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Lösle M, Grund KE, Duckworth-Mothes B. Removal of GIT lesions and the role of impedance of the injection solution-an innovative approach to known methods. J Mol Med (Berl) 2024; 102:1009-1013. [PMID: 38829423 PMCID: PMC11269496 DOI: 10.1007/s00109-024-02457-1] [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: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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In this work, for the first time, the specific impedances of various injection solutions as well as the surface and tissue impedance after injection of these solutions were analyzed and compared regarding the radio-frequency surgical cutting process. The impedances of 0.9% NaCl, 4% gelatine, 6% hydroxyethyl starch, 10% glycerol/5% fructose, 10% glucose, 5% and 20% albumin, blood, and blood plasma as well as aqua destillata have been tested in vitro. Even if EMR and ESD are routinely used in clinical practice, there is so far no easy, fast, and safe method to remove larger lesions en bloc. We show that the impedance of the injected solution shows to be a crucial factor for safe removal, especially of larger lesions (Ø > 20 mm) and more importantly in accordance with the requirements of oncology and pathology. KEY MESSAGES: Impedance is playing a crucial factor in the radio-frequency (RF)-surgery. With a higher Impedance there will be less current necessary to reach the aimed voltage. Injection solution Aqua destillata and 10% Glucose, show significantly higher Impedances. Higher impedances lead to less surgical related complications. Minor changes in existing method to improve patent safety.
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- Martina Lösle
- Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, University Zurich, Wagistr. 12, 8952 Schlieren, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Experimental Surgical Endoscopy, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Experimental Surgical Endoscopy, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- Current Affiliation: Experimental Endoscopy, Development and Training, Internal Medicine I - Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Oncology, Hepatology, Infectiology and Geriatric Medicine, University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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Kasuga K, Sato K, Nakata K, Tanaka H, Hosaka H, Kuribayashi S, Uraoka T. A novel submucosal injection material comprising a fully synthetic and self-assembling peptide solution for endoscopic resection of large colorectal laterally spreading tumors. Endoscopy 2023; 55:E621-E622. [PMID: 37040891 PMCID: PMC10089803 DOI: 10.1055/a-2055-1260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2023]
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- Kengo Kasuga
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, Maebashi, Japan
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Kang JW, Chen PJ, Chen CY, Riley G, Wang YS, Kuo HY, Chuang CH. Development of a hybrid hydrogel for submucosal injection in endoscopic resection of gastrointestinal neoplasm: From laboratory to clinical trial. Endosc Int Open 2023; 11:E1026-E1034. [PMID: 38835638 PMCID: PMC11148844 DOI: 10.1055/a-2161-2100] [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: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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Background and study aims Submucosal injection solution is essential for successful endoscopic resection of the early gastrointestinal tumor. We evaluated a new endoscopic hydrogel for submucosal injection and its clinical feasibility. Patients and methods A hydrogel (AceGel) containing 0.4% sodium alginate and 2% calcium lactate was developed for ex vivo and animal studies. Subsequently, a prospective, single-arm study was conducted to assess its feasibility and safety in humans. Patients with gastrointestinal neoplasms undergoing endoscopic resection were enrolled. All patients underwent endoscopic surveillance after 4 weeks and outpatient follow-up at week 6. Afterward, they received endoscopic follow-up according to the medical routine. Results In the ex vivo experiments, the submucosal elevation height of AceGel was equivalent to sodium hyaluronate and superior to saline or glycerol. Animal studies showed that the excised wounds healed well without surrounding tissue damage. Twelve patients participated in the clinical trial, including three, two, and seven patients with esophageal, gastric, and colonic lesions, respectively. The mean neoplasm size and submucosal injection volumes were 24.0±8.6 mm and 22.8±19.9 mL, respectively. All patients had adequate wound healing on 4-week surveillance endoscopy, and none had serious adverse events during 6-week follow-up. Moreover, endoscopic follow-up showed complete wound healing after 6 to 46 months without local mucosal inflammation in all patients. Conclusions AceGel is good for endoscopic submucosal injection and demonstrated its usefulness in durable mucosal elevation for endoscopic therapy in preclinical tests. This clinical trial shows its safety and feasibility in all participating patients.
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- Jui-Wen Kang
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Zhang L, Li X, Yue G, Guo L, Hu Y, Cui Q, Wang J, Tang J, Liu H. Nanodrugs systems for therapy and diagnosis of esophageal cancer. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1233476. [PMID: 37520291 PMCID: PMC10373894 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1233476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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With the increasing incidence of esophageal cancer, its diagnosis and treatment have become one of the key issues in medical research today. However, the current diagnostic and treatment methods face many unresolved issues, such as low accuracy of early diagnosis, painful treatment process for patients, and high recurrence rate after recovery. Therefore, new methods for the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal cancer need to be further explored, and the rapid development of nanomaterials has brought new ideas for solving this problem. Nanomaterials used as drugs or drug delivery systems possess several advantages, such as high drug capacity, adjustably specific targeting capability, and stable structure, which endow nanomaterials great application potential in cancer therapy. However, even though the nanomaterials have been widely used in cancer therapy, there are still few reviews on their application in esophageal cancer, and systematical overview and analysis are deficient. Herein, we overviewed the application of nanodrug systems in therapy and diagnosis of esophageal cancer and summarized some representative case of their application in diagnosis, chemotherapy, targeted drug, radiotherapy, immunity, surgery and new therapeutic method of esophageal cancer. In addition, the nanomaterials used for therapy of esophageal cancer complications, esophageal stenosis or obstruction and oesophagitis, are also listed here. Finally, the challenge and the future of nanomaterials used in cancer therapy were discussed.
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- Lihan Zhang
- Department of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center of Smart Sensors, School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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Moles-Aranda C, Pérez-González N, Calpena-Campmany AC, Martín-Villena MJ, Otero-Espinar FJ, Severino P, Souto EB, Morales-Molina JA, Clares-Naveros B. Preparation and ex vivo investigation of an injectable microparticulate formulation for gastrointestinal mucosa polyp resection. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2022; 178:25-34. [PMID: 35905803 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2022.07.012] [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: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and endoscopic submucosal resection (EMR) are non-invasive endoscopic techniques. They allow an early excised gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal precancerous lessions. For their application is necessary use of a submucosal injection that lift area to excise. The main objective of this study was the preparation of microparticulate-based fluid for injection in the GI submucosa. Alginate microparticles (MPs) were developed by the solvent displacement technique and characterized by particle size, surface electrical properties, swelling, degradation, rheology, adhesion and leakage, syringeablity and stability. Furthermore, their potential to form a submucosal cushion was assayed in porcine stomach mucosa and porcine colon mucosa. Results showed MPs sizes below 160 μm, negative surface charge around -50 mV at pH=6, high rates of swelling and good adhesion. The microparticulate-based fluid exhibited pseudoplastic behavior following the Ostwald-de Waele rheological model. A brief force is sufficient for its injection through a syringe. Finally, formulations were able to provide a submucosa elevation of 1.70 cm for more than 90 min and 120 min in the porcine stomach and colon, respectively.
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- Cristina Moles-Aranda
- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, University of Barcelona, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15872 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Institute of Technology and Research, University of Tiradentes, 49010-390 Aracaju, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; REQUIMTE/UCIBIO, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain.
