BACKGROUND Chronic pouchitis remains a significant and prevalent complication following ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in patients with ulcerative colitis.AIM To identify potential risk factors for the development of ch...BACKGROUND Chronic pouchitis remains a significant and prevalent complication following ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in patients with ulcerative colitis.AIM To identify potential risk factors for the development of chronic pouchitis.METHODS Predictors of chronic pouchitis were investigated through a systematic review and meta-analysis.A comprehensive search of the Medline,EMBASE,and PubMed databases was undertaken to identify relevant studies published up to October 2023.Meta-analytic procedures employed random-effects models for the combination of estimates,with the I^(2)statistic used to assess between-study heterogeneity.RESULTS Eleven studies with a total of 3722 patients,comprising 513 with chronic pouchitis and 3209 patients without,were included in the final analysis.Extraintestinal manifestation[odds ratio(OR)=2.11,95%confidence intervals(CI):1.53-2.91,P<0.001,I^(2)=0%],specifically primary sclerosing cholangitis(PSC)(OR=3.69,95%CI:1.40-9.21,P=0.01,I2=48%),and extensive colitis(OR=1.96,95%CI:1.23-3.11,P=0.00,I^(2)=31%)were associated with an increased risk of chronic pouchitis.Other factors,including gender,smoking status,family history of inflammatory bowel disease and ileal pouch anal anastomosis surgical indication were not significantly associated with chronic pouchitis.CONCLUSION Extraintestinal manifestations,PSC and extensive colitis are associated with the development of chronic pouchitis.These findings underscore the importance of comprehensive pre-operative assessment and tailored post operative management strategies.展开更多
BACKGROUND An ileal neobladder is a standardized form of urinary diversion that provides acceptable outcomes in terms of long-term quality of life.Urothelial carcinomas(UCs)arising in the ileal neobladder are extremel...BACKGROUND An ileal neobladder is a standardized form of urinary diversion that provides acceptable outcomes in terms of long-term quality of life.Urothelial carcinomas(UCs)arising in the ileal neobladder are extremely rare,and few reports on this have been published in the English language.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of UC that developed in the ileal neobladder of a 63-year-old man.The patient was diagnosed with UC in situ and underwent radical cystoprostatectomy and ileal neobladder creation.Ten years after the surgery and neoadjuvant chemotherapy,an UC developed in the ileal neobladder.CONCLUSION Ileal neobladder urothelial carcinoma can originate from the implanted urothelium and the intestinal mucosa can migrate intraluminally.展开更多
BACKGROUND Primary ileal squamous cell carcinoma(PISCC)is a rare malignant tumor of the ileum.Its development is an exceptional phenomenon,as the ileal mucosa is lined exclusively by simple columnar epithelium,with no...BACKGROUND Primary ileal squamous cell carcinoma(PISCC)is a rare malignant tumor of the ileum.Its development is an exceptional phenomenon,as the ileal mucosa is lined exclusively by simple columnar epithelium,with no native squamous epithelium under physiological conditions.PISCC accounts for fewer than 0.001%of all intestinal malignancies.As of 2025,only 12 confirmed cases have been documented in the global literature,predominantly as isolated case reports.CASE SUMMARY A 47-year-old female developed abdominal pain two years after chemotherapy for ovarian low-grade serous carcinoma(International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics stage IC1).Positron emission tomography/computed tomography showed localized thickening of the small intestinal wall in the right pelvic region with increased metabolic activity,suggesting implantation metastasis.The patient underwent partial ileal resection,intestinal anastomosis,appendectomy,omentectomy,and pericolic lymphadenectomy.Histopathological and immunohistochemical analyses confirmed a primary ileal low-grade squamous cell carcinoma.Postoperatively,the patient received intravenous doxorubicin plus carboplatin combined with anti-angiogenic targeted therapy.After six cycles,the regimen was changed to paclitaxel plus carboplatin with bevacizumab.Following five cycles,maintenance therapy with intravenous bevacizumab monotherapy was initiated,supplemented with adjunctive hepatoprotective agents.At the 30-month postoperative follow-up,the patient remained progression-free with no clinical or radiologic evidence of recurrence or distant metastasis.CONCLUSION Accurate diagnosis of PISCC requires integration of clinical history,systemic examination,histopathology,and immunohistochemical profiling to reduce misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis.展开更多
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a relapsing and remitting disease characterised by chronic mucosal and submucosal inflammation of the colon and rectum. Treatment may vary depending upon the extent and severity of inflammat...Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a relapsing and remitting disease characterised by chronic mucosal and submucosal inflammation of the colon and rectum. Treatment may vary depending upon the extent and severity of inflammation. Broadly speaking medical treatments aim to induce and then maintain remission. Surgery is indicated for inflammatory disease that is refractory to medical treatment or in cases of neoplastic transformation. Approximately 25% of patients with UC ultimately require colectomy. Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) has become the standard of care for patients with ulcerative colitis who ultimately require colectomy. This review will examine indications for IPAA, patient selection, technical aspects of surgery, management of complications and long term outcome following this procedure.展开更多
AIM To assess the effect of enteral nutrition(EN) supplemented with glutamine on recovery after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis(IPAA) in rats, to provide an experimental basis for nutritional support in patients with ulc...AIM To assess the effect of enteral nutrition(EN) supplemented with glutamine on recovery after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis(IPAA) in rats, to provide an experimental basis for nutritional support in patients with ulcerative colitis(UC) after IPAA. METHODS Male Sprague-Dawley(SD) rats were randomly divided into three groups(n = 8) after IPAA operation using a microsurgical technique. From the third postoperative day, rats in the control group, EN group, and immune nutrition(IN) group were fed standard rat chow, short peptide EN, and short peptide EN combined with glutamine ad libitum, respectively. The rats' general condition was observed throughout the study. Serum levels of total protein(TP), albumin(ALB), prealbumin(PA), and transferrin(TF) were detected on the 30 th postoperative day, using an automatic biochemical analyzer. The ileal pouch mucosa was stained with hematoxylin and eosin(HE), and occludin protein levels were detected by immunohistochemistry.RESULTS The body weight of rats in the EN group(359.20 ± 10.06 g) was significantly higher than that in the control group(344.00 ± 9.66 g)(P < 0.05) and lower than that in the IN group(373.60 ± 9.86 g)(P < 0.05) on the 30 th postoperative day. The levels of serum TP, ALB, PA, and TF in the EN group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P < 0.01 for all) and lower than those in the IN group(P < 0.05 for all). Histopathological score(EN: 0.80 ± 0.37; IN: 0.60 ± 0.40; control group: 2.29 ± 0.18) and expression level of occludin protein(EN: 0.182 ± 0.054; IN: 0.188 ± 0.048; control group: 0.127 ± 0.032) were significantly lower in the control group compared with the EN and IN groups(P < 0.05 for all), but there were no significant differences between the latter two groups(P > 0.05 for all). CONCLUSION EN combined with glutamine may effectively improve nutritional status after IPAA. Our results suggest a benefit of glutamine supplementation in EN for UC patients undergoing IPAA, although human studies are required to confirm this finding.展开更多
