ObjectiveTo evaluate safety and effectiveness of stent placement and emergency surgery in treatment of proximal colon cancer obstruction.MethodsThe PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials, CNKI, CBM, Wanfang Data, etc. were searched comprehensively. The literatures of Chinese and English randomized controlled trial and retrospective comparative study of stent placement and emergency surgery for the proximal colon cancer obstruction were retrieved. The RevMan 5.3 and Stata 12.0 softwares were used. The meta-analysis was made on the safety and effectiveness of these two treatments.ResultsA total of 9 literatures involving 636 patients were included, all of them were the retrospective studies, 4 of them only reported the clinical success rate and technical success rate. The technical success rate of stent placement was 0.94 [95% CI (0.91, 0.96)]. The clinical success rate was 0.90 [95% CI (0.87, 0.93)]. Compared with the emergency surgery group, the total complication rate and the temporary stoma rate were lower [OR=0.32, 95% CI (0.11, 0.94), P=0.04; OR=0.18, 95% CI (0.05, 0.65), P=0.009] and the hospital stay was shorter [MD=–2.97, 95% CI (–4.52, –1.41), P=0.000 2] in the stent placement group. The perioperative mortality rate, laparoscopic surgery rate, 5-year disease-free survival rate, and 5-year overall survival rate had no significant differences between these two groups (P>0.05).ConclusionCompared with emergency surgery, endoscopic stent placement for treatment of proximal colon cancer obstruction has a lower incidence of complications, temporary colostomy rate, shorter hospital stay, and it has no significant differences in mortality, laparoscopic surgery rate, and survival rate.
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of preoperative jaundice on the complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy combined with intraoperative biliary stone removal in patients with common bile duct stones.MethodsA total of 104 patients with choledocholithiasis who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy combined with intraoperative biliary stone removal for common bile duct stones in Baishui County Hospital and No.215 Hospital of Shaanxi Nuclear Industry between January 2014 and February 2016 were enrolled and retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into the jaundice group (43 cases) and the jaundice-free control group (control group, 61 cases) according to the preoperative serum total bilirubin level. The differences in postoperative complication rates between the two groups were compared and risk factors affecting postoperative complications were explored.ResultsThe ALT and total bilirubin on the first day after operation in the jaundice group were higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). In addition, the hospital stay in the jaundice group was shorter than that of the control group (P<0.001). There was no significant difference in the incidence of total postoperative complication rate and the incidence of complications (included biliary leakage, ballistic hemorrhage, hyperthermia, incision complications, and other complications) between the two groups (P>0.05). There were no significant differences in Clavien-Dindo classification, comprehensive complication index (CCI), and ratio of CCI≥20 (P>0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that male and residual stones were independently associated with postoperative complications (P<0.05), but there was no statistical correlation between preoperative jaundice and postoperative complications (P>0.05).ConclusionPreoperative jaundice does not increase the risk of complications after acute laparoscopic surgery in patients with common bile duct stones.
ObjectiveThe aim of this current meta-analysis is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of selective surgery after colonic stenting versus emergency surgery for acute obstructive colorectal cancer.MethodsThe studies published from January 1, 2000 to July 31, 2018 were searched from Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane Library, CNKI, Wanfang database, and VIP database. RevMan 5.3 software was used for data analysis.ResultsA total of 21 studies were included in this meta-analysis. Compared to emergency surgery, selective surgery after colonic stenting had significant lower mortality rate [OR=0.44, 95% CI was (0.26, 0.73), P<0.05], permanent stoma rate [OR=0.46, 95% CI was (0.23, 0.94), P<0.05], complication rate [OR=0.47, 95% CI was (0.35, 0.63), P<0.05], and wound infection rate [OR=0.40, 95% CI was (0.25, 0.65), P<0.05）], but had significant higher primary anastomosis rate [OR=3.30, 95% CI was (2.47, 4.41), P<0.05] and laparoscopic surgery rate [OR=12.55, 95% CI was (3.64, 43.25), P<0.05]. But there was no significant differences between the two groups as to anastomotic leak rate [OR=0.86, 95% CI was (0.48, 1.55), P>0.05].ConclusionsSelective surgery after colonic stenting can be identified in a reduced incidence of mortality rate, complication rate, permanent stoma rate, and wound infection rate, and also can increase primary anastomosis rate and laparoscopic surgery rate. Thus, for acute obstructive colorectal cancer, selective surgery after colonic stenting is better than emergency surgery.
