Biliary stricture complicating living donor liver transplantation(LDLT) is a relatively common complication, occurring in most transplant centres across the world. Cases of biliary strictures are more common in LDLT t...Biliary stricture complicating living donor liver transplantation(LDLT) is a relatively common complication, occurring in most transplant centres across the world. Cases of biliary strictures are more common in LDLT than in deceased donor liver transplantation. Endoscopic management is the mainstay for biliary strictures complicating LDLT and includes endoscopic retrograde cholangiography, sphincterotomy and stent placement(with or without balloon dilatation). The efficacy and safety profiles as well as outcomes of endoscopic management of biliary strictures complicating LDLT is an area that needs to be viewed in isolation, owing to its unique set of problems and attending complications; as such, it merits a tailored approach, which is yet to be well established. The diagnostic criteria applied to these strictures are not uniform and are over-reliant on imaging studies showing an anastomotic narrowing. It has to be kept in mind that in the setting of LDLT, a subjective anastomotic narrowing is present in most cases due to a mismatch in ductal diameters. However, whether this narrowing results in a functionally significant narrowing is a question that needs further study. In addition, wide variation in the endotherapy protocols practised in most centres makes it difficult to interpret the results and hampers our understanding of this topic. The outcome definition for endotherapy is also heterogenous and needs to be standardised to allow for comparison of data in this regard and establish a clinical practice guideline. There have been multiple studies in this area in the last 2 years, with novel findings that have provided solutions to some of these issues. This review endeavours to incorporate these new findings into the wider understanding of endotherapy for biliary strictures complicating LDLT, with specific emphasis on diagnosis of strictures in the LDLT setting, endotherapy protocols and outcome definitions. An attempt is made to present the best management options currently available as well as directions for展开更多
BACKGROUND Obstructive colorectal cancer(OCC)is always accompanied by severe complications,and the optimal strategy for patients with OCC remains undetermined.Different from emergency surgery(ES),self-expandable metal...BACKGROUND Obstructive colorectal cancer(OCC)is always accompanied by severe complications,and the optimal strategy for patients with OCC remains undetermined.Different from emergency surgery(ES),self-expandable metal stents(SEMS)as a bridge to surgery(BTS),could increase the likelihood of primary anastomosis.However,the stent failure and related complications might give rise to a high recurrence rate.Few studies have focused on the indications for either method,and the relationship between preoperative inflammation indexes and the prognosis of OCC is still underestimated.AIM To explore the indications for ES and BTS in OCCs based on preoperative inflammation indexes.METHODS One hundred and twenty-eight patients who underwent ES or BTS from 2008 to 2015 were enrolled.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis was used to define the optimal preoperative inflammation index and its cutoff point.Kaplan–Meier analyses and Cox proportional hazards models were applied to assess the association between the preoperative inflammation indexes and the survival outcomes[overall survival(OS)and disease-free survival(DFS)].Stratification analysis was performed to identify the subgroups that would benefit from ES or BTS.RESULTS OS and DFS were comparable between the ES and BTS groups(P>0.05).ROC curve analysis showed derived neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(dNLR)as the optimal biomarker for the prediction of DFS in ES(P<0.05).Lymphocyte-tomonocyte ratio(LMR)was recommended for BTS with regard to OS and DFS(P<0.05).dNLR was related to stoma construction(P=0.001),pneumonia(P=0.054),and DFS(P=0.009)in ES.LMR was closely related to lymph node invasion(LVI)(P=0.009),OS(P=0.020),and DFS(P=0.046)in the BTS group.dNLR was an independent risk factor for ES in both OS(P=0.032)and DFS(P=0.016).LMR affected OS(P=0.053)and DFS(P=0.052)in the BTS group.LMR could differentiate the OS between the ES and BTS groups(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Preoperative dNLR and LMR could predict OS and DFS in patients undergoing ES and BTS,respectively.For O展开更多
