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Chartier M, Barat M, Dohan A, Belle A, Oudjit A, Abou Ali E, Hallit R, Leandri C, Scialom S, Coriat R, Chaussade S, Soyer P, Barret M. Clinical impact of routine CT esophagogram after peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for esophageal motility disorders. Endosc Int Open 2021; 9:E1355-E1360. [PMID: 34466359 PMCID: PMC8367446 DOI: 10.1055/a-1512-9638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background and study aims Per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) of the lower esophageal sphincter has become a major treatment for esophageal motility disorders, especially achalasia. POEM can result in esophageal bleeding or perforation and pleural and mediastinal effusion. Early routine computed tomography (CT) esophagogram is frequently performed to assess these adverse events (AEs) before resuming oral food intake. We sought to evaluate the value of routine CT esophagogram on postoperative day (POD) 1 after POEM. Patients and methods This single-center retrospective study was performed in a tertiary referral center for interventional digestive endoscopy. We included consecutive patients with POEM and routine CT esophagogram on POD 1 between July 2018 and July 2019. Results Fifty-eight patients were included in the study, 79 % of whom had achalasia. Twenty patients (34 %) presented post-endoscopic AEs, including two patients with severe AEs requiring intensive care admission (one compressive pneumothorax and one mediastinitis); no deaths occurred. Of the 58 CT esophagograms performed, only one was normal. The 57 others (98 %) showed at least one abnormal finding: pneumoperitoneum or retroperitoneal air (91 %), pneumomediastinum (78 %), pleural effusion (34 %), pneumothorax (14 %), pneumonia (7 %), pericardial effusion (2 %), and mediastinal collection (2 %). CT esophagograms revealed AEs and modified therapeutic management in eight patients of 58 (14 %), all of whom had clinical symptoms prior to CT. Conclusions POD 1 CT esophagogram after POEM for esophageal motility disorders diagnosed clinically meaningful AEs in 14 % of patients, all associated with persistent clinical symptoms. Routine use of CT esophagogram after POEM in asymptomatic patients is questionable.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marion Chartier
- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Abdominal and Interventional Imaging, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France,Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Abdominal and Interventional Imaging, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France,Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Abdominal and Interventional Imaging, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France,Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France,Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France,Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Abdominal and Interventional Imaging, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France,Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France,Université de Paris, Paris, France
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Barret M, Dohan A, Oudjit A, Leblanc S, Belle A, Abouali E, Coriat R, Chaussade S, Soyer P. Meglumine diatrizoate esophagogram after peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM): identification of imaging findings associated with clinical complications and longer hospital stay. Eur Radiol 2020; 30:4175-4181. [PMID: 32170414 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-020-06758-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Esophageal peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is the treatment of reference of major obstructive esophageal motility disorders but the detection of early complications remains challenging. Our aim was to report the radiological findings on meglumine diatrizoate esophagograms after esophageal POEM and identify variables associated with patient outcomes. METHODS The imaging and clinical files of 106 patients who underwent POEM for achalasia or other major obstructive esophageal motility disorders were retrospectively analyzed. Post POEM esophagograms were reviewed for the presence of pneumoperitoneum, pleural effusion, extraesophageal contrast leakage, and dislocated clips. Associations between length of hospital stay and radiological findings were searched for using a Cox multivariate analysis. RESULTS A total of 106 patients (M/F = 56/50; mean age = 50 ± 2 [SD] years) underwent 106 POEM procedures with a meglumine diatrizoate esophagogram on postoperative day 1. Overall median hospital stay was 3 days (range 1-20 days). Pneumoperitoneum, pleural effusion, extraesophageal contrast leakage, and dislocated clips were observed in 90/106 (84.9%), 12/106 (11.3%), 4/106 (3.8%), and 0/106 (0%) patients, respectively. At multivariate analysis, pleural effusion (p = 0.005; adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] = 0.35 [95% CI 0.17-0.73]) and extraesophageal contrast leakage (p = 0.039; aHR = 0.27 [95% CI 0.08-0.94]) were associated with a prolonged hospital stay. Pneumoperitoneum was not associated with unfavorable outcome (p = 0.99). CONCLUSIONS Pneumoperitoneum is a common finding after POEM and is not indicative of unfavorable patient outcome. Conversely, post POEM pleural effusion and extraesophageal contrast leakage are associated with a longer hospital stay. KEY POINTS • Water-soluble esophagogram is a valid diagnostic modality to diagnose early complications after esophageal endoscopic myotomy for esophageal motility disorders. • At multivariate analysis, pleural effusion and extraesophageal contrast leakage are associated with a prolonged hospital stay after peroral endoscopic myotomy. • Pneumoperitoneum is not associated with unfavorable outcome after peroral endoscopic myotomy.