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) continues to be the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US. Colonoscopy remains the best preventative tool against the development of CRC. As a result, high-quality colonoscopy is becoming increasingly important. Specifically, recent guidelines have highlighted pre-procedural, peri-procedural, and post-procedural practices, which promise to improve patient outcomes and reduce the mortality and interval cancer rates in patients undergoing colonoscopies. Despite the guidelines and advances in modern endoscopy, the procedure remains provider-dependent, which results in differences in outcomes. As a result, incorporating high-quality colonoscopy approaches early in training is key to improving patient outcomes. Additionally, ensuring that high-quality colonoscopy is practiced widely by endoscopists can lead to the most cost-effective care.
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Application of Hemocoagulase Bothrops Atrox in the submucosal injection for endoscopic submucosal dissection: a preliminary trial. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 33:e681-e685. [PMID: 34034279 PMCID: PMC8734620 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000002206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of using Hemocoagulase Bothrops Atrox in the submucosal injection solution for endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). METHODS A total of 120 patients with superficial neoplastic lesions of the esophagus, stomach, and colon receiving ESD were randomly divided into two groups: The epinephrine group used epinephrine-containing submucosal fluid cushion for ESD, while the hemocoagulase group used Hemocoagulase Bothrops Atrox-containing submucosal fluid cushion for ESD. The preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative clinical parameters and postoperative adverse events of the two groups were recorded, and comparative analysis within and between groups was performed. RESULTS There was no significant difference in the demographic and clinical characteristics between the hemocoagulase and epinephrine group (all P > 0.05). ESD surgery was completed in all patients. The hemocoagulase group had significantly shorter surgery time (P = 0.003) and less number of intraoperative bleeding (P = 0.010) than the epinephrine group. However, there was no significant difference in the incidences of postoperative delayed hemorrhage, and adverse events between the two groups (all P > 0.05). Multivariate linear regression demonstrated that the epinephrine group had significantly more number of intraoperative bleeding (B: 0.98, 95% confidence interval: 0.04-1.93) as compared with the hemocoagulase group. CONCLUSION Compared with epinephrine, using Hemocoagulase Bothrops Atrox in the submucosal injection for ESD surgery can significantly reduce the number of intraoperative bleeding, shorten the operation time, and did not elevate the incidence of adverse events.
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Shahini E, Libânio D, Lo Secco G, Pisani A, Arezzo A. Indications and outcomes of endoscopic resection for non-pedunculated colorectal lesions: A narrative review. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2021; 13:275-295. [PMID: 34512876 PMCID: PMC8394186 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v13.i8.275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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In the last years, endoscopic techniques gained a crucial role in the treatment of colorectal flat lesions. At the same time, the importance of a reliable assessment of such lesions to predict the malignancy and the depth of invasion of the colonic wall emerged. The current unsolved dilemma about the endoscopic excision techniques concerns the necessity of a reliable submucosal invasive cancer assessment system that can stratify the risk of the post-procedural need for surgery. Accordingly, this narrative literature review aims to compare the available diagnostic strategies in predicting malignancy and to give a guide about the best techniques to employ. We performed a literature search using electronic databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library). We collected all articles about endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) registering the outcomes. Moreover, we analyzed all meta-analyses comparing EMR vs ESD outcomes for colorectal sessile or non-polypoid lesions of any size, preoperatively estimated as non-invasive. Seven meta-analysis studies, mainly Eastern, were included in the analysis comparing 124 studies and overall 22954 patients who underwent EMR and ESD procedures. Of these, eighty-two were retrospective, twenty-four perspective, nine case-control, and six cohorts, while three were randomized clinical trials. A total of 18118 EMR and 10379 ESD were completed for a whole of 28497 colorectal sessile or non-polypoid lesions > 5-10 mm in size. In conclusion, it is crucial to enhance the preoperative diagnostic workup, especially in deciding the most suitable endoscopic method for radical resection of flat colorectal lesions at risk of underlying malignancy. Additionally, the ESD necessitates further improvement because of the excessively time-consuming as well as the intraprocedural technical hindrances and related complications. We found a higher rate of en bloc resections and R0 for ESD than EMR for non-pedunculated colorectal lesions. Nevertheless, despite the lower local recurrence rates, ESD had greater perforation rates and needed lengthier procedural times. The prevailing risk for additional surgery in ESD rather than EMR for complications or oncologic reasons is still uncertain.
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- Endrit Shahini
- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, National Institute of Research “Saverio De Bellis,” Castellana Grotte (Bari) 70013, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Portuguese Oncology Institute, Porto 4200-072, Portugal
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Turin 10126, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, National Institute of Research “Saverio De Bellis,” Castellana Grotte (Bari) 70013, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Torino, Turin 10126, Italy
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Hsiao YJ, Wen YC, Lai WY, Lin YY, Yang YP, Chien Y, Yarmishyn AA, Hwang DK, Lin TC, Chang YC, Lin TY, Chang KJ, Chiou SH, Jheng YC. Application of artificial intelligence-driven endoscopic screening and diagnosis of gastric cancer. World J Gastroenterol 2021; 27:2979-2993. [PMID: 34168402 PMCID: PMC8192292 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i22.2979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The landscape of gastrointestinal endoscopy continues to evolve as new technologies and techniques become available. The advent of image-enhanced and magnifying endoscopies has highlighted the step toward perfecting endoscopic screening and diagnosis of gastric lesions. Simultaneously, with the development of convolutional neural network, artificial intelligence (AI) has made unprecedented breakthroughs in medical imaging, including the ongoing trials of computer-aided detection of colorectal polyps and gastrointestinal bleeding. In the past demi-decade, applications of AI systems in gastric cancer have also emerged. With AI’s efficient computational power and learning capacities, endoscopists can improve their diagnostic accuracies and avoid the missing or mischaracterization of gastric neoplastic changes. So far, several AI systems that incorporated both traditional and novel endoscopy technologies have been developed for various purposes, with most systems achieving an accuracy of more than 80%. However, their feasibility, effectiveness, and safety in clinical practice remain to be seen as there have been no clinical trials yet. Nonetheless, AI-assisted endoscopies shed light on more accurate and sensitive ways for early detection, treatment guidance and prognosis prediction of gastric lesions. This review summarizes the current status of various AI applications in gastric cancer and pinpoints directions for future research and clinical practice implementation from a clinical perspective.
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- Yu-Jer Hsiao
- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Education, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
- Institute of Pharmacology, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
- Institute of Pharmacology, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
- Critical Center, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
- Department of Ophthalmology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
- Department of Ophthalmology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
- Department of Ophthalmology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
- Institute of Pharmacology, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
- Big Data Center, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
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Jeon HJ, Jeong S, Choi HS, Jang SH, Kim SH, Kim SH, Lee JM, Kim ES, Keum B, Jeen YT, Lee HS, Chun HJ, Chung JH, Kim SN. A Comparative Study on Aqueous Chitosan Solution and Various Submucosal Injection Fluids Using a Three-Dimensional Sensor. Gut Liver 2021; 15:217-224. [PMID: 32390408 PMCID: PMC7960965 DOI: 10.5009/gnl19383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Revised: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background/Aims Chitosan, a natural polymer widely used in the biomaterials field, has been proposed as a potential submucosal injection solution. The purpose of this study was to compare the performance and efficacy of aqueous chitosan solution and commercialized submucosal injection fluids using a three-dimensional sensor and to evaluate the efficacy of the measured parameters. Methods Normal saline (0.9% NaCl), as a control, Eleview® (Poloxamer 188), Blue EyeTM (0.4% hyaluronic acid), and aqueous chitosan solution (2.0%) were injected into the submucosa of porcine stomachs ex vivo. The mucosal elevation height, elevated surface area, and angle of the tangent of the submucosal fluid cushion were measured using a three-dimensional sensor. The rates of change for each variable were calculated, and the correlation between parameters was analyzed. Tissue specimens were stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Results All variables exhibited the highest values under chitosan injection. The mucosal elevation height rate of change differed significantly between normal saline and chitosan solution (p=0.024). The elevated surface area rates of change for normal saline and Eleview® were significantly different from those for TS-905 and chitosan solution (p=0.006 and p=0.009, respectively). Further, height, area, and angle showed a positive correlation (p<0.001). A histological examination revealed an even distribution of aqueous chitosan within the submucosa without tissue damage. Conclusions Aqueous chitosan was superior to normal saline and Eleview® and was noninferior to TS-905. A three-dimensional sensor and the measured parameters were effective and useful for evaluating the performance of submucosal fluids.
