Fernando de la Portilla de Juan, Anabel García-León, Carlos Javier García-Sánchez, Gabriel Marín, María L Reyes-Díaz, Jorge Vázquez-Monchul, Francisco J Padillo Ruiz
{"title":"Comparative Study of Diluted Hydrogen Peroxide and Sulfur Hexafluoride in the Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Assessment of Anal Fistulas.","authors":"Fernando de la Portilla de Juan, Anabel García-León, Carlos Javier García-Sánchez, Gabriel Marín, María L Reyes-Díaz, Jorge Vázquez-Monchul, Francisco J Padillo Ruiz","doi":"10.1097/DCR.0000000000003445","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DCR.0000000000003445","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Endoanal ultrasound for the diagnosis of anal fistulas requires the injection of hydrogen peroxide, but it is often uncomfortable for the patient and has the potential to cause complications. Novel ultrasound contrast is currently available.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the efficacy and safety of sulfur hexafluoride as an ultrasound contrast agent for the diagnosis of a perianal fistula by comparing it with those of 50% diluted hydrogen peroxide.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Double-blinded superiority study with 4 consecutive visits to perform an ultrasound without contrast, a hydrogen peroxide-enhanced ultrasound, a sulfur hexafluoride-enhanced ultrasound, and a rectal exploration in the operating room (the criterion standard). The 3 expert surgeon sonographers independently reviewed the ultrasound images.</p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>This study was conducted at a single university hospital.</p><p><strong>Patients: </strong>Data from 176 patients were evaluated.</p><p><strong>Main outcome measures: </strong>Demographic and exploratory data and the ultrasound findings related to the location of the internal fistula orifice, description of the primary and secondary tracts, and presence of cavities and sphincter defects were analyzed. Complications occurring before and after the contrast agent administration and pain score measured using a visual analog scale were considered.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eighty-eight patients were included (men: 71.5%; mean age: 48.3 years), with 62.5% having a complex type fistula and 83.7% having a transsphincteric type fistula. Sulfur hexafluoride-enhanced ultrasounds demonstrated a higher interobserver agreement in determining the secondary tracts (κ = 0.604) and anal fistula height (κ = 0.604) compared with other methods. Both hydrogen peroxide-enhanced ultrasound (90.91%) and sulfur hexafluoride-enhanced ultrasound (89.77%) detected the internal orifice more frequently than ultrasounds without contrast (62.5%; p < 0.001), with no differences between contrast agents ( p = 0.810). Sulfur hexafluoride-enhanced ultrasound was less painful than peroxide-enhanced ultrasound ( p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Limitations: </strong>Most of the patients had transsphincteric anal fistulas.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Sulfur hexafluoride proved comparable to hydrogen peroxide in evaluating fistulous tracts and identifying the internal orifice, and it significantly reduced pain and discomfort. Furthermore, it demonstrated a higher interobserver agreement in determining the secondary tracts and anal fistula height compared with other methods. See Video Abstract .</p><p><strong>Estudio comparativo de perxido de hidrgeno diluido y hexafluoruro de azufre en la evaluacin ecogrfica con contraste de fstulas anales: </strong>ANTECEDENTES:La ecografía endoanal para el diagnóstico de fístulas anales requiere la inyección de peróxido de hidrógeno, pero generalmente resulta inc","PeriodicalId":11299,"journal":{"name":"Diseases of the Colon & Rectum","volume":" ","pages":"1450-1457"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141859323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"CRC Screening, A Long Way Off.","authors":"Fei Chen, Cheng Luo, Song Zhao","doi":"10.1097/DCR.0000000000003570","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/DCR.0000000000003570","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11299,"journal":{"name":"Diseases of the Colon & Rectum","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142497000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anke H C Gielen, Danique J I Heuvelings, Patricia Sylla, Yu-Ting van Loon, Jarno Melenhorst, Nicole D Bouvy, Merel L Kimman, Stephanie O Breukink
{"title":"Impact of Anastomotic Leakage After Colorectal Cancer Surgery on Quality of Life: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Anke H C Gielen, Danique J I Heuvelings, Patricia Sylla, Yu-Ting van Loon, Jarno Melenhorst, Nicole D Bouvy, Merel L Kimman, Stephanie O Breukink","doi":"10.1097/DCR.0000000000003478","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/DCR.0000000000003478","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Colorectal anastomotic leakage remains one of the most frequent and dreaded postoperative complications following colorectal resection. However, limited research has been conducted on the impact of this complication on quality of life of patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this systematic review was to identify, appraise and synthesize the available evidence regarding quality of life in patients with anastomotic leakage following oncological colorectal resections in order to inform clinical decision-making.</p><p><strong>Data sources and study selection: </strong>PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane library were searched for studies reporting on quality of life using validated questionnaires in patients with anastomotic leakage after oncological colorectal resections. The literature search was performed systematically and according to PRISMA guidelines.</p><p><strong>Outcomes: </strong>Outcomes of quality of life questionnaire scores of patients with and without anastomotic leakage were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirteen articles reporting on 4618 individual patients were included, among which 527 patients developed anastomotic leakage. Quality of life was evaluated utilizing ten distinct questionnaires administered at various postoperative time points, ranging from 1 month to 14 years. Quality of life outcomes differed across studies and timepoints, but overall scores were most negatively affected by anastomotic leakage up to 12 months postoperatively.