胰十二指肠切除术后迟发性大出血危险因素分析与治疗

目的探讨胰十二指肠切除术（PD）后迟发性大出血的危险因素和治疗方法。 方法回顾性分析2010年1月至2019年1月于南京医科大学附属淮安第一医院行PD治疗的222例患者临床资料，总结出血的原因、时间、治疗及转归等，单因素分析和Logistic回归分析PD术后迟发性大出血的危险因素。 结果发生迟发性大出血17例（7.7%），包括腹腔出血13例，消化道出血4例，总体死亡率35.3%（6/17），出血时间为术后12（5~23）d。术前总胆红素≥171 μmol/L（OR=1.011，95% CI：1.000~1.020，P=0.043）、术后腹腔感染（OR=4.012，95% CI：1.302~12.357，P=0.016）、术后B级以上胰瘘（P<0.05）是PD术后迟发性大出血的独立危险因素。 结论术前降低胆红素水平、积极治疗术后胰瘘和控制腹腔感染是预防PD术后迟发性大出血发生的关键，应根据患者实际情况选择个体化的干预策略。     

Correlation between preoperative biliary drainage, bile duct contamination, and postoperative outcomes for pancreatic surgery

BACKGROUND: Although previously examined, the potential relationship between preoperative biliary drainage (PBD), intraoperative bile culture (IBC), and postoperative morbidity and mortality rate for pancreatic surgery remains unclear. METHODS: Two hundred twenty patients underwent operation for either benign pancreatic disease or malignant periampullary and pancreatic neoplasms, consisting of pylorus-preserving proximal pancreatoduodenectomy (n = 180), biliary bypass (n = 31), and total pancreatectomy (n = 9). An intraoperative bile specimen was prospectively collected immediately after division of the bile duct and sent for bacteriologic evaluation for both aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms. Morbidity and mortality rates were evaluated. RESULTS: Of 220 patients evaluated, 113 patients (51.4%) had a positive IBC. Factors associated with a positive IBC were age >70 years (odds ratio [OR], 5.9;95% confidence interval, [CI]: 1.6-22.1; P = .007), history of coronary artery disease (OR, 0.08; 95% CI, 0.01-0.5; P = .007), diagnosis of neoplasia (OR, 0.3; 95% CI, 0.1-0.9; P =. 03), and PBD (OR, 0.1; 95% CI, 0.06-0.2; P = .0001). Infectious complications (OR, 1.8; 95% CI, 1-3; P = .03), and wound infection (OR, 2.8; 95% CI,1.4-5.3; P = .002) were greater in patients with positive IBC. CONCLUSIONS: PBD predisposes to a positive IBC. Patients with a positive IBC have a clinically important increased risk of developing both infectious complications and wound infection after pancreatic surgery.     

Determinants of pancreaticoenteric anastomotic leak following pancreaticoduodenectomy

Background : The purpose of the present paper was to study the incidence, presentation and management of pancreaticoenteric anastomotic (PEA) leak following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) and to identify risk factors associated with PEA leak. Methods : One hundred and twenty patients underwent PD for benign and malignant pancreatic and periampullary lesions from 1989 to 1998. Prospectively collected data were analysed for incidence and outcome of PEA leak. Four clinical, three laboratory parameters, preoperative biliary drainage (PBD), perioperative octreotide use, nine intraoperative parameters, site of tumour and stage of malignant tumours were analysed by univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis to identify factors influencing PEA leak. Results : Pancreatic leak developed in 15 (12.5%) patients. Nine patients (60%) had a PEA leak that manifested as controlled leak through the drain. All were managed conservatively and the leak stopped after a mean duration of 17 days (range: 6–32 days). Six (40%) patients had associated intra‐abdominal complications, and three (50%) died in the postoperative period. Pancreatic fistula healed in the three remaining patients after a mean duration of 18 days (range: 15–25 days). Diabetes (P = 0.02; odds ratio (OR) = 4.60; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.23–17.18), PBD (P = 0.03; OR = 4.82; 95% CI: 1.21–19.24), sequence of reconstruction (bilioenteric anastomosis as first anastomosis; P = 0.01; OR = 6.25; 95% CI: 1.45–26.83) and duration of surgery > 8 h (P = 0.01; OR: 5.61; 95% CI: 1.54–20.39) were associated with a significantly higher incidence of PEA leak. Conclusion : Pancreaticoenteric anastomotic leak occurred in 12% of patients undergoing PD for pancreatic and periampullary tumours. The majority of these were uncomplicated and healed with conservative treatment. Complicated leaks were associated with high mortality. Diabetes mellitus, PBD, prolonged surgery and the sequence of reconstruction were risk factors associated with an increased incidence of PEA leak.     

