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Rouanet P, Rivoire M, Gourgou S, Lelong B, Rullier E, Jafari M, Mineur L, Pocard M, Faucheron JL, Dravet F, Pezet D, Fabre JM, Bresler L, Balosso J, Lemanski C. Sphincter-saving surgery after neoadjuvant therapy for ultra-low rectal cancer where abdominoperineal resection was indicated: 10-year results of the GRECCAR 1 trial. Br J Surg 2021; 108:10-13. [PMID: 33640922 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znaa010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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This phase III trial included patients with ultra-low rectal adenocarcinoma that initially required abdominoperineal resection. The surgical decision was based on clinical tumour status after preoperative treatment. The overall sphincter-saving resection rate was 85 per cent, with 72 per cent rate of intersphincteric resection. Long-term results showed that changing the initial abdominoperineal resection indication into a sphincter-saving resection according to tumoral response is oncologically safe.
Saving the sphincter
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- P Rouanet
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institut Régional du Cancer de Montpellier-Val d'Aurelle, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Centre Léon Berard, Lyon, France
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- Biometrics Unit, Montpellier Cancer Institute, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Institut Paoli Calmettes, Marseille, France
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- Colorectal Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Centre Oscar Lambret, Lille, France
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Institut Sainte Catherine, Avignon, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Gustave Roussy (Hôpital Lariboisière Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris), Paris, France
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- Colorectal Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Grenoble, Grenoble, France
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Centre René Gauducheau, Nantes, France
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- Colorectal Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Colorectal Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Colorectal Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Grenoble, Grenoble, France
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Institut Régional du Cancer de Montpellier-Val d'Aurelle, Montpellier, France
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Collard MK, Benoist S, Maggiori L, Zerbib P, Lefevre JH, Denost Q, Germain A, Cotte E, Beyer-Berjot L, Corté H, Desfourneaux V, Rahili A, Duffas JP, Pautrat K, Denet C, Bridoux V, Meurette G, Faucheron JL, Loriau J, Souche R, Vicaut E, Panis Y, Brouquet A. A Reappraisal of Outcome of Elective Surgery After Successful Non-Operative Management of an Intra-Abdominal Abscess Complicating Ileocolonic Crohn's Disease: A Subgroup Analysis of a Nationwide Prospective Cohort. J Crohns Colitis 2021; 15:409-418. [PMID: 33090205 DOI: 10.1093/ecco-jcc/jjaa217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Few prospective data exist on outcomes of surgery in Crohn's disease [CD] complicated by an intra-abdominal abscess after resolution of this abscess by antibiotics optionally combined with drainage. METHODS From 2013 to 2015, all patients undergoing elective surgery for CD after successful non-operative management of an intra-abdominal abscess [Abscess-CD group] were selected from a nationwide multicentre prospective cohort. Resolution of the abscess had to be computed tomography/magnetic resonance-proven prior to surgery. Abscess-CD group patients were 1:1 matched to uncomplicated CD [Non-Penetrating-CD group] using a propensity score. Postoperative results and long-term outcomes were compared between the two groups. RESULTS Among 592 patients included in the registry, 63 [11%] fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The abscess measured 37 ± 20 mm and was primarily managed with antibiotics combined with drainage in 14 patients and nutritional support in 45 patients. At surgery, a residual fluid collection was found in 16 patients [25%]. Systemic steroids within 3 months before surgery [p = 0.013] and the absence of preoperative enteral support [p = 0.001] were identified as the two significant risk factors for the persistence of a fluid collection. After propensity score matching, there was no significant difference between the Abscess-CD and Non-Penetrating-CD groups in the rates of primary anastomosis [84% vs 90% respectively, p = 0.283], overall [28% vs 15% respectively, p = 0.077] and severe postoperative morbidity [7% vs 7% respectively, p = 1.000]. One-year recurrence rates for endoscopic recurrence were 41% in the Abscess-CD and 51% in the Non-Penetrating-CD group [p = 0.159]. CONCLUSIONS Surgery after successful non-operative management of intra-abdominal abscess complicating CD provides good early and long-term outcomes.
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- M K Collard
- Digestive Surgery Department, Bicêtre Hospital, APHP, Paris-Sud University, Le Kremlin-Bicetre, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, Bicêtre Hospital, APHP, Paris-Sud University, Le Kremlin-Bicetre, France
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Beaujon Hospital, APHP, Paris VII University, Clichy, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, University Hospital of Lille, Lille, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, Saint-Antoine Hospital Saint-Antoine, APHP, Paris VI University, Paris, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, Saint-Andre University Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, Lyon-Sud University Hospital, Pierre-Benite, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, Marseille-Nord University Hospital, Marseille, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, Saint-Louis Hospital, Paris VII University, Paris, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, University Hospital of Rennes, Rennes, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, University Hospital of Nice, Nice, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, Rangueil University Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, Lariboisiere Hospital, Paris VII University, Paris, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, Montsouris Institute, Paris, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, University Hospital of Rouen, Rouen, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, University Hospital of Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, Digestive Surgery Department, University Hospital of Grenoble, La Tronche, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, Saint-Joseph Hospital, Paris, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, University Hospital of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Clinical Research, Fernand Widal Hospital, APHP, Paris VII, Paris, France
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Beaujon Hospital, APHP, Paris VII University, Clichy, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, Bicêtre Hospital, APHP, Paris-Sud University, Le Kremlin-Bicetre, France
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Chenevas-Paule Q, Trilling B, Sage PY, Girard E, Faucheron JL. Laparoscopic segmental left colectomy for splenic flexure carcinoma: a single institution experience. Tech Coloproctol 2019; 24:41-48. [PMID: 31834555 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-019-02126-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2019] [Accepted: 11/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is ongoing debate regarding surgical treatment of splenic flexure cancer. The main points of controversy include the appropriate extent of colon resection, either to the right or to the left, and the appropriate extent of lymph-node dissection. The aim of this study was to review our experience in laparoscopic treatment of splenic flexure cancer cases and to compare our data to the recent literature. METHODS Consecutive patients, operated on for splenic flexure colon carcinoma at a single institution between April 2005 and January 2013, were included in the study. Exclusion criteria were a previous history of colorectal cancer, recurrent colonic cancer, emergency cases with an obstructive tumor or a perforated tumor with peritonitis, synchronous cancer, palliative surgery, and a past history of colorectal resection. Patients underwent laparoscopic segmental left colectomy with ligation of the left branch of the middle colic and of the left colic artery. Patient characteristics, operative and postoperative outcomes, and long-term technical, functional, and oncological results from a prospectively maintained database were retrospectively analyzed. After hospital discharge, standardized follow-up was performed at 1 month postoperatively, then every 3 months during the first 2 years, and every 6 months thereafter, for a total of 5 years. RESULTS A total of 28 consecutive patients (16 males) with a median age of 71.8 years (range 42.5-88.8 years) were included. Ninety-day mortality was 3.5% and surgical morbidity was 21.5% with anastomotic leak rate of 10.7%. All survivors experienced good or very good functional results. During a median follow-up period of 50.9 months, eight patients (28.5%) presented with a recurrence. The 5-year overall and disease-free survival rates were 46.3% and 39.2%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Segmental left colectomy for splenic flexure carcinoma is associated with reasonably low morbidity and very good functional results. However, survival rates are low.
