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Jimoh Z, Jogiat U, Hajjar A, Verhoeff K, Turner S, Wong C, Kung JY, Bédard ELR. Endoscopic incisional therapy for benign anastomotic strictures after esophagectomy or gastrectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:2995-3003. [PMID: 38649492 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-10817-8] [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: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Studies have evaluated the efficacy of endoscopic incisional therapy (EIT) for benign anastomotic strictures. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate stricture recurrence after EIT following esophagectomy or gastrectomy. METHODS A systematic search of databases was performed up to April 2nd, 2023, after selection of key search terms with the research team. Inclusion criteria included human participants undergoing EIT for a benign anastomotic stricture after esophagectomy or gastrectomy, age ≥ 18, and n ≥ 5. Our primary outcome was the incidence of stricture recurrence among patients treated with EIT compared to dilation. Our secondary outcome was the stricture-free duration after EIT and rate of adverse events. Meta-analysis was performed with RevMan 5.4.1 using a Mantel-Haenszel random-effects model. Publication bias was evaluated with funnel plots and the Egger test. RESULTS A total of 2550 unique preliminary studies underwent screening of abstracts and titles. This led to 33 studies which underwent full-text review and five studies met the inclusion criteria. Meta-analysis revealed reduced odds of overall stricture recurrence (OR 0.35, 95% CI 0.13-0.92, p = 0.03; I2 = 71%) and reduced odds of stricture recurrence among naïve strictures (OR 0.32, 95% CI 0.17-0.59, p = 0.0003; I2 = 0%) for patients undergoing EIT compared to dilation. There was no significant difference in the odds of stricture recurrence among recurrent strictures (OR 0.63, 95% CI 0.12-3.28, p = 0.58; I2 = 81%). Meta-analysis revealed a significant increase in the recurrence-free duration (MD 42.76, 95% CI 12.41-73.11, p = 0.006) among patients undergoing EIT compared to dilation. CONCLUSION Current data suggest EIT is associated with reduced odds of stricture recurrence among naïve anastomotic strictures. Large, prospective studies are needed to characterize the safety profile of EIT, address publication bias, and to explore multimodal therapies for refractory strictures.
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Univesity of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Dvorkin Lounge Mailroom, 2G2 Walter C. Mackenzie Health Sciences Center, 8440-112 St NW, Edmonton, AB, T6G2B7, Canada.
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Univesity of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Univesity of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Univesity of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Geoffrey & Robyn Sperber Health Sciences Library, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Univesity of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Li L, Xu N, Wang P, Liu L, Gong W, Bi Y, Ru N, Su S, Wang N, Xiang J, Han K, Chai N, Linghu E. A novel self-inflatable balloon for treating refractory benign esophageal strictures: a prospective, single-arm, multicenter study. Int J Surg 2024; 110:2055-2064. [PMID: 38668658 PMCID: PMC11020001 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000001120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Current treatments for refractory benign esophageal strictures (BESs) often take several years and have poor effects. The authors propose a novel method of self-help inflatable balloon (SHIB) and evaluate its efficacy and safety. METHODS A prospective, multicenter study was conducted from January 2019 to March 2022. All enrolled patients were diagnosed with refractory BESs and received SHIB. The primary endpoint was the clinical success rate at 12 months after removing SHIB. The secondary endpoints were the number of days of placing SHIB, and changes from baseline in BMI and health-related quality of life at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. RESULTS The clinical success rate was 51.2% (21/41) with the median days of placing SHIB being 104.0 days (range: 62.0-134.5 days), which was higher in the endoscopic group compared to the caustic and surgery groups (63.3 vs. 28.6% vs. 0, P=0.025). All patients (100%) showed significant improvement in dysphagia scores during placing SHIB. Although 20 patients (48.8%) experienced recurrent stricture, the median stricture length was decreased (P<0.001) and the median intervention-free interval was prolonged (P<0.001). In all patients, the mean BMI at and health-related quality of life at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months were significantly increased compared with baseline (P<0.05). On multivariate analysis, stricture etiology and wearing time were independent predictors of recurrent stricture. CONCLUSIONS The SHIB has high efficacy and safety in treating refractory BESs of different origins, especially for endoscopic resection. Stricture etiology and wearing time were independent predictors of recurrent stricture.