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- Han Jo Jeon
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Biosystems & Biomaterials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University College of Agriculture and Life Science, Seoul, Korea.,Medical Engineering Research Center, The Standard Co. Ltd., Gunpo, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Biosystems & Biomaterials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University College of Agriculture and Life Science, Seoul, Korea
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- Medical Engineering Research Center, The Standard Co. Ltd., Gunpo, Korea
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Aghaie Meybodi M, Saini R, Mehdizadeh A, Hejazi R. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)-Based Optimization of Injection Process during Endoscopic Mucosal Therapy. Bioengineering (Basel) 2020; 7:bioengineering7040136. [PMID: 33120970 PMCID: PMC7711458 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering7040136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Creation of a submucosal plane to separate the lesion from the deeper muscle layer in gastrointestinal tract is an integral and essential part of endoscopic resection therapies such as endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). Thereby, an optimized submucosal injection technique is required to ensure a successful process. In this study, the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technique is employed as a foundational step towards the development of a framework that can provide useful directions to optimize the injection process. Three different lifting agents, including Glycerol, Eleview®, and ORISE® gel have been used for this study. The role of different injection angles, injection dynamics, and effect of temperature are studied to understand the lifting characteristic of each agent. The study shows that Eleview® provides the highest lifting effect, including the initial injection period. To evaluate the impact of the injection process, two cases are simulated, termed static injection and dynamic injection. Under static injection, the injection angle is investigated from lower to higher angles of injection. In the dynamic injection, two cases are modulated, where a continuous change of injection angle from lower to higher degrees (denoted as clockwise) and vice-versa in the anti-clockwise direction are investigated. Increased lifting characteristics are observed at decreasing/lower angle of injection. Further, the correlation between temperature of the lifting agents and their lifting characteristics is investigated.
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- Mohamad Aghaie Meybodi
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA;
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- School of Computing and Engineering, Civil and Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Missouri Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64110, USA;
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- School of Computing and Engineering, Civil and Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Missouri Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64110, USA;
- Correspondence: (A.M.); (R.H.)
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA;
- Correspondence: (A.M.); (R.H.)
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Viscosity and degradation controlled injectable hydrogel for esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection. Bioact Mater 2020; 6:1150-1162. [PMID: 33134608 PMCID: PMC7588753 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2020.09.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a common procedure to treat early and precancerous gastrointestinal lesions. Via submucosal injection, a liquid cushion is created to lift and separate the lesion and malignant part from the muscular layer where the formed indispensable space is convenient for endoscopic incision. Saline is a most common submucosal injection liquid, but the formed liquid pad lasts only a short time, and thus repeated injections increase the potential risk of adverse events. Hydrogels with high osmotic pressure and high viscosity are used as an alternate; however, with some drawbacks such as tissue damage, excessive injection resistance, and high cost. Here, we reported a nature derived hydrogel of gelatin-oxidized alginate (G-OALG). Based on the rheological analysis and compare to commercial endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) solution (0.25% hyaluronic acid, HA), a designed G-OALG hydrogel of desired concentration and composition showed higher performances in controllable gelation and injectability, higher viscosity and more stable structures. The G-OALG gel also showed lower propulsion resistance than 0.25% HA in the injection force assessment under standard endoscopic instruments, which eased the surgical operation. In addition, the G-OALG hydrogel showed good in vivo degradability biocompatibility. By comparing the results acquired via ESD to normal saline, the G-OALG shows great histocompatibility and excellent endoscopic injectability, and enables create a longer-lasting submucosal cushion. All the features have been confirmed in the living both pig and rat models. The G-OALG could be a promising submucosal injection agent for esophageal ESD. Injectable gel with controlled viscosity. Injectable gel with controlled degradation. Making esophageal submucosal liquid cushion. Potential treatment for early esophageal cancer. Big animal in-situ imaging.
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Moles-Aranda C, González-Pérez R, Gallego-Rojo FJ, Martínez-Augustin O, Clares-Naveros B, Sánchez de Medina F, Morales-Molina JA. Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Submucosal Injection Solution for Resection of Gastrointestinal Lesions. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9041162. [PMID: 32325745 PMCID: PMC7230585 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9041162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Revised: 03/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) are minimally invasive and efficient techniques for the removal of gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal polyps. In both techniques, submucosal injection solutions are necessary for complete effectiveness and safety during the intervention to be obtained. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a new sterile submucosal injection solution for EMR/ESD used within a clinical protocol in patients with intestinal polyps. We carried out a prospective study between 2016 and 2017 with patients who attended the Endoscopy Consultation—Digestive Department of Primary Hospital. Patients were selected for EMR/ESD after the application of clinical protocols. Thirty-six patients were selected (≥ 66 years with comorbidities and risk factors). Lesions were located mainly in the colon. Our solution presented an intestinal lift ≥ 60 min in EMR/ESD and a high expansion of tissue, optimum viscosity, and subsequent complete resorption. The genes S100A9 and TP53 presented an expression increase in the distal regions. TP53 and PCNA were the only genes whose expression was increased in polyp specimens vs. the surrounding tissue at the mRNA level. In EMR/ESD, our solution presented a prolonged effect at the intestinal level during all times of the intervention. Thus, our solution seems be an effective and safe alternative in cases of flat lesions in both techniques.
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- Cristina Moles-Aranda
- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, University of Granada, Campus Universitario de Cartuja, 18071 Granada, Spain; (C.M.-A.); (B.C.-N.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, CIBERehd, Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, School of Pharmacy, University of Granada, Campus Universitario de Cartuja, 18071 Granada, Spain;
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (O.M.-A.); (J.A.M.-M.)
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- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (O.M.-A.); (J.A.M.-M.)
- Department of Biochemical and Molecular Biology II, CIBERehd, Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, School of Pharmacy, University of Granada, Campus Universitario de Cartuja, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, University of Granada, Campus Universitario de Cartuja, 18071 Granada, Spain; (C.M.-A.); (B.C.-N.)
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (O.M.-A.); (J.A.M.-M.)
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Institute (IN2UB), University of Barcelona, 08193 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, CIBERehd, Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, School of Pharmacy, University of Granada, Campus Universitario de Cartuja, 18071 Granada, Spain;
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (O.M.-A.); (J.A.M.-M.)
- Correspondence:
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- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs.GRANADA, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain; (O.M.-A.); (J.A.M.-M.)