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- Q Chenevas-Paule
- Colorectal Unit, Department of Surgery, Michallon University Hospital, 38000, Grenoble, France
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of Surgery, Michallon University Hospital, 38000, Grenoble, France.,University Grenoble Alps, UMR 5525, CNRS, TIMC-IMAG, 38000, Grenoble, France
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of Surgery, Michallon University Hospital, 38000, Grenoble, France
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of Surgery, Michallon University Hospital, 38000, Grenoble, France.,University Grenoble Alps, UMR 5525, CNRS, TIMC-IMAG, 38000, Grenoble, France
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of Surgery, Michallon University Hospital, 38000, Grenoble, France. .,University Grenoble Alps, UMR 5525, CNRS, TIMC-IMAG, 38000, Grenoble, France. .,Colorectal Unit, Department of Surgery, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, CS 10217, 38043, Grenoble Cedex, France.
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Trilling B, Pflieger H, Faucheron JL. Decreased blood flow to the posterior anal canal shown during Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation explains anodermal ischemia in anal fissure. Tech Coloproctol 2017; 21:411-412. [PMID: 28528352 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-017-1636-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2016] [Accepted: 05/11/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- B Trilling
- Colorectal Unit, Department of Surgery, Michallon University Hospital, CS 10217, 38043, Grenoble Cedex, France.,UMR 5525, CNRS, TIMC-IMAG, University Grenoble Alps, 38000, Grenoble, France
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of Surgery, Michallon University Hospital, CS 10217, 38043, Grenoble Cedex, France
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of Surgery, Michallon University Hospital, CS 10217, 38043, Grenoble Cedex, France. .,UMR 5525, CNRS, TIMC-IMAG, University Grenoble Alps, 38000, Grenoble, France.
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Leroi AM, Siproudhis L, Etienney I, Damon H, Zerbib F, Amarenco G, Vitton V, Faucheron JL, Thomas C, Mion F, Roumeguère P, Gourcerol G, Bouvier M, Lallouche K, Menard JF, Queralto M. Transcutaneous electrical tibial nerve stimulation in the treatment of fecal incontinence: a randomized trial (CONSORT 1a). Am J Gastroenterol 2012; 107:1888-96. [PMID: 23032981 DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2012.330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to show that although transcutaneous electrical tibial nerve stimulation (TENS) is being increasingly used to treat fecal incontinence (FI), its efficacy has never been proved using controlled trials. METHODS In this randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial, 144 patients aged 30-82 years from nine centers were randomly assigned to receive either active or sham stimulations for 3 months. The primary end point was the response to treatment based on the number of incontinence and urgency episodes. Secondary end points were severity scores, quality of life scores, delay to postpone defecation, patient self-assessment of treatment efficacy, physician assessment of TENS efficacy, anorectal manometry, and adverse events. RESULTS No statistically significant difference was seen between active and sham TENS in terms of an improvement in the median number of FI/urgency episodes per week. Thirty-four patients (47%) who received the active TENS treatment exhibited a >30% decrease in the FI severity score compared with 19 patients (27%) who received the sham treatment (odds ratio 2.4, 95% confidence interval 1.1-5.1, P=0.02). No differences in delay to postpone defecation, patient self-assessment of treatment efficacy, or anorectal manometry were seen between the two groups. The evaluating physicians rated the active stimulations as more effective than the sham stimulations (P=0.01). One minor therapy-related adverse event was observed (1.5%) (see Supplementary Consort 1b). CONCLUSIONS We failed to demonstrate any benefit of TENS on our primary end-point.
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- A M Leroi
- INSERM U1073, Service de Physiologie Digestive, Hôpital Charles Nicolle, CHU Rouen, INSERM CIC 0204, Rouen, France.
