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Wu S, Dou X, Li N, Zhu H, Wang L, Liu M, Yu C. Postponed endoscopic necrosectomy results in a lower rate of additional intervention for infected walled-off necrosis. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11610. [PMID: 38773218 PMCID: PMC11109209 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-61675-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024] Open
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Although endoscopic necrosectomy (EN) is more frequently used to manage walled-off necrosis (WON), there is still debate over how much time should pass between the initial stent placement and the first necrosectomy. This study aims to determine the effect of performing EN within different timings after placing the initial stent on clinical outcomes for WON. A retrospective study on infected WON patients compared an early necrosectomy within one week after the initial stent placement with a necrosectomy that was postponed after a week. The primary outcomes compared the rate of clinical success and the need for additional intervention after EN to achieve WON resolution. 77 patients were divided into early and postponed necrosectomy groups. The complete resolution of WON within six months of follow-up was attained in 73.7% and 74.3% of patients in both the early and postponed groups. The early group tended to a greater need for additional intervention after EN (26.8% early necrosectomy vs. 8.3% postponed necrosectomy, P = 0.036). Our study does not demonstrate that early necrosectomy is superior to postponed necrosectomy in terms of clinical success rate, total count of necrosectomy procedures, procedure-related complications, length of hospitalization and prognosis. Conversely, patients in the postponed group received fewer additional interventions.
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- Songting Wu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
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Jiao Y, Cheng Z, Gao Y, Wang T, Xin L, Lin H, Cai M, Ma X, Li Z, Wang L. Development and status quo of digestive endoscopy in China: An analysis based on the national census in 2013 and 2020. J Transl Int Med 2024; 12:177-187. [PMID: 38779123 PMCID: PMC11107185 DOI: 10.2478/jtim-2023-0115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Background and Objectives Technique and practice of digestive endoscopy are undergoing speedy development all over the world. This study aimed to evaluate its status quo and development in China. Methods All hospitals performing digestive endoscopy in mainland China participated in the national census in 2013 and 2020. Retrospective data of hospitals, endoscopists, volumes, and qualities were collected via an online structured questionnaire, and its accuracy and rationality were verified by logical tests and manual reviews. Data from other countries were used to compare with that of China. Results From 2012 to 2019, the number of hospitals performing digestive endoscopy increased from 6,128 to 7,470 (1.22-fold), in which primary healthcare played a minor role. The median hospitals per 100,000 inhabitants per provincial region increased from 0.49 (IQR, 0.39-0.57) to 0.55 (IQR, 0.49-0.63). The endoscopists increased from 26,203 to 39,638 (1.51-fold), but their average workload even expanded. Overall volume increased from 28.8 million to 44.5 million (1.55-fold), and most types of endoscopic procedures recorded a high growth rate. Contrastingly, the specific utilization rates were low and paled in comparison with some developed countries. Nationwide, regional utilization rates showed a significant correlation with GDP per capita (P <0.001). Overall qualities of digestive endoscopy were excellent, but certain results of quality indicators posed a huge challenge, such as the detection rates of adenoma and early cancers. Conclusions Impressive progress has been made in digestive endoscopy with rapidly expanding economy in China. However, primary healthcare, utilization rates, and income-related inequality of regional services were needed to be improved to promote public health better.
