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Richter F, Conrad C, Hoffmann J, Reichert B, von Schoenfels W, Schafmayer C, Egberts JH, Becker T, Ellrichmann M. Endoluminal Vacuum Therapy Using a New "Fistula Sponge" in Treating Defects of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract-A Comparative, Retrospective Cohort Study. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:1105. [PMID: 39064534 PMCID: PMC11279286 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60071105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Background and Objectives: Anastomotic insufficiencies (AI) and perforations of the upper gastrointestinal tract (uGIT) result in high morbidity and mortality. Endoscopic stent placement and endoluminal vacuum therapy (EVT) have been established as surgical revision treatment options. The Eso-Sponge® is the only licensed EVT system with limitations in treating small defects (<10 mm). Therefore, a fistula sponge (FS) was developed for the treatment of such defects as a new therapeutic approach. The aim of this study was to evaluate both EVT options' indications, success rates, and complications in a retrospective, comparative approach. Materials and Methods: Between 01/2018 and 01/2021, the clinical data of patients undergoing FS-EVT or conventional EVT (cEVT; Eso-Sponge®, Braun Melsungen, Melsungen, Germany) due to AI/perforation of the uGIT were recorded. Indication, diameter of leakage, therapeutic success, and complications during the procedure were assessed. FSs were prepared using a nasogastric tube and a porous drainage film (Suprasorb® CNP, Lohmann & Rauscher, Rengsdorf, Germany) sutured to the distal tip. Results: A total of 72 patients were included (20 FS-EVT; 52 cEVT). FS-EVT was performed in 60% suffering from AI (cEVT = 68%) and 40% from perforation (cEVT = 32%; p > 0.05). FS-EVT's duration was significantly shorter than cEVT (7.6 ± 12.0 d vs. 15.1 ± 14.3 d; p = 0.014). The mean diameter of the defect was 9 mm in the FS-EVT group compared to 24 mm in cEVT (p < 0.001). Therapeutic success was achieved in 90% (FS-EVT) and 91% (cEVT; p > 0.05). Conclusions: EVT comprises an efficient treatment option for transmural defects of the uGIT. In daily clinical practice, fistulas < 10 mm with large abscess formations poses a special challenge since intraluminal cEVT usually is ineffective. In these cases, the concept of extraluminal FS placement is safe and effective.
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- Florian Richter
- Department of General, Visceral-, Thoracic-, Transplantation- and Paediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany; (F.R.); (J.H.); (B.R.); (W.v.S.); (T.B.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany;
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- Department of General, Visceral-, Thoracic-, Transplantation- and Paediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany; (F.R.); (J.H.); (B.R.); (W.v.S.); (T.B.)
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- Department of General, Visceral-, Thoracic-, Transplantation- and Paediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany; (F.R.); (J.H.); (B.R.); (W.v.S.); (T.B.)
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- Department of General, Visceral-, Thoracic-, Transplantation- and Paediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany; (F.R.); (J.H.); (B.R.); (W.v.S.); (T.B.)
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- Department of General Surgery, University Hospital Rostock, 18057 Rostock, Germany;
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- Department of General, Visceral-, Thoracic-, Transplantation- and Paediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany; (F.R.); (J.H.); (B.R.); (W.v.S.); (T.B.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Medical Centre Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany;
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Hentschel F, Mollenhauer G, Siemssen B, Paasch C, Mantke R, Lüth S. Placing vacuum sponges in esophageal anastomotic leaks - how we do it. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2024; 409:86. [PMID: 38441680 PMCID: PMC10914858 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-024-03272-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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PURPOSE Endoluminal vacuum sponge therapy has dramatically improved the treatment of anastomotic leaks in esophageal surgery. However, the blind insertion of vacuum sponge kits like Eso-Sponge® via an overtube and a pusher can be technically difficult. METHODS We therefore insert our sponges under direct visual control by a nonstandard "piggyback" technique that was initially developed for the self-made sponge systems preceding these commercially available kits. RESULTS Using this technique, we inserted or changed 56 Eso-Sponges® in seven patients between 2018 and 2023. Apart from one secondary sponge dislocation, no intraprocedural complications were encountered. One patient died due to unrelated reasons. In all others, the defects healed and they were dismissed from the hospital. Long-term follow-up showed three strictures that were successfully treated by dilatation. CONCLUSION We conclude that sponge placement via piggyback technique is a fast, safe, and successful alternative to the standard method of insertion.
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- Florian Hentschel
- Brandenburg Medical School (Theodor Fontane), Brandenburg, Germany.
- Zentrum für Innere Medizin II, Hochschulklinikum Brandenburg der MHB, Hochstr. 29, 14770, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany.