Restorative proctocolectomy is the most common surgical option for patients with familial adenomatous polyposis(FAP). However,adenomas may develop in the ileal pouch mucosa over time,and even carcinoma in the pouch ha...Restorative proctocolectomy is the most common surgical option for patients with familial adenomatous polyposis(FAP). However,adenomas may develop in the ileal pouch mucosa over time,and even carcinoma in the pouch has been reported. We therefore reviewed the prevalence,nature,and treatment of adenomas and carcinoma that develop after proctocolectomy in the ileal pouch mucosa in patients with FAP. In 25 reports that were reviewed,the incidence of adenomas in the ileal pouch varied from 6.7% to 73.9%. Several potential factors that favor the development of pouch polyposis have been investigated,but many remain controversial. Nevertheless,it seems certain that the age of the pouch is important. The risk appears to be 7%to 16% after 5 years,35% to 42% after 10 years,and75% after 15 years. On the other hand,only 21 cases of ileal pouch carcinoma have been recorded in the literature to date. The diagnosis of pouch carcinoma was made between 3 to 20 years(median,10 years) after pouch construction. Although the risk of malignant transformation in ileal pouches is probably low,it is not negligible,and the long-term risk cannot presently be well quantified. Regular endoscopic surveillance,especially using chromoendoscopy,is recommended.展开更多
Total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis(IPAA) is the current gold standard in the surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis(UC) refractory to medical management. A procedure of significant magnitude car...Total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis(IPAA) is the current gold standard in the surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis(UC) refractory to medical management. A procedure of significant magnitude carries its own risks including anastomotic failure, pelvic sepsis and a low rate of neoplastic degeneration overtime. Recent studies have shown that total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis(IRA) has been associated with good long-term functional results in a selected group of UC patients amenable to undergo a strict surveillance for the relatively high risk of cancer in the rectum. This manuscript will review and compare the most recent literature on IRA and IPAA as it pertains to postoperative morbidity and mortality, failure rates, functional outcomes and cancer risk.展开更多
The ileal pouch anal anastomosis(IPAA)has revolutionised the surgical management of ulcerative colitis(UC)and familial adenomatous polyposis(FAP).Despite refinement in surgical technique(s)and patient selection,IPAA c...The ileal pouch anal anastomosis(IPAA)has revolutionised the surgical management of ulcerative colitis(UC)and familial adenomatous polyposis(FAP).Despite refinement in surgical technique(s)and patient selection,IPAA can be associated with significant morbidity.As the IPAA celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2018,this review provides a timely outline of its history,indications,and complications.IPAA has undergone significant modification since 1978.For both UC and FAP,IPAA surgery aims to definitively cure disease and prevent malignant degeneration,while providing adequate continence and avoiding a permanent stoma.The majority of patients experience long-term success,but“early”and“late”complications are recognised.Pelvic sepsis is a common early complication with far-reaching consequences of long-term pouch dysfunction,but prompt intervention(either radiological or surgical)reduces the risk of pouch failure.Even in the absence of sepsis,pouch dysfunction is a longterm complication that may have a myriad of causes.Pouchitis is a common cause that remains incompletely understood and difficult to manage at times.10%of patients succumb to the diagnosis of pouch failure,which is traditionally associated with the need for pouch excision.This review provides a timely outline of the history,indications,and complications associated with IPAA.Patient selection remains key,and contraindications exist for this surgery.A structured management plan is vital to the successful management of complications following pouch surgery.展开更多
Chronic idiopathic constipation is a common disorder of the gastrointestinal tract that encompasses a wide profile of symptoms. Current treatment options for chronic idiopathic constipation are of limited value; there...Chronic idiopathic constipation is a common disorder of the gastrointestinal tract that encompasses a wide profile of symptoms. Current treatment options for chronic idiopathic constipation are of limited value; therefore, a novel strategy is necessary with an increased effectiveness and safety. Recently, the inhibition of the ileal bile acid transporter has become a promising target for constipation-associated diseases. Enhanced delivery of bile acids into the colon achieves an accelerated colonic transit, increased stool frequency, and relief of constipationrelated symptoms. This article provides insight into the mechanism of action of ileal bile acid transporter inhibitors and discusses their potential clinical use for pharmacotherapy of constipation in chronic idiopathic constipation.展开更多
Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis(RP-IPAA) is the gold standard surgical treatment for ulcerative colitis.However,despite the widespread use of RP-IPAA,many aspects of this treatment still ...Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis(RP-IPAA) is the gold standard surgical treatment for ulcerative colitis.However,despite the widespread use of RP-IPAA,many aspects of this treatment still remain controversial,such as the approach(open or laparoscopic),number of stages in the surgery,type of pouch,and construction type(hand-sewn or stapled ileal pouch-anal anastomosis).The present narrative review aims to discuss current evidence on the short-,mid-,and long-term results of each of these technical alternatives as well as their benefits and disadvantages.A review of the MEDLINE,EMBASE,and Ovid databases was performed to identify studies published through March 2016.Few large,randomized,controlled studies have been conducted,which limits the conclusions that can be drawn regarding controversial issues.The available data from retrospective studies suggest that laparoscopic surgery has no clear advantages compared with open surgery and that one-stage RP-IPAA may be indicated in selected cases.Regarding 2- and 3-stage RP-IPAA,patients who underwent these surgeries differed significantly with respect to clinical and laboratory variables,making any comparisons extremely difficult.The long-term results regarding the pouch type show that the W- and J-reservoirs do not differ significantly,although the J pouch is generally preferred by surgeons.Hand-sewn and stapled ileal pouch-anal anastomoses have their own advantages,and there is no clear benefit of one technique over the other.展开更多
