Impact of medical and surgical intervention on survival in patients with cholangiocarcinoma

AIM:To examine surgical and medical outcomes for patients with cholangiocarcinoma using a populationbased cancer registry.METHODS:Using the California Cancer Registry’s Cancer Surveillance Program,patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma treated in Los Angeles County from 1988 to 2006 were identified and evaluated for clinical and pathologic factors and therapies received(surgery,radiation,and chemotherapy).The surgical cohort was further categorized into three treatment groups:patients who received adjuvant chemotherapy,adjuvant chemoradiation,or underwent surgery alone(no chemotherapy or radiation administered).Survival was assessed by Kaplan-Meier method;and Cox proportional hazard modeling was used in multivariate analysis.RESULTS:Of 825 patients,60.2% received no treatment.Of the remaining 328 patients,18.5% chemotherapy only,7.4% chemoradiation,and 13.8% underwent surgery.More male patients underwent surgical resection(P = 0.004).Surgical patients were younger than the patients receiving chemotherapy or chemoradiation(P < 0.001).Of the surgical cohort(n = 114),60.5% underwent surgery alone while 39.5% underwent surgery plus adjuvant therapy(chemotherapy n = 20;chemoradiation,n = 21)(P < 0.001).Median survival for all patients in the study was 6.6 mo.Median survival was highest for patients who underwent surgery(23 mo),whereas both chemotherapy(9 mo) and chemoradiation(8 mo) alone were each less effective(P < 0.001).By multivariate analysis,extent of disease,receipt of surgery,and administration of chemotherapy(with/without surgery) were independent predictors of overall survival.CONCLUSION:This study demonstrates that surgery is a critical treatment modality.Multimodality treatment has yet to be standardized,but play a role in optimal therapy for cholangiocarcinoma.     

胰肾联合移植术后外科并发症的单中心临床分析

目的 对单中心胰肾联合移植术后外科并发症的发生及预后进行评价.方法 因糖尿病合并终末期肾病接受胰肾联合移植的患者共40例,统计患者术后发生的外科并发症以及再次手术治疗的并发症.结果 术后出现需要临床处理的严重血尿4例,其中1例经手术行供者十二指肠置管冲洗后止血,2例予持续膀胱冲洗后止血,1例供者十二指肠与膀胱吻合口小动脉出血,手术止血.4例患者出现腹腔内出血,3例为胰腺出血,1例为十二指肠肌层出血,均经手术止血.腹腔感染8例,1例死于多脏器功能衰竭,2例行脓肿穿刺引流后治愈,2例经手术清除脓肿,3例给予抗生素治疗后治愈.术后出现吻合口瘘1例,致胰腺切除.肠梗阻4例,予中药灌肠后治愈.肺部感染7例,均为细菌感染,其中1例合并真菌感染,经抗感染治疗后治愈.另出现伤口愈合不良5例,泌尿系感染2例.胰肾联合移植术后因外科并发症再手术者共10例(14次),再手术率为25%(10/40),主要包括血尿2例(4次手术),腹腔出血4例,腹腔感染2例(3次),胰腺静脉血栓形成、吻合口漏及胰瘘各1例.结论 胰肾联合移植术后外科并发症主要包括血尿、腹腔出血、腹腔感染等,是影响胰移植物短期存活率的重要因素.

