BACKGROUND Enterocutaneous fistula(ECF)is an abnormal connection between the gastrointestinal tract and the skin.ECF can lead to massive body fluid loss,hypercatabolism,and malnutrition.Therefore,nutritional support p...BACKGROUND Enterocutaneous fistula(ECF)is an abnormal connection between the gastrointestinal tract and the skin.ECF can lead to massive body fluid loss,hypercatabolism,and malnutrition.Therefore,nutritional support plays a crucial role in managing ECFs and promoting the healing of fistulas.For nutritional support,enteral nutrition(EN)is the preferred method when gastrointestinal function is recovering.Currently,various EN approaches have been applied for different anatomical positions of the ECF.However,the effectiveness of administering EN support for treating lower ECFs still needs further exploration and improvement.CASE SUMMARY We present the case of a 46-year-old male who underwent gastrointestinal stromal tumour resection.Six days after the surgery,the patient presented with fever,fatigue,severe upper abdominal pain,and septic shock.Subsequently,lower ECFs were diagnosed through laboratory and imaging examinations.In addition to symptomatic treatment for homeostasis,total parenteral nutrition support was administered in the first 72 h due to dysfunction of the intestine.After that,we gradually provided EN support through the intestinal obstruction catheter in consideration of the specific anatomic position of the fistula instead of using the nasal jejunal tube.Ultimately,the patient could receive optimal EN support via the catheter,and no complications were found during the treatment.CONCLUSION Nutritional support is a crucial element in ECF management,and intestinal obstruction catheters could be used for early EN administration.展开更多
External therapy,which has been used for millennia to treat disease,has now become the newest member of complementary and alternative therapies.A growing number of clinical studies and animal experiments have shown th...External therapy,which has been used for millennia to treat disease,has now become the newest member of complementary and alternative therapies.A growing number of clinical studies and animal experiments have shown that external therapy exerts a positive effect on the intestinal flora.In this paper,we review the research related to external therapy on various systemic diseases and focus on changes in the intestinal flora.We found that studies on external therapy are dominated by acupuncture and tuina,primarily aimed at the treatment of digestive and neurological diseases.However,the deeper mechanism of regulation of the intestinal flora by external therapy has not yet been experimentally confirmed.展开更多
The main purpose of a radiologist’s expertise in evaluation of anal fistula magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)is to benefit patients by decreasing the incontinence rate and increasing the healing rate.Any loss of vital ...The main purpose of a radiologist’s expertise in evaluation of anal fistula magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)is to benefit patients by decreasing the incontinence rate and increasing the healing rate.Any loss of vital information during the transfer of this data from the radiologist to the operating surgeon is unwarranted and is best prevented.In this regard,two methods are suggested.First,a short video to be attached with the standardized written report highlighting the vital parameters of the fistula.This would ensure minimum loss of information when it is conveyed from the radiologist to the operating surgeon.Second,inclusion of a new parameter,the amount of external sphincter involvement by the anal fistula.This parameter is usually not included in the MRI report.This can be evaluated as the height of penetration of the external anal sphincter(HOPE)by the fistula.The external anal sphincter plays a pivotal role in maintaining continence.This parameter(HOPE)is distinct from the‘height of internal opening’and assumes immense importance as its knowledge is paramount to prevent damage to the external anal sphincter by the surgeon during surgery.展开更多