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Faucheron JL. Author's reply: Rectal perforation with life-threatening peritonitis following stapled haemorrhoidopexy ( Br J Surg 2012; 99: 746–753). Br J Surg 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.8928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- J L Faucheron
- Department of Surgery, Michallon Hospital, BP 217, 38043 Grenoble Cedex, France
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Gallas S, Michot F, Faucheron JL, Meurette G, Lehur PA, Barth X, Damon H, Mion F, Rullier E, Zerbib F, Sielezneff I, Ouaïssi M, Orsoni P, Desfourneaux V, Siproudhis L, Mathonnet M, Menard JF, Leroi AM. Predictive factors for successful sacral nerve stimulation in the treatment of faecal incontinence: results of trial stimulation in 200 patients. Colorectal Dis 2011; 13:689-96. [PMID: 20236144 DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2010.02260.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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AIM Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) has a place in the treatment algorithm for faecal incontinence (FI). However, after implantation, 15-30% of patients with FI fail to respond for unknown reasons. We investigated the effect of SNS on continence and quality of life (QOL) and tried to identify specific predictive factors of the success of permanent SNS in the treatment of FI. METHOD Two hundred consecutive patients (six men; median age = 60; range 16-81) underwent permanent implantation for FI. The severity of FI was evaluated by the Cleveland Clinic Score. Quality of life was evaluated by the French version of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) quality of life questionnaire (FIQL). All patients underwent a preoperative evaluation. After permanent implantation, severity and QOL scores were reevaluated after six and 12 months and then once a year. RESULTS The severity scores were significantly reduced during SNS (P = 0.001). QOL improved in all domains. At the 6-month follow-up, the clinical outcome of the permanent implant was not affected by age, gender, duration of symptoms, QOL, main causes of FI, anorectal manometry or endoanal ultrasound results. Only loose stool consistency (P = 0.01), persistent FI even though diarrhoea was controlled by medical treatment (P = 0.004), and low stimulation intensity (P = 0.02) were associated with improved short-term outcomes. Multivariate analysis confirmed that loose stool consistency and low stimulation intensity were related to a favourable outcome. CONCLUSION Stool consistency and low stimulation intensity have been identified as predictive factors for the short-term outcome of SNS.
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- S Gallas
- ADEN EA 3234 ⁄ IFR MP 23, Rouen University Hospital, Grenoble, France
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Sani R, Harouna Y, Hama Y, Nouhou H, Faucheron JL. First case of double appendicitis complicating duplication of a vermiform appendix in an adult patient. Colorectal Dis 2010; 12:1162-3. [PMID: 20070333 DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2010.02200.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- R Sani
- Department of Surgery, Niamey University Hospital, Niamey, France
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- J L Faucheron
- Colorectal Unit, Department of Surgery, University Hospital, 38043 Grenoble Cedex, France.
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Maggiori L, Rullier E, Meyer C, Portier G, Faucheron JL, Panis Y. Randomized controlled trial of pelvic calcium alginate following rectal cancer surgery. Br J Surg 2010; 97:479-84. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.6917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Background
The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to assess the possible benefit of using a new haemostatic agent (Hémoionic®) in the pelvic cavity in sphincter-saving surgery for rectal cancer.
Methods
Eighty-five patients undergoing elective sphincter-saving rectal resection for cancer were randomized into Hémoionic® (41 patients) and control (44) groups. In both groups, a pelvic suction drain was left in place for as long as the daily output exceeded 20 ml. The primary endpoint was volume of fluid collected by the suction drain; secondary endpoints were duration of drainage, and postoperative mortality and morbidity rates.
Results
The mean total drainage volume was significantly lower in the Hémoionic® group (453 ml versus 758 ml in control group; P = 0·031). There was no significant difference between groups in duration of drainage and morbidity. The mortality rate was four of 41 in the Hémoionic® group and one of 44 in the control group (P = 0·192).
Conclusion
Hémoionic® may reduce the drainage volume after sphincter-saving surgery for rectal cancer, but offers no clinical advantage. Registration number: ISRCTN79721331 (http://www.isrctn.org).
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- L Maggiori
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Pôle des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif, Beaujon Hospital, Assistance Publique–Hôpitaux de Paris, Clichy, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Saint-André Hospital, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Hautepierre Hospital, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Purpan Hospital, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Michallon Hospital, Grenoble, France
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Pôle des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif, Beaujon Hospital, Assistance Publique–Hôpitaux de Paris, Clichy, France
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Leroi AM, Damon H, Faucheron JL, Lehur PA, Siproudhis L, Slim K, Barbieux JP, Barth X, Borie F, Bresler L, Desfourneaux V, Goudet P, Huten N, Lebreton G, Mathieu P, Meurette G, Mathonnet M, Mion F, Orsoni P, Parc Y, Portier G, Rullier E, Sielezneff I, Zerbib F, Michot F. Sacral nerve stimulation in faecal incontinence: position statement based on a collective experience. Colorectal Dis 2009; 11:572-83. [PMID: 19508514 DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2009.01914.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Since the first paper published by Matzel et al., in 1995, on the efficacy of sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) in patients with faecal incontinence, the indications, the contraindications, the stimulation technique and follow up of implanted patients have changed. The aim of this article was to provide a consensus opinion on the management of patients with faecal incontinence treated with SNS. METHOD Recommendations were based on a critical review of the literature when available and on expert opinions in areas with insufficient evidence. RESULTS We have reviewed the indications and contraindications, proposed an algorithm for patient management showing the place of SNS. The temporary test technique, the implantation technique, the patient follow up and the approach in case of treatment failure were discussed. CONCLUSION We hope not only to provide a guide on patient management to clinical practitioners interested in SNS but also to harmonize our practices.
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- A M Leroi
- ADEN EA 3234/IFRMP 23, Faculté de Médecine de Rouen, France.
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- J L Faucheron
- Unité de Chirurgie Colorectale, Département de Chirurgie Digestive et de l'Urgence, Hôpital Albert Michallon, Grenoble.