Background:Previous studies had shown that short-term acute heat stress(HS)affected the host’s metabolism and intestinal microbiota independent of feed intake(FI)reduction,and long-term calorie restriction caused int...Background:Previous studies had shown that short-term acute heat stress(HS)affected the host’s metabolism and intestinal microbiota independent of feed intake(FI)reduction,and long-term calorie restriction caused intestinal morphological injuries and gut microbial alterations.However,research on the effects of constant chronic HS on intestinal microbial composition and the roles of FI reduction played in is limited.This study aimed to investigate the effects of 7-day constant chronic HS on the composition of intestinal microbes in growing-finishing pigs,and its relationship with pigs’performance,intestinal morphology,and ileal immune response.Twenty-four growingfinishing pigs(Duroc×Large White×Landrace,30±1 kg body weight)were randomly assigned to three treatments(n=8),1)thermal neutral(TN)conditions(25±1℃)with ad libitum FI,2)HS conditions(35±1℃)with ad libitum FI,3)pair-fed(PF)with HS under TN conditions to discriminate the confounding effects of dissimilar FI,and the FI was the previous day’s average FI of HS.The small intestinal segments(duodenum,jejunum,and ileum)and feces were collected on d 8.Results:Results indicated that HS drastically declined(P<0.05)average daily gain(ADG)and average daily feed intake(ADFI)(about 61%)in comparison with TN,and caused hyperpyrexia,meanwhile PF caused hypothermia.Morphological observation by light and electron microscopes showed that both HS and PF treatment decreased(P<0.05)the villus and microvillus height compared with TN.Additionally,HS increased(P<0.05)protein expression of heat shock protein 70 in the duodenum,jejunum,and ileum.Furthermore,the expression of tight junction protein zonula occluden-1(ZO-1)in the duodenum and ileum,and Occludin in the ileum were enhanced(P<0.05)compared with TN and PF.Moreover,HS significantly enhanced(P<0.05)the mRNA relative expression of inflammatory cytokines(TLR-2,TLR-4,and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),IL-6,IL-8,PG1–5,β-defensin 2(pBD-2)),mucins(mucin-1 and mucin-2)and P65 protein level in the ileal mucosa tissue.Intestinal microbiota analysis by 16S rRNA sequencing showed lower(P<0.10)αdiversity in both HS and PF,and a separated cluster ofβdiversity among groups.Compared with TN,HS but not PF mainly reduced(FDR<0.05)Bacteroidetes(phylum),Bacteroidia(class)and elevated the proportions of Proteobacteria(phylum,FDR<0.05),Bacillales(order,FDR<0.05),Planococcaceae(family,FDR<0.05),Kurthia(genus,FDR<0.05),Streptococcaceae(family,FDR<0.10)and Streptococcus(genus,FDR<0.10).Notably,Lactobacillales(order)was decreased(FDR<0.05)by PF alone.Furthermore,the Spearman correlation analysis indicated that the microbes prevalent in HS were positively(P<0.05)associated with intestinal morphological injuries indicators and ileal immune response parameters,and the microbes reduced in HS were negatively(P<0.05)with the performance data.Conclusions:Intestinal morphological injuries and ileal immune response caused by constant chronic HS independent of FI showed close connections with alterations in intestinal microbiota in growing-finishing pigs.展开更多
AIM:To evaluate if 3 mo oral supplementation with Eviendep was able to reduce the number of duodenal polyps in familial adenomatous polyposis(FAP)patients with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis(IPAA).METHODS:Eleven FAP pat...AIM:To evaluate if 3 mo oral supplementation with Eviendep was able to reduce the number of duodenal polyps in familial adenomatous polyposis(FAP)patients with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis(IPAA).METHODS:Eleven FAP patients with IPAA and duodenal polyps were enrolled.They underwent upper gastrointestinal(GI)endoscopy at the baseline and after 3 mo of treatment.Each patient received 5 mg Eviendep twice a day,at breakfast and dinner time,for3 mo.Two endoscopists evaluated in a blinded manner the number and size of duodenal polyps.Upper GI endoscopies with biopsies were performed at the baseline(T0)with the assessment of the Spigelman score.Polyps>10 mm were removed during endoscopy and at the end of the procedure a new Spigelman score was determined(T1).The procedure was repeated 3 mo after the baseline(T2).Four photograms were examined for each patient,at T1 and T2.The examined area was divided into 3 segments:duodenal bulb,second and third portion duodenum.Biopsy specimens were taken from all polyps>10 mm and from all suspicious ones,defined by the presence of a central depression,irregular surface,or irregular vascular pattern.Histology was classified according to the updated Vienna criteria.RESULTS:At baseline the mean number of duodenal detected polyps was 27.7 and mean sizes were 15.8mm;the mean Spigelman score was 7.1.After polypectomy the mean number of duodenal detected polyps was 25.7 and mean sizes were 7.6 mm;the mean Spigelman score was 6.4.After 3 mo of Eviendep bid,all patients showed a reduction of number and size of duodenal polyps.The mean number of duodenal polyps was 8(P=0.021)and mean size was 4.4 mm;the mean Spigelman score was 6.6.Interrater agreement was measured.Lesions>1 cm found a very good degree of concordance(kappa 0.851)and a good concordance was as well encountered for smaller lesions(kappa 0.641).CONCLUSION:Our study demonstrated that shortterm(90 d)supplementation with Eviendep in FAP patients with IPAA and with recurrent adenomas in the duodenal mucosa,resulted effective in reducing polyps number of 32%and size of 51%.展开更多
Colonic intussusception and gastrointestinal duplication are diseases that arise in young children. The clinical presentation of adult cases of intussusception and enteric duplication is non-specific and thus poses a ...Colonic intussusception and gastrointestinal duplication are diseases that arise in young children. The clinical presentation of adult cases of intussusception and enteric duplication is non-specific and thus poses a diagnostic challenge. A computed tomography (CT) scan is recommended in adult cases as the most sensitive diagnostic tool and the pathognomonic finding of outer intussuscepiens and central intussusceptum is diagnostic. A septum of a duplicated colon in a non-intussuscepted segment has been rarely reported in the literature. With advancements in radiological imaging technology and the increased availability of CT scanners, the capacity for a correct pre-operative diagnosis has been significantly enhanced. Our current case report illustrates the importance of considering an uncommon etiology for enteric intussusception and duplication as a differential diagnosis of acute abdomen in an adult patient. Our analyses of this patient also highlight the successful use of CT scanning to make this diagnosis.展开更多
Although gastroduodenal ulcers are common in solid organ transplant patients, there are few reports on multiple giant ulcers in the distal ileum and ileocecal valve caused by immunosuppressants Herein, we report on a ...Although gastroduodenal ulcers are common in solid organ transplant patients, there are few reports on multiple giant ulcers in the distal ileum and ileocecal valve caused by immunosuppressants Herein, we report on a liver transplant recipient and a renal transplant recipient with multiple large ulcers in the distal ileum and ileocecal valve who rapidly achieved ulcer healing upon withdrawal of sirolimus or tacrolimus and administration of thalidomide. In case 1, a 56-yearold man with primary hepatocellular carcinoma had received a liver transplantation. Tacrolimus combined with sirolimus and prednisolone was used as the anti-rejection regimen. Colonoscopy was performed because of severe abdominal pain and diarrhea at postoperative month 10. Multiple giant ulcers were found at the ileocecal valve and distal ileum. The ulcers healed rapidly with withdrawal of sirolimus and treatment with thalidomide. There was no recurrence during 2 years of follow-up. In case 2, a 34-year-old man with end-stage kidney disease received kidney transplantation and was put on tacrolimus combined with mycophenolate mofetil and prednisolone as the anti-rejection regimen. Twelve weeks after the operation, the patient presented with hematochezia and severe anemia. Colonoscopy revealed multiple large ulcers in the ileocecal valve and distal ileum, with massive accumulation of fresh blood. The bleeding ceased after treatment with intravenous somatostatin and oral thalidomide. Tacrolimus was withdrawn at the same time. Colonoscopy at week 4 of follow-up revealed remarkable healing of the ulcers, and there was no recurrence of bleeding during 1 year of follow-up. No lymphoma, tuberculosis, or infection of cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, or fungus wasfound in either patient. In post-transplantation cases with ulcers in the distal ileum and ileocecal valve, sirolimus or tacrolimus should be considered a possible risk factor, and withdrawing them or switching to another immunosuppressant might be effective to treat these ulcers.展开更多
