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Rex DK, Anderson JC, Butterly LF, Day LW, Dominitz JA, Kaltenbach T, Ladabaum U, Levin TR, Shaukat A, Achkar JP, Farraye FA, Kane SV, Shaheen NJ. Quality indicators for colonoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc 2024; 100:352-381. [PMID: 39177519 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2024.04.2905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Douglas K Rex
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Medicine/Division of Gastroenterology, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA; Department of Medicine/Division of Gastroenterology, White River Junction VAMC, White River Junction, Vermont, USA; University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA; Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA; New Hampshire Colonoscopy Registry, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco; Chief Medical Officer, University of California San Francisco Health System
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA; VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA; Division of Gastroenterology, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente Division of Research, Pleasonton, California, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York Harbor Veterans Affairs Health Care System, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Digestive Diseases Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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Rex DK, Anderson JC, Butterly LF, Day LW, Dominitz JA, Kaltenbach T, Ladabaum U, Levin TR, Shaukat A, Achkar JP, Farraye FA, Kane SV, Shaheen NJ. Quality Indicators for Colonoscopy. Am J Gastroenterol 2024:00000434-990000000-01296. [PMID: 39167112 DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Douglas K Rex
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, White River Junction VAMC, White River Junction, Vermont, USA
- University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA
- Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA
- New Hampshire Colonoscopy Registry, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
- Chief Medical Officer, University of California San Francisco Health System, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
- VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente Division of Research, Pleasonton, California, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York Harbor Veterans Affairs Health Care System, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Digestive Diseases Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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Hamada K, Honda M, Horikawa Y, Shiwa Y, Techigawara K, Nagahashi T, Ishikawa M, Takeda Y, Fukushima D, Nishino N, Uesugi N, Suzuki M, Sugai T. Histopathologic vertical margin positivity in cold snare polypectomy and mucosal resection for sessile serrated lesions. Gastrointest Endosc 2024; 100:283-291. [PMID: 38272275 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2024.01.029] [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] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIMS Data regarding the status of the vertical margin of sessile serrated lesions (SSLs) resected using cold snare polypectomy (CSP) are lacking, and whether a histopathologically positive vertical margin is related to recurrence remains unclear. Therefore, this preliminary study aimed to clarify the rates of positive or unassessable vertical and horizontal margins and the rate of muscularis mucosae resection in SSLs treated using CSP compared with those treated with EMR. METHODS Histologic outcomes of patients treated with CSP or EMR for SSLs were evaluated in this single-center observational study. The primary outcome was the incidence of histopathologically positive vertical margins in CSP and EMR. Furthermore, the comparisons were adjusted for confounding factors using propensity score matching. RESULTS Overall, 82 patients with SSLs were included in the CSP and EMR groups after matching. The incidence of positive histologic vertical margins in the CSP and EMR groups were 67.1% and 2.4%, respectively (P < .001). Regarding the evaluation of the presence of muscularis mucosae, 29.3% and 98.8% of patients in the CSP and EMR groups, respectively, had a complete muscularis mucosae resection (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS A rigorous histopathologic evaluation revealed that for SSLs, CSP more frequently leads to positive vertical margins than EMR. (Clinical trial registration number: UMIN 000051569.).
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- Koichi Hamada
- Department of Gastroenterology, Southern-Tohoku General Hospital, Koriyama, Japan; Department of Minimally Invasive Surgical and Medical Oncology, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Surgical and Medical Oncology, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima, Japan; Department of Surgery, Southern-Tohoku General Hospital, Koriyama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Southern-Tohoku General Hospital, Koriyama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Southern-Tohoku General Hospital, Koriyama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Southern-Tohoku General Hospital, Koriyama, Japan; Department of Minimally Invasive Surgical and Medical Oncology, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Southern-Tohoku General Hospital, Koriyama, Japan; Department of Minimally Invasive Surgical and Medical Oncology, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Southern-Tohoku General Hospital, Koriyama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Southern-Tohoku General Hospital, Koriyama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Southern-Tohoku General Hospital, Koriyama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Southern-Tohoku General Hospital, Koriyama, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Southern-Tohoku General Hospital, Koriyama, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Southern-Tohoku General Hospital, Koriyama, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Southern-Tohoku General Hospital, Koriyama, Japan
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Jung Y. Endoscopic approaches for the management of giant colonic polyps. Clin Endosc 2024; 57:468-470. [PMID: 38952043 PMCID: PMC11294846 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2024.130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
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- Yunho Jung
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea
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Cocomazzi F, Carparelli S, Labarile N, Capogreco A, Gentile M, Maselli R, Dhar J, Samanta J, Repici A, Hassan C, Perri F, Facciorusso A. Is there a best choice of equipment for colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection? Expert Rev Med Devices 2024; 21:561-577. [PMID: 38829122 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2024.2364022] [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: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a widely used technique to remove early neoplastic lesions. It was primarily used in the initial days to treat gastric lesions, but recently, the horizon of this endoscopic procedure has expanded, which has allowed us to manage other technically more complex locations, such as the colorectum. AREAS COVERED There has been an exponential growth regarding the wide range of devices available in the market for performing colorectal ESD. As a result, the aim of this review is to highlight the indication of this endoscopic technique, which device is best suited for which indication, as well as future trajectories in this field. EXPERT OPINION Although some devices have proven to be more advantageous than others in this area, very often the choice is still subjective, which is commonly attributed to individual preferences and experience. However, an accurate knowledge of the available tools and their functioning, with their pros and cons, is fundamental for any endoscopist venturing into the field of third space endoscopy. In this way, one can choose which device best suits a particular situation, along with simultaneously having the wealth of knowledge related to therapeutic armamentarium at our disposal in the endoscopy suite.
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- Francesco Cocomazzi
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza", IRCCS, San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza", IRCCS, San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, National Institute of Gastroenterology - IRCCS "Saverio de Bellis" - Castellana Grotte, Bari, Italy
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- Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS - Rozzano, Rozzano, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza", IRCCS, San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy
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- Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS - Rozzano, Rozzano, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University - Rozzano, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS - Rozzano, Rozzano, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University - Rozzano, Foggia, Italy
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- Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS - Rozzano, Rozzano, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University - Rozzano, Foggia, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza", IRCCS, San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy
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Popescu Crainic I, Djinbachian R, Rex DK, Barkun A, Shaukat A, East J, Hassan C, Mori Y, Pohl H, Rastogi A, Sharma P, Anderson JC, Taghiakbari M, Medawar E, von Renteln D. Expert endoscopist assessment of colorectal polyp size using virtual scale endoscopy, visual or snare-based estimation: a prospective video-based study. Scand J Gastroenterol 2024; 59:608-614. [PMID: 38333956 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2024.2308519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIMS Accurate polyp size estimation during colonoscopy has an impact on clinical decision-making. A laser-based virtual scale endoscope (VSE) is available to allow measuring polyp size using a virtual adaptive scale. This study evaluates video-based polyp size measurement accuracy among expert endoscopists using either VSE or visual assessment (VA) with either snare as reference size or without any reference size information. METHODS A prospective, video-based study was conducted with 10 expert endoscopists. Video sequences from 90 polyps with known reference size (fresh specimen measured using calipers) were distributed on three different slide sets so that each slide set showed the same polyp only once with either VSE, VA or snare-based information. A slide set was randomly assigned to each endoscopist. Endoscopists were asked to provide size estimation based on video review. RESULTS Relative accuracies for VSE, VA, and snare-based estimation were 75.1% (95% CI [71.6-78.5]), 65.0% (95% CI [59.5-70.4]) and 62.0% (95% CI [54.8-69.0]), respectively. VSE yielded significantly higher relative accuracy compared to VA (p = 0.002) and to snare (p = 0.001). A significantly lower percentage of polyps 1-5 mm were misclassified as >5 mm using VSE versus VA and snare (6.52% vs. 19.6% and 17.5%, p = 0.004) and a significantly lower percentage of polyps >5 mm were misclassified as 1-5 mm using VSE versus VA and snare (11.4% vs. 31.9% and 14.9%, p = 0.038). CONCLUSIONS Endoscopists estimate polyp size with the highest accuracy when virtual adaptive scale information is displayed. Using a snare to assist sizing did not improve measurement accuracy compared to displaying visual information alone.
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- Ioana Popescu Crainic
- Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital Research Center, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital Research Center, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital Center (CHUM), Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, IN University Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York City, New York, USA
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- Translational Gastroenterology Unit, John Radcliffe Hospital, University of Oxford, and Oxford NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, UK
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Healthcare, London, UK
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Regina Margherita Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, White River Junction Veteran Affairs Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, University of KS School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, University of KS School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital Research Center, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital Research Center, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital Research Center, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital Center (CHUM), Montreal, Québec, Canada
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Nagula S, Parasa S, Laine L, Shah SC. AGA Clinical Practice Update on High-Quality Upper Endoscopy: Expert Review. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2024; 22:933-943. [PMID: 38385942 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2023.10.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
Abstract
DESCRIPTION The purpose of this Clinical Practice Update (CPU) Expert Review is to provide clinicians with guidance on best practices for performing a high-quality upper endoscopic exam. METHODS The best practice advice statements presented herein were developed from a combination of available evidence from published literature, guidelines, and consensus-based expert opinion. No formal rating of the strength or quality of the evidence was carried out, which aligns with standard processes for American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute CPUs. These statements are meant to provide practical, timely advice to clinicians practicing in the United States. This Expert Review was commissioned and approved by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Clinical Practice Updates (CPU) Committee and the AGA Governing Board to provide timely guidance on a topic of high clinical importance to the AGA membership, and underwent internal peer review by the CPU Committee and external peer review through standard procedures of Clinical Gastroenterology & Hepatology. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 1: Endoscopists should ensure that upper endoscopy is being performed for an appropriate indication and that informed consent clearly explaining the risks, benefits, alternatives, sedation plan, and potential diagnostic and therapeutic interventions is obtained. These elements should be documented by the endoscopist before the procedure. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 2: Endoscopists should ensure that adequate visualization of the upper gastrointestinal mucosa, using mucosal cleansing and insufflation as necessary, is achieved and documented. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 3: A high-definition white-light endoscopy system should be used for upper endoscopy instead of a standard-definition white-light endoscopy system whenever possible. The endoscope used for the procedure should be documented in the procedure note. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 4: Image enhancement technologies should be used during the upper endoscopic examination to improve the diagnostic yield for preneoplasia and neoplasia. Suspicious areas should be clearly described, photodocumented, and biopsied separately. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 5: Endoscopists should spend sufficient time carefully inspecting the foregut mucosa in an anterograde and retroflexed view to improve the detection and characterization of abnormalities. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 6: Endoscopists should document any abnormalities noted on upper endoscopy using established classifications and standard terminology whenever possible. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 7: Endoscopists should perform biopsies for the evaluation and management of foregut conditions using standardized biopsy protocols. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 8: Endoscopists should provide patients with management recommendations based on the specific endoscopic findings (eg, peptic ulcer disease, erosive esophagitis), and this should be documented in the medical record. If recommendations are contingent upon histopathology results (eg, H pylori infection, Barrett's esophagus), then endoscopists should document that appropriate guidance will be provided after results are available. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 9: Endoscopists should document whether subsequent surveillance endoscopy is indicated and, if so, provide appropriate surveillance intervals. If the determination of surveillance is contingent on histopathology results, then endoscopists should document that surveillance intervals will be suggested after results are available.
