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  1. Article: Management of low colorectal anastomotic leak: Preserving the anastomosis.

    Blumetti, Jennifer / Abcarian, Herand

    World journal of gastrointestinal surgery

    2015  Volume 7, Issue 12, Page(s) 378–383

    Abstract: Anastomotic leak continues to be a dreaded complication after colorectal surgery, especially in the low colorectal or coloanal anastomosis. However, there has been no consensus on the management of the low colorectal anastomotic leak. Currently operative ...

    Abstract Anastomotic leak continues to be a dreaded complication after colorectal surgery, especially in the low colorectal or coloanal anastomosis. However, there has been no consensus on the management of the low colorectal anastomotic leak. Currently operative procedures are reserved for patients with frank purulent or feculent peritonitis and unstable vital signs, and vary from simple fecal diversion with drainage to resection of the anastomosis and closure of the rectal stump with end colostomy (Hartmann's procedure). However, if the patient is stable, and the leak is identified days or even weeks postoperatively, less aggressive therapeutic measures may result in healing of the leak and salvage of the anastomosis. Advances in diagnosis and treatment of pelvic collections with percutaneous treatments, and newer methods of endoscopic therapies for the acutely leaking anastomosis, such as use of the endosponge, stents or clips, have greatly reduced the need for surgical intervention in selected cases. Diverting ileostomy, if not already in place, may be considered to reduce fecal contamination. For subclinical leaks or those that persist after the initial surgery, endoluminal approaches such as injection of fibrin sealant, use of endoscopic clips, or transanal closure of the very low anastomosis may be utilized. These newer techniques have variable success rates and must be individualized to the patient, with the goal of treatment being restoration of gastrointestinal continuity and healing of the anastomosis. A review of the treatment of low colorectal anastomotic leaks is presented.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-10-23
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2573700-4
    ISSN 1948-9366
    ISSN 1948-9366
    DOI 10.4240/wjgs.v7.i12.378
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  2. Article ; Online: Diverticular fistulas to the female reproductive tract: colouterine and colosalpingo-ovarian fistulas.

    Blumetti, Jennifer / Harrison, Jacqueline / Abcarian, Herand

    The American surgeon

    2015  Volume 81, Issue 2, Page(s) E50–1

    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aged ; Colectomy ; Colonoscopy ; Female ; Fistula/diagnosis ; Fistula/surgery ; Genital Diseases, Female/diagnosis ; Genital Diseases, Female/surgery ; Humans ; Hysterectomy ; Ileostomy ; Intestinal Fistula/diagnosis ; Intestinal Fistula/surgery ; Middle Aged ; Ovariectomy ; Salpingectomy ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-02
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 202465-2
    ISSN 1555-9823 ; 0003-1348
    ISSN (online) 1555-9823
    ISSN 0003-1348
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  3. Article ; Online: Epidermoid cancers of the anal canal: current treatment.

    Blumetti, Jennifer / Bastawrous, Amir L

    Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

    2010  Volume 22, Issue 2, Page(s) 77–83

    Abstract: Epidermoid carcinoma of the anal canal is an uncommon disease, but has increased in incidence with the HIV epidemic. Prior to the 1970s, treatment consisted of radical surgery with abdominoperineal resection. With the pioneering work of Dr. Norman Nigro, ...

    Abstract Epidermoid carcinoma of the anal canal is an uncommon disease, but has increased in incidence with the HIV epidemic. Prior to the 1970s, treatment consisted of radical surgery with abdominoperineal resection. With the pioneering work of Dr. Norman Nigro, this has shifted to a nonsurgical approach, with primary treatment consisting of multimodality therapy with radiation and chemotherapy. This review provides an overview of the historical, current, and future treatments of epidermoid anal canal malignancies.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2010-04-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2048635-2
    ISSN 1530-9681 ; 1531-0043
    ISSN (online) 1530-9681
    ISSN 1531-0043
    DOI 10.1055/s-0029-1223838
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  4. Article ; Online: Low diagnostic sensitivity of cystoscopy and cystography of surgically confirmed vesicoenteric fistulae.