Inflammatory fibroid polyp(IFP) is a rare,idiopathic pseudotumorous lesion of the gastrointestinal tract.While mostly reported as solitary gastric lesions,multiple cases of small bowel IFPs are also reported.It is a d...Inflammatory fibroid polyp(IFP) is a rare,idiopathic pseudotumorous lesion of the gastrointestinal tract.While mostly reported as solitary gastric lesions,multiple cases of small bowel IFPs are also reported.It is a documented cause of intussusception in adults.In the case reports of ileal inflammatory fibroid polyps with intussusception,an emergent presentation with small bowel obstruction has been most often described.Here we depict a case of ileal inflammatory fibroid polyp presenting with chronic intermittent ileocolic intussusception,anemia and weight loss with an endoscopic appearance mimicking necrotic cecal carcinoma.展开更多
Objective:To review the most used intracorporeal orthotopic ileal neobladder(ICONB)after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer and create a unified compendium of the different alternatives,including new consistent ima...Objective:To review the most used intracorporeal orthotopic ileal neobladder(ICONB)after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer and create a unified compendium of the different alternatives,including new consistent images.Methods:We performed a non-systematic review of the literature with the keywords“bladder cancer”,“urinary diversion”,“radical cystectomy”,and“neobladder”.Results:Forty studies were included in the analysis.The most frequent type of ICONB was the modified Studer“U”neobladder(70%)followed by the Hautmann“W”modified neobladder(7.5%),the“Y”neobladder(5%),and the Padua neobladder(5%).The operative time to perform a urinary diversion ranged from 124 to 553 min.The total estimated blood loss ranged from 200 to 900 mL.The rate of positive surgical margins ranged from 0%to 8.1%.Early minor and major complication rates ranged from 0%to 100%and from 0%to 33%,respectively.Late minor and major complication rates ranged from 0%to 70%and from 0%to 25%,respectively.Conclusion:The most frequent types of ICONB are Studer“U”neobladder,Hautmann“W”neobladder,“Y”neobladder,and the Padua neobladder.Randomized studies comparing the performance of the different types of ICONB,the performance in an intra or extracorporeal manner,or the performance of an ICONB versus ICIC are lacking in the literature.To this day,there are not sufficient quality data to determine the supremacy of one technique.This manuscript represents a compendium of the most used ICONB with detailed descriptions of the technical aspects,operative and perioperative outcomes,and new consistent images of each technique.展开更多
AIM:To compare computed tomography enteroclysis(CTE) vs small intestine contrast ultrasonography(SICUS) for assessing small bowel lesions in Crohn's disease(CD),when using surgical pathology as gold standard.METHO...AIM:To compare computed tomography enteroclysis(CTE) vs small intestine contrast ultrasonography(SICUS) for assessing small bowel lesions in Crohn's disease(CD),when using surgical pathology as gold standard.METHODS:From January 2007 to July 2008,15 eligible patients undergoing elective resection of the distal ileum and coecum(or right colon) were prospectively enrolled.All patients were under follow-up.The study population included 6 males and 9 females,with a median age of 44 years(range:18-80 years).Inclusion criteria:(1) certain diagnosis of small bowel requiring elective ileo-colonic resection;(2) age between 18-80 years;(3) elective surgery in our Surgical Unit;and(4) written informed consent.SICUS and CTE were performed ≤ 3 mo before surgery,followed by surgical pathology.The following small bowel lesions were blindly reported by one sonologist,radiologist,surgeon and histolopathologist:disease site,extent,strictures,abscesses,fistulae,small bowel dilation.Comparison between findings at SICUS,CTE,surgical specimens and histological examination was made by assessing the specificity,sensitivity and accuracy of each technique,when using surgical findings as gold standard.RESULTS:Among the 15 patients enrolled,CTE was not feasible in 2 patients,due to urgent surgery in one patients and to low compliance in the second patient,refusing to perform CTE due to the discomfort related to the naso-jejunal tube.The analysis for comparing CTE vs SICUS findings was therefore performed in 13 out of the 15 CD patients enrolled.Differently from CTE,SICUS was feasible in all the 15 patients enrolled.No complications were observed when using SICUS or CTE.Surgical pathology findings in the tested population included:small bowel stricture in 13 patients,small bowel dilation above ileal stricture in 10 patients,abdominal abscesses in 2 patients,enteric fistulae in 5 patients,lymphnodes enlargement(> 1 cm) in 7 patients and mesenteric enlargement in 9 patients.In order to compare findings by using SICUS,CTE,histology and surgery,characteristics of the small bowel lesions observed in CD each patient were blindly reported in the same form by one gastroenterologistsonologist,radiologist,surgeon and anatomopathologist.At surgery,lesions related to CD were detected in the distal ileum in all 13 patients,also visualized by both SICUS and CTE in all 13 patients.Ileal lesions > 10 cm length were detected at surgery in all the 13 CD patients,confirmed by SICUS and CTE in the same 12 out of the 13 patients.When using surgical findings as a gold standard,SICUS and CTE showed the exactly same sensitivity,specificity and accuracy for detecting the presence of small bowel fistulae(accuracy 77% for both) and abscesses(accuracy 85% for both).In the tested CD population,SICUS and CTE were also quite comparable in terms of accuracy for detecting the presence of small bowel strictures(92% vs 100%),small bowel fistulae(77% for both) and small bowel dilation(85% vs 82%).CONCLUSION:In our study population,CTE and the non-invasive and radiation-free SICUS showed a comparable high accuracy for assessing small bowel lesions in CD.展开更多
Intestinal duplication is an uncommon congenital condition in young adults.A 25-year-old man complained of chronic,intermittent abdominal pain for 3 years following previous appendectomy for the treatment of suspected...Intestinal duplication is an uncommon congenital condition in young adults.A 25-year-old man complained of chronic,intermittent abdominal pain for 3 years following previous appendectomy for the treatment of suspected appendicitis.Abdominal discomfort and pain,suggestive of intestinal obstruction,recurred after operation.A tubular mass was palpable in the right lower quadrant.Computed tomography enterography scan identified suspicious intestinal intussusception,while Tc-99m pertechnetate scintigraphy revealed a cluster of strip-like abnormal radioactivity in the right lower quadrant.On exploratory laparotomy,a tubular-shaped ileal duplication cyst was found arising from the mesenteric margin of the native ileal segment located 15 cm proximal to the ileocecal valve.Ileectomy was performed along with the removal of the duplication disease,and the end-to-end anastomosis was done to restore the gastrointestinal tract continuity.Pathological examination showed ileal duplication with ectopic gastric mucosa.The patient experienced an eventless postoperative recovery and remained asymptomatic within 2 years of postoperative follow-up.展开更多
