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Pacheco MO, Gerzenshtein IK, Stoppel WL, Rinaldi-Ramos CM. Advances in Vascular Diagnostics using Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) for Blood Circulation Assessment. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2400612. [PMID: 38879782 PMCID: PMC11442126 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202400612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
Abstract
Rapid and accurate assessment of conditions characterized by altered blood flow, cardiac blood pooling, or internal bleeding is crucial for diagnosing and treating various clinical conditions. While widely used imaging modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and ultrasound offer unique diagnostic advantages, they fall short for specific indications due to limited penetration depth and prolonged acquisition times. Magnetic particle imaging (MPI), an emerging tracer-based technique, holds promise for blood circulation assessments, potentially overcoming existing limitations with reduction in background signals and high temporal and spatial resolution, below the millimeter scale. Successful imaging of blood pooling and impaired flow necessitates tracers with diverse circulation half-lives optimized for MPI signal generation. Recent MPI tracers show potential in imaging cardiovascular complications, vascular perforations, ischemia, and stroke. The impressive temporal resolution and penetration depth also position MPI as an excellent modality for real-time vessel perfusion imaging via functional MPI (fMPI). This review summarizes advancements in optimized MPI tracers for imaging blood circulation and analyzes the current state of pre-clinical applications. This work discusses perspectives on standardization required to transition MPI from a research endeavor to clinical implementation and explore additional clinical indications that may benefit from the unique capabilities of MPI.
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- Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
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- Chemical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville FL
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Maity R, Dhali A, Biswas J. Importance of risk assessment, endoscopic hemostasis, and recent advancements in the management of acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12:5462-5467. [PMID: 39188600 PMCID: PMC11269988 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i24.5462] [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: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
Abstract
Acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (ANVUGIB) is a common medical emergency in clinical practice. While the incidence has significantly reduced, the mortality rates have not undergone a similar reduction in the last few decades, thus presenting a significant challenge. This editorial outlines the key causes and risk factors of ANVUGIB and explores the current standards and recent updates in risk assessment scoring systems for predicting mortality and endoscopic treatments for achieving hemostasis. Since ANUVGIB predominantly affects the elderly population, the impact of comorbidities may be responsible for the poor outcomes. A thorough drug history is important due to the increasing use of antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants in the elderly. Early risk stratification plays a crucial role in deciding the line of management and predicting mortality. Emerging scoring systems such as the ABC (age, blood tests, co-morbidities) score show promise in predicting mortality and guiding clinical decisions. While conventional endoscopic therapies remain cornerstone approaches, novel techniques like hemostatic powders and over-the-scope clips offer promising alternatives, particularly in cases refractory to traditional modalities. By integrating validated scoring systems and leveraging novel therapeutic modalities, clinicians can enhance patient care and mitigate the substantial morbidity and mortality associated with ANVUGIB.
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- Rick Maity
- General Medicine, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata 700020, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield S5 7AU, United Kingdom
- School of Medicine and Population Health, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S102HQ, United Kingdom
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- General Medicine, College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital, Kolkata 700058, India
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Cacioppa LM, Floridi C, Bruno A, Rossini N, Valeri T, Borgheresi A, Inchingolo R, Cortese F, Novelli G, Felicioli A, Torresi M, Boscarato P, Ottaviani L, Giovagnoni A. Extravasated contrast volumetric assessment on computed tomography angiography in gastrointestinal bleeding: A useful predictor of positive angiographic findings. World J Radiol 2024; 16:115-127. [PMID: 38845606 PMCID: PMC11151896 DOI: 10.4329/wjr.v16.i5.115] [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: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition, especially in cases of delayed treatment. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) plays a pivotal role in the early identification of upper and lower GIB and in the prompt treatment of the haemorrhage. AIM To determine whether a volumetric estimation of the extravasated contrast at CTA in GIB may be a predictor of subsequent positive angiographic findings. METHODS In this retrospective single-centre study, 35 patients (22 men; median age 69 years; range 16-92 years) admitted to our institution for active GIB detected at CTA and further submitted to catheter angiography between January 2018 and February 2022 were enrolled. Twenty-three (65.7%) patients underwent endoscopy before CTA. Bleeding volumetry was evaluated in both arterial and venous phases via a semi-automated dedicated software. Bleeding rate was obtained from volume change between the two phases and standardised for unit time. Patients were divided into two groups, according to the angiographic signs and their concordance with CTA. RESULTS Upper bleeding accounted for 42.9% and lower GIB for 57.1%. Mean haemoglobin value at the admission was 7.7 g/dL. A concordance between positive CTA and direct angiographic bleeding signs was found in 19 (54.3%) cases. Despite no significant differences in terms of bleeding volume in the arterial phase (0.55 mL vs 0.33 mL, P = 0.35), a statistically significant volume increase in the venous phase was identified in the group of patients with positive angiography (2.06 mL vs 0.9 mL, P = 0.02). In the latter patient group, a significant increase in bleeding rate was also detected (2.18 mL/min vs 0.19 mL/min, P = 0.02). CONCLUSION In GIB of any origin, extravasated contrast volumetric analysis at CTA could be a predictor of positive angiography and may help in avoiding further unnecessary procedures.