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- Satish Nagula
- Dr. Henry D. Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Section of Digestive Diseases, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, Connecticut
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- Gastroenterology Section, Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Diego, California; Division of Gastroenterology, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, California.
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Kashida H. Outline of Japanese Guidelines for Colorectal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection and Endoscopic Mucosal Resection with a Short Reference to the Western Recommendations. J Anus Rectum Colon 2024; 8:1-8. [PMID: 38313746 PMCID: PMC10831978 DOI: 10.23922/jarc.2023-043] [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: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
Abstract
The Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society published the latest English versions of the guidelines for endoscopic submucosal dissection and endoscopic mucosal resection for colorectal neoplastic lesions and colorectal cold polypectomy in 2020 and 2022, respectively. In this article, I present a comprehensive overview of these guidelines, including a comparison with the Western recommendations.
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- Hiroshi Kashida
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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Burgess NG, Bourke MJ. Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Versus Endoscopic Mucosal Resection of Large Colon Polyps: Use Both for the Best Outcomes. Ann Intern Med 2024; 177:89-90. [PMID: 38079635 DOI: 10.7326/m23-3185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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- Nicholas G Burgess
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, and Westmead Clinical School, University of Sydney School of Medicine, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, and Westmead Clinical School, University of Sydney School of Medicine, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Hamada Y, Ikenoyama Y, Umeda Y, Yukimoto H, Shigefuku A, Fujiwara Y, Beppu T, Nakamura M, Horiki N, Nakagawa H. Long-term outcomes after endoscopic submucosal dissection for colorectal epithelial neoplasms in patients with severe comorbidities. JGH Open 2023; 7:974-981. [PMID: 38162839 PMCID: PMC10757493 DOI: 10.1002/jgh3.13016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Background and Aim Long-term outcomes after endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for colorectal epithelial neoplasms (CENs) in patients with severe comorbidities have not been clarified; the current study aimed to examine these long-term outcomes and compared them with those in patients with non-severe comorbidities. Methods We included 231 patients with CENs who underwent ESD between April 2005 and March 2023. Patients with comorbidities were categorized according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status (ASA-PS). We conducted a propensity score-matched analysis and compared long-term outcomes of the two groups after ESD for CENs. Results Of the 156 patients enrolled in the study, 43 and 113 had severe (ASA-PS III) and non-severe (ASA-PS I/II) comorbidities, respectively. The 1:1 propensity score analysis matched 36 patients with severe comorbidities to 36 patients with non-severe comorbidities. After matching, there was no difference in the procedural outcomes of ESD between both groups. Regarding long-term outcomes, the 5-year overall survival rates after matching in the ASA-PS I/II and III groups were 100% and 73.5%, respectively, and patients in the ASA-PS III group exhibited significantly shorter overall survival than those in the ASA-PS I/II group (hazard ratio 7.209; 95% confidence interval 1.592-32.646; P = 0.010). No colorectal cancer-related deaths were noted in either group. Conclusion Overall survival after ESD for CENs was shorter in patients with severe comorbidities than in those with non-severe comorbidities. Clinicians should carefully determine whether the benefits of CEN resection with ESD outweigh the procedural risks in patients with severe comorbidities.
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- Yasuhiko Hamada
- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMie University HospitalTsuJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMie University HospitalTsuJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMie University HospitalTsuJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMie University HospitalTsuJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMie University HospitalTsuJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMie University HospitalTsuJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMie University HospitalTsuJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMie University HospitalTsuJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMie University HospitalTsuJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMie University HospitalTsuJapan
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Adamsen S, Goodman AJ. Photodocumentation in colonoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc 2023; 98:803-805. [PMID: 37863572 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2023.07.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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- Sven Adamsen
- Digestive Disease Center, Copenhagen University Hospital Bispebjerg, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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Siddiqui UD. Top tips for colonic EMR (with video). Gastrointest Endosc 2023; 98:834-838. [PMID: 37068552 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2023.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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- Uzma D Siddiqui
- Center for Endoscopic Research and Therapeutics (CERT), University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Gupta S, Vosko S, Shahidi N, O'Sullivan T, Cronin O, Whitfield A, Kurup R, Sidhu M, Lee EYT, Williams SJ, Burgess NG, Bourke MJ. Endoscopic resection-related colorectal strictures: risk factors, management, and long-term outcomes. Endoscopy 2023; 55:1010-1018. [PMID: 37279786 DOI: 10.1055/a-2106-6494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Colorectal strictures related to endoscopic resection (ER) of large nonpedunculated colorectal polyps (LNPCPs) may be problematic. Data on prevalence, risk factors, and management are limited. We report a prospective study of colorectal strictures following ER and describe our approach to management. METHODS We analyzed prospectively collected data over 150 months, until June 2021, for patients who underwent ER for LNPCPs ≥ 40 mm. The ER defect size was graded as < 60 %, 60 %-89 %, or ≥ 90 % of the luminal circumference. Strictures were considered "severe" if patients experienced obstructive symptoms, "moderate" if an adult colonoscope could not pass the stenosis, or "mild" if there was resistance on successful passage. Primary outcomes included stricture prevalence, risk factors, and management. RESULTS 916 LNPCPs ≥ 40 mm in 916 patients were included (median age 69 years, interquartile range 61-76 years, male sex 484 [52.8 %]). The primary resection modality was endoscopic mucosal resection in 859 (93.8 %). Risk of stricture formation with an ER defect ≥ 90 %, 60 %-89 %, and < 60 % was 74.2 % (23/31), 25.0 % (22/88), and 0.8 % (6 /797), respectively. Severe strictures only occurred with ER defects ≥ 90 % (22.6 %, 7/31). Defects < 60 % conferred low risk of only mild strictures (0.8 %, 6/797). Severe strictures required earlier (median 0.9 vs. 4.9 months; P = 0.01) and more frequent (median 3 vs. 2; P = 0.02) balloon dilations than moderate strictures. CONCLUSION Most patients with ER defects ≥ 90 % of luminal circumference developed strictures, many of which were severe and required early balloon dilation. There was minimal risk with ER defects < 60 %.
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- Sunil Gupta
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- University of Sydney, Westmead Clinical School, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- University of Sydney, Westmead Clinical School, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- University of Sydney, Westmead Clinical School, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- University of Sydney, Westmead Clinical School, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- University of Sydney, Westmead Clinical School, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- University of Sydney, Westmead Clinical School, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- University of Sydney, Westmead Clinical School, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- University of Sydney, Westmead Clinical School, Sydney, Australia
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Santos CEOD, Malaman D, Sanmartin IDA, Leão ABHS, Bombassaro IZ, Pereira-Lima JC. COLD SNARE POLYPECTOMY: A SAFE PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING SMALL NON-PEDUNCULATED COLORECTAL LESIONS. ARQUIVOS DE GASTROENTEROLOGIA 2023; 60:470-477. [PMID: 38018552 DOI: 10.1590/s0004-2803.23042023-115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Polypectomy is an important treatment option for preventing colorectal cancer. Incomplete polyp resection (IPR) is re-cognized as a risk factor for interval cancer. OBJECTIVE The primary objective was to evaluate the complete polyp resection (CPR) rate for cold snare polypectomy (CSP) in small non-pedunculated polyps and, secondarily, specimen retrieval and complication rates. METHODS We prospectively evaluated 479 polyps <10 mm removed by CSP in 276 patients by an inexperienced endoscopist. RESULTS A total of 476 polyps (99.4%) were resected en bloc. A negative margin (classified as CPR) was observed in 435 polyps (90.8%). An unclear or positive margin (classified as IPR) was observed in 43 cases (9.0%) and 1 case (0.2%), respectively, for an overall IPR rate of 9.2% (44/479). The IPR rate was 12.2% in the first half of cases and 5.9% in the second half (P=0.02). Dividing into tertiles, the IPR rate was 15.0% in the first tertile, 6.9% in the second tertile, and 5.7% in the third tertile (P=0.01). Dividing into quartiles, the IPR rate was 15.8% in the first quartile and 5.9% in the fourth quartile (P=0.03). The IPR rate was 6.3% for type 0-IIa lesions and 14.1% for type 0-Is lesions (P=0.01). For serrated and adenomatous lesions, the IPR rate was 9.2%. Specimen retrieval failed in 3.6% of cases. Immediate bleeding (>30 s) occurred in 1 case (0.2%), treated with argon plasma coagulation. No delayed bleeding or perforation occurred. CONCLUSION CSP is a safe technique that provides good results for the resection of small non-pedunculated polyps, with a short learning curve.
