Pouch-anal Anastomosis In Patients Research Articles

Extensive Disease and Exposure to Multiple Biologics Precolectomy Is Associated with Endoscopic Cuffitis Post-Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis.

To better inform the risk of cuffitis in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), we aimed to identify its occurrence and associated precolectomy factors in a large multicenter cohort of patients who underwent restorative proctocolectomy (RPC) with stapled ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA). This study was a retrospective cohort analysis of individuals diagnosed with UC or indeterminate colitis who underwent RPC with IPAA for refractory disease or dysplasia at Mount Sinai Hospital or the University of Chicago followed by at least 1 pouchoscopy with report of the pouch-anal anastomosis. The primary outcome was cuffitis defined as ulceration of the cuff as reported in each pouchoscopy report. The pouch-anal anastomosis was mentioned in the pouchoscopy reports of 674 patients, of whom 525 (77.9%) had a stapled anastomosis. Among these, cuffitis occurred in 313 (59.6%) patients a median of 1.51 (interquartile range 0.59-4.17) years after final surgical stage. On multivariable analysis, older age (hazard ratio [HR], 1.01; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.01-1.02), extensive disease (HR, 1.34; 95% CI, 1.01-1.78), exposure to biologics before colectomy (HR, 2.51; 95% CI, 1.93-3.27), and exposure to at least 2 or more biologics before colectomy (HR, 2.18; 95% CI, 1.40-3.39) were significantly associated with subsequent cuffitis. In this multicenter study of patients who underwent RPC with stapled IPAA and at least 1 follow-up pouchoscopy, cuffitis occurred in approximately 60% and was significantly associated with extensive disease and exposure to multiple biologics precolectomy.

Efficacy of transanal drainage tube placement in preventing anastomotic leakage after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in patients with ulcerative colitis.

Transanal drainage tube (TDT) is used to prevent anastomotic leakage after surgery for rectal cancer. However, it remains unclear whether intraoperative TDT placement is also useful in preventing anastomotic leakage after ileal pouch-anal or ileal pouch-anal canal anastomosis (IPAA) in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intraoperative TDT placement in preventing anastomotic leakage after IPAA in patients with UC. Patients with UC who underwent proctectomy with IPAA in the study institution between January 2000 and December 2021 were enrolled in this retrospective cohort study. The relationship between TDT placement and anastomotic leakage was evaluated by logistic regression analysis. The study population included 168 patients. TDT was placed intraoperatively in 103 of the 168 patients (61.3%). The rate of anastomotic leakage was significantly lower in the TDT group than in the non-TDT group (7.8% vs 18.5%, p = 0.037). Reoperation was not needed in any patient in the TDT group whereas two reoperations were necessary in the non-TDT group (3.1%). By logistic regression analysis, intraoperative TDT placement was an independent protective factor for anastomotic leakage. TDT placement was significantly associated with anastomotic leakage of IPAA in patients with UC undergoing surgery. Although two-stage surgery with ileostomy is usually preferred in UC surgery, our findings suggest that TDT placement might contribute to the improvement of postoperative outcomes after UC surgery.

Ethnic Variation Trends in the Use of Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis.

Approximately 15%-20% of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) will require surgery during their lifetime. Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) is the preferred surgical option, which typically requires access to a specialist experienced in surgery for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). The aims of this study are the assessment of the comparative use of IPAA for UC among different racial/ethnic groups and observe trends over the past decade in the United States as well as the comparative assessment of their respective postoperative outcomes. This was an observational retrospective study using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) 2009-2018 dataset. All patients with ICD-9/10CM codes for UC were included. The primary outcome was comparative trends in IPAA construction across races/ethnicities in the past decade, which was compared to White patients as reference. Multivariate regression analyses were used to adjust for age, gender, Charlson comorbidity index, income in patient zip code, insurance status, hospital region, location, size, and teaching status. The number of patients discharged from US hospitals with an associated diagnosis of UC increased between 2009 and 2018, but the number of patients undergoing an IPAA decreased during that time period. Of 1 153 363 admissions related to UC, 60 688 required surgery for UC, of whom 16 601 underwent IPAA in the study period. Of all the patients undergoing surgery for UC, 2862 (4.7%) were Black, while 44 351 were White. This analysis indicated that Black patients were less likely to undergo IPAA both in 2009 and in 2018 compared to Whites. Hispanic patients were significantly less likely to receive IPAA in 2009 but were no longer less likely to receive IPAA in 2018 when compared to Whites. The use of IPAA among Black patients requiring surgery for UC remains less common than amongst their White counterparts. Further research is needed to determine if racial disparity is a factor in decreased access to specialized care.

