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Anorectal Surgery
Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja MS FICS(USA) FIAGES LLB
Ratandeep Surgical Hospital and Endoscopy Clinic
Nakshatra, IInd Floor
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Anorectal Surgery Made Easy ®
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Late Smt Parvati Kukreja Late Ramkishan Kukreja Late Shri Pursusingh Kukreja
Naniksingh Pursusingh Kukreja Parivar, INDIA
Trang 7Considering the prevalence of anorectal diseases and developments
in anorectal disorders, there are surprisingly few books on Anorectal Surgery
The goal of every good medical textbook is to teach excellence
in medicine This is the main purpose of this book Anorectal Surgery Made Easy—With DVD This book specifically attempts
to draw together all up-to-date strands of relevant information Everything a trainee, practicing surgeon or proctologist needs
to know
The book is written at a level appropriate for both medical students (Undergraduate and Postgraduate), Surgeons and Proctologists
The book is clearly set out in twenty-one chapters starting with History of Surgery and covers the whole spectrum of new frontiers in management of anorectal disorders Sections describe the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of each condition Useful tables, pictures, tips, notes and caution warnings are included
The chapters themselves are comprehensive yet free of unnecessary detail
Only key references are included so that readability is not inhibited by overly dense text
This book will answer a lot of common questions and some odd ones that bring an interesting approach to managing patients with anorectal problems Once you get started reading the book, you will learn to think in nontraditional ways, ways that will help you manage problems that might previously have been very hard for you to manage
Discretion dictates, that I cannot credit individually those who have had an influence on my writing In any case, great as
Trang 8that influence has been, my first word of thanks goes to my entire family I am indebted to my family who has, as always, given me the selfless support and far more encouragement than I deserve Primary acknowledgment must go to the many dedicated scientists who have discovered the principles of surgery The scientific literature acknowledges individual contributions, but textbooks cannot adequately pay such tribute I am indebted to all these unnamed investigators
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have contributed so generously their experience, and time, in order to produce this work
Not to forget my philosophers, teachers and guides, relatives, friends, staff, well wishers and last but not least my patients
I am confident that this textbook will enjoy wide recognition, and hope that it will become a reference work for proctologists around the globe
No matter, how you choose to use this book, I wish you a lot of joy, and hope to get some feedback from you at my email address: info@ratandeep.com
Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja
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Rev Dadaji JP Vaswani, Bhai Chamnjeet Singh Lal, Swami Purshottampriyadas Ji for showering their blessings
The effort of Dr Jyotsna Ajit Kukreja, Dr Preeti Ratansingh Kukreja, Dr (In Making) Renuka Ajit Kukreja, Anamika Ajit Kukreja and Late Ms Rekha Christian in coordinating the process
is acknowledged
This book is a fruit of cooperation and relentless dedication of many individuals and institutions They include my patients who provided the opportunity and encouragement to explore these ideas
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The entire team of Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, New Delhi, India, who gave the most careful reading of the book, and advice based on years of experience
As have many others, I feel compelled to mention Smt Jyoti and Shri Prakash Kandhari, Smt Sulochana and Shri Ratansingh Kukreja, Smt Varsha and Shri Jitendra Kukreja, Smt Sheela and Shri Dilip Kukreja, Smt Sunita and Shri Dharmendra Kukreja, Smt Geeta and (Late) Shri Ramkishansingh Kukreja, Smt Pooja (Anjali) and Shri Hemant Lakhani, Smt Dhara and Shri Hero Bhojwani, Smt Urvashi and Shri Jenish Puri, Smt Unnati and Shri Girish Kandhari, Kirti Kukreja, Trilochan Kukreja, Kush Kukreja, Karuna Kukreja and Pradeep Kukreja and all Kukreja family kids
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Trang 11Clinical Significance of Third Sacral Vertebra 18
Endoscopic and Surgical Significance of Rectum 18 Vascular Supply of Rectum and Anal Canal 23
The Venous Drainage of the Rectum 25
The Lymphatics 27
The Nerve Supply to the Anorectal Region 27
The Sphincters 30
The Corrugator Cutis Ani Muscle 32
The Internal Sphincter 33
The Longitudinal Muscle 34
Milligan’s Septum 34
The Anorectal Muscle Ring 35
The Anococcygeal Ligament or Body 36
The Levator Ani Muscle 36
The Pelvic Triangles 39
