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Filter by:The investigators are testing the hypothesis that lower pressure pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic large bowel surgery protects the bowel from postoperative ileus and bowel dysfunction leading to faster recovery and discharge from the hospital. Our study will focus on the effects of high or low intraperitoneal pressure as well as pressure variations on the course of postoperative ileus, time to hospital discharge, and postoperative gastrointestinal dysfunction in adult patients undergoing laparoscopic large bowel resection (i.e., sigmoidectomy and right colectomy). A randomized parallel group study will be conducted involving 5 arms of surgical patients to test whether differences on postoperative ileus outcome parameters occur between high (15 mm Hg) and low pressure pneumoperitoneum (8-12 mm Hg), as well as whether there are differences between the 2 insufflation devices that provide constant or variable intrabdominal pressure throughout the laparoscopic surgery. For high pressure pneumoperitoneum, either neostigmine or sugammadex are used for reversal of moderate neuromuscular blockade. For low pressure pneumoperitoneum, sugammadex is used for reversal of deep neuromuscular blockade. The investigators plan to use 2 types of gas insufflation devices, one of which will provide a relatively stable pressure level throughout surgery (AirSeal® device), and the second one will provide a more variable pressure (Olympus standard insufflation device). Using both pressure modalities, the investigators will study the effects of different pressure characteristics on the course of postoperative ileus, duration of in-hospital treatment, pain level, and the stability of hemodynamic and respiratory parameters during surgery. Changes in intrabdominal pressure during the surgery will be monitored and recorded using a custom software for later analysis of fluctuations in pressure to relate them to outcomes. Other parameters will be obtained from EPIC (IHIS) medical charts. In addition, clinical data on postoperative ileus will be correlated with experimental outcomes from in vitro exploratory studies done using human samples of peritoneal lavage fluid, serum, and a small portion of the surgically removed bowel from each patient (that is otherwise discarded). A panel of inflammatory markers will be analyzed and biochemical, imaging, histological, immunochemical, molecular signaling, and glial activation studies will be done to evaluate the potential mechanisms of dysfunction associated with postoperative ileus.
Polydextrose (PDX) (8-30g/day) has been reported to increase faecal bulk and consistency, leading to easier stool passage in healthy subjects. Studies on its effect on defaecation frequency and colonic transit time have provided mixed results. The primary objective was to investigate the effect of PDX consumption by mildly constipated subjects on faecal bulk, measured as total faecal wet weight of 4-day collections. Secondary outcomes (faecal dry weight, defaecation frequency, stool consistency, ease of stool passage, total colonic transit time and gastrointestinal symptoms) were also explored. 51 subjects participated in a 4-week, two-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel study testing a control (CON) and a PDX treatment (18 g/d included in biscuits and drink mixtures)
The purpose of this retrospective chart-review registry study is to evaluate the safety profile, efficacy profile and cost-effectiveness of the various therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) procedures (for benign and malignant gastrointestinal disorders). 1. To assess the clinical and technical success rates of EUS-Guided interventions 2. To document the impact of therapeutic EUS procedures on the management of gastrointestinal disorders including malignancies through cost effective analyses. 3. Compare endoscopic interventions to non-endoscopic interventions for the same clinical indications and evaluate safety and efficacy.
Acute gastrointestinal injury (AGI) is related to poor outcomes of critically ill patients [1] through many underlying mechanisms [2]. It is also a part of the process of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). However, the morbidity of acute gastrointestinal dysfunction in critically ill patients is highly underestimated due to the scarcity of accurate measurement and thus the causes are still unclear. In this study, investigators are going to apply the technique of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) evaluation on the bowel diameters, wall thickness and movement combined with intra-abdominal pressure to determine the occurrence of AGI. The superior mesenteric artery (SMA) blood flow is also evaluated by POCUS to find out the association between SMA blood flow and AGI.
Spinal surgery often involves multiple segments. The trauma of surgery is large, the duration of postoperative pain is long, and the pain is severe. Therefore, the use of opioids in perioperative period is large. Although the application of * large amounts of opioids can effectively inhibit pain, it will delay the recovery of urine retention, sedation, respiratory depression and gastrointestinal function. The delayed recovery of gastrointestinal function will increase the postoperative complications, and then increase the length of hospital stay and the cost of patients. Therefore, reducing the dosage of opioids to promote the recovery of gastrointestinal function has become the research direction. Intravenous lidocaine has been proved to be effective in reducing the dosage of opioids during the perioperative period of gastrointestinal surgery and promoting the recovery of postoperative gastrointestinal function. However, there are few studies on the application of lidocaine during the perioperative period of spinal surgery, especially the impact on postoperative gastrointestinal function. In this study, a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, controlled study was conducted to explore the effect of perioperative lidocaine on the recovery of gastrointestinal function after adult lumbar surgery. We hypothesized that lidocaine could shorten the recovery time of gastrointestinal function after lumbar surgery
This study aims to test the central hypothesis that adding to the diet daily yogurt provides beneficial effects on digestive health and subjective mood in healthy adults.
The objective of the current study is to evaluate the effect of whole cell fermentate on gut health, including GI system function, such as supporting consistency and regularity of bowel habits, as well as changes in microbiota. The role of the GI system can also be extended to immune regulation because approximately 70% of the entire immune system in the body is located around the gut. Thus, the health and wellbeing of the gut can have a great impact on whole-body health. Therefore, this study will assess the effect on overall immune function.
1. Title: Study of Biomarkers in Patients of Sepsis Complicated With Gastrointestinal Dysfunction 2. Research center: Single-center study. 3. Design of the research: A prospective and cohort study. 4. Object of the research: Patients with ageā„18 years those who meet the diagnostic criteria of sepsis 3.0 complicated with GI and grouped into GI group and non-GI adults as control. 5. Sample size of the research: Not less than 30 patients in each group. 6. Research approach: After admission to ICU, patients were assigned to the indicated groups according to the criteria. In addition, blood samples were collected within 24 hours for detecting serum levels of HO-1, PINK1, PLK1as well as oxidative stress and inflammatory markers.For those who requiring intestinal surgery as treatment, the intestinal tissue specimens are retained. 7. Aim of the research: The find out the potential biomarkers in serum to help the diagnose and management of gastrointestinal dysfunction in septic patients. 8. Statistical analysis: Analytical study. 9. The estimated duration of the study#1-2 years.
The aim of this randomised, placebo-controlled, 3-way blinded study was to determine the effect on GIS symptoms, pain and anxiety of acupressure applied for a total of 12 mins, as 3 mins at each of the ST25, CV12, TH6 and HT7 acupuncture points, at 0, 4 and 8 hours after laparoscopic cholecystectomy operation. The research data were collected using a patient data collection form, the Numeric Pain Intensity Scale and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. The patients were evaluated in respect of the time to first flatus and defecation, pain and the State-Trait Anxiety points at 0, 4, and 8 hours postoperatively.
To develop novel optical imaging technologies for use as a non-destructive and minimally invasive tool for detection and diagnosis of various diseases that affect the gastrointestinal system.