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Tech Coloproctol ; 20(9): 647-52, 2016 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27522597

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Malignant colorectal polyps (MCRP) have become a major challenge in the field of coloproctology from diagnosis to full treatment. One important facet of the challenge is the histopathological staging of the lesion and identifying various prognostic parameters. The primary aim of this study was to find the interobserver variation amongst 4 experienced gastrointestinal pathologists when assessing important parameters and staging systems (Haggitt, Kikuchi and Ueno) in MCRPs. METHODS: Four experienced gastrointestinal pathologists independently assessed 56 cases of MCRP, and each pathologist completed a pro forma for each case. The results were collated and statistically analysed. RESULTS: There was a significant variation in the assessments using the various published staging systems agreed upon on important prognostic parameters. CONCLUSIONS: None of the staging systems used is suitable for all polyp types or has good reproducibility. There is an urgent need to make pathologists' assessment of MCRPs easier and more reproducible.


Subject(s)
Colorectal Neoplasms/pathology , Intestinal Polyps/pathology , Humans , Neoplasm Staging , Observer Variation , Pathologists , Precancerous Conditions/pathology , Prognosis , Reproducibility of Results
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Dig Dis ; 30(1): 29-34, 2012.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22572682

ABSTRACT

The aim of this article is to review the pathology of diverticular disease and draw attention to the histological changes that affect the wall and the mucosal lining of the sigmoid colon in this common condition. We were the first group to propose a histological classification for sigmoid colitis-associated diverticular disease, and in this paper we are adding another feature to our original observation.


Subject(s)
Diverticulitis, Colonic/etiology , Diverticulitis, Colonic/pathology , Diverticulum/complications , Diverticulum/pathology , Intestinal Mucosa/pathology , Diverticulitis, Colonic/diagnosis , Diverticulitis, Colonic/therapy , Humans , Treatment Outcome
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Colorectal Dis ; 13(10): 1100-6, 2011 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20854440

ABSTRACT

AIM: Locally advanced rectal cancer is commonly treated by neoadjuvant therapy and the resultant tumour response can be quantified histologically. This therapy may also induce radiation colitis, which also can be graded. The aim of this study was to assess the grading of tumour regression and of radiation colitis and their relationship to other prognostic parameters. METHOD: Between 2000 and 2006, 75 patients (23 women; median duration of follow up, 58 months) with rectal cancer were evaluated. Sixty-three had short-course radiotherapy and 12 had long-course radiotherapy. Tumour regression was graded histologically using the three-point Ryan system: patients with grades 1 and 2 were considered as responders and patients with grade 3 were considered as nonresponders. Radiation colitis was graded histologically as mild, moderate or severe, as described previously (J Pathol 2006; 210: P25). RESULTS: Twenty-nine patients were classified as responders and 46 as nonresponders. The former were less likely to be lymph node positive compared with the latter (P=0.001). Tumour response did not correlate with local recurrence. Responders showed a disease-free survival (not overall survival) advantage at 2 and 5 years over nonresponders. Responders showed a higher rate of postoperative abdominal complications. Histological evidence of regression was demonstrated in patients treated with short-course radiotherapy. There was no relationship between radiation colitis grade and abdominal complications. CONCLUSION: Radiation colitis grade does not correlate with postoperative complications. More abdominal complications occurred in patients receiving long-course radiotherapy.


Subject(s)
Colitis/pathology , Neoadjuvant Therapy , Radiation Injuries/pathology , Rectal Neoplasms/radiotherapy , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Colitis/etiology , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Prognosis , Radiation Injuries/etiology , Rectal Neoplasms/pathology , Rectal Neoplasms/surgery
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Acta Chir Iugosl ; 57(3): 51-4, 2010.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21066984

ABSTRACT

Pre-operative radiotherapy may induce radiation colitis and tumour regression. Histological evaluation of radiation colitis needs to be reproducible to assess disease progression. The severity of radiation colitis can be assessed and graded according to its histological features. Increased severity of disease appears to be associated with a higher degree of cellular atypia and a lesser eosinophilic infiltrate. The severity of histological changes does not appear to be associated with post-operative complications. Tumour regression is an interesting phenomenon, the histological grading of which is of prognostic importance. Patients treated with long course radiotherapoy appear to have more incidences of postoperative complications. However, these are though to be related to the degree of tumour regression rather than to the type of radiotherapy.