胰十二指肠切除术后复杂腹腔感染的危险因素分析及病原菌构成

目的通过探讨胰十二指肠切除术（PD）后发生复杂腹腔感染（cIAI）的相关影响因素及病原菌构成,为PD后cIAI的预防提供一定的依据。 方法回顾性分析2010年1月至2020年1月于宁夏医科大学总医院行PD患者病例资料,按照纳入标准收集发生cIAI 89例为感染组;从360余例未发生cIAI患者中按照约1∶1的比例等距随机抽样91例为对照组。收集感染组术后引流液的细菌培养情况,统计描述病原菌构成;单因素和多因素Logistic回归分析PD后发生cIAI的危险因素。 结果术前减黄（OR=6.569,95% CI：1.178~14.630）、手术时间≥6 h（OR=6.872,95% CI：2.258~20.913）和术后胰瘘（OR=3.426,95% CI：1.219~9.631）是PD后发生cIAI的危险因素（均P<0.05）。培养菌株28种,革兰阴性菌以大肠埃希菌、阴沟肠杆菌、肺炎克雷伯菌居多（总构成比为50.00%）,革兰阳性菌以屎肠球菌居多（构成比为52.17%）,真菌中以白色念珠菌居多（构成比为92.86%）。 结论PD后发生cIAI病情危重,合理的术前减黄及缩短手术时间对于cIAI的预防尤为重要,应及时合理应用抗生素进行综合治疗。     

Delayed hemorrhage after pancreaticoduodenectomy

BACKGROUND: Postoperative hemorrhage, particularly delayed hemorrhage after pancreaticoduodenectomy, is a serious complication and one of the most common causes of mortality after pancreaticoduodenectomy. STUDY DESIGN: The medical records of 500 patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy between October 1994 and December 2002 were analyzed with regard to postoperative hemorrhagic complications. Delayed hemorrhage was defined as bleeding at the operation site after 5 or more postoperative days. RESULTS: Delayed hemorrhage occurred in 22 patients (4.4%), with a median time of 13 days (range 7 to 32 days) after pancreaticoduodenectomy, and developed more frequently (9/77 versus 13/423, p = 0.003) in patients with preceding intraabdominal complications such as pancreatic fistula, bile fistula, and intraabdominal abscess. In 17 of these 22 patients, angiography and laparotomy revealed bleeding foci at 14 arterial and 3 anastomotic sites. In nine patients, hemorrhage developed from pseudoaneurysms of the major arteries around the pancreaticojejunostomy. Hemostatis was attempted by transcatheter arterial embolization in 14 patients and with laparotomy in 4 patients. Four of 14 patients who received transcatheter arterial embolization eventually required laparotomy. Overall, 4 of the 22 delayed hemorrhage patients died (18.2%) of complications related to massive bleeding or transcatheter arterial embolization. CONCLUSIONS: Delayed hemorrhage after pancreaticoduodenectomy is associated with a high mortality. Intraabdominal complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy should be evaluated properly and guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of delayed hemorrhage should be established in advance. Clinicians must be alert to the possibility of pseudoaneurysm hemorrhage.     

Sentinel Bleeding After Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Disregarded Sign

Introduction Delayed massive hemorrhage induced by pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy is a rare but life-threatening complication. The purpose of this study was to analyze the clinical course of patients with late hemorrhage, with or without sentinel bleeding, to better define treatment options in the future. Material and Methods From April 1998 to December 2006, 189 pancreaticoduodenectomies were performed. Eleven patients, including two patients referred from other hospitals, were treated with delayed massive hemorrhage occurring 5 days or more after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Sentinel bleeding was defined as minor blood loss via surgical drains or the gastrointestinal tract with an asymptomatic interval until development of hemorrhagic shock. The clinical data of patients with bleeding episodes were analyzed retrospectively. Results Eight of the 11 patients had sentinel bleeding, and seven of them had it at least 6 h before acute deterioration. Seven out of 11 patients died, five out of eight with sentinel bleeding. No differences could be detected between patients with or without sentinel bleeding before delayed massive hemorrhage. The only difference found was that non-surviving patients were significantly older than surviving patients. Delayed massive hemorrhage is a common cause of death after pancreaticoduodenostomy complicated by pancreatic fistula formation. The observation of sentinel bleeding should lead to emergency angiography and dependent from the result to emergency relaparotomy to increase the likelihood of survival.     