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- Maximilien Barret
- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 27 rue du Faubourg St Jacques, 75014, Paris, France. .,University of Paris, Descartes Paris 5, 75006, Paris, France.
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- University of Paris, Descartes Paris 5, 75006, Paris, France.,Department of Abdominal and Interventional Imaging, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 75014, Paris, France
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- Department of Abdominal and Interventional Imaging, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 75014, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 27 rue du Faubourg St Jacques, 75014, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 27 rue du Faubourg St Jacques, 75014, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 27 rue du Faubourg St Jacques, 75014, Paris, France.,University of Paris, Descartes Paris 5, 75006, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 27 rue du Faubourg St Jacques, 75014, Paris, France.,University of Paris, Descartes Paris 5, 75006, Paris, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Oncology, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 27 rue du Faubourg St Jacques, 75014, Paris, France.,University of Paris, Descartes Paris 5, 75006, Paris, France
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- University of Paris, Descartes Paris 5, 75006, Paris, France.,Department of Abdominal and Interventional Imaging, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 75014, Paris, France
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Benias PC, Korrapati P, Raphael KL, D'Souza LS, Inamdar S, Trindade AJ, Lee C, Kumbhari V, Sejpal DV, Okolo P, Khashab MA, Miller L, Carr-Locke D. Safety and feasibility of performing peroral endoscopic myotomy as an outpatient procedure with same-day discharge. Gastrointest Endosc 2019; 90:570-578. [PMID: 31078571 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2019.04.247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 04/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has emerged as a promising treatment option for achalasia and other foregut dysmotility disorders. However, much of the current postprocedural care, such as mandatory admission and routine esophagrams, has been adapted from current surgical practices and may not in fact be necessary. Here, we describe our algorithm and outcomes for same-day discharge. METHODS Outcomes of 103 consecutive patients who underwent POEM for achalasia and other foregut dysmotility disorders from January 2015 to December 2018 were analyzed. Patients were discharged on the same day without esophagrams following a predetermined algorithm based on procedural adverse events and postprocedural pain. Patients were closely monitored after discharge for adverse events at 24 and 48 hours and then routinely in the office setting. RESULTS Of the 103 POEMs, 101 were completed successfully. A total of 62.4% of patients were discharged safely on the same day, 29.7% were admitted for mild pain, and 7.9% were admitted for observation for other reasons. Overall, there were no serious adverse events at any time point. Univariate analysis identified duration of disease greater than 3 years, longer length of procedure (50.9 vs 68.5 min, P < .0001), and longer length of myotomy (7.2 vs 8.5 cm, P < .0068) as significant factors associated with postprocedural pain requiring admission. CONCLUSIONS Although same-day discharge and foregoing routine esophagram have been suggested by many, this routine has not been systematically implemented. This series suggests that an algorithm for same-day discharge based on postprocedure chest pain and procedural complexity is both safe and feasible.