Subject(s)
Colitis/etiology , Radiation Injuries , Colitis/pathology , Colitis/physiopathology , Humans , Intestinal Neoplasms/radiotherapy , Intestinal Neoplasms/surgery , Neoadjuvant Therapy , Radiation Injuries/pathology , Radiation Injuries/physiopathology
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J Hum Nutr Diet ; 21(1): 3-9; quiz 10-2, 2008 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18184388

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Elderly people are particularly at risk of malnutrition. There is no consensus regarding the optimal malnutrition screening test for elderly people and little is known about the prevalence of malnutrition in elderly people living in sheltered housing. METHOD: An observational study comparing sensitivity, specificity and positive and negative predictive values of the following screening measures in elderly people living in sheltered accommodation: body mass index, mid-arm circumference, albumin, haemoglobin, lymphocyte count, cholesterol and the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) and Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA). A dietitian assessment was used as the gold standard to establish whether there was a risk of malnutrition. RESULTS: Of 100 people recruited (31 male and 69 female with average age 79.3 years) ten were categorized at risk by the dietitian assessment. The MUST score was the most sensitive and specific screening measure (100% and 98% respectively) with a negative predictive value of 1. The sensitivity and specificity of the other measures were: MNA 80% and 90%, mid-arm circumference 70% and 99%, BMI 60% and 90%, albumin 30% and 77%, haemoglobin 50% and 61%, lymphocyte count 20% and 86%, low cholesterol 30% and 90%. CONCLUSIONS: Ten per cent of elderly people in sheltered housing are at risk of malnutrition. The MUST screening tool is a sensitive and specific method of identifying those requiring further nutritional assessment.


Subject(s)
Geriatric Assessment , Health Services for the Aged/standards , Malnutrition/diagnosis , Mass Screening/methods , Nutrition Assessment , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Geriatric Assessment/methods , Health Status Indicators , Humans , Male , Malnutrition/epidemiology , Mass Screening/standards , Nutritional Status , Predictive Value of Tests , Reproducibility of Results , Risk Assessment , Sensitivity and Specificity , United Kingdom/epidemiology
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Tech Coloproctol ; 11(4): 299-309, 2007 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18060357

ABSTRACT

Patients with ulcerative colitis and colonic Crohn's disease are at an increased risk of developing colorectal malignancy. The reporting of such cases in the literature has led to the identification of a number of risk factors for the development of mucosal dysplasia and cancer. The diagnosis of dysplasia and the subsequent management, however, are not without controversy, as is the practice of surveillance colonoscopy that is commonly performed in an attempt to reduce the risk of cancer.


Subject(s)
Colonoscopy/methods , Colorectal Neoplasms , Inflammatory Bowel Diseases/complications , Population Surveillance/methods , Colorectal Neoplasms/diagnosis , Colorectal Neoplasms/epidemiology , Colorectal Neoplasms/etiology , Humans , Incidence , Inflammatory Bowel Diseases/diagnosis , Risk Factors
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Tech Coloproctol ; 11(2): 91-6, 2007 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17510748

ABSTRACT

The term indeterminate colitis has been used to describe cases of inflammatory bowel disease that cannot be classified as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. However, this term has suffered varying definitions, which in addition to numerous difficulties in diagnosing inflammatory bowel disease has led to much confusion. The term indeterminate colitis should only be used in cases where a colectomy has been performed and the overlapping features of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis do not allow a definitive diagnosis. Over time the majority of patients remain with a diagnosis of indeterminate colitis, or show symptoms similar to ulcerative colitis. Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis surgery can be performed in such patients, with outcomes of pouch failure and functional outcome that are similar to those in patients with ulcerative colitis but with increased risk of postoperative pouch complications. This review addresses the definition of indeterminate colitis, its pathology, natural history, and outcomes of restorative proctocolectomy.


