Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland
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This review aimed to assess the published results of posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) for faecal incontinence. ⋯ PTNS is effective for faecal incontinence. However, many of the published studies are of poor quality. Comparison between studies is difficult owing to differences in the outcome measures used, technique of PTNS and the timing and duration of treatment.
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The study aimed to evaluate the relationship between insurance status and the management and outcome of acute diverticulitis in a nationally representative sample. ⋯ In a nationally representative sample of patients with acute diverticulitis, patient management and outcome varied significantly by insurance status, despite adjustment for potential confounders. Providers might need to heighten surveillance for complications when treating patients without private insurance to improve outcome.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of preoperative two-dimensional animation information on perioperative anxiety and knowledge retention in patients undergoing bowel surgery: a randomized pilot study.
The use of multimedia information provided preoperatively can potentially reduce anxiety in patients and improve the hospital experience. However, the use of two-dimensional (2D) animation (cartoon) to provide information to patients undergoing colorectal surgery has not been investigated. This study investigated the effect of preoperative 2D information on anxiety and knowledge retention in patients undergoing bowel surgery. ⋯ 2D animation is an effective medium for delivering information to patients undergoing bowel surgery and can potentially reduce anxiety related to surgery and improve the hospital experience.
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Clinical Trial
Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract plus a bioprosthetic anal fistula plug (LIFT-Plug): a new technique for fistula-in-ano.
Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract and reinforcement with a bioprosthetic graft are two recently reported procedures that have shown promise in the treatment of anal fistula. This study was undertaken to validate combining ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract plus bioprosthetic anal fistula plug and report our preliminary results and experience. ⋯ Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract plus a bioprosthetic anal fistula plug is an easy, safe, effective and useful alternative in the management of anal fistula. Further randomized controlled studies are necessary to better evaluate long-term results.
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Recently there has been an increased interest in using electrical stimulation to regulate gut motility generally and particularly for the treatment of slow-transit constipation. In this preliminary canine study, we aimed to study the effects of colonic electrical stimulation (CES) on colonic motility and transit. ⋯ CES with pulse trains has prokinetic effects on colonic contractions and transit in healthy dogs, mediated via the cholinergic and nitrergic pathways. Further clinical studies are warranted to explore the therapeutic potential of CES for slow colonic transit constipation.