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ArticleIntestinal research2016

A retrospective analysis of 20-year data of the surgical management of ulcerative colitis patients in Taiwan: a study of Taiwan Society of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Chun-Chi Lin, Shu-Chen Wei, Been-Ren Lin, Wen-Sy Tsai, Jinn-Shiun Chen, Tzu-Chi Hsu, Wei-Chen Lin, Tien-Yu Huang, Te-Hsin Chao, Hung-Hsin Lin and 2 more

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Chun-Chi LinDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital and Department of Surgery, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Shu-Chen WeiDepartment of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Been-Ren LinDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Wen-Sy TsaiDivision of Colorectal Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Jinn-Shiun ChenDivision of Colorectal Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Tzu-Chi HsuDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Wei-Chen LinDepartment of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Tien-Yu HuangDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan.
Te-Hsin ChaoDivision of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Hung-Hsin LinDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital and Department of Surgery, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Jau-Min WongDepartment of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Jen-Kou LinDivision of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital and Department of Surgery, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

aimsWith the recent progress in medical treatment, surgery still plays a necessary and important role in treating ulcerative colitis (UC) patients. In this study, we analyzed the surgical results and outcomes of UC in Taiwan in the recent 20 years, via a multi-center study through the collaboration of Taiwan Society of IBD.

methodsA retrospective analysis of surgery data of UC patients from January 1, 1995, through December 31, 2014, in 6 Taiwan major medical centers was conducted. The patients' demographic data, indications for surgery, and outcome details were recorded and analyzed.

resultsThe data of 87 UC patients who received surgical treatment were recorded. The median post-operative follow-up duration was 51.1 months and ranged from 0.4 to 300 months. The mean age at UC diagnosis was 45.3±16.0 years and that at operation was 48.5±15.2 years. The 3 leading indications for surgical intervention were uncontrolled bleeding (16.1%), perforation (13.8%), and intractability (12.6%). In total, 27.6% of surgeries were performed in an emergency setting. Total or subtotal colectomy with rectal preservation (41.4%) was the most common operation. There were 6 mortalities, all due to sepsis. Emergency operation and low pre-operative albumin level were significantly associated with poor survival (P=0.013 and 0.034, respectively).

conclusionsIn the past 20 years, there was no significant change in the indications for surgery in UC patients. Emergency surgeries and low pre-operative albumin level were associated with poor survival. Therefore, an optimal timing of elective surgery for people with poorly controlled UC is paramount.

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Colitis, ulcerativePrognosisSurgery

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PMCPMC4945529

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