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Cecen B, Hassan S, Li X, Zhang YS. Smart Biomaterials in Biomedical Applications: Current Advances and Possible Future Directions. Macromol Biosci 2024; 24:e2200550. [PMID: 37728061 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202200550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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Smart biomaterials with the capacity to alter their properties in response to an outside stimulus or from within the environment around them have picked up significant attention in the biomedical community. This is primarily due to the interest in their biomedical applications that may be anticipated from them in a considerable number of dynamic structures and devices. Shape-memory materials are some of these materials that have been exclusively used for these applications. They exhibit unique structural reconfiguration features they adapt as per the provided environmental conditions and can be designed for their enhanced biocompatibility. Numerous research initiatives have focused on these smart biocompatible materials over the last few decades to enhance their biomedical applications. Shape-memory materials play a significant role in this regard to meet new surgical and medical devices' requirements for special features and utility cases. Because of the favorable design variety, different biomedical shape-memory materials can be developed by modifying their chemical and physical behaviors to accommodate the desired requirements. In this review, recent advances and characteristics of smart biomaterials for biomedical applications are described. The authors also discuss about their clinical translations in tissue engineering, drug delivery, and medical devices.
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- Berivan Cecen
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey, 08028, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey, 08028, USA
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- Department of Biology, Khalifa University, Main Campus, Abu Dhabi, 127788, UAE
- Advanced Materials Chemistry Center (AMCC), Khalifa University, SAN Campus, Abu Dhabi, 127788, UAE
- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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Yang H, Deng J, Hu Y, Hong J. Meta-analysis on clinical outcomes of suprapapillary versus transpapillary stent insertion in malignant biliary obstruction. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:8178-8195. [PMID: 37752264 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10464-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Endoscopic biliary stenting is an essential treatment for malignant biliary obstruction (MBO). However, the optimal location for the placement of metal stents (MS) or plastic stents (PS) during the management of MBO, whether above (suprapapillary) or across (transpapillary) the sphincter of Oddi (SO), has not been thoroughly evaluated. This meta-analysis aims to compare the clinical outcomes associated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)-guided biliary stents placed above and across the SO in patients with MBO. METHODS A comprehensive search of electronic databases was carried out to identify studies published from inception to April 2022. The clinical outcomes examined including stent patency, stent occlusion, and overall adverse events (AEs) such as cholangitis, post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP), cholecystitis, stent migration, and bleeding. The selection of a random-effects model or fixed-effects model was based on the presence of heterogeneity. RESULTS A total of 12 articles involving 751 patients were analyzed. The findings showed that the suprapapillary approach had longer stent patency compared to the transpapillary approach (mean difference: 38.58; 95% confidence interval 16.02-61.14, P < 0.0001). Additionally, the suprapapillary approach was associated with a lower risk of stent occlusion and overall AEs (P = 0.04, P = 0.002, respectively), particularly in the incidence of PEP (P = 0.009). The incidence of cholangitis, cholecystitis, stent migration, and bleeding were similar between the suprapapillary and transpapillary approaches. The subgroup analyses indicated that suprapillary PS had a significant decrease in the incidence of stent occlusion and longer stent patency, while suprapillary MS had a significant decrease in the incidence of overall AEs and PEP than the transpapillary approach. CONCLUSION Compared with the transpapillary approach, the suprapapillary stent had superiority in longer stent patency, lower rates of stent occlusion and overall AEs, and notably, a lower incidence of PEP. The incidence of cholangitis, cholecystitis, stent migration, and bleeding were similar between the suprapapillary and transpapillary approaches. Further large-scale randomized controlled studies are needed to confirm our findings. REGISTRATION NO CRD42022336435.
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- Hui Yang
- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 17 Yongwai Zheng Street, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 17 Yongwai Zheng Street, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 17 Yongwai Zheng Street, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 17 Yongwai Zheng Street, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, People's Republic of China.
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Zeng C, Zhang Y, Yang H, Hong J. Prevention of pancreatitis after stent implantation for distal malignant biliary strictures: systematic review and meta-analysis. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2022; 16:141-154. [PMID: 35020545 DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2022.2027239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Biliary stent placement remains a palliative treatment for patients with unresectable distal malignant biliary strictures (DMBS). The incidence of post-ERCP-pancreatitis (PEP) significantly increases in patients receiving fully covered self-expandable metal stents (FCSEMS) who undergo endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). AREAS COVERED This review provides an overview of prevention of PEP after stent implantation for DMBSs. The following operational variables were evaluated: (1) stent type (plastic or metal stent); (2) stent location (above or across the sphincter of Oddi); (3) prophylactic pancreatic duct stent placement; (4) endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST). PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane database were searched to identify eligible studies up to October 2021. The odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were pooled using fixed- or random- effects models. EXPERT OPINION 1. PEP occurs more frequently in DMBS patients with self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) compared to that plastic stent (PS). 2. The PEP incidence is higher in covered stents than that in uncovered self-expandable metal stents (USEMS), but not significantly. 3. PEP incidence increases in patients receiving transpapillary FCSEMS placement, particularly when there is an absence of pancreatic duct dilation, and prophylactic pancreatic stenting is recommended for these patients. 4. Limited studies with small sample indicate that there is no significant difference in PEP incidence between transpapillary and suprapapillary stents placement for DMBS. 5. Limited studies indicate that EST does not significantly affect the incidence of pancreatitis in DMBS patients.