Subject(s)
Colitis/diagnosis , Inflammatory Bowel Diseases/diagnosis , Colitis/pathology , Colitis/surgery , Colitis, Ulcerative/pathology , Colitis, Ulcerative/surgery , Colonic Pouches , Crohn Disease/pathology , Diagnosis, Differential , Humans , Inflammatory Bowel Diseases/pathology , Proctocolectomy, Restorative , Terminology as Topic
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Colorectal Dis ; 9(3): 238-44, 2007 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17298622

ABSTRACT

The currently accepted first line treatment for epidermoid anal cancer is chemoradiotherapy (CRT). Tumour size and adjacent organ involvement are the key in the pretreatment assessment for T1-T4 tumours respectively. Residual or recurrent disease following initial CRT, is best treated by salvage anorectal excision. Pathological staging systems of resections were historically validated when surgery was the primary treatment and are therefore in need of revision. We propose a new pathological staging system for salvage anorectal excision specimens to allow improved prognostic guidelines postoperatively.


Subject(s)
Anus Neoplasms/pathology , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/pathology , Neoplasm Staging/standards , Anus Neoplasms/surgery , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/surgery , Humans , Salvage Therapy
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Postgrad Med J ; 82(972): 672-8, 2006 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17068278

ABSTRACT

A systematic review of the literature related to the inclusion of oats in the gluten-free diet for patients with coeliac disease to assess whether oats can be recommended. A computerised literature review of multiple databases was carried out, identifying 17 primary studies, 6 of which met the criteria for inclusion in this review. None of the six studies found any significant difference in the serology between the oats and control groups. Two studies, however, identified a significant difference (p<0.001; p = 0.039) in intraepithelial lymphocyte counts between the oats and control groups. Oats can be symptomatically tolerated by most patients with coeliac disease; however, the long-term effects of a diet containing oats remain unknown. Patients with coeliac disease wishing to consume a diet containing oats should therefore receive regular follow-up, including small bowel biopsy at a specialist clinic for life.


Subject(s)
Avena , Celiac Disease/diet therapy , Antibodies/blood , Celiac Disease/immunology , Celiac Disease/pathology , Clinical Trials as Topic/methods , Dermatitis Herpetiformis/etiology , Diet , Humans , Intestine, Small/pathology , Quality of Life
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Colorectal Dis ; 8(6): 460-70, 2006 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16784464

ABSTRACT

This review presents an up-to-date analysis of the importance of accurate pathological lymph node staging in colorectal cancer. Lymph node staging is reliant on the technique of the surgeon and the pathologist as well as methods employed in the histopathology laboratory, and is vital for determining appropriate therapy. The significance of micrometastatic nodal disease is evaluated and new techniques for pathological evaluation are discussed. Recommendations for evaluation of lymph node status in colorectal cancer are provided based on current scientific evidence, and standardization of pathological dissection and laboratory handling is advocated.


Subject(s)
Colorectal Neoplasms/pathology , Colorectal Surgery , Humans , Immunohistochemistry , Lymph Nodes/pathology , Lymphatic Metastasis , Neoplasm Staging , Physician's Role , Pseudolymphoma/pathology , Quality Assurance, Health Care , Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction , Sensitivity and Specificity , Tissue and Organ Harvesting
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Ann R Coll Surg Engl ; 87(4): W1-4, 2005 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16884599

ABSTRACT

Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an autosomal dominant condition with near complete penetrance, characterised by the presence of numerous adenomatous polyps of the colon and rectum. Melanosis coli describes the brownish-black discolouration of the colon resulting from the accumulation of a granular pigment in the phagosomes of macrophages in the colonic lamina propria. The presence of melanosis pigment in pericolonic lymph nodes has been reported in patients with coincidental melanosis coli, following segmental colonic resection. We report a unique case of FAP with melanosis pigment in lymph nodes in the small bowel mesentery that initially prevented a restorative proctocolectomy but that resolved following a colectomy, subsequently facilitating formation of an ileo-anal pouch.