Since the development of uncovered self-expanding metal stents(SEMS) in the 1990 s, endoscopic stents have evolved dramatically. Application of new materialsand new designs has expanded the indications for enteral SEM...Since the development of uncovered self-expanding metal stents(SEMS) in the 1990 s, endoscopic stents have evolved dramatically. Application of new materialsand new designs has expanded the indications for enteral SEMS. At present, enteral stents are considered the first-line modality for palliative care, and numerous types of enteral stents are under development for extended clinical usage, beyond a merely palliative purpose. Herein, we will discuss the current status and the future development of lower enteral stents.展开更多
Walled-off pancreatic necrosis and a pancreatic abscess are the most severe complications of acute pancreatitis. Surgery in such critically ill patients is often associated with significant morbidity and mortality wit...Walled-off pancreatic necrosis and a pancreatic abscess are the most severe complications of acute pancreatitis. Surgery in such critically ill patients is often associated with significant morbidity and mortality within the first few weeks after the onset of symptoms. Minimal invasive approaches with high success and low mortality rates are therefore of considerable interest. Endoscopic therapy has the potential to offer safe and effective alternative treatment. We report here on 3 consecutive patients with infected walled-off pancreatic necrosis and 1 patient with a pancreatic abscess who underwent direct endoscopic necrosectomy 19-21 d after the onset of acute pancreatitis. The infected pancreatic necrosis or abscess was punctured transluminally with a cystostome and, after balloon dilatation, a non-covered self-expanding biliary metal stent was placed into the necrotic cavity. Following stent deployment, a nasobiliary pigtail catheter was placed into the cavity to ensure continuous irrigation. After 5-7 d, the metal stent was removed endoscopically and the necrotic cavity was entered with a therapeutic gastroscope. Endoscopic debridement was performed via the simultaneous application of a high-flow water-jet system; using a flush knife, a Dormia basket, and hot biopsy forceps. The transluminal endotherapy was repeated 2-5 times daily during the next 10 d. Supportive care included parenteral antibiotics and jejunal feeding. All patients improved dramatically and with resolution of their septic conditions; 3 patients were completely cured without any further complications or the need for surgery. One patient died from a complication of prolonged ventilation severe bilateral pneumonia, not related to the endoscopic procedure. No procedure related complications were observed. Transluminal endoscopic necrosectomy with temporary application of a self-expanding metal stent and a high-flow water-jet system shows promise for enhancing the potential of this endoscopic approach in patients with walled-off pancreatic nec展开更多
BACKGROUND The treatment of difficult common bile duct stones(CBDS)remains a big challenge around the world.Biliary stenting is a widely accepted rescue method in patients with failed stone extraction under endoscopic...BACKGROUND The treatment of difficult common bile duct stones(CBDS)remains a big challenge around the world.Biliary stenting is a widely accepted rescue method in patients with failed stone extraction under endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.Fully covered self-expanding metal stent(FCSEMS)has gained increasing attention in the management of difficult CBDS.AIM To manufacture a drug-eluting FCSEMS,which can achieve controlled release of stone-dissolving agents and speed up the dissolution of CBDS.METHODS Customized covered nitinol stents were adopted.Sodium cholate(SC)and disodium ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid(EDTA disodium,EDTA for short)were used as stone-dissolving agents.Three different types of drug-eluting stents were manufactured by dip coating(Stent I),coaxial electrospinning(Stent II),and dip coating combined with electrospinning(Stent III),respectively.The drugrelease behavior and stone-dissolving efficacy of these stents were evaluated in vitro to sort out the best manufacturing method.And the selected stonedissolving stents were further put into porcine CBD to evaluate their biosecurity.RESULTS Stent I and Stent II had obvious burst release of drugs in the first 5 d while Stent III presented controlled and sustainable drug release for 30 d.In still buffer,the final stone mass-loss rate of each group was 5.19%±0.69%for naked FCSEMS,20.37%±2.13%for Stent I,24.57%±1.45%for Stent II,and 33.72%±0.67%for Stent III.In flowing bile,the final stone mass-loss rate of each group was 5.87%±0.25%for naked FCSEMS,6.36%±0.48%for Stent I,6.38%±0.37%for Stent II,and 8.15%±0.27%for Stent III.Stent III caused the most stone mass-loss no matter in still buffer or in flowing bile,which was significantly higher than those of other groups(P<0.05).In vivo,Stent III made no difference from naked FCSEMS in serological analysis(P>0.05)and histopathological examination(P>0.05).CONCLUSION The novel SC and EDTA-eluting FCSEMS is efficient in diminishing CBDS in vitro.When conventional endoscopic techniques fa展开更多
