Recidiva e incidencia de fístula tras el drenaje urgente de un absceso anal. Resultados a largo plazo / Recurrence and incidence of fistula after urgent drainage of an anal abscess. Long-term results

Introducción: El absceso anal es el problema proctológico urgente más frecuente. La tasa de recidiva y la incidencia de fístula publicada tras el drenaje y desbridamiento de un absceso anal es ampliamente variable. El presente estudio tiene como objetivo analizar la tasa de recurrencia y la incidencia de fístula a largo plazo tras el drenaje y desbridamiento urgente de un absceso anal. Métodos: Estudio observacional retrospectivo de una cohorte prospectiva con absceso anal de origen criptoglandular. Todos los pacientes (n = 303) fueron evaluados a los dos meses y al año de la intervención. Al quinto año se revisaron todas las historias clínicas y se llamó telefónicamente o se citó en consulta para valoración. Se registraron los antecedentes específicos de patología anal, características del absceso, momento y tipo de la recidiva, presencia de sintomatología en la primera revisión y presencia de fístula clínica y/o ecográfica. Resultados: Seguimiento medio de 119,7 meses. Tasa de recidiva 48,2% (82,2% en 1er año). Doscientas veintidós ecografías realizadas. Incidencia de fístula ecográfica: 70% sintomáticos vs. 2,4% asintomáticos (p < 0,001). Incidencia global de fístula 40,3%. Los antecedentes de patología anal y la presencia de clínica en la revisión postoperatoria aumentan significativamente la posibilidad de recidiva (p < 0,001). La fístula es estadísticamente más frecuente si el absceso presenta recurrencia (p < 0,001). Conclusiones: Tras el drenaje y desbridamiento de un absceso anal la mitad de los pacientes recidivan y un 40% desarrollan fístula. Seguimientos mayores de un año no son necesarios. La ecografía endoanal para la evaluación de la presencia de fístula es muy cuestionable en ausencia de signos o síntomas(AU)

Introduction: Anal abscess is the most frequent urgent proctological problem. The recurrence rate and reported incidence of fistula after drainage and debridement of an anal abscess is widely variable. The objective of this study is to analyse the long-term recurrence rate and the incidence of fistula after drainage and urgent debridement of an anal abscess. Methods: Retrospective observational study of a prospective cohort with anal abscess of cryptoglandular origin. All patients (n = 303) were evaluated two months and one year after the intervention. At the 5th year, all the medical records were reviewed and a telephone call or appointment was made for an assessment if necessary. Specific antecedents of anal pathology, abscess characteristics, time and type of recurrence, presence of symptoms in the first revision and presence of clinical and/or ultrasound fistula were recorded. Results: Mean follow-up 119.7 months. Recurrence rate 48.2% (82.2% in the first year). Two hundred twenty-two ultrasounds performed. Incidence of ultrasound fistula: 70% symptomatic vs. 2.4% asymptomatic (p < 0.001). Global incidence of fistula 40.3%. The history of anal pathology and the presence of symptoms in the postoperative review significantly increase the possibility of recurrence (p < 0.001). The fistula is statistically more frequent if the abscess recurs (p < 0.001). Conclusion: After drainage and debridement of an anal abscess, half of the patients relapse and 40% develop fistula especially in the first year, so longer follow-ups are not necessary. Endoanal ultrasound for the evaluation of the presence of fistula is highly questionable in the absence of signs or symptoms(AU)

Recurrence and incidence of fistula after urgent drainage of an anal abscess. Long-term results.

INTRODUCTION: Anal abscess is the most frequent urgent proctological problem. The recurrence rate and reported incidence of fistula after drainage and debridement of an anal abscess is widely variable. The objective of this study is to analyse the long-term recurrence rate and the incidence of fistula after drainage and urgent debridement of an anal abscess. METHODS: Retrospective observational study of a prospective cohort with anal abscess of cryptoglandular origin. All patients (n = 303) were evaluated two months and one year after the intervention. At the 5th year, all the medical records were reviewed and a telephone call or appointment was made for an assessment if necessary. Specific antecedents of anal pathology, abscess characteristics, time and type of recurrence, presence of symptoms in the first revision and presence of clinical and/or ultrasound fistula were recorded. RESULTS: Mean follow-up 119.7 months. Recurrence rate 48.2% (82.2% in the first year). Two hundred twenty-two ultrasounds performed. Incidence of ultrasound fistula: 70% symptomatic vs. 2.4% asymptomatic (p < 0.001). Global incidence of fistula 40.3%. The history of anal pathology and the presence of symptoms in the postoperative review significantly increase the possibility of recurrence (p < 0.001). The fistula is statistically more frequent if the abscess recurs (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: After drainage and debridement of an anal abscess, half of the patients relapse and 40% develop fistula especially in the first year, so longer follow-ups are not necessary. Endoanal ultrasound for the evaluation of the presence of fistula is highly questionable in the absence of signs or symptoms.

