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Barchi A, Massimino L, Mandarino FV, Vespa E, Sinagra E, Almolla O, Passaretti S, Fasulo E, Parigi TL, Cagliani S, Spanò S, Ungaro F, Danese S. Microbiota profiling in esophageal diseases: Novel insights into molecular staining and clinical outcomes. Comput Struct Biotechnol J 2024; 23:626-637. [PMID: 38274997 PMCID: PMC10808859 DOI: 10.1016/j.csbj.2023.12.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Gut microbiota is recognized nowadays as one of the key players in the development of several gastro-intestinal diseases. The first studies focused mainly on healthy subjects with staining of main bacterial species via culture-based techniques. Subsequently, lots of studies tried to focus on principal esophageal disease enlarged the knowledge on esophageal microbial environment and its role in pathogenesis. Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), the most widespread esophageal condition, seems related to a certain degree of mucosal inflammation, via interleukin (IL) 8 potentially enhanced by bacterial components, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) above all. Gram- bacteria, producing LPS), such as Campylobacter genus, have been found associated with GERD. Barrett esophagus (BE) seems characterized by a Gram- and microaerophils-shaped microbiota. Esophageal cancer (EC) development leads to an overturn in the esophageal environment with the shift from an oral-like microbiome to a prevalently low-abundant and low-diverse Gram--shaped microbiome. Although underinvestigated, also changes in the esophageal microbiome are associated with rare chronic inflammatory or neuropathic disease pathogenesis. The paucity of knowledge about the microbiota-driven mechanisms in esophageal disease pathogenesis is mainly due to the scarce sensitivity of sequencing technology and culture methods applied so far to study commensals in the esophagus. However, the recent advances in molecular techniques, especially with the advent of non-culture-based genomic sequencing tools and the implementation of multi-omics approaches, have revolutionized the microbiome field, with promises of implementing the current knowledge, discovering more mechanisms underneath, and giving insights into the development of novel therapies aimed to re-establish the microbial equilibrium for ameliorating esophageal diseases..
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- Alberto Barchi
- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology & Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Istituto G. Giglio, Cefalù, Italy
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- Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Faculty of Medicine, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
- Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Faculty of Medicine, Milan, Italy
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- Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Faculty of Medicine, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
- Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Faculty of Medicine, Milan, Italy
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Harper S, Kartha M, Mealing S, Pavanello M, Bonavina L. The Economic Impact of Introducing RefluxStop for Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease on the Italian Healthcare System. PHARMACOECONOMICS - OPEN 2024; 8:935-943. [PMID: 39190268 PMCID: PMC11499547 DOI: 10.1007/s41669-024-00521-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common ailment associated with troublesome symptoms. The standard of care in Italy involves initial treatment with proton pump inhibitor (PPI)-based medical management or laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) for patients unwilling to continue or intolerant of long-term PPI therapy. RefluxStop is a novel medical device, intended for laparoscopic implantation, that has recently proven to be an efficacious and cost-effective treatment option for patients with GERD. This analysis aims to describe the short-term budget impact of introducing RefluxStop as a GERD treatment option within the Italian National Health Service (SSN). METHODS A model adherent to international best practice recommendations was developed to estimate the budget impact of introducing RefluxStop over a 5-year time horizon. Two scenarios were considered: one without RefluxStop (i.e., comprising PPI therapy, LNF, and magnetic sphincter augmentation using the LINX system); and one with RefluxStop (i.e., addition of RefluxStop to the three treatment options previously mentioned). Clinical benefits and costs associated with each intervention were included in the analysis. RESULTS Over 5 years, the introduction of RefluxStop resulted in avoidance of 95 surgical failures, 11 reoperations, and 64 endoscopic esophageal dilations. Introduction of RefluxStop resulted in an almost neutral impact on the existing budget with a 0.316% increase in the annual Italian SSN spending on GERD treatment. CONCLUSION Introduction of RefluxStop as a GERD treatment option in Italy is likely to be associated with substantial clinical benefits and a marginal budget impact.
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- Sam Harper
- York Health Economics Consortium, York, UK
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- Division of General and Foregut Surgery, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, University of Milan Medical School, Milan, Italy
- University of Milan Medical School, Milan, Italy
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Patel A, Laine L, Moayyedi P, Wu J. AGA Clinical Practice Update on Integrating Potassium-Competitive Acid Blockers Into Clinical Practice: Expert Review. Gastroenterology 2024; 167:1228-1238. [PMID: 39269391 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2024.06.038] [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: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 06/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024]
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DESCRIPTION The purpose of this American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Clinical Practice Update (CPU) is to summarize the available evidence and offer expert Best Practice Advice on the integration of potassium-competitive acid blockers (P-CABs) in the clinical management of foregut disorders, specifically including gastroesophageal reflux disease, Helicobacter pylori infection, and peptic ulcer disease. METHODS This expert review was commissioned and approved by the AGA Institute Governing Board and CPU Committee to provide timely guidance on a topic of high clinical importance to the AGA membership. This CPU expert review underwent internal peer review by the CPU Committee and external peer review through the standard procedures of Gastroenterology. These Best Practice Advice statements were developed based on review of the published literature and expert consensus opinion. Because formal systematic reviews were not performed, these Best Practice Advice statements do not carry formal ratings of the quality of evidence or strength of the presented considerations. Best Practice Advice Statements BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 1: Based on nonclinical factors (including cost, greater obstacles to obtaining medication, and fewer long-term safety data), clinicians should generally not use P-CABs as initial therapy for acid-related conditions in which clinical superiority has not been shown. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 2: Based on current costs in the United States, even modest clinical superiority of P-CABs over double-dose proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may not make P-CABs cost-effective as first-line therapy. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 3: Clinicians should generally not use P-CABs as first-line therapy for patients with uninvestigated heartburn symptoms or nonerosive reflux disease. Clinicians may use P-CABs in selected patients with documented acid-related reflux who fail therapy with twice-daily PPIs. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 4: Although there is currently insufficient evidence for clinicians to use P-CABs as first-line on-demand therapy for patients with heartburn symptoms who have previously responded to antisecretory therapy, their rapid onset of acid inhibition raises the possibility of their utility in this population. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 5: Clinicians should generally not use P-CABs as first-line therapy in patients with milder erosive esophagitis (EE) (Los Angeles classification of erosive esophagitis grade A/B EE). Clinicians may use P-CABs in selected patients with documented acid-related reflux who fail therapy with twice-daily PPIs. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 6: Clinicians may use P-CABs as a therapeutic option for the healing and maintenance of healing in patients with more severe EE (Los Angeles classification of erosive esophagitis grade C/D EE). However, given the markedly higher costs of the P-CAB presently available in the United States and the lack of randomized comparisons with double-dose PPIs, it is not clear that the benefits in endoscopic outcomes over standard-dose PPIs justify the routine use of P-CABs as first-line therapy. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 7: Clinicians should use P-CABs in place of PPIs in eradication regimens for most patients with H pylori infection. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 8: Clinicians should generally not use P-CABs as first-line therapy in the treatment or prophylaxis of peptic ulcer disease. BEST PRACTICE ADVICE 9: Although there is currently insufficient evidence for clinicians to use P-CABs as first-line therapy in patients with bleeding gastroduodenal ulcers and high-risk stigmata, their rapid and potent acid inhibition raises the possibility of their utility in this population.
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- Amit Patel
- Division of Gastroenterology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina; Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, Connecticut
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- Division of Gastroenterology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, The People's Republic of China
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Latorre-Rodríguez AR, Mittal SK, Simmonds H, Kim P, Bremner RM. pHoenix score: development and validation of a novel approach to decrease the number of inconclusive GERD diagnoses. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:6880-6893. [PMID: 39192040 PMCID: PMC11525326 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-11105-1] [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: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND The Johnson-DeMeester composite score (DMS) is the historical gold standard for diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The Lyon Consensus outlines criteria for diagnosing GERD by pH monitoring, defining normal acid exposure time (AET) as < 4% and pathological as > 6%, presenting diagnostic uncertainty from 4 to 6%. We aimed to (i) calculate the proportion of borderline studies defined by total AET alone that are reclassified as normal or pathological by the DMS, (ii) determine the importance of supine AET for reclassification, and (iii) propose a new classification system using a composite score that considers positional changes. METHODS This single-center, retrospective, observational study analyzed data from patients with an overall total AET from 2 to 6% on 48-h pH monitoring (Bravo pH capsule). Preselected predictors (supine and upright AET) were included in a model to create a composite score (i.e., pHoenix score) using the regression coefficients. The model was internally validated, and discriminative ability was tested against the DMS and compared to the total AET. RESULTS We identified 114 patients (80 [70.2%] women; median age, 55 years). Using the total AET, 26 (22.8%) were classified as normal and 88 (77.2%) as borderline; however, using the DMS, 45 (39.5%) were classified as normal and 69 (60.5%) as pathological. The new pHoenix score demonstrated strong discriminative ability (AUC: 0.957 [95% CI 0.917, 0.998]) with high sensitivity and specificity (lower threshold, 94.4% and 79.2%; upper threshold, 87 and 95.8%). Compared to the total AET alone, the pHoenix score significantly decreased the proportion of inconclusive cases (77.2% vs. 13.2%, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Total AET has low sensitivity to identify pathological reflux as it disregards supine versus upright reflux. The pHoenix score improves the distinction between normal and pathological cases and reduces ambiguity, offering an alternative approach to diagnosing GERD that addresses the limitations of using total AET alone or the DMS.
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- Andrés R Latorre-Rodríguez
- Norton Thoracic Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, 500 W Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85013, USA
- Grupo de Investigación Clínica, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad del Rosario. Bogotá D.C., Bogotá, Colombia
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- Norton Thoracic Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, 500 W Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85013, USA.
- Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix Health Sciences Campus, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
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- School of Molecular Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA
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- Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix Health Sciences Campus, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Norton Thoracic Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, 500 W Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85013, USA
- Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix Health Sciences Campus, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Testoni SGG, Barchi A, Passaretti S, Notaristefano C, Ribichini E, Mandarino FV, Biamonte P, Azzolini F, Fanti L, Testoni PA, Danese S. Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication Leads to Esophageal Mucosa Healing in Responder Patients Followed up to 2 Years, as Documented by Esophageal Mean Nocturnal Baseline Impedance. J Neurogastroenterol Motil 2024; 30:437-446. [PMID: 39397621 PMCID: PMC11474560 DOI: 10.5056/jnm23182] [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: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 10/15/2024] Open
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Background/Aims Decrease of esophageal mean nocturnal baseline impedance reflects loss of mucosal integrity. It can predict response to anti-reflux therapy. Mean nocturnal baseline impedance after transoral incisionless fundoplication for gastroesophageal reflux disease has never been assessed. The aim of the study is to investigate mean nocturnal baseline impedance and conventional pathophysiological parameters following transoral incisionless fundoplication. Methods Patients prospectively treated by transoral incisionless fundoplication in a single center were retrospectively reviewed regarding 1- and 2-year 24-hour pH-metry and multichannel intraluminal impedance with calculation of mean nocturnal baseline impedance, gastroesophageal reflux disease-health related quality of life and reflux symptom index scores. Results Thirty-eight and 17/38 patients with 1- and 2-year 24-hour pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance assessment and mean nocturnal baseline impedance's calculation after transoral incisionless fundoplication, respectively, were identified. Mean nocturnal baseline impedance significantly increased up to 2-year follow-up (P = 0.033), along with significant decrease in % of acid exposure time (P = 0.003), gastroesophageal reflux disease-health related quality of life score (P < 0.001), and reflux symptom index (P = 0.008), compared with baseline. The longest orthostatic reflux decreased too, approaching statistical significance (P = 0.054). These significant changes occurred in patients experiencing ≥ 50% reduction of symptom questionnaires' scores ("responders"). Conversely, mean nocturnal baseline impedance worsened and no significant changes of 24-hour pH-multichannel intraluminal impedance metrics were observed in "non-responder" patients (symptom questionnaires' scores decrease < 50%).ConclusionIn patients who responded a significant improvement of mean nocturnal baseline impedance and % acid exposure time was observed up to 2-year follow-up, suggesting that transoral incisionless fundoplication achieves an effective esophageal mucosa healing besides symptom improvement.