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- Laura Maria Cacioppa
- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiological Sciences, University Politecnica Delle Marche, Ancona 60126, Italy
- Department of Clinical, Special and Dental Sciences, University Politecnica Delle Marche, Ancona 60126, Italy
- Laura Maria Cacioppa and Chiara Floridi
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiological Sciences, University Politecnica Delle Marche, Ancona 60126, Italy
- Department of Clinical, Special and Dental Sciences, University Politecnica Delle Marche, Ancona 60126, Italy
- Division of Radiology, Department of Radiological Sciences, University Hospital "Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Delle Marche", Ancona 60126, Italy
- Laura Maria Cacioppa and Chiara Floridi
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- Department of Clinical, Special and Dental Sciences, University Politecnica Delle Marche, Ancona 60126, Italy
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- Department of Clinical, Special and Dental Sciences, University Politecnica Delle Marche, Ancona 60126, Italy
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- Department of Clinical, Special and Dental Sciences, University Politecnica Delle Marche, Ancona 60126, Italy
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- Department of Clinical, Special and Dental Sciences, University Politecnica Delle Marche, Ancona 60126, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, "F Miulli" Regional General Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti 70021, Italy
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, "F Miulli" Regional General Hospital, Acquaviva delle Fonti 70021, Italy
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiological Sciences, University Politecnica Delle Marche, Ancona 60126, Italy
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiological Sciences, University Politecnica Delle Marche, Ancona 60126, Italy
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiological Sciences, University Politecnica Delle Marche, Ancona 60126, Italy
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- Division of Radiology, Department of Radiological Sciences, University Hospital "Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Delle Marche", Ancona 60126, Italy
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- Department of Clinical, Special and Dental Sciences, University Politecnica Delle Marche, Ancona 60126, Italy
- Division of Radiology, Department of Radiological Sciences, University Hospital "Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Delle Marche", Ancona 60126, Italy
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Wang Y, Wu Y, Wang J, Zhang H, Du L, Wang K, Duan H. Predictors of gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with acute coronary syndrome and the optimal duration of dual antiplatelet therapy. JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF ISFAHAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2024; 29:15. [PMID: 38808215 PMCID: PMC11132419 DOI: 10.4103/jrms.jrms_452_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Background This study aims to estimate the risk factors of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and to evaluate the optimal duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT). Materials and Methods We enrolled 1266 patients with ACS in a telephone follow-up program to determine whether any of the patients were hospitalized for GI bleeding. We collected baseline data, laboratory tests, electrocardiograms, and echocardiography covering all ACS patients. Multivariable regression was performed to adjust for confounders and predictors of GI bleeding. At the same time, the optimal duration of DAPT for ACS patients was evaluated. Results A total of 1061 ACS patients were included in the study. After 13-68 months, 48 patients (4.5%) were hospitalized for GI bleeding. The risk of GI bleeding was significantly increased in patients treated with DAPT for more than 18 months (hazard ratio 12.792, 5.607-29.185, P < 0.01). Receiver Operating Characteristic curve showed that the duration of DAPT using a cutoff of 14.5 months resulted in a sensitivity of 66.7% and a specificity of 77%. Conclusion In patients with ACS, DAPT time are the main risk factors of GI bleeding. The optimal duration of DAPT is 14.5 months.
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- Yanyu Wang
- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Epigenetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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Lu T, Shen R, Xv M, Ye Q, Shen J. Successful endoscopic combined with endovascular haemostasis of a ruptured pseudoaneurysm of the duodenal bulb: A case report. J Int Med Res 2024; 52:3000605231222413. [PMID: 38179804 PMCID: PMC10771055 DOI: 10.1177/03000605231222413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Pseudoaneurysms are uncommon but their rupture and bleeding can lead to serious complications and be fatal. We present here a case of a man in his late 70s who was transferred to our hospital with persistent gastrointestinal bleeding. One month prior to his admission, he had undergone surgery for a fracture to his left knee. Endoscopic examination found pulsating blood vessels on a duodenal ulcer, which suddenly ruptured and caused significant bleeding. Immediate endoscopic haemostasis was administered and the bleeding decreased. Considering the high rate of rebleeding that may occur with a pseudoaneurysm, the patient underwent interventional radiology that culminated in a diagnosis of a pseudoaneurysm originating from gastroduodenal artery (GDA); successful embolization was achieved. Tests showed that the patient had Helicobacter pylori infection. We hypothesised that the H. pylori infection had led to the occurrence of the duodenal bulb ulcer, and the patient's left knee fracture and surgery a month previously had contributed to this predisposition for a pseudoaneurysm.
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- Ting Lu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, ZheJiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, ZheJiang Province, China
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- Department of Endoscopy Center, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, ZheJiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, ZheJiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, ZheJiang Province, China
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Xu X, Tang C, Linghu E, Ding H. Guidelines for the Management of Esophagogastric Variceal Bleeding in Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension. J Clin Transl Hepatol 2023; 11:1565-1579. [PMID: 38161497 PMCID: PMC10752807 DOI: 10.14218/jcth.2023.00061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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To standardize the diagnosis, treatment, and management of esophagogastric variceal bleeding (EVB) in patients with cirrhotic portal hypertension, the Chinese Society of Hepatology, the Chinese Society of Gastroenterology, and the Chinese Society of Digestive Endoscopy of the Chinese Medical Association brought together relevant experts, reviewed the latest national and international progress in clinical research on EVB in cirrhotic portal hypertension, and followed evidence-based medicine to update the Guidelines on the Management of EVB in Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension. The guidelines provide recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of EVB in cirrhotic portal hypertension and with the aim to improve the level of clinical treatment of EVB in patients with cirrhotic portal hypertension.
