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Impact of Objective Colonic and Whole Gut Motility Data as Measured by Wireless Motility Capsule on Outcomes of Antireflux Surgery.
Journal of the American College of Surgeons 2023 Februrary 2
BACKGROUND: Studies show higher rates of dissatisfaction with antireflux surgery (ARS) outcomes in patients with chronic constipation. This suggests a relationship between colonic dysmotility and suboptimal surgical outcome. However, due to limitations in technology, there is no objective data available examining this relationship. The wireless motility capsule (WMC) is a novel technology consisting of an ingestible capsule equipped with pH, temperature, and pressure sensors, which provide information regarding regional and whole gut transit times, pH and motility. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of objective regional and whole gut motility data on the outcomes of ARS.
STUDY DESIGN: This was a retrospective review of patients who underwent WMC testing before ARS. Transit times, motility, and pH data obtained from different gastrointestinal tract regions were used in analysis to determine factors that impact surgical outcome. A favorable outcome was defined as complete resolution of the predominant reflux symptom and freedom from antisecretory medications.
RESULTS: The final study population consisted of 48 patients (fundoplication [n = 29] and magnetic sphincter augmentation [n = 19]). Of those patients, 87.5% were females and the mean age ± SD was 51.8 ± 14.5 years. At follow-up (mean ± SD, 16.8 ± 13.2 months), 87.5% of all patients achieved favorable outcomes. Patients with unfavorable outcomes had longer mean whole gut transit times (92.0 hours vs 55.7 hours; p = 0.024) and colonic transit times (78.6 hours vs 47.3 hours; p = 0.028), higher mean peak colonic pH (8.8 vs 8.15; p = 0.009), and higher mean antral motility indexes (310 vs 90.1; p = 0.050).
CONCLUSIONS: This is the first study to demonstrate that objective colonic dysmotility leads to suboptimal outcomes after ARS. WMC testing can assist with preoperative risk assessment and counseling for patients seeking ARS.
STUDY DESIGN: This was a retrospective review of patients who underwent WMC testing before ARS. Transit times, motility, and pH data obtained from different gastrointestinal tract regions were used in analysis to determine factors that impact surgical outcome. A favorable outcome was defined as complete resolution of the predominant reflux symptom and freedom from antisecretory medications.
RESULTS: The final study population consisted of 48 patients (fundoplication [n = 29] and magnetic sphincter augmentation [n = 19]). Of those patients, 87.5% were females and the mean age ± SD was 51.8 ± 14.5 years. At follow-up (mean ± SD, 16.8 ± 13.2 months), 87.5% of all patients achieved favorable outcomes. Patients with unfavorable outcomes had longer mean whole gut transit times (92.0 hours vs 55.7 hours; p = 0.024) and colonic transit times (78.6 hours vs 47.3 hours; p = 0.028), higher mean peak colonic pH (8.8 vs 8.15; p = 0.009), and higher mean antral motility indexes (310 vs 90.1; p = 0.050).
CONCLUSIONS: This is the first study to demonstrate that objective colonic dysmotility leads to suboptimal outcomes after ARS. WMC testing can assist with preoperative risk assessment and counseling for patients seeking ARS.
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