    Stroie, Florian A / Hasan, Osamah M / Houlihan, Matthew D / McArdle, Brian J / Hollowell, Courtney M P / Blumetti, Jennifer / Vidal, Patricia P / Psutka, Sarah P

    International urology and nephrology

    2020  Volume 52, Issue 7, Page(s) 1203–1208

    Abstract: Purpose: The objective of this study was to assess the accuracy of cystoscopy and cystography, as compared to other diagnostic studies, in identifying vesicoenteric fistulae (VEF) in a contemporary series of patients with surgically confirmed VEF.: ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: The objective of this study was to assess the accuracy of cystoscopy and cystography, as compared to other diagnostic studies, in identifying vesicoenteric fistulae (VEF) in a contemporary series of patients with surgically confirmed VEF.
    Methods: With institutional review board approval, we performed a single-center retrospective review of surgically confirmed VEF between 2002 and 2018. Demographic data, comorbidities, symptoms, and diagnostic evaluation were reviewed. The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of cystoscopy in diagnosis of VEF were compared to cross-sectional imaging.
    Results: The study cohort consisted of 51 patients with surgically confirmed VEF secondary to diverticular disease. Diagnostic evaluation included cross-sectional imaging with CT (94%), colonoscopy (82%), cystoscopy (75%), cystography (53%), and barium enema (26%). Cystoscopic evaluation definitively demonstrated evidence of VEF in 34% of patients, while 55% of patients had nonspecific urothelial changes on cystoscopy without definitively demonstrating VEF. Comparatively, the sensitivity of VEF was 25% for cystography and 84% for CT.
    Conclusions: In clinical practice, the diagnostic work-up of VEF is variable. In the modern era of managed care, inclusion of cystoscopy and cystography in the evaluation of VEF does not contribute a substantial additive benefit over standard cross-sectional imaging. Cystoscopy and cystography could potentially be eliminated from the diagnostic evaluation of VEF, in the absence of a concern for malignancy, in an effort to minimize unnecessary invasive testing as well as health care expenditures.
    MeSH term(s) Cystography ; Cystoscopy ; Female ; Humans ; Intestinal Fistula/diagnosis ; Intestinal Fistula/surgery ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Retrospective Studies ; Sensitivity and Specificity ; Urinary Bladder Fistula/diagnosis ; Urinary Bladder Fistula/surgery
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-02-25
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Comparative Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 204048-7
    ISSN 1573-2584 ; 0301-1623 ; 0042-1162
    ISSN (online) 1573-2584
    ISSN 0301-1623 ; 0042-1162
    DOI 10.1007/s11255-020-02409-x
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  5. Article ; Online: Anal Adenocarcinoma: Outcomes in an Uncommon Malignancy.

    Bertelson, Noelle / Blumetti, Jennifer / Cintron, Jose / Harrison, Jacquelyn / Chaudhry, Vivek / Abcarian, Herand

    The American surgeon

    2015  Volume 81, Issue 11, Page(s) 1114–1117

    Abstract: Adenocarcinoma is an uncommon malignancy of the anal canal. Although it is recognized as an aggressive disease, optimal management and long-term outcomes are not well established. Patients diagnosed with anal adenocarcinoma were identified from a cancer ... ...