In the literature, the management of enterocutaneous fistula of tuberculosis origin is rare. The aim of this work was to report a case of external digestive fistula of tuberculosis origin in a 10-year-old girl in nort...In the literature, the management of enterocutaneous fistula of tuberculosis origin is rare. The aim of this work was to report a case of external digestive fistula of tuberculosis origin in a 10-year-old girl in northern Mali in a situation of armed conflict. She was a 10-year-old patient who was admitted to our general surgery ward for external digestive fistula evolving for more than (4) four years, at admission the general. The karnofsky index was at 40%, she could not sit or hold a cup to drink water. A 3 cm enterocutaneous fistula deafened foul-smelling liquid stools, on clinical examination, the conjunctivas were pale, the lips were dry, the eyes were sunk in the eye sockets, the ribs visible from a distance. The paraclinical aspects (<em>Itra-Dermo-Reaction</em> (IDR) to <em>tubercria</em>, anatomopathology) were positive, specifying the place of medical treatment and evolution under medical treatment. Digestive fistula of tuberculosis origin is a rare condition in surgical settings.展开更多
目的:探讨六磨汤联合芒硝外敷对术后早期炎性肠梗阻(EPISBO)患者肠道屏障功能及血清血管活性肠肽(VIP)水平的影响。方法:选取2021年11月—2022年11月我院收治的符合标准的98例EPISBO患者,采用随机数字表法分为对照组(n=49)及研究组(n=49...目的:探讨六磨汤联合芒硝外敷对术后早期炎性肠梗阻(EPISBO)患者肠道屏障功能及血清血管活性肠肽(VIP)水平的影响。方法:选取2021年11月—2022年11月我院收治的符合标准的98例EPISBO患者,采用随机数字表法分为对照组(n=49)及研究组(n=49)。对照组进行常规治疗,研究组在对照组的基础上给予六磨汤联合芒硝外敷治疗。比较两组临床疗效、治疗前后胃肠功能恢复时间、胃肠激素水平、血清炎症因子水平和不良反应发生率。结果:研究组总有效率高于对照组(91.84%vs 75.51%,P<0.05)。研究组腹部症状缓解时间、肠鸣音恢复时间以及肛门排气时间均低于对照组(6.37±0.97 vs 8.56±1.29,5.31±0.76 vs 7.16±0.93,6.37±1.09 vs 8.16±1.16,P<0.05)。治疗前,两组的血清VIP、胃动素(MOT)、胃泌素(GAS)水平无统计学差异(31.76±5.87 vs 31.08±5.63,187.29±26.39 vs 186.32±25.97,108.67±21.76 vs 111.62±26.89,P>0.05),治疗后,两组的血清VIP水平都有所降低,MOT、GAS水平都有所升高,相对而言,研究组的血清VIP水平降低更多,MOT、GAS水平升高更多(16.23±3.66 vs 20.75±4.37,289.67±38.52 vs 231.56±31.26,179.65±39.55 vs 142.34±31.76,P<0.05)。治疗前,两组的血清肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、C反应蛋白(CRP)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)水平无差异(65.19±7.83 vs 63.13±7.56,67.59±9.27 vs 67.11±8.96,59.13±8.52 vs 58.77±8.78,P>0.05),治疗后,两组的血清TNF-α、CRP、IL-6水平都有所降低,且研究组的血清TNF-α、CRP、IL-6水平降低更多(19.37±3.65 vs 29.82±5.23,17.26±3.25 vs 27.51±4.16,15.56±2.44 vs 23.41±3.53,P<0.05)。结论:六磨汤联合芒硝外敷可有效改善EPISBO患者的临床症状,降低胃肠功能恢复的时间,调节胃肠激素水平和血清炎症因子,且具有一定的安全性。展开更多
基金the Guangxi Popularization and Application Program of Appropriate Medical Care and Public Health Technology,No.S2021043 and No.S2022002the Science and Technology Research Project of the Health Commission of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region No.Z-A20230002.
文摘BACKGROUND Enterocutaneous fistula(ECF)is an abnormal connection between the gastrointestinal tract and the skin.ECF can lead to massive body fluid loss,hypercatabolism,and malnutrition.Therefore,nutritional support plays a crucial role in managing ECFs and promoting the healing of fistulas.For nutritional support,enteral nutrition(EN)is the preferred method when gastrointestinal function is recovering.Currently,various EN approaches have been applied for different anatomical positions of the ECF.However,the effectiveness of administering EN support for treating lower ECFs still needs further exploration and improvement.CASE SUMMARY We present the case of a 46-year-old male who underwent gastrointestinal stromal tumour resection.Six days after the surgery,the patient presented with fever,fatigue,severe upper abdominal pain,and septic shock.Subsequently,lower ECFs were diagnosed through laboratory and imaging examinations.In addition to symptomatic treatment for homeostasis,total parenteral nutrition support was administered in the first 72 h due to dysfunction of the intestine.After that,we gradually provided EN support through the intestinal obstruction catheter in consideration of the specific anatomic position of the fistula instead of using the nasal jejunal tube.Ultimately,the patient could receive optimal EN support via the catheter,and no complications were found during the treatment.CONCLUSION Nutritional support is a crucial element in ECF management,and intestinal obstruction catheters could be used for early EN administration.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81704193).