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- Sabrina G G Testoni
- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Department of Experimental Oncology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Department of Experimental Oncology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Department of Experimental Oncology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Department of Experimental Oncology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Department of Experimental Oncology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Department of Experimental Oncology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Department of Experimental Oncology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Department of Experimental Oncology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Department of Experimental Oncology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Department of Experimental Oncology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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Harper S, Kartha M, Mealing S, Lundell L. A cost-effectiveness analysis of RefluxStop against relevant therapeutic alternatives for chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease in Sweden. Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res 2024:1-13. [PMID: 39428644 DOI: 10.1080/14737167.2024.2417774] [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: 06/27/2024] [Accepted: 09/24/2024] [Indexed: 10/22/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The standard treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). In selected cases, Nissen fundoplication is offered as a surgical treatment option, but alternative endoscopic and minimally invasive surgical alternatives are emerging. RefluxStop is a new technology for the treatment of GERD. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A cost-effectiveness analysis of RefluxStop in comparison to PPI therapy and Nissen fundoplication in the Swedish healthcare setting was conducted using a Markov model and available comprehensive population and clinical trial-based long-term data. Benefits were measured in quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs). Uncertainty was determined by deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analyses. RESULTS The base case incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) for RefluxStop in comparison to PPIs and Nissen fundoplications were SEK 48,152 (€ 4,531) and SEK 62,966 (€ 5,925) per QALY gained, respectively. At a cost-effectiveness threshold of SEK 500,000 per QALY gained, RefluxStop has a high likelihood of being cost-effective, with probabilities of 96% and 100% against Nissen fundoplication and PPIs, respectively. The results of the model remained robust with sensitivity analysis. CONCLUSIONS RefluxStop may offer a highly cost-effective long-term treatment alternative for chronic GERD patients over lifelong PPI therapy, but also in comparison with laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication.
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- Sam Harper
- York Health Economics Consortium, University of York, York, UK
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- York Health Economics Consortium, University of York, York, UK
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- Division of Surgery and Oncology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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Wang C, Jiang Y, Wu Z, Wang X, Yang J, Li J, Wei S, Sun G, Wang Z. A biosensor based on carbon dots-protein interactions for specific and sensitive detection of pepsin in saliva. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 281:136665. [PMID: 39423976 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.136665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 10/07/2024] [Accepted: 10/15/2024] [Indexed: 10/21/2024]
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Salivary pepsin has emerged as a promising biomarker for rapid screening and diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Pepsin mainly exists in strongly acidic environments and exhibits its highest activity. However, the poor stability of most fluorescent sensors in strong acidic environments brings a significant challenge for pepsin detection. Herein, an innovative biosensor was developed for the highly specific and sensitive detection of pepsin on the basis of green-emitting ionic liquid-based carbon dots (G-IL-CDs) conjugated with whey proteins (WPs). The G-IL-CDs exhibited aggregation-induced fluorescence enhancement when interacting with WP, and the fluorescence intensity decreased after incubation with pepsin due to the disruption of the aggregation structure. This strategy is highly selective for pepsin due to the strongly acidic environment in which other proteases are inactivated. Under optimal experimental conditions, this biosensor successfully detected pepsin in real human saliva with a satisfying recovery. Furthermore, this study not only developed a CDs-based sensor for detecting pepsin but also laid a solid theoretical foundation for the future development of novel biosensors combining CDs and proteins.
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- Chenzhao Wang
- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, PR China; Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, PR China; Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, PR China; Advanced Institute of Materials Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry and Life Science, Changchun University of Technology, 2055 Yanan Street, Changchun 130012, PR China.
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Labenz J, Schoppmann SF. Improving treatment of people with gastro-esophageal reflux disease refractory to proton pump inhibitors. COMMUNICATIONS MEDICINE 2024; 4:200. [PMID: 39397153 PMCID: PMC11471847 DOI: 10.1038/s43856-024-00632-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2024] [Indexed: 10/15/2024] Open
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Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the main treatment recommended and used for gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, they fail to control symptoms in a substantial proportion of patients who have PPI-refractory GERD, which is defined as persistent symptoms attributable to objective findings of gastro-esophageal reflux. There remains a lack of dedicated guidelines to direct the management of these patients, some of whom could benefit greatly from surgical treatment. Too often patients remain long-term on ineffective treatment or stop treatment with lack of active review often resulting in their dissatisfaction going unnoticed. Also, concerns over efficacy and side effects of surgical procedures can be off-putting for both patients and physicians. It has been suggested that response to PPIs is predictive of surgical outcome. In this Perspective article we instead recommend that the key determinant should be whether symptoms are caused by GERD. We also discuss the traditional and newer surgical treatment options for people with PPI-refractory GERD.
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- Joachim Labenz
- Refluxzentrum Siegerland, Siegen, Germany.
- Medical Faculty of Duisburg-Essen University, Essen, Germany.
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Liu X, Kong Q, Song Y, Ding R, Sun L, Xu L, Li Y, Zuo X, Li Y. TikTok and Bilibili as health information sources on gastroesophageal reflux disease: an assessment of content and its quality. Dis Esophagus 2024:doae081. [PMID: 39373500 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doae081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2024] [Accepted: 09/23/2024] [Indexed: 10/08/2024]
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a global chronic disease. Short video platforms make it easy for patients with GERD to obtain medical information. However, the quality of information from these videos remains uncertain. This study aimed to systematically assess videos related to GERD on TikTok and Bilibili. We conducted a search and gathered 241 Chinese videos related to GERD and recorded the essential information. Two independent evaluators assessed each video based on the completeness of six components of the GERD guidelines, and assessed the quality and reliability of the information in the videos using recognition tools. Finally, videos from different sources were compared. The uploaders of most videos were medical professionals (86.7%, n = 209). The content was mainly about symptoms and treatment. The quality of the videos information varied depending on the sources. Among videos posted on Bilibili, those posted by medical professionals had a lower content score for definition (P < 0.001). Videos produced by non-gastroenterologists had the highest mean modified DISCERN. (The DISCERN scoring tool was initially created for assessing written publications, but nowadays, it is frequently leveraged for appraising various health-related videos. Details can be found in the text) quality of the videos information was acceptable; however, the content varied significantly depending on the type of source used. Videos with broad content should be carefully screened to meet more needs.
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- Xuyan Liu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for digestive disease, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for digestive disease, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for digestive disease, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for digestive disease, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for digestive disease, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for digestive disease, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for digestive disease, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for digestive disease, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for digestive disease, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong, China
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Fass OZ, Kamal AN, Jiang Y, Clarke JO. Distal contractile integral and other key predictors of mean nocturnal baseline impedance: The role of esophageal peristaltic vigor in mucosal permeability. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2024:e14937. [PMID: 39370633 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.14937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2024] [Revised: 08/27/2024] [Accepted: 09/23/2024] [Indexed: 10/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND Understanding the relationship between distal contractile integral (DCI) and mean nocturnal baseline impedance (MNBI) could shed light on new diagnostic and treatment strategies, specifically concerning nocturnal reflux. This study aimed to assess this relationship to enhance our comprehension of the interplay between esophageal contractility and mucosal permeability. METHODS We identified adult patients who had high resolution esophageal manometry and pH-impedance tests performed within a 30-day period between December 2018 and March 2022. A random forest model was used to identify significant predictors of MNBI, assisting with variable selection for a following regression analysis. Subsequently, both univariable and multivariable regression models were utilized to measure the association between predictors and MNBI. KEY RESULTS Our study included 188 patients, primarily referred for testing due to reflux. The most common motility diagnoses were normal (62%) followed by possible esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction (22%). The mean DCI was 2020 mmHg∙s∙cm and MNBI was 3.05 kΩ. The random forest model identified 12 significant predictors for MNBI, key variables being acid exposure time (AET), total proximal reflux events, intraabdominal lower esophageal sphincter length, hiatal hernia presence, and DCI. Subsequent multivariable regression analyses demonstrated log AET (β = -0.69, p = <0.001), total proximal reflux events (β = -0.16, p = 0.008), hiatal hernia presence (β = -0.82, p = 0.014), log DCI (β = 1.26, p < 0.001), and age (β = -0.13, p = 0.036) as being significantly associated with MNBI. CONCLUSIONS AND INFERENCES DCI is a key manometric predictor of MNBI emphasizing the role of manometry in detecting reflux risk and the need for its consideration in reflux management.
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- Ofer Z Fass
- Division of Gastroenterology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Redwood City, California, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Redwood City, California, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Redwood City, California, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Redwood City, California, USA
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Abouelella Y, Findlay JM. Systematic review of the perioperative classification, diagnosis, description and repair of hiatus hernias in randomized controlled trials. Dis Esophagus 2024; 37:doae051. [PMID: 38944029 DOI: 10.1093/dote/doae051] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
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Hiatus hernias (HH) are a common cause of symptoms and complications, with considerable variation in anatomy, function, diagnosis and treatment. We undertook the first systematic review to appraise how HH are diagnosed and classified in the literature, using randomized controlled trials as a sample. A search was performed in July 2021of the PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and 2832 articles were identified and 64 were included. Median Jadad score was 2. Studies demonstrated considerable variation in diagnosis, classification and minimum surgical steps. The commonest classifications before surgery were axial length and the Type I-IV classification, variably assessed by endoscopy and contrast swallow. Intra-operatively, the commonest classification was type I-IV. A minority used more than one classification, or alternatives such as defect size and Hill classification. Most studies reported minimum steps, but these varied. Only a minority reported criteria for diagnosing recurrence. Using randomized controlled trials to appraise the highest quality evidence in the literature, we found considerable variation and inconsistency in the way HH are diagnosed and classified. This lack of a 'common language' has significant impacts for the generalizability of evidence, study synthesis and design. We propose the development of an internationally accepted classification. We wish to confirm that there are no known conflicts of interest associated with this publication and there has been no significant financial support for this work that could have influenced its outcome. We confirm that the manuscript has been read and approved by all named authors and that there are no other persons who satisfied the criteria for authorship but are not listed. We further confirm that the order of authors listed in the manuscript has been approved by all of us.
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- Yasmin Abouelella
- North Devon Comprehensive Hernia Centre, Academic Department of Abdominal Wall and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, North Devon District Hospital, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Raleigh Heights, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB, UK
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- North Devon Comprehensive Hernia Centre, Academic Department of Abdominal Wall and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, North Devon District Hospital, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Raleigh Heights, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB, UK
- Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Exeter Medical School, St Luke's Campus, Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2Lu, UK
- NIHR Exeter Biomedical Research Centre, University of Exeter Medical School, St Luke's Campus, Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2LU, UK
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S2k guideline Gastroesophageal reflux disease and eosinophilic esophagitis of the German Society of Gastroenterology, Digestive and Metabolic Diseases (DGVS). ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GASTROENTEROLOGIE 2024; 62:1786-1852. [PMID: 39389106 DOI: 10.1055/a-2344-6282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/12/2024]
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Sugihartono T, Hidayat AA, Alfaray RI, Lusida MAP, Mahmudah I, Aftab H, Vilaichone RK, Yamaoka Y, Malaty HM, Miftahussurur M. IL-8, TNF-α, and IL-17 in the Development of Erosive Esophagitis and Symptom Perception in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). J Clin Med 2024; 13:5832. [PMID: 39407891 PMCID: PMC11477082 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13195832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2024] [Revised: 09/21/2024] [Accepted: 09/26/2024] [Indexed: 10/20/2024] Open
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Background: The diverse clinical characteristics of erosive esophagitis (EE) and symptom perception in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) remain a major challenge in understanding their underlying pathogenesis. This study aimed to investigate the association between the levels of IL-8, TNF-α, and IL-17 in serum and the presence of erosive esophagitis and symptoms related to GERD. Method: We enrolled 65 subjects presenting with GERD symptoms. Based on the findings of upper endoscopy, the subjects were categorized into two groups: (1) erosive esophagitis (EE LA grades B-D) and (2) non-erosive esophagitis (normal-EE LA grade A). Symptom perception was assessed via GERD questionnaire (GERD-Q) and the frequency scale for the symptoms of GERD (FSSG). The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method was used to analyze serum levels of IL-8, TNF-α, and IL-17. Analysis of cytokine levels between different symptoms severity was performed using the Kruskal-Wallis H test. Results: Median serum IL-8 levels were significantly higher in the erosive esophagitis group compared to those with non-erosive esophagitis (20.2 (IQR 16.9-32.2) vs. 17.7 (IQR 15.2-19.6), p < 0.05). The study found a significant association between IL-8 levels and the presence of globus symptoms (median IL8 level 46.961 (38.622-92.644) in subjects with globus vs. 18.06 (16.68-20.49) in those without globus; p < 0.05). Similarly, TNF-α levels were associated with the frequency of regurgitation symptoms (H index = 10.748; dr = 3; p < 0.05). We observed a significant correlation between IL-17 levels and the frequency of heartburn and early satiety symptoms. Conclusions: IL-8 may play a role in the development of mucosal erosion in GERD. IL-8, TNF- α, and IL-17 might be involved in the development of globus symptoms, the frequency of regurgitation, and the frequency of heartburn and early satiety, respectively. The diverse symptom phenotypes observed in patients with GERD symptoms may be mediated by distinct profiles of proinflammatory cytokines.