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Objective To analyze the complications, treatments and prognosis of simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation. Methods Forty cases of simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation performed between Dec. 1999 and Jan. 2010 in our center were retrospectively analyzed. Results Regarding surgical complications, 4 cases had severe hematuria after operation,which needed clinical intervention, including 1 patient receiving catheterization in duodenum to stop bleeding. Two patients were treated with continuous bladder irrigation, and the remaining one received surgical haemostasis because of donor's duodenum and bladder anastomotic artery hemorrhage.Abdominal hemorrhage occurred in 4 patients, including pancreatic hemorrhage in 3 cases and duodenal muscularis hemorrhage in one case. All of them received surgical treatment for hemostasis.Abdominal infection occurred in 8 cases: one died of multiple organ failure, 2 cases were cured after drainage of abscess, 2 cases underwent surgical removal of abscess, and 3 cases were cured after antibiotic therapy. In one case of postoperative anastomotic leakage, pancreas was resected. Four cases of postoperative ileus were cured by continuous clysis with traditional Chinese medicine. Seven cases had pulmonary bacterial infections, including one cases associated with fungal infection. They were cured by the anti-infective treatment. Other complication included poor healing in 5 cases and urinary infection in 2 cases. After combined simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation, 10 patients received reoperation because of surgical complications (14 operations). The re-operation rate was 25 %, including 2 patients (4 operations) for hematuria, 4 patients for abdominal hemorrhage, 2 patients (3 operations) for abdominal infection, 1 patient for pancreatic venous thrombosis, 1 patient for anastomotic leakage, and 1 patient for pancreatic fistula. Conclusion Although simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation provides a successful and effective treatment for diabetics with endstage renal disease, surgical complication is still affecting the pancreas and kidney grafts after transplantation.     

Current trends in the diagnosis and management of post-herniorraphy chronic groin pain

Inguinodynia(chronic groin pain) is one of the recognised complications of the commonly performed Lichtenstein mesh inguinal hernia repair.This has major impact on quality of life in a significant proportion of patients.The pain is classif ied as neuropathic and nonneuropathic related to nerve damage and to the mesh,respectively.Correct diagnosis of this problem is relatively difficult.A thorough history and clinical examination are essential,as is a good knowledge of the groin nerve distribution.In spite of the common nature of the problem,the literature evidence is limited.In this paper we discuss the diagnostic tools and treatment options,both non-surgical and surgical.In addition,we discuss the criteria for surgical intervention and its optimal timing.     

Syringoceles of Cowper’s ducts and glands in adult men

Cowper’s syringoceles are uncommon,usually described in children and most commonly limited to the ducts.We describe more complex variants in an adult population affecting with varying degrees of severity,the glands themselves,and the complications they may lead to.One hundred consecutive urethrograms of patients with unreconstructed strictures were reviewed.Twenty-six patients(mean age:41.1 years)with Cowper’s syringoceles who were managed between 2009 and 2016 were subsequently evaluated.Presentation,radiological appearance,treatment(when indicated),and outcomes were assessed.Of 100 urethrograms in patients with strictures,33.0%demonstrated filling of Cowper’s ducts or glands,occurring predominantly in patients with bulbar strictures.Only 1 of 26 patients with non-bulbar strictures had a visible duct/gland.Of 26 symptomatic patients,15 presented with poor flow.In four patients,a grossly dilated Cowper’s duct obstructed the urethra.In the remaining 11 patients,a bulbar stricture caused the symptoms and the syringocele was identified incidentally.Eight patients presented with perineal pain.In six of them,fluoroscopy and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)revealed complex multicystic lesions within the bulbourethral glands.Four patients developed perineoscrotal abscesses.In the 11 patients with strictures,the syringocele was no longer visible after urethroplasty.In three of four patients with urethral obstruction secondary to a dilated Cowper’s duct,this resolved after transperineal excision(n=2)and endoscopic deroofing(n=1).Five of six patients with complex syringoceles involving Cowper’s glands were excised surgically with symptomatic relief in all.In conclusion,Cowper’s syringocele in adults is more common than previously thought and may cause lower urinary tract symptoms or be associated with serious complications which usually require surgical treatment.     