AIM:To investigate whether predicting patients that might be at a higher risk for complications might serve to improve the selection of patients undergoing colonic stenting.METHODS:A retrospective review of consecutiv...AIM:To investigate whether predicting patients that might be at a higher risk for complications might serve to improve the selection of patients undergoing colonic stenting.METHODS:A retrospective review of consecutive patients who underwent an attempted self-expandable metal stent(SEMS)insertion for malignant colonic obstruction between November 2006 and March 2013.All patients were either referred for preoperative colonic decompression with the intent of a single surgical procedure,or for palliation of the malignant colorectal obstruction for unresectable cancer.Fisher’s test orχ2test was performed on categorical variables,and the t test for continuous variables.Univariable and multivariable logistic regression were used to examine the association between independent variables and the presence of complications from SEMS insertion.RESULTS:SEMS insertion was attempted in 73 patients.Males comprised 55.71%and the mean age was 67.41±12.41 years.Of these,65.15%underwent subsequent surgery,while 34.85%received SEMS as palliation for advanced disease.Extracolonic tumors were only4.76%.The majority of patients had stageⅣdisease(63.83%),while the remainder had stageⅢ(36.17%).SEMS were successfully inserted in 93.85%(95%CI:87.85%-99.85%).Perforations occurred in 4.10%,SEMS migration in 8.21%,and stent re-occlusion from ingrowth occurred in 2.74%of patients.The mean duration of follow up for the patients was 13.52±17.48 mo(range 0-73 mo).None of the variables:age,sex,time between the onset of symptoms to SEMS insertion,time between SEMS insertion and surgery,length of the stenosis,location of the stenosis,albumin level,or receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy,could predict the development of complications from either SEMS insertion nor prolonged survival.CONCLUSION:None of the variables could predict the development of complications or survival.Further studies are required to identify patients who would benefit the most from SEMS.展开更多
目的探讨碘-125粒子支架治疗食管癌的疗效及碘-125粒子治疗剂量。方法75例患者分为治疗组(A组)45例,对照组(B组)30例,A组将0.4m c i、0.6m c i、0.8m c i三种不同剂量碘-125粒子捆绑在带膜支架上,分别于3月、6月、12月、15月观察总并发...目的探讨碘-125粒子支架治疗食管癌的疗效及碘-125粒子治疗剂量。方法75例患者分为治疗组(A组)45例,对照组(B组)30例,A组将0.4m c i、0.6m c i、0.8m c i三种不同剂量碘-125粒子捆绑在带膜支架上,分别于3月、6月、12月、15月观察总并发症发生情况、肿瘤生长转移情况、总生存率、不同剂量作用下生存率。结果A组在3月、6月、12月肿瘤生长阻塞支架发生率显著低于B组,新增转移癌灶低于B组,平均生存时间明显长于B组,p<0.05;0.6m c i、0.8m c i两种剂量组在阻止肿瘤生长、转移、延长生存率等方面优于0.4m c i剂量组,0.6m c i、0.8m c i两种剂量组间无统计学差异。结论碘-125粒子支架治疗食管癌可显著改善吞咽困难,有效阻止肿瘤生长、转移,延长生存期,碘-125粒子剂量以0.6m c i为宜。展开更多
文摘Biliary stricture complicating living donor liver transplantation(LDLT) is a relatively common complication, occurring in most transplant centres across the world. Cases of biliary strictures are more common in LDLT than in deceased donor liver transplantation. Endoscopic management is the mainstay for biliary strictures complicating LDLT and includes endoscopic retrograde cholangiography, sphincterotomy and stent placement(with or without balloon dilatation). The efficacy and safety profiles as well as outcomes of endoscopic management of biliary strictures complicating LDLT is an area that needs to be viewed in isolation, owing to its unique set of problems and attending complications; as such, it merits a tailored approach, which is yet to be well established. The diagnostic criteria applied to these strictures are not uniform and are over-reliant on imaging studies showing an anastomotic narrowing. It has to be kept in mind that in the setting of LDLT, a subjective anastomotic narrowing is present in most cases due to a mismatch in ductal diameters. However, whether this narrowing results in a functionally significant narrowing is a question that needs further study. In addition, wide variation in the endotherapy protocols practised in most centres makes it difficult to interpret the results and hampers our understanding of this topic. The outcome definition for endotherapy is also heterogenous and needs to be standardised to allow for comparison of data in this regard and establish a clinical practice guideline. There have been multiple studies in this area in the last 2 years, with novel findings that have provided solutions to some of these issues. This review endeavours to incorporate these new findings into the wider understanding of endotherapy for biliary strictures complicating LDLT, with specific emphasis on diagnosis of strictures in the LDLT setting, endotherapy protocols and outcome definitions. An attempt is made to present the best management options currently available as well as directions for
