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  • Title: [Long-term results of subtotal colectomy with antiperistaltic cecoproctostomy in chronic slow-transit constipation].
    Author: Jiang CQ, Qian Q, Ai ZL, He YM, Liu ZS, Hu JX, Zheng KY, Wu YH.
    Journal: Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi; 2007 Aug 01; 45(15):1041-3. PubMed ID: 18005585.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To assess the long-term results after subtotal colectomy with antiperistaltic cecoproctostomy in idiopathic chronic slow-transit constipation. METHODS: Between January 2003 and February 2004, 14 patients with chronic slow-transit constipation and 2 patients with mixed constipation underwent subtotal colectomy with antiperistaltic cecoproctostomy. The following information was collected during follow-up (mean 3 years): number of bowel movement, stool consistency, complications, quality of life and degree of satisfaction. RESULTS: There was no mortality or major postoperative complications. One month after the operation, bowel frequency was a mean of 4 daily, with a semi-liquid stool consistency. After 3 years, bowel frequency was a mean of 2 daily, with a semi-solid stool consistency. Although no patient used antidiarrheal medicine, laxatives continued to be used by one case with mixed chronic constipation. All patients reported a good or improved quality of life and satisfied with the results. Two patients developed adhesive ileus post operation. There was no diarrhea or incontinence occurred during the follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: Subtotal colectomy with end-to-end antiperistaltic cecoproctostomy for appropriately selected patients with slow-transit constipation results in consistent relief of constipation and satisfactory outcome.
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