医源性股动脉假性动脉瘤的治疗方法

Objective To evaluate the effect on ultrasound-guided locsl comprression and surgical to treat iatrogenic fem- oral artery pseudoanerurysms. Methods 197 patients were diagnosed as iatrogenic femoral artery pseudoaneurysms from Apri 1199 to April 2008.There were 122 male and 75 female, aged 59.7 years (rimed 40- 81 years). One. Hundrel and severty-one stahle cases were managed by ultrasound-guided local compression initially and 26 patients were directly treated with surgical repair because d the rupture of femoral artery pesudoaneurysms or the pseudoaneurysms≥40mm in diameter. Results 171 patients received llocal com- pression therapy, 137 cases were cured directly (the effective rate was 80%), but the last failed 34 cases were required conversion to surgical reparr. The nymber of the surgical repaired patients was 60 (incluing 26 cases with direct operation and 34 cases with required conversion to surgical repair). Forty-seven patients received direct excision of femoral artery pseudoaneurysm, six patients underwent angioplasty with autogenously saphenous vein patch, and seven patients got bypass operation with artificial vascular graft. During the perioperative period, no serious complications including bleeding, neuralgia, and lymphatic fistula even arterio venous fis- tula and so on, no death occurred. All patients were followed up for 1 month to5 years after the procedures, no local FAP recurred, no limb ischemia developed and no deaths occurred. Conclusion Uitrasound-guided compression, surgical repair, and ultrasound- guided percutaneous thrombin injection are the three main modalities of treating iatrogenic FAP, while ultrasound-guided compresson and magical therapy get popularized domestically. Ultrasound-guided comperession seems a safe, inexpensive, and effective method for the managerment of iatrogenic femoral artery pseudoaneurysms. It may be used as a lust-line therapetic modality for mint of the un-complicated patients. However, surgical repair can be reserved for those who failed comperssion therapy or unsuitable as mentioned above.     

医源性股动脉假性动脉瘤的治疗方法

Objective To evaluate the effect on ultrasound-guided locsl comprression and surgical to treat iatrogenic fem- oral artery pseudoanerurysms. Methods 197 patients were diagnosed as iatrogenic femoral artery pseudoaneurysms from Apri 1199 to April 2008.There were 122 male and 75 female, aged 59.7 years (rimed 40- 81 years). One. Hundrel and severty-one stahle cases were managed by ultrasound-guided local compression initially and 26 patients were directly treated with surgical repair because d the rupture of femoral artery pesudoaneurysms or the pseudoaneurysms≥40mm in diameter. Results 171 patients received llocal com- pression therapy, 137 cases were cured directly (the effective rate was 80%), but the last failed 34 cases were required conversion to surgical reparr. The nymber of the surgical repaired patients was 60 (incluing 26 cases with direct operation and 34 cases with required conversion to surgical repair). Forty-seven patients received direct excision of femoral artery pseudoaneurysm, six patients underwent angioplasty with autogenously saphenous vein patch, and seven patients got bypass operation with artificial vascular graft. During the perioperative period, no serious complications including bleeding, neuralgia, and lymphatic fistula even arterio venous fis- tula and so on, no death occurred. All patients were followed up for 1 month to5 years after the procedures, no local FAP recurred, no limb ischemia developed and no deaths occurred. Conclusion Uitrasound-guided compression, surgical repair, and ultrasound- guided percutaneous thrombin injection are the three main modalities of treating iatrogenic FAP, while ultrasound-guided compresson and magical therapy get popularized domestically. Ultrasound-guided comperession seems a safe, inexpensive, and effective method for the managerment of iatrogenic femoral artery pseudoaneurysms. It may be used as a lust-line therapetic modality for mint of the un-complicated patients. However, surgical repair can be reserved for those who failed comperssion therapy or unsuitable as mentioned above.     

医源性股动脉假性动脉瘤的治疗方法

Objective To evaluate the effect on ultrasound-guided locsl comprression and surgical to treat iatrogenic fem- oral artery pseudoanerurysms. Methods 197 patients were diagnosed as iatrogenic femoral artery pseudoaneurysms from Apri 1199 to April 2008.There were 122 male and 75 female, aged 59.7 years (rimed 40- 81 years). One. Hundrel and severty-one stahle cases were managed by ultrasound-guided local compression initially and 26 patients were directly treated with surgical repair because d the rupture of femoral artery pesudoaneurysms or the pseudoaneurysms≥40mm in diameter. Results 171 patients received llocal com- pression therapy, 137 cases were cured directly (the effective rate was 80%), but the last failed 34 cases were required conversion to surgical reparr. The nymber of the surgical repaired patients was 60 (incluing 26 cases with direct operation and 34 cases with required conversion to surgical repair). Forty-seven patients received direct excision of femoral artery pseudoaneurysm, six patients underwent angioplasty with autogenously saphenous vein patch, and seven patients got bypass operation with artificial vascular graft. During the perioperative period, no serious complications including bleeding, neuralgia, and lymphatic fistula even arterio venous fis- tula and so on, no death occurred. All patients were followed up for 1 month to5 years after the procedures, no local FAP recurred, no limb ischemia developed and no deaths occurred. Conclusion Uitrasound-guided compression, surgical repair, and ultrasound- guided percutaneous thrombin injection are the three main modalities of treating iatrogenic FAP, while ultrasound-guided compresson and magical therapy get popularized domestically. Ultrasound-guided comperession seems a safe, inexpensive, and effective method for the managerment of iatrogenic femoral artery pseudoaneurysms. It may be used as a lust-line therapetic modality for mint of the un-complicated patients. However, surgical repair can be reserved for those who failed comperssion therapy or unsuitable as mentioned above.     