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- Yunfei Jiao
- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai200433, China
- National Digestive Endoscopy Improvement System, Shanghai200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai200433, China
- National Digestive Endoscopy Improvement System, Shanghai200433, China
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai200240, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai200433, China
- National Digestive Endoscopy Improvement System, Shanghai200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai200433, China
- National Digestive Endoscopy Improvement System, Shanghai200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai200433, China
- National Digestive Endoscopy Improvement System, Shanghai200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai200433, China
- National Digestive Endoscopy Improvement System, Shanghai200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai200433, China
- National Digestive Endoscopy Improvement System, Shanghai200433, China
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- Department of Medical Quality, Medical and Health Administration, National Health Commission of China, Beijing100044, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai200433, China
- National Digestive Endoscopy Improvement System, Shanghai200433, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai200433, China
- National Digestive Endoscopy Improvement System, Shanghai200433, China
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Du C, He Z, Gao F, Li L, Han K, Feng X, Wang X, Tang P, Chai N, Linghu E. Factors affecting the diagnostic value of liquid-based cytology by EUS-FNA in the diagnosis of pancreatic cystic neoplasms. Endosc Ultrasound 2024; 13:94-99. [PMID: 38947751 PMCID: PMC11213617 DOI: 10.1097/eus.0000000000000041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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Background and Objectives This study retrospectively evaluated the value of liquid-based cytology (LBC) alone for diagnosing pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCNs) in a large sample and initially estimated factors that might affect LBC diagnostic ability. Methods From April 2015 to October 2022, we prospectively enrolled 331 patients with suspected PCNs in our prospective database. Among them, 112 patients chosen to receive surgical resection were included. Only 96 patients who underwent EUS-guided cystic fluid LBC were finally studied. The diagnostic values of LBC for differentiating benign and malignant PCNs and subtypes of PCNs were evaluated. Results There were 71 female and 25 male patients with a mean age of 47.6 ± 14.4 years. The median cyst size was 43.4 mm. The diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of LBC for the differentiation of benign and malignant PCNs were 96.9%, 57.1%, 100%, 100%, and 96.7%, respectively. The overall diagnostic accuracy of LBC for specific cyst types was 33.3% (32/96). Cysts located in the pancreatic body/tail or with irregular shapes were more likely to obtain a definite LBC diagnosis. At the same time, age, sex, tumor size, cystic fluid viscosity, operation time, needle type, and presence of septation were not significantly different. Conclusion Liquid-based cytology alone is useful for differentiating benign PCNs from malignant PCNs and can successfully characterize the PCN subtypes in one-third of patients. Pancreatic cystic neoplasms located in the body/tail or exhibiting irregular shapes are more likely to obtain a definite LBC diagnosis.
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- Chen Du
- First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Xu N, Li L, Su S, Zhao D, Xiang J, Wang P, Cheng Y, Linghu E, Chai N. A novel lumen-apposing metal stent for endoscopic drainage of symptomatic pancreatic fluid collections: a retrospective study. Endosc Ultrasound 2024; 13:40-45. [PMID: 38947119 PMCID: PMC11213609 DOI: 10.1097/eus.0000000000000039] [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: 07/02/2024] Open
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Background and Objectives Previous studies showed that lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS) provides a feasible route to perform direct endoscopic necrosectomy. However, the high risk of bleeding and migration induced by the placement of LAMS attracted attention. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a novel LAMS. Methods In this retrospective study, we enrolled patients with symptomatic pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) to perform EUS-guided drainage with a LAMS in our hospital. Evaluation variables included technical success rate, clinical success rate, and adverse events. Results Thirty-two patients with a mean age of 41.38 ± 10.72 years (53.1% males) were included in our study, and the mean size of PFC was 10.06 ± 3.03 cm. Technical success rate and clinical success rate reached 96.9% and 93.8%, respectively. Stent migration occurred in 1 patient (3.1%), and no stent-induced bleeding occurred. The outcomes of using LAMS in 10 patients with pancreatic pseudocyst and 22 patients with walled-off necrosis were comparable. Compared with pancreatic pseudocyst, walled-off necrosis needed more direct endoscopic necrosectomy times to achieve resolution (P = 0.024). Conclusions Our study showed that the novel LAMS is effective and safe for endoscopic drainage of PFCs with a relatively low rate of adverse events. Further large-scale multicenter studies are needed to confirm the present findings.
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- Senior Department of Gastroenterology, the First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Senior Department of Gastroenterology, the First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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Zhang JC, Ma YY, Lan YZ, Li SB, Wang X, Hu JL. Evaluation of appendiceal mucinous neoplasms by curved linear-array echoendoscope: A preliminary study. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2023; 15:699-704. [PMID: 38187914 PMCID: PMC10768037 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v15.i12.699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Preoperative diagnosis of appendiceal mucinous neoplasms is challenging, and there are few reports regarding the endosonographic characteristics of these neoplasms.
AIM To provide a retrospective assessment of the imaging features of appendiceal mucinous neoplasms using endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) by curved linear-array echoendoscope.
