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Wang W, Ju H, Zhang W, Ma C, He C. Relationship between platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio and early rebleeding after endoscopic variceal ligation: a bicenter retrospective study. Ann Med 2024; 56:2400315. [PMID: 39239880 PMCID: PMC11382711 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2024.2400315] [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: 05/21/2024] [Revised: 08/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) is the primary treatment for esophageal variceal bleeding in patients with liver cirrhosis (LC). Postoperative rebleeding is a complication of EVL, contributing to over 20% of bleeding-related deaths. This study aims to examine the association between platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and rebleeding within 6 weeks after EVL in patients with LC. METHODS The study included 145 eligible patients who underwent their first EVL procedure at Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College between January 2016 and August 2022 (YJS cohort). An external validation cohort comprising 338 eligible patients from NO.2 People's Hospital of Fuyang City (FY cohort) between July 2018 and August 2022 was also utilized. RESULTS In the YJS cohort, Multivariate logistic analysis indicated that high PLR is independently associated with early rebleeding after EVL. The restricted cubic spline analysis demonstrated that the risk of rebleeding increases with rising PLR, stabilizing at PLR values greater than 150. Similar findings were validated in the FY cohort. CONCLUSIONS Our results have the potential to aid in the identification of high-risk patients for early rebleeding after EVL, thereby enabling improved clinical management and outcomes for these individuals.
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- Wei Wang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fuyang Second People's Hospital, Fuyang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fuyang Second People's Hospital, Fuyang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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Kumar M, Venishetty S, Jindal A, Bihari C, Maiwall R, Vijayaraghavan R, Saggere Muralikrishna S, Arora V, Kumar G, Sarin SK. Tranexamic acid in upper gastrointestinal bleed in patients with cirrhosis: A randomized controlled trial. Hepatology 2024; 80:376-388. [PMID: 38441903 DOI: 10.1097/hep.0000000000000817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Patients with Child-Turcotte-Pugh class B and C cirrhosis with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) have systemic as well as localized (in the mucosa of the esophagus and stomach) fibrinolysis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tranexamic acid in the treatment of acute UGIB in patients with cirrhosis. APPROACH AND RESULTS A total of 600 patients with advanced liver cirrhosis (Child-Turcotte-Pugh class B or C) presenting with UGIB were randomly allocated to either the tranexamic acid (n=300) or the placebo group (n=300). The primary outcome measure was the proportion of patients developing 5-day treatment failure. Failure to control bleeding by day 5 was seen in 19/300 (6.3%) patients in the tranexamic acid group and 40/300 (13.3%) patients in the placebo group ( p =0.006). Esophageal endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) site as a source of failure to control bleeding by day 5 among patients undergoing first-time esophageal EVL (excluding patients with a previous post-EVL ulcer as a source of bleed) was seen in 11/222 (4.9%) patients in the tranexamic acid group and 27/225 (1212.0%) patients in the placebo group ( p =0.005). However, 5-day and 6-week mortality was similar in the tranexamic acid and placebo groups. CONCLUSIONS Tranexamic acid significantly reduces the failure to control bleeding by day 5 and failure to prevent rebleeding after day 5 to 6 weeks in patients with advanced liver cirrhosis (Child-Turcotte-Pugh class B or C) presenting with UGIB, by preventing bleeding from the EVL site.
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- Manoj Kumar
- Department of Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pathology, Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Ryu H, Kim TU, Yoon KT, Hong YM. Predicting the risk of early bleeding following endoscopic variceal ligation in cirrhotic patients with computed tomography. BMC Gastroenterol 2023; 23:410. [PMID: 38001426 PMCID: PMC10668468 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-023-03038-1] [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: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Life-threatening bleeding following endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) in patients with cirrhosis rarely can occur. The present study aimed to evaluate the performance of computed tomography (CT) in predicting the risk of early bleeding following EVL in cirrhotic patients. METHODS We retrospectively investigated 285 cirrhotic patients who had undergone EVL. EVL was performed for prophylaxis or acute variceal bleeding. The patients were classified into 2 groups: early bleeding (< 14 days after EVL) and non-early bleeding. We compared baseline characteristics including CT findings between the patient groups. RESULTS Among the 285 patients who underwent EVL treatment, 19 patients (6.7%) experienced early bleeding. On average, these bleeding occurred 9.3 ± 3.5 days after the EVL, with a range of 3 to 13 days. Patients who experience early bleeding had a higher six-week bleeding-related mortality rate compared to those in the non-early bleeding group (31.6% vs. 10.2%; p = 0.014). There was a correlation between the grade of esophageal varix observed during endoscopy and the diameter of esophageal varix observed on CT (p < 0.001). The diameter of esophageal varix on CT was identified as the only significant predictive factor for early bleeding (p = 0.005). CONCLUSION A larger esophageal varix diameter observed on CT is associated with an increased risk of early bleeding after EVL treatment. Early identification of this high-risk group can provide a change of treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes.
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- Hwaseong Ryu
- Department of Radiology, Pusan National University College of Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Pusan National University College of Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University College of Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University College of Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea.
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Pfisterer N, Schwarz M, Jachs M, Putre F, Ritt L, Mandorfer M, Madl C, Trauner M, Reiberger T. Endoscopic band ligation is safe despite low platelet count and high INR. Hepatol Int 2023; 17:1205-1214. [PMID: 37024710 PMCID: PMC10522720 DOI: 10.1007/s12072-023-10515-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Prophylactic endoscopic band ligation (EBL) is used to prevent variceal bleeding in patients with liver cirrhosis. The association of thrombocytopenia, high INR (international normalized ratio) and liver dysfunction with the risk of procedure-related bleeding (PRB) remains debated and recommendations are controversial. METHODS We analyzed real-life data of cirrhotic patients undergoing elective EBL at two large Viennese centers between Q1/2000-Q1/2018. PRB was defined as bleeding occurring within 30 days after EBL. RESULTS We included 617 patients undergoing a total of 1178 prophylactic EBL procedures (median 2 per patient). Sixteen (2.6%) of 617 patients experienced PRB after a median of 12.5 (IQR 17.3) days with no difference in characteristics and laboratory values between the two groups. The proportion of patients with platelets (PLT) < 50 G/L or INR ≥ 1.5 was similar in patients with vs. without PRB. A higher MELD showed a non-significant association with EBL-related bleeding risk (odds ratio, OR 1.07; 95% confidence interval 95% CI 1.00-1.16, p = 0.058). While serum bilirubin was a significant predictor for PRB (OR: 1.10; 95% CI 1.03-1.18), the presence of large varices (OR 0.85 vs. small varices; 95% CI 0.20-3.84), INR (OR 0.50; 95% CI 0.10-3.14), PLT (OR 1.00; 95% CI 1.00-1.01) and the use of non-selective betablockers (OR 1.20; CI 95% 0.38-3.76) were not associated with PRB. CONCLUSION EBL is safe and procedure-related bleedings are rare (2.6%) including in patients with thrombocytopenia < 50 G/L or high INR ≥ 1.5. Only high MELD, and especially high bilirubin seem to be linked to an increased risk of EBL-related bleeding.
