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  • 1
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    International journal of colorectal disease 11 (1996), S. 303-303 
    ISSN: 1432-1262
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
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    International journal of colorectal disease 11 (1996), S. 287-293 
    ISSN: 1432-1262
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé. But: La mortalité réelle, le coût et l'incapacité de travail en cas de traitement médical de la colite ulcéro-hémorragique sont rarement définis et encoure plus rarement comparés à des paramètres analogues associés au traitement chirurgical. Ceci nous a conduit à déterminer et comparer le traitement médical versus le traitement chirurgical chez des patients hospitalisés en raison d'une colite ulcéro-hémorragique. Matériel et méthodes: Les patients ont été comparés quant à l'âge, la durée et la sévérité de la maladie déterminée avec les indexes d'activité de Truelove et Witts, la colonoscopie, l'aspect histologique et le score APACHE. La morbidité, le coût et l'incapacité de travail déterminés chez 20 patients ayant requis au moins une hospitalisation, ont été comparés à ceux mesurés chez 20 patients traités par un procédé en trois temps opératoires. Les données démographiques, le nombre d'admissions hospitalières, la durée du séjour, le coût hospitalier total incluant le chirurgien consultant et l'anesthésiste, la morbidité de chaque traitement et l'incapacité de travail ont étéétablis. Des analyses statistiques ont été réalisées utilisant de test de Mann-Whitney ainsi que le test de Fisher. Le seuil de signification a été déterminéàP〈0.05. Résultats: L'âge moyen était de 53,6 ans dans le groupe traité de manière médicale et de 48,1% dans le group chirurgical (P = NS); la durée moyenne d'évolution de l'affection était de 10,5 et 9,5 ans (P = NS). La sévérité de la pancolite était présente dans les deux groupes. Le score d'APACHE calculéétait respectivement de 13 et 14 dans le groupe médical et le groupe chirurgical. Il n'y avait pas de différence significative entre le taux total d'admission hospitalière et le taux obtenu par séjour des patients dans chacun des deux groupes. Le taux moyen, en case de séjour hospitalier dans le groupe médical, s'établit à $ 28,477.– par patient alors que le taux en cas de traitement chirurgical à trois équipes est de $ 33,041.– en cas de proctocolectomie. La durée moyenne des séjours pré-hospitaliers avant l'intervention chirurgicale est de 5 mois dans le groupe chirurgical (P = NS). Les patients du groupe médical ont requis toutefois plus de transfusion (25%) en comparaison avec le groupe chirurgical (0%) (P〈0.01). Tous les patients du groupe chirurgical recevaient des stéroïdes manière permanente. Par ailleurs, alors que 65% des patients du groupe médical présentaient des complications à mettre en rapport avec la prise de stéroïdes, le taux de complications chirurgicales majeures est restéà 15% (P〈0.01). Conclusion: Le traitement médical est associéà un taux de complications significativement plus élevé que celui résultant de la seule chirurgie. En plus, une proctocolectomie avec restauration de la continuité a été réalisée sans coûts hospitaliers additionnels chez des patientes porteuses d'une colite ulcéreuse. La valeur d'un traitement médical prolongé dans ce groupe sélectionné de patients est discutable.
    Notes: Abstract. Aim: The true morbidity, cost and disability of medical therapy for ulcerative colitis are seldom delineated and are even less frequently compared to analogous parameters associated with surgical therapy. Therefore, we sought to assess and contrast medical versus surgical therapy for patients hospitalized due to severe ulcerative colitis. Materials and methods: Patients were matched for age, duration and severity of disease based upon Truelove and Witts' activity index, colonoscopic and histologic appearance and APACHE (Acute Psychological and Chronic Health Evaluation) II scores. Morbidity, cost and disability of 20 medically treated patients who required at least one hospital admission were compared to 20 patients treated by a three stage restorative proctocolectomy. Demographic data, number of hospital admissions, length of stay, total hospital charges including consultant's, surgeon's, and anesthesiologist's fees, morbidity of each approach and disability were assessed. Statistical analysis was performed using Mann-Whitney and Fisher exact tests. Significance was considered as P〈0.05. Results: The mean age was 53.6 years in the medical group and 48.1 years in the surgical group (P = NS) and the average duration of disease was 10.5 years and 9.5 years, respectively (P = NS). The same severity of pancolitis was noted in both groups; APACHE scores of 13 and 14 in the medical and surgical groups, respectively, were noted. The total number of hospital admissions and total combined length of stay per patient in each group were not significant. Total mean hospital cost for the medical group was $ 28,477.00 per patient versus $ 33,041.00 for the three stage restorative proctocolectomy (P = NS). The mean duration of disability in the medical group was 6.4 months per patient versus 5.0 months in the surgical group (P = NS). However, patients in the medical group required more transfusions (25%) than did those in the surgical group (0%) (P〈0.05) and significant weight loss was more common in the medical group (45%) compared to the surgical group (5%) (P〈0.01). All patients in the surgical group were permanently weaned from steroids. Furthermore, while 65% of patients in the medical group had significant steroid-related complications, the major surgical complication rate was only 15% (P〈0.01). Conclusion: Medical treatment was associated with a significantly higher overall morbidity than surgical therapy. Additionally, a three stage restorative proctocolectomy was performed at no additional hospital cost or subsequent disability in patients with severe ulcerative colitis. The value of prolonged medical therapy in this select group of patients is questionable.
