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O’Sullivan T, Bourke MJ. Endoscopic Resection of Neoplasia in the Lower GI Tract: A Clinical Algorithm. Visc Med 2024; 40:217-227. [PMID: 39157731 PMCID: PMC11326768 DOI: 10.1159/000539219] [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: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024] Open
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Background Colorectal cancer is a highly prevalent malignancy and a significant driver of cancer mortality and health-related expenditure worldwide. Polyp removal reduces the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer. In 2024, endoscopists have an array of resection modalities at their disposal. Each technique requires a unique skillset and has individual advantages and limitations. Consequently, resection in the colorectum requires an evidence-based algorithm approach that considers these factors. Summary A literature review of endoscopic resection for colonic neoplasia was conducted. Best supporting scientific evidence was summarized for the endoscopic resection of diminutive polyps, large ≥20 mm lesions and polyps containing invasive cancer. Factors including resection modality, complications and lesion selection were explored to inform an algorithm approach to colorectal resection. Key Messages Endoscopic resection in the colorectum is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Detailed understanding of polyp size, location, morphology and predicted histology are critical factors that inform appropriate endoscopic resection practice.
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- Timothy O’Sullivan
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- University of Sydney, Westmead Clinical School, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- University of Sydney, Westmead Clinical School, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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Kawashima K, Hikichi T, Onizawa M, Gunji N, Watahiki Y, Sakuma C, Mochimaru T, Murakami M, Suzuki O, Hashimoto Y, Kobayakawa M, Ohira H. Characteristics of positive horizontal margins in patients who underwent colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection. DEN OPEN 2024; 4:e300. [PMID: 37841650 PMCID: PMC10569401 DOI: 10.1002/deo2.300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Objectives Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) enables en bloc resection of colorectal neoplasms, but occasionally results in positive horizontal margins (HMs). However, the site of the resected specimen that tends to be positive for HM has not been investigated. We aimed to clarify the characteristics associated with HMs in lesions resected en bloc with ESD. Methods Patients with colorectal neoplasms who underwent en bloc resection with ESD were included in this study. The patients were divided into negative HMs (HM0) and positive or indeterminate HMs (HM1) groups. The characteristics associated with HM1 resection were investigated. In addition, the local recurrence rate during endoscopic follow-up for >6 months after ESD was observed. Results In total, 201 lesions were analyzed in 189 patients (HM0, 189 lesions; HM1, 12 lesions). The HM1 group had a significantly larger median lesion diameter (25 vs. 55 mm; p < 0.001) and more lesions with >50% circumference than did the HM0 group (p < 0.001). Furthermore, the prevalence of severe fibrosis was significantly higher in the HM1 group than in the HM0 group (p < 0.001). Positive horizontal sites of the resected specimens were more frequent at the oral and anal sites than at the lateral sites. No local recurrences were observed in either group. Conclusions The characteristics associated with HM1 depended on lesion size, particularly lesions with >50% circumference, and submucosal fibrosis.
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- Kazumasa Kawashima
- Department of GastroenterologyFukushima Medical UniversityFukushimaJapan
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- Department of EndoscopyFukushima Medical University HospitalFukushimaJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologyFukushima Medical UniversityFukushimaJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologyFukushima Medical UniversityFukushimaJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologyFukushima Medical UniversityFukushimaJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologyFukushima Medical UniversityFukushimaJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologyFukushima Medical UniversityFukushimaJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologyFukushima Medical UniversityFukushimaJapan
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- Department of Diagnostic PathologyFukushima Medical UniversityFukushimaJapan
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- Department of Diagnostic PathologyFukushima Medical UniversityFukushimaJapan
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- Department of EndoscopyFukushima Medical University HospitalFukushimaJapan
- Medical Research CenterFukushima Medical UniversityFukushimaJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologyFukushima Medical UniversityFukushimaJapan
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Zhang XQ, Sang JZ, Xu L, Mao XL, Li B, Zhu WL, Yang XY, Yu CH. Endoscopic mucosal resection-precutting vs conventional endoscopic mucosal resection for sessile colorectal polyps sized 10-20 mm. World J Gastroenterol 2022; 28:6397-6409. [PMID: 36533110 PMCID: PMC9753056 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i45.6397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The optimal method to remove sessile colorectal lesions sized 10-20 mm remains uncertain. Piecemeal and incomplete resection are major limitations in current practice, such as endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and cold or hot snare polypectomy. Recently, EMR with circumferential precutting (EMR-P) has emerged as an effective technique, but the quality of current evidence in comparative studies of conventional EMR (CEMR) and EMR-P is limited.
AIM To investigate whether EMR-P is superior to CEMR in removing sessile colorectal polyps.
METHODS This multicenter randomized controlled trial involved seven medical institutions in China. Patients with colorectal polyps sized 10-20 mm were enrolled and randomly assigned to undergo EMR-P or CEMR. EMR-P was performed following submucosal injection, and a circumferential mucosa incision (precutting) was conducted using a snare tip. Primary outcomes included a comparison of the rates of en bloc and R0 resection, defined as one-piece resection and one-piece resection with histologically assessed clear margins, respectively.
RESULTS A total of 110 patients in the EMR-P group and 110 patients in the CEMR group were finally evaluated. In the per-protocol analysis, the proportion of en bloc resections was 94.3% [95% confidence interval (CI): 88.2%-97.4%] in the EMR-P group and 86% (95%CI: 78.2%-91.3%) in the CEMR group (P = 0.041), while subgroup analysis showed that for lesions > 15 mm, EMR-P also resulted in a higher en bloc resection rate (92.0% vs 58.8% P = 0.029). The proportion of R0 resections was 81.1% (95%CI: 72.6%-87.4%) in the EMR-P group and 76.6% (95%CI: 68.8%-84.4%) in the CEMR group (P = 0.521). The EMR-P group showed a longer median procedure time (6.4 vs 3.0 min; P < 0.001). No significant difference was found in the proportion of patients with adverse events (EMR-P: 9.1%; CEMR: 6.4%; P = 0.449).
CONCLUSION In this study, EMR-P served as an alternative to CEMR for removing nonpedunculated colorectal polyps sized 10-20 mm, particularly polyps > 15 mm in diameter, with higher R0 and en bloc resection rates and without increasing adverse events. However, EMR-P required a relatively longer procedure time than CEMR. Considering its potential benefits for en bloc and R0 resection, EMR-P may be a promising technique in colorectal polyp resection.
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- Xue-Qun Zhang
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Yuyao City, Yuyao 315499, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ningbo First Hospital, Ningbo 315010, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Taizhou Hospital, Taizhou 317099, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Central Hospital of Lishui City, Lishui 323020, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jinhua Municipal Central Hospital, Jinhua 321099, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang Province, China
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Sasaki A, Inada Y, Yamaguchi E, Okamoto R, Motomura Y. Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Mucosal Resection with the Two-Person Method. JOURNAL OF DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1756484] [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: 12/23/2022] Open
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Objectives Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is useful for removing colon polyps and is generally carried out by one doctor. It is occasionally difficult for colorectal polyps to be removed by EMR. In such cases, EMR is performed by the main doctor and an assistant doctor (the two-person method). However, the efficacy and safety of EMR in the two-person method remain unclear. This study aimed to compare the procedure time and incomplete resection rate (IRR) by the two- and single-person methods of EMR for polyp removal.
Materials and Methods Data from colorectal polyps resected by EMR were reviewed retrospectively and divided into two groups: general procedure/single- (n = 215) or two-person method (n = 56). The IRR, the procedure time, and the incidence of adverse events were compared between these methods.
Results A total of 152 patients and 271 lesions were included in this study. The mean procedure time for polypectomy was significantly shorter in the two-person method group than in the general procedure group (median time: 3.38 minutes vs. 6.56 minutes; p < 0.001). Additionally, the IRR for polyps was significantly lower in the two-person methods group than in the single-person methods group (2/56, 3.6% vs. 47/215, 21.9%; p = 0.001). None of the patients in the two-person method group presented with delayed bleeding.
Conclusions The two-person method for EMR was more effective than the single-person method. Therefore, this method may replace the conventional one-operator method in the future.
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- Akinori Sasaki
- Department of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Bay Urayasu Ichikawa Medical Center, Urayasu City, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Aso Iizuka Hospital, Izuka-City, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Bay Urayasu Ichikawa Medical Center, Urayasu City, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Bay Urayasu Ichikawa Medical Center, Urayasu City, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Bay Urayasu Ichikawa Medical Center, Urayasu City, Chiba, Japan
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Auriemma F, Sferrazza S, Bianchetti M, Savarese MF, Lamonaca L, Paduano D, Piazza N, Giuffrida E, Mete LS, Tucci A, Milluzzo SM, Iannelli C, Repici A, Mangiavillano B. From advanced diagnosis to advanced resection in early neoplastic colorectal lesions: Never-ending and trending topics in the 2020s. World J Gastrointest Surg 2022; 14:632-655. [PMID: 36158280 PMCID: PMC9353749 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v14.i7.632] [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: 02/07/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Colonoscopy represents the most widespread and effective tool for the prevention and treatment of early stage preneoplastic and neoplastic lesions in the panorama of cancer screening. In the world there are different approaches to the topic of colorectal cancer prevention and screening: different starting ages (45-50 years); different initial screening tools such as fecal occult blood with immunohistochemical or immune-enzymatic tests; recto-sigmoidoscopy; and colonoscopy. The key aspects of this scenario are composed of a proper bowel preparation that ensures a valid diagnostic examination, experienced endoscopist in detection of preneoplastic and early neoplastic lesions and open-minded to upcoming artificial intelligence-aided examination, knowledge in the field of resection of these lesions (from cold-snaring, through endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic submucosal dissection, up to advanced tools), and management of complications.
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- Francesco Auriemma
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Mater Domini, Castellanza 21053, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Santa Chiara Hospital, Trento 38014, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, San Giuseppe Hospital - Multimedica, Milan 20123, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, General Hospital, Sanremo 18038, Italy
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- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Mater Domini, Castellanza 21053, Italy
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- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Mater Domini, Castellanza 21053, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese; Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan 20122, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, A.O.U. Policlinico “G. Giaccone", Palermo 90127, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Rome 00144, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Molinette Hospital, Città della salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin 10126, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro 88100, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit and Gastroenterology, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center and Humanitas University, Rozzano 20089, Italy
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- Biomedical Science, Hunimed, Pieve Emanuele 20090, Italy
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Mater Domini, Castellanza, Varese 21053, Italy
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Matsueda K, Takeuchi Y, Kitamura M, Yamashina T, Akasaka T, Iwatsubo T, Nakatani Y, Akamatsu T, Kawamura T, Fujii S, Kusaka T, Shimokawa T, Uedo N. Depth of the cutting plane with underwater and conventional endoscopic mucosal resection: Post-hoc analysis of a randomized study. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2022; 37:741-748. [PMID: 34978107 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.15769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM A multicenter randomized controlled trial reported a better R0 resection rate for intermediate-sized (10-20 mm) colorectal polyps with underwater endoscopic mucosal resection (UEMR) than conventional endoscopic mucosal resection (CEMR). To clarify whether UEMR removes enough submucosal tissue in the removal of unpredictable invasive cancers, we investigated the cutting plane depth with UEMR versus CEMR. METHODS This was a post-hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial in which 210 intermediate-sized colorectal polyps were removed in five Japanese hospitals. One pathologist and two gastroenterologists independently reviewed all resected specimens and measured the cutting plane depth. The cutting plane depth was evaluated as (i) maximum depth of submucosal layer and (ii) mean depth of submucosal layer, calculated using a virtual pathology system. RESULTS We identified 168 appropriate specimens for the evaluation of the cutting plane depth, resected by UEMR (n = 88) and CEMR (n = 80). The median resection depth was not significantly different between UEMR and CEMR specimens, regardless of the measurement method ([i] 1317 vs 1290 μm, P = 0.52; [ii] 619 vs 545 μm, P = 0.32). All specimens in the UEMR and CEMR groups contained substantial submucosa and no muscularis propria. CONCLUSIONS The cutting plane depth with UEMR was comparable with that with CEMR. UEMR can be a viable alternative method that adequately resects the submucosal layer for the histopathological assessment of unpredictable submucosal invasive cancers.
