Long Rectal Cuff and Remnant Mesorectum Are Major Preventable Causes of Ileal Pouch Failure.

BACKGROUND: Long rectal cuff (>2 cm) and remnant mesorectum are known causes of pouch dysfunction due to obstructive defecation, as well as pelvic sepsis after prolonged obstruction. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to report the rates and the management of patients who underwent re-do ileal pouch anal anastomosis due to pouch failure associated with retained mesorectum and long rectal cuff. DESIGN: This is a retrospective study. SETTINGS: The investigation is based on a quaternary inflammatory bowel disease center. PATIENTS: Patients undergoing re-do ileal pouch anal anastomosis surgery and had long rectal cuff and/or remnant mesorectum between September 2016 and September 2023 were included in the study. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The main outcomes were functioning pouch rate and functional results. RESULTS: Of the 245 patients who underwent re-do ileal pouch anal anastomosis surgery, 98 (40%) patients had long rectal cuff and/or remnant mesorectum. Re-do ileal pouch anal anastomosis in this patient group was successful (92%) at a median follow-up of 28 (18-52) months. LIMITATIONS: The retrospective nature of the study and this is the experience of a single specialized center. CONCLUSIONS: Long rectal cuff and remanent mesorectum are major causes of pouch failure which can be successfully managed with re-do ileal pouch anal anastomosis surgery. Nearly half of pouch failure patients who had successful re-do ileal pouch anal anastomosis surgery initially received unnecessary biologic therapy before coming to our center. See Video abstract.

The effect of brochure-assisted education given before septorhinoplasty on surgical fear and anxiety: A randomized controlled trial.

This study is a randomized controlled interventional study aimed to determine the effect of preoperative brochure-assisted education on surgical fear and anxiety in patients scheduled for septorhinoplasty surgery. The study was conducted between May 2022 and February 2023 in the Otorhinolaryngology services and clinics of a training and research hospital in the southern region of Turkey. The study included 61 patients, with 29 in the education group and 32 in the control group. All patients received routine nursing care before surgery, with the education group receiving additional education through an informative brochure. The data were collected using the "Personal Information Form", "Surgical Fear Questionnaire", and "Surgical Anxiety Questionnaire". There was no significant difference in the mean scores of surgical fear between the groups on the morning of the surgery (p > 0.05). However, a significant difference was found in the mean scores of surgical anxiety between the groups (p < 0.05). In conclusion, patients in the education group who received preoperative brochure-assisted education had lower anxiety compared with the control group.

Pouch abandonment is extremely rare even in the reoperative setting: A high-volume referral center experience.

BACKGROUND: Ileal pouch anal anastomosis is the preferred method for restoration of intestinal continuity after proctocolectomy. Successful ileal pouch anal anastomosis requires adequate reach of the ileal mesentery to the pelvis. Reach issues are a common cause for intraoperative pouch abandonment; however, data regarding contemporary abandonment rates are rare and nonexistent in the revisional setting. METHODS: A retrospective review was conducted of consecutive ileal pouch anal anastomosis surgery at a single referral center. Both initial or "primary" pouches and revisional pouch surgery were included. RESULTS: In total, 447 attempts at pouch anal anastomosis were made, with an 1.6% overall rate of intraoperative abandonment. Pouch abandonment was attributed to inadequate mesenteric reach during 3 surgeries, desmoid tumors in 2 surgeries, and insufficient remaining small bowel in 2 surgeries. Twelve patients required lengthening maneuvers including 6 S pouches (1%) and 6 H pouches (1%). One half (49%) of operations were revisional ileal pouch anal anastomosis surgery. Overall, reach issues led to intraoperative abandonment in only 0.4% of attempted primary pouches and 1.0% of revisional surgeries. A preoperative diagnosis of familial adenomatous polyposis was associated with pouch abandonment (P < .001). CONCLUSION: Extremely low pouch abandonment rates as a result of mesenteric reach can be achieved even in the revisional setting at a high-volume center with institutional expertise. In the revisional setting, intra-abdominal desmoids or the potential for short gut affects pouch abandonment rates as much as reach issues.

Case Report: Chemoimmunotherapy in microsatellite-instability-high advanced goblet cell carcinoma of the colon.

