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Update of complications and functional outcome of the ileo-pouch anal anastomosis: overview of evidence and meta-analysis of 96 observational studies

Authors: Sharonne de Zeeuw, Usama Ahmed Ali, Rogier A. R. T. Donders, Willem E. Hueting, Frederik Keus, Cees J. H. M. van Laarhoven

Published in: International Journal of Colorectal Disease | Issue 7/2012

Abstract

Objective

The objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive update of the outcome of the ileo-pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA).

Data sources

An extensive search in PubMed, EMBASE, and The Cochrane Library was conducted.

Study selection and data extraction

All studies published after 2000 reporting on complications or functional outcome after a primary open IPAA procedure for UC or FAP were selected. Study characteristics, functional outcome, and complications were extracted.

Data synthesis

A review with similar methodology conducted 10 years earlier was used to evaluate developments in outcome over time. Pooled estimates were compared using a random-effects logistic meta-analyzing technique. Analyses focusing on the effect of time of study conductance, centralization, and variation in surgical techniques were performed.

Results

Fifty-three studies including 14,966 patients were included. Pooled rates of pouch failure and pelvic sepsis were 4.3% (95% CI, 3.5–6.3) and 7.5% (95% CI 6.1–9.1), respectively. Compared to studies published before 2000, a reduction of 2.5% was observed in the pouch failure rate (p = 0.0038). Analysis on the effect of the time of study conductance confirmed a decline in pouch failure. Functional outcome remained stable over time, with a 24-h defecation frequency of 5.9 (95% CI, 5.0–6.9). Technical surgery aspects did not have an important effect on outcome.

Conclusion

This review provides up to date outcome estimates of the IPAA procedure that can be useful as reference values for practice and research. It is also shows a reduction in pouch failure over time.

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Title: Update of complications and functional outcome of the ileo-pouch anal anastomosis: overview of evidence and meta-analysis of 96 observational studies
Authors: Sharonne de Zeeuw
Usama Ahmed Ali
Rogier A. R. T. Donders
Willem E. Hueting
Frederik Keus
Cees J. H. M. van Laarhoven
Publication date: 01-07-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Journal of Colorectal Disease / Issue 7/2012
Print ISSN: 0179-1958
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1262
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-011-1402-6

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Update of complications and functional outcome of the ileo-pouch anal anastomosis: overview of evidence and meta-analysis of 96 observational studies

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Data sources

Study selection and data extraction

Data synthesis

Results

Conclusion

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