完全性胰液外引流预防胰十二指肠切除术后胰瘘

目的探讨完全性胰液外引流预防胰十二指肠切除术后胰瘘的疗效。方法回顾性分析1992年1月-2004年5月62例行胰十二指肠切除后在Child术式基础上附加胰液完全外引流的病例资料。结果本组术后无胰瘘发生，3周左右拔除胰管引流管。发生并发症13例，包括肺部感染4例、右胸腔积液2例、切口裂开2例，胰腺残端大出血、胃排空延迟、腹腔脓肿各1例，局限性腹膜炎2例，予相应处理后治愈。死亡1例，死于隐匿性糖尿病、高渗性昏迷。结论完全性胰液外引流可避免胰肠吻合口处胰液的积聚，避免胰酶对吻合口的腐蚀，对预防术后胰瘘的发生起重要作用。     

Defining Treatment and Outcomes of Hepaticojejunostomy Failure Following Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Background

The overall complication rate after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) approaches 50 %, with anastomotic failure being the most frequent cause of serious postoperative morbidity. Hepaticojejunostomy leaks (also called bile leaks) are the second most common type of leak, behind pancreaticojejunostomy leaks, yet have been the focus of only a single study as reported by Suzuki et al. (Hepatogastroenterology 50:254–257, 12).

Methods

We reviewed the recent experience with bile leaks at a single, high-volume pancreatic surgery center over a six-year time period.

Results

Bile leaks were identified in 16 out of 715 patients (2.2 %). Low preoperative albumin was associated with an increased risk. Bile leaks typically manifested within the first week after surgery as bilious drainage in a surgically placed drain. Associated warning signs included fever and leukocytosis. Patients with a bile leak frequently developed other complications, including a pancreatic fistula, wound infection, delayed gastric emptying, and sepsis. The impact on perioperative outcomes was comparable to patients with a pancreatic leak. A grading system is proposed based on the International Study Group on Pancreatic Fistula model. Grade A bile leaks were classified as those managed with prolonged drainage by operatively placed drains, grade B bile leaks with percutaneous abdominal drainage, and grade C bile leaks with insertion of a percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage.

Conclusions

Hepaticojejunostomy leaks are rare after PD. The complication severity ranges from trivial to life threatening and is comparable overall to pancreaticojejunostomy leaks. Surgical intervention is rarely, if ever, required. With prompt and aggressive management, a full recovery can be expected.     

The effect of placing prophylactic abdominal drainage tube after hepatobiliary surgery on postoperative infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Whether prophylactic abdominal drainage tube is routinely placed in patients after hepatobiliary surgery remains controversial. To evaluate the effect of prophylactic abdominal drainage tube placement after hepatobiliary surgery on postoperative infection. Randomized controlled trials on the placement of prophylactic abdominal drainage tube after hepatobiliary surgery were collected through a computerized search of PubMed, Embase, Conchrane Library and Web of Science databases, with a time range from the establishment of the database to August 2023. After two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted information, and evaluated the quality of the included studies. Finally, 13 studies were included, including 3620 patients, and the results showed that there was no statistically significant difference in postoperative infection rate between the drainage group (1840 patients and the non-drainage group [1783 patients] [relative risk, RR = 1.17, 95% confidence interval, CI: 0.94–1.47, p = 0.16]. Compared with the drainage group, the incidence of infectious abdominal fluid in the non-drainage group was lower (RR = 2.09, 95% CI: 1.57–2.80, p < 0.00001), and the incidence of postoperative bile leakage was lower (RR = 1.77, 95% CI: 1.27–2.47, p < 0.001) and shorter hospital stays after surgery (mean difference = 1.27, 95% CI: 0.32–2.22, p = 0.009). In conclusion, placing a prophylactic abdominal drainage tube after hepatobiliary surgery does not reduce postoperative infection rates compared with no drainage.     

