Predictive factors of mortality after colectomy in ischemic colitis: an ACS-NSQIP database study

Abstract

BackgroundSurgical intervention for ischemic colitis is associated with significant postoperative morbidity and mortality. Predictive factors of adverse outcomes have been reported in the literature, but are based on small sample populations. We sought to identify risk factors for mortality after emergent colectomy for ischemic colitis using a clinical outcomes database.MethodsThe American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project database was queried from 2010 to 2015 to identify emergent colectomies performed for ischemic colitis using Current Procedural Terminology and International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision codes. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent risk factors associated with increased risk of mortality.ResultsA total of 4548 patients undergoing emergent colectomies for ischemic colitis were identified. Overall, 30-day postoperative mortality was 25.3%. On univariate analysis, preoperative risk factors associated with a higher rate of mortality include dyspnea, functional status, ventilator dependency, history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ascites, congestive heart failure exacerbation, hypertension, dialysis dependency, cancer, open wounds, chronic steroids, weight loss >10%, transfusions within 72 hours before surgery, septic shock and duration from hospital admission to surgery. Factors that were significant for mortality on logistic regression analysis include elderly age, poor functional status, multiple comorbidities, septic shock, blood transfusion, acute renal failure and the duration of time from hospital admission to surgery.ConclusionsPostoperative morbidity and mortality rates for ischemic colitis remain significantly high. Identification of risk factors may help patient selection for surgical interventions, and make informed decisions with patients and family members. Although it is certainly challenging, early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention for patients with ischemic colitis may improve outcomes.Study type and level of evidenceTherapeutic/care management, level II

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