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- Nikolaus Pfisterer
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Vienna Hepatic Hemodynamic Lab, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- 4. Medizinische Abteilung für Gastroenterologie und Hepatologie, Klinik Landstrasse, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Vienna Hepatic Hemodynamic Lab, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- 4. Medizinische Abteilung für Gastroenterologie und Hepatologie, Klinik Ottakring, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Vienna Hepatic Hemodynamic Lab, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
- Vienna Hepatic Hemodynamic Lab, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- 4. Medizinische Abteilung für Gastroenterologie und Hepatologie, Klinik Landstrasse, Vienna, Austria
- Private Medical School, Sigmund Freud University, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
- Vienna Hepatic Hemodynamic Lab, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
- Christian-Doppler Laboratory for Portal Hypertension and Liver Fibrosis, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
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de Brito Nunes M, Knecht M, Wiest R, Bosch J, Berzigotti A. Predictors and management of post-banding ulcer bleeding in cirrhosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Liver Int 2023; 43:1644-1653. [PMID: 37222256 DOI: 10.1111/liv.15621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Post-banding ulcer bleeding (PBUB) is an understudied complication of oesophageal varices endoscopic band ligation (EBL). This systematic review with meta-analysis aimed at: (a) evaluating the incidence of PBUB in patients with cirrhosis treated with EBL in primary or secondary prophylaxis or urgent treatment for acute variceal bleeding and (b) identifying predictors of PBUB. METHODS We conducted a systematic review of articles in English published in 2006-2022 using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines. Searches were made in eight databases including Embase, PubMed and Cochrane Library. Random-effects meta-analysis was used to determine the incidence, mean interval and predictors of PBUB. RESULTS Eighteen studies (9034 patients) were included. The incidence of PBUB was 5.5% (95% CI 4.3-7.1). The mean time for it to occur was 11 days (95% CI 9.94-11.97). Model for End-stage Liver Disease (MELD) score (OR 1.162, 95% CI 1.047-1.291) and EBL done in emergency setting (OR 4.902, 95% CI 2.99-8.05) independently predicted post-ligation ulcer bleeding. Treatment included drugs, endoscopic procedures and transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt. Refractory bleeding was treated with self-expandable metallic stents or balloon tamponade. Mortality was on average 22.3% (95% CI 14.1-33.6). CONCLUSIONS Patients with high MELD score and receiving EBL in an emergency setting are more prone to develop PBUB. Prognosis is still poor and the best therapeutic strategy to address remains to be ascertained.
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- Maria de Brito Nunes
- Department of Visceral Surgery and Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
- Graduate School for Health Sciences (GHS), University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery and Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery and Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery and Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Visceral Surgery and Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Di Martino V, Simone F, Grasso M, Abdel-Hadi Y, Peralta M, Veneziano M, Lombardo A, Peralta S, Calvaruso V. Child-Pugh Class and Not Thrombocytopenia Impacts the Risk of Complications of Endoscopic Band Ligation in Patients with Cirrhosis and High Risk Varices. J Pers Med 2023; 13:jpm13050764. [PMID: 37240934 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13050764] [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: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Background and Aims: Endoscopic band legation (EBL) is an effective method for the prophylaxis of acute variceal bleeding (AVB). This procedure may be associated with several complications, particularly bleeding. Our analysis aimed to evaluate the risk of complications due to EBL in a cohort of patients who underwent EBL for the prophylaxis of variceal bleeding and the eventual presence of risk predictors. Patients and Methods: We retrospectively analysed data from consecutive patients who underwent EBL in a primary prophylaxis regimen. For all patients, simultaneously with EBL, we recorded the Child-Pugh and MELD score, platelet count and US features of portal hypertension. Results: We collected data from 431 patients who performed a total of 1028 EBLs. We recorded 86 events (8.4% of all procedures). Bleeding after EBL occurred 64 times (6.2% of all procedures), with the following distribution: intraprocedural bleeding in 4%; hematocystis formation in 17 cases (1.7%); 6 events (0.6%) of AVB due to post-EBL ulcers. None of these events presented a correlation with platelet count (84,235 ± 54,175 × 103/mL vs. 77,804 ± 75,949 × 103/mL; p = 0.70) or with the condition of severe thrombocitopenia established at PLT < 50,000/mmc (22.7% with PLT ≤ 50,000/mmc vs. 15.9% with PLT ≥ 50,000/mmc; p = 0.39). Our results showed a relationship between cumulative complications of EBL and Child-Pugh score (6.9 ± 1.6 vs. 6.5 ± 1.3; p = 0.043). Conclusions: EBL in cirrhotic patients is a safe procedure. The risk of adverse events depends on the severity of liver disease, without a relationship with platelet count.
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- Vincenzo Di Martino
- Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche n.2, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche n.2, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche n.2, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche n.2, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche n.2, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche n.2, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche n.2, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche n.2, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche n.2, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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Albumin-Bilirubin Grade as a Novel Predictor of the Development and Short-Term Survival of Post-Banding Ulcer Bleeding Following Endoscopic Variceal Ligation in Cirrhotic Patients. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:medicina58121836. [PMID: 36557038 PMCID: PMC9788267 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58121836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) is the primary and secondary treatment for acute esophageal variceal bleeding. Post-banding ulcer bleeding (PBUB) may lead to bleeding episodes following EVL, increasing mortality. The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk factors for PBUB and predict the 6-week mortality risk after PBUB. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the data collected from cirrhotic patients with EVL from 2015 to 2017. The incidence of PBUB and the 6-week mortality rate were evaluated. Risk factors for PBUB and predictive factors for mortality after PBUB were analyzed. Results: A total of 713 patients were enrolled in this study. Among the studied subjects, the incidence of PBUB was 5.8% (N = 41). The 6-week mortality rate was 63.4% (26/41). In multivariate analysis, MELD score ≥20 (OR: 3.77, 95% CI: 1.94−7.33, p < 0.001), ALBI score of 3 (OR: 2.67, 95% CI: 1.34−5.3, p = 0.005) and the presence of gastric varices (OR: 2.1, 95% CI: 1.06−4.16, p = 0.03) were associated with the development of PBUB. Patients with ALBI grade 3 (OR: 4.8, 95% CI: 1.18−19.6, p = 0.029) and Child-Pugh scores B and C (OR: 16.67, 95% CI: 1.75−158.1, p = 0.014) were associated with 6-week mortality after PBUB. Conclusions: PBUB is a complication with low incidence but increased mortality following EVL. The ALBI grade is a useful score to predict not only the development of PBUB but also the 6-week mortality after PBUB.
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Elseidy SA, Sayed A, Awad AK, Mandal D, Mostafa M, Adigun A, Vorla M, Zamani Z, Iqbal A. PPI efficacy in the reduction of variceal bleeding incidence and mortality, a meta-analysis. THE EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s43162-022-00156-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Objective
To review the efficacy and safety of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in gastroesophageal varices (GEVs).
Methods
We searched PubMed MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science for studies that measured the effect of PPI for prophylaxis and treatment of post-band ligation ulcers up to July 20, 2021. We included studies that measured the effect of PPI as treatment or prophylaxis for post-band ligation ulcers; articles that were published in peer-reviewed international journals and had enough data for qualitative and quantitative analysis were included with no language restriction. Heterogeneity was evaluated using the inconsistency (I2) and chi-squared (χ2) test. I2 > 50% was considered substantial heterogeneity in the studies, and a P value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The data was continuous, and we used the standardized mean difference (MD) and risk ratio (RR) with a 95% confidence interval to assess the estimated effect measure.
Results
A total of 7 studies with 2030 patients were included in our study of which 1480 participants were males (72%) and 550 females (18%). Mean age was 59.7 years old. Rebleeding post-band ligation was compared between PPI and placebo with significant favor for PPI (p = 0.00001). The pooled risk ratio was 0.53 (95% CI of 0.41, 0.68); furthermore, bleeding-related death at a 1-month period was compared between PPI and placebo with significant favor for PPI (p = 0.00001). The pooled risk ratio was significant at 0.33 (95% CI of 0.20, 0.53). The length of hospital stay postoperative was compared between PPI and placebo with cumulative mean difference of 0.13 (95% CI of −1.13, 1.39), yet without significance.
Conclusions
The study suggests a twofold reduction in the risk of bleeding and a threefold reduction in the risk of bleeding-related death with the use of PPI following EVL.