医源性股动脉假性动脉瘤的治疗方法

Objective To evaluate the effect on ultrasound-guided locsl comprression and surgical to treat iatrogenic fem- oral artery pseudoanerurysms. Methods 197 patients were diagnosed as iatrogenic femoral artery pseudoaneurysms from Apri 1199 to April 2008.There were 122 male and 75 female, aged 59.7 years (rimed 40- 81 years). One. Hundrel and severty-one stahle cases were managed by ultrasound-guided local compression initially and 26 patients were directly treated with surgical repair because d the rupture of femoral artery pesudoaneurysms or the pseudoaneurysms≥40mm in diameter. Results 171 patients received llocal com- pression therapy, 137 cases were cured directly (the effective rate was 80%), but the last failed 34 cases were required conversion to surgical reparr. The nymber of the surgical repaired patients was 60 (incluing 26 cases with direct operation and 34 cases with required conversion to surgical repair). Forty-seven patients received direct excision of femoral artery pseudoaneurysm, six patients underwent angioplasty with autogenously saphenous vein patch, and seven patients got bypass operation with artificial vascular graft. During the perioperative period, no serious complications including bleeding, neuralgia, and lymphatic fistula even arterio venous fis- tula and so on, no death occurred. All patients were followed up for 1 month to5 years after the procedures, no local FAP recurred, no limb ischemia developed and no deaths occurred. Conclusion Uitrasound-guided compression, surgical repair, and ultrasound- guided percutaneous thrombin injection are the three main modalities of treating iatrogenic FAP, while ultrasound-guided compresson and magical therapy get popularized domestically. Ultrasound-guided comperession seems a safe, inexpensive, and effective method for the managerment of iatrogenic femoral artery pseudoaneurysms. It may be used as a lust-line therapetic modality for mint of the un-complicated patients. However, surgical repair can be reserved for those who failed comperssion therapy or unsuitable as mentioned above.     

医源性股动脉假性动脉瘤的治疗方法

Objective To evaluate the effect on ultrasound-guided locsl comprression and surgical to treat iatrogenic fem- oral artery pseudoanerurysms. Methods 197 patients were diagnosed as iatrogenic femoral artery pseudoaneurysms from Apri 1199 to April 2008.There were 122 male and 75 female, aged 59.7 years (rimed 40- 81 years). One. Hundrel and severty-one stahle cases were managed by ultrasound-guided local compression initially and 26 patients were directly treated with surgical repair because d the rupture of femoral artery pesudoaneurysms or the pseudoaneurysms≥40mm in diameter. Results 171 patients received llocal com- pression therapy, 137 cases were cured directly (the effective rate was 80%), but the last failed 34 cases were required conversion to surgical reparr. The nymber of the surgical repaired patients was 60 (incluing 26 cases with direct operation and 34 cases with required conversion to surgical repair). Forty-seven patients received direct excision of femoral artery pseudoaneurysm, six patients underwent angioplasty with autogenously saphenous vein patch, and seven patients got bypass operation with artificial vascular graft. During the perioperative period, no serious complications including bleeding, neuralgia, and lymphatic fistula even arterio venous fis- tula and so on, no death occurred. All patients were followed up for 1 month to5 years after the procedures, no local FAP recurred, no limb ischemia developed and no deaths occurred. Conclusion Uitrasound-guided compression, surgical repair, and ultrasound- guided percutaneous thrombin injection are the three main modalities of treating iatrogenic FAP, while ultrasound-guided compresson and magical therapy get popularized domestically. Ultrasound-guided comperession seems a safe, inexpensive, and effective method for the managerment of iatrogenic femoral artery pseudoaneurysms. It may be used as a lust-line therapetic modality for mint of the un-complicated patients. However, surgical repair can be reserved for those who failed comperssion therapy or unsuitable as mentioned above.     

Management of Crohn's disease

Our therapeutic management to Crohn's disease was analyzed retrospectively. Among 17 cases with Crohn's disease, 14 (82%) were operated. Operative indications were due to obstruction (7), perforation (2), fistula (2), stenosis (2) and intractability (1). Postoperative recurrence was developed in 8 out of 14 (57%) and 4 were reoperated. Most of recurrent lesions were around the previous anastomosis. Operation per se does not cure the Crohn's disease but operation should be indicated when complicated obstruction, fistula and perforation. Nutritional treatment has been also performed 8 times. Crohn's disease activity index (CDAI) was decreased in all but one. In individual item of CDAI, frequency of bowel movement, abdominal pain and general status were improved but items such as anal lesion, fistula and fever were not improved. CDAI values were turned to remission value in all of cases with complicated stenotic lesions, but it remained in active stage in all cases with complicated fistula, obstruction and abscess. Nutritional treatment seemed less effective in cases complicated fistula, obstruction and abscess.     

Acute surgical emergencies in inflammatory bowel disease

BACKGROUND: Acute surgical emergencies in patients with inflammatory bowel disease may carry a substantial morbidity, but fortunately today, a low mortality. The aim of this review is to delineate the treatment of acute surgical emergencies that occur in patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. METHODS: Suitable English language reports were identified using PubMed search. RESULTS: Inflammatory bowel disease can present in numerous ways as an acute surgical emergency. These include toxic colitis, hemorrhage, perforation, intra-abdominal masses or abscesses with sepsis, and intestinal obstruction. Toxic colitis and perforation are best managed with intestinal resection and fecal diversion. Hemorrhage in ulcerative colitis initially requires colectomy with rectal preservation and ileostomy. In Crohn's disease hemorrhage is often focal and localization and segmental resection are performed. Intra-abdominal abscesses should initially be attempted by computed tomography-guided percutaneous drainage followed subsequently by definitive resection. Perianal disease requires abscess drainage with minimal tissue trauma. Intestinal obstruction should be initially managed nonoperatively, with surgery reserved for complete obstruction or intractability. CONCLUSIONS: Acute surgical emergencies in patients with inflammatory bowel disease are rare and can have a high morbidity. With a multidisciplinary approach, morbidity can be reduced and patients can have a rapid return and improved quality of life.     

Results of changing trends in the surgical management of complications of diverticular disease

During the past decade, primary resection with anastomosis has gained acceptance in the surgical treatment of complications arising from diverticular disease of the colon. We have reviewed our experience during the past 10 years to determine whether this approach has clinical validity. Of 673 patients followed over a 10-year period, 93 (14%) required operation. Operative indications were generally limited to urgent complications of the disease: abscess (36), bleeding (18), perforation (10), obstruction (10), and fistula (5). A small group of patients underwent operation for recurrent symptoms (7) and for the suspicion of coexistent carcinoma (8). Initial operative management included resection with anastomosis (44), resection and colostomy (26), and diverting colostomy (23). The overall incidence of complications was significant; the most common complication was infectious in nature: abscess (7), fistula (9), wound infection (11), dehiscence (2), and sepsis (5). Complications were more numerous in patients who did not receive primary resection of the diseased segment 2.1 versus 1.1 complications per patient, respectively), and the duration of hospitalization was significantly greater in this group as well. The perioperative mortality rate of our surgical patients was 6.4%; none of these deaths were associated with resection and anastomosis. These data indicate that resection with primary anastomosis is a sound approach in properly selected patients with urgent complications of diverticular disease, and that aggressive surgical management can yield results that are better than those obtained from the use of colostomy alone.     

