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Talwar G, McKechnie T, Lee Y, Kazi T, El-Sayes A, Bogach J, Hong D, Eskicioglu C. Modified frailty index predicts postoperative morbidity in adhesive small bowel obstruction: analyzing the National Inpatient Sample 2015-2019. J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 28:205-214. [PMID: 38445910 DOI: 10.1016/j.gassur.2023.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND There are limited data identifying predictors of postoperative outcomes in adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO). This study used the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) to assess the efficacy of the modified frailty index (mFI) to predict postoperative morbidity among patients undergoing an operation for ASBO. METHODS A retrospective analysis of the NIS between September 1, 2015, and December 31, 2019, was performed to identify adult patients who underwent nonelective operative intervention for ASBO. The mFI was used to stratify patients as either frail (mFI value ≥ 0.27) or robust (mFI value < 0.27). The primary outcomes were overall in-hospital postoperative morbidity and mortality. The secondary outcomes were system-specific morbidity, length of stay (LOS), total in-hospital healthcare cost, and discharge disposition. Univariable and multivariable regressions were used. RESULTS Overall, 23251 robust patients and 6122 frail patients were included. Adjusted analyses demonstrated that frail patients had increased in-hospital mortality (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 2.16; 95% CI, 1.80-2.60), postoperative morbidity (aOR, 1.63; 95% CI, 1.52-1.74), postoperative LOS (adjusted mean difference [aMD], 0.97 days; 95% CI, 0.73-1.21), and total in-hospital healthcare costs (aMD, $18,921; 95% CI, $14,608-$23,235) and were less likely to be discharged home (aOR, 0.59; 95% CI, 0.55-0.63). The findings were unchanged on subgroup analysis of patients undergoing open operation and those older than 65 years of age. CONCLUSION The mFI may predict postoperative outcomes for ASBO. Stratifying patients based on frailty may assist clinicians and patients in making informed decisions, setting realistic expectations, and proactively planning postoperative disposition.
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- Gaurav Talwar
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences Undergraduate Medical Education, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences Undergraduate Medical Education, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Juravinski Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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Falola AF, Dada OS, Ndong A, Akande DG. Etiology and management outcomes of adult mechanical bowel obstruction in Nigeria: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Surg 2024; 48:29-39. [PMID: 38686745 DOI: 10.1002/wjs.12017] [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: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Adult mechanical bowel obstruction (AMBO) has been previously reported to be majorly caused by hernias in developing countries. In Nigeria, however, there has been a recent change in pattern with adhesions now being the leading cause. The aim of this systematic review is to examine the changing pattern of the causes, and outcomes of patients managed for AMBO in Nigeria. METHODS Relevant keywords relating to AMBO were used to conduct a search on PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and AJOL. The search returned 507 articles, which were subjected to title, abstract, and full text screenings, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. This generated 10 articles which were included in the final qualitative synthesis. RESULTS The total sample size across the 10 studies was 1033. Adhesions, hernias, and intra-abdominal tumors, responsible for 46.25%, 26.31%, and 12.23% of cases respectively, were the major causes of AMBO in Nigeria. 65.6% of cases were managed operatively and 34.4% were managed conservatively. The meta-analysis revealed high morbidity and mortality rates of 31% (95% CI: 17; 44, 5) and 11% (95% CI: 6; 15, 5), respectively, among adult patients managed for mechanical bowel obstruction in Nigeria. CONCLUSIONS Adhesion, which results predominantly from appendicectomy is the most common cause of AMBO in Nigeria. This is unlike former reports where hernia was the most common cause. Morbidity results majorly from wound infection, recurrent adhesions, and postoperative enterocutaneous fistula. The mortality rate is similar to reports from various West African studies, and it is significantly influenced by surgical intervention time.