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    International journal of colorectal disease 12 (1997), S. 67-72 
    ISSN: 1432-1262
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé. La vidéo-défécographie est une investigation dynamique qui peut conditionner le recours à une sanction chirurgicale chez des patients constipés. Une étude a été entreprise afin de déterminer la variabilité de l'évaluation des vidéo-défécographies inter et intraexaminateurs. Nous souhaitions soumettre l'interprétration de vidéo-défécographies à un groupe d'examinateurs de même niveau de formation en utilisant des directives et des standards communs. Afin de déterminer des différences entre examinateurs, quatre examinateurs ont vu 100 séquences de vidéo-défécographie réalisées chez des patients constipés; deux des quatre examinateurs ne connaissaient pas les données cliniques. Ils ont anoté la présence ou l'absence de sigmoïdocèle, de rectocèle, d'intussusception ou de prolapsus. Ils ont également dû se prononcer sur le fonc-tionnement adéquat ou inadéquat de la sangle pubo-rectale, de l'ouverture du canal anal, de l'angle ano-rectal, du degré d'évacuation du rectum. Deux semaines après l'évaluation initiale, des variations des décisions des observateurs ont été déterminées en soumettant à leur jugement les mêmes séquences de vidéo-défécographie dans un ordre différent et sans repère clinique. Les résultats de la concordance de jugement entre examinateurs quant aux sigmoïdocèles, rectocèles, intussusception, prolapsus du rectum, évacuation du rectum, ouverture du canal anal, contraction de la sangle pubo-rectale et ouverture de l'angle ano-rectal sont respectivement de 89,5%, 46,0%, 87,5%, 97,5%, 86,5%, 88,5%, 83,0% et 80,0%. Les variations de jugement intra-observateur sont respectivement 88,5%, 83,8%, 80,5%, 94,5%, 77,0%, 84,8%, 80,5%, 85,5%. Le fait de connaître l'histoire clinique des patients ne modifie pas de manière significative le jugement. En résumé, la vidéo-défécographie permet une concordance des opinions dans 83,3% des cas et est, par conséquent, un moyen utile d'évaluation des patients constipés.
    Notes: Abstract. Video defecography is a dynamic investigation which can influence surgical decision making in constipated patients. A study was therefore undertaken to assess the inter and intraobserver variability in video defecography. Specifically, we sought to assess the interpretation of video defecographies by a group of observers with the same training, guidelines and standards. To determine interobserver variation, four independent observers, two blinded to the patient's history, reviewed 100 randomly sequenced video defecographies performed in constipated patients. The presence or absence of sigmoidocele, rectocele, intussusception or prolapse was noted. Adequate or improper function of the puborectalis, anal canal opening, anorectal angle (ARA) and grade of emptying of the rectum were also assessed. Two weeks after the initial assessment, intraobserver variation was determined by a repeat blinded review of unlabelled randomly sequenced studies. The results of interobserver accuracy for sigmoidoceles, rectoceles, intussusception, rectal prolapse, rectal emptying, opening of the anal canal, puborectalis contraction and straightening of the ARA and rectal emptying were 89.5%, 46.0%, 87.5%, 97.5%, 86.5%, 88.5%, 83.0%, and 80.0%, respectively. The intraobserver variations were 88.5%, 83.8%, 80.5%, 94.5%, 77.0%, 84.8%, 80.5% and 85.5%, respectively. Prior knowledge of the patient's history did not significantly influence the outcome. In summery, video defecography has an overall accuracy of 83.3% and as such is a valid tool in assessing constipated patients.
