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Lu A, Hsu CM, Tsai YT, Tsai MS, Chang GH. Chemical Burn-Induced Corrosive Epiglottitis in an Elderly Patient with Major Depression. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13030804. [PMID: 36983959 PMCID: PMC10056630 DOI: 10.3390/life13030804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Acute epiglottitis (AE) is a potential emergency of the respiratory tract caused mainly by bacterial infection. However, nonbacterial infection causes, such as corrosive injuries, may result in death due to gastrointestinal perforation if a timely diagnosis is not available. We report the case of an elderly patient with an acute melancholic episode who encountered corrosive epiglottitis (CE) caused by accidental ingestion of hydrochloric acid and compare the features of CE and AE, including the immediate onset of symptoms, normal findings on blood tests, and endoscopy revealing pale swollen epiglottitis. This case can prove to be an important reference for clinicians for differential diagnosis, especially when treating epiglottitis in patients with psychiatric disorders and unclear expression.
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- Ang Lu
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi 613, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi 613, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
- Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi 613, Taiwan
- Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi 613, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
- Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi 613, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
- Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
- Head and Neck Infection Treatment Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi 613, Taiwan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-975353047
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Predictive factors for the success of endoscopic dilation of esophageal caustic stricture: the experience of a French tertiary reference center. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:5660-5668. [PMID: 35790591 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08781-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Predictors of the efficacy of endoscopic dilation for caustic esophageal stricture have been poorly studied. METHODS All patients undergoing an endoscopic dilation for an esophageal caustic stricture between 1990 and 2015 in a French national reference center were included. Success of dilation was defined by self-food autonomy without the need for reconstructive esophageal surgery. RESULTS During the study period, 894 patients were admitted after caustic ingestion. Among them, 101 patients developed esophageal stricture and 92 patients were eligible for analysis (missing data in 8 cases, 1 patient died before endoscopic dilation). In this cohort (median age 42 years, women 53%, strong alkali 74%, suicide attempt 77%, hydrostatic balloon use 93%), the overall success rate of dilation was 57% with a median number of 3 dilation sessions (274 sessions, range 1-17). Factors predicting the success of the procedure were: non-inflammatory stricture or non-inflammatory intercalated mucosa between stricture (88% vs 47%, p = 0.001), a single stricture versus 2 or more strictures (69% vs 47% vs 33%, respectively, p = 0.04), a stricture of less than 5 cm (70% vs 27%, p < 0.001) and the existence of mild/ moderately tight or very tight stricture (70% vs 21% of success, p < 0.001). Perforation rate was 6.5% (18/274) requiring emergency surgery in 2 cases. CONCLUSION Several characteristics of caustic esophageal strictures are significantly associated with the success rate of endoscopic dilation. Our data may be useful for customizing treatment strategies in patients with a caustic stricture.
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He J, Zhang Z, Yang Y, Ren F, Li J, Zhu S, Ma F, Wu R, Lv Y, He G, Guo B, Chu D. Injectable Self-Healing Adhesive pH-Responsive Hydrogels Accelerate Gastric Hemostasis and Wound Healing. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2021; 13:80. [PMID: 34138263 PMCID: PMC8187506 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-020-00585-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) are well-established therapeutics for gastrointestinal neoplasias, but complications after EMR/ESD, including bleeding and perforation, result in additional treatment morbidity and even threaten the lives of patients. Thus, designing biomaterials to treat gastric bleeding and wound healing after endoscopic treatment is highly desired and remains a challenge. Herein, a series of injectable pH-responsive self-healing adhesive hydrogels based on acryloyl-6-aminocaproic acid (AA) and AA-g-N-hydroxysuccinimide (AA-NHS) were developed, and their great potential as endoscopic sprayable bioadhesive materials to efficiently stop hemorrhage and promote the wound healing process was further demonstrated in a swine gastric hemorrhage/wound model. The hydrogels showed a suitable gelation time, an autonomous and efficient self-healing capacity, hemostatic properties, and good biocompatibility. With the introduction of AA-NHS as a micro-cross-linker, the hydrogels exhibited enhanced adhesive strength. A swine gastric hemorrhage in vivo model demonstrated that the hydrogels showed good hemostatic performance by stopping acute arterial bleeding and preventing delayed bleeding. A gastric wound model indicated that the hydrogels showed excellent treatment effects with significantly enhanced wound healing with type I collagen deposition, α-SMA expression, and blood vessel formation. These injectable self-healing adhesive hydrogels exhibited great potential to treat gastric wounds after endoscopic treatment.
