperative management and definitive abdominal reconstruction in patients with complex abdominal wall defects, with or without fistulas, as well as those who have lost abdominal domain.
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Vaizey CJ, Maeda Y, Barbosa E, Bozzetti F, Calvo J, Irtun Ø, Jeppesen PB, Klek S, Panisic-Sekeljic M, Papaconstantinou I, Pascher A, Panis Y, Wallace WD, Carlson G, Boermeester M. European Society of Coloproctology consensus on the surgical management of intestinal failure in adults. Colorectal Dis 2016; 18:535-48. [PMID: 26946219 DOI: 10.1111/codi.13321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2016] [Accepted: 01/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Intestinal failure (IF) is a debilitating condition of inadequate nutrition due to an anatomical and/or physiological deficit of the intestine. Surgical management of patients with acute and chronic IF requires expertise to deal with technical challenges and make correct decisions. Dedicated IF units have expertise in patient selection, operative risk assessment and multidisciplinary support such as nutritional input and interventional radiology, which dramatically improve the morbidity and mortality of this complex condition and can beneficially affect the continuing dependence on parenteral nutritional support. Currently there is little guidance to bridge the gap between general surgeons and specialist IF surgeons. Fifteen European experts took part in a consensus process to develop guidance to support surgeons in the management of patients with IF. Based on a systematic literature review, statements were prepared for a modified Delphi process. The evidence for each statement was graded using Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine Levels of Evidence. The current paper contains the statements reflecting the position and practice of leading European experts in IF encompassing the general definition of IF surgery and organization of an IF unit, strategies to prevent IF, management of acute IF, management of wound, fistula and stoma, rehabilitation, intestinal and abdominal reconstruction, criteria for referral to a specialist unit and intestinal transplantation.
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- The Lennard Jones Intestinal Failure Unit, St Mark's Hospital, Northwick Park, Harrow, UK.,Imperial College London, London, UK
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- The Lennard Jones Intestinal Failure Unit, St Mark's Hospital, Northwick Park, Harrow, UK.,Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Serviço de Cirurgia, Hospital Pedro Hispano, Senhora da Hora, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of General, Digestive, Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery and Abdominal Organ Transplantation Unit, University Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Gastrosurgery Research Group, UiT the Arctic University of Norway, University Hospital North-Norway, Tromsø, Norway.,Department of Gastroenterologic Surgery, University Hospital North-Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Medical Gastroenterology CA-2121, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- General and Oncology Surgery, General and Oncology Unit, Stanley Dudrick's Memorial Hospital, Skawina, Poland
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- Department for Perioperative Nutrition, Clinic for General Surgery, Military Medical Academy, Belgrade, Serbia
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- 2nd Department of Surgery, Areteion Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of General, Visceral, Vascular, Thoracic and Transplant Surgery, Charité - Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Colorectal Department, Beaujon Hospital and University Paris VII, Clichy, France
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- Northern Ireland Regional Intestinal Failure Service, Belfast City Hospital, Belfast, UK
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- National Intestinal Failure Centre, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, University of Manchester, Salford, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Surgery/Intestinal Failure Team, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Truong A, Hanna MH, Moghadamyeghaneh Z, Stamos MJ. Implications of preoperative hypoalbuminemia in colorectal surgery. World J Gastrointest Surg 2016; 8:353-362. [PMID: 27231513 PMCID: PMC4872063 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v8.i5.353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2015] [Revised: 01/07/2016] [Accepted: 03/09/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Serum albumin has traditionally been used as a quantitative measure of a patient’s nutritional status because of its availability and low cost. While malnutrition has a clear definition within both the American and European Societies for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition clinical guidelines, individual surgeons often determine nutritional status anecdotally. Preoperative albumin level has been shown to be the best predictor of mortality after colorectal cancer surgery. Specifically in colorectal surgical patients, hypoalbuminemia significantly increases the length of hospital stay, rates of surgical site infections, enterocutaneous fistula risk, and deep vein thrombosis formation. The delay of surgical procedures to allow for preoperative correction of albumin levels in hypoalbuminemic patients has been shown to improve the morbidity and mortality in patients with severe nutritional risk. The importance of preoperative albumin levels and the patient’s chronic inflammatory state on the postoperative morbidity and mortality has led to the development of a variety of surgical scoring systems to predict outcomes efficiently. This review attempts to provide a systematic overview of albumin and its role and implications in colorectal surgery.
