The relationship between sepsis and timing achievement of peristaltic function in congenital duodenal obstruction

Abstract

Introduction: A common site for congenital duodenal obstruction is the duodenum. Peristaltic function is to be achieved in the postoperative, respectively. Intestinal obstruction has been shown to induce bacterial translocation and that event would be associated with an increased risk of sepsis conditions. That condition would affecting the achievement of peristaltic function and ultimately increased morbidity and mortality. In addition, nosocomial infections that threaten neonates cause sepsis also will affect the achievement of a peristaltic function. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between sepsis with timing achievement of peristaltic function postoperatively. Methods: This study is cross sectional study design. The research data was obtained from medical records of patients with duodenal obstruction without congenital abnormalities such as gastroschizis , omphalocele and other intestinal atresia that have underwent operations in RSCM period January 2010 to July 2016. Subject are grouped into sepsis and without sepsis. The relationships between sepsis and timing achievement of peristaltic function also confounding variabels (gestational age, birth weight, congenital abnormalities, conditions of hypoxia and electrolyte imbalance) were analyzed. Data analysis was performed using univariate, bivariate (Mann Whitney, Chi Square or Fischer) and multivariate (linear regression) with significance p <0.05. Results: The study included 31 subjects. Time were needed to achieved peristaltic function (median value) are 12,5 days in patients with sepsis and 5 days in patients without sepsis. Bivariate analysis between timing achievement of peristaltic function are sepsis with p <0,0001, gestational age with p = 0,004 and hypoxic conditions with p = 0,02. Multivariate analysis have shown relationship between sepsis and timing achievement of peristaltic function with p = 0,011 and R 2 = 35,8%. Conclusion: In this study, sepsis is a major factor affecting the achievement of a peristaltic function . Considered the differences time to achieved peristaltic function between sepsis and without sepsis is significant. Therefore,it is necessary to control and prevent sepsis preoperatively and postoperatively thus reducing morbidity and mortality. Keywords : congenital duodenal obstruction, timing achievement of peristaltic function, bowel motility, sepsis.