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- Brandenburg Medical School (Theodor Fontane), Brandenburg, Germany
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- Brandenburg Medical School (Theodor Fontane), Brandenburg, Germany
- Shouldice Hospital, Thornhill, ON, Canada
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- Brandenburg Medical School (Theodor Fontane), Brandenburg, Germany
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- Brandenburg Medical School (Theodor Fontane), Brandenburg, Germany
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Murad F, Klevebro F, Henriksson G, Rouvelas I, Lindblad M, Nilsson M. Management and outcomes in a consecutive series of patients with aero-digestive fistula at a tertiary gastro-esophageal surgery center. Dis Esophagus 2024; 37:doad068. [PMID: 38100731 PMCID: PMC10906709 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doad068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Aerodigestive fistula (ADF) is defined as a pathological connection between the upper digestive tract and the airway. ADF is associated with high morbidity and mortality and management is often complex. A cohort study including all patients admitted with ADF 2004-2022 at a single tertiary esophageal surgery center was performed based on prospectively collected administrative data and retrospectively collected electronic patient chart data,. Patient demographics, performance status, comorbidity, fistula characteristics, management, and outcomes in terms of morbidity and mortality were assessed in patients with ADF of three distinct types: (i) tumor overgrowth-related, (ii) various benign etiologies, and (iii) post-esophagectomy. Sixty-one patients with ADF were included in the study, 33 (54.1%) tumor overgrowth-related, six (9.8%) benign and 22 (36.1%) post-esophagectomy. In the post-esophagectomy group 15 out of 22 (68.2%) patients were diagnosed with anastomotic leakage prior to ADF diagnosis. Self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) were used for temporary fistula sealing in 59 out of 61 (96.7%) patients, of which most received stents in both the digestive tract and airway. Temporary fistula sealing with stents was successful enabling discharge from hospital in 47 out of 59 (79.7%) patients. Definitive ADF repair was performed in 16 (26.2%) patients, of which one (6.3%) died within 90-days and 15 could be discharged home with permanently sealed fistulas. ADF is a complex condition associated with high mortality, which often requires multiple advanced interventions. SEMS can be applied in the airway and simultaneously in the digestive tract to temporarily seal the ADF as bridge to definitive surgical repair.
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- Fahad Murad
- Division of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC) Karolinska Institutet, and Department of Upper Abdominal Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC) Karolinska Institutet, and Department of Upper Abdominal Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC) Karolinska Institutet, and Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC) Karolinska Institutet, and Department of Upper Abdominal Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC) Karolinska Institutet, and Department of Upper Abdominal Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Surgery and Oncology, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC) Karolinska Institutet, and Department of Upper Abdominal Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Cwaliński J, Paszkowski J, Lorek F, Samborski P, Kucharski M, Michalak H, Banasiewicz T. Minimally invasive treatment of postoperative fistulas, leakages, and perforations of the upper gastrointestinal tract: a single-center observational study. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2023; 18:655-664. [PMID: 38239587 PMCID: PMC10793144 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2023.133838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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Introduction Most anastomotic leaks in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract can be treated with minimally invasive techniques dominated by endoluminal vacuum therapy (EVT) or stent implantation. Chronic leaks often require additional solutions, such as tissue adhesives or cellular growth stimulants. Aim To present a treatment strategy for postoperative leakage of upper GI anastomoses with noninvasive procedures. Material and methods A group of 19 patients treated in the period 2015-2023 with postoperative upper GI tract leakage was enrolled for endoscopic treatment. The indication for the therapy was anastomotic dehiscence not exceeding half of the circumference and the absence of severe septic complications. All patients were managed using endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) or a self-expanding stent while persistent fistulas were additionally treated with alternative methods. Results The EVT was successfully implemented in 13 cases, but 7 patients required alternative methods to achieve definitive healing. Self-expanding stent placement was performed in 6 patients; however, in 3 cases a periprosthetic leakage occurred. In this group, 2 patients had the stent removed and the third one died due to septic complications. Post-treatment stenosis was identified in 5 patients after EVT that required balloon dilation with acceptable resolution in all cases. Conclusions Early detected anastomotic dehiscence limited to half of the circumference most effectively responded to the noninvasive treatment. Nutritional support as well as complementary endoscopic solutions such as tissue adhesives, growth stimulants and hemostatic clips increase the percentage of complete healing.