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    International journal of colorectal disease 9 (1994), S. 169-173 
    ISSN: 1432-1262
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé Des publications récentes ont suggéré que l'examen microscopique de tissu prélevé dans des ulcères anaux chez des patients atteints de SIDA n'était pas une méthode sûre de diagnostic de l'infection virale. Cette étude a été entreprise pour déterminer si les cultures virales (VC) ou les examens immuno-histochimiques (IHC) peuvent améliorer la sécurité du diagnostic en comparaison avec les colorations usuelles à l'hématoxyline et éosine (H&E). Spécifiquement, nous souhaitions identifier des inclusions virales de cytomégalovirus (CMV) ou d'herpès symplex (HSV) pour assurer un diagnostic d'infection à CMV ou HSV. Tous les patients étaient porteurs d'ulcères anaux cliniquement manifestes ou de fissures anales non cicatrisées. La durée des symtômes variait d'une semaine à trois mois avec une moyenne de six semaines. Tous les prélèvements ont fait l'objet de culture virale en complément à la coloration habituelle à l'hématoxyline éosine; des examens immuno-histo-chimiques ont également été réalisés. Vingt-cinq biopsies d'ulcère anal enrobées dans de la paraffine prélevées chez 23 patients mâles (ägés de 27 à 73 ans avec une moyenne de 37,4 ans) atteints de SIDA ou de ARC ont été revus sur une période de 4 ans (1988–1992). L'examen histologique avec coloration à l'hématoxyline éosine a montré chez 6 malades (22%) des inclusions à CMV. Quatre de ces 6 patients ont réagi positivement à un dosage immuno-histochimique (67%) et un s'est révélé positif à la culture virale (17%). Dans les 19 specimens restants qui n'ont pas révélé d'infection à CMV (78%), l'immuno-histo-chimie a été positive chez deux patients (10%) et la culture virale était positive chez un patient (5%). Bien qu'une infection à HSV n'ait pas été mise en évidence dans les prélèvements colorés à l'hemotoxyline éosine, l'immuno-histo-chimie s'est révélée positive chez un malade (3,5%) et la culture virale s'est révélée positive chez 8 patients (29%). L'immuno-histo-chimie constitue donc un bon test de confirmation d'inclusion à CMV et peut être utilisée pour assurer un diagnostic définitif dans des cas douteux. Cependant, ni la culture virale ni l'immuno-histo-chimie ne peuvent remplacer le pathologue soigneux au cours de la recherche d'inclusion virale.
    Notes: Abstract Recent reports have suggested that routine microscopic evaluation of anal ulcer tissue from AIDS patients is not the most accurate way to diagnose viral infection. This study was undertaken to determine if either viral culture (VC) or immunohistochemistry (IHC) can improve the diagnostic accuracy as compared with routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining. Specifically, we sought to identify inclusion bodies of cytomegalovirus (CMV) or herpes simplex virus (HSV) to assist in the diagnosis of CMV or HSV. All patients had clinical evidence of an anal ulcer or a nonhealing anal fissure. Duration of symptoms ranged from 1 week to 3 months with a mean of 6 weeks. All specimens were submitted for viral culture in addition to routine H&E staining; immunohistochemistry was also performed. Twenty-five paraffin-embedded anal ulcer biopsies from 23 male patients (age range 27–73; mean 37.4 years) with the diagnosis of AIDS or AIDS-related complex (ARC) were reviewed over a 4 year period (1988–1992). Routine H&E staining revealed 6 (22%) specimens with CMV inclusions. Four of these 6 reacted positively with IHC (67%) and one was positive on viral culture (17%). In the remaining 19 specimens that did not reveal infection with CMV (78%), IHC was positive in 2 patients (10%) and viral culture was positive in 1 patient (5%). Although HSV was not seen in any of the specimens on H&E staining, IHC was positive in one patient (3.5%) and viral culture reacted positively in 8 (29%) specimens. Thus IHC is a good confirmatory test for CMV inclusions and can be used to achieve a definitive diagnosis in equivocal cases. However, neither viral culture nor IHC can replace the traditional careful pathologist in the detection of viral inclusions.