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- Chuanfei Zeng
- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Medical College of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Medical College of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China.,Medical College of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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Sarkodie BD, Botwe BO, Brakohiapa EKK. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary stent placement in the palliative management of malignant obstructive jaundice: initial experience in a tertiary center in Ghana. Pan Afr Med J 2020; 37:96. [PMID: 33425129 PMCID: PMC7757328 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2020.37.96.20050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Introduction one of the mainstays of management of malignant biliary obstruction is the decompression of the biliary system and its associated obstructive symptoms. Non-surgical palliative treatment such as percutaneous transhepatic biliary stenting is desirable in many selected patients. However, this service is often not available in many resource-limited countries. We share our initial experience of percutaneous transhepatic biliary stenting for the management of malignant biliary obstruction in our first set of patients with surgically non resectable malignant biliary obstruction in Ghana. Methods percutaneous transhepatic biliary stenting was performed on the first 23 consecutive patients at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The procedure served as the first palliation for malignant obstruction through interventional radiology. Medical records as well as serum levels of total bilirubin (TBil), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) were used to assess the efficiency of the intervention. Microsoft Excel 2010 was used to analysis the data. Results most patients had resolution of jaundice with marked improvement in liver function and resolution of the itching associated with obstructive jaundice. During the follow-up of cases, one major complication of hemoperitoneum occurred requiring laparotomy. No other major complications such as bile leakage or death occurred. Four (4) patients had sepsis, which was managed. Conclusion the introduction of the intervention in Ghana has proven to valuable for palliative drainage and relief of obstructive symptoms, hence contributing to better patient management. It is relatively safe with minor complications among Ghanaians with non-resectable obstructive symptoms.
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- Benjamin Dabo Sarkodie
- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Radiography, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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Zu QQ, Zhang JX, Wang B, Ye W, Liu S, Shi HB. Percutaneous transpapillary biliary stent placement for distal malignant biliary obstruction: Outcomes and survival analysis. TURKISH JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2020; 30:714-721. [PMID: 31418416 DOI: 10.5152/tjg.2019.18317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS For distal malignant biliary obstruction (MBO), a percutaneous metal stent is usually inserted by the transpapillary method. However, stent-related complications and recurrent biliary obstruction following transpapillary stent placement are concerns, and survival analysis of patients with distal MBO has rarely been done. MATERIALS AND METHODS From January 2012 to March 2016, 104 patients underwent transpapillary uncovered metal stent placement for distal MBO at our institution. Clinical success, complications, recurrent biliary obstruction rates, and predictors of survival were analyzed. RESULTS Of the total 104 patients, clinical success after stent insertion was achieved in 93 patients (90.3%). Major complications were observed in 24 patients (23.1%), which were as follows: cholangitis in 19 patients; pancreatitis in four patients; and biloma in one patient. Recurrent biliary occlusion was observed in 28 patients (26.9%). The median overall survival period was 162 days. The 3-, 6-, and 12-month overall survival rates after stent insertion were 64.4%, 41.3%, and 10.6%, respectively. Results of multivariate analysis indicated that metastatic carcinoma compared with ampullary carcinoma (HR=3.82; 95% CI, 1.30-11.24; p=0.015) and longer biliary stricture (HR=1.04; 95% CI, 1.02-1.06; p<0.001) were independent risk factors for worse survival after metal stent insertion. CONCLUSION Transpapillary stent placement was found to be effective with acceptable complication rates for treating distal MBO. Primary tumor and length of biliary stricture were found to be statistically significant independent prognostic factors for survival.
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- Qing-Quan Zu
- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Zhang JX, Zu QQ, Liu S, Zhou CG, Xia JG, Shi HB. Differences in efficacy of uncovered self-expandable metal stent in relation to placement in the management of malignant distal biliary obstruction. Saudi J Gastroenterol 2018; 24:82-86. [PMID: 29637914 PMCID: PMC5900478 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_326_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Metal stent insertion is a common palliative treatment for distal malignant biliary obstruction (MBO) but whether placement across the sphincter of Oddi (SO) causes more complications or shorter survival is in question. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes of percutaneous uncovered self-expandable metal stent placement above and across the SO in patients with distal MBO. PATIENTS AND METHODS We retrospectively studied 59 patients who underwent uncovered metal stent placement for distal MBO between January 2012 and March 2016. Stents were placed above the SO for 22 subjects (group A) and across the SO for 37 subjects (group B). Early cholangitis, stent occlusion, and overall survival time were compared between the two groups. RESULTS Clinical success was 90.9 and 86.5% for groups A and B, respectively. Early cholangitis occurred in 2 patients (9.1%) in group A and in 6 patients (16.2%) in group B (P = 0.645). Median stent patency and median survival time was 105 and 140 days for group A, 120 and 160 days for group B, respectively. The stent occlusion (31.8% in group A and 21.6% in group B, P = 0.454) and the cumulative stent patency times (P = 0.886) did not differ between the two groups. There was no significant difference in cumulative patient survival between the two groups (P = 0.810). CONCLUSION Uncovered metal stent placement across the SO did not significantly affect early cholangitis, stent patency, or patient survival.
