Publications by authors named "Maria-Elena Molina P"
Article Synopsis
- Limited data exist in Chile about the quality of life for patients undergoing colorectal surgery, with existing surveys lacking thorough instructions and standardization.
- The FACT-C survey was validated by colorectal surgery experts in Chile, showing an excellent Content Validity Coefficient (CVC) above 0.9, indicating strong agreement on its effectiveness to measure quality of life.
- Minor adjustments were made for clarity, setting the stage for further validation in Chilean patients to ensure the survey's relevance and applicability.
Background: Exclusive involvement of the colon or rectum in Crohn's disease, called Crohn's colitis, (CC) occurs in about 25% of these patients.
Aim: To analyze early surgical results and long-term outcomes of patients undergoing surgery for CC.
Material And Methods: Review of a prospective database, identifying patients with Crohn's disease operated between 2003 and 2015 and excluding those with ileocecal disease.
Aim: The aim of treatment of anal fistula is to remove the track avoiding while ensuring faecal continence. We report the results of a technique that preserves the external anal sphincter in patients with complex anal fistulas.
Method: Between 2006 and 2009, 18 patients underwent surgery for a complex anal fistula using this technique.