{"title":"Growth of Intestinal Neomucosa on Pedicled Gastric Wall Flap, a Novel Technique in an Animal Model.","authors":"Panagiotis Sakarellos, Apostolos Papalois, Harikleia Gakiopoulou, Iro Zacharioudaki, Michalis Katsimpoulas, Marina Belia, Dimitrios Moris, Kyveli Aggelou, Ilias Vagios, Spiridon Davakis, Michail Vailas, Theodoros Liakakos, Theodoros Diamantis, Evangelos Felekouras, Michael Kontos","doi":"10.1080/08941939.2022.2034196","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2022.2034196","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Short bowel syndrome (SBS) remains an unsolved issue in modern medicine. Numerous experimental surgical techniques have been proposed in the attempt to increase the intestinal absorptive capacity.<b>Materials and Methods:</b> Ten female Landrace pigs, divided in two groups of 5 (A and B), were explored through a midline incision. A spindle-shaped vascularized full-thickness gastric wall flap (GWF) consisting of part of the major curvature with the gastroepiploic arch preserved was de-epithelialized and then placed as a \"patch\" to cover an antimesenteric border defect of either a nonfunctional blind intestinal loop (group A) or a functional intestinal loop of the gastrointestinal tract (group B). A spindle-shaped curved, rigid, low density polyethylene (LDPE) splint was sutured on the external surface of the patch in order to prevent shrinkage of GWF and collapse of the intestinal wall in group A.<b>Results:</b> There was a decrease of both dimensions of the patch. Microscopically a thin layer of columnar epithelial cells covered the center of the patch, evolving in shorter, blunt, poorly developed villi with increasing maturation laterally. The patch surface was covered by nearly 90%. In the three animals that died prematurely the coverage of GWF was negligent or suboptimal directly dependent on the length of survival.<b>Conclusions:</b> The hereby-described patching technique demonstrated the growth of intestinal neomucosa on the GWF. The capability of the stomach to provide large flaps and the advantages of the use of native tissues render this animal model valuable for the future research in the field.</p>","PeriodicalId":16200,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Investigative Surgery","volume":"35 6","pages":"1329-1339"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39947252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Otto Tolvanen, Antti-Pekka Elomaa, Matti Itkonen, Hana Vrzakova, Roman Bednarik, Antti Huotarinen
{"title":"Eye-Tracking Indicators of Workload in Surgery: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Otto Tolvanen, Antti-Pekka Elomaa, Matti Itkonen, Hana Vrzakova, Roman Bednarik, Antti Huotarinen","doi":"10.1080/08941939.2021.2025282","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2021.2025282","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundEye tracking is a powerful tool for unobtrusive and real time assessment of workload in clinical settings. Before the complex eye tracking derived surrogates can be proactively utilized to improve surgical safety, the indications, validity and reliability requires careful evaluation.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review of literature from 2010 to 2020 according to PRISMA guidelines. A search on PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Web of science, PsycInfo and Google scholar databases was conducted on July 2020. The following search query was used\" (\"eye tracking\" OR \"gaze tracking\") AND (surgery OR surgical OR operative OR intraoperative) AND (workload OR stress)\". Short papers, no peer reviewed or papers in which eye-tracking methodology was not used to investigate workload or stress factors in surgery, were omitted.ResultsA total of 17 (N = 17) studies were identified eligible to this review. Most of the studies (<i>n</i> = 15) measured workload in simulated setting. Task difficulty and expertise were the most studied factors. Studies consistently showed surgeon's eye movements such as pupil responses, gaze patterns, blinks were associated with the level of perceived workload. However, differences between measurements in operational room and simulated environments have been found.ConclusionPupil responses, blink rate and gaze indices are valid indicators of workload. However, the effect of distractions and non-technical factors on workload is underrepresented aspect in the literature even though recognized as underlying factors in successful surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":16200,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Investigative Surgery","volume":"35 6","pages":"1340-1349"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39689951","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Suleyman Gunhan Doluoglu, Mehmet Karaca, Onur Erol
