A male in his early 30s was transported to the emergency room after being hit by a vehicle while inebriated and lying in the street. His general condition was stable; however, he had a perineal laceration that extended to the coccyx. Due to the proximity of the wound margin to the anus, we were concerned regarding the potential contamination and opted not to suture it. Therefore, we refrained from suturing the wound and kept the wound open after irrigation and debridement. Additionally, we performed a transverse colostomy. On day 4, we initiated negative pressure wound therapy for 40 days, during which sufficient wound granulation occurred. The patient was discharged, and the colostomy was closed approximately 4 months after the injury. Our case illustrates the effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy in managing perineal lacerations.

BACKGROUND: This study employed a phenomenological research approach within qualitative research to explore the challenges encountered by elderly individuals with temporary colostomies in managing their daily lives and care needs. Protecting the anus surgery combined with temporary colostomy has emerged as a prevalent treatment modality for low rectal cancer. However, the ileostomy is susceptible to peri-stoma skin complications, as well as fluid, electrolyte, and nutritional imbalances, posing challenges to effective management. The successful self-management of patients is intricately linked to their adjustment to temporary colostomy; nonetheless, there remains a dearth of research examining the factors influencing self-care among temporary colostomy patients and the obstacles they confront.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the lived experiences, perceptions, and care requirements of temporary colostomy patients within their home environment, with the ultimate goal of formulating a standardized management protocol.
METHODS: Over the period of June to August 2023, a purposive sampling technique was utilized to select 12 patients with temporary intestinal stomas from a tertiary hospital in Shanghai, China. Employing a phenomenological research approach, a semi-structured interview guide was developed, and qualitative interviews were conducted using in-depth interview techniques. The acquired data underwent coding, analysis, organization, and summarization following Colaizzi\'s seven-step method.
RESULTS: The findings of this study revealed that the experiences and needs of patients with temporary intestinal stomas can be delineated into four principal themes: Firstly, Temporary colostomy patients bear various burdens and concerns about the uncertainty of disease progression; secondly, patients exhibit limited self-care capabilities and face information deficits, resulting in heightened reliance on healthcare professionals; thirdly, patients demonstrate the potential for internal motivation through proactive self-adjustment; and finally, patients express a significant need for emotional and social support.
CONCLUSIONS: Home-living patients with temporary intestinal stomas confront multifaceted challenges encompassing burdens, inadequate self-care abilities, informational deficits, and emotional needs. Identifying factors influencing patients\' self-care at home and proposing strategies to mitigate barriers can serve as a foundational framework for developing and implementing nursing interventions tailored to the needs of patients with temporary intestinal stomas.

OBJECTIVE: Malignant large bowel obstruction (LBO) is a frequent complication affecting women with gynecologic cancers and is an indication for emergent surgery. However, the life expectancy and subsequent medical care utilization are unknown. We sought to estimate overall survival (OS) following colostomy and describe subsequent healthcare utilization among patients with advanced gynecologic malignancies.
METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients with advanced gynecologic cancers who underwent colostomy with palliative intent due to LBO at our institution between March 2014 and January 2023. Summary statistics were used to describe the clinical and demographic characteristics of the study population. OS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method, and we defined healthcare utilization at the end-of-life using criteria published by the National Quality Forum.
RESULTS: A total of 78 patients were included. The median age at the time of surgery was 61 (range: 34-83), and most patients had recurrent ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer (n = 51, 65.4%), followed by cervical cancer (n = 16, 20.5%), and uterine cancer (n = 10, 12.8%). The median Charlson comorbidity index was 3 and median postoperative length of stay was five days (range: 1-26). The median follow-up for all patients was 4.5 months (range: 0.07-46.2), and the median OS was 4.5 months (95% CI: 2.9-6.0), including 12 patients (15.4%) with <30-day OS and 21 (26.9%) with <60-day OS. In the last 30 days of life, 62.7% of patients were re-admitted to the hospital, 53.0% were seen in the emergency department, and 18.5% were admitted to an intensive care unit.
CONCLUSIONS: A significant proportion of patients died within 60 days of surgery, and many had high healthcare utilization at the end of life.

