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Anastomotic Height Is a Valuable Indicator of Long-term Bowel Function Following Surgery for Rectal Cancer

The exact relation between anastomotic height after rectal cancer surgery and postoperative bowel function problems has not been investigated in the long term, resulting in ineffective treatment. OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to determine the effect of anastomotic height on long-term bowel f...

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Autores principales: Verkuijl, Sanne J., Hoff, Christiaan, Furnée, Edgar J.B., Kelder, Wendy, Hess, Daniel A., Wit, Fennie, Zijlstra, Ronald J., Trzpis, Monika, Broens, Paul M.A.
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Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9829038/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35714360
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/DCR.0000000000002168
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author Verkuijl, Sanne J.
Hoff, Christiaan
Furnée, Edgar J.B.
Kelder, Wendy
Hess, Daniel A.
Wit, Fennie
Zijlstra, Ronald J.
Trzpis, Monika
Broens, Paul M.A.
author_facet Verkuijl, Sanne J.
Hoff, Christiaan
Furnée, Edgar J.B.
Kelder, Wendy
Hess, Daniel A.
Wit, Fennie
Zijlstra, Ronald J.
Trzpis, Monika
Broens, Paul M.A.
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description The exact relation between anastomotic height after rectal cancer surgery and postoperative bowel function problems has not been investigated in the long term, resulting in ineffective treatment. OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to determine the effect of anastomotic height on long-term bowel function and generic quality of life. DESIGN: This was a multicenter, cross-sectional study. SETTINGS: Seven hospitals in the north of the Netherlands participated. PATIENTS: All patients who underwent rectal cancer surgery between 2009 and 2015 in participating hospitals received the validated Defecation and Fecal Continence and Short-Form 36 questionnaires. Deceased patients, patients with a permanent stoma or an anastomosis >15 cm from the anal verge, patients with intellectual disability, and patients living abroad were excluded. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Primary outcomes were constipation (Rome IV), fecal incontinence (Rome IV), and major low anterior resection syndrome. Secondary outcomes were the generic quality of life scores. RESULTS: The study population (n = 630) had a median follow-up of 58.0 months. In multivariable analysis, constipation (OR = 1.08; 95% CI, 1.02-1.15; p = 0.011), fecal incontinence (OR = 0.91; 95% CI, 0.84-0.97; p = 0.006), and major low anterior resection syndrome (OR = 0.93; 95% CI, 0.87-0.99; p = 0.027), were significantly associated with anastomotic height. The curves illustrating the probability of constipation and fecal incontinence crossed at an anastomotic height of 7 cm, with 95% CIs overlapping between 4.5 and 9.5 cm. There was no relation between quality-of-life scores and anastomotic height. LIMITATIONS: The study is limited by its cross-sectional design. CONCLUSIONS: This study might serve as a guide for the clinician to effectively screen and treat fecal incontinence and constipation during patient follow-up after rectal cancer surgery. More attention should be paid to fecal incontinence in patients with an anastomosis below 4.5 cm and toward constipation in patients with an anastomosis above 9.5 cm. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/B858. LA ALTURA ANASTOMÓTICA ES UN INDICADOR VALIOSO DE LA FUNCIÓN INTESTINAL A LARGO PLAZO DESPUÉS DE LA CIRUGÍA PARA EL CÁNCER DE RECTO: ANTECEDENTES: La relación exacta entre la altura anastomótica después de la cirugía de cáncer de recto y los problemas posoperatorios de la función intestinal no se ha investigado a largo plazo, lo que causa un tratamiento ineficaz. OBJETIVO: Determinar el efecto de la altura anastomótica sobre la función intestinal a largo plazo y la calidad de vida genérica. DISEÑO: Estudio multicéntrico transversal. DISEÑO DEL ESTUDIO: Participaron siete hospitales holandeses en el norte de los Países Bajos. PACIENTES: Todos los pacientes que se sometieron a cirugía de cáncer de recto entre 2009 y 2015 en los