Severe Postoperative Complications may be Related to Mesenteric Traction Syndrome during Open Esophagectomy. (September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ambrus, R.; Svendsen, L. B.; Secher, N. H.; Goetze, J. P.; Rünitz, K.; Achiam, M. P.
• Is Part Of: Scandinavian journal of surgery. Volume 106:Number 3(2017)
• Page Start: 241
• Page End: 248
• Publication Date: 2017-09
• Subjects: Esophagectomy -- mesenteric traction syndrome -- flushing -- 6-keto-PGF1α -- postoperative complications -- vasopressor; Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1177/1457496916683098
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1457-4969

Abstract

Background: During abdominal surgery, traction of the mesenterium provokes mesenteric traction syndrome, including hypotension, tachycardia, and flushing, along with an increase in plasma prostacyclin (PGI2 ). We evaluated whether postoperative complications are related to mesenteric traction syndrome during esophagectomy. Methods: Flushing, hemodynamic variables, and plasma 6-keto-PGF1α were recorded during the abdominal part of open ( n = 25) and robotically assisted ( n = 25) esophagectomy. Postoperative complications were also registered, according to the Clavien-Dindo classification. Results: Flushing appeared in 17 (open) and 5 (robotically assisted) surgical cases ( p = 0.001). Mean arterial pressure was stable during both types of surgeries, but infusion of vasopressors during the first hour of open surgery was related to development of widespread (Grade II) flushing ( p = 0.036). For patients who developed flushing, heart rate and plasma 6-keto-PGF1α also increased ( p = 0.001 and p < 0.001, respectively). Furthermore, severe postoperative complications were related to Grade II flushing ( p = 0.037). Conclusion: Mesenteric traction syndrome manifests more frequently during open than robotically assisted esophagectomy, and postoperative complications appear to be associated with severe mesenteric traction syndrome.