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- Petros C Benias
- Division of Gastroenterology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Health System, Manhasset, New York, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Icahn School of Medicine at Beth Israel, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Health System, Manhasset, New York, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and hepatology, Stony Brook School of Medicine, East Setauket, New York, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Health System, Manhasset, New York, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Health System, Manhasset, New York, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institution, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Health System, Manhasset, New York, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Health System, Manhasset, New York, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institution, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Health System, Manhasset, New York, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Weil Cornell School of Medicine, New York Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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What the radiologist needs to know about gastrointestinal endoscopic surgical procedures. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2018; 43:1482-1493. [PMID: 28983652 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-017-1318-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is a novel surgical approach, currently performed for an array of conditions. Endoscopic procedures offer significant benefits, including lower cost, no surgical incisions, and shorter hospital stays. These advantages align with the current trends in health care, namely a push for "cost-effective care." There are a multitude of health issues which are now being addressed by the endoscopic surgical approach, including peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), which is a relatively new technique used in the treatment of achalasia. Endoscopic treatment utilized for GERD includes transoral incisionless fundoplication. Endoscopic bariatric surgical procedures include intragastric balloon placement, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, and revision of prior bariatric procedures including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and conventional gastric sleeve procedures. Endoscopic clips are routinely utilized for achieving hemostasis, treating iatrogenic gastric and bowel ulcerations and perforations and for the closure of enteric fistulization. Novel endoscopic procedures are now replacing conventional surgery due to their non-invasive nature, faster recovery and lower healthcare costs. Radiologists need to understand how these procedures are performed, as well as expected post-procedural imaging appearance and potential complications.
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Nast JF, Berliner C, Rösch T, von Renteln D, Noder T, Schachschal G, Groth S, Ittrich H, Kersten JF, Adam G, Werner YB. Endoscopy versus radiology in post-procedural monitoring after peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). Surg Endosc 2018; 32:3956-3963. [PMID: 29546671 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6137-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2017] [Accepted: 02/23/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The newly developed technique of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has been shown to be effective in several short- and mid-term studies. Limited information is available about the adequacy of immediate post-POEM monitoring tests. METHODS POEM was performed under general anesthesia in 228 patients (59.6% male, mean age 45.6 ± 15.5 years). Post-procedural checks comprised clinical and laboratory examination, and, during post-procedure days 1-5, endoscopy and-in the first 114 cases-radiologic examination using water-soluble contrast (1st group); the remaining patients underwent post-procedure controls without radiology (2nd group). Main outcome was value of endoscopic compared to radiologic control for recognition of early adverse events. RESULTS In the first group, routine fluoroscopic contrast swallow suggested minor leakages at the mucosal entry site in two cases which was confirmed endoscopically in only one. Endoscopy revealed two minor entry site leakages and, in six additional cases, dislocated clips without leakage (overall 5.3%). All eight patients underwent reclipping and healed without clinical sequelae. In the 2nd group, endoscopy showed 5 clip dislocations (all reclipped) and one ischemic cardiac perforation in a patient with clinical deterioration on post-POEM day 1 who had to undergo surgery after confirmation of leakage by CT. CONCLUSIONS Radiologic monitoring (contrast swallow) after POEM is not useful and can be omitted. Even routine endoscopic monitoring for detection and closure of minor defects of the mucosal entry site yields limited information with regards to final outcome; major complications are very rare and probably associated with clinical deterioration. Clinical Trials Gov Registration number of the main study: NCT01405417.
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- Jan Friso Nast
- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany. .,Department of Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.,Department of Gastroenterology, Centre Hospitalier de l´Université de Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Biometry and Epidemiology, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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Nabi Z, Reddy DN, Ramchandani M. Adverse events during and after per-oral endoscopic myotomy: prevention, diagnosis, and management. Gastrointest Endosc 2018; 87:4-17. [PMID: 28987545 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2017.09.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Accepted: 09/20/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has surfaced as an effective endoscopic treatment modality for achalasia cardia (AC). Promising results in short- and mid-term follow-up studies have increased the use of POEM for the management of AC. POEM can be safely performed in an endoscopy suit, and major adverse events (AEs) are uncommon. AEs encountered during POEM or during the perioperative period principally include insufflation-related AEs, mucosal injuries, bleeding, pain, and aspiration pneumonia. Most insufflation-related AEs do not require an active intervention and therefore should not be considered as AEs in the true sense. When management of AEs is required, most intraoperative AEs can be managed at the same time without untoward consequences. Occurrences of AEs lessen after completion of the learning curve. However, experience alone does not ensure "zero" incidence of AEs, and early recognition remains essential. Postoperative AEs, like leaks, delayed bleeding, and delayed mucosal perforations, may pose special challenges for diagnosis and management. There is no standardized classification system for grading the severity of AEs associated with POEM, resulting in wide variation in their reported occurrences. Uniform reporting of AEs is not only crucial to comprehensively analyze the safety of POEM but also for comparison with other established treatment modalities like Heller's myotomy. GERD is an important long-term AE after POEM. Unlike the perioperative AEs, little is known regarding the intraoperative or patient-related factors that influence the occurrence of post-POEM GERD. Large prospective studies with long-term follow-up are required to determine the procedural factors associated with GERD after POEM.