胰十二指肠切除术后胰漏危险因素的Meta分析

目的 分析探讨国内胰十二指肠切除术后胰漏的危险因素,为临床有效降低术后并发症提供理论依据.方法 运用Meta分析方法对我国自1980年1月至2010年1月期间公开发表的有关胰十二指肠术后胰漏危险因素的16篇文献资料进行合并分析.结果 年龄、性别、有无糖尿病与胰漏发生无统计学意义(P＞0.05);术前黄疸水平大于171 ...     

基于临床随机对照试验的胰十二指肠切除术后消化道重建方式的系统评价

目的：系统评价胰十二指肠切除术（PD术）后不同的消化道吻合方式及相关辅助方法。方法检索万方数据库和PubMed、The Cochrane Library、Web of Science以及EMBASE等数据库中,关于PD手术后消化道吻合方式的临床随机对照试验（RCT）,采用Jadad量表对纳入文献进行质量分析,提取围手术期情况：包括手术时间、术中出血量、术后发生胰漏、胆漏、出血、胃排空延迟、死亡率、再次手术以及伤口愈合不良等并发症指标,采用RevMan 5．2软件进行Meta分析。结果17篇RCT研究共计2504例病例纳入分析,Meta分析结果显示,胰胃吻合组术后胰漏和胆漏的发生率明显低于胰肠吻合组（OR＝0．60,95％ CI：0．44～0．82,P＝0．00; OR＝0．33,95％ CI：0．13～0．82, P＝0．02）。胰肠吻合组中,胰管-黏膜吻合术与传统端端吻合术后总体并发症发生率以及术后胰漏、再次手术和围手术期死亡的发生率差异均无统计学意义（P＞0．05）。外支架管引流组的术后总体并发症发生率及胰漏、尤其是Ⅱ～Ⅲ级胰漏的发生率和住院时间均明显低于无支架管引流组（均P＜0．05）。结论 PD术后消化道重建方式,推荐采用胰胃吻合,辅以外支架管引流。     

Preoperative biliary drainage: Impact on intraoperative bile cultures and infectious morbidity and mortality after pancreaticoduodenectomy

Whether it is necessary to perform biliary drainage for obstructive jaundice before performing pancreaticoduodenectomy remains controversial. Our aim was to determine the impact of preoperative biliary drainage on intraoperative bile cultures and postoperative infectious morbidity and mortality following pancreaticoduodenectomy. We retrospectively analyzed 161 consecutive patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy in whom intraoperative bile cultures were performed. Microorganisms were isolated from 58% of these intraoperative bile cultures, with 70% of them being polymicrobial. Postoperative morbidity was 47% and mortality was 5%. Postoperative infectious complications occurred in 29%, most commonly wound infection (14%) and intra-abdominal abscess (12%). Eighty-nine percent of patients with intra-abdominal abscess (P = 0.003) and 87% with wound infection (P = 0.003) had positive intraoperative bile cultures. Microorganisms in the bile were predictive of microorganisms in intraabdominal abscess (100%) and wound infection (69%). Multivariatc analysis of preoperative and intraoperative variables demonstrated that preoperative biliary drainage was associated with positive intraoperative bile cultures (P <0.001), postoperative infectious complications (P = 0.022), intra-abdominal abscess (P = 0.061), wound infection (P = 0.045), and death (P = 0.021). Preoperative biliary drainage increases the risk of positive intraoperative bile cultures, postoperative infectious morbidity, and death. Positive intraoperative bile cultures are associated with postoperative infectious complications and have similar microorganism profiles. These data suggest that preoperative biliary drainage should be avoided in candidates for pancreaticoduodenectomy. Presented at the 1998 Annual Meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association, New Orleans, La., May 19, 1998.     