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- Katsunori Matsueda
- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, and Department of Genetic Oncology, Division of Hereditary Tumors, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, and Department of Genetic Oncology, Division of Hereditary Tumors, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology and Cytology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Osaka Red Cross Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National Hospital Organization, Osaka National Hospital, Osaka, Japan.,Akasaka Family Clinic, Osaka, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Japanese Red Cross Wakayama Medical Center and Cancer Center, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Japanese Red Cross Wakayama Medical Center and Cancer Center, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Katsura Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Katsura Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Study Support Center, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, and Department of Genetic Oncology, Division of Hereditary Tumors, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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Winter K, Włodarczyk M, Włodarczyk J, Dąbrowski I, Małecka-Wojciesko E, Dziki A, Spychalski M. Risk Stratification of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in Colon Tumors. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11061560. [PMID: 35329886 PMCID: PMC8949025 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11061560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a technique proven effective in the treatment of early neoplastic lesions in the gastrointestinal tract. However, in the case of colon lesions, many doubts remain. The purpose of our study is to stratify the success rates of the ESD procedure in the colon. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis of 601 patients who underwent ESD procedure for colorectal neoplasm from 2016 to 2019 in Center of Bowel Treatment, Brzeziny, Poland. Excluding 335 rectal neoplasms, we selected 266 patients with lesions located in the colon. Results: Lesions located in the left colon were characterized by the statistically higher en bloc resection and success rate, compared with the right colon—87.76% vs. 73.95% (p = 0.004) and 83.67% vs. 69.75% (p = 0.007), respectively. The success rate was significantly lower in lesions with submucosal cancer, compared to low- and high-grade dysplasia (p < 0.001). Polyps located in the right colon were characterized by a slightly higher complication rate compared to the left colon, without statistical significance—13.45% vs. 9.52% (p = 0.315). Conclusions: Our results show that colonic ESD has a high success rate, especially in the left colon, with a low risk of complications, slightly higher than in the right colon.
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- Katarzyna Winter
- Center of Bowel Treatment, 95-060 Brzeziny, Poland; (I.D.); (M.S.)
- Clinical Department of General and Oncological Gastroenterology, University Clinical Hospital No. 1, Medical University of Lodz, 90-153 Lodz, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-426-776-664; Fax: +48-678-6480
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- Department of General and Oncological Surgery, Medical University of Lodz, 90-153 Lodz, Poland; (M.W.); (J.W.)
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- Department of General and Oncological Surgery, Medical University of Lodz, 90-153 Lodz, Poland; (M.W.); (J.W.)
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- Center of Bowel Treatment, 95-060 Brzeziny, Poland; (I.D.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Digestive Tract Diseases, Medical University of Lodz, 90-153 Lodz, Poland;
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- Department of General and Colorectal Surgery, Medical University of Lodz, Haller Square 1, 90-419 Lodz, Poland;
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Colonoscopic-Assisted Laparoscopic Wedge Resection for Colonic Lesions: A Prospective Multicentre Cohort Study (LIMERIC-Study). Ann Surg 2022; 275:933-939. [PMID: 35185125 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a modified colonoscopic-assisted laparoscopic wedge resection. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA The use of segmental colectomy in patients with endoscopically unresectable colonic lesions results in significant morbidity and mortality. CAL-WR is an alternative procedure that may reduce morbidity. METHODS This prospective multicentre study was performed in 13 Dutch hospitals between January 2017 and December 2019. Inclusion criteria were (1) colonic lesions inaccessible using current endoscopic resection techniques (judged by an expert panel), (2) non-lifting residual/recurrent adenomatous tissue after previous polypectomy or (3) an undetermined resection margin after endoscopic removal of a low-risk pT1 colon carcinoma. Thirty-day morbidity, technical success rate and radicality were evaluated. RESULTS Of the 118 patients included (56% male, mean age 66 years, SD ± 8 years), 66 (56%) had complex lesions unsuitable for endoscopic removal, 34 (29%) had non-lifting residual/recurrent adenoma after previous polypectomy and 18 (15%) had uncertain resection margins after polypectomy of a pT1 colon carcinoma. CAL-WR was technically successful in 93% and R0 resection was achieved in 91% of patients. Minor complications (Clavien-Dindo I-II) were noted in 7 patients (6%) and an additional oncologic segmental resection was performed in 12 cases (11%). Residual tissue at the scar was observed in 5% of patients during endoscopic follow-up. CONCLUSIONS CAL-WR is an effective, organ-preserving approach that results in minor complications and circumvents the need for major surgery. CAL-WR therefore deserves consideration when endoscopic excision of circumscribed lesions is impossible or incomplete.
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Mann R, Gajendran M, Umapathy C, Perisetti A, Goyal H, Saligram S, Echavarria J. Endoscopic Management of Complex Colorectal Polyps: Current Insights and Future Trends. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 8:728704. [PMID: 35127735 PMCID: PMC8811151 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.728704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Most colorectal cancers arise from adenomatous polyps and sessile serrated lesions. Screening colonoscopy and therapeutic polypectomy can potentially reduce colorectal cancer burden by early detection and removal of these polyps, thus decreasing colorectal cancer incidence and mortality. Most endoscopists are skilled in detecting and removing the vast majority of polyps endoscopically during a routine colonoscopy. Polyps can be considered “complex” based on size, location, morphology, underlying scar tissue, which are not amenable to removal by conventional endoscopic polypectomy techniques. They are technically more challenging to resect and carry an increased risk of complications. Most of these polyps were used to be managed by surgical intervention in the past. Rapid advancement in endoscopic resection techniques has led to a decreasing role of surgery in managing these complex polyps. These endoscopic resection techniques do require an expert in the field and advanced equipment to perform the procedure. In this review, we discuss various advanced endoscopic techniques for the management of complex polyps.
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- Rupinder Mann
- Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Fresno, CA, United States
- *Correspondence: Rupinder Mann
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- Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, TX, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Long School of Medicine, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, United States
- Interventional Oncology and Surgical Endoscopy (IOSE), Parkview Health, Fort Wayne, IN, United States
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- The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, Scranton, PA, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Long School of Medicine, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Long School of Medicine, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States
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Chandan S, Facciorusso A, Ramai D, Deliwala S, Mohan BP, Kassab LL, Draganov PV, Othman MO, Kochhar GS. Snare tip soft coagulation (STSC) after endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of large (> 20 mm) non pedunculated colorectal polyps: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Endosc Int Open 2022; 10:E74-E81. [PMID: 35047337 PMCID: PMC8759936 DOI: 10.1055/a-1635-6112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background and study aims Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of laterally spreading tumors (LSTs) > 20 mm in size can be challenging. Piecemeal EMR of these lesions results in high rates of adenoma recurrence at first surveillance colonoscopy (SC1). Snare tip soft coagulation (STSC) of post resection margins is a safe and effective technique to prevent adenoma recurrence. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this technique. Patients and methods Multiple databases were searched through April 2021 for studies that reported on outcomes of post EMR STSC for LSTs > 20 mm in size. Meta-analysis was performed to determine pooled odds of adenoma recurrence as well as pooled proportion of adverse events including intraprocedural and delayed bleeding as well as intraprocedural perforation events. Results Six studies including two randomized controlled trials (RCT) and four cohort studies with 2122 patients were included in the final analysis. Overall pooled odds of adenoma recurrence at SC1 with post EMR STSC compared to no STSC was 0.27 (95 % 0.18-0.42; I2 = 0 %), P < 0.001. Pooled rate of adenoma recurrence at SC1 in post EMR STSC cohort was 6 %. Rates of intraprocedural bleeding, delayed bleeding and intraprocedural perforation were 10.3 %, 6.5 % and 2 % respectively. Conclusions Our results show that thermal ablation of resection margins with STSC in LSTs > 20 mm is a safe and effective technique in reducing the incidence of adenoma recurrence.
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- Saurabh Chandan
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, CHI Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Surgical and Medical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Internal Medicine, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, New York, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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- Gastroenterology, University of Florida Health, Gainesville, Florida, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Hoffman A, Atreya R, Rath T, Neurath MF. Current Endoscopic Resection Techniques for Gastrointestinal Lesions: Endoscopic Mucosal Resection, Submucosal Dissection, and Full-Thickness Resection. Visc Med 2021; 37:358-371. [PMID: 34722719 DOI: 10.1159/000515354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Endoscopic resection of dysplastic lesions in early stages of cancer reduces mortality rates and is recommended by many national guidelines throughout the world. Snare polypectomy and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) are established techniques of polyp removal. The advantages of these methods are their relatively short procedure times and acceptable complication rates. The latter include delayed bleeding in 0.9% and a perforation risk of 0.4-1.3%, depending on the size and location of the resected lesion. EMR is a recent modification of endoscopic resection. A limited number of studies suggest that larger lesions can be removed en bloc with low complication rates and short procedure times. Novel techniques such as endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) are used to enhance en bloc resection rates for larger, flat, or sessile lesions. Endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR) is employed for non-lifting lesions or those not easily amenable to resection. Procedures such as ESD or EFTR are emerging standards for lesions inaccessible to EMR techniques. Summary Endoscopic treatment is now regarded as first-line therapy for benign lesions. Key Message Endoscopic resection of dysplastic lesions or early stages of cancer is recommended. A plethora of different techniques can be used dependent on the lesions.
