Postoperative complications after vulvectomy and inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy using separate groin incisions

2003 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 522-527 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. N. Gaarenstroom ◽  
G. G. Kenter ◽  
J. B. Trimbos ◽  
I. Agous ◽  
F. Amant ◽  
...  

The focus of this study was to document postoperative complications after vulvectomy and inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy using separate incisions. Data from 172 consecutive patients with newly diagnosed carcinoma of the vulva were studied. One hundred and one patients primarily treated with modified radical vulvectomy and complete inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy using separate groin incisions (n = 187) were included in this study. One or more complications were documented in 77 of the 101 (76%) patients. Complications after groin dissection were observed in 66% of the patients. The main complications were wound breakdown (17%) and/or infection (39%) of the groin, lymphocyst formation (40%), and lymphedema (28%). In 98 of 187 (52%) groin dissections, one or more complications were documented. The presence of lymph node metastases, postoperative radiation, age older than 65 years, and removal of the vena saphena magna were not significant risk factors for the occurrence of complications. The occurrence of early complications after groin dissection was significantly related to the late-complication lymphedema (P = 0.002). Our results confirm relatively high rates of wound breakdown, infection, lymphocyst formation, and lymphedema even with separate groin incisions. The occurrence of early complications was related to lymphedema. No other risk factors could be identified.

Author(s):  
Justyna Jończyk ◽  
Jerzy Jankau

AbstractThe presence of postoperative complications may have a significant impact on the outcome of the breast reconstruction. The aim of this study was to investigate early postoperative complications and the risk factors for their occurrence. A prospective analysis was carried out to evaluate surgical outcomes after breast reconstructive surgeries performed over a 2-year period. Procedures included expander/implant (TE/IMP), pedicle transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (pTRAM), and latissimus dorsi (LD) techniques. All adverse events which occurred within 6 weeks of surgery were ranked according to severity based on the contracted Accordion grading system. Outcomes were assessed for their association with surgical, demographic, and clinical variables. Sixty-one consecutive breast reconstruction procedures were analyzed. The overall complication rate was 60.7% (n = 37), and 8 patients (13.1%) required reoperation. The lowest complication rate was observed in implant-based reconstructions (TE/IMP, 18.8%; pTRAM, 72.7%; LD, 78.3%; p = 0.008). Mild complications occurred significantly more often after LD reconstructions (LD, 60.9%; pTRAM, 22.7%; TE/IMP, 12.5%; p = 0.031), while severe complications were significantly more frequent after the pTRAM procedures (pTRAM, 27.3%; TE/IMP, 6.2%; LD, 8.7%; p = 0.047). Severe complications were associated with higher rehospitalization rate (p = 0.010) and longer hospital stay. Study revealed a significant impact of the operative method on the incidence and severity of early complications after breast reconstruction procedures with little effect from other demographic and clinical factors.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xining Zhao ◽  
Jie Liu ◽  
Ying Wang ◽  
Yuying Yang ◽  
Yan Pan ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Preoperative malnutrition is an independent risk factor for postoperative complications and survival for gastric cancer (GC) patients. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of malnutrition and the risk factors associated with the delayed discharge of geriatric patients undergoing gastrectomy. Material and Methods A retrospective study of GC patients (age ≥ 65) who underwent gastrectomy at Zhongshan Hospital from January 2018 to May 2020 was conducted. Clinical data, including demographic information, medical history, surgery-related factors, and perioperative nutritional management were collected and analyzed. Results A total of 783 patients were reviewed. The overall frequency of malnutrition was 31.3% (249/783). The levels of albumin, prealbumin, and hemoglobin were lower in the malnutrition group compared with the well-nourished group. Moreover, 51 (6.5%) patients received preoperative total parenteral nutritional support. All patients received postoperative parenteral nutrition; 194 (77.9%) patients in the malnutrition group received an infusion of carbohydrates with composite amino acid and 55 (22.1%) received total nutrient admixture. No significant difference was found in the duration of postoperative nutrition between the groups (P>0.05). The malnutrition group was associated with a higher rate of surgical site infections (SSIs) (P<0.001). Multivariate cox regression revealed that age >70 years, length of surgery >180 min, and postoperative complications were significant risk factors associated with delayed discharge. Conclusion Malnutrition is relatively common in elderly patients undergoing gastrectomy. Age, length of surgery, and postoperative complications are important risk factors associated with delayed discharge. Elderly GC patients with risk factors urgently require specific attention to shorten hospital stays.


