RESUMO
This study was performed to compare the patient acceptability and the efficacy of two different agents for bowel preparation prior to double contrast barium enema. One-hundred and ninety-four outpatients were randomized to have either two sachets of Picolax or two bottles of Fleet Phospho-soda and restricted to clear fluids on the day prior to their examination. Patients answered a short questionnaire before their enema. The decubitus films were assessed for faecal residue and bowel coating by three observers blinded to the type of preparation used. There was no significant difference in faecal residue nor in the bowel coating between the preparations. However patients found Picolax significantly easier to take, being better tasting and provoking less nausea and vomiting than Fleet Phospho-soda.
Assuntos
Catárticos , Colo/diagnóstico por imagem , Enema , Fosfatos , Picolinas , Idoso , Sulfato de Bário , Catárticos/efeitos adversos , Citratos , Fezes , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Variações Dependentes do Observador , Compostos Organometálicos , Satisfação do Paciente , Fosfatos/efeitos adversos , Picolinas/efeitos adversos , Radiografia , Método Simples-CegoRESUMO
The purpose of our study was to audit colorectal cancer surgery in a large district hospital, compare our results with other series and highlight any areas in patient management where improvements could be made. A comprehensive audit was undertaken of all patients undergoing surgery for colorectal adenocarcinoma over a 2-year period (December 1989 to November 1991). Two hundred and twenty-two patients were studied. General practitioner referrals were seen within 8 weeks in 140 (96%) of 149 cases. Delay to diagnosis was associated with barium enema examination. A consultant or senior registrar was present at 187 (84.2%) of operations, and only two (0.9%) were undertaken between 24.00 and 08.00 hours. For rectal tumours the ratio of anterior resection to abdomino-perineal excision was 2:1. Eight of nine anastomotic leaks followed low anterior resection. All required re-operation and three died. The overall in-hospital mortality was 17 (7.7%). Although our results compare favourably with other published series, several areas for potential improvement in management have been identified.