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Hanaoka T, Okuwaki K, Nishizawa N, Watanabe M, Adachi K, Tamaki A, Iwai T, Kida M, Kumamoto Y, Kusano C. A case of needle tract seeding of pancreatic adenosquamous carcinoma after a single endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue acquisition. Clin J Gastroenterol 2025; 18:234-241. [PMID: 39570504 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-024-02068-w] [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: 09/25/2024] [Accepted: 11/13/2024] [Indexed: 11/22/2024]
Abstract
Needle tract seeding (NTS) is a rare complication of endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue acquisition (EUS-TA). Herein, we report the case of an 83 year-old man who presented with a solid mass in the pancreatic tail, measuring 35 mm in diameter, with cystic degeneration. EUS-TA was performed using a 22-gauge biopsy needle, with a single puncture via the stomach; however, no definitive pathological diagnosis was achieved. Due to the strong suspicion of malignancy, surgery was performed at the patient's request, and the postoperative pathological diagnosis was pancreatic adenosquamous carcinoma. One year after surgery, computed tomography revealed a string of bead-like nodules within the gastric wall. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed three submucosal, tumor-like raised lesions aligned in a row on the upper posterior wall of the gastric body. EUS detected a solid mass with cystic degeneration. Histological findings from EUS-TA specimens were consistent with those from the pancreatic resection specimen, leading to a diagnosis of NTS. Although reports of NTS have been increasing in recent years, cases of NTS occurring after only a single puncture remain extremely rare. This case clearly demonstrates that NTS can occur even after a single puncture, highlighting the importance of obtaining thorough informed consent regarding this risk prior to performing EUS-TA.
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- Taro Hanaoka
- Department of Gastroenterology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan.
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- Department of General-Pediatric-Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan
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- Department of General-Pediatric-Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan
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Kawakami Y, Shichijo S, Uedo N, Weiquan Li J, Nobre R, Tani Y, Kitagawa D, Ninomiya T, Ueda T, Asada Y, Okubo Y, Kizawa A, Yoshii S, Kanesaka T, Higashino K, Michida T, Ishihara R, Shinno N, Hara H, Omori T, Tanaka Y. Endoscopic mucosal resection and open-lid submucosal biopsy for the diagnosis of diffuse infiltrative gastric cancer: a retrospective observational study. Scand J Gastroenterol 2025; 60:208-212. [PMID: 39731219 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2024.2447526] [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: 09/23/2024] [Revised: 12/19/2024] [Accepted: 12/22/2024] [Indexed: 12/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS Diffuse infiltrative gastric cancer can be difficult to diagnose owing to a lack of endoscopic features in the superficial mucosa. Moreover, a forceps biopsy may not reveal a pathological diagnosis. We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic yield and safety of endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and 'open-lid submucosal biopsy', a technique wherein EMR followed by biopsy of the ulcer floor is performed for a pathological diagnosis. PATIENTS AND METHODS This retrospective observational study involved patients with suspected diffuse invasive gastric cancer on endoscopy and cross-sectional imaging in whom endoscopic forceps biopsy did not lead to a pathological diagnosis. Patients who underwent EMR and open-lid submucosal biopsy were included. The primary outcome was the total diagnostic yield. The secondary outcomes were the diagnostic yields of EMR and open-lid submucosal biopsy and incidence of complications. RESULTS Between June 2011 and February 2022, EMR and open-lid submucosal biopsy for diagnostic purposes were performed on seven patients without complications. EMR was diagnostic in four (57%) cases of diffuse infiltrative gastric cancer. Open-lid submucosal biopsy was diagnostic in five (71%) cases. As the primary endpoint, the combination of EMR and open-lid submucosal biopsy led to a pathological diagnosis in six cases (86%). Secondary analysis revealed gastric adenocarcinoma in 9 of 22 (41%) EMR specimens, while open-lid submucosal biopsies were positive for adenocarcinoma in 14 of 60 specimens (23%). CONCLUSIONS The combination of EMR and open-lid submucosal biopsy was safe and showed good accuracy for the diagnosis of diffuse infiltrative gastric cancer.
