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An exploratory analysis of the epidemiology and surgical management of perforated diverticular disease over a two-year period at a Referral Centre in the Caribbean / Análisis exploratorio de la epidemiología y el tratamiento quirúrgico de la enfermedad diverticular perforada durante un período de dos años en un Centro de Remisión en el Caribe
Griffith, PS; Powlett, CL; Griffith, AD; Markogiannakis, H; Priego, P; Jonnalagadda, R; Walrond, ER.
  • Griffith, PS; Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Department of Surgery. Bridgetown. BB
  • Powlett, CL; Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Department of Surgery. Bridgetown. BB
  • Griffith, AD; Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Department of Surgery. Bridgetown. BB
  • Markogiannakis, H; Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Department of Surgery. Bridgetown. BB
  • Priego, P; Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Department of Surgery. Bridgetown. BB
  • Jonnalagadda, R; Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Department of Surgery. Bridgetown. BB
  • Walrond, ER; Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Department of Surgery. Bridgetown. BB
West Indian med. j ; 58(6): 561-565, Dec. 2009. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-672541
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

We present an exploratory analysis of data collected on perforated diverticular disease (PDD) in Barbados and suggest possible areas for further study. SUBJECTS AND

METHODS:

All cases of perforated diverticular disease treated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) Barbados, between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2006 were reviewed. The patient's age, gender, location of disease, Hinchey stage, operative procedure, rate of colostomy reversal, length of hospitalization, incidence of peri-operative morbidity and postoperative mortality were analysed using principal components analysis (PCA).

RESULTS:

Fourteen cases of PDD were treated at the QEH during this period. Six (43%) of the patients had perforated right-sided diverticulitis (PRSD). In the PCA, Dimensions 1 and 2 were the two dimensions examined, as they both had Eigenvalues over 1. Dimension 1 can be taken as an indicator of the intensity of the disease. On dimension 2, length of hospitalization had the highest component loading (0.875). The mean hospital stay was 10.6 days in PRSD, 9.5 in left-sided perforations with primary anastomosis, and 16.2 days for those with a Hartmann's procedure. The overall peri-operative morbidity was 28% and there was no mortality in the series.

CONCLUSION:

This preliminary study seems to show a relatively high incidence of PRSD in a predominantly Afro-Caribbean population. More research is needed to determine the exact aetiology of this disease. In our experience, primary anastomosis in carefully selected patients with either PRSD or perforated left-sided diverticulitis (PLSD) may result in shorter hospitalization.
RESUMEN

OBJETIVO:

Presentamos un análisis exploratorio de la enfermedad diverticular perforada (EDP) en Barbados, y sugerimos posibles áreas de análisis ulterior. SUJETOS Y

MÉTODOS:

Se revisaron todos los casos de enfermedad diverticular perforada tratados en el Hospital Queen Elizabeth (QEH) de Barbados, entre enero 1 de 2005 y diciembre 31 de 2006. Mediante el análisis de componentes principales (ACP), se analizaron los siguientes edad del paciente, género, localización de la enfermedad, estadio de Hinchey, procedimiento operatorio, tasa de colostomía inversa, tiempo de hospitalización, incidencia de morbilidad perioperatoria, y mortalidad postoperatoria.

RESULTADOS:

Catorce casos de EDP fueron tratados en el HQE durante este período. Seis (43%) de los pacientes presentaban diverticulitis del lado derecho perforada (DLDP). En el ACP, las dimensiones 1 y 2 fueron las dos dimensiones examinadas, ya que ambas tenían valores propios por encima de 1. La dimensión 1 puede tomarse como indicador de la intensidad de la enfermedad. En la dimensión 2, el tiempo de hospitalización tuvo la carga de componente más alta (0.875). La estadía promedio en el hospital fue de 10.6 días en los casos de DLDP, 9.5 en las perforaciones del lado izquierdo con anastomosis primaria, y 16.2 días para aquellos con procedimiento de Hartmann. La morbilidad perioperatoria fue 28% y no hubo mortalidad en la serie.

CONCLUSIÓN:

Este estudio preliminar parece mostrar una incidencia relativamente alta de DLDP en una población predominantemente afro-caribeña. Se necesita más investigación a fin de determinar la etiología exacta de esta enfermedad. En nuestra experiencia, la anastomosis primaria en pacientes cuidadosamente seleccionados, que sufren de DLDP o padecen diverticulitis del lado izquierdo perforada (DLIP), puede tener por resultado una hospitalización más corta.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Diverticulosis, Colonic / Intestinal Perforation Type of study: Incidence study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2009 Type: Article Affiliation country: Barbados Institution/Affiliation country: Queen Elizabeth Hospital/BB

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Diverticulosis, Colonic / Intestinal Perforation Type of study: Incidence study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2009 Type: Article Affiliation country: Barbados Institution/Affiliation country: Queen Elizabeth Hospital/BB