Association of Preoperative Biliary Drainage With Postoperative Outcome Following Pancreaticoduodenectomy

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether preoperative biliary instrumentation and preoperative biliary drainage are associated with increased morbidity and mortality rates after pancreaticoduodenectomy. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Pancreaticoduodenectomy is accompanied by a considerable rate of postoperative complications and potential death. Controversy exists regarding the impact of preoperative biliary instrumentation and preoperative biliary drainage on morbidity and mortality rates after pancreaticoduodenectomy. METHODS: Two hundred forty consecutive cases of pancreaticoduodenectomy performed between January 1994 and January 1997 were analyzed. Multiple preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative variables were examined. Pearson chi square analysis or Fisher's exact test, when appropriate, was used for univariate comparison of all variables. Logistic regression was used for multivariate analysis. RESULTS: One hundred seventy-five patients (73%) underwent preoperative biliary instrumentation (endoscopic, percutaneous, or surgical instrumentation). One hundred twenty-six patients (53%) underwent preoperative biliary drainage (endoscopic stents, percutaneous drains/stents, or surgical drainage). The overall postoperative morbidity rate after pancreaticoduodenectomy was 48% (114/240). Infectious complications occurred in 34% (81/240) of patients. Intraabdominal abscess occurred in 14% (33/240) of patients. The postoperative mortality rate was 5% (12/240). Preoperative biliary drainage was determined to be the only statistically significant variable associated with complications (p = 0.025), infectious complications (p = 0.014), intraabdominal abscess (p = 0.022), and postoperative death (p = 0.037). Preoperative biliary instrumentation alone was not associated with complications, infectious complications, intraabdominal abscess, or postoperative death. CONCLUSIONS: Preoperative biliary drainage, but not preoperative biliary instrumentation alone, is associated with increased morbidity and mortality rates in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy. This suggests that preoperative biliary drainage should be avoided whenever possible in patients with potentially resectable pancreatic and peripancreatic lesions. Such a change in current preoperative management may improve patient outcome after pancreaticoduodenectomy.     

Pancreaticojejunostomy Versus Pancreaticogastrostomy After Pancreaticoduodenectomy: An Up-to-date Meta-Analysis

Background: The reconstruction of the pancreas after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is a crucial factor in preventing postoperative complications as pancreatic anastomosis failure is associated with a high morbidity rate and contributes to prolonged hospitalization and mortality. Several techniques have been described for the reconstruction of pancreatic digestive continuity in the attempt to minimize the risk of a pancreatic fistula. The aim of this study was to compare the results of pancreaticogastrostomy and pancreaticojejunostomy after PD. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published up to January 2015 comparing patients with pancreaticogastrostomy (PG group) versus pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ group). Two reviewers independently assessed the eligibility and quality of the studies. The meta-analysis was conducted using either the fixed-effect or the random-effect model. Results: Eight RCTs describing 1,211 patients were identified for inclusion in the study. The meta-analysis shows that the PG group had a significantly lower incidence rate of postoperative pancreatic fistulas [OR 0.64 (95% confidence interval 0.46–0.86), p = .003], intra-abdominal abscesses [OR 0.53 (95% CI, 0.33–0.85), p = .009] and length of hospital stay [MD ?1.62; (95% CI 2.63–0.61), p = .002] than the PJ group, while biliary fistula, mortality, morbidity, rate of delayed gastric emptying, reoperation, and bleeding did not differ between the two groups. Conclusion: This meta-analysis suggests that the most effective treatment for reconstruction of pancreatic continuity after pancreatoduodenectomy is pancreaticogastrostomy. However, the advantage of the latter could potentially be demonstrated through further RCTs, including only patients at high risk of developing pancreatic fistulas.     

Transfusion and bleeding in coronary artery bypass grafting: an on-pump versus off-pump comparison

Blood transfusion rates in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are typically higher compared with off-pump CABG (OPCAB). However, few studies have specifically examined intraoperative hemodilution as a contributing factor. The aim of this retrospective review was to compare the effect of using CPB or OPCAB on red blood cell (RBC) transfusion and postoperative bleeding. The lowest intraoperative hematocrit (Hct) was used as marker of intraoperative hemodilution. We reviewed the perioperative data of all isolated CABG patients at a metropolitan hospital from January 2003 to June 2005. Stepwise regression analyses were performed to determine whether CPB was an independent predictor of RBC transfusion, reoperation for bleeding, or postoperative chest drainage. Of a total of 1043 patients, there were 433 CPB and 610 off-pump cases. CPB use was not significantly related to increased RBC transfusions (odds ratio [OR], 0.98; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.63-1.52; p = .921) and was associated with a lower incidence of reoperations for bleeding (OR, 0.4; 95% CI, 0.2-0.8; p = .009). There was less chest drainage over the first 12 hours in patients undergoing CPB (p < .0001); however, total postoperative chest drainage was not significantly related to operative procedure (p = .122). The lowest documented intraoperative Hct was a significant factor in RBC transfusions (OR, 0.89; p < .0001), an increased reoperation rate for bleeding (OR, 0.9; p = .001) and more postoperative chest drainage (log10-transformed: at 12 hours, b = -0.009, p < .0001; total, b = -0.006, p < .0001). CPB is not an independent risk factor in the incidence of RBC transfusions and is not associated with increased postoperative bleeding for isolated CABG. However, intraoperative hemodilution is an independent risk factor, with a lower intraoperative Hct associated with more RBC transfusions, increased reoperations for bleeding, and increased postoperative chest drainage. Addressing intraoperative hemodilution is important in minimizing CPB-associated morbidities.     