Background: Mismatch repair (MMR) deficiency is a fundamental factor affecting the management treatment outcomes of colorectal cancer (CRC). MMR status can be diagnosed by both immunohistochemistry (IHC) polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Since tumors with MMR deficiency are prone to respond to immunotherapy immune checkpoint inhibitors are used to treat such tumors. Case presentation: A 69-year-old male patient presented to an outside clinic with weight loss and abdominal pain. Radiological investigations detected a mesenteric mass of 10 cm, peritoneal implants, and mediastinal lymphadenopathy. The eventual biopsy result from the mesenteric mass was mucinous adenocarcinoma with a goblet cell pattern. Since the IHC result was unclear for deficiency in mismatch repair (dMMR) metastatic CRC (mCRC), the diagnosis was confirmed with PCR. The patient received 8 cycles of FOLFIRINOX + bevacizumab followed by FOLFOX combined with pembrolizumab. No adverse effect was reported related to immunotherapy which resulted in radiologic and metabolic regression. The patient underwent cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). The final pathology results revealed a pathological complete response and R0 resection. In the 6th month follow-up, no recurrence or metastasis was reported. Conclusion: Chemotherapy and immunotherapy combination is a promising treatment modality which can also be used for mCRC. This is the index case who received chemotherapy in combination with immunotherapy for mucinous adenocarcinoma of the colon with a goblet cell pattern and had pCR.

Current Status and Surgical Technique for Restorative Proctocolectomy with Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis

Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (RP/IPAA) is the procedure of choice for patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), some patients with colonic Crohn's disease (CD), and those with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP); albeit, owing to its complexity, it should be performed by experienced professionals. RP/IPAA is the recommended surgical treatment for UC when the standard medical therapy is ineffective. This procedure has been demonstrated to provide patients with a good quality of life, such as in FAP patients with extensive disease in the rectum. The CD has been associated with higher rates of perianal involvement and disease recurrence, but some patients with CD limited to the large intestine and minimal perianal or ileal disease may also be considered for this operation. First, all patients undergo a detailed preoperative evaluation that includes a review of previous imaging, pathology, and colonoscopy findings, a perianal examination, an evaluation of the anorectal functions, mechanical bowel preparation, and prophylaxis against deep venous thrombosis and infectious complications. A staged approach is the most commonly preferred technique for RP/IPAA, which can be performed in 2 or 3 stages. The IPAA can be performed by laparoscopic, robotic, or open approach. The type of approach is determined based on the patient's condition, medication used, elective or emergency setting, and the surgeon's expertise level. A successful IPAA requires tension-free pouch anastomosis. The most common IPAA pouch types are the J or S pouches; alternatively, an H pouch may be created, which is mainly used in redo pouches. In experienced centers, > 95% of the patients become stoma-free in 10 years. IPAA is a complex procedure, and the complications after pouch surgery are pouchitis, pelvic sepsis, pouch failure, or anastomotic stricture. The majority of long-term complications can be prevented in such cases with a comprehensive preoperative evaluation and through the use of appropriate surgical techniques and postoperative care conducted at experienced centers. The techniques for performing RP/IPAA with their long-term outcomes have been reviewed in this article.

Retrospective analysis of pelvic and retroperitoneal sarcomas. Single center's experience.

BACKGROUND: Retroperitoneal sarcoma (RPS) is a surgically manageable condition that can recur locally after complete macroscopical resection. Managing patients at high-volume specialized healthcare centers has positive effects on treatment outcome. The present study aimed to preoperatively, perioperatively, and postoperatively assess patients who underwent surgery for RPS. METHODS: Consecutive surgical resections of RPS performed at a single healthcare center between January 2011 and December 2018 were investigated retrospectively. Histological, radiological, and clinical data were collected. In addition to local recurrence rate of patients with complex tumor resection, existing symptoms, adjuvant treatment type, and 5- year overall and disease-free survival rates were recorded and analyzed. RESULTS: Extensive complete tumor resection was performed in 25 (%100) patients operated in our clinic for retroperitoneal sarcoma between 2011-2018. The mean survival time in patients undergoing R0 resection was found to be significantly higher than that in patients undergoing R1 resection(p=0.001). No statistically significant difference was found between histological grading and histological types in terms of mean survival (p=0.63 p=0.36). There was no statistically significant difference in terms of mean survival between patients who did not receive additional therapy, received adjuvant chemotherapy, and those who received adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy. (p = 0.342) CONCLUSION: Although extensive complete resection is the gold standard in the treatment of retroperitoneal sarcoma, the effect of adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation therapy is still under discussion. In our study, high mean survival rates were determined due to R0 resection, and the effect of tumor grade and histological subtype on survival was not observed. KEY WORDS: Adjuvant therapy, Overall survival, Retroperitoneal sarcoma, Surgical resection.

Analysis of patients with emergency surgery in a pandemic hospital.