Microbiota DNA Translocation Into Mesentery Lymph Nodes Is Associated With Early Development of Pouchitis After IPAA for Ulcerative Colitis.

The role of bacterial translocation in Crohn's disease has been extensively studied. However, data regarding bacterial translocation into the mesentery in patients with ulcerative colitis were scarce. This study aimed to explore the relationship between bacterial translocation and postoperative outcome by comparing the microbiome profile of different anatomical sites in patients with ulcerative colitis who underwent proctocolectomy and IPAA. A prospective study. This study was conducted at the Jinling Hospital from August 2017 to May 2018. Samples of 27 patients with ulcerative colitis who had IPAA and 15 healthy controls who underwent routine colonoscopy were collected. The microbiome profile of different tissue sites and short- and long-term outcomes after IPAA in patients with ulcerative colitis. Bacterial DNA was detected in mesenteric lymph nodes of 51.9% of patients with ulcerative colitis (14/27) and in mesenteric adipose tissue of 66.7% of patients (18/27). The microbiome in mesenteric lymph nodes and mesenteric adipose tissue resembled the mucosal microbiome to a greater extent than the fecal microbiome. Positive bacterial DNA in mesenteric lymph nodes (8/14 vs 0/13; p = 0.002) was associated with pouchitis within 12 months after IPAA, whereas Bray-Curtis distance in mesenteric lymph nodes was significantly different between patients with pouchitis and without ( p = 0.009). This study was limited by its small sample size and lacked situ experiment to confirm the true bacterial translation. Bacterial translocation was highly prevalent in patients with ulcerative colitis. The translocated bacteria DNA in mesenteric adipose tissue and mesenteric lymph nodes was highly correlated and more likely to originate from mucosal than fecal microbiome. Also, the extent of bacterial translocation and translocation of certain bacteria might be associated with the early development of pouchitis after IPAA. This might represent an unprecedented technique to predict pouchitis using mesenteric lymph node bacterial profiles. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/C119 . ANTECEDENTES:El papel de la translocación bacteriana en la enfermedad de Crohn se ha estudiado ampliamente en los últimos años. Sin embargo, los datos sobre la translocación bacteriana en el mesenterio en pacientes con colitis ulcerosa fueron escasos.OBJETIVO:El objetivo de este estudio fue explorar la relación entre la translocación bacteriana y el resultado postoperatorio comparando el perfil del microbioma de diferentes sitios anatómicos en pacientes con colitis ulcerosa que se sometieron a proctocolectomía y anastomosis ileoanal con bolsa.DISEÑO:Estudio prospectivo.AJUSTE:Este estudio se realizó en el Hospital Jinling desde agosto de 2017 hasta mayo de 2018.PACIENTES:Se recogieron muestras de 27 pacientes con colitis ulcerosa que tenían anastomosis de bolsa ileoanal y 15 controles sanos que se sometieron a una colonoscopia de rutina.PRINCIPALES MEDIDAS DE RESULTADO:El perfil del microbioma de diferentes sitios de tejido y los resultados a corto y largo plazo después de la anastomosis ileoanal con bolsa en pacientes con colitis ulcerosa.RESULTADOS:Se detectó ADN bacteriano en los ganglios linfáticos mesentéricos del 51,9 % (14/27) de los pacientes con colitis ulcerosa y en el tejido adiposo mesentérico del 66,7 % (18/27) de los pacientes, respectivamente. El microbioma en los ganglios linfáticos mesentéricos y el tejido adiposo mesentérico se parecía más al microbioma de la mucosa que al microbioma fecal. El ADN bacteriano translocado en los ganglios linfáticos mesentéricos y el tejido adiposo mesentérico estaban altamente correlacionados. El ADN bacteriano positivo en los ganglios linfáticos mesentéricos (8/14 frente a 0/13, p = 0,002) se asoció con reservoritis dentro de los 12 meses posteriores a la anastomosis ileoanal con reservorio, mientras que la distancia de Bray-Curtis en los ganglios linfáticos mesentéricos fue significativamente diferente entre reservoritis y no reservorios. -pacientes con reservorio (p = 0,009). Ruminococcus, Bacteroides y Clostridiales se encontraron exclusivamente en los ganglios linfáticos mesentéricos de pacientes con reservoritis.LIMITACIÓN:Este estudio estuvo limitado por el pequeño tamaño de la muestra y la falta de un experimento in situ para confirmar la verdadera traducción bacteriana.CONCLUSIÓN:La translocación bacteriana fue altamente prevalente en pacientes con colitis ulcerosa. El ADN bacteriano translocado en el tejido adiposo mesentérico y los ganglios linfáticos mesentéricos estaba altamente correlacionado y era más probable que se originara en el microbioma de la mucosa que en el fecal. Además, la extensión de la translocación bacteriana y la translocación de ciertas bacterias podría estar asociada con el desarrollo temprano de reservoritis después de la anastomosis del reservorio ileoanal. Esto podría representar una técnica sin precedentes para predecir la reservoritis utilizando perfiles bacterianos de los ganglios linfáticos mesentéricos. Consulte Video Resumen en. http://links.lww.com/DCR/C119(Traducción-Dr. Felipe Bellolio ).