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Corresponding authors??JIANG Kui-rong??E-mail??jiangkuirong@njmu.edu.cn??MIAO Yi??E-mail??miaoyi@njmu.edu.cn
Abstract Objective To analyze common risk factors and treatment strategy for prognosis of postoperative hemorrhage after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Methods The clinical data of 60 patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy in the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University from January 1??2012 to December 31??2015 were analyzed retrospectively. The risk factors for prognosis of postoperative hemorrhage were analyzed. Results Among them, 8 patients died after surgery??others were alive. Early bleeding appeared in 10 patients and delayed hemorrhage occurred in 50 patients. Bleeding site included 23 gastrointestinal hemorrhage patients and 37 abdominal hemorrhage patients. Mild bleeding occurred in 37 patients and severe bleeding in 23 patients. Among them, 3 patients were grade A??40 patients grade B??17 patients grade C. Postoperative complications included postoperative pancreatic fistula in 28 patients??intra-abdominal infection in 5 patients and biliary fistula in 3 patients. Treatment strategies contained 41 patients with bleeding were treated conservatively, 9 patients received endoscopy or angioembolization while 10 patients underwent reoperation. Intra-abdominal infection and bleeding degree were important risk factors of clinical outcomes of hemorrhage after pancreaticoduodenectomy. ROC curve analysis showed that the 5th day of after surgery was a clear demarcation point of clinical prognosis. Conclusion Intra-abdominal infection, bleeding degree and grade are important risk factors of hemorrhage after pancreaticoduodenectomy. The 5th day after surgery may be a clear demarcation point of clinical prognosis, which has certain significance for the bleeding grade.     

Results of pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic cancer: extended versus standard procedure

In Western experience, the long-term survival benefit after extended pancreaticoduodenectomy (EPD) in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is still controversial. The aim of this work was to evaluate weather EPD for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma prolongs long-term survival compared to standard pancreaticoduodenectomy (SPD). From November 1992 to September 1996, we performed pancreatic resections in 30 patients affected by stage I-III pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: 13 patients underwent SPD and 17 patients underwent EPD, consecutively. The two groups of patients were similar for all the demographic, clinical, and pathological characteristics, and all the intraoperative factors considered except the number of resected lymph nodes (mean number per case = 34.2 +/- 15.5 in the EPD group versus 12.8 +/- 3.6 in the SPD group, p <0.001) and the operative time (median time per case = 375 minutes in the EPD group versus 270 minutes in the SPD group, p = 0.009). Patients in the two groups experienced a similar postoperative course. The estimated survival probability at 1 and 3 years after operation was 0.76 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.49 to 0.90) and 0.24 (95% CI: 0.07 to 0.45) in the EPD group; 0.31 (95% CI: 0.09 to 0.55) and 0.08 (95% CI: 0.00 to 0.29) in the SPD group (p = 0.014). According to a Cox model, the treatment was associated with R0 patients' long-term survival (SPD versus EPD: hazard ratio (HR) = 4.82, 95% CI: 1.66 to 14.00, p = 0.004). Grading of tumor differentiation was confirmed to be a relevant prognostic factor (poor versus moderate: HR = 4.33, 95% CI: 1.49 to 12.61, p = 0.007), whereas type of resection had no significant effect (pylorus-preserving versus hemigastrectomy: HR = 1.49, 95% CI: 0.56 to 3.95, p = 0.42). The proportion of R0 patients with local recurrence was lower in the EPD group (20.0% versus 70.0%, p = 0.034).     