2019 ◽  
Vol 80 (05) ◽  
pp. 381-386
Author(s):  
Till Burkhardt ◽  
Patrick Czorlich ◽  
Klaus Christian Mende ◽  
Annika Treitz ◽  
Rainer Kiefmann ◽  
...  

Introduction Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is common in patients after craniotomy and may lead to severe postoperative complications. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors and postoperative complications associated with PONV in the context of perioperative high-dose dexamethasone administration. Patients and Methods In this prospective single-center study, all patients planned for elective craniotomy for supra- and infratentorial lesions were eligible to be included. Any PONV in a 24-hour period after craniotomy was recorded and analyzed with regard to time to postoperative complications and the administration of perioperatively administered high-dose dexamethasone. Results The overall PONV rate of 421 patients during a 9-month period was 18.1% (76 patients). Multivariate analysis revealed a significant association of PONV with female sex, infratentorial localization, age, and history of PONV. There was no association between PONV and postoperative complications such as intracranial hemorrhage, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, or pneumonia. Perioperative administration of high-dose dexamethasone for prophylactic prevention of edema was the only significant risk factor for postoperative complications (odds ratio [OR]: 3.34; confidence interval [CI], 1.39–8.05; p < 0.01) with a highly significant association with the occurrence of CSF leaks (OR: 6.85; CI, 1.62–29.05; p < 0.01). Conclusion The low PONV rate of 18.1% in this study may be the result of the frequent perioperative administration of high-dose dexamethasone for the prevention of edema. Our data indicate that perioperative high-dose dexamethasone is significantly associated with CSF leaks and can therefore not be recommended on a regular basis.


2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Lin ◽  
Mei-Fang Chen ◽  
Hui Zhang ◽  
Ruo-Meng Li ◽  
Liang-Wan Chen

Abstract Background Postoperative cerebral complications (PCC) are common and serious postoperative complications for patients with Stanford type A aortic dissection (AAD). The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk factors for PCC in these patients and to provide a scientific basis for effective prevention of PCC. Methods In this retrospective case-control study, 125 patients with AAD who underwent thoracotomy in our department from October 2017 to October 2018 in the department of cardiovascular surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital were divided into two groups: patients with PCC (n = 12), and patients without PCC (n = 113). The general clinical data, the types of corrective surgeries, the intraoperative situations, the postoperative complications, and the midterm outcomes of the patients were analyzed. Results The patients with PCC were significantly older than the patients without PCC (P = 0.016), and the incidence of the preoperative cerebral disease history in the patients with PCC was significantly higher than those of the PCC (−) group (P = 0.024). The Euro SCORE II of patients with PCC was dramatically higher than the patients without PCC (P = 0.005). There were significant differences between the two groups in terms of the duration of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) (P = 0.010) and the length of moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest (MHCA) combined with selective cerebral perfusion (SCP) (P = 0.000). The monitoring of rcSO2 indicated that there was significant difference between the two groups in terms of the bilateral baseline (P = 0.000). Patients with PCC were observed to have experienced significantly longer intubation times (P = 0.000), ICU stays (P = 0.001), and postoperative hospital stays (P = 0.009), and they also had dramatically higher rates of pulmonary infection (P = 0.000), multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (P = 0.041) and tracheotomy (P = 0.022) after surgeries. The duration of MHCA+SCP (OR:9.009, P = 0.034) and the average baseline value of rcSO2 (OR:0.080, P = 0.009) were ultimately identified as significant risk factors. Conclusions PCC has a serious influence on the prognoses of patients following surgical treatment with AAD. The duration of MHCA+SCP and the average baseline value of rcSO2 were the independent risk factors for PCC.


2020 ◽  
Vol 92 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Marcin Zeman ◽  
Marek Czarnecki ◽  
Maciej Grajek ◽  
Adam Idasiak ◽  
Andrzej Tukiendorf ◽  
...  