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- Carlos Eduardo Oliveira Dos Santos
- Hospital Santa Casa de Caridade, Serviço de Endoscopia, Bagé, RS, Brasil
- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Departamento de Endoscopia, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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- Hospital Santa Casa de Caridade, Serviço de Endoscopia, Bagé, RS, Brasil
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- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Departamento de Endoscopia, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil
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Ahmed Z, Ramai D, Merza N, Badal J, Iqbal U, Arif SF, Al-Hillan A, Varughese T, Lee-Smith W, Nawras A, Alastal Y, Khara HS, Confer BD, Diehl DL, Adler DG. Safety and Efficacy of Powered Non-Thermal Endoscopic Resection Device for Removal of Colonic Polyps: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Gastroenterology Res 2023; 16:254-261. [PMID: 37937229 PMCID: PMC10627355 DOI: 10.14740/gr1638] [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: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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Background Endoscopic mucosal resection is a frequently employed method for removing colonic polyps. Nonetheless, the recurrence of these polyps over a healed submucosal base can complicate the extraction of leftover lesions through standard procedures. EndoRotor®, a non-thermal device specifically designed for endoscopic mucosal resection, has recently been assessed for its utility in removing colonic polyps, non-dysplastic Barrett's esophagus, and pancreatic necrosis. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to ascertain the safety and efficacy of EndoRotor® in resecting scared or recurrence colonic polyps. Methods We conducted an exhaustive review of existing literature using databases such as Medline, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library until January 2023. Our aim was to find all studies that assessed the safety of non-thermal endoscopic resection devices in removing colonic polyps. The primary outcome we focused on was the rate of technical success. Secondary outcomes that we considered included the frequency of remaining lesions and instances of adverse events. To analyze these data, we used comprehensive meta-analysis software. Results Our analysis incorporated three studies comprising 54 patients who underwent resection of 60 lesions. The combined technical success rate was 93.9% (95% confidence interval (CI): 77.7-98.6%, I2 = 25.5%). In patients who had another endoscopic examination, 20 were found to have a residual lesion. After the initial session, the combined rate of remaining lesions was 39.8% (95% CI: 15.3-70.8%, I2 = 74.5%). There were eight occurrences of intraoperative bleeding and four instances of bleeding post-procedure. The combined rate of intraoperative bleeding was 13.2% (95% CI: 6.7-24.3%, I2 = 0%), and post-procedure bleeding stood at 8.5% (95% CI: 3.4-19.8%, I2 = 0%). Only one major bleeding event was recorded, and no cases of perforation were reported. Conclusion Our research indicates that the EndoRotor® effectively removes scarred colonic polyps, though the rate of remaining lesions is significant, potentially necessitating several sessions for a thorough removal. There is a need for broader prospective studies, mainly randomized controlled trials, to further assess EndoRotor®'s efficiency and safety in eliminating colonic polyps.
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- Zohaib Ahmed
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, OH, USA
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- University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, USA
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- Gastroenterology Department, Corewell Health/Willam Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ, USA
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- University of Toledo Libraries, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, USA
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- Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy, Porter Adventist Hospital, Centura Health, Denver, CO, USA
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Dominitz JA. Key landmarks to be documented and photographed during colonoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc 2023; 98:621-628. [PMID: 36918073 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2023.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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- Jason A Dominitz
- National Gastroenterology and Hepatology Program, Veterans Health Administration, Washington, D.C., USA; Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Bai J, Liu K, Gao L, Zhao X, Zhu S, Han Y, Liu Z. Computer-aided diagnosis in predicting the invasion depth of early colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:6627-6639. [PMID: 37430125 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10223-6] [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: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic resection (ER) is widely applied to treat early colorectal cancer (CRC). Predicting the invasion depth of early CRC is critical in determining treatment strategies. The use of computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) algorithms could theoretically make accurate and objective predictions regarding the suitability of lesions for ER indication based on invasion depth. This study aimed to assess diagnostic test accuracy of CAD algorithms in predicting the invasion depth of early CRC and to compare the performance between the CAD algorithms and endoscopists. METHODS Multiple databases were searched until June 30, 2022 for studies that evaluated the diagnostic performance of CAD algorithms for invasion depth of CRC. Meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy using a bivariate mixed-effects model was performed. RESULTS Ten studies consisting of 13 arms (13,918 images from 1472 lesions) were included. Due to significant heterogeneity, studies were stratified into Japan/Korea-based or China-based studies. For the former, the area under the curve (AUC), sensitivity, and specificity of the CAD algorithms were 0.89 (95% CI 0.86-0.91), 62% (95% CI 50-72%), and 96% (95% CI 93-98%), respectively. For the latter, AUC, sensitivity, and specificity were 0.94 (95% CI 0.92-0.96), 88% (95% CI 78-94%), and 88% (95% CI 80-93%), respectively. The performance of the CAD algorithms in Japan/Korea-based studies was not significantly different from that of all endoscopists (0.88 vs. 0.91, P = 0.10) but was inferior to that of expert endoscopists (0.88 vs. 0.92, P = 0.03). The performance of the CAD algorithms in China-based studies was better than that of all endoscopists (0.94 vs. 0.90, P = 0.01). CONCLUSION The CAD algorithms showed comparable accuracy for prediction of invasion depth of early CRC compared to all endoscopists, which was still lower than expert endoscopists in diagnostic accuracy; more improvements should be achieved before it can be extensively applied to clinical practice.
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- Jiawei Bai
- Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), 127 Changle West Road, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
- School of Medicine, Yan'an University, Yan'an, China
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- Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), 127 Changle West Road, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), 127 Changle West Road, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), 127 Changle West Road, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), 127 Changle West Road, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), 127 Changle West Road, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China.
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- Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Air Force Medical University (Fourth Military Medical University), 127 Changle West Road, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China.
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Niu C, Bapaye J, Zhang J, Liu H, Zhu K, Farooq U, Zahid S, Chathuranga D, Okolo PI. Systematic review and meta-analysis of cold snare polypectomy and hot snare polypectomy for colorectal polyps. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2023; 38:1458-1467. [PMID: 37539860 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.16312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Cold snare polypectomy (CSP) has become increasingly utilized to resect colorectal polyps, given its efficacy and safety. This study aims to compare CSP and hot snare polypectomy (HSP) for resecting small (< 10 mm) and large (10-20 mm) colorectal lesions. METHODS Relevant publications were obtained from Cochrane Library, Embase, Google Scholar, PubMed, and Web of Science databases. The publication search was limited by English-language and human studies. Pooled mean difference and odds ratios (ORs) were calculated for outcomes of interest. RESULTS Twenty-three studies were included in this meta-analysis. Pooled OR of delayed post-polypectomy bleeding (DPPB) in the CSP group versus the HSP group was 0.29 (P = 0.0001, I2 = 29%). Subgroup analysis according to lesion size showed a significant reduction in the DPPB rate in lesion sizes 10-20 mm (pooled OR 0.08, P = 0.003, I2 = 0%) and < 10 mm (pooled OR 0.35, P = 0.001, I2 = 27%). Pooled OR of major bleeding in the CSP group was 0.23 (P = 0.0004, I2 = 0%). Subgroup analysis by lesion size revealed a significant decrease in the rate of major bleeding in the CSP group for both lesion sizes 10-20 mm (pooled OR 0.11, P = 0.04) and < 10 mm (pooled OR 0.26, P = 0.003). Complete resection, en bloc resection, and recurrence rate were comparable in the two groups. CONCLUSIONS Cold snare polypectomy was associated with a lower rate of DPPB and lower risk of major bleeding compared with HSP in both small and large polyps. CSP should be considered as the polypectomy technique of choice for colorectal polyps.
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- Chengu Niu
- Internal Medicine Residency Program, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Internal Medicine Residency Program, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Internal Medicine Residency Program, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Internal Medicine Residency Program, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Internal Medicine Residency Program, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Internal Medicine Residency Program, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, New York, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, New York, USA
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Jung Y, Hwangbo Y, Cho YS, Choi SW, Jeon SR, Kim HG, Ko BM, Kim JO. Is colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection safe and effective for 15-19-mm tumors? Int J Colorectal Dis 2023; 38:206. [PMID: 37540284 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-023-04498-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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PURPOSE The outcomes of colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) in 15-19-mm tumors are unclear. This study compared the effectiveness and safety of colorectal ESD for 15-19-mm tumors and tumors exceeding that size. METHODS From August 2018 to December 2020, 213 cases of colorectal tumors removed by colorectal ESD at a tertiary hospital were enrolled in this study. The cases were divided into two groups according to the pathologically measured size of the resected lesion: an intermediate group (15-19 mm, n = 62) and a large group (≥ 20 mm, n = 151). The en bloc resection rate, complete resection rate, and complications were investigated retrospectively. RESULTS The en bloc resection rate was significantly higher in the intermediate than large group (100% vs. 94%, p = 0.049), and the mean total procedure time was shorter in the intermediate than large group (29.2 [Formula: see text] 12.6 vs. 48.4 [Formula: see text] 28.8 min, p < 0.001). However, the mean procedure speed was significantly lower in the intermediate than large group (0.25 [Formula: see text] 0.10 vs. 0.28 [Formula: see text] 0.11 cm2/min, p = 0.031). The complete resection rate, post-procedural bleeding, and perforation rate were not significantly different between the two groups. In multivariate analyses, the total procedure time and mean procedure speed were significantly associated with lesion size. CONCLUSION Colorectal ESD of 15-19-mm lesions is effective, and has a shorter procedure time and higher en bloc resection rate than the same procedure for larger lesions.
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- Yunho Jung
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, 23-20 Bongmyung-dong, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea.
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, 23-20 Bongmyung-dong, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, 23-20 Bongmyung-dong, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Zhang YJ, Wen W, Li F, Jian Y, Zhang CM, Yuan MX, Yang Y, Chen FL. Chicken skin mucosa surrounding small colorectal cancer could be an endoscopic predictive marker of submucosal invasion. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2023; 15:1062-1072. [PMID: 37389111 PMCID: PMC10302994 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v15.i6.1062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chicken skin mucosa (CSM) surrounding colon polyps is a common endoscopic finding with pale yellow-speckled mucosa during a colonoscopy screening. Although reports about CSM surrounding small colorectal cancer are scarce, and its clinical significance in intramucosal and submucosal cancers is unclear, previous studies have suggested it could be an endoscopic predictive marker for colonic neoplastic and advanced polyps. Currently, because of the inaccurate preoperative evaluation by endoscopists, many small colorectal cancers, particularly lesions with a diameter < 2 cm, are improperly treated. Therefore, more effective methods are required to better assess the depth of the lesion before treatment.
AIM To explore potential markers of small colorectal cancer early invasion under white light endoscopy, providing patients with better treatment alternatives.
METHODS This retrospective cross-sectional study included 198 consecutive patients [233 early colorectal cancers (ECCs)] who underwent endoscopy or surgical procedures at the Digestive Endoscopy Center of Chengdu Second People’s Hospital between January 2021 and August 2022. The participants had pathologically confirmed colorectal cancer with a lesion diameter < 2 cm and received endoscopic or surgical treatment, including endoscopic mucosal resection and submucosal dissection. Clinical pathology and endoscopy parameters, including tumor size, invasion depth, anatomical position, and morphology, were reviewed. Fisher’s exact test, the χ2 test, and Student’s t-test were used to analyze the patient’s basic characteristics. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the relationship between morphological characteristics, size, CSM prevalence, and ECC invasion depth under white light endoscopy. Statistical significance was set at P < 0.05.