Risk factors associated with bleeding during and after percutaneous dilational tracheostomy

We evaluated the effect of pre-operative coagulation status on the incidence of acute and chronic bleeding in 415 consecutive patients undergoing percutaneous dilational tracheostomy. The incidence of acute bleeding was independent of the coagulation variables tested. The risk of chronic bleeding was higher with an activated partial thromboplastin time above 50 s (OR 3.7 (95% CI 1.1-12.7); NNT 18.4 (95% CI 9.0-infinity); p = 0.04), a platelet count below 50 x 10(9) l(-1) (OR 5.0 (95% CI 1.4-17.2); NNT 12.3 (95% CI 6.2-833.3); p = 0.01) and in the presence of two or more abnormal coagulation variables (OR 9.5 (95% CI 2.3-34.7); NNT 6.2 (95% CI 3.2-68); p = 0.002). Low-dose heparin treatment did not significantly increase the risk of chronic bleeding.     

PANCREATICODUODENECTOMY: DOES PREOPERATIVE BILIARY DRAINAGE,METHOD OF PANCREATIC RECONSTRUCTION OR AGE INFLUENCE PERIOPERATIVE OUTCOME? A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF 104 CONSECUTIVE CASES

BACKGROUND: Whether preoperative biliary drainage (PBD) is beneficial in reducing complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy is controversial. There remains a reluctance to consider pancreaticoduodenectomy in older patients. The major source of morbidity and potential mortality after pancreaticoduodenectomy is pancreatic fistula, which is caused by difficulties associated with the pancreatic anastomosis. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of PBD, patient age and method of pancreatico-enteric reconstruction on postoperative morbidity and mortality. METHODS: A total of 104 consecutive patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy between November 1992 and November 2004 were identified from a prospectively collected database. Multiple preoperative and intraoperative variables were examined and their relationship to postoperative outcome was analysed. RESULTS: Postoperative mortality was <1%. Forty-three patients (43%) suffered a total of 85 complications. Median length of stay was 12.5 days (range, 1-88 days). The group undergoing PBD did not have higher rates of infectious complication (12 vs 19%; P = 0.34) or overall complication (41 vs 42%; P = 0.88) compared with the undrained group. Rate of anastomotic leak (18 vs 4%; P = 0.045) and anaemia requiring transfusion (41 vs 9%; P = 0.001) were significantly higher in the pancreaticojejunostomy group compared with the pancreaticogastrostomy group. Patients over the age of 70 years did not have higher rates of complication (44 vs 41%, P = 0.5) or postoperative length of stay. CONCLUSION: Preoperative biliary drainage was not associated with increased postoperative complications. Pancreaticogastrostomy after pancreaticoduodenectomy is a safe and reliable method of reconstruction. Finally, pancreaticoduodenectomy can be carried out with acceptable rates of postoperative morbidity and mortality in selected patients over 70 years of age.     

Prospective, randomized trial of octreotide to prevent pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy for malignant disease.

OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to determine whether the perioperative administration of octreotide decreases the incidence of pancreatic anastomotic leak after pancreaticoduodenectomy for malignancy. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Three multicenter, prospective, randomized trials concluded that patients who receive octreotide during and after pancreatic resection have a reduction in the total number of complications or a decreased incidence of pancreatic fistula. However, in the subset of patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy for malignancy, either no analysis was performed or no benefit from octreotide could be demonstrated. METHODS: A single-institution, prospective, randomized trial was conducted between June 1991 and December 1995 involving 120 patients who were randomized to receive octreotide (150 microg subcutaneously every 8 hours through postoperative day 5) or no further treatment after pancreaticoduodenectomy for malignancy. The surgical technique was standardized, and the pancreaticojejunal anastomosis was created using the duct-to-mucosa or invagination technique. RESULTS: The two patient groups were similar with respect to patient demographics, treatment variables, and histologic diagnoses. The rate of clinically significant pancreatic leak was 12% in the octreotide group and 6% in the control group (p = 0.23). Perioperative morbidity was 30% and 25%, respectively. Patients who underwent reoperative pancreaticoduodenectomy had an increased incidence of pancreatic anastomotic leak, whereas those who received preoperative chemoradiation had a decreased incidence of pancreatic anastomotic leak. CONCLUSIONS: The routine use of octreotide after pancreaticoduodenectomy for malignancy cannot be recommended.