AIM: This study aimed at comparing the patients that received emergency management surgery (surgery and medical treatment) in our hospital, which is a pandemic hospital and provides emergency surgery, with the pre-pandemic period. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Data of the patients who received treatment at the emergency surgery clinic of our hospital between March 12 and May 12, 2020, were compared with those of the patients treated between March 12 and May 12, 2019. RESULTS: A 55% decrease was observed in the number of patients hospitalized in the emergency surgery clinic. There was a 37% decrease in the number of patients with medical treatment, a 63% decrease in the number of the operated patients, and a 60% decrease in the number of patients hospitalized due to trauma. CONCLUSION: Patients requiring urgent surgical treatment hesitate to apply to the pandemic hospital. Histopathologically, delayed surgery might be concerned with significantly more-inflammatory alterations which may lead to irreversible histopathologic and cytostructural changes in the era of emergency surgery. Therefore, we assume that it would be more useful to follow up and treat COVID-19 suspected and positive patients in the pandemic hospitals and to provide the emergency branch service in other hospitals in case of a possible second wave. KEY WORDS: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Pandemic, Trauma, Emergency surgery, Emergency.

Comparison of visual outcomes between 120-µm and 140-µm cap thicknesses 12 months after small incision lenticule extraction.

To compare visual and refractive outcomes as well as changes in high-order aberrations in patients with 120- versus 140-µm cap thicknesses 12 months after small incision lenticule extraction. Ninety-four patients were randomized to receive small incision lenticule extraction with either a 120-µm cap thickness (n = 47) or a 140-µm cap thickness (n = 47) to treat myopia or myopic astigmatism, if not both. In an analysis of right eyes only during the 12-month follow-up period, uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), refractive outcomes, and high-order aberrations were evaluated. The distribution of patients by age and sex between the groups did not differ significantly (P = .803 and P = .680, respectively). CDVA, spherical and cylindrical refraction, and changes in total high-order aberration, spherical aberration, coma, and trefoil were similar between the groups at 6 and 12 months, postoperatively. However, UDVA was statistically significantly higher in patients with 140-µm cap thicknesses than with 120-µm cap thicknesses at 6 and 12 months postoperatively (P < .001 and P < .001, respectively). Patients with 140-µm cap thickness showed greater improvement in UDVA than ones with 120-µm cap thickness at 12-month follow-up (P = .005). Both 120- and 140-µm cap thicknesses in small incision lenticule extraction were safe and effective thicknesses for correcting myopia or myopic astigmatism. The patients with 140-µm cap thickness had better improvement in UDVA after 12-month follow-up compared to patients with 120-µm cap thickness.

Evaluation of In Vivo Adhesion Properties of New Generation Polyglactin, Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose and Chitosan-Based Meshes for Hernia Surgery.

Introduction Composite meshes coated with anti-adhesive barriers have been developed by taking advantage of the robustness of polypropylene meshes for use in hernia repair. We aimed to evaluate the effects of composite meshes containing polyglactin, polycaprolactone, oxidized regenerated cellulose and chitosan on the adhesion formation. Methods Forty-two Sprague Dawley male rats were divided into six groups of seven rats according to the content of the meshes used. A defect was created on the right abdominal wall of the rats and an oval composite mesh of 2 cm in diameter was placed over the defect and fixed. The rats were sacrificed under anesthesia on the 7th postoperative day. Macroscopic and histopathological examination was performed and the incorporation of the mesh with the abdominal wall and the presence of intraabdominal adhesions were evaluated. Results When the macroscopic findings of the rats were evaluated, there was a statistically significant difference between the rat groups in terms of the distribution of peritoneal adhesion scores (p<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between the rat groups in terms of the distribution of inflammation, fibrosis and macrophage levels (p>0.05). Conclusion It was evaluated that the development of intraabdominal adhesion and the strength of adhesion decreased when biocompatible adhesion barriers with anti-adhesive properties such as oxidized regenerated cellulose and chitosan were used in the structure of composite meshes used in hernia repair. Hemostatic and antibacterial properties of these substances are promising to create the ideal mesh.

Comparison of visual and refractive outcomes of diffractive bifocal toric and trifocal toric intraocular lenses 12 months after implantation in patients with moderate to high myopia.