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- Jaroslaw Cwaliński
- Department of General, Endocrinological Surgery and Gastroenterological Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of General, Endocrinological Surgery and Gastroenterological Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of General, Endocrinological Surgery and Gastroenterological Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of General, Endocrinological Surgery and Gastroenterological Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of General, Endocrinological Surgery and Gastroenterological Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of General, Endocrinological Surgery and Gastroenterological Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of General, Endocrinological Surgery and Gastroenterological Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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Veziant J, Boudis F, Lenne X, Bruandet A, Eveno C, Nuytens F, Piessen G. Outcomes Associated With Esophageal Perforation Management: Results From a French Nationwide Population-based Cohort Study. Ann Surg 2023; 278:709-716. [PMID: 37497641 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000006048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate outcomes associated with esophageal perforation (EP) management at a national level and determine predictive factors of 90-day mortality (90dM), failure-to-rescue (FTR), and major morbidity (MM, Clavien-Dindo 3-4). BACKGROUND EP remains a challenging clinical emergency. Previous population-based studies showed rates of 90dM up to 38.8% but were outdated or small-sized. METHODS Data from patients admitted to hospitals with EP were extracted from the French medico-administrative database (2012-2021). Etiology, management strategies, and short and long-term outcomes were analyzed. A cutoff value of the annual EP management caseload affecting FTR was determined using the "Chi-squared Automatic Interaction Detector" method. Random effects logistic regression model was performed to assess independent predictors of 90dM, FTR, and MM. RESULTS Among 4765 patients with EP, 90dM and FTR rates were 28.0% and 19.4%, respectively. Both remained stable during the study period. EP was spontaneous in 68.2%, due to esophageal cancer in 19.7%, iatrogenic postendoscopy in 7.3%, and due to foreign body ingestion in 4.7%. Primary management consisted of surgery (n = 1447,30.4%), endoscopy (n = 590,12.4%), isolated drainage (n = 336,7.0%), and conservative management (n = 2392,50.2%). After multivariate analysis, besides age and comorbidity, esophageal cancer was predictive of both 90dM and FTR. An annual threshold of ≥8 EP managed annually was associated with a reduced 90dM and FTR rate. In France, only some university hospitals fulfilled this condition. Furthermore, primary surgery was associated with a lower 90dDM and FTR rate despite an increase in MM. CONCLUSIONS We provide evidence for the referral of EP to high-volume centers with multidisciplinary expertise. Surgery remains an effective treatment for EP.
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- Julie Veziant
- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Claude Huriez Hospital, Chu Lille, Lille, France
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- Department of Medical Information, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Department of Medical Information, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Department of Medical Information, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Claude Huriez Hospital, Chu Lille, Lille, France
- University of Lille, CNRS, Inserm, Chu Lille, UMR9020-U1277-CANTHER-Cancer Heterogeneity Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, Lille, France
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- Department of Digestive and Hepatobiliary/Pancreatic Surgery, Az Groeninge Hospital, Kortrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Claude Huriez Hospital, Chu Lille, Lille, France
- University of Lille, CNRS, Inserm, Chu Lille, UMR9020-U1277-CANTHER-Cancer Heterogeneity Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, Lille, France
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Zhao Y, Ma Y, Bai Z, Wang T, Song D, Li T. Comparison of central venous catheter thoracic drainage and traditional closed thoracic drainage following minimally invasive surgery for esophageal carcinoma: a retrospective analysis. J Cardiothorac Surg 2023; 18:267. [PMID: 37794478 PMCID: PMC10552284 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-023-02373-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To compare the effectiveness and safety of central venous catheter thoracic drainage (CVCTD) with traditional closed thoracic drainage (TCTD) after minimally invasive surgery for esophageal cancer. METHODS We conducted a retrospective investigation of 103 patients who underwent minimally invasive esophageal cancer surgery at our institution between January 2017 and December 2019. Among them, 44 patients underwent CVCTD, while 59 received TCTD. We compared the following outcomes between the two cohorts: drainage volume, duration of drainage, postoperative complications (including pleural effusion, pulmonary infection, atelectasis, anastomotic leakage, etc.), length of hospital stay, and postoperative pain assessment. RESULTS No significant differences were observed between the experimental and control groups regarding postoperative thoracic drainage, the timing of postoperative tube removal, or postoperative complications. However, significant disparities were noted in the duration of postoperative hospitalization, drainage tube healing time, and pain threshold among the esophageal cancer patients in both cohorts (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION CVCTD is a secure and potent alternative to TCTD following minimally invasive surgery for esophageal carcinoma. It potentially contributes to reducing the incidence of postoperative complications while curtailing the duration of hospitalization. Additional research is warranted to substantiate these findings.
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- Yang Zhao
- Clinical Medical College, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750004, China
- Department of Surgical Oncology II, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, No.804 Shengli Road, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, Ningxia, Ningxia, 750004, China
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- Clinical Medical College, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750004, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750004, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology II, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, No.804 Shengli Road, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, Ningxia, Ningxia, 750004, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology II, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, No.804 Shengli Road, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, Ningxia, Ningxia, 750004, China
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- Clinical Medical College, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750004, China.
- Department of Surgical Oncology II, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, No.804 Shengli Road, Xingqing District, Yinchuan, Ningxia, Ningxia, 750004, China.
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Tada N, Kobara H, Tashima T, Fukui H, Asai S, Ichinona T, Kojima K, Uchita K, Nishiyama N, Tani J, Morishita A, Kondo A, Okano K, Isomoto H, Sumiyama K, Masaki T, Dohi O. Outcomes of Endoscopic Intervention Using Over-the-Scope Clips for Anastomotic Leakage Involving Secondary Fistula after Gastrointestinal Surgery: A Japanese Multicenter Case Series. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:2997. [PMID: 37761364 PMCID: PMC10528500 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13182997] [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: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The over-the-scope clip (OTSC) is a highly effective clipping device for refractory gastrointestinal disease. However, Japanese data from multicenter studies for anastomotic leakage (AL) involving a secondary fistula after gastrointestinal surgery are lacking. Therefore, this study evaluated the efficacy and safety of OTSC placement in Japanese patients with such conditions. METHODS We retrospectively collected data from 28 consecutive patients from five institutions who underwent OTSC-mediated closure for AL between July 2017 and July 2020. RESULTS The AL and fistula were located in the esophagus (3.6%, n = 1), stomach (10.7%, n = 3), small intestine (7.1%, n = 2), colon (25.0%, n = 7), and rectum (53.6%, n = 15). The technical success, clinical success, and complication rates were 92.9% (26/28), 71.4% (20/28), and 0% (0/28), respectively. An age of <65 years (85.7%), small intestinal AL (100%) and colonic AL (100%), defect size of <10 mm (82.4%), time to OTSC placement > 7 days (84.2%), and the use of simple suction (78.9%) and anchor forceps (80.0%) were associated with higher clinical success rates. CONCLUSION OTSC placement is a useful therapeutic option for AL after gastrointestinal surgery.