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- Yushi Kawakami
- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kumamoto Regional Medical Center, Kumamoto, Japan
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore Health Services, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
- Department of Gastroenterology, São Paulo Cancer Institute, Brazil
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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Franzén B, Auer G, Lewensohn R. Minimally invasive biopsy-based diagnostics in support of precision cancer medicine. Mol Oncol 2024; 18:2612-2628. [PMID: 38519839 PMCID: PMC11547246 DOI: 10.1002/1878-0261.13640] [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: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
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Precision cancer medicine (PCM) to support the treatment of solid tumors requires minimally invasive diagnostics. Here, we describe the development of fine-needle aspiration biopsy-based (FNA) molecular cytology which will be increasingly important in diagnostics and adaptive treatment. We provide support for FNA-based molecular cytology having a significant potential to replace core needle biopsy (CNB) as a patient-friendly potent technique for tumor sampling for various tumor types. This is not only because CNB is a more traumatic procedure and may be associated with more complications compared to FNA-based sampling, but also due to the recently developed molecular methods used with FNA. Recent studies show that image-guided FNA in combination with ultrasensitive molecular methods also offers opportunities for characterization of the tumor microenvironment which can aid therapeutic decisions. Here we provide arguments for an increased implementation of molecular FNA-based sampling as a patient-friendly diagnostic method, which may, due to its repeatability, facilitate regular sampling that is needed during different treatment lines, to provide tumor information, supporting treatment decisions, shortening lead times in healthcare, and benefit healthcare economics.
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- Bo Franzén
- Department of Oncology‐PathologyKarolinska InstitutetStockholmSweden
- Cancer Centre Karolinska (CCK) FoundationKarolinska University HospitalStockholmSweden
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- Department of Oncology‐PathologyKarolinska InstitutetStockholmSweden
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- Department of Oncology‐PathologyKarolinska InstitutetStockholmSweden
- Theme Cancer, Medical Unit Head and Neck, Lung, and Skin Tumors, Thoracic Oncology CenterKarolinska University HospitalStockholmSweden
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Overbeek KA, Cahen DL, Bruno MJ. The role of endoscopic ultrasound in the detection of pancreatic lesions in high-risk individuals. Fam Cancer 2024; 23:279-293. [PMID: 38573399 PMCID: PMC11255057 DOI: 10.1007/s10689-024-00380-5] [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: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Individuals at high risk of developing pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma are eligible for surveillance within research programs. These programs employ periodic imaging in the form of magnetic resonance imaging/magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography or endoscopic ultrasound for the detection of early cancer or high-grade precursor lesions. This narrative review discusses the role of endoscopic ultrasound within these surveillance programs. It details its overall strengths and limitations, yield, burden on patients, and how it compares to magnetic resonance imaging. Finally, recommendations are given when and how to incorporate endoscopic ultrasound in the surveillance of high-risk individuals.
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- Kasper A Overbeek
- Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Esposto G, Massimiani G, Galasso L, Santini P, Borriello R, Mignini I, Ainora ME, Nicoletti A, Zileri Dal Verme L, Gasbarrini A, Alfieri S, Quero G, Zocco MA. Endoscopic Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound and Fine-Needle Aspiration or Biopsy for the Diagnosis of Pancreatic Solid Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1658. [PMID: 38730610 PMCID: PMC11083840 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16091658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) and endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) are currently recommended for the pathologic diagnosis of pancreatic solid lesions (PSLs). The application of contrast-enhanced endoscopic ultrasound (ECEUS) could aid the endoscopist during an FNA and/or FNB procedure. CEUS is indeed able to better differentiate the pathologic tissue from the surrounding healthy pancreatic parenchyma and to detect necrotic areas and vessels. OBJECTIVES Our objective was to evaluate if ECEUS could reduce the number of needle passes and side effects and increase the diagnostic efficacy of FNA and/or FNB. METHODS A comprehensive literature search of clinical studies was performed to explore if ECEUS-FNA or FNB could increase diagnostic accuracy and reduce the number of needle passes and adverse effects compared to standard EUS-FNA or FNB. In accordance with the study protocol, a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the evidence was planned. RESULTS The proportion of established diagnoses of ECEUS was 90.9% compared to 88.3% of EUS, with no statistically significant difference (p = 0.14). The diagnosis was made through a single step in 70.9% of ECEUS patients and in 65.3% of EUS patients, without statistical significance (p = 0.24). The incidence of adverse reactions was substantially comparable across both groups (p = 0.89). CONCLUSION ECEUS-FNA and FNB do not appear superior to standard EUS-FNA and FNB for the diagnosis of pancreatic lesions.