Purpose The complications of surgical treatment for rectal cancer, particularly anastomotic leaks after anterior resection, are a significant clinical problem. We retrospectively analysed preoperative factors that may affect the occurrence of complications. Material and methods A total of 392 rectal cancer patients were included in a retrospective analysis. A total of 257 anterior resections (AR) and 135 abdominoperineal resections (APR) were performed. The risk factors for early postoperative complications were analysed by logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic curves. Results The significant risk factors for severe complications (grade 3B and higher on the Clavien-Dindo scale) in the multivariate analysis were neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio > 5 (p = 0.047) in the AR group, age of the patients (p = 0.031) in the APR group, and coronary artery disease in both groups (p = 0.03, p = 0.011, respectively). There were no risk factors for anastomotic leaks in the AR group before the analysis was divided into early and late leaks. In the univariate analysis, the statistically significant risk factors for early leaks were preoperative neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio > 5 and peripheral blood platelet count, while late leaks were associated with coronary artery disease; however, in the multivariate analysis, these factors were not statistically significant. Conclusions The risk factors for severe postoperative complications were neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio> 5, advanced age of the patients and coronary artery disease. The different risk factors for early and late anastomotic leaks after anterior resection may indicate their different aetiologies.


BMC Surgery ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nozomu Motono ◽  
Masahito Ishikawa ◽  
Shun Iwai ◽  
Yoshihito Iijima ◽  
Katsuo Usuda ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The risk factors for postoperative complications after pulmonary resection in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) have not been elucidated. Methods Clinical data of 956 patients with NSCLC were analyzed. Patient factors such as sex, age, comorbidities, smoking history, respiratory function, and the lobe involved in lung cancer and operative factors such as operative approach and operative procedures were collected and analyzed. Results Male sex (odds ratio [OR]: 1.73, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.09–2.75, p = 0.01), coexistence of asthma (OR 2.68, 95% CI 1.19–6.02, p = 0.01), low percentage of forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) (OR 1.41, 95% CI 1.02–1.95, p = 0.03), and lobectomy or greater resection (OR 2.47, 95% CI 1.66–3.68, p < 0.01) were identified as significant risk factors for postoperative complications. Male sex (OR 1.98; 95% CI 1.03–3.81, p = 0.03) and complete video-assisted thoracic surgery and robot-assisted thoracic surgery (OR 1.64; 95% CI 1.09–2.45; p = 0.01) were identified as significant risk factors for postoperative air leakage. Coexistence of asthma (OR 9.97; 95% CI 3.66–27.38; p < 0.01) was identified as a significant risk factor for postoperative atelectasis or pneumonia. Lobectomy or greater resection (OR 19.71; 95% CI 2.70–143.57; p < 0.01) was identified as a significant risk factor for postoperative arrhythmia. Conclusion Male sex, coexistence of asthma, low percentage of FEV1, and operative procedure were significant risk factors for postoperative complications. Furthermore, risk factors varied according to postoperative complications.


2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (09) ◽  
pp. 912-918 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Rezzadeh ◽  
Omar A. Behery ◽  
Benjamin S. Kester ◽  
Tara Dogra ◽  
Jonathon Vigdorchik ◽  
...  