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- Naoya Tada
- Department of Gastroenterology and Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Takamatsu 761-0793, Japan; (H.K.); (N.N.); (J.T.); (A.M.); (T.M.)
- Department of Endoscopy, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo 105-8461, Japan;
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Takamatsu 761-0793, Japan; (H.K.); (N.N.); (J.T.); (A.M.); (T.M.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama 350-1298, Japan;
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- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (H.F.); (O.D.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tane General Hospital, Osaka 550-0025, Japan; (S.A.); (T.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tane General Hospital, Osaka 550-0025, Japan; (S.A.); (T.I.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kochi Red Cross Hospital, Kochi 780-0026, Japan; (K.K.); (K.U.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kochi Red Cross Hospital, Kochi 780-0026, Japan; (K.K.); (K.U.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Takamatsu 761-0793, Japan; (H.K.); (N.N.); (J.T.); (A.M.); (T.M.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Takamatsu 761-0793, Japan; (H.K.); (N.N.); (J.T.); (A.M.); (T.M.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Takamatsu 761-0793, Japan; (H.K.); (N.N.); (J.T.); (A.M.); (T.M.)
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Takamatsu 761-0793, Japan; (A.K.); (K.O.)
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Takamatsu 761-0793, Japan; (A.K.); (K.O.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Tottori 683-8504, Japan;
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- Department of Endoscopy, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo 105-8461, Japan;
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Takamatsu 761-0793, Japan; (H.K.); (N.N.); (J.T.); (A.M.); (T.M.)
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- Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto 602-8566, Japan; (H.F.); (O.D.)
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Laydi M, Doussot A, Lakkis Z, Mathieu P, Gandon A, Dubois C, Degisors S, Martin L, Heyd B, Piessen G. Anatomic patterns of anastomotic leaks after Ivor Lewis esophagectomy for cancer: Impact on management and outcomes. Surgery 2023; 174:247-251. [PMID: 37270298 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2023.04.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anastomotic leakage presentation after Ivor Lewis esophagectomy may vary on imaging. Such variations may influence anastomotic leakage management and outcomes. METHODS All consecutive patients who underwent Ivor Lewis esophagectomy for cancer between 2012 and 2019 in 2 referral centers were included. Anatomical patterns of anastomotic leakage were defined on imaging as follows: eso-mediastinal anastomotic leakage was a leak contained in the posterior mediastinum, eso-pleural anastomotic leakage was a leak involving the pleural cavity, and eso-bronchial anastomotic leakage was a leak communicating with the tracheobronchial tract. According to the Esophageal Complications Consensus Group definition, management and 90-day mortality were evaluated according to these patterns. RESULTS Among 731 patients, 111 (15%) developed anastomotic leakage consisting of eso-mediastinal anastomotic leakage (n = 87, 79%), eso-pleural anastomotic leakage (n = 16, 14%) and eso-bronchial anastomotic leakage (n = 8, 7%). There was no difference among these groups regarding preoperative characteristics or time to anastomotic leakage diagnosis. There was a significant difference in initial management according to anastomotic leakage anatomic patterns (P = .001). More than half of patients who experienced eso-mediastinal anastomotic leakage (n = 46, 53%) were initially treated conservatively without requiring intervention (Esophageal Complications Consensus Group type I), whereas most patients with eso-pleural anastomotic leakage (n = 14, 87.5%) and all with eso-bronchial anastomotic leakage (n = 8, 100%) initially required interventional or surgical treatment (Esophageal Complications Consensus Group type II-III). Anastomotic leakage anatomic patterns had a statistically significant impact on 90-day mortality, intensive care unit stay, and total hospital stay (P < .001). CONCLUSION Anastomotic leakage anatomic patterns after Ivor Lewis esophagectomy influence outcomes. Further studies are warranted to validate it in a prospective setting. Anastomotic leakage anatomic patterns may help in guiding anastomotic leakage management.
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- Maxime Laydi
- Department of Digestive Surgical Oncology, Liver Transplantation Unit, CHU Besançon, France.