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- Titong Sugihartono
- Division of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60132, Indonesia;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60132, Indonesia; (A.A.H.); (M.A.P.L.); (I.M.)
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- Department of Environmental and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Yufu 879-5593, Oita, Japan; (R.I.A.); (Y.Y.)
- Helicobacter Pylori and Microbiota Study Group, Institute Tropical Disease, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60132, Indonesia; (A.A.H.); (M.A.P.L.); (I.M.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60132, Indonesia; (A.A.H.); (M.A.P.L.); (I.M.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh;
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- Helicobacter Pylori and Microbiota Study Group, Institute Tropical Disease, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
- Center of Excellence in Digestive Diseases and Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
- Chulabhorn International College of Medicine (CICM), Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Department of Environmental and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Oita University, Yufu 879-5593, Oita, Japan; (R.I.A.); (Y.Y.)
- Helicobacter Pylori and Microbiota Study Group, Institute Tropical Disease, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60132, Indonesia;
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60132, Indonesia;
- Helicobacter Pylori and Microbiota Study Group, Institute Tropical Disease, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya 60115, Indonesia
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Latorre-Rodríguez AR, Mittal SK, Ravichandran R, Reynolds A, Isaza-Restrepo A, Mittal J, Hahn MF, Bremner RM, Mohanakumar T. Noninvasive biomarkers for the detection of GERD-induced pulmonary injury. Surg Endosc 2024:10.1007/s00464-024-11180-4. [PMID: 39266756 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-11180-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND The role of gastroesophageal reflux in progressive lung damage is increasingly recognized. We have proposed, based on our work with lung transplant recipients, a novel immune mechanism of pulmonary injury after aspiration of gastric contents, during which higher levels of normally sequestered lung self-antigens (SAgs) collagen V (Col-V) and K-alpha-1 tubulin (Kα1T) in circulating small extracellular vesicles (EVs) induce the production of self-antibodies (SAbs) anti-Col-V and anti-Kα1T. Thus, we aimed to determine whether levels of SAbs or SAgs increased in an animal model of aspiration-induced lung damage in a nontransplant setting. METHODS We created a murine model of repetitive lung aspiration using C57BL/6J mice. Mice were aspirated weekly with 1 mL/kg of hydrochloric acid (n = 9), human gastric contents (n = 9), or combined (1:1) fluid (n = 9) once, three, or six times (n = 3 in each subgroup; control group, n = 9). Blood samples were periodically obtained, and all animals were sacrificed at day 90 for pathological assessment. SAbs were measured using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; SAgs and NF-κB contained in small EVs were assessed by western blot. RESULTS Aspirated mice weighed significantly less than controls throughout the study and had histological evidence of pulmonary injury at day 90. Overall, aspirated mice developed higher concentrations of anti-Col-V at day 28 (53.9 ± 28.7 vs. 29.9 ± 4.5 ng/mL, p < 0.01), day 35 (42.6 ± 19.8 vs. 28.6 ± 7.2 ng/mL, p = 0.038), and day 90 (59.7 ± 27.7 vs. 34.1 ± 3.2 ng/mL, p = 0.014) than the control group. Circulating small EVs isolated from aspirated mice on day 90 contained higher levels of Col-V (0.7 ± 0.56 vs. 0.18 ± 0.6 m.o.d., p = 0.009) and NF-κB (0.42 ± 0.27 vs. 0.27 ± 0.09 m.o.d., p = 0.095) than those from controls. CONCLUSIONS This experimental study supports the theory that gastroesophageal reflux leads to the development of lung damage and an increase of humoral markers that may serve as noninvasive biomarkers to detect asymptomatic lung injury among patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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- Andrés R Latorre-Rodríguez
- Norton Thoracic Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, 500 W Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85013, USA
- Grupo de Investigación Clínica, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de La Salud, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, D.C, Colombia
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- Norton Thoracic Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, 500 W Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85013, USA.
- Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix Health Sciences Campus, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
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- Norton Thoracic Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, 500 W Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85013, USA
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- Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix Health Sciences Campus, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Grupo de Investigación Clínica, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de La Salud, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, D.C, Colombia
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- Norton Thoracic Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, 500 W Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85013, USA
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- Department of Pathology, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Norton Thoracic Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, 500 W Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85013, USA
- Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix Health Sciences Campus, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Norton Thoracic Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, 500 W Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85013, USA
- Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix Health Sciences Campus, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Angelica B, Tippett M, Lim A, Wong S, Kuo P. Utility of mean nocturnal baseline impedance and post-reflux swallow-induced peristaltic wave index in clinical pH-impedance reflux study. Intern Med J 2024; 54:1523-1530. [PMID: 38530066 DOI: 10.1111/imj.16379] [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: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Analysis of mean nocturnal baseline impedance (MNBI) and post-reflux swallow-induced peristaltic wave index (PSPWi) have been proposed to increase the diagnostic yield of pH-impedance studies in reflux disease. However, routine use of these indices in clinical studies is yet to be established, particularly with PSPWi, which requires laborious manual analysis. Our study aimed to assess the utility of MNBI and PSPWi and their potential for future incorporation into clinical practice. METHODS pH-impedance recordings from consecutive patients referred to the Motility Laboratory at Royal Adelaide Hospital for evaluation of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) were prospectively collected and manually analysed. Baseline demographic characteristics, symptoms, acid exposure time (AET), number of reflux episodes, and MNBI and PSPWi were collected. RESULTS Eighty-nine patients were included in the study (age 50 ± 17 years, 35 males). MNBI and PSPWi inversely correlated with AET (R = -0.678, P < 0.0001 and R = -0.460, P < 0.0001 respectively) and with reflux episodes (R = -0.391, P = 0.0002 and R = -0.305, P = 0.0037 respectively). In patients with a negative pH study, but with typical reflux symptoms, 4/30 (13%) had pathologic MNBI and PSPWi. There was a positive correlation between MNBI and PSPWi values (R = 0.525, P < 0.0001). Performing analysis of PSPWi was substantially more laborious than MNBI. CONCLUSION MNBI and PSPWi are both useful adjuncts in the diagnosis of reflux disease, although in our cohort MNBI showed stronger correlation with AET with less time to analyse. The role of these indices remains to be further explored, particularly in patients with inconclusive AET and in those with positive compared to negative symptom association.
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- Bianca Angelica
- Motility Laboratory, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Motility Laboratory, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Motility Laboratory, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Motility Laboratory, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Motility Laboratory, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Ganesh Shashi B, Hafsa SN. Current Advances in Diagnosis, Therapeutics, and Surgical Interventions for the Management of Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): An Update. Cureus 2024; 16:e69001. [PMID: 39385893 PMCID: PMC11463874 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.69001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/09/2024] [Indexed: 10/12/2024] Open
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic illness characterized by complications arising from the reflux of stomach contents, which significantly lower the quality of life, increase morbidity, and increase medical expenses associated with treating the condition. The main goal of treatment in GERD is symptomatic relief, relapse prevention, and healing of erosive esophagitis. The treatment mainly involves lifestyle changes to control acid production and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) as the first line of treatment. Endoscopic interventions or anti-reflux surgery may be beneficial in relieving symptoms in people whose symptoms are triggered by reflux. In this review, we discuss the pathophysiology and newer diagnostic and treatment modalities including available surgical management options to manage refractory GERD.
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- Bhawana Ganesh Shashi
- General Medicine, Divisional Hospital, Delhi, IND
- Otorhinolaryngology, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, IND
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru, IND
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Tan WK, Maroni R, Offman J, Zamani SA, Sasieni PD, Fitzgerald RC. Targeted Screening for Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer: Post Hoc Analysis From the Randomized BEST3 Trial. Gastroenterology 2024; 167:798-800.e4. [PMID: 38718951 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2024.04.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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- W Keith Tan
- Early Cancer Institute, Department of Oncology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
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- King's College London Cancer Prevention Trials Unit, Cancer Prevention Group, School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, Innovation Hub, Guys Cancer Centre, Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Cancer Screening, Prevention, and Early Diagnosis, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom; School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, Innovation Hub, Guys Cancer Centre, Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London, United Kingdom
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- Early Cancer Institute, Department of Oncology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- King's College London Cancer Prevention Trials Unit, Cancer Prevention Group, School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, Innovation Hub, Guys Cancer Centre, Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond, United Kingdom; Centre for Cancer Screening, Prevention, and Early Diagnosis, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom.
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- Early Cancer Institute, Department of Oncology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
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Santos-Lozano A, Valenzuela PL, Fiuza-Luces C, Lucia A. Exercise benefits meet the esophagus. JOURNAL OF SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCE 2024; 13:685-686. [PMID: 38574889 PMCID: PMC11282346 DOI: 10.1016/j.jshs.2024.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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- Research Institute of the Hospital 12 de Octubre ("imas12"), Madrid 28041, Spain; Department of Systems Biology, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Heranes 28801, Spain
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- Research Institute of the Hospital 12 de Octubre ("imas12"), Madrid 28041, Spain
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- Department of Systems Biology, University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Heranes 28801, Spain; Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón (Madrid) 28670, Spain.
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Idalsoaga F, Díaz LA, Ayares G, Cabrera D, Chahuan J, Monrroy H, Halawi H, Arrese M, Arab JP. Review article: Oesophageal disorders in chronic liver disease. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2024; 60:715-726. [PMID: 39082463 DOI: 10.1111/apt.18193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Oesophageal disorders and chronic liver disease are common worldwide and significantly impact quality of life. The intricate link between these conditions, including how oesophageal disorders like GERD, Barrett's oesophagus and oesophageal cancer affect and are affected by chronic liver disease, remains poorly understood. AIMS To review the relationship between oesophageal disorders and chronic liver disease, evaluating epidemiology, pathophysiology and therapeutic factors. METHODS We reviewed the literature on the relationship between oesophageal disorders and chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, using the PubMed database RESULTS: Oesophageal disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett's oesophagus, oesophageal cancer, oesophageal motor disorders and oesophageal candidiasis are prevalent among individuals with cirrhosis, exacerbating the burden of liver disease. These diseases have a multifaceted symptomatology and pathogenic basis, posing a significant challenge in cirrhotic patients that necessitates careful diagnosis and management. Additionally, therapies frequently used for these diseases, such as proton pump inhibitors, require careful consideration in cirrhotic patients due to potential adverse effects and altered pharmacokinetics. Managing oesophageal disorders in cirrhotic patients requires a cautious approach due to possible interactions with medications and the risk of adverse effects. Furthermore, symptoms associated with these conditions are often exacerbated by common interventions in patients with cirrhosis, such as band ligation for oesophageal varices. CONCLUSIONS Oesophageal disorders are common in cirrhosis and increase the disease burden. These conditions require careful management due to complex symptoms and treatment risks. Proton pump inhibitors and other therapies must be used cautiously, as cirrhosis interventions can worsen symptoms.