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Roblin X, Germain E, Phelip JM, Ducros V, Pofelski J, Heluwaert F, Oltean P, Faucheron JL, Bonaz B. Hyperhomocystéinémie et facteurs associés au cours des MICI : étude prospective chez 81 patients. Rev Med Interne 2006; 27:106-10. [PMID: 16376461 DOI: 10.1016/j.revmed.2005.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2005] [Accepted: 11/04/2005] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND A high prevalence (52%) of hyperhomocysteinemia is observed in Crohn disease (CD), however it is not well documented in ulcerative colitis (UC). Furthermore, in the different works studying hyperhomocysteinemia the associated factors are different. AIM Prospective evaluation of hyperhomocysteinemia in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, of the risk factors and the determination of a potential risk of colorectal carcinoma in case of hyperhomocysteinemia. PATIENTS AND METHODS IBD patients followed in our department were prospectively recruited between November 2003-September 2004. To be included patients should have passed a coloscopy in the two years. Patients with kidney failure or drugs supposed, to interfere with homocystéine metabolism (folates, vitamin B12, methotrexate) were excluded from the study. The following parameters were analysed: age, sex, clinical activity indexes (CDAI for Crohn disease and CAI for ulcerative colitis), length-extent and type of the disease (CD or UC), smoking, plasma homocystein concentration, folates and vitamin B12. RESULTS Eighty-one patients (60 CD, 21 UC, mean age 43.8 +/- 17.3) were included, 30 had an active disease at inclusion and 16 were smokers. The prevalence of high homocystein concentration was 55.6%. In univariate analysis a low rate of folates was the only risk factor for a high homocystein concentration (74 vs. 52.8%; P = 0.018). Smoking was almost an associated factor. In multivariate analysis, a low rate of folate was the only risk factor of hyperhomocysteinemia, OR = 3.59 [1.27-10.17]. Five endoscopic lesions considered as precancerous were described; these patients had all a hyperhomocysteinemia. CONCLUSION The prevalence of hyperhomocysteinemia is high in UC and in CD. A low folate rate is the only risk factor observed in our study. There is a possible link between colorectal cancer and hyperhomocysteinemia. A high Plasma homocystein concentration must be search in inflammatory bowel disease patients and a substitutive treatment of folates and vitamin B12 is necessary in case of hyperhomocysteinemia.
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- X Roblin
- Département d'hépatogastroentérologie, département de biologie appliquée, CHU de Grenoble, France.
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INTRODUCTION recent advances in rectal surgery include total mesorectal excision and preservation of the autonomic pelvic nerves, so that colorectal surgeons have to get some information on the embryology of the rectum, on the complex anatomy of the pelvic floor and on the distribution of lymphatic nodes. Embryology includes the formation of the hindgut during the first month of the embryo and the subsequent formation of the rectum and anal canal. The mesorectum contains the blood vessels and the lymphatic nodes. To totally excise the mesorectum, the surgeon should follow the "holy plane" described by Heald, between the perirectal fascia and the pelvic fascia. Doing this, the surgeon has the best chance to preserve the autonomic pelvic nerves that comprise the superior hypogastric plexus, the right and left hypogastric nerves and the right and left inferior hypogastric plexuses.
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- J L Faucheron
- Colorectal Unit, Department of Surgery, Albert Michallon Hospital, Grenoble, France.
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Gouillat C, Faucheron JL, Balique JG, Gayet B, Saric J, Partensky C, Baulieux J, Chipponi J. [Natural history of the pancreatic stump after duodenopancreatectomy of the pancreatic head]. Ann Chir 2002; 127:467-76. [PMID: 12122721 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-3944(02)00804-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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UNLABELLED Major complications following pancreaticoduodenectomy are thought to be chiefly associated with exocrine secretion of the pancreatic remnant which is not well known. This work aims to assess the exocrine secretion of the pancreatic remnant within the early post-operative period. PATIENTS AND METHODS Seventy-five patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy for presumed tumour were included in a prospective multicentre study. A tube was inserted in the pancreatic duct at the time of construction of the pancreatic anastomosis. Peripancreatic drainage was routinely used. Pancreatic juice and peripancreatic drainage fluid were collected and measured and pancreatic enzyme monitored. For 7 days patients received total parenteral nutrition and continuous infusion of randomly Somatostatin 14 (S-14) at a dose of 6 mg/24 h (days 1-6) and 3 mg/24 h (day 7) or matching placebo. Pancreatic fistula was defined as a daily drainage of more than 100 cc of amylase-rich fluid after day 3, persisting after day 12 or associated with symptoms or needing specific treatment. RESULTS Daily output of pancreatic juice was low during the first postoperative day and then increased gradually until day 5. A high enzyme concentration was observed in pancreatic juice on the first post-operative day. S-14 infusion resulted in a significant decrease of both pancreatic fistula rate and enzyme concentration in peripancreatic fluid. CONCLUSIONS During the first postoperative days, the outflow of the exocrine secretion of the pancreatic remnant is low but contains a high enzyme concentration with significant leaks within the peripancreatic area. S-14 infusion results in a decrease of pancreatic juice leaks from the pancreatic remnant.
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- C Gouillat
- Services de chirurgie, Hôtel-Dieu, 1, place de l'hôpital, 69288 Lyon, France.
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Faucheron JL, Risse O, Desroches E. [Direct repair of the anal sphincter]. J Chir (Paris) 2002; 139:156-9. [PMID: 12391666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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- J L Faucheron
- Service de Chirurgie Générale et Digestive, Hôpital Albert Michallon, BP 217, F 38043 Grenoble
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Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis has become the procedure of choice for the surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis. Fistulas originating from the ileal pouch are uncommon but serious complications, sometimes leading to failure of the operation. We describe a technique to treat and salvage a pouch involved in a chronic fistulating ileal J-pouch-anal anastomosis by disconnecting the pouch, turning it inside out after repair, and reanastomosing it to the dentate line.
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- J L Faucheron
- Department of Surgery, Albert Michallon University Hospital, BP 217, 38043 Grenoble, France
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Faucheron JL, Risse O. [The rectal advancement flap]. J Chir (Paris) 2001; 138:157-61. [PMID: 11471006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2023]
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- J L Faucheron
- Service de Chirurgie Générale et Digestive, hôpital Albert Michallon - Grenoble
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Merle A, Faucheron JL, Delagrange P, Renard P, Roche M, Pellissier S. Nycthemeral variations of cholecystokinin action on intestinal motility in rats: effects of melatonin and S 20928, a melatonin receptor antagonist. Neuropeptides 2000; 34:385-91. [PMID: 11162294 DOI: 10.1054/npep.2000.0835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The aim of the present work was to investigate the impact of the light-dark cycle on CCK intestinal motor effect and to evaluate the consequence of the melatonin treatment and the melatonin receptors blockade on CCK action. The peripheral administration of CCK-8s (5 microg/kg iv) during the fasted state induces an irregular spiking activity corresponding to an excitation of intestinal motility on the duodenum, the jejunum and the ileum. The duration of this excitomotor effect is shorter in the dark phase only on the duodenum (-60%) and the jejunum (-40) compared to the light phase. During the light phase, melatonin (1 mg/kg iv) administered, 10 min prior to CCK-8s, reduces the duration of CCK-8s excitomotor effect only on the duodenum (-42%) and the jejunum (-52%). On the opposite, during the dark phase, the blockade of melatonin receptors by S 20928 (1 mg/kg sc), 60 min prior CCK-8s, restores the excitomotor effect of CCK-8s to its diurnal values. In conclusion, the action of the neurohormone CCK on intestinal motility follows a biological rhythm related to the light-dark cycle. Melatonin, released by the pineal gland at night, seems to be physiologically involved in this modulation.