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- Department of Digestive Surgical Oncology, Liver Transplantation Unit, CHU Besançon, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgical Oncology, Liver Transplantation Unit, CHU Besançon, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgical Oncology, Liver Transplantation Unit, CHU Besançon, France
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Claude Huriez Hospital, CHU Lille, France
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Claude Huriez Hospital, CHU Lille, France
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Claude Huriez Hospital, CHU Lille, France
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Claude Huriez Hospital, CHU Lille, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgical Oncology, Liver Transplantation Unit, CHU Besançon, France
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, Claude Huriez Hospital, CHU Lille, France; Univ. Lille, CNRS, Inserm, Chu Lille, UMR9020-U1277 - CANTHER - Cancer Heterogeneity Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, France
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Monino L, Moreels TG. Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy of Upper Gastrointestinal Anastomotic Leaks: How to Deal with the Challenges (with Video). Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1412. [PMID: 37374194 DOI: 10.3390/life13061412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Anastomotic leaks after gastrointestinal surgery have an important impact on surgical outcomes because of the high morbidity and mortality rates. Multiple treatment options exist requiring an individualized patient-tailored treatment plan after multidisciplinary discussion. Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) is a novel treatment option that is nowadays recognized as an effective and useful endoscopic approach to treat leaks or perforations in both the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. EVT has a very good safety profile. However, it is a time-consuming endeavour requiring engagement from the endoscopist and understanding from the patient. To the unexperienced, the EVT technique may be prone to several hurdles which may deter endoscopists from using it and depriving patients from a potentially life-saving therapeutic option. The current review highlights the possible difficulties of the EVT procedure and aims to provide some practical solutions to facilitate its use in daily clinical practice. Personal tips and tricks are shared to overcome the pre-, intra- and post-procedural hurdles. An instructive video of the procedure helps to illustrate the technique of EVT.
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- Laurent Monino
- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Avenue Hippocrate 10, B-1200 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Avenue Hippocrate 10, B-1200 Brussels, Belgium
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Kouladouros K. Applications of endoscopic vacuum therapy in the upper gastrointestinal tract. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2023; 15:420-433. [PMID: 37397978 PMCID: PMC10308278 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v15.i6.420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023] Open
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Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) is an increasingly popular treatment option for wall defects in the upper gastrointestinal tract. After its initial description for the treatment of anastomotic leaks after esophageal and gastric surgery, it was also implemented for a wide range of defects, including acute perforations, duodenal lesions, and postbariatric complications. Apart from the initially proposed handmade sponge inserted using the “piggyback” technique, further devices were used, such as the commercially available EsoSponge and VAC-Stent as well as open-pore film drainage. The reported pressure settings and intervals between the subsequent endoscopic procedures vary greatly, but all available evidence highlights the efficacy of EVT, with high success rates and low morbidity and mortality, so that in many centers it is considered to be a first-line treatment, especially for anastomotic leaks.
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- Konstantinos Kouladouros
- Central Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, Surgical Clinic, Mannheim University Hospital, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim 68167, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
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Heiss MM, Schafmayer C, Gutschow CA. Editorial: Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) in the gastrointestinal tract-a paradigm shift in the surgical treatment and prevention of anastomotic insufficiencies and perforations. Front Surg 2023; 10:1222993. [PMID: 37383387 PMCID: PMC10296169 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1222993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
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- Markus M. Heiss
- Department of Abdominal, Tumor, Transplant and Vascular Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Center, Witten/Herdecke University, Cologne, Germany
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- General, Visceral, Thorax, Vascular and Transplantation Surgery, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Ubels S, Verstegen MHP, Klarenbeek BR, Bouwense S, van Berge Henegouwen MI, Daams F, van Det MJ, Griffiths EA, Haveman JW, Heisterkamp J, Nieuwenhuijzen G, Polat F, Schouten J, Siersema PD, Singh P, Wijnhoven B, Hannink G, van Workum F, Rosman C. Treatment of anastomotic leak after oesophagectomy for oesophageal cancer: large, collaborative, observational TENTACLE cohort study. Br J Surg 2023; 110:852-863. [PMID: 37196149 PMCID: PMC10364505 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znad123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anastomotic leak is a severe complication after oesophagectomy. Anastomotic leak has diverse clinical manifestations and the optimal treatment strategy is unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of treatment strategies for different manifestations of anastomotic leak after oesophagectomy. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was performed in 71 centres worldwide and included patients with anastomotic leak after oesophagectomy (2011-2019). Different primary treatment strategies were compared for three different anastomotic leak manifestations: interventional versus supportive-only treatment for local manifestations (that is no intrathoracic collections; well perfused conduit); drainage and defect closure versus drainage only for intrathoracic manifestations; and oesophageal diversion versus continuity-preserving treatment for conduit ischaemia/necrosis. The primary outcome was 90-day mortality. Propensity score matching was performed to adjust for confounders. RESULTS Of 1508 patients with anastomotic leak, 28.2 per cent (425 patients) had local manifestations, 36.3 per cent (548 patients) had intrathoracic manifestations, 9.6 per cent (145 patients) had conduit ischaemia/necrosis, 17.5 per cent (264 patients) were allocated after multiple imputation, and 8.4 per cent (126 patients) were excluded. After propensity score matching, no statistically significant differences in 90-day mortality were found regarding interventional versus supportive-only treatment for local manifestations (risk difference 3.2 per cent, 95 per cent c.i. -1.8 to 8.2 per cent), drainage and defect closure versus drainage only for intrathoracic manifestations (risk difference 5.8 per cent, 95 per cent c.i. -1.2 to 12.8 per cent), and oesophageal diversion versus continuity-preserving treatment for conduit ischaemia/necrosis (risk difference 0.1 per cent, 95 per cent c.i. -21.4 to 1.6 per cent). In general, less morbidity was found after less extensive primary treatment strategies. CONCLUSION Less extensive primary treatment of anastomotic leak was associated with less morbidity. A less extensive primary treatment approach may potentially be considered for anastomotic leak. Future studies are needed to confirm current findings and guide optimal treatment of anastomotic leak after oesophagectomy.
