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Alternate Cervical Venous Access Sites for Implantable Port Catheters: Experience at a Single Quaternary Care Institution. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2023; 46:43-48. [PMID: 36509940 PMCID: PMC9810555 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-022-03306-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Clinical outcomes of implantable port catheters (IPCs) placed via alternative veins such as the external jugular and cervical collaterals have not been well established. This investigation evaluates the short- and long-term outcomes of IPCs inserted via alternate cervical veins (ACV) compared to traditionally inserted IPCs via the internal jugular vein (IJV). MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 24 patients who received an IPC between 2010 and 2020 via an ACV-defined as the external jugular vein, superficial cervical vein, or unnamed collateral veins-were identified. Based on power analysis, a matched control group of 72 patients who received IPCs via the IJV was identified. Non-inferiority analysis for port complications was performed between the two groups based on the selected non-inferiority margin of 20%. Secondary end points included complication-free survival and comparison of complications by the time at which they occurred. RESULTS ACV access was non-inferior to traditional access for overall complications. Alternate access resulted in fewer complications than traditional access with an estimated reduction of - 7.0% [95% CI - 23.6%, 39.7%]. There was no significant difference in peri-procedural and post-procedural complications between the two groups. Complication-free survival was also equivalent between the two groups. CONCLUSION IPC placement via ACVs was non-inferior to IPCs placed via traditional access through the IJV. When abnormal pathology obviates the use of IJV access, other cervical veins may be considered prior to seeking alternate locations such as femoral, translumbar, inferior vena cava, and hepatic veins.
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Chen C, Hou S, Zhao F, Wu B, Liu T, Zhang Z, Li Y, Li H. Application of Bevacizumab Combined With Chemotherapy in Patients With Colorectal Cancer and Its Effects on Brain-Gut Peptides, Intestinal Flora, and Oxidative Stress. Front Surg 2022; 9:872112. [PMID: 35478726 PMCID: PMC9035672 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.872112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Objective To investigate the efficacy of bevacizumab combined with chemotherapy in the treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC) and to analyze the effects on brain peptides, intestinal flora, and oxidative stress in CRC patients. Methods Eighty two patients with CRC who were admitted to our hospital from March 2018 to June 2021 were selected as the research subjects and divided into the control group (n = 41) and the observation group (n = 41). The control group was treated with XELOX chemotherapy, and the observation group was additionally treated with bevacizumab, which was repeated every 3 weeks for a total of two treatments. The therapeutic effects of the two groups were evaluated after treatment. The brain-gut peptide index, intestinal flora index and oxidative stress index were detected, and the adverse reactions of the two groups were recorded. Results In the control group, ER was 36.59% (15/41) and DCR was 73.17% (30/41). In the observation group, ER was 63.41% (26/41) and DCR was 90.24% (37/41). ER and DCR in the observation group were higher than those in the control group (P < 0.05). After treatment, the levels of motilin and gastrin in the observation group were lower than those in the control group, and ghrelin was higher than that in the control group (P < 0.05). After treatment, the levels of Bifidobacterium, Lactobacilli and Enterococcus in the observation group were higher than those in the control group, and the level of Escherichia coli was lower than that in the control group (P < 0.05). After treatment, the SOD level of the observation group was lower than that of the control group, and the MDA level was higher than that of the control group. Conclusion Bevacizumab combined with chemotherapy has good efficacy in the treatment of colorectal cancer patients, which can effectively improve the gastrointestinal motility of patients, regulate the intestinal flora of the body, rebuild the microecological balance, effectively reduce the oxidative stress response of patients, and reduce the incidence of adverse reactions.
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- Chao Chen
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Anorectal Surgery, Tianjin Binhai New Area Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Anorectal Surgery, Tianjin Binhai New Area Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shandong Ningjin People's Hospital, Dezhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Nankai University Affiliated Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Hebei Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China
- Hongchao Li
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Ghmaird AS, Mohammad Alnoaiji MS, Alalawi YS, Alrashidi TN, Al Blewi SM, Gad NG, Alshahrani EH. Port-a-Cath Insertion in Pediatric Patients With Malignancy in Tabuk. Cureus 2021; 13:e17379. [PMID: 34584789 PMCID: PMC8457318 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Objectives A port-a-cath has become the cornerstone of supportive care and therapy for most childhood malignancies. It is routinely used in children for recurrent blood sampling or intravenous therapies. This study aimed to investigate the complications of port-a-cath insertion in children, the reasons for its removal or reinsertion, and to compare open and percutaneous techniques of insertion in pediatric patients with cancer in the northwest region of Saudi Arabia. Materials and methods This is a retrospective observational study, which reviews pediatric cases that underwent port-a-cath insertion between 2008 and 2017. Their medical records were assessed for patient characteristics, indications for insertion, the nature of port use, their reasons for removing them, and port-related complications. Results We included 64 patients who had a total of 79 port-a-cath insertions in this study. The median age at first insertion was 38 months (51.56% female, 48.44% male). The mean duration between the first insertion and the removal of the port-a-cath was 36 ± 17 months. The right internal jugular vein was used in most cases. The rate of complications at our institution was 9.38%. Conclusions In pediatric cancer patients, a port-a-cath can be safely used, is associated with minimal complications, and can be easily managed without serious complications. The most common complications were attributed to infections, followed by the malfunction and obstruction of ports.