BACKGROUND: Despite widespread adoption of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) in rectal cancer resection, there remains limited knowledge of its clinical advantage over laparoscopic (Lap) and open (OS) surgery. We aimed to compare clinical outcomes of RAS with Lap and OS for rectal cancer.
METHODS: We identified all patients aged ≥ 18 years who had elective rectal cancer resection requiring temporary or permanent stoma formation from 1/2013 to 12/2020 from the PINC AI™ Healthcare Database. We completed multivariable logistic regression analysis accounting for hospital clustering to compare ileostomy formation between surgical approaches. Next, we built inverse probability of treatment-weighted analyses to compare outcomes for ileostomy and permanent colostomy separately. Outcomes included postoperative complications, in-hospital mortality, discharge to home, reoperation, and 30-day readmission.
RESULTS: A total of 12,787 patients (OS: 5599 [43.8%]; Lap: 2872 [22.5%]; RAS: 4316 [33.7%]) underwent elective rectal cancer resection. Compared to OS, patients who had Lap (OR 1.29, p < 0.001) or RAS (OR 1.53, p < 0.001) were more likely to have an ileostomy rather than permanent colostomy. In those with ileostomy, RAS was associated with fewer ileus (OR 0.71, p < 0.001) and less bleeding (OR 0.50, p < 0.001) compared to Lap. In addition, RAS was associated with lower anastomotic leak (OR 0.25, p < 0.001), less bleeding (OR 0.51, p < 0.001), and fewer blood transfusions (OR 0.70, p = 0.022) when compared to OS. In those patients who had permanent colostomy formation, RAS was associated with fewer ileus (OR 0.72, p < 0.001), less bleeding (OR 0.78, p = 0.021), lower 30-day reoperation (OR 0.49, p < 0.001), and higher discharge to home (OR 1.26, p = 0.013) than Lap, as well as OS.
CONCLUSIONS: Rectal cancer patients treated with RAS were more likely to have an ileostomy rather than a permanent colostomy and more enhanced recovery compared to Lap and OS.

This severe monkeypox case described a 23-year-old male with advanced HIV-1 disease presenting perirectal abscess, extensive anal ulcerative lesions requiring colostomy, and tecovirimat resistance. Radiologically non-liquefied perirectal abscess presented diagnostic challenges highlighting the complexity of aggressive monkeypox manifestations in immunocompromised individuals.

目的： 评估腹腔镜造口旁疝修补联合腹壁及腹膜外造口重建——“D式造口旁疝修补术”在永久性乙状结肠造口后造口旁疝中的可行性。 方法： 采用回顾性观察性研究的方法，纳入疝脱出物还纳困难、有发生急性嵌顿和绞窄性肠梗阻危险以及严重影响患者的美观和生活质量、严重影响造口护理的患者。排除随访期内肿瘤复发和（或）新发以及失访者。回顾性分析2020年6月至2022年8月江苏省苏北人民医院连续收治的25例永久性乙状结肠造口后造口旁疝患者的临床资料，其中男性9例，女性16例，年龄（66.7±8.6）岁。D式造口旁疝修补术操作步骤：腹腔镜下回纳疝内容物，清除疝囊并在保护系膜血管弓的情况下游离脾区肠管；原造口开腹下操作，松懈肠管并清除腹腔镜下无法操作的疝囊组织；于原造口外上行腹膜外造口；关闭原造口。观察患者术中、术后及随访情况。 结果： 全组25例患者均顺利完成手术，无术中严重并发症的发生，手术时间为（128.4±32.3）min，术中失血量（58.0±13.6）ml，术后首次肛门排气时间（21.8±4.7）h。术后住院时间（7±2）d，住院费用（2.4±0.2）万元。术后共出现3例（12.0%）短期并发症：其中切口感染、造口回缩和缺血各1例。6例（24.0%）发生长期并发症，其中术后慢性疼痛5例（20.0%），部分肠梗阻1例（4.0%），均经保守治疗后改善。 结论： D式造口旁疝修补术用于造口旁疝修补联合腹壁及腹膜外造口重建安全可行。.

