Patients after colostomy: relationship between quality of life and acceptance of disability and social support.

BACKGROUND: The aim of this research was to explore quality of life (QOL) and acceptance of disability and social support of colostomy patients as well as the relationship between these factors. METHODS: A descriptive, correlational study was conducted using four scales: the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Colorectal Cancer-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-CR38) scales, the Acceptance of Disability Scale (ADS), and the Social Relational Quality Scale (SRQS). A convenience sample of 111 colostomy patients from four hospitals in Guangzhou who underwent colostomy operation at least one month prior to the study and who visited the stoma clinic or association from August 2011 to February 2012 was evaluated for inclusion in the study. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 17.0 software (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). RESULTS: The patients' general health status was better than the reference level recommended by European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer, and the overall ADS score was average. The SRQS score was similar to that found in a Hong Kong study. The general health status and dimensions of QOL were significantly correlated with ADS and all of its dimensions (P < 0.05). The general health status and dimensions of QOL were also significantly correlated with SRQS and all of its dimensions (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: QOL, acceptance of disability, and social relational quality of colostomy patients were closely related. Our results emphasize that patients should work to form rational values and close bonds with families and friends to achieve a better QOL.

[Effect of colonoscopy combined with placement of metallic clips on selecting colonic surgery incision].

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the accuracy and value of the placement of metallic clips during colonoscopy in the localization of colorectal cancer and incision selection. METHODS: A total of 30 patients received metallic clip placement by colonoscopy before operation. Abdominal plain film (supine and upright position) was taken and incision was determined by the projection of clips on the abdominal wall. RESULTS: The inaccuracy rate of localization by colonoscopy was 30%(9/30). Colonoscopy combined with the placement of metallic clips achieved an accurate incision rate of 100% (30/30). CONCLUSIONS: There is a considerable rate of inaccuracy for localization in colonic cancer by colonoscopy. Colonoscopy combined with placement of metallic clips should be considered in order to select a reasonable incision.

[Clinicopathological features of typical and non-typical hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer and their germline mutation of hMLH1 and hMSH2].

OBJECTIVE: To study the clinicopathological features of the Chinese hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer and its germline mutation of hMLH(1) and hMSH(2). METHODS: Thirteen typical Chinese hereditary non-polyposis colorectal carcinoma (HNPC)C kindreds and 19 non-typical HNPCC families were registered and followed up. The germline mutation of the hMLH(1) and hMSH(2) of 12 index cases of 6 typical and 6 non-typical HNPCC were screened by PCR-SSCP. Samples with abnormal mobility were sequenced directly. RESULTS: The average age of typical HNPCC was 47, no difference existed between sexes. Location of the tumors of typical HNPCC represented 44.7% on the right half colon and non-typical HNPCC 65.8% on the rectum. The rate of the metachronos cancer was 11.5%. The 3-, 5-and 10-year survival rate was 64.0%, 45.3% and 31.2% respectively. Among 12 cases, 8 showed abnormal mobility. Except for an intron polymorphism, six exons abnormalities were found in 5 of 12 proband. Sequencing showed 4 missense, 7 insertion and a nonsense mutations. CONCLUSIONS: Chinese HNPCC is early onset, more common on proximal colon and better prognosis. Mutation of hMSH(2) is dominant in the Chinese typical HNPCC, but mutation of hMLH(1) is more common in the non-typical group.