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Long-acting octreotide in the treatment of diarrhea after pelvic pouch surgery.

Author: GullichsenR

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Overview

Long-acting octreotide was effective in treating severe diarrhea in patients who had undergone pelvic pouch surgery and did not respond to conventional medications, highlighting its potential as a treatment option for this challenging condition.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
After pelvic pouch surgery (restorative proctocolectomy), periodic or continuous diarrhea is common. Distressing diarrhea may be triggered by pouchitis, cuffitis or an anastomotic stricture. Medical therapy with loperamide or diphenoxylate is often unsatisfactory even after the correction of the und...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-006-0306-x

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Long-Acting Octreotide for Post-Surgery Diarrhea: A Potential Solution

After pelvic pouch surgery, a common and often distressing side effect is diarrhea. Researchers investigated the effectiveness of long-acting octreotide, a medication that regulates hormone levels, in treating this persistent diarrhea. Like a camel finding water in a barren desert, the researchers sought to provide relief from this challenging symptom. They treated 7 patients with prolonged diarrhea that had not responded to traditional medications. The results were encouraging - 5 out of 7 patients experienced complete relief of diarrhea for at least two months after a single dose. This study demonstrates the potential benefit of long-acting octreotide for treating severe post-surgery diarrhea.

Long-Acting Octreotide: A Potential Solution for Post-Surgery Diarrhea

The study's findings suggest that long-acting octreotide could be a valuable treatment option for patients struggling with persistent diarrhea after pelvic pouch surgery.

Navigating the Desert of Post-Surgery Recovery

If you've undergone pelvic pouch surgery and are experiencing persistent diarrhea, it's essential to talk to your doctor. They can help you explore treatment options and manage this challenging symptom.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study offers hope for patients struggling with diarrhea after pelvic pouch surgery. While further research is needed to confirm its long-term effectiveness, long-acting octreotide shows promise in alleviating this distressing symptom.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2007-03-06
  2. Date Revised 2013-11-21
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

17115310

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1007/s10151-006-0306-x

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