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- Jiahui He
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, and State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, and State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- National Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Precision Surgery and Regenerative Medicine and Surgical Engineering Research Center of Shaanxi Province, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Experimental Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- National Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Precision Surgery and Regenerative Medicine and Surgical Engineering Research Center of Shaanxi Province, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- National Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Precision Surgery and Regenerative Medicine and Surgical Engineering Research Center of Shaanxi Province, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- National Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Precision Surgery and Regenerative Medicine and Surgical Engineering Research Center of Shaanxi Province, First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, and State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China.
- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, and State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China.
- Key Laboratory of Shaanxi Province for Craniofacial Precision Medicine Research, College of Stomatology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China.
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Agarwal A, Srivastava DN, Madhusudhan KS. Corrosive injury of the upper gastrointestinal tract: the evolving role of a radiologist. Br J Radiol 2020; 93:20200528. [PMID: 32706982 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20200528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Corrosive injury is a devastating injury which carries significant morbidity. The upper gastrointestinal tract is predominantly affected with severity ranging from mild inflammation to full thickness necrosis which may result in perforation and death. Among the complications, stricture formation is most common, causing dysphagia and malnutrition. Endoscopy has a pivotal role in the diagnosis and management, with a few shortcomings. Imaging has an important role to play. Besides radiography, there is an increasing role of CT scan in the emergency setting with good accuracy in identifying patients who are likely to benefit from surgery. Further, CT scan has a role in the diagnosis of complications. Oral contrast studies help in assessing the severity and extent of stricture formation and associated fistulous complications in the subacute and chronic phase. The scope of intervention radiology for this condition is increasing. Fluoroscopy-guided balloon dilatation, drainage of collections or mucoceles, endovascular embolization of point bleeders, placement of feeding jejunostomy and image-guided biopsy are among the procedures that are being performed. Through this review we aim to stress the role the radiologist plays in the diagnosis and follow-up of these patients and in performing radiological interventions. Besides this, we have also highlighted few salient points to help understand the pathophysiology and management of such injuries which is paramount to ensure a good long-term outcome.
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- Ayushi Agarwal
- Department of Radiodiagnosis All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India 110029
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India 110029
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Li Y, Langworthy J, Xu L, Cai H, Yang Y, Lu Y, Wallach SL, Friedenberg FK. Nationwide estimate of emergency department visits in the United States related to caustic ingestion. Dis Esophagus 2020; 33:5780187. [PMID: 32129451 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doaa012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2019] [Revised: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Caustic ingestion, whether intentional or unintentional, may result in significant morbidity. Our aim was to provide an estimate of the incidence and outcomes of caustic ingestion among emergency department (ED) visits across the United States. METHODS The Nationwide Emergency Department Sample (NEDS) is part of the family of databases developed for the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project. We analyzed NEDS for the period 2010-2014. Adults (≥18 years of age) with a diagnosis of caustic ingestion were identified by ICD-9 codes. The weighted frequencies and proportions of caustic ingestion-related ED visits by demographic characteristics and disposition status were examined. A weighted multivariable logistic regression model was performed to examine factors associated with inpatient admission for caustic ingestion-related visits. RESULTS From 2010 to 2014, there were 40,844 weighted adult ED visits related to caustic ingestion among 533.8 million visits (7.65/100,000, 95% CI 7.58/100,000-7.73/100,000), resulting in over $47 million in annual cost. Among ED visits related to caustic ingestion, 28% had comorbid mental and substance use disorders. Local and systemic complications were rare. There was significant regional, gender, and insurance variability in the decision as to perform endoscopy. Males, insured patients, patients domiciled in the Southeast region of the United States, and patients with mental or substance use disorders had significantly higher percentages of receiving endoscopic procedures. Overall, 6,664 (16.27%) visits resulted in admission to the same hospital and 1,063 (2.60%) visits resulted in transfer to another hospital or facility. The risk factors for admission were increasing in age, male gender, local or systemic complications related to caustic ingestion, and comorbid mental and substance use disorders. A total of 161 (0.39%) patients died related to caustic ingestion. CONCLUSION Our results from NEDS provide national estimates on the incidence of caustic ingestions involving adults seen in US EDs. Further studies are needed to examine the standard management of caustic ingestion and investigate the factors causing variability of esophagogastroduodenoscopy performance and caustic ingestion care.
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- Yiting Li
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seton Hall University School of Health and Medical Sciences, Saint Francis Medical Center, Trenton, NJ, USA
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Hand and Plastic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seton Hall University School of Health and Medical Sciences, Saint Francis Medical Center, Trenton, NJ, USA
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Singh AN, Kilambi R, Madhusudhan KS, Pal S. An Alternative Approach to Life-Threatening Gastrointestinal Bleeding After Corrosive Ingestion. Indian J Surg 2018; 80:187-189. [PMID: 29915486 DOI: 10.1007/s12262-018-1739-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2017] [Accepted: 01/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Massive gastrointestinal bleeding after corrosive intake is a rare complication that generally mandates a surgical intervention for control. Angioembolization for control of gastrointestinal bleeding in the setting of acute corrosive injury has not been described. Here, we present our experience of a case of acute corrosive injury presenting with massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding in the delayed phase which was successfully managed by angioembolization. We discuss the case in light of the literature available and describe markers which may serve to identify potential candidates for angioembolization.