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- Arthur Hoffman
- Department of Internal Medicine III, Aschaffenburg-Alzenau Clinic, Aschaffenburg, Germany
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- First Department of Medicine, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany.,Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie, DZI, Erlangen, Germany
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- First Department of Medicine, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany.,Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie, DZI, Erlangen, Germany
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- First Department of Medicine, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany.,Deutsches Zentrum Immuntherapie, DZI, Erlangen, Germany
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Soh H, Chun J, Hong SW, Park S, Lee YB, Lee HJ, Cho EJ, Lee JH, Yu SJ, Im JP, Kim YJ, Kim JS, Yoon JH. Child-Pugh B or C Cirrhosis Increases the Risk for Bleeding Following Colonoscopic Polypectomy. Gut Liver 2021; 14:755-764. [PMID: 31816672 PMCID: PMC7667933 DOI: 10.5009/gnl19131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2019] [Revised: 09/22/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background/Aims The risk for colonoscopic postpolypectomy bleeding (PPB) in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) remains unclear. We determined the incidence and risk factors for colonoscopic PPB in patients with CLD, especially those with liver cirrhosis. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients with CLD who underwent colonoscopic polypectomy at Seoul National University Hospital between 2011 and 2014. The study endpoints were immediate and delayed PPB. Results A total of 1,267 consecutive patients with CLD were included in the study. Immediate PPB occurred significantly more often in the Child-Pugh (CP) B or C cirrhosis group (17.5%) than in the CP-A (6.3%) and chronic hepatitis (4.6%) groups (p<0.001). Moreover, the incidence of delayed PPB in the CP-B or C cirrhosis group (4.4%) was significantly higher than that in the CP-A (0.7%) and chronic hepatitis (0.2%) groups (p<0.001). The independent risk factors for immediate PPB were CP-B or C cirrhosis (p=0.011), a platelet count <50,000/μL (p<0.001), 3 or more polyps (p=0.017), endoscopic mucosal resection or submucosal dissection (p<0.001), and polypectomy performed by trainees (p<0.001). The independent risk factors for delayed PPB were CP-B or C cirrhosis (p=0.009), and polyps >10 mm in size (p=0.010). Conclusions Patients with CP-B or C cirrhosis had an increased risk for bleeding following colonoscopic polypectomy.
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- Hosim Soh
- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Shahini E, Libânio D, Lo Secco G, Pisani A, Arezzo A. Indications and outcomes of endoscopic resection for non-pedunculated colorectal lesions: A narrative review. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2021; 13:275-295. [PMID: 34512876 PMCID: PMC8394186 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v13.i8.275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
In the last years, endoscopic techniques gained a crucial role in the treatment of colorectal flat lesions. At the same time, the importance of a reliable assessment of such lesions to predict the malignancy and the depth of invasion of the colonic wall emerged. The current unsolved dilemma about the endoscopic excision techniques concerns the necessity of a reliable submucosal invasive cancer assessment system that can stratify the risk of the post-procedural need for surgery. Accordingly, this narrative literature review aims to compare the available diagnostic strategies in predicting malignancy and to give a guide about the best techniques to employ. We performed a literature search using electronic databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library). We collected all articles about endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) registering the outcomes. Moreover, we analyzed all meta-analyses comparing EMR vs ESD outcomes for colorectal sessile or non-polypoid lesions of any size, preoperatively estimated as non-invasive. Seven meta-analysis studies, mainly Eastern, were included in the analysis comparing 124 studies and overall 22954 patients who underwent EMR and ESD procedures. Of these, eighty-two were retrospective, twenty-four perspective, nine case-control, and six cohorts, while three were randomized clinical trials. A total of 18118 EMR and 10379 ESD were completed for a whole of 28497 colorectal sessile or non-polypoid lesions > 5-10 mm in size. In conclusion, it is crucial to enhance the preoperative diagnostic workup, especially in deciding the most suitable endoscopic method for radical resection of flat colorectal lesions at risk of underlying malignancy. Additionally, the ESD necessitates further improvement because of the excessively time-consuming as well as the intraprocedural technical hindrances and related complications. We found a higher rate of en bloc resections and R0 for ESD than EMR for non-pedunculated colorectal lesions. Nevertheless, despite the lower local recurrence rates, ESD had greater perforation rates and needed lengthier procedural times. The prevailing risk for additional surgery in ESD rather than EMR for complications or oncologic reasons is still uncertain.
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- Endrit Shahini
- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, National Institute of Research “Saverio De Bellis,” Castellana Grotte (Bari) 70013, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Portuguese Oncology Institute, Porto 4200-072, Portugal
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Turin 10126, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, National Institute of Research “Saverio De Bellis,” Castellana Grotte (Bari) 70013, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Turin 10126, Italy
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Nogueira PB, Albuquerque W, Nascimento RC, Marianelli BS, Campos FF, Carreiro RA, Rocha RF, Pereira RM, Arantes VN. Underwater endoscopic mucosal resection of adenomas and colorectal serrated lesions: a prospective clinical study. Ann Gastroenterol 2021; 34:552-558. [PMID: 34276195 PMCID: PMC8276360 DOI: 10.20524/aog.2021.0625] [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: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Underwater endoscopic mucosal resection (UEMR) without submucosal injection has been described as an alternative technique to the endoscopic resection of adenomas and colorectal serrated lesions. We aimed to assess the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of UEMR in a Brazilian setting. Methods This was a prospective observational study of consecutive patients who underwent UEMR between January and July 2019, in a single tertiary care center. Inclusion criteria were lesions without endoscopic stigmata of deep submucosal invasion in patients referred for endoscopic resection of colorectal adenomas, and serrated lesions detected in a previous colonoscopy. The following features were assessed: complete resection rate, en bloc resection rate, resection time, adverse events, and resection infeasibility. Results A total of 36 patients underwent UEMR for 51 colorectal lesions. The mean/median lesion size was 16.24/13 mm and the mean/median resection time was 16.97/9.19 min. Histopathology revealed the following: tubular adenoma (43.1%), tubulovillous adenoma (13.7%), serrated lesions (41.2%), and intramucosal adenocarcinoma (2%). Complete resection was achieved in 86.3% of cases; 52.9% of the lesions were removed en bloc, while 47.1% were resected in a piecemeal fashion. UEMR was feasible in 96.1% of cases and failed on 2 occasions, requiring conversion to standard endoscopic mucosal resection. Minor intraoperative bleeding occurred in 5 patients (9.8%) and only 1 presented with delayed bleeding (2%), all controlled endoscopically. Conclusion UEMR for removal of adenomas and colorectal serrated lesions was demonstrated to be feasible, safe and effective.
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- Pedro Bothrel Nogueira
- Department of Digestive Endoscopy, Hospital Madre Teresa (Pedro Bothrel Nogueira, Walton Albuquerque, Ricardo Castejon Nascimento, Bruna Santos Marianelli, Frederico Fonseca Campos, Rodrigo Albuquerque Carreiro, Renata Figueiredo Rocha, Roberto Motta Pereira)
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- Department of Digestive Endoscopy, Hospital Madre Teresa (Pedro Bothrel Nogueira, Walton Albuquerque, Ricardo Castejon Nascimento, Bruna Santos Marianelli, Frederico Fonseca Campos, Rodrigo Albuquerque Carreiro, Renata Figueiredo Rocha, Roberto Motta Pereira)
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- Department of Digestive Endoscopy, Hospital Madre Teresa (Pedro Bothrel Nogueira, Walton Albuquerque, Ricardo Castejon Nascimento, Bruna Santos Marianelli, Frederico Fonseca Campos, Rodrigo Albuquerque Carreiro, Renata Figueiredo Rocha, Roberto Motta Pereira)
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- Department of Digestive Endoscopy, Hospital Madre Teresa (Pedro Bothrel Nogueira, Walton Albuquerque, Ricardo Castejon Nascimento, Bruna Santos Marianelli, Frederico Fonseca Campos, Rodrigo Albuquerque Carreiro, Renata Figueiredo Rocha, Roberto Motta Pereira)
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- Department of Digestive Endoscopy, Hospital Madre Teresa (Pedro Bothrel Nogueira, Walton Albuquerque, Ricardo Castejon Nascimento, Bruna Santos Marianelli, Frederico Fonseca Campos, Rodrigo Albuquerque Carreiro, Renata Figueiredo Rocha, Roberto Motta Pereira)
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- Department of Digestive Endoscopy, Hospital Madre Teresa (Pedro Bothrel Nogueira, Walton Albuquerque, Ricardo Castejon Nascimento, Bruna Santos Marianelli, Frederico Fonseca Campos, Rodrigo Albuquerque Carreiro, Renata Figueiredo Rocha, Roberto Motta Pereira)
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- Department of Digestive Endoscopy, Hospital Madre Teresa (Pedro Bothrel Nogueira, Walton Albuquerque, Ricardo Castejon Nascimento, Bruna Santos Marianelli, Frederico Fonseca Campos, Rodrigo Albuquerque Carreiro, Renata Figueiredo Rocha, Roberto Motta Pereira)
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- Department of Digestive Endoscopy, Hospital Madre Teresa (Pedro Bothrel Nogueira, Walton Albuquerque, Ricardo Castejon Nascimento, Bruna Santos Marianelli, Frederico Fonseca Campos, Rodrigo Albuquerque Carreiro, Renata Figueiredo Rocha, Roberto Motta Pereira)
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- Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Alfa Institute of Gastroenterolgy (Vitor Nunes Arantes), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Kidambi TD, Lee JK. Validated training tools are needed for assessing competency in colorectal endoscopic mucosal resection. Gastrointest Endosc 2021; 93:776-777. [PMID: 33583531 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2020.10.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Trilokesh D Kidambi
- Division of Gastroenterology, City of Hope Medical Center, Duarte, California, USA
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- Kaiser Permanente Division of Research, Oakland, California, USA; Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, California, USA
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Rashid MU, Khetpal N, Zafar H, Ali S, Idrisov E, Du Y, Stein A, Jain D, Hasan MK. Colon mucosal neoplasia referred for endoscopic mucosal resection: Recurrence of adenomas and prediction of submucosal invasion. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2020; 12:198-211. [PMID: 32733641 PMCID: PMC7360516 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v12.i7.198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is an effective and minimally invasive alternative to surgery for large polyps and laterally spreading lesions. Gross morphology and surface characteristics may help predict submucosal invasion of the lesion (SMIL) during endoscopic evaluation. This is one of the largest single-center studies reporting endoscopic mucosal resection for larger (≥ 20 mm) colorectal lesions in the United States.
AIM To determine the recurrence rate of adenomas and endoscopic features that may predict submucosal invasion of colonic mucosal neoplasia.
METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study of all the patients referred for endoscopic mucosal resection for lesions ≥ 20 mm, spanning a period from January 2013 to February 2017. The main outcome measure was identifying features that may predict submucosal invasion of mucosal lesions and predict recurrence of adenomas on follow-up surveillance colonoscopy performed at 4-6 mo.
RESULTS A total of 480 patients with 500 lesions were included in the study. The median age was 68 (Inter quantile range: 14) with 52% males. The most common lesion location was ascending colon (161; 32%). Paris classification 0-IIa (Flat elevation of mucosa - 316; 63.2%); Kudo Pit Pattern IIIs (192; 38%) and Granular surface morphology (260; 52%) were most prevalent. Submucosal invasion was present in 23 (4.6%) out of 500 lesions. The independent risk factors for SMIL were Kudo Pit Pattern IIIL + IV and V (Odds ratio: 4.5; P value < 0.004) and Paris classification 0-IIc (Odds ratio: 18.2; P value < 0.01). Out of 500, 354 post-endoscopic mucosal resection scars were examined at surveillance colonoscopy. Recurrence was noted in 21.8% (77 cases).
CONCLUSION There was overall low prevalence of SMIL in our study. Kudo pit pattern (IIIL + IV and V) and Paris classification 0-IIc were the only factors identified as an independent risk factor for submucosal invasion. The independent risk factor for recurrence was adenoma size (> 40 mm). Almost all recurrences (98.8%) were treated endoscopically.