The Perineopelvic Spaces 39
Function of Internal Anal Sphincter 48
Function of External Anal Sphincter 49
Neurophysiology (Defecation Reflex) 50
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Disorders 52
History Taking in Patients with Anorectal Disorders 52
Evaluation of a Patient with Anorectal Disease 63
Digital Rectal Examination 70
Digital Rectal Examination Work-up in
Fistula in Ano 74
Examination Under Anesthesia 74
Fecal Occult Blood Test 75
Pathology and Clinical Use 82
Radiology in Patients with Anorectal Disorders 84 Normal Findings 86
Pathology and Clinical Use 87
Dynamic MRI Defecography 97
MRI Normal Findings 98
Pathology and Clinical Use 98
Trang 1411 Biofeedback 232
A Standard Biofeedback Training Protocol 232
Efficacy of Biofeedback Therapy 239
12 Functional Anorectal Disorders 241
Levator Ani Syndrome 243
Proctalgia Fugax 246
Perineal Descent Syndrome 253
Pruritus Ani 255
Perianal Infection 258
Colorectal and Anal Disease 260
Systemic Disease and Psychological Factors 262
General Control Measures 267
Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome 270
Internal Anal Sphincter Physiology 292
Acute Fissure in Ano 293
Trang 15Radiofrequency Coagulation and Excision 333
Doppler Guided Hemorrhoidal Artery Ligation 335
Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy 348
Surgical Hemorrhoidectomy 354
Milligan-Morgan (Open) Hemorrhoidectomy 357
The Harmonic Scalpel and Ligasure 361
Atomizer Wand 362
Thrombosed Internal Hemorrhoids 364
Thrombosed External Hemorrhoids 364
Hemorrhoids in Special Situations 366
Trang 16Future and Controversies 419
Special Situations and Considerations 420
Anal Fistula Plug 424
Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT) 426 Video-Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment (VAAFT) 427
Trang 17Contents xvii
Management Options in Special Situations 450
Recurrent Pilonidal Disease 450
Factors Maintaining Fecal Continence 475
Causes of Anal Incontinence 475
Trang 19found in Vedas which are at least 6000 BC old There were originally
four main books of spirituality, which included among other topics, health, astrology, spiritual business, government, army, poetry and spiritual living and behavior These books are known as the four
Vedas; Rik, Sama, Yajur and Atharva
The Atharva Veda Lists the Eight Divisions of Ayurveda
Internal Medicine, Surgery of Head and Neck, Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Surgery, Toxicology, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Gerontology or Science of Rejuvenation, and the Science of Fertility The Vedic Sages took the passages from the Vedic Scriptures relating
to Ayurveda and compiled separate books dealing only with Ayurveda
One of these books, called the Atreya Samhita is the oldest medical
book in the world!
Quoting Herodotus: The practice of medicine is very specialized
among Indians Each physician treats just one disease The country is full
of physicians, some treat the eye, some the teeth, some of what belongs to the abdomen, and others internal diseases
The art of surgery in Indian medicine is known as Salyatantra Originating from foreign bodies of all origins denoted as Salya,
especially the arrows which was the most common and most dangerous foreign body causing wounds and requiring surgical treatment (Salya—broken parts of an arrow and such other sharp weapons; tantra—maneuver)
Sushruta was a great surgeon of ancient India, though there is considerable controversy about his age Sushruta is stated to be
the son of Vishvamitra in the Sushruta Samhita Sushruta was sent
Trang 20Fig 1.1: Sushruta
to study Ayurveda with special emphasis on Salya (Surgery) under
Divodasa Kashi Raja Dhanvantari of the Upanishadic age
Surgery was widely used in Indian medicine In the ancient World, Indian surgeons performed the most elaborate operations Over 121 different steel instruments (Fig 1.2) were used to sew-up wounds, drain fluid, remove kidney stones and to perform plastic surgery An official punishment for adultery was to cut-off your nose,
so surgeons had plenty of opportunities to reconstruct and refine noses
Indian surgery has great potentialities for research The Indian technique of rhinoplasty has earned many laurels outside the country Similarly, plastic surgery as a whole, management of injuries, and some simple measures as substitutes of surgical manipulations have of late been brought to light
Sushruta the father of Indian Surgery (Fig 1.1) is the author
of the Sushruta Samhita, the work known after his name, and one of the most authentic reference in Indian medical literature There are references to accidental loss of leg of Vispala who was
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Fig 1.2: Ancient Indian surgical instruments; 1 Simhamukha swastika;
2 Kanka mukha svastika; 3 Dvitala yantra; 4 Arsa yantra; 5 Bhagandara yantra; 6 Vadisa sala; 7 Darbhakrti khala mukha sala; 8 Karna sodnana;
9 Garbha sanku; 10 Ardha-chandra-mukha sala; 11 Mallaka samputa;