RESULTS The submucosal carcinoma (SM stage) was larger than the mucosal carcinoma (M stage) with a significant difference (17.2 ± 4.1 vs 13.4 ± 4.6 mm, P < 0.01). M- and SM-stage cancers were common in the left colon; however, no significant differences were found between them (151/196, 77% and 32/37, 86.5%, respectively, P = 0.199). The endoscopic features of colorectal cancer revealed that CSM, depressed areas with clear boundaries, and erosion or ulcer bleeding were more common in the SM-stage cancer group than in the M-stage cancer group (59.5% vs 26.2%, 46% vs 8.7%, and 27.3% vs 4.1%, respectively, P < 0.05). CSM prevalence in this study was 31.3% (73/233). The positive rates of CSM in flat, protruded, and sessile lesions were 18% (11/61), 30.6% (30/98), and 43.2% (32/74), respectively, with significant differences (P = 0.007).
CONCLUSION CSM-related small colorectal cancer was primarily located in the left colon and could be a predictive marker of submucosal invasion in the left colon.
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- Ying-Jie Zhang
- Department of Digestive Diseases, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Digestive Diseases, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Digestive Diseases, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Digestive Diseases, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Digestive Diseases, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Digestive Diseases, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China
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- Graduate School, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China
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- Graduate School, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu 610000, Sichuan Province, China
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Burgess NG, Bourke MJ. Can we stop routine biopsy of post-endoscopic mucosal resection scars? Endoscopy 2023. [PMID: 37263279 DOI: 10.1055/a-2085-5660] [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: 06/03/2023]
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- Nicholas G Burgess
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Westmead Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Westmead Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Winston K, Maulahela H, Raharjo DE, Tjoa K, Jonlean R. A Comparative Analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Hot Snare Polypectomy and Cold Snare Polypectomy for Removing Small Colorectal Polyps: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2023; 15:e38713. [PMID: 37292560 PMCID: PMC10246601 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.38713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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Both cold snare polypectomy (CSP) and hot snare polypectomy (HSP) have been shown to be effective methods for removing small colorectal polyps, but the optimal method for achieving complete resection remains unclear. To address this issue, we conducted a systematic search of relevant articles using databases such as PubMed, ProQuest, and EBSCOhost. The search criteria included randomized controlled trials that compared CSP and HSP for small colorectal polyps ≤10 mm and the articles were screened based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data were analyzed using RevMan software (version 5.4; Cochrane Collaboration, London, United Kingdom), and meta-analysis was performed with outcomes measured using pooled odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). The Mantel-Haenszel random effect model was used to calculate the OR. We selected a total of 14 randomized controlled trials involving 11601 polyps for analysis. Pooled analysis showed no statistically significant difference in the incomplete resection rate between CSP and HSP (OR: 1.22; 95% CI: 0.88-1.73, p-value: 0.27; I2: 51%), en bloc resection rate (OR: 0.66; 95%CI: 0.38-1.13; p: 0.13; I2: 60%), and polyp retrieval rate (OR: 0.97; 95%CI: 0.59-1.57; p: 0.89; I2: 17%). For safety endpoints, there is no statistically significant difference in intraprocedural bleeding rate between CSP and HSP per patient analysis (OR: 2.37, 95% CI: 0.74-7.54; p: 0.95; I2: 74%) and per polyp basis (OR: 1.84, 95% CI: 0.72-4.72; p: 0.20; I2: 85%). CSP had lower OR for the delayed bleeding outcome when compared with the HSP group per patient basis (OR: 0.42; 95% CI: 0.2-0.86; p: 0.02; I2: 25%), but not in the per polyp analysis (OR: 0.59; 95% CI: 0.12-3; p: 0.53; I2: 0%). Total polypectomy time was significantly shorter in the CSP group (mean difference: -0.81 minutes; 95% CI: -0.96, -0.66; p:<0.00001; I2: 0%). Thus, CSP is both an efficacious and safe method for removing small colorectal polyps. Therefore, it can be recommended as a suitable alternative to HSP for the removal of small colorectal polyps. However, more studies are necessary to evaluate any long-term differences between the two methods such as polyp recurrence rates.
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- Kevin Winston
- Hospital Medicine, Bhakti Medicare Hospital, Sukabumi, IDN
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- Gastroenterology, Cipto Mangunkusumo National General Hospital, Jakarta, IDN
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, IDN
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, IDN
- Stem Cell Transplantation Unit, Tzu Chi Hospital, Jakarta, IDN
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Motchum L, Djinbachian R, Rahme E, Taghiakbari M, Bouchard S, Bouin M, Sidani S, Deslandres É, Takla M, Frija-Gruman NM, Barkun A, von Renteln D. Incomplete resection rates of 4- to 20-mm non-pedunculated colorectal polyps when using wide-field cold snare resection with routine submucosal injection. Endosc Int Open 2023; 11:E480-E489. [PMID: 37206693 PMCID: PMC10191736 DOI: 10.1055/a-2029-2392] [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: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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Background and study aims Incomplete resection of 4- to 20-mm colorectal polyps occur frequently (> 10 %), putting patients at risk for post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer. We hypothesized that routine use of wide-field cold snare resection with submucosal injection (CSP-SI) might reduce incomplete resection rates (IRRs). Patients and methods Patients aged 45 to 80 years undergoing elective colonoscopies were enrolled in a prospective clinical study. All 4- to 20-mm non-pedunculated polyps were resected using CSP-SI. Post-polypectomy margin biopsies were obtained to determine IRRs through histopathology assessment. The primary outcome was IRR, defined as remnant polyp tissue found on margin biopsies. Secondary outcomes included technical success and complication rates. Results A total of 429 patients (median age 65 years, 47.1 % female, adenoma detection rate 40 %) with 204 non-pedunculated colorectal polyps 4 to 20 mm removed using CSP-SI were included in the final analysis. CSP-SI was technical successful in 97.5 % (199/204) of cases (5 conversion to hot snare polypectomy). IRR for CSP-SI was 3.8 % (7/183) (95 % confidence interval [CI] 2.7 %-5.5 %). IRR was 1.6 % (2/129), 16 % (4/25), and 3.4 % (1/29) for adenomas, serrated lesions, and hyperplastic polyps respectively. IRR was 2.3 % (2/87), 6.3 % (4/64), 4.0 % (6/151), and 3.1 % (1/32) for polyps 4 to 5 mm, 6 to 9 mm, < 10 mm, and 10 to 20 mm, respectively. There were no CSP-SI-related serious adverse events. Conclusions Use of CSP-SI results in lower IRRs compared to what has previously been reported in the literature for hot or cold snare polypectomy when not using wide-field cold snare resection with submucosal injection. CSP-SI showed an excellent safety and efficacy profile, however comparative studies to CSP without SI are required to confirm these results.
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- Leslie Motchum
- Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine of Montreal University, Montreal, Canada
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- Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada
- Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital Center (CHUM), Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Epidemiology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada
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- Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine of Montreal University, Montreal, Canada
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- Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada
- Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital Center (CHUM), Montreal, Canada
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- Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada
- Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital Center (CHUM), Montreal, Canada
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- Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada
- Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital Center (CHUM), Montreal, Canada
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- Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada
- Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital Center (CHUM), Montreal, Canada
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- Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine of Montreal University, Montreal, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, McGill University Health Center, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, McGill University Health Center, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM), Montreal, Canada
- Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital Center (CHUM), Montreal, Canada
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Estevinho MM, Pinho R, Silva JC, Correia J, Mesquita P, Freitas T. Hybrid Argon Plasma Coagulation for Barrett's Esophagus and for Colonic Mucosal Resection-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11041139. [PMID: 37189757 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11041139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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Hybrid argon plasma coagulation (hAPC) is a novel technique that combines conventional argon plasma coagulation and waterjet submucosal expansion. The aims of this metanalysis were to evaluate the efficacy and safety of hAPC in the setting of Barret's esophagus (BE) ablation and as an adjunct to colonic endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). Four electronic databases were searched, and the results were analyzed by two independent authors. Random-effects meta-analyses of the proportions of endoscopic and histologic remission (for BE), recurrence, and post-procedure adverse events were performed using R. Studies' reporting quality was also assessed. From the 979 identified records, 13 studies were included (10 regarding BE and three colonic EMR). The pooled percentages of endoscopic and histologic remission after hAPC for BE were 95% (95% confidence interval [CI] 91-99, I2 = 34) and 90% (95%CI 84-95, I2 = 46), respectively, while major adverse events and recurrence were registered in 2% (95%CI 0-5, I2 = 41) and 11% (95%CI 2-27, I2 = 11), respectively. Concerning hAPC-assisted EMR, the pooled percentages of major adverse events and recurrence were 5% (95%CI 2-10, I2 = 0) and 1% (95%CI 0-3, I2 = 40). Evidence suggests that the main advantages of hAPC are the increase in safety in the setting of BE ablation and the reduction of local recurrence after colonic EMR. Trials comparing hAPC with standard strategies are required to support its use for these indications.
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- Maria Manuela Estevinho
- Department of Gastroenterology, Vila Nova de Gaia Espinho Hospital Center, 4400-129 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
- Unit of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Vila Nova de Gaia Espinho Hospital Center, 4400-129 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Vila Nova de Gaia Espinho Hospital Center, 4400-129 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Vila Nova de Gaia Espinho Hospital Center, 4400-129 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Vila Nova de Gaia Espinho Hospital Center, 4400-129 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Vila Nova de Gaia Espinho Hospital Center, 4400-129 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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Hong SM, Baek DH. A Review of Colonoscopy in Intestinal Diseases. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13071262. [PMID: 37046479 PMCID: PMC10093393 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13071262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Since the development of the fiberoptic colonoscope in the late 1960s, colonoscopy has been a useful tool to diagnose and treat various intestinal diseases. This article reviews the clinical use of colonoscopy for various intestinal diseases based on present and future perspectives. Intestinal diseases include infectious diseases, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), neoplasms, functional bowel disorders, and others. In cases of infectious diseases, colonoscopy is helpful in making the differential diagnosis, revealing endoscopic gross findings, and obtaining the specimens for pathology. Additionally, colonoscopy provides clues for distinguishing between infectious disease and IBD, and aids in the post-treatment monitoring of IBD. Colonoscopy is essential for the diagnosis of neoplasms that are diagnosed through only pathological confirmation. At present, malignant tumors are commonly being treated using endoscopy because of the advancement of endoscopic resection procedures. Moreover, the characteristics of tumors can be described in more detail by image-enhanced endoscopy and magnifying endoscopy. Colonoscopy can be helpful for the endoscopic decompression of colonic volvulus in large bowel obstruction, balloon dilatation as a treatment for benign stricture, and colon stenting as a treatment for malignant obstruction. In the diagnosis of functional bowel disorder, colonoscopy is used to investigate other organic causes of the symptom.