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- Francisco Idalsoaga
- Departamento De Gastroenterología, Escuela De Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento De Gastroenterología, Escuela De Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento De Gastroenterología, Escuela De Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile
- Centro de Estudios e Investigación en Salud y Sociedad, Escuela de Medicina, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Bernardo O Higgins, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento De Gastroenterología, Escuela De Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento De Gastroenterología, Escuela De Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Departamento De Gastroenterología, Escuela De Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento De Gastroenterología, Escuela De Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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Rosas US, Almario CV, Yu KS, Spiegel BMR. The Cost Effectiveness of Adjunctive Treatments for Proton Pump Inhibitor-Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Clin Drug Investig 2024; 44:703-714. [PMID: 39243348 PMCID: PMC11455727 DOI: 10.1007/s40261-024-01387-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/04/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Half of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) experience persistent symptoms while on proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), thus driving efforts to develop novel adjunctive therapies for PPI-refractory GERD. An economic analysis was performed to establish at what cost and efficacy such potential medications are likely to become cost effective in clinical practice. METHODS A Markov decision model was used to examine a hypothetical cohort of patients being evaluated for PPI-refractory GERD in the USA. The model compared 3 strategies: (1) usual care (i.e., upfront diagnostic testing with upper endoscopy ± ambulatory pH testing); (2) use of a PPI-adjunctive therapy after positive ambulatory pH testing; and (3) empiric use of a PPI-adjunctive therapy (i.e., diagnostic testing only after failing empiric treatment). The primary outcome was incremental cost per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gained (third-party payer perspective) over a 10-year time horizon using a willingness to pay threshold of $100,000/QALY. RESULTS In two-way sensitivity analyses varying the cost and effectiveness of the PPI-adjunctive therapy, most combinations revealed that use of the medication after positive pH testing was the most cost-effective approach. Empiric treatment was the preferred strategy only when the therapy was highly efficacious (≥ 87.5% response rate) and low cost (≤ $109/month). Use of PPI-adjunctive treatments were not cost effective when the cost exceeded $1150/month. CONCLUSION Use of PPI-adjunctive therapies in those with persistent GERD symptoms may become cost effective when guided by ambulatory pH tests. These data can guide investigators, industry, and payers as they develop, validate, and price new treatments for PPI-refractory GERD.
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- Ulysses S Rosas
- Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Medicine and Public Health, Gourrich Chair in Digital Health Ethics, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cedars-Sinai Center for Outcomes Research and Education (CS-CORE), 116 N. Robertson Boulevard, 8th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Division of Health Services Research, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Cedars-Sinai Center for Outcomes Research and Education (CS-CORE), Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Center for Outcomes Research and Education (CS-CORE), Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
- Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
- Division of Health Services Research, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
- Cedars-Sinai Center for Outcomes Research and Education (CS-CORE), Los Angeles, CA, USA.
- Department of Health Policy and Management, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Tanimura K, Muro S. Gastroesophageal reflux disease in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Respir Investig 2024; 62:746-758. [PMID: 38941760 DOI: 10.1016/j.resinv.2024.06.004] [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: 03/31/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common comorbidities of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Decreased lower and upper esophageal sphincter pressures, esophageal dysmotility, high transdiaphragmatic pressure, and decreased saliva secretion have been implicated as mechanisms leading to the development of GERD in COPD. Clinically, comorbid GERD in COPD is reportedly associated with worse symptoms, quality of life, and lung function, as well as a high risk of exacerbations. Aspiration of regurgitation and the cholinergic-mediated esophagobronchial reflex play a significant role in the pathophysiology. Abnormal swallowing reflexes and discoordination of swallowing can worsen aspiration. The diagnosis of GERD is not based on a single criterion; however, various approaches, including questionnaires and endoscopic evaluations, can be widely applied in clinical settings. Due to the increased risk of esophageal and gastric cancers in patients with COPD, the threshold for endoscopic examination should be low. Acid inhibitory agents, such as proton pump inhibitors and histamine H2 receptor antagonists, and prokinetic agents, including mosapride and itopride, are clinically used to treat GERD. Endoscopic fundoplication can be performed in patients with GERD refractory to medical treatment. There is still insufficient evidence, but an increasing number of studies have suggested the clinical efficacy of treatment in patients with COPD and GERD. As GERD is an evaluative and treatable common disease, and access to evaluation and treatment is relatively easy, clinicians should provide adequate care for GERD in the management of COPD.
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- Kazuya Tanimura
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan.
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan
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Van der Wall H, Burton L, Cooke M, Falk GL, Tovmassian D, Conway JJ. Scintigraphic Imaging of Extra-Esophageal Manifestation of Gastresophageal Reflux Disease. Laryngoscope 2024. [PMID: 39210662 DOI: 10.1002/lary.31748] [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: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 08/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVES There is currently no reference standard test for the detection of the extra-esophageal manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The current suite of diagnostic tests principally assesses reflux events in the esophagus. A new scintigraphic technique has been developed and validated against reference standards. It allows direct visualization of refluxate in the laryngopharynx and lungs. METHODS Fifty patients were assessed by scintigraphy before and after fundoplication at a single nuclear medicine facility. Standardized reflux symptom indices (RSIs) were obtained from each patient before and after surgery. Patients were scanned after oral 99 m technetium Fyton administration with early dynamic images and delayed SPECT/CT images of the head, neck, and lungs. ANOVA, Spearman correlation, and the Student's t-test were utilized for analysis. RESULTS The study population (35F, 15 M) had a mean age of 63.9 years. Mean BMI was 26.8 with 67% being overweight or obese. All patients had significant reflux. SPECT/CT showed LPR events in 45/50 and pulmonary micro-aspiration (PMA) in 45/50 preoperatively and in 36/50 and 20/50 postoperatively, respectively. The RSI, cough, and throat clearing indices showed a significant fall postoperatively (p < 0.001). Frequency of scintigraphic reflux events was reduced from a mean of 4.5 in 30 min to 2.9 (t = 9.1, p = 0.004). CONCLUSION The novel scintigraphic test detects esophageal and extra-esophageal reflux events and permits direct visualization of refluxate in the head and neck structures and lungs. It correlates well with symptoms of reflux in the esophagus and extra-esophageal structures and the response to therapy. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Although prospective, the study did not randomize patients and in effect each patient became their own control following an intervention (fundoplication). Thus, the study is Level 3 evidence Laryngoscope, 2024.
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- Hans Van der Wall
- CNI Molecular Imaging & Notre Dame University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- CNI Molecular Imaging & Notre Dame University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- CNI Molecular Imaging, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Concord Hospital & University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Nicolosi S, Chernovsky M, Angoni D, Hughes M, Bandini G, McMahan Z, Maggisano M, Salton F, Mondini L, Barbieri M, Screm G, Confalonieri M, Baratella E, Confalonieri P, Ruaro B. Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Sarcoidosis: A State-of-the-Art, Comprehensive Review of the Literature-Practical Clinical Insights and Many Unmet Needs on Diagnosis and Treatment. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:1106. [PMID: 39338270 PMCID: PMC11435091 DOI: 10.3390/ph17091106] [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: 07/30/2024] [Revised: 08/17/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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This comprehensive literature review explores the involvement of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in sarcoidosis, a multisystem granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology. GI sarcoidosis presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge due to its rarity and nonspecific clinical manifestations, including overlap with other gastrointestinal diseases. We conducted a comprehensive screening of articles addressing the clinical features, diagnostic approaches, and treatment strategies for GI sarcoidosis. Our findings reveal that GI sarcoidosis can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, with the stomach and small intestine being the most involved. Clinical presentations range from asymptomatic cases to severe complications such as obstruction and perforation, with reflux being a common symptom. Diagnosis is often delayed due to the nonspecific nature of symptoms and the need for histopathological confirmation. Therapeutic approaches are poorly defined, typically involving corticosteroids as the mainstay of treatment. However, the long-term efficacy and safety of these treatments remain uncertain in this patient group, given the significant risks and complications associated with prolonged glucocorticoid therapy. There is a clear need to develop accurate diagnostic protocols to distinguish GI sarcoidosis from other conditions and to establish standardized therapeutic guidelines to optimize patient outcomes. Further research is essential to enhance our understanding and management of this complex condition.
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- Salvatore Nicolosi
- Pulmonology Unit, Department of Medical Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149 Trieste, Italy (D.A.); (M.M.)
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- Pulmonology Unit, Department of Medical Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149 Trieste, Italy (D.A.); (M.M.)
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- Pulmonology Unit, Department of Medical Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149 Trieste, Italy (D.A.); (M.M.)
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- Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester & Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester M6 8HD, UK
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy;
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- McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Pulmonology Unit, Department of Medical Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149 Trieste, Italy (D.A.); (M.M.)
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- Pulmonology Unit, Department of Medical Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149 Trieste, Italy (D.A.); (M.M.)
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- Pulmonology Unit, Department of Medical Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149 Trieste, Italy (D.A.); (M.M.)
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- Pulmonology Unit, Department of Medical Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149 Trieste, Italy (D.A.); (M.M.)
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- Pulmonology Unit, Department of Medical Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149 Trieste, Italy (D.A.); (M.M.)
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- Pulmonology Unit, Department of Medical Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149 Trieste, Italy (D.A.); (M.M.)
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- Radiology Unit, Department of Medical Surgical and Health Sciences, University Hospital of Cattinara, 34149 Trieste, Italy
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- Pulmonology Unit, Department of Medical Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149 Trieste, Italy (D.A.); (M.M.)
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- Pulmonology Unit, Department of Medical Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, 34149 Trieste, Italy (D.A.); (M.M.)
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Prajapati SK, Senthamizhselvan K, Murugesan R, Mohan P. Spectrum of esophageal manometry and 24-h pH impedance findings in non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease and response to phenotype-based treatment-A prospective observational study. Indian J Gastroenterol 2024:10.1007/s12664-024-01659-2. [PMID: 39167300 DOI: 10.1007/s12664-024-01659-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is classified into erosive reflux disease (ERD) and non-erosive reflux disease (NERD). NERD includes three phenotypes: true NERD, functional heartburn (FH) and reflux hypersensitivity (RH). The management of these NERD phenotypes differs. We aimed at studying the spectrum of high-resolution manometry (HRM) and 24-hour impedance-pH findings in Indian patients with NERD, classifying the phenotypes and assessing the response to phenotype-based treatment. METHODS We prospectively studied the clinical characteristics, endoscopy, HRM, 24-hour impedance-pH findings, symptom association and response to phenotype-specific treatment in patients with NERD. RESULTS Of 53 patients with NERD, the following phenotypes were diagnosed namely: 35 (66%) true NERD, 12 (22.7%) RH and six (11.3%) FH. The esophagogastric junction-contractile integral (EGJ-CI) was low in 60.4% and ineffective esophageal motility (IEM) was present in 53% of patients. The respective median values for true NERD, RH and FH groups were as follows: proximal mean nocturnal baseline impedance (P-MNBI) 2250Ω, 2241Ω, 2550Ω, (p = 0.592), distal (D-MNBI) 1431Ω, 2887.5Ω, 2516Ω (p < 0.001), post-reflux swallow-induced peristaltic wave index (PSPWI) 11.1%, 16%, 18.7% (p = 0.127). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses showed that D-MNBI and PSPWI discriminated FH and RH from true NERD, respectively, with a cut-off of 2376.5Ω (area under curve [AUC]:0.919, p < 0.001), 22.6% (AUC:0.671, p = 0.184) and 2318Ω (AUC:0.919, p = < 0.001), 16.2% (AUC:0.671, p = 0.079). The median P-MNBI was lower in patients with GERD-associated cough than other symptoms 1325 (1250, -). Fifty (94.3%) patients showed significant improvement in symptom severity scores (p < 0.001) following phenotype-specific treatment. CONCLUSIONS In NERD patients, EGJ-CI and IEM were low. D-MNBI and PSPWI could effectively discriminate true NERD from FH and RH, whereas P-MNBI could help diagnose GERD-associated cough. The phenotype-specific treatment provides better symptom relief for patients.
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- Sandeep Kumar Prajapati
- Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry 605 006, India
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- Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry 605 006, India.