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- Giorgio Esposto
- CEMAD Digestive Disease Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.E.); (L.G.); (R.B.); (I.M.); (M.E.A.); (A.G.)
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- Digestive Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.M.); (S.A.); (G.Q.)
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- CEMAD Digestive Disease Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.E.); (L.G.); (R.B.); (I.M.); (M.E.A.); (A.G.)
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- Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (P.S.); (A.N.); (L.Z.D.V.)
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- CEMAD Digestive Disease Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.E.); (L.G.); (R.B.); (I.M.); (M.E.A.); (A.G.)
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- CEMAD Digestive Disease Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.E.); (L.G.); (R.B.); (I.M.); (M.E.A.); (A.G.)
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- CEMAD Digestive Disease Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.E.); (L.G.); (R.B.); (I.M.); (M.E.A.); (A.G.)
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- Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (P.S.); (A.N.); (L.Z.D.V.)
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- Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (P.S.); (A.N.); (L.Z.D.V.)
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- CEMAD Digestive Disease Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.E.); (L.G.); (R.B.); (I.M.); (M.E.A.); (A.G.)
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- Digestive Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.M.); (S.A.); (G.Q.)
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- Digestive Surgery Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.M.); (S.A.); (G.Q.)
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- CEMAD Digestive Disease Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.E.); (L.G.); (R.B.); (I.M.); (M.E.A.); (A.G.)
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Vanella G, Dell'Anna G, Cosenza A, Pedica F, Petrone MC, Mariani A, Archibugi L, Rossi G, Tacelli M, Zaccari P, Leone R, Tamburrino D, Belfiori G, Falconi M, Aldrighetti L, Reni M, Casadei Gardini A, Doglioni C, Capurso G, Arcidiacono PG. Same-session endoscopic diagnosis and symptom palliation in pancreato-biliary malignancies: Clinical impact of rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE). Endosc Int Open 2024; 12:E297-E306. [PMID: 38420151 PMCID: PMC10901646 DOI: 10.1055/a-2251-3551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Background and study aims Besides increasing adequacy, rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) during endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) may impact choices and timing of subsequent therapeutic procedures, yet has been unexplored. Patients and methods This was a retrospective evaluation of a prospectively maintained database of a tertiary, academic centre with availability of ROSE and hybrid EUS-ERCP suites. All consecutive patients referred for pathological confirmation of suspected malignancy and jaundice or gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) between Jan-2020 and Sep-2022 were included. Results Of 541 patients with underlying malignancy, 323 (59.7%) required same-session pathological diagnosis (male: 54.8%; age 70 [interquartile range 63-78]; pancreatic cancer: 76.8%, biliary tract adenocarcinoma 16.1%). ROSE adequacy was 96.6%, higher for EUS versus ERCP. Among 302 patients with jaundice, ERCP-guided stenting was successful in 83.1%, but final drainage was completed in 97.4% thanks to 43 EUS-guided biliary drainage procedures. Twenty-one patients with GOO were treated with 15 EUS-gastroenterostomies and six duodenal stents. All 58 therapeutic EUS procedures occurred after adequate ROSE. With ERCP-guided placement of stents, the use of plastic stents was significantly higher among patients with inadequate ROSE (10/11; 90.9%) versus adequate sampling (14/240; 5.8%) P <0.0001; OR 161; 95%CI 19-1352). Median hospital stay for diagnosis and palliation was 3 days (range, 2-7) and median time to chemotherapy was 33 days (range, 24-47). Conclusions Nearly two-thirds of oncological candidates for endoscopic palliation require contemporary pathological diagnosis. ROSE adequacy allows, since the index procedure, state-of-the-art therapeutics standardly restricted to pathologically confirmed malignancies (e.g. uncovered SEMS or therapeutic EUS), potentially reducing hospitalization and time to oncological treatments.