{"title":"Correlation of Preoperative Serum and Intraoperative Peritoneal Lavage Fluid Ca-125 Levels with Postoperative Tumor Histology in Patients with Endometrial Cancer: A Prospective-Controlled Study.","authors":"Suleyman Gunhan Doluoglu, Mehmet Karaca, Onur Erol","doi":"10.1080/08941939.2021.2024307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2021.2024307","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The role of Ca-125 in endometrial cancer is not fully known. Some authors have reported high Ca-125 levels in patients with recurrent or advanced endometrial cancer, whereas others have stated that Ca-125 levels and the advance of the disease were not correlated in endometrial cancer. This makes it inevitable for clinicians to search for different measurement methods or interpretation of the present tumor markers. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between Ca-125 values of the serum and abdominal lavage fluid and postoperative histopathological parameters in patients with endometrial carcinoma.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study included patients who were diagnosed with endometrial cancer in the Gynecology Clinic and were planned to undergo surgery. The correlations of clinicopathological parameters with preoperative values of Ca-125 measured from serum and abdominal lavage fluid were investigated. The Spearman correlation test was applied in the analysis of correlations of serum and abdominal lavage fluid Ca-125 values with postoperative tumor characteristics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The serum Ca-125 values were determined to be positively correlated with surgical stage, tumor diameter, and lymph node involvement (p = 0.03; p = 0.04; and p = 0.01, respectively). No correlation was determined between tumor grade and serum Ca-125 level. The level of Ca-125 in the abdominal lavage fluid was observed to be correlated with surgical stage and tumor grade, but not with tumor diameter or lymph node involvement (p = 0.01, p = 0.04, respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The value of Ca-125 in the abdominal lavage fluid has a positive correlation with the surgical stage and tumor grade in patients with endometrial carcinoma.</p>","PeriodicalId":16200,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Investigative Surgery","volume":"35 6","pages":"1248-1252"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39790421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Verónica Custodio, Jorge Acosta, Carmen Rubio, Leonardo Hernández, Javier Brito, Elisa Taddei
{"title":"Accurate Neurosurgery for the Establishment of the Electric Kindling Model of Epilepsy in Mice.","authors":"Verónica Custodio, Jorge Acosta, Carmen Rubio, Leonardo Hernández, Javier Brito, Elisa Taddei","doi":"10.1080/08941939.2022.2032488","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2022.2032488","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article describes in detail the essential stereotaxic neurosurgery to develop the electric experimental kindling model in mice. To date, available literature describing the methodology of the kindling model is very poor and usually neglects many relevant details about the neurosurgery, such as the manufacture of the electrodes, accurate stereotaxic coordinates of the amygdala nuclei, and the general surgery procedures (e.g., anesthesia, postsurgical recovery, fit survival of the animal's). The electric kindling model produces a progressive development of generalized tonic-clonic seizures, which can be assessed by electroencephalography and behavioral responses. The seizures displayed are produced by a repeated low-intensity electrical stimulation in specific regions of the brain that is achieved through the previous implantation of electrodes. In this study, the aim was to implant the electrodes in basolateral amygdaloid nucleus (BLA). In order to successfully establish the kindling experimental model, neurosurgery to place the electrodes is an essential step to develop the epileptogenic phenomenon. It crucial that the surgery is carried out with exceptional exactitude, because in that way the experimental model represents an accurate and valid tool to study and understand epilepsy and the results obtained can be used to develop further strategies in epilepsy clinical research.</p>","PeriodicalId":16200,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Investigative Surgery","volume":"35 6","pages":"1253-1262"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39870845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Haihao Yan, Linlin Yin, Hao Han, Ye Jin, Zheng Liu