Hirschsprung disease, a rare genetic disorder affecting the enteric nervous system, is characterized by the absence of ganglion cells in the myenteric plexus. Typically identified in neonates due to the failure to pass meconium, diagnosis beyond the first year of life is considered delayed. Common clinical manifestations in children with late-onset Hirschsprung disease include abdominal distension, abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, and abnormal bowel sounds. Sigmoid volvulus, though uncommon, can complicate Hirschsprung disease, potentially leading to misdiagnosis and severe complications such as intestinal perforation, hemorrhage, sepsis, and even mortality. Non-surgical interventions such as antibiotic therapy, intestinal decompression, and fluid resuscitation are preferred initial treatments to stabilize the patient. This case involves a 9-year-old boy who has presented with abdominal distension since birth and a lengthy history of irregular bowel habits. The diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease was confirmed at our institution, and the patient underwent a two-stage repair procedure, which was completed without any intraoperative or postoperative complications. The patient experienced an uneventful recovery, was discharged with stable vital signs, and regained normal bowel function. This case highlights the challenges of delayed diagnosis at nine years and underscores the importance of prompt management.

This case report outlines the intricate management of rectal perforation following laser hemorrhoidoplasty in a 31-year-old female, leading to an acute abdomen, sepsis, and multiorgan failure. Urgent laparoscopic exploration and the establishment of a double-loop colostomy were undertaken, marking the beginning of a complex course characterized by relapsed pelvic sepsis. Laser hemorrhoidoplasty has gained widespread acceptance for its minimally invasive approach in treating hemorrhoids. Remarkably, to our knowledge, the case we present is the first major complication reported after laser hemorrhoidoplasty, likely attributed to collateral thermic and mechanical tissue damage.

BACKGROUND: Ostomy surgery is a common procedure that poses various challenges for patients and healthcare professionals. There are numerous guidelines addressing different ostomy-related problems (ORPs) and supporting an interdisciplinary approach for ostomy care, but evidence-based literature for optimizing drug therapy after ostomy surgery is lacking.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate and characterize typical ORPs in relation to drug therapy and provide best practice recommendations from a pharmaceutical point of view.
METHODS: Patients with an ileo- or colostomy were consecutively enrolled in a prospective, interventional monocentric cohort study during hospitalization, with particular attention to medication. A clinical pharmacist assessed DRPs by performing level 3 medication reviews and patient interviews. Pharmacists\' interventions (PIs) were evaluated by two senior clinical pharmacists and documented in DokuPIK (Documentation of Pharmacists\' Interventions in the Hospital). Following interdisciplinary discussions, physicians either accepted or rejected the proposed changes in drug therapy. Comparisons were made between ileostomy and colostomy patients regarding type and extent of PIs.
RESULTS: Out of the 80 patients included in the cohort, 54 (67.5%) had an ileostomy and 26 (32.5%) a colostomy. In this study, 288 PIs were documented (234 ileostomy vs. 54 colostomy), of wich 94.0% were accepted and implemented by the physicians. The most common reason for PIs in both subgroups (29.6% ileostomy vs. 26.1% colostomy) was a missing drug although indicated (e.g. no loperamide, but high stoma output). The proportion of PIs associated with the ostomy was higher in ileostomy patients (48.3% ileostomy vs. 31.5% colostomy; p = 0.025). Typical ORPs were extracted and analyzed as case studies including recommendations for their respective management and prevention.
CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the importance of clinical pharmacists being a part of interdisciplinary teams to collaboratively improve ostomy care and patient safety. Especially ileostomy patients are more vulnerable for ORPs in the context of drug therapy and need to be monitored carefully.

UNASSIGNED: Fournier\'s gangrene (FG) is a rare and serious disorder which is associated with high mortality. In the literature, there is no study evaluating clinician-, patient- and disease-related factors affecting disease outcomes according to aetiological variation in FG. In our study, laboratory results and Uludag Fournier\'s Gangrene Severity Index (UFGSI) score, clinical characteristics and mortality rates were compared between FG originating from perianal or from urogenital regions.
UNASSIGNED: Platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (LRINEC) and UFGSI risk scores were calculated in patients with FG at presentation to the emergency department. The patients were assigned to two groups according to FG aetiology.
UNASSIGNED: It was observed that the number of debridement interventions and the need for colostomy were significantly greater in the perianal FG group, while the need for flap or reconstruction was significantly (p=0.002) higher in the genitourinary FG group. No significant difference was detected in mortality between groups and the difference in aetiology had no significant effect on the results of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, LRINEC or UFGSI scores.
UNASSIGNED: Laboratory results and UFGSI score were helpful in assessing disease severity independently from aetiology. The higher number of debridement interventions to protect anal function in the perianal group and the greater need for reconstructive surgery in the urogenital group were identified as factors that prolonged length of hospital stay.