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- Xiaoyuan Xu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Beijing You’an Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Beijing You’an Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Mohn F, Szwargulski P, Kaul MG, Graeser M, Mummert T, Krishnan KM, Knopp T, Adam G, Salamon J, Riedel C. Real-time multi-contrast magnetic particle imaging for the detection of gastrointestinal bleeding. Sci Rep 2023; 13:22976. [PMID: 38151569 PMCID: PMC10752888 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-50041-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Gastrointestinal bleeding, as a potentially life-threatening condition, is typically diagnosed by radiation-based imaging modalities like computed tomography or more invasively catheter-based angiography. Endoscopy enables examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract and the colon but not of the entire small bowel. Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) enables non-invasive, volumetric imaging without ionizing radiation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of detecting gastrointestinal bleeding by single- and multi-contrast MPI using human-sized organs. A 3D-printed small bowel phantom and porcine small bowel specimens were prepared with a defect within the bowel wall as the source of a bleeding. For multi-contrast MPI, the bowel lumen was filled with an intestinal tracer representing an orally administered tracer. MPI was performed to evaluate the fluid exchange between the vascular compartment of the bowel wall and the lumen while a blood pool tracer was applied. Leakage of the blood pool tracer was observed to the bowel lumen. Multi-contrast MPI enabled co-registration of both tracers at the same location within the bowel lumen indicating gastrointestinal bleeding. Single- and multi-contrast MPI are feasible to visualize gastrointestinal bleeding. Therefore, MPI might emerge as a useful tool for radiation-free detection of bleeding within the entire gastrointestinal tract.
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- Fabian Mohn
- Section for Biomedical Imaging, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
- Institute for Biomedical Imaging, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany
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- Section for Biomedical Imaging, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
- Institute for Biomedical Imaging, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Section for Biomedical Imaging, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
- Institute for Biomedical Imaging, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany
- Fraunhofer Research Institution for Individualized and Cell-based Medical Engineering, IMTE, Lübeck, Germany
- Institute of Medical Engineering, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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- Section for Biomedical Imaging, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
- Institute for Biomedical Imaging, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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Zhou ZP, Zhu SY, Ren LL. Relationship between periulcer mucosal inflammatory status and recurrent bleeding after successful treatment of gastric ulcer bleeding and establishment of an early warning model. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2023; 31:965-972. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v31.i23.965] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal bleeding tends to recur and may cause mortality, and there are multiple risk factors for gastroin-testinal bleeding. Therefore, comprehensive data is urgently needed in clinical practice to predict the adverse prognosis of peptic ulcer bleeding, in order to more accurately manage patients in a hierarchical manner.
AIM To analyze the relationship between periulcer mucosal inflammatory status and recurrent bleeding after successful treatment of gastric ulcer bleeding, and establish an early warning model based on this.
METHODS Three hundred and seven patients with gastric ulcer bleeding admitted to the Second People's Hospital of Lishui City from January 2020 to December 2022 were retrospectively selected. The situation and duration of gastric ulcer rebleeding after successful initial hemostasis were recorded. The differences in clinical indicators, inclu-ding periulcer mucosal inflammatory status, were compared between the recurrent bleeding group and the non-recurrent bleeding group, using a multifactor Cox regression model, to identify the factors that affect rebleeding and establish a nomogram model for predicting rebleeding.
RESULTS Kaplan-Meier curve analysis showed that there was a statistically significant difference in the occurrence of gastric ulcer rebleeding during the follow-up period between groups with different levels of periulcer mucosal inflammation (P < 0.05). Periulcer mucosal inflammatory status, use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, alcohol consumption, ulcer size, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, and Forrest grade were identified to be factors affecting the recurrence of bleeding after successful treatment of gastric ulcer bleeding (P < 0.05). Multifactor Cox regression analysis showed that periulcer mucosal inflammatory status, use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, alcohol consumption, H. pylori infection, and Forrest grade were independent risk factors for recurrent bleeding after successful treatment of gastric ulcer bleeding (P < 0.05). The discriminability and calibration of the nomo-gram developed for the prediction of rebleeding risk were good.
CONCLUSION The more severe the periulcer mucosal inflammation, the higher the risk of rebleeding. The development of the predictive model for the recurrence of gastric ulcer bleeding after successful treatment based on periulcer mucosal inflammatory status can help clinicians identify high-risk patients early.
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- Ze-Ping Zhou
- Department of Geriatrics, The Second People's Hospital of Lishui, Lishui 323000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second People's Hospital of Lishui, Lishui 323000, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Digestive Endoscopy Center, The Second People's Hospital of Lishui, Lishui 323000, Zhejiang Province, China
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Cheng J, Huang K, Mou JL, Lao YJ, Feng JH, Hu F, Lin ML, Maimaitiaishan T, Shang J, Lin J. Prognosis value of serum chloride on 1-year mortality in cirrhotic patients receiving transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt. J Formos Med Assoc 2023; 122:911-921. [PMID: 36878767 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2023.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Emerging researches have regarded serum chloride as a capable predictor of mortality in liver cirrhosis. We aim to investigate the clinical role of admission chloride in cirrhotic patients with esophagogastric varices receiving transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS), which is unclear. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed data of cirrhotic patients with esophagogastric varices undergoing TIPS in Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University. Mortality outcome was obtained by following up for 1-year after TIPS. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression were used to identify independent predictors of 1-year mortality post-TIPS. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were adopted to assess the predictive ability of the predictors. In addition, log-rank test and Kaplan-Meier (KM) analyses were employed to evaluate the prognostic value of predictors in the survival probability. RESULTS A total of 182 patients were included ultimately. Age, fever symptom, platelet-to lymphocyte-ratio (PLR), lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR), total bilirubin, serum sodium, chloride, and Child-Pugh score were related to 1-year follow-up mortality. In multivariate Cox regression analysis, serum chloride (HR = 0.823, 95%CI = 0.757-0.894, p < 0.001) and Child-Pugh score (HR = 1.401, 95%CI = 1.151-1.704, p = 0.001) were identified as independent predictors of 1-year mortality. Patients with serum chloride <107.35 mmol/L showed worse survival probability than those with serum chloride ≥107.35 mmol/L no matter with or without ascites (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Admission hypochloremia and increasing Child-Pugh score are independent predictors of 1-year mortality in cirrhotic patients with esophagogastric varices receiving TIPS.