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- Department of Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalagiri 522 503, India
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- Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry 605 006, India
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Wang X, Almetwali O, Wang J, Wright Z, Patton-Tackett ED, Roy S, Tu L, Song G. Enhanced Risk of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Esophageal Complications in the Ulcerative Colitis Population. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4783. [PMID: 39200925 PMCID: PMC11355171 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13164783] [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: 07/12/2024] [Revised: 08/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
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Background: Although heartburn and reflux are frequently reported in ulcerative colitis [UC], the correlation between UC and gastroesophageal reflux disease [GERD], and its complications, esophageal stricture and Barrett's esophagus [BE], is not well understood. This study aims to examine the prevalence and associated risk of GERD and its complications within the UC population. Methods: We analyzed the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) dataset, consisting of 7,159,694 patients, comparing GERD patients with and without UC to those without GERD. We assessed the degree of colonic involvement in UC and the occurrence of esophageal complications. Bivariate analyses were conducted using the chi-squared test or Fisher exact test (two-tailed). Results: A higher prevalence of GERD (23.0% vs. 16.5%) and GERD phenotypes, such as non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) (22.3% vs. 16%) and erosive esophagitis (EE) (1.2% vs. 0.6%), was found in UC patients (p < 0.01), including pancolitis, proctitis, proctosigmoiditis, left-sided colitis, and indetermined UC (with undefined colonic involvement). UC patients were more likely to develop GERD (1.421), NERD (1.407), and EE (1.681) (p < 0.01). A higher prevalence of esophageal stricture (16.9 vs. 11.4 per 10,000 patients) and BE without dysplasia (94.5 vs. 39.3 per 10,000 patients) was found in UC (p < 0.05). The odds of developing BE without dysplasia were higher (1.892) in patients with UC (p < 0.01), including ulcerative pancolitis, proctitis, and indeterminate UC (OR of 1.657, 3.328, and 1.996, respectively) (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Our study demonstrates an increased risk of developing GERD and its complications in UC. This highlights the importance of vigilant monitoring and early intervention to minimize associated GERD-related risks in patients with UC.
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- Xiaoliang Wang
- Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA;
- Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University Internal Medicine, Huntington, WV 25701, USA; (O.A.); (J.W.); (Z.W.); (E.D.P.-T.); (S.R.)
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- Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University Internal Medicine, Huntington, WV 25701, USA; (O.A.); (J.W.); (Z.W.); (E.D.P.-T.); (S.R.)
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- Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University Internal Medicine, Huntington, WV 25701, USA; (O.A.); (J.W.); (Z.W.); (E.D.P.-T.); (S.R.)
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- Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University Internal Medicine, Huntington, WV 25701, USA; (O.A.); (J.W.); (Z.W.); (E.D.P.-T.); (S.R.)
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- Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University Internal Medicine, Huntington, WV 25701, USA; (O.A.); (J.W.); (Z.W.); (E.D.P.-T.); (S.R.)
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- Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University Internal Medicine, Huntington, WV 25701, USA; (O.A.); (J.W.); (Z.W.); (E.D.P.-T.); (S.R.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Metrohealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44109, USA
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Chen D, Xu W, Wen Y, Tan X, Liu J. Causal relationship analysis between 35 blood/urine metabolites and gastroesophageal reflux disease: A Mendelian randomization combined meta-analysis study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e39248. [PMID: 39121258 PMCID: PMC11315488 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000039248] [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: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/11/2024] Open
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition worldwide. Despite numerous studies on GERD, the causal relationships between blood/urine metabolites and GERD remain unclear. This study aims to explore the causal relationships between GERD and 35 blood/urine metabolites. In this study, we conducted Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses for 35 blood/urine metabolites with GERD phenotypes from the FinnGen R10 and UKB databases separately. We then performed a meta-analysis of the inverse variance weighted results from the 2 MR analyses and applied multiple corrections to the significant P values from the meta-analysis. Finally, we conducted reverse causality validation for the corrected positive blood/urine metabolite phenotypes with GERD. After conducting MR analysis combined with meta-analysis and performing multiple corrections, we found significant positive causal associations between only 3 blood/urine metabolites and GERD, with no significant reverse associations. Among them, 2 are risk factors for the occurrence of GERD: alanine aminotransferase levels (odds ratio (OR) = 1.120, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.064-1.180, P = .0005) and urate levels (OR = 1.095, 95% CI = 1.044-1.147, P = .005). Additionally, sex hormone-binding globulin levels are protective against GERD (OR = 0.928, 95% CI = 0.896-0.961, P = .0009). Elevated levels of the metabolites alanine aminotransferase and urate are associated with an increased risk of GERD, identifying them as risk factors for the condition. In contrast, higher levels of SHBG are linked to a decreased risk of GERD, indicating that SHBG is a protective factor against the disease.
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- Daolei Chen
- Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, First People’s Hospital of Kunming City & Calmette Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, First People’s Hospital of Kunming City & Calmette Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- The First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Kunming University of Arts and Sciences, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, First People’s Hospital of Kunming City & Calmette Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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Fan Q, Nie Z, Lu Y, Xie S. Leisure television watching exerts a causal effect on gastroesophageal reflux disease: evidence from a two-step mendelian randomization study. BMC Med Genomics 2024; 17:204. [PMID: 39123179 PMCID: PMC11316299 DOI: 10.1186/s12920-024-01986-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have shown that physical activity (PA) and leisure sedentary behaviors (LSB, including leisure television watching) are linked to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, the associations between PA/LSB and GERD remain controversial. In this study, we aimed to reveal whether these associations reflect causal relationships and reveal the potential mechanisms of these relationships using bidirectional and two-step Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses. METHODS We obtained genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary statistics for PA/LSB, four common risk factors (including cigarettes smoked per day, alcoholic drinks per week, triglycerides, total cholesterol) and GERD from published GWASs. A bidirectional MR analysis was performed to identify causal relationships between PA/LSB and GERD. Then, a series of sensitivity analyses were performed to verify the robustness of the results. Finally, a mediation analysis via two-step MR was conducted to investigate any effects explained by common risk factors in these relationships. RESULTS Genetically predicted per 1-SD increase in leisure time television watching significantly increased the risk of GERD in the bidirectional MR analysis (OR = 1.33; 95% CI: 1.14-1.56; P = 2.71 × 10- 4). Sensitivity analyses successfully verified the robustness of the causal relationship. Further mediation analysis showed that this effect was partly mediated by increasing cigarettes smoked per day, with mediated proportions of 18.37% (95% CI: 11.94-39.79%). CONCLUSION Our findings revealed a causal relationship between leisure television watching and an increased risk of GERD, notably, the causal effect was partially mediated by cigarettes smoked per day. These findings may inform prevention and management strategies directed toward GERD.
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- Qinglu Fan
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuhan, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuhan, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuhan, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuhan, Hubei Province, People's Republic of China.
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Zheng W, Pang K, Min Y, Wu D. Prospect and Challenges of Volatile Organic Compound Breath Testing in Non-Cancer Gastrointestinal Disorders. Biomedicines 2024; 12:1815. [PMID: 39200279 PMCID: PMC11351786 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12081815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
Abstract
Breath analysis, despite being an overlooked biomatrix, has a rich history in disease diagnosis. However, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have yet to establish themselves as clinically validated biomarkers for specific diseases. As focusing solely on late-stage or malignant disease biomarkers may have limited relevance in clinical practice, the objective of this review is to explore the potential of VOC breath tests for the diagnosis of non-cancer diseases: (1) Precancerous conditions like gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Barrett's esophagus (BE), where breath tests can complement endoscopic screening; (2) endoluminal diseases associated with autoinflammation and dysbiosis, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and coeliac disease, which currently rely on biopsy and symptom-based diagnosis; (3) chronic liver diseases like cirrhosis, hepatic encephalopathy, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which lack non-invasive diagnostic tools for disease progression monitoring and prognostic assessment. A literature search was conducted through EMBASE, MEDLINE, and Cochrane databases, leading to an overview of 24 studies. The characteristics of these studies, including analytical platforms, disorder type and stage, group size, and performance evaluation parameters for diagnostic tests are discussed. Furthermore, how VOCs can be utilized as non-invasive diagnostic tools to complement existing gold standards is explored. By refining study designs, sampling procedures, and comparing VOCs in urine and blood, we can gain a deeper understanding of the metabolic pathways underlying VOCs. This will establish breath analysis as an effective non-invasive method for differential diagnosis and disease monitoring.
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- Weiyang Zheng
- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China;
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- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100006, China; (K.P.); (Y.M.)
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- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100006, China; (K.P.); (Y.M.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China;
- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
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Kamboj AK, Chan Y, Nasser J, Lim JE, Chang BW, Rezaie A. Practical approach to interpretation of 48-hour wireless pH-monitoring studies. Gut 2024; 73:1595. [PMID: 37973364 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2023-331400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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- Amrit K Kamboj
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Gu R, Chen L, Hua M, Miao H, Qin Y. Exploring the Association Between Gastroesophageal Reflux and Temporomandibular Joint Disorder in European Populations: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Analysis. Int Dent J 2024:S0020-6539(24)01401-1. [PMID: 39098479 DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2024.07.1210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND AIMS Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) are relatively common conditions with a potential causal relationship. This study aims to investigate the possible causal relationship between GERD and TMD through bidirectional Mendelian randomization analysis. METHODS Using data from large GWAS databases, we conducted bidirectional Mendelian randomization analyses to investigate the potential causal link between GERD and TMD. Instrumental variables were selected from the IEU platform, comprising 129,080 GERD cases and 473,524 controls from the UK Biobank. TMD data from the FinnGen project included 6,314 cases and 222,498 controls. RESULTS The forward MR analysis suggested that GERD may increase the risk of TMD (OR = 1.47, 95% CI: 1.20-1.81, P = 2e-4). The Weighted Median method also yielded significant results (OR = 1.53, 95% CI: 1.14-2.04, P = 4.1e-3). However, the reverse MR analysis did not reveal a significant association between TMD and GERD (OR = 1.02, 95% CI: 0.98-1.05, P = .33). CONCLUSION This study, employing MR analysis, provides initial evidence supporting a potential causal relationship between GERD and TMD. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the relationship between these two conditions and offer insights for future clinical investigations. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The findings of this study hold potential clinical significance in guiding early management strategies for GERD, reducing the incidence of TMD, and optimizing healthcare resource allocation, thereby improving patient quality of life. Further clinical studies are warranted to validate these findings and explore underlying mechanisms.
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- Renjie Gu
- Department of Pathogen Biology, Medical College, Nantong University, 19 Qixiu Road, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Haian People's Hospital, Haian, 226600, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China
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- Center for Coronary Artery Disease, Division of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100013, China
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- Department of Pathogen Biology, Medical College, Nantong University, 19 Qixiu Road, Nantong, 226001, Jiangsu, China.
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Bentley B, Chanaa F, Cecil A, Clayton S. The impact of gastroesophageal reflux disease on upper esophageal sphincter function: Insights from PH impedance and high-resolution manometry. Physiol Rep 2024; 12:e70011. [PMID: 39155216 PMCID: PMC11330701 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.70011] [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: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 08/06/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024] Open
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Lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pathophysiology has been established in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); however, less is understood regarding the role the upper esophageal sphincter (UES) plays in preventing laryngopharynphageal reflux. Sustained UES basal pressure prevents reflux into the pharynx while allowing relaxation during ingestion. We investigate whether GERD influences UES function via HRM and pH Impedance testing. A retrospective analysis of 318 patients who underwent high-resolution manometry with trans-nasally placed manometric catheter and 24-h multichannel intraluminal impedance pH monitoring. One hundred and forty-seven patients met Lyon consensus criteria for GERD based on acid exposure time >6%. The most common chief concern was heartburn or reflux, present in 59% of these patients. Upper esophageal sphincter basal and residual pressures were not significantly different between patients with GERD when compared to those without GERD, including a subanalysis of patients with extraesophageal symptoms. The LES basal and residual pressures, DCI and MNBI are statistically lower in patients with pathologic GERD. HRM and pH Impedance testing demonstrates no difference in UES basal and residual pressures based on pH diagnosis of GERD. We redemonstrate the association with hypotonic LES, diminished DCI and MNBI with GERD.
