Correction to: Gracilis muscle transposition for treatment of recurrent anovaginal, rectovaginal, rectourethral, and pouch-vaginal fistulas in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

abstract：:After pelvic pouch surgery (restorative proctocolectomy), periodic or continuous diarrhea is common. Distressing diarrhea may be triggered by pouchitis, cuffitis or an anastomotic stricture. Medical therapy with loperamide or diphenoxylate is often unsatisfactory even after the correction of the underlying problem. Se...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Gullichsen R

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies have shown differences in postoperative outcomes between two minimally invasive extraction methods for colorectal lesions-natural orifice specimen extraction surgery (NOSES) and conventional laparoscopic surgery (CLS). The aim of this study was to discover the major differences in NOSES and CLS to re...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Chin YH,Decruz GM,Ng CH,Tan HQM,Lim F,Foo FJ,Tai CH,Chong CS

更新日期：2020-08-26 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：:There is still no clear consensus about surgical treatment of anal fistulas. Fistulotomy or fistulectomy and primary sphincter reconstruction is still regarded with skepticism. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the evidence in the literature supporting the use of this technique in the treatment of comp...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Ratto C,Litta F,Donisi L,Parello A

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Accurate delineation of anal fistula anatomy in recurrent cases will assist in surgical fistula eradication whilst preserving continence. Recently, transperineal ultrasonography (TPUS) has been used in perirectal inflammation where there may be advantage over endoanal ultrasonography (EAUS) in complex fistul...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Zbar AP,Oyetunji RO,Gill R

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Split transverse colostomy is a novel method of defunctioning the distal colon. Herein, we describe the method of this procedure and present early interim results showing that this procedure is safe, relatively complication free and feasible for many pathologies affecting the colon and pelvis, especially in alleviatio...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Riaz AA,Thompson HH

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite improvements in medical therapy, the annual high mortality rate from end-stage heart failure continues. Although cardiac transplantation is a successful treatment for these patients, the shortage of donor hearts has led surgeons to seek other options. Ventricular assist device (VAD) technology is applied to a ...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Nessar G,Kucukaksu S,Zengin NI,Tasdemir O,Kayaalp C

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this systematic review was to compare the diagnostic ability of blood markers for colorectal cancer (CRC). A systematic review of the literature for diagnostic blood markers for primary human colorectal cancer over the last 5 years was performed. The primary outcome was to assess the diagnostic ability ...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Nikolaou S,Qiu S,Fiorentino F,Rasheed S,Tekkis P,Kontovounisios C

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preoperative staging of rectal tumours is considered essential to tailoring treatment for individual patients. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the accuracy of 3-D-endorectal ultrasonography for the preoperative staging of rectal cancer. METHODS:Three hundred and fifty-seven patients with rectal...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Manger T,Stroh C

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retained rectal foreign body is not an uncommon condition, but reliable epidemiological data are not available. The diagnosis and management can present a significant challenge due to delayed presentation and the reluctance of the patients to provide details of the incident. The aim of the clinical evaluation is to id...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Ayantunde AA

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Conventional abdominoperineal excision (APE) of the rectum is associated with higher circumferential resection margin (CRM) involvement, increased local recurrence, and reduced survival compared to anterior resection. A more radical extralevator APE (ELAPE) technique may improve oncological outcome. However,...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Vaughan-Shaw PG,Cheung T,Knight JS,Nichols PH,Pilkington SA,Mirnezami AH

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was performed to determine impact of open and hand-assisted colorectal resection on surgical site infection (SSI) rates. METHODS:National Surgical Quality Improvement Project data from 2006 to 2008 were supplemented with an institutional review board-approved chart review. Primary endpoint was SSI r...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Bishawi M,Fakhoury M,Denoya PI,Stein S,Bergamaschi R

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：:Colorectal cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death in the UK. With the advent of screening programmes and developing techniques designed to treat and stage colorectal neoplasia, there is increasing pressure on the colonoscopist to keep up to date with the latest practices in this area. This review looks at the ...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Atkinson RJ,Shorthouse AJ,Hurlstone DP

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anal pain is a well-known sequel of rubber band ligation (RBL). A plastic device, the anal cooler which can be frozen in a freezer, has been developed to reduce anal pain. It contains a mixture of glycols and has a minimum temperature of 4 °C. This study was designed to investigate the efficacy of the anal c...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Lam TJ,Felt-Bersma RJ

