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A pathophysiologic study of diversion proctitis

M C Winslet1, V Poxon, D J Youngs

  • 1University Department of Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, England.

Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics
|July 1, 1993
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Diversion proctitis, inflammation of the rectum after fecal diversion, affects many patients. Its key diagnostic feature is resolution upon restoring fecal flow, guiding treatment decisions.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Diversion proctitis is a common complication following fecal stream diversion.
  • Differentiating diversion proctitis from other proctitis types is challenging, potentially leading to incorrect treatment and delayed stoma closure.
  • Understanding the impact of fecal diversion and restoration on rectal mucosa is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively evaluate the effects of fecal diversion and subsequent restoration of intestinal continuity on rectal mucosa in patients without inflammatory bowel disease.
  • To characterize the macroscopic and histologic changes associated with diversion proctitis.
  • To identify diagnostic markers and resolution patterns of diversion proctitis.

Main Methods:

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  • Prospective evaluation of 18 patients undergoing fecal diversion and 10 patients with restored intestinal continuity.
  • Assessment of macroscopic and histologic features of rectal mucosa.
  • Analysis of changes in colonic cellular proliferation, glycoprotein synthesis, and microbial flora.

Main Results:

  • Fecal diversion led to macroscopic inflammation in 55% and histologic inflammation in 72% of patients.
  • Histologic features included aphthoid ulceration, crypt abscesses, and submucosal nodularity.
  • Restoration of continuity improved histologic features in all patients, with complete mucosal normalization in 50%.

Conclusions:

  • Diversion proctitis is characterized by inflammation that resolves upon reintroducing the fecal stream.
  • The resolution of symptoms upon fecal stream restoration is the primary diagnostic indicator.
  • Further research may explore factors influencing complete mucosal healing after stoma reversal.