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- Mamoon Ur Rashid
- Department of Internal Medicine, Advent Health Graduate Medical Education, Orlando, FL 32804, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Advent Health Graduate Medical Education, Orlando, FL 32804, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Advent Health Graduate Medical Education, Orlando, FL 32804, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Univerity of Iowa hospital, Iowa City, IA 52242, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences, Oklahoma, OK 73104, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Advent Health Graduate Medical Education, Orlando, FL 32804, United States
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- Center for Interventional Endoscopy, AdventHealth, Orlando, FL 32803, United States
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- Center for Interventional Endoscopy, AdventHealth, Orlando, FL 32803, United States
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Lenz L, Martins B, Kawaguti FS, Tellian A, Pennachi CMPS, Sorbello M, Gusmon C, Paulo GAD, Uemura R, Geiger S, Lima MSD, Safatle-Ribeiro A, Baba E, Hashimoto CL, Maluf-Filho F, Ribeiro U. UNDERWATER ENDOSCOPIC MUCOSAL RESECTION FOR NON-PEDUNCULATED COLORECTAL LESIONS. A PROSPECTIVE SINGLE-ARM STUDY. ARQUIVOS DE GASTROENTEROLOGIA 2020; 57:193-197. [PMID: 32609162 DOI: 10.1590/s0004-2803.202000000-37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Underwater endoscopic mucosal resection (UEMR) has emerged as a revolutionary method allowing resection of colorectal lesions without submucosal injection. Brazilian literature about this technique is sparse. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was evaluate the efficacy and safety of UEMR technique for removing non-pedunculated colorectal lesions in two Brazilian tertiary centers. METHODS This prospective study was conducted between June 2016 and May 2017. Naïve and non-pedunculated lesions without signs of submucosal invasion were resected using UEMR technique. RESULTS A total of 55 patients with 65 lesions were included. All lesions, except one, were successfully and completely removed by UEMR (success rate 98.5%). During UEMR, two cases of bleeding were observed (3.0%). One patient had abdominal pain on the day after resection without pneumoperitoneum. There was no perforation or delayed bleeding. CONCLUSION This study supports the existing data indicating acceptable rates of technical success, and low incidence of adverse events with UEMR. The results of this Brazilian study were consistent with previous abroad studies.
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- Luciano Lenz
- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.,Fleury Medicina e Saúde, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.,Fleury Medicina e Saúde, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.,Fleury Medicina e Saúde, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Divisão de Gastroenterologia e Hepatologia Clínica, Centro de Diagnóstico em Gastroenterologia, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.,Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Divisão de Gastroenterologia e Hepatologia Clínica, Centro de Diagnóstico em Gastroenterologia, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.,Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Serviço de Endoscopia, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.,Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Divisão de Gastroenterologia e Hepatologia Clínica, Centro de Diagnóstico em Gastroenterologia, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.,Hospital Sírio-Libanês, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Divisão de Gastroenterologia e Hepatologia Clínica, Centro de Diagnóstico em Gastroenterologia, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.,Hospital Sírio-Libanês, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Gastroenterologia, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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Lee JK, Kidambi TD, Kaltenbach T, Bhat YM, Shergill A, McQuaid KR, Terdiman JP, Soetikno RM. Impact of observational training on endoscopic mucosal resection outcomes and competency for large colorectal polyps: single endoscopist experience. Endosc Int Open 2020; 8:E346-E353. [PMID: 32140557 PMCID: PMC7055616 DOI: 10.1055/a-1107-2711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Background and study aims Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is standard treatment for large colorectal polyps. However, it is a specialized technique with limited data on the effectiveness of training methods to acquire this skill. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of observational training on EMR outcomes and competency in an early-stage endoscopist. Patients and methods A single endoscopist completed comprehensive EMR training, which included knowledge acquisition and direct observation of EMR cases, and proctored supervision, during the third year of gastroenterology fellowship. After training, EMR was independently attempted on 142 consecutive, large (i. e., ≥ 20 mm), non-pedunculated colorectal polyps between July 2014 and December 2017 (mean age 61.7 years; mean polyp size 30.4 mm; en-bloc resection 55 %). Surveillance colonoscopy for evaluation of residual neoplasia was available for 86 % of the cases. Three primary outcomes were evaluated: endoscopic assessment of complete resection, rate of adverse events (AEs), and rate of residual neoplasia on surveillance colonoscopy. Results Complete endoscopic resection was achieved in 93 % of cases, the rates of AEs and residual neoplasia were 7.8 % and 7.3 %, respectively. The rate of complete resection remained stable (at 85 % or greater) with increasing experience while rates of AEs and residual neoplasia peaked and decreased after 60 cases. Conclusions An early-stage endoscopist can acquire the skills to perform effective EMR after completing observational training. At least 60 independent EMRs for large colorectal polyps were required to achieve a plateau for clinically meaningful outcomes.
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- Jeffrey K. Lee
- Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, California, United States,Kaiser Permanente Division of Research, Oakland, California, United States,Division of Gastroenterology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California, United States
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- San Francisco Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, San Francisco, California, United States,Division of Gastroenterology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, California, United States
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- San Francisco Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, San Francisco, California, United States,Division of Gastroenterology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
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- San Francisco Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, San Francisco, California, United States,Division of Gastroenterology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
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- San Francisco Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, San Francisco, California, United States,Advanced Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Mountain View, California, United States
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Multicenter Study of the Hemorrhage Risk after Endoscopic Mucosal Resection Associated with Direct Oral Anticoagulants. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2019; 2019:5743561. [PMID: 31929785 PMCID: PMC6935785 DOI: 10.1155/2019/5743561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Revised: 11/07/2019] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Backgrounds and Aims Recently, direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have become widely used for preventing thromboembolism. However, postoperative hemorrhage (POH) is a major complication associated with endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for colorectal lesions. In this multicenter study, we analyzed the incidence of POH after EMR associated with DOACs and explored the associated risk factors. Materials and Methods This study was a multicenter retrospective cohort study conducted at 8 Japanese institutions. A total of 2062 cases that underwent EMR for colorectal lesions at these 8 institutions from October 2016 to September 2017 were analyzed. The cases were divided into 4 groups: the DOAC group (63 cases), warfarin group (34 cases), antiplatelet group (185 cases), and no antithrombotics group (1780 cases). In all lesions of the DOAC and warfarin groups, endoscopic clipping was performed after EMR. The rate of POH in the DOAC group, patients' clinical characteristics, the risk factors of POH, and the rate of thromboembolism due to stopping DOACs were compared with other groups. Results The rates of POH were 7.9%∗ (5/63), 2.9% (1/34), 3.2% (6/185), and 0.6%∗∗ (11/1780) in the DOAC, warfarin, antiplatelet, and no antithrombotics groups, respectively (∗ vs. ∗∗, p < 0.001). Regarding risk factors, the tumor size with POH (mm) was significantly bigger than that without POH (16.2 ± 8.3 vs. 7.2 ± 4.9, p < 0.001). There were no significant differences in the rates of POH based on the type of DOAC. In addition, no thromboembolisms occurred due to stopping of DOAC treatment. Conclusions Patients receiving DOACs had significantly higher rates of POH after EMR than those without antithrombotics.
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Kantsevoy SV, Levihim S, Pennington D, Raina A. A novel approach for endoscopic submucosal dissection: scissors versus electricity. VideoGIE 2019; 4:472-475. [PMID: 31709334 PMCID: PMC6831855 DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2019.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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- Sergey V Kantsevoy
- Institute for Digestive Health and Liver Diseases, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.,University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Institute for Digestive Health and Liver Diseases, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Institute for Digestive Health and Liver Diseases, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Institute for Digestive Health and Liver Diseases, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Pohl H, Grimm IS, Moyer MT, Hasan MK, Pleskow D, Elmunzer BJ, Khashab MA, Sanaei O, Al-Kawas FH, Gordon SR, Mathew A, Levenick JM, Aslanian HR, Antaki F, von Renteln D, Crockett SD, Rastogi A, Gill JA, Law RJ, Elias PA, Pellise M, Wallace MB, Mackenzie TA, Rex DK. Clip Closure Prevents Bleeding After Endoscopic Resection of Large Colon Polyps in a Randomized Trial. Gastroenterology 2019; 157:977-984.e3. [PMID: 30885778 PMCID: PMC8224988 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2019.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 142] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2018] [Revised: 03/03/2019] [Accepted: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Bleeding is the most common severe complication after endoscopic mucosal resection of large colon polyps and is associated with significant morbidity and cost. We examined whether prophylactic closure of the mucosal defect with hemoclips after polyp resection reduces the risk of bleeding. METHODS We performed a multicenter, randomized trial of patients with a large nonpedunculated colon polyp (≥20 mm) at 18 medical centers in North America and Spain from April 2013 through October 2017. Patients were randomly assigned to groups that underwent endoscopic closure with a clip (clip group) or no closure (control group) and followed. The primary outcome, postprocedure bleeding, was defined as a severe bleeding event that required hospitalization, a blood transfusion, colonoscopy, surgery, or another invasive intervention within 30 days after completion of the colonoscopy. Subgroup analyses included postprocedure bleeding with polyp location, polyp size, or use of periprocedural antithrombotic medications. We also examined the risk of any serious adverse event. RESULTS A total of 919 patients were randomly assigned to groups and completed follow-up. Postprocedure bleeding occurred in 3.5% of patients in the clip group and 7.1% in the control group (absolute risk difference [ARD] 3.6%; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.7%-6.5%). Among 615 patients (66.9%) with a proximal large polyp, the risk of bleeding in the clip group was 3.3% and in the control group was 9.6% (ARD 6.3%; 95% CI 2.5%-10.1%); among patients with a distal large polyp, the risks were 4.0% in the clip group and 1.4% in the control group (ARD -2.6%; 95% CI -6.3% to -1.1%). The effect of clip closure was independent of antithrombotic medications or polyp size. Serious adverse events occurred in 4.8% of patients in the clip group and 9.5% of patients in the control group (ARD 4.6%; 95% CI 1.3%-8.0%). CONCLUSIONS In a randomized trial, we found that endoscopic clip closure of the mucosal defect following resection of large colon polyps reduces risk of postprocedure bleeding. The protective effect appeared to be restricted to large polyps located in the proximal colon. ClinicalTrials.gov no: NCT01936948.
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- Heiko Pohl
- Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine, Hanover, New Hampshire; Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, VA White River Junction, White River Junction, Vermont.