S910 Iron Deficiency Is Common After Total Proctocolectomy With Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis

S910 Iron Deficiency Is Common After Total Proctocolectomy With Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis

Prevalence of Clostridioides difficile Infection After Ileal Pouch-anal Anastomosis in Patients With Chronic Antibiotic-dependent Pouchitis and Crohn's-like Disease of the Pouch.

Recurrent or chronic antibiotic therapy is a therapeutic hallmark of chronic antibiotic-dependent pouchitis (CADP) or Crohn's-like disease of the pouch. Antibiotics alter the gut microbiome, which may increase the risk of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of CDI in patients with CADP and Crohn's-like disease of the pouch. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients with CADP or Crohn's-like disease of the pouch at a tertiary academic medical center. The primary outcome was prevalence of CDI. Secondary outcomes included antibiotic therapy at the time of CDI diagnosis, treatment regimens for CDI, and subsequent outcomes. Overall, 18 of 198 (9.1%) included patients developed CDI. Treatment with antibiotics at the time of CDI diagnosis occurred in 7 of 18 (39%) patients. Preoperative history of CDI was significantly associated with increased risk of developing CDI following ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) compared with those with no prior history of CDI (12 of 18 [67%] vs 11 of 180 [6%]; P < .001). In 16 of 18 (89%) patients, CDI treatment was initiated with predominantly oral vancomycin (72%) or metronidazole (17%). Although chronic inflammatory conditions of the pouch arise postoperatively, the prevalence of CDI in this population appears to be similar compared with the general population of patients with inflammatory bowel disease prior to and post IPAA. Preoperative CDI appears to be the greatest risk for postoperative CDI and may require extra vigilance in the assessment of CDI after IPAA.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the outcome of ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in patients with ulcerative colitis versus patients with familial adenomatous polyposis.

Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) is commonly used to restore gastrointestinal continuity after surgical treatment of mucosal ulcerative colitis (MUC) and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). The aim of the present systematic review was to compare the outcomes of patients with MUC and patients with FAP who underwent IPAA. A Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)-compliant systematic review was performed. PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched through December 2021. Cohort and randomized studies were eligible for inclusion if they directly compared patients with MUC and FAP who underwent IPAA. The main outcome measures were pouch failure, complications, and need for pouch excision or revision. ROBINS-I tool was used to assess the risk of bias across the studies. A random-effect meta-analysis was conducted. Twenty-three studies (9200 patients) were included in this meta-analysis. Seven thousand nine hundred fifty (86.4%) had MUC and 1250 (13.6%) hadFAP. The median age of patients was 33.1years. The male to female ratio was 1.4:1. MUC had higher odds of pouchitis (OR 3.9, 95% CI 2.8-5.4, p < 0.001), stricture (OR 1.82, 95% CI 1.25-2.65, p = 0.002), fistula (OR 1.74, 95% CI 1.18-2.54, p = 0.004), and total complications (OR 1.89, 95% CI 1.3-2.77, p < 0.001) as compared to FAP. Both groups had similar odds of pelvic sepsis, leakage, pouch failure, excision, revision, and fecal incontinence. Although patients with MUC undergoing IPAA may be at a higher risk of developing complications, particularly pouchitis, stricture, and fistula; the ultimate and functional outcome of the pouch is similar to patients with FAP. Pouch failure, excision and revision were similar in the two groups.