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Gralnek IM, Camus Duboc M, Garcia-Pagan JC, Fuccio L, Karstensen JG, Hucl T, Jovanovic I, Awadie H, Hernandez-Gea V, Tantau M, Ebigbo A, Ibrahim M, Vlachogiannakos J, Burgmans MC, Rosasco R, Triantafyllou K. Endoscopic diagnosis and management of esophagogastric variceal hemorrhage: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline. Endoscopy 2022; 54:1094-1120. [PMID: 36174643 DOI: 10.1055/a-1939-4887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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1: ESGE recommends that patients with compensated advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD; due to viruses, alcohol, and/or nonobese [BMI < 30 kg/m2] nonalcoholic steatohepatitis) and clinically significant portal hypertension (hepatic venous pressure gradient [HVPG] > 10 mmHg and/or liver stiffness by transient elastography > 25 kPa) should receive, if no contraindications, nonselective beta blocker (NSBB) therapy (preferably carvedilol) to prevent the development of variceal bleeding.Strong recommendation, moderate quality evidence. 2: ESGE recommends that in those patients unable to receive NSBB therapy with a screening upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy that demonstrates high risk esophageal varices, endoscopic band ligation (EBL) is the endoscopic prophylactic treatment of choice. EBL should be repeated every 2-4 weeks until variceal eradication is achieved. Thereafter, surveillance EGD should be performed every 3-6 months in the first year following eradication.Strong recommendation, moderate quality evidence. 3: ESGE recommends, in hemodynamically stable patients with acute upper GI hemorrhage (UGIH) and no history of cardiovascular disease, a restrictive red blood cell (RBC) transfusion strategy, with a hemoglobin threshold of ≤ 70 g/L prompting RBC transfusion. A post-transfusion target hemoglobin of 70-90 g/L is desired.Strong recommendation, moderate quality evidence. 4 : ESGE recommends that patients with ACLD presenting with suspected acute variceal bleeding be risk stratified according to the Child-Pugh score and MELD score, and by documentation of active/inactive bleeding at the time of upper GI endoscopy.Strong recommendation, high quality of evidence. 5 : ESGE recommends the vasoactive agents terlipressin, octreotide, or somatostatin be initiated at the time of presentation in patients with suspected acute variceal bleeding and be continued for a duration of up to 5 days.Strong recommendation, high quality evidence. 6 : ESGE recommends antibiotic prophylaxis using ceftriaxone 1 g/day for up to 7 days for all patients with ACLD presenting with acute variceal hemorrhage, or in accordance with local antibiotic resistance and patient allergies.Strong recommendation, high quality evidence. 7 : ESGE recommends, in the absence of contraindications, intravenous erythromycin 250 mg be given 30-120 minutes prior to upper GI endoscopy in patients with suspected acute variceal hemorrhage.Strong recommendation, high quality evidence. 8 : ESGE recommends that, in patients with suspected variceal hemorrhage, endoscopic evaluation should take place within 12 hours from the time of patient presentation provided the patient has been hemodynamically resuscitated.Strong recommendation, moderate quality evidence. 9 : ESGE recommends EBL for the treatment of acute esophageal variceal hemorrhage (EVH).Strong recommendation, high quality evidence. 10 : ESGE recommends that, in patients at high risk for recurrent esophageal variceal bleeding following successful endoscopic hemostasis (Child-Pugh C ≤ 13 or Child-Pugh B > 7 with active EVH at the time of endoscopy despite vasoactive agents, or HVPG > 20 mmHg), pre-emptive transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) within 72 hours (preferably within 24 hours) must be considered.Strong recommendation, high quality evidence. 11 : ESGE recommends that, for persistent esophageal variceal bleeding despite vasoactive pharmacological and endoscopic hemostasis therapy, urgent rescue TIPS should be considered (where available).Strong recommendation, moderate quality evidence. 12 : ESGE recommends endoscopic cyanoacrylate injection for acute gastric (cardiofundal) variceal (GOV2, IGV1) hemorrhage.Strong recommendation, high quality evidence. 13: ESGE recommends endoscopic cyanoacrylate injection or EBL in patients with GOV1-specific bleeding.Strong recommendations, moderate quality evidence. 14: ESGE suggests urgent rescue TIPS or balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO) for gastric variceal bleeding when there is a failure of endoscopic hemostasis or early recurrent bleeding.Weak recommendation, low quality evidence. 15: ESGE recommends that patients who have undergone EBL for acute EVH should be scheduled for follow-up EBLs at 1- to 4-weekly intervals to eradicate esophageal varices (secondary prophylaxis).Strong recommendation, moderate quality evidence. 16: ESGE recommends the use of NSBBs (propranolol or carvedilol) in combination with endoscopic therapy for secondary prophylaxis in EVH in patients with ACLD.Strong recommendation, high quality evidence.
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- Ian M Gralnek
- Ellen and Pinchas Mamber Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel.,Rappaport Faculty of Medicine Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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- Sorbonne Université, INSERM, Centre de Recherche Saint-Antoine (CRSA) & Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Endoscopic Center, Saint Antoine Hospital, Paris, France
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- Barcelona Hepatic Hemodynamic Laboratory, Hospital Clinic, Health Care Provider of the European Reference Network on Rare Liver Disorders (ERN-Liver), Barcelona, Spain.,Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Madrid, Spain.,Liver Unit, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, IRCSS-S. Orsola-Malpighi, Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Copenhagen University Hospital - Amager and Hvidovre, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Euromedik Health Care System, Visegradska General Hospital, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Ellen and Pinchas Mamber Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
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- Barcelona Hepatic Hemodynamic Laboratory, Hospital Clinic, Health Care Provider of the European Reference Network on Rare Liver Disorders (ERN-Liver), Barcelona, Spain.,Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Madrid, Spain.,Liver Unit, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy 'Iuliu Hatieganu' Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Universitätsklinikum Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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- Academic Department of Gastroenterology, Medical School of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laiko General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Hepatogastroenterology Unit, Second Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Bleeding From Band Ligation-induced Ulcers Following the Treatment of Esophageal Varices: A Retrospective Case-control Study. J Clin Gastroenterol 2022; 56:635-640. [PMID: 34653067 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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GOAL Our study aimed to explore the incidence of bleeding from ulcers due to premature band slippage and to identify possible associated factors. BACKGROUND Band ligation (BL) plays a vital role in treating esophageal varices; however, the procedure carries a considerable risk of band slippage, variceal site ulcer formation, and posttreatment bleeding. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the records of patients with esophageal varices who underwent endoscopic hemostasis by BL at our institution between 2015 and 2020. We statistically compared the patients with post-BL ulcer bleeding and those without (controls). The outcome variable was the development of BL-induced ulcer bleeding. The patients' demographics, clinical, and laboratory parameters, and BL procedure parameters were independent variables. Univariate followed by a multivariate logistic regression were performed to identify possible associated factors from the odds ratio (OR). RESULTS Of the 4579 eligible patients, 388 (8.5%) presented with post-BL ulcer bleeding. The presence of high-risk stigmata indicated a 1.271 times higher risk of bleeding [95% confidence interval (CI):1.018-1.587], and a greater number of varices was associated with an increased risk of post-BL ulcer bleeding [OR=1.184 (95% CI: 1.073-1.307)]. Conversely, the use of fewer bands per variceal site was associated with fewer bleeding incidents [OR=1.308 (95% CI: 1.090-1.569)]. Univariate analysis identified proton pump inhibitor as protective [OR=0.770 (95% CI: 0.603-0.983)]; however, the difference was not significant after multivariate analysis [OR=1.283 (95% CI: 1.003-1.640)]. CONCLUSIONS The overall incidence of post-BL ulcer bleeding was 8.5%. The presence of high-risk stigmata, higher number of varices, and bands per variceal site were associated with an increased risk of post-BL bleeding. The effect of adjuvant proton pump inhibitors was not statistically significant.
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EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines on prevention and management of bleeding and thrombosis in patients with cirrhosis. J Hepatol 2022; 76:1151-1184. [PMID: 35300861 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2021.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 61.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The prevention and management of bleeding and thrombosis in patients with cirrhosis poses several difficult clinical questions. These Clinical Practice Guidelines have been developed to provide practical guidance on debated topics, including current views on haemostasis in liver disease, controversy regarding the need to correct thrombocytopenia and abnormalities in the coagulation system in patients undergoing invasive procedures, and the need for thromboprophylaxis in hospitalised patients with haemostatic abnormalities. Multiple recommendations in this document are based on interventions that the panel feels are not useful, even though widely applied in clinical practice.