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- A Merle
- 1Université de Savoie, Laboratoire de Physiologie et Pharmacologie Appliquées, 73376 Le Bourget du Lac Cèdex, France
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PURPOSE The aim of this prospective study was to point out a new concept of dyschezia using dynamic videoproctography. METHODS A total of 154 consecutive patients with impaired defecation prospectively underwent dynamic videoproctography from 1996 to 1998. Evacuation of thick barium of standardized consistency was fully videotaped under fluoroscopy in the sitting position. We measured the weight of barium injected into the rectum (Q1 in g), the weight of barium evacuated (Q2 in g) and the time for rectal evacuation (t in seconds). Flow rate and postdefecation residue were given by calculating Q2/t and (Q1 - Q2) X 100/Q1, respectively. We studied all patients whose flow rate and postdefecation residue were less than 5 g/second and more than 30 percent, respectively. These values were arbitrarily chosen, based on rectal evacuation in 25 controls (5 healthy volunteers together with 20 patients without dyschesia). RESULTS Nine of 154 patients with dyschesia fulfilled the criteria and had none of the usually known causes of dyschezia, such as anismus, megarectum, intussusception, rectal prolapse, rectocele, or enterocele. These nine patients had a normal rectal anatomic appearance and a wide-open short anus but despite exhausting straining efforts were unable to obtain total rectal emptying. Dynamic videoproctography brings strong arguments for an absence of rectal wall contraction, despite normal functioning pelvic floor. CONCLUSIONS Dynamic videoproctography allows identification of new features in patients with dyschesia: very slow defecation flow rate and high postdefecation residue. This new concept could be called rectal akinesia by analogy with bladder akinesia in some dysuric patients.
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- J L Faucheron
- Department of Surgey, Albert Michallon Hospital, Clinique du Mail, Grenoble, France
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Anglade D, Létoublon C, Russier Y, Stasia MJ, Lachachi F, Desroche E, Arvieux C, Faucheron JL. [Is it useful to maintain specific scores for the early determination of the severity of acute pancreatitis?]. Ann Chir 2000; 125:325-33. [PMID: 10900733 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-3944(00)00202-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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STUDY AIM Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a potentially life-threatening disease in which specific severity scoring system has been developed. The aim of this prospective study was to compare efficiency of the general severity of illness scoring system and the most widely used specific scoring system of AP in order to simplify the initial monitoring of AP at the time of admission. PATIENTS AND METHODS Eighty-seven patients with AP were hospitalized in the same center. There were 47 men and 40 women (mean age: 57 +/- 16 years). Specific scores (Ranson, Imrie, Blarney) and general severity of illness scores (SAPSI, SAPS II, Apache II) were calculated for each patient. Radiological scores (Hill, Balthazar) were also calculated when TDM was early performed (80%). Each scoring system was correlated with severity, morbidity and mortality of AP and its predictive value evaluated by the area under the ROC curve. RESULTS Aetiology of AP was predominantly biliary (20%) and alcoholic (70%). Eight per cent of the patients died and 29% of AP were classified as severe according to the Atlanta Congress Score. Morbidity rate was 40%. All the scoring systems were significantly correlated with mortality and exhibit ROC curve area between 0.77 and 0.84, resulting in a similar prediction of death. CONCLUSION Specific scoring system and general severity of illness scoring system have the same predictive efficiency in acute pancreatitis. The use of the specificity scoring system seems to be no more justified in acute pancreatitis.
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- D Anglade
- Centre hospitalier et universitaire de Grenoble, France
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Desroches E, Faucheron JL, Sengel C, Lachachi F, Risse O, Delannoy P, Arvieux C, Rolachon A, Létoublon C. [Self-expandable metal stent in the treatment of obstructive cancer of the left colon. Preliminary results and review of the literature]. Ann Chir 2000; 53:1029-32. [PMID: 10670153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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AIM To report our preliminary experience with self-expandable metal stent in the treatment of acute malignant obstruction of the left colon and to review the literature on this specific subject. PATIENTS AND METHODS From March to September 1999, 8 consecutive patients with a mean age 71 were admitted as an emergency for acute malignant obstruction of the left colon. A self-expandable metal stent was inserted under radioscopic and, in 4 cases, endoscopic guidance. The patients then underwent bowel preparation before operation, if required. RESULTS There was no mortality. Bowel preparation was satisfactory in 6 cases. Complications occurred in 1 patient, who was operated on day one for peritonitis due to perforation of the tumour by the prosthesis inserted after dilatation. Another six patients were operated: 2 had resection followed by anastomosis; 3 had resection and anastomosis protected by ileostomy; 2 had Hartmann's procedure. The last patient retained the prosthesis as palliation. In the literature, self-expandable metal stent application in obstructed carcinoma of the left colon gives satisfactory results. CONCLUSION Based on our experience and a review of the literature, we provide practical recommendations when inserting self-expandable metal stents for acute malignant left colonic obstruction.