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor(GIST)is a rare mesenchymal tumor of the gastrointestinal tract that has been associated with the formation of fistulas to adjacent organs in few case reports.However,GIST with enterohepa...Gastrointestinal stromal tumor(GIST)is a rare mesenchymal tumor of the gastrointestinal tract that has been associated with the formation of fistulas to adjacent organs in few case reports.However,GIST with enterohepatic fistula has not been reported.Here we report the case of an enterohepatic fistula that occurred after embolization of a liver mass originating in the distal ileum.An 87-year-old woman was hospitalized for melena.On initial conventional endoscopy,a bleeding focus in the gastrointestinal tract was not found.Because of massive hematochezia,enteroscopy was performed through the anus.A protruding,ulcerative mass was found in the distal ileum that was suspected to be the source of the bleeding;a biopsy sample was taken.Electrocoagulation was not successful in controlling the bleeding;therefore,embolization was performed.After embolization,the patient developed a high fever and severe abdominal tenderness with rebound tenderness.Follow-up abdominopelvic computed tomography revealed an enterohepatic fistula between the liver and distal ileum.The fistula was treated surgically by segmental resection of the distal ileum and unlooping of the liver mass.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Chronic pouchitis remains a significant and prevalent complication following ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in patients with ulcerative colitis.AIM To identify potential risk factors for the development of chronic pouchitis.METHODS Predictors of chronic pouchitis were investigated through a systematic review and meta-analysis.A comprehensive search of the Medline,EMBASE,and PubMed databases was undertaken to identify relevant studies published up to October 2023.Meta-analytic procedures employed random-effects models for the combination of estimates,with the I^(2)statistic used to assess between-study heterogeneity.RESULTS Eleven studies with a total of 3722 patients,comprising 513 with chronic pouchitis and 3209 patients without,were included in the final analysis.Extraintestinal manifestation[odds ratio(OR)=2.11,95%confidence intervals(CI):1.53-2.91,P<0.001,I^(2)=0%],specifically primary sclerosing cholangitis(PSC)(OR=3.69,95%CI:1.40-9.21,P=0.01,I2=48%),and extensive colitis(OR=1.96,95%CI:1.23-3.11,P=0.00,I^(2)=31%)were associated with an increased risk of chronic pouchitis.Other factors,including gender,smoking status,family history of inflammatory bowel disease and ileal pouch anal anastomosis surgical indication were not significantly associated with chronic pouchitis.CONCLUSION Extraintestinal manifestations,PSC and extensive colitis are associated with the development of chronic pouchitis.These findings underscore the importance of comprehensive pre-operative assessment and tailored post operative management strategies.
文摘BACKGROUND An ileal neobladder is a standardized form of urinary diversion that provides acceptable outcomes in terms of long-term quality of life.Urothelial carcinomas(UCs)arising in the ileal neobladder are extremely rare,and few reports on this have been published in the English language.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of UC that developed in the ileal neobladder of a 63-year-old man.The patient was diagnosed with UC in situ and underwent radical cystoprostatectomy and ileal neobladder creation.Ten years after the surgery and neoadjuvant chemotherapy,an UC developed in the ileal neobladder.CONCLUSION Ileal neobladder urothelial carcinoma can originate from the implanted urothelium and the intestinal mucosa can migrate intraluminally.
文摘BACKGROUND Primary ileal squamous cell carcinoma(PISCC)is a rare malignant tumor of the ileum.Its development is an exceptional phenomenon,as the ileal mucosa is lined exclusively by simple columnar epithelium,with no native squamous epithelium under physiological conditions.PISCC accounts for fewer than 0.001%of all intestinal malignancies.As of 2025,only 12 confirmed cases have been documented in the global literature,predominantly as isolated case reports.CASE SUMMARY A 47-year-old female developed abdominal pain two years after chemotherapy for ovarian low-grade serous carcinoma(International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics stage IC1).Positron emission tomography/computed tomography showed localized thickening of the small intestinal wall in the right pelvic region with increased metabolic activity,suggesting implantation metastasis.The patient underwent partial ileal resection,intestinal anastomosis,appendectomy,omentectomy,and pericolic lymphadenectomy.Histopathological and immunohistochemical analyses confirmed a primary ileal low-grade squamous cell carcinoma.Postoperatively,the patient received intravenous doxorubicin plus carboplatin combined with anti-angiogenic targeted therapy.After six cycles,the regimen was changed to paclitaxel plus carboplatin with bevacizumab.Following five cycles,maintenance therapy with intravenous bevacizumab monotherapy was initiated,supplemented with adjunctive hepatoprotective agents.At the 30-month postoperative follow-up,the patient remained progression-free with no clinical or radiologic evidence of recurrence or distant metastasis.CONCLUSION Accurate diagnosis of PISCC requires integration of clinical history,systemic examination,histopathology,and immunohistochemical profiling to reduce misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis.
文摘Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a relapsing and remitting disease characterised by chronic mucosal and submucosal inflammation of the colon and rectum. Treatment may vary depending upon the extent and severity of inflammation. Broadly speaking medical treatments aim to induce and then maintain remission. Surgery is indicated for inflammatory disease that is refractory to medical treatment or in cases of neoplastic transformation. Approximately 25% of patients with UC ultimately require colectomy. Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) has become the standard of care for patients with ulcerative colitis who ultimately require colectomy. This review will examine indications for IPAA, patient selection, technical aspects of surgery, management of complications and long term outcome following this procedure.
基金Supported by Li Jie-Shou Gut Barrier Foundation,No.LJS_201008
文摘AIM To assess the effect of enteral nutrition(EN) supplemented with glutamine on recovery after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis(IPAA) in rats, to provide an experimental basis for nutritional support in patients with ulcerative colitis(UC) after IPAA. METHODS Male Sprague-Dawley(SD) rats were randomly divided into three groups(n = 8) after IPAA operation using a microsurgical technique. From the third postoperative day, rats in the control group, EN group, and immune nutrition(IN) group were fed standard rat chow, short peptide EN, and short peptide EN combined with glutamine ad libitum, respectively. The rats' general condition was observed throughout the study. Serum levels of total protein(TP), albumin(ALB), prealbumin(PA), and transferrin(TF) were detected on the 30 th postoperative day, using an automatic biochemical analyzer. The ileal pouch mucosa was stained with hematoxylin and eosin(HE), and occludin protein levels were detected by immunohistochemistry.RESULTS The body weight of rats in the EN group(359.20 ± 10.06 g) was significantly higher than that in the control group(344.00 ± 9.66 g)(P < 0.05) and lower than that in the IN group(373.60 ± 9.86 g)(P < 0.05) on the 30 th postoperative day. The levels of serum TP, ALB, PA, and TF in the EN group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P < 0.01 for all) and lower than those in the IN group(P < 0.05 for all). Histopathological score(EN: 0.80 ± 0.37; IN: 0.60 ± 0.40; control group: 2.29 ± 0.18) and expression level of occludin protein(EN: 0.182 ± 0.054; IN: 0.188 ± 0.048; control group: 0.127 ± 0.032) were significantly lower in the control group compared with the EN and IN groups(P < 0.05 for all), but there were no significant differences between the latter two groups(P > 0.05 for all). CONCLUSION EN combined with glutamine may effectively improve nutritional status after IPAA. Our results suggest a benefit of glutamine supplementation in EN for UC patients undergoing IPAA, although human studies are required to confirm this finding.