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Small bowel adenocarcinoma (SBA) remains a rare entity but occurs at increased frequency in the setting of chronic Crohn's disease (CD). Our aim was to study the presentation, diagnosis and prognosis of SBA in patients undergoing surgery for CD at a single institution. METHODS:We reviewed the medical record...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Hussain T,Jeganathan NA,Karagkounis G,Stocchi L,Shawki S,Holubar SD,Gordon I,Hull T,Liska D

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Colorectal transport in idiopathic fecal incontinence has scarcely been studied, and it remains to be investigated in patients with fecal incontinence and anal sphincter lesion. The aim of the present study was to compare colorectal transport during defecation in patients with idiopathic fecal incontinence...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Michelsen HB,Christensen P,Buntzen S,Laurberg S,Krogh K

更新日期：2011-03-01 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：:Stapled hemorrhoidopexy is a widely used surgical technique for treating hemorrhoids, although severe complications have been reported. The authors report a rare case of extensive ascending intramural hematoma of the sigmoid colon complicating stapled hemorrhoidopexy, with perforation and hemoperitoneum. Diagnosis was...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： De Santis G,Gola P,Lancione L,Sista F,Pietroletti R,Leardi S

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) was introduced in 1983 as a minimally invasive technique allowing the resection of adenomas and early rectal carcinomas unsuitable for local or colonoscopic excision which would otherwise require major surgery. After 25 years, there is still much debate about the procedure. This...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Dias AR,Nahas CS,Marques CF,Nahas SC,Cecconello I

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advancements in the medical treatment of Crohn's disease have reduced the need for surgery. The indications for surgery include the failure of medical management, especially the persistence or worsening of symptoms in spite of proper treatment and complications of the disease process. These complications include intes...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Kosmidis C,Anthimidis G

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Permacol™ collagen paste, an acellular crosslinked porcine dermal collagen matrix suspension, is a new treatment option for anal fistula. Data remain limited, however, and as yet only the results of one case of Crohn's fistula treated with Permacol™ paste has been reported. The aim of this study was to asses...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Brunner M,Schneider I,Günther K,Grützmann R,Matzel KE

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with a metastatic fixed low rectal carcinoma presented severe rectal bleeding requiring massive transfusion over with a 36-hour period. Bleeding was controlled with the instillation of a 4% intrarectal formalin solution permitting the completion of a course of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. This technique ha...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Zbar AP,Bernstein S,Greaves N,Iniss M,Shenoy RK

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perineal wound complications are frequently observed after abdominoperineal resection (APR) for rectal cancer, especially in preoperatively irradiated patients. This is the first study to investigate whether local application of gentamicin-impregnated collagen fleece reduces deep perineal wound infection aft...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： de Bruin AF,Gosselink MP,Wijffels NA,Coene PP,van der Harst E

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early detection of colorectal anastomotic leakage (AL) may lead to better outcome. AL may be preceded by change in local metabolism and local ischaemia. Microdialysis of the peritoneal cavity is able to measure these changes in real-time and is minimally invasive. The aim of this prospective cohort study was...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Daams F,Wu Z,Cakir H,Karsten TM,Lange JF

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 44-year-old man presented with a large and rapidly growing skin lesion approximately six months after resection of a rectal carcinoma. The lesion measured 40 cm in size, extended from the suprapubic area to the proximal half of the left groin, and showed a particular zosteriform aspect. Biopsy confirmed a metastatic...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Damin DC,Lazzaron AR,Tarta C,Cartel A,Rosito MA

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of endometriosis in the anal canal and perianal tissues is rare and difficult to suspect at clinical examination. We report our experience with preoperative ultrasound evaluation of four cases of anal endometriosis. METHODS:Four patients were evaluated by transperineal and high-resolution three...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Kołodziejczak M,Sudoł-Szopińska I,Santoro GA,Bielecki K,Wiączek A

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perioperative blood transfusion has been associated with a poor prognosis in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate risk factors for blood transfusion and its impact on long-term outcome exclusively in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for curable colo...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Ghinea R,Greenberg R,White I,Sacham-Shmueli E,Mahagna H,Avital S

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic non-healing wounds are a major problem after closed incision pilonidal surgery. Freshly collected autologous adipose tissue injected into perianal fistulas in patients with Crohn's disease seems to promote healing. We investigated this technique in patients with non-healing wounds after cleft-lift su...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Haas S,Sørensen MJ,Lundby L,Pedersen AG

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a new video-assisted minimally invasive technique for the treatment of pilonidal disease (E.P.Si.T: endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment). Between March and November 2012, we operated on 11 patients suffering from pilonidal disease. Surgery is performed under local or spinal anesthesia using the Meinero fis...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Meinero P,Mori L,Gasloli G

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00