- Department of Pharmacy, H.U. Torrecárdenas, C/ Hermandad de Donantes de Sangre, 04009 Almería, Spain
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Moles-Aranda C, Calpena-Campmany AC, Halbaut-Bellowa L, Díaz-Tomé V, Otero-Espinar FJ, Morales-Molina JA, Clares-Naveros B. Novel Polymeric Formulation for Removal of Gastrointestinal Polyps by Digestive Endoscopy. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:E322. [PMID: 32252471 PMCID: PMC7238115 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12040322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Revised: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) are two techniques used in the resection of gastrointestinal mucosal polyps. The aim of this work is the development and evaluation of an innovative polymeric solution containing sodium carboxymethylcellulose and hyaluronic acid. For this purpose, several mixtures of these two main components, as well as other components such as fructose, citric acid, and zinc, are evaluated in terms of physicochemical and microbiological properties, rheological behavior, extensibility, syringeability, and stability at different storage conditions. Furthermore, the potential production of mucosal elevation and duration is also studied by an ex vivo model using porcine stomach and colon. Results show that the developed polymeric solutions possess optimal values of pH, from 4.58 to 6.63, for their use in the gastrointestinal tract. The formulations exhibit both Newtonian and pseudoplastic behaviors with different viscosity values as a function of their composition. All formulations exhibit high stability properties and no bacterial or fungal growth is detected. MCS01 and MCS05 are the polymeric solutions with the best syringeability results. In this line, MCS05 is the formulation that provides the highest, 2.20 ± 0.18 cm and 1.40 ± 0.11 cm, and longest-lasting, for more than 120 min, elevation effect on porcine submucosal stomach and colon tissues, respectively. Thus, it can be concluded that polymeric solution MCS05 might be considered as a promising tool for use in human EMR and ESD.
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- Cristina Moles-Aranda
- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Granada, University Campus of Cartuja, 18071 Granada, Spain;
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, University of Barcelona, 27-31 Joan XXIII Ave., 08028 Barcelona, Spain; (A.C.C.-C.); (L.H.-B.)
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, University of Barcelona, 27-31 Joan XXIII Ave., 08028 Barcelona, Spain; (A.C.C.-C.); (L.H.-B.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Campus Vida, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15872 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (V.D.-T.); (F.J.O.-E.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Campus Vida, University of Santiago de Compostela, 15872 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (V.D.-T.); (F.J.O.-E.)
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Granada, University Campus of Cartuja, 18071 Granada, Spain;
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Evaluation of Eleview® Bioadhesive Properties and Cushion-Forming Ability. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12020346. [PMID: 32033452 PMCID: PMC7077458 DOI: 10.3390/polym12020346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2019] [Revised: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Submucosal injection is generally required for both endoscopic-mucosal resection (EMR) and submucosal dissection (ESD). SIC-8000 (Eleview®) is a new liquid composition in the form of a microemulsion for submucosal injection, approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) and Conformité Européene (CE) marked, containing a biocompatible polymer as a cushioning agent. The aim of this study was to evaluate Eleview®’s performance in terms of bioadhesive properties and cushion-forming ability. The bioadhesion was evaluated by measuring the interaction between Eleview® and the extracellular matrix (the main component of the submucosal layer) using the texture analyzer. To better comprehend the mechanism of action of Eleview® after submucosal injection, force of detachment and adhesion work were measured for the following formulations: Eleview®, Eleview® without poloxamer (functional polymer), poloxamer solution alone, normal saline, and MucoUp® (competing product on the Japanese market). The results obtained show the interaction between Eleview® and the extracellular matrix, highlighting the stronger bioadhesive properties of Eleview® compared with Eleview® without poloxamer, poloxamer solution alone, as well as normal saline and MucoUp®. The ability of Eleview® to form a consistent and long-lasting cushion in situ, once injected into the submucosal layer, was tested ex vivo on a porcine stomach. The results obtained show a better permanence in situ for the product compared with normal saline injection and to MucoUp® (t-test, p < 0.05).
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Histopathological Findings Related to ORISE™ Injectable Submucosa Lifting Agent Used in the Endoscopic Mucosal Resection of Bowel Neoplasms: A Review of Three Cases. Case Rep Pathol 2020; 2020:6918093. [PMID: 32082675 PMCID: PMC7013285 DOI: 10.1155/2020/6918093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2019] [Accepted: 01/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The use of nonsaline injectable lifting agents is now routine in the performance of endoscopic mucosal resection of bowel neoplasms (EMR). These agents are used to elevate the mucosa from the muscularis propria and permit more a complete resection of the lesion while mitigating risk of possible thermal injury to the bowel wall and thus preventing perforation. After injection, these new agents, which are replacing normal saline, often remain present in the tissues for some time following the procedure and may be identified in the resection specimens where they may mimic a number of other conditions such as mucin pools, lymphangiomas, granulomatous inflammation, and amyloid deposition. We describe the histological findings associated with the use of nonsaline injectable mucosal lifting agents. Awareness of these agents and their associated artefact may reduce misdiagnosis or the use of unnecessary ancillary studies and highlights the importance of proving relevant clinical information on submission of specimens for pathological examination.
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Pang Y, Liu J, Moussa ZL, Collins JE, McDonnell S, Hayward AM, Jajoo K, Langer R, Traverso G. Endoscopically Injectable Shear-Thinning Hydrogels Facilitating Polyp Removal. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2019; 6:1901041. [PMID: 31592420 PMCID: PMC6774062 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201901041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2019] [Revised: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Submucosal elevation, the process of instilling material in the submucosal space for separation of the surface mucosa and deeper muscularis layer, is a significant aspect of the endoscopic mucosal resection of large lesions performed to facilitate lesion removal and maximize safety. Submucosal injection, when applied, has historically been performed with normal saline, though this is limited by its rapid dissipation; solutions ideally need to be easily injectable, biocompatible, and provide a long-lasting submucosal cushion with a desirable height. Here, reported is a new set of materials, endoscopically injectable shear-thinning hydrogels, meeting these requirements because of their biocompatible components and ability to form a solid hydrogel upon injection. These findings are supported by evaluation in a large animal model and ultimately demonstrate the potential of these shear-thinning hydrogels to serve as efficient submucosal injection fluids for cushion development. Given these unique characteristics, their broad application in mucosal resection techniques is anticipated.
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- Yan Pang
- Department of OphthalmologyNinth People's HospitalShanghai Key Laboratory of Orbital Diseases and Ocular OncologyShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghai200011China
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer ResearchMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridgeMA02139USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer ResearchMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridgeMA02139USA
- Institute of Molecular MedicineState Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related GenesShanghai Institute of CancerRenji HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghai200127China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer ResearchMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridgeMA02139USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer ResearchMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridgeMA02139USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer ResearchMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridgeMA02139USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer ResearchDivision of Comparative MedicineMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridgeMA02139USA
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- Division of GastroenterologyBrigham and Women's HospitalHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMA02115USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer ResearchHarvard‐MIT Division of Health Sciences and TechnologyMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridgeMA02139USA
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- Division of GastroenterologyBrigham and Women's HospitalHarvard Medical SchoolBostonMA02115USA
- Department of Mechanical EngineeringMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridgeMA02139USA
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EndoClot ®SIS Polysaccharide Injection as a Submucosal Fluid Cushion for Endoscopic Mucosal Therapies: Results of Ex Vivo and In Vivo Studies. Dig Dis Sci 2019; 64:2955-2964. [PMID: 31165380 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-019-05686-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2018] [Accepted: 05/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND There are many studies on submucosal injection materials, but their clinical use is restricted for various reasons. The objective of this study was to compare the feasibility and safety of injected EndoClot®SIS polysaccharide as a submucosal injection material (SFC) in ESD in the pig stomach to that of injected sigMAVisc™ or Eleview™. METHODS Four pig stomachs were used for the ex vivo study. Eighteen pigs were used for the in vivo study. In the ex vivo study, four injections were made in the gastric submucosa to induce submucosal uplift and extend its duration. Tissue change was observed. The in vivo study was performed in 2 steps. First, 3 injections were made in the esophageal mucosa to induce submucosal uplift and extend its duration. Histological change was observed. Second, ESD was performed in the stomach by injecting EndoClot®SIS polysaccharide, sigMAVisc™, or Eleview™ (each, n = 6) as an SFC. The effects of these agents on wound healing were examined. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of endoscopic surgery after EndoClot®SIS polysaccharide injection. RESULTS EndoClot®SIS polysaccharide produced a longer-lasting elevation with clearer margins than was achieved by sigMAVisc™, Eleview™, or 0.9% NaCl and thereby enabled precise ESD without complications, such as bleeding and perforation. No obvious histopathological damage was observed at the injection site on endoscopy and histology. CONCLUSION Submucosally injected EndoClot®SIS polysaccharide increased the effective separation of the mucosa and submucosa and reduced surgical complications. Hence, EndoClot®SIS polysaccharide injection is a safe and effective submucosal injection material.