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- Department of Surgery, King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk, SAU
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, SAU
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- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Bisha, Bisha, SAU
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O’Dwyer J, O’Cearbhaill RE, Wylie R, O’Mahony S, O’Dwyer M, Duffy GP, Dolan EB. Enhancing delivery of small molecule and cell-based therapies for ovarian cancer using advanced delivery strategies. ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS 2020; 3:2000144. [PMID: 33709016 PMCID: PMC7942751 DOI: 10.1002/adtp.202000144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynecological malignancy with a global five-year survival rate of 30-50%. First-line treatment involves cytoreductive surgery and administration of platinum-based small molecules and paclitaxel. These therapies were traditionally administered via intravenous infusion, although intraperitoneal delivery has also been investigated. Initial clinical trials of intraperitoneal administration for ovarian cancer indicated significant improvements in overall survival compared to intravenous delivery, but this result is not consistent across all studies performed. Recently cell-based immunotherapy has been of interest for ovarian cancer. Direct intraperitoneal delivery of cell-based immunotherapies might prompt local immunoregulatory mechanisms to act synergistically with the delivered immunotherapy. Based on this theory, pre-clinical in vivo studies have delivered these cell-based immunotherapies via the intraperitoneal route, with promising results. However, successful intraperitoneal delivery of cell-based immunotherapy and clinical adoption of this technique will depend on overcoming challenges of intraperitoneal delivery and finding the optimal combinations of dose, therapeutic and delivery route. We review the potential advantages and disadvantages of intraperitoneal delivery of cell-based immunotherapy for ovarian cancer and the pre-clinical and clinical work performed so far. Potential advanced delivery strategies, which might improve the efficacy and adoption of intraperitoneal delivery of therapy for ovarian cancer, are also outlined.
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- Joanne O’Dwyer
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland; Anatomy & Regenerative Medicine Institute, School of Medicine, College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland
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- Anatomy & Regenerative Medicine Institute, School of Medicine, College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland; Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, New York, USA
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- Anatomy & Regenerative Medicine Institute, School of Medicine, College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland
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- Apoptosis Research Centre, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland
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- Anatomy & Regenerative Medicine Institute, School of Medicine, College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland
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Precision Medicine for CRC Patients in the Veteran Population: State-of-the-Art, Challenges and Research Directions. Dig Dis Sci 2018; 63:1123-1138. [PMID: 29572615 PMCID: PMC5895694 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-018-5000-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2017] [Accepted: 02/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) accounts for ~9% of all cancers in the Veteran population, a fact which has focused a great deal of the attention of the VA's research and development efforts. A field-based meeting of CRC experts was convened to discuss both challenges and opportunities in precision medicine for CRC. This group, designated as the VA Colorectal Cancer Cell-genomics Consortium (VA4C), discussed advances in CRC biology, biomarkers, and imaging for early detection and prevention. There was also a discussion of precision treatment involving fluorescence-guided surgery, targeted chemotherapies and immunotherapies, and personalized cancer treatment approaches. The overarching goal was to identify modalities that might ultimately lead to personalized cancer diagnosis and treatment. This review summarizes the findings of this VA field-based meeting, in which much of the current knowledge on CRC prescreening and treatment was discussed. It was concluded that there is a need and an opportunity to identify new targets for both the prevention of CRC and the development of effective therapies for advanced disease. Also, developing methods integrating genomic testing with tumoroid-based clinical drug response might lead to more accurate diagnosis and prognostication and more effective personalized treatment of CRC.
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Cancer Stem-like Properties in Colorectal Cancer Cells with Low Proteasome Activity. Clin Cancer Res 2016; 22:5277-5286. [DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-15-1945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2015] [Accepted: 04/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Nonaka R, Miyake Y, Hata T, Kagawa Y, Kato T, Osawa H, Nishimura J, Ikenaga M, Murata K, Uemura M, Okuzaki D, Takemasa I, Mizushima T, Yamamoto H, Doki Y, Mori M. Circulating miR-103 and miR-720 as novel serum biomarkers for patients with colorectal cancer. Int J Oncol 2015; 47:1097-102. [PMID: 26134152 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2015.3064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2015] [Accepted: 03/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) have been reported as a biomarker for human malignancies, including colorectal cancer (CRC). The purpose of this study was to identify a novel biomarker for CRC through examination of serum miRNAs from the patients with CRC. Microarray analysis of miRNA expression was performed using paired pre- and post-operative serum from 10 CRC patients. miR-103 and miR-720 decreased significantly in the post-operative serum when compared to pre-operative serum. With an extended scale validation by qRT-PCR (quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction) in 30 CRC patients, we confirmed that serum miR-103 and miR-720 decreased significantly after surgery (P=0.0004, and P=0.0274, respectively). Next, we examined serum miR-103 and miR-720 levels in 32 non-cancer patients and 84 CRC patients, and we found that expression of these two miRNAs was significantly higher in CRC patients than non-cancer patients. Furthermore, clinical and pathological survey indicated that high expression of miR-103 was significantly associated with histological differentiation grade, and lymphatic invasion and high expression of miR-720 was significantly associated with male gender and lymph node metastasis. Our data suggest that circulating miR-103 and miR-720 show potential as novel serum biomarkers for CRC.
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- Ryoji Nonaka
- Department of Surgery, Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kansai Rosai Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Suita Municipal Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Special Research Facilities DNA-chip Development Center for Infectious Diseases, Research Institute for Microbial Disease, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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Mizushima T, Tamagawa H, Matsuda C, Murata K, Fukunaga M, Ota H, Hasegawa J, Tsujie M, Fukuzaki T, Hata T, Takemasa I, Ikeda M, Yamamoto H, Sekimoto M, Nezu R, Doki Y, Mori M. Phase II Study of Oral Tegafur/Uracil and Leucovorin plus Bevacizumab as a First-Line Therapy for Elderly Patients with Advanced or Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. Oncology 2015; 89:152-8. [DOI: 10.1159/000381718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2015] [Accepted: 03/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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