12 Alabu yantra; 13 Ghati yantra; 14 Yoni vraneksana; 15 Vrana vasti;
16 Vasti yantra; 17 Suvasti yanta; 18 Uttara vasti; 19 Mandalagara sastra;
20 Karapatra; 21 Vrddhipatra; 22 Utpala patra; 23 Kusapatra; 24 mukha sastra; 25 Antar-mukha sastra; 29 Vadisa; 30 Danta sanku; 31 Esani; 32 Yantra sataka for phlebotomy; 33 Dhumanadi; 34 Yantra sataka for lithotomy; and 35 Fracture immobilization bed
Trang 22Sarari-immediately provided an iron leg-prosthesis to walk with The origin of the surgery can be traced back to the earliest times (Table 1.1), probably back to the Indus Civilization
The Rigveda mentions many a surgical feat of the celestial twin
medical experts, The Ashvins Amongst the eight divisions of
medical knowledge (Ayurveda), surgery was considered the first and
the most important branch
As early as 1200 BC, Agnivesha took the Herculean task of gathering, pruning, emphasizing and compiling the Kalpas, small monographs into textbooks of medicine As most of the references on ancient medicine and surgery were in form of Kalpas
The ancient Indian medical practitioners were categorized into
either: the Salya-cikitsakas (surgeons) or the Kaya-cikitsakas
(physicians) Surgery had not yet been incorporated into the
encyclopedic tradition as represented by the Agniveshatantra
Sushruta had put in lot of efforts to get surgery achieve a leading position in general medical training
Sushruta Samhita, the composition of Sushruta, known after his
name, is the transalation of what he learnt at the feet of his preceptor Divodasa Dhanvantari There are references that along with Sushruta, Aupadhenava, Vaitarana and others too had their instruction from Divodasa Dhanvantari and they also had with their own limitations
prepared a treatise on Salyatantra Amongst these compositions,
only the Sushruta Samhita has remained the only treatise for two of
the eight branches of Ayurveda, namely Salya and Salakya
The progress of internal medicine saw a steep rise, where as surgery declined and was ultimately practiced by some traditional families, and the knowledge was limited to theory only The reason being:
• Abandonment of dead body dissection
• Relegation of the manual work to inferior artisans gradually deprived those who studied the work of Sushruta of practical knowledge
The Sushruta Samhita is in two parts: The Purvatantra in five sections and the Uttaratantra These two parts together cover—
Salya and Salakya, the main essence of the Samhita
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Table 1.1: Landmarks in history of anorectal surgery
Hippocrates 400 BC Treated hemorrhoids with white-hot iron or by
burning them off and treated fistulas by use of seton (The earliest writings on the subject of symptomatic hemorrhoids occurred in 400 BC
by Hippocrates In these writings, symptomatic hemorrhoids were described as the result of infection of the veins within the rectum with stool, causing the temperature within the vein to rise and the vein to swell Successful treatment could
be obtained by cauterizing the hemorrhoids with
a red-hot iron) Clysters 1379 Clysters described the procedure for fistulotomy
and use of setonJohn Arderne 14th
Century 14th Century John Arderne, described
Herbert Mayo 1833 Herbert Mayo described pilonidal sinus as a
disease that involved a hair-filled cyst at the base
of the coccyxAmussat 1835 Described surgery for imperforate anus
1859 Coccygodynia described
Billroth 1879 Performed sigmoid resection and exteriorization of
the proximal bowel as permanent colostomy Fistulotomy 1879 Performed sigmoid resection and exteriorization of
the proximal bowel as permanent colostomyHodge 1880 Hodge coined the name “pilonidal”, from the Latin
pilus that means hair and nidus that means nestThiersch 1891 Thiersch described the Thiersch perineal procedure
for management of rectal prolapse
J W Matthews 1899 Became one of founders of American Proctologic
Society And was popularly known as “the Father of proctology”
Delorme 1900 Delorme described the sleeve re section for
management of prolapse rectum
Contd
Trang 24Table 1.1: Landmarks in history of anorectal surgery
Wolff 1900 Wolff reported carcinoma in pilonidal sinusNoble 1902 Noble described endorectal advancement flaps for
management of rectovaginal fistula
1935 Proctalgia Fugax describedMilligan and
Morgan 1937 Milligan and Morgan in United Kingdom descibed open hemorrhoidectomyEisenhammer 1951 Internal sphincterotomy was first described Ferguson 1952 Ferguson described closed hemor rhoidectomy for
management of hemorrhoidsBarron 1963 Barron described rubber band ligation for
management of hemorrhoidsPark et al 1966 Parks et al described perineal descent syndromeMadigan
and Morson 1969 Distinctive characteristics of solitary rectal ulcer described Parks 1976 Parks refined the classification system for fistula in
ano that is still in widespread useStephens and
Smith 1984 Classified anorectal anomalies as high, intermediate, low cloacal, and rare