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Center for Interventional Endoscopy, Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida
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- Division of Gastroenterology Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins University, Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC
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- Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine, Hanover, New Hampshire,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Section of Digestive Diseases, Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Division of Gastroenterology, John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, University of Montreal Medical Center (CHUM) and Research Center (CRCHUM), Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Motility, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
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- Division of Gastroenterology James A. Haley VA, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida
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- The Dartmouth Institute, Department for Biomedical Data Science, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Ribeiro Gomes AC, Pinho R. Now, More than Ever Before, Colonoscopy Is a Therapeutic Procedure. GE PORTUGUESE JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2019; 26:229-231. [PMID: 31328135 PMCID: PMC6624739 DOI: 10.1159/000494845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2018] [Accepted: 10/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Ana Catarina Ribeiro Gomes
- Department of Gastroenterology, Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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Cold snare endoscopic resection of nonpedunculated colorectal polyps larger than 10 mm: a systematic review and pooled-analysis. Gastrointest Endosc 2019; 89:929-936.e3. [PMID: 30639542 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2018.12.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Accepted: 12/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Hot snare polypectomy and EMR are the standard of care in resecting colorectal polyps ≥10 mm. To avoid the risk of electrocautery-induced damage, there is recent evidence about using cold snare polypectomy and cold EMR for such lesions. The aim of this pooled analysis is to report outcomes of cold snare resection for polyps ≥10 mm. METHODS PubMed/Medline, Embase, Google Scholar, and Cochrane databases were searched up to July 2018 to identify studies that performed cold snare resection for colorectal polyps ≥10 mm. Primary outcomes were adverse events (bleeding, perforation, and postpolypectomy abdominal pain), and secondary outcomes were the rates of complete resection, overall residual polyp rates, and rates for adenomas versus sessile serrated polyps (SSPs). Subgroup analysis was performed focusing on lesion size, location, and resection technique. RESULTS Eight studies were included in the final analysis that included 522 colorectal polyps with a mean polyp size of 17.5 mm (range, 10-60). The overall adverse event rate was 1.1% (95% confidence interval, CI, 0.2%-2.0%; I2 = 0%). Intra- and postprocedural bleeding rates were .7% (95% CI, 0%-1.4%) and .5% (95% CI, .1%-1.2%), respectively, with abdominal pain rate being .6% (95% CI, .1%-1.3%). Polyps ≥20 mm had a higher intraprocedural bleeding rate of 1.3% (95% CI, .7%-3.3%) and abdominal pain rate of 1.2% (95% CI, .7%-3.0%) but no delayed bleedings. No perforations were reported. The complete resection rate was 99.3% (95% CI, 98.6%-100%). Overall pooled residual rates of polyps of any histology, adenomas, and SSPs were 4.1% (95% CI, .2%-8.4%), 11.1% (95% CI, 4.1%-18.1%), and 1.0% (95% CI, .4%-2.4%), respectively, during a follow-up period ranging from 154 to 258 days. CONCLUSIONS The results of this systematic review and pooled analysis were excellent with cold snare resection of colorectal polyps >10 mm in terms of postpolypectomy bleeding, complete resection, and residual polyp rates. Randomized controlled trials comparing cold snare resection with hot snare resections of polyps ≥10 mm are required for further investigation.
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Chiba H, Ohata K, Tachikawa J, Arimoto J, Ashikari K, Kuwabara H, Nakaoka M, Goto T, Nakajima A. Delayed Bleeding After Colorectal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection: When Is Emergency Colonoscopy Needed? Dig Dis Sci 2019; 64:880-887. [PMID: 30284133 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-018-5310-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2018] [Accepted: 09/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is an effective treatment for early-colorectal cancer. Although delayed bleeding is a serious potential complication, there is no consensus on the optimal protocol to determine which cases require emergency colonoscopy. AIMS This study aimed to assess the risk factors for delayed bleeding after ESD and evaluate the "watch and wait" strategy for delayed bleeding. The "watch and wait" strategy was used for delayed bleeding, unless the shock index was ≥ 1 and/or a moderate amount of hematochezia occurred more than five occurrences. METHODS This study included 404 patients who had undergone endoscopic resection for 439 lesions between April 2012 and February 2018. Patients were classified into the bleeding group or the no-bleeding group to investigate the risk factors for delayed bleeding, and to assess the necessity of emergency colonoscopy. RESULTS Twenty-seven patients into the bleeding group and 412 into the no-bleeding group were classified. However, no case required emergency colonoscopy for hemostasis under "watch and wait strategy." Multivariate analysis revealed the risk factors for bleeding were rectal lesion (OR 5.547, 95% CI 1.456-21.130; P = 0.012) and lesion size ≥ 40 mm (OR 3.967, 95% CI 1.003-15.696; P = 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Risk factors for delayed bleeding are rectal lesions and lesion size ≥ 40 mm. This watch and wait strategy resulted in no requirements for emergency colonoscopy or blood transfusion, and no serious conditions caused by delayed bleeding.
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- Hideyuki Chiba
- Department of Gastroenterology, Omori Red Cross Hospital, 4-30-1, Chuo, Ota-Ku, Tokyo, 143-8527, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, NTT Medical Center Tokyo, 5-9-22 Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo, 141-8625, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Omori Red Cross Hospital, 4-30-1, Chuo, Ota-Ku, Tokyo, 143-8527, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Omori Red Cross Hospital, 4-30-1, Chuo, Ota-Ku, Tokyo, 143-8527, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, 3-9 Fukuura, Kanazawa-Ku, Yokohama, 236-0004, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Omori Red Cross Hospital, 4-30-1, Chuo, Ota-Ku, Tokyo, 143-8527, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Omori Red Cross Hospital, 4-30-1, Chuo, Ota-Ku, Tokyo, 143-8527, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Omori Red Cross Hospital, 4-30-1, Chuo, Ota-Ku, Tokyo, 143-8527, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, 3-9 Fukuura, Kanazawa-Ku, Yokohama, 236-0004, Japan
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Katsinelos P, Lazaraki G, Chatzimavroudis G, Anastasiadis S, Georgakis N, Xanthis A, Gatopoulou A, Anastasiadou K, Kountouras J. A retrospective comparative study of argon plasma versus polypectome snare tip coagulation: effect on recurrence rate after resection of large laterally spreading type lesions. Ann Gastroenterol 2019; 32:178-184. [PMID: 30837791 PMCID: PMC6394265 DOI: 10.20524/aog.2019.0359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2018] [Accepted: 12/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is an established technique for treating large laterally spreading type (LST) lesions ≥20 mm. The aim of our study was to compare the use of argon plasma (APC) versus snare-tip coagulation on the recurrence rate of large LST lesions. Methods All patients with large LST lesions resected by EMR between January 2006 and December 2014 were enrolled. After piecemeal resection, patients underwent either APC or snare-tip coagulation of the rim of the resection area and any residual adenomatous tissue. Follow up included colonoscopy and biopsies. Medical records, including characteristics of patients and polyps, complications and recurrence were retrieved and collected. Results One hundred one patients were included in the final analysis. They were divided into the APC group (n=50) and the snare-tip coagulation group (n=51). The 2 groups were similar concerning patients’ characteristics, size of polyps and histology. Post-polypectomy coagulation syndrome was observed in 8 patients (7.9%) (APC group: n=5 and snare tip group: n=3). EMR-related bleeding occurred in 9 patients (8.9%) (APC group: n=4 and snare tip group: n=5). Total recurrence rate was 14.85% (16% and 13.7% in APC and snare-tip groups, respectively, P=0.34). Conclusion The effectiveness of snare-tip coagulation is comparable with that of APC with respect to recurrence rate after resection of large LST lesions. It thus represents a cost-effective alternative to APC.
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- 2 Department of Gastroenterology, Ippokration General Hospital, Macedonia, Greece
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- 2 Surgical Department, G. Gennimatas General Hospital, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece
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- 2 Department of Gastroenterology, Ippokration General Hospital, Macedonia, Greece
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- 2 Department of Gastroenterology, Ippokration General Hospital, Macedonia, Greece
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- 2 Department of Gastroenterology, Ippokration General Hospital, Macedonia, Greece
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- 2 Department of Gastroenterology, Ippokration General Hospital, Macedonia, Greece
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- 2 Department of Gastroenterology, Ippokration General Hospital, Macedonia, Greece
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- 2 Department of Gastroenterology, Ippokration General Hospital, Macedonia, Greece
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Bahin FF, Heitman SJ, Rasouli KN, Mahajan H, McLeod D, Lee EYT, Williams SJ, Bourke MJ. Wide-field endoscopic mucosal resection versus endoscopic submucosal dissection for laterally spreading colorectal lesions: a cost-effectiveness analysis. Gut 2018; 67:1965-1973. [PMID: 28988198 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2017-313823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2017] [Revised: 08/29/2017] [Accepted: 09/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the cost-effectiveness of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and wide-field endoscopic mucosal resection (WF-EMR) for removing large sessile and laterally spreading colorectal lesions (LSLs) >20 mm. DESIGN An incremental cost-effectiveness analysis using a decision tree model was performed over an 18-month time horizon. The following strategies were compared: WF-EMR, universal ESD (U-ESD) and selective ESD (S-ESD) for lesions highly suspicious for containing submucosal invasive cancer (SMIC), with WF-EMR used for the remainder. Data from a large Western cohort and the literature were used to inform the model. Effectiveness was defined as the number of surgeries avoided per 1000 cases. Incremental costs per surgery avoided are presented. Sensitivity and scenario analyses were performed. RESULTS 1723 lesions among 1765 patients were analysed. The prevalence of SMIC and low-risk-SMIC was 8.2% and 3.1%, respectively. Endoscopic lesion assessment for SMIC had a sensitivity and specificity of 34.9% and 98.4%, respectively. S-ESD was the least expensive strategy and was also more effective than WF-EMR by preventing 19 additional surgeries per 1000 cases. 43 ESD procedures would be required in an S-ESD strategy. U-ESD would prevent another 13 surgeries compared with S-ESD, at an incremental cost per surgery avoided of US$210 112. U-ESD was only cost-effective among higher risk rectal lesions. CONCLUSION S-ESD is the preferred treatment strategy. However, only 43 ESDs are required per 1000 LSLs. U-ESD cannot be justified beyond high-risk rectal lesions. WF-EMR remains an effective and safe treatment option for most LSLs. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT02000141.
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- Farzan F Bahin
- 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.,Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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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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Factors Predictive of Complete Excision of Large Colorectal Neoplasia Using Hybrid Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection: A KASID Multicenter Study. Dig Dis Sci 2018; 63:2773-2779. [PMID: 29876776 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-018-5140-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2018] [Accepted: 05/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) with snaring (hybrid ESD) bridges the gap between ESD and endoscopic mucosal resection. We evaluated factors predictive of en bloc and complete resection of large colorectal neoplasms using hybrid ESD. METHODS This was a prospective clinical study of 78 patients who underwent hybrid ESD for excision of colorectal neoplasms (≥ 2 cm) between May 2015 and September 2016 at six university hospitals. We evaluated lesion and patient characteristics, endoscopist experience level (< 50 or ≥ 50 cases with colorectal ESD), and technical factors such as concurrent fibrosis, completion of a circumferential incision, degree of submucosal dissection (< 50 or ≥ 50%), and visualization during snaring (< 50 or ≥ 50%). RESULTS Multivariate analyses showed that the en bloc resection rate was significantly related to the degree of visualization during snaring (odds ratio (OR) 7.811, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.722-35.426; p = 0.008) and the presence of fibrosis (OR 0.258, 95% CI 0.68-0.993; p = 0.049). The complete resection rate was significantly related to the colorectal ESD endoscopist skill level (OR 5.626, 95% CI 1.485-21.313; p = 0.011) and gross lesion type (OR 0.145, 95% CI 0.022-0.936; p = 0.042). When all three technical factors, i.e., completion of circumferential incision, ≥ 50% submucosal dissection, and ≥ 50% visualization during snaring, were satisfied performing hybrid ESD, the en bloc resection rate (87.5%) was similar to that of ESD. CONCLUSIONS Visualization during snaring, presence of fibrosis, gross lesion type, and endoscopist colorectal ESD experience level affect en bloc or complete resection of large colorectal neoplasia using hybrid ESD.