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- Jie Cheng
- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, PR China; The Hubei Clinical Center & Key Laboratory of Intestinal & Colorectal Diseases, Wuhan, 430071, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, PR China; The Hubei Clinical Center & Key Laboratory of Intestinal & Colorectal Diseases, Wuhan, 430071, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, PR China; The Hubei Clinical Center & Key Laboratory of Intestinal & Colorectal Diseases, Wuhan, 430071, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, PR China; The Hubei Clinical Center & Key Laboratory of Intestinal & Colorectal Diseases, Wuhan, 430071, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, PR China; The Hubei Clinical Center & Key Laboratory of Intestinal & Colorectal Diseases, Wuhan, 430071, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, PR China; The Hubei Clinical Center & Key Laboratory of Intestinal & Colorectal Diseases, Wuhan, 430071, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, PR China; The Hubei Clinical Center & Key Laboratory of Intestinal & Colorectal Diseases, Wuhan, 430071, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, PR China; The Hubei Clinical Center & Key Laboratory of Intestinal & Colorectal Diseases, Wuhan, 430071, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, PR China; The Hubei Clinical Center & Key Laboratory of Intestinal & Colorectal Diseases, Wuhan, 430071, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, PR China; The Hubei Clinical Center & Key Laboratory of Intestinal & Colorectal Diseases, Wuhan, 430071, PR China.
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Yang Z, Chen L, Liu J, Zhuang H, Lin W, Li C, Zhao X. Short Peptide Nanofiber Biomaterials Ameliorate Local Hemostatic Capacity of Surgical Materials and Intraoperative Hemostatic Applications in Clinics. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2301849. [PMID: 36942893 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Short designer self-assembling peptide (dSAP) biomaterials are a new addition to the hemostat group. It may provide a diverse and robust toolbox for surgeons to integrate wound microenvironment with much safer and stronger hemostatic capacity than conventional materials and hemostatic agents. Especially in noncompressible torso hemorrhage (NCTH), diffuse mucosal surface bleeding, and internal medical bleeding (IMB), with respect to the optimal hemostatic formulation, dSAP biomaterials are the ingenious nanofiber alternatives to make bioactive neural scaffold, nasal packing, large mucosal surface coverage in gastrointestinal surgery (esophagus, gastric lesion, duodenum, and lower digestive tract), epicardiac cell-delivery carrier, transparent matrix barrier, and so on. Herein, in multiple surgical specialties, dSAP-biomaterial-based nano-hemostats achieve safe, effective, and immediate hemostasis, facile wound healing, and potentially reduce the risks in delayed bleeding, rebleeding, post-operative bleeding, or related complications. The biosafety in vivo, bleeding indications, tissue-sealing quality, surgical feasibility, and local usability are addressed comprehensively and sequentially and pursued to develop useful surgical techniques with better hemostatic performance. Here, the state of the art and all-round advancements of nano-hemostatic approaches in surgery are provided. Relevant critical insights will inspire exciting investigations on peptide nanotechnology, next-generation biomaterials, and better promising prospects in clinics.
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- Zehong Yang
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
- Institute for Nanobiomedical Technology and Membrane Biology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No. 37 Guoxue Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Women and Children Diseases of the Ministry of Education, Sichuan University, No. 17 People's South Road, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Institute for Nanobiomedical Technology and Membrane Biology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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Su DS, Li CK, Gao C, Qi XS. Hemostatic powder for acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding: Recent research advances. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2023; 31:249-255. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v31.i7.249] [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] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (AUGIB) is a clinically common emergency condition. The common causes of AUGIB are peptic ulcer and esophagogastric variceal bleeding. Despite continuous improvements in endoscopic hemostasis techniques, endoscopic treatment is still unsuccessful in 5%-15% of patients. Hemostatic powder, a new drug for endoscopic hemostasis that is sprayed on the bleeding site with the assistance of an air pump, can absorb water to promote clotting substance aggregation and then adhere over the lesion, forming a mechanical barrier and then achieving hemostasis. It is convenient to spray hemostatic powder under endoscopy, where precise positioning is not warranted. The immediate hemostasis rate of hemostatic powder is often high, and it can be used as a remedy after the failure of conventional hemostasis. However, until now, there have been no recommendations in China regarding the use of hemostatic powder for the treatment of AUGIB. This article summarizes the mechanism, clinical applicability, and side effects of five major types of hemostatic powder by reviewing the existing evidence, with an aim to strengthen endoscopists' understanding of this drug.