文摘External therapy,which has been used for millennia to treat disease,has now become the newest member of complementary and alternative therapies.A growing number of clinical studies and animal experiments have shown that external therapy exerts a positive effect on the intestinal flora.In this paper,we review the research related to external therapy on various systemic diseases and focus on changes in the intestinal flora.We found that studies on external therapy are dominated by acupuncture and tuina,primarily aimed at the treatment of digestive and neurological diseases.However,the deeper mechanism of regulation of the intestinal flora by external therapy has not yet been experimentally confirmed.
文摘The main purpose of a radiologist’s expertise in evaluation of anal fistula magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)is to benefit patients by decreasing the incontinence rate and increasing the healing rate.Any loss of vital information during the transfer of this data from the radiologist to the operating surgeon is unwarranted and is best prevented.In this regard,two methods are suggested.First,a short video to be attached with the standardized written report highlighting the vital parameters of the fistula.This would ensure minimum loss of information when it is conveyed from the radiologist to the operating surgeon.Second,inclusion of a new parameter,the amount of external sphincter involvement by the anal fistula.This parameter is usually not included in the MRI report.This can be evaluated as the height of penetration of the external anal sphincter(HOPE)by the fistula.The external anal sphincter plays a pivotal role in maintaining continence.This parameter(HOPE)is distinct from the‘height of internal opening’and assumes immense importance as its knowledge is paramount to prevent damage to the external anal sphincter by the surgeon during surgery.
文摘In the literature, the management of enterocutaneous fistula of tuberculosis origin is rare. The aim of this work was to report a case of external digestive fistula of tuberculosis origin in a 10-year-old girl in northern Mali in a situation of armed conflict. She was a 10-year-old patient who was admitted to our general surgery ward for external digestive fistula evolving for more than (4) four years, at admission the general. The karnofsky index was at 40%, she could not sit or hold a cup to drink water. A 3 cm enterocutaneous fistula deafened foul-smelling liquid stools, on clinical examination, the conjunctivas were pale, the lips were dry, the eyes were sunk in the eye sockets, the ribs visible from a distance. The paraclinical aspects (<em>Itra-Dermo-Reaction</em> (IDR) to <em>tubercria</em>, anatomopathology) were positive, specifying the place of medical treatment and evolution under medical treatment. Digestive fistula of tuberculosis origin is a rare condition in surgical settings.
文摘目的:探讨六磨汤联合芒硝外敷对术后早期炎性肠梗阻(EPISBO)患者肠道屏障功能及血清血管活性肠肽(VIP)水平的影响。方法:选取2021年11月—2022年11月我院收治的符合标准的98例EPISBO患者,采用随机数字表法分为对照组(n=49)及研究组(n=49)。对照组进行常规治疗,研究组在对照组的基础上给予六磨汤联合芒硝外敷治疗。比较两组临床疗效、治疗前后胃肠功能恢复时间、胃肠激素水平、血清炎症因子水平和不良反应发生率。结果:研究组总有效率高于对照组(91.84%vs 75.51%,P<0.05)。研究组腹部症状缓解时间、肠鸣音恢复时间以及肛门排气时间均低于对照组(6.37±0.97 vs 8.56±1.29,5.31±0.76 vs 7.16±0.93,6.37±1.09 vs 8.16±1.16,P<0.05)。治疗前,两组的血清VIP、胃动素(MOT)、胃泌素(GAS)水平无统计学差异(31.76±5.87 vs 31.08±5.63,187.29±26.39 vs 186.32±25.97,108.67±21.76 vs 111.62±26.89,P>0.05),治疗后,两组的血清VIP水平都有所降低,MOT、GAS水平都有所升高,相对而言,研究组的血清VIP水平降低更多,MOT、GAS水平升高更多(16.23±3.66 vs 20.75±4.37,289.67±38.52 vs 231.56±31.26,179.65±39.55 vs 142.34±31.76,P<0.05)。治疗前,两组的血清肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、C反应蛋白(CRP)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)水平无差异(65.19±7.83 vs 63.13±7.56,67.59±9.27 vs 67.11±8.96,59.13±8.52 vs 58.77±8.78,P>0.05),治疗后,两组的血清TNF-α、CRP、IL-6水平都有所降低,且研究组的血清TNF-α、CRP、IL-6水平降低更多(19.37±3.65 vs 29.82±5.23,17.26±3.25 vs 27.51±4.16,15.56±2.44 vs 23.41±3.53,P<0.05)。结论:六磨汤联合芒硝外敷可有效改善EPISBO患者的临床症状,降低胃肠功能恢复的时间,调节胃肠激素水平和血清炎症因子,且具有一定的安全性。