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Kim SY, Chung JW, Kim JH, Kim YJ, Kim KO, Kwon KA, Park DK. Carbon dioxide insufflation during endoscopic resection of large colorectal polyps can reduce post-procedure abdominal pain: A prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial. United European Gastroenterol J 2018; 6:1089-1098. [PMID: 30228898 DOI: 10.1177/2050640618776740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2017] [Accepted: 04/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Studies of the use of CO2 insufflation during endoscopic resection of large colorectal polyps (LCPs) are lacking. Objective We evaluated the effect of CO2 insufflation on pain after endoscopic resection of LCPs. Methods In a prospective randomized controlled trial (RCT), 132 patients were randomly assigned to groups who underwent endoscopic resection with CO2 insufflation (CO2 group, n = 66) or air insufflation (air group, n = 66). The primary outcome was abdominal pain post-procedure (PP). The secondary outcomes were abdominal distension, rates of technical success, amounts of sedatives prescribed, use of analgesics, and adverse events. Results Baseline patient characteristics were similar between the groups. The mean abdominal pain score was 12.3 in the CO2 group vs. 17.5 in the air group at 1 h PP (p = 0.047). Also, the proportion of patients without pain was significantly higher in the CO2 group at 1 h PP (p = 0.008). The pain score differed more in the endoscopic submucosal dissection group and long-time group. The secondary outcomes were not significantly different between the two groups. Conclusions The results of this RCT demonstrate the superiority of CO2 insufflation for endoscopic resection of LCPs in terms of decreasing PP abdominal pain (KCT0001636).
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- Su Young Kim
- Divison of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, South Korea.,Divison of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University, Gil Medical Center, Incheon, South Korea
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- Divison of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University, Gil Medical Center, Incheon, South Korea
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- Divison of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University, Gil Medical Center, Incheon, South Korea
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- Divison of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University, Gil Medical Center, Incheon, South Korea
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- Divison of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University, Gil Medical Center, Incheon, South Korea
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- Divison of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University, Gil Medical Center, Incheon, South Korea
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- Divison of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University, Gil Medical Center, Incheon, South Korea
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PUPRPOSE Benign polyps that are technically challenging and unsafe to remove via polypectomy are known as complex polyps. Concerns regarding safety and completeness of resection dictate they undergo advanced endoscopic techniques, such as endoscopic mucosal resection or surgery. We provide a comprehensive overview of complex polyps and current treatment options. METHODS A review of the English literature was conducted to identifyarticles describing the management of complex polyps of the colon and rectum. RESULTS Endoscopic mucosal resection is the standard of care for the majority of complex polyps. Only polyps that fail endoscopic mucosal resection or are highly suspicious of invasive cancer but which cannot be removed endoscopically warrant surgery. CONCLUSION Several factors influence the treatment of a complex polyp; therefore, there cannot be a "one-size-fitsall" approach. Treatment should be tailored to the lesion's characteristics, the risk of adverse events, and the resources available to the treating physician.
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Mücke MM, Bettenworth D, Geyer C, Schwegmann K, Poremba C, Schäfers M, Domagk D, Höltke C, Lenz P. Targeting Mucosal Endothelin-A-Receptor Expression by Fluorescence Endoscopy is Feasible to Detect and Characterize Colitis-Associated Cancer in Mice. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2017; 24:111-122. [PMID: 29272493 DOI: 10.1093/ibd/izx032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND To facilitate onsite decision-making during endoscopy, both accurate detection and in vivo characterization of preneoplasia are prerequisites. However, no endoscopy technique is available that meets both demands satisfactorily. We evaluated endothelin-receptor A (ETAR)-guided fluorescence endoscopy (FE) in vivo and fluorescence reflectance imaging (FRI) ex vivo for detection and characterization of early dysplastic colitis-associated colonic lesions. METHODS Colorectal cancerogenesis was investigated in the inflammatory driven AOM-DSS model and spontaneous adenoma development in ApcMin mice. A Cy5.5-labeled nonpeptidic ETAR-specific imaging probe was injected intravenously to assess tumor development in vivo by white light endoscopy (WLE) and FE. Ex vivo tumors were evaluated by FRI, histological examination, and western blot analysis. In addition, tissue samples from patients with colitis-associated malignant and nonmalignant mucosal alterations were analyzed. Specificity experiments were performed using an unspecific Cy3.5-glycine tracer. RESULTS Overall, 62 adenomas were observed. FE was able to detect and quantify ETAR expression targeting the ETAR-specific photoprobe. A significantly higher fluorescent contrast was detected in colonic adenomas compared to adjacent nonmalignant mucosa by FE (64.3 ± 7.9 vs. 56.6. ± 7.0; P < 0.001). These results were confirmed by FRI examination, immunochemistry, and western blot analysis. Additionally, ETAR expression in samples from human patients with colitis-associated cancer was highly elevated compared to nonmalignant alterations. Specificity experiments indicated a high binding-specificity of the applied ETAR photoprobe (1.4 ± 0.3 vs. 2.5 ± 0.7; P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS We introduced ETAR guided FE in mice for successful in vivo detection and characterization of colorectal neoplasia on a molecular level.
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- Marcus M Mücke
- University Hospital Frankfurt, Department of Internal Medicine 1, Frankfurt a. M., Germany
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- University of Münster, Department of Clinical Radiology, Münster, Germany
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- University of Münster, European Institute for Molecular Imaging, Münster, Germany
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- University of Münster, European Institute for Molecular Imaging, Münster, Germany
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- Josephs-Hospital Warendorf, Warendorf, Germany
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- University of Münster, Department of Clinical Radiology, Münster, Germany
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- University of Münster, Department of Medicine B, Münster, Germany.,University of Münster, European Institute for Molecular Imaging, Münster, Germany.,Institute of Palliative Care, University Hospital of Münster, Münster, Germany
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Difficult colorectal polyps represent lesions that pose a challenge to traditional endoscopic snare polypectomy. These polyps have historically been managed by surgical resection. Currently, several less invasive options are available to avoid colectomy. Repeat colonoscopy and snare polypectomy by an expert endoscopist, endoscopic mucosal resection, endoscopic submucosal dissection, and combined endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery have been developed to remove difficult polyps without the need for formal surgical resection. Patients with rectal polyps have the advantage of additional transanal minimally invasive techniques to enhance their resectability. Today, most colorectal polyps can be managed without the need for formal surgical resection.
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- Mark J Pidala
- Colon & Rectal Surgery, University of Texas/McGovern Medical School, 800 Peakwood Drive, Suite 2C, Houston, TX 77090, USA.
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- Colon & Rectal Surgery, University of Texas/McGovern Medical School, Smith Tower, Suite 2307, 6550 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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von Renteln D, Pohl H. Polyp Resection - Controversial Practices and Unanswered Questions. Clin Transl Gastroenterol 2017; 8:e76. [PMID: 28277492 PMCID: PMC5387755 DOI: 10.1038/ctg.2017.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2016] [Accepted: 01/05/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Detection and complete removal of precancerous neoplastic polyps are central to effective colorectal cancer screening. The prevalence of neoplastic polyps in the screening population in the United States is likely >50%. However, most persons with neoplastic polyps are never destined to develop cancer, and do not benefit for finding and removing polyps, and may only be harmed by the procedure. Further 70-80% of polyps are diminutive (≤5 mm) and such polyps almost never contain cancer. Given the questionable benefit, the high-cost and the potential risk changing our approach to the management of diminutive polyps is currently debated. Deemphasizing diminutive polyps and shifting our efforts to detection and complete removal of larger and higher-risk polyps deserves discussion and study. This article explores three controversies, and emerging concepts related to endoscopic polyp resection. First, we discuss challenges of optical resect-and-discard strategy and possible alternatives. Second, we review recent studies that support the use of cold snare resection for ≥5 mm polyps. Thirdly, we examine current evidence for prophylactic clipping after resection of large polyps.
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- Daniel von Renteln
- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Montreal University Hospital (CHUM), and Montreal University Hospital Research Center (CR-CHUM), Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont, and Geisel School of Medicine and The Dartmouth Institute, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA
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Piraka C, Saeed A, Waljee AK, Pillai A, Stidham R, Elmunzer BJ. Cold snare polypectomy for non-pedunculated colon polyps greater than 1 cm. Endosc Int Open 2017; 5:E184-E189. [PMID: 28331902 PMCID: PMC5361138 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-101696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background and study aims Colonic polyps > 1 cm in size are commonly managed using hot polypectomy techniques. The most frequent adverse events (delayed bleeding, post-polypectomy syndrome, and perforation) are related to electrocautery-induced injury. We hypothesized that cold resection of large polyps may have similar efficacy and improved safety compared to hot polypectomy. Our aims were to evaluate efficacy and safety of piecemeal cold snare resection of colonic polyps > 1 cm. Patients and methods Patients undergoing lift and piecemeal cold snare polypectomy of non-pedunculated colon polyps > 1 cm from October 2013 to September 2015 were identified retrospectively. Efficacy was defined by the absence of residual adenomatous tissue at endoscopic follow-up. Adverse events (AEs), including post-procedural bleeding, bowel perforation, or post-procedural pain requiring hospitalization were assessed by chart review and telephone follow-up. Results Seventy-three patients underwent piecemeal cold snare polypectomy for 94 colon polyps > 1 cm with 56 of 73 patients completing follow-up on 72 polyps. Residual or recurrent adenoma was found in 7 cases (9.7 %). Median polyp size was significantly greater in those with residual/recurrent adenoma (37.1 vs. 19.1 mm, P < .0001). There were no AEs among all 73 patients enrolled. Conclusions Piecemeal cold snare resection of colon polyps > 1 cm is feasible, safe and efficacious when compared to published hot polypectomy data. Additional observational and randomized comparative effectiveness studies are necessary to demonstrate comparable adenoma eradication and improved safety advantage over existing hot snare polypectomy techniques.
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- Cyrus Piraka
- Division of Gastroenterology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, United States,Corresponding author Cyrus Piraka, MD, FASGE Division of GastroenterologyHenry Ford Hospital2799 West Grand Boulevard, K7Detroit, MI United States 48202Office: 313.916.8632+1-313-812-9491+1-313-916-5960
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, United States
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- VA Center for Clinical Management Research, VA Ann Arbor Health Care System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States,Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, College of Medicine, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is a non-invasive alternative to surgery that is now frequently used for resection of early lesions in both upper and lower parts of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. One of the main advantages of these techniques is providing tissue for histopathological examination. Pathological examination of endoscopically resected specimens of GI tract is a crucial component of these procedures and is useful for prediction of both the risk of metastasis and lymph node involvement.
As the first step, it is very important for the pathologist to handle the EMR gross specimen in the correct way: it should be oriented, and then the margins should be labeled and inked accurately before fixation.
In the second step, the EMR pathological report should include all the detailed information about the diagnosis, grading, depth of invasion (mucosa only or submucosal involvement), status of the margins, and the presence or absence of lymphovascular invasion.
The current literature (PubMed and Google Scholar) was searched for the words "endoscopic mucosal resection" to find all relevant publications about this technique with emphasis on the pathologist responsibilities.