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Zhang ZL, Peng MS, Chen ZM, Long T, Wang LS, Xu ZL. Effect of aluminum phosphate gel on prevention of early rebleeding after ligation of esophageal variceal hemorrhage. World J Gastrointest Surg 2021; 13:1651-1659. [PMID: 35070070 PMCID: PMC8727181 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v13.i12.1651] [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: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Liver cirrhosis is the main cause of portal hypertension. The leading cause of death in patients with liver cirrhosis is its most common complication, esophageal variceal bleeding (EVB). Endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) is recommended by many guidelines to treat EVB and prevent rebleeding; however, esophageal ulcers occur after treatment. Delayed healing of ulcers and unhealed ulcers lead to high rebleeding and mortality rates. Thus, the prevention of early postoperative rebleeding is of great significance in improving the quality of life and prognosis of patients.
AIM To evaluate the efficacy of aluminum phosphate gel (APG) plus a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in the prevention of early rebleeding after EVL in patients with EVB.
METHODS The medical records of 792 patients who were diagnosed with EVB and in whom bleeding was successfully stopped by EVL at Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Guangdong Province, China from January 2015 to December 2020 were collected. According to the study inclusion and exclusion criteria, 401 cases were included in a PPI-monotherapy group (PPI group), and 377 cases were included in a PPI and APG combination therapy (PPI + APG) group. We compared the incidence rates of early rebleeding and other complications within 6 wk after treatment between the two groups. The two-sample t-test, Wilcoxon rank-sum test, and chi-squared test were adopted for statistical analyses.
RESULTS No significant differences in age, sex, model for end-stage liver disease score, coagulation function, serum albumin level, or hemoglobin level were found between the two groups. The incidence of early rebleeding in the PPI + APG group (9/337; 2.39%) was significantly lower than that in the PPI group (30/401; 7.48%) (P = 0.001). Causes of early rebleeding in the PPI group were esophageal ulcer (3.99%, 16/401) and esophageal varices (3.49%, 14/401), while those in the PPI + APG group were also esophageal ulcers (5/377; 1.33%) and esophageal varices (4/377; 1.06%); such causes were significantly less frequent in the PPI + APG group than in the PPI group (P = 0.022 and 0.024, respectively). The early mortality rate within 6 wk in both groups was 0%, which was correlated with the timely rehospitalization of all patients with rebleeding and the conduct of emergency endoscopic therapy. The incidence of adverse events other than early bleeding in the PPI + APG group (28/377; 7.43%) was significantly lower than that in the PPI group (63/401; 15.71%) (P < 0.001). The incidence of chest pain in the PPI + APG group (9/377; 2.39%) was significantly lower than that in the PPI group (56/401; 13.97%) (P < 0.001). The incidence of constipation in the PPI + APG group (16/377; 4.24%) was significantly higher than that in the PPI group (3/401; 0.75%) (P = 0.002) but constipation was relieved after patients drank more water or took lactulose. In the PPI and PPI + APG groups, the incidence rates of spontaneous peritonitis within 6 wk after discharge were 0.50% (2/401) and 0.53% (2/377), respectively, and those of hepatic encephalopathy were 0.50% (2/401) and 0.27% (1/377), respectively, presenting no significant difference (P > 0.999).
CONCLUSION PPI + APG combination therapy significantly reduces the incidence of early rebleeding and chest pain in patients with EVB after EVL.
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- Zhu-Liang Zhang
- The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518020, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518020, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518020, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China
- Department of Pathology, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen 518020, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518020, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shenzhen People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518020, Guangdong Province, China
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Sharma S, Chauhan A. Prophylactic blood product transfusions in post-endoscopic band ligation bleeding - 'tag in TEG'. JHEP REPORTS : INNOVATION IN HEPATOLOGY 2021; 4:100395. [PMID: 34934936 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2021.100395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Sanchit Sharma
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Preservation of thrombin generation in cirrhosis despite abnormal results of international normalized ratio: implications for invasive procedures. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis 2021; 32:1-7. [DOI: 10.1097/mbc.0000000000000966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Blasi A, Machlab S, Risco R, Costa-Freixas JP, Hernández-Cely G, Horta D, Bofill A, Ruiz-Ramirez P, Profitos J, Sanahuja JM, Fernandez-Simon A, Gómez MV, Sánchez-Delgado J, Cardenas A. A multicenter analysis of the role of prophylactic transfusion of blood products in patients with cirrhosis and esophageal varices undergoing endoscopic band ligation. JHEP REPORTS : INNOVATION IN HEPATOLOGY 2021; 3:100363. [PMID: 34765959 PMCID: PMC8572136 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2021.100363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Background & Aims Prophylactic administration of platelets and fresh frozen plasma (FFP) has been recommended in patients with cirrhosis with low platelets and/or prolonged international normalized ratio (INR) without scientific evidence to support this practice. In this analysis, we evaluated the use of prophylactic administration of blood products in outpatients with cirrhosis undergoing endoscopic band ligation (EBL). Methods This is a multicenter retrospective analysis of consecutive EBL procedures in patients with cirrhosis at 4 hospitals in Spain from 01/2010-01/2017. FFP and/or platelet transfusion were given at the discretion of the physician if INR was >1.5 and/or platelet count <50x109/L. Patient demographics, endoscopic findings, bleeding events after EBL, and the use of prophylactic FFP or platelets were recorded. Results A total of 536 patients underwent 1,472 EBL procedures: 72% male; main etiology HCV and alcohol (72%); median MELD score 11; Child-Pugh A/B/C (59/33/8%). EBL procedures were performed for primary (51%) or secondary (49%) prophylaxis. A median of 2 procedures per patient were performed.1-4 FFP and/or platelets were administered in 41 patients (7.6%). The prophylactic transfusion protocol was followed in 16% and 28% of procedures with high INR and/or low platelets, respectively. Post-EBL bleeding occurred in 26 out of 536 patients (4.8%) and in 33 out of 1,472 procedures (2.2%). Bleeding was due to post-EBL ulcers in 21 patients and due to band dislodgment in 5. In 6 patients, bleeding occurred within 24 hours and in the remaining patients it occurred within 2 weeks after EBL. In those that bled, 7 met criteria for transfusion (2 for FFP and 5 for platelets), of whom only 1 received FFP and 4 received platelets; the remaining 19 patients did not meet criteria for transfusion. There was no association between INR or platelet count and bleeding events. Univariate and multivariate analysis revealed that Child-Pugh and MELD scores were risk factors for post-EBL bleeding. Conclusions The incidence of post-EBL bleeding is low and is associated with advanced liver disease. Post-EBL bleeding was not related to baseline INR/platelet count and most outpatients with post-EBL bleeding did not meet criteria for prophylactic transfusion. Lay summary Patients with chronic liver disease or cirrhosis and enlarged veins (varices) of the esophagus that can potentially bleed commonly need an endoscopy to treat these varices with elastic rubber bands (endoscopic band ligation). Some patients have low platelet counts or prolonged coagulation tests. This analysis of 4 centers evaluated the use of prophylactic administration of blood products in outpatients with cirrhosis undergoing endoscopic band ligation. The results showed that bleeding after band ligation is uncommon and that if bleeding occurs it does not seem to be related with coagulation tests or the administration of blood products to prevent bleeding after band ligation of esophageal varices. Multicenter analysis of prophylactic administration of blood products in 536 outpatients with cirrhosis undergoing EBL. The prophylactic transfusion protocol was only followed in 16% and 28% of procedures with high INR and/or low platelets, respectively. Post EBL-bleeding occurred in 26 patients – 4.8% of patients and in 2.2% of procedures. Patients that bled had higher Child-Pugh and MELD scores compared to those that did not bleed. There was no clear relationship between post-EBL bleeding and the baseline INR/platelet count before the procedure.