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- E Desroches
- Service de Chirurgie Générale et Digestive, Hôpital Michallon, Grenoble
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Faucheron JL, Kartheuser A. [Colorectal surgery]. Ann Chir 2000; 53:973-4. [PMID: 10670143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Faucheron JL. [Surgical anatomy of pelvic nerves]. Ann Chir 2000; 53:985-9. [PMID: 10670146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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A good knowledge of the anatomy of the mesorectum and pelvic autonomic nerves allows the colorectal surgeon to reconcile both oncologic and functional results in rectal cancer excision. The author describes the anatomy of the systemic and autonomic pelvic nerves and describes techniques designed to avoid nerve damage during rectal cancer excision.
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- J L Faucheron
- Service de Chirurgie Générale et Digestive, Hôpital Albert Michallon, Grenoble
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Arvieux-Barthelemy C, Mestrallet JP, Bouchard F, Delannoy P, Radmanesh O, Zattara A, Naud G, Faucheron JL, Eymard P, Dupré A, Létoublon C. [Surgical treatment of acute cholecystitis. A retrospective study of a series of 192 patients operated on over a period of 3 years]. Ann Chir 1999; 53:472-81. [PMID: 10427838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Emergency conditions make laparoscopic treatment of acute cholecystitis challenging. The aim of this study is to retrospectively analyse our experience of cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis performed between January 1995 and December 1997. In order to be included, patients had to present (i) symptoms of acute cholecystitis correlated with laboratory blood tests and ultrasonographic studies (ii) evidence of acute inflammation during the operation and (iii) histological confirmation of acute or subacute inflammation of the excised gallbladder. 192 patients were treated: 62 were totally managed laparoscopically (group CCN), 33 managed laparoscopically but required conversion to open cholecystectomy (group CCC) and 97 were managed conventionally by laparotomy (group CL). Mean age was significantly different between the three groups, (CCN: 55.6 +/- 15 years, CCC: 64.2 +/- 13 years, CL: 66.5 +/- 17 years), as was ASA score (CCN: ASA 3 and ASA 4: 16%, CCC: ASA 3 and ASA 4: 48%, CL: ASA 3 and ASA 4: 46%), and initial infectious signs (temp. > or = 38 degrees C: CCN: 35%, CCC: 39%, CL: 63%). Mean operative delay was significantly higher in the converted group [8.7 +/- 13 days (CCC) vs 4.5 +/- 8 days (CCN) and 5.4 +/- 8 days (CL)]. There were two (1%) bile duct injuries, one in the CCC group, the other in the CL group. Operative mortality was 2% (CCC: 0%, CCN: 0%, CL: 4%) and operative morbidity was 40% (CCN: 21%, CCC: 24%, CL: 57%). The mean postoperative hospital stay was shorter in the CCN group (6.5 +/- 3.5 days) and CCC group (9.6 +/- 4.4 days) vs the mean stay in the CL group (14.7 +/- 11.6 days). Appears to be beneficial for selected patients with low surgical risk to conclude laparoscopic cholecystectomy. It has yet to be shown whether this benefit can be extended to patients with a high surgical risk.
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- C Arvieux-Barthelemy
- Service de Chirurgie Générale et Digestive, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire A.-Michallon, Grenoble.
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may cause damage to the colon, either inducing a non-specific colitis or exacerbating colonic diverticulitis or inflammatory bowel disease. Symptoms of NSAID-induced colitis include abdominal pain, bloody diarrhoea and weight loss. Colonoscopy may show non-specific inflammation, ulceration or diaphragm-like stricture. As the mechanism of toxicity is still controversial, management should be to discontinue the drug, treat medically with metronidazole or sulphasalazine, and, in cases of life-threatening complications, treat surgically.
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- J L Faucheron
- Department of Alimentary Tract Surgery, Albert Michallon Hospital, Grenoble, France
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Faucheron JL, Aubert A, Létoublon C. [Spontaneous rupture of the spleen during acute pancreatitis. A case report]. Ann Chir 1999; 53:177-8. [PMID: 10089674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Madoff RD, Rosen HR, Baeten CG, LaFontaine LJ, Cavina E, Devesa M, Rouanet P, Christiansen J, Faucheron JL, Isbister W, Köhler L, Guelinckx PJ, Påhlman L. Safety and efficacy of dynamic muscle plasty for anal incontinence: lessons from a prospective, multicenter trial. Gastroenterology 1999; 116:549-56. [PMID: 10029613 DOI: 10.1016/s0016-5085(99)70176-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 148] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Dynamic muscle plasty has been advocated as therapy for refractory fecal incontinence and for anorectal reconstruction to avoid colostomy after abdominoperineal resection. This study evaluates the results of a multicenter experience with dynamic muscle plasty in the treatment of fecal incontinence and total anal reconstruction. METHODS One hundred thirty-nine patients were enrolled at 12 centers between June 1992 and November 1994 and followed up through June 1996. Intramuscular leads and neurostimulators were implanted to stimulate transposed gracilis or gluteus muscle. Success was defined as 70% reduction in solid stool incontinence for patients with baseline incontinence and zero incontinence to solid stool for patients with baseline stomas and for patients undergoing total anal reconstruction. RESULTS Overall, 85 of 128 graciloplasty patients (66%) achieved and maintained a successful outcome over the follow-up period. By etiology, these proportions were 71%, 50%, and 66% for patients with acquired fecal incontinence, congenital incontinence, and total anal reconstruction, respectively. One third of graciloplasty patients experienced a major wound complication, with therapy failing in 41%. Experienced centers had better outcomes and lower complication rates than inexperienced centers. Of the 11 gluteoplasty patients, 5 (45%) achieved and maintained a successful outcome. CONCLUSIONS Dynamic graciloplasty may be an effective procedure for patients with refractory, end-stage fecal incontinence as well as for patients who require anorectal excision for low-lying malignancy. However, the procedure has significant morbidity that can lead to functional failure. Outcome after dynamic graciloplasty appears to correlate with surgical experience. In contrast to graciloplasty, the use of dynamic gluteoplasty should be limited to investigational purposes.