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- Bita Geramizadeh
- Department of Pathology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran ; Transplant Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Deptartment of Pathology, Vancouver General Hospital and University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Bronsgeest K, Huisman JF, Langers A, Boonstra JJ, Schenk BE, de Vos tot Nederveen Cappel WH, Vasen HFA, Hardwick JCH. Safety of endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of large non-pedunculated colorectal adenomas in the elderly. Int J Colorectal Dis 2017; 32:1711-1717. [PMID: 28884225 PMCID: PMC5691088 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-017-2892-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/13/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) has been proven to be safe and effective for the treatment of colorectal adenomas. However, data are limited on the safety of this technique for large polyps and in elderly patients. Aims of our study were to examine the bleeding and perforation rates in patients with large non-pedunculated adenomas (≥20mm) and to evaluate the influence of size (≥40mm) and age (≥75 years) on the complication rates. METHODS In this multicenter retrospective study, patients who underwent EMR of non-pedunculated adenomas ≥20mm between January 2012 and March 2016 were included. The demographics of the patients, the use of antithrombotic drugs, size of the polyps, type of resection, pathology report, occurrence of post-polypectomy bleeding, and perforation- and recurrence rate were collected. RESULTS In 343 patients, 412 adenomas were removed. Eighty patients (23.3%) were ≥75 years of age, 138 polyps (33.5%) were ≥40mm. Bleeding complications were observed in 28 cases (6.8%) and were found significantly more frequent in adenomas ≥40mm, independent of the use of antithrombotic therapy. Five perforations (1.2%) were described, not related to the size of the polyp. There was no significant difference in complication rates between patients <75 years and patients ≥75 years. Bleeding complications rates were significantly higher in patients receiving double antithrombotic therapy. CONCLUSION EMR is safe in elderly patients. EMR of adenomas of ≥40mm was associated with more bleeding complications. Future studies should address how the bleeding rates can be reduced in these patients, especially in those who use double antithrombotic treatment.
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- K. Bronsgeest
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepathology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepathology, Isala, Zwolle, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepathology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepathology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepathology, Isala, Zwolle, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepathology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepathology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands
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Lim SH, Levenick JM, Mathew A, Moyer MT, Dye CE, McGarrity TJ. Endoscopic Management of Large (≥2 cm) Non-pedunculated Colorectal Polyps: Impact of Polyp Morphology on Outcomes. Dig Dis Sci 2016; 61:3572-3583. [PMID: 27696095 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-016-4314-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2016] [Accepted: 09/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Referrals for endoscopic management of large non-pedunculated (NP) colorectal polyps have increased as new techniques have emerged. The outcomes for referred large NP polyps based on the polyp morphology were investigated METHODS: A retrospective review of patients referred for large (≥20 mm) NP polyp management from January 2010 through June 2014 was completed. Polyp morphology was classified as either a NP polyp with depression (M1) or NP polyp with no depression (M0). Differences in treatment, histology, adverse events, outcomes at follow-up including residual disease, and need for surgical treatment were determined by morphology for all NP polyps ≥20 mm in size. RESULTS One-hundred and sixty-nine M1 and 136 M0 polyps ≥20 mm were removed endoscopically during the review period. Mean size was 31.9 ± 11.0 mm in M1, and 26.8 ± 9.5 mm in M0 group (p < 0.0001). En bloc resection was possible in 18.3 % of M1 and 30.9 % of M0 lesions (p = 0.011) with endoscopic submucosal dissection used in 13 and 2.2 % of polyps, respectively (p < 0.0001). Residual polyp was found in 26.5 % (27/102) of M1 and 13.6 % (12/88) of M0 patients at surveillance colonoscopy (p = 0.029). On multivariate analysis, piecemeal resection and M1 morphology showed significant association with residual polyp (OR 4.23, 95 % CI 1.23-14.59, p = 0.022, and OR 2.15, 95 % CI 1.004-4.62, p = 0.049, respectively). CONCLUSION Effective endoscopic management of large NP colorectal polyps, especially polyps without depression (M0), can be accomplished in the great majority of patients. Polyp morphology, particularly the presence or absence of depression, is a useful tool which influenced treatment, histology, and outcomes.
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- Seon Hee Lim
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Healthcare Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital Healthcare System Gangnam Center, Seoul, 138-984, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, HU33, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033-0850, USA.
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, HU33, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033-0850, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, HU33, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033-0850, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, HU33, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033-0850, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, HU33, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033-0850, USA
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Huang E, Sarin A. Colonic Polyps: Treatment. Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2016; 29:306-314. [PMID: 31777461 DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1584090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Colonic polyps are considered to be precursors of colon cancer based on several different molecular pathway models and should be resected with a principle of complete excisional biopsy. Several techniques are available for excisional biopsy, ranging from endoscopic techniques such as snare polypectomy, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) to surgical colonic resection and colonic endolaparoscopic surgery (CELS). This article focuses on these modalities with contemporary recommendations for choice of modality based on the size and features of the polyp encountered upon endoscopy. In addition, the morphologically apparent risk factors for polyps harboring invasive malignancy are discussed along with implications for management. Current literature on the comparative risks and benefits of EMR, ESD, CELS, and surgical resection is reviewed, as well as recommendations regarding cancer risk and subsequent surveillance.
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- Emily Huang
- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Colorectal Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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Kim B, Choi AR, Park SJ, Cheon JH, Kim TI, Kim WH, Hong SP. Long-Term Outcome and Surveillance Colonoscopy after Successful Endoscopic Treatment of Large Sessile Colorectal Polyps. Yonsei Med J 2016; 57:1106-14. [PMID: 27401640 PMCID: PMC4960375 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2016.57.5.1106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2015] [Revised: 12/20/2015] [Accepted: 12/22/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Although there is a consensus about the need for surveillance colonoscopy after endoscopic resection, the interval remains controversial for large sessile colorectal polyps. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcome and the adequate surveillance colonoscopy interval required for sessile and flat colorectal polyps larger than 20 mm. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 204 patients with large sessile and flat polyps who received endoscopic treatment from May 2005 to November 2011 in a tertiary referral center were included. RESULTS The mean age was 65.1 years and 62.7% of the patients were male. The mean follow-up duration was 44.2 months and the median tumor size was 25 mm. One hundred and ten patients (53.9%) received a short interval surveillance colonoscopy (median interval of 6.3 months with range of 1-11 months) and 94 patients (46.1%) received a long interval surveillance colonoscopy (median interval of 13.6 months with range of 12-66 months). There were 14 patients (6.9%) who had local recurrence at the surveillance colonoscopy. Using multivariate regression analysis, a polyp size greater than 40 mm was shown to be independent risk factor for local recurrence. However, piecemeal resection and surveillance colonoscopy interval did not significantly influence local recurrence. CONCLUSION Endoscopic treatment of large sessile colorectal polyps shows a favorable long-term outcome. Further prospective study is mandatory to define an adequate interval of surveillance colonoscopy.
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- Bun Kim
- Department of Medicine, Graduate School, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Center for Cancer Prevention and Detection, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Law R, Das A, Gregory D, Komanduri S, Muthusamy R, Rastogi A, Vargo J, Wallace MB, Raju GS, Mounzer R, Klapman J, Shah J, Watson R, Wilson R, Edmundowicz SA, Wani S. Endoscopic resection is cost-effective compared with laparoscopic resection in the management of complex colon polyps: an economic analysis. Gastrointest Endosc 2016; 83:1248-57. [PMID: 26608129 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2015.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2015] [Accepted: 11/07/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Endoscopic resection (ER) is an efficacious treatment for complex colon polyps (CCPs). Many patients are referred for surgical resection because of concerns over procedural safety, incomplete polyp resection, and adenoma recurrence after ER. Efficacy data for both resection strategies are widely available, but a paucity of data exist on the cost-effectiveness of each modality. The aim of this study was to perform an economic analysis comparing ER and laparoscopic resection (LR) strategies in patients with CCP. METHODS A decision analysis tree was constructed using decision analysis software. The 2 strategies (ER vs LR) were evaluated in a hypothetical cohort of patients with CCPs. A hybrid Markov model with a 10-year time horizon was used. Patients entered the model after colonoscopic diagnosis at age 50. Under Strategy I, patients underwent ER followed by surveillance colonoscopy at 3 to 6 months and 12 months. Patients with failed ER and residual adenoma at 12 months were referred for LR. Under Strategy II, patients underwent LR as primary treatment. Patients with invasive cancer were excluded. Estimates regarding ER performance characteristics were obtained from a systematic review of published literature. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (2012-2013) and the 2012 Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project databases were used to determine the costs and loss of utility. We assumed that all procedures were performed with anesthesia support, and patients with adverse events in both strategies required inpatient hospitalization. Baseline estimates and costs were varied by using a sensitivity analysis through the ranges. RESULTS LR was found to be more costly and yielded fewer quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) compared with ER. The cost of ER of a CCP was $5570 per patient and yielded 9.640 QALYs. LR of a CCP cost $18,717 per patient and yielded fewer QALYs (9.577). For LR to be more cost-effective, the thresholds of 1-way sensitivity analyses were (1) technical success of ER for complete resection in <75.8% of cases, (2) adverse event rates for ER > 12%, and (3) LR cost of <$14,000. CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that ER is a cost-effective strategy for removal of CCPs. The effectiveness is driven by high technical success and low adverse event rates associated with ER, in addition to the increased cost of LR.
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- Ryan Law
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Arizona Digestive Health, Gilbert, Arizona, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, The University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Digestive Diseases Institute, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Gastrointestinal Oncology Department, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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Patel N, Alexander J, Ashrafian H, Athanasiou T, Darzi A, Teare J. Meta-analysis comparing differing methods of endoscopic therapy for colorectal lesions. World J Meta-Anal 2016; 4:44-54. [DOI: 10.13105/wjma.v4.i2.44] [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: 05/19/2015] [Revised: 07/18/2015] [Accepted: 11/09/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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AIM: To compare the outcomes of endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of colorectal lesions.
METHODS: An electronic systematic literature search of four computerized databases was performed in July 2014 identifying studies reporting the outcomes of colorectal ESD and EMR. The primary outcome measures were en-bloc resection rate, endoscopic clearance rate and lesion recurrence rate of the patients followed up. The secondary outcome was the complication rate (including bleeding, perforation and surgery post EMR or ESD rate). Statistical pooling and random effects modelling of the studies calculating risk difference, heterogeneity and assessment of bias and quality were performed.
RESULTS: Six observational studies reporting the outcomes of 1324 procedures were included. The en-bloc resection rate was 50% higher in the ESD group than in the EMR group (95%CI: 0.17-0.83, P < 0.0001, I2 = 99.7%). Endoscopic clearance rates were also significantly higher in the ESD group (95%CI: -0.06-0.02, P < 0.0001, I2 = 92.5%). The perforation rate was 7% higher in the ESD group than the EMR group (95%CI: 0.05-0.09, P > 0.05, I2 = 41.1%) and the rate of recurrence was 50% higher in the EMR group than in the ESD group (95%CI: 0.20-0.79, P < 0.001, I2 = 99.5%). Heterogeneity remained consistent when subgroup analysis of high quality studies was performed (with the exception of piecemeal resection rate), and overall effect sizes remained unchanged for all outcomes.
CONCLUSION: ESD demonstrates higher en-bloc resection rates and lower recurrence rates compared to colorectal EMR. Differences in outcomes may benefit from increased assessment through well-designed comparative studies.