    Abstract Adenocarcinoma is an uncommon malignancy of the anal canal. Although it is recognized as an aggressive disease, optimal management and long-term outcomes are not well established. Patients diagnosed with anal adenocarcinoma were identified from a cancer database. Their charts were reviewed for patient and disease characteristics, management, and outcomes. Eighteen patient charts from 1997 to 2012 were reviewed. Nine patients presented with stage II disease, five with stage III, three with stage IV, and one was inadequately staged before chemoradiation. One patient refused treatment, one patient went straight to abdominoperineal resection, 13 patients underwent initial chemoradiation therapy, and three underwent palliative chemotherapy. Of the 13 patients who received neoadjuvant therapy, eight underwent subsequent radical resection; three progressed during neoadjuvant and became unresectable, one had complete pathologic response and was observed, and one did not complete neoadjuvant and was lost to follow-up. Two patients with stage II disease were disease free over eight years, and one was disease free after 26 months; four patients had persistent or recurrent local disease, and 10 developed metastatic disease. Seven patients died with disease at a median 16 months, and the other seven were alive with disease at a median follow-up of 10 months. Patients with anal adenocarcinoma present at advanced stages, and cure is rare. Although chemoradiation followed by abdominoperineal resection is the most common management strategy, the potential for curative resection and long-term disease free survival is minimal, regardless of stage at presentation.
    MeSH term(s) Adenocarcinoma/surgery ; Adenocarcinoma/therapy ; Anus Neoplasms/surgery ; Anus Neoplasms/therapy ; Chemoradiotherapy, Adjuvant ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 202465-2
    ISSN 1555-9823 ; 0003-1348
    ISSN (online) 1555-9823
    ISSN 0003-1348
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  6. Article: Epidermoid Cancers of the Anal Canal: Current Treatment

    Blumetti, Jennifer / Bastawrous, Amir L

    Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery

    2009  Volume 22, Issue 02, Page(s) 77–83

    Abstract: Epidermoid carcinoma of the anal canal is an uncommon disease, but has increased in incidence with the HIV epidemic. Prior to the 1970s, treatment consisted of radical surgery with abdominoperineal resection. With the pioneering work of Dr. Norman Nigro, ...

    Abstract Epidermoid carcinoma of the anal canal is an uncommon disease, but has increased in incidence with the HIV epidemic. Prior to the 1970s, treatment consisted of radical surgery with abdominoperineal resection. With the pioneering work of Dr. Norman Nigro, this has shifted to a nonsurgical approach, with primary treatment consisting of multimodality therapy with radiation and chemotherapy. This review provides an overview of the historical, current, and future treatments of epidermoid anal canal malignancies.
    Keywords Anal canal malignancy ; epidermoid carcinoma ; chemoradiation ; Nigro protocol
    Language English
    Publishing date 2009-05-01
    Publishing place Stuttgart ; New York
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2072321-0
    ISSN 1530-9681 ; 1531-0043
    ISSN (online) 1530-9681
    ISSN 1531-0043
    DOI 10.1055/s-0029-1223838
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  7. Article ; Online: No clinical benefit from routine histologic examination of stapler doughnuts at low anterior resection for rectal cancer.

    Sugrue, Jeremy / Dagbert, Francois / Park, John / Marecik, Slawomir / Prasad, Leela M / Chaudhry, Vivek / Blumetti, Jennifer / Emmadi, Rajyasree / Mellgren, Anders / Nordenstam, Johan

    Surgery

    2017  Volume 162, Issue 1, Page(s) 147–151

    Abstract: Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical utility and cost-effectiveness of routine histologic examination of the doughnuts from stapled anastomoses in patients undergoing a low anterior resection for rectal cancer.: Methods: We ... ...