METHODS A database of all patients with appendiceal mucinous neoplasms who had received EUS examination at our hospital between January 2018 and July 2023 was retrospectively analyzed. The EUS characteristics and patients’ clinical data were reviewed.
RESULTS Twenty-two patients were included in the study. The linear-array echoendoscope successfully reached the ileocecal region in every patient. In the endoscopic view, we could observe the protrusion in the appendiceal orifice in all patients. A volcano sign was observed in two patients, and an atypical volcano sign was seen in two patients. EUS showed that all 22 lesions were submucosal cystic hypoechoic lesions with clear boundaries. No wall nodules were observed, but an onion-peeling sign was observed in 17 cases.
CONCLUSION Linear-array echoendoscope is safe to reach the ileocecal region under the guidance of EUS. Image features on endoscopic and echoendosonograhic views could be used to diagnose appendiceal mucinous neoplasms.
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- Jing-Chao Zhang
- Endoscopy Center, Hebei Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Cangzhou 061000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hebei Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Cangzhou 061000, Hebei Province, China
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- Endoscopy Center, Hebei Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Cangzhou 061000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Pathology, Hebei Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Cangzhou 061000, Hebei Province, China
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- Endoscopy Center, Hebei Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Cangzhou 061000, Hebei Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, Liaoning Province, China
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Tang P, Ali K, Khizar H, Ni Y, Cheng Z, Xu B, Qin Z, Zhang W. Endoscopic versus minimally invasive surgical approach for infected necrotizing pancreatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Ann Med 2023; 55:2276816. [PMID: 37930932 PMCID: PMC10629416 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2023.2276816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Acute pancreatitis is a common condition of the digestive system, but sometimes it develops into severe cases. In about 10-20% of patients, necrosis of the pancreas or its periphery occurs. Although most have aseptic necrosis, 30% of cases will develop infectious necrotizing pancreatitis. Infected necrotizing pancreatitis (INP) requires a critical treatment approach. Minimally invasive surgical approach (MIS) and endoscopy are the management methods. This meta-analysis compares the outcomes of MIS and endoscopic treatments. METHODS We searched a medical database until December 2022 to compare the results of endoscopic and MIS procedures for INP. We selected eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that reported treatment complications for the meta-analysis. RESULTS Five RCTs comparing a total of 284 patients were included in the meta-analysis. Among them, 139 patients underwent MIS, while 145 underwent endoscopic procedures. The results showed significant differences (p < 0.05) in the risk ratios (RRs) for major complications (RR: 0.69, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.49-0.97), new onset of organ failure (RR: 0.29, 95% CI: 0.11-0.82), surgical site infection (RR: 0.26, 95% CI: 0.07-0.92), fistula or perforation (RR: 0.27, 95% CI: 0.12-0.64), and pancreatic fistula (RR: 0.14, 95% CI: 0.05-0.45). The hospital stay was significantly shorter for the endoscopic group compared to the MIS group, with a mean difference of 6.74 days (95% CI: -12.94 to -0.54). There were no significant differences (p > 0.05) in the RR for death, bleeding, incisional hernia, percutaneous drainage, pancreatic endocrine deficiency, pancreatic exocrine deficiency, or the need for enzyme use. CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic management of INP performs better compared to surgical treatment due to its lower complication rate and higher patient life quality.