文摘Restorative proctocolectomy is the most common surgical option for patients with familial adenomatous polyposis(FAP). However,adenomas may develop in the ileal pouch mucosa over time,and even carcinoma in the pouch has been reported. We therefore reviewed the prevalence,nature,and treatment of adenomas and carcinoma that develop after proctocolectomy in the ileal pouch mucosa in patients with FAP. In 25 reports that were reviewed,the incidence of adenomas in the ileal pouch varied from 6.7% to 73.9%. Several potential factors that favor the development of pouch polyposis have been investigated,but many remain controversial. Nevertheless,it seems certain that the age of the pouch is important. The risk appears to be 7%to 16% after 5 years,35% to 42% after 10 years,and75% after 15 years. On the other hand,only 21 cases of ileal pouch carcinoma have been recorded in the literature to date. The diagnosis of pouch carcinoma was made between 3 to 20 years(median,10 years) after pouch construction. Although the risk of malignant transformation in ileal pouches is probably low,it is not negligible,and the long-term risk cannot presently be well quantified. Regular endoscopic surveillance,especially using chromoendoscopy,is recommended.
文摘Total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis(IPAA) is the current gold standard in the surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis(UC) refractory to medical management. A procedure of significant magnitude carries its own risks including anastomotic failure, pelvic sepsis and a low rate of neoplastic degeneration overtime. Recent studies have shown that total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis(IRA) has been associated with good long-term functional results in a selected group of UC patients amenable to undergo a strict surveillance for the relatively high risk of cancer in the rectum. This manuscript will review and compare the most recent literature on IRA and IPAA as it pertains to postoperative morbidity and mortality, failure rates, functional outcomes and cancer risk.
基金the Mitchell J.Notaras Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery
文摘The ileal pouch anal anastomosis(IPAA)has revolutionised the surgical management of ulcerative colitis(UC)and familial adenomatous polyposis(FAP).Despite refinement in surgical technique(s)and patient selection,IPAA can be associated with significant morbidity.As the IPAA celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2018,this review provides a timely outline of its history,indications,and complications.IPAA has undergone significant modification since 1978.For both UC and FAP,IPAA surgery aims to definitively cure disease and prevent malignant degeneration,while providing adequate continence and avoiding a permanent stoma.The majority of patients experience long-term success,but“early”and“late”complications are recognised.Pelvic sepsis is a common early complication with far-reaching consequences of long-term pouch dysfunction,but prompt intervention(either radiological or surgical)reduces the risk of pouch failure.Even in the absence of sepsis,pouch dysfunction is a longterm complication that may have a myriad of causes.Pouchitis is a common cause that remains incompletely understood and difficult to manage at times.10%of patients succumb to the diagnosis of pouch failure,which is traditionally associated with the need for pouch excision.This review provides a timely outline of the history,indications,and complications associated with IPAA.Patient selection remains key,and contraindications exist for this surgery.A structured management plan is vital to the successful management of complications following pouch surgery.
基金Supported by Iuventus Plus program of the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education,No.0107/IP1/2013/72(to JF)the grant from the Medical University of Lodz,No.503/1-156-04/503-01
文摘Chronic idiopathic constipation is a common disorder of the gastrointestinal tract that encompasses a wide profile of symptoms. Current treatment options for chronic idiopathic constipation are of limited value; therefore, a novel strategy is necessary with an increased effectiveness and safety. Recently, the inhibition of the ileal bile acid transporter has become a promising target for constipation-associated diseases. Enhanced delivery of bile acids into the colon achieves an accelerated colonic transit, increased stool frequency, and relief of constipationrelated symptoms. This article provides insight into the mechanism of action of ileal bile acid transporter inhibitors and discusses their potential clinical use for pharmacotherapy of constipation in chronic idiopathic constipation.
文摘Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis(RP-IPAA) is the gold standard surgical treatment for ulcerative colitis.However,despite the widespread use of RP-IPAA,many aspects of this treatment still remain controversial,such as the approach(open or laparoscopic),number of stages in the surgery,type of pouch,and construction type(hand-sewn or stapled ileal pouch-anal anastomosis).The present narrative review aims to discuss current evidence on the short-,mid-,and long-term results of each of these technical alternatives as well as their benefits and disadvantages.A review of the MEDLINE,EMBASE,and Ovid databases was performed to identify studies published through March 2016.Few large,randomized,controlled studies have been conducted,which limits the conclusions that can be drawn regarding controversial issues.The available data from retrospective studies suggest that laparoscopic surgery has no clear advantages compared with open surgery and that one-stage RP-IPAA may be indicated in selected cases.Regarding 2- and 3-stage RP-IPAA,patients who underwent these surgeries differed significantly with respect to clinical and laboratory variables,making any comparisons extremely difficult.The long-term results regarding the pouch type show that the W- and J-reservoirs do not differ significantly,although the J pouch is generally preferred by surgeons.Hand-sewn and stapled ileal pouch-anal anastomoses have their own advantages,and there is no clear benefit of one technique over the other.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFD0500501)the China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA+1 种基金the Science and Technology Program of Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences(R2020PY-JG009,202106TD)the Project of Swine Innovation Team in Guangdong Modern Agricultural Research System(2021KJ126)。
文摘Background:Previous studies had shown that short-term acute heat stress(HS)affected the host’s metabolism and intestinal microbiota independent of feed intake(FI)reduction,and long-term calorie restriction caused intestinal morphological injuries and gut microbial alterations.However,research on the effects of constant chronic HS on intestinal microbial composition and the roles of FI reduction played in is limited.This study aimed to investigate the effects of 7-day constant chronic HS on the composition of intestinal microbes in growing-finishing pigs,and its relationship with pigs’performance,intestinal morphology,and ileal immune response.Twenty-four growingfinishing pigs(Duroc×Large White×Landrace,30±1 kg body weight)were randomly assigned to three treatments(n=8),1)thermal neutral(TN)conditions(25±1℃)with ad libitum FI,2)HS conditions(35±1℃)with ad libitum FI,3)pair-fed(PF)with HS under TN conditions to discriminate the confounding effects of dissimilar FI,and the FI was the previous day’s average FI of HS.The small intestinal segments(duodenum,jejunum,and ileum)and feces were collected on d 8.Results:Results indicated that HS drastically declined(P<0.05)average daily gain(ADG)and average daily feed intake(ADFI)(about 61%)in comparison with TN,and caused hyperpyrexia,meanwhile PF caused hypothermia.Morphological observation by light and electron microscopes showed that both HS and PF treatment decreased(P<0.05)the villus and microvillus height compared with TN.Additionally,HS increased(P<0.05)protein expression of heat shock protein 70 in the duodenum,jejunum,and ileum.Furthermore,the expression of tight junction protein zonula occluden-1(ZO-1)in the duodenum and ileum,and Occludin in the ileum were enhanced(P<0.05)compared with TN and PF.Moreover,HS significantly enhanced(P<0.05)the mRNA relative expression of inflammatory cytokines(TLR-2,TLR-4,and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),IL-6,IL-8,PG1–5,β-defensin 2(pBD-2)),mucins(mucin-1 and mucin-2)and P65 protein level in the ileal mucosa tissue.Intestinal microbiota analysis by 16S rRNA sequencing showed lower(P<0.10)αdiversity in both HS and PF,and a separated cluster ofβdiversity among groups.Compared with TN,HS but not PF mainly reduced(FDR<0.05)Bacteroidetes(phylum),Bacteroidia(class)and elevated the proportions of Proteobacteria(phylum,FDR<0.05),Bacillales(order,FDR<0.05),Planococcaceae(family,FDR<0.05),Kurthia(genus,FDR<0.05),Streptococcaceae(family,FDR<0.10)and Streptococcus(genus,FDR<0.10).Notably,Lactobacillales(order)was decreased(FDR<0.05)by PF alone.Furthermore,the Spearman correlation analysis indicated that the microbes prevalent in HS were positively(P<0.05)associated with intestinal morphological injuries indicators and ileal immune response parameters,and the microbes reduced in HS were negatively(P<0.05)with the performance data.Conclusions:Intestinal morphological injuries and ileal immune response caused by constant chronic HS independent of FI showed close connections with alterations in intestinal microbiota in growing-finishing pigs.