    Abstract Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical utility and cost-effectiveness of routine histologic examination of the doughnuts from stapled anastomoses in patients undergoing a low anterior resection for rectal cancer.
    Methods: We performed a retrospective review of 486 patients who underwent a low anterior resection with stapled anastomosis for rectal cancer between 2002 and 2015 at 3 institutions. Pathologic findings in the doughnuts and their impact on patient management were recorded. Tumor characteristics that may influence how often doughnuts were included in the pathology report were analyzed. An approximate cost of histologic examination of doughnuts was also calculated.
    Results: A total of 412 patients (85%) had doughnuts included in their pathology reports. Two patients had cancer cells in their doughnuts, and both patients had a positive distal margin in their primary tumor specimen; 33 patients had benign findings in their doughnuts. Pathologic examination of the doughnut did not change clinical management in any patient. Patients with rectosigmoid tumors were less likely to have their doughnuts included in the pathology report compared to patients with low tumors (P = .003). Doughnuts were not bundled with the primary tumor specimen in 374 (77%) of our patients; in these patients, pathologic analysis of the doughnut added an additional cost of approximately $643 per specimen.
    Conclusion: This study demonstrates no clinical benefit in sending anastomotic doughnuts for histopathologic evaluation after performing a low anterior resection with a stapled anastomosis for rectal cancer. Overall cost may be decreased if doughnuts are not analyzed or if they are bundled with the primary tumor specimen.
    MeSH term(s) Adenocarcinoma/pathology ; Adenocarcinoma/surgery ; Adenoma/pathology ; Adenoma/surgery ; Aged ; Anastomosis, Surgical ; Cost-Benefit Analysis ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Patient Selection ; Rectal Neoplasms/pathology ; Rectal Neoplasms/surgery ; Retrospective Studies ; Surgical Stapling/economics ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-02-09
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 202467-6
    ISSN 1532-7361 ; 0039-6060
    ISSN (online) 1532-7361
    ISSN 0039-6060
    DOI 10.1016/j.surg.2016.12.035
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  8. Article ; Online: Endoscopic-assisted closure of a chronic colocutaneous fistula.

    Prasad, Leela M / deSouza, Ashwin L / Blumetti, Jennifer / Marecik, Slawomir J / Park, John J

    Gastrointestinal endoscopy

    2010  Volume 72, Issue 3, Page(s) 662–664

    MeSH term(s) Abdominal Abscess/diagnosis ; Abdominal Abscess/surgery ; Aged ; Chronic Disease ; Colectomy ; Colonic Diseases/diagnosis ; Colonic Diseases/surgery ; Cutaneous Fistula/diagnosis ; Cutaneous Fistula/surgery ; Hernia, Ventral/surgery ; Humans ; Intestinal Fistula/diagnosis ; Intestinal Fistula/surgery ; Male ; Postoperative Complications/diagnosis ; Postoperative Complications/surgery ; Reoperation ; Sigmoidoscopy ; Surgical Instruments ; Surgical Mesh ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
    Language English
    Publishing date 2010-09
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 391583-9
    ISSN 1097-6779 ; 0016-5107
    ISSN (online) 1097-6779
    ISSN 0016-5107
    DOI 10.1016/j.gie.2009.12.028
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  9. Article ; Online: Causative pathogens, antibiotic sensitivity, resistance patterns, and severity in a contemporary series of Fournier's gangrene.

    Bjurlin, Marc A / O'Grady, Thomas / Kim, Dae Y / Divakaruni, Naveen / Drago, Andrew / Blumetti, Jennifer / Hollowell, Courtney M P

    Urology

    2013  Volume 81, Issue 4, Page(s) 752–758

    Abstract: Objective: To identify the causative pathogens and evaluate the antibiotic sensitivity, resistance patterns, and virulence in a contemporary series of patients with Fournier's gangrene.: Materials and methods: The medical records of 41 consecutive ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To identify the causative pathogens and evaluate the antibiotic sensitivity, resistance patterns, and virulence in a contemporary series of patients with Fournier's gangrene.
    Materials and methods: The medical records of 41 consecutive cases of Fournier's gangrene were evaluated. The patient demographics, causative pathogens, antibiotic sensitivity, and resistance patterns were assessed. The Fournier's gangrene severity index and length of stay were analyzed statistically to determine any differences by causative pathogen.
    Results: A total of 122 pathogens were cultured. The wound cultures were polymicrobial for 34 patients (83%). Most common pathogens cultured were Bacteroides sp (43.9%), Escherichia coli (36.6%), and Prevotella sp (34.1%). E coli was resistant to fluoroquinolones and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole in 13.3%, and 40% of isolates respectively. The wound cultures were monomicrobial for 7 patients (17.0%). A monomicrobial isolate of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus was cultured that was susceptible to clindamycin and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Resistance to ampicillin-sulbactam was seen in Providencia sp, Klebsiella sp, E coli, and methicillin-resistant S aureus. Resistance to ceftriaxone and gentamicin was seen in methicillin-resistant S aureus and E coli, respectively. No resistance to clindamycin was demonstrated. No statistically significant difference was detected between the Fournier's gangrene severity index or length of stay and the causative pathogens.
    Conclusion: Fournier's gangrene remains a community-acquired polymicrobial infection, with anaerobic bacteria as the most common causative pathogens. Candida and methicillin-resistant S aureus are emerging causative pathogens, but methicillin-resistant S aureus remains sensitive to clindamycin and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Although resistance was demonstrated by some causative pathogens, together, the currently recommended broad-spectrum antibiotics adequately covered all pathogens. Coverage with agents such as fluconazole, vancomycin, or piperacillin-tazobactam is indicated in patients at risk of fungal or hospital-acquired organisms.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Drug Resistance, Bacterial ; Female ; Fournier Gangrene/drug therapy ; Fournier Gangrene/microbiology ; Humans ; Length of Stay ; Male ; Microbial Sensitivity Tests ; Middle Aged ; Severity of Illness Index
    Language English
    Publishing date 2013-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 192062-5
    ISSN 1527-9995 ; 0090-4295
    ISSN (online) 1527-9995
    ISSN 0090-4295
    DOI 10.1016/j.urology.2012.12.041
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  10. Article ; Online: Management of anastomotic leak: lessons learned from a large colon and rectal surgery training program.