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- Giuseppe Vanella
- Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- MD Program, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milano, Italy
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- Pancreatic Surgery Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Pancreatic Surgery Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Pancreatic Surgery Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milano, Italy
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- Hepatobiliary Surgery Division, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milano, Italy
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milano, Italy
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- Oncology Department, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milano, Italy
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- Oncology Department, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milano, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milano, Italy
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- Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milano, Italy
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- Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy and Endosonography Division, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milano, Italy
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Terasawa H, Matsumoto K, Tanaka T, Tomoda T, Ogawa T, Ishihara Y, Kikuchi T, Obata T, Oda T, Matsumi A, Miyamoto K, Morimoto K, Fujii Y, Yamazaki T, Uchida D, Horiguchi S, Tsutsumi K, Kato H, Otsuka M. Cysts or necrotic components in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is associated with the risk of EUS-FNA/B complications including needle tract seeding. Pancreatology 2023; 23:988-995. [PMID: 37951728 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2023.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND EUS-FNA/B for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is generally considered to be safe; however, while the incidence is low, there are occurrences of complications. Among these complications, there are serious ones like needle tract seeding (NTS), and it is not known than which types of tumors have the risks of EUS-FNA/B complications. This study aimed to evaluate the risk of EUS-FNA/B complications in patients with PDAC, focusing on morphological features. METHODS Overall, 442 patients who underwent EUS-FNA/B for solid pancreatic masses between January 2018 and May 2022 in four institutions were retrospectively surveyed. Finally, 361 patients histopathologically diagnosed with PDAC were analyzed. Among these patients, 79 tumors with cysts or necrotic components were compared with 282 tumors without cysts or necrotic components. The incidence and risk of EUS-FNA/B complications including NTS were evaluated. RESULTS There were 9 (2.4 %) of total EUS-FNA/B complications and 3 (0.8 %) of NTS. The incidence of total complication rate and NTS in tumors with cysts or necrotic components were significantly higher than in those without cysts or necrotic components (total complication 6.3 % vs. 1.4 %, p = 0.026, NTS 3.7 % vs. 0 %, p = 0.01). The transgastric route of puncture (OR: 93.3, 95 % CI: 3.81-2284.23) and the existence of cysts or necrotic components (OR: 7.3, 95 % CI: 1.47-36.19) were risk factors for EUS-FNA/B complications identified by the multivariate analysis. CONCLUSIONS We should pay attention to the risks of EUS-FNA/B complications, including NTS, when the tumor has cysts or necrotic components.
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- Hiroyuki Terasawa
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Okayama, Japan.
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- Department of Pathology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Okayama City Hospital, Okayama, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tsuyama Chuo Byoin, Tsuyama, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, National Hospital Organisation Iwakuni Medical Center, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, Okayama, Japan
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Vitali F, Zundler S, Jesper D, Wildner D, Strobel D, Frulloni L, Neurath MF. Diagnostic Endoscopic Ultrasound in Pancreatology: Focus on Normal Variants and Pancreatic Masses. Visc Med 2023; 39:121-130. [PMID: 37899794 PMCID: PMC10601528 DOI: 10.1159/000533432] [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: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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Background Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a main tool in gastroenterology for both diagnosis and exclusion of pancreatic pathology. It allows minimally invasive assessment of various diseases or anatomic variations affecting the pancreas also with the help of new Doppler technologies, elastography, contrast-enhanced imaging including post hoc image processing with quantification analyses, three-dimensional reconstruction, and artificial intelligence. EUS also allows interventional direct access to the pancreatic parenchyma and the retroperitoneal space, to the pancreatic duct, pancreatic masses, cysts, and vascular structures. Summary This review aimed to summarize new developments of EUS in the field of pancreatology. We highlight the role of EUS in evaluating pancreatic pathology by describing normal anatomic variants like pancreas divisum, pancreatic lipomatosis, pancreatic fibrosis in the elderly and characterizing pancreatic masses, both in the context of chronic pancreatitis and within healthy pancreatic parenchyma. EUS is considered the optimal imaging modality for pancreatic masses of uncertain dignity and allows both cytological diagnosis and histology, which is essential not only for neoplastic conditions but also for tailoring therapy for benign inflammatory conditions. Key Messages EUS plays an indispensable role in pancreatology and the development of new diagnostic and interventional approaches to the retroperitoneal space and the pancreas exponentially increased over the last years. The development of computer-aided diagnosis and artificial intelligence algorithms hold the potential to overcome the obstacles associated with interobserver variability and will most likely support decision-making in the management of pancreatic disease.
