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admissions. Different predictors for LBOs have been described, and they include prior abdominal surgery, colorectal cancer, inammatory bowel disease (IBD), abdominal wall and inguinal hernias, irradiation, and foreign body ingestion [4]. There is no difference between the sex, and they can occur at any age. However, LBO are more frequent in the elderly, as cancer constitutes its commonest cause [5].
1.2 Etiology
The etiopathology of LBOs is substantially different from SBOs. LBO can occur secondary to a functional disorder or due to mechanical obstruction. The main causes of LBOs are listed in Table1 [68]. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the responsi­ble of 60% of LBO cases [9]. In 3/4 of them, the obstruction is placed distally to the splenic exure, with the commonest location being the sigmoid colon. According to the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), up to 30% of cases of CRC are diagnosed in the emergency setting, and approximately 15% of these patients present with LBO [6, 7]. Mechanical LBOs are mainly produced by cancer, divertic­ulitis, volvulus, hernias, and adhesions. Endometriosis, bezoars, chronic ischemia, inammatory bowel disease (IBD), intussusception, irradiation, post-anastomotic stenosis, gallstones, foreign bodies, and tuberculosis have been also described [3].
Functional LBOs are characterized by the development of signs and symptoms of mechanical obstruction, without appreciable anatomical condition altering the normal ow of the intestinal content [6, 10]. Functional LBOs are often related to
Table 1 Common and uncommon causes of LBOs
Causes of mechanical LBO Common (>95%) Uncommon (<5%)
• Primary colon carcinoma (60–80%)
• Volvulus (11–15%) of the sigmoid, cecum, or transverse colon
• Complicated diverticulitis (4–10%)
Causes of functional LBO Common Uncommon
• Narcotic/medication use (opiates, anticholinergics, amphetamines, steroids)
• Ogilvie’s syndrome
• Intussusception
• Hernia
• Inammatory bowel disease
• Extrinsic compression (e.g., abscess)
• Fecal impaction
• Bezoars
• Lymphoma
• Peritoneal carcinomatosis
• Foreign body ingestion
• Endometriosis
• Stenosis (ischemia, radiation, anastomosis)
• Post-operative adhesions
• Gallstones
• Tuberculosis
• Trauma
• Neurobromatosis
• Autoimmune diseases
• Infection diseases
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narcotic use, medication intake (e.g., opiates, anticholinergics, amphetamines, ste­roids), systemic illnesses such as sepsis or toxic megacolon (e.g., Clostridium Difcile infection), and severe acute colitis [1]. A particular form of functional LBOs is the Ogilvie’s syndrome, which is an acute colonic pseudo-obstruction characterized by a massive colonic dilatation. This syndrome is related to abnor­malities involving the autonomic control system of the colonic motility [6, 7].
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1.3 Classification
Mechanical LBOs can be classied as a partial, complete, or closed loop occlusions. In this latter type, there is a complete obstruction proximal and distal to a given colonic segment [10]. LBO can be similarly classied in simple or complicated forms. In complicated obstructions, the vascular supply of the colon is compro­mised, then implying a subsequent risk of ischemia, necrosis, and ultimately, colonic perforation [7].
1.4 Pathophysiology
The presentation of LBO depends on the competency of the ileocecal valve [8]. When this valve is not competent, the large bowel is decompressed toward the small bowel. A competent ileocecal valve is present in the 75% of cases, hampering the colonic decompression and leading to a closed loop obstruction. This result in a marked increase of the intraluminal pressure leading to wall distension and nally to perforation [6, 8]. Following Laplace’s law, the intraluminal pressure required to stretch the wall of a tube is inversely proportional to its radius. Given its larger diameter, the cecum is the segment with the highest risk of perforation [3, 9, 10].
2 Diagnosis
2.1 Clinical Presentation
LBO may develop acutely or over a protracted period [2]. However, the clinical presentation is most often sudden and associated with acute signs and symptoms, such as abdominal pain and distension. Vomiting is relatively a late symptom of LBO and is more common in SBO [1]. Patients with LBO may present with signs of hypovolemia due to uid loss into the dilated bowel. They can be accompanied by electrolyte imbalances and metabolic alkalosis as a consequence of vomiting and dehydration [11]. Laboratory tests including blood cell count, renal function, and electrolytes are of paramount importance to help the diagnosis. Marked leukocyto­sis and acidosis with low bicarbonate and high lactic levels could be reecting an ongoing intestinal ischemia [1, 3]. A prompt diagnosis and establishing the cause of LBO is of paramount important given the high associated morbidity and mortality.
