A Case of Aortic Valve Re-replacement for Starr-Edwards Ball Valve 45 Years after Implantation / 日本心臓血管外科学会雑誌

This patient is a 72-year-old-man who had undergone aortic valve replacement using a Starr-Edwards Ball Valve to treat aortic valve stenosis when he was 28 years old. In April 2015, he was admitted with cardiac failure of NYHA III. Echocardiography showed a remarkable increase of aortic valve pressure gradient and progressive change in mitral valve stenosis and tricuspid valve regurgitation. The Starr-Edwards Ball Valve was replaced using a CEP MAGNA EASE prosthesis, the mitral valve was replaced using a CEP MAGNA MITRAL EASE prosthesis with tricuspid annuloplasty using the MC3 ring. Cloth wear of the Starr-Edwards Ball Valve cage and all-round pannus formation under the valve seat was found at the operation, and the cause of the higher pressure gradient may have been the pannus. The postoperative period of this case following the initial aortic valve implantation of the Starr-Edwards Ball Valve is the longest known in Japan as far as we could discover.

Retained or expelled staples after transanal stapled surgery: this is the problem! / Grampos retidos ou expelidos em seguida à cirurgia transanal com grampeador: eis aí o problema!

ABSTRACT Study objective: The aim is to assess the presence and persistence of the agraphes at the level of staple line after transanal stapled surgery. Methods: From April to December 2016 one-hundred-thirteen patients with variable follow-up (6 months-10 years) were randomly selected among all the patients undergone transanal stapled surgery for haemorrhoidal disease or functional disorders such as obstructed defecation syndrome. Only 87 patients agreed to participate this study. All the patients underwent digital exploration, anoscopy and 360° tridimensional transanal ultrasound. Main results: Different types of stapled transanal surgical procedures were performed: 48 transanal rectal resection with high volume device, 24 stapled haemorrhoidopexy, 8 Double Stapled Haemorrhoidopexy, 7 Transtarr. In 41.4% the staple line was not identified with digital examination or anoscopy and 17.2% of patients have some staples partially expelled inside the lumen. 360° tridimensional transanal ultrasound showed a complete staple line at the ano-rectal junction which appears as an interrupted hyperechoic circular layer. Conclusion: The staples after stapled transanal surgery remain at the level of the staple line independently from the device used by the surgeon leading to the necessity of a shared and adequate language, in fact the shed staples need to be considered as expelled instead of retained.

RESUMO Objetivo do estudo: Avaliar a presença e persistência dos agrafes ao nível da linha de aplicação dos grampos, em seguida à cirurgia transanal com grampeador. Métodos: De abril até dezembro de 2016, 113 pacientes com seguimentos variáveis (6 meses-10 anos) foram aleatoriamente selecionados entre todos os pacientes tratados com cirurgia transanal com grampos para tratamento de hemorroidas ou de transtornos funcionais, por exemplo, síndrome de evacuação obstruída. Apenas 87 pacientes concordaram em participar do estudo. Todos os pacientes passaram por exploração digital, anoscopia e ultrassonografia transanal tridimensional de 360°. Resultados principais: Foram realizados diferentes tipos de procedimentos cirúrgicos transanais com grampeador: 48 ressecções retais transanais com uso de grampeador de grande volume, 24 hemorroidopexias com grampeador, 8 hemorroidopexias com grampos duplos e 7 procedimentos com grampeador Transtar. Em 41,4% dos tratamentos, não foi possível identificar a linha de grampeamento com exame digital ou com anoscopia, e em 17,2% dos pacientes alguns grampos foram expelidos para o lúmen. A ultrassonografia transanal tridimensional de 360° revelou uma linha de grampeamento completo na junção anorretal, assumindo o aspecto de uma camada circular hiperecoica interrompida. Conclusão: Em seguida à cirurgia transanal com grampeamento, os grampos permanecem ao nível da linha de grampeamento, independentemente do tipo de grampeador usado pelo cirurgião, o que torna necessária uma linguagem compartilhada e adequada; de fato, os grampos soltos devem ser considerados como expelidos, em lugar de retidos.