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- Adebayo Feranmi Falola
- University of Ibadan College of Medicine, Ibadan, Nigeria
- Department of General Surgery, Surgery Interest Group of Africa (SIGAf), Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of General Surgery, Surgery Interest Group of Africa (SIGAf), Lagos, Nigeria
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Surgery Interest Group of Africa (SIGAf), Lagos, Nigeria
- Department of Surgery, Gaston Berger University, Saint-Louis, Senegal
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- University of Ibadan College of Medicine, Ibadan, Nigeria
- Department of General Surgery, Surgery Interest Group of Africa (SIGAf), Lagos, Nigeria
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Adane F, Dessalegn M. Magnitude and predictors of unfavorable management outcome in surgically treated patients with intestinal obstruction in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Surg 2023; 23:132. [PMID: 37193961 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-023-02017-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Unless an emergency surgical intervention is conducted, intestinal obstruction may result in high morbidity and mortality. In Ethiopia, the magnitude and predictors of unfavorable management outcomes in surgically treated patients with intestinal obstruction are highly variable and inconsistent. The aim of this study was; therefore, to estimate the overall prevalence of unfavorable management outcome and its predictors among surgically treated patients with intestinal obstruction in Ethiopia. METHOD We searched articles from databases from June 1, 2022, to August 30, 2022. Cochrane Q test statistics and I2 tests were applied. We used a random-effect meta-analysis model to overcome the impact of heterogeneity among the included studies. In addition, the association between risk factors and unfavorable management outcome in surgically treated patients with intestinal obstruction was investigated. RESULTS This study included a total of twelve articles. The pooled prevalence of unfavorable management outcome in surgically treated patients with intestinal obstruction was 20.22% (95% CI: 17.48-22.96). According to a sub-group analysis by region, Tigray region had the highest prevalence of poor management outcome, which was 25.78% (95% CI: 15.69-35.87). Surgical site infection was the most commonly reported symptom of poor management outcome (8.63%; 95% CI: 5.62, 11.64). The length of postoperative hospital stays (95% CI: 3.02, 29.08), duration of illness (95% CI: 2.44, 6.12), presence of comorbidity (95% CI: 2.38, 10.11), dehydration (95% CI: 2.07, 17.40), and type of intraoperative procedure (95% CI: 2.12, 6.97) were all significantly associated with unfavorable management outcome of intestinal obstruction among surgically treated patients in Ethiopia. CONCLUSION According to this study, the magnitude of unfavorable management outcome was high among surgically treated patients in Ethiopia. Unfavorable management outcome was significantly associated with the length of postoperative hospital stays, duration of illness, comorbidity, dehydration, and type of intraoperative procedure. Medical, surgical and public health measures are pivotal to reduce unfavorable management outcome in surgically treated intestinal obstruction patients in Ethiopia.
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- Fentahun Adane
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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Batebo M, Loriso B, Beyene T, Haile Y, Hailegebreal S. Magnitude and determinants of treatment outcome among surgically treated patients with intestinal obstruction at Public Hospitals of Wolayita Zone, Southern Ethiopia: a cross sectional study, 2021. BMC Surg 2022; 22:121. [PMID: 35354458 PMCID: PMC8969308 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-022-01568-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Procedures to treat intestinal obstruction range from minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery to more complicated open surgical procedures. It may end with high morbidity and mortality because of different reasons. It is very important to know about the determinants of favorable outcome of surgical management for intestinal obstruction however, little is known about this problem at public hospitals of Southern Ethiopia. Methods Facility based cross sectional study was conducted. A total of 230 medical records which fulfill the inclusion criteria were used for this study. Variables with p value of less than 0.25 in the bivariate analysis were entered in multivariable logistic regression to control confounding. Finally, odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was used to identify variables which were significantly associated with dependent variable. Results According to this study the magnitude of favorable surgical management outcome of intestinal obstruction was 177(77.0%) [95% CI, 71.4, 82.4]. Having small bowel obstruction (AOR = 2.49) [95% CI 1.91, 5.12], having simple bowel obstruction (AOR = 4.32) [95% CI, 2.00, 9.35], early presentation of patients (AOR = 4.44) [95% CI, 1.99, 9.92] and intraoperative procedure other than resection and anastomosis was performed (AOR = 0.45) [95% CI, 0.21, 0.96] were significantly associated with favorable outcome among surgically treated patients. Conclusion The overall magnitude of favorable surgical management outcome of intestinal obstruction was moderate compared to other study. Having small bowel obstruction, having simple bowel obstruction, other procedure other than resection and anastomosis done, and early presentation of patients were significant predictors. Physicians should diagnose intestinal obstruction early and appropriate interventions should be taken on time before the complication happened. On time consultation and decision at the hospital setting is also recommended.
