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Castelli B, Scagnet M, Mussa F, Genitori L, Sardi I, Stagi S. Vascular complications in craniopharyngioma-resected paediatric patients: a single-center experience. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1292025. [PMID: 38681768 PMCID: PMC11047119 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1292025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Craniopharyngioma (CP), although slow growing and histologically benign, has high morbidity, mostly related to hypothalamus-pituitary dysfunction and electrolyte imbalance. Increased risk of vascular complications has been described. However, data are still poor, especially in the paediatric population. The aim of our study was to evaluate the occurrence, timing, and predisposing factors of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and other vascular alterations in neurosurgical paediatric CP patients. Materials and Methods In a single-centre, retrospective study, we investigated 19 CP patients (11 males, 8 females, mean age 10.5 ± 4.3 years), who underwent neurosurgery between December 2016 and August 2022, referred to Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS in Florence. Results Five patients (26.3%) presented vascular events, which all occurred in connection with sodium imbalances. Three DVT (two with associated pulmonary embolism, in one case leading to death) developed in the post-operative period, most frequently at 7-10 days. Elevated D-dimers, a reduced partial activated thrombin time and a prolonged C-reactive protein increase were highly related to thrombotic vascular events. One case of posterior cerebral artery pseudoaneurysm was described soon after neurosurgery, requiring vascular stenting. Superficial vein thrombophlebitis was a late complication in one patient with other predisposing factors. Conclusion CP patients undergoing neurosurgery are at risk of developing DVT and vascular alterations, thus careful follow-up is mandatory. In our study, we found that the phase of transition from central diabetes insipidus to a syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion may be a period of significant risk for DVT occurrence. Careful vascular follow-up is mandatory in CP-operated patients.
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- Barbara Castelli
- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Neuro-oncology Department, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Department, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Department, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Neurosurgery Department, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Neuro-oncology Department, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
- Struttura Organizzativa Complessa (SOC) Diabetology and Endocrinology, Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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Betts MB, Liu X, Junqueira DR, Fahrbach K, Neupane B, Ronnebaum S, Dhamane AD. Risk of Venous Thromboembolism by Cancer Type: A Network Meta-Analysis. Semin Thromb Hemost 2024; 50:328-341. [PMID: 38395064 DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1779672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
Abstract
Patients with cancer have an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Comparing tumor-specific VTE risk is complicated by factors such as surgery, disease stage, and chemotherapy. Network meta-analysis (NMA) using cancer types as network nodes enabled us to estimate VTE rates by leveraging comparisons across cancer types while adjusting for baseline VTE risk in individual studies. This study was conducted to estimate the risk of VTE by cancer type and factors influencing VTE risk. The Embase, MEDLINE, and Cochrane Library repositories were systematically searched to identify clinical trials and observational studies published from 2005 to 2022 that assessed the risk of primary cancer-related VTE among two or more distinct cancer types. Studies with similar cancer populations and study methods reporting VTE occurring within 1 year of diagnosis were included in the NMA. Relative VTE rates across cancer types were estimated with random-effects Bayesian NMAs. Absolute VTE rates were calculated from these estimates using the average VTE incidence in lung cancer (the most frequently reported type) as the "anchor." From 2,603 records reviewed, 30 studies were included in this NMA. The general network described 3,948,752 patients and 18 cancer types: 3.1% experienced VTE within 1 year of diagnosis, with cancer-specific rates ranging from 0.7 to 7.4%. Consistent with existing VTE risk prediction tools, pancreatic cancer was associated with higher-than-average VTE risk. Other cancer types with high VTE risk were brain and ovarian cancers. The relative rankings of VTE risk for certain cancers changed based on disease stage and/or receipt of chemotherapy or surgery.
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- Bristol Myers Squibb Company, Lawrenceville, New Jersey
- Department of Health Policy and Management, Gillings School of Public Health, UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Lan Y, Wu L, Guo J, Wang J, Guan H, Li B, Liu L, Zhang L, Hong Y, Deng J, Zhu J, Lu S, Sun F, Huang J, Sun X, Zhang Y, Wang J, Cai R. Risk factors for totally implantable access ports-associated thrombosis in pediatric oncology patients. Sci Rep 2023; 13:3553. [PMID: 36864082 PMCID: PMC9981621 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-30763-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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The application of totally implantable access ports (TIAPs) reduces treatment-related discomfort; however, the existence of catheter may cause side effects, with the most common one being the occurrence of TIAPs-associated thrombosis. The risk factors for TIAPs-associated thrombosis in pediatric oncology patients have not been fully described. A total of 587 pediatric oncology patients undergoing TIAPs implantation at a single center over a 5-year period were retrospectively analyzed in the present study. We investigated the risk factors for thrombosis, emphasizing the internal jugular vein distance, by measuring the vertical distance from the highest point of the catheter to the upper border of the left and right extremitas sternalis claviculae on chest X-ray images. Among 587 patients, 143 (24.4%) had thrombosis. Platelet count, C-reactive protein, and the vertical distance from the highest point of the catheter to the upper border of the left and right extremitas sternalis claviculae were demonstrated to be the main risk factors for the development of TIAPs-associated thrombosis. TIAPs-associated thrombosis, especially asymptomatic events, is common in pediatric cancer patients. The vertical distance from the highest point of the catheter to the upper border of the left and right extremitas sternalis claviculae was a risk factor for TIAPs-associated thrombosis, which deserved additional attention.
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- Yingxia Lan
- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Department of Anesthesiology and Operating Theatre, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Department of Anesthesiology and Operating Theatre, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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Winther-Larsen A, Sandfeld-Paulsen B, Hvas AM. New Insights in Coagulation and Fibrinolysis in Patients with Primary Brain Cancer: A Systematic Review. Semin Thromb Hemost 2021; 48:323-337. [PMID: 34624915 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1733961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Patients with primary brain tumors have a high incidence of thrombosis and hemorrhage. The underlying mechanism is believed to be derangement of their hemostatic system. To get nearer a clarification of this, we aimed to systematically review the existing literature regarding primary and secondary hemostasis as well as fibrinolysis in patients with primary brain tumor. The review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The databases PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were searched on December 15, 2020, without time restrictions. Studies were included if they evaluated at least one blood coagulation and/or fibrinolysis parameter in patients with primary brain cancer. In total, 26 articles including 3,288 patients were included. Overall, increased activity of secondary hemostasis was observed as increased prothrombin fragment 1 + 2 and endogenous thrombin generation levels were found in glioma patients compared with controls. Furthermore, data showed a state of hypofibrinolysis with increased plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 and prolonged clot lysis time in glioma patients. In contrast, no consistent increase in the primary hemostasis was identified; however, data suggested that increased sP-selectin could be a biomarker of increased venous thromboembolism risk and that increased platelet count may be prognostic for survival. Lastly, data indicated that fibrinogen and D-dimer could hold prognostic value. In conclusion, this review indicates that an increased activity of secondary hemostasis and impaired fibrinolysis could be important players in the pathogeneses behind the high risk of thromboembolisms observed in brain cancer patients. Thus, long-term thromboprophylaxis may be beneficial and additional studies addressing this issue are wanted.
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- Anne Winther-Larsen
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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