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Filter by:Adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) is one of the most common complications and is a major cause of admission after intra-abdominal surgery. To date, the ideal management of ASBO remains controversial. The aim of this protocol designed as a double-blind randomized controlled trial is to investigate the efficacy of laser acupuncture (LA) therapy in patients with ASBO.
Surgical procedures for complex intestinal neonatal and paediatric diseases may require the use of an ostomy, in order to discharge the upper intestine. The traditional loop ileostomy has recently be challenged by ileostomies in continuity, either the Santulli or the Bishop-Koop one, that both decompresses the proximal dilated bowel and allow intestine fluid to pass through the underlying ileal anastomosis. Nevertheless, to date, no evaluation of their indications, complications and potential benefits has been made. The aim of this study is to retrospectively compare the outcomes of loop ileostomies and ileostomies in continuity in a paediatric population. It is thus expected to better define the specific indications for these different types of ileostomies in the paediatric and neonatal population.
Gastroschisis is a rare congenital malformation consisting in a right para-umbilical defect of the abdominal wall leading to an evisceration of the abdominal content. About 25% of the cases are associated with intestinal malformation, leading to an increase in peri-natal morbidity and mortality. No prospective study has been able to definitely describe predictive factors for complicated gastroschisis on prenatal ultrasound examinations. The aim of the current study is to prospectively look for US prenatal features predictive of complicated gastroschisis, on a national multicentric cohort. Patients will be included during the 22 weeks of amenorrhea (WA) ultrasound examination, and pre- and postnatal clinical data will be recorded up to the 6th months of the child. Data will then be analysed and compared in the groups of simple or complicated gastroschisis, in order to define pre-natal prognostic factors, to correlate them with specific prognosis, and to might better determine specific strategies for better care of these patients.
Study of long-term outcomes of colonic stent as a "bridge to surgery" for malignant large-bowel obstruction.
To identify the role of palliative medical management of inoperable malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) with Octreotide, Dexamethasone and Metoclopramide given together as triple therapy.
Background: Intestinal resections are commonly performed in the pediatric population. Perfusion of the bowel is one of the most important factors determining the viability of an intestinal anastomosis. Up to date, no ideal method to assess intestinal perfusion has proven its superiority. Objectives: Primary: The aim of this study is to establish the feasibility and impact of the use of indocyanine green technology on intestinal resection margins during elective and emergency pediatric surgeries. Secondary: The secondary outcomes of interest include collection of adverse events and difficulties encountered with the use of the indocyanine green (ICG) technology. Postoperative surgical complications will also be recorded. Study Design: An open observational clinical study will be performed by using a clinical drug (indocyanine green) and medical device (SPY Fluorescence Imaging) to assess intraoperatively intestinal perfusion in a specific pediatric population.
The primary objective is to assess the need of clamping nasogastric tubes (NG) before removal. Outcomes of patients admitted requiring nasogastric tube decompression will be compared. Patients with small bowel obstruction (SBO), post-operative ileus, and ileus on admission that require nasogastric tube placement will be included in the study. The patients will be divided into two groups when return of bowel function is suspected based on set criteria for automatic removal of nasogastric tube versus nasogastric tube clamp trial. Specific outcomes will be occurrence of nasogastric tube replacement, number of emeses if any, failure of clamp trial, aspiration pneumonia, and any other unplanned outcome.
Pathophysiology of perioperative fluid management in patients undergoing emergency laparotomy.
Adhesion-related small bowel obstruction is a common digestive emergency that can be managed either conservatively or surgically. However, the choice between these two approaches can be difficult due to the absence of specific signs. The objective of this study is to evaluate the clinical impact of a procalcitonin-based algorithm.
Postoperative management after small bowel obstruction (SBO) surgery is not consensual and better knowledge of risk factors for postoperative morbidity could help to add evidence of the feasibility of enhanced recovery programs (ERPs). In elective surgery, ERPs have shown a significant benefit for the patient but this is not performed routinely in emergency surgery due to the difficulty to avoid postoperative nasogastric tube. The aim was to identify risk factors for postoperative morbidity and for nasogastric tube (NGT) replacement after SBO surgery.