{"title":"Relationship between Primary Tumor Resection for Metastatic Small Intestine Neuroendocrine Tumors and Survival: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis.","authors":"Haihao Yan, Linlin Yin, Hao Han, Ye Jin, Zheng Liu","doi":"10.1080/08941939.2021.2024306","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2021.2024306","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>At present, it has been controversial whether primary tumor resection (PTR) can bring survival advantage to patients with metastatic small intestine neuroendocrine tumors (SI-NETs). To answer this question, we conducted a retrospective cohort study to evaluate the effect of PTR on the survival of patients with metastatic SI-NETs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Information on SI-NETs patients from 2004 to 2015 was extracted from Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) databases. Demographics, tumor characteristics, treatment, and survival were compared. Propensity score-matched (PSM) was used 1:1 in the filtered queue. Cox proportional hazard regression model was used to evaluate the correlation between PTR and treatment results.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Before PSM, survival analysis showed that PTR significantly prolonged the survival of metastatic SI-NETs patients. After PSM, there was no significant difference in overall survival (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS) between the PTR group and the non-PTR group. Multivariate analysis showed no significant difference in OS and CSS between the two groups (p > 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our study shows that OS and CSS are comparable between the PTR group and the non-PTR group. Thus, we believe that PTR should not be actively performed on such patients. Meanwhile, it is undeniable that properly selected patients may also benefit from PTR. Therefore, prospective randomized controlled trials are still needed to verify the effect of PTR on patients in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":16200,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Investigative Surgery","volume":"35 6","pages":"1239-1247"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39790425","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"RIP1 Regulates Mitochondrial Fission during Skeletal Muscle Ischemia Reperfusion Injury.","authors":"Yu Cao, Shunli Chen, Xiangqing Xiong, Lina Lin, Wantie Wang, Liangrong Wang","doi":"10.1080/08941939.2022.2036880","DOIUrl":"10.1080/08941939.2022.2036880","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dynamin related protein-1 (Drp1)-mediated mitochondrial fission relates to ischemia reperfusion (IR) injury, and its association with necroptosis is implied. We hypothesized that receptor-interacting protein 1 (RIP1), a key kinase in necroptosis, acted as an upstream of Drp1-mediated mitochondrial fission during skeletal muscle IR.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirty rats were randomized into the SM, IR, NI, MI, and DI group (<i>n</i> = 6). The rats in the SM group were shamly operated, and those in the IR group were subjected to 4-hour ischemia of the right hindlimb that was followed by 4-hour reperfusion. Intraperitoneal administration of Nec-1 1 mg/kg, Mdivi-1 1.2 mg/kg and same volume of DMSO were given before ischemia in the NI, MI and DI groups, respectively. Upon reperfusion, the soleus muscles were harvested to determine morphological changes and the expression of RIP1, total Drp1 and p-Drp1 (Ser616). Moreover, the muscular oxidative stress indicators and plasma muscle damage biomarkers were detected.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>IR led to impaired histopathological structures and mitochondrial fragmentation in the soleus muscle tissue, accompanied with increased muscular oxidative stress and muscle injury biomarkers, which could be similarly alleviated by Mdivi-1 and Nec-1 (<i>p</i> < 0.05). RIP1 and p-Drp1 (Ser616) protein levels were significantly upregulated in the soleus muscle subjected to IR injury, this upregulation was attenuated in the NI group, and Mdivi-1 downregulated the protein expression of p-Drp1 (Ser616) but not of RIP1 (<i>p</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>RIP1 functions as an upstream of Drp1-mediated mitochondrial fission in the execution of necroptosis during skeletal muscle IR.</p>","PeriodicalId":16200,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Investigative Surgery","volume":"35 1","pages":"1269-1274"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46386104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Silva-Martínez, J. R. Olmos-Zúñiga, J. Calyeca, M. Baltazares-Lipp, M. Gaxiola-Gaxiola, Andrea Nachón-Acosta, L. E. Pensado-Piedra, F. Juárez-Hernández, R. Sotelo-Robledo, R. Jasso-Victoria, Antonia Luna-Flores, J. C. Vázquez-Minero