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    International journal of colorectal disease 14 (1999), S. 155-157 
    ISSN: 1432-1262
    Keywords: Key words Laparoscopy ; Colectomy ; Age ; Morbidity ; Disability
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract  This study compared the outcome factors of morbidity and the length of disability in older and younger patients following laparoscopic colorectal surgery. All patients undergoing laparoscopic segmental resection during the study period were included. Morbidity was determined by reviewing the medical records, and disability by a patient-administered questionnaire. The series was divided into two age cohorts (≤64 and ≥65 years), which did not differ significantly in gender or type of procedure. Between these two groups we found no significant differences in mean duration of ileus (3.3 days in both groups), the mean length of hospitalization (5.7 vs. 6.3 days, respectively), morbidity rate (18% vs. 21%), or time until returning to partial activity (1.6 vs. 1.6 weeks) or to full activity (3 vs. 2 weeks). Our findings demonstrate that neither the morbidity rate nor the disability period after laparoscopic techniques differ between elderly and younger patients. We therefore endorse the use of laparoscopy regardless of patient age.
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    ISSN: 1432-1262
    Keywords: Keywords Fecal incontinence ; Constipation ; MRI ; Ultrasound
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract  This study assessed the value of common surface coil mag-netic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with evacuatory disorders including fecal incontinence and constipation. These findings were then compared with those from other standard physiological examinations and/or surgical findings. From July 1996 to June 1997, 14 consecutive patients underwent surface coil MRI for evaluation of either fecal incontinence (n=5) or constipation (n=9). In patients with incontinence we compared the findings from endoanal ultrasound (EAUS), anal MRI, and surgery regarding morphopathological findings of the internal and external anal sphincter components. In constipated patients the findings of videoprography and dynamic pelvic MRI were compared regarding the presence of rectocele, rectoanal intussusception, and sigmoidocele as well as the measurements of anorectal angle and perineal descent. The five incontinent patients were all women, with a median age of 67 years (range 43–77). EAUS revealed an anterior sphincter defect in two patients, a posterior defect in one, and normal anal sphincter images in two. Surgical findings confirmed an anterior external anal sphincter scar in two patients, an internal anal sphincter defect in one, and an anatomically normal anal sphincter in two. In one patient, although anal MRI showed posterior external anal sphincter defect, EAUS and surgery revealed normal external anal sphincter appearance. The accuracy rate between EAUS and anal MRI was only 20%, that between surgery and anal MRI 40%, and that between surgery and EAUS 80%. Thus EAUS was more accurate than anal MRI in incontinent patients. The nine constipated patients were all women, with a mean age of 59 years (range 40–78). Videoproctography revealed an anterior rectocele in six patients, rectoanal intussusception in three, and sigmoidocele in five; no abnormalities were identified in two patients. On dynamic pelvic MRI anterior rectocele was seen in three patients and sigmoidocele in two, and five studies were interpreted as normal. One of the patients underwent sigmoidectomy for sigmoidocele, and five patients were treated by biofeedback. Thus the accuracy rate of dynamic pelvic MRI against videoproctography was 60% for anterior rectocele, 40% for sigmoidocele, and zero for rectoanal intussusception. In conclusion, neither MRI for the evaluation of patients with fecal incontinence nor for the evaluation of patients with constipation added any significant information that would warrant its continued use in these patient groups. Perhaps the more widespread availability of an endoanal coil will alter this conclusion; however, at the present time we cannot routinely endorse the expense, time, or inconvenience of these MRI investigations in patients with these diagnoses. Larger prospective comparative studies are required prior to endorsing the technique.
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    International journal of colorectal disease 9 (1994), S. 92-95 
    ISSN: 1432-1262
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé La vectographie de la pression anale est une méthode d'étude très attractive qui fournit des images vidéo en couleurs de trois dimensions permenttant de mettre en évidence des asymétries radiales. La valeur d'un tel test est toutefois incertaine. Le but de cette étude est de déterminer prospectivement la corrélation entre la vectographie et d'autres techniques d'investigations physiologiques anorectales telles la manométrie, l'électromyographie sphinctérienne et l'ultrasonographie. Cinquante patients consécutifs avec incontinence fécale ont été évalués. Les cinquante patients ont subi au cours d'une même séance une vectographie et une manométrie anale. La vectographie a mis en évidence une pression maximale moyenne de repos et une pression maximale moyenne de contraction de 83,1±28,4 mmHg et 106,3±34,5 mmHg. La manométrie anale a montré une pression maximale moyenne de repos et une pression 57,7±29,4 mmHg. Les différences mesurées entre vectographie et manométrie sont statistiquement significatives à la fois pour la pression moyenne de repos et pour la pression moyenne maximale de contraction (P〈0,05). Trente quatre des 50 patients (68%) présentent des défects globaux des sphincters sur les sections transverses du vectogramme. Quarante six patients ont également subi une cartographie électromyographique; 38 présentent une diminution d'activité à l'EMG dans un seul quadrant. Seuls 5 des 38 patients (13,2%) présentent un défect de même localisation à la vectographie. Finalement 33 patients ont subi une ultrasonographie; 27 sont porteurs de défects sphinctériens. Seuls 3 des 27 patients (11,1%) ont un défect de même siège que celui identifié à la vectographie. En conclusion, la vectographie n'a qu'une faible corrélation avec les autres techniques d'investigations physiologiques ano-rectales incluant la manométrie, l'électromyographie sphinctérienne et l'ultrasonographie. La vectographie n'a aucum avantage apparent et son emploi ne doit pas être recommandé.
