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The Management of Anastomotic Pouch Sinus After IPAA.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22513432     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: : Anastomotic sinus is a relatively uncommon complication after an IPAA. Disease course is poorly defined, and management can be challenging.
OBJECTIVE: : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the frequency, management, and outcome of anastomotic pouch sinus.
DESIGN: : This research is a retrospective cohort study from a prospectively collected database.
SETTING: : The investigation took place in a high-volume specialized colorectal surgery department.
PATIENTS: : Patients with an anastomotic sinus after pouch surgery from 1997 to 2009 were included.
MAIN OUTCOMES MEASURES: : The primary outcomes measured were sinus healing and pouch failure.
RESULTS: : Of 2286 patients who underwent an IPAA, 45 (2.0%) patients were identified with an anastomotic pouch sinus. There were 32 (71%) males, and the mean age was 40 (±13) years. The pouch sinus was initially managed by observation in 23 (51%) patients, drainage of the sinus in 9 (20%) patients, unroofing of the sinus tract in 8 (18%) patients, sinus closure in 3 (7%) patients, and a diverting ileostomy in 2 (4%) patients. In 28 patients (62%), subsequent treatment was necessary. Sinus healing was achieved in 27 (60%) patients, whereas 15 (33%) eventually developed pouch failure. Of the treatment modalities applied, a strategy with observation as initial treatment was the most successful with a healing rate of 65%. The healing rate was significantly lower in symptomatic patients in comparison with asymptomatic patients (30% vs 84%, p = 0.001). Pouch failure was also higher (45% vs 24%, p = 0.14). No other factors associated with healing rate or pouch failure were identified.
LIMITATIONS: : This study was limited by its nonrandomized retrospective design.
CONCLUSION: : Anastomotic pouch sinuses after pouch surgery are associated with a high rate of pouch failure. Symptomatic presentation is a significant predictor for low healing rates and is associated with a high risk of pouch failure. Observation and watchful monitoring is the initial treatment of choice when permitted by the patient's condition.
Authors:
Usama Ahmed Ali; Bo Shen; Feza H Remzi; Ravi P Kiran
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Diseases of the colon and rectum     Volume:  55     ISSN:  1530-0358     ISO Abbreviation:  Dis. Colon Rectum     Publication Date:  2012 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-04-19     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0372764     Medline TA:  Dis Colon Rectum     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  541-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
1Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio 2Department of Gastroenterology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.
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