Magnitude of Preoperative C-Reactive Protein Elevation Is Associated With De Novo Crohn's Disease After Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis in Patients With Severe Colitis.

Total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis has become the standard procedure for patients with medically refractory ulcerative colitis, although a subset will develop de novo Crohn's disease. In this study, we investigated the association of preoperative C-reactive protein levels with the development of de novo Crohn's disease after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis. A prospectively maintained database of patients undergoing ileal pouch-anal anastomosis was reviewed. Preoperative C-reactive protein levels were compared between patients who developed de novo Crohn's disease and those who did not. De novo Crohn's disease was defined as small-bowel inflammation proximal to the ileal pouch or perianal disease identified more than 3 months after ileostomy closure. To minimize the heterogeneity of the timing of preoperative C-reactive protein measurement and the severity of ulcerative colitis, only hospitalized patients who had proctocolectomy for severe ulcerative colitis were included in the study. Development of de novo Crohn's disease was analyzed. Of 105 patients, 23 (22%) developed de novo Crohn's disease. Having C-reactive protein in the third tertile significantly increased the risk of developing de novo Crohn's disease (HR 3.44, 95% CI 1.10- 10.70, p = 0.03) compared to in the first tertile. In a multivariable model, a C-reactive protein in the third or second tertile vs the first tertile and younger age was associated with the development of de novo Crohn's disease. Limited to only hospitalized patients with severe ulcerative colitis. In hospitalized patients undergoing ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for medically refractory ulcerative colitis, higher preoperative C-reactive protein levels appear to increase the risk of developing de novo Crohn's disease. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/B750.LA MAGNITUD DE LA ELEVACIÓN PREOPERATORIA DE LA PROTEÍNA C REACTIVA SE ASOCIA CON APARICIÓN DE UNA ENFERMEDAD DE CROHN DE NOVO DESPUÉS DE UNA ANASTOMOSIS DE BOLSA ILEAL AL ANO EN PACIENTES CON COLITIS SEVERAANTECEDENTES:La proctocolectomía total con anastomosis bolsa ileal-anal se ha convertido en el procedimiento estándar para los pacientes con colitis ulcerativa refractaria al tratamiento médico, aunque un subgrupo desarrollará una enfermedad de Crohn de novo.OBJETIVO:En este estudio investigamos la asociación de los niveles de proteína C reactiva preoperatoria con el desarrollo de la enfermedad de Crohn de novo, después de la anastomosis bolsa ileal-anal.DISEÑO:Se revisó una base de datos recolectada en forma prospectiva, de pacientes sometidos a anastomosis bolsa ileal-anal.PACIENTES:Se compararon los niveles de proteína C reactiva preoperatoria entre los pacientes que desarrollaron la enfermedad de Crohn de novo y los que no la desarrollaron. La enfermedad de Crohn de novo se definió como una inflamación del intestino delgado proximal a la bolsa ileal o una enfermedad perianal identificada más de 3 meses después del cierre de la ileostomía. Para minimizar la heterogeneidad del momento de la medición de la proteína C reactiva preoperatoria y la gravedad de la colitis ulcerativa, solo se incluyeron en el estudio los pacientes hospitalizados que se sometieron a una proctocolectomía por colitis ulcerativa grave.PRINCIPALES MEDIDAS DE RESULTADO:se analizó el desarrollo de la enfermedad de Crohn de novo.RESULTADOS:De 105 pacientes, 23 (22%) desarrollaron enfermedad de Crohn de novo. Tener una proteína C reactiva en el tercer tercil aumentó significativamente el riesgo de desarrollar la enfermedad de Crohn de novo (HR 3,44, IC del 95%: 1,10-10,70, p = 0,03) en comparación con el primer tercil. En un modelo multivariable, una proteína C reactiva en el tercer o segundo tercil frente al primer tercil y una edad más joven se asoció con el desarrollo de la enfermedad de Crohn de novo.LIMITACIONES:Limitado solo a pacientes hospitalizados con colitis ulcerativa grave.CONCLUSIONES:En pacientes hospitalizados sometidos a anastomosis bolsa ileal-anal por colitis ulcerativa refractaria al tratamiento médico, niveles más elevados de proteína C reactiva preoperatoria parecen aumentar el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedad de Crohn de novo. Consulte Video Resumen en http://links.lww.com/DCR/B750. (Traducción-Eduardo Londoño-Schimmer).