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Allan PJ, Stevens P, Abraham A, Paine P, Farrer K, Teubner A, Carlson G, Lal S. Outcome of intestinal failure after bariatric surgery: experience from a national UK referral centre. Eur J Clin Nutr 2016; 70:772-8. [DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2016.37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2015] [Revised: 10/08/2015] [Accepted: 10/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Wercka J, Cagol PP, Melo ALP, Locks GDF, Franzon O, Kruel NF. Epidemiology and outcome of patients with postoperative abdominal fistula. Rev Col Bras Cir 2016; 43:117-23. [DOI: 10.1590/0100-69912016002008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2015] [Accepted: 03/28/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Objective: to present the epidemiological profile, incidence and outcome of patients who developing postoperative abdominal fistula. Methods: This observational, cross-sectional, prospective study evaluated patients undergoing abdominal surgery. We studied the epidemiological profile, the incidence of postoperative fistulas and their characteristics, the outcome of this complication and the predictors of mortality. Results: The sample consisted of 1,148 patients. The incidence of fistula was 5.5%. There was predominance of biliary fistula (26%), followed by colonic fistulas (22%) and stomach (15%). The average time to onset of fistula was 6.3 days. For closure, the average was 25.6 days. The mortality rate of patients with fistula was 25.4%. Predictors of mortality in patients who developed fistula were age over 60 years, presence of comorbidities, fistula closure time more than 19 days, no spontaneous closure of the fistula, malnutrition, sepsis and need for admission to the Intensive Care Unit Conclusion: abdominal postoperative fistulas are still relatively frequent and associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
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- Janaina Wercka
- Hospital Regional de São José Homero de Miranda Gomes, Brasil
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- Hospital Regional de São José Homero de Miranda Gomes, Brasil
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Pironi L, Arends J, Bozzetti F, Cuerda C, Gillanders L, Jeppesen PB, Joly F, Kelly D, Lal S, Staun M, Szczepanek K, Van Gossum A, Wanten G, Schneider SM. ESPEN guidelines on chronic intestinal failure in adults. Clin Nutr 2016; 35:247-307. [PMID: 26944585 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2016.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 448] [Impact Index Per Article: 56.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2016] [Accepted: 01/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Chronic Intestinal Failure (CIF) is the long-lasting reduction of gut function, below the minimum necessary for the absorption of macronutrients and/or water and electrolytes, such that intravenous supplementation is required to maintain health and/or growth. CIF is the rarest organ failure. Home parenteral nutrition (HPN) is the primary treatment for CIF. No guidelines (GLs) have been developed that address the global management of CIF. These GLs have been devised to generate comprehensive recommendations for safe and effective management of adult patients with CIF. METHODS The GLs were developed by the Home Artificial Nutrition & Chronic Intestinal Failure Special Interest Group of ESPEN. The GRADE system was used for assigning strength of evidence. Recommendations were discussed, submitted to Delphi rounds, and accepted in an online survey of ESPEN members. RESULTS The following topics were addressed: management of HPN; parenteral nutrition formulation; intestinal rehabilitation, medical therapies, and non-transplant surgery, for short bowel syndrome, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, and radiation enteritis; intestinal transplantation; prevention/treatment of CVC-related infection, CVC-related occlusion/thrombosis; intestinal failure-associated liver disease, gallbladder sludge and stones, renal failure and metabolic bone disease. Literature search provided 623 full papers. Only 12% were controlled studies or meta-analyses. A total of 112 recommendations are given: grade of evidence, very low for 51%, low for 39%, moderate for 8%, and high for 2%; strength of recommendation: strong for 63%, weak for 37%. CONCLUSIONS CIF management requires complex technologies, multidisciplinary and multiprofessional activity, and expertise to care for both the underlying gastrointestinal disease and to provide HPN support. The rarity of the condition impairs the development of RCTs. As a consequence, most of the recommendations have a low or very low grade of evidence. However, two-thirds of the recommendations are considered strong. Specialized management and organization underpin these recommendations.
