En bloc resection for malignant colouterine fistula.

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the United States, colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and surveillance is recommended until age 75. However, rates of surgery for CRC are greatest in the elderly, questioning current guidelines. Tumor sidedness is an emerging prognostic marker that may help guide screening and treatment decisions, with spe...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Reif de Paula T,Simon HL,Profeta da Luz MM,Keller DS

更新日期：2020-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation (DGHAL) was described as lower risk and a less painful alternative to hemorrhoidectomy. We report our experience and 5-year follow-up with this procedure. METHODS:Between May 2003 and December 2004, 100 patients with symptomatic Grade II or III hemorrhoids underwe...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Avital S,Inbar R,Karin E,Greenberg R

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:One in ten patients with rectal cancer presents with synchronous colorectal liver metastases. We present an up-to-date review of the different surgical strategies available for rectal cancer patients with synchronous colorectal liver metastases. METHOD:A literature review of MEDLINE, Cochrane and Google s...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Slesser AA,Bhangu A,Brown G,Mudan S,Tekkis PP

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purposes of the study were the long-term evaluation of silicone implants with three-dimensional (3D) anal endosonography and its correlation with anal incontinence. METHODS:Fifteen patients were injected with silicone because of anal incontinence and co-existing internal anal sphincter disruption (n = 8...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： de la Portilla F,Vega J,Rada R,Segovia-Gonzáles MM,Cisneros N,Maldonado VH,Espinosa E

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study is to review the time between formation and closure of loop ileostomies following total mesorectal excision in patients with rectal cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A retrospective study of 170 patients who underwent low anterior resection for rectal cancer, between 1990 and 2009. Loop ileostomie...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Vrakas G,Pramateftakis MG,Kanellos D,Sapidis S,Hatzigianni P,Tsachalis T,Kanellos I,Lazaridis Ch

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The currently used technology for transanal excision of rectal neoplasms is diathermy. However, control of bleeding is sometimes difficult. The Harmonic Scalpel provides a "dry" surgical field which facilitates the procedure and allows complete resection of the neoplasm with greater accuracy. ...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Rabau M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to assess outcome measures and cost-effectiveness of robotic colorectal resections in adult patients with inflammatory bowel disease. The Cochrane Library, PubMed/Medline and Embase databases were reviewed, using the text "robotic(s)" AND ("inflammatory bowel disease" OR "Crohn's" OR "Ulc...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Renshaw S,Silva IL,Hotouras A,Wexner SD,Murphy J,Bhan C

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fibre is often recommended as the first-choice treatment but its effects can be uneven. The aim of the study was to compare the clinical efficacy and tolerability of fibre versus lactulose in outpatients with chronic constipation. METHODS:In a prospective randomized crossover trial, patients were randomized...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Quah HM,Ooi BS,Seow-Choen F,Sng KK,Ho KS

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND: Several surgical methods are accepted for the treatment of chronic anal fissure. The most popular are anal dilatation (AD) and left lateral sphincterotomy (LLS). The objective of the current study was to prospectively evaluate the results of these two procedures in terms of recurrence rate, complications a...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Ram E,Vishne T,Lerner I,Dreznik Z

更新日期：2007-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic constipation is one of the more frequent functional gastrointestinal symptoms. The more severe cases not infrequently undergo a major surgical approach. However, there is still a need for a better diagnostic and therapeutic approach, since the results are still unpredictable, probably due to a poor selection o...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Bassotti G,de Roberto G,Sediari L,Morelli A

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various transanal and perineal surgical techniques have been described for the treatment of rectourethral fistula (RUF). However, these techniques are poorly suited for complicated fistulas. Here, we present a novel minimally invasive procedure: robotic-assisted laparoscopic segmental resection with rectoanal anastomo...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Lee KH,Lee MR,Pigazzi A

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality in Europe and the United States. Planning for a CRC screening began in co-operation with local authorities (Pella Prefecture sponsored test kits). Our aims were to develop a screening programme for colorectal cancer using the...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Chrissidis T,Saliangas K,Economou A,Nikoloudis N,Andreadis E,Prodromou K,Georgakis K

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obstetric anal sphincter injury is the most frequent cause of fecal incontinence (FI) in young women. However, the relationship between the extent of anal sphincter defects and the severity of long-term FI (at least 1 year after delivery) has been poorly studied. The aim of the present study was to determine...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Luciano L,Bouvier M,Baumstarck K,Vitton V

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colonic diverticular disease is extremely common in developed countries. Although the majority of patients with diverticulosis remain asymptomatic, about one-third of the patients manifest the disease with either hemorrhage or inflammation. Diverticulitis may be uncomplicated or complicated by abscess formation, perfo...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Symeonidis N,Psarras K,Lalountas M,Baltatzis M,Micha A,Pavlidis E,Sakantamis A

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Large bowel obstruction is occasionally the mode of presentation of advanced colorectal or pelvic malignancies, and a prognostic of poor survival. The choices of treatment range from palliative tube decompression to curative or palliative surgery. METHODS:Twelve out of 500 women with various malignancies an...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Papapolychroniadis C,Kaimakis D,Giannoulis K,Berovalis P,Fotiadis P,Maidatsi P,Zaralidou A,Kokkonis G,Papakonstantinou P,Giala M,Harlaftis N