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- Jin-Xing Zhang
- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China,Address for correspondence: Dr. Hai-Bin Shi, Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Gulou District, Nanjing, People's Republic of China. E-mail:
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China,Address for correspondence: Dr. Hai-Bin Shi, Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Gulou District, Nanjing, People's Republic of China. E-mail:
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China,Address for correspondence: Dr. Hai-Bin Shi, Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Gulou District, Nanjing, People's Republic of China. E-mail:
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Mao XN, Lu ZM, Wen F, Liang HY, Guo QY. Bare-metal stents across the Vater's ampulla is a safe method for patients with lower bile duct obstruction. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e7475. [PMID: 29137005 PMCID: PMC5690698 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000007475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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This study explored the effect of the implant position of stents across the Vater's ampulla on treatment outcomes in patients with lower bile duct obstruction.In the retrospective study, 41 patients with malignant obstruction of the lower bile duct and obstructive jaundice received percutaneous transhepatic biliary placement of bare-metal stents. Basic demographic data on patients, such as sex, age, and primary diseases, and follow-up data, including postoperative complications and jaundice-free survival, were recorded. The follow-up data on patients with an involved ampulla, patients with an uninvolved ampulla, patients with a stent across the ampulla, and patients with a stent at a site other than the ampulla were compared. Furthermore, prognostic factors for jaundice- free survival were investigated using Cox proportional hazards regression analysis.Among the 41 patients, 38 patients experienced subsiding of jaundice, whereas 3 cases had unsuccessful stent patency. Whether or not the ampulla was involved did not influence the incidence rates of postoperative complications and the jaundice-free survival time. Notably, when stents were placed across the ampulla, the jaundice-free survival time was significantly longer than when stents were placed at sites other than across the ampulla (P < .05). Furthermore, placement of the stent across the ampulla or at other sites was an independent prognostic factor (hazard ratio = 0.154, 95% confidence interval 0.042-0.560, P = .005) for jaundice-free survival of patients.The current study revealed that the implant position of a stent across the ampulla resulted in maintenance of stent patency and prolongation of the jaundice-free survival time.
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Central liver toxicity after SBRT: An expanded analysis and predictive nomogram. Radiother Oncol 2016; 122:130-136. [PMID: 27865544 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2016.10.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2016] [Revised: 10/08/2016] [Accepted: 10/24/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE To further explore the correlation of central biliary tract (cHBT) radiation doses with hepatobiliary toxicity (HBT) after stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in a larger patient dataset. METHODS We reviewed the treatment and outcomes of all patients who received SBRT for primary liver cancer (PLC) and metastatic liver tumors between July 2004 and November 2015 at our institution. The cHBT was defined as isotropic expansions (5, 10, 15, 20 and 25mm) from the portal vein (PV). Doses were converted to biologically effective doses by using the standard linear quadratic model with α/β of 10 (BED10). HBT was graded according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events v4.03. RESULTS Median follow-up was 13months. Out of the 130 patients with complete follow-up records analyzed, 60 (46.1%) had liver metastases, 40 (30.8%) had hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), 26 (20%) had cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) and 4 (3.1%) patients other PLC histologies. Thirty-three (25.4%) grade 2+ and 28 (21.5%) grade 3+ HBT were observed. Grade 3+ HBT was seen in 13 patients (50%) with CCA, 7 patients (17.5%) with HCC and 7 (11.7%) patients with liver metastases. SBRT doses to the cHBT were highly associated with HBT, but only for PLC patients when analyzed by histological subtype. The 15mm expansion from the PV (cHBT15) proved to be an appropriate surrogate for the cHBT. The strongest cHBT15 dose predictors for G3+ HBT for PLC were the VBED1040⩾37cc (p<0.0001) and the VBED1030⩾45cc (p<0.0001). CONCLUSION SBRT doses to the cHBT are associated with occurrence of HBT only in PLC patients. Limiting the dose to the cHBT to VBED1040<37cc and VBED1030<45cc when treating PLC patients with SBRT may reduce the risk of HBT.
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Xu C, Lv PH, Huang XE, Wang SX, Sun L, Wang FA. Analysis of different ways of drainage for obstructive jaundice caused by hilar cholangiocarcinoma. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2015; 15:5617-20. [PMID: 25081675 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2014.15.14.5617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prognosis of different ways of drainage for patients with obstructive jaundice caused by hilar cholangiocarcinoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS During the period of January 2006- March 2012, percutaneous transhepatic catheter drainage (PTCD)/ percutaneous transhepatic biliary stenting (PTBS) were performed for 89 patients. According to percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC), external drainage was selected if the region of obstruction could not be passed by guide wire or a metallic stent was inserted if it could. External drainage was the first choice if infection was diagnosed before the procedure, and a metallic stent was inserted in one week after the infection was under control. Selection by new infections, the degree of bilirubin decrease, the change of ALT, the time of recurrence of obstruction, and the survival time of patients as the parameters was conducted to evaluate the methods of different interventional treatments regarding prognosis of patients with hilar obstruction caused by hilar cholangiocarcinoma. RESULTS PTCD was conducted in 6 patients and PTBS in 7 (p<0.05). Reduction of bilirubin levels and ALT levels was obvious after the procedures (p<0.05). The average survival time with PTCD was 161 days and with PTBS was 243 days (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS With both drainage procedures for obstructive jaundice caused by hilar cholangiocarcinoma improvement in liver function was obvious. PTBS was found to be better than PTCD for prolonging the patient survival.