Subject(s)
Adenomatous Polyposis Coli/surgery , Lymphatic Diseases/complications , Melanosis/complications , Mesentery , Peritoneal Diseases/complications , Adenomatous Polyposis Coli/complications , Adolescent , Colonic Pouches , Female , Humans , Intraoperative Complications/etiology , Lymphatic Diseases/pathology , Melanosis/pathology , Proctocolectomy, Restorative , Reoperation
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Colorectal Dis ; 7(1): 81-5, 2005 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15606592

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: Pilonidal sinus (PNS) is a common condition, which warrants surgical intervention. A number of surgical options have been suggested with variable recurrence rate. This study proposes a modification of a standard method. METHODS: A total of 51 patients with sacrococcygeal PNS were sequentially treated by the standard method devised by one Consultant Colorectal Surgeon (IA). The principle is based on: 1, after excising the PNS ensure obliteration of the natal cleft by releasing the fat pad from the gluteal fascia; 2, avoid tension and 3, encourage patients to lie on their back immediately after the operation. RESULTS: Follow-up was available from 51 patients ranging from 14 to 49 months. All patients were discharged within 48 h. There was only one recurrence, which was successfully treated. CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that PNS can be successfully treated by our hitherto undescribed method, patients can be discharged early and there is very low recurrence rate.


Subject(s)
Anal Canal/surgery , Digestive System Surgical Procedures/methods , Pilonidal Sinus/surgery , Suture Techniques , Adolescent , Adult , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Length of Stay , Male , Middle Aged , Surgical Flaps , Treatment Outcome
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Dis Colon Rectum ; 47(11): 1974-7, 2004 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15622594

ABSTRACT

Sclerosing mesenteritis is a rare condition that is characterized by fibrosis affecting mainly small-bowel mesentery, which in extensive cases may mimic advanced intra-abdominal malignancy. Establishing the diagnosis in such cases is a clinical and histopathologic challenge. We report the successful management of a case of extensive sclerosing mesenteritis with occult ileal perforation, which was possibly the triggering cause. Severe complications occurred as a result of both the disease itself and its surgical treatment. Despite the complex course and life-threatening complications, a good prognosis can be expected. Although occasional recovery has been attributed to spontaneous regression and response to immunosuppressive therapy, a search for, and full eradication of, possible triggering focus is of paramount importance.


Subject(s)
Ileal Diseases/diagnosis , Intestinal Perforation/diagnosis , Panniculitis, Peritoneal/diagnosis , Panniculitis, Peritoneal/surgery , Abdominal Neoplasms/diagnosis , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Humans , Ileal Diseases/etiology , Intestinal Perforation/etiology , Middle Aged , Panniculitis, Peritoneal/complications , Panniculitis, Peritoneal/pathology
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Tech Coloproctol ; 8(2): 113-5, 2004 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15309650

ABSTRACT

Intussusception of the appendix is a rare condition. We present the case of a 72-year-old woman with multiple polyps in the colon with an appendix completely intussuscepted into a polyp within the caecum. The clinical features, preoperative diagnosis, classification and treatment of this condition are discussed with reference to literature.


Subject(s)
Cecal Diseases/surgery , Colonic Polyps/surgery , Intussusception/surgery , Aged , Appendectomy , Appendix , Cecal Diseases/diagnosis , Colectomy , Colonic Polyps/diagnosis , Female , Humans , Intussusception/diagnosis , Treatment Outcome
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Tech Coloproctol ; 8(2): 117-21, 2004 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15309652

ABSTRACT

Although colonic biopsies have become a major source of information to the clinician investigating cases of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), there are still some difficulties in making definitive diagnoses. This article looks into these challenges and possible ways of dealing with them. We strongly recommend supplying the pathologist with full clinical, radiological and endoscopic information with the request form. The pathologist may then issue a preliminary working report, while the final report should be reached at the much needed regular clinicopathological conference.