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various predictors of perioperative risk for patients with rectal cancer undergoing radical resection have been well described, but no simple scoring system for surgeons to estimate this risk currently exists. The objective of this study was to develop a system for more accurate preoperative evaluations of c...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Speicher PJ,Ligh C,Scarborough JE,Thacker JK,Mantyh CR,Turley RS,Migaly J

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This technical note presents a variation of the stapled mucosal prolapsectomy for haemorrhoidal prolapse using the Lone Star Retractor. Our experience highlights the simplicity and usefulness of the technique which is based on the complete eversion of the prolapse carried out by the Lone Star Retractor, without using ...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Carriero A,Dal Borgo P,Pucciani F

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obstructed defecation is one subtype of constipation, and may be due to functional or mechanical causes. Here, we report an unusual cause, never described before, of obstructed defecation due to a large uterine myoma that reverted to normal bowel habits after surgery. The importance of an accurate evaluation of the ca...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Solè LI,Rosato G,Bolino MC,Bassotti G

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prompt and appropriate referrals to colorectal surgeons result in better clinical and more cost-effective outcome: the question that then arises is how patients with large bowel diseases get in contact with the specialist. The aim of the present research was to investigate the sources of clinical referrals of 1000 pat...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Basso L,Pescatori M

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidemiological studies in Western countries have documented an increase of hospitalizations for acute diverticulitis (AD) but Italian evidence is scarce. The aim of the present study was to analyse the trend in hospitalization for AD, including in-hospital mortality, in Italy from 2008 to 2015. METHODS:Thr...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Binda GA,Mataloni F,Bruzzone M,Carabotti M,Cirocchi R,Nascimbeni R,Gambassi G,Amato A,Vettoretto N,Pinnarelli L,Cuomo R,Annibale B

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various sequelae which might lead to reintervention have been described after stapled rectal mucosectomy for hemorrhoids. One potential treatment modality for persistent complaints after stapled hemorrhoidopexy (SHP) or stapling for rectocele is the so-called agraffectomy (removal of the retained staples). T...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Petersen S,Jongen J,Schwenk W

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anal fistula repair still remains challenging. Up to 30% of fistulas persist after surgery despite many improvements in surgical skills and technique. One major reason for surgical failure is a persistent fistula track or remnants of the fistula epithelium which could not be removed during surgery. To overcome this pr...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Wilhelm A

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS) is a bioprosthetic collagen material used in the management of various surgical conditions, especially hernia repairs. We studied the effectiveness of porcine SIS Bioprosthetic plug (Surgisis AFP, Cook Biotech Inc., West Lafayette, IN, USA) in the treatment of fistula...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Cintron JR,Abcarian H,Chaudhry V,Singer M,Hunt S,Birnbaum E,Mutch MG,Fleshman J

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The proposed difficulty scoring system (DSS) may aid in preoperative planning for laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (L-TME) for rectal cancer. METHODS:Fifty-three patients [28 males; 59.0 (31.0-88.0) years of age] treated for rectal cancer at our institution from 2/2011-5/2018 were identified. "Difficu...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Krizzuk D,Yellinek S,Parlade A,Liang H,Dasilva G,Wexner SD

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anal fissures can cause morbidity in an otherwise healthy young patient. The process of evacuation results in stretching and descent of the anoderm and perineum especially posteriorly. Posterior perineal support may provide counter pressure at the posterior aspect of the pelvic floor, balancing the pressure ...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Tan KY,Seow-Choen F,Hai CH,Thye GK

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anastomotic leak after rectal surgery is reported in 9% (range 3-28%) of patients. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effectiveness of endosponge therapy for anastomotic. Endpoints were the rate of restored continuity and the functional bowel outcome after anastomotic leakage. METHODS:This was a multi...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Huisman JF,van Westreenen HL,van der Wouden EJ,Vasen HFA,de Graaf EJR,Doornebosch PG,Tang TJ,Schot I,Brohet RM,de Vos Tot Nederveen Cappel WH,Vermaas M

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unfortunately, the 2nd affiliation of Dr. M. Shalaby has been missed out in the original publication. The complete 2nd affiliation of the same is given below. ...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Sileri P,Shalaby M

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intussusception of the appendix is a rare condition. We present the case of a 72-year-old woman with multiple polyps in the colon with an appendix completely intussuscepted into a polyp within the caecum. The clinical features, preoperative diagnosis, classification and treatment of this condition are discussed with r...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Mathew J,Aldean IM,Ghafar FA,Haboubi NY

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient self-report is important in the assessment of the impact of anal incontinence (AI) on quality of life. This study aimed to (1) determine the correlation between total St. Mark's Incontinence Score (SMIS) and a single-item visual analogue scale (VAS) for bother from AI, and (2) determine the correlati...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Paka C,Atan IK,Dietz HP

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Iatrogenic ureteral injury (IUI) following abdominal surgery has a relatively low incidence, but is associated with high risks of morbidity and mortality. Conventional assessment of IUI includes visual inspection and palpation. This is especially challenging during laparoscopic procedures and has translated ...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Slooter MD,Janssen A,Bemelman WA,Tanis PJ,Hompes R

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00