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- Annabel Blasi
- Anesthesia Department, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain.,Ciber de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Spain.,Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi-Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona Spain
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- Digestive Diseases Department, Corporació Sanitària Universitària Parc Taulí, Institut d' Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí I3PT, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
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- Anesthesia Department, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Digestive Diseases Department, Corporació Sanitària Universitària Parc Taulí, Institut d' Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí I3PT, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
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- Fundación Cardioinfantil, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Colombia.,GI Unit, Institut de Malalties Digestives i Metaboliques, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Universitario Mutua de Terrassa, Spain
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- GI Unit, Institut de Malalties Digestives i Metaboliques, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Universitario Mutua de Terrassa, Spain
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- Gastroenterology Department, Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa, Spain
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- Anesthesia Department, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain.,Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi-Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona Spain
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- Digestive Diseases Department, Corporació Sanitària Universitària Parc Taulí, Institut d' Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí I3PT, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain.,Ciber de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Spain
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- Digestive Diseases Department, Corporació Sanitària Universitària Parc Taulí, Institut d' Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí I3PT, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain.,Ciber de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Spain
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- Ciber de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Spain.,GI & Liver Transplant Unit, Institut de Malalties Digestives i Metaboliques, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain.,Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi-Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona Spain
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Pfisterer N, Unger LW, Reiberger T. Clinical algorithms for the prevention of variceal bleeding and rebleeding in patients with liver cirrhosis. World J Hepatol 2021; 13:731-746. [PMID: 34367495 PMCID: PMC8326161 DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v13.i7.731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Portal hypertension (PH), a common complication of liver cirrhosis, results in development of esophageal varices. When esophageal varices rupture, they cause significant upper gastrointestinal bleeding with mortality rates up to 20% despite state-of-the-art treatment. Thus, prophylactic measures are of utmost importance to improve outcomes of patients with PH. Several high-quality studies have demonstrated that non-selective beta blockers (NSBBs) or endoscopic band ligation (EBL) are effective for primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding. In secondary prophylaxis, a combination of NSBB + EBL should be routinely used. Once esophageal varices develop and variceal bleeding occurs, standardized treatment algorithms should be followed to minimize bleeding-associated mortality. Special attention should be paid to avoidance of overtransfusion, early initiation of vasoconstrictive therapy, prophylactic antibiotics and early endoscopic therapy. Pre-emptive transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt should be used in all Child C10-C13 patients experiencing variceal bleeding, and potentially in Child B patients with active bleeding at endoscopy. The use of carvedilol, safety of NSBBs in advanced cirrhosis (i.e. with refractory ascites) and assessment of hepatic venous pressure gradient response to NSBB is discussed. In the present review, we give an overview on the rationale behind the latest guidelines and summarize key papers that have led to significant advances in the field.
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- Nikolaus Pfisterer
- Medizinische Abteilung für Gastroenterologie und Hepatologie, Klinik Landstraße/Krankenanstalt Rudolfstiftung, Vienna 1030, Austria
- Vienna Hepatic Hemodynamic Lab, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria
- Cambridge Institute of Therapeutic Immunology and Infectious Disease, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0AW, United Kingdom.
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- Vienna Hepatic Hemodynamic Lab, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine III, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria
- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Portal Hypertension and Liver Fibrosis, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria
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Ma JL, He LL, Li P, Jiang L, Wei HS. Prognosis of endotherapy versus splenectomy and devascularization for variceal bleeding in patients with hepatitis B-related cirrhosis. Surg Endosc 2021; 35:2620-2628. [PMID: 32504262 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07682-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to compare the long-term outcome of endotherapy versus a combination of splenectomy and devascularization for variceal bleeding in patients with hepatitis B-related cirrhosis (HBRC). MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 1074 patients with HBRC and acute variceal bleeding (AVB) treated with endotherapy and 248 patients with HBRC treated with a combination of splenectomy and devascularization surgery were included in the analysis. After one-to-one propensity score matching, 151 paired patients were selected. The primary end-point was death. The secondary outcomes were 3-year survival, 5-year survival, and rebleeding. Complications were recorded. RESULTS The median follow-up time was 1165 days in the endoscopic group and 1709 days in the surgical group. Before matching, the 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year survival rates were significantly lower in the endoscopic group than in the surgical group (91.1 vs 96.3%, P = 0.017; 79.6 vs 91.6%, P = 0.001; 65.2 vs 81.3%, P = 0.001). After matching, no significant differences were found between groups (94.5 vs 95.2%, P = 0.767; 87.0 vs 88.9%, P = 0.635; 77.9 vs 77.9%, P = 0.905). The rebleeding rate was lower in the surgical group than in the endoscopic group; the rebleeding-free survival rate was similar in the two groups. No patient died of complications. No statistically significant difference was observed in complications between groups. CONCLUSIONS Both endotherapy and a combination of splenectomy and devascularization are good choices for patients with AVB. The rebleeding rate was lower after the surgical procedure, but the long-term prognosis was similar.
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- Jia-Li Ma
- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.8, Jingshun East Str.Chaoyang, Beijing, 100015, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.8, Jingshun East Str.Chaoyang, Beijing, 100015, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.8, Jingshun East Str.Chaoyang, Beijing, 100015, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.8, Jingshun East Str.Chaoyang, Beijing, 100015, China.
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Gillespie SL, McAvoy NC, Yung DE, Robertson A, Plevris JN, Hayes PC. Thrombin Is an Effective and Safe Therapy in the Management of Bleeding Gastric Varices. A Real-World Experience. J Clin Med 2021; 10:785. [PMID: 33669257 PMCID: PMC7920079 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10040785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Variceal haemorrhage is a severe complication of liver disease with high mortality. Human recombinant thrombin has gained popularity in the management of variceal haemorrhage. We report on the use of thrombin for gastric and ectopic varices at a regional tertiary care centre. This was a retrospective observational study. Patients with portal hypertension who received endoscopic injection of recombinant thrombin were identified and data collected on haemostasis and rebleeding rates, complications and mortality. Patients were grouped by indication for thrombin injection: gastric/oesophageal/ectopic varices and endoscopic band ligation (EBL)-induced ulceration. 155 patients (96M/59F, mean age 58.3 years) received endoscopic thrombin injection. Mean volume of thrombin injected at index endoscopy was 9.5 ml/2375IU. Initial haemostasis was achieved in 144 patients (92.9%). Rebleeding occurred in a total of 53 patients (36.8%) divided as follows: early rebleeding (<5 days from index endoscopy)-26 patients (18%); rebleeding within 30 days-42 patients (29.1%); delayed rebleeding (> 30 days)-11 patients (7.6%). There was statistically significant difference in rate of initial haemostasis between Child-Pugh A/B patients vs Child-Pugh C (p = 0.046). There was no significant difference in rebleeding rates between different indication groups (p = 0.78), by presence of cirrhosis or by Child-Pugh Score. All-cause mortality at 6 weeks was 18.7%; 1-year mortality 37.4% (median follow-up 48 months). There was no significant difference in mortality between groups (p = 0.37). No significant adverse events or complications were reported. Thrombin is effective and safe for gastric varices and other portal-hypertension-related bleeding including oesophageal varices, ulcers secondary to EBL and ectopic varices.
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- Sarah-Louise Gillespie
- Centre for Liver and Digestive Disorders, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh H16 4SA, UK; (N.C.M.); (D.E.Y.); (A.R.); (J.N.P.); (P.C.H.)
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- Centre for Liver and Digestive Disorders, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh H16 4SA, UK; (N.C.M.); (D.E.Y.); (A.R.); (J.N.P.); (P.C.H.)
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- Centre for Liver and Digestive Disorders, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh H16 4SA, UK; (N.C.M.); (D.E.Y.); (A.R.); (J.N.P.); (P.C.H.)
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- Centre for Liver and Digestive Disorders, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh H16 4SA, UK; (N.C.M.); (D.E.Y.); (A.R.); (J.N.P.); (P.C.H.)
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- Centre for Liver and Digestive Disorders, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh H16 4SA, UK; (N.C.M.); (D.E.Y.); (A.R.); (J.N.P.); (P.C.H.)
- College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, UK
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- Centre for Liver and Digestive Disorders, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh H16 4SA, UK; (N.C.M.); (D.E.Y.); (A.R.); (J.N.P.); (P.C.H.)