Clinical research of improved STARR in the treatment of moderate and severe rectocele / 中国基层医药

Objective To study the therapeutic effect of improved STARR (Sehapayak as a control)in the treatment of moderate and severe rectocele.Methods 70 patients diagnosed with rectocele from Jan.2015 to Oct. 2015 were selected and randomly divided into 2 groups,35 cases in each group.They were treated with either improved STARR or Sehapayak surgery.The operation time,intraoperative blood loss,postoperative pain scores, patients'satisfaction and hospitalization days were compared between 2 groups.The ODS scores and therapeutic effects were compared in 1st week,1st month,3rd month and 6th month after treatment.The defecography was implemented and compared between 2 groups before treatment and 1st week and 6th month after treatment.Results The operation time,intraoperative blood loss,postoperative pain scores,hospitalization days and time to return to work were signifi-cantly lower in STARR group than those in Sehapayak group[(29.76 ±8.40)min vs (48.38 ±9.04)min;(14.43 ± 8.16)mL vs (77.80 ±20.58)mL;(4.29 ±1.76)points vs (6.71 ±2.04)points;(6.71 ±1.22)d vs (11.23 ± 3.64)d;(7.20 ±1.36)d vs (13.14 ±2.60)d;t =8.934,16.935,5.338,6.955,11.959,all P 0.05). The ODS score was (20.97 ±4.38)points before treatment,(4.71 ±1.30)points 1week after treatment,(2.94 ± 0.91)points 1month later,(1.68 ±1.04)points 3months later and (0.97 ±0.88)points 6mons later in the observa-tion group.The ODS scores in the control group were (19.88 ±4.09)points,(4.65 ±1.28)points,(3.51 ±1.15) points,(2.88 ±1.67)points,(1.85 ±1.31)points,respectively.The postoperative ODS scores of the two groups of patients were compared with the preoperative decreased significantly (t =20.666,23.904,26.127,26.401,all P 0.05);1 month,3 months and 6 months after surgery,the differences of ODS score of the two groups were statistically significant(t =2.313,3.585,323.3,all P 0.05).After treatment,they were all significantly decreased (t =21.779,20.646,all P 0.05).Conclusion Compared with Sehapayak,improved STARR surgery has the advantage of excellent curative effects,less trauma,shorter hospitalization,less complications and higher patient satis-faction.Improved STARR surgery is conducive to the prevention of rectocele relapse.

Utilidad de los dispositivos de sutura mecánica circular para técnicas endoanales / Circular staplers devices in endoanal techniques

INTRODUCCION: entre las técnicas descriptas para corregir defectos del piso pelviano, el uso de suturas mecánicas circulares se plantea como una opción con fundamentos anatómicos y funcionales, con bajos índices de complicaciones. OBJETIVO: analizar las indicaciones y técnicas utilizando suturas mecánicas circulares por vía Endoanal, su factibilidad y resultados inmediatos. DISEÑO: estudio prospectivo, consecutivo, no randomizado. MATERIAL Y METODO: entre Junio de 2007 y Diciembre de 2010 se utilizaron los dispositivos PPH 03 y PPH 01 en 62 pacientes. Se analizan: indicaciones, técnica, tiempo operatorio, morbilidad, internación y resultados funcionales inmediatos. RESULTADOS: con el procedimiento PPH fueron intervenidos 40 pacientes. Con la técnica STARR fueron operadas 22 mujeres. Para el procedimiento PPH el tiempo operatorio promedio fue de 30 minutos y la morbilidad 15%. Para STARR el tiempo operatorio promedio fue de 40 minutos y la morbilidad 4,5%. Con la técnica PPH se obtuvo 100% de corrección de prolapso. Con STARR se observó disminución del ODS Score en todos los casos. Internación promedio: 1 día. CONCLUSIONES: el uso de los dispositivos de sutura mecánica circular por vía endoanal es factible y seguro. Utilizados por coloproctólogos con experiencia ofrecen una alternativa válida en los pacientes que cumplan los requisitos para indicarlos.

BACKGROUND: several techniques have been described for the treatment of pelvic floor diseases. The circular stapler devices are advocated as a safety and effectiveness option, with anatomical and physiological basis. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility, effectiveness and reliability of the circular staplers devices for endoanal techniques. DESIGN: non-randomized, prospective study. MATERIAL AND METHODS: since June 2007 up to December 2010 we have applied the PPH 03 and PPH 01 devices to 60 patients. We analyzed indications, surgical techniques mean operative time, complications, mean length of stay and immediate functional results. RESULTS: we have applied the PPH procedure to 40 patients and the STARR procedure to 22 female patients. To PPH procedure the mean duration of the operation was 30 minutes and we registered a rate of complications to 15%. To STARR procedure the mean operative time was 40 minutes and the morbidity was 4,5%. Mean length of stay was 1 day. CONCLUSIONS: the circular stapler devices trough endoanal techniques are feasible, safe and effective with low morbidity. Colorectal surgeons might implement them in the use of them in order to optimize results. Further investigation is required to optimize patient selection and reduce potential complications.