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- Longsong Li
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing
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- The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang
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- Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing
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Zhang ZC, Xu JQ, Xu JX, Xu MD, Chen SY, Zhong YS, Zhang YQ, Chen WF, Ma LL, Qin WZ, Hu JW, Cai MY, Yao LQ, Li QL, Zhou PH. Endoscopic radial incision versus endoscopic balloon dilation as initial treatments of benign esophageal anastomotic stricture. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2022; 37:2272-2281. [PMID: 36128959 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.16005] [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] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM We aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic radial incision (ERI) versus endoscopic balloon dilation (EBD) treatment of naïve, recurrent, and refractory benign esophageal anastomotic strictures. METHODS One hundred and one ERI, 145 EBD, and 42 ERI combined with EBD sessions were performed in 136 consecutive patients with benign esophageal anastomotic stricture after esophagectomy at Zhongshan Hospital from January 2016 to August 2021. Baseline characteristics, operational procedures, and clinical outcomes data were retrospectively evaluated. Parameters and recurrence-free survival (RFS) were compared between ERI and EBD in patients with naïve or recurrent or refractory strictures. Risk factors for re-stricture after ERI were identified using univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS Twenty-nine ERI versus 68 EBD sessions were performed for naïve stricture, 26 ERI versus 60 EBD for recurrent strictures, and 46 ERI versus 17 EBD for refractory stricture. With comparable baseline characteristics, RFS was greater in the ERI than the EBD group for naïve strictures (P = 0.0449). The ERI group had a lower 12-month re-stricture rate than the EBD group (37.9% vs 61.8%, P = 0.0309) and a more prolonged patency time (181.5 ± 263.1 vs 74.5 ± 82.0, P = 0.0233). Between the two interventions, recurrent and refractory strictures had similar RFS (P = 0.0598; P = 0.7668). Multivariate analysis revealed initial ERI treatment was an independent predictive factor for lower re-stricture risk after ERI intervention (odds ratio = 0.047, P = 0.001). Few adverse events were observed after ERI or EBD (3.0% vs 2.1%, P = 0.6918). CONCLUSIONS ERI is associated with lower re-stricture rates with better patency and RFS compared with EBD for naive strictures.
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- Zhao-Chao Zhang
- Endoscopy Center and Endoscopy Research Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Endoscopy, Shanghai, China
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- Endoscopy Center and Endoscopy Research Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Endoscopy, Shanghai, China
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- Endoscopy Center and Endoscopy Research Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Endoscopy, Shanghai, China
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- Endoscopy Center and Endoscopy Research Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Endoscopy Center and Endoscopy Research Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Endoscopy, Shanghai, China
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- Endoscopy Center and Endoscopy Research Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Endoscopy, Shanghai, China
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- Endoscopy Center and Endoscopy Research Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Endoscopy, Shanghai, China
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- Endoscopy Center and Endoscopy Research Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Endoscopy, Shanghai, China
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- Endoscopy Center and Endoscopy Research Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Endoscopy, Shanghai, China
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- Endoscopy Center and Endoscopy Research Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Endoscopy, Shanghai, China
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- Endoscopy Center and Endoscopy Research Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Endoscopy, Shanghai, China
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- Endoscopy Center and Endoscopy Research Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Endoscopy, Shanghai, China
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- Endoscopy Center and Endoscopy Research Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Endoscopy, Shanghai, China
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- Endoscopy Center and Endoscopy Research Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Endoscopy, Shanghai, China
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- Endoscopy Center and Endoscopy Research Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center of Endoscopy, Shanghai, China
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Wu G, Niu L, Yang Y, Tian S, Liu Y, Wang C, Zhao P. Risk Factors of Benign Stricture of Anastomotic Stoma after Esophagectomy and Therapeutic Effect of Stent Implantation. Emerg Med Int 2022; 2022:2605592. [PMID: 36081957 PMCID: PMC9448601 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2605592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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With the increase in the number of patients and prolongation of their lives after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer, the quality of life after surgery has attracted more and more attention. Although anastomotic stenosis is a common complication, it seriously affects the quality of life and psychological state of patients or even threatens their lives. At present, the exact independent influencing factors of anastomotic stenosis after esophageal cancer surgery have not been determined, and relevant treatment options are still controversial. Here, we analyzed the independent risk factors leading to good postoperative anastomotic stenosis, in order to provide a basis for late prevention. At the same time, we deeply discussed the advantages and safety of stent implantation in the treatment of anastomotic stenosis.