基金Supported by Qihang Project of Fujian Medical University,No.2017XQ1050
文摘BACKGROUND Obstructive colorectal cancer(OCC)is always accompanied by severe complications,and the optimal strategy for patients with OCC remains undetermined.Different from emergency surgery(ES),self-expandable metal stents(SEMS)as a bridge to surgery(BTS),could increase the likelihood of primary anastomosis.However,the stent failure and related complications might give rise to a high recurrence rate.Few studies have focused on the indications for either method,and the relationship between preoperative inflammation indexes and the prognosis of OCC is still underestimated.AIM To explore the indications for ES and BTS in OCCs based on preoperative inflammation indexes.METHODS One hundred and twenty-eight patients who underwent ES or BTS from 2008 to 2015 were enrolled.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis was used to define the optimal preoperative inflammation index and its cutoff point.Kaplan–Meier analyses and Cox proportional hazards models were applied to assess the association between the preoperative inflammation indexes and the survival outcomes[overall survival(OS)and disease-free survival(DFS)].Stratification analysis was performed to identify the subgroups that would benefit from ES or BTS.RESULTS OS and DFS were comparable between the ES and BTS groups(P>0.05).ROC curve analysis showed derived neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(dNLR)as the optimal biomarker for the prediction of DFS in ES(P<0.05).Lymphocyte-tomonocyte ratio(LMR)was recommended for BTS with regard to OS and DFS(P<0.05).dNLR was related to stoma construction(P=0.001),pneumonia(P=0.054),and DFS(P=0.009)in ES.LMR was closely related to lymph node invasion(LVI)(P=0.009),OS(P=0.020),and DFS(P=0.046)in the BTS group.dNLR was an independent risk factor for ES in both OS(P=0.032)and DFS(P=0.016).LMR affected OS(P=0.053)and DFS(P=0.052)in the BTS group.LMR could differentiate the OS between the ES and BTS groups(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Preoperative dNLR and LMR could predict OS and DFS in patients undergoing ES and BTS,respectively.For O
基金Supported by Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea funded by the Ministry of ScienceICT and Future PlanningNo.2014R1A1A1A05008202
文摘Since the development of uncovered self-expanding metal stents(SEMS) in the 1990 s, endoscopic stents have evolved dramatically. Application of new materialsand new designs has expanded the indications for enteral SEMS. At present, enteral stents are considered the first-line modality for palliative care, and numerous types of enteral stents are under development for extended clinical usage, beyond a merely palliative purpose. Herein, we will discuss the current status and the future development of lower enteral stents.
文摘Walled-off pancreatic necrosis and a pancreatic abscess are the most severe complications of acute pancreatitis. Surgery in such critically ill patients is often associated with significant morbidity and mortality within the first few weeks after the onset of symptoms. Minimal invasive approaches with high success and low mortality rates are therefore of considerable interest. Endoscopic therapy has the potential to offer safe and effective alternative treatment. We report here on 3 consecutive patients with infected walled-off pancreatic necrosis and 1 patient with a pancreatic abscess who underwent direct endoscopic necrosectomy 19-21 d after the onset of acute pancreatitis. The infected pancreatic necrosis or abscess was punctured transluminally with a cystostome and, after balloon dilatation, a non-covered self-expanding biliary metal stent was placed into the necrotic cavity. Following stent deployment, a nasobiliary pigtail catheter was placed into the cavity to ensure continuous irrigation. After 5-7 d, the metal stent was removed endoscopically and the necrotic cavity was entered with a therapeutic gastroscope. Endoscopic debridement was performed via the simultaneous application of a high-flow water-jet system; using a flush knife, a Dormia basket, and hot biopsy forceps. The transluminal endotherapy was repeated 2-5 times daily during the next 10 d. Supportive care included parenteral antibiotics and jejunal feeding. All patients improved dramatically and with resolution of their septic conditions; 3 patients were completely cured without any further complications or the need for surgery. One patient died from a complication of prolonged ventilation severe bilateral pneumonia, not related to the endoscopic procedure. No procedure related complications were observed. Transluminal endoscopic necrosectomy with temporary application of a self-expanding metal stent and a high-flow water-jet system shows promise for enhancing the potential of this endoscopic approach in patients with walled-off pancreatic nec