- College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, UK
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Perceptions on the management of varices and on the use of albumin in patients with cirrhosis among GI specialists in Austria. Wien Klin Wochenschr 2020; 133:421-431. [PMID: 33270161 PMCID: PMC8116244 DOI: 10.1007/s00508-020-01769-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Portal hypertension (PH) causes severe complications in patients with liver cirrhosis, such as variceal bleeding and ascites; however, data on the knowledge and perceptions on guideline recommendations for the management of varices and the use of albumin is scarce. METHODS We designed two structured surveys on (i) the management of varices and (ii) the use of albumin for Austrian physicians of specialized Gastro-Intestinal (GI) centers. The interviewed physicians were confronted spontaneously and provided ad hoc responses to the questionnaire. RESULTS In total, 158 surveys were completed. Interestingly, many specialists (30%) would recommend a follow-up gastroscopy after 1 year in patients with compensated cirrhosis without varices (i.e., overtreatment). For small varices, 81.5% would use non-selective beta blockers (NSBB) for primary prophylaxis (PP). For PP in patients with large varices, endoscopic band ligation (EBL) plus NSBB was preferred by 51.4% (i.e., overtreatment). Knowledge on the indication criteria for early TIPS (transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt) was reported by 54.3%, but only 20% could report these criteria correctly. The majority (87.1%) correctly indicated a preference to use NSBB and EBL for secondary prophylaxis (SP). The majority of participating gastroenterologists reported no restrictions on the use of albumin (89.8%) in their hospitals. Of the interviewed specialists, 63.6% would use albumin in patients with SBP; however, only 11.4% would use the doses recommended by guidelines. The majority of specialists indicated using albumin at the recommended doses for hepatorenal syndrome (HRS-AKI, 86.4%) and for large volume paracentesis (LVP, 73.3%). The individual responses regarding albumin use for infections/sepsis, hyponatremia, renal impairment, and encephalopathy were heterogeneous. CONCLUSION The reported management of PH and varices is mostly adherent to guidelines, but endoscopic surveillance in patients without varices is too intense and EBL is overused in the setting of PP. Knowledge on the correct use of early TIPS must be improved among Austrian specialists. Albumin use is widely unrestricted in Austria; however, albumin is often underdosed in established indications.
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de Oliveira Souza E, D'Amico ÉA, Flores da Rocha TR, Marcondes Ferreira C, Medeiros Batista J, Carneiro D'Albuquerque LA, Carrilho FJ, Queiroz Farias A. Preservation of platelet function in patients with cirrhosis and thrombocytopenia undergoing esophageal variceal ligation. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2020; 19:555-560. [PMID: 31982344 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2019.12.009] [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: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 12/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Thrombocytopenia is a possible risk factor for bleeding after band ligation of esophageal varices. However, elevated von Willebrand factor (VWF) in cirrhosis improves platelet function and could decrease this risk. Our objective was to assess platelet function in patients with cirrhosis undergoing esophageal variceal ligation (EVL). METHODS The assessment consisted of platelet count, antigen and activity of VWF and VWF-cleaving protease ADAMTS-13 activity, and a platelet adhesion and aggregation test simulating vascular flow in vivo (Impact-RⓇ) prior to EVL. RESULTS Totally 111 patients were divided into three groups according to platelet count: (1) < 50 × 109/L (n = 38, 34.2%); (2) 50 × 109/L to 100 × 109/L (n = 47, 42.3%); and (3) > 100 × 109/L (n = 26, 23.4%). No statistically significant difference was found in the aggregate size of platelets [group 1: 41.0 (31.8-67.3) µm2; group 2: 47.0 (33.8-71.3) µm2; and group 3: 47.0 (34.0-66.0) µm2; P = 0.60] and no significant correlation was found between aggregate size and platelet count (Spearman r = 0.07; P = 0.47). Surface coverage was 4.1% (2.8%-6.7%), 8.5% (4.0%-10.0%), and 9.0% (7.1%-12.0%) (P < 0.001) in groups 1, 2 and 3, respectively and correlated with platelet count (Spearman r = 0.39; P < 0.0001). There was no significant difference between groups in VWF or ADAMTS-13. Post-EVL bleeding occurred in six (5.4%) patients (n = 2 in group 1, n = 1 in group 2, and n = 3 in group 3; P = 0.32). Patients with bleeding had higher MELD scores [15.0 (11.3-20.3) versus 12.0 (10.0-15.0); P = 0.025], but no difference was demonstrated for platelet function parameters. CONCLUSION Platelet function is preserved even in the presence of thrombocytopenia, including in the patients with post-EVL bleeding.
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- Evandro de Oliveira Souza
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Av. Dr. Eneas Carvalho de Aguiar, 255, 9th floor, office 9159, Sao Paulo, SP 05403-000, Brazil.
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- Hemostasis Laboratory, Hematology Service, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Av. Dr. Eneas Carvalho de Aguiar, 255, 2nd floor, Sao Paulo, SP 05403-000, Brazil
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- Hemostasis Laboratory, Hematology Service, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Av. Dr. Eneas Carvalho de Aguiar, 255, 2nd floor, Sao Paulo, SP 05403-000, Brazil
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Av. Dr. Eneas Carvalho de Aguiar, 255, 9th floor, office 9159, Sao Paulo, SP 05403-000, Brazil
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Av. Dr. Eneas Carvalho de Aguiar, 255, 9th floor, office 9159, Sao Paulo, SP 05403-000, Brazil
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Av. Dr. Eneas Carvalho de Aguiar, 255, 9th floor, office 9159, Sao Paulo, SP 05403-000, Brazil
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Av. Dr. Eneas Carvalho de Aguiar, 255, 9th floor, office 9159, Sao Paulo, SP 05403-000, Brazil
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Av. Dr. Eneas Carvalho de Aguiar, 255, 9th floor, office 9159, Sao Paulo, SP 05403-000, Brazil
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Proton-pump-inhibitor use associated with lower short-term rebleeding and mortality in patients receiving esophageal variceal band ligation: a retrospective cohort study. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2020; 32:1571-1578. [PMID: 32868651 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000001905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The impact of proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy on subsequent hemorrhage and mortality after variceal hemorrhage is unclear. AIM Evaluate the associations of PPI use with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) and death within 30 days of undergoing esophageal variceal band ligation (EBL) separately in inpatient and outpatient settings. METHODS Retrospective review of cirrhotic patients with variceal hemorrhage who underwent EBL between 2005 and 2018. Endoscopic findings, PPI use at admission (inpatients only), PPI use at discharge (inpatients and outpatients), and adverse outcomes data (liver transplant, UGIB, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt, and death within 30 days of discharge or death during hospitalization) were reviewed. RESULTS A total of 446 patients (164 inpatients, 282 outpatients) were included. The most commonly observed outcomes were death within 30 days of discharge in inpatients (12.8%), UGIB within 30 days of discharge in inpatients (21.3%), and UGIB within 30 days of discharge in outpatients (8.5%). For inpatients, prescription of PPI at discharge was associated with a lower risk of bleeding within 30 days (odds ratio: 0.30, P = 0.025) and death within 30 days (odds ratio = 0.16, P = 0.002). No other significant associations of PPI with death or UGIB were reported. CONCLUSION Post-EBL PPI therapy is associated with reduced risk of bleeding and death within 30 days after variceal hemorrhage in hospitalized patients.
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Wang AJ, Wang J, Zheng XL, Liao WD, Yu HQ, Gong Y, Gan N, You Y, Guo GH, Xie BS, Zhong JW, Hong JB, Liu L, Shu X, Zhu Y, Li BM, Zhu X. Second-look endoscopy-guided therapy under sedation prevents early rebleeding after variceal ligation for acute variceal bleeding. J Dig Dis 2020; 21:170-178. [PMID: 32031737 DOI: 10.1111/1751-2980.12847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Revised: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate whether second-look endoscopy (SLE)-guided therapy could be used to prevent post-endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) early bleeding. METHODS Consecutive cirrhotic patients with large esophageal varices (EV) receiving successful EVL for acute variceal bleeding (AVB) or secondary prophylaxis were enrolled. The patients were randomized into a SLE group and a non-SLE group (NSLE) 10 days after EVL. Additional endoscopic interventions as well as proton pump inhibitors and octreotide administration were applied based on the SLE findings. The post-EVL early rebleeding and mortality rates were compared between the two groups. RESULTS A total of 252 patients were included in the final analysis. Post-EVL early rebleeding (13.5% vs 4.8%, P = 0.016) and bleeding-caused mortality (4.8% vs 0%, P = 0.013) were more frequently observed in the NSLE group than in the SLE group. However, post-EVL early rebleeding and mortality rates were reduced by SLE in patients receiving EVL for AVB only but not in those receiving secondary prophylaxis. Patients with Child-Pugh classification B to C at randomization (hazard ratio [HR] 8.77, P = 0.034), AVB at index EVL (HR 3.62, P = 0.003), discontinuation of non-selective β-blocker after randomization (HR 4.68, P = 0.001) and non-SLE (HR 2.63, P = 0.046) were more likely to have post-EVL early rebleeding. No serious adverse events occurred during SLE. CONCLUSION SLE-guided therapy reduces post-EVL early rebleeding and mortality rates in cirrhotic patients with large EV receiving EVL for AVB.