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Inoki K, Takamaru H, Furuhashi H, Kishida Y, Shimodate Y, Sumida Y, Hosotani K, Ueyama H, Furumoto Y, Hashimoto S, Takeuchi Y, Ichijima R, Yoshizawa Y, Suzuki T, Minoda Y, Mizukami K, Matsumura T, Kasai T, Yamamura T, Ohnita K, Hara K, Esaki M, Katagiri A, Ishikawa H, Gotoda T. Management of colorectal high-grade dysplasia or cancer resected by cold snare polypectomy: a multicenter exploratory study. J Gastroenterol 2023; 58:554-564. [PMID: 36935473 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-023-01980-1] [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: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND The clinical course and surveillance strategy for patients who undergo cold snare polypectomy (CSP) for high-grade dysplasia (HGD) or cancer is unclear. We investigated the management of colorectal HGDs and cancers following CSP. METHODS This Japanese nationwide multicenter exploratory study was retrospectively conducted on patients who had undergone CSP for colorectal HGDs or cancers and follow-up colonoscopy at least once from 2014 to 2020. We investigated the detection rate of CSP scars, local recurrence rate (LRR), risk factors for local recurrence, and follow-up strategy. This study was registered with the University Hospital Medical Information Network (UMIN) Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN000043670). RESULTS We included 155 patients with 156 lesions. CSP scars were identified in 22 (31.4%), 41 (54.7%), and 10 (90.9%) patients with curative, borderline, and non-curative resection, respectively. Among them, residual tumors were observed in one (4.5%), six (14.6%), and three (30.0%) cases, respectively. The total LRR was 13.7% (95% confidence interval: 6.8-23.8). R1 resection cases (either horizontal or vertical margins positive for tumors) were associated with local recurrence (p = 0.031). Salvage endoscopic and surgical resections were performed on 21 and 10 patients, respectively. Among them, the proportion of endoscopically suspected residual tumors was significantly higher (p < 0.001) in the residual tumor-positive group (100%) than in the residual tumor-negative group (28.6%). CONCLUSIONS LRR after CSP for HGDs or cancers was 13.7% based on scar-identified cases. Salvage endoscopic or surgical resection should be performed according to the curability of the lesion and endoscopic findings during colonoscopic surveillance.
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- Kazuya Inoki
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8, Hatanodai, Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo, 142-8666, Japan.
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- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, The Jikei University School of Medicine, 3-25-8 Nishishinbashi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 105-8461, Japan
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- Division of Endoscopy, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimo-Nagakubo, Nagaizumi-Cho, Sunto-Gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kurashiki Central Hospital, 1-1-1 Miwa, Kurashiki, Okayama, 710-8602, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, National Hospital Organization, Kyushu Medical Center, Clinical Research Institute, 1-8-1 Jigyouhama, Chuo-Ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, 810-8563, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kobe City Medical Center, General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojima Minamicho, Chuo-Ku, Kobe City, Hyogo, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Metropolitan Bokutoh Hospital, 4-23-15, Kotobashi, Sumida-Ku, Tokyo, 130-8575, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-1, MinamiKogushi, Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, 755-8505, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, 3-1-69 Otemae, Chuo-Ku, Osaka, 541-8567, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1 Ohyaguchi-Kami-Machi, Itabashi-Ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital, 2-12-12, Sumiyoshi, Naka-Ku, Hamamatsu-Shi, Shizuoka, 430-8558, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Chiba Cancer Center, 666-2 Nitona-Cho, Chuo-Ku, Chiba, 260-8717, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-Ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, 1-1 Idaigaoka, Hasama-Machi, Yufu City, Oita, 879-5593, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-Ku, Chiba-Shi, Chiba, 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukaya Red Cross Hospital, 5-8-1, Kamishibachonishi, Fukaya City, Saitama, 366-0052, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-Cho, Showa-Ku, Nagoya City, Aichi, 466-8560, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Shunkaikai Inoue Hospital, 6-12, Takaramachi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki, 850-0045, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hyogo College of Medicine, 1-1 Mukogawacho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo, 663-8501, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-Ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
- Department of Gastroenterology, Kitakyushu Municipal Medical Center, 2-1-1 Bashaku Kokurakita-Ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka, 802-8561, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8, Hatanodai, Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo, 142-8666, Japan
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- Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kajii-Cho, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1 Ohyaguchi-Kami-Machi, Itabashi-Ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan
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Lenz L, Martins B, Andrade de Paulo G, Kawaguti FS, Baba ER, Uemura RS, Gusmon CC, Geiger SN, Moura RN, Pennacchi C, Simas de Lima M, Safatle-Ribeiro AV, Hashimoto CL, Ribeiro U, Maluf-Filho F. Underwater versus conventional EMR for nonpedunculated colorectal lesions: a randomized clinical trial. Gastrointest Endosc 2023; 97:549-558. [PMID: 36309072 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2022.10.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Conventional endoscopic mucosal resection (CEMR) is the standard modality for removing nonpedunculated colorectal lesions. Underwater endoscopic mucosal resection (UEMR) has emerged as an alternative method. There are few comparative studies between these techniques, especially evaluating recurrence. Therefore, the purpose of this trial was to compare CEMR and UEMR for the resection of colorectal lesions with respect to efficacy, safety, and recurrence rate. METHODS This was a randomized controlled trial of UEMR versus CEMR for naïve and nonpedunculated lesions measuring between 10 and 40 mm. The primary outcome was adenoma recurrence at 6 months after the resection. Secondary outcomes were rates of technical success, en bloc resection, and adverse events. Block randomization was used to assign patients. Tattooing was performed to facilitate localization of the scars and eventual recurrences. Endoscopic follow-up was scheduled at 6 months after the procedure. The sites of resections were examined with white-light imaging, narrow-band imaging (NBI), and conventional chromoscopy with indigo carmine followed by biopsies. RESULTS One hundred five patients with 120 lesions were included, with a mean size of 17.5 ± 7.1 (SD) mm. Sixty-one lesions were resected by UEMR and 59 by CEMR. The groups were similar at baseline regarding age, sex, average size, and histologic type. Lesions in the proximal colon in the CEMR group corresponded to 83% and in the UEMR group to 67.8% (P = .073). There was no difference between groups regarding success rate (1 failure in each group) and en bloc resection rate (60.6% UEMR vs 54.2% CEMR, P = .48). Intraprocedural bleeding was observed in 5 CEMRs (8.5%) and 2 UEMRs (3.3%) (P = .27). There was no perforation or delayed hemorrhage in either groups. Recurrence rate was higher in the CEMR arm (15%) than in the UEMR arm (2%) (P = .031). Therefore, the relative risk of 6-month recurrence rate in the CEMR group was 7.5-fold higher (95% CI, 0.98-58.20), with a number needed to treat of 7.7 (95% CI, 40.33-4.22). The higher recurrence rate in the CEMR group persisted only for lesions measuring 21 to 40 mm (35.7% vs 0%; P = .04). CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that UEMR was associated with a lower adenoma recurrence rate than was CEMR. Both endoscopic techniques were effective and had similar rates of adverse events for the treatment of nonpedunculated colorectal lesions.
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- Luciano Lenz
- Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Fleury Medicina e Saude, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Fleury Medicina e Saude, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Fleury Medicina e Saude, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Centro de Diagnóstico em Gastroenterologia, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Centro de Diagnóstico em Gastroenterologia, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Centro de Diagnóstico em Gastroenterologia, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Chang LC, Chang CY, Chen CY, Tseng CH, Chen PJ, Shun CT, Hsu WF, Chen YN, Chen CC, Huang TY, Tu CH, Chen MJ, Chou CK, Lee CT, Chen PY, Wu MS, Chiu HM. Cold Versus Hot Snare Polypectomy for Small Colorectal Polyps : A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial. Ann Intern Med 2023; 176:311-319. [PMID: 36802753 DOI: 10.7326/m22-2189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although cold snare polypectomy (CSP) is considered effective in reducing delayed postpolypectomy bleeding risk, direct evidence supporting its safety in the general population remains lacking. OBJECTIVE To clarify whether CSP would reduce delayed bleeding risk after polypectomy compared with hot snare polypectomy (HSP) in the general population. DESIGN Multicenter randomized controlled study. (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03373136). SETTING 6 sites in Taiwan, July 2018 through July 2020. PARTICIPANTS Participants aged 40 years or older with polyps of 4 to 10 mm. INTERVENTION CSP or HSP to remove polyps of 4 to 10 mm. MEASUREMENTS The primary outcome was the delayed bleeding rate within 14 days after polypectomy. Severe bleeding was defined as a decrease in hemoglobin concentration of 20 g/L or more, requiring transfusion or hemostasis. Secondary outcomes included mean polypectomy time, successful tissue retrieval, en bloc resection, complete histologic resection, and emergency service visits. RESULTS A total of 4270 participants were randomly assigned (2137 to CSP and 2133 to HSP). Eight patients (0.4%) in the CSP group and 31 (1.5%) in the HSP group had delayed bleeding (risk difference, -1.1% [95% CI, -1.7% to -0.5%]). Severe delayed bleeding was also lower in the CSP group (1 [0.05%] vs. 8 [0.4%] events; risk difference, -0.3% [CI, -0.6% to -0.05%]). Mean polypectomy time (119.0 vs. 162.9 seconds; difference in mean, -44.0 seconds [CI, -53.1 to -34.9 seconds]) was shorter in the CSP group, although successful tissue retrieval, en bloc resection, and complete histologic resection did not differ. The CSP group had fewer emergency service visits than the HSP group (4 [0.2%] vs. 13 [0.6%] visits; risk difference, -0.4% [CI, -0.8% to -0.04%]). LIMITATION An open-label, single-blind trial. CONCLUSION Compared with HSP, CSP for small colorectal polyps significantly reduces the risk for delayed postpolypectomy bleeding, including severe events. PRIMARY FUNDING SOURCE Boston Scientific Corporation.