{"title":"Clinical, Histological, and Profibrotic Extracellular Matrix Protein Changes in a Model of Tracheal Stenosis Induced by Cervical Tracheal Autotransplantation","authors":"M. Silva-Martínez, J. R. Olmos-Zúñiga, J. Calyeca, M. Baltazares-Lipp, M. Gaxiola-Gaxiola, Andrea Nachón-Acosta, L. E. Pensado-Piedra, F. Juárez-Hernández, R. Sotelo-Robledo, R. Jasso-Victoria, Antonia Luna-Flores, J. C. Vázquez-Minero","doi":"10.1080/08941939.2022.2081388","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2022.2081388","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Background Tracheal stenosis (TS) is a complication of prolonged intubation, tracheotomy, and tracheal surgery that compromises the vascular supply. Animal models are essential for studying its pathophysiology and the effect of interventions. Objective To establish a TS model in rats secondary to tracheal autotransplantation with a graft submerged in bleomycin (Atx-Bleo). Additionally, to evaluate the clinical and histological changes, as well as the expression of newly formed collagen (NFC), isoforms of transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ), fibronectin (FN), elastin (ELN), integrin β1 (ITGβ1), and matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP1) in TS. Methods Twenty Wistar rats were divided into three groups: group I (n = 20) control; group II (n = 10) end-to-end anastomosis of the trachea (tracheoplasty); and group III (n = 10) Atx-Bleo. The animals were evaluated clinically, tomographically, macroscopically, morphometrically, and microscopically. NFC deposition, and the expression of profibrotic and antifibrotic proteins were evaluated in tracheal scars. Results All animals survived the surgical procedure and the study period. Compared with the other study groups, the Atx-Bleo group developed TS and fibrosis, exhibited higher expression of NFC, TGFβ1, TGFβ2, FN, ELN, and ITGβ1, and mild expression of TGFβ3 and MMP1 (p < 0.005; analysis of variance, Dunnett and Tukey tests). Conclusion Atx-Bleo in TS model rats produces tomographic and histological changes, and induces the upregulation of profibrotic proteins (TGFβ1, TGFβ2, collagen, FN, ELN, ITGβ1) and downregulation of antifibrotic proteins (TGFβ3, MMP1). Therefore, this model may be used to test new pharmacological treatments for reversing or preventing TS, and conduct basic studies regarding its pathophysiology.","PeriodicalId":16200,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Investigative Surgery","volume":"35 1","pages":"1551 - 1561"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41368627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Feasibility of Magnetic Technique for Axillary Staging after Neoadjuvant Therapy in Breast Cancer Patients.","authors":"Osman Cem Yılmaz, Veli Vural","doi":"10.1080/08941939.2022.2038737","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2022.2038737","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Optimal axillary staging after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in node-negative breast cancer is an area of controversy. Sentinel node biopsy with Technetium-sulphur colloid (99m Tc) alone or with blue dye is the recommended technique for evaluating axilla in these patients. However, this technique has drawbacks such as limited access to nuclear departments and timing limitations related to Tc injection exposing patients to unnecessary radiation. Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIO) may represent a valid option for SLN biopsy. In this study, we assessed the feasibility of the magnetic technique (Sentimag) with combination of isosulfan blue dye in breast cancer patients who received NAC.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study sample consisted of 54 female breast cancer patients who received NAC. Sentinel node localization was performed using magnetic technique and blue dye. Sentinel node identification rate (IFR) of magnetic technique was calculated and postoperative complications were assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Sentinel lymph node was detected in 52 patients with Sentimag method (identification rate = 96.3%, 95% CI: 87.4-98.9%). Blue dye was successful to find SLN in 38 patients (identification rate = 70%). The most common histologic type was invasive ductal (<i>n</i> = 51; 94.4%). Mean tumor size was 2.1 cm after NAC. Most of patients had T2 (<i>n</i> = 30; 55.5%) and HER2 + positive (<i>n</i> = 49; 90.7%) cancer.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Sentimag which is a magnetic technique appears to be safe, easy to perform with minimal adverse effects, may be an alternative and accurate technique in patients with NAC, especially in breast units where nuclear medicine unit is not available.</p><p><p>Supplemental data for this article is available online at https://doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2022.2038737 .</p>","PeriodicalId":16200,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Investigative Surgery","volume":"35 6","pages":"1275-1278"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39808908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"S2-Alar-Iliac Screw Fixation versus Iliac Screw Fixation in the Treatment of Sacral Fractures.","authors":"Yangxing Luo, Yue Li, Li He, Chengla Yi","doi":"10.1080/08941939.2021.2022253","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2021.2022253","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To compare the short-term therapeutic effects of S2-alar-iliac (S2AI) screw fixation and iliac screw fixation techniques in managing sacral fractures.