Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
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J. Gastrointest. Surg. · Apr 2015
The value of the combination of fibrosis index based on the four factors and future liver remnant volume ratios as a predictor on posthepatectomy outcomes.
Liver fibrosis and cirrhosis are well-known risk factors for morbidity and mortality after hepatectomy. Fibrosis index based on the four factors (FIB-4) is a non-invasive method for detection of hepatic fibrosis and cirrhosis with high accuracy. This study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of future liver remnant volume ratios (FLRVR)/FIB-4 after liver resection for posthepatectomy outcomes in patients with fibrosis and cirrhosis. ⋯ FLRVR/FIB-4 is an independent predictive factor of postoperative outcomes after liver resection in patients with cirrhosis. It is a useful preoperative investigation for risk stratification before hepatectomy.
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J. Gastrointest. Surg. · Apr 2015
A randomized trial of goal directed vs. standard fluid therapy in cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
The use of adequate fluid therapy during cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) remains controversial. The aim of the study was to assess whether the use of fluid therapy protocol combined with goal-directed therapy (GDT) is associated with a significant change in morbidity, length of hospital stay, and mortality compared to standard fluid therapy. Patients American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) II-III undergoing CRS and HIPEC were randomized into two groups. ⋯ The mortality rate was zero in GDT group vs. 9.5% in the control group (P = 0.12). GDT group received a significantly (P < 0.0001) lower amount of fluid (5812 ± 1244 ml) than the control group (8269 ± 1452 ml), with a significantly (P < 0.0001) lower volume of crystalloids (3884 ± 1003 vs. 68,528 ± 1413 ml). In CRS and HIPEC, the use of a GDT improves outcome in terms of incidence of major abdominal and systemic postoperative complications and length of hospital stay, compared to standard fluid therapy protocol.
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J. Gastrointest. Surg. · Apr 2015
The value of serial serum lactate measurements in predicting the extent of ischemic bowel and outcome of patients suffering acute mesenteric ischemia.
Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is an emergency with a mortality rate up to 50%. Detecting AMI continues to be a major challenge. This study assed the correlation of repeated preoperative serum lactate with bowel necrosis and to identify risk factors for a lethal outcome in patients with AMI. ⋯ The value of serial lactate and pH measurements to predict the length of necrotic bowel is very limited. Length of necrotic bowel and lactate values are independent risk factors for mortality.
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J. Gastrointest. Surg. · Mar 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of daikenchuto, a Japanese herb, on intestinal motility after total gastrectomy: a prospective randomized trial.
This study aimed to assess the efficacy of daikenchuto (DKT), a commonly prescribed, traditional Japanese herbal medicine, on postoperative intestinal dysfunction after gastric cancer surgery. ⋯ DKT improved bowel movements, stool properties, and bowel gas. These results suggested that DKT promoted early postoperative bowel functions after total gastrectomy.
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J. Gastrointest. Surg. · Mar 2015
Additional procedures performed during elective colon surgery and their adverse impact on postoperative outcomes.
The need for additional procedures during a segmental elective colectomy is considered to lead to increased postoperative morbidity, but there have been few data that have validated and quantified this risk. ⋯ A proportion of patients undergoing elective open and laparoscopic segmental colon resections undergo additional procedures that adversely impact postoperative outcomes. This is mainly related to the type of additional procedures performed and therefore should be accounted for when counseling patients about the risks of surgery and in comparisons of outcomes.