Subject(s)
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases/pathology , Interdisciplinary Communication , Endoscopy, Digestive System/methods , Gastrointestinal Agents/therapeutic use , Humans , Inflammatory Bowel Diseases/diagnosis , Inflammatory Bowel Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Radiography , Severity of Illness Index , Terminology as Topic
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Tech Coloproctol ; 8 Suppl 2: s257-60, 2004 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15666102

ABSTRACT

The biological behaviour of the polyp depends entirely on its histological subtype. Adenomas are the classic precursors to carcinoma. Polyp biopsy can differentiate neoplastic (adenoma and carcinoma) from non-neoplastic polyps (hyperplastic, inflammatory, hamartomatous). Due to potential sampling error, biopsy does not always differentiate between adenoma and carcinoma. Our aim was to investigate the degree of this potential sampling error. We carried out a study to compare the results of biopsies vs. total tissue examinations in a cohort of 433 neoplastic polyps. In this study 18.5% of carcinomatous polyps show definitive malignant elements only when the entire polyp is presented to the pathologist. We have therefore adopted a special reporting template if the polypoidal tumour is either biopsied or incompletely excised. The study also showed that within adenomas there could be variance of architectural patterns between the biopsy and the whole specimen. In this series, biopsying malignant colonic polyps gives rise to 18.5% false negative results and therefore it is significantly less efficient in the diagnosis of malignancy compared to total polyp examination.


Subject(s)
Adenoma/pathology , Biopsy/methods , Colonic Neoplasms/pathology , Colonic Polyps/pathology , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Diagnosis, Differential , False Negative Reactions , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged
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Surg Endosc ; 17(11): 1850-1, 2003 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-14959736

ABSTRACT

Submucosal tumors of the stomach are not uncommon. We present two cases of iatrogenic perforation after snaring large polyps in the gastric fundus. We discuss the probable etiology and review the literature regarding iatrogenic perforation in this location. Submucosal polyps situated in the fundus may produce pseudopedicle. Therefore, we recommend these be treated with caution, and a combined endoscopic and laparoscopic approach is suggested.


Subject(s)
Gastric Fundus/injuries , Gastroscopy , Intraoperative Complications/etiology , Mesenchymoma/surgery , Pneumoperitoneum/etiology , Postoperative Complications/etiology , Stomach Neoplasms/surgery , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Gastric Fundus/surgery , Humans , Iatrogenic Disease , Laparotomy
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Colorectal Dis ; 4(6): 420-9, 2002 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12790913

ABSTRACT

Formation of an ileo-anal pouch is an accepted technique following colectomy in the surgical management of ulcerative colitis (UC) and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). The configuration of pouches and anastomotic techniques has varied over the last two decades. The increased use of stapling devices in formation of the pouch-anal anastomosis avoids the need for endoanal mucosal stripping and may contribute to improved functional results, but leaves a 'columnar cuff' of residual rectal mucosa in situ. Concerns regarding the long-term safety of the ileo-anal pouch have been raised by reports of the occurrence of dysplasia in the pouch mucosa and 15 cases of adenocarcinoma. In UC, persistence of underlying disease in the residual rectal mucosa, anal transition zone and columnar cuff provides the site for development of dysplasia and malignancy. Pouchitis is unlikely to be a major cause of dysplasia or malignancy, as long-term follow-up of patients with Koch pouches has demonstrated. In FAP, any persistent rectal mucosa and mucosa of the small intestine is at risk of adenomatous dysplasia due to the genetic alterations causing the disease. Long-term surveillance should focus on all FAP pouch patients, and in UC patients should be directed towards the diagnosis of residual rectal mucosa in the area distal to the pouch anastomosis. Specialist histopathological opinion is essential in the diagnosis of dysplasia in the ileo-anal pouch.

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