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Güven İE, Başpınar B, Durak MB, Yüksel İ. Comparison of urgent and early endoscopy for acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding in high-risk patients. GASTROENTEROLOGIA Y HEPATOLOGIA 2023; 46:178-184. [PMID: 35605821 DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2022.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Data regarding early (within 24h) and urgent endoscopy (within 12h) in non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NV-UGIB) revealed conflicting results. This study aimed to investigate the impact of endoscopy timing on the outcomes of high-risk patients with NV-UGIB. PATIENTS AND METHODS From February 2020 to February 2021, consecutive high-risk (Glasgow-Blatchford score ≥12) adults admitted to the emergency department with NV-UGIB were analyzed retrospectively. The primary composite outcome was 30-day mortality from any cause, inpatient rebleeding, need for endoscopic re-intervention, need for surgery or angiographic embolization. RESULTS 240 patients were enrolled: 152 (63%) patients underwent urgent endoscopy (<12h) and 88 (37%) patients underwent early endoscopy (12-24h). One or more components of the composite outcome were observed in 53 (22.1%) patients: 30 (12.5%) had 30-day mortality, rebleeding occurred in 27 (11.3%), 7 (2.9%) underwent endoscopic re-intervention, and 5 (2.1%) required surgery or angiographic embolization. The composite outcome was similar between the groups. Multivariate analysis showed only hemodynamic instability on admission (OR: 3.05, p=0.006), and the previous history of cancer (OR: 2.42, p=0.029) were significant in predicting composite outcome. In terms of secondary outcomes, the endoscopic intervention was higher in the urgent endoscopy group (p=0.006), whereas the number of transfused erythrocyte suspensions and the length of hospital stay was higher in the early endoscopy group (p=0.002 and p=0.040, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Urgent endoscopy leads to a significant reduction in the length of hospitalization and the number of transfused erythrocyte suspensions in NV-UGIB, which can contribute to patient satisfaction, reduce healthcare expenditure, and improve hospital bed availability. The composite outcome and its sub-outcomes were the same among both groups.
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- İbrahim Ethem Güven
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara City Hospital, Bilkent Avenue, 06800 Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara City Hospital, Bilkent Avenue, 06800 Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara City Hospital, Bilkent Avenue, 06800 Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara City Hospital, Bilkent Avenue, 06800 Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey; Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University School of Medicine, Bilkent Avenue, 06800 Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
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Pallio S, Crinò SF, Maida M, Sinagra E, Tripodi VF, Facciorusso A, Ofosu A, Conti Bellocchi MC, Shahini E, Melita G. Endoscopic Ultrasound Advanced Techniques for Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:1285. [PMID: 36831627 PMCID: PMC9954263 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15041285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs) are subepithelial lesions (SELs) that commonly develop in the gastrointestinal tract. GISTs, unlike other SELs, can exhibit malignant behavior, so differential diagnosis is critical to the decision-making process. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is considered the most accurate imaging method for diagnosing and differentiating SELs in the gastrointestinal tract by assessing the lesions precisely and evaluating their malignant risk. Due to their overlapping imaging characteristics, endosonographers may have difficulty distinguishing GISTs from other SELs using conventional EUS alone, and the collection of tissue samples from these lesions may be technically challenging. Even though it appears to be less effective in the case of smaller lesions, histology is now the gold standard for achieving a final diagnosis and avoiding unnecessary and invasive treatment for benign SELs. The use of enhanced EUS modalities and elastography has improved the diagnostic ability of EUS. Furthermore, recent advancements in artificial intelligence systems that use EUS images have allowed them to distinguish GISTs from other SELs, thereby improving their diagnostic accuracy.
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- Socrate Pallio
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, S. Elia-Raimondi Hospital, 93100 Caltanissetta, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Istituto San Raffaele Giglio, 90015 Cefalù, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71100 Foggia, Italy
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- Division of Digestive Diseases, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45201, USA
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- Gastroenterology Unit, National Institute of Gastroenterology—IRCCS “Saverio de Bellis” Castellana Grotte, 70013 Castellana Grotte, Italy
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- Human Pathology of Adult and Child Department, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy
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Ju J, Cheng Z, Zhu Q, Deng M, Zhang H. Pulsation of visible vessel or adherent clot in duodenal ulcer may indicate pseudoaneurysm: Case series. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e32819. [PMID: 36749253 PMCID: PMC9902009 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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RATIONALE Owing to the anatomical characteristics of the duodenum, gastroduodenal artery (GDA) pseudoaneurysms can be caused by duodenal ulcers, which may rupture and lead to massive or repeated bleeding. Pseudoaneurysms are usually diagnosed using enhanced computerized tomography or angiography, whereas endoscopic signs have rarely been reported. PATIENT CONCERNS Three patients aged 18 to 83 years with bleeding duodenal ulcers and GDA pseudoaneurysms were treated. DIAGNOSIS All patients had symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding, and endoscopy revealed duodenal ulcers with visible vessels or adherent clot pulsations. Angiography confirmed the presence of a GDA pseudoaneurysm, which had an adjacent relationship with the duodenum. INTERVENTIONS The GDA pseudoaneurysm was embolized in each patient. OUTCOMES Through transcatheter arterial embolization, endoscopic treatment, and traditional treatment, hematemesis or melena was gradually stopped and all patients were discharged. LESSONS The pulsation of visible vessels or adherent clots observed during endoscopy in patients with duodenal ulcer may indicate the formation of a gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm. Therefore, we suggest that such patients receive enhanced computerized tomography or angiography to assess whether they need timely endovascular intervention treatment to avoid bleeding caused by a pseudoaneurysm.