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Çolak Ş, Gürbulak B, Çakar E, Bektaş H. Resection of Mucosal and Submucosal Gastrointestinal Lesions and a Double Endoscope Experience. JSLS 2019; 23:JSLS.2018.00096. [PMID: 30880899 PMCID: PMC6408942 DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2018.00096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Aim: The patients who underwent endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for mucosal and submucosal lesions of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum and the advantages of the double endoscope method we used for traction during ESD were evaluated. Material and Methods: The patients who underwent ESD and EMR due to upper gastrointestinal lesions were evaluated retrospectively between January 2014 and April 2018 in our endoscopy unit. Result: The mean age of 10 patients with esophageal lesions was 53 years. ESD was performed for 7 lesions and EMR for 3 lesions. The most common lesion was leiomyoma and the median size of the lesions was 1.4 cm (range, 0.6–2.5 cm). The median age of 26 patients with gastric lesions was 61 years. EMR were performed for 11 lesions and ESD for 15 lesions. Double endoscope was used in 6 patients. One patient had intramucosal carcinoma, while the other lesions were benign and dysplasia was the most common lesion. The median size of lesions was 1.8 cm (range, 1–3 cm). All lesions were evaluated with endoscopic ultrasonography. Bleeding was seen in 4 patients and perforation in 1 patient during ESD and defect was closed with endoscopic clips. Conclusion: The advantages of endoscopic resections; short hospitalization, low complication rates, patient comfort, and doesn't require the general anesthesia. For endoscopic resection, we think that the second endoscope shortens the duration of the procedure, reduces the complication rate, and increases the comfort of the endoscopist.
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- Şükrü Çolak
- Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
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Bon I, Bartolí R, Cano-Sarabia M, de la Ossa N, de Vega VM, Marín I, Boix J, Lorenzo-Zúñiga V. Comparative study of electrical and rheological properties of different solutions used in endoscopic mucosal resection. Dig Endosc 2019; 31:276-282. [PMID: 30430648 DOI: 10.1111/den.13297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2018] [Accepted: 11/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM The study of electrical and rheological properties of solutions to carry out endoscopic resection procedures could determinate the best candidate. An ex vivo study with porcine stomachs was conducted to analyze electrical resistivity (R) and rheological properties (temperature, viscosity, height and lasting of the cushion) of different substances used in these techniques. METHODS Tested solutions were: 0.9% saline (S), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), Gliceol (GC), hyaluronic acid 2% (HA), Pluronic-F127 20% (PL), saline with 10% glucose (GS), Gelaspan (GP), Covergel-BiBio (TB) and PRP with TB (PRP+TB). Measurements of electrical and rheological properties were done at 0, 15, 30, 45 and 60 min after submucosal injection. RESULTS Solutions showed a wide variability of transepithelial R after submucosal injection. Substances able to maintain the highest R 60 min postinjection were TB (7 × 104 Ω), HA (7 × 104 Ω) and PL (7 × 104 Ω). Protective solutions against deep thermal injury (Tª lower than 60°C) were PL (47.6°C), TB (55°C) and HA (56.63°C). Shortest time to carry out resections were observed with GC (17.66″), PRP (20.3″) and GS (23.45″). Solutions with less cushion decrease (<25%) after 60 min were TB (11.74%), PL (18.63%) and PRP (22.12%). CONCLUSIONS Covergel-BiBio, PL and HA were the best solutions with long-term protective effects (transepithelial R, lower thermal injury and less cushion decrease). Solutions with quicker resection time were GC, PRP and GS.
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- Ignacio Bon
- Endoscopy Unit, Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Network Biomedical Research Center of Hepathic and Digestive Diseases (CIBERehd), CSIC and The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, CSIC and The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pathology, Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Endoscopy Unit, Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Endoscopy Unit, Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain.,Network Biomedical Research Center of Hepathic and Digestive Diseases (CIBERehd), CSIC and The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Barcelona, Spain
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- Endoscopy Unit, Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain.,Network Biomedical Research Center of Hepathic and Digestive Diseases (CIBERehd), CSIC and The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Barcelona, Spain
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Wedi E, Koehler P, Hochberger J, Maiss J, Milenovic S, Gromski M, Ho N, Gabor C, Baulain U, Ellenrieder V, Jung C. Endoscopic submucosal dissection with a novel high viscosity injection solution (LiftUp) in an ex vivo model: a prospective randomized study. Endosc Int Open 2019; 7:E641-E646. [PMID: 31058206 PMCID: PMC6497499 DOI: 10.1055/a-0874-1844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2018] [Accepted: 11/02/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Introduction Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is increasingly being used in the western world. Submucosal injectates are an essential tool for the ESD procedure. In this study, we evaluated a novel copolymer injectate (LiftUp, Ovesco, Tübingen Germany) in an established ESD model (EASIE-R) in comparison to existing submucosal injectables. Materials and methods We conducted a prospective, randomized ex vivo study performing ESD with three injectates: LiftUp, hydroxyethyl starch (HAES 6 %) and normal saline solution (NaCl 0.9 %). A total of 60 artificial lesions, each 3 × 3 cm in size, were resected in an ex vivo porcine model, utilizing one of the three studied injectates (n = 20 ESDs per injectate). Study parameters were: en bloc resection rate, perforation rate, lifting property, time of injection, injectate volume, general ESD procedure time, and overall procedure time. Results All 60 lesions were successfully resected using the standard ESD technique. LiftUp had no procedure related perforations, one perforation occurred in the HAES group, and two perforations in the NaCl group ( P > 0.05). Furthermore, adequate lifting was achieved in 16/20 (80 %) using LiftUp, 6/20 (30 %) in the HAES group and 6/20 (30 %) in the NaCl group ( P < 0.0002). En bloc resection was achieved in 19 (95 %) with LiftUp, in 20 (100 %) with HAES, and in 16 (80 %) with NaCl. General ESD procedure time and overall procedure time were not different among the three groups. Conclusion LiftUp appears to be a safe alternative to established fluids for ESD. It had a significantly improved lifting effect and required significantly less injected volume compared to well-established lifting solutions.