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Indeed, the nature of the obstruction will inuence the treatment choice, which ranges from medical and endoscopic therapies to surgical resections or bowel decompressions via an ostomy formation [9].
2.2 Tests
2.2.1 Abdominal Plain Radiography andUltrasound
Abdominal plain X-ray represents the rst imaging evaluation when LBBO is sus­pected. The examination should include supine and upright or left-lateral decubitus projections to diagnose LBO and its possible complications such as pneumatosis and pneumoperitoneum [6]. Abdominal radiography has shown a sensitivity of 84% and a specicity of 72% in the diagnosis of LBO [3, 6]. Normal colonic caliber ranges from 3 to 8cm, with the largest diameter in the cecum. Colonic dilatation is diagnosed when the caliber is >9cm in the cecum or >6cm in any other segment. In the setting of an LBO, abdominal radiography usually shows the dilation of the colon proximally to the site of the obstruction and the absence of distal gas [6, 7]. The presence of air-uid levels in the dilated colon suggests an acute obstruction since the colonic uid has not been present enough time to be absorbed [6] (Figs.1 and 2).
The main disadvantage of plain radiology is that it usually does not provide an etiological diagnosis [3]. Administration of water-soluble contrasts increases the sensitivity to 96% and the specicity to 98% but obtaining the etiological diagnosis is usually unfeasible [12]. This exploration has been widely used in the diagnosis
Fig. 1 Anteroposterior supine abdominal radiograph in a 72-year-old man with LBO showing dilated transverse and descending colon due to an ascending colon carcinoma
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Fig. 2 Right lateral decubitus radiograph in LBO due to an ascending colon carcinoma
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and management of adhesive SBO.The inability of the contrast agent to reach the colon during 24 h at a plain X-ray is highly indicative of the failure of a non­operative management for SBO [12, 13]. Abdominal ultrasound, conversely, allows to establish an etiological diagnosis of LBO.However, the success of the explora­tion highly depends on the experience of the radiologist and on the physical charac­teristics of the patient [14].
2.2.2 Computed Tomography andMagnetic Resonance Imaging
Computed tomography (CT) with intravenous contrast administration is supe­rior to both plain X-ray and ultrasound to provide an etiological diagnosis of LBO, allowing for a more accurate preoperative management [6, 15]. The administration of water-soluble rectal contrast may be useful if diagnostic doubts persist after the CT [15]. Moreover, CT allows to perform an accurate staging of the neoplastic bowel obstructions and identify possible complica­tions, such as a perforation [16]. Despite the disadvantage of an increased irra­diation compared to the previously described techniques, CT is the gold standard imaging exploration for LBO having a high sensitivity (96%) and specificity (93%) [17]. Intravenous contrast agent is recommended to identify the presence of masses, signs of inflammation, and bowel wall ischemia. Iodinated intravenous contrast agent can be administrated following a weight­based protocol, or in a routine volume (e.g., 150mL) and 3mL/s rate with a delay of 70s, to allow portal venous phase imaging [6, 16, 17].
Beyond the risk linked to radiation exposure, allergic reactions to intravascular iodinated contrasts and renal failure in patients with underlying kidney diseases must be considered. According to the current guidelines, prophylaxis with cortico­steroid and antihistamine should be administered in patients with a history of mod­erate/severe allergic reactions to iodinated contrast or when the reaction severity is unknown [18]. Hydration therapy should be administered in patients with kidney diseases due to the risk of contrast induced nephropathy [19]. In children and during pregnancy, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) should be preferred over CT to avoid the exposure to ionizing radiations [20]. MRI had a sensitivity of 95% and specicity of 100% for LBO diagnosis [20] (Fig.3).
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Fig. 3 CT scan showing a LBO with dilated transverse, descending, and ascending colon due to a rectal carcinoma
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2.2.3 Colonoscopy
CRC may present with LBO in 15–20% of cases [17]. According to the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), the colonoscopy is contraindicated in patients with severe unremitting pain or peritoneal signs with a complete colonic obstruction or presenting with bowel ischemia [21]. Patients with partial colonic obstruction may undergo endoscopy after IV hydration, electrolytes correction, and nasogastric tube placement. Endoscopic evaluation of a left-side colonic obstruction by exible sigmoidoscopy or a limited colonoscopy allows to conrm the site of obstruction, to apply anal tubes, stents, or endoscope decompression with no bowel preparation [21]. Endoscopic evaluation of the right side of the colon is challenging and requires an adequate bowel preparation with a higher risk of perforation [21]. If contrast enemas are used, water-soluble are of choice, to avoid barium peritonitis in patients with an unrecognized perforation. Colonoscopy facilitates a histological diagnosis of the bowel occlusion providing tissue biopsy for analysis [3]. Moreover, tattooing of the pathologic segment could guide the surgeon during further surgical procedure.