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- Jiayu Ju
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China
- * Correspondence: Hailong Zhang, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, No. 25, Taiping Street, Luzhou, Sichuan Province 64600, China (e-mail: )
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Ito N, Funasaka K, Fujiyoshi T, Furukawa K, Kakushima N, Furune S, Ishikawa E, Mizutani Y, Sawada T, Maeda K, Ishikawa T, Yamamura T, Ohno E, Nakamura M, Kawashima H, Miyahara R, Hirooka Y, Haruta JI, Fujishiro M. Modified N score is helpful for identifying patients who need endoscopic intervention among those with black stools without hematemesis. Dig Endosc 2022; 34:1157-1165. [PMID: 35396885 DOI: 10.1111/den.14323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Although black stools are one of the signs of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, not all patients without hematemesis need endoscopic intervention. There is no apparent indicator to select who needs treatment thus far. The aim of this study was to establish a novel score that predicts the need for endoscopic intervention in patients with black stools without hematemesis. METHODS We retrospectively enrolled 721 consecutive patients with black stools without hematemesis who underwent emergency endoscopy from two facilities. In the development stage (from January 2016 to December 2018), risk factors that predict the need for endoscopic intervention were determined from the data of 422 patients by multivariate logistic regression analysis, and a novel scoring system, named the modified Nagoya University score (modified N score), was developed. In the validation stage (from January 2019 to September 2020), we evaluated the diagnostic value of the modified N score for 299 patients. RESULTS Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed four predictive factors for endoscopic intervention: syncope, the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level, and the BUN/creatinine ratio as positive indicators and anticoagulant drug use as a negative indicator. In the validation stage, the area under the curve of the modified N score was 0.731, and the modified N score showed a sensitivity of 82.0% and a specificity of 58.8%. CONCLUSIONS Our modified N score, which consists of only four factors, can identify patients who need endoscopic intervention among those with black stools without hematemesis.
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- Nobuhito Ito
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Japanese Red Cross Aichi Medical Center Nagoya Daiichi Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Nagoya University Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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- Japanese Red Cross Aichi Medical Center Nagoya Daiichi Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Aichi, Japan
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Feng L, Fu J. Somatostatin plus Gastroscopic Administration of Omeprazole for the Treatment of Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: An Exploration of a Promising Alternative. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2022; 2022:6329592. [PMID: 35832530 PMCID: PMC9273354 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6329592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Objective To analyze the efficacy and safety of somatostatin combined with gastroscopic administration of omeprazole in the treatment of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Methods Eligible 112 patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding treated in our hospital from May 2019 to July 2020 were randomized at a ratio of 1 : 1 either to the control group (somatostatin) or observation group (somatostatin combined with omeprazole gastroscope administration). The treatment efficacy, the average hemostasis time, rebleeding rate, average length of hospital stay, and the incidence of adverse reactions were compared. Results The study group demonstrated significantly higher total effective rate than the control group (96.45% vs. 80.36%, <0.05). The study group demonstrated superior performances compared to the control group with respect to the average hemostasis time ((14.17 ± 2.53 h) vs. (28.84 ± 4.07 h)), rebleeding rate (3.57% vs. 14.28%), and average length of hospital stay ((5.86 ± 1.26 d) vs. (9.74 ± 1.07 d)) (all p < 0.05). The chi-square test revealed a remarkably lower total incidence of adverse reactions in the study group vs. control group which was (4 (7.14%) vs. 12 (21.43%)) (p < 0.05). Conclusion The combination of somatostatin and gastroscopic administration of omeprazole might be a promising alternative for the treatment of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding. It improves the clinical treatment effect and controls the symptoms of patients, with a good safety profile.
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- Lu Feng
- Department of Emegercy, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu 610000, China
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- Department of Emegercy, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu 610000, China
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Matsuhashi T, Fukuda S, Abe Y, Mikami T, Tatsuta T, Hikichi T, Nakamura J, Onozato Y, Hatta W, Masamune A, Ohyauchi M, Ito H, Hanabata N, Araki Y, Yanagita T, Imamura H, Tsuji T, Sugawara K, Horikawa Y, Ohara S, Kondo Y, Dohmen T, Iijima K. Nature and treatment outcomes of bleeding post-bulbar duodenal ulcers. Dig Endosc 2022; 34:984-993. [PMID: 34609030 DOI: 10.1111/den.14160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although post-bulbar duodenal ulcers (PBDUs) could become a source of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, the whole picture of the disease is unknown. We compared the characteristic features and treatment outcomes after endoscopic hemostasis between PBDUs and bulbar duodenal ulcers (BDUs). METHODS Data on duodenal ulcers with evidence of endoscopically-active bleeding were extracted from the data that were retrospectively collected from 12 institutes in Japan between 2011 and 2018. Rebleeding and in-hospital mortality were compared between patients with PBDUs and those with BDUs by logistic regression analyses. RESULTS Among 468 consecutive patients with bleeding duodenal ulcers, 96 (20.5%) had endoscopically-confirmed PBDUs. PBDUs were more frequently observed in patients with a poor general condition in comparison to BDUs. The rates of rebleeding and in-hospital mortality in patients with PBDUs were approximately three times higher than those in patients with BDUs (PBDU vs. BDU: 29.2% vs. 10.2% [P < 0.0001] and 14.6% vs. 5.1% [P = 0.0029], respectively). Although the high in-hospital mortality in PBDUs could be explained, to a lesser extent, by the likelihood of rebleeding, and, to a greater extent, by the patients' poor general condition, the presence of a PBDU itself was largely responsible for the high rebleeding rates in PBDUs. CONCLUSION This is the first study focusing on the nature and treatment outcomes of bleeding PBDUs. PBDUs were associated with much higher rebleeding and mortality rates in comparison to BDUs, and the likelihood of rebleeding may be derived from their unique anatomic location.