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- Blake Bentley
- Department of Internal MedicineWake Forest University School of MedicineWinston‐SalemNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of Internal MedicineWake Forest University School of MedicineWinston‐SalemNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Department of Internal MedicineWake Forest University School of MedicineWinston‐SalemNorth CarolinaUSA
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- Section on Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Department of Internal MedicineWake Forest University School of MedicineWinston‐SalemNorth CarolinaUSA
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Baker FA, Savarino E, Ahmad HS, Zeina AR, Abboud W, Khoury T, Natour RT, Kopelman Y, Mari A. Comprehensive Assessment of Esophageal Disorders Associated with Hiatus Hernia: Insights from Big Data Analysis. Dysphagia 2024; 39:623-631. [PMID: 38285232 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-023-10642-6] [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: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Hiatus hernia (HH) is a prevalent endoscopic finding in clinical practice, frequently co-occurring with esophageal disorders, yet the prevalence and degree of association remain uncertain. We aim to investigate HH's frequency and its suspected association with esophageal disorders. We reviewed endoscopic reports of over 75,000 consecutive patients who underwent gastroscopy over 12 years in two referral centers. HH was endoscopically diagnosed. We derived data on clinical presentation and a comprehensive assessment of benign and malignant esophageal pathologies. We performed multiple regression models to identify esophageal sequela associated with HH. The overall frequency of HH was (16.8%); the majority (89.5%) had small HHs (<3 cm). Female predominance was documented in HH patients, who were significantly older than controls (61.1±16.5 vs. 52.7±20.0; P < 0.001). The outcome analysis of esophageal pathology revealed an independent association between HH, regardless of its size, and erosive reflux esophagitis (25.7% vs. 6.2%; OR = 3.8; P < 0.001) and Barrett's esophagus (3.8% vs. 0.7%; OR = 4.7, P < 0.001). Furthermore, following rigorous age and sex matching, in conjunction with additional multivariable analyses, large HHs were associated with higher rates of benign esophageal strictures (3.6% vs. 0.3%; P < 0.001), Mallory Weiss syndrome (3.6% vs. 2.1%; P = 0.01), and incidents of food impactions (0.9% vs. 0.2%; P = 0.014). In contrast, a lower rate of achalasia was noted among this cohort (0.55% vs. 0%; P = 0.046). Besides reflux-related esophageal disorders, we outlined an association with multiple benign esophageal disorders, particularly in patients with large HHs.
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- Fadi Abu Baker
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Nazareth EMMS Hospital, Bar Ilan University, Safed, Israel
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- Department of Radiology, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel
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- Department of Surgery, Nazareth Hospital, EMMS, Nazareth, Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee, Galilee Medical Center, Bar-Ilan University, Nahariya, Safed, Israel
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel.
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Nazareth EMMS Hospital, Bar Ilan University, Safed, Israel
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Wiklund AK, Santoni G, Yan J, Radkiewicz C, Xie S, Birgisson H, Ness-Jensen E, von Euler-Chelpin M, Kauppila JH, Lagergren J. Risk of Esophageal Adenocarcinoma After Helicobacter pylori Eradication Treatment in a Population-Based Multinational Cohort Study. Gastroenterology 2024; 167:485-492.e3. [PMID: 38513743 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2024.03.016] [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: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with a decreased risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma, and the decreasing prevalence of such infection might contribute to the increasing incidence of this tumor. We examined the hypothesis that eradication treatment of H pylori increases the risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma. METHODS This population-based multinational cohort, entitled "Nordic Helicobacter Pylori Eradication Project (NordHePEP)," included all adults (≥18 years) receiving H pylori eradication treatment from 1995-2018 in any of the 5 Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) with follow-up throughout 2019. Data came from national registers. We calculated standardized incidence ratios (SIRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) by dividing the cancer incidence in the exposed cohort by that of the entire Nordic background populations of the corresponding age, sex, calendar period, and country. Analyses were stratified by factors associated with esophageal adenocarcinoma (ie, education, comorbidity, gastroesophageal reflux, and certain medications). RESULTS Among 661,987 participants who contributed 5,495,552 person-years after eradication treatment (median follow-up, 7.8 years; range, 1-24 years), 550 cases of esophageal adenocarcinoma developed. The overall SIR of esophageal adenocarcinoma was not increased (SIR = 0.89; 95% CI, 0.82-0.97). The SIR did not increase over time after eradication treatment, but rather decreased and was 0.73 (95% CI, 0.61-0.86) at 11-24 years after treatment. There were no major differences in the stratified analyses. The overall SIR of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, calculated for comparison, showed no association (SIR = 0.99; 95% CI, 0.89-1.11). CONCLUSIONS This absence on an increased risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma after eradication treatment of H pylori suggests eradication is safe from a cancer perspective.
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- Anna-Klara Wiklund
- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Surgery, Stockholm South Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Clinical Science and Education South Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Biostatistics, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; HUNT Research Centre, Department of Public Health and Nursing, NTNU, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim/Levanger, Norway; Medical Department, Levanger Hospital, Nord-Trøndelag Hospital Trust, Levanger, Norway
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Surgery, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, London, United Kingdom.
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Tanvir F, Nijjar GS, Aulakh SK, Kaur Y, Singh S, Singh K, Singla A, Sandhu APS, Luthra S, Antaal H. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: New Insights and Treatment Approaches. Cureus 2024; 16:e67654. [PMID: 39314570 PMCID: PMC11417972 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.67654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024] Open
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) remains a significant global health concern, with increasing prevalence and a substantial impact on quality of life. This narrative review explores recent advances in our understanding of GERD pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. The complex interplay of factors contributing to GERD, including lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction, transient sphincter relaxations, and esophageal motility disorders, is discussed. Emerging diagnostic techniques, such as high-resolution manometry and impedance-pH monitoring, have enhanced our ability to accurately identify and characterize GERD. The review highlights the evolving landscape of GERD treatment, from conventional approaches like lifestyle modifications and proton pump inhibitors to novel strategies including potassium-competitive acid blockers, endoscopic therapies, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. The potential role of the microbiome in GERD pathogenesis and as a therapeutic target is examined. The concept of personalized medicine in GERD management is explored, considering genetic factors, biomarkers, and individual patient profiles. Complications of GERD, including erosive esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus, and esophageal adenocarcinoma, are reviewed, emphasizing the importance of early detection and appropriate management. The economic burden and impact on the quality of due to GERD are also addressed. This comprehensive review underscores the multifaceted nature of GERD and the need for a personalized, multidisciplinary approach to its management. It highlights ongoing research efforts and emerging therapies that promise to improve outcomes for GERD patients, while also identifying areas requiring further investigation to optimize diagnosis and treatment strategies.
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- Fnu Tanvir
- Internal Medicine, Government Medical College Amritsar, Amritsar, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Sri Guru Ram Das University of Health Sciences and Research, Amritsar, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Government Medical College Amritsar, Amritsar, IND
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- Radiology, Government Medical College Amritsar, Amritsar, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Government Medical College Amritsar, Amritsar, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Sri Guru Ram Das University of Health Sciences and Research, Amritsar, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Government Medical College Amritsar, Amritsar, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Government Medical College Patiala, Patiala, IND
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Saeedy SAG, Faiz AF, Rahimi A, Shayan NA. Assessment of gastroesophageal reflux disease signs, symptoms, and food behaviors concerning mental health in Herat, Afghanistan: A descriptive study. Health Sci Rep 2024; 7:e2301. [PMID: 39166120 PMCID: PMC11333917 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.2301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024] Open
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Background and Aims Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a highly prevalent gastrointestinal disorder with modifiable risk factors that are associated with considerable health and economic burdens. The current study was conducted to assess the signs and symptoms, food behaviors, depression, anxiety, and stress related to GERD in Herat, Afghanistan. Methods A descriptive study was conducted between August 29 and October 20, 2020, among patients with GERD symptoms, who provided informed verbal consent at the Mowaffaq Clinic and Sehat Hospital in Herat, Afghanistan. The minimum sample size was 384. Data were collected using a three-domain questionnaire and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale 42 standard questionnaire. SPSS version 27 was used to perform descriptive statistics and χ 2 tests. Results The sample consisted of 396 patients, with the majority being female (67.9%), married (78.5%), and illiterate (34.8%). Heartburn (88.1%) and regurgitation (84.3%) were the most common symptoms reported by participants. Tomato consumption (60.1%) was the most frequent type of eating behavior. Most patients reported severe anxiety (45.9%) and showed statistically significant differences in age, sex, education level, and cigarette usage. This study also found that certain demographic status, eating behaviors, and symptoms were associated with significantly different depression, anxiety, and stress scores among patients with GERD. Conclusion Our study demonstrates the association between GERD and various modifiable risk factors in Herat, Afghanistan. Public health initiatives focusing on preventive measures and raising awareness can potentially alleviate the burden of GERD. Moreover, further research and targeted interventions are essential to improve health outcomes, particularly among patients with GERD, who may experience psychological comorbidities.
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- Said A. G. Saeedy
- Department of Para‐clinic, Faculty of MedicineHerat UniversityHeratAfghanistan
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- Department of Para‐clinic, Faculty of MedicineHerat UniversityHeratAfghanistan
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- Department of Curative Medicine, Faculty of MedicineJami UniversityHeratAfghanistan
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of MedicineHerat UniversityHeratAfghanistan
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Faculty of MedicineHerat UniversityHeratAfghanistan
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine and DentistryWestern UniversityLondonONCanada
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Wada M, Minoda Y, Ihara E, Tsuru H, Hata Y, Nagatomo S, Esaki M, Bai X, Tanaka Y, Chinen T, Ogino H, Ogawa Y. Development of a new endoscopy system to visualize bilirubin for the diagnosis of duodenogastroesophageal reflux. Dig Endosc 2024; 36:904-914. [PMID: 38130063 DOI: 10.1111/den.14749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Reflux hypersensitivity (RH) is a form of refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease in which duodenogastroesophageal reflux (DGER) plays a role. This study aimed to determine the usefulness of an endoscopy system equipped with image-enhanced technology for evaluating DGER and RH. METHODS The image enhancement mode for detecting bilirubin and calculated values were defined as the Bil mode and Bil value, respectively. First, the visibility of the Bil mode was validated for a bilirubin solution and bile concentrations ranging from 0.01% to 100% (0.002-20 mg/dL). Second, visibility scores of the Bil mode, when applied to the porcine esophagus sprayed with a bilirubin solution, were compared to those of the blue laser imaging (BLI) and white light imaging (WLI) modes. Third, a clinical study was conducted to determine the correlations between esophageal Bil values and the number of nonacid reflux events (NNRE) during multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH monitoring as well as the utility of esophageal Bil values for the differential diagnosis of RH. RESULTS Bilirubin solution and bile concentrations higher than 1% were visualized in red using the Bil mode. The visibility score was significantly higher with the Bil mode than with the BLI and WLI modes for 1% to 6% bilirubin solutions (P < 0.05). The esophageal Bil value and NNRE were significantly positively correlated (P = 0.031). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for the differential diagnosis of RH was 0.817. CONCLUSION The Bil mode can detect bilirubin with high accuracy and could be used to evaluate DGER in clinical practice.
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- Masafumi Wada
- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
- Department of Gastroenterology and Metabolism, 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
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Kim SH. Esophageal Mucosal Impedance Assessment: Clinical Usefulness for Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. J Neurogastroenterol Motil 2024; 30:253-254. [PMID: 38972860 PMCID: PMC11238100 DOI: 10.5056/jnm24080] [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: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
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- Seung Han Kim
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Lages RB, Fontes LHDS, Barbuti RC, Navarro-Rodriguez T. Esophageal Mucosal Impedance Assessment for the Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. J Neurogastroenterol Motil 2024; 30:352-360. [PMID: 38972870 PMCID: PMC11238107 DOI: 10.5056/jnm23063] [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: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
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Background/Aims Diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is sometimes challenging because the performance of available tests is not entirely satisfactory. This study aims to directly measure the esophageal mucosal impedance during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for the diagnosis of GERD. Methods Sixty participants with typical symptoms of GERD underwent high-resolution esophageal manometry, 24-hour multichannel intraluminal impedance-pH monitoring, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, and mucosal impedance measurement. Mucosal impedance measurement was performed at 2, 5, 10, and 18 cm above the esophagogastric junction during gastrointestinal endoscopy using a specific catheter developed based on devices described in the literature over the last decade. The patients were divided into groups A (acid exposure time < 4%) and B (acid exposure time ≥ 4%). Results The mucosal impedance was significantly lower in group B at 2 cm (2264.4 Ω ± 1099.0 vs 4575.0 Ω ± 1407.6 [group A]) and 5 cm above the esophagogastric junction (4221.2 Ω ± 2623.7 vs 5888.2 Ω ± 2529.4 [group A]). There was no significant difference in the mucosal impedance between the 2 groups at 10 cm and 18 cm above the esophagogastric junction. Mucosal impedance value at 2 cm > 2970 Ω resulted in a sensitivity of 96.4% and a specificity of 87.5% to exclude GERD. Conclusions Direct measurement of mucosal impedance during endoscopy is a simple and promising method for diagnosing GERD. Individuals with an abnormal acid exposure time have lower mucosal impedance measurements than those with a normal acid exposure time.