Tratamiento del síndrome de defecación obstruida mediante la técnica de STARR (Stapled Trans Anal Rectal Resection) / Treatment of obstructed defecation syndrome with STARR technique (Stapled Trans and Rectal Resection)

Antecedentes: El síndrome de defecación obstruida (SDO) es una compleja disfunción del piso pelviano en relación a la evacuación rectal cuyo síntoma principal es la constipación. El rectocele anterior y la intususcepción recto anal son sus alteraciones anatómicas más frecuentes. La técnica de STARR (Stapled Tran Anal Rectal Resection), que implica la resección completa de la pared rectal (anterior y/o posterior) vía transanal mediante la utilización de suturadores circulares de 33 mm, ha surgido como alternativa de tratamiento simultáneo de ambas afecciones. Objetivo: Evaluar los resultados de una técnica quirúrgica, STARR, para el tratamiento del SDO. Diseño: Prospectivo no randomizado. Población: Pacientes del sexo femenino con un índice de SDO superior a 12 sobre 37 puntos posibles. Material y Métodos: Desde Julio de 2007 a Septiembre de 2008 hemos implementado esta técnica en 24 pacientes, seis de las cuales recibieron tratamientos combinados uroginecológicos. Un cuestionario (modificado del índice ODSSS de la Sociedad Italiana de Cirugía de Colon y Recto) para evaluar el índice de defecación obstruida fue respondido por cada paciente. Este índice incluye una evaluación de calidad de vida en base a una escala visual analógica. El mismo se utilizó para evaluar los resultados post operatorios a partir de la cuarta semana...

Background: The obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) is a complex pelvic floor dysfunction wich implies the difficulty of evacuating the rectum and generates a symptom which is costipation. The presences of an anterior rectocele and/or a recto anal intussusception are the most frequent anatomic findings. The STARR (Starpled Trans Anal Rectal Resection) technique implies a trans anal resection of a strip of anterior and/or posterior rectal wall by means of the use of one or two kits of a 33 mm circular stapler gun. Aim: Evaluate the results of a surgical technique, STARR, for the treatment of ODS. Design: Non randomized prospective study. Population: Female patients with and ODS score >= 12 over possible 37 points. Material and Methods: Since June 2007 up to September 2008 we have applied the STARR procedure to 24 patients, six of whom received a combined uro-gynecological treatment for anterior and/or mid compartment displacements. A modified questionnaire from the Italian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery was used in order to evaluate the ODS score and quality of life impact. This questionnaire was answered pre surgery and after the fourth week of surgery...

Early Experience with a Stapled TransAnal Rectal Resection for Obstructed Defecation Syndrome

PURPOSE: This study was designed to assess the early outcome of a stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR) in obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) patients with rectocele and rectal intussusception. METHODS: From January to December in 2005, 41 patients with the symptoms of obstructed defecation and the findings of rectocele and rectal intussusception in defecography, who failed in conservative management, were enrolled in this study. All patients underwent the STARR procedure. Preoperatively all patients received colonoscopy, a colon transit time test, cinedefecography, etc. The constipation score was evaluated by using the Cleveland Clinic Florida (CCF) constipation score preoperatively and at 1 month and 3 months after operation. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 55.3 (19~76) years. There were three males and thirty-eight females. The mean operation time was 39.3 (25~80) minutes, and the mean hospital stay was 4.2 (4~6) days. Complications were fecal urgency in 9 cases (21.9%), which improved after 3 months, bleeding in 5 cases (12.2%), and anastomotic stenosis in 1 case (2.4%). At postoperative defecography, both intussusception and rectocele had disappeared in most patients. All constipation symptoms were significantly improved (P < 0.01). The mean CCF constipation score was 17.6 (11~24) preoperatively, and improved to 9.1 after 1 month and 8.2 after 3 months (P < 0.01). The overall patient satisfaction was graded as excellent, good, fairly good and poor in 19 cases (46.3%), 13 cases (31.7%), 4 cases (9.7%), and 5 cases (12.2%), respectively. CONCLUSION: The STARR procedure seems to be a safe and effective procedure in ODS patients with rectocele and rectal intussusception. However, further study of the long-term results is required.