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- Penghao Tang
- Graduate School of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, International Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, International Institutes of Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang, China
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- Graduate School of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Graduate School of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Graduate School of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Graduate School of Zhejiang, Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Shulan (Hangzhou) Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Shuren University, Shulan International Medical College, Zhejiang, China
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Zhao Y, Xiong D, Aruna, Chen Q, Kuang D, Xiong S, Wang Y, Yang Y, Guo Q, Chen L, Zhang J, Wu X, Feng Y, Cheng B. Fine needle biopsy versus fine needle aspiration in the diagnosis of immunohistochemistry-required lesions: A multicenter study with prospective evaluation. Endosc Ultrasound 2023; 12:456-464. [PMID: 38948128 PMCID: PMC11213591 DOI: 10.1097/eus.0000000000000028] [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: 07/02/2024] Open
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Objectives The superiority of EUS-guided fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) over fine-needle aspiration (FNA) remains controversial. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of FNB and FNA in immunohistochemistry (IHC)-required lesions, including, type 1 autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP), neuroendocrine tumor (NET), mesenchymal tumor, and lymphoma. Methods In this multicenter study, specimens from all eligible patients who underwent EUS-FNB/FNA with these specific lesions were prospectively evaluated. Demographics, adequacy of specimens for IHC, diagnostic accuracy, and integrity of tissue were analyzed. Subgroup analysis and multivariate logistic regression were also performed to control confounders. Results A total of 439 patients were included for analysis. Most lesion types were type 1 AIP (41.69%), followed by NET, mesenchymal tumor, and lymphoma. FNB yielded specimens with better adequacy for IHC (82.41% vs. 66.67%, P < 0.001) and higher diagnostic accuracy (74.37% vs. 55.42%, P < 0.001). The superiority of FNB over FNA in adequacy for IHC (odds ratio, 2.786 [1.515-5.291]) and diagnostic accuracy (odds ratio, 2.793 [1.645-4.808]) remained significant after control of confounders including needle size, lesion site, lesion size, and endoscopists. In subgroup analysis, FNB showed higher diagnostic accuracy in AIP and mesenchymal tumor, whereas no statistically significant difference was observed in NET and lymphoma. Conclusions FNB was superior to FNA needles in obtaining tissues with better adequacy and integrity. These results suggest that FNB should be considered a first-line modality in the diagnosis of IHC-required lesions, especially AIP and mesenchymal tumor. However, a randomized controlled trial with larger sample size is needed to further confirm our findings.
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- Yuchong Zhao
- The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- The Division of Pathology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
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- The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Minda Hospital of Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, Hubei Province, China
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- The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
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Sato K, Shibukawa G, Ueda K, Nakajima Y, Togashi K, Ohira H. Percutaneous endoscopic necrosectomy for walled-off necrosis in the retroperitoneal space of the elderly: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11:5736-5741. [PMID: 37727710 PMCID: PMC10506012 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i24.5736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Walled-off necrosis (WON) is a late complication of acute pancreatitis possibly with a fatal outcome. Even for WON spreading to the retroperitoneal space, percutaneous endoscopic necrosectomy (PEN) can be an alternate approach to surgical necrosectomy, particularly for the older individuals or patients with poor condition because of WON. CASE SUMMARY An 88-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with a jaundice. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) was performed to improve jaundice; however, post-ERCP pancreatitis developed. The inflammation of pancreatitis spread widely from the right retroperitoneal cavity to the pelvis, and WON was formed 4 wk later. A percutaneous drainage tube was placed into the WON under computed tomography guidance. However, the drainage did not ameliorate clinical symptoms including fever, which assured less invasive necrosectomy. A metallic stent for the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract was placed from the percutaneous drainage route. An upper GI endoscope was inserted into the inside of the WON through the metallic stent, and the necrotic tissues were bluntly removed with a snare forceps. Ten times of these necrosectomies resulted in the near-complete removal of necrotic tissues. These procedures consequently abated his fever and remarkable improvement in blood tests. CONCLUSION PEN for WON occurring in the retroperitoneal space was safe and effective for very old individuals.
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- Kentaro Sato
- Department of Gastroenterology, Aizu Medical Center Fukushima Medical University, Aizuwakamatsu 969-3492, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aizu Medical Center Fukushima Medical University, Aizuwakamatsu 969-3492, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aizu Medical Center Fukushima Medical University, Aizuwakamatsu 969-3492, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aizu Medical Center Fukushima Medical University, Aizuwakamatsu 969-3492, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aizu Medical Center Fukushima Medical University, Aizuwakamatsu 969-3492, Fukushima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima 960-1295, Fukushima, Japan
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Alzerwi N. Surgical management of acute pancreatitis: Historical perspectives, challenges, and current management approaches. World J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 15:307-322. [PMID: 37032793 PMCID: PMC10080605 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i3.307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/27/2023] Open
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a serious condition presenting catastrophic consequences. In severe AP, the mortality rate is high, and some patients initially diagnosed with mild-to-moderate AP can progress to a life-threatening severe state. Treatment of AP has evolved over the years. Drainage was the first surgical procedure performed for AP; however, later, surgical approaches were replaced by more conservative approaches due to the availability of advanced medical care and improved understanding of the course of AP. Currently, surgery is used to manage several complications of AP, such as pseudocysts, pancreatic fistulas, and biliary tract obstruction. Patients who are unresponsive to conservative treatment or have complications are typically considered for surgical intervention. This review focuses on the surgical approaches (endoscopic, percutaneous, and open) that have been established in recent studies to treat this acute condition and summarizes the common management guidelines for AP, discussing the relevant indications, significance, and complications. It is evident that despite their reduced involvement, surgeons lead the multidisciplinary care of patients with AP; however, given the gaps in existing knowledge, more research is required to standardize surgical protocols for AP.