The association between pre-colectomy thiopurine use and risk of neoplasia after ileal pouch anal anastomosis in patients with ulcerative colitis or indeterminate colitis: a propensity score analysis.

The risk of neoplasia of the pouch or residual rectum in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) who undergo total proctocolectomy (TPC) with ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) is incompletely investigated. Thiopurine use is associated with a reduced risk of colorectal neoplasia in patients with UC. We tested the hypothesis that thiopurine use prior to TPC may be associated with a reduced risk of primary neoplasia after IPAA. We conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of patients from a tertiary referral center from January 2008 to December 2017. Eligible patients with UC or IC underwent TPC with IPAA and had at least two pouchoscopies with biopsies ≥ 6months after surgery. Propensity score analysis was conducted to match thiopurine exposed vs unexposed groups based on clinical covariates. Multivariable Cox regression analysis estimated the risk of neoplasia. A total of 284 patients with UC or IC (57.4% male, median age 35.6years) were analyzed. Ninety-seven patients (34.2%) were confirmed to have thiopurine exposure ≥ 12weeks immediately prior to TPC ("exposed") and 187 (65.8%) were confirmed to have no thiopurine exposure for at least 365days prior to TPC ("non-exposed"). Compared to non-exposed patients, patients with thiopurine exposure less often had dysplasia (7.2% vs 23.0%, p = 0.001) and had lower grades of dysplasia before colectomy. After IPAA, patients with neoplasia were older (44.0 vs 34.8years, p = 0.03), more likely to have had dysplasia as colectomy indication (44.4% vs 15.4%, p = 0.007), and more likely to require pouch excision (55.6% vs 10.2%, p < 0.0001), compared to patients without neoplasia. On propensity-matched cohort analysis, no factors were significantly associated with risk of primary neoplasia. Thiopurine exposure for at least the 12weeks prior to TPC in patients with UC or IC does not appear to be independently associated with risk of primary neoplasia following IPAA.

Risk factors for failure of ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in patients with refractory ulcerative colitis

BackgroundProctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis is the standard surgical procedure for ulcerative colitis refractory to medical treatment. In a few cases, ileal pouch-anal anastomosis cannot be completed due to intraoperative technical problems. The aim of this single-center study was to identify risk factors for a technically failed ileal pouch-anal anastomosis. MethodsIn total, 391 patients with ulcerative colitis who received ileal pouch-anal anastomosis were identified. Clinical and perioperative data from patients with successful ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA+) were compared to data from failed ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA-). Definition of failed ileal pouch-anal anastomosis was intraoperative failure to perform ileal pouch-anal anastomosis. Risk factors for failed ileal pouch-anal anastomosis were assessed by logistic regression. Cut-off values were calculated on the basis of receiver operating characteristic curves and the Youden Index. ResultsThe rate of failed ileal pouch-anal anastomosis was 26 of 391 (6.6%). In 22 of 26 cases (84.6%), there was an insufficient length of the small intestinal mesentery. Patients with failed ileal pouch-anal anastomosis were more often male (80.8% vs 54.5%, P = .009), older (47.1 ± 14.1 vs 39.2 ± 12.8 years, P = .007), had a higher body mass index 27.2 ± 4.5 vs 23.7 ± 4.3 kg/m2, P < .001), and had extraintestinal manifestations more frequently (65.4% vs 26.3%, P < .001). Further risk factors for failed ileal pouch-anal anastomosis were hypertension and Cushing’s syndrome. ConclusionTechnical failure of ileal pouch-anal anastomosis is elevated in patients with higher body mass index, with refractory ulcerative colitis, and/or extended immunosuppressive medication. Three-staged ileal pouch-anal anastomosis and optimizing preoperative conditions may help to elevate the rate of successful ileoanal pouch construction in these patients.