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- E. Wedi
- Department of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Oncology, Center of Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, University Medical Centre Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Institute of Farm Animal Genetics, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI), Federal Research Institute for Animal Health, Mariensee, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Vivantes Klinikum in Friedrichshain, Teaching Hospital of Charité Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Associates Dr. Kerzel and Prof. Maiss, Forchheim, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Oncology, Center of Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, University Medical Centre Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Ovesco Endoscopy AG, Tübingen, Germany
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- Ovesco Endoscopy AG, Tübingen, Germany
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- Institute of Farm Animal Genetics, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI), Federal Research Institute for Animal Health, Mariensee, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Oncology, Center of Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, University Medical Centre Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Oncology, Center of Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, University Medical Centre Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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Mehta N, Strong AT, Franco M, Stevens T, Chahal P, Jang S, Lopez R, Patil D, Abe S, Saito Y, Uraoka T, Vargo J, Bhatt A. Optimal injection solution for endoscopic submucosal dissection: A randomized controlled trial of Western solutions in a porcine model. Dig Endosc 2018; 30:347-353. [PMID: 29181852 DOI: 10.1111/den.12993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2017] [Accepted: 11/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM When carrying out endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), procedural safety increases with greater tissue elevation and efficiency increases with longer-lasting submucosal cushion. Fluids specifically developed for ESD in Asia are not commercially available in the West, leaving endoscopists to use a variety of injectable fluids off-label. To determine the optimal fluid available in the West, we compared commonly used fluids for Western ESD. METHODS All phases were carried out in an ex vivo porcine stomach model. Phase 1 compared tissue elevation and duration of submucosal cushions produced by various standard volumes of various injectable solutions used for ESD. The two best-performing solutions used off-label were tested head-to-head in ESD in Phase 2. Phase 3 compared the best solution from Phase 2 to Eleview® , currently the only submucosal injection fluid approved in the USA. In Phases 2 and 3, five ESD were carried out with each solution. The solutions were randomized and the endoscopist blinded to the solution. RESULTS The best-performing solutions in Phase 1 were 0.4% hyaluronic acid, 6% hydroxyethyl starch (HES), and Eleview® . Phase 2 compared 6% HES and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), showing that ESD with 6% HES was easier (P = 0.007), faster (P = 0.041) and required less injection volume (P = 0.003). In Phase 3, resection speed, ease of ESD and total volume per area resected were comparable between 6% HES and Eleview® . CONCLUSIONS Of the submucosal injection fluids currently available in the West, Eleview® and 6% HES are the best-performing solutions for ESD in a porcine model.
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- Neal Mehta
- Internal Medicine Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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- Section of Surgical Endoscopy, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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- Quantitative Health Sciences, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, National Hospital Organization, Tokyo Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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Gashi Z, Polloshka AF, Veliu A, Kurshumliu F, Bahtiri E. Endoscopic Removal of a Giant Complicated Hyperplastic Gastric Polyp. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2017; 5:1047-1048. [PMID: 29362643 PMCID: PMC5771277 DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2017.188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2017] [Revised: 09/20/2017] [Accepted: 09/29/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The patient, a 40-year-old male, was referred to our clinic with intermittent nausea, vomiting and symptomatic anemia for 4 months. Notable hematological indices were low hemoglobin levels of 9.6 g/dl and hematocrit levels of 35.8%, while after receiving two units of concentrated red blood cells, at discharge; they achieved levels of 15.2 g/dl and 42.3%, respectively. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed a 3 cm antral pedunculated polyp, prolapsing into pylorus thus causing intermittent pyloric obstruction and anemia. Histological examination revealed a hyperplastic polyp without evidences of malignancy. No atrophy, metaplasia, dysplastic changes or Helicobacter pylori infection were detected in samples taken from the antrum and the corpus; however, the examination provided evidence for gastritis. Follow-up endoscopy was provided after 12 weeks to see polypectomy site after a course of Pantoprazole administration, and to define symptom-free time after polypectomy. Endoscopic removal of complicated gastric polyps should be considered at the time of initial diagnostic endoscopy. Endoscopic resection of polyps enables to determine the exact histopathologic type as well as to effectively treat symptomatic gastric outlet obstruction and anemia.
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- Zaim Gashi
- Clinic of Gastroenterology, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Clinic of Gastroenterology, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Clinic of Gastroenterology, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Institute of Pathology, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosovo.,Clinic of Endocrinology, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo
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Wallace MB. New Strategies to Improve Polypectomy During Colonoscopy. Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y) 2017; 13:1-12. [PMID: 29249913 PMCID: PMC5721691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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In the United States, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths. The most effective strategy for prevention of CRC is to screen for and remove precancerous polyps. There are various ways to screen for CRC. In the United States, the most common method is colonoscopy. Polyps are classified primarily through pathology. Size is the primary risk factor for malignancy. In general, the bigger the polyp, the greater the risk for malignancy. There are 3 basic options for removal: standard polypectomy; advanced resection techniques, known as endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD); and surgical removal. In the past 10 years, the use of surgical removal has significantly decreased. Noninvasive, nonmalignant polyps can be removed endoscopically. EMR and ESD are very effective and achieve similar clinical outcomes. Both procedures begin with a submucosal injection. The submucosal lift is one of the most significant advances that have been made in polypectomy. Traditionally, the approach to achieving a submucosal lift has relied on the use of a saline solution. Saline is inexpensive and widely available, but it dissipates quickly. Various viscous agents have been added to saline to maintain mucosal lifting throughout the procedure. Although most are effective, they are used off-label. The only solution approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the submucosal lift procedure is Eleview. In a clinical trial, Eleview decreased the mean total injected volume and the mean total injected volume per lesion as compared with saline. Other advances in polypectomy techniques include the use of cold snare polypectomy and high-definition colonoscopes. The quality of the colonoscopy can also be improved if a physician knows and monitors his or her adenoma detection rate.
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- Michael B Wallace
- Professor of Medicine Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Florida
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Burke C, Kaul V, Pohl H. Polyp Resection and Removal Procedures: Insights From the 2017 Digestive Disease Week. Gastroenterol Hepatol (N Y) 2017; 13:1-24. [PMID: 29070970 PMCID: PMC5635426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is an important public health issue not only because of its high incidence but also for its high mortality rate. When CRC is diagnosed at an early stage, the 5-year relative survival rate reaches 89.9%. However, only 39% of patients with CRC are diagnosed at this stage. Screening decreases both the incidence of CRC and the number of CRC-related deaths. There are several options available for screening, and colonoscopy is one of the most common methods utilized in the United States. Screening colonoscopy is associated with durable protection from CRC. However, it has become increasingly apparent in recent years that polyp detection and resection have not been completely effective in clinical practice. Because the protective benefit of colonoscopy is variable, quality benchmarks have been established to improve its clinical effectiveness. The adenoma detection rate (ADR) directly correlates with the incidence and mortality of postcolonoscopy (or interval) CRCs. It is now routine to remove large polyps (≥20 mm) using advanced techniques for endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). Recent studies have helped identify which colorectal lesions are at higher risk of invasive cancer and would benefit from a complete en bloc resection. Such data may guide endoscopists in making a decision on whether to use ESD or EMR for removal of large lesions. An increased number of studies have reported on the efficacy and safety of cold snare resection, even for larger polyps. These data suggest that cold snare resection may be as effective, and perhaps safer, than hot snare resection for polyps up to 1 to 2 cm in size. However, data on the threshold for cold snare resection and the value of submucosal injectates are still lacking. Use of submucosal injection is generally preferred for larger polyps, particularly those located in the proximal colon, where the colonic wall is thinner.