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81470904and Shanghai Committee of Science and Technology,No.14411963000
文摘BACKGROUND The treatment of difficult common bile duct stones(CBDS)remains a big challenge around the world.Biliary stenting is a widely accepted rescue method in patients with failed stone extraction under endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.Fully covered self-expanding metal stent(FCSEMS)has gained increasing attention in the management of difficult CBDS.AIM To manufacture a drug-eluting FCSEMS,which can achieve controlled release of stone-dissolving agents and speed up the dissolution of CBDS.METHODS Customized covered nitinol stents were adopted.Sodium cholate(SC)and disodium ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid(EDTA disodium,EDTA for short)were used as stone-dissolving agents.Three different types of drug-eluting stents were manufactured by dip coating(Stent I),coaxial electrospinning(Stent II),and dip coating combined with electrospinning(Stent III),respectively.The drugrelease behavior and stone-dissolving efficacy of these stents were evaluated in vitro to sort out the best manufacturing method.And the selected stonedissolving stents were further put into porcine CBD to evaluate their biosecurity.RESULTS Stent I and Stent II had obvious burst release of drugs in the first 5 d while Stent III presented controlled and sustainable drug release for 30 d.In still buffer,the final stone mass-loss rate of each group was 5.19%±0.69%for naked FCSEMS,20.37%±2.13%for Stent I,24.57%±1.45%for Stent II,and 33.72%±0.67%for Stent III.In flowing bile,the final stone mass-loss rate of each group was 5.87%±0.25%for naked FCSEMS,6.36%±0.48%for Stent I,6.38%±0.37%for Stent II,and 8.15%±0.27%for Stent III.Stent III caused the most stone mass-loss no matter in still buffer or in flowing bile,which was significantly higher than those of other groups(P<0.05).In vivo,Stent III made no difference from naked FCSEMS in serological analysis(P>0.05)and histopathological examination(P>0.05).CONCLUSION The novel SC and EDTA-eluting FCSEMS is efficient in diminishing CBDS in vitro.When conventional endoscopic techniques fa
基金Supported by The Deanship of Scientific Research at King Saud University funded this research through the Research Group Project,No.RGP-VPP-279
文摘AIM:To investigate whether predicting patients that might be at a higher risk for complications might serve to improve the selection of patients undergoing colonic stenting.METHODS:A retrospective review of consecutive patients who underwent an attempted self-expandable metal stent(SEMS)insertion for malignant colonic obstruction between November 2006 and March 2013.All patients were either referred for preoperative colonic decompression with the intent of a single surgical procedure,or for palliation of the malignant colorectal obstruction for unresectable cancer.Fisher’s test orχ2test was performed on categorical variables,and the t test for continuous variables.Univariable and multivariable logistic regression were used to examine the association between independent variables and the presence of complications from SEMS insertion.RESULTS:SEMS insertion was attempted in 73 patients.Males comprised 55.71%and the mean age was 67.41±12.41 years.Of these,65.15%underwent subsequent surgery,while 34.85%received SEMS as palliation for advanced disease.Extracolonic tumors were only4.76%.The majority of patients had stageⅣdisease(63.83%),while the remainder had stageⅢ(36.17%).SEMS were successfully inserted in 93.85%(95%CI:87.85%-99.85%).Perforations occurred in 4.10%,SEMS migration in 8.21%,and stent re-occlusion from ingrowth occurred in 2.74%of patients.The mean duration of follow up for the patients was 13.52±17.48 mo(range 0-73 mo).None of the variables:age,sex,time between the onset of symptoms to SEMS insertion,time between SEMS insertion and surgery,length of the stenosis,location of the stenosis,albumin level,or receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy,could predict the development of complications from either SEMS insertion nor prolonged survival.CONCLUSION:None of the variables could predict the development of complications or survival.Further studies are required to identify patients who would benefit the most from SEMS.
文摘目的探讨碘-125粒子支架治疗食管癌的疗效及碘-125粒子治疗剂量。方法75例患者分为治疗组(A组)45例,对照组(B组)30例,A组将0.4m c i、0.6m c i、0.8m c i三种不同剂量碘-125粒子捆绑在带膜支架上,分别于3月、6月、12月、15月观察总并发症发生情况、肿瘤生长转移情况、总生存率、不同剂量作用下生存率。结果A组在3月、6月、12月肿瘤生长阻塞支架发生率显著低于B组,新增转移癌灶低于B组,平均生存时间明显长于B组,p<0.05;0.6m c i、0.8m c i两种剂量组在阻止肿瘤生长、转移、延长生存率等方面优于0.4m c i剂量组,0.6m c i、0.8m c i两种剂量组间无统计学差异。结论碘-125粒子支架治疗食管癌可显著改善吞咽困难,有效阻止肿瘤生长、转移,延长生存期,碘-125粒子剂量以0.6m c i为宜。
