scholarly journals Stapled Trans-Anal Rectal Resection (STARR) for Obstructive Defecation Syndrome—Functional Outcome and Quality of Life after Two Years

2016 ◽  
Vol 07 (03) ◽  
pp. 217-224
Author(s):  
Mike Ralf Langenbach ◽  
Alexandre Berengolts
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Rectal Resection ◽  
Obstructive Defecation Syndrome ◽  
Obstructive Defecation

scholarly journals A prospective non-comparative study to assess the effectiveness and safety of combination laxative therapy containing milk of magnesia, liquid paraffin and sodium picosulphate (Cremaffin-Plus®) in the management of constipation in patients with anal fissure/hemorrhoids/obstructive defecation syndrome

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
pp. 3899 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roy Patankar ◽  
Ajeet Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Anal Fissure ◽  
Liquid Paraffin ◽  
Stool Frequency ◽  
Stool Consistency ◽  
Obstructive Defecation Syndrome ◽  
Anal Fissures ◽  
Sodium Picosulphate ◽  
Obstructive Defecation

Background: Assess the effectiveness and safety of combination laxative therapy containing milk of magnesia, liquid paraffin and sodium picosulphate (Cremaffin-Plus®) in management of constipation, in patients with anal fissure/haemorrhoids/obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS).Methods: Patients visiting study site with complaints of constipation secondary to anal fissures/haemorrhoids/ODS, intended to receive combination laxative therapy (as per physicians’ discretion), were enrolled. Primary objectives were to assess the change in number of bowel movements per day and stool consistency; secondary objectives were to assess change in straining, physician global efficacy assessment, quality of life (PAC-QOL score), Constipation Symptoms (CSS), Fecal Incontinence Score (FIS), Patient Assessment of Constipation Symptoms (PAC-SYM) score, along with the Modified Longo Score (MODS) for ODS from baseline to end of 4 weeks. Safety, tolerability and treatment adherence were also assessed.Results: About 32 patients (anal fissure:19, haemorrhoids:5, ODS:8) met inclusion criteria. Significant improvement in stool frequency was observed in all patients pooled together (p=0.016); group wise, statistical significance was noted in patients of anal fissures. Stool consistency was improved in all patients pooled together (p<0.001); group wise, significant improvement was seen in patients of anal fissure and ODS. There was a significant improvement in straining noted in all patients pooled together (p=0.002). Significant reduction (p<0.001) was noted in all the symptom scores (CSS, FIS, PAC-SYM and PAC-QOL) from baseline to 4 weeks in all patients. About 51.44% reduction in MODS score was noted in patients with ODS.Conclusions: Improvement in stool frequency, consistency and straining was noted in all patients with constipation (with fissure/haemorrhoids/ODS) treated with Cremaffin-plus for 4-weeks, improving the quality of life. All patients showed good therapy adherence with better safety and tolerability profile.

scholarly journals Excellent Functional Outcome and Quality of Life after Primary Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) Using an Enhanced Recovery Setup

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 621
Author(s):  
Franziska Leiss ◽  
Julia Sabrina Götz ◽  
Günther Maderbacher ◽  
Matthias Meyer ◽  
Jan Reinhard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Hip Arthroplasty ◽  
Enhanced Recovery ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty

Background: Total hip arthroplasty combined with the concept of enhanced recovery is of continued worldwide interest, as it is reported to improve early functional outcome and treatment quality without increasing complications. The aim of the study was to investigate functional outcome and quality of life 4 weeks and 12 months after cementless total hip arthroplasty in combination with an enhanced recovery concept. Methods: A total of 109 patients underwent primary cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) in an enhanced recovery concept and were retrospectively analyzed. After 4 weeks and 12 months, clinical examination was analyzed regarding function, pain and satisfaction; results were evaluated using Harris Hip score, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), EQ-5D-5L, EQ-VAS and subjective patient-related outcome measures (PROMs). Preoperatively, HADS (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) was collected. A correlation analysis of age, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), HADS and comorbidities (diabetes mellitus, art. hypertension, cardiovascular disease) with WOMAC, Harris Hip score (HHS) and EQ-5D was performed. Results: Patients showed a significant improvement in Harris Hip score 4 weeks and 12 months postoperatively (p < 0.001). WOMAC total score, subscale pain, subscale stiffness and subscale function improved significantly from preoperative to 12 months postoperative (p < 0.001). EQ-5D showed a significant improvement preoperative to postoperative (p < 0.001). The influence of anxiety or depression (HADS-A or HADS-D) on functional outcome could not be determined. There was a high patient satisfaction postoperatively, and almost 100% of patients would choose enhanced recovery surgery again. Conclusion: Cementless THA with the concept of enhanced recovery improves early clinical function and quality of life. PROMs showed a continuous improvement over a follow-up of 12 months after surgery. PROMs can help patients and surgeons to modify expectations and improve patient satisfaction.

Quality of Life After Aortic Valve Replacement at the Age of >80 Years

Circulation ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 102 (suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thoralf M. Sundt ◽  
Marci S. Bailey ◽  
Marc R. Moon ◽  
Eric N. Mendeloff ◽  
Charles B. Huddleston ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Aortic Valve Replacement ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Renal Dysfunction ◽  
Valve Replacement ◽  
Hospital Length Of Stay ◽  
Perioperative Stroke ◽  
Late Survival

Background —The optimal management of aortic valve disease in patients >80 years old depends on functional outcome as well as operative risks and late survival. Methods and Results —We retrospectively identified 133 patients (62 men, 71 women) aged 80 to 91 years (mean 84±3 years) who underwent aortic valve replacement alone or in combination with another procedure between January 1, 1993, and April 31, 1998. Demographics included hypertension 68%, diabetes mellitus 17%, and history of stroke 11%. Operative (30 day) mortality rate was 11%. Urgent or emergent surgery, aortic insufficiency, and perioperative stroke or renal dysfunction were risk factors for operative death by multivariable analysis. Intensive care unit and total hospital length of stay were prolonged at 6.2 and 14.7 days, respectively. Late follow-up between July 1, 1998, and November 1, 1999, was 98% complete. Actuarial survival at 1 and 5 years was 80% and 55%, respectively. Predictors of late mortality were preoperative or perioperative stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, aortic stenosis, and postoperative renal dysfunction. The mean New York Heart Association functional class for 65 long-term survivors improved from 3.1 to 1.7. Quality of life assessed with the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 was comparable to that predicted for the general population >75 years old. Conclusions —Functional outcome after aortic valve replacement in patients >80 years old is excellent, the operative risk is acceptable, and the late survival rate is good. Surgery should not be withheld from the elderly on the basis of age alone.

scholarly journals Transanal minimally invasive surgery: impact on quality of life and functional outcome

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 1184-1187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Verseveld ◽  
Renée M. Barendse ◽  
Martijn P. Gosselink ◽  
Cornelis Verhoef ◽  
Eelco J. R. de Graaf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Minimally Invasive Surgery ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Invasive Surgery ◽  
Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery
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