SynthesisInternational journal of colorectal disease2022
Cecorectal (CRA) versus ileorectal (IRA) anastomosis after colectomy for slow transit constipation (STC): a meta-analysis.
Synthesis in International journal of colorectal disease, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05352074 (STOPS Trial), which is not on this map. Cited by 4 papers.
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STOPS Trial: A Multicentre Prospective Randomised Clinical Trial Comparing Total Colectomy With Ileorectal Anastomosis Versus Subtotal Colectomy With Cecal-rectal Anastomosis for Slow Transit Constipation
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.
- CFD protein deficiency induce slow transit constipation is correlated with gut microbial dysbiosis.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Pathophysiological mechanisms, diagnostic innovations, and multimodal therapeutic strategies for slow transit constipation.BMC gastroenterology · 2025Review
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- Naringenin attenuates slow-transit constipation by regulating the AMPK/mTOR/ULK1 signalling pathway:Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Article
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Abstract
introductionWe conducted this meta-analysis, to compare cecorectal (CRA) and ileorectal anastomosis (IRA), regarding perioperative safety and efficacy, in patients submitted to colectomy for refractory slow transit constipation (STC).
methodsThis study followed the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions and the PRISMA guidelines. To identify all eligible records, a systematic literature search in the electronic scholar databases (Medline, Scopus, Web of Science) was performed.
resultsOverall, 5 trials and 291 patients were included in this meta-analysis. Pooled comparisons confirmed the comparability of the two techniques regarding perioperative complications (p = 0.55). CRA was associated with a shorter operation (p = 0.0004) and hospitalization duration (p = 0.001). Although there was no difference in terms of gastrointestinal symptoms, functional outcomes, and patient satisfaction, CRA resulted in lower long-term Wexner scores (p < 0.0001).
conclusionDue to several study limitations, further large-scale RCTs are required to verify the findings of the present meta-analysis.
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