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- Carol Burke
- Vice Chair, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Director of the Center for Colon Polyp and Cancer Prevention Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, Ohio
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- Segal-Watson Professor of Medicine, Chief, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, New York
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- Associate Professor of Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Hanover, New Hampshire Department of Gastroenterology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon, New Hampshire Department of Gastroenterology, VA Medical Center White River Junction, Vermont
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Ngamruengphong S, Pohl H, Haito-Chavez Y, Khashab MA. Update on Difficult Polypectomy Techniques. Curr Gastroenterol Rep 2016; 18:3. [PMID: 26714965 DOI: 10.1007/s11894-015-0476-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Endoscopists often encounter colon polyps that are technically difficult to resect. These lesions traditionally were managed surgically, with significant potential morbidity and mortality. Recent advances in endoscopic techniques and instruments have allowed endoscopists to safely and effectively remove colorectal lesions with high technical and clinical success and potentially avoid invasive surgery. Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) has gained acceptance as the first-line therapy for large colorectal lesions. Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has been reported to be associated with higher rate of en bloc resection and less risk of short-time recurrence, but with an increased risk of adverse events. Therefore, the role of colorectal ESD should be restricted to lesions with high-risk morphologic features of submucosal invasion. In this article, we review the recent literature on the endoscopic management of difficult colorectal neoplasms.
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- Saowanee Ngamruengphong
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 1800 Orleans Street, Zayed Bldg, Suite 7125B, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA.,Department of Gastroenterology, VA Medical Center White River Junction, White River Junction, VT, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 1800 Orleans Street, Zayed Bldg, Suite 7125B, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 1800 Orleans Street, Zayed Bldg, Suite 7125B, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA.
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Xu JF, Yang L, Jin P, Sheng JQ. Endoscopic Approach for Superficial Colorectal Neoplasms. Gastrointest Tumors 2016; 3:69-80. [PMID: 27904859 DOI: 10.1159/000447128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2016] [Accepted: 05/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in males and the second in females, with an estimated 1.4 million cases and 693,900 deaths in 2012. Colonoscopy is the cornerstone for the detection and prevention of CRC. In addition, endoscopic treatment for CRC at an early stage can effectively improve patients' quality of life and cure rate. SUMMARY This review focuses on endoscopic approaches, including white light endoscopy, chromoendoscopy, magnifying endoscopy and therapeutic endoscopy, for the evaluation and treatment of superficial colorectal neoplasms. KEY MESSAGE Understanding the preoperative evaluation, indications and techniques of endoscopic mucosal resection/endoscopic submucosal dissection as well as postoperative surveillance for superficial colorectal neoplasms is critical for providing appropriate management to the patients. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS Endoscopic therapy, a method preserving organ function and improving quality of life, is a widely applied microinvasive treatment for superficial colorectal neoplasms. This review describes the basics and developments of endoscopic approaches and may facilitate daily practice for superficial colorectal neoplasms.
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- Jun-Feng Xu
- People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, PLA Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, PLA Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, PLA Army General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Marques J, Baldaque-Silva F, Pereira P, Arnelo U, Yahagi N, Macedo G. Endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic submucosal dissection in the treatment of sporadic nonampullary duodenal adenomatous polyps. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2015; 7:720-727. [PMID: 26140099 PMCID: PMC4482831 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i7.720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2014] [Revised: 03/10/2015] [Accepted: 05/18/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Although uncommon, sporadic nonampullary duodenal adenomas have a growing detection due to the widespread of endoscopy. Endoscopic therapy is being increasingly used for these lesions, since surgery, considered the standard treatment, carries significant morbidity and mortality. However, the knowledge about its risks and benefits is limited, which contributes to the current absence of standardized recommendations. This review aims to discuss the efficacy and safety of endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) in the treatment of these lesions. A literature review was performed, using the Pubmed database with the query: “(duodenum or duodenal) (endoscopy or endoscopic) adenoma resection”, in the human species and in English. Of the 189 retrieved articles, and after reading their abstracts, 19 were selected due to their scientific interest. The analysis of their references, led to the inclusion of 23 more articles for their relevance in this subject. The increased use of EMR in the duodenum has shown good results with complete resection rates exceeding 80% and low complication risk (delayed bleeding in less than 12% of the procedures). Although rarely used in the duodenum, ESD achieves close to 100% complete resection rates, but is associated with perforation and bleeding risk in up to one third of the cases. Even though literature is insufficient to draw definitive conclusions, studies suggest that EMR and ESD are valid options for the treatment of nonampullary adenomas. Thus, strategies to improve these techniques, and consequently increase the effectiveness and safety of the resection of these lesions, should be developed.
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Bhatt A, Abe S, Kumaravel A, Vargo J, Saito Y. Indications and Techniques for Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection. Am J Gastroenterol 2015; 110:784-91. [PMID: 25623656 DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2014.425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) allows for curative resection of superficial neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract. Although ESD is the standard of care in Japan, its adoption in the West has been slow. Recent studies have shown the advantages of ESD over endoscopic mucosal resection, and as many of the barriers to ESD have been overcome, we are seeing an increasing interest in this technique. ESD can be used to treat superficial gastric, esophageal, and colorectal lesions. The most important pre-procedure step is estimating the depth of invasion of a lesion and by proxy the risk of lymph node metastasis. After a lesion has been resected, the histopathological analysis will determine whether the resection was curative or whether further surgery is needed. In conclusion, ESD is being more widely used in the West, and it is important to understand the indications, limitations, and techniques of ESD.
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- Amit Bhatt
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center, Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center, Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Submucosal injection solution for endoscopic resection in gastrointestinal tract: a traditional and network meta-analysis. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2015; 2015:702768. [PMID: 25705221 PMCID: PMC4326037 DOI: 10.1155/2015/702768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2014] [Revised: 12/05/2014] [Accepted: 12/05/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Objective. To explore and define the current optimal submucosal injection solution used in ESD and EMR for gastrointestinal tract neoplasms in terms of clinical outcomes and other aspects. Methods. PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and clinical trials register center were searched with terms of “endoscopic resection” and “submucosal injection solution” to identify relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Both direct comparison using traditional meta-analysis method and indirect comparison using network meta-analysis method were performed. Results. A total of 11 RCTs with 1152 patients were included. Meta-analysis showed that, compared with normal saline, other submucosal injection solutions induced a significant increase in terms of en bloc resection rate (I2 = 0%, OR = 2.11, 95% CI (1.36, 3.26), and P = 0.008) and complete resection rate (I2 = 0%, OR = 2.14, 95% CI (1.41, 3.24), and P = 0.0003); and there was no significant difference in the incidence of total complications (I2 = 0%, OR = 0.87, 95% CI (0.59, 1.29), and P = 0.49). Conclusions. Other newly developed submucosal injection solutions significantly increased en bloc resection rate and complete resection rate and decreased bleeding rate and finical cost of endoscopic resection in gastrointestinal tract, while current evidence did not find the difference between them, which need to be explored by further studies.
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Biological ablation of sentinel lymph node metastasis in submucosally invaded early gastrointestinal cancer. Mol Ther 2014; 23:501-9. [PMID: 25523761 DOI: 10.1038/mt.2014.244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2014] [Accepted: 12/14/2014] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Currently, early gastrointestinal cancers are treated endoscopically, as long as there are no lymph node metastases. However, once a gastrointestinal cancer invades the submucosal layer, the lymph node metastatic rate rises to higher than 10%. Therefore, surgery is still the gold standard to remove regional lymph nodes containing possible metastases. Here, to avoid prophylactic surgery, we propose a less-invasive biological ablation of lymph node metastasis in submucosally invaded gastrointestinal cancer patients. We have established an orthotopic early rectal cancer xenograft model with spontaneous lymph node metastasis by implantation of green fluorescent protein (GFP)-labeled human colon cancer cells into the submucosal layer of the murine rectum. A solution containing telomerase-specific oncolytic adenovirus was injected into the peritumoral submucosal space, followed by excision of the primary rectal tumors mimicking the endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) technique. Seven days after treatment, GFP signals had completely disappeared indicating that sentinel lymph node metastasis was selectively eradicated. Moreover, biologically treated mice were confirmed to be relapse-free even 4 weeks after treatment. These results indicate that virus-mediated biological ablation selectively targets lymph node metastasis and provides a potential alternative to surgery for submucosal invasive gastrointestinal cancer patients.