</p><p><strong>Limitations: </strong>There was a high heterogeneity between the included studies based on used questionnaires and time of assessment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The published evidence suggests that anastomotic leakage following oncologic colorectal resection is associated with impaired quality of life, especially within the first postoperative year. The impact of anastomotic leakage on quality of life warrants further evaluation and discussion with patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":11299,"journal":{"name":"Diseases of the Colon & Rectum","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142497001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Response to: CRC Screening, A Long Way Off.","authors":"Anyelin Almanzar, Sophia L Dahmani, Sami Shoucair","doi":"10.1097/DCR.0000000000003569","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/DCR.0000000000003569","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11299,"journal":{"name":"Diseases of the Colon & Rectum","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142497003","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Research Perspective on \"Impact of anastomotic leakage after colorectal cancer surgery on Quality of Life: A Systematic Review\".","authors":"Tara A Russell","doi":"10.1097/DCR.0000000000003558","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DCR.0000000000003558","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11299,"journal":{"name":"Diseases of the Colon & Rectum","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142460464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Corrigendum.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/DCR.0000000000003438","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DCR.0000000000003438","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11299,"journal":{"name":"Diseases of the Colon & Rectum","volume":" ","pages":"e1608"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141491307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Satoshi Narihiro, Daichi Kitaguchi, Hiro Hasegawa, Nobuyoshi Takeshita, Masaaki Ito
{"title":"Deep Learning-Based Real-Time Ureter Identification in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery.","authors":"Satoshi Narihiro, Daichi Kitaguchi, Hiro Hasegawa, Nobuyoshi Takeshita, Masaaki Ito","doi":"10.1097/DCR.0000000000003335","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DCR.0000000000003335","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Iatrogenic ureteral injury is a serious complication of abdominopelvic surgery. Identifying the ureters intraoperatively is essential to avoid iatrogenic ureteral injury. We developed a model that may minimize this complication.</p><p><strong>Impact of innovation: </strong>We applied a deep learning-based semantic segmentation algorithm to the ureter recognition task and developed a deep learning model called UreterNet. This study aimed to verify whether the ureters could be identified in videos of laparoscopic colorectal surgery.</p><p><strong>Technology, materials, and methods: </strong>Semantic segmentation of the ureter area was performed using a convolutional neural network-based approach. Feature Pyramid Networks were used as the convolutional neural network architecture for semantic segmentation. Precision, recall, and the Dice coefficient were used as the evaluation metrics in this study.</p><p><strong>Preliminary results: </strong>We created 14,069 annotated images from 304 videos, with 9537, 2266, and 2266 images in the training, validation, and test data sets, respectively. Concerning ureter recognition performance, the precision, recall, and Dice coefficient for the test data were 0.712, 0.722, and 0.716, respectively. Regarding the real-time performance on recorded videos, it took 71 milliseconds for UreterNet to infer all pixels corresponding to the ureter from a single still image and 143 milliseconds to output and display the inferred results as a segmentation mask on the laparoscopic monitor.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>UreterNet is a noninvasive method for identifying the ureter in videos of laparoscopic colorectal surgery and can potentially improve surgical safety.</p><p><strong>Future directions: </strong>Although this deep learning model could lead to the development of an image-navigated surgical system, it is necessary to verify whether UreterNet reduces the occurrence of iatrogenic ureteral injury.</p>","PeriodicalId":11299,"journal":{"name":"Diseases of the Colon & Rectum","volume":" ","pages":"e1596-e1599"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141497390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Expert Commentary on \"Prehabilitation for Colorectal Cancer Surgery\".","authors":"Marylise Boutros","doi":"10.1097/DCR.0000000000003471","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DCR.0000000000003471","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11299,"journal":{"name":"Diseases of the Colon & Rectum","volume":" ","pages":"1242-1243"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141626290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Research Perspective on: Association Between Cross-Stapling Technique in Mechanical Colorectal Anastomosis and Short-term Outcomes.","authors":"Jonathan S Abelson","doi":"10.1097/DCR.0000000000003420","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DCR.0000000000003420","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11299,"journal":{"name":"Diseases of the Colon & Rectum","volume":" ","pages":"1270"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141455905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amr Aref, Ahmed Abdalla, Jasneet S Bhullar, Elon Knoll
{"title":"Perspective on the PROSPECT: The Conundrum of Managing T3n0-N1 Mid and Upper Rectal Cancer.","authors":"Amr Aref, Ahmed Abdalla, Jasneet S Bhullar, Elon Knoll","doi":"10.1097/DCR.0000000000003291","DOIUrl":"10.1097/DCR.0000000000003291","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11299,"journal":{"name":"Diseases of the Colon & Rectum","volume":" ","pages":"1229-1231"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11373888/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141626296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}