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- Sander Ubels
- Department of Surgery, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Centre Amsterdam, Cancer Treatment and Quality of Life, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Cancer Centre Amsterdam, Cancer Treatment and Quality of Life, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, ZGT Hospital Group, Almelo, The Netherlands
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
- Department of Surgery, Regional Oesophago-Gastric Unit, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Operating Rooms, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Chiu CH, Leow OQY, Wang YC, Chen WH, Fang HY, Chao YK, Lin J. Esophageal stenting with minimally-invasive surgical intervention for delayed spontaneous esophageal perforation. J Thorac Dis 2023; 15:1228-1235. [PMID: 37065549 PMCID: PMC10089877 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-22-1316] [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: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Spontaneous esophageal perforation is a challenging surgical emergency with significant morbidity and mortality, and timely primary repair carries good outcomes. However, direct repair for a delayed spontaneous esophageal perforation is not always feasible and is associated with high mortality. Esophageal stenting can provide therapeutic benefits in the management of esophageal perforations. In this study, we review our experience with placing esophageal stents in combination with minimally-invasive surgical drainage to treat delayed spontaneous esophageal perforations. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed patients with delayed spontaneous esophageal perforations between September 2018 and March 2021. All patients were treated using a hybrid approach, including esophageal stenting across the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) to reduce continued contamination, gastric decompression with extraluminal sutures to prevent stent migration, early enteral nutrition, and aggressive minimally-invasive thoracoscopic debridement and drainage of infected material. RESULTS There were 5 patients with delayed spontaneous esophageal perforation treated with this hybrid approach. The mean duration between symptoms and diagnosis was 5 days, and the interval between symptoms and esophageal stent insertion was 7 days. The median time to oral nutrition and to esophageal stent removal was 43 and 66 days. There was no stent migration or hospital mortality. Three patients (60%) had postoperative complications. All patients were successfully resumed on oral nutrition with esophageal preservation. CONCLUSIONS A hybrid approach combining endoscopic esophageal stent placement with extraluminal sutures to prevent stent migration, thoracoscopic decortication with chest tube drainage, gastric decompression, and jejunostomy tube placement for early nutrition was feasible and effective in the treatment of delayed spontaneous esophageal perforations. This technique offers a less invasive treatment approach for a challenging clinical problem which has traditionally carried a high rate of morbidity and mortality.
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- Chien-Hung Chiu
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan
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- Department of General Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan
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- Section of Thoracic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Kamaleddine I, Popova M, Alwali A, Schafmayer C. Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy for Treating an Esophago-Pulmonary Fistula after Esophagectomy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Visc Med 2023; 39:18-24. [PMID: 37125383 PMCID: PMC10130739 DOI: 10.1159/000529725] [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: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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An acquired esophago-respiratory fistula represents an abnormal connection between the esophagus and the respiratory system. It is usually caused by malignancy and infection, or it occurs as a complication after surgery or radiation therapy. It can be divided according to its anatomical level into esophago-tracheal fistula, esophago-bronchial fistula, and in the rarest case, esophago-pulmonary fistula (EPF). We present a case of EPF aggravating an anastomotic leak (AL) after the Ivor-Lewis operation for esophageal cancer. The leak was treated with endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) using the Eso-Sponge® system (B. Braun Melsungen AG, Melsungen, Germany). In the further course of treatment, an EPF was suspected by a new onset of severe cough after oral fluid intake. The suspicion was confirmed by injecting methylene blue dye into the paraesophageal-extraluminal cavity during endoscopy and attesting to its presence in the respiratory tract by simultaneous bronchoscopy. Furthermore, an oral contrast computed tomography scan showed the presence of contrast in the right lower lobe of the lung. This complication was treated conservatively with EVT and antibiotics. Nutrition was administered through the existing jejunostomy. Both fistulas and the paraesophageal cavity were fully healed, oral intake was maintained, and the patient was discharged. This rare life-threatening complication can be treated conservatively. Its management is challenging, controversial, and lacks a general consensus.
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- Imad Kamaleddine
- General, Visceral, Thorax, Vascular and Transplantation Surgery, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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Chirica M, Bonavina L. Esophageal emergencies. Minerva Surg 2023; 78:52-67. [PMID: 36511315 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5691.22.09781-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The esophagus is a deeply located organ which traverses the neck, the thorax, and the abdomen and is surrounded at each level by vital organs. Because of its positioning injuries to the esophagus are rare. Their common denominator is the risk of the organ perforation leading to spillage of digestive contents in surrounding spaces, severe sepsis and eventually death. Most frequent esophageal emergencies are related to the ingestion of foreign bodies or caustic agents, to iatrogenic or spontaneous esophageal perforation and external esophageal trauma. Early diagnosis and appropriate management are the keys of successful outcomes.