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- Nasser Alzerwi
- Department of Surgery, Majmaah University, Riyadh 11952, Saudi Arabia
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Gjeorgjievski M, Bhurwal A, Chouthai AA, Abdelqader A, Gaidhane M, Shahid H, Tyberg A, Sarkar A, Kahaleh M. Percutaneous endoscopic necrosectomy (PEN) for treatment of necrotizing pancreatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Endosc Int Open 2023; 11:E258-E267. [PMID: 36968976 PMCID: PMC10036203 DOI: 10.1055/a-1935-4738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 03/25/2023] Open
Abstract
Background and study aims
Endoscopic necrosectomy is limited by the proximity of necrosis to the gastrointestinal tract. Percutaneous endoscopic necrosectomy (PEN) is a minimally invasive endoscopic method of percutaneous debridement. Studies regarding its efficacy and safety are lacking. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of PEN in necrotizing pancreatitis.
Methods
Pubmed, Ovid, Cochrane, Scopus and Web of Science Database were searched from inception through February 2021. Dual extraction and quality assessment of studies using Cochrane risk of bias tool were performed independently by two authors. The primary outcome was defined as clinical success of PEN. Secondary outcomes included periprocedural morbidity, mortality, and long-term morbidity and mortality.
Results
Sixteen observational studies including 282 subjects were analyzed. The average reported age of the participants was 50.3 years. Patients with reported gender included 39 % females and 61 % males. The success rate as defined by complete resolution of necrosis and removal of drainage catheters/stents was 82 % (95 % confidence interval 77–87). The mean size of pancreatic necrosis was 14.86 cm (5–54 cm). The periprocedural morbidity rate was 10 %, while there was no reported periprocedural mortality. The long-term morbidity rate was reported as 23 % and mortality at follow-up was 16 %.
Conclusions
PEN is a novel method of endoscopic management of pancreatic necrosis. Based on our meta-analysis of retrospective studies, it represents a safe treatment modality with high rates of clinical success and low rates of perioperative morbidity and mortality. This study supports the use of PEN when conventional endoscopic therapy is not feasible.
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- Mihajlo Gjeorgjievski
- Division of Gastroenterology, Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
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Pang XX, Xie L, Yao WJ, Liu XX, Pan B, Chen N. Advancements of molecular imaging and radiomics in pancreatic carcinoma. World J Radiol 2023; 15:10-19. [PMID: 36721672 PMCID: PMC9884334 DOI: 10.4329/wjr.v15.i1.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Despite the recent progress of medical technology in the diagnosis and treatment of tumors, pancreatic carcinoma remains one of the most malignant tumors, with extremely poor prognosis partly due to the difficulty in early and accurate imaging evaluation. This paper focuses on the research progress of magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine molecular imaging and radiomics in the diagnosis of pancreatic carcinoma. We also briefly described the achievements of our team in this field, to facilitate future research and explore new technologies to optimize diagnosis of pancreatic carcinoma.
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- Xiao-Xi Pang
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second affiliated hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230601, Anhui Province, China
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- PET/CT Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230001, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, School of Basic Medicine Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, Anhui Province, China
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Yue C, Yang DJ, Lu HM, Hu WM. Extensive necrotic abscesses invading the back muscles in acute necrotizing pancreatitis: A case report. Asian J Surg 2022; 45:2138-2139. [PMID: 35680511 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2022.04.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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- Chao Yue
- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China.
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