1992 Rome Criteria I for constipation defined
1995 Sacral nerve stimulation first described for
management of fecal incontinence
K Morinaga 1995 Conceived of a novel approach in form of
Doppler Guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation for management of hemorrhoids
1995 Longo described stappled hemor rhoidectomy for
management of hemorrhoids
1999 Rome Criteria II for constipation defined
Contd
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Along with other specialties like medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, diseases of the ear, nose, throat and eye, toxicology, aphrodisiacs and psychiatry
Though the Sushruta Samhita is compilation of the science of surgery, it also incorporates the relevant aspects of other disciplines too Because Sushruta himself was of the opinion that if you want
to master your faculty you should have sound knowledge of allied branches
The Samhita consists of five books in an encyclopedia:
making a total of one hundred and twenty chapters
Of special mention are:
The Nidana-sthana that provides knowledge of etiology, signs
and symptoms of important surgical diseases and those ailments, related to surgery
The Sarira-sthana which provides knowledge of the rudiments
of embryology and anatomy of human body along with instructions for venesection (cutting of veins), the positioning of the patient for each vein, and protection of vital structures (marma) along with the essentials of obstetrics
The Cikitsa-sthana deals with the principles of management of
surgical conditions including obstetrical emergencies along with a few chapters on geriatrics and aphrodisiacs
Needing special mention is Uttaratantra also named Aupadravika
briefly dealing with a lot of complications of surgical procedures like fever, dysentery, cough, hiccough, kurmi-roga, pandu, kamala, etc Sushruta was always of the opinion that anyone who wants to master surgery should study anatomy by practical observation of the various structures composing the body This is dealt with in
detail in the Sarira-sthana of the Sushruta Samhita He practiced a
phasewise approach to study embryology before anatomy and in those prehistoric days he recommended human body dissection
Trang 26Sushruta in his book, has described over 120 blunt and sharp surgical instruments, (Fig 1.2) 300 surgical procedures and classifies human surgery into eight categories He was of the feeling that a surgeon, by his own experience and intelligence, may invent and add new instruments to make surgical procedures simpler There is also
a mention of 14 types of bandaging capable of covering almost all the regions of the body are described for the practice of the student
on dummies Procedures of surgical importance in modern surgery like cauterization by Ksharas (alkaline substances) or Agni and application of leeches were used abundantly Thermal cauterization for therapeutic purposes has been advocated by heating various substances and applying them at the desired sites
Sushruta has described surgery under eight heads: (Fig 1.3)
Trang 27• There is description of different methods of management of both hemorrhoids and fistulae
• Different types of incision to remove the fistulous tract like
langalaka, ardhalangalaka, sarvabhadra, candraadha (curved)
and kharjurapatraka (serrated) are described for management of
different type of fistula
Trang 28Embryology
Objectives of Studying Embryology
1 General understanding of the early events of human development
2 Understand the key divisions, events and time course of human development
3 Understand the concept of mixed embryonic origins of different tissues and organs
4 General understanding of the term “critical periods” of development
5 Understand the “critical period” in development
The hindgut gives rise the rectum, and the upper part of the anal canal apart from the distal third of the transverse colon, the descending colon, the sigmoid
The cloacal membrane ruptures at the end of the seventh week, creating the anal opening for the hindgut and a ventral (Fig 2.1) opening for the urogenital sinus
The tip of the urorectal septum forms the perineal body between the two, proliferation of ectoderm closes the caudalmost region of the anal canal at this time, and this region recanalizes during the ninth week
The caudal part of the anal canal is supplied by the inferior rectal arteries, branches of the internal pudendal arteries as it originates in the ectoderm
The cranial part of the anal canal is supplied by the superior rectal artery, a continuation of the inferior mesenteric artery, the artery of the hindgut as it originates in the endoderm
Just below the anal columns, the junction between the endodermal and ectodermal regions of the anal canal is delineated
by the pectinate line
Trang 29– Abnormal partitioning of the cloaca by the urorectal septum into the rectum and anal canal posteriorly and the urinary bladder and urethra anteriorly results in anorectal malformations.