Safety and Efficacy of Biological Therapy in Chronic Antibiotic Refractory Pouchitis: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis.

Pouchitis is the most common long-term complication after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in patients with ulcerative colitis. Those with ≥3 episodes of pouchitis/year and symptoms despite antibiotics are considered to have chronic antibiotic refractory pouchitis (CARP). While several agents including probiotics, steroids and immunomodulators have been used, treatment of CARP remains challenging. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the safety and efficacy of various biological agents in treatment of CARP. Multiple databases were searched through June 2020 for studies that reported the efficacy and safety of biological therapy including antitumor necrosis factor-alpha agents [infliximab (IFX) and adalimumab (ADA)], vedolizumab (VDZ), and ustekinumab in CARP. We excluded studies on Crohn's like and/or other inflammatory complications of the pouch. Meta-analysis was performed to calculate pooled rates of clinical as well as endoscopic improvement and remission. We included 15 studies with 311 patients in our final analysis. Ninety-two patients were treated with IFX, 42 with ADA, 144 with VDZ and 33 with ustekinumab. Pooled rate of clinical improvement was 71.4%, 58.2%, 47.9% and clinical remission was 65.7%, 31%, 47.4% with IFX, ADA, and VDZ, respectively. Pooled rate of endoscopic improvement was achieved in 61.2% patients treated with VDZ while endoscopic remission was achieved in 70.3% patients treated with IFX. Adverse events were reported in 3.9% patients. Biologic therapy is safe and effective in the treatment of CARP.

Clinical Discrimination of Chronic Pouchitis After Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis

PurposeWe aimed to identify predictive factors for the development of chronic pouchitis after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in patients with ulcerative colitis. MethodsThree hundred eighty-seven patients who underwent ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for diagnosis of ulcerative colitis from January 2002 to March 2019 were included in this retrospective analysis. ResultsOf 115 patients with pouchitis, 40 patients exhibited acute pouchitis, and 75 patients exhibited chronic pouchitis. Of 75 patients with chronic pouchitis, 11 patients were diagnosed with chronic antibiotic-refractory pouchitis. Multivariate analysis revealed that early pouchitis onset and modified Pouchitis Disease Activity Index score ≥ 7 were independent predictive factors for chronic pouchitis (p = 0.0004 and p = 0.029, respectively). Mean onset of pouchitis after intestinal continuity was significantly earlier in patients with chronic pouchitis than in patients with acute pouchitis (acute pouchitis vs. chronic pouchitis: 3.72±2.98 years vs. 1.85±2.40 years, p < 0.0001). Total modified Pouchitis Disease Activity Index score was significantly higher in patients with chronic pouchitis than in patients with acute pouchitis (acute pouchitis vs. chronic pouchitis: 5.9±1.2 vs. 6.9 ± 1.6, p = 0.0020). ConclusionPatients with ulcerative colitis were more likely to develop chronic pouchitis if they exhibited early onset or severe disease activity at onset. Evaluation of both factors can aid in early treatment decisions to alleviate chronic pouchitis.

S0720 Ethnic Variation Trends in Use of Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis

S0720 Ethnic Variation Trends in Use of Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis

Mo1914 - Magnitude of Preoperative C-Reactive Protein Elevation is Associated with Denovo Crohn's Disease after Ileal Pouchanal Anastomosis in Patients with Severe Colitis

Mo1914 - Magnitude of Preoperative C-Reactive Protein Elevation is Associated with Denovo Crohn's Disease after Ileal Pouchanal Anastomosis in Patients with Severe Colitis

Long-term outcomes following ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in patients with indeterminate colitis