Management of fistulas in Crohn's disease

AIM: This study was conducted to clarify operative indications, surgical treatment, and postoperative complications of intra-abdominal fistulas in Crohn's disease. METHODS: Of 213 patients undergoing surgical treatment for Crohn's disease in our institution between 1972 and 2000, 55 patients (25.8%) found to have 81 intra-abdominal fistulas were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS: The most common indication for surgery was intestinal obstruction. A fistula represented a single indication for surgical treatment in 9 operations (15.5%). All patients with intra-abdominal fistulas underwent resection of the diseased intestinal segment. Closure of the fistulous defect of the affected lesion was achieved by suture (n = 27), stapled fistulectomy (n = 12), or resection (n = 11). Resection of the diseased bowel was achieved by en bloc removal of the fistula in 15 cases. When the fistula opened through the abdominal wall (n = 12), the diseased portion of the intestine was resected, and the fistulous tract was debrided. Only 1 patient died postoperatively from multiple organ failure because of anastomotic breakdown. CONCLUSIONS: The surgical treatment of an intra-abdominal fistula in Crohn's disease is based on resection of the diseased intestinal segments, and the affected lesion can be sutured. This procedure can be achieved safely, and the incidence of postoperative complications is low.     

克罗恩病并发症的手术治疗

目的总结克罗恩病并发症的临床特点及外科治疗方法。方法对2010年1月~2012年7月北京协和医院外科手术治疗的36例合并并发症的克罗恩病患者临床资料进行回顾性分析。结果本组36例克罗恩病患者并发症包括肠梗阻27例,肠瘘6例,急性肠穿孔4例,消化道出血5例。手术方式:小肠部分切除吻合术12例,腹腔镜右半结肠切除+回结肠吻合术11例,右半结肠切除+回肠造口术2例,回盲部切除、回结肠吻合术3例,小肠部分切除+结肠部分切除肠吻合术6例,回结肠吻合口切除重建术1例,以及其他1例。11例患者出现术后并发症,包括切口感染5例,腹腔感染2例,消化道出血3例,下肢深静脉血栓、肺栓塞1例。其中2例死亡。结论克罗恩病并发症以肠梗阻及肠瘘多见,手术是目前克罗恩病治疗的重要手段。     

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克罗恩病是以慢性肠道炎性病变为主要表现的全身性疾病,病因尚未明确,可能与免疫功能紊乱有关,具有急性发作与缓解交替出现的特征。虽经研究,但至今尚无治愈的措施。克罗恩病可并发穿孔、肠梗阻、出血、局限性腹膜炎、脓肿以及癌变的可能,需进行外科手术处理(手术率可达70%~100%)。因此,外科医师特别是腹部外科医师需要对这一疾病有完整的认识,按照其特性进行必需的外科处理。     

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目的 探讨慢性放射性肠炎的手术适应证及手术方式。方法 回顾性分析1995～2002年南京医科大学第一附属医院经手术治疗的5例慢性放射性肠炎的临床资料。结果 5例慢性放射性肠炎因狭窄伴穿孔、肠梗阻、直肠阴道瘘、出血分别行肠切除吻合、旁路手术、结肠造口及Miles手术。5例手术均获成功。随访6个月至2年，效果满意。结论 慢性放射性肠炎出现肠梗阻、肠瘘、出血、肠穿孔等并发症宜行手术治疗，肠切除吻合是较理想的术式。     