文摘AIM: To investigate the outcomes of treatments for complications after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) in Korean patients with ulcerative colitis.
文摘AIM:To evaluate if 3 mo oral supplementation with Eviendep was able to reduce the number of duodenal polyps in familial adenomatous polyposis(FAP)patients with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis(IPAA).METHODS:Eleven FAP patients with IPAA and duodenal polyps were enrolled.They underwent upper gastrointestinal(GI)endoscopy at the baseline and after 3 mo of treatment.Each patient received 5 mg Eviendep twice a day,at breakfast and dinner time,for3 mo.Two endoscopists evaluated in a blinded manner the number and size of duodenal polyps.Upper GI endoscopies with biopsies were performed at the baseline(T0)with the assessment of the Spigelman score.Polyps>10 mm were removed during endoscopy and at the end of the procedure a new Spigelman score was determined(T1).The procedure was repeated 3 mo after the baseline(T2).Four photograms were examined for each patient,at T1 and T2.The examined area was divided into 3 segments:duodenal bulb,second and third portion duodenum.Biopsy specimens were taken from all polyps>10 mm and from all suspicious ones,defined by the presence of a central depression,irregular surface,or irregular vascular pattern.Histology was classified according to the updated Vienna criteria.RESULTS:At baseline the mean number of duodenal detected polyps was 27.7 and mean sizes were 15.8mm;the mean Spigelman score was 7.1.After polypectomy the mean number of duodenal detected polyps was 25.7 and mean sizes were 7.6 mm;the mean Spigelman score was 6.4.After 3 mo of Eviendep bid,all patients showed a reduction of number and size of duodenal polyps.The mean number of duodenal polyps was 8(P=0.021)and mean size was 4.4 mm;the mean Spigelman score was 6.6.Interrater agreement was measured.Lesions>1 cm found a very good degree of concordance(kappa 0.851)and a good concordance was as well encountered for smaller lesions(kappa 0.641).CONCLUSION:Our study demonstrated that shortterm(90 d)supplementation with Eviendep in FAP patients with IPAA and with recurrent adenomas in the duodenal mucosa,resulted effective in reducing polyps number of 32%and size of 51%.
文摘Colonic intussusception and gastrointestinal duplication are diseases that arise in young children. The clinical presentation of adult cases of intussusception and enteric duplication is non-specific and thus poses a diagnostic challenge. A computed tomography (CT) scan is recommended in adult cases as the most sensitive diagnostic tool and the pathognomonic finding of outer intussuscepiens and central intussusceptum is diagnostic. A septum of a duplicated colon in a non-intussuscepted segment has been rarely reported in the literature. With advancements in radiological imaging technology and the increased availability of CT scanners, the capacity for a correct pre-operative diagnosis has been significantly enhanced. Our current case report illustrates the importance of considering an uncommon etiology for enteric intussusception and duplication as a differential diagnosis of acute abdomen in an adult patient. Our analyses of this patient also highlight the successful use of CT scanning to make this diagnosis.
基金Supported by Guangdong Science and Technology Program,No.2012B061700072
文摘Although gastroduodenal ulcers are common in solid organ transplant patients, there are few reports on multiple giant ulcers in the distal ileum and ileocecal valve caused by immunosuppressants Herein, we report on a liver transplant recipient and a renal transplant recipient with multiple large ulcers in the distal ileum and ileocecal valve who rapidly achieved ulcer healing upon withdrawal of sirolimus or tacrolimus and administration of thalidomide. In case 1, a 56-yearold man with primary hepatocellular carcinoma had received a liver transplantation. Tacrolimus combined with sirolimus and prednisolone was used as the anti-rejection regimen. Colonoscopy was performed because of severe abdominal pain and diarrhea at postoperative month 10. Multiple giant ulcers were found at the ileocecal valve and distal ileum. The ulcers healed rapidly with withdrawal of sirolimus and treatment with thalidomide. There was no recurrence during 2 years of follow-up. In case 2, a 34-year-old man with end-stage kidney disease received kidney transplantation and was put on tacrolimus combined with mycophenolate mofetil and prednisolone as the anti-rejection regimen. Twelve weeks after the operation, the patient presented with hematochezia and severe anemia. Colonoscopy revealed multiple large ulcers in the ileocecal valve and distal ileum, with massive accumulation of fresh blood. The bleeding ceased after treatment with intravenous somatostatin and oral thalidomide. Tacrolimus was withdrawn at the same time. Colonoscopy at week 4 of follow-up revealed remarkable healing of the ulcers, and there was no recurrence of bleeding during 1 year of follow-up. No lymphoma, tuberculosis, or infection of cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, or fungus wasfound in either patient. In post-transplantation cases with ulcers in the distal ileum and ileocecal valve, sirolimus or tacrolimus should be considered a possible risk factor, and withdrawing them or switching to another immunosuppressant might be effective to treat these ulcers.