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- Li-Chun Chang
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan (L.C.C., C.C.C., M.J.C., M.S.W., H.M.C.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, New Taipei, Taiwan (C.Y.Chang)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan (C.Y.Chen, C.K.C., P.Y.C.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, E-DA Hospital, and Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, E-DA Cancer Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (C.H.Tseng)
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan (P.J.C., T.Y.H.)
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- Department of Pathology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan (C.T.S.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsin-Chu, and Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Cancer Center, Taipei, Taiwan (W.F.H., Y.N.C.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsin-Chu, and Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Cancer Center, Taipei, Taiwan (W.F.H., Y.N.C.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan (L.C.C., C.C.C., M.J.C., M.S.W., H.M.C.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan (P.J.C., T.Y.H.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Health Management Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan (C.H.Tu)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan (L.C.C., C.C.C., M.J.C., M.S.W., H.M.C.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan (C.Y.Chen, C.K.C., P.Y.C.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, E-DA Hospital, and Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (C.T.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan (C.Y.Chen, C.K.C., P.Y.C.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan (L.C.C., C.C.C., M.J.C., M.S.W., H.M.C.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan (L.C.C., C.C.C., M.J.C., M.S.W., H.M.C.)
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El Rahyel A, Lahr RE, Rex DK. Prevalence of synchronous neoplasia in patients with large pedunculated colorectal polyps. Endoscopy 2023; 55:537-543. [PMID: 36356580 DOI: 10.1055/a-1976-4757] [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: 11/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Large (≥ 20 mm) nonpedunculated colorectal lesions have high rates of synchronous neoplasia and advanced neoplasia. Synchronous neoplasia prevalence in patients with large pedunculated lesions is uncertain. We describe synchronous neoplasia in patients with large pedunculated colorectal polyps, using a cohort of patients with large nonpedunculated lesions as controls. METHODS This study was a retrospective assessment of a prospectively recorded database listing synchronous findings in patients with ≥ 20 mm colorectal lesions referred to a tertiary center for endoscopic resection. RESULTS At least one synchronous precancerous lesion was identified in 66/78 patients with large pedunculated index lesions (84.6 %, 95 %CI 74.9-91.1) and 726/814 patients with large nonpedunculated index lesions (89.2 %, 95 %CI 87.1-91.3). Patients with a large pedunculated index lesion had mean of 4.8 synchronous conventional adenomas, 56.4 % had ≥ 1 synchronous high risk lesion (advanced adenoma or advanced serrated lesion), 48.7 % had ≥ 1 synchronous advanced conventional adenoma, and 19.2 % had a synchronous neoplastic lesion ≥ 20 mm. Compared with patients with nonpedunculated index lesions, patients with large pedunculated index lesions had comparable rates of synchronous polyps, adenomas, and sessile serrated lesions, and higher rates of synchronous adenomas with villous elements (15.6 % [95 %CI 13.3-18.3] vs. 26.9 % [95 %CI 18.3-37.7]; P = 0.01) and synchronous pedunculated polyps (9.5 % [95 %CI 7.6-11.7] vs. 33.3 % [95 %CI 23.8-44.4]; P < 0.001). CONCLUSION In patients with large (≥ 20 mm) pedunculated colorectal lesions, rates of synchronous neoplasia and advanced synchronous neoplasia were high and comparable to or higher than rates of synchronous neoplasia in patients with large nonpedunculated colorectal lesions.
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- Ahmed El Rahyel
- Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Low compliance with the United States Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer postpolypectomy guidelines. Gastrointest Endosc 2023; 97:357-360. [PMID: 36567203 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2022.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Measurement of Stricture Dimensions Using a Visual Comparative Estimation Method With Biopsy Forceps During Endoscopy. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2023; 76:77-79. [PMID: 36123760 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003625] [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: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Estimation of the dimensions of endoscopic findings such as stricture diameter is largely subjective. Accurate assessment of stricture dimensions has multiple benefits including facilitating the choice of appropriately sized endoscopic therapies for treating stricture, properly tracking response to endoscopic therapies between procedures, and potentially even predicting outcomes of endoscopic therapy. METHODS Endoscopies performed in children with repaired esophageal atresia between August 2019 and August 2021 for which both (1) an endoscopic estimate of esophageal stricture diameter obtained by visual comparison with the known dimensions of the biopsy forceps and (2) an intraoperative esophageal fluoroscopy study were performed were included for analysis. Fluoroscopic stricture diameter measurements were manually obtained using a software ruler tool calibrated to the known dimensions of the intraluminal endoscope. Statistical concordance was calculated between the visual diameter estimates and the standard fluoroscopic stricture measurements. RESULTS One hundred ninety-one endoscopies were included for analysis. Lin's concordance correlation coefficient was 0.92 (95% confidence interval: 0.89-0.94) between the visual diameter estimates and the fluoroscopic stricture measurements. Correlation was strongest for smaller to mid-sized stricture diameters. CONCLUSIONS Use of the biopsy forceps as a visual reference of known dimensions enables accurate visual estimation of esophageal stricture diameter during endoscopy using commonly available tools, with high concordance with standard fluoroscopic measurement techniques.
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Mueller J, Kuellmer A, Schiemer M, Thimme R, Schmidt A. Current status of endoscopic full-thickness resection with the full-thickness resection device. Dig Endosc 2023; 35:232-242. [PMID: 35997598 DOI: 10.1111/den.14425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR) using the full-thickness resection device (FTRD) is an integral part of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. Since its market launch in Europe in 2014, its safety and effectiveness have been proven in numerous studies. Adaptations in design as well as new techniques, such as hybrid EFTR, expand the spectrum of the FTRD system. The following review is intended to provide an overview of the clinical application and current evidence of EFTR with the FTRD system.
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- Julius Mueller
- Department of Medicine II, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Muething L, Quach B, Smith DE, Gao D, Smith JA, Simril RT, Tompkins A, Espinoza J, Cowan ML, Hammad H, Wani S, Patel SG. Adoption of Optimal Small (6-9 mm) Colorectal Polyp Resection Technique Over Time. Dig Dis Sci 2023; 68:240-251. [PMID: 35624328 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-022-07554-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cold snare polypectomy (CSP) is the preferred resection technique for small (6-9 mm) polyps due to lower rate of incomplete resection compared to cold forceps polypectomy (CFP) and improved safety profile over hot snare polypectomy (HSP). AIMS To describe resection techniques for small (6-9 mm) polyps and determine factors associated with sub-optimal technique. METHODS This was retrospective cohort study of colonoscopies performed by gastroenterological and surgical endoscopists from 2012 to 2019 where at least one 6-9 mm polyp was removed. Patient, provider, and procedure characteristics were collected. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were performed to determine factors associated with sub-optimal technique. RESULTS In total, 773 colonoscopies where 1,360 6-9 mm polyps removed by 21 endoscopists were included. CSP was used for 1,122 (82.5%), CFP for 61 (4.5%), and HSP for 177 (13.0%). Surgeon specialty was associated with CFP use (aOR 7.81; 95% CI 3.02-20.16). Polyp location in left colon (aOR 1.65; 95% CI 1.17-2.33) and pedunculated morphology (aOR 12.76; 95% CI 7.24-22.50) were associated with HSP. There was a significant increase in overall CSP use from 30.4% in 2012 to 96.8% in 2019. CONCLUSIONS 82.5% of all 6-9 mm polyps removed from 2012 to 2019 were removed using a cold snare with significant increase in CSP from 2012 to 2019. Differences in how optimal technique was adopted over time based on specialty highlight the need for standardized practice guidelines and quality monitoring.
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- Larissa Muething
- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
- Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
- Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Cancer Center Biostatistics Core, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Cancer Center Biostatistics Core, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
- Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
- Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
- Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA.
- Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Aurora, CO, USA.
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Lahr RE, McWhinney CD, Cummings OW, Rex DK. Frequency and nature of endoscopic and pathologic errors leading to referral for endoscopic resection to a tertiary center. Endosc Int Open 2022; 10:E1555-E1561. [PMID: 36531678 PMCID: PMC9754872 DOI: 10.1055/a-1959-6012] [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: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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Background and study aims We anecdotally encounter cases where referring endoscopists made errors in endoscopic interpretation of a colorectal lesion, sometimes combined with pathology errors at the referring centers, resulting in referral to our center for endoscopic resection. In this paper, we describe the frequency and nature of endoscopic and pathology errors leading to consultation for endoscopic resection. Patients and methods Review of 760 consecutive referrals to our center over a 26-month interval. Results In total, 28 (3.7 %) of all referred patients had ≥ 1 lesion that did not require any resection after investigation. There were 12 cases (1.6 % of all referrals) involving errors by both the referring endoscopist and the pathologist at the referring center. Errors commonly involved the ileocecal valve, lipomas, and mucosal prolapse changes. There were 15 additional referrals (2.0 % of all referrals) where no neoplastic lesion was identified at our center and either no biopsy was taken at the referring center (n = 9 patients, 10 lesions), the patient was referred although biopsy showed no neoplasia (n = 6), or the referring doctor correctly interpreted the lesion (lipoma), but the outside pathologist incorrectly reported adenoma (n = 1). Conclusions Endoscopists at tertiary centers should expect referrals to clarify the nature of colorectal lesions as neoplastic or non-neoplastic. Community endoscopists with equivocal endoscopic findings and unexpected or equivocal pathology results can consider pathology review at their center or at an expert center before referral for endoscopic or surgical resection.
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- Rachel E. Lahr
- Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Response. Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 96:1095-1096. [PMID: 36404095 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2022.07.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Zhu XJ, Yang L. Progression in clinical application of cold snare resection technique in colorectal polyps. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2022; 30:950-955. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v30.i21.950] [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: 02/07/2023] Open
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The cold snare resection technique has been recommended by European and American societies and gradually applied in clinical practice. However, due to the operating habits of endoscopists and the insufficient understanding of the cold resection technique, it has not been fully used in colorectal polyps. In this paper, we review the application status of cold snare resection technique, its use in patients treated with antithrombotic drugs, and postoperative histological changes.