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- Chuan Xu
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Subei People's Hospital of Jiangsu Province, Clinical Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China E-mail :
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Li M, Bai M, Qi X, Li K, Yin Z, Wang J, Wu W, Zhen L, He C, Fan D, Zhang Z, Han G. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary metal stent for malignant hilar obstruction: results and predictive factors for efficacy in 159 patients from a single center. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2015; 38:709-21. [PMID: 25338831 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-014-0992-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2014] [Accepted: 08/10/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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AIM To investigate and compare the efficacy and safety of percutaneous transhepatic biliary stenting (PTBS) using a one- or two-stage procedure and determine the predictive factors for the efficacious treatment of malignant hilar obstruction (MHO). METHODS 159 consecutive patients with MHO who underwent PTBS were enrolled between January 2010 and June 2013. Patients were classified into one- or two-stage groups. Independent predictors of therapeutic success were evaluated using a logistic regression model. RESULTS 108 patients were treated with one-stage PTBS and 51 patients were treated with two-stage PTBS. The stents were technically successful in all patients. Successful drainage was achieved in 114 patients (71.4 %). A total of 42 early major complications were observed. Re-interventions were attempted in 23 patients during follow-up. The cumulative primary patency rates at 3, 6, and 12 months were 88, 71, and 48 %, respectively. Stent placement using a one- or two-stage procedure did not significantly affect therapeutic success, early major complications, median stent patency, or survival. A stent placed across the duodenal papilla was an independent predictor of therapeutic success (odds ratio = 0.262, 95 % confidence interval [0.107-0.642]). Patients with stents across papilla had a lower rate of cholangitis compared with patients who had a stent above papilla (7.1 vs. 20.3 %, respectively, p = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS The majority of patients with MHO who underwent one-stage PTBS showed similar efficacy and safety outcomes compared with those who underwent two-stage PTBS. Stent placement across the duodenal papilla was associated with a higher therapeutic success rate.
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- Mingwu Li
- Department of Digestive Interventional Radiology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, 127 West Chang le Road, Xi'an, 710032, China,
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Jo JH, Park BH. Suprapapillary versus transpapillary stent placement for malignant biliary obstruction: which is better? J Vasc Interv Radiol 2015; 26:573-82. [PMID: 25680281 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2014.11.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2014] [Revised: 11/13/2014] [Accepted: 11/27/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To compare the complications, stent patency, and patient survival with self-expandable metal stents (SEMSs) placed above or across the sphincter of Oddi in malignant biliary obstruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS From January 2008 to December 2012, 155 patients were treated with percutaneous transhepatic SEMS placement. Seventy-four patients underwent suprapapillary stent placement (group A), and 81 patients underwent transpapillary stent placement (group B). Complications rates, stent patency, and patient survival were evaluated and analyzed for potential predictors. RESULTS In group A, 68 covered and 28 uncovered SEMSs were placed, and, in group B, 78 covered and 19 uncovered SEMSs were placed. Thirty-six stent-related early complications were observed in a total of 154 patients (23.4%): pancreatitis (n = 23), cholangitis (n = 12), and cholecystitis (n = 1). The early complication rates for groups A and B were 14.9% (11 of 74) and 31.3% (25 of 80), respectively (P = .016). Pancreatitis occurred in three patients (4.1%) in group A and 20 patients (25.0%) in group B (P = .001). Stent location was a single independent predictor of pancreatitis (P < .001). Stent occlusions by tumor growth was more frequently observed in group A than in group B (P = .007), whereas stent occlusion by sludge incrustation was more frequently found in group B than in group A (P = .007). There was no significant difference in cumulative stent patency (P = .401) or patient survival (P = .792) between groups. CONCLUSIONS To decrease the incidence of pancreatitis, suprapapillary placement of SEMSs is recommended for malignant biliary obstruction, but not in the lower 2 cm of the common bile duct.
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- Jeong-Hyun Jo
- Department of Radiology, Dong-A University, College of Medicine, 26, Daesingongwon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan 602-715, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Dong-A University, College of Medicine, 26, Daesingongwon-ro, Seo-gu, Busan 602-715, Republic of Korea.
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Huang X, Shen L, Jin Y, Chen L, Zhou D, Xu G, Ni C. Comparison of uncovered stent placement across versus above the main duodenal papilla for malignant biliary obstruction. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2015; 26:432-7. [PMID: 25595724 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2014.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2014] [Revised: 11/02/2014] [Accepted: 11/04/2014] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the differences in efficiency and complications of metal stent insertion across versus above the main duodenal papilla (MDP) in patients with malignant obstruction of the common bile duct (CBD). MATERIALS AND METHODS Records of 98 consecutive patients who underwent stent insertion for malignant CBD obstruction between 2004 and 2010 were retrospectively reviewed. Fifty-one patients (group 1) and 47 patients (group 2) were treated with stent insertion across and above the MDP, respectively. Primary stent patency, overall survival, complications, and changes in serum bilirubin level following stent insertion were assessed. RESULTS Infection appeared in 12 and four patients, respectively, in groups 1 and 2. The respective mean primary stent patency times were 307.8 days ± 20.2 and 490.7 days ± 40.7, and mean survival times were 245.1 days ± 17.4 and 286.3 days ± 20.2. Bilirubin reduction rates were 55.7% ± 16.6 and 61.1% ± 13.7 at 1 week and 84.2% ± 5.7 and 86.2% ± 5.7 at 1 month in groups 1 and 2, respectively. In group 2, the rate of infection was significantly lower (P = .044) and primary stent patency was longer (P = .019). However, there was no significant difference between groups in survival time (P = .074) or bilirubin reduction rate at 1 week (P = .083) or 1 month (P = .082). CONCLUSIONS Bile stent insertion above the MDP may achieve longer stent patency and a lower infection rate compared with placement across the MDP. For patients with malignant CBD obstruction, biliary stents should be placed above the papilla if papillary lesions are not invaded.
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- Xianchen Huang
- Department of Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology, Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Suzhou Hospital, 188 Shizi St., Suzhou 215006, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology, Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Suzhou Hospital, 188 Shizi St., Suzhou 215006, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology, Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Suzhou Hospital, 188 Shizi St., Suzhou 215006, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology, Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Suzhou Hospital, 188 Shizi St., Suzhou 215006, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology, Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Suzhou Hospital, 188 Shizi St., Suzhou 215006, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology, Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Suzhou Hospital, 188 Shizi St., Suzhou 215006, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 188 Shizi St., Suzhou 215006, China..