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- Guoliang Wu
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Harrison International Peace Hospital, Hengshui, Hebei 053000, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Hengshui Chinese Medicine Hospital, Hengshui, Hebei 053000, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Harrison International Peace Hospital, Hengshui, Hebei 053000, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Harrison International Peace Hospital, Hengshui, Hebei 053000, China
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- Department of Culture and Education, Hengshui Health School, Hengshui, Hebei 053000, China
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- Department of Radiology, Hengshui Chinese Medicine Hospital, Hengshui, Hebei 053000, China
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- Department of Radiology, Hengshui Chinese Medicine Hospital, Hengshui, Hebei 053000, China
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Zhang F, Xu J, Zhu Y, Shi Y, Wu B, Wang H, Huang C. Endoscopic ultrasonography guided cutting scar of esophageal stricture after endoscopic injection sclerotherapy. BMC Gastroenterol 2022; 22:343. [PMID: 35840909 PMCID: PMC9284865 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-022-02420-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate efficacy and safety of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) guiding to cut the scar of esophageal stricture after endoscopic injection sclerotherapy (EIS). METHODS The data of 10 patients with oesophageal stricture after esophageal varices EIS in our hospital from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 treated by cutting the scar guided by ultrasonic endoscopy were retrospective, and the efficacy was evaluated. RESULTS The dysphagia was obviously relieved in 9 patients during follow-up, and 1 patient suffered dysphagia again after the treatment. There was no complications of perforation, bleeding and infection among the paitents. CONCLUSION EUS guiding to cut the scar of esophageal stricture after EIS was safe and reliable.
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- Fulong Zhang
- Department of Gastroenterology, HangZhou Xixi Hospital, 2 Hengbu Street, Xihu District, Hangzhou, 310032, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, HangZhou Xixi Hospital, 2 Hengbu Street, Xihu District, Hangzhou, 310032, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, HangZhou Xixi Hospital, 2 Hengbu Street, Xihu District, Hangzhou, 310032, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, HangZhou Xixi Hospital, 2 Hengbu Street, Xihu District, Hangzhou, 310032, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, HangZhou Xixi Hospital, 2 Hengbu Street, Xihu District, Hangzhou, 310032, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, HangZhou Xixi Hospital, 2 Hengbu Street, Xihu District, Hangzhou, 310032, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, HangZhou Xixi Hospital, 2 Hengbu Street, Xihu District, Hangzhou, 310032, China
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Javaherizadeh H, Khalighi M, Askarpour S, Rezazadeh A. Electrocautery Incisional Therapy for Refractory Anastomotic Stricture in a Child: Report from Ahvaz, Iran. Middle East J Dig Dis 2022; 14:258-260. [PMID: 36619151 PMCID: PMC9489304 DOI: 10.34172/mejdd.2022.281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Endoscopic electrocautery incisional therapy (EIT) is one of the methods for the treatment of refractory esophageal stricture among adult cases. There are few reports among children. Herein we report the successful use of EIT for a 13-year-old boy with an anastomotic stricture who was visited in our hospital due to poor feeding and inability to feed. The boy had undergone gastric resection due to gastric necrosis. This is the first report of electrocautery surgery using a needle knife for the treatment of benign esophageal stricture in our country.