    Notes: Abstract Anal pressure vectography is an attractive study which can provide colourful 3-dimensional video images to assess radial asymmetry. However, the value of this test is still uncertain. The aim of this study was to assess prospectively the correlation among APV and other anorectal physiological tests, such as anal manometry, anal sphincter electromyography (EMG), and anal ultrasonography. Fifty consecutive patients with faecal incontinence were evaluated. All 50 patients had APV and anal manometry during the same visit. APV revealed mean maximal resting and mean maximal squeeze pressures of 83.1±28.4 mmHg and 106.3±34.5 mmHg, respectively. Anal manometry showed mean maximal resting and mean maximal squeeze pressures of 55.9±19.4 mmHg and 57.7±29.4 mmHg, respectively. The difference between APV and manometry for both mean maximal resting and mean maximal squeeze pressures were significant (P〈0.05). Thirty-four of the 50 patients (68%) showed global defects of the sphincters on cross-sectional vectogram. Forty-six patients also had anal sphincter mapping with electromyography; 38 patients had isolated decreased EMG activity in a single quadrant. However, only five of the 38 patients (13.2%) had the same defect localized by APV. Lastly, 33 patients had anal ultrasonography; 27 patients had anal sphincter defects. However, only 3 of the 27 patients (11.1%) had the same defects localized by APV. In conclusion, APV had poor correlation with other anorectal physiological tests, including anal manometry, anal sphincter EMG, and anal ultrasonography. Therefore, APV has no apparent advantages, so its use cannot be supported.
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    International journal of colorectal disease 9 (1994), S. 134-137 
    ISSN: 1432-1262
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    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé Des données préliminaires avaient suggéré que la chirurgie colique et rectale laparoscopique pouvait réduire la durée d'hospitalisation. Ces affirmations étaient attribuées à une réduction de la durée de l'iléus post-opératoire. La définition de l'iléus est variable et dans tous les cas subjective. Dans cette étude, l'iléus a été défini comme l'intervalle entre l'opération et le premier passage de gaz ou de selles sans nausées, vomissements ou distension abdominale. Cette étude prospective a été entreprise pour comparer la durée de l'iléus et de l'hospitalisation après chirurgie assistée par laparoscopie (LAC) et laparotomie standard (SC) pour réaliser une proctocolectomie avec réanastomose iléo-anale avec une poche iléale (IPAA). Vingt-deux patients ont subi une chirurgie assistée par laparoscopie et 20 une laparotomie: l'âge, le sexe et l'affection sous-jacente étaient comparables. Seize patients ont subi une chirurgie assistée par laparoscopie et 15 une laparotomie conventionnelle pour recto-colite ulcéro-hémorragique alors que 6 ont subi une chirurgie assistée par laparoscopie et 5 une laparotomie pour polypose. L'intervalle jusqu'à résolution de l'iléus post-opératoire était de 4,2 jours (4–11) dans le groupe opéré sous laparoscopie et 3,3 jours (2–5) dans le groupe ayant subi une laparotomie. La durée d'hospitalisation était similaire dans les deux groupes: 8,7 jours (7–13) lors de chirurgie assistée par laparoscopie et 8,9 jours (6–18) après laparotomie. Ni la durée de l'iléus ni la durée d'hospitalisation n'ont été réduites par l'introduction de la laparoscopie. La confection d'une anastomose iléoanale avec poche assistée par la laparoscopie n'entraîne auçun des avantages théoriques que l'on attribue à la laparoscopie.
