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：: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：BACKGROUND:Transanal intersphincteric resection (ISR) was introduced and has been increasingly performed as an ultimate surgical treatment for extremely low rectal cancer. We considered that high quality and less invasive surgery could be achieved if ISR and laparoscopic surgery were combined. METHODS:Between December...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Uchikoshi F,Nishida T,Ueshima S,Nakahara M,Matsuda H

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stapled hemorrhoidopexy is an alternative method to conventional surgical procedures for third-degree hemorrhoids. It has many advantages such as less pain, faster recovery and earlier return to work. Nevertheless, many reports mentioned the persistence of postoperative pain, hemorrhage, recurrence, sphincter injury, ...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Bozdağ AD

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After radical resection of rectal carcinoma, the circumferential resection margin (CRM) on the non-peritonealized surface of the resected specimen is of critical importance. Histopathological examination of resected specimens must include careful assessment of the CRM. There is a need to distinguish between CRM-positi...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Hermanek P,Junginger T

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripheral neuropathy associated with anesthesia is a significant source of morbidity and the second most frequent cause of professional liability in anesthetic practice. Nerve injuries are a well-recognised complication of anesthesia. Brachial plexus neuropathy is a rare syndrome with an incidence of 1.6 cases per 10...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Brill S,Walfisch S

更新日期：2005-07-01 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：:Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in western countries. Adjuvant treatment does not seem to be highly effective and recurrent or metastatic disease occurs in half of the new cases within one year of diagnosis and median survival does not exceed 18 months. CRC represents an optima...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Serrano D,Lazzeroni M,Decensi A

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic polypectomy is the gold standard for the treatment of colorectal polyps. In the case of non-palpable lesions or to complete polyp removal, the lesions are located intra-operatively. With the advent of laparoscopy, identifying their position is even more important because there is no opportunity for intestin...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： D'Annibale A,Serventi A,Orsini C,Morpurgo E

更新日期：2004-12-01 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：:Rectovaginal fistula are a relatively rare kind of anorectal fistulas. Spontaneous healing is rare and the rectal advancement flap repair is the most popular procedure with success rates ranging between 60% and 80%. We present a new technique for repairing damage in the rectovaginal septum that consists of placing a f...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Walfisch A,Zilberstein T,Walfisch S

更新日期：2004-11-01 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: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：:In the past two years two patients with carcinoid tumours have been operated in Chios General Hospital. These two cases gave rise to our review of the literature concerning the therapy and follow-up of colorectal carcinoid tumours. We demonstrate the differences among surgeons concerning the acceptable and relevant in...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Roumeliotis A,Barkas K,Amygdalos G

更新日期：2004-11-01 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:Colonic resection according to the procedure by Hartmann is considered a fast and safe surgical intervention, which has been used for years, in particular, in emergency situations. METHODS:Using data of a prospective multicentre study on the operative treatment of colorectal carcinoma over the time period f...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Meyer F,Marusch F,Koch A,Meyer L,Führer S,Köckerling F,Lippert H,Gastinger I,German Study Group \Colorectal Carcinoma (Primary Tumor)\.

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Liver metastases from colorectal cancer are treatable and potentially curable when hepatic resection is applied. This paper is to illustrate surgical treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer in China. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between January 1993 and December 2002, 485 patients with colorectal liver metastases...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Ji ZL,Peng SY,Yuan AJ,Li PJ,Zhang W,Yu Y

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to underscore the incidence of synchronous polyps in patients with colorectal cancer and to emphasise the importance of their perioperative detection and management. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Three hundred and seven patients underwent a potentially curative resection for colorectal cance...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Demetriades H,Kanellos I,Blouhos K,Tsachalis T,Vasiliadis K,Pramateftakis MG,Betsis D

更新日期：2004-11-01 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：:Prolapse is a common complication in patients with a transverse loop colostomy. In most cases, the prolapse can be managed conservatively awaiting time for closure eventually. However, loop stoma may also be intentionally permanent or the patient may be too fragile to have the colostomy closed and in these cases a lap...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Maeda K,Maruta M,Utsumi T,Sato H,Aoyama H,Katsuno H,Hultén L

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this report is to describe our experience with stapled haemorrhoidopexy as a day surgery procedure. METHODS:From January 2000 to January 2003, a total of 214 patients with third- and fourth-degree haemorrhoids underwent stapled haemorrhoidopexy under spinal anaesthesia. We analysed early postoper...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Mlakar B,Kosorok P

更新日期：2003-10-01 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:A prospective randomized trial to assess the cleansing ability and tolerance of bowel preparations for colonoscopy was conducted in a group of 953 patients. METHODS:The bowel cleansing methods were: sennoside calcium, polyethylene glycol (PEG) lavage, oral sodium phosphate (NaP) in one 90-ml dose, oral NaP ...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Tasci I,Altinli E,Sirin F

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment techniques for pilonidal disease are either associated with high recurrence rates or complex procedures. This prospective randomized study compared the outcome of excision and marsupialization technique with sinus excision technique. A total of 40 consecutive patients with limited, chronic pilonidal sinu...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Oncel M,Kurt N,Kement M,Colak E,Eser M,Uzun H

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this prospective study was to assess the effectiveness in healing anal fissure (AF) of lacidipine, a calcium channel blocker with a better tolerability in comparison to other calcium antagonists. Twenty-one consecutive patients (16 women, 76.2%) with AF (16 chronic, situated posteriorly in 17 patients (81.0...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Ansaloni L,Bernabè A,Ghetti R,Riccardi R,Tranchino RM,Gardini G

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transanal advancement flap repair (TAFR) has been advocated as the treatment of choice for patients with low rectovaginal fistulas. Recently, several studies have reported a significantly lower healing rate. We also encountered low healing rates after TAFR. In an attempt to improve our results, we added labial fat fla...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Zimmerman DD,Gosselink MP,Briel JW,Schouten WR

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of ayurvedic setons in the treatment of low fistula-in-ano. One hundred and eight patients were randomised into either conventional fistulotomy (F) or ayurvedic cutting seton insertion (C). Endpoints investigated included time to wound healing and complications of surgery...

journal_title：Techniques in coloproctology

authors： Ho KS,Tsang C,Seow-Choen F,Ho YH,Tang CL,Heah SM,Eu KW

更新日期：2001-12-01 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：: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