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- Muhaba Batebo
- Homecho Primary Hospital, Gibe District, Southern Ethiopia, Ethiopia
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- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Wolayita Sodo University, Wolayita Sodo, Ethiopia
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- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wachamo University, School of Public Health, Hossana, Ethiopia
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- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Arba Minch University, School of Public Health, Arba Minch, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Health Informatics, College of Medicine and Health Science, School of Public Health, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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Causes and Management Outcome of Small Intestinal Obstruction in Nekemte Referral Hospital, Nekemte, Ethiopia, 2017. Surg Res Pract 2021; 2021:9927779. [PMID: 34790860 PMCID: PMC8592772 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9927779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Small bowel obstruction is a common and dangerous surgical emergency which is associated with high morbidity and mortality if not managed appropriately and timely. Objective To determine the causes and management outcome of small bowel obstruction in Nekemte Referral Hospital, Nekemte, Ethiopia. Method Institution-based retrospective cross-sectional study design was used. Three-year data (from January 1, 2014, to December 30, 2016) were collected from July 1 to August 30, 2017. Data were collected from medical records and checked for any inconsistency, coded, and entered into SPSS version 20 for analysis. Descriptive, binary, and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used. On binary logistic regression analysis, variables with p ≤ 0.25 were selected as a candidate for multivariate logistic regression analysis. The level of statistical significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. Results With 100% response rate, records of 211 patients with small intestinal obstruction were retrieved for analysis. One hundred thirty-seven (64.9%) were males. The commonest cause of small bowel obstruction was adhesion (35.1%). More than a quarter (26.5%) participants developed postoperative complications, and wound infection was the commonest postoperative complication (49.2%). A majority (84.8%) of patients improved and were discharged, and the rest 15.2% of patients died. Sex (AOR = 3.98, 95% CI: 1.51–10.52), duration of illness before surgical intervention (AOR = 4.4, 95% CI: 1.69–11.45), level of hematocrit (AOR = 4.25, 95% CI: 1.56–11.57), types of intestinal obstruction (AOR = 3.73, 95% CI: 1.09–12.64), and length of hospital stay (AOR = 4.69, 95% CI: 1.82–12.07) were independent predictors of the management outcome of patients with small bowl obstruction. Conclusion Small bowel obstruction is a commonly encountered surgical emergency. Adhesion, small bowel volvulus, and intussusception were the leading causes of small bowel obstruction, respectively.
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Atalay M, Gebremickael A, Demissie S, Derso Y. Magnitude, pattern and management outcome of intestinal obstruction among non-traumatic acute abdomen surgical admissions in Arba Minch General Hospital, Southern Ethiopia. BMC Surg 2021; 21:293. [PMID: 34130671 PMCID: PMC8204523 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-021-01294-0] [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: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Intestinal obstruction is defined as a blockage or partial blockage of the passage of the intestinal contents. It is a potentially risky surgical emergency associated with high morbidity and mortality. Its pattern differs from country to country and even from place to place within a country. Therefore, this study aimed to find out the magnitude, pattern and management outcome of intestinal obstruction in Arba Minch General Hospital. Methods A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in Arba Minch General hospital from January 09, 2015, to November 09, 2018. The data collection period was from December 15, 2018, to February 09, 2019. A simple random technique was applied to select 801 study participants. Then, the required data entered into Epi Info version 7.2.1.0 and exported to the statistical package for the social sciences software package version 20 for analysis. The binary logistic regression analysis has been done to determine crude statistical associations between independent variables and dependent variables. Linearity, Multivariate normality and multicollinearity were checked between independent and dependent variables by using scatter plot and Q–Q plot respectively. Variables with a p-value of less than 0.25 in the binary logistic regression analysis were entered into multivariable logistic regression. Statistical significance factors were identified based on a p-value of < 0.05 and with a 95% confidence interval. Result This study revealed that the overall magnitude of intestinal obstruction was 40.60% with 95% CI (34.95–45.95). The magnitude of unfavorable management outcomes and deaths during the study period were 22.3% with 95% CI (18.00–27.00) and 7.1% with 95% CI (4.00–10.00) respectively. Persistent tachycardia 10.3 (3.28–32.42), Dehydration 13.7 (3.34–56.56), elevated serum creatinine 10.2 (1.89–54.94), gangrenous small bowel volvulus 2.7 (1.27–5.84), ischemic bowel 3.4 (1.17–9.81) and perforated bowl 7.68 (2.96–19.93) were significantly associated with the management outcome of intestinal obstruction. Conclusion and recommendation Intestinal obstruction was the most common among all acute abdomen cases and its management outcome highly associated with dehydration. Adequate early preoperative resuscitation and proper post-operative care with appropriate surgical techniques and wound care with sterile techniques would help to reduce further mortality. This could be achieved by increasing public awareness of health-seeking behavior. Moreover, health facilities capable of handling patients with small bowel obstruction should be available within the reach of the community.
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- Mulatie Atalay
- Department of Anatomy, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Anatomy, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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- Departments of Physiology, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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Girma H, Negesso M, Tadese J, Hussen R, Aweke Z. Management outcome and its associated factors among surgically treated intestinal obstruction cases in Dilla University Referral Hospital, Southern Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY OPEN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijso.2021.100351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Clinical Outcome and Predictors of Intestinal Obstruction Surgery in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:7826519. [PMID: 33299875 PMCID: PMC7704150 DOI: 10.1155/2020/7826519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Revised: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Background Despite the advancement in the healthcare system, the impact of surgical interventions on public health systems will continue to grow. But predicting the outcome is challenging. Concerns related to unexpected outcomes and delays in the diagnosis of postoperative complications are the major issue. Intestinal obstruction is a common life-threatening surgical condition followed by fatal and nonfatal postoperative complications. This study was aimed at assessing results after surgery for intestinal obstruction in a hospital of Ethiopia. Methodology. An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 254 postoperative patients admitted with intestinal obstruction from January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2017. Data were coded and entered into EpiData 4.2.0.0 software and exported to the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 22 for analysis. A binary logistic regression model was used for analysis. All variables with a p value < 0.25 during bivariable analysis were considered for multivariable logistic regression analysis. Results The magnitude of poor surgical outcome of intestinal obstruction was 21.3% for patients enrolled into this investigation. The age group of ≥55 years (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 2.9, 95% CI: 1.03, 8.4), duration of illness of ≥24 hrs (AOR = 3.1, 95% CI: 1.03, 9.4), preoperative diagnosis of a gangrenous large bowel (AOR = 3.6, 95% CI: 1.3, 9.8), and a gangrenous small bowel (AOR = 4.2, 95% CI: 1.3, 13.7) were significantly associated with poor surgical outcome. Conclusions The magnitude of poor surgical outcome was high. Age, late presentation of illness, and gangrenous bowel obstructions were significantly associated with poor outcomes. So, concern should be given in early detection and follow-up of patients who came late and older patients.
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Olani A, Lemi G, Biratu Y, Bayana E. Small Bowel Obstruction: Clinical Presentation and Surgical Outcomes at Jimma University Medical Centre in Southwest Ethiopia. GASTROINTESTINAL NURSING 2020; 18:22-28. [DOI: 10.12968/gasn.2020.18.8.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Background The mortality from small bowel obstruction (SBO) range between 2% and 8% globally, and the proper management of it is a clinical challenge for surgeons. In Africa, intestinal obstruction accounts for a great proportion of morbidity, and in Ethiopia it ranges from 20–56%. Aims The aim of this study was to assess the pattern of disease and management outcomes among patient admitted to the surgical ward at Jimma Medical Center in Jimma, Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted over 5–25 November 2019. Data were entered in Epi-data 3.1 and exported to SPSS v23 for analysis. Logistic regression was undertaken to analyse the association between dependent and independent variables, and P-values below 0.05 at 95% CI were considered indicative of a statistically significant association. Results The study revealed that patient outcomes in SBO were significantly associated with people aged over 60 years, a prolonged hospital stay of more than 14 days, septic shock complications and previous history of congestive heart failure. Conclusions SBO was shown to be an issue of major concern, with major aetiologies related to volvulus, adhesions, intussusception and hernia.