AbstractThere is a paucity of literature regarding the short-term readmission, reoperation, and complication rates of patellofemoral arthroplasty (PFA). The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence and risk factors of 30-day postoperative complications in patients undergoing PFA. A retrospective cohort study of subjects who underwent PFA from 2010 to 2015 was performed using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database. Perioperative outcomes and 30-day postoperative complications were ascertained, and patient demographics and comorbidities were analyzed using linear and binomial logistic regression analyses to determine risk factors for postoperative complications. Among the 1,069 patients identified in the NSQIP database, there was a 30-day readmission rate of 4.3% and a 30-day reoperation rate of 1.5%. The leading complications identified were bleeding requiring transfusion (11.7%), urinary tract infection (0.8%), and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) (0.8%). Younger age was a risk factor for superficial wound infection (p = 0.012). Older age was a significant risk factor for longer hospital stays, readmission, bleeding requiring transfusion, urinary tract infection, and pneumonia (p < 0.05 for all). Male sex was a risk factor for longer operation time and DVT (p = 0.001 and p = 0.017, respectively), while female sex was associated with greater incidence of bleeding requiring transfusion (p = 0.049). Elevated body mass index (BMI) was a risk factor for longer hospital stays, greater total operation time, and bleeding requiring transfusion (p < 0.001, p < 0.001, and p = 0.001, respectively). Nonwhite race was a significant risk factor for readmission (p = 0.008). This represents the largest study on early readmissions and the associated risk factors after PFA. PFA 30-day readmission and reoperation rates were <5%. Older age and elevated BMI were both identified as risk factors for adverse perioperative outcomes, including longer operation times, longer hospital stays, and bleeding requiring transfusion.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Ma ◽  
Ying Wang ◽  
Shui-hong Yu ◽  
Chao-pin Zhou ◽  
Da-tian Wang ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The modified Clavien-Dindo classification system was employed to investigate the occurrence of early complications along with the related risk factors following a radical gastrectomy procedure, with the view of conducting an analysis into the impact of complications on long-term prognosis. Methods The clinical data of 525 patients who had previously undergone a radical gastrectomy procedure for gastric cancer were analyzed in a retrospective fashion. Results Postoperative hospital stay: Complication group (17.88±8.472) days, severe complications group (23.10±7.594) days, significantly higher than non-complication group (10.26±1.973) days and non-severe complications group (11.47±4.712) days (P=0.000<0.05).Multivariate analysis: age (OR = 1.781, P = 0.013), preoperative comorbidity (OR = 1.765, P = 0.020), blood loss (OR = 2.153, P = 0.001), surgical approach (OR = 3.137, P = 0.000) were identified as an independent risk factor associated with early complications. Blood loss (OR=13.053, P=0.013), type of resection (OR=7.936, P=0.047) and nerve involvement (OR=3.670, P=0.009) were identified to be independent risk factors for severe complications.Severe postoperative complications (HR=1.595, P=0.107) and postoperative complications (HR=1.078, P=0.670) were not independent risk factors affecting the 5-year over survival rate. Conclusion Complications following radical gastrectomy were closely related to age, preoperative comorbidity, blood loss, and surgical approach; severe complications were closely related to blood loss, total gastrectomy, and nerve involvement; complications and severe complications were not found to be independent risk factors associated with long-term survival, that being said, they were significantly prolonged postoperative hospital stay.


Author(s):  
Abhishek Jina ◽  
Abhinav Chaudhary ◽  
U C Singh

Midline laparotomy is frequently done in the emergency setting of any hospital and type of suture material used for the fascial closure of the abdominal wall influences the incidence of the postoperative complications. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of the medicated Vicryl (Vicryl plus) suture material with plain Vicryl suture material in patients undergoing midline incision laparotomy in acute abdomen cases based on the postoperative complications. In addition, the effect of various risk factors on burst abdomen and wound infection was also evaluated.  Methods: 100 patients who have visited the emergency department of the hospital and underwent midline laparotomy were enrolled in this study. Results: Patients were divided into two groups depending on whether they have an intestinal perforation (group A, n=60) or intestinal obstruction (Group B, n=40). These two groups were further divided into two groups depending on the type of suture material used (plain Vicryl: group A1, B1 and medicated Vicryl: group A2, B2). Both these groups had an equal number of patients. The analysis of the data showed that compared to the non medicated suture material the rate of wound infection is considerably less in the cases of medicated polyglactin suture material. In addition, older age, diabetes, anemia, and malnutrition are the significant risk factor for wound infection (p<0.001s) while Older age, malnutrition, and cough were found to be highly significant risk factors for burst abdomen. Conclusion: The medicated suture material was proved to be more effective in preventing the burst abdomen and postoperative wound infections compared to the plain delayed absorbable Vicryl suture material. Keywords: delayed absorbable Vicryl, medicated Vicryl, burst abdomen, wound infection, a midline laparotomy


2021 ◽  
Vol 180 (1) ◽  
pp. 118-122
Author(s):  
M. V. Timerbulatov ◽  
M. V. Zabelin ◽  
S. V. Timerbulatov ◽  
A. R. Gafarova ◽  
T. R. Nizamutdinov ◽  
...  

The article provides an analysis of the literature on the frequency and nature of postoperative complications in patients infected with a new coronavirus infection – COVID-19. Risk factors for the development of postoperative complications and mortality are considered; the presence of SARS-CoV-2 is a leading risk factor for these complications and mortality, significant risk factors are also patients age ≥70 years, male gender, cancer surgery, severity of the patient’s condition before surgery (3–5 points on the ASA scale), performance emergency operations, a significant amount of surgical interventions. Postoperative complications in patients with COVID-19 develop in 50 %, the mortality rate is 2 times higher compared with patients without coronavirus infection.


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