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Zhao Z, Bai B, Wang S, Zhou Y, Yu P, Zhao Q, Yang B. Physical and psychological correlates of somatic symptom in patients with functional constipation: a cross-sectional study. BMC Psychiatry 2024; 24:134. [PMID: 38365647 PMCID: PMC10873943 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-024-05559-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The symptoms of functional constipation (FC) were obviously affected by mental symptoms, which was consistent with somatic symptoms. However, the characteristics of FC patients with somatic symptom remains unexplored. METHODS Clinical characteristics including somatic symptom (SOM, PHQ-15), depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7), quality of life (PAC-QOL), constipation (KESS), demographic variables, anatomical abnormalities and symptoms were investigated. Subsequent analyses encompassed the comparison of clinical parameters between patients with SOM + group (PHQ-15 ≥ 10) and SOM- group (PHQ-15 < 10), subgroup analysis, correlation analysis, and logistic regression. Lastly, we evaluated the somatic symptom severity (SSS) among FC patients subjected to various stressors. RESULTS Notable disparities were observed between SOM + and SOM- groups in variety of physiological and psychological variables, including gender, stressful events, sleep disorders, reduced interest, GAD-7, PHQ-15, PHQ-9, PAC-QOL, anterior rectocele, KESS, and internal anal sphincter achalasia (IASA) (P < 0.05). Subgroup analysis affirmed consistent findings across mental symptoms. Correlation analyses revealed significant associations between SSS and KESS, anterior rectocele, GAD-7, PHQ-9, and PAC-QOL (P < 0.05). Logistic regression identified PHQ-9 (OR = 7.02, CI: 2.06-27.7, P = 0.003), GAD-7 (OR = 7.18, CI: 2.00-30.7, P = 0.004), and KESS (OR = 16.8, CI: 3.09-113, P = 0.002) as independent predictors of SSS. Elevated SSS scores were significantly associated with couple, parental, and work-related stressors (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION A marked heterogeneity was observed between SOM + and SOM- patients of FC, with SOM + accompanied by more severe constipation, anxiety and depression symptoms. This finding underscores the importance of considering somatic symptoms in diagnosis and treatment of FC.
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- Zhifeng Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Air Force Medical University, No.127, West Changle Road, 710032, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Air Force Medical University, No.127, West Changle Road, 710032, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Air Force Medical University, No.127, West Changle Road, 710032, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Air Force Medical University, No.127, West Changle Road, 710032, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Air Force Medical University, No.127, West Changle Road, 710032, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Air Force Medical University, No.127, West Changle Road, 710032, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology & National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Air Force Medical University, No.127, West Changle Road, 710032, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China.
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Lucia O, Alice B, Marques SJA, Branco BCGDAC, Conde BM, da Silva BNC. Physiologic and Radiographic Testing in Patients with Pelvic Floor Disorders and Pelvic Organ Prolapse. SEMINARS IN COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scrs.2022.100935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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D’Amico F, Wexner SD, Vaizey CJ, Gouynou C, Danese S, Peyrin-Biroulet L. Tools for fecal incontinence assessment: lessons for inflammatory bowel disease trials based on a systematic review. United European Gastroenterol J 2020; 8:886-922. [PMID: 32677555 PMCID: PMC7707876 DOI: 10.1177/2050640620943699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Fecal incontinence is a disabling condition affecting up to 20% of women. OBJECTIVE We investigated fecal incontinence assessment in both inflammatory bowel disease and non-inflammatory bowel disease patients to propose a diagnostic approach for inflammatory bowel disease trials. METHODS We searched on Pubmed, Embase and Cochrane Library for all studies on adult inflammatory bowel disease and non-inflammatory bowel disease patients reporting data on fecal incontinence assessment from January 2009 to December 2019. RESULTS In total, 328 studies were included; 306 studies enrolled non-inflammatory bowel disease patients and 22 studies enrolled inflammatory bowel disease patients. In non-inflammatory bowel disease trials the most used tools were the Wexner score, fecal incontinence quality of life questionnaire, Vaizey score and fecal incontinence severity index (in 187, 91, 62 and 33 studies). Anal manometry was adopted in 41.2% and endoanal ultrasonography in 34.0% of the studies. In 142 studies (46.4%) fecal incontinence evaluation was performed with a single instrument, while in 64 (20.9%) and 100 (32.7%) studies two or more instruments were used. In inflammatory bowel disease studies the Wexner score, Vaizey score and inflammatory bowel disease quality of life questionnaire were the most commonly adopted tools (in five (22.7%), five (22.7%) and four (18.2%) studies). Anal manometry and endoanal ultrasonography were performed in 45.4% and 18.2% of the studies. CONCLUSION Based on prior validation and experience, we propose to use the Wexner score as the first step for fecal incontinence assessment in inflammatory bowel disease trials. Anal manometry and/or endoanal ultrasonography should be taken into account in the case of positive questionnaires.
