Indwelling trans-anastomotic rectal tubes in colorectal surgery: a survey of usage in UK and Ireland

Background  The use of rectal tubes in colorectal surgery appears to be a matter of individual choice, with little documented evidence to support their use. This study assesses the current practice of rectal tubes amongst consultant members of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain &...

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Published in:Colorectal disease 2007-01, Vol.9 (1), p.47-51
Main Authors: Gurjar, S. V., Forshaw, M. J., Ahktar, N., Stewart, M., Parker, M. C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
anastomotic leakage
Catheterization
Clinical Competence
Colorectal Neoplasms - surgery
colorectal surgery
Colorectal Surgery - methods
diversionary stoma
Humans
Indwelling rectal tubes
Intubation, Gastrointestinal - utilization
Ireland
Rectum
Surveys and Questionnaires
United Kingdom
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Summary:Background  The use of rectal tubes in colorectal surgery appears to be a matter of individual choice, with little documented evidence to support their use. This study assesses the current practice of rectal tubes amongst consultant members of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain & Ireland (ACPGBI). Methods  A piloted questionnaire was sent to practising ACPGBI consultant members listed in the 2003–04 directory. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software and Fishers exact test. Results  Three hundred and thirty‐nine replies were received from 579 posted questionnaires (response rate = 58.5%). Rectal tubes were used by 116 (35%) of responding surgeons. Rectal tubes were more commonly used by surgeons with less than 10 years practice as a consultant (P 
ISSN:1462-8910
1463-1318
DOI:10.1111/j.1463-1318.2006.00969.x