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- An Jiang Wang
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China
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Dueñas E, Cachero A, Amador A, Rota R, Salord S, Gornals J, Xiol X, Castellote J. Ulcer bleeding after band ligation of esophageal varices: Risk factors and prognosis. Dig Liver Dis 2020; 52:79-83. [PMID: 31395524 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2019.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2018] [Revised: 04/30/2019] [Accepted: 06/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Post-banding ulcer bleeding is a rare complication of endoscopic band ligation of esophageal varices with high morbidity and mortality. There exist no management guidelines for this complication. AIMS To determine the incidence, outcome and risk factors of post-banding ulcer bleeding. METHODS Data for cirrhotic patients with acute variceal bleeding during a six-year period were prospectively collected, and all band ligation sessions performed were retrospectively analyzed. Demographic, analytic and endoscopic data were recorded, as well as complications, outcome and management of each episode of post-banding ulcer bleeding. RESULTS The study includes 521 band ligation sessions performed on 175 patients. There were 24 cases of post-banding ulcer bleeding in 21 patients (incidence 4.6%). Independent risk factors for post-banding ulcer bleeding were MELD score, hepatocellular carcinoma and total beta-blocker dose. Mortality during the bleeding episode was 23.8%. Active bleeding or adherent clots at the time of endoscopy was associated with treatment failure or death. CONCLUSIONS Post-banding ulcer bleeding is an uncommon but severe complication of esophageal banding. Patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, poor liver function and a low beta-blocker dose have higher risk of post-banding ulcer bleeding. An aggressive treatment should be considered in case of active bleeding at endoscopy.
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- Eva Dueñas
- Hepatology Unit. Gastroenterology Department. Hospital of Bellvitge. ICS. Research group of Hepato-biliary and pancreatic diseases. IDIBELL. Barcelona University. L'Hospitalet de LLobregat. Barcelona. Spain
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- Hepatology Unit. Gastroenterology Department. Hospital of Bellvitge. ICS. Research group of Hepato-biliary and pancreatic diseases. IDIBELL. Barcelona University. L'Hospitalet de LLobregat. Barcelona. Spain
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- Hepatology Unit. Gastroenterology Department. Hospital of Bellvitge. ICS. Research group of Hepato-biliary and pancreatic diseases. IDIBELL. Barcelona University. L'Hospitalet de LLobregat. Barcelona. Spain
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- Hepatology Unit. Gastroenterology Department. Hospital of Bellvitge. ICS. Research group of Hepato-biliary and pancreatic diseases. IDIBELL. Barcelona University. L'Hospitalet de LLobregat. Barcelona. Spain
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- Hepatology Unit. Gastroenterology Department. Hospital of Bellvitge. ICS. Research group of Hepato-biliary and pancreatic diseases. IDIBELL. Barcelona University. L'Hospitalet de LLobregat. Barcelona. Spain
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- Hepatology Unit. Gastroenterology Department. Hospital of Bellvitge. ICS. Research group of Hepato-biliary and pancreatic diseases. IDIBELL. Barcelona University. L'Hospitalet de LLobregat. Barcelona. Spain
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- Hepatology Unit. Gastroenterology Department. Hospital of Bellvitge. ICS. Research group of Hepato-biliary and pancreatic diseases. IDIBELL. Barcelona University. L'Hospitalet de LLobregat. Barcelona. Spain
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- Hepatology Unit. Gastroenterology Department. Hospital of Bellvitge. ICS. Research group of Hepato-biliary and pancreatic diseases. IDIBELL. Barcelona University. L'Hospitalet de LLobregat. Barcelona. Spain.
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Jamwal KD, Maiwall R, Sharma MK, Kumar G, Sarin SK. Case Control Study of Post-endoscopic Variceal Ligation Bleeding Ulcers in Severe Liver Disease: Outcomes and Management. J Clin Transl Hepatol 2019; 7:32-39. [PMID: 30944817 PMCID: PMC6441646 DOI: 10.14218/jcth.2018.00059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Revised: 01/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background and Aims: The management of post-endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) bleeding ulcers (PEBUs) is currently based on local expertise and patients liver disease status. The present retrospective study investigated associations between the endoscopic morphology of PEBUs and patient outcomes. Methods: Patients underwent EVL (primary or secondary), from January 2015 to January 2018, in two tertiary care hospitals in India (ILBS New Delhi and Dharamshila Narayana New Delhi). Mortality rates were determined at post-EVL day five and week six. PEBUs were typified based on Jamwal & Sarin classification system as follows: A, ulcer with active spurting; B, ulcer with ooze; C, ulcer base with visible vessel or clot; and D, clean or pigmented base. Results: Of 3854 EVL procedures, 141 (3.6%) patients developed PEBU, and 46/141 (32.6%) suffered mortality. Among the former, the PEBU types A, B, C, and D accounted for 17.7, 26.2, 36.3, and 19.8%, respectively. Of those who died, 39.1, 30.4, 21.7, and 8.8% had PEBU types A, B, C, and D. Treatments included transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS), esophageal self-expandable metal stent (SEMS), glue and sclerosant injection, Sengstaken-Blakemore tube placement and liver transplant. On univariate analysis, no correlation with hepatic venous pressure gradient, TIPS placement, size of varices, or number of bands was found. The Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD)-sodium score correlated positively with outcome. After adjusting for MELD-sodium score, mortality was best predicted by type-A ulcer (p = 0.024; OR 8.95, CI 1.34-59.72). Conclusions: PEBU occurred in 3.6% of a large EVL cohort. Stratifying patients based on PEBU type can help predict outcomes, independent of the MELD-sodium score. Classifying PEBUs by endoscopic morphology may inform treatment strategies, and warrants further validation.
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- Kapil D. Jamwal
- Department of Gastroenterology, Artemis Hospital Gurugram, Haryana, India
- Department of Hepatology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India
- Department of Gastroenterology, Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, New Delhi, India
- *Correspondence to: Kapil D. Jamwal, Department of Gastroenterology, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, Haryana 122001, India. Tel: +91-1245111111, E-mail:
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- Department of Hepatology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Hepatology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Research and Biostatistics, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Hepatology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Zhao H, Zhao R, Hu J, Zhang X, Ma J, Shi Y, Ma W, Sheng J, Li L. Upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage in acute-on-chronic liver failure: prevalence, characteristics, and impact on prognosis. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2019; 13:263-269. [PMID: 30791764 DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2019.1567329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage (UGH) is a life-threatening complication in patients with cirrhosis; however, data regarding the role of UGH in acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) are limited. METHODS A prospective, observational cohort study was performed from February 2014 to Mach 2015. RESULTS UGH was identified in 170 of 492 cirrhotic patients with acute decompensation (AD) at the time of admission. Logistic regression analysis showed that fecal occult blood test positivity was an independent risk factor for UGH in patients with or without ACLF [OR(95%CI): 8.31(4.89-14.10), p < 0.001; and 6.29 (1.48-26.76), p = 0.031]. Other independent risk factors were a history of gastrointestinal bleeding [OR(95% CI): 13.43 (7.17-25.15), p < 0.001], older age [OR(95% CI): 0.98(0.96-0.99), p = 0.003], greater INR level [OR(95% CI): 0.48(0.28-0.81), p = 0.007] in patients without ACLF. Multivariate Cox proportional hazard model analysis indicated that UGH did not increase mortality at different times in cirrhotic patients with acute decompensation. CONCLUSIONS UGH is a frequent complication in cirrhotic patients with AD, even those with ACLF. Positive fecal occult blood tests and previous GI bleeding were shown to be associated with the risk of UGH. UGH did not significantly increase the risk of mortality in cirrhotic patients with AD or ACLF.