hospitales participantes recibieron los cuestionarios validados de Defecación y Continencia Fecal y Short-Form 36. Se excluyeron pacientes fallecidos, pacientes con estoma permanente o anastomosis > 15 cm del borde anal, discapacidad intelectual o residentes en el extranjero. PRINCIPALES MEDIDAS DE RESULTADO: Los resultados primarios fueron estreñimiento (Roma IV), incontinencia fecal (Roma IV) y síndrome de resección anterior baja mayor. Los resultados secundarios fueron las puntuaciones genéricas de calidad de vida. RESULTADOS: La población de estudio (N = 630) tuvo una mediana de seguimiento de 58.0 meses. En el análisis multivariable el estreñimiento (OR = 1,08, IC del 95%, 1,02-1,15, p = 0,011), incontinencia fecal (OR = 0,91, IC del 95%, 0,84–0,97, p = 0,006) y síndrome de resección anterior baja mayor (OR = 0,93, IC del 95%, 0,87–0,99, p = 0,027) se asociaron significativamente con la altura anastomótica. Las curvas que ilustran la probabilidad de estreñimiento e incontinencia fecal se cruzaron a una altura anastomótica de 7 cm, con IC del 95% superpuestos entre 4,5 y 9,5 cm. No hubo relación entre las puntuaciones de calidad de vida y la altura anastomótica. LIMITACIONES: El estudio está limitado por su diseño transversal. CONCLUSIONES: Este estudio podría servir como una guía para que el médico evalúe y trate eficazmente la incontinencia fecal y el estreñimiento durante el seguimiento de los pacientes después de la cirugía de cáncer de recto. Se debe prestar más atención a la incontinencia fecal en pacientes con anastomosis por debajo de 4,5 cm y al estreñimiento en pacientes con anastomosis por encima de 9,5 cm. Consulte Video Resumen en http://links.lww.com/DCR/B858. (Traducción—Dr. Yazmin Berrones-Medina)
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spelling pubmed-98290382023-01-12 Anastomotic Height Is a Valuable Indicator of Long-term Bowel Function Following Surgery for Rectal Cancer Verkuijl, Sanne J. Hoff, Christiaan Furnée, Edgar J.B. Kelder, Wendy Hess, Daniel A. Wit, Fennie Zijlstra, Ronald J. Trzpis, Monika Broens, Paul M.A. Dis Colon Rectum Original Contributions The exact relation between anastomotic height after rectal cancer surgery and postoperative bowel function problems has not been investigated in the long term, resulting in ineffective treatment. OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to determine the effect of anastomotic height on long-term bowel function and generic quality of life. DESIGN: This was a multicenter, cross-sectional study. SETTINGS: Seven hospitals in the north of the Netherlands participated. PATIENTS: All patients who underwent rectal cancer surgery between 2009 and 2015 in participating hospitals received the validated Defecation and Fecal Continence and Short-Form 36 questionnaires. Deceased patients, patients with a permanent stoma or an anastomosis >15 cm from the anal verge, patients with intellectual disability, and patients living abroad were excluded. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Primary outcomes were constipation (Rome IV), fecal incontinence (Rome IV), and major low anterior resection syndrome. Secondary outcomes were the generic quality of life scores. RESULTS: The study population (n = 630) had a median follow-up of 58.0 months. In multivariable analysis, constipation (OR = 1.08; 95% CI, 1.02-1.15; p = 0.011), fecal incontinence (OR = 0.91; 95% CI, 0.84-0.97; p = 0.006), and major low anterior resection syndrome (OR = 0.93; 95% CI, 0.87-0.99; p = 0.027), were significantly associated with anastomotic height. The curves illustrating the probability of constipation and fecal incontinence crossed at an anastomotic height of 7 cm, with 95% CIs overlapping between 4.5 and 9.5 cm. There was no relation between quality-of-life scores and anastomotic height. LIMITATIONS: The study is limited by its cross-sectional design. CONCLUSIONS: This study might serve as a guide for the clinician to effectively screen and treat fecal incontinence and constipation during patient follow-up after rectal cancer surgery. More attention should be paid to fecal incontinence in patients with an anastomosis below 4.5 cm and toward constipation in patients with an anastomosis above 9.5 cm. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/B858. LA ALTURA ANASTOMÓTICA ES UN INDICADOR VALIOSO DE LA FUNCIÓN INTESTINAL A LARGO PLAZO DESPUÉS DE LA CIRUGÍA PARA EL CÁNCER DE RECTO: ANTECEDENTES: La relación exacta entre la altura anastomótica después de la cirugía de cáncer de recto y los problemas posoperatorios de la función intestinal no se ha investigado a largo plazo, lo que causa un tratamiento ineficaz. OBJETIVO: Determinar el efecto de la altura anastomótica sobre la función intestinal a largo plazo y la calidad de vida genérica. DISEÑO: Estudio multicéntrico transversal. DISEÑO DEL ESTUDIO: Participaron siete hospitales holandeses en el norte de los Países Bajos. PACIENTES: Todos los pacientes que se sometieron a cirugía de cáncer de recto entre 2009 y 2015 en los hospitales participantes recibieron los cuestionarios validados de Defecación y Continencia Fecal y Short-Form 36. Se excluyeron pacientes fallecidos, pacientes con estoma permanente o anastomosis > 15 cm del borde anal, discapacidad intelectual o residentes en el extranjero. PRINCIPALES MEDIDAS DE RESULTADO: Los resultados primarios fueron estreñimiento (Roma IV), incontinencia fecal (Roma IV) y síndrome de resección anterior baja mayor. Los resultados secundarios fueron las puntuaciones genéricas de calidad de vida. RESULTADOS: La población de estudio (N = 630) tuvo una mediana de seguimiento de 58.0 meses. En el análisis multivariable el estreñimiento (OR = 1,08, IC del 95%, 1,02-1,15, p = 0,011), incontinencia fecal (OR = 0,91, IC del 95%, 0,84–0,97, p = 0,006) y síndrome de resección anterior baja mayor (OR = 0,93, IC del 95%, 0,87–0,99, p = 0,027) se asociaron significativamente con la altura anastomótica. Las curvas que ilustran la probabilidad de estreñimiento e incontinencia fecal se cruzaron a una altura anastomótica de 7 cm, con IC del 95% superpuestos entre 4,5 y 9,5 cm. No hubo relación entre las puntuaciones de calidad de vida y la altura anastomótica. LIMITACIONES: El estudio está limitado por su diseño transversal. CONCLUSIONES: Este estudio podría servir como una guía para que el médico evalúe y trate eficazmente la incontinencia fecal y el estreñimiento durante el seguimiento de los pacientes después de la cirugía de cáncer de recto. Se debe prestar más atención a la incontinencia fecal en pacientes con anastomosis por debajo de 4,5 cm y al estreñimiento en pacientes con anastomosis por encima de 9,5 cm. Consulte Video Resumen en http://links.lww.com/DCR/B858. (Traducción—Dr. Yazmin Berrones-Medina) Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2022-12-13 2023-02 /pmc/articles/PMC9829038/ /pubmed/35714360 http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/DCR.0000000000002168 Text en Copyright © 2022 The Authors. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives License 4.0 (CC BY-NC-ND) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) , where it is permissible to download and share the work provided it is properly cited. The work cannot be changed in any way or used commercially without permission from the journal.
spellingShingle Original Contributions
Verkuijl, Sanne J.
Hoff, Christiaan
Furnée, Edgar J.B.
Kelder, Wendy
Hess, Daniel A.
Wit, Fennie
Zijlstra, Ronald J.
Trzpis, Monika
Broens, Paul M.A.
Anastomotic Height Is a Valuable Indicator of Long-term Bowel Function Following Surgery for Rectal Cancer
title Anastomotic Height Is a Valuable Indicator of Long-term Bowel Function Following Surgery for Rectal Cancer
title_full Anastomotic Height Is a Valuable Indicator of Long-term Bowel Function Following Surgery for Rectal Cancer
title_fullStr Anastomotic Height Is a Valuable Indicator of Long-term Bowel Function Following Surgery for Rectal Cancer
title_full_unstemmed Anastomotic Height Is a Valuable Indicator of Long-term Bowel Function Following Surgery for Rectal Cancer
title_short Anastomotic Height Is a Valuable Indicator of Long-term Bowel Function Following Surgery for Rectal Cancer
title_sort anastomotic height is a valuable indicator of long-term bowel function following surgery for rectal cancer
topic Original Contributions
url https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9829038/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35714360
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/DCR.0000000000002168
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