Management of urinary complication in Crohn's disease

PURPOSE: Although urinary complications of Crohn's disease are relatively rare, they often present diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas. However, there is no established strategy for treating urinary complications of Crohn's disease. In the present clinical study, we describe the frequency of urinary complications of Crohn's disease, and discuss various approaches to their diagnosis and treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The subjects were 1,551 patients who underwent medical treatment for Crohn's disease between January 1994 and May 2002 at Social Insurance Central General Hospital. The subjects were retrospectively evaluated. RESULTS: Urinary complications occuered in 75 of the 1,551 patients (4.8%): urolitiasis in 60 patients, urinary fistula in 14 patients, and urachal abscess (Enterourachocutaneous fitulas) in 1 patient. A total of 41 of the 75 patients with urinary complications (55%) consulted a practicing urologist: 26 patients with urolithiasis, 14 patients with urinary fistula and 1 patient with urachal abscess. 26 patients with urolithiasis received medical treatment: 20 patients underwent conservative therapy, 4 patients underwent ESWL, and 2 patients underwent TUL. In all 26 of those cases, the treatment was successful. Twelve of the 14 patients with urinary fistulas (86%) underwent resection of the inflamed intestine combined with reconstruction of the urinary tract. The 1 patient with urachal abscess underwent resection of the urachus and the inflamed intestine, and partial cystectomy. CONCLUSION: All patients with urolithiasis should be treated the same way, whether or not they have Crohn's disease. In patients with Crohn's disease complicated by urinary fistula, surgery should be performed after preoperative medical therapy, as it improves the quality of life of such patients more rapidly than other approaches and may help avoid intestinal resection.     

Incidence, diagnosis, and treatment of enteric and colorectal fistulae in patients with Crohn's disease.

OBJECTIVE: The authors review their experience, evaluating the incidence and examining the various modalities employed in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with Crohn's disease complicated by fistulae. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Although common, internal and external fistulae in Crohn's disease may pose challenging problems to the surgeon. METHODS: Of 639 patients who underwent surgical treatment at the University of Chicago between 1970 and 1988 for complications of Crohn's disease, 222 patients (34.7%) were found to have 290 intra-abdominal fistulae. RESULTS: A fistula was diagnosed preoperatively in 154 patients (69.4%), intraoperatively in 60 (27%), and only after examination of the specimen in 8 (3.6%). The fistula represented the primary or single indication for surgical treatment in 14 patients (6.3%) and one of several indications in the remaining patients. Of 165 patients with an abdominal mass or abscess, 69 (41.8%) had a fistula. All patients underwent resection of the diseased intestinal segment; 160 (73.1%) with primary anastomosis and the remaining 62 with a temporary or permanent stoma. The fistula was directly responsible for a stoma in only 16 patients (7.2%) and was never responsible for a permanent stoma. Resection of the diseased bowel achieved en bloc removal of the fistula in 145 cases. Removal of 93 additional fistulae required resection of the diseased bowel segment along with closure of a fistulous opening on the stomach or duodenum (n = 14), bladder (n = 35), or rectosigmoid (n = 44). When the fistula drained through a vaginal cuff (n = 4), the opening was left to close by secondary intention; when the fistula opened through the abdominal wall (n = 46), the fistulous tract was debrided. In the remaining two entero-salpingeal fistulae, en bloc resection of the involved salpinx accomplished complete removal of the fistula. There was a dehiscence of one duodenal and one bladder repair; 14 patients (6%) experienced postoperative septic complications and one patient died. CONCLUSIONS: Fistulae are diagnosed preoperatively in 69% of cases and can be suspected in as many as 42% of patients with an abdominal mass. Fistulae are the primary or single indication for surgical treatment and are directly responsible for a stoma only in a few patients. Treatment, based on resection of the diseased bowel and extirpation of the fistula, can be accomplished with minimal morbidity and mortality.     

克罗恩病102例临床分型及术式选择

目的探讨克罗恩病(Crohn's disease,CD)的临床类型与术式选择。方法回顾性分析33年来经外科治疗的102例CD患者的临床资料,分别行小肠部分切除术71例,结肠部分切除造口术4例,回肠部分切除造口术3例,小肠结肠短路手术4例,内瘘行小肠及结肠部分切除、吻合术4例,回肠穿孔修补术3例,肠粘连松解术6例,腹腔脓肿引流术并小肠造口术4例,结肠癌根治术3例。结果本组术前确诊48例,误诊54例,误诊率52.9%。根据发病缓急程度、病理变化及临床表现特点,分为急性阑尾炎型、慢性肠炎型、肠梗阻型、腹腔肿块型、腹膜炎型、出血型、肠瘘型、中毒性巨结肠及癌变型。手术缓解或有效90例(88.2%),11例出现术后并发症,死亡3例。结论CD临床类型多种多样,采用相应的术式是手术成功的关键。