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Covered stents versus uncovered stents for the palliation of malignant extrahepatic biliary obstruction caused by direct tumor invasion: a cohort comparative study. Med Oncol 2012; 29:2762-70. [DOI: 10.1007/s12032-012-0187-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2012] [Accepted: 02/03/2012] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Hu B, Wang TT, Shi ZM, Wang SZ, Lu R, Pan YM, Huang H, Wang SP. A novel antireflux metal stent for the palliation of biliary malignancies: a pilot feasibility study (with video). Gastrointest Endosc 2011; 73:143-8. [PMID: 20970788 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2010.08.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2010] [Accepted: 08/28/2010] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Antireflux stents that prevent duodenal biliary reflux may improve biliary drainage and prolong stent patency. However, the use of antireflux metal stents (ARMSs) in the human biliary system has not been reported. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of ARMSs for the palliation of unresectable distal biliary malignancies. DESIGN AND SETTING A retrospective case series in a tertiary referral center. PATIENTS From August 2007 to April 2009, a total of 23 patients with unresectable nonhilar malignant biliary obstruction. INTERVENTION Endoscopic placement of an ARMS. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Technical success and early complications with follow-up of stent patency and patient survival. RESULTS Placement of an ARMS was successful on the first attempt in all patients. There were no procedure-related complications. Follow-up was obtained in 22 cases. Serum bilirubin level returned to normal within 1 month of stenting in 20 patients. Six stent malfunctions occurred as a result of tumor ingrowth (1 patient), tumor overgrowth (2 patients), and stent migration (3 patients). The remaining patients were free of biliary symptoms until death or final follow-up. The median duration of stent patency of ARMSs was 14 months, with cumulative patency rates at 3, 6, and 12 months of 95%, 74%, and 56%, respectively. The median survival of the patients was 7.9 months (range, 1-14 months). LIMITATIONS Small number of patients in single endoscopy center. CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic insertion of an ARMS is technically feasible, safe, and effective in patients with distal malignant biliary obstruction. The impact of ARMSs in prolonging stent patency and life expectancy deserves further randomized evaluation.
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- Bing Hu
- Department of Endoscopy, Eastern Hepatobiliary Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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Early infectious complications of percutaneous metallic stent insertion for malignant biliary obstruction. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2010; 194:261-5. [PMID: 20028931 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.09.2474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study was designed to evaluate predisposing factors for early infectious complications after percutaneous metallic biliary stent insertion in patients with malignant biliary obstruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS From August 1999 to June 2008, 215 consecutively registered patients with inoperable malignant biliary obstruction were treated with percutaneous placement of a metallic stent. The incidence of early infectious complications was evaluated. Sex, age, level of obstruction, type and number of stents, and stent position (across or above the main duodenal papilla) were retrospectively reviewed. The findings in patients with early infectious complications were compared with those in patients without early infectious complications. RESULTS Infectious complications occurred within 30 days after stent placement in 14 of 215 (6.5%) patients. Univariate analysis showed a significant difference between the two groups with respect to nontranspapillary stent placement (p=0.003). In the multiple logistic regression analysis, age, sex, level of obstruction, and type and number of stents were negatively associated with the development of early infectious complications (p>0.05). CONCLUSION Our study data showed that stent placement across the main duodenal papilla seemed to prevent early infectious complications after percutaneous metallic biliary stent insertion in patients with malignant biliary obstruction.
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Liu F, Zhang CQ, Wang GC, Liu FL, Xu HW, Xu L, Feng K. Percutaneous Biliary Stent Placement in Palliation of Malignant Bile Duct Obstruction. Gastroenterology Res 2009; 2:289-294. [PMID: 27956973 PMCID: PMC5139776 DOI: 10.4021/gr2009.10.1315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/06/2009] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To summarize the experiences with the technique of percutaneous biliary stent placement for treatment of malignant biliary obstruction in patients with different types of biliary obstruction. METHODS Percutaneous biliary stent placement was performed in 126 patients with malignant biliary obstruction. The etiology included 56 cases of cholangiocarcinoma, 28 cases of pancreatic cancer, 12 cases of ampullary carcinoma, 10 cases of primary hepatic carcinoma, 8 cases of gastric cancer metastasis, 6 cases of gallbladder carcinoma, and 6 cases of liver metastasis of colon cancer. The obstructed lesion predominantly involved the common bile duct in 42 patients, common hepatic duct in 39 patients, and hilar bile duct in 45 patients. When the bile duct was punctured successfully under fluoroscopy, the guide wire was explored to across the obstruction segment under the assistant of catheter, then the stent was inserted along the super-slippery guide wire. In patients with hilar hepatic duct lesions involving both left and right hepatic ducts, the both ducts were punctured and bilateral stenting was performed. A 8.5 F internal/external drainage catheter was inserted. The liver function test and ultrasound were performed one week after the procedure to observe the decrease of bilirubin and alleviation of biliary obstruction. RESULTS A total of 166 stents were implanted in 126 patients. In the 42 patients with common bile duct obstruction, each patient was implanted one stent. In the 39 patients with common hepatic duct obstruction, each patient was impanted one stent. In the 45 patients with hilur bile duct obstruction, 38 patients were placed 2 stents, one patient was placed with 3 stents, and the rest were placed with one stent. The serum total bilirubin decreased from 309.2 ± 158.3 µmol/L before the procedure to148.5 ± 98.0 µmol/L one week after the procedure (P < 0.001). Alkaline phosphatase and alanine aminotransferase significantly decreased (P < 0.001). Five cases died within 1 month (4%) after the procedure. Complications occurred in 9 cases (7.1%). Six patients underwent combined duodenal self-expandable metal stent placement successfully. CONCLUSIONS The percutaneous biliary stent placement is a safe and effective palliative therapy for malignant biliary obstruction by improving liver function and 1ife quality.