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- Xiao-Jia Zhu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Third People's Hospital of Jingdezhen, Jingdezhen 333000, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Third People's Hospital of Jingdezhen, Jingdezhen 333000, Jiangxi Province, China
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Al Ghamdi SS, Ngamruengphong S. Prevention of clinically significant post-EMR bleeding: To clip or not to clip? Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 96:732-734. [PMID: 36127161 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2022.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Sarah S Al Ghamdi
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Giri S, Jearth V, Darak H, Sundaram S. Outcomes of thin versus thick-wire snares for cold snare polypectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Endosc 2022; 55:742-750. [PMID: 36347525 PMCID: PMC9726435 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2022.141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Cold snare polypectomy (CSP) is commonly used for the resection of colorectal polyps ≤10 mm. Data regarding the influence of snare type on CSP effectiveness are conflicting. Hence, this meta-analysis aimed to compare the outcomes and safety of thin- and thick-wire snares for CSP. METHODS A comprehensive search of the literature published between 2000 and 2021 was performed of various databases for comparative studies evaluating the outcomes of thin- versus thick-wire snares for CSP. RESULTS Five studies with data on 1,425 polyps were included in the analysis. The thick-wire snare was comparable to the thin-wire snare with respect to complete histological resection (risk ratio [RR], 1.03; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.97-1.09), overall bleeding (RR, 0.98; 95% CI, 0.40-2.40), polyp retrieval (RR, 1.01; 95% CI, 0.97-1.04), and involvement of submucosa in the resection specimen (RR, 1.28; 95% CI, 0.72-2.28). There was no publication bias and a small study effect, and the relative effects remained the same in the sensitivity analysis. CONCLUSION CSP using a thin-wire snare has no additional benefit over thick-wire snares in small colorectal polyps. Factors other than snare design may play a role in improving CSP outcomes.
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- Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Digestive Diseases and Clinical Nutrition, TATA Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India,Correspondence: Sridhar Sundaram Department of Digestive Diseases and Clinical Nutrition, TATA Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Dr. E Borges Road, Parel, Mumbai 400012, India E-mail:
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Assessment of submucosal distortion and mass effect seen at follow-up after colorectal EMR with ORISE (with video). Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 96:679-682. [PMID: 35550794 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2022.04.1344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS ORISE (Boston Scientific, Marlborough, Mass, USA) is a viscous gel used for submucosal injection. We noted anecdotally that ORISE is associated with submucosal distortion of EMR scars at follow-up. METHODS We blindly reviewed photographs of 30 consecutive EMR scars at follow-up after resections using ORISE and 30 resections using other agents. Distortion was scored on a scale of 0 (no submucosal distortion) to 5 (overt submucosal distortion). RESULTS The median submucosal distortion score at follow-up in ORISE cases was 3 (range, 0-5) versus 0 (range, 0-2) with other fluids (P < .001, Mann-Whitney U test) by 1 reviewer and 3 (range, 0-5) versus 2 (range, 0-5), respectively, by a second reviewer (P = .018). The kappa value for agreement in the submucosal distortion scores between the 2 experts was .148 for all photographs and .214 for the ORISE cases (overall minimal agreement). CONCLUSIONS ORISE can cause submucosal distortion in the region of EMR scars when they are viewed at follow-up. Such distortions must not be mistaken for submucosal tumor growth.
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Metter K, Aepli P, Dumoulin FL, Hayee B, Grund KE, Farin G, Frei R. Endoscopic submucosal resection: a technique using novel devices for incision and resection of neoplastic lesions. Endoscopy 2022; 54:1001-1006. [PMID: 34918311 DOI: 10.1055/a-1723-3194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) are established techniques for treatment of superficial gastrointestinal neoplasia. Limitations of EMR are low en bloc resection rates for larger lesions, resulting in frequent recurrences. Major disadvantages of ESD are technical difficulty and long procedure times. We evaluated technical feasibility and safety of newly designed devices for en bloc resection of lesions measuring 20-40 mm in a technique called endoscopic submucosal resection (ESR). METHODS This case series included 93 lesions from different locations (11 stomach, 25 colon, 57 rectum) with a median size of 29 mm (range 10-70). ESR was performed using two novel instruments for circumferential mucosal incision and deep submucosal resection, respectively. RESULTS Resection by ESR was feasible in all cases. En bloc and R0 rates were insufficient when ESR was attempted without prior circumferential mucosal incision, but were 70 % and 63 %, respectively, when mucosal incision was done before application of the submucosal resection device. We observed three complications (two delayed bleedings, one microperforation) but no cases of emergency surgery or 30-day mortality. CONCLUSIONS Results demonstrated feasibility and excellent safety of ESR using two novel devices for en bloc resection of early gastrointestinal neoplasia. The technique offered relative technical ease and high efficacy.
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- Klaus Metter
- Klinik für Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie und Diabetologie, Alb Fils Kliniken, Klinik am Eichert, Göppingen, Germany
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- Gastroenterologie/Hepatologie, Luzerner Kantonsspital, Luzern, Switzerland
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- Gastroenterology, King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Experimentelle Chirurgische Endoskopie (CETEX), Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Klinik für AVT-Chirurgie, Tübingen, Germany
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- Klinik für Gastroenterologie/Hepatologie, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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McKechnie T, Govind S, Lee J, Lee Y, Hong D, Eskicioglu C. Endoscopic Full-Thickness Resection for Colorectal Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Surg Res 2022; 280:440-449. [PMID: 36054955 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2022.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR) with an over-the-scope full-thickness resection device is a relatively new technique for the resection of colorectal lesions. Multiple centers have published the results of case series and observational cohorts regarding the use of this technique for managing difficult polyps. This study aims to aggregate the results of these studies to determine the effectiveness and safety of this technique in the resection of these technically challenging colonic lesions. METHODS MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL were searched. Articles were included if they reported technical success rate for EFTR of colonic lesions. The primary outcome was technical success rate and secondary outcomes included rate of R0 resection and overall 30-d morbidity. DerSimonian and Laird random-effects meta-analysis of proportions was used to generate effect sizes for pooled outcomes. RESULTS From 2211 citations, 21 studies with 1539 patients (mean age 67.2 y, 39.5% female) undergoing 1551 procedures were included. Difficult to resect benign lesions were the most commonly excised lesions (hyperplastic: 35.9%; adenomas: 30.2%), followed by T1 adenocarcinomas (25.6%) and neuroendocrine tumors (6.1%). Technical success rate was 89% (95% confidence interval [CI] 87-92), and R0 resection rate was 79% (95% CI 76-82). Mean procedure time was 53.5 min and mean specimen size was 17.5 mm. Overall 30-d morbidity was 11% (95% CI 7-13), and incidences of perforation and postpolypectomy bleeding were 2% (95% CI 1-2) and 5% (95% CI 3-7), respectively. Lesion recurrence at 3-mo follow-up was 8%. CONCLUSIONS EFTR requires further large sample size, comparative studies with reporting of long-term oncologic data. However, preliminary findings indicate that it is a safe and effective technique with high rates of technical success and acceptable rates of R0 resection when employed by experienced endoscopists for high-risk colonic lesions.
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- Tyler McKechnie
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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McCarty TR, Aihara H. Cold snare polypectomy should be preferred strategy for small, nonpedunculated colon polyps: results from a recent multicenter noninferiority randomized trial. Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 96:339-340. [PMID: 35843672 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2022.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Thomas R McCarty
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating Cold Snare and Forceps Polypectomy Among Small POLYPs in Rates of Complete Resection: The TINYPOLYP Trial. Am J Gastroenterol 2022; 117:1305-1310. [PMID: 35467557 DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000001799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Optimizing complete resection during colonoscopy is important because residual neoplastic tissue may play a role in interval cancers. The US Multi-Society Task Force recommends diminutive (≤5 mm) and small (6-9 mm) polyps be removed by cold snare polypectomy (CSP). However, evidence is less clear whether CSP retains significant advantage over cold forceps polypectomy (CFP) for polyps ≤3 mm. METHODS This study is a single-center prospective noninferiority randomized clinical trial evaluating CFP and CSP for nonpedunculated polyps ≤3 mm. Patients 18 years and older undergoing colonoscopy for any indication were recruited. During each colonoscopy, polyps underwent block randomization to removal with CFP or CSP. After polypectomy, 2 biopsies were taken from the polypectomy margin. The primary noninferiority outcome was the complete resection rate, defined by absence of residual polyp in the margin biopsies. RESULTS A total of 179 patients were included. Patients had similar distribution in age, sex, race/ethnicity, as well as indication of procedure. A total of 279 polyps ≤3 mm were identified, with 138 in the CSP group and 141 in the CFP group. Mean polypectomy time was longer for CSP compared with CFP (42.3 vs 23.2 seconds, P < 0.001), although a higher proportion of polyps removed by CFP were removed in more than 1 piece compared with CSP (15.6 vs 3.6%, P < 0.001). There were positive margin biopsies in 2 cases per cohort, with a complete resection rate of 98.3% in both groups. There was no significant difference in cohorts in complete resection rates (difference in complete resection rates was 0.057%, 95% confidence interval: -4.30% to 4.53%), demonstrating noninferiority of CFP compared with CSP. DISCUSSION Use of CFP was noninferior to CSP in the complete resection of nonpedunculated polyps ≤3 mm. CSP required significantly more time to perform compared with CFP. CFP should be considered an acceptable alternative to CSP for removal of polyps ≤3 mm.
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Sachdev R, Valori RM, Anderson JC. Improving outcomes in polypectomy. Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 96:298-300. [PMID: 35701260 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2022.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Rishabh Sachdev
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Gloucestershire Hospitals, National Health Service Foundation Trust, Gloucester, UK
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA; Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont, USA; The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA
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Cold Snare Resection of Small Colorectal Adenomas: The Second Time's a Charm. Dig Dis Sci 2022; 67:2703-2705. [PMID: 34731361 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-021-07293-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Whitfield AM, Burgess NG, Bahin FF, Kabir S, Pellisé M, Sonson R, Subramanian V, Mahajan H, McLeod D, Byth K, Bourke MJ. Histopathological effects of electrosurgical interventions in an in vivo porcine model of colonic endoscopic mucosal resection. Gut 2022; 71:864-870. [PMID: 34172512 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2021-324140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) in the colon has been widely adopted, but there is limited data on the histopathological effects of the differing electrosurgical currents (ESCs) used. We used an in vivo porcine model to compare the tissue effects of ESCs for snare resection and adjuvant margin ablation techniques. DESIGN Standardised EMR was performed by a single endoscopist in 12 pigs. Two intersecting 15 mm snare resections were performed. Resections were randomised 1:1 using either a microprocessor-controlled current (MCC) or low-power coagulating current (LPCC). The lateral margins of each defect were treated with either argon plasma coagulation (APC) or snare tip soft coagulation (STSC). Colons were surgically removed at 72 hours. Two specialist pathologists blinded to the intervention assessed the specimens. RESULTS 88 defects were analysed (median 7 per pig, median defect size 29×17 mm). For snare ESC effects, 156 tissue sections were assessed. LPCC was comparable to MCC for deep involvement of the colon wall. For margin ablation, 172 tissue sections were assessed. APC was comparable to STSC for deep involvement of the colon wall. Islands of preserved mucosa at the coagulated margin were more likely with APC compared with STSC (16% vs 5%, p=0.010). CONCLUSION For snare resection, MCC and LPCC did not produce significantly different tissue effects. The submucosal injectate may protect the underlying tissue, and technique may more strongly dictate the depth and extent of final injury. For margin ablation, APC was less uniform and complete compared with STSC.
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- Anthony M Whitfield
- Westmead Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Westmead Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Westmead Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Institut d'Investigacions Biomediques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,WSLHD Research and Education Network, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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- Westmead Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia .,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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Takamaru H, Saito Y, Hammoud GM, Mizuguchi Y, Cho H, Sekiguchi M, Yamada M, Sakamoto T, Matsuda T. Comparison of postpolypectomy bleeding events between cold snare polypectomy and hot snare polypectomy for small colorectal lesions: a large-scale propensity score-matched analysis. Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 95:982-989.e6. [PMID: 34971668 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2021.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Cold snare polypectomy (CSP), a safe procedure for removing colon polyps, has a low prevalence of postpolypectomy bleeding (PPB). Previous studies have failed to demonstrate differences in PPB rates between CSP and hot snare polypectomy (HSP), possibly because of their small sample sizes. This study analyzed PPB rates after CSP and HSP. METHODS This was a retrospective analysis of colorectal lesions (diameter <10 mm) treated using endoscopic resection at our institution between January 2015 and December 2019. Resections were performed using CSP or HSP, depending on the endoscopist's preference. Endoscopic and histologic findings were recorded in the endoscopic database at our institution. Propensity score (PS) matching was performed to match patient age, lesion size, macroscopic features, location of the lesions, clipping after resection, and antithrombotic agent use. The CSP and HSP groups were compared to determine the adverse event (PPB) rates. RESULTS The CSP and HSP groups included 12,928 and 2408 lesions (total of 5371 patients), respectively. Univariate analysis revealed that the overall prevalence of PPB after HSP was higher than that after CSP (odds ratio [OR], 5.39; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.50-11.60). After PS matching (2135 lesions per group), the prevalence of PPB after HSP remained higher than that after CSP (OR, 6.0; 95% CI, 1.34-26.8). CONCLUSIONS For colorectal lesions <10 mm in diameter, the risk of PPB after CSP is significantly lower than that after HSP, after PS matching. CSP for lesions <10 mm could be safely performed compared with HSP.
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- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, Missouri, USA
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- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan; Screening Center, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan; Screening Center, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Wang H, Bourke MJ. Connecting the dots to eliminate recurrence after endoscopic mucosal resection in the colon. Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 95:966-968. [PMID: 35282882 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2022.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Hunter Wang
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia; Westmead Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Emara MH, Zaghloul M, Ramadan HKA, Mohamed SY, Tag-Adeen M, Alzamzamy A, Alboraie M, Madkour A, Altonbary AY, Zaher TI, Elhassan AA, Abdeen N, Ahmed MH. Endoscopic resection of superficial bowel neoplasia: The unmet needs in the Egyptian practice. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 14:235-249. [PMID: 35634486 PMCID: PMC9048489 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v14.i4.235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Management of superficial bowel neoplasia (SBN) in early stages is associated with better outcomes. The last few decades experienced a paradigm shift in the management of SBN with the introduction of advanced endoscopic resection techniques (ERTs). However, there are no clear data about the aspects of ERTs in Egypt despite the growing gastroenterology practice.
AIM To investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of ERTs toward management of SBN among Egyptian practitioners and the suitability of the endoscopy units’ infrastructures toward these techniques.
METHODS An online 2-pages questionnaire was used. The first page comprised demographic data, and questions for all physicians, about the knowledge (11 questions) of and attitude (5 questions) toward ERTs as a therapeutic option for SBN. The second page investigated the practice of ERTs by endoscopists (6 questions) and the infrastructures of their endoscopy units (14 questions). The survey was disseminated through July 2021 and the data were collected in an excel sheet and later analyzed anonymously.
RESULTS The complete responses were 833/2300 (36.2%). The majority of the participants were males (n = 560, 67.2%), middle-aged (n = 366, 43.9%), consultants (n = 464, 55.7%), gastroenterologists (n = 678, 81.4%), spending ≥ 15 years in practice (n = 368, 44.2%), and were working in university hospitals (n = 569, 68.3%). The majority correctly identified the definition of SBN (88.4%) and the terms polypectomy, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) (92.1%, 90.2%, and 89.1% respectively). However, 26.9%, 43.2% and 49.5% did not recognize the clear indication of polypectomy, EMR, and ESD respectively. Although 68.1% of physicians are convinced about the ERTs for management of SBN; only 8.9% referred all candidate cases for ERTs. About 76.5% of endoscopists had formal training in the basic polypectomy techniques while formal training for EMR and ESD was encountered only in 31.9% and 7.2% respectively. About 71.6% and 88.4% of endoscopists did not perform EMR or ESD in the last one year. Consequently, the complication rate reported by endoscopists was limited to 18.1% (n = 103) of endoscopists. Only 25.8% of endoscopists feel confident in the management of ERTs-related complications and a half (49.9%) were not sure about their competency. Regarding the endoscopy units’ infrastructures, only 4.2% of the centers had their endoscopes 100% armed with optical enhancements and 54.4% considered their institutions ready for managing ERTs-related complications. Only 18.3% (n = 104) of endoscopists treated their complicated cases surgically because the most frequent ERTs-related complications were procedural bleeding (26.7%), and perforations (17%).
CONCLUSION A significant deficiency was reported in the knowledge and attitude of Egyptian practitioners caring for patients with SBN toward ERTs. The lack of trained endoscopists in both EMR and ESD in part is due to unsuitable infrastructures of many endoscopy units.
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- Mohamed H Emara
- Department of Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr Elshiekh 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr Elshiekh 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, South Valley University, Qena Faculty of Medicine, Qena 83523, Egypt
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Maadi Armed Forces Medical Complex, Military Medical Academy, Cairo 11841, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo11884, Egypt
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- Department of Endemic Medicine, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt
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- Department of Tropical Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Tropical Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Tropical Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21526, Egypt
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- Department of Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr Elshiekh 33516, Egypt
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Emara MH, Zaghloul M, Ramadan HKA, Mohamed SY, Tag-Adeen M, Alzamzamy A, Alboraie M, Madkour A, Altonbary AY, Zaher TI, Elhassan AA, Abdeen N, Ahmed MH. Endoscopic resection of superficial bowel neoplasia: The unmet needs in the Egyptian practice. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 14:236-250. [DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v14.i4.236] [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: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Management of superficial bowel neoplasia (SBN) in early stages is associated with better outcomes. The last few decades experienced a paradigm shift in the management of SBN with the introduction of advanced endoscopic resection techniques (ERTs). However, there are no clear data about the aspects of ERTs in Egypt despite the growing gastroenterology practice.
AIM To investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of ERTs toward management of SBN among Egyptian practitioners and the suitability of the endoscopy units’ infrastructures toward these techniques.
METHODS An online 2-pages questionnaire was used. The first page comprised demographic data, and questions for all physicians, about the knowledge (11 questions) of and attitude (5 questions) toward ERTs as a therapeutic option for SBN. The second page investigated the practice of ERTs by endoscopists (6 questions) and the infrastructures of their endoscopy units (14 questions). The survey was disseminated through July 2021 and the data were collected in an excel sheet and later analyzed anonymously.
RESULTS The complete responses were 833/2300 (36.2%). The majority of the participants were males (n = 560, 67.2%), middle-aged (n = 366, 43.9%), consultants (n = 464, 55.7%), gastroenterologists (n = 678, 81.4%), spending ≥ 15 years in practice (n = 368, 44.2%), and were working in university hospitals (n = 569, 68.3%). The majority correctly identified the definition of SBN (88.4%) and the terms polypectomy, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) (92.1%, 90.2%, and 89.1% respectively). However, 26.9%, 43.2% and 49.5% did not recognize the clear indication of polypectomy, EMR, and ESD respectively. Although 68.1% of physicians are convinced about the ERTs for management of SBN; only 8.9% referred all candidate cases for ERTs. About 76.5% of endoscopists had formal training in the basic polypectomy techniques while formal training for EMR and ESD was encountered only in 31.9% and 7.2% respectively. About 71.6% and 88.4% of endoscopists did not perform EMR or ESD in the last one year. Consequently, the complication rate reported by endoscopists was limited to 18.1% (n = 103) of endoscopists. Only 25.8% of endoscopists feel confident in the management of ERTs-related complications and a half (49.9%) were not sure about their competency. Regarding the endoscopy units’ infrastructures, only 4.2% of the centers had their endoscopes 100% armed with optical enhancements and 54.4% considered their institutions ready for managing ERTs-related complications. Only 18.3% (n = 104) of endoscopists treated their complicated cases surgically because the most frequent ERTs-related complications were procedural bleeding (26.7%), and perforations (17%).
CONCLUSION A significant deficiency was reported in the knowledge and attitude of Egyptian practitioners caring for patients with SBN toward ERTs. The lack of trained endoscopists in both EMR and ESD in part is due to unsuitable infrastructures of many endoscopy units.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mohamed H Emara
- Department of Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr Elshiekh 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr Elshiekh 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, South Valley University, Qena Faculty of Medicine, Qena 83523, Egypt
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Maadi Armed Forces Medical Complex, Military Medical Academy, Cairo 11841, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo11884, Egypt
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- Department of Endemic Medicine, Helwan University, Cairo 11795, Egypt
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- Department of Tropical Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Department of Tropical Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Tropical Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21526, Egypt
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- Department of Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr Elshiekh 33516, Egypt
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