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  • 1
    ISSN: 1432-1440
    Keywords: Body composition ; Bioelectrical impedance ; Blood volume ; Extracellular space ; Malnutrition
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary The bromide-82 dilution space (extracellular space, ECS) and blood volume (BV) were measured in 21 patients with esophageal and gastric cancer and in 27 patients 18–96 months after total gastrectomy. Resistance (R) and reactance (Xc) from bioelectrical impedance measurements were used to obtain multiple regression equations for ECS and BV. The variables weight, gender, and height 2/Xc were independent predictors of ECS (r = 0.767; P 〈 0.0001). Height 2/R and gender were predictors of blood volume (r = 0.856; P 〈 0.0001). The mean difference between the Br space and the ECS predicted from impedance measurements was 0 ± 1.54 (mean ± SD). The limits of agreement (± 2 SD) were therefore ±3.081 or 19.6% of the mean Br space of 15.71. The limits of agreement for BV were ±789 ml or ±19.7% of the average BV of 4008 ml. It is concluded that bioelectrical impedance plethysmography using a single frequency can be used for the estimation of ECS and BV The wide limits of agreement, however, may limit its used in clinical practice.
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  • 2
    ISSN: 1432-2218
    Keywords: Total gastrectomy ; Intra-abdominal septic complications ; Interventional therapy ; Reduction in relaparotomies
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary Septic complications following total gastrectomy usually require relaparotomy, which is associated with a high operative mortality. Due to the improvement of percutaneous drainage of abdominal abscesses we prefer this therapy for septic complications after total gastrectomy. Among 141 total gastrectomies, 14 patients developed subphrenic abscesses. While 2 patients required relaparotomy, 12 had interventional therapy by sonographically guided drainage and insertion of a pigtail catheter. The catheters were irrigated daily, and the patients received systemic antibiotics. Complete resolution of the abscess cavity was achieved, even in 1 case with simultaneous duodenal stump insufficiency without increasing morbidity. The hospital stay was prolonged for an average of 20 days by this “conservative” treatment. The management of septic complications following total gastrectomy with interventional techniques may reduce the number of operative reinterventions. The indication for such a therapy, however, needs to be evaluated on an individual basis.
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  • 3
    ISSN: 1435-2451
    Keywords: Esophageal carcinoma ; Gastric carcinomaCancer cachexia ; Malnutrition ; Body composition ; Metabolism
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Zur Frage des Einflusses des präoperativen Gewichtsverlusts auf die metabolische Adaptation an das Operationstrauma und auf die Häufigkeit postoperativer Komplikationen wurden 44 Patienten mit Karzinomen des oberen Gastrointestinaltrakts (23 Ösophagus-und 21 Magenkarzinome) 10–14 Tage prä- und postoperativ im Ernährungsstatus, der Körperzusammensetzung und der Stoffwechsellage untersucht. Die Patienten wurden entsprechend dem präoperativen Gewichtsverlust in den letzten 6 Monaten vor der stationären Aufnahme in 3 Gruppen unterteilt: I: Abnahme um 0–5% des Ausgangsgewichts, II: 5–10% und III: 〉 10%. 50% der Patienten wiesen präoperativ keinen oder nur einen geringen Gewichtsverlust auf. Auch bei hohem Gewichtsverlust wurde das jeweils errechnete ideale Körpergewicht nicht unterschritten. Körperzellund Fettmasse waren in Gruppe III signifikant (p 〈 0,05) niedriger als in Gruppe I. Da der Ruheenergieverbrauch bei den meisten Patienten nicht erhöht war, müssen als Ursache des Gewichtsverlusts Tumorstenose und Dysphagie, jedoch nicht ein Hypermetabolismus, angesehen werden. Mehr als 50% des Energiebedarfs wurden durch Lipidoxidation gedeckt. Insgesamt erfüllten selbst die Patienten in Gruppe III nicht die Kriterien einer Mangelernährung. Der perioperative Gewichtsverlust war in der Gruppe III am niedrigsten (1,6 ± 4,9 kg) im Vergleich zu den Gruppen I und II mit 2,9 ± 1,7 bzw. 5,0 ± 6,9 kg. In allen Gruppen wurde eine Erhöhung des Energieverbrauchs und der Fettoxidationsrate, einhergehend mit einer Hemmung der Glukoseoxidation, beobachtet. Dies resultierte in einer Verminderung der Körperzellmasse. Unabhängig vom präoperativen Gewichtsverlust kam es bei 8 Patienten zu schwerwiegenden Komplikationen mit Pneumonie in 6 und Anastomoseninsuffizienz in 2 Fällen. Kein Patient verstarb. Die metabolische Reaktion auf das Operationstrauma ist auch bei Patienten mit ausgeprägtem präoperativem Gewichtsverlust adäquat. Diese Patienten bleiben kompensiert und der präoperative Gewichtsverlust ist ohne signifikanten Einfluß auf die postoperative Komplikationsrate.