文摘Inflammatory fibroid polyp(IFP) is a rare,idiopathic pseudotumorous lesion of the gastrointestinal tract.While mostly reported as solitary gastric lesions,multiple cases of small bowel IFPs are also reported.It is a documented cause of intussusception in adults.In the case reports of ileal inflammatory fibroid polyps with intussusception,an emergent presentation with small bowel obstruction has been most often described.Here we depict a case of ileal inflammatory fibroid polyp presenting with chronic intermittent ileocolic intussusception,anemia and weight loss with an endoscopic appearance mimicking necrotic cecal carcinoma.
文摘Objective:To review the most used intracorporeal orthotopic ileal neobladder(ICONB)after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer and create a unified compendium of the different alternatives,including new consistent images.Methods:We performed a non-systematic review of the literature with the keywords“bladder cancer”,“urinary diversion”,“radical cystectomy”,and“neobladder”.Results:Forty studies were included in the analysis.The most frequent type of ICONB was the modified Studer“U”neobladder(70%)followed by the Hautmann“W”modified neobladder(7.5%),the“Y”neobladder(5%),and the Padua neobladder(5%).The operative time to perform a urinary diversion ranged from 124 to 553 min.The total estimated blood loss ranged from 200 to 900 mL.The rate of positive surgical margins ranged from 0%to 8.1%.Early minor and major complication rates ranged from 0%to 100%and from 0%to 33%,respectively.Late minor and major complication rates ranged from 0%to 70%and from 0%to 25%,respectively.Conclusion:The most frequent types of ICONB are Studer“U”neobladder,Hautmann“W”neobladder,“Y”neobladder,and the Padua neobladder.Randomized studies comparing the performance of the different types of ICONB,the performance in an intra or extracorporeal manner,or the performance of an ICONB versus ICIC are lacking in the literature.To this day,there are not sufficient quality data to determine the supremacy of one technique.This manuscript represents a compendium of the most used ICONB with detailed descriptions of the technical aspects,operative and perioperative outcomes,and new consistent images of each technique.
基金Supported by The Fondazione Umberto Di Mario,Largo Marchiafava,1,Roma,Italya Grant Research from PRIN 2008,No. 2008X8NRH4,Italy
文摘AIM:To compare computed tomography enteroclysis(CTE) vs small intestine contrast ultrasonography(SICUS) for assessing small bowel lesions in Crohn's disease(CD),when using surgical pathology as gold standard.METHODS:From January 2007 to July 2008,15 eligible patients undergoing elective resection of the distal ileum and coecum(or right colon) were prospectively enrolled.All patients were under follow-up.The study population included 6 males and 9 females,with a median age of 44 years(range:18-80 years).Inclusion criteria:(1) certain diagnosis of small bowel requiring elective ileo-colonic resection;(2) age between 18-80 years;(3) elective surgery in our Surgical Unit;and(4) written informed consent.SICUS and CTE were performed ≤ 3 mo before surgery,followed by surgical pathology.The following small bowel lesions were blindly reported by one sonologist,radiologist,surgeon and histolopathologist:disease site,extent,strictures,abscesses,fistulae,small bowel dilation.Comparison between findings at SICUS,CTE,surgical specimens and histological examination was made by assessing the specificity,sensitivity and accuracy of each technique,when using surgical findings as gold standard.RESULTS:Among the 15 patients enrolled,CTE was not feasible in 2 patients,due to urgent surgery in one patients and to low compliance in the second patient,refusing to perform CTE due to the discomfort related to the naso-jejunal tube.The analysis for comparing CTE vs SICUS findings was therefore performed in 13 out of the 15 CD patients enrolled.Differently from CTE,SICUS was feasible in all the 15 patients enrolled.No complications were observed when using SICUS or CTE.Surgical pathology findings in the tested population included:small bowel stricture in 13 patients,small bowel dilation above ileal stricture in 10 patients,abdominal abscesses in 2 patients,enteric fistulae in 5 patients,lymphnodes enlargement(> 1 cm) in 7 patients and mesenteric enlargement in 9 patients.In order to compare findings by using SICUS,CTE,histology and surgery,characteristics of the small bowel lesions observed in CD each patient were blindly reported in the same form by one gastroenterologistsonologist,radiologist,surgeon and anatomopathologist.At surgery,lesions related to CD were detected in the distal ileum in all 13 patients,also visualized by both SICUS and CTE in all 13 patients.Ileal lesions > 10 cm length were detected at surgery in all the 13 CD patients,confirmed by SICUS and CTE in the same 12 out of the 13 patients.When using surgical findings as a gold standard,SICUS and CTE showed the exactly same sensitivity,specificity and accuracy for detecting the presence of small bowel fistulae(accuracy 77% for both) and abscesses(accuracy 85% for both).In the tested CD population,SICUS and CTE were also quite comparable in terms of accuracy for detecting the presence of small bowel strictures(92% vs 100%),small bowel fistulae(77% for both) and small bowel dilation(85% vs 82%).CONCLUSION:In our study population,CTE and the non-invasive and radiation-free SICUS showed a comparable high accuracy for assessing small bowel lesions in CD.
文摘Intestinal duplication is an uncommon congenital condition in young adults.A 25-year-old man complained of chronic,intermittent abdominal pain for 3 years following previous appendectomy for the treatment of suspected appendicitis.Abdominal discomfort and pain,suggestive of intestinal obstruction,recurred after operation.A tubular mass was palpable in the right lower quadrant.Computed tomography enterography scan identified suspicious intestinal intussusception,while Tc-99m pertechnetate scintigraphy revealed a cluster of strip-like abnormal radioactivity in the right lower quadrant.On exploratory laparotomy,a tubular-shaped ileal duplication cyst was found arising from the mesenteric margin of the native ileal segment located 15 cm proximal to the ileocecal valve.Ileectomy was performed along with the removal of the duplication disease,and the end-to-end anastomosis was done to restore the gastrointestinal tract continuity.Pathological examination showed ileal duplication with ectopic gastric mucosa.The patient experienced an eventless postoperative recovery and remained asymptomatic within 2 years of postoperative follow-up.
文摘Gastrointestinal stromal tumor(GIST)is a rare mesenchymal tumor of the gastrointestinal tract that has been associated with the formation of fistulas to adjacent organs in few case reports.However,GIST with enterohepatic fistula has not been reported.Here we report the case of an enterohepatic fistula that occurred after embolization of a liver mass originating in the distal ileum.An 87-year-old woman was hospitalized for melena.On initial conventional endoscopy,a bleeding focus in the gastrointestinal tract was not found.Because of massive hematochezia,enteroscopy was performed through the anus.A protruding,ulcerative mass was found in the distal ileum that was suspected to be the source of the bleeding;a biopsy sample was taken.Electrocoagulation was not successful in controlling the bleeding;therefore,embolization was performed.After embolization,the patient developed a high fever and severe abdominal tenderness with rebound tenderness.Follow-up abdominopelvic computed tomography revealed an enterohepatic fistula between the liver and distal ileum.The fistula was treated surgically by segmental resection of the distal ileum and unlooping of the liver mass.