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- R D Madoff
- Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Faucheron JL, Cardin N, Bichard P, Rachidi G, Pasquier D, Létoublon C. [Jejunal duplication in adults. Case report]. Ann Chir 1999; 52:1051-3. [PMID: 9951110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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- J L Faucheron
- Service de Chirurgie Générale et Digestive, CHU de Grenoble, Hôpital Albert-Michallon
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Letoublon C, Lachachi F, Arvieux C, Lavagne P, Amroun H, Delannoy P, Faucheron JL. [Current treatment of closed injuries of the liver: benefits and pitfalls]. Chirurgie 1999; 124:20-30. [PMID: 10193028 DOI: 10.1016/s0001-4001(99)80038-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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STUDY AIM The management of blunt hepatic trauma has been modified by the development of conservative methods. Risks and pitfalls of this new approach must be determined. PATIENTS AND METHODS From January 1985 to September, 1998, 130 patients with blunt hepatic trauma were treated by the same team. Among them, 38 patients were referred from another centre (21 already having undergone operations). Eighty patients (61%) had an initial non operative management and 50 patients (39%) underwent emergency laparotomy. Perihepatic packing was performed in 24 patients, hepatic sutures in 22, limited hepatic resection in six, and major hepatectomy in two patients only. RESULTS There were three deaths in the non operative management group (mortality rate: 3.5%) and 11 patients required a secondary laparotomy: four for haemorrhage, one for enteric injury, two for acute pancreatitis, one for bile leakage, one for subphrenic abscess, one for acute cholecystitis. There were 14 deaths in the emergency laparotomy group (mortality rate: 28%), including four intraoperative deaths due to haemorrhage and two due to abdominal compartment syndrome. CONCLUSIONS In the nonoperative management group a close clinical survey of the patient is necessary and a secondary laparotomy often indicated. In the operative management group, early packing requires reintervention if the patient is unstable. Alternative means of temporary closure may allow coverage without tension in order to avoid the abdominal compartment syndrome.
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- C Letoublon
- Service de chirurgie viscérale, CHU hôpital Nord, Grenoble, France
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BACKGROUND Restoring intestinal continuity in the presence of radiation-induced rectal lesions and following low colorectal anastomotic complications or low Hartmann's procedure may be fraught with difficulties. Soave's procedure avoids potentially hazardous perirectal dissection. This study examined the morbidity and mortality as well as functional results. METHODS Between January 1978 and July 1994 30 consecutive patients underwent Soave's operation as a final attempt to restore coloanal continuity. The pathology was radiation-induced lesions in 15 patients, low colorectal anastomotic complications in nine and low Hartmann's reconstruction in six. RESULTS Mean length of follow-up was 4.2 (range 1-16) years. There was no operative mortality. Early complications included one patient with postoperative haemorrhage, one with small bowel obstruction and four with pelvic or perineal sepsis. Late complications included four incisional hernias, three anastomotic strictures which were treated by dilatation, and one recurrent ischaemic colitis. Continence was normal in 19 of 23 evaluable patients. CONCLUSION Soave's procedure obviates the need for extensive pelvic dissection, providing good technical and functional results in both the long and short term.
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- J L Faucheron
- Department of Alimentary Tract Surgery, Hôpital Saint Antoine, Paris, France
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Zinzindohoué F, Vaillant JC, Faucheron JL, Parc R. [Surgical morbidity of segmental colectomy ideally performed via laparotomy for complicated colonic diverticulosis]. Gastroenterol Clin Biol 1998; 22:286-9. [PMID: 9762212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The appraisal of morbidity and mortality for one stage elective colectomy for complicated diverticulosis is difficult and often overestimated, due to the rarity of reports addressing this question. Our results for 100 patients on a recent 30 month period were studied retrospectively. METHODS One hundred patients were electively operated in a one-stage procedure for complicated diverticulosis in a single institution from January 1993 to June 1995. There were 66 females and 34 males (range: 31-81 years) with a mean age of 61 years. Main indications for surgery were repeated attacks (34 patients), chronic inflammatory mass (26 patients) and stenosis (22 patients). Seventy-eight patients had already been admitted for diverticulitis prior to surgery. There were 13 surgeons including 6 seniors and 7 fellows. RESULTS There was no mortality. Morbidity was 14% surgical and medical complications accounting for 8% and 6% respectively. One patient had an anastomotic fistula treated conservatively and another patient was reoperated on for early postoperative occlusion There was no perioperative bleeding requiring transfusion. There were no surgical trauma of spleen or uretera. Mean hospital stay was 10 days. CONCLUSION This study of a collective surgical experience demonstrates that elective one stage left colectomy for benign disease is safe, without mortality and with low morbidity.
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- F Zinzindohoué
- Centre de Chirurgie Digestive, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Paris
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Florent C, Cortot A, Quandale P, Sahmound T, Modigliani R, Sarfaty E, Valleur P, Dupas JL, Daurat M, Faucheron JL, Lerebours E, Michot F, Belaiche J, Jacquet N, Soulé JC, Rothman N, Gendre JP, Malafosse M. Placebo-controlled clinical trial of mesalazine in the prevention of early endoscopic recurrences after resection for Crohn's disease. Groupe d'Etudes Thérapeutiques des Affections Inflammatoires Digestives (GETAID). Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 1996; 8:229-33. [PMID: 8724022 DOI: 10.1097/00042737-199603000-00008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Endoscopic postoperative recurrences occur early after 'curative' surgery for Crohn's disease. Pentasa has been shown to be effective in the maintenance treatment of quiescent Crohn's disease. The aim of this study was to test the efficacy of a 12-week oral intake of Claversal in the prevention of endoscopic recurrences after 'curative' resection for ileal, colonic or ileocolonic Crohn's disease. We conducted a multicentre double-blind controlled trial comparing Claversal (1g tid) with placebo, starting within 15 days after surgery. The macroscopic normality of the two anastomotic segments was assessed at surgery. Patients were clinically and biologically evaluated twice (6-week interval), and colonoscopy was performed at 12 weeks. Endoscopic relapse was defined by any anastomotic ulcerations or stenosis and staged according to a four-grade score. RESULTS Between May 1989 and May 1991 12 centres included 126 patients, 70 women and 56 men, aged 33 +/- 12 years (range 16-70) in the study. Disease locations were ileal, colonic and ileocolonic in 45, 6 and 49%, respectively. Claversal and placebo groups were similar at inclusion, except for ESR (37 +/- 26 vs. 27 +/- 23 mm/h in the Claversal and placebo groups, respectively; P < 0.05). Nine patients were withdrawn from the study. Adverse reactions occurred only in six patients. Five patients were excluded for protocol violation. Finally, 106 patients could be evaluated at 12 weeks (55 Claversal and 51 placebo). An endoscopic relapse was observed in 50% and 63% of the Claversal and placebo groups, respectively (P = 0.16), with a similar grade distribution. Claversal was well tolerated. CONCLUSIONS Our study confirms that a large proportion of endoscopic recurrences occur within 3 months of resection in Crohn's disease. There was a slight trend towards greater efficacy of Claversal; it could be worthwhile trying higher dosages and/or 5-ASA compounds with different intestinal release profiles.
