Enteral resorbable diet versus standard diet in primary sphincter reconstruction: a prospective randomised trial.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Bowel movements after reconstructive anorectal surgery may negatively affect surgical outcome. This study was aimed to assess any differences between a standard diet (SD) and the enteral resorbable diet (ED) in terms of operative outcomes and patient tolerance after fistulectomy with primary sphincter reconstruction.

Method

Adult patients undergoing elective fistulectomy with primary sphincter reconstruction for anorectal and rectovaginal fistulas were eligible for inclusion. Patients were intraoperatively randomised to receive either the ED and peristalsis-inhibiting medication (ED) or a SD. The primary endpoint was the healing rate. Secondary endpoints included continence scores, complications and quality of life. Sample size calculation resulted in the analysis of 60

SUBMITTER: Joos A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8195750 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature