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Binetti M, Tonini V. Pain in chronic pancreatitis: What can we do today? World J Methodol 2024; 14:91169. [PMID: 39310237 PMCID: PMC11230078 DOI: 10.5662/wjm.v14.i3.91169] [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: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024] Open
Abstract
The aim of this study is to illustrate the complexity of pain management in chronic pancreatitis (CP). In this context, pain represents the most common and debilitating symptom, and it deeply affects patient's quality of life. Multiple rating scales (unidimensional, bidimensional and multidimensional) have been proposed to quantify CP pain. However, it represents the result of complex mechanisms, involving genetic, neuropathic and neurogenic factors. Considering all these aspects, the treatment should be discussed in a multidisciplinary setting and it should be approached in a stepwise manner. First, a lifestyle change is recommended and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs represent the gold standard among medical treatments for CP patients. The second step, after medical approach, is endoscopic therapy, especially for complicated CP. In case of failure, tailored surgery represents the third step and decompressive or resection procedures can be chosen. In conclusion, CP pain's management is challenging considering all these complex aspects and the lack of international protocols.
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Affiliation(s)
- Margherita Binetti
- Department of Medical and Surgical Science, University of Bologna, Alma mater Studiorum, Bologna 40138, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Science, University of Bologna, Alma mater Studiorum, Bologna 40138, Italy
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Liu Y, Yin XY, Wang D, Dong ZQ, Hao L, Chen C, Wang T, Zhang D, Ma JY, Yang HY, Li J, Zhang LL, Bi YW, Zhang Y, Xin L, Chen H, Zhang QS, Xie T, Lu GT, Li ZS, Liao Z, Hu LH. Risk factor analysis and nomogram development for steatorrhea in idiopathic chronic pancreatitis. J Dig Dis 2022; 23:331-340. [PMID: 35703114 DOI: 10.1111/1751-2980.13102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Steatorrhea, a sign of severe pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI), is related to consequences caused by pancreatitis. This study aimed to identify predictors and to construct a nomogram for steatorrhea in idiopathic chronic pancreatitis (ICP). METHODS ICP patients admitted to our hospital from January 2000 to December 2013 were enrolled in this retrospective-prospective cohort study and randomly assigned to the training and validation cohorts. The cumulative rate of steatorrhea was calculated. A Cox proportional hazard regression model was used to identify predictors for steatorrhea and construct the nomogram. Internal and external validation of the nomogram was then performed. RESULTS There were 1633 ICP patients enrolled, with a median follow-up duration of 9.8 years and 20.8% (339/1633) of patients developed steatorrhea following onset of ICP. Steatorrhea was observed in 93, 115, and 133 patients at 1, 3, and 5 years following diagnosis of CP, with a cumulative rate of 6.5% (95% confidence interval [CI] 5.1%-7.9%), 8.0% (95% CI 6.2%-9.8%), and 9.3% (95% CI 6.6%-12.0%), respectively. Male sex (hazard ratio [HR] 2.479, P < 0.001), diabetes mellitus at/before diagnosis of ICP (HR 2.274, P = 0.003), and aged less than 18 years at onset of ICP (HR 0.095, P < 0.001) were identified risk factors for steatorrhea. Initial manifestations were associated with development of steatorrhea. The nomogram was proven to have good concordance indexes. CONCLUSIONS We identified predictors and developed a nomogram for predicting steatorrhea in ICP. It was recommended that high-risk populations be followed up closely, which might contribute to the early diagnosis and treatment of PEI.
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- Yu Liu
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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Bouça-Machado T, Andrea-Ferreira P, Pedersen JB, Mortensen MB, Novovic S, Windsor JA, Olesen SS, Drewes AM. Confusion with the definition and diagnostic criteria for acute on chronic pancreatitis: review and recommendations. Scand J Gastroenterol 2022:1-7. [PMID: 35119346 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2022.2035811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a fibroinflammatory disease complicated by episodes of acute inflammation (acute on chronic pancreatitis (ACP)). This entity is common, variably defined and can reflect different pathological mechanisms that requires different interventions. The aim of this study is to conduct a systematic review of how ACP is described, defined and diagnosed in the literature. METHODS A systematic search was conducted from January 1993 to June 2020. All articles that used a term to describe ACP in adults were reviewed and definitions and diagnostic criteria were sought. RESULTS After reviewing 2271 abstracts, 848 articles included a term to describe ACP. The most common descriptions were 'acute on/in CP' (374), 'acute exacerbation of CP' (345) and 'flare(-up) of CP' (43). Among the 848 articles, 14 included a pragmatic definition of ACP, and only 2 papers stated diagnostic criteria. These covered both acute inflammation and acute exacerbation of chronic abdominal pain. CONCLUSION There is no universally accepted term, definition or diagnostic criteria for ACP. A consensus definition is needed to improve quality and comparability of future articles as well as clinical management.
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- Department of Surgery, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Odense Pancreas Centre, Upper GI and HPB Section, Department of Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hvidovre Hospital, Hvidovre, Denmark
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- Surgical and Translational Research Centre, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Centre for Pancreatic Diseases, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Clinical Institute, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Centre for Pancreatic Diseases, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Clinical Institute, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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Liu Y, Wang D, Cai YL, Zhang T, Chen HL, Hao L, Wang T, Zhang D, Yang HY, Ma JY, Li J, Zhang LL, Chen C, Guo HL, Bi YW, Xin L, Zeng XP, Chen H, Xie T, Liao Z, Cong ZJ, Li ZS, Hu LH. Classification of Early-Onset and Late-Onset Idiopathic Chronic Pancreatitis Needs Reconsideration. Sci Rep 2020; 10:10448. [PMID: 32591619 PMCID: PMC7320187 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-67306-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Bimodal classification of idiopathic chronic pancreatitis (ICP) into early-onset (<35 years) and late-onset (>35 years) ICP was proposed in 1994 based on a study of 66 patients. However, bimodal distribution wasn’t sufficiently demonstrated. Our objective was to examine the validity and relevance of the age-based bimodal classification of ICP. We analyzed the distribution of age at onset of ICP in our cohort of 1633 patients admitted to our center from January 2000 to December 2013. Classify ICP patients into early-onset ICP(a) and late-onset ICP(a) according to different cut-off values (cut-off value, a = 15, 25, 35, 45, 55, 65 years old) for age at onset. Compare clinical characteristics of early-onset ICP(a) and late-onset ICP(a). We found slightly right skewed distribution of age at onset for ICP in our cohort. There were differences between early-onset and late-onset ICP with respect to basic clinical characteristics and development of key clinical events regardless of the cut off age at onset i.e. 15, 25, 35, 45 or even higher. The validity of the bimodal classification of early-onset and late-onset ICP could not be established in our large patient cohort and therefore such a classification needs to be reconsidered.
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- Yu Liu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- School of Basic medical sciences, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- School of Basic medical sciences, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- School of Basic medical sciences, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200120, China
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- School of Basic medical sciences, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, The Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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Agarwal S, Sharma S, Gunjan D, Singh N, Kaushal K, Poudel S, Anand A, Gopi S, Mohta S, Sonika U, Saraya A. Natural course of chronic pancreatitis and predictors of its progression. Pancreatology 2020; 20:347-355. [PMID: 32107194 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2020.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Revised: 01/26/2020] [Accepted: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The natural course of chronic pancreatitis(CP) and its complications has been inadequately explored. We aimed to describe the natural history and factors affecting the progression of alcoholic(ACP), idiopathic juvenile(IJCP) and idiopathic senile(ISCP) variants of CP. METHODS This study was a retrospective analysis from a prospectively maintained database of patients with CP following up at a tertiary care centre from 1998 to 2019. Cumulative rates of pain resolution, diabetes, steatorrhea, pseudocysts and pancreatic cancer were computed using Kaplan-Meier analysis, and the factors affecting their incidence were identified on multivariable-adjusted Cox-proportional-hazards model. RESULTS A total of 1415 patients were included, with 540(38.1%) ACP, 668(47.2%) IJCP and 207(14.6%) ISCP with a median follow-up of 3.5 years(Inter-quartile range: 1.5-7.5 years). Diabetes occurred at 11.5, 28 and 5.8 years(p < 0.001) while steatorrhea occurred at 16, 24 and 18 years(p = 0.004) after onset for ACP, IJCP and ISCP respectively. Local complications including pseudocysts occurred predominantly in ACP(p < 0.001). Ten-year risk of pancreatic cancer was 0.9%, 0.2% and 5.2% in ACP, IJCP and ISCP, respectively(p < 0.001). Pain resolution occurred more frequently in patients with older age of onset[Multivariate Hazard Ratio(HR):1.7(95%CI:1.4-2.0; p < 0.001)], non-smokers[HR:0.51(95%CI:0.34-0.78); p = 0.002] and in non-calcific CP[HR:0.81(0.66-1.0); p = 0.047]. Occurrence of steatorrhea[HR:1.3(1.03-1.7); p = 0.028] and diabetes[HR:2.7(2.2-3.4); p < 0.001] depended primarily on age at onset. Occurrence of pancreatic cancer depended on age at onset[HR:12.1(4.7-31.2); p < 0.001], smoking-history[HR:6.5(2.2-19.0); p < 0.001] and non-alcoholic etiology[HR:0.14(0.05-0.4); p < 0.001]. CONCLUSION ACP, IJCP and ISCP represent distinct entities with different natural course. Age at onset of CP plays a major prognostic role in all manifestations, with alcohol predominantly causing local inflammatory complications.
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- Samagra Agarwal
- Department of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India.
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Kim HS, Lee JH, Park JS, Yoon DS. Frey's procedure for chronic pancreatitis: a 10-year single-center experience in Korea. Ann Surg Treat Res 2019; 97:296-301. [PMID: 31824884 PMCID: PMC6893216 DOI: 10.4174/astr.2019.97.6.296] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2019] [Revised: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Purpose Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is progressive inflammatory disease that leads to irreversible destruction of the pancreatic parenchyma. The main indications for surgical intervention in cases involving CP are intractable pain, suspicion of malignancy, and failure of other methods. However, there is no report related to Frey's procedure in Korea; hence, we aimed to investigate and analyze our institution's experience and determine the benefits of surgical treatment for CP. Methods This was a retrospective study of 24 patients with CP who underwent Frey's procedure at Gangnam Severance Yonsei University between January 2007 and December 2017. Preoperative exocrine and endocrine pancreatic function, perioperative finding (blood loss, operation time), postoperative complications were evaluated. Statistical analytics were chi-square test, Fisher exact tests, and Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Mann-Whitney U-test. Results Surgery was performed due to alcohol-derived CP in 12 of 24 patients (50%) and due to pancreatic stones in 15 of 24 patients (62.5%). Two patients had postoperative complications which were managed conservatively. After surgery, 7 of 24 patients were prescribed with exocrine medication. Comparison of the preoperative and postoperative conditions showed that glycated hemoglobin had no significant differences. After surgery, only 5 patients (21%) complained of intermittent abdominal pain. Conclusion In conclusion, Frey's procedure appears to be a less burdensome surgical procedure. Thus, it could be the first option for management of patients with large pancreatic stone.
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- Hyung Sun Kim
- Pancreatobiliary Cancer Clinic, Department of Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Pancreatobiliary Cancer Clinic, Department of Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Pancreatobiliary Cancer Clinic, Department of Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Pancreatobiliary Cancer Clinic, Department of Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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Sharaiha RZ, Novikov A, Weaver K, Marfatia P, Buscaglia JM, DiMaio CJ, Diehl D, Gabr MM, Gaidhane M, Siddiqui A, Kahaleh M. Fully covered self-expanding metal stents for refractory pancreatic duct strictures in symptomatic chronic pancreatitis, US experience. Endosc Int Open 2019; 7:E1419-E1423. [PMID: 31673613 PMCID: PMC6805189 DOI: 10.1055/a-0858-2169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2018] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background and study aims Fully covered self-expanding metal stents (FCSEMS) have been used to treat refractory pancreatic duct strictures. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of FCSEMS in chronic pancreatitis with refractory pancreatic duct strictures. Patients and methods This was a retrospective multicenter cases series of patients who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with FCSEMS placement in the main pancreatic duct (MPD) at five tertiary care centers between February 2010 and June 2016. Primary endpoints were technical success, clinical success, and procedure-related morbidity. Secondary endpoints were pain relief at the end of follow-up and resolution of the pancreatic stricture on ERCP. Results Thirty-three patients with previously drained stents, 76 % of whom were male, underwent ERCP with FCSEMS placement. Mean duration of follow-up was 14 months. All of the patients had prior therapy. The technical success rate for FCSEMS placement was 100 % (n = 33) and the clinical success rate was 93 % (was n = 31). Stents were removed after a median duration of 14.4 weeks. After stent removal, the diameter of the narrowest MPD stricture had increased significantly from 1 mm to 4.5 mm ( P < 0.001). There was a statistically significant improvement on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) from a median of 8.5 to 2.5. At the end of the study, (n = 27) 87.1 % of patients reported significant pain reduction with reduced narcotic use. Conclusion FCSEMS appeared to be a feasible, safe, and potentially effective Intervention in patients who had not responded to endoscopic therapy with plastic stents.
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- Reem Z. Sharaiha
- Weill Cornell Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, New York, New York, United States,Corresponding author Reem Sharaiha, MD, MSc, Associate Professor of Medicine, Director of Bariatric & Metabolic Endoscopy, Associate Director of the Pancreas Program Weill Cornell MedicineDivision of Gastroenterology and HepatologyDepartment of Medicine1305 York Avenue, 4th FloorNew York, New York 10021+1-646-962-0110
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, New York, New York, United States,Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- Stony Brook University Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stony Brook, New York, United States
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Division of Gastroenterology, New York, New York, United States
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- Geisinger Health System, Danville Pennsylvania, United States
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Weill Cornell Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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Reducing Pancreatic Fibrosis Using Antioxidant Therapy Targeting Nrf2 Antioxidant Pathway: A Possible Treatment for Chronic Pancreatitis. Pancreas 2019; 48:1259-1262. [PMID: 31688588 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000001433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Chronic pancreatitis is the progressive inflammation of the pancreas resulting in the irreversible damage of pancreatic structure and function by means of fibrosis. Chronic pancreatitis is most commonly caused by alcohol consumption, although the direct molecular etiology is unknown. Recent studies suggest oxidative stress as a catalyst for pancreatic stellate cell activation leading to the deposition of collagenous extracellular matrix causing pancreatic fibrosis. We review the effect of oxidative stress on pancreatic fibrogenesis and indicate the molecular pathways involved in preventing oxidant-related cell damage. Likewise, we summarize existing antioxidative therapies for chronic pancreatitis and discuss a novel nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 activator, dimethyl fumarate, and its potential to reduce fibrogenesis by downregulating pancreatic stellate cell activation.
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Dhar VK, Xia BT, Ahmad SA. The Surgeon's Role in Treating Chronic Pancreatitis and Incidentally Discovered Pancreatic Lesions. J Gastrointest Surg 2017; 21:2110-2118. [PMID: 28808857 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-017-3534-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2017] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Chronic pancreatitis and incidentally discovered pancreatic lesions present significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges for surgeons. While both decompressive and resection procedures have been described for treatment of chronic pancreatitis, optimal management must be tailored to each patient's individual disease characteristics, parenchymal morphology, and ductal anatomy. Surgeons should strive to achieve long-lasting pain relief while preserving native pancreatic function. For patients with incidentally discovered pancreatic lesions, differentiating benign, pre-malignant, and malignant lesions is critical as earlier treatment is thought to result in improved survival. The purpose of this evidence-based manuscript is to review the presentation, workup, surgical management, and associated outcomes for patients with chronic pancreatitis or incidentally discovered solid and cystic lesions of the pancreas.
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- Vikrom K Dhar
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, 231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0558, SRU Room 1466, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, 231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0558, SRU Room 1466, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, USA
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, 231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0558, SRU Room 1466, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, USA.
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Rupasinghe SN, Siriwardena AK. Long-term outcome of patients with chronic pancreatitis treated with micronutrient antioxidant therapy. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2017; 16:209-214. [PMID: 28381387 DOI: 10.1016/s1499-3872(16)60128-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Micronutrient antioxidant therapy did not relieve pain in a European randomized trial of patients with chronic pancreatitis without malnutrition. However, intervention was undertaken only for 6 months leaving unanswered the question of whether long-term antioxidant therapy may modulate chronic pancreatitis. The aim of this study is to assess the outcome of long-term use of micronutrient antioxidant therapy in patients with chronic pancreatitis. METHODS This is a single center clinical cohort report of patients with chronic pancreatitis prescribed micronutrient antioxidant therapy and followed for up to 10 years. Data were collected on demographic detail, clinic pain assessment, insulin requirements, interventions and outcome. RESULTS A group of 30 patients with a diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis constitute the study population. Median age at time of diagnosis was 40 years (range 14-66); 19 (63%) were male and the median duration of symptoms was 2 years (range 0-18). Alcohol was the dominant cause in 22 (73%) patients and 16 (53%) patients were Cambridge stage 1. Twenty-four (80%) patients had pain at presentation. During antioxidant treatment of 4 years (range 1-10), pain decreased but the proportion with abdominal pain compared to those who were pain-free remained constant (P=0.16; two-way ANOVA with Bonferroni correction). There was a significant increase in requirement for insulin (P=0.028) with time together with use of both endoscopic and surgical interventions. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study to report long-term disease-specific outcome in patients with chronic pancreatitis prescribed micronutrient antioxidant therapy. There appears to be no effect of intervention on outcome.
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Shalimar, Midha S, Hasan A, Dhingra R, Garg PK. Long-term pain relief with optimized medical treatment including antioxidants and step-up interventional therapy in patients with chronic pancreatitis. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2017; 32:270-277. [PMID: 27061119 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.13410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2016] [Revised: 03/26/2016] [Accepted: 03/31/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Abdominal pain is difficult to treat in patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP). Medical therapy including antioxidants has been shown to relieve pain of CP in the short-term. Our aim was to study the long-term results of optimized medical and interventional therapy for pain relief in patients with CP with a step-up approach. METHODS All consecutive patients with CP were included prospectively in the study. They were treated medically with a well-balanced diet, pancreatic enzymes, and antioxidants (9000 IU beta-carotene, 0.54 g vitamin C, 270 IU vitamin E, 600 µg organic selenium, and 2 g methionine). Endoscopic therapy and/or surgery were offered if medical therapy failed. Pain relief was the primary outcome measure. RESULTS A total of 313 patients (mean age 26.16 ± 12.17; 244 males) with CP were included; 288 (92%) patients had abdominal pain. The etiology of CP was idiopathic in 224 (71.6%) and alcohol in 82 (26.2%). At 1-year follow-up, significant pain relief was achieved in 84.7% of patients: 52.1% with medical therapy, 16.7% with endoscopic therapy, 7.6% with surgery, and 8.3% spontaneously. The mean pain score decreased from 6.36 ± 1.92 to 1.62 ± 2.10 (P < 0.001). Of the 288 patients, 261, 218, 112, and 51 patients were followed up for 3, 5, 10, and 15 years, respectively; 54.0%, 57.3%, 60.7%, and 68.8% of them became pain free at those follow-up periods. CONCLUSION Significant pain relief is achieved in the majority of patients with optimized medical and interventional treatment.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Hobbs PM, Johnson WG, Graham DY. Management of pain in chronic pancreatitis with emphasis on exogenous pancreatic enzymes. World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther 2016; 7:370-386. [PMID: 27602238 PMCID: PMC4986390 DOI: 10.4292/wjgpt.v7.i3.370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2016] [Revised: 06/13/2016] [Accepted: 07/18/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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One of the most challenging issues arising in patients with chronic pancreatitis is the management of abdominal pain. Many competing theories exist to explain pancreatic pain including ductal hypertension from strictures and stones, increased interstitial pressure from glandular fibrosis, pancreatic neuritis, and ischemia. This clinical problem is superimposed on a background of reduced enzyme secretion and altered feedback mechanisms. Throughout history, investigators have used these theories to devise methods to combat chronic pancreatic pain including: Lifestyle measures, antioxidants, analgesics, administration of exogenous pancreatic enzymes, endoscopic drainage procedures, and surgical drainage and resection procedures. While the value of each modality has been debated over the years, pancreatic enzyme therapy remains a viable option. Enzyme therapy restores active enzymes to the small bowel and targets the altered feedback mechanism that lead to increased pancreatic ductal and tissue pressures, ischemia, and pain. Here, we review the mechanisms and treatments for chronic pancreatic pain with a specific focus on pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. We also discuss different approaches to overcoming a lack of clinical response update ideas for studies needed to improve the clinical use of pancreatic enzymes to ameliorate pancreatic pain.
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Tan CL, Zhang H, Li KZ. Single center experience in selecting the laparoscopic Frey procedure for chronic pancreatitis. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21:12644-12652. [PMID: 26640341 PMCID: PMC4658619 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i44.12644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2015] [Revised: 05/14/2015] [Accepted: 08/31/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To share our experience regarding the laparoscopic Frey procedure for chronic pancreatitis (CP) and patient selection.
METHODS: All consecutive patients undergoing duodenum-preserving pancreatic head resection from July 2013 to July 2014 were reviewed and those undergoing the Frey procedure for CP were included in this study. Data on age, gender, body mass index (BMI), American Society of Anesthesiologists score, imaging findings, inflammatory index (white blood cells, interleukin (IL)-6, and C-reaction protein), visual analogue score score during hospitalization and outpatient visit, history of CP, operative time, estimated blood loss, and postoperative data (postoperative mortality and morbidity, postoperative length of hospital stay) were obtained for patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. The open surgery cases in this study were analyzed for risk factors related to extensive bleeding, which was the major reason for conversion during the laparoscopic procedure. Age, gender, etiology, imaging findings, amylase level, complications due to pancreatitis, functional insufficiency, and history of CP were assessed in these patients.
RESULTS: Nine laparoscopic and 37 open Frey procedures were analyzed. Of the 46 patients, 39 were male (85%) and seven were female (16%). The etiology of CP was alcohol in 32 patients (70%) and idiopathic in 14 patients (30%). Stones were found in 38 patients (83%). An inflammatory mass was found in five patients (11%). The time from diagnosis of CP to the Frey procedure was 39 ± 19 (9-85) mo. The BMI of patients in the laparoscopic group was 20.4 ± 1.7 (17.8-22.4) kg/m2 and was 20.6 ± 2.9 (15.4-27.7) kg/m2 in the open group. All patients required analgesic medication for abdominal pain. Frequent acute pancreatitis or severe abdominal pain due to acute exacerbation occurred in 20 patients (43%). Pre-operative complications due to pancreatitis were observed in 18 patients (39%). Pancreatic functional insufficiency was observed in 14 patients (30%). Two laparoscopic patients (2/9) were converted. In seven successful laparoscopic cases, the mean operative time was 323 ± 29 (290-370) min. Estimated intra-operative blood loss was 57 ± 14 (40-80) mL. One patient had a postoperative complication, and no mortality was observed. Postoperative hospital stay was 7 ± 2 (5-11) d. Multiple linear regression analysis of 37 open Frey procedures showed that an inflammatory mass (P < 0.001) and acute exacerbation (P < 0.001) were risk factors for intra-operative blood loss.
CONCLUSION: The laparoscopic Frey procedure for CP is feasible but only suitable in carefully selected patients.
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Sun C, Liu MY, Liu XG, Hu LH, Xia T, Liao Z, Li ZS. Serine Protease Inhibitor Kazal Type 1 (SPINK1) c.194+2T > C Mutation May Predict Long-term Outcome of Endoscopic Treatments in Idiopathic Chronic Pancreatitis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2015; 94:e2046. [PMID: 26632706 PMCID: PMC5058975 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000002046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Endoscopic interventional is a commonly used treatment method for idiopathic chronic pancreatitis. Serine protease inhibitor Kazal type 1 (SPINK1) 194+2T>C mutation is most frequently observed in Chinese pancreatitis patients and influences the clinical course of idiopathic chronic pancreatitis patients. We conducted this study to determine the impacts of this mutation on the outcome of endoscopic treatments.In this study, we enrolled 423 patients. Among them, 101 idiopathic chronic pancreatitis patients without other relevant mutations had a successful endoscopic procedure and completed follow-up. Clinical characteristics including Izbicki pain score, exocrine and endocrine function, were evaluated. Genetic sequencing was conducted to detect SPINK1 194+2T>C mutations.The c.194+2T>C mutation was found in 58 (57.43%) patients. Factors relevant to pain relief are c.194+2T>C mutation (P = 0.011), severe pain before treatment (P = 0.005), and necessary subsequent endoscopic treatments (P < 0.001). More patients with the intronic mutation had deteriorated endocrine function (P = 0.001) relative to those patients without the mutation.Patients carrying the c.194+2T>C mutation were less likely to achieve pain relief through endoscopic treatments. They also have a higher risk of endocrine function deterioration. SPINK1 c.194+2T>C mutation may be applied as a pretreatment predictor in idiopathic chronic pancreatitis patients.
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- Chang Sun
- From the Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University (CS, M-YL, L-HH, TX, ZL, Z-SL); and Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University Shanghai, China (X-GL)
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Background The pancreas has a central function in digestion and glucose homeostasis. With regard to the exocrine function, which is responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients and vitamins, the most important disturbances of these physiological processes are based on deficiencies in enzyme production and secretion, either due to impaired excretion caused by obstruction of the pancreatic duct or due to loss of pancreatic tissue. Both conditions result in maldigestion, malabsorption, and malnutrition. Methods Systematic literature review. Results Symptoms associated with pancreatic exocrine failure are gastrointestinal discomfort, steatorrhea, and weight loss. Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency caused by ductal obstruction occurs in chronic pancreatitis or with neoplasia of the pancreatic head. Loss of functional parenchyma can be caused either by chronic pancreatitis resulting in fibrotic replacement of the destroyed parenchyma or by a postoperative state of pancreatic resection. Conclusion In patients with chronic pancreatitis, a stage-adapted and timely therapy including conservative as well as surgical measures is essential to prevent functional deterioration and to preserve residual function. In the case of pancreatic resection for chronic pancreatitis, this can be achieved with modern organ-sparing surgery such as the duodenum-preserving pancreatic head resection. In patients requiring more extended pancreatic resections and even total duodenopancreatectomy, regardless of the underlying indication, adequate enzyme replacement and monitoring of the nutritional status is critical to prevent impairment of quality of life as well as detrimental malnutrition in the long term.
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- Thilo Hackert
- Department of General Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg, Germany
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Maruyama M, Watanabe T, Kanai K, Oguchi T, Asano J, Ito T, Muraki T, Hamano H, Arakura N, Uehara T, Kawa S. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy treatment of pancreatic stones complicated with advanced stage autoimmune pancreatitis. BMC Gastroenterol 2015; 15:28. [PMID: 25887404 PMCID: PMC4364340 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-015-0255-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2014] [Accepted: 02/20/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although most patients with autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) respond favorably to prednisolone therapy, some individuals who later suffer from pancreatic calculi may require additional extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) treatment. This study compares the efficacy of ESWL for calculi in AIP with that in ordinary chronic pancreatitis (CP) and proposes a new treatment approach for pancreatic duct stones occurring in AIP. METHODS We examined the clinical records of 8 patients with chronic stage AIP and 92 patients with ordinary CP who received ESWL for pancreatic calculi. RESULTS The AIP group was significantly older than the CP group (69.0 vs. 56.5 years, P = 0.018). With regard to the indications for ESWL, chronic pain was significantly less frequent in the chronic stage AIP group (0% vs. 45.7%, P = 0.001), whereas preservation of pancreatic function was significantly more frequent (75% vs. 19.6%, P = 0.001). Compared with the CP group, the AIP group tended to exhibit pancreatic duct stenosis proximal to pancreatic calculi and had a lower rate of complete extraction of stones from the main pancreatic duct. Histopathological analysis of a patient with chronic stage AIP revealed widely distributed nodular pancreatitis, which was characteristic of ordinary CP, along with isolated areas of lymphoplasmacytic sclerosing pancreatitis. CONCLUSIONS Different approaches are needed for the treatment of pancreatic calculi in chronic stage AIP and ordinary CP. Specifically, it appears that intensive ESWL therapy can be avoided or delayed in AIP if the patient displays: (1) advanced age, (2) little or no chronic pain or pancreatitis, and (3) pancreatic duct stenosis proximal to pancreatic stones. In such cases, the benefit of ESWL treatment may be outweighed by the risks involved in this procedure.
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- Masahiro Maruyama
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan.
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- Endoscopic Examination Center, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan.
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- Center for Health, Safety, and Environmental Management, Shinshu University, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan.
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Roch A, Teyssedou J, Mutter D, Marescaux J, Pessaux P. Chronic pancreatitis: A surgical disease? Role of the Frey procedure. World J Gastrointest Surg 2014; 6:129-135. [PMID: 25068010 PMCID: PMC4110530 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v6.i7.129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2014] [Revised: 04/26/2014] [Accepted: 07/14/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Although medical treatment and endoscopic interventions are primarily offered to patients with chronic pancreatitis, approximately 40% to 75% will ultimately require surgery during the course of their disease. Although pancreaticoduodenectomy has been considered the standard surgical procedure because of its favorable results on pain control, its high postoperative complication and pancreatic exocrine or/and endocrine dysfunction rates have led to a growing enthusiasm for duodenal preserving pancreatic head resection. The aim of this review is to better understand the rationale underlying of the Frey procedure in chronic pancreatitis and to analyze its outcome. Because of its hybrid nature, combining both resection and drainage, the Frey procedure has been conceptualized based on the pathophysiology of chronic pancreatitis. The short and long-term outcome, especially pain relief and quality of life, are better after the Frey procedure than after any other surgical procedure performed for chronic pancreatitis.
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Efficacy of pancreatic stenting prior to extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for pancreatic stones. Dig Liver Dis 2014; 46:639-44. [PMID: 24704292 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2014.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2013] [Revised: 02/20/2014] [Accepted: 02/20/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is the first-line therapy for large pancreatic duct stones; however, it requires a long duration of therapy. AIMS To clarify the effect of pancreatic stenting prior to extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy on shortening the duration of therapy and reducing complications. METHODS We retrospectively compared 45 patients who underwent pancreatic stenting prior to extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (stenting group) and 35 patients who did not undergo stenting prior to extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (non-stenting group) with regard to the cumulative number of shock waves required for stone fragmentation (stone size <3mm) and the rate of complications. RESULTS The stenting group was associated with a significantly lower cumulative number of shock waves in univariate analysis (log-rank, p=0.046) and multivariate Cox proportional hazard analysis (hazard ratio, 1.88; 95% confidence interval, 1.13-3.14; p=0.015) than the non-stenting group. The frequency of pancreatitis tends to be lower in the stenting group than the non-stenting group (2.2% [1/45] vs 11.4% [4/35]; p=0.162). CONCLUSIONS Pancreatic stenting prior to extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy reduced the cumulative number of shock waves required for pancreatic stone fragmentation, and could be useful to shorten the duration of therapy.
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Laje P, Adzick NS. Modified Puestow procedure for the management of chronic pancreatitis in children. J Pediatr Surg 2013; 48:2271-5. [PMID: 24210198 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.03.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2013] [Revised: 03/05/2013] [Accepted: 03/06/2013] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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PURPOSE To present our experience with the modified Puestow procedure in the management of children with chronic pancreatitis. METHODS Retrospective chart review of patients treated between 2003 and 2012. RESULTS Six patients underwent a modified Puestow procedure (lateral pancreaticojejunostomy) for the management of chronic pancreatitis, three females and three males. Four patients had hereditary pancreatitis (three with confirmed N34S mutation in the SPINK1 gene), one patient had chronic pancreatitis of unknown etiology, and one patient with annular pancreas developed obstructive chronic pancreatitis. The pancreatic duct was dilated in all cases, with a maximum diameter of 5 to 10mm. Median time between onset of pain and surgery was 4 years (range: 1-9). Median age at surgery was 7.5 years (range: 5-15). Median hospital stay was 12 days (range: 9-28). Median follow up was 4.5 years (range: 5 months to 9 years). All patients had temporary postoperative improvement of their abdominal pain. In two patients the pain recurred at 6 months and 2 years postoperatively and eventually required total pancreatectomy to treat intractable pain, 3 and 8 years after surgery. Two patients were pain free for two years and subsequently developed occasional episodes of pain. The two most recent patients are pain free at 1 year (obstructive chronic pancreatitis) and 5 months (hereditary pancreatitis) follow-up. Two patients developed type I diabetes mellitus 10 and 12 months postoperatively (one with hereditary and one with idiopathic chronic pancreatitis). CONCLUSION We conclude that the modified Puestow procedure in children is feasible and safe. It seems to provide definitive pain control and prevent further damage to the pancreas in patients with obstructive chronic pancreatitis. However, in patients with hereditary pancreatitis, pain control outcomes are variable and the operation may not abrogate the progression of disease to pancreatic insufficiency.
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- Pablo Laje
- Department of Surgery, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Pancreatic stenting for patients with obstructive pain secondary to a malignant pancreatic duct stricture is safe and effective, and should be considered a therapeutic option. Although pancreatic stenting does not seem to be effective for patients with chronic pain, it may be beneficial in those with obstructive type pains, pancreatic duct disruption, or smoldering pancreatitis. Fully covered metal stents may be an option, but data on their use are limited. Further studies, including prospective randomized studies comparing plastic and metal stents in these indications, are needed to further validate and confirm these results.
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Keefe MD, Wang H, De La O JP, Khan A, Firpo MA, Murtaugh LC. β-catenin is selectively required for the expansion and regeneration of mature pancreatic acinar cells in mice. Dis Model Mech 2012; 5:503-14. [PMID: 22266944 PMCID: PMC3380713 DOI: 10.1242/dmm.007799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The size of the pancreas is determined by intrinsic factors, such as the number of progenitor cells, and by extrinsic signals that control the fate and proliferation of those progenitors. Both the exocrine and endocrine compartments of the pancreas undergo dramatic expansion after birth and are capable of at least partial regeneration following injury. Whether the expansion of these lineages relies on similar mechanisms is unknown. Although we have shown that the Wnt signaling component β-catenin is selectively required in mouse embryos for the generation of exocrine acinar cells, this protein has been ascribed various functions in the postnatal pancreas, including proliferation and regeneration of islet as well as acinar cells. To address whether β-catenin remains important for the maintenance and expansion of mature acinar cells, we have established a system to follow the behavior and fate of β-catenin-deficient cells during postnatal growth and regeneration in mice. We find that β-catenin is continuously required for the establishment and maintenance of acinar cell mass, extending from embryonic specification through juvenile and adult self-renewal and regeneration. This requirement is not shared with islet cells, which proliferate and function normally in the absence of β-catenin. These results make distinct predictions for the relative role of Wnt–β-catenin signaling in the etiology of human endocrine and exocrine disease. We suggest that loss of Wnt–β-catenin activity is unlikely to drive islet dysfunction, as occurs in type 2 diabetes, but that β-catenin is likely to promote human acinar cell proliferation following injury, and might therefore contribute to the resolution of acute or chronic pancreatitis.
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- Department of Human Genetics, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
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Goroszeniuk T, Khan R. Permanent percutaneous splanchnic nerve neuromodulation for management of pain due to chronic pancreatitis: a case report. Neuromodulation 2011; 14:253-7; discussion 257. [PMID: 21992249 DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1403.2011.00347.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The management of pain in chronic benign pancreatitis is complex. Celiac plexus neurolysis provides pain relief of variable duration. Neuromodulation of splanchnic nerves with electrodes and an implantable pulse generator system is an alternative to producing long-term pain relief with minimal complications in selected cases. METHODS A 36-year-old lady with intractable abdominal pain for five years from chronic benign pancreatitis presented to our pain clinic. Multiple pharmacotherapy regimens, surgery, and interventions produced temporary pain relief of variable duration and intensity. Following a successful trial of celiac plexus stimulation, neuromodulation of the splanchnic nerves was achieved with two permanently implanted octopolar leads at the T11/T12 area connected to an implantable pulse generator. RESULTS Eighteen months following the implant, the patient continues to derive satisfactory pain relief without any device related complications. Her opiate use is significantly reduced from 225 (486 mg morphine per day) to 12.5 (27 mg morphine per day) micrograms/h fentanyl patches and the fentanyl lozenges were stopped with an increase in appetite and of more than 8 kg in weight gain. The initial pain score visual analogue scale (VAS) 8-9/10 was reduced to VAS 0/10 since implantation. DISCUSSION The pain of chronic pancreatitis has both visceral and somatic components as evidenced by the lack of complete pain relief from celiac plexus block alone and the knowledge that in chronic disease, the pathology extends to extra pancreatic somatic tissues, particularly the retro-peritoneum. We postulate that the electrical field generated by the dual octrode system extends to include splanchnic nerves and other somatic innervation of the pancreas. CONCLUSION In our opinion, this is the first case of a successful long-term neuromodulation of splanchnic nerves with a permanently implanted device. The potential exists for its use in visceral abdominal pain of varied etiology, once more experience is obtained with this technique.
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- Teodor Goroszeniuk
- The Pain Management & Neuromodulation Centre, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
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Aimoto T, Uchida E, Nakamura Y, Yamahatsu K, Matsushita A, Katsuno A, Cho K, Kawamoto M. Current Surgical Treatment for Chronic Pancreatitis. J NIPPON MED SCH 2011; 78:352-9. [DOI: 10.1272/jnms.78.352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Takayuki Aimoto
- Surgery for Organ Function and Biological Regulation, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Surgery for Organ Function and Biological Regulation, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Surgery for Organ Function and Biological Regulation, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Surgery for Organ Function and Biological Regulation, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Surgery for Organ Function and Biological Regulation, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Surgery for Organ Function and Biological Regulation, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Surgery for Organ Function and Biological Regulation, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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- Surgery for Organ Function and Biological Regulation, Graduate School of Medicine, Nippon Medical School
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Chronic calcific pancreatitis: good news, bad news. South Med J 2010; 103:494-5. [PMID: 20710126 DOI: 10.1097/smj.0b013e3181de0875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Alcoholic pancreatitis: pathogenesis, incidence and treatment with special reference to the associated pain. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2009; 6:2763-82. [PMID: 20049222 PMCID: PMC2800061 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph6112763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2009] [Accepted: 11/02/2009] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
Alcoholic pancreatitis continues to stir up controversy. One of the most debated points is whether from onset it is a chronic disease or whether it progresses to a chronic form after repeated episodes of acute pancreatitis. Histological studies on patients with alcoholic pancreatitis have shown that the disease is chronic from onset and that alcoholic acute pancreatitis occurs in a pancreas already damaged by chronic lesions. Genetic factors may also play a role in the pathogenesis of alcoholic disease. The incidence of chronic alcoholic pancreatitis seems to have decreased in the last twenty years. Finally, recent therapeutic studies which have shown medical or surgical approaches capable of reducing the pain episodes in chronic pancreatitis patients will be described.
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