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- Rafael B Lages
- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Yan W, Zhou J, Jiang M, Kong Y, Qin H, Qi Y, Wang S, Tai J. Obstructive sleep apnea and 19 gastrointestinal diseases: a Mendelian randomization study. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1256116. [PMID: 39132315 PMCID: PMC11310136 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1256116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024] Open
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Background Alterations gastrointestinal diseases (GDs) were reported in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), however, the genetic background between OSA and GDs is still unclear. Methods This investigation employed Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses to evaluate the causal effect between OSA and 19 types of GDs (gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, Crohn's disease, chronic gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome, primary biliary cholangitis, diverticular disease, gastroduodenal ulcer, acute pancreatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, primary sclerosing cholangitis, cirrhosis, calculus of bile duct, calculus of gallbladder, pancreatic cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, and esophageal cancer). The inverse-variance weighted (IVW) method was used to evaluate the main effects model of causality. Results This MR study suggests that OSA may play a causal role inflammation-related GDs (GERD, PIVW=5.94×10-9; gastroduodenal ulcer, PIVW=1×10-4; chronic gastritis, PIVW=0.0214; ulcerative colitis, PIVW=0.0296), and gallstones (calculi of the gallbladder, PIVW=0.0429; calculi of the bile duct, PIVW=0.0068). After accounting for obesity, type 2 diabetes, smoking, and alcohol consumption, the multivariate MR (MVMR) analysis identified that OSA is an independent risk factor for GERD, gastroduodenal ulcer, and calculus of the bile duct. The reverse MVMR analysis showed a causal effect of GERD on OSA. Besides, we did not find that the predisposition to OSA was associated with 4 cancers. Conclusion This MR analysis provides compelling evidence of an independent causal relationship between genetically predicted OSA and an elevated risk of inflammation-related GDs. Besides, no causal association was observed between OSA and cancers. Further studies should be carried out to verify our findings.
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- Weiheng Yan
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Children’s Hospital Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Children’s Hospital Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Children’s Hospital Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Children’s Hospital Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Children’s Hospital Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Municipal Key Laboratory of Child Development and Nutriomics, Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Beijing, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Children’s Hospital Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Kim YS, Park Y, Kim Y, Son HE, Rhee J, Pyun CW, Park C, Kim H. Ameliorative Effects of HT074-Inula and Paeonia Extract Mixture on Acute Reflux Esophagitis in Rats via Antioxidative Activity. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:891. [PMID: 39199137 PMCID: PMC11352064 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13080891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024] Open
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HT074, a multiherbal mixture containing extracts from Inula britannica flowers and Paeonia lactiflora roots, is used in Korean medicine for gastric disorders. This study investigated the protective mechanisms of HT074 against acute reflux esophagitis (RE) in rats. Nitric oxide (NO) production and mRNA expression of antioxidant-related genes (Nrf2, HO-1, SOD, CAT, and GPx2) were evaluated in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells. Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) was induced in rats, followed by HT074 (100, 300 mg/kg) or ranitidine (50 mg/kg) administration. Esophageal damage and histological changes were assessed. Gastric pH and protein expression levels of Nrf2, HO-1, SOD, CAT, and GPx-1/2 were measured. HT074 pretreatment reduced NO production and increased the expression of HO-1, CAT, and GPx2 in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells. In GER-induced rats, HT074 significantly decreased esophageal lesions and increased the expression of HO-1, SOD, GPx-1/2, and Nrf2. HT074 did not affect gastric pH. These findings suggest that HT074 protects against GER-induced esophagitis by inhibiting NO production and enhancing antioxidant activity. Therefore, HT074 could be a promising therapeutic agent for GER disease.
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- Young-Sik Kim
- Department of Herbology, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University, Jeonju 54986, Republic of Korea; (Y.-S.K.); (Y.K.); (H.-E.S.); (J.R.)
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- Department of Herbal Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea; (Y.P.); (C.P.)
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- Department of Herbology, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University, Jeonju 54986, Republic of Korea; (Y.-S.K.); (Y.K.); (H.-E.S.); (J.R.)
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- Department of Herbology, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University, Jeonju 54986, Republic of Korea; (Y.-S.K.); (Y.K.); (H.-E.S.); (J.R.)
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- Department of Herbology, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University, Jeonju 54986, Republic of Korea; (Y.-S.K.); (Y.K.); (H.-E.S.); (J.R.)
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- NEUMED R&BD Institute, NeuMed Inc., 88 Imun-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02440, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Herbal Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea; (Y.P.); (C.P.)
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- Department of Herbal Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26 Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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Kek HP, Su YT, Lin KJ, Yang MC, Chang LC, Yang YN, Tsai CC. Investigating the Mechanisms Underlying U46619-Induced Contraction on Porcine Lower Esophageal Sphincter. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2024; 390:188-195. [PMID: 38135510 DOI: 10.1124/jpet.123.001902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with an incompetent lower esophageal sphincter (LES), resulting in the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. U46619, a thromboxane A2 (TXA2) receptor agonist, induces contractions in various smooth muscles. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects and mechanisms of action of U46619 on the porcine LES. To achieve this, contractions of the clasp and sling strips of the porcine LES, induced by U46619, were measured using isometric transducers. Furthermore, the contractile mechanism of U46619 in the porcine LES was investigated by pretreating the strips with atropine (a muscarinic receptor antagonist), tetrodotoxin (a neuronal sodium channel blocker), nifedipine (a calcium channel blocker), and Ca2+-free Krebs-Henseleit solution. Additionally, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and immunohistochemistry (IHC) were performed to determine the presence of the TXA2 receptor in porcine LES. The results of this study demonstrated that U46619 caused marked concentration-dependent contractions in both porcine sling and clasp strips. The mechanism of U46619-induced contraction of the porcine LES was found to be related to calcium channels. Furthermore, the reverse transcription PCR analysis and IHC revealed that the TXA2 receptor was expressed in the clasp and sling fibers of porcine LES. Consequently, this study suggests that U46619 mediates the contraction of porcine LES through calcium channels and has potential as a therapeutic approach for treating GERD. SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: This study establishes that U46619 induces concentration-dependent contractions in porcine LES, primarily mediated by calcium channels. The presence of the TXA2 receptor in LES clasp and sling fibers is confirmed. These findings highlight U46619's potential as a GERD therapeutic by targeting calcium channels for LES contraction modulation.
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- Ho-Poh Kek
- Department of Pediatrics (H.-P.K., Y.-T.S., M.-C.Y., Y.-N.Y., C.-C.T.) and Department of Pathology (K.-J.L.), E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Taiwan, Republic of China and School of Medicine for International Students (Y.-T.S., K.-J.L., L.-C.C., C.-C.T.) and School of Medicine (H.-P.K., M.-C.Y., Y.-N.Y.), College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics (H.-P.K., Y.-T.S., M.-C.Y., Y.-N.Y., C.-C.T.) and Department of Pathology (K.-J.L.), E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Taiwan, Republic of China and School of Medicine for International Students (Y.-T.S., K.-J.L., L.-C.C., C.-C.T.) and School of Medicine (H.-P.K., M.-C.Y., Y.-N.Y.), College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics (H.-P.K., Y.-T.S., M.-C.Y., Y.-N.Y., C.-C.T.) and Department of Pathology (K.-J.L.), E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Taiwan, Republic of China and School of Medicine for International Students (Y.-T.S., K.-J.L., L.-C.C., C.-C.T.) and School of Medicine (H.-P.K., M.-C.Y., Y.-N.Y.), College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics (H.-P.K., Y.-T.S., M.-C.Y., Y.-N.Y., C.-C.T.) and Department of Pathology (K.-J.L.), E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Taiwan, Republic of China and School of Medicine for International Students (Y.-T.S., K.-J.L., L.-C.C., C.-C.T.) and School of Medicine (H.-P.K., M.-C.Y., Y.-N.Y.), College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics (H.-P.K., Y.-T.S., M.-C.Y., Y.-N.Y., C.-C.T.) and Department of Pathology (K.-J.L.), E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Taiwan, Republic of China and School of Medicine for International Students (Y.-T.S., K.-J.L., L.-C.C., C.-C.T.) and School of Medicine (H.-P.K., M.-C.Y., Y.-N.Y.), College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics (H.-P.K., Y.-T.S., M.-C.Y., Y.-N.Y., C.-C.T.) and Department of Pathology (K.-J.L.), E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Taiwan, Republic of China and School of Medicine for International Students (Y.-T.S., K.-J.L., L.-C.C., C.-C.T.) and School of Medicine (H.-P.K., M.-C.Y., Y.-N.Y.), College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Pediatrics (H.-P.K., Y.-T.S., M.-C.Y., Y.-N.Y., C.-C.T.) and Department of Pathology (K.-J.L.), E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Taiwan, Republic of China and School of Medicine for International Students (Y.-T.S., K.-J.L., L.-C.C., C.-C.T.) and School of Medicine (H.-P.K., M.-C.Y., Y.-N.Y.), College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Loganathan P, Gajendran M, Perisetti A, Goyal H, Mann R, Wright R, Saligram S, Thosani N, Umapathy C. Endoscopic Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:1120. [PMID: 39064549 PMCID: PMC11278532 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60071120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common diseases that occurs secondary to failure of the antireflux barrier system, resulting in the frequent and abnormal reflux of gastric contents to the esophagus. GERD is diagnosed in routine clinical practice based on the classic symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation. However, a subset of patients with atypical symptoms can pose challenges in diagnosing GERD. An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is the most common initial diagnostic test used in the assessment for GERD, although half of these patients will not have any positive endoscopic findings suggestive of GERD. The advanced endoscopic techniques have improved the diagnostic yield of GERD diagnosis and its complications, such as Barrett's esophagus and early esophageal adenocarcinoma. These newer endoscopic tools can better detect subtle irregularities in the mucosa and vascular structures. The management options for GERD include lifestyle modifications, pharmacological therapy, and endoscopic and surgical interventions. The latest addition to the armamentarium is the minimally invasive endoscopic interventions in carefully selected patients, including the electrical stimulation of the LES, Antireflux mucosectomy, Radiofrequency therapy, Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication, Endoscopic Full-Thickness plication (GERDx™), and suturing devices. With the emergence of these advanced endoscopic techniques, it is crucial to understand their selection criteria, advantages, and disadvantages.
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- Priyadarshini Loganathan
- Division of Gastroenterology & Nutrition, The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; (P.L.); (M.G.); (R.W.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Nutrition, The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; (P.L.); (M.G.); (R.W.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kansas City VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO 64128, USA;
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Borland Groover, Baptist Medical Center-Downtown, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA;
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Nutrition, The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; (P.L.); (M.G.); (R.W.)
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA;
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UT Health, Houston, TX 77030, USA;
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Nutrition, Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA;
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Sadeghi A, Boustani P, Mehrpour A, Asgari AA, Sharafkhah M, Yazdanbod A, Somi MH, Nejatizadeh A, Moradpour F, Rezaeian M, Mansour-Ghanaei F, Shahriari A, Fattahi MR, Hamzeh B, Hosseini SV, Kahnooji M, Gohari A, Khosravifarsani M, Azadeh H, Pashaei MR, Sheibani EM, Fallahzadeh H, Bakhshipour A, Poustchi H, Malekzadeh R. Prevalence and risk factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease in Iran: A cross-sectional analysis from the PERSIAN cohort. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0306223. [PMID: 38990911 PMCID: PMC11239034 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0306223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study assessed the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in a general adult population in Iran. The association between GERD and various factors was also evaluated. METHODS We performed a cross-sectional study on 163,018 individuals aged over 35 who were enrolled in the PERSIAN cohort. GERD was defined as the occurrence of heartburn and/or regurgitation symptoms at least several days a month. Survey design analysis for pooled data was performed and multiple regression analysis was conducted to determine the independent risk factors for GERD. RESULTS The prevalence of GERD in our study was estimated at 21.86% (95% confidence interval:17.4%-36.4%). The mean age of the participants was 49.84 years±9.25 (35-70) and 44.75% of the participants were male. Symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation were reported in 18.65% (n: 29,170) and 6.06% (n: 9,717) of participants, respectively. In the multivariate analysis, several factors were found to be associated with a higher prevalence of GERD: female sex, age >50, current smoking, opium use, weekly consumption of fried foods, frequent consumption of hot tea, less than 6 hours of sleep per night, psychiatric disorders, usage of NSAIDs, and poor oral hygiene, were associated with a higher prevalence of GERD. Conversely, higher education levels and average physical activity were found to be less commonly associated with GERD. CONCLUSION We found a relatively high prevalence of GERD (21.86%) in this population-based study in Iran. By identifying modifiable risk factors, this research offers opportunities for targeted interventions and lifestyle modifications to reduce the burden of GERD.
