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[Surveillance colonoscopy after ureterosigmoidostomy].

N Takasaki, K Kaneda, A Demura

    Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
    |November 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Surveillance colonoscopy after ureterosigmoidostomy is valuable. Regular checks can detect colon tumors early, with most patients showing inflammation near the anastomosis site.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Urology
    • Oncology

    Context:

    • Ureterosigmoidostomy is a surgical procedure connecting the ureters to the sigmoid colon.
    • Patients undergoing this procedure require long-term monitoring for potential complications.
    • Colonoscopy is a key surveillance tool in this patient population.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the findings of surveillance colonoscopies in patients who have undergone ureterosigmoidostomy.
    • To assess the incidence and characteristics of colonic abnormalities post-ureterosigmoidostomy.
    • To determine the utility of periodic colonoscopic surveillance for early tumor detection.

    Summary:

    • Twenty-two patients were monitored via colonoscopy for an average of 22 months post-ureterosigmoidostomy.
    • Biopsies of polyp-like regions at the ureterocolonic anastomosis revealed inflammation (90%) and adenoma (10%).

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  • Inflammatory changes were also observed in the colonic mucosa distant from the anastomosis site in over 60% of patients.

    • Impact:

    • Surveillance colonoscopy appears effective for the early detection of colonic tumors following ureterosigmoidostomy.
    • Findings highlight the prevalence of inflammation and the presence of adenomas, necessitating vigilant monitoring.
    • Annual colonoscopic surveillance is recommended to improve outcomes in patients with ureterosigmoidostomy.