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Outcome and risk of recurrence for endoscopic resection of colonic superficial neoplastic lesions over 2 cm in diameter. Dig Liver Dis 2016; 48:399-403. [PMID: 26826904 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2015.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2015] [Revised: 10/01/2015] [Accepted: 10/05/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Large colorectal superficial neoplastic lesions are challenging to remove. This study aimed to assess the outcomes of routine endoscopic resection of large (≥2 cm and <3 cm) and giant (≥3 cm) lesions. METHODS From 4587 endoscopic resections, 265 (5.7%) large and giant lesions were removed in 249 patients. We retrospectively analyzed 125 patients (141 endoscopic mucosal resection, 73 large and 68 giant lesions) with a follow-up of 6-12 months. Rate of en bloc and piecemeal resection, recurrence and risk factors were analyzed. RESULTS En bloc was performed in 92 cases (65.2%) and piecemeal resection in 49 (34.8%). A complete endoscopic resection was achieved in 139 cases (98.5%) with radical resection in 84/139 cases (60.4%). Argon plasma coagulation was applied in 18/141 lesions (12.8%). A recurrence occurred in 16/139 lesions (11.5%). The risk of recurrence at one year was significantly higher for giant than large lesions (p=0.03). The recurrence risk was higher in treated than in non-argon plasma coagulation treated lesions (p=0.01). CONCLUSIONS endoscopic mucosal resection is a safe and effective routine treatment for large superficial neoplastic lesions. The risk factors for recurrence include giant size, non-protruding morphology, piecemeal technique and argon plasma coagulation.
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Cap-assisted Endoscopic Mucosal Resection is Highly Effective for Nonpedunculated Colorectal Lesions. J Clin Gastroenterol 2016; 50:163-8. [PMID: 25811116 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000000315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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GOALS To assess the safety and efficacy of cap-assisted endoscopic mucosal resection (C-EMR) for nonpedunculated colorectal lesions. BACKGROUND There are little data supporting the safety and efficacy of C-EMR for colorectal polyps. STUDY A retrospective review was conducted on the medical records of 97 consecutive patients who underwent C-EMR for nonpedunculated colorectal lesions in a tertiary center by a single gastroenterologist (L.H.J.). Reported outcomes were: overall eradication rate that included all attempted C-EMRs, endoscopist-reported eradication rate that included C-EMRs reported as a success, and complications rate. RESULTS A total of 134 C-EMRs were performed on 124 nonpedunculated colorectal lesions within a 55-month period, with a median follow-up of 4.2 (1.6 to 46.8) months. Among the polyps with available follow-up, the overall eradication rate was 91% (81/89); the endoscopist-reported eradication rate was 98.8% (81/82). The complications rate was 10.2%: perforation (3.9%), intraprocedural bleeding (3.9%), and delayed bleeding (2.4%); all but 2 perforation cases that required surgical interventions (both occurring early in the time period in which procedures were performed), were treated endoscopically or conservatively with complete recovery. CONCLUSIONS C-EMR is highly effective in treating nonpedunculated colorectal lesions, which can be learned and practiced in the appropriate setting. Decline in the complications rate was observed as the endoscopist gained experience. Although perforation remains a relatively high risk, this may be decreased by increasing the fluid cushion, and decreasing suction pressure. Immediate recognition and endoscopic management of perforation can be highly successful. C-EMR is our suggested method in approaching nonpedunculated colon polyps, especially flat polyps that are not easily accessible by other endoscopic techniques.
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Marín-Gabriel JC, Fernández-Esparrach G, Díaz-Tasende J, Herreros de Tejada A. Colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection from a Western perspective: Today’s promises and future challenges. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2016; 8:40-55. [PMID: 26839645 PMCID: PMC4724030 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v8.i2.40] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2015] [Revised: 09/28/2015] [Accepted: 11/25/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Over the last few years, endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has shown to be effective in the management of early colorectal neoplasms, particularly in Asian countries where the technique was born. In the Western world, its implementation has been slow and laborious. In this paper, the indications for ESD, its learning model, the available methods to predict the presence of deep submucosal invasion before the procedure and the published outcomes from Asia and Europe will be reviewed. Since ESD has several limitations in terms of learning achievement in the West, and completion of the procedure for the first cases is difficult in our part of the world, a short review on colorectal assisted ESD has been included. Finally, other endoscopic and surgical treatment modalities that are in competition with colorectal ESD will be summarized.
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Dynamic Article: Full-Thickness Excision for Benign Colon Polyps Using Combined Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery. Dis Colon Rectum 2016; 59:16-21. [PMID: 26651107 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000000472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Benign colon polyps are commonly encountered but may not always be amenable to endoscopic excision because of their size, shape, location, or scarring from previous attempts. The addition of laparoscopy allows a greater degree of bowel manipulation, but the current technique is still limited when encountering a polyp with inadequate lifting attributed to polyp morphology or scarring. We describe an extension to the existing combined endoscopic laparoscopic surgery technique using a full-thickness approach to increase polyp maneuverability and local excision of difficult but benign polyps. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to report the technical details and preliminary results of a new approach for full-thickness excision of difficult colon polyps, combined endoscopic laparoscopic surgery full-thickness excision. DESIGN This study is a retrospective review of our experience from December 2013 to May 2015. SETTINGS The study was conducted at a single academic institution. PATIENTS All of the patients had previous incomplete colonoscopic polypectomy performed at other institutions. Patients were selected for our technique if the polyp had a benign appearance but was unable to be resected by traditional endoscopic or combined endoscopic laparoscopic surgery methods because of polyp morphology or scarring from previous biopsies. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The safety and feasibility of this procedure were measured. RESULTS Three patients underwent combined endoscopic laparoscopic surgery-full-thickness excision for difficult colon polyps. There were no intraoperative or postoperative complications. The length of stay was 1 day for all of the patients. All 3 of the patients had benign final pathology. LIMITATIONS This study was limited by the small number of patients in a single institution. CONCLUSIONS Full-thickness excision for benign colon polyps using combined endoscopic laparoscopic surgery is safe and feasible. Using this technique, difficult polyps not amenable to traditional endoscopic approaches can be removed and colectomy may be avoided.
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Colonoscopy is a frequently performed diagnostic and therapeutic test and the primary screening tool in several nationalized bowel cancer screening programs. There has been a considerable focus on maximizing the utility of colonoscopy. This has occurred in four key areas: Optimizing patient selection to reduce unnecessary or low yield colonoscopy has offered cost-benefit improvements in population screening. Improving quality assurance, through the development of widely accepted quality metrics for use in individual practice and the research setting, has offered measurable improvements in colonoscopic yield. Significant improvements have been demonstrated in colonoscopic technique, from the administration of preparation to the techniques employed during withdrawal of the colonoscope. Improved techniques to avoid post-procedural complications have also been developed-further maximizing the utility of colonoscopy. The aim of this review is to summarize the recent evidence-based advances in colonoscopic practice that contribute to the optimal practice of colonoscopy.
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- Crispin J Corte
- Department of Gastroenterology, Concord Hospital, Sydney, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Concord Hospital, Sydney, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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Rutter MD, Chattree A, Barbour JA, Thomas-Gibson S, Bhandari P, Saunders BP, Veitch AM, Anderson J, Rembacken BJ, Loughrey MB, Pullan R, Garrett WV, Lewis G, Dolwani S. British Society of Gastroenterology/Association of Coloproctologists of Great Britain and Ireland guidelines for the management of large non-pedunculated colorectal polyps. Gut 2015; 64:1847-73. [PMID: 26104751 PMCID: PMC4680188 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2015-309576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 151] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2015] [Revised: 05/25/2015] [Accepted: 05/29/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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These guidelines provide an evidence-based framework for the management of patients with large non-pedunculated colorectal polyps (LNPCPs), in addition to identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) that permit the audit of quality outcomes. These are areas not previously covered by British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) Guidelines.A National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) compliant BSG guideline development process was used throughout and the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation (AGREE II) tool was used to structure the guideline development process. A systematic review of literature was conducted for English language articles up to May 2014 concerning the assessment and management of LNPCPs. Quality of evaluated studies was assessed using the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) Methodology Checklist System. Proposed recommendation statements were evaluated by each member of the Guideline Development Group (GDG) on a scale from 1 (strongly agree) to 5 (strongly disagree) with >80% agreement required for consensus to be reached. Where consensus was not reached a modified Delphi process was used to re-evaluate and modify proposed statements until consensus was reached or the statement discarded. A round table meeting was subsequently held to finalise recommendations and to evaluate the strength of evidence discussed. The GRADE tool was used to assess the strength of evidence and strength of recommendation for finalised statements.KPIs, a training framework and potential research questions for the management of LNPCPs were also developed. It is hoped that these guidelines will improve the assessment and management of LNPCPs.
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- Matthew D Rutter
- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of North Tees, Stockton on Tees, UK School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health, Durham University, Stockton on Tees, UK
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- School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health, Durham University, Stockton on Tees, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Cheltenham General Hospital, Cheltenham, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Torbay Hospital, Torquay, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Llandough, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Llandough, Cardiff, UK
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Hirasawa K, Sato C, Makazu M, Kaneko H, Kobayashi R, Kokawa A, Maeda S. Coagulation syndrome: Delayed perforation after colorectal endoscopic treatments. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2015; 7:1055-1061. [PMID: 26380051 PMCID: PMC4564832 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i12.1055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2015] [Revised: 07/18/2015] [Accepted: 08/31/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Various procedure-related adverse events related to colonoscopic treatment have been reported. Previous studies on the complications of colonoscopic treatment have focused primarily on perforation or bleeding. Coagulation syndrome (CS), which is synonymous with transmural burn syndrome following endoscopic treatment, is another typical adverse event. CS is the result of electrocoagulation injury to the bowel wall that induces a transmural burn and localized peritonitis resulting in serosal inflammation. CS occurs after polypectomy, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), and even endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). The occurrence of CS after polypectomy or EMR varies according previous reports; most report an occurrence rate around 1%. However, artificial ulcers after ESD are largely theoretical, and CS following ESD was reported in about 9% of cases, which is higher than that for CS after polypectomy or EMR. Most cases of post-polypectomy syndrome (PPS) have an excellent prognosis, and they are managed conservatively with medical therapy. PPS rarely develops into delayed perforation. Delayed perforation is a severe adverse event that often requires emergency surgery. Since few studies have reported on CS and delayed perforation associated with CS, we focused on CS after colonoscopic treatments in this review. Clinicians should consider delayed perforation in CS patients.
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Hwang JH, Konda V, Abu Dayyeh BK, Chauhan SS, Enestvedt BK, Fujii-Lau LL, Komanduri S, Maple JT, Murad FM, Pannala R, Thosani NC, Banerjee S. Endoscopic mucosal resection. Gastrointest Endosc 2015; 82:215-26. [PMID: 26077453 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2015.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2015] [Accepted: 05/01/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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EMR has become an established therapeutic option for premalignant and early-stage GI malignancies, particularly in the esophagus and colon. EMR can also aid in the diagnosis and therapy of subepithelial lesions localized to the muscularis mucosa or submucosa. Several dedicated EMR devices are available to facilitate these procedures. Adverse event rates, particularly bleeding and perforation, are higher after EMR relative to other basic endoscopic interventions but lower than adverse event rates for ESD. Endoscopists performing EMR should be knowledgeable and skilled in managing potential adverse events resulting from EMR.
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Clinical outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection for large colorectal neoplasms: a comparison of protruding and laterally spreading tumors. Surg Endosc 2015; 30:1619-28. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-015-4392-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2015] [Accepted: 07/01/2015] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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