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- Lecturer, all at Jimma University Institute of Health, Jimma, Ethiopia
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Purcell LN, Reiss R, Mabedi C, Gallaher J, Maine R, Charles A. Characteristics of Intestinal Volvulus and Risk of Mortality in Malawi. World J Surg 2020; 44:2087-2093. [PMID: 32100066 PMCID: PMC7272273 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-020-05440-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intestinal volvulus is a common cause of mechanical intestinal obstruction (MIO) in Africa. Sigmoid volvulus has been well characterized in both high-income and low-income countries, but there is also a predilection for small bowel volvulus in sub-Saharan Africa. METHODS An analysis was performed of the Kamuzu Central Hospital Acute Care Surgery Registry from 2013 to 2019 on patients presenting with intestinal volvulus. Bivariate analysis was performed for covariates based on the intestinal volvulus type. Multivariate Poisson regression models estimated the relative risk of volvulus and mortality. RESULTS A total of 4352 patients were captured in the registry. Overall, 1037 patients (23.8%) were diagnosed with MIO. Intestinal volvulus accounted for 499 (48.1%) of patients with MIO. Sigmoid volvulus, midgut volvulus, ileosigmoid knotting, and cecal volvulus accounted for 57.7% (n = 288), 19.8% (n = 99), 20.8% (n = 104), and 1.6% (n = 8), respectively. Mean age was 46.8 years (SD 17.2) with a male preponderance (n = 429, 86.0%) and 14.8% (n = 74) mortality. Overall, the most common operations performed were large bowel (n = 326, 74.4%) and small bowel (n = 76, 16.7%) resections with 18.0% (n = 90) ostomy formation. Upon regression modeling, the relative risk for volvulus was 2.7 times higher in men than women after controlling for season and age. There was no statistically significant difference in the relative risk of mortality based on the type of volvulus. CONCLUSION Volvulus is a significant cause of primary bowel obstruction in sub-Saharan Africa. Type of intestinal volvulus is not associated increased risk of mortality. Reasons for increases in the incidence of small bowel volvulus are still largely undetermined.
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- Laura N Purcell
- Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 4008 Burnett Womack Building, Chapel Hill, NC, 7228, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 4008 Burnett Womack Building, Chapel Hill, NC, 7228, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Kamuzu Central Hospital, Lilongwe, Malawi
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- Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 4008 Burnett Womack Building, Chapel Hill, NC, 7228, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 4008 Burnett Womack Building, Chapel Hill, NC, 7228, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 4008 Burnett Womack Building, Chapel Hill, NC, 7228, USA.
- Department of Surgery, Kamuzu Central Hospital, Lilongwe, Malawi.
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Comparative Evaluation of Translocation of GFP Producing Escherichia coli Strains in Acute Intestinal Obstruction. Bull Exp Biol Med 2019; 167:660-662. [PMID: 31625067 DOI: 10.1007/s10517-019-04593-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Comparative evaluation of translocation of E. coli GFP-producing strains in experimental rats with obturation and strangulated intestinal obstruction was carried out. Translocation of infused GFP-producing E. coli strain was studied by bacteriological methods in male rats with experimental obturation and strangulated intestinal obstruction with various ischemia/reperfusion cycles. The maximum incidence of translocation in obturation intestinal obstruction was observed after 24 h. In strangulated intestinal obstruction, the highest incidence was recorded in ischemia/reperfusion cycles of 1 h/2 h and 2 h/6 h. No appreciable differences in the incidence of translocation in animals with two types of intestinal obstruction were detected.
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