3 Therapy
3.1 Medical Treatment
In hemodynamically stable patients without signs of sepsis or peritonitis, the initial treatment consists of uid resuscitation with correction of electrolyte imbalances, gastrointestinal decompression through a nasogastric tube, and close monitoring of the diuresis [3]. The conservative treatment is not indicated in patients with mechan­ical LBO with severe pain or in those with signs of peritonitis: in these cases, sur­gery should be considered as the rst therapeutic option [3]. Patients with malignant LBO could undergo surgery or endoscopic/interventional radiology treatment, after restoring the electrolyte unbalance (Fig.4). Non-operative management could be the denitive treatment in cases of inammatory LBO (e.g., IBD or acute diverticu­litis without peritonitis) [22]. Complicated abdominal hernias without signs of
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Physical examinaon, laboratory test, ultrasound/abdominal X-Ray
Yes
Manual
reducon
Signs of ischemia/perforaon.
Hemodinamic instability/shock
No
Fig. 4 Flowchart of diagnosis and treatment of LBO
Emergency Surgery
No
CT-SCAN
LBO
Yes
Funconal LBO
Infiammatory
disease/others
Volvulus
Cancer
Conservave
treatment
Endoscopic
SEMS
Conservave treatment or
endoscopic failure/not
possible
ischemia/perforation can be reduced manually, reserving surgery for unsuccessful cases [23].
In Ogilvie’s syndrome, the treatment aims to relieve the patient’s discomfort and to prevent colonic complications, consisting in supportive care for 24–48h. If fail­ure occurs, different options may be considered such as neostigmine and erythro­mycin use, endoscopic decompression, or surgery, which is mandatory in patients who develop signs of peritonitis [6].
3.1.1 Endoscopy
The endoscopic management has a role in selected patients presenting with LBO secondary to malignant or benign conditions. Endoscopic placement of a transanal tube for decompression in malignant colonic obstructions represents an alternative to diverting decompressive stoma, allowing for 78–100% of patients to undergo one-stage surgery [21]. However, it is noteworthy to recognize that these tubes are not routinely used because of different limitations such as tube malfunction, expul­sion, or severe patient discomfort.
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Sigmoid volvulus can be treated with endoscopic derotation, while surgery is indicated in cases of endoscopic failure, or in patients with cecal volvulus [24]. Patients with IBD, diverticulitis, previous colonic surgery, or radiation therapy may develop colon stenosis. They can be treated by endoscopic dilation or stent place­ment [21, 24]. The endoscopic stenting constitutes an alternative strategy to manage colonic obstructions, especially in case of CRC. Colonic stent for malignancies were rst used in the early 1990s, and they have been used as a bridge to surgery or with palliative intention [25]. Self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) allow for the decompression of the proximal colon, making possible to administrate a standard bowel preparation and to further perform an endoscopic evaluation of the proximal colon. This can be useful to detect synchronous lesions and to perform a quasi­elective surgery [25]. Elective resections are associated with lower morbidity and mortality compared with emergency procedures [3]. The main complications of SEMS placement are perforation followed by stent migration, and cancer regrowth into the stent causing obstruction [26]. According to the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) guidelines, given the high risk of perforation with cancer cell dissemination, SEMS placement as a bridge to surgery should always be discussed within a multidisciplinary team as a treatment option in patients with potentially curable left-sided obstructing CRC as an alternative to emergency surgery [26]. SEMS, however, are the preferred palliative treatment in malignant left-colon obstructions [25]. SEMS cannot be considered as a long-term solution in benign obstructions, but they could be helpful as a bridge to surgery [25, 26].