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- Zaheer Nabi
- Department of Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India
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Weiss J, Pomschar A, Rist C, Neumaier K, Li M, Flatz W, Thierfelder K, Notohamiprodjo M. Feasibility of optimized ultralow-dose pulsed fluoroscopy for upper gastrointestinal tract examinations: a phantom study with clinical correlation. Radiol Med 2017; 122:822-828. [DOI: 10.1007/s11547-017-0793-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2017] [Accepted: 07/12/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Early adverse events of per-oral endoscopic myotomy. Gastrointest Endosc 2017; 85:708-718.e2. [PMID: 27609778 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2016.08.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2016] [Accepted: 08/25/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The recently developed technique of per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has been shown to be effective for the therapy of esophageal motility disorders. Limited information is available about POEM adverse events (AEs). METHODS POEM was performed on 241 patients (58% male; mean age, 47.4 ± 16.4 years) under general anesthesia over 61 months. The main outcome was the rate of intra- and post-procedural AEs. Post-procedural checks comprised clinical and laboratory examinations and endoscopy, with further follow-ups performed at 3, 6, and 12 months. RESULTS Of the 241 procedures, 238 were successfully completed (mean procedure time, 100.2 ± 39.5 min). Reasons for abortion were excessive submucosal fibrosis preventing submucosal tunneling. Three patients had severe procedural-related AEs (SAE rate, 1.2%); 1 case of pneumothorax required intra-procedural drainage, and 2 patients had delayed SAEs (1 ischemic gastric cardia perforation and 1 hemothorax, both leading to surgery). The overall rate of minor AEs was 31.1%, mainly prolonged intra-procedural bleeding (>15 min hemostasis) and defects of the mucosa overlying the tunnel; none led to clinically relevant signs or symptoms. Patients experiencing any AE had a significantly prolonged hospital stay (P = .037) and a trend toward prolonged procedure time (P = .094). Neck/upper thoracic emphysema and free abdominal air were noted in 31.5% and 35.7%, respectively (95.3% drained), but without relevant sequelae. CONCLUSIONS POEM has a low rate of SAEs; minor AEs are more frequent but lack a consistent definition. Therefore, based on our experience and literature analysis, we suggest a classification of AEs for POEM. (Clinical trials registration number: NCT01405417.).
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Findings of Esophagography for 25 Patients After Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Achalasia. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2016; 207:1185-1193. [DOI: 10.2214/ajr.16.16365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Evaluation of the need for routine esophagram after peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). Surg Endosc 2015; 30:2969-74. [PMID: 26487213 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-015-4585-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2015] [Accepted: 09/19/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a novel surgical option for the treatment of achalasia. Most centers perform a routine esophagram on postoperative day (POD) #1 to rule esophageal perforation and leaks. In this study, we sought to determine the clinical utility of routine contrast studies post-POEM. METHODS POEM was performed using an anterior submucosal tunnel and selective myotomy of the circular muscle layer. A routine contrast esophagram was obtained on POD #1. We conducted a retrospective review of the radiologists' interpretations of these studies and compared them to patient's clinical course. RESULTS Seventy-eight patients were included. Among these, two complications occurred. One patient was non-compliant with postoperative nil per os orders and developed epigastric pain suspicious for a leak that was demonstrated on esophagram. Another patient had subcutaneous emphysema on POD #1 esophagram, a finding that was also present on physical examination, without esophageal leakage. Another esophagram in an asymptomatic patient was suspicious for submucosal tunnel hematoma which prompted a return to the operating room with negative results. Overall, 56 patients had abnormal studies. POD #1 esophagram demonstrated a sensitivity of 100 % and specificity of 45 % in identifying clinically significant complications. CONCLUSIONS In this series, we found routine esophagram to have a high sensitivity but a very low specificity in detecting clinically significant complications. Routine esophagram after POEM may not be necessary.
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