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- C Florent
- Division of Gastroenterology and Surgery, University of Paris, Saint-Antoine Hospital, France
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METHODS Forty-one consecutive patients with Crohn's disease who underwent long-term seton drainage for high transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, or extrasphincteric anal fistula from 1985 to 1993 were reviewed. The subsequent associated procedure was simple seton removal (18), secondary fistulotomy (7), rectal flap advancement (3), and proctectomy (2). Eleven patients still had the seton in place. RESULTS Recurrence developed in seven patients (39 percent) undergoing simple seton removal and in one patient undergoing rectal flap advancement. None of the patients treated by secondary fistulotomy developed a recurrence. At the end of follow-up, five patients (12 percent) required proctectomy mainly for severe proctitis, and five patients (12 percent) developed anal incontinence, which was severe in two. CONCLUSION Long-term seton drainage for high and fistula in Crohn's disease is efficacious in both treating sepsis and preserving anal sphincter function.
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- J L Faucheron
- Department of Alimentary Tract Surgery, Saint-Antoine Hospital, Paris, France
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may adversely affect the colon, either by causing a non-specific colitis or by exacerbating a preexisting colonic disease. Patients with NSAID-induced colitis present with bloody diarrhoea, weight loss, iron deficiency anaemia and sometimes abdominal pain. Colonoscopy may be normal or may show inflammation, ulceration or diaphragm-like stricture. Histology often concludes to non-specific colitis. NSAIDs may cause perforation or bleeding of colonic diverticula, may cause relapse to inflammatory bowel disease and may exacerbate bleeding of colonic angiodysplasia. Pathogenesis of NSAID-induced colitis is still controversial. Local and/or systemic effects of NSAIDs on mucosal cells might lead to an increased intestinal permeability, which is a prerequisite for colitis. Treatment of NSAID-induced colitis should be to discontinue the drug, or at least, to reduce the dose as much as possible. Sulphasalazine and Metronidazole have been successfully used in few studies. Surgery is often indicated in case of life threatening complications or untractable symptoms.
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- J L Faucheron
- Department of Alimentary Tract Surgery, Albert Michallon Hospital, Grenoble, France
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PURPOSE Gracilis muscle transposition for treatment of fecal incontinence gives variable results. Electric stimulation of transposed muscle recently brought this technique to the surface. METHODS We reviewed patients who had gracilis muscle transposition for fecal incontinence to determine who might benefit from electrostimulation. RESULTS Between 1979 and 1991, 22 patients underwent gracilis muscle transposition. At six months, 18 patients had improved continence, but 12 of the 18 were stable with time, and only 1 was fully continent. Six patients were candidates for electrostimulation; four had a contractile but fatigable transposed muscle, and two had ineffective transposed muscle with a gaping nonfibrotic anus. CONCLUSION Gracilis muscle transposition should be used first for severe incontinent patients, and electrostimulation should be used if there are unsatisfactory results.
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- J L Faucheron
- Department of Alimentary Tract Surgery, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Paris, France
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Parc R, Chevallier JM, Faucheron JL, Frileux P. [Influence of ano-perineal lesions on the outcome of the rectum in colonic and rectal Crohn disease]. Chirurgie 1993; 119:392-396. [PMID: 7805502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Between 1960 and 1988, 83 patients (38 men, 43 women) underwent colectomy and ileorectal anastomosis (IRA) for severe colonic or rectal Crohn's disease. The mean age at IRA was 28.5 years. The mean interval from diagnosis was 4 years. There were two post-operative deaths. Among the 81 survivors 5 patients who had a covering ileostomy have never had their stomas closed and 24 patients required exclusion or excision of their IRA and rectum. (= 10 defunctioning IRA, 14 proctectomies with definitive ileostomy). The mean interval between IRA and the creation of a permanent ileostomy was 4.1 years. The mean interval between the onset of problems following IRA and permanent ileostomy was 2 years. 25 patients had perianal lesions prior to IRA. 5 of these patients had unhealed perianal disease at IRA and 7 required defunctioning ileostomy (28%). The need for rectal excision or exclusion following IRA was not related to the presence of perianal disease prior to IRA but functional results were worse. 33 patients developed perianal lesions following their IRA, among whom 19 required exclusion or excision of the rectum. Failure of IRA was then significantly higher amongst those who developed lesions following IRA. Rectal preservation after IRA may be proposed with success to patients with a healthy rectum or with minimal or moderate proctitis, even if there is perianal disease that could be safely treated before IRA. In this last setting the patient has to be informed of the risk of rectal preservation and the possible risk of requiring ulterior protectomy.
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- R Parc
- Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Service de Chirurgie générale, Paris
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Nordlinger B, Faucheron JL. [Principles for the surgical treatment of severe liver injuries or why re-intervention is needed?]. J Chir (Paris) 1991; 128:530-1. [PMID: 1809757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- B Nordlinger
- Centre de Chirurgie Digestif de l'Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Paris
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