BackgroundThe advisability of performing ileal pouch–anal anastomosis for patients with indeterminate colitis is debated. Indeterminate colitis is found in up to 15% of inflammatory bowel disease colectomy specimens. We determined long-term outcomes in patients diagnosed with indeterminate colitis undergoing ileal pouch–anal anastomosis. MethodsFifty-six patients were included with a mean follow-up of 14 ± 7 years. Long-term behavior was defined based on surgeon assessment as “Crohn disease–like” in patients who subsequently developed clear signs of Crohn disease and as “non-Crohn disease–like.” Long-term function was assessed using the Cleveland Global Quality of Life and Pouch Functional Score. ResultsThirty-nine percent of patients developed Crohn disease–like behavior, and 61% developed non-Crohn disease–like behavior. Both groups experienced a high rate of pouchitis (57%). Crohn disease–like patients required more anti-inflammatory/immunomodulatory medications (95% vs 18%, P < .001), dilatations for afferent-limb strictures (41% vs 0%, P < .001), and pouch reoperations (32% vs 6%, P = .02). Eight patients required pouch excision or diversion (7 with Crohn disease–like behavior). The Pouch Functional Score was equivalent between groups. ConclusionLong-term function after ileal pouch–anal anastomosis for the majority of indeterminate colitis patients was good. Approximately 40% eventually exhibited Crohn disease–like behavior, but the majority had acceptable function and quality of life. Ileal pouch–anal anastomosis is an appropriate surgical option for indeterminate colitis patients after informed consent.

The functional outcome and factors influencing the quality of life after ileal pouch anal anastomosis in patients with ulcerative colitis.

The aim of this study was to assess the bowel function and quality of life (QOL) in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) after total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA). Two questionnaires ["Questionnaire sheet on the bowel function" and "Inflammatory bowel disease questionnaire (Japanese IBDQ)"] were sent to 121 patients with UC who underwent IPAA at Tohoku University Hospital. Seventy-nine patients (65%) participated in the study. The median number of daily bowel movements was 6.5, which significantly decreased with postoperative time (≤ 1, 1-5, 5-15years) and increased with age (< 45, ≥ 45years at colectomy). The ratio of patients who usually had bowel movements at night also significantly decreased with postoperative time and increased with age. The median total IBDQ score was 180. A multivariate analysis showed that "trip activity", "care about where the restroom is", and "bowel movements in the day" were significant independent risk factors for the daily life satisfaction score. The bowel function and QOL were acceptable in patients with UC after IPAA; however, patients with a short postoperative time or older age had a lower functional outcome than others.

Colonic Histological Criteria Predict Development of Pouchitis after Ileal Pouch: Anal Anastomosis for Patients with Ulcerative Colitis

Background/Aims: Pouchitis is one of the main complications after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in patients with ulcerative colitis. The aim of this study was to determine whether the use of colonic histological criteria can predict the development of pouchitis. Methodology: We retrospectively reviewed 147 patients' clinical data and performed a histological evaluation of the resected total colon using Tanaka's criteria, which comprise the following 6 factors: ulceration (H₁), crypt abscesses (H₂), degree of mononuclear cell infiltration (MNCI) (H₃), segmental distribution of MNCI (H₄), eosinophil infiltration (H₅), and extent of disease of resected colon (H₆). Results: The development of pouchitis and chronic pouchitis within 3 years after restoration of gastrointestinal continuity was recognized in 52 (35.4%) and 26 (17.7%) of the 147 patients, respectively. Using various combinations of each score, the H₃ + H₄ - H₅ scores of patients with pouchitis or chronic pouchitis were significantly higher than those of patients without. A H₃ + H₄ - H₅ score of >0.4 was a statistically significant risk factor for the development of both pouchitis and chronic pouchitis. Conclusions: The combination of the degree of MNCI, segmental distribution of MNCI, and eosinophil infiltration from histological criteria has utility in predicting the future development of pouchitis, especially chronic pouchitis.

Predictors of quality-of-life after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in patients with ulcerative colitis

Objectives: Predictors of the postoperative quality of life (QoL) following ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) have not been thoroughly investigated. This study was planned to assess the postoperative QoL following IPAA and to identify its predictors using the 15D instrument.Materials and methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on IPAA-operated patients with ulcerative colitis in two Finnish tertiary hospitals during the period 1985–2014 (n = 485). Medical records were examined to collect data on baseline, operative and postoperative characteristics. Patients were surveyed using the 15D-instrument to assess their postoperative QoL. Linear regression analyses and receiver operating characteristic curve were applied to identify the predictors of postoperative QoL.Results and conclusions: Of all patients, 61.5% experienced worse postoperative QoL, with significantly lower QoL level than that of an age and sex-standardized general population in 12 dimensions of the 15D-instrument, with the highest mean difference QoL scores calculated for excretion, sexual activity and sleeping dimensions. Older age and preoperative hypertension were the only significant predictors of lower overall QoL (p = .003 and p = .03, respectively). A preoperative age of ≥35 years was the most valid predictor of lower postoperative QoL (Sensitivity = 62.4% and Specificity = 49.6%, p = .04). In conclusion, postoperative QoL is generally low using the 15D-instrument after IPAA. Worse postoperative QoL is predicted after the age of 35.