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- Mircea Chirica
- Department of Digestive Surgery, Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France -
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- Medical School, Division of General Surgery, IRCCS San Donato Polyclinic, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Mandarino FV, Barchi A, D’Amico F, Fanti L, Azzolini F, Viale E, Esposito D, Rosati R, Fiorino G, Bemelman WA, Elmore U, Barbieri L, Puccetti F, Testoni SGG, Danese S. Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy (EVT) versus Self-Expandable Metal Stent (SEMS) for Anastomotic Leaks after Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:287. [PMID: 36836644 PMCID: PMC9968149 DOI: 10.3390/life13020287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic treatment of post-esophagectomy/gastrectomy anastomotic dehiscence includes Self-Expandable Metal Stents (SEMS), which have represented the "gold standard" for many years, and Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy (EVT), which was recently introduced, showing promising results. The aim of the study was to compare outcomes of SEMS and EVT in the treatment of post-esophagectomy/gastrectomy anastomotic leaks, focusing on oncologic surgery. METHODS A systematic search was performed on Pubmed and Embase, identifying studies comparing EVT versus SEMS for the treatment of leaks after upper gastro-intestinal surgery for malignant or benign pathologies. The primary outcome was the rate of successful leak closure. A meta-analysis was conducted, performing an a priori-defined subgroup analysis for the oncologic surgery group. RESULTS Eight retrospective studies with 357 patients were eligible. Overall, the EVT group showed a higher success rate (odd ratio [OR] 2.58, 95% CI 1.43-4.66), a lower number of devices (pooled mean difference [pmd] 4.90, 95% CI 3.08-6.71), shorter treatment duration (pmd -9.18, 95% CI -17.05--1.32), lower short-term complication (OR 0.35, 95% CI 0.18-0.71) and mortality rates (OR 0.47, 95% CI 0.24-0.92) compared to stenting. In the oncologic surgery subgroup analysis, no differences in the success rate were found (OR 1.59, 95% CI 0.74-3.40, I2 = 0%). CONCLUSIONS Overall, EVT has been revealed to be more effective and less burdened by complications compared to stenting. In the oncologic surgery subgroup analysis, efficacy rates were similar between the two groups. Further prospective data need to define a unique management algorithm for anastomotic leaks.
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- Francesco Vito Mandarino
- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, 00152 Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
- Department of Surgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, 20132 Milan, Italy
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Chon SH, Brunner S, Müller DT, Lorenz F, Stier R, Streller L, Eckhoff J, Straatman J, Babic B, Schiffmann LM, Schröder W, Schmidt T, Bruns CJ, Fuchs HF. Time to endoscopic vacuum therapy-lessons learned after > 150 robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomies (RAMIE) at a German high-volume center. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:741-748. [PMID: 36344896 PMCID: PMC9640783 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09754-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY In esophageal surgery, anastomotic leak (AL) remains one of the most severe and critical adverse events after oncological esophagectomy. Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) can be used to treat AL; however, in the current literature, treatment outcomes and reports on how to use this novel technique are scarce. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of patients with an AL after IL RAMIE and to determine whether using EVT as an treatment option is safe and feasible. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study includes all patients who developed an Esophagectomy Complications Consensus Group (ECCG) type II AL after IL RAMIE at our center between April 2017 and December 2021. The analysis focuses on time to EVT, duration of EVT, and follow up treatments for these patients. RESULTS A total of 157 patients underwent an IL RAMIE at our hospital. 21 patients of these (13.4%) developed an ECCG type II AL. One patient died of unrelated Covid-19 pneumonia and was excluded from the study cohort. The mean duration of EVT was 12 days (range 4-28 days), with a mean of two sponge changes (range 0-5 changes). AL was diagnosed at a mean of 8 days post-surgery (range 2-16 days). Closure of the AL with EVT was successful in 15 out of 20 patients (75%). Placement of a SEMS (Self-expandlable metallic stent) after EVT was performed in four patients due to persisting AL. Overall success rate of anastomotic sealing independently of the treatment modality was achieved in 19 out of 20 Patients (95%). No severe EVT-related adverse events occurred. CONCLUSION This study shows that EVT can be a safe and effective endoscopic treatment option for ECCG type II AL.
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- Seung-Hun Chon
- Interdisciplinary Endoscopy Unit, Department of General, Visceral, Cancer, and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Street 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany.
- Interdisciplinary Endoscopy Unit, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Street 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany.