    Blumetti, Jennifer / Chaudhry, Vivek / Cintron, Jose R / Park, John J / Marecik, Slawomir / Harrison, Jacqueline L / Prasad, Leela M / Abcarian, Herand

    World journal of surgery

    2013  Volume 38, Issue 4, Page(s) 985–991

    Abstract: Background: Anastomotic leak is a dreaded surgical complication that can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Despite its prevalence, there is no consensus on the management of anastomotic leak. This study aimed to review the management of ... ...

    Abstract Background: Anastomotic leak is a dreaded surgical complication that can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Despite its prevalence, there is no consensus on the management of anastomotic leak. This study aimed to review the management of anastomotic leak in the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at two institutions.
    Methods: This is a retrospective review of all anastomotic leaks occurring after surgery in the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at two teaching institutions during 1997-2008.
    Results: Altogether, 103 leaks occurred in 1,707 anastomoses (6 %), with a median time to diagnosis of 20 days (2-1,400 days). The 90-day mortality rate was 3 %. The majority of cases were managed nonoperatively (73 %), and the majority of leaks were from an extraperitoneal anastomosis (67 %). Success (i.e., radiographic demonstration of a healed leak, restored gastrointestinal continuity) occurred in 54 % of operatively managed leaks and 57 % of nonoperatively managed leaks (56 % overall). Operative management differed by leak location. In 91 % of patients with intraperitoneal leaks, the anastomosis was resected. In 76 % of patients with extraperitoneal leaks, diversion and drainage alone was performed without manipulating the anastomosis. Nonoperative management was successful for 57 % of extraperitoneal leaks and 58 % of intraperitoneal leaks. There was no significant difference in the success rates based on type of management (operative/nonoperative) for either extraperitoneal or intraperitoneal leaks.
    Conclusions: Anastomotic leak continues to result in patient morbidity and mortality. Its diverse presentation requires tailoring management to the patient. Nonoperative and operative treatments are viable options for intraperitoneal and extraperitoneal leaks based on patient presentation.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Anastomotic Leak/diagnosis ; Anastomotic Leak/epidemiology ; Anastomotic Leak/therapy ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use ; Colon/surgery ; Colorectal Surgery/education ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Drainage ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Hospitals, Teaching ; Humans ; Ileostomy ; Illinois ; Incidence ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Rectum/surgery ; Retrospective Studies ; Treatment Outcome
    Chemical Substances Anti-Bacterial Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2013-12-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Evaluation Study ; Journal Article ; Multicenter Study
    ZDB-ID 224043-9
    ISSN 1432-2323 ; 0364-2313
    ISSN (online) 1432-2323
    ISSN 0364-2313
    DOI 10.1007/s00268-013-2340-y
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