Fistulectomy and endorectal advancement flap repair for cryptoglandular anal fistula: recurrence and functional outcome over 10 years of follow-up.

PURPOSE: To examine long-term recurrence and anal continence of patients with anal fistula treated by fistulectomy and endorectal advancement flap repair. METHOD: Retrospective analysis of a prospective cohort of 115 patients (77.4% males, mean age 48.9 years) requiring 130 procedures, with a minimum follow-up of 10 years. Recurrence included reappearance of fistula after wound healing or presence of an abscess or chronic suppuration in the operated area at follow-up. Fecal incontinence was evaluated by the Cleveland Clinic Florida (CCF-FI) fecal incontinence scoring system. RESULTS: The mean and SD duration of the follow-up period was 155.5 (21.7) months. Recurrence developed in 31 (23.8%) cases, 28 (90.3%) of which within the first year, with a mean time to recurrence of 4.9 (2.9) months. The success rate was 76.2%. Anal continence was normal in 80% of patients before surgery, 63.8% at 1-year follow-up, and 71.5% at the end of follow-up (p < 0.001). Overall, continence worsened in 16.9% of cases. The mean (95% CI) CCF-FI score was 0.78 (0.35-1.21) preoperatively, 1.04 (0.64-1.43) at 1 year after surgery, 0.90 (0.52-1.29) at 5 years, and 1.16 (0.66-1.67) at the end of the study (p < 0.05). Neither recurrence nor continence was significantly associated with previous anal or fistula surgical procedures or complexity of the fistula. CONCLUSION: In this study, fistulectomy and endorectal advancement flap repair was associated with a long-term high rate of success. Most recurrences occurred within the first year and continence showed a mild deterioration over time. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION: Not applicable.

Recurrence and incidence of fistula after urgent drainage of an anal abscess. Long-term results. / Recidiva e incidencia de fístula tras el drenaje urgente de un absceso anal. Resultados a largo plazo.

INTRODUCTION: Anal abscess is the most frequent urgent proctological problem. The recurrence rate and reported incidence of fistula after drainage and debridement of an anal abscess is widely variable. The objective of this study is to analyse the long-term recurrence rate and the incidence of fistula after drainage and urgent debridement of an anal abscess. METHODS: Retrospective observational study of a prospective cohort with anal abscess of cryptoglandular origin. All patients (n = 303) were evaluated two months and one year after the intervention. At the 5th year, all the medical records were reviewed and a telephone call or appointment was made for an assessment if necessary. Specific antecedents of anal pathology, abscess characteristics, time and type of recurrence, presence of symptoms in the first revision and presence of clinical and/or ultrasound fistula were recorded. RESULTS: Mean follow-up 119.7 months. Recurrence rate 48.2% (82.2% in the first year). Two hundred twenty-two ultrasounds performed. Incidence of ultrasound fistula: 70% symptomatic vs. 2.4% asymptomatic (p < 0.001). Global incidence of fistula 40.3%. The history of anal pathology and the presence of symptoms in the postoperative review significantly increase the possibility of recurrence (p < 0.001). The fistula is statistically more frequent if the abscess recurs (p < 0.001) CONCLUSION: After drainage and debridement of an anal abscess, half of the patients relapse and 40% develop fistula especially in the first year, so longer follow-ups are not necessary. Endoanal ultrasound for the evaluation of the presence of fistula is highly questionable in the absence of signs or symptoms.

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Hepatic portal venous gas. Should it be considered as an ominous radiologic sign?

Portal pneumatosis is considered as an ominous radiologic sign if it is associated to intestinal ischemia. If sepsis is present, mortality reaches 80-90%. However, in inflammatory disease or infections survival rates are close to 70%. With the aim to reconsider the poor prognosis associated with portal pneumatosis, we would like to present the case of a 63-years-old male who went to the emergency room with abdominal pain and peritoneal irritation. Urgent surgery was indicated, findings were: an area of transmural necrosis located in the antimesenteric sigma's face, and patchy necrosis of the colonic mucose. A Hartmann`s procedure was performed. Nowadays, the pacient underwent surgery for restoration of the continuity of the GI.