| Endo-sponge assisted treatment of anastomotic leakage following colorectal surgery. | |
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PMID: 19508536 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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AIM: Endo-sponge assisted treatment (endo-sponge) represents a novel approach to treat patients with anastomotic dehiscence following anterior resection for rectal cancer. Yet, limited data are available to predict success, compatibility with radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy as well as acceptance by the patients. METHOD: Between September 2007 and June 2008, nine patients suffering from anastomotic leakage after anterior rectal resection (n = 6) or suffering from leakage of rectal stump following Hartmann's procedure (n = 3) were treated by endo-sponge. We recorded clinical outcome and patient's comfort using a 10-point visual analogue scale (VAS). RESULTS: Median time of endo-sponge treatment was 3 weeks (range: 2-8). There were no minor or major complications. In 6 (66.6%) patients, the anastomotic leakage healed successfully. Three patients showed no response and needed further surgical intervention. The lack of success was due to complexity of the leakages, which comprised either more than 270 degrees of the circumference or consisted of two distant fistulas. Formation of granulation tissue was unaffected by chemotherapy. For the question 'alteration in daily life activity', a median score of 5 (range: 1-9) was found. Measuring 'pain sensation' during endo-sponge treatment patients scored a median of 3 (range: 0-6). CONCLUSIONS: Endo-sponge treatment can be recommended as an alternative approach to treat pelvic sepsis following anastomotic dehiscence or rectal stump insufficiency. Extended leakages should be treated by different approaches having little probability of successful healing, but can lead to discomfort for the patient. Radiochemotherapy does not cause a problem for application of the endo-sponge. |
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Authors:
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S Riss; A Stift; M Meier; E Haiden; T Grünberger; M Bergmann |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article Date: 2009-04-13 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland Volume: 12 ISSN: 1463-1318 ISO Abbreviation: Colorectal Dis Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-29 Completed Date: 2010-11-30 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100883611 Medline TA: Colorectal Dis Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: e104-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria. |
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Aged Anastomosis, Surgical / adverse effects Colectomy / adverse effects*, methods Colonoscopy / methods* Colorectal Neoplasms / surgery* Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Middle Aged Postoperative Complications Rectum / surgery* Retrospective Studies Surgical Sponges* Surgical Wound Dehiscence / etiology, therapy* Treatment Outcome Wound Healing |
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