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- Interdisciplinary Endoscopy Unit, Department of General, Visceral, Cancer, and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Street 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
- Interdisciplinary Endoscopy Unit, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Street 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Endoscopy Unit, Department of General, Visceral, Cancer, and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Street 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Endoscopy Unit, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Street 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Endoscopy Unit, Department of General, Visceral, Cancer, and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Street 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Endoscopy Unit, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Street 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Endoscopy Unit, Department of General, Visceral, Cancer, and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Street 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Endoscopy Unit, Department of General, Visceral, Cancer, and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Street 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Endoscopy Unit, Department of General, Visceral, Cancer, and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Street 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Endoscopy Unit, Department of General, Visceral, Cancer, and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Street 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Endoscopy Unit, Department of General, Visceral, Cancer, and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Street 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Endoscopy Unit, Department of General, Visceral, Cancer, and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Street 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Endoscopy Unit, Department of General, Visceral, Cancer, and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Street 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Endoscopy Unit, Department of General, Visceral, Cancer, and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne, Kerpener Street 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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Schäfer C. Don't be afraid of black holes: Vacuum sponge and vacuum stent treatment of leaks in the upper GI tract-a case series and mini-review. Front Surg 2023; 10:1168541. [PMID: 37206354 PMCID: PMC10191254 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1168541] [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: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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The treatment of leaks in the upper gastrointestinal tract has been revolutionized by the advent of covered self-expanding metal stents (cSEMS), endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT), and recently, vacuum stent therapy (VST). In this retrospective study, we report the experiences with EVT and VST at our institution. Patients and methods Twenty-two patients (15 male, 7 female) with leaks in the esophagus, at the esophago-gastric junction or anastomotic leaks underwent EVT by placing a sponge connected to a negative pressure pump into or near the leak. VST was applied in three patients. Results EVT led to closure of the leak in 18 of 22 Patients (82%). In 9 patients (41%), EVT was followed by application of a cSEMS. One patient (5%) died during the hospital stay due to an aorto-esophageal fistula near the leak, four others (18%) due to underlying disease. The stricture rate was 3/22 (14%). All three patients in whom VST was applied had closure of the leak and recovered. Reviewing the literature, we identified sixteen retrospective series of ten or more patients (n = 610) with an overall closure rate for EVT of 84%. In eight additional retrospective observations, a comparison between the efficacy of EVT and cSEMS therapy was performed that revealed a success rate of 89% and 69%, respectively (difference not significant, chi-square test). For VST, two small series show that closure is possible in the majority of patients. Conclusion EVT and VST are valuable options in the treatment of leaks in the upper gastrointestinal tract.
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Adequate Management of Postoperative Complications after Esophagectomy: A Cornerstone for a Positive Outcome. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14225556. [PMID: 36428649 PMCID: PMC9688292 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14225556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Esophagectomy for cancer is one of the most complex procedures in visceral surgery. Postoperative complications negatively affect the patient's overall survival. They are not influenced by the histology type (adenocarcinoma (AC)/squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)), or the surgical approach (open, laparoscopic, or robotic-assisted). Among those dreadful complications are anastomotic leak (AL), esophago-respiratory fistula (ERF), and chylothorax (CT). METHODS In this review, we summarize the methods to avoid these complications, the diagnostic approach, and new therapeutic strategies. RESULTS In the last 20 years, both centralization of the medical care, and the development of endoscopy and radiology have positively influenced the management of postoperative complications. For the purpose of their prevention, perioperative measures have been applied. The treatment includes conservative, endoscopic, and surgical approaches. CONCLUSIONS Post-esophagectomy complications are common. Prevention measures should be known. Early recognition and adequate treatment of these complications save lives and lead to better outcomes.
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C-Reactive Protein as Predictor for Infectious Complications after Robotic and Open Esophagectomies. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11195654. [PMID: 36233522 PMCID: PMC9571314 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11195654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction: The value of C-reactive protein (CRP) as a predictor of anastomotic leakage (AL) after esophagectomy has been addressed by numerous studies. Despite its increasing application, robotic esophagectomy (RAMIE) has not been considered separately yet in this context. We, therefore, aimed to evaluate the predictive value of CRP in RAMIE. Material and Methods: Patients undergoing RAMIE or completely open esophagectomy (OE) at our University Center were included. Clinical data, CRP- and Procalcitonin (PCT)-values were retrieved from a prospectively maintained database and evaluated for their predictive value for subsequent postoperative infectious complications (PIC) (AL, gastric conduit leakage or necrosis, pneumonia, empyema). Results: Three hundred and five patients (RAMIE: 160, OE: 145) were analyzed. PIC were noted in 91 patients on postoperative day (POD) 10 and 123 patients on POD 30, respectively. Median POD of diagnosis of PIC was POD 8. Post-operative CRP-values in the robotic-group peaked one and two days later, respectively, and converged from POD 5 onward compared to the open-group. In the group with PIC, CRP-levels in the robotic-group were initially lower and started to differ significantly from POD 3 onward. In the open-group, increases were already noticed from POD 3 on. Procalcitonin levels did not differ. Best Receiver operating curve (ROC)-results were on POD 4, highest negative predictive values at POD 5 (RAMIE) and POD 4 (OE) with cut-off values of 70 mg/L and 88.3 mg/L, respectively. Conclusion: Post-operative CRP is a good negative predictor for PIC, after both RAMIE and OE. After RAMIE, CRP peaks later with a lower cut-off value.
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