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Alginate hydrogel as a potential alternative to hyaluronic acid as submucosal injection material. Dig Dis Sci 2013; 58:1491-6. [PMID: 23344967 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-012-2555-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2012] [Accepted: 12/24/2012] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sodium alginate is currently used in medical products, including drugs and cosmetic materials. It can also be used as a submucosal injection material due to its excellent water retention ability. Alginate with a high water retention ability is called alginate hydrogel (AH). The aim of this study was to investigate the usefulness of AH as a submucosal injection material. METHODS To investigate the optimal viscosity of AH as a submucosal injection material, we observed the changes in submucosal height from the initial submucosal height in the stomachs of six miniature pigs for each injection material tested (0.3 % AH, 0.5 % hyaluronic acid, glycerol). All submucosal heights were compared serially over time (3, 5, 10, 20, and 30 min). Both immediate and 1-week delayed tissue reactions were investigated endoscopically in the same living pigs. Histological analyses were performed after the animals had been sacrificed. RESULTS In a preliminary study, we determined that 0.3 % sodium alginate mixed with BaCl2 (400 μl) was the optimal viscosity of AH as an injection material. Our comparison of submucosal height changes over time showed that there was a significant decrease in submucosal height just 3 min following the injection of hyaluronic acid and glycerol, but that following the injection of AH a significant decrease in submucosal height was observed only after 10 min (p < 0.05). The histological analyses revealed that there were mild capillary dilations with congestion and mild fibrotic changes with some lymphocytic infiltration at the AH injection site. CONCLUSION Alginate hydrogel demonstrated long-lasting maintenance of submucosal elevation, safety, and cost-effectiveness in a pig model, which makes it a potential alternative to hyaluronic acid.
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Friedland S, Kothari S, Chen A, Park W, Banerjee S. Endoscopic mucosal resection with an over-the-counter hyaluronate preparation. Gastrointest Endosc 2012; 75:1040-4. [PMID: 22381528 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2012.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2011] [Accepted: 01/05/2012] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hyaluronic acid (HA) provides a long-lasting and distinct mucosal elevation for EMR, but expense and inconvenience have limited its adoption. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of an over-the-counter 0.15% HA preparation for EMR. DESIGN Retrospective study. SETTING Veterans Administration Hospital and university hospital. PATIENTS 30 patients with a total of 32 colonic lesions and 1 duodenal lesion. INTERVENTION EMR by using HA. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS En bloc resection rate and complications. RESULTS EMR was successful in all cases. En bloc resection was achieved in 26 of the 28 lesions up to 25 mm in diameter. Two lesions, both with fibrosis from prior attempted resection, had trace residual tissue necessitating cauterization with argon plasma. Five lesions measuring 30 mm to 60 mm all required piecemeal resection. There was one complication, a postpolypectomy bleed. LIMITATIONS Small number of patients and retrospective design. CONCLUSIONS EMR may be performed safely and effectively by using an inexpensive, over-the-counter 0.15% HA preparation. Further studies are needed to verify the results of this study and to compare the safety and efficacy of this HA preparation with saline solution.
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- Shai Friedland
- Department of Gastroenterology, Veterans Administration Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California, USA.
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Matsui N, Akahoshi K, Nakamura K, Ihara E, Kita H. Endoscopic submucosal dissection for removal of superficial gastrointestinal neoplasms: A technical review. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2012; 4:123-36. [PMID: 22523613 PMCID: PMC3329612 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v4.i4.123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2011] [Revised: 11/13/2011] [Accepted: 03/30/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is now the most common endoscopic treatment in Japan for intramucosal gastrointestinal neoplasms (non-metastatic). ESD is an invasive endoscopic surgical procedure, requiring extensive knowledge, skill, and specialized equipment. ESD starts with evaluation of the lesion, as accurate assessment of the depth and margin of the lesion is essential. The devices and strategies used in ESD vary, depending on the nature of the lesion. Prior to the procedure, the operator must be knowledgeable about the treatment strategy(ies), the device(s) to use, the electrocautery machine settings, the substances to inject, and other aspects. In addition, the operator must be able to manage complications, should they arise, including immediate recognition of the complication(s) and its treatment. Finally, in case the ESD treatment is not successful, the operator should be prepared to apply alternative treatments. Thus, adequate knowledge and training are essential to successfully perform ESD.
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- Noriaki Matsui
- Noriaki Matsui, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National Hospital Organization Fukuoka Higashi Medical Center, Koga 811-3195, Japan
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Duodenal polyps are a rare finding in patients presenting for gastroscopy, being found in 0.3-4.6% of cases. The majority of patients are asymptomatic. The most common lesions necessitating removal are duodenal adenomas which should be differentiated from other mucosal lesions such as ectopic gastric mucosa, and submucosal lesions such as carcinoids and gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs). Adenomas can occur sporadically or as part of a polyposis syndrome. Both groups carry malignant potential but this is higher in patients with a polyposis syndrome. The majority of sporadic duodenal adenomas are flat or sessile and occur in the second part of the duodenum. Historically duodenal adenomas have been managed by radical surgery, which carried significant mortality and morbidity, or more conservative local surgical excision which resulted in high local recurrence rates. There is growing evidence for the use of endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) techniques for treatment of sporadic nonampullary duodenal adenomas, with good outcomes and low complication rates. Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) carries greater risk of complications and should be reserved for experts in this technique. Patients with sporadic duodenal adenomas carry an increased risk of colonic neoplasia and should be offered colonoscopy. The impact of endoscopic resection on the course of polyposis syndromes such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) needs further study.
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- Peter John Basford
- Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust – Gastroenterology, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, Portsmouth, UK
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- Department of Gastroenetrology, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, UK
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Conlin A, Kaltenbach T, Kusano C, Matsuda T, Oda I, Gotoda T. Endoscopic resection of gastrointestinal lesions: advancement in the application of endoscopic submucosal dissection. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2010; 25:1348-57. [PMID: 20659223 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2010.06402.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Curative endoscopic resection is now a viable option for a range of neoplastic lesions of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) with low invasive potential. Risk of lymph node metastasis is the most important prognostic factor in selecting appropriate lesions for endoscopic therapy, and assessment of invasion depth is vital in this respect. To determine appropriate treatment, detailed endoscopic diagnosis and estimation of depth using magnifying chromoendoscopy is the gold standard in Japan. En bloc resection is the most desirable endoscopic therapy as risk of local recurrence is low and accurate histological diagnosis of invasion depth is possible. Endoscopic mucosal resection is established worldwide for the ablation of early neoplasms, but en bloc removal using this technique is limited to small lesions. Evidence suggests that a piecemeal resection technique has a higher local recurrence risk, therefore necessitating repeated surveillance endoscopy and further therapy. More advanced endoscopic techniques developed in Japan allow effective en bloc removal of early GIT neoplasms, regardless of size. This review discusses assessment of GIT lesions and options for endoscopic therapy with special reference to the introduction of endoscopic submucosal dissection into Western countries.
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Affiliation(s)
- Abby Conlin
- Department of Gastroenterology, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK
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