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- Feng Liu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, China 250021
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, China 250021
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, China 250021
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, China 250021
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, China 250021
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, China 250021
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, China 250021
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Misra SP, Dwivedi M. Reflux of duodenal contents and cholangitis in patients undergoing self-expanding metal stent placement. Gastrointest Endosc 2009; 70:317-21. [PMID: 19539920 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2008.12.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2007] [Accepted: 12/08/2008] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND It has been reported that the occurrence of acute cholangitis is common, especially when the self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) is placed across the main duodenal papilla. OBJECTIVE To determine the incidence of duodenobiliary reflux and acute cholangitis after placement of SEMSs across the main duodenal papilla. DESIGN A prospective study. SETTING A tertiary-care teaching hospital. PATIENTS One hundred consecutive patients with malignant bile-duct obstruction. INTERVENTIONS A barium meal examination was performed 21 days after placement of SEMSs. Reflux of barium was monitored by using fluoroscopy. The patients were also monitored for the occurrence of fever. Serum bilirubin, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and total and differential leukocyte counts were evaluated before and after the barium study. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS The occurrence of duodenobiliary reflux and acute cholangitis. RESULTS Two patients developed acute cholangitis because of the failure of the function of the SEMS, and they died during the first week. Severe reflux of barium was evident in all the patients. However, none of them developed features of acute cholangitis because of reflux. After a mean (SD) follow-up of 6.4 +/- 1 months, 6 patients developed acute cholangitis because of blockage of the SEMS from ingrowth of tumor or collection of debris at the lower end of the SEMS. LIMITATIONS Unblinded study. CONCLUSIONS After placement of SEMSs across the main duodenal papilla, reflux of duodenal contents is a universal phenomenon. Acute cholangitis was observed only in cases with blockage of the SEMS from tumor ingrowth or debris.
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- Sri Prakash Misra
- Department of Gastroenterology, Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India.
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Avaliani M, Chigogidze N, Nechipai A, Dolgushin B. Magnetic compression biliary-enteric anastomosis for palliation of obstructive jaundice: initial clinical results. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2009; 20:614-23. [PMID: 19393505 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2009.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2008] [Revised: 12/08/2008] [Accepted: 01/07/2009] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To report initial clinical experience with a nonsurgical method for sutureless biliary-enteric anastomosis with use of two magnetic elements that potentially overcomes the disadvantages of other palliative methods. MATERIALS AND METHODS The technique involves percutaneous transhepatic insertion of one magnet into the bile duct under fluoroscopic guidance and insertion of a second magnet endoscopically into the duodenum. The adherence of the two magnets creates ischemic necrosis of bile duct and duodenal walls. When these tissues slough, the resulting hole allows enteric passage of the magnets and creates a biliary-enteric fistula for decompression of an obstructed biliary system. A magnetic compression biliary-enteric anastomosis (MCBEA) was created in 34 patients (nine men; mean age, 64 years; age range, 46-82 y) with malignant obstructive jaundice at the level of the middle or distal common bile duct. RESULTS There was no recurrent jaundice during the initial 30 postprocedural days. Total bilirubin levels decreased significantly in all patients 1 week after MCBEA formation (P < .0001), with normalization of bilirubin levels in eight of 34 patients. There was temporary occlusion caused by partial clogging of the bypass with coarse food in two cases, which was successfully revised endoscopically. Three patients required surgical revision as a result of tumor ingrowth. Median survival time was 10 months. The cause of death in all patients was progression of underlying malignancy. CONCLUSIONS Creation of a biliary-enteric anastomosis with magnetic compression is a feasible alternative for palliative treatment of obstructive jaundice with satisfactory results.
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- Michael Avaliani
- Blokhin Russian Oncology Research Center, Russian Research Centre of Surgery, Moscow, Russia
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Huang XD, Fan Y, Zhang H, Liu WM, Liu XM. Endoscopic retrograde biliary drainage for 122 patients with malignant biliary obstruction. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2008; 16:3234-3237. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v16.i28.3234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To investigate the clinical application of endoscopic retrograde biliary drainage (ERCP) in malignant biliary obstruction.
METHODS: A total of 122 patients with malignant biliary obstruction, from July 2003 to December 2007, underwent insertion of plastic and/or metal stents endoscopically. The total bilirubin was compared in preoperative and postoperative serum.
RESULTS: A total of 122 patients with malignant biliary obstruction underwent ERCP 138 times with 128 times of successful stent insertion. The success rate of stent insertion was 92.75%. Jaundice was improved in 96.88% of the patients with a significant reduction of serum bilirubin. Post-drainage complication rate was 7.97%. A total of 108 patients with satisfactory results were followed up. And 86 of 108 patients died in follow-up (Survival time: 7.14 ± 5.13 mo), while 22 patients still survive up to now. The median survival time of all patients was 7.2 months.
CONCLUSION: Biliary stent insertion has high successful rate and reliable efficacy in releasing jaundice, and can improve the life quality of patients with malignant biliary obstruction.