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>From September 2015 to May 2020, 42 patients with sacral fractures who underwent lumbopelvic fixation by a single surgeon were analyzed. The patients were divided into the S2AI screw group (19 patients) and the iliac screw group (23 patients). Operative data, reduction quality, postoperative complications, and functional outcomes were evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The incidence of unplanned reoperation was significantly different between patients treated with S2AI screws than in those treated with iliac screws (0 versus 6, p = 0.02). The mean intraoperative estimated blood loss was 405.26 ± 229.67 mL in the S2AI screw group and 539.13 ± 246.32 mL in the iliac screw group (P = 0.08). No significant difference was observed in either group regarding the quality of reduction, functional outcome, or low back pain. The reduction quality based on the Matta criteria and excellent/good outcomes were 21/2 in the iliac screw group and 17/2 in the S2AI screw group. The functional outcomes based on the Majeed score and excellent/good/fair outcomes were 17/3/3 in the iliac screw group and 17/1/1 in the S2AI screw group. No complications, including implant breakage, loosening of the implant, or loss of reduction were found in either group during follow-up.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Both S2AI screws and iliac screws were effective in the treatment of sacral fractures. The use of S2AI screws, however, was independently associated with fewer unplanned reoperations for surgical site infection, wound dehiscence, and symptoms of screw protrusion than the use of iliac screws.</p>","PeriodicalId":16200,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Investigative Surgery","volume":"35 6","pages":"1224-1230"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39777687","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuhua Huang, Danhua Yao, Feilong Guo, Zhiyuan Zhou, Yousheng Li
{"title":"Preoperative Anti-TNF Therapy is Associated with a Shorter Length of Resected Bowel in Patients Undergoing Ileocolic Resection for Crohn's Disease.","authors":"Yuhua Huang, Danhua Yao, Feilong Guo, Zhiyuan Zhou, Yousheng Li","doi":"10.1080/08941939.2021.2023713","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2021.2023713","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Massive or repeated intestinal resections for Crohn's disease (CD) could lead to disabling consequences. The present study aimed to assess the effect of preoperative anti-TNF therapy on the length of resected bowel and identify risk factors for postoperative morbidity following ileocolic resection for CD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients undergoing elective ileocolic resection for CD were included prospectively. Medical variables including demographics, Montréal classification, preoperative treatment, surgical details and 30-day postoperative morbidity were collected. Potential impact of preoperative anti-TNF treatment on length of ileocolic specimen and risk factors for postoperative morbidity were investigated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>One hundred and eight-four patients were included in this study, and 66 (35.9%) of them received anti-TNF agents within 8 weeks prior to surgery. Primary anastomosis was performed in 145 patients (78.8%). The mean length of resected intestine was 10 cm shorter in subjects receiving preoperative anti-TNF treatment than those without preoperative anti-TNF therapy (<i>P</i> < 0.001). The rates of postoperative overall, infectious and intra-abdominal septic morbidity were 29.9%, 19.0% and 7.6%, respectively. In multivariate analysis, anti-TNF therapy < 8 weeks before surgery was independently associated with a shorter length of resected bowel but didn't increase overall and septic complications, while systemic steroids use within 8 weeks prior to surgery independently increased overall complications and intra-abdominal sepsis.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Preoperative anti-TNF therapy was associated with a shorter length of resected bowel but not the overall and septic postoperative complications in ileocolic resection for CD. Weaning off systemic steroids before surgery may improve postoperative outcomes in patients with CD.</p>","PeriodicalId":16200,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Investigative Surgery","volume":"35 6","pages":"1357-1365"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39873964","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}