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- Anahita Sadeghi
- Digestive Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Disease Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Noncommunicable Diseases Research Center, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Alimentary Tract Research Center, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Gastroenterohepatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Research Center for Environmental Determinants of Health (RCEDH), Nutritional Sciences Department, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, School of Medicine, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Hajar Hospital, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Rheumatology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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- Research Center for Healthcare Data Modeling, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Digestive Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Digestive Diseases Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Ku PKM, Vlantis AC, Hui TSC, Yeung ZWC, Cho RHW, Wong MHK, Lee AKF, Yeung DCM, Chan SYP, Chan BYT, Chang WT, Mok F, Wong KH, Wong JKT, Abdullah V, van Hasselt A, Wu JCY, Tong MCF. The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease and laryngopharyngeal reflux in patients with dysphagia after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Head Neck 2024; 46:1637-1659. [PMID: 38235957 DOI: 10.1002/hed.27645] [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: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in post-irradiated patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is unknown. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a cross-sectional study, 31 NPC and 12 control patients completed questionnaires for GERD/LPR before esophageal manometry and 24-h pH monitoring. The DeMeester score and reflux finding score (RFS) were used to define GERD and LPR, respectively. Risk factors were identified. RESULTS 51.6% of NPC and 8.3% of control patients, and 77.4% of NPC and 33% of control patients, were GERD-positive and LPR-positive, respectively. The GERD/LPR questionnaire failed to identify either condition in patients with NPC. No parameter differences in esophageal manometry or pneumonia incidence were noted between GERD/LPR-positive and GERD/LPR-negative patients. Post radiotherapy duration, high BMI, lack of chemotherapy, and dysphagia were positive risk factors for GERD/LPR. CONCLUSIONS A high prevalence of GERD/LPR in patients with post-irradiated NPC exists, but reflux symptoms are inadequate for diagnosis.
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- Peter K M Ku
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, United Christian Hospital and Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, United Christian Hospital and Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, United Christian Hospital and Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, United Christian Hospital and Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, United Christian Hospital and Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Speech Therapy, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Speech Therapy, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiotherapy, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, United Christian Hospital and Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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Pflüger MJ, Coker AM, Zosa BM, Adrales GL, Parker BC. To wean or not to wean: proton pump inhibitor management after anti-reflux surgery amongst foregut experts. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:3992-3998. [PMID: 38844731 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-10910-y] [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: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Most patients undergoing anti-reflux surgery (ARS) have a history of preoperative proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use. It is well-established that ARS is effective in restoring the anti-reflux barrier, eliminating the ongoing need for costly PPIs. Current literature lacks objective evidence supporting an optimal postoperative PPI cessation or weaning strategy, leading to wide practice variations. We sought to objectively gauge current practice and opinion surrounding the postoperative management of PPIs among expert foregut surgeons and gastroenterologists in the United States. METHODS We created a survey of postoperative PPI management protocols, with an emphasis on discontinuation and timing of PPI cessation, and aimed to determine what factors played a role in the decision-making. An electronic survey tool (Qualtrics XM, Qualtrics, Provo, UT) was used to distribute the survey and to record the responses anonymously for a period of three months. RESULTS The survey was viewed 2658 times by 373 institutions and shared with 644 members. In total, 121 respondents participated in the survey and 111 were surgeons (92%). Fifty respondents (42%) always discontinue PPIs immediately after ARS. Of the remaining 70 respondents (58%), 46% always wean or taper PPIs postoperatively and 47% wean or taper them selectively. The majority (92%) of practitioners taper within a 3-month period postoperatively. Five respondents never discontinue PPIs after ARS. Overall, only 23 respondents (19%) stated their protocol is based on medical literature or evidence-based medicine. Instead, decision-making is primarily based on anecdotal evidence/personal preference (42%, n = 50) or prior training/mentors (39%, n = 47). CONCLUSIONS There are two major protocols used for PPI discontinuation after ARS: Nearly half of providers abruptly stop PPIs, while just over half gradually tapers them, most often in the early postoperative period. These decisions are primarily driven by institutional practices and personal preferences, underscoring the need for evidence-based recommendations.
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- Michael Johannes Pflüger
- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Namata TT, Ndamenyi AN, Bukenya AH, Mukungu L, Bbosa B. Acute gastric volvulus complicated by gastric perforation following laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication; A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2024; 120:109904. [PMID: 38885606 PMCID: PMC11228632 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.109904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication is an effective standard surgical procedure for treatment of severe GERD. While it is generally safe and effective, a rare but potentially fatal complication known as acute gastric volvulus can occur following this procedure. CASE PRESENTATION A 28-year-old male, ten months post Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication presented with a one-day history of severe epigastric pain, abdominal distention, unproductive retching, and difficulty in breathing. Examination revealed tachypnea, subcutaneous emphysema and a tender distended abdomen. Imaging studies showed a left pneumothorax, pneumoperitoneum, and a grossly distended stomach. Emergency exploratory laparotomy confirmed organoaxial gastric volvulus, necrosis of the greater curvature and gastric perforation. Partial gastrectomy and anterior gastropexy were performed. A left thoracostomy tube was placed to drain the left pneumothorax. He recovered fully post-operatively with complete resolution of all symptoms. DISCUSSION Acute Gastric volvulus post Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication is attributed to adhesions, gastrostomy tubes, and foreign bodies like sutures. Life-threatening complications, such as gastric perforation, can ensue, underscoring the need for swift diagnosis and treatment. CONCLUSION Acute gastric volvulus following Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication is a rare condition, and is difficult to diagnose. Given the steadily increasing rates of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplications performed in Uganda, maintaining a high index of suspicion is crucial for favorable patient outcomes among patients with this potentially fatal complication.
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- Department of Surgery, St. Francis Hospital Nsambya, Kampala, Uganda; Uganda Martyrs University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Surgery, St. Francis Hospital Nsambya, Kampala, Uganda; Uganda Martyrs University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Surgery, St. Francis Hospital Nsambya, Kampala, Uganda; Uganda Martyrs University, Kampala, Uganda; Consultant General Surgeon, St. Francis Hospital Nsambya, Kampala, Uganda
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Khan M, Shah K, Gill SK, Gul N, J JK, Valladares V, Khan LA, Raza M. Dietary Habits and Their Impact on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Cureus 2024; 16:e65552. [PMID: 39192902 PMCID: PMC11347905 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.65552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
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Introduction Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is marked by the frequent occurrence of stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn and acid regurgitation at least once a week. When reflux leads to troublesome symptoms and esophageal damage and adversely affects quality of life, it is diagnosed as GERD. Age, gender, ethnicity, genetic predispositions, and aspects of diet and lifestyle, including factors like obesity and smoking, are associated with GERD. Methodology This cross-sectional study was conducted within the Departments of General Medicine, Surgery, and Gastroenterology at Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH) in Peshawar, spanning from January 2024 to June 2024. Patients who visited these departments or the Outpatient Department within the specified period with GERD were included in the study. A non-probability purposive sampling technique was used. For the analysis, we utilized IBM SPSS Statistics version 21. Results This study consists of 280 participants. The mean age of the participants in this study was 44.60 years. GERD has a significant association with obesity (69.99) and lack of exercise (80%), and a negative association was found between other gastrointestinal conditions (55.71%) and smoking (64.28). Common symptoms among GERD patients were swallowing difficulty, regurgitation, heartburn, and chest pain. Conclusion Our study is the first to examine the relationship between lifestyle factors and GERD among Pakistani patients. Our findings highlight significant associations between GERD and several factors, including gender, BMI, dietary habits, and lack of exercise. Notably, cultural and regional differences appear to influence GERD prevalence and its risk factors, as demonstrated by the minimal impact of alcohol consumption in our study population.
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- Muzamil Khan
- Internal Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Health Administration, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, New Jersey, USA
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- Medicine, MTI Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur, Bilaspur, IND
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- Internal Medicine, MTI Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, MTI Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar, Peshawar, PAK
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Patel O, Hashmi SS, Chiquet B, Hecht JT. Natural history study of Pseudoachondroplasia: A focus on oral health. Birth Defects Res 2024; 116:e2378. [PMID: 39016146 DOI: 10.1002/bdr2.2378] [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: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Pseudoachondroplasia (PSACH) is a rare dwarfing condition characterized by short limbs and fingers, and multiple skeletal abnormalities/complications. There are few natural history studies delineating the medical problems in PSACH leaving a gap in many areas, especially oral health. Our study aimed to obtain information pertaining to oral health and other health-related problems (pregnancy and childbirth, skeletal health, joint pain) in patients with PSACH. METHODS To ascertain this information, an online Qualtrics survey was distributed to members of Little People of America, a support group, and through a PSACH online chatroom. RESULTS Ninety-nine of 115 surveys were completed and included in the descriptive and multivariable analyses. PSACH individuals regularly sought dental care, but flossing was challenging because of short fingers. Untreated carries (5%), bleeding gums (16%) malocclusion (37%), obstructive sleep apnea (9%), and TMJ disorder (3%) occurred less frequently compared to the general population. Delivery was by Caesarean section in 100% of female respondents who delivered a baby. Bowlegs (74%), scoliosis (43%) and osteoarthritis (36%) were the most common skeletal complications. Joint pain was reported by 85% of respondents. CONCLUSIONS This study provides novel insights into oral health, pregnancy and childbirth while confirming previously identified skeletal complications in PSACH. Our findings suggest that oral healthcare in PSACH presents unique challenges.
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- Omkar Patel
- School of Dentistry, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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Erol MF, Demir B, Kayaoglu HA. Comparative analysis of laparoscopic nissen fundoplication and rossetti modification in gastroesophageal reflux disease: A focus on life quality enhancement. Asian J Surg 2024:S1015-9584(24)01220-X. [PMID: 38945768 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to investigate the focus of surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) on enhancing life quality beyond symptom relief. The comparison involves laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication and Rossetti modification techniques. METHODS Patients intolerant to or experiencing relapse after medical therapy underwent either standard Nissen procedure (Group 1, n = 61) or Rossetti modification (Group 2, n = 42). A disease-specific quality of life questionnaire for GERD was utilized for evaluating life quality preoperatively and 2 years postoperatively. Symptom scores and patient satisfaction were also assessed. RESULTS Preoperatively, groups were similar in symptom duration, hiatal hernia presence, and DeMeester scores (p = 0.127, p = 0.427, and 0.584, respectively). Both groups exhibited a statistically significant increase in life quality postoperatively (p < 0.001), with no significant intergroup difference. Symptoms decreased after both surgeries, except for dysphagia and bloating. Bloating significantly increased in both groups after surgery (p = 0.018 and p = 0.017, respectively), and dysphagia increased significantly only in Group 2 (p = 0.007). The surgery refusal rate was significantly higher in Group 2 for similar preoperative symptoms (p = 0.040). CONCLUSION Despite increased life quality scores, the combination of increased dysphagia and bloating in patients undergoing Rossetti modification resulted in a decreased satisfaction rate.
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- Mehmet Fatih Erol
- Yuksek Ihtisas Education and Training Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Bursa, Turkey.
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- Bilkent City Hospital, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ankara, Turkey
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- Private Hayat Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Center, Bursa, Turkey
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Fang SQ, Wang Y, Wang HW. Guidelines for tiered diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease by traditional Chinese medicine in Shanghai. WORLD CHINESE JOURNAL OF DIGESTOLOGY 2024; 32:387-396. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v32.i6.387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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