    Notes: Abstract Previous data have suggested that laparoscopic colon and rectal surgery may shorten the length of hospitalization. These claims have been attributed to a reduction of the length of ileus. The definition of “ileus” is variable and in all cases is subjective. In this study it was defined as the length of time until the patient passed flatus or stool without nausea, vomiting or abdominal distention. This prospective study was undertaken to compare the duration of ileus and of hospitalization after laparoscopic-assisted (LAC) and standard laparotomy (SC). After restorative proctocolectomy with an ileal-pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) in both sets of patients. Twenty-two patients underwent LAC and 20 age, sex, and diagnosis-matched controls underwent SC. Mucosal ulcerative colitis (MUC) was the diagnosis in 16 LAC and in 15 SC patients while polyposis was the diagnosis in 6 LAC and in 5 SC patients. The mean time to resolution of postoperative ileus was 4.2 (4–11) days in the LAC group and 3.3 (2–5) days in the SC group. Hospital discharge was similar in each group occurring at a mean of 8.7 (7–13) days after LAC and 8.9 (6–18) days after SC. Neither the length of time for ileus resolution nor the length of hospitalization were reduced in the LAC group. Laparoscopic-assisted IPAA conferred none of the theoretical advantages associated with other laparoscopic procedures.
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    International journal of colorectal disease 15 (2000), S. 96-99 
    ISSN: 1432-1262
    Keywords: Keywords Radiation proctitis ; Rectum ; Carcinoma ; Bleeding ; Formalin
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract  Formalin installation has been safely and effectively used to treat refractory bleeding caused by radiation proctitis. This study evaluated the results of such treatment in terms of outcome and complications. All four patients who underwent formalin irrigation for transfusion-dependent radiation proctitis over a 15-month period were evaluated retrospectively. The procedure was performed under sedation in the operating room, with patients in the prone jack-knife position. A solution of 4% formalin was introduced in aliquots of 50 ml kept in contact with the mucosa for 30 s and then cleared away using saline irrigation; five to six aliquots were used in each session. In a fifth patient formalin-soaked gauze pads were applied directly to the injured mucosa. At a mean follow-up of 18 months (range 6–26) two patients had repeat episodes of bleeding, one underwent successful repeat irrigation, and the other refused further treatment. One patient suffered from severe anococcygeal pain and worsening of incontinence after the procedure. The pain was treated with lidocaine ointment and sitz baths with partial success. Another patient developed severe formalin-induced colitis 5 days after the procedure, which required intravenous antibiotics and hydration. Formalin installation may be effective in controlling refractory bleeding due to radiation induced proctitis. The procedure, however, is not risk free and may induce major complications such as acute colitis.
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    International journal of colorectal disease 14 (1999), S. 291-296 
    ISSN: 1432-1262
    Keywords: Key words Constipation ; Paradoxical puborectalis contraction ; Videoproctography ; Cinedefecography ; Anismus
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract  Patients with constipation may have various pelvic complaints of difficult evacuation coexisting with infrequent evacuation and other abdominal complaints, and the overlapping of symptoms makes it difficult to select appropriate therapy based on clinical history and routine office examination alone. Cinedefecography is an objective method for examining patients who have complex subjective symptoms. This study assessed the value of cinedefecography for evaluating patients with constipation with multiple complaints. We divided 185 patients with constipation into two those with (group 1) or without (group 2) cinedefecographic evidence of difficult evacuation. These groups were compared relative to complaints, manometric results, cinedefecography findings, and the success of biofeedback treatment. Group 1 patients were further evaluated according to the type of abnormal findings: sigmoidocele, rectocele, intussusception, and perineal descent. We found no significant differences in patient complaints between the groups. However, there were more patients in group 2 with intussusception than in group 1; there were also significant differences between the groups in mean resting pressure, maximum resting pressure, and maximum squeeze pressure. In group 1 patients with rectocele complained more frequently of excessive straining, and those with intussusception complained more frequently of incomplete evacuation. Sensory threshold and maximal tolerable capacity were significantly higher in patients with intussusception. Rectocele was predominant in women, and biofeedback treatment was extremely advantageous (86%) for patients in group 1 with a rectocele in association with other pathology. Whether the intussusception or the descent causes decreased mean resting and mean and maximum squeeze pressures is unknown but is an additional and potentially important finding which needs further elucidation for it to have therapeutic significance.
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