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- Hong Zhao
- a State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- a State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- a State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- a State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- b Department of Infectious Diseases , Cixi People's Hospital , Cixi , China
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- c Department of Infectious Diseases , Yuyao People's Hospital , Ningbo , China
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- a State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- a State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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- a State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine , Zhejiang University , Hangzhou , China
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Jung K, Moon W. Role of endoscopy in acute gastrointestinal bleeding in real clinical practice: An evidence-based review. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2019; 11:68-83. [PMID: 30788026 PMCID: PMC6379746 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v11.i2.68] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2018] [Revised: 02/02/2019] [Accepted: 02/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Although upper gastrointestinal bleeding is usually segregated from lower gastrointestinal bleeding, and guidelines for gastrointestinal bleeding are divided into two separate sections, they may not be distinguished from each other in clinical practice. Most patients are first observed with signs of bleeding such as hematemesis, melena, and hematochezia. When a patient with these symptoms presents to the emergency room, endoscopic diagnosis and treatment are considered together with appropriate initial resuscitation. Especially, in cases of variceal bleeding, it is important for the prognosis that the endoscopy is performed immediately after the patient stabilizes. In cases of suspected lower gastrointestinal bleeding, full colonoscopy after bowel preparation is effective in distinguishing the cause of the bleeding and treating with hemostasis. The therapeutic aspect of endoscopy, using the mechanical method alone or injection with a certain modality rather than injection alone, can increase the success rate of bleeding control. Therefore, it is important to consider the origin of bleeding and how to approach it. In this article, we aim to review the role of endoscopy in diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in patients with acute gastrointestinal bleeding in a real clinical setting.
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- Kyoungwon Jung
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan 49267, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan 49267, South Korea
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Cho E, Jun CH, Cho SB, Park CH, Kim HS, Choi SK, Rew JS. Endoscopic variceal ligation-induced ulcer bleeding: What are the risk factors and treatment strategies? Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e7157. [PMID: 28614248 PMCID: PMC5478333 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000007157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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This study was aimed to determine the risk factors of endoscopic variceal ligation-(EVL) induced ulcer bleeding.The prevalence of EVL-induced ulcer bleeding is reported to be 3.6%. However, there are only limited reports of this serious complication, and the risk factors and the treatment methods are not well established.A total of 430 patients who had undergone EVL in Chonnam National University Hospital from January 2014 to October 2016 were studied. EVL was performed for prophylaxis or acute hemorrhage. The patients were classified into 2 groups: a bleeding group (n = 33) and a non-bleeding group (n = 397). The patients who had endoscopically confirmed EVL-induced ulcer bleeding were included in the bleeding group.EVL-induced ulcer bleeding occurred in 7.7% (n = 33) of the patients. In a multivariate analysis, model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score >10 (odds ratio [OR]: 3.42, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.10-10.64), concomitant GV F3 (OR: 14.1, 95% CI: 2.84-71.43), and detachment of o-ring bands on follow-up endoscopy (OR: 8.06, 95% CI: 2.55-25.64) were independent predictive factors of EVL-induced ulcer bleeding. Various endoscopic modalities were attempted for hemostasis (EVL in 8 cases [24.2%], endoscopic variceal obturation [EVO] with cyanoacrylate in 6 cases [18.2%], argon plasma coagulation [APC] in 1 case (3%), Sengstaken-Blakemore (SB) tube in 3 cases [9.1%]), and proton pump inhibitor therapy only in 15 cases (45.5%).MELD score >10, concomitant GV F3, and detachment of o-ring bands on follow-up endoscopy are risk factors for EVL-induced ulcer bleeding.
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Nabi Z. Complications of therapeutic gastroscopy/colonoscopy other than resection. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 2016; 30:719-733. [PMID: 27931632 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpg.2016.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2016] [Revised: 10/07/2016] [Accepted: 10/21/2016] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is profoundly utilized for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The therapeutic potential of GI endoscopy has amplified many folds with the evolution of novel techniques as well as equipments. However, with the augmentation of therapeutic endoscopy, the extent, likelihood and severity of adverse events have increased as well. The attendant risks and adverse events with therapeutic endoscopy are many folds that of diagnostic endoscopy. Besides endoscopic resection, therapeutic endoscopy is widely utilized for hemostasis in GI bleeds, dilatation of stenosis, enteral stenting, foreign body removal, ablation of Barrett's esophagus etc. Major adverse events associated with interventional endoscopic procedures include bleeding and perforation. Adverse events of endoscopic interventions are diverse and related to the underlying disease, therapeutic modality used and operator's experience. Many of these adverse events can be prevented. Early recognition of an unavoidable adverse event is important to minimize the associated morbidity and mortality.
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- Zaheer Nabi
- Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India.
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Choudhary NS, Puri R, Saigal S, Saraf N, Sud R, Soin AS. Innovative Approach of Using Esophageal Stent for Refractory Post-Band Ligation Esophageal Ulcer Bleed Following Living Donor Liver Transplantation. J Clin Exp Hepatol 2016; 6:149-50. [PMID: 27493462 PMCID: PMC4963324 DOI: 10.1016/j.jceh.2016.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2015] [Accepted: 01/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Bleeding from post-banding esophageal ulcers is uncommon. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The bleeding from post-banding ulcers is difficult to manage and may be refractory to endotherapy and pharmacological treatment; transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt can be used in such cases. We present a case of refractory post-banding ulcer bleed in a liver transplant recipient, which was managed by placement of removable esophageal metal stent.
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- Narendra S. Choudhary
- Institute of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine, Medanta The Medicity, Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR), India
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- Institute of Digestive and Hepatobiliary Sciences, Medanta The Medicity, Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR), India
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- Institute of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine, Medanta The Medicity, Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR), India
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- Institute of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine, Medanta The Medicity, Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR), India
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- Institute of Digestive and Hepatobiliary Sciences, Medanta The Medicity, Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR), India,Address for correspondence: Dr. Randhir Sud, Medanta The Medicity Hospital, Sector 38, Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR), India. Tel.: +91 9811047387.Dr. Randhir Sud, Medanta The Medicity HospitalSector 38, GurgaonDelhi (NCR)India
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- Institute of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine, Medanta The Medicity, Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR), India
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Randomized controlled trial comparing endoscopic ligation with or without sclerotherapy for secondary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2016; 28:95-100. [PMID: 26517621 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000000499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES A recently published network meta-analysis showed that ligation combined with sclerotherapy might be the most efficacious intervention for secondary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding. Most studies excluded patients with concomitant gastric varices; thus, the outcomes in such patients have not yet been reported. The present study aimed to investigate the efficacy of two endoscopic procedures for secondary prophylaxis in cirrhotic patients presenting with both esophageal and gastric varices. MATERIALS AND METHODS A randomized controlled study was carried out in a tertiary care referral center. Patients were randomized into two groups: sclerotherapy- and sclerotherapy+ group. Continued endoscopic ligation was used to treat esophageal varices in the sclerotherapy- group, whereas combined ligation and sclerotherapy with lauromacrogol was performed in the sclerotherapy+ group. A cyanoacrylate injection was used for gastric varices in both groups. All participants were followed up for 6 months. RESULTS Overall, 96 patients were included between 25 March 2012 and 25 June 2013. Three patients were lost during follow-up (one in the sclerotherapy- group and two in the sclerotherapy+ group). The cumulative recurrence rate of bleeding was significantly higher in the sclerotherapy+ group (14.6 vs. 35.4%, P=0.013). The cumulative mortality rate (2.1 vs. 6.3%, P=0.286) and the incidence rate of adverse events were similar between the two groups. CONCLUSION Continued ligation+cyanoacrylate injection was superior to combined ligation and sclerotherapy+cyanoacrylate injection during the first 6 months in terms of rebleeding in cirrhotic patients presenting with both esophageal and gastric varices. Long-term results entail further investigation (http://www.clinicaltrials.gov, NCT01592578).
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