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- Anand Narayan Singh
- 1Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Liver Transplantation, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- 2Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- 1Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery and Liver Transplantation, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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The Surgical Strategy in Massive Corrosive Injury in Digestive Tract: Is the Extensive Surgery Appropriate? World J Surg 2018; 42:2028-2035. [DOI: 10.1007/s00268-017-4451-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Corrosive ingestion is a rare but potentially devastating event and, despite the availability of effective preventive public health strategies, injuries continue to occur. Most clinicians have limited personal experience and rely on guidelines; however, uncertainty persists about best clinical practice. Ingestions range from mild cases with no injury to severe cases with full thickness necrosis of the oesophagus and stomach. CT scan is superior to traditional endoscopy for stratification of patients to emergency resection or observation. Oesophageal stricture is a common consequence of ingestion and newer stents show some promise; however, the place of endoscopic stenting for corrosive strictures is yet to be defined. We summarise the evidence to provide a plan for managing these potentially life-threatening injuries and discuss the areas where further research is required to improve outcomes.
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- Mircea Chirica
- Department of Digestive and Emergency Surgery, University Hospital of Grenoble, Grenoble Alpes University, Grenoble, France.
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- University of Milan Medical School, Division of General Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Milan, Italy
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- Acute Surgical Unit, Canberra Hospital, Garran, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Department of Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, Saint-Louis Hospital AP-HP, Université Paris Diderot Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Department of Digestive and Endocrine Surgery, Saint-Louis Hospital AP-HP, Université Paris Diderot Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, France
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Caustic ingestion management: world society of emergency surgery preliminary survey of expert opinion. World J Emerg Surg 2015; 10:48. [PMID: 26478740 PMCID: PMC4609064 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-015-0043-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2015] [Accepted: 10/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Caustic material ingestion injuries (CMI) are uncommon. Only 5,000 cases are reported in the United States each year and most acute care healthcare facilities admit only a few cases annually. Accordingly, no single institution can claim extensive experience, and management protocols are most probably based on either expert opinion or literature reports. In this study, we will attempt to review opinions and practices of representatives of the board members of the World Society of Emergency Surgery and compare them to the current literature.
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Mohiuddin MK, Chowdavaram S, Bogadi V, Prabhakar B, Rao KPR, Devi S, Mohan V. Epidemic Trends of Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Abnormalities: Hospital-based study on Endoscopic Data Evaluation. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2015; 16:5741-7. [DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2015.16.14.5741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Pancreas-sparing duodenectomy in a patient with acute corrosive injury. Updates Surg 2012; 65:309-11. [PMID: 22623118 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-012-0159-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2012] [Accepted: 05/09/2012] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Ansari MM, Haleem S, Harris SH, Khan R, Zia I, Beg MH. Isolated corrosive pyloric stenosis without oesophageal involvement: an experience of 21 years. Arab J Gastroenterol 2011; 12:94-8. [PMID: 21684482 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajg.2011.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2010] [Revised: 03/11/2011] [Accepted: 04/06/2011] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS Corrosive ingestion is common in Asia and it is a frequent cause of morbidity secondary to intense fibrotic reaction and stricture formation of the oesophagus. Isolated corrosive pyloric stenosis without oesophageal involvement is an uncommon phenomenon. PATIENTS AND METHODS All consecutive patients, with corrosive ingestion in the last two decades, were reviewed and analysed. Eleven out of 201 patients with corrosive ingestion had isolated gastric outlet obstruction. RESULTS Patients' age ranged from 11 to 29 years with a male:female ratio of 1.75:1. All patients developed pyloric stenosis following ingestion of solution of acids. Barium study revealed complete/near-complete gastric outlet obstruction in all patients. On laparotomy, there was gastric dilatation in 10 patients, who underwent posterior gastrojejunostomy, whereas the stomach was contracted in one patient, and hence anterior gastrojejunostomy was performed. Seven patients were completely relieved of their symptoms; persistent postprandial epigastric fullness and/or dyspepsia was observed in four patients whose gastrojejunostomy stoma was found adequate on barium study, suggestive of gastric motility disorder. We did not encounter gastrojejunostomy-related complication of stomal ulcer/stenosis in our patients. CONCLUSION Isolated corrosive pyloric stenosis is not as rare as is commonly thought. Gastrojejunostomy is effective, although a fair percentage of patients appear to develop gastric motility disorder secondary to corrosive injury.