PURPOSE: To compare the visual and refractive outcomes of bifocal toric and trifocal toric intraocular lenses (IOL) in patients with moderate to high myopia at 12 months after implantation. METHOD: This is a prospective and comparative study. In 120 eyes with moderate to high myopia and astigmatism, bifocal toric IOLs (n = 60 eyes) or trifocal toric IOLs (n = 60 eyes) were implanted. Eyes with axial lengths from 24.0 to 26.5 mm were included. Postoperative examinations measured near, intermediate, and distance visual acuity (VA), along with refractive measurements, binocular defocus curves, and patient satisfaction with the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire. RESULTS: For uncorrected- and corrected distance intermediate VA, the trifocal group showed significantly better VA at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months than the bifocal group. Driving subscale scores from the questionnaire were significantly better in the trifocal than the bifocal group. Concerning the binocular defocus curve, uncorrected distance VA was significantly higher in the trifocal than bifocal group at test distances of -1.5 D. CONCLUSIONS: Both trifocal and bifocal toric IOLs effectively corrected the near, intermediate, and distance vision in patients with moderate to high myopia and astigmatism. However, intermediate vision was significantly better in eyes with trifocal than bifocal toric IOLs.

Comparison of refractive outcomes and high-order aberrations after small incision lenticule extraction and wavefront-guided femtosecond-assisted laser in situ keratomileusis for correcting high myopia and myopic astigmatism.

PURPOSE: To compare the results of using small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) and wavefront-guided femtosecond-assisted laser in situ keratomileusis (WFG FS-LASIK) to correct high myopia and myopic astigmatism. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The 94 eyes of 47 patients with high myopia or myopic astigmatism, if not both, who had undergone SMILE were compared with the 94 eyes of 47 patients with high myopia or myopic astigmatism, also if not both, who had undergone WFG FS-LASIK. Only eyes with high myopic or myopic astigmatism errors greater than - 6.0 diopter (D) spherical refraction and 0-3 D cylindrical refraction were included. Values of uncorrected distance visual acuity, corrected distance visual acuity, efficacy index, safety index, predictability, and high-order aberration between the patient groups were compared. RESULTS: The SMILE and WFG FS-LASIK groups did not significantly differ according to sex or age. Values of preoperative and postoperative spherical refraction, cylindrical refraction, spherical equivalent, uncorrected distance visual acuity, and corrected distance visual acuity between the groups also did not significantly differ nor did values of predictability, the efficacy index, or the safety index. SMILE induced more coma and trefoil (p < 0.001), whereas WFG FS-LASIK induced more spherical aberration (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Both SMILE and WFG FS-LASIK are efficient, safe, predictable procedures for correcting high myopia and myopic astigmatism. SMILE may induce more coma and trefoil, whereas WFG FS-LASIK may induce more spherical aberration.

Corneal sublayer thickness in patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome evaluated by anterior segment optical coherence tomography.

PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to evaluate the thickness of each corneal sublayer in patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PXS). METHODS: The study's sample consisted of the 74 eyes of 74 patients with PXS (group 1) and the 80 eyes of 80 individuals without PXS (group 2). Each participant was performed anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) and Pentacam-Scheimpflug imaging. The thicknesses of corneal epithelium, Bowman's layer, stroma, and Descemet membrane-endothelial complex were measured separately from the AS-OCT images, on the central, 2 mm superior and inferior of the cornea. Central corneal thickness (CCT), apical corneal thickness (ACT), thinnest corneal thickness (TCT), and corneal volume were also evaluated. RESULTS: According to the measurements of corneal topography, in group 1 versus group 2, mean CCT (529.85 ± 32.33 µm vs 551.36 ± 39.12 µm, p < 0.001), mean ACT (532.21 ± 35.56 µm vs 552.26 ± 49.24 µm, p < 0.001), and mean TCT (527.54 ± 51.45 µm vs 546.20 ± 49.20 µm, p = 0.002) were significantly thinner in group 1. In AS-OCT, the thickness of the epithelium, stroma, and Descemet membrane-endothelial complex in the central, inferior, and superior cornea were significantly thinner in group 1 than in group 2. However, the thickness of Bowman's layer did not significantly differ between the groups. CONCLUSIONS: Our results indicate that all corneal sublayers except Bowman's layer were thinner in eyes with PXS than in healthy ones. Therefore, caution should be exercised for corneal involvement in patients with PXS.

BLOOD PRESSURE VARIABILITY IN PATIENTS WITH BRANCH RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSION.