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- Tamotsu Matsuhashi
- Department of Gastroenterology, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita, Japan
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- Division of Endoscopy, Yamagata University Hospital, Yamagata, Japan
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- Division of Endoscopy, Hirosaki University Hospital, Aomori, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hematology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Aomori, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Fukushima Medical University Hospital, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Fukushima Medical University Hospital, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata University Hospital, Yamagata, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Miyagi, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Osaki Citizen Hospital, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Osaki Citizen Hospital, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aomori Prefectural Central Hospital, Aomori, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aomori Prefectural Central Hospital, Aomori, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ohta Nishinouchi Hospital, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ohta Nishinouchi Hospital, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Akita City Hospital, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Akita City Hospital, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hiraka General Hospital, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tohoku Rosai Hospital, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tohoku Rosai Hospital, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Yuri Kumiai General Hospital, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita, Japan
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Nian B, Wang B, Wang L, Yi L. A Cohort Study to Compare Effects between Ulcer- and Nonulcer-Related Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Appl Bionics Biomech 2022; 2022:3342919. [PMID: 35721238 PMCID: PMC9205735 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3342919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to better understand the characteristics and etiology of acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (ANVUGIB) in recent years in this region and to provide evidence-based medical evidence. Methods 100 patients with acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (ANVUGIB) who met the clinical diagnostic criteria of ANVUGIB admitted to Suzhou First People's Hospital from January 2017 to December 2021 were analyzed, as well as the age difference and change rule. According to age, 100 patients were divided into young (18-39 years), middle-aged (40-59 years), and elderly (60 years and above), and the differences in the three groups were compared. The etiology was confirmed by endoscopic examination and was recorded one by one in a well-designed ANVUGIB case data registration form. Statistical software SPSS 23.0 was used for analysis. Results Gastric ulcer was the main cause in the elderly group (50.0%), duodenal ulcer was the main cause in the middle and young groups, and gastrointestinal cancer (7.1%) and marginal ulcer (2.3%) in the elderly group were higher than those in the young group. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (52.3%) were the main inducement in the elderly group, which was significantly higher than in the middle-aged group (13.1%) and the young group (5%) (P < 0.01). Drinking, fatigue, and emotional excitement led to a higher proportion in the middle-aged group and the young group, in comparison to the elderly group (P < 0.01). Conclusion Peptic ulcer is the most common cause of acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding, followed by acute gastric mucosal lesions and upper digestive system tumors, compared with nonulcer.
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- Bi Nian
- Department of Gastroenterology, Suzhou First People's Hospital, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Suzhou First People's Hospital, China
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- Gastroenterology Department, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Yantai Mountain Hospital, Yantai, China
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Yahya H, Umar H, Shekari B, Sani K. Endoscopy for upper gastrointestinal bleeding in a tertiary hospital in Kaduna, North-West Nigeria: Experience and findings. Ann Afr Med 2022; 21:262-268. [PMID: 36204913 PMCID: PMC9671179 DOI: 10.4103/aam.aam_64_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common medical emergency and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE) makes diagnosis and treatment possible; performing this procedure within 24 h of bleeding is considered the standard of care for managing this condition. Access to upper endoscopy improves the prognosis of the disease. Methods: We present our experience and findings of performing UGIE in patients referred for UGIB to a new endoscopy unit in a tertiary center in North-West Nigeria. The age, gender, reasons for referral, interval between endoscopy, and last known episode of bleeding and endoscopic findings were obtained from endoscopy records. Results: We performed UGIE in 204 patients for UGIB over a 7-year period: Mean age 45.5 years (range 10–88 years), 61.8% male, 54.8% <50 years. Most patients (81.3%) had endoscopy seven or more days after the last known episode of bleeding and none had endoscopy within 24 h. Esophageal and gastric varices were found in almost 30% of patients while peptic ulcer disease was found in 23%. Portal hypertensive gastropathy was found in 12.7% of patients all of whom also had esophageal or gastric varices. Gastric mucosal erosions (7.4%) and gastric malignancy (6.4%) were other notable findings. No significant abnormalities were detected in 11.8% of patients. Conclusion: Bleeding from esophageal/gastric varices and peptic ulcer disease were the most common finding in our patients. There was delay in performing endoscopy and improving access and training for endoscopy will go a long way in addressing some of the challenges we identified.
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Abe H, Kamimura K, Arao Y, Kohisa J, Terai S. Advances in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Safety and Efficiency of Transnasal Endoscopy. MEDICINES 2021; 8:medicines8090053. [PMID: 34564095 PMCID: PMC8471608 DOI: 10.3390/medicines8090053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common disorder and a gastroenterological emergency. With the development of new techniques and devices, the survivability after gastrointestinal bleeding is improving. However, at the same time, we are facing the difficulty of severely complicated cases with various diseases. For example, while endoscopic examination with a normal diameter endoscope is essential for the diagnosis and treatment of UGIB, there are several cases in which it cannot be used. In these cases, transnasal endoscopy (TNE) may be a viable treatment option. This report reviews current hemostatic devices for endoscopic treatment and the safety and efficiency of using TNE in complicated cases. The latter will be demonstrated in a case report where TNE was employed in a patient with severe esophageal stenosis. This review summarizes the advances made in the devices used and will provide further ideas for the physician in terms of combining these devices and TNE.
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- Hiroyuki Abe
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sado General Hospital, 161 Chigusa, Sado 952-1209, Japan;
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, 1-757 Asahimachido-ri, Chuo-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan; (Y.A.); (J.K.); (S.T.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, 1-757 Asahimachido-ri, Chuo-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan; (Y.A.); (J.K.); (S.T.)
- Department of General Medicine, Niigata University School of Medicine, 1-757 Asahimachido-ri, Chuo-ku, Niigata 951-8510, Japan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-25-227-2207
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, 1-757 Asahimachido-ri, Chuo-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan; (Y.A.); (J.K.); (S.T.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, 1-757 Asahimachido-ri, Chuo-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan; (Y.A.); (J.K.); (S.T.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, 1-757 Asahimachido-ri, Chuo-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan; (Y.A.); (J.K.); (S.T.)
