Effects of Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy on Anorectal Function: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.

BACKGROUND: Stapled hemorrhoidopexy is a safe and acceptable alternative to traditional hemorrhoidectomy with shorter hospital stay, better satisfaction, and less postoperative pain. There have, however, been reports on early and late complications. Therefore, the present study was designed to assess the impact of stapled hemorrhoidopexy on anorectal function and continence. METHODS: Sixty-one patients with rectal prolapse and/or symptomatic circumferential hemorrhoidal disease, as validated by the Wexner incontinence score, were included. Anal manometric indices were measured. The Wexner scores and anal manometric measures were compared pre- and postoperatively using the Mann-Whitney U test. (A P<0.05 was considered significant.). RESULTS: Mean age was 46.8 years (range=18-80 y), with a mean follow-up time of 3 months. Fifty-one patients completed their follow-ups. For 45 patients with a Wexner score of 0 and no history of incontinence, the anal maximum squeezing pressure (AMD) was 125.3±43.1 mm Hg, the anal resting pressure (ARD) was 27.8±12.8 mm Hg, and the mean pressure was 40.0±16.8 mm Hg. The changes in the anorectal manometric indices before and 3 months after the operation were not statistically significant (P=0.99, P=0.55, and P=0.32, respectively). In 6 patients with Wexner scores of 1 or higher, the mean values of the AMD, ARD, and mean pressure not only decreased but also increased postoperatively, but the changes were not statistically significant (P=0.32, P=0.42, and P=0.45, correspondingly). CONCLUSION: These data represent a series of patients with 3 months' follow-up after stapled hemorrhoidopexy and suggest that this technique is safe in experienced hands. It may have protective effects on anorectal function in patients with imperfect continent scores. Trial Registration Number: IRCT2015101324504N1.

Gastrotracheal Fistula as a Result of Transhiatal Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer: An Unusual Complication.

Gastrotracheal fistula following open transhiatal esophagectomy (Orringer's technique) for esophageal cancer is an unusual but lethal complication. Surgical intervention with resection of the fistula tract and primary interrupted suturing of gastric and tracheal orifices using a muscle flap interposition has proved to be a successful method. We report the case of a 73-year-old male with an adenocarcinoma of the distal part of the esophagus, who underwent open transhiatal esophagectomy (Orringer's technique) with gastric tube reconstruction and cervical anastomosis. The patient did not receive induction chemoradiotherapy before the esophagectomy. Two attempts of surgical repair of fistula failed and the patient died. Being aware of warning signs such as dyspnea and respiratory distress accompanied by bilious content in the tracheal tube is helpful in the early detection and treatment of this type of fistula.

Prevention by rat amniotic fluid of adhesions after laparatomy in a rat model.

BACKGROUND: Adhesion formation after abdominal surgery (especially multiple operations) is still a major cause of morbidities such as infertility, pain, bowel obstruction, difficult reoperation and other complications. Our aim was to investigate the ability of rat amniotic fluid to prevent adhesion formation after laparatomy in rats. METHODS: This experimental trial was conducted in 20 pregnant rats randomly assigned to two groups of 10 animals each. Measurable serosal and intestinal injuries were created with a standard technique. Rats in both groups underwent laparatomy and hysterectomy. Then amniotic fluid was poured into the abdominal cavity of animals in the case group. All animals were operated on 4 weeks after initial surgery to assess adhesions, which were scored by an examiner who was blind to the animals' group assignment. RESULTS: The frequency of severe adhesions was 30% in the control group and 0% in the intervention group. Total adhesion scores were significantly lower in the amniotic fluid treatment group than in the control group (P = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS: Rat amniotic fluid can decrease the likelihood of post-operative intraperitoneal adhesion formation.

Occult follicular thyroid carcinoma presenting as a frontal bone metastasis: a case report.

This is a rare case of metastatic follicular carcinoma of thyroid in a patient with no history of thyroid problem. A frontal bone mass was examined microscopically and showed the pattern of metastatic follicular carcinoma. Thyroid ultrasonography then revealed a nodule in left lobe. Total thyroidectomy was done for the patient and microscopic examination confirmed the diagnosis.

Surgical management of anal stenosis: anoplasty with or without sphincterotomy / Tratamento cirúrgico da estenose anal: anoplastia com ou sem esfincterotomia

ABSTRACT Aim: Anal stenosis is an uncommon complication of anorectal surgery, mostly resulting from circumferential hemorrhoidectomy or resection of the skin tag in surgical management of chronic anal fissure. The aim of anoplasty is to restore normal function to the anus by dividing the stricture and widening the anal canal. Internal sphincterotomy may cause gas incontinence and if we manage the stenosis without sphincterotomy it could be failed. Could we use anoplasty without sphincterotomy? Method: The patients with anal stenosis were assigned in to two groups. The first group underwent Y-V anoplasty without partial lateral internal sphinctrotomy and the second one underwent Y-V anoplasty with partial lateral internal sphinctrotomy. Result: A total of 25 patients (10 male and 15 female) underwent anoplasty, 14 without partial lateral internal sphincterotomy and 11 patients with partial lateral internal sphincterotomy. The healing rate of stenosis was 91% and 93% in groups undergoing anoplasty without partial lateral internal sphinctrotomy and anoplasty with partial lateral internal sphictrotomy, respectively (p value 0.69). There was no significant change in both groups for post-operative incontinence complaints. Conclusion: The healing rate of anal stenosis was the same in the patients who underwent Y-V anoplasty with or without partial lateral internal sphinctrotomy. There was no significant change in post-operation incontinence between the two groups. Therefore, Y-V anoplasty would be a safe and simple surgical method in selected patients. Partial lateral internal sphinctrotomy procedure has been noticed in individual cases.

RESUMO Objetivo: A estenose anal é complicação incomum da cirurgia anorretal, sendo principalmente resultante de uma hemorroidectomia circunferencial ou ressecção do pólipo cutâneo no tratamento cirúrgico da fissura anal crônica. O objetivo da anoplastia é a restauração da função normal do ânus, mediante a divisão da constrição e alargamento do canal anal. A esfincterotomia interna pode causar incontinência gasosa; e se tratarmos a estenose sem esfincterotomia, poderá ocorrer insucesso. Poderíamos usar a anoplastia sem esfincterotomia? Método: Os pacientes com estenose anal foram designados para dois grupos. O primeiro grupo foi tratado com anoplastia em Y-V sem esfincterotomia interna lateral parcial, e o segundo grupo foi tratado com anoplastia em Y-V com esfincterotomia interna lateral parcial. Resultado: No total, 25 pacientes (10 homens e 15 mulheres) foram tratados com anoplastia-14 sem esfincterotomia interna lateral parcial, e 11 com esfincterotomia interna lateral parcial. Os percentuais de cura da estenose foram de 91% e 93% nos grupos tratados com anoplastia sem esfincterotomia interna lateral parcial e com esfincterotomia interna lateral parcial, respectivamente (p = 0,69). Não ocorreu mudança significativa nos dois grupos com relação às queixas de incontinência pós-operatória. Conclusão: O percentual de cura da estenose anal foi igual nos pacientes tratados com anoplastia em Y-V com ou sem esfincterotomia interna lateral parcial. Não foi observada mudança significativa na incontinência pós-operatória entre os dois grupos. Portanto, a anoplastia em Y-V seria um método cirúrgico seguro e simples em pacientes selecionados. Em casos isolados, o procedimento de esfincterotomia interna lateral parcial tem sido observado.