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- Francesco Vitali
- Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology Unit, Pancreas Center, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medicine 1, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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Bohan RP, Riner AN, Herremans KM, George TJ, Hughes SJ, Solberg LB. Ethical Considerations of Biopsies in Early-Stage Pancreatic Cancer. JCO Oncol Pract 2023; 19:882-887. [PMID: 37647578 PMCID: PMC10615436 DOI: 10.1200/op.23.00044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The standard of care in resectable and borderline resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has evolved to include neoadjuvant treatment before surgical resection. Current guidelines call for obtaining histologic tissue diagnosis via endoscopic ultrasound fine-needle aspiration before administration of neoadjuvant therapy, which differ from guidelines discouraging delay in surgical resection for a biopsy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Whether to proceed with treatment before a biopsy confirms that malignancy is a nuanced decision and includes considerations of physical and psychological risks entailed in both pursuing and forgoing a biopsy. RESULTS Accuracy of imaging and biopsy results, the presence of contributing clinical signs/symptoms, and the existing precedents of considering biopsies as waivable such as in scenarios with high clinical suspicion and primary surgical resection. CONCLUSION When considering the aspects of ethical medical practice including beneficence (doing good), nonmaleficence (avoiding harm), autonomy (allowing patients to make decisions about their care), and utilitarianism (doing the most good for the most people), analysis of whether guidelines guiding biopsies should continue to differ between resection and neoadjuvant treatments in PDAC is prudent.
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- Riley P. Bohan
- University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL
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- Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL
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- Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL
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- Program in Bioethics, Law and Medical Professionalism, Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL
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Jayapal L, Kumar SR, Jebakumar GS, Tasgaonkar SS, Swain SK, Munikrishnan V, Balachandar TG. Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of the Pancreas: Unraveling Insights from a Single Institutional Study Emphasizing Preoperative Diagnosis of a Rare Tumor. Euroasian J Hepatogastroenterol 2023; 13:50-54. [PMID: 38222960 PMCID: PMC10785128 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10018-1394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024] Open
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Aim Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm (SPN), a slow-growing pancreatic tumor with a vague clinical presentation and non-specific radiological features, is rather uncommon. We share our experience emphasizing on preoperative diagnosis and the correlation with final histopathological examination. Materials and methods This is a retrospective analysis of the 468 patients who underwent pancreas-related surgery at our institution between January 2013 and July 2022. Demographic characteristics, symptoms at presentation, preoperative serum calcium carbohydrate antigen (CA 19-9), lesion characteristics on cross-sectional diagnostic imaging, surgical technique, complications in postoperative period, length of stay, histopathological features, and 3-year follow-up findings of the patients with SPN of pancreas were evaluated. Results The male-to-female ratio was 1:11 and the mean age at presentation was 33.3 ± 9.5 years. Upper abdomen discomfort was the most common presenting complaint (91%). And five patients had findings suggestive of SPN on preoperative CECT abdomen, and the remaining six individuals were diagnosed solely based on final histological examination. The tumor's median diameter was 5.6 cm (range, 4.1-7.9). The distal body and tail of pancreas was the most common location (63%), followed by the head (36%), and was managed with distal pancreatectomy with or without spleen preservation and Whipple's procedure, respectively. One patient developed grade III Clavien-Dindo complication. The average length of in-hospital stay was 8.27±2.72 days. None of the patients had recurrence on follow-up. Conclusion Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas is often misdiagnosed preoperatively. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided FNA with IHC will be beneficial to diagnose it preoperatively especially in small-sized tumors with atypical features. Complete surgical resection with adequate margins without routine lymphadenectomy is curative in resectable tumors. How to cite this