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- Ferdinando D’Amico
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
- Department of Gastroenterology and Inserm NGERE U1256, University Hospital of Nancy, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Inserm NGERE U1256, University Hospital of Nancy, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
- IBD Center, Department of Gastroenterology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center-IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Inserm NGERE U1256, University Hospital of Nancy, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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Filiberto AC, Loftus TJ, Tan SA, Read TE, Iqbal A. Sigmoido-rectal intussusception. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2019; 7:2050313X19856242. [PMID: 31217975 PMCID: PMC6558527 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x19856242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Rectal prolapse is usually of benign etiology. Rarely, sigmoido-rectal
intussusception results from a malignant lead-point. We report the case of a
patient with a partially obstructing sigmoid cancer causing a full thickness
rectal prolapse requiring surgical intervention. An 82-year-old woman presented
with 1 week of rectal bleeding, fecal incontinence, and weight loss. Computed
tomography identified sigmoido-rectal intussusception. Colonoscopic biopsy
revealed high-grade dysplasia. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a 6-cm
mass forming the lead point of the intussusceptum with epiploic appendages seen
within the rectal lumen. She underwent laparoscopic low anterior resection with
final pathology consistent with T2N0 adenocarcinoma, and recovered well. Among
adult patients with rectal prolapse, suspicion for underlying malignancy should
prompt a thorough investigation to inform the decision for resection, which may
be safely performed by minimally invasive techniques.
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- Amanda C Filiberto
- Department of Surgery, University of Florida Health, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Florida Health, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Florida Health, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Florida Health, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Florida Health, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Kobi M, Flusberg M, Paroder V, Chernyak V. Practical guide to dynamic pelvic floor MRI. J Magn Reson Imaging 2018; 47:1155-1170. [PMID: 29575371 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.25998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2017] [Accepted: 02/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Pelvic floor dysfunction encompasses a spectrum of functional disorders that result from impairment of the ligaments, fasciae, and muscles supporting the pelvic organs. It is a prevalent disorder that carries a lifetime risk over 10% for undergoing a surgical repair. Pelvic floor weakness presents as a wide range of symptoms, including pain, pelvic pressure or bulging, urinary and fecal incontinence, constipation, and sexual dysfunction. A correct diagnosis by clinical examination alone can be challenging, particularly in cases involving multiple compartments. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows noninvasive, radiation-free, high soft-tissue resolution evaluation of all three pelvic compartments, and has proved a reliable technique for accurate diagnosis of pelvic floor dysfunction. MR defecography with steady-state sequences allows detailed anatomic and functional evaluation of the pelvic floor. This article provides an overview of normal anatomy and function of the pelvic floor and discusses a practical approach to the evaluation of imaging findings of pelvic floor relaxation, pelvic organ prolapse, fecal incontinence, and obstructed defecation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 5 Technical Efficacy: Stage 2 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2018;47:1155-1170.
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- Mariya Kobi
- Department of Radiology, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA
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Magnetic resonance defecography versus clinical examination and fluoroscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Tech Coloproctol 2017; 21:915-927. [PMID: 29094218 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-017-1704-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2017] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Magnetic resonance defecography (MRD) allows for dynamic visualisation of the pelvic floor compartments when assessing for pelvic floor dysfunction. Additional benefits over traditional techniques are largely unknown. The aim of this study was to compare detection and miss rates of pelvic floor abnormalities with MRD versus clinical examination and traditional fluoroscopic techniques. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with recommendations from the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. MEDLINE, Embase and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were accessed. Studies were included if they reported detection rates of at least one outcome of interest with MRD versus EITHER clinical examination AND/OR fluoroscopic techniques within the same cohort of patients. RESULTS Twenty-eight studies were included: 14 studies compared clinical examination to MRD, and 16 compared fluoroscopic techniques to MRD. Detection and miss rates with MRD were not significantly different from clinical examination findings for any outcome except enterocele, where MRD had a higher detection rate (37.16% with MRD vs 25.08%; OR 2.23, 95% CI 1.21-4.11, p = 0.010) and lower miss rates (1.20 vs 37.35%; OR 0.05, 95% CI 0.01-0.20, p = 0.0001) compared to clinical examination. However, compared to fluoroscopy, MRD had a lower detection rate for rectoceles (61.84 vs 73.68%; OR 0.48 95% CI 0.30-0.76, p = 0.002) rectoanal intussusception (37.91 vs 57.14%; OR 0.32, 95% CI 0.16-0.66, p = 0.002) and perineal descent (52.29 vs 74.51%; OR 0.36, 95% CI 0.17-0.74, p = 0.006). Miss rates of MRD were also higher compared to fluoroscopy for rectoceles (15.96 vs 0%; OR 15.74, 95% CI 5.34-46.40, p < 0.00001), intussusception (36.11 vs 3.70%; OR 10.52, 95% CI 3.25-34.03, p = 0.0001) and perineal descent (32.11 vs 0.92%; OR 12.30, 95% CI 3.38-44.76, p = 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS MRD has a role in the assessment of pelvic floor dysfunction. However, clinicians need to be mindful of the risk of underdiagnosis and consider the use of additional imaging.