ObjectiveTo analyze the risk factors for neurological complications after emergency surgery of acute type A aortic dissection.MethodsThe clinical data of 51 patients with acute Stanford type A aortic dissection who were admitted to Shanghai Delta Hospital from October 2018 to May 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 37 males (72.5%) and 14 females (27.5%), aged 29-85 (55.1±12.3) years. The patients were divided into two groups, including a N1 group (n=12, patients with postoperative neurological insufficiency) and a N0 group (n=39, patients without postoperative neurological insufficiency). The clinical data of the two groups were compared and analyzed.ResultsThere were statistical differences in age (62.6±11.2 years vs. 51.7±11.4 years, P=0.003), preoperative D-dimer (21.7±9.2 µg/L vs.10.8±10.7 µg/L, P=0.001), tracheal intubation time (78.7±104.0 min vs. 19.6±31.8 min, P=0.003), ICU stay time (204.1±154.8 min vs. 110.8±139.9 min, P=0.037) and preoperative coagulation factor activity R (4.0±1.5 vs. 5.1±1.6, P=0.022). Preoperative coagulation factor activity R was the independent risk factor for neurological insufficiency after emergency (OR=2.013, 95%CI 1.008-4.021, P=0.047).ConclusionFor patients with pre-emergent acute aortic dissection who are older (over 62.6-64.5 years), with reduced coagulation factor R (less than 4.0), it is recommended to take more active brain protection measures to reduce the occurrence of postoperative neurological complications in patients with acute aortic dissection, and further improve the quality of life.
ObjectiveTo compare the short- and long-term effects of emergency surgery (ES) and self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) in treatment of malignant left-sided colonic obstruction.MethodsThe patients with malignant left-sided colonic obstruction who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria in the Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University from October 2010 to October 2020 were retrospectively collected and divided into ES group (n=43) and SEMS group (n=22). The baseline data, surgical data, postoperative data, and prognosis (overall survival and relapse free survival) were compared, and the risk factors of tumor recurrence after surgery were further analyzed by Cox proportional hazards regression model. ResultsIn this study, 65 cases of malignant left-sided colonic obstruction were included, including 43 cases in the ES group and 22 cases in the SEMS group. There were no statistical differences in the baseline data of the two groups (P>0.05). There were no significant differences in the incidence of postoperative complications [13.6% (3/22) vs. 23.3% (10/43), P=0.555], recurrence rate [40.9% (9/22) vs. 37.2% (16/43), P=0.772], and rate of receiving postoperative chemotherapy [68.2% (15/22) vs. 48.8% (21/43), P=0.138] between the SEMS group and ES group. Compared with the ES group, although the median hospitalization time was longer (20 d vs. 12 d, P=0.001), and the median hospitalization cost was higher (65 033 yuan vs. 40 045 yuan, P=0.001), the stoma rate of the SEMS group was lower [36.4% (8/22) vs. 88.4% (38/43), P=0.001], and the minimally invasive (laparoscopic) rate was higher [36.4% (8/22) vs. 7.0% (3/43), P=0.008]. There were no significant differences in the 4-year cumulative overall survival (46.9% vs. 48.4%, P=0.333) and 4-year cumulative relapse free survival (36.2% vs. 44.8%, P=0.724) between the SEMS group and ES group, but the overall survival of the SEMS group was better than that of the ES group for the patients with stage Ⅲ–Ⅳ (χ2=4.644, P=0.047). Multivariate analysis of Cox proportional hazards regression model showed that increased TNM stage increased the risk of postoperative tumor recurrence of patients with malignant left-sided colonic obstruction [HR=2.092, 95%CI (1.261, 3.469), P=0.004]. ConclusionsShort- and long-term effects of ES and SEMS in treatment of malignant left-sided colonic obstruction are equivalent. Although SEMS mode has a longer hospital stay and higher hospitalization costs, stoma rate is lower and laparoscopic surgery rate is higher. Overall survival of SEMS mode in treatment malignant left-sided colonic obstruction patients with stage Ⅲ–Ⅳ is better.
Colorectal cancer is one of the common malignant tumor in the world, and about 57.6% of colorectal cancer surgical cases in our country are rectal cancer patients, which occupies a major proportion. Some patients with rectal cancer may already have emergencies such as intestinal obstruction or limited perforation at the time of consultation, which require immediate relevant treatment measures. Currently, there are multiple surgical and endoscopic treatment strategies available for obstructive and perforated rectal cancer. Surgeons need to perform an accurate and comprehensive assessment of the disease, define the goals of the current treatment, and formulate an appropriate treatment plan based on the patient’s clinical and oncological status in order to optimize the patient’s oncological outcome while minimizing the risk of complications associated with emergency colorectal surgery.