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3.1.2 Interventional Radiology
In the last years, several studies suggested the placement of colonic self-expanded stent under uoroscopic guide as a palliative treatment in oncologic patients not t for surgery [26]. This minimal-invasive technique allows the stent placement with­out the need of colonic preparation [27]. Moreover, angiographic catheters with variable head shapes and easily shapeable guidewires can overcome the angulated obstructions, allowing the placement of stents otherwise not possible to place endo­scopically [27, 28]. A hybrid approach with combined endoscopy and uoroscopy could be used in technically challenging cases. Indeed, most of the malignant stric­tures are located distal to the splenic exure. In this segment, endoscopy allows an easier negotiation of tortuous bowel loops and SEMS delivery to other locations such as the ascending or transverse colon [28].
Finally, some authors suggested the possibility to perform cecostomy or colos­tomy under image-guidance, with high technical success [29]. Despite the data is still limited, interventional radiology could represent a relevant tool for decompres­sive or palliative purposes in selected patients.
3.2 Surgery
Surgery is the treatment of choice of mechanical LBO.The type of surgery depends on the underlying disease. Non-reducible abdominal and inguinal hernias must
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undergo prosthetic repair. In some cases with associated perforation and highly con­taminated surgical eld, a direct suture can be considered to avoid mesh infection [30]. Explorative laparoscopy can be performed to assess the vitality of the bowel after the reduction of complicated hernias [30].
CRC determining bowel occlusion and benign obstruction irresponsive to medi­cal therapy may require surgery and bowel resection as well. The type of surgery to performed depend on the patient’s and disease characteristics, which are detailed below.
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3.2.1 Right-Sided Obstruction
Right-sided obstruction can be treated with right-hemicolectomy with ileocolic anastomosis. It is considered the treatment of choice with low rates of anastomotic leak (AL) [1]. When a primary anastomosis is judged unsafe, a terminal ileostomy or an ileo-colostomy can be performed [31]. In the event of unresectable cancers caus­ing obstruction, a loop ileostomy, or an ileocolic bypass (i.e., between the terminal ileum and the transverse colon), is the treatment of choice [32, 33]. Cecostomy with decompressive purpose is no longer performed due to the high complications rate [31]. Endoscopic stent placement is not recommended in right colic occlusions due to its technical difculty, and the high migration and complications rates [2628].
3.2.2 Left-Sided Obstruction
Left-sided obstruction can be treated with resection and primary anastomosis [33]. The current literature shows no evidence that a diverting stoma decreases the risk of AL [3335]. However, in patients with high surgical risk, the Hartmann procedure (HP) should be preferentially considered. It consists in the resection of the primary lesion and the creation of a left colostomy [36]. A HP avoids the risk of AL while insuring an oncologic resection during the rst operation [36]. However, HP rever­sal surgery is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates, and the effective stoma reversion rate after HP for CRC is limited (approximately 20%) [37, 38]. Patients unt to major surgery or with unresectable lesions can be treated with loop colostomy as a bridge to surgery or with palliative purposes (when endoscopic stent placement is unfeasible) [35, 36]. Subtotal colectomy (SC) with ileo-sigmoid or ileo-rectal anastomosis is an alternative to stoma creation in patients with left-sided obstructions with the advantage to remove any possible compromised and dilated segment of the colon and any possible synchronous colonic neoplasms [39]. However, SC is burdened by a strong impact on the quality of life, a risk of dehydra­tion, the need for dietary restrictions, and a reduction in the daily activity [40]. Therefore, it should be reserved to selected patients. Figure4 reported the owchart of LBO diagnosis and treatment.
3.3 Prognosis
LBO are usually an abdominal emergency, with relevant morbidity and mortality rates, if left untreated, due to the high risk of perforation and subsequent peritonitis
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[6]. Recent studies reported a morbidity rate of 42–46% and a mortality rate of 13–19% following surgery for LBO [6].
The prognosis the LBO patients depends on the cause of the obstruction, with a life expectancy of 1–9months for patients with malignant LBO [2, 3]. However, different factors (e.g., previous surgery, age75years old, male sex, comorbidi­ties) may impact on the prognosis [6]. Recognizing the cause of LBO and providing a timely and appropriate treatment are pivotal for the patient’s prognosis.
Take Home Messages
• LBO remain as one of the most frequent abdominal emergency conditions, with
several different underlying causes.
• CT scan is the gold standard radiologic exploration to diagnose an LBO, provid-
ing etiological and anatomical information to choose the best treatment strategy.
• Endoscopic or interventional radiology are treatments which can be applied in
selected patients. Surgery is required in the majority of the cases.
• The best strategy to adopt should be discussed in a multidisciplinary staff.
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