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Bildstein C, Melchior C, Gourcerol G, Boueyre E, Bridoux V, Vérin E, Leroi AM. Predictive factors for compliance with transanal irrigation for the treatment of defecation disorders. World J Gastroenterol 2017; 23:2029-2036. [PMID: 28373769 PMCID: PMC5360644 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i11.2029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2016] [Revised: 12/30/2016] [Accepted: 01/11/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To investigate compliance with transanal irrigation (TAI) one year after a training session and to identify predictive factors for compliance.
METHODS The compliance of one hundred eight patients [87 women and 21 men; median age 55 years (range 18-83)] suffering from constipation or fecal incontinence (FI) was retrospectively assessed. The patients were trained in TAI over a four-year period at a single institution. They were classified as adopters if they continued using TAI for at least one year after beginning the treatment or as non-adopters if they stopped. Predictive factors of compliance with TAI were based on pretreatment assessments and training progress. The outcomes of the entire cohort of patients who had been recruited for the TAI treatment were expressed in terms of intention-to-treat.
RESULTS Forty-six of the 108 (43%) trained patients continued to use TAI one year after their training session. The patients with FI had the best results, with 54.5% remaining compliant with TAI. Only one-third of the patients who complained of slow transit constipation or obstructed defecation syndrome continued TAI. There was an overall discontinuation rate of 57%. The most common reason for discontinuing TAI was the lack of efficacy (41%). However, 36% of the patients who discontinued TAI gave reasons independent of the efficacy of the treatment such as technical problems (catheter expulsion, rectal balloon bursting, instilled water leakage or retention, pain during irrigation, anal bleeding, anal fissure) while 23% said that there were too many constraints. Of the patients who reported discontinuing TAI, the only predictive factor was the progress of the training (OR = 4.9, 1.3-18.9, P = 0.02).
CONCLUSION The progress of the training session was the only factor that predicted patient compliance with TAI.
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Duelund-Jakobsen J, Worsoe J, Lundby L, Christensen P, Krogh K. Management of patients with faecal incontinence. Therap Adv Gastroenterol 2016; 9:86-97. [PMID: 26770270 PMCID: PMC4699277 DOI: 10.1177/1756283x15614516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Faecal incontinence, defined as the involuntary loss of solid or liquid stool, is a common problem affecting 0.8-8.3% of the adult population. Individuals suffering from faecal incontinence often live a restricted life with reduced quality of life. The present paper is a clinically oriented review of the pathophysiology, evaluation and treatment of faecal incontinence. First-line therapy should be conservative and usually include dietary adjustments, fibre supplement, constipating agents or mini enemas. Biofeedback therapy to improve external anal sphincter function can be offered but the evidence for long-term effect is poor. There is good evidence that colonic irrigation can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life, especially in patients with neurogenic faecal incontinence. Surgical interventions should only be considered if conservative measures fail. Sacral nerve stimulation is a minimally invasive procedure with high rate of success. Advanced surgical procedures should be restricted to highly selected patients and only performed at specialist centres. A stoma should be considered if other treatment modalities fail.
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- Jakob Duelund-Jakobsen
- Pelvic Floor Unit, Department of Surgery P, Aarhus University Hospital, Tage-Hansens Gade 2, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Pelvic Floor Unit, Department of Surgery P, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
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- Pelvic Floor Unit, Department of Surgery P, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
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- Pelvic Floor Unit, Department of Surgery P, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
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- Neurogastroenterology Unit, Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
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