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van Delden OM, Laméris JS. Percutaneous drainage and stenting for palliation of malignant bile duct obstruction. Eur Radiol 2007; 18:448-56. [PMID: 17960388 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-007-0796-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 124] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2007] [Revised: 07/16/2007] [Accepted: 08/31/2007] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Percutaneous biliary drainage and stenting (PTBD) for palliation of malignant obstructive jaundice has evolved to a safe and effective technique. PTBD is equally effective for treatment of distal and proximal bile obstruction. Metal self-expandable stents have proved superior to plastic stents and should therefore be used. Technical success is >90% en clinical success is >75% in all major series. There are a considerable number of complications, but most can be treated conservatively and procedure-related mortality is <2% in most series. Thirty-day mortality after PTBD is >10% in many series, but this is largely due to the underlying disease. About 10-30% of patients will have recurrent jaundice at some point in their disease after PTBD and require re-intervention.
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- Otto M van Delden
- Department of Radiology, Academic Medical Center of the University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Okamoto T, Fujioka S, Yanagisawa S, Yanaga K, Kakutani H, Tajiri H, Urashima M. Placement of a metallic stent across the main duodenal papilla may predispose to cholangitis. Gastrointest Endosc 2006; 63:792-6. [PMID: 16650540 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2005.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2004] [Accepted: 05/10/2005] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cholangitis is a major complication after metallic stent placement to treat biliary obstruction, and it may impair quality of life. Whether transpapillary stent placement contributes cholangitis is still controversial. OBJECTIVES The present study aimed to determine risk factors for acute cholangitis after metallic biliary stent placement. DESIGN Retrospective cases series. PATIENTS A total of 108 patients with malignant biliary obstruction were treated with metallic stents, resulting in 12 cases of cholangitis. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS A multiple logistic regression model was performed with clinical parameters, including stent placement across the main duodenal papilla. RESULTS By multiple logistic regression model, age; lower location; and Wallstent, Ultraflex stent, and covered stent were negatively associated with cholangitis. Restenosis and placement across the main duodenal papilla were positively associated with the occurrence of cholangitis. Transpapillary stent placement was the most significant risk factor. In this logistic model, the area under a receiver operating characteristics curve was computed as 0.92: sensitivity, 0.92 (95% confidential interval (CI), 0.62-1.00); specificity, 0.86 (95% CI, 0.78-0.93); positive predictive value, 0.46 (95% CI, 0.26-0.67); and negative predictive value, 0.99 (95% CI, 0.94-1.00). CONCLUSIONS Disruption of the sphincter mechanism by transpapillary placement may be the most important etiologic factor in the propensity for cholangitis after metallic stent placement for malignant biliary obstruction.
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- Tomoyoshi Okamoto
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, The Jikei University, Tokyo, Japan
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Chen JH, Sun CK, Liao CS, Chua CS. Self-expandable metallic stents for malignant biliary obstruction: Efficacy on proximal and distal tumors. World J Gastroenterol 2006; 12:119-22. [PMID: 16440429 PMCID: PMC4077502 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i1.119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To compare the efficacy of self-expandable metallic stents (EMS) in the treatment of distal and proximal stricture of malignant biliary tumors.
METHODS: From March 1995 to June 2004, 61 patients (40 males, 21 females) with malignant biliary obstruction who received self-expandable metallic stent implantation were reviewed retrospectively. The stents were inserted by an endoscopic or percutaneous transhepatic method. We tried to place two stents in the biliary system in T or Y configuration in cases of hilar tumors with bilateral hepatic duct obstruction. The end points of the study were stent occlusion or patient death.
RESULTS: The mean time of stent patency was 421 ± 67 d in the group of proximal stricture( group I) and 168 ±18 d in the group of distal stricture (group II). The difference was significant in borderline between the two groups (P = 0.0567). The mean survival time was 574 ± 76 d in group I and 182 ± 25 d in group II. There was a significant difference between the two groups (P = 0.0005).
CONCLUSION: EMS implantation is a feasible, palliative method for unresectable malignant biliary obstruction. The clinical efficacy of EMS in patients with proximal hilar tumors is better than that in patients with distal tumors.
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- Jui-Hao Chen
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shin-Kong Wu-Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, 95 Weng Chang Road, Shih-Lin District, Taipei, Taiwan,China.
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Hammarström LE. Endobiliary stents for palliation in patients with malignant obstructive jaundice. J Clin Gastroenterol 2005; 39:413-21. [PMID: 15815210 DOI: 10.1097/01.mcg.0000159270.35609.3a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endobiliary drainage for malignant obstructive jaundice presents a viable palliative alternative. Its role and efficacy depend on factors related to the stent, procedure, and patient. GOALS To review the evidence in the literature in which settings plastic or metal stents are cost-effective, and whether adjuvant measures or patient-related factors affect duration of stent patency. STUDY Using databases a literature search was performed for papers published from 1979 to April 2004. All retrieved papers reporting experimental or clinical observations were rated according to strength of evidence, and carefully analyzed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS Metal stents (Wallstent) stay patent longer than plastic stents (large-bore polyethylene with side-holes), overall median 250 and 110 days, respectively, and seem cost-effective in patients with longer than about 6 months survival, which cannot be accurately predicted. Antibiotics or choleretic agents do not prolong stent patency in clinical settings. In case of stent occlusion, indicated stent exchanges and insertion of a plastic stent, respectively, seem cost-effective in patients initially treated with plastic and metal stents.
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Chen Y, Wang XL, Yan ZP, Cheng JM, Wang JH, Gong GQ, Qian S, Luo JJ, Liu QX. HDR- 192Ir intraluminal brachytherapy in treatment of malignant obstructive jaundice. World J Gastroenterol 2004; 10:3506-10. [PMID: 15526374 PMCID: PMC4576236 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v10.i23.3506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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 determine the feasibility and safety of intraluminal brachytherapy in treatment of malignant obstructive jaundice (MOJ) and to evaluate the clinical effect of intraluminal brachytherapy on stent patency and patient survival.