Trang 30Fig 2.2: Rectovestibular fistula in female
• Malformations are caused by abnormalities in formation of the cloaca, due to ectopic positioning of the anal opening and not to defects in the urorectal septum
– Approximately 50% of children with rectoanal atresias have other birth defects
High (Supralevator) Anomalies (40%)
• Also known as anorectal agenesis
• There is absence of anal canal and rectum ends above levator ani muscle
Trang 32• Also persistence of cloaca (bladder, genital tract and bowel empty into single narrow channel that opens onto perineum with small orifice)
• These ganglia are derived from neural crest cells that migrate from the neural folds to the wall of the bowel
• Congenital megacolon occurs due to mutations in the RET gene,
a tyrosine kinase receptor involved in crest cell migration
Fig 2.4: High imperforate anus on radiography
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Fig 2.5: Congenital megacolon
• In most cases the rectum is involved, and in 80% the defect extends to the midpoint of the sigmoid
• In only 10 to 20% are the transverse and right-side colonic segments involved, and in 3% the entire colon is affected
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Rectum
• The rectum extends from the level of the third sacral vertebral body to the anorectal line
• It differs from the sigmoid colon for its specialized role in defecation and continence in combination with the anal canal
• The circumference varies from 15 cm at the rectosigmoid junction,
to 35 cm or more at ampullary portion, its widest portion
• The anorectal junction lies opposite the apex of the prostate in males and is 2 to 3 cm in front of and slightly below the tip of the coccyx
• The posterior bend is called the perineal flexure of the rectum
• The angle rectum forms with the upper anal canal is called the anorectal angle
• Though both the ends of rectum lie in the median plane, The rectum itself deviates in three lateral curves (Fig 3.1):
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Fig 3.1: The curves of the rectum
• There are three-folds of mucosa and circular muscle in rectum, called the valves of Houston, one on right and two on left
• The crescentic transverse mucosal folds of the rectum serve
to support the weight of the feces and to prevent excessive distention of the rectal ampulla so care should be taken while performing a sigmoidoscopy
• Peritoneal covering:
1 Upper one third: Front and sides
2 Middle one third: Sides only
3 Lower one third: Beneath peritoneum of pelvic floor.
• The muscular coat of the rectum as in entire colon is arranged
in outer longitudinal and inner circular layers of smooth muscle Though the three teniae coli of the sigmoid colon, come together so that the longitudinal fibers form a broad band on the anterior and posterior surfaces of the rectum which converts to fibrous layer in the sphincters
• The complete circular muscles thickens below to form the internal anal sphincter
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• The ampullary portion extends from the third sacral to the pelvic diaphragm at the insertion of the levator ani
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Fig 3.2: Relations of rectum
Fig 3.3: Relations of rectum: female and male
Relations
• The relations of rectum have a diagnostic significance while performing a per rectum examination (Figs 3.2 and 3.3)
• They are important in ascertaining the spread of rectal growths
• They also provide important landmarks in operative removal of the rectum
Trang 38• Sacrum
• Coccyx
• Anococcygeal body
Trang 39• The edge of the anal orifice, the anal verge or margin (anocutaneous line of Hilton) (Fig 3.4), marks the lowermost edge of the anal canal and is sometimes the level of reference for measurements taken during sigmoidoscopy.
• Most schools prefer the dentate line as a landmark because it
is more precise The difference between the anal verge and the dentate line is usually 1 to 2 cm
• The epithelium distal to the anal verge acquires hair follicles, glands, including apocrine glands, and other features of normal skin, and is the source of perianal hidradenitis suppurativa, inflammation of the apocrine glands
• The anal canal is 4 cm long formed of two distinct parts (Table 3.1) demarcated by the dentate [Pectinate] line (Fig 3.4)
• It begins at the anorectal junction and ends at the anal verge [from pelvic floor-puborectalis to anal orifice]
• The mid anal canal represents the junction between the endoderm and the ectoderm
• There are three mucosal cushions with arteriovenous plexuses (Fig 3.4)
Trang 40Fig 3.4: Anal canal—general description
Table 3.1: Difference between the two halves of anal canal
Origin: Endoderm Origin: Ectoderm
Mucosa: Columnar Mucosa: Squamous
Appearance: Columns, valves and cushions Appearance: Skin
Innervation: Autonomic Innervation: Somatic
Arterial supply: Superior rectal artery Arterial supply: Inferior rectal arteryVenous drainage: Portal Venous drainage: Systemic
Lymphatic drainage: Para-aortic lymph nodes Lymphatic drainage: Superficial
inguinal lymph nodesCommon site for hemorrhoids No hemorrhoids here
Malignancy: Adenocarcinoma Malignancy: Squamous cell carcinoma