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- Hazhir Javaherizadeh
- Alimentary Tract Research Center, Clinical Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran,Corresponding Author: Hazhir Javaherizadeh, MD Alimentary Tract Research Center, Clinical Sciences Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran Tel:+ 98 61 34443051 Fax:+ 98 61 34443051
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Abuzar Children’s Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Abuzar Children’s Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Radiology, Abuzar Children’s Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Xie P, Yin M, He W, Ma Y, Li C, Li Z, Li X, Wang S, Wu G. Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy for Neoplastic Esophagogastric Anastomotic Strictures After Esophagectomy. Front Oncol 2021; 11:668593. [PMID: 34123838 PMCID: PMC8187754 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.668593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Neoplastic esophagogastric anastomotic strictures after resection of esophageal cancer is a very difficult problem in clinical practice. We aim at to investigate the safety and feasibility of arterial infusion chemotherapy in treatment of neoplastic esophagogastric anastomotic strictures after esophagectomy. Methods From October 2014 to December 2019, 50 patients with Neoplastic esophagogastric anastomotic strictures after resection of esophageal cancer were assessed retrospectively. Preoperative dysphagia was grade III in 34 cases and grade IV in 16 cases. Thirty-eight patients had different degrees of dyspnea before surgery Twenty-five patients had intolerable (grade IV) dyspnea and airway stenting was undertaken before surgery. Thirteen patients had tolerable dyspnea that did not require airway stenting, and preoperative dyspnea was grade III. Results All patients were successfully treated with arterial infusion chemotherapy, no paraplegia or death occurred. The dysphagia grade of 50 patients after AIC was compared: one case had grade I, 40 cases had grade II, and nine cases had grade III. Thirteen patients had tolerable dyspnea that did not necessitate airway stenting. Dyspnea was classified as grade I in five cases and grade II in eight cases. After 1–3 courses of AIC, 50 patients were followed up for a complete response (eight cases), partial response (28) and stable disease (14 cases). Total objective effective rate (complete response+ partial response) and disease control rate(complete response + partial response + stable disease)were 72.0% and 100.0%, respectively. The median duration of follow-up was 8.5 months. One-year survival was 46.0%. Conclusion Arterial infusion chemotherapy is safe and efficacious treatment for Neoplastic esophagogastric anastomotic strictures after esophagectomy.
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- Pengfei Xie
- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Oncology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Ko CS, Jheong JH, Lee IS, Kim BS, Kim MJ, Yoo MW. Impact of Esophagojejunal Reconstruction without Division of the Mesentery for Total Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy. J Gastric Cancer 2021; 21:63-73. [PMID: 33854814 PMCID: PMC8019998 DOI: 10.5230/jgc.2021.21.e7] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to compare the surgical outcomes of total laparoscopic total gastrectomy without mesentery division (LTG without MD) and conventional total laparoscopic total gastrectomy (CLTG), as well as evaluate the appropriate method for esophagojejunostomy (EJ) reconstruction after total laparoscopic total gastrectomy (TLTG). Materials and Methods We retrospectively analyzed data from 301 consecutive patients who underwent TLTG for upper or middle third gastric cancer between January 2016 and May 2019. After propensity score matching, 95 patients who underwent LTG without MD and 95 who underwent CLTG were assessed. Data on clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes, including operation time, length of postoperative hospital stay, pathological findings, and postoperative complications were analyzed. Results The LTG without MD group showed a shorter time to first flatus (3.26±0.80 vs. 3.62±0.81 days, P=0.003) and a shorter time to soft diet (2.80±2.09 vs. 3.52±2.20 days, P=0.002). The total EJ-related complications in the LTG without MD group were comparable to those in the CLTG group (9.47% vs. 3.16%, P=0.083). EJ-related leakage (6.32% vs. 3.16%, P=0.317) and EJ-related stricture (3.16% vs. 1.05%, P=0.317) rates were not significantly different between the LTG without MD and CLTG groups. No significant differences were found between the two groups in terms of other early surgical outcomes such as early complications, late complications, hospital stay, and readmission rate. Conclusions LTG without MD is a safe surgical treatment for upper or middle third gastric cancer. LTG without MD may be an alternative procedure for EJ anastomosis during TLTG.
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- Chang Seok Ko
- Department of Stomach Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Stomach Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Stomach Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Stomach Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Stomach Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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