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Ananthakrishnan N, Parthasarathy G, Kate V. Acute corrosive injuries of the stomach: a single unit experience of thirty years. ISRN GASTROENTEROLOGY 2010; 2011:914013. [PMID: 21991535 PMCID: PMC3168572 DOI: 10.5402/2011/914013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2010] [Accepted: 10/21/2010] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Introduction. The spectrum of gastric injury due to corrosives can vary. This paper presents a single center experience of over 30 years of corrosive gastric injuries of 39 patients with acute gastric injuries from 1977 till 2006. Patients and Methods. Two thirds of the patients in the acute injury group had a concomitant esophageal injury. The age of the patients ranged from 4 years to 65 years with a slight preponderance of males. (M : F ratio 22 : 17). Results. 36 out of 39 acute gastric injuries were due to ingestion of acids. Three patients had history of caustic soda ingestion. Oral hyperemia or ulcers of varying extent were seen in all patients. The stomach showed hyperemia in 10, extensive ulcers in 13, and mucosal necrosis in 10 patients. Fifteen patients (15/39, 38.5%) were managed conservatively. Twenty four patients (24/39, 61.5%) underwent laparotomy: one for frank peritonitis, 10 for gastric mucosal necrosis, and 13 others for extensive gastric ulcerations. Overall the mortality rate was 29.6 %. Conclusion. Although the mortality and morbidity of acute corrosive gastric injuries is high, the key to improve the survival is early identification of perforation, maintenance of nutrition and control of sepsis.
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- N Ananthakrishnan
- Department of Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry 605006, India
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Tomikawa M, Akahoshi T, Sugimachi K, Ikeda Y, Korenaga D, Takenaka K, Hashizume M, Maehara Y. An assessment of surgery for portal hypertensive patients performed at a single community hospital. Surg Today 2010; 40:620-5. [PMID: 20582512 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-009-4123-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2009] [Accepted: 04/27/2009] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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PURPOSE The outcomes of surgery for portal hypertensive patients at a single community hospital in the last two decades were retrospectively examined. METHODS From June 1989 to March 2008, 13 of 848 (1.5%) portal hypertensive patients admitted and treated at the community hospital underwent surgery. The types of surgery performed were a distal splenorenal shunt for 2 patients, gastric devascularization and splenectomy for 8, laparoscopic gastric devascularization and splenectomy for 1, distal gastrectomy for 1, and splenectomy alone for 1. This study reviewed the postoperative records of the endoscopic findings and additional treatments, and the perioperative records. RESULTS No patient had bleeding from esophagogastric varices during the 75-month mean follow-up period after surgery. Five patients had one or two series of endoscopic treatment for recurrent likely-to-bleed esophageal varices. One patient needed interventional radiology for recurrent gastric varices. No patients died due to upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The survival rates were 87.5% after 5 years and 46.9% after 10 years. CONCLUSIONS Surgery for portal hypertensive patients performed at a single community hospital is still safe and effective, and has been adequately incorporated into the late treatment strategy for portal hypertensive patients.
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- Morimasa Tomikawa
- Department of Surgery and Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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Han Y, Cheng QS, Li XF, Wang XP. Surgical management of esophageal strictures after caustic burns: A 30 years of experience. World J Gastroenterol 2004; 10:2846-9. [PMID: 15334683 PMCID: PMC4572115 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i19.2846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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AIM: To analyze a 30-year historical series of patients treated in our hospital, who ingested corrosive substances, and to assess the effectiveness of surgical therapy administered in patients with strictures after caustic injury in esophagus during this period.
METHODS: A total of 79 cases of caustic burns in esophagus were treated in Tangdu Hospital from 1971 to 2001. Their clinical and pathological data were reviewed, and collected from the medical records of patients and interviews with them.
RESULTS: More men (n = 61) than women (n = 18) ingested caustic substances with a sex ratio of 3.4:1 during the 30-year period. The caustic materials were liquid lye and acids (54 cases and 25 cases, respectively). Sixty-eight patients were given esophageal replacement in more than three months after caustic injury with no postoperative death, of which 17 cases developed postoperative complications making a complication rate of 25%. The most common one was cervical anastomotic leakage. All patients had improvement in swallowing afterwards.
CONCLUSION: The presence and severity of injuries are correlated with the amount of caustic substances ingested. Surgical treatment is a good option in patients with severe strictures, and colonic interposition might be the best surgical process. The most important factors to guarantee a successful outcome for surgery are good vascular supply and absence of tension in the anastomosis.
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- Yong Han
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710038, Shaanxi Province, China.
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