Preoperative Extraintestinal Manifestations Associated with Chronic Pouchitis in Japanese Patients with Ulcerative Colitis After Ileal Pouch-anal Anastomosis: A Retrospective Study.

Pouchitis is a major problem after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in patients with ulcerative colitis. Chronic pouchitis is particularly troublesome. This study aimed to identify risk factors for the development of chronic pouchitis in a Japanese population. We retrospectively reviewed 100 patients who underwent pouchoscopy for a functioning ileal pouch. The diagnosis of pouchitis was made according to the modified pouchitis disease activity index. The incidence of pouchitis was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier curve, and Cox regression analysis was used to identify risk factors for the development of chronic pouchitis. Twenty-two patients developed pouchitis; 12 of them had chronic pouchitis. The incidences of chronic pouchitis were 3.3%, 7.6%, and 16.6% at 2, 5, and 10 years, respectively, after the pouch operation. The incidence of pouchitis was significantly higher in patients with preoperative extraintestinal manifestations (EIMs) than in those without (log-rank test, P = 0.002 and P = 0.005 for overall and chronic pouchitis, respectively). Cox regression analysis revealed that the presence of extraintestinal manifestations was an independent risk factor for the development of overall (hazard ratio: 4.48, 95% confidence interval, 1.77-11.30, P = 0.002) and chronic (hazard ratio: 5.81, 95% confidence interval, 1.67-20.23, P = 0.006) pouchitis. The presence of preoperative extraintestinal manifestations was found to be an independent risk factor for the development of overall and chronic pouchitis.

Functional Outcomes Following Laparoscopic Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis in Patients with Chronic Ulcerative Colitis: Long-Term Follow-up of a Case-Matched Study

BackgroundLaparoscopic ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (L-IPAA) has been increasingly adopted over the last decade due to short-term patient-related benefits. Several studies have shown L-IPAA to be equivalent to open IPAA in terms of safety and short-term outcomes. However, few L-IPAA studies have examined long-term functional outcomes. We aimed to evaluate the long-term functional outcomes of L-IPAA as compared to open IPAA. MethodsA previous case-matched cohort study at our institution compared short-term outcomes between L-IPAA and open IPAA from 1998 to 2004. For this study, we selected all patients from this case-matched cohort study with chronic ulcerative colitis (CUC) who had follow-up functional data of greater than 1 year. Functional data was obtained through prospective surveys, which were sent annually to all IPAA patients postoperatively. ResultsOne hundred and forty-nine patients (58 L-IPAA, 91 open IPAA) with a median 8-year duration of follow-up were identified. There were no differences in demographics and long-term surgical outcomes between groups. Stapled anastomosis was more common in the laparoscopic group (91.4 versus 54.9%, p < 0.001). Stool frequency during daytime (>6 stools, L-IPAA 32.8%, open 49.4%, p = 0.048) and nighttime (>2 stools, L-IPAA 13.8%, open 30.6%; p = 0.024) was significantly lower in the L-IPAA group. Ability to differentiate gas from stool was not different (p = 0.13). Rate of complete continence was similar in L-IPAA and open groups (L-IPAA 36.2%, open 21.8%, p = 0.060). There was no difference in use of medication to control stools, perianal skin irritation, voiding difficulty, sexual problems, and occupational change between groups. Subgroup analysis to evaluate for any group differences attributable to anastomotic technique demonstrated only that stapled anastomoses lead to more perianal skin irritation in the L-IPAA group (L-IPAA = 60.4% versus open IPAA = 38.8%; p = 0.031). ConclusionOverall, L-IPAA has comparable functional results to the open approach with slightly lower daytime and nighttime stool frequency. This difference may be attributed to a greater number of stapled anastomoses performed in the laparoscopic cohort.