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Current Status and Future Perspective of Artificial Intelligence in the Management of Peptic Ulcer Bleeding: A Review of Recent Literature. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10163527. [PMID: 34441823 PMCID: PMC8397124 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10163527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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With the decreasing incidence of peptic ulcer bleeding (PUB) over the past two decades, the clinician experience of managing patients with PUB has also declined, especially for young endoscopists. A patient with PUB management requires collaborative care involving the emergency department, gastroenterologist, radiologist, and surgeon, from initial assessment to hospital discharge. The application of artificial intelligence (AI) methods has remarkably improved people's lives. In particular, AI systems have shown great potential in many areas of gastroenterology to increase human performance. Colonoscopy polyp detection or diagnosis by an AI system was recently introduced for commercial use to improve endoscopist performance. Although PUB is a longstanding health problem, these newly introduced AI technologies may soon impact endoscopists' clinical practice by improving the quality of care for these patients. To update the current status of AI application in PUB, we reviewed recent relevant literature and provided future perspectives that are required to integrate such AI tools into real-world practice.
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Maehara K, Esaki M, Minoda Y. Ultra-thin endoscope-assisted insertion of a suction tube for the removal of massive gastric blood clots. Dig Endosc 2021; 33:e106-e108. [PMID: 33905158 DOI: 10.1111/den.13990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Kosuke Maehara
- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.,Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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Goto O, Koizumi E, Higuchi K, Noda H, Onda T, Omori J, Kaise M, Iwakiri K. Cutting-Edge Technologies for Gastrointestinal Therapeutic Endoscopy. J NIPPON MED SCH 2021; 88:17-24. [PMID: 33692281 DOI: 10.1272/jnms.jnms.2021_88-109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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With advancements in the development of flexible endoscopes and endoscopic devices and the increased demand for minimally invasive treatments, the indications of therapeutic endoscopy have been expanded. Methods of endoscopic treatment used for tissue removal, hemostasis, and dilatation are as follows. Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is considered the gold standard curative method for removal of gastrointestinal node-negative neoplasms, regardless of their size or the presence of ulcer formation. Laparoscopic endoscopic cooperative surgery (LECS), which incorporates ESD, was introduced for removal of lesions in deeper layers. Another technique is endoscopic full-thickness resection, which is challenging without the assistance of laparoscopy. In terms of hemostasis, management of iatrogenic bleeding after endoscopic treatment is an important issue. Shielding methods and suturing techniques have been introduced for large mucosal defects after ESD, and their efficacy has been investigated clinically. Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a new alternative surgical approach for minimally invasive treatment of esophageal achalasia. Furthermore, endoscopic fundoplication after POEM was devised to prevent post-POEM gastroesophageal reflux disease. Many endoscopic treatments, including ESD, LECS, and POEM, have been introduced in Japan. With the aging of the population, more attention will be directed toward therapeutic endoscopy for elderly patients, because it is less invasive. Development of endoscopic treatments with expanded indications is expected.
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- Osamu Goto
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nippon Medical School Hospital
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nippon Medical School Hospital
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nippon Medical School Hospital
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nippon Medical School Hospital
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nippon Medical School Hospital
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nippon Medical School Hospital
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nippon Medical School Hospital
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nippon Medical School Hospital
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Naga Y, Jayaraj M, Elmofti Y, Hong A, Ohning G. Intraluminal Endovascular Coil Migration: A Rare Complication Post-Embolization of the Gastroduodenal Artery for a Previously Bleeding Duodenal Ulcer. Cureus 2021; 13:e14615. [PMID: 34040915 PMCID: PMC8139854 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.14615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Transarterial angiographic embolization is a highly effective, safe treatment for non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding refractory to endoscopic intervention. However, intraluminal coil migration is a possible complication. Coil migration, while usually a self-limiting process, can lead to significant rebleeding. In our case, a patient presented with a life-threatening duodenal ulcer hemorrhage, likely precipitated by intraluminal endovascular coil migration after a recent gastro-duodenal artery embolization. He was successfully managed without endoscopic coil removal and had no additional gastrointestinal bleeding. It is important for endoscopists to be aware of this complication and weigh the risks and benefits of coil removal.
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- Yassin Naga
- Internal Medicine, University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine, Las Vegas, USA
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- Gastroenterology, University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine, Las Vegas, USA
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- Gastroenterology, University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine, Las Vegas, USA
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- Gastroenterology, University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine, Las Vegas, USA
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- Gastroenterology, University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine, Las Vegas, USA
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Chuang CH, Chen CC, Wu JH, Hong MY, Kang JW, Kuo HY, Huang CJ, Chen CY. Novel upper gastrointestinal monitoring system to track upper gastrointestinal bleeding: A pilot study. Endosc Int Open 2020; 8:E1811-E1816. [PMID: 33269314 PMCID: PMC7671761 DOI: 10.1055/a-1266-3501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background and study aims Early detection of upper gastrointestinal (UGI) rebleeding is not easy by observing clinical symptoms. We developed a novel UGI monitoring system and aimed to test its feasibility of continuous tracking of UGI bleeding. Patients and methods A prospective study was conducted on patients with moderate to high risk of rebleeding. The UGI monitoring system was installed to monitor their gastric contents. It would alarm if rebleeding was suspected and the physician could review the images to make a further decision. The patient's comfort level was also evaluated. Results Sixteen patients were enrolled. Rebleeding occurred in one patient and was detected by this system more than 5 hours earlier than with clinical symptoms. The interobserver reliability for reviewing the images to define the blood clearance in the stomach was excellent (intraclass correlation coefficient 0.79-0.96). The comfort level assessed by patients was 1.90 ± 1.39 (on the scale of 0-5). Conclusions This pilot study demonstrated the potential of this UGI monitoring system for early detection of rebleeding.
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- Chiao-Hsiung Chuang
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan,Medical Device Innovation Center, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Medical Device Innovation Center, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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