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- Loris Pironi
- Center for Chronic Intestinal Failure, Department of Digestive System, St. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine, Oncology and Hematology, University of Freiburg, Germany
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- Nutrition Unit, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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- Nutrition Support Team, Auckland City Hospital, (AuSPEN) Auckland, New Zealand
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- Centre for Intestinal Failure, Department of Gastroenterology and Nutritional Support, Hôpital Beaujon, Clichy, France
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA; Oley Foundation for Home Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Albany, NY, USA
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Salford Royal Foundation Trust, Salford, UK
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- Rigshospitalet, Department of Gastroenterology, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- General and Oncology Surgery Unit, Stanley Dudrick's Memorial Hospital, Skawina, Poland
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- Medico-Surgical Department of Gastroenterology, Hôpital Erasme, Free University of Brussels, Belgium
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- Intestinal Failure Unit, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Gastroenterology and Clinical Nutrition, CHU of Nice, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France
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ESPEN endorsed recommendations. Definition and classification of intestinal failure in adults. Clin Nutr 2014; 34:171-80. [PMID: 25311444 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2014.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 361] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2014] [Revised: 08/20/2014] [Accepted: 08/23/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Intestinal failure (IF) is not included in the list of PubMed Mesh terms, as failure is the term describing a state of non functioning of other organs, and as such is not well recognized. No scientific society has yet devised a formal definition and classification of IF. The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism guideline committee endorsed its "home artificial nutrition and chronic IF" and "acute IF" special interest groups to write recommendations on these issues. METHODS After a Medline Search, in December 2013, for "intestinal failure" and "review"[Publication Type], the project was developed using the Delphi round methodology. The final consensus was reached on March 2014, after 5 Delphi rounds and two live meetings. RESULTS The recommendations comprise the definition of IF, a functional and a pathophysiological classification for both acute and chronic IF and a clinical classification of chronic IF. IF was defined as "the reduction of gut function below the minimum necessary for the absorption of macronutrients and/or water and electrolytes, such that intravenous supplementation is required to maintain health and/or growth". CONCLUSIONS This formal definition and classification of IF, will facilitate communication and cooperation among professionals in clinical practice, organization and management, and research.
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Ravindran P, Ansari N, Young CJ, Solomon MJ. Definitive surgical closure of enterocutaneous fistula: outcome and factors predictive of increased postoperative morbidity. Colorectal Dis 2014; 16:209-18. [PMID: 24521276 DOI: 10.1111/codi.12473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2013] [Accepted: 08/16/2013] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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AIM Enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) presents a complex management problem with significant mortality and morbidity. The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of patients undergoing surgical cure for ECF and to predict factors that might relate to increased postoperative morbidity. METHOD Medical records of all patients who underwent definitive surgery for cure of an ECF within our colorectal surgery unit between 2000 and 2010 were reviewed. RESULTS Forty-one patients (18 male) were identified, in whom 44 definitive procedures were performed. The median age was 54 (17-81) years. The median postoperative length of stay in hospital was 14 (2-213) days. Half (50%) of the ECFs occurred as a postoperative complication followed by spontaneous fistulation in Crohn's disease (36%). The interval to definitive surgery was influenced by the aetiology of the fistula. The median time to surgery after formation of postoperative fistula was 240 days (7.9 months). There was no 30-day postoperative mortality. There were two (4.5%) recurrences at 3 months. Thirty-eight (86%) patients suffered postoperative morbidity as defined by the Clavien-Dindo classification. High-grade morbidity occurred in 32% of patients. On univariate analysis, factors identified as being significantly associated with high-grade morbidity included a fistula output of > 500 ml/day (P = 0.004) in patients with postoperative ECF, malnutrition at presentation (P = 0.04) and a serum albumin value of < 30 g/l (P = 0.02) in patients with spontaneous ECF due to Crohn's disease. CONCLUSION The majority of persistent complex ECFs can be cured surgically with low mortality and recurrence in a multidisciplinary setting. Postoperative morbidity, however, remains a significant burden.
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- P Ravindran
- Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOURCE), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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