PURPOSE: To evaluate short-term blood pressure variability over 24 hours in patients with branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) versus controls. METHODS: A sample of 80 patients with BRVO (i.e., Group 1) and 75 controls (i.e., Group 2) was formed for a prospective, cross-sectional, comparative, case-control study. In a 24-hour period, each participant's blood pressure was measured by ambulatory monitoring every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night. Mean values of systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), arterial blood pressure (ABP), and a variability index recorded during the day, at night, and throughout the 24-hour period were subjected to statistical analyses. RESULTS: Mean daytime, night-time, and 24-hour SBP, DBP, and ABP values did not significantly differ between the groups. However, mean variability index values of daytime, night-time, and 24-hour SBP, DBP, and ABP significantly increased in patients with BRVO versus controls. Multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed that 24-hour blood pressure variability in each of SBP, DBP, and ABP was an independent determinant of BRVO. CONCLUSION: Because the daytime, night-time, and 24-hour blood pressure variability in SBP, DBP, and ABP was significantly greater among patients with BRVO than among controls, blood pressure variability could factor into the pathogenesis of BRVO.

Polypropylene composite hernia mesh with anti-adhesion layer composed of polycaprolactone and oxidized regenerated cellulose.

Hernia surgeries are at the top of the general surgery operations. However, visceral adhesion, which is one of the worst complications of these operations, is still a major problem. One of the most preferred methods to prevent adhesion is the use of biomaterials. Polypropylene (PP) mesh is frequently preferred product in clinical applications owing to its mechanically robust structure against deformation within the body. However, PP meshes do not have anti-adhesive properties. Oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC), on the other hand, is one of the most preferred products in preventing the adhesion in clinical use. ORC is not easily processable due to solubility limitations; and it must be used externally. In this study, for the first time, we designed a composite mesh structure with ORC and produced an antibacterial and anti-adhesive double-sided mesh by electro-spinning ORC micro-particles with poly(ε­caprolactone) (PCL) on PP mesh to form a composite structure. We conducted in vitro cell culture studies to determine bio-compatibility performances. We evaluated the anti-adhesion and comprehensive bio-compatibility studies through in vivo experiments. The results revealed that ORC presence and optimization of ORC degradation by coating with PCL play an important role in adhesion prevention and introduced a product prototype with efficient anti-adhesion properties.

Influence of Incision Size on Dry Eye Symptoms in the Small Incision Lenticule Extraction Procedure.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the influence of incision size on dry eye symptoms in the small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) procedure. METHODS: Ninety-four eyes of 47 patients with myopia and/or myopic astigmatism who had undergone the SMILE procedure were enrolled in this study. The patients were divided into 3 groups according to the incision size (2, 3, and 4 mm) applied during the SMILE procedure. RESULTS: There were no significant differences among the groups in respect to age and sex (P values 0.251 and 0.974, respectively) and in respect to preoperative, postoperative first day, first week, first month, third month, and sixth month values of the Ocular Surface Disease Index score, tear break-up time, ST1, and staining grades. CONCLUSIONS: There was no difference in dry eye symptoms with 2-, 3-, and 4-mm incisions. In the learning period of SMILE surgery, larger incision sites can be used to make the procedure easier.

The effect of caffeic acid phenethyl ester and thymoquinone on otitis media with effusion in rats.

OBJECTIVE: In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of CAPE and thymoquinone in experimental rat otitis media with effusion (OME) model. METHODS: Intraoral approach of eustachian tube orifice cauterization were administered to 36 of 40 rats participating the study. After application of exclusion criterias, 22 rats with appropriate conditions were determined. Totally 26 rats (44 otitis model ears and 8 normal ears) were randomly divided into 5 groups. While group I was consisted of healthy rats, the other groups were consisted of rats with otitis model. Group I (saline + control group; n = 8 normal ears) and group II (saline + otitis model; n = 10 otitis model ears) received intraperitoneally saline solution. CAPE was given intraperitoneally to group III (CAPE + otitis model; n = 12 otitis model ears) at a concentration of 10 mg/kg for treatment of otitis media. Group IV (thymoquinone + otitis model; n = 12 otitis model ears) was treated orally with 10 mg/kg of thymoquinone. Group V (methylprednisolone + otitis model; n = 10 otitis model ears) was treated intraperitoneally with 1 mg/kg of methylprednisolone. Tympanic bulla samples were excised after 10th day of treatment and examined under light microscopy. RESULTS: Submucosal neutrophil leukocyte count of group I was significantly lower than other groups (II, IV, V) (respectively p < 0,0001, p < 0,001, p < 0,0001, Tukey test), while it was not significantly different from group III (p = 0,056, Tukey test). Submucosal neutrophil leukocyte count of group III was significantly lower than group II and group V (p = 0.029 ve p = 0.03, Tukey test). There was no significant difference between group IV and group V (p = 0,28, Tukey test). CONCLUSION: Based on these findings, it could be suggested that CAPE, anti inflammatory properties proven in the literature, plays an important role in OME treatment.