METHODS: Thirty-four patients with MOJ were included in this study. Having biliary stent placed, all patients were classified into intraluminal brachytherapy group (group A, n = 14) and control group (group B, n = 20) according to their own choice. Intraluminal brachytherapy regimen included: HDR-192Ir was used in the therapy, fractional doses of 4-7 Gy were given every 3-6 d for 3-4 times, and standard points were established at 0.5-1.0 cm. Some patients of both groups received transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) after stent placement.
RESULTS: In group A, the success rate of intraluminal brachytherapy was 98.0%, RTOG grade 1 acute radiation morbidity occurred in 3 patients, RTOG/EORTC grade 1 late radiation morbidity occurred in 1 patient. Mean stent patency of group A (12.6 mo) was significantly longer than that of group B (8.3 mo) (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the mean survival (9.4 mo vs 6.0 mo) between the two groups.
CONCLUSION: HDR-192Ir intraluminal brachytherapy is a safe palliative therapy in treating MOJ, and it may prolong stent patency and has the potentiality of extending survival of patients with MOJ.
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- Yi Chen
- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital, Medical Center of Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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Gandini R, Fabiano S, Pipitone V, Spinelli A, Reale CA, Colangelo V, Pampana E, Romagnoli A, Simonetti G. Management of Biliary Neoplastic Obstruction with Two Different Metallic Stents Implanted in One Session. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2004; 28:48-52. [PMID: 15772722 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-004-0082-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The efficacy of the "one-step" technique using two different metallic stents (Wallstent and Ultraflex) and associated rate of complications was studied in 87 patients with jaundice secondary to malignant biliary obstruction, with bilirubin level less than 15 mg/dl and Bismuth type 1 or 2 strictures. The study group, composed of 40 men and 47 women with a mean age of 59.4 years (range 37-81 years), was treated with a "one-step" percutaneous transhepatic implantation of self-expanding stents. The cause of the obstruction was pancreatic carcinoma in 38 patients (44%), lymph node metastasis in 20 patients (23%), gallbladder carcinoma in 13 patients (15%), cholangiocarcinoma in 12 patients (14%) and ampullary carcinoma in four patients (5%). A significant reduction in jaundice was obtained in all but one patient, with a drop of total serum bilirubin level from a mean of 13.7 mg/dl to 4.3 mg/dl within the first 4 days. The mean postprocedural hospitalization period was 5.4 days in the Wallstent group and 6.4 days in the Ultraflex group. Mean survival rate was 7.8 months (Wallstent group) and 7.1 months (Ultraflex group). The use of both stents did not reveal any significant difference in parameters tested. The implantation of these self-expandable stents in one session, in selected patients, is clinically effective, devoid of important complications and cost-effective due to the reduction in hospitalization.
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- Roberto Gandini
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133 Rome, Italy
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Fukami N, Inoue H, Kudo SE. MALIGNANT BILIARY OBSTRUCTION: A COMPARISON OF COST FOR A USE OF METAL OR PLASTIC STENT FOR PALLIATION IN JAPANESE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. Dig Endosc 2004. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1443-1661.2004.00398.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Miao L, Fan ZN, Ji GZ, Wen W, Jiang GB, Wu P, Liu Z, Huang GM. Endoscopic stent for palliating malignant and benign biliary obstruction. Chin J Cancer Res 2004. [DOI: 10.1007/s11670-004-0009-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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The use of biliary and pancreatic stents has increased significantly during the last 2 decades because of improvements in available endoscopes and endoscopic accessories, as well as better techniques. The number of endoscopists who can successfully complete these demanding procedures has also increased, as have the indications for stent therapy in biliary and pancreatic diseases. Stents are now made in various shapes and configurations from different types of polymers (plastics), various expandable metallic alloys, and bioabsorbable materials. Most of the available data relate to plastic and metallic stents for biliary tract disease; the data for pancreatic disease are fewer and involve a smaller number of patients. This article reviews the most recent available data concerning biliary and pancreatic stents and discusses possible future developments. It does not attempt to cover all data reported in biliopancreatic stent therapy.
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- Isaac Raijman
- University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, USA.
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The successful management of cholangiocarcinoma requires the collaboration of several clinical disciplines. Modern imaging can demonstrate the liver and the surrounding structures in exquisite detail. Complete surgical resection offers the only potential for cure. The judgement of whether resection is feasible requires precise staging of the tumour. Unfortunately, in most cases, imaging delineates an advanced and inoperable tumour, requiring non-surgical palliative treatment, usually by means of endoscopic or percutaneous radiological techniques. The management of hilar lesions can be problematic requiring substantial experience and skill.
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- A Hatzidakis
- Department of Radiology, Guy's and St Thomas's Hospital, London, UK
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Barnett JL. Endoscopic management of biliary disease. Curr Opin Gastroenterol 2002; 18:378-82. [PMID: 17033310 DOI: 10.1097/00001574-200205000-00013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
Abstract
Therapeutic biliary endoscopy continues to evolve. Key articles this year primarily involve biliary stenting and biliary stone removal, the two important maneuvers available to the biliary endoscopist. The issues addressed in this review include follow-up after the use of multiple stents for benign strictures, unilateral versus bilateral stenting for Klatskin tumors, stent types and placement positions, the timing and approach to choledocholithiasis in the context of anticipated cholecystectomy, and resistant biliary duct stones.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jeffrey L Barnett
- University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA.
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