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Rajabaleyan P, Jensen RO, Möller S, Qvist N, Ellebaek MB. Primary anastomosis and suturing combined with vacuum-assisted abdominal closure in patients with secondary peritonitis due to perforation of the small intestine: a retrospective study. BMC Surg 2023; 23:280. [PMID: 37715227 PMCID: PMC10503050 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-023-02179-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Intestinal resection and a proximal stoma is the preferred surgical approach in patients with severe secondary peritonitis due to perforation of the small intestine. However, proximal stomas may result in significant nutritional problems and long-term parenteral nutrition. This study aimed to assess whether primary anastomosis or suturing of small intestine perforation is feasible and safe using the open abdomen principle with vacuum-assisted abdominal closure (VAC). METHODS Between January 2005 and June 2018, we performed a retrospective chart review of 20 patients (> 18 years) with diffuse faecal peritonitis caused by small intestinal perforation and treated with primary anastomosis/suturing and subsequent open abdomen with VAC. RESULTS The median age was 65 years (range: 23-90 years). Twelve patients were female (60%). Simple suturing of the small intestinal perforation was performed in three cases and intestinal resection with primary anastomosis in 17 cases. Four patients (20%) died within 90-days postoperatively. Leakage occurred in five cases (25%), and three patients developed an enteroatmospheric fistula (15%). Thirteen of 16 patients (83%) who survived were discharged without a stoma. The rest had a permanent stoma. CONCLUSIONS Primary suturing or resection with anastomosis and open abdomen with VAC in small intestinal perforation with severe faecal peritonitis is associated with a high rate of leakage and enteroatmospheric fistula formation. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study was approved by the Danish Patient Safety Authority (case number 3-3013-1555/1) and the Danish Data Protection Agency (file number 18/28,404). No funding was received.
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- Pooya Rajabaleyan
- Research Unit for Surgery, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
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- Research Unit for Surgery, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- OPEN, Open Patient data Explorative Network, Department of Clinical Research, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit for Surgery, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit for Surgery, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Cuk P, Simonsen RM, Sherzai S, Buchbjerg T, Andersen PV, Salomon S, Pietersen PI, Möller S, Al-Najami I, Ellebaek MB. Surgical efficacy and learning curves of laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision with intracorporeal anastomosis for right-sided colon cancer: A retrospective two-center cohort study. J Surg Oncol 2023; 127:1152-1159. [PMID: 36933189 DOI: 10.1002/jso.27230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is a potential benefit on long-term outcomes following complete mesocolic excision (CME) for right-sided colon cancer when compared to conventional colectomy. This study aims to analyze the learning curve and short-term outcomes of laparoscopic CME with intracorporeal anastomosis (ICA) for right-sided colon cancer in the hands of experienced colorectal surgeons. METHODS A two-center cohort study of consecutive patients undergoing right-sided colectomy from September 2021 to May 2022 at two tertiary colorectal centers in Denmark. Learning curves of surgical time were estimated using a cumulative sum analysis (CUSUM). RESULTS A total of 61 patients were included. According to the CUSUM analysis, 32 cases were needed to obtain a peak in operative time, resulting in a decrease in time consumption (group 1/learning phase: 217.2 min [SD 53.6] and group 2/plateau phase 191.6 min [SD 45.1], p = 0.05). There was a nonsignificant reduction in the rates of severe surgical complications (Clavien-Dindo > 3) (13% vs. 7%, p = 0.67) between the two groups, while the length of hospital stay remained constant (median 3.0 days, interquartile range, IQR [2.0; 4.0]). CONCLUSION The learning curve of laparoscopic CME with ICA for right-sided colon cancer demonstrated that 32 cases were needed to obtain a plateau phase expressed by operative time.