    Notes: Summary Body composition and energy expenditure were investigated before and 10–14 days after surgery in 44 patients with upper gastrointestinal cancer (23 esophageal and 21 gastric cancer) in order to assess the impact of preoperative weight loss on metabolic adaptation to the surgical trauma and on postoperative complications. Patients were divided in three groups with I: 0–5%, II: 5–10% and III: 〉 10% preoperative weight loss related to the usual body weight. 50% of the patients presented with no or just minor weight loss. Even in case of weight loss 〉 10% no decrease below the ideal body weight was observed. Body cell mass and fat mass were significantly (p 〈 0.05) reduced in group III when compared with I. Since energy expenditure and substrate oxidation rates were rather normal in most patients weight loss was considered to be due to tumor related stenosis and dysphagia. More than 50% of the energy requirements were gained from fat oxidation. General criteria of malnutrition were not fulfilled. Perioperative weight loss was lowest (1.6 ± 4.9 kg) in patients of group III related to group I (2.9 ± 1.7 kg) and II (5.0 ± 6.9 kg). Similar elevation of energy expenditure and lipid oxidation with concomitant reduction in glucose oxidation was observed in all groups of patients. This led to a similar decrease of body cell mass. Independant of preoperative weight loss major complications occurred in 8 cases — pneumonia in 6 and leakage of the anastomosis in 2 patients; no patient died. From this study can be concluded that with regard to perioperative weight loss the metabolic response to surgical trauma is adequate even in patients with marked preoperative weight loss. These patients remain compensated and preoperative weight loss is without major effect on postoperative complication rate.
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  • 4
    ISSN: 1435-2451
    Keywords: Malignant tumours of the stomach ; Total gastrectomy ; Proximal anastomotic failure ; Maligne Magentumoren ; Gastrektomie ; proximale Nahtinsuffizienz
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassmg Die Insuffizienz der oesophagojejunalen Anastomose nach Gastrektomie ist eine der häufigsten Komplikationen mit hoher Letalität. Als Ursache sind u. a. hauptsächlich operationstechnische Schwierigkeiten und Fehler anzuführen. Nach insgesamt 539 Gastrektomien kam es 55mal zur proximalen Nahtinsuffizienz, die in 38,2 % letal verlief. Seit Durchführung der Gastrektomie „ode principe” konnte sowohl die postoperative Letaktät wie auch die Frequenz der tödlichen Nahtinsuffizienzen deutlich gesenkt werden (20,6 bzw. 75 % auf 9,3 % bzw. 35,3 %). Vorteilhaft erwies sich die Anlage einer proximalen End/SeitAanastomose bei der Jejunuminterposition oder der Roux-Schlinge. Prävention dieser Komplikation nach Gastrektomie kommt entscheidende Bedeutung zu.
    Notes: Summary Failure of oesophageal anastomosis represents one of the most serious and highly lethal complication of total gastrectomy. Anastomotic disruption is mainly due to surgical difficulties or errors. Among a total of 539 total gastrectomies proximal anastomotic leakage was observed in 55 cases, of which 38.2 % proved lethal. By performing total gastrectomy de principe postoperative mortality and the incidence of lethal anastomotic failure were reduced considerably (from 20.6 % or 75 %, respectively to 9.3 % or 35.3 % respectively). Best results could be obtained with a proximal end-to-side oesophagojejunostomy (jejunal interposition and Roux-en-Y loop). Prevention of this complication by exact anastomotic technique is the crucial point.
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