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- Pedja Cuk
- Surgical Department, Hospital of Southern Jutland, Aabenraa, Denmark.,Institute of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Surgical Department, Hospital of South West Jutland, Esbjerg, Denmark
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- Surgical Department, Odense University Hospital, Odense C, Denmark
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- Surgical Department, Odense University Hospital, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Radiology, Odense University Hospital-Svendborg, Odense, Denmark.,Department of Radiology, Research and Innovation Unit of Radiology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,OPEN-Open Patient data Explorative Network, Odense University Hospital and Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Surgical Department, Odense University Hospital, Odense C, Denmark.,Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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- Surgical Department, Odense University Hospital, Odense C, Denmark.,Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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Baelum JK, Qvist N, Ellebaek MB. Ileorectal anastomosis in patients with Crohn's disease. Postoperative complications and functional outcome-a systematic review. Colorectal Dis 2021; 23:2501-2514. [PMID: 34309170 DOI: 10.1111/codi.15839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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AIM The objective of this systematic review was to investigate the outcomes of ileorectal anastomosis (IRA) in Crohn's disease and to clarify whether there are any time-related trends in outcome measures. The primary outcomes are risk of anastomotic leakage, death, clinical recurrence and subsequent diverting or permanent stoma and/or proctectomy. Secondary end-points are quality of life and functional outcome. METHODS Systematic searches were conducted using the Cochrane Library, Embase and MEDLINE. The complete search strategy is uploaded online at http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/. Human studies in English with over five subjects were included and no limit was set regarding the date of publication. All relevant studies were screened by two reviewers. The web-based software platform www.covidence.org was used for primary screening of the title, abstract, full-text review and data extraction. RESULTS The search identified 2231 unique articles. After the screening process, 37 remained. Key results were an overall anastomotic leak rate of 6.4%; cumulative rates of clinical recurrence of 43% and 67% at 5 and 10 years, respectively; an overall rate of proctectomy of 18.9%; and subsequent ileostomy required in 18.8%. Only one study presented useful data on quality of life. Recurrence rates remained stable over time. A small decline in the anastomotic leak rate was found. CONCLUSIONS Only minor improvements in the outcomes of IRA in patients with Crohn´s disease have occurred during the past 50 years regarding anastomotic leakage and recurrence, except for a slight increase in the rate of a functioning IRA. These results call for implementation guidelines in patient selection for IRA and postoperative medical treatment and follow-up.
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- Surgical Department A, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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Ellebaek MB, Dilling Kjaer M, Spanggaard K, El-Faramawi M, Möller S, Qvist N. Protective loop-ileostomy in ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis - advantages and disadvantages. A retrospective study. Colorectal Dis 2021; 23:145-152. [PMID: 32779825 DOI: 10.1111/codi.15302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [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] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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AIM The aim was to investigate the overall postoperative complication rate within 90 days following ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA), with or without a diverting stoma, together with complications 30 days after stoma closure and overall pouch failure rate. METHOD This was a retrospective chart review including IPAA patients with or without a diverting loop-ileostomy for ulcerative colitis (1 January 1983 to 31 December 2015). Demographic data and postoperative complications were retrieved and recorded. RESULTS A total of 434 patients were included. A diverting loop-ileostomy was performed in 348 patients (80%). Baseline data were similar in the two groups except for body mass index (BMI) and the ratio of women, which were significantly higher in the group without a protective ileostomy. Overall 90-day complication rate after IPAA [Clavien-Dindo (CD) > 2] was similar in the two groups. Clinical anastomotic leaks (CD > 2) were higher in patients without a diverting stoma (9.3% vs 1.7%) (P = 0.002). The odds ratio for leakage after adjustments (age, gender, immune-modulating medicine and BMI) was 5.0 for omitting a diverting stoma (P = 0.004). Complications (CD > 2) after loop-ileostomy closure were seen in 61 cases (14.1%). Omitting a diverting stoma at IPAA demonstrated a non-significant odds ratio of 1.04 (0.46, 2.38) (P = 0.924) for pouch failure after adjustments (age, gender, immune-modulating medicine, BMI, time from pouch formation and clinical leakage). CONCLUSION The overall postoperative surgical and medical complication rate within 90 days after IPAA was similar in the group with and without diverting stoma. Postoperative complication rate after reversal was 14%. Omitting a diverting stoma at IPAA demonstrated an increased risk of leaks but no significant risk of long-term pouch failure.
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- M B Ellebaek
- Research Unit for Surgery, IBD-care, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark.,OPEN, Open Patient Data Explorative Network, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit for Surgery, IBD-care, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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- Research Unit for Surgery, IBD-care, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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- Research Unit for Surgery, IBD-care, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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- OPEN, Open Patient Data Explorative Network, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit for Surgery, IBD-care, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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Ellebaek MB, Rahr HB, Boye S, Fristrup C, Qvist N. Detection of early anastomotic leakage by intraperitoneal microdialysis after low anterior resection for rectal cancer: a prospective cohort study. Colorectal Dis 2019; 21:1387-1396. [PMID: 31318495 DOI: 10.1111/codi.14781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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: 03/06/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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AIM Anastomotic leakage (AL) is a common and serious complication following sphincter-preserving surgery for rectal cancer. Early detection and intervention can improve clinical outcomes. The aim of this prospective cohort study was to compare intraperitoneal microdialysis with a clinical scoring system for early detection of AL. METHOD A microdialysis catheter was anchored near the anastomosis at low anterior resection (LAR) for rectal cancer. Peritoneal fluid samples were analysed (lactate, pyruvate, glucose and glycerol concentration) 4-hourly and compared with a daily clinical leak score (DULK = Dutch leakage). At day 7 a pelvic CT with rectal contrast enema was performed to establish if there had been a radiological leak. RESULTS In this two-centre study, 129 patients [median age 65 (26-82) years; 60.5% male] underwent LAR. The leak rate was 27% (grade A, n = 11; grade B, n = 12; grade C, n = 12). Receiver operator characteristic analysis demonstrated a lactate cut-off value of 9.8 mm and had 77% sensitivity, 82% specificity, 78% accuracy, a positive predictive value (PPV) of 58, a negative predictive value (NPV) of 88 (CI 79-94) and an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.9 for AL. This compared with a clinical score ≥ 4, which had 57% sensitivity, 79% specificity, 71% accuracy, a PPV of 46, a NPV of 82 and an AUC of 0.7 for AL. The mean day for a positive test when using delta lactate ≥ 6.3 mm was 1.6 days and for leak score ≥ 4 it was 3.3 days (NS). CONCLUSION When AL occurs, intraperitoneal lactate concentration increases over time, and at a certain cut-off has a higher sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, PPV and NPV than a clinical scoring system.
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- M B Ellebaek
- Department of Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.,OPEN, Odense Patient data Explorative Network, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery, Vejle Hospital, Vejle, Denmark
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- Department of Radiology, Svendborg Hospital, Svendborg, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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Hansen E, Qvist N, Rasmussen L, Ellebaek MB. Postoperative complications following percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy are common in children. Acta Paediatr 2017; 106:1165-1169. [PMID: 28374507 DOI: 10.1111/apa.13865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2016] [Revised: 02/13/2017] [Accepted: 03/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM Inserting a feeding tube using percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy may be necessary to ensure that children with eating problems receive sufficient enteral nutrition. The aim of this study was to investigate the perioperative and postoperative complications of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy when the pull-through method was the standard procedure. METHODS This was a retrospective review of 229 children (50.7% male) who underwent a gastrostomy procedure at Odense University Hospital, Denmark, from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2012. The median age of the children was 1.6 years (range: 0-14.9), and the follow-up period was 36 months. Complications were graded according to the Clavien-Dindo classification. RESULTS A total of 167 postoperative complications occurred in 118 of the 229 patients (51.5%). Of these, 89 were grade 1 complications, 49 were grade 2 complications, and 29 were grade 3b complications. No gastrostomy-related deaths were observed, and no single preoperative risk factor was identified. Perioperative complications were experienced by 2.6% of the patients. CONCLUSION Gastrostomy feeding tube placement was associated with a high rate of postoperative complications of various grades when the pull-through method was the standard procedure. A consensus on how to report and grade complications arising from this procedure is warranted.
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- E Hansen
- Department of Surgery; Odense University Hospital; Odense Denmark
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- Department of Surgery; Odense University Hospital; Odense Denmark
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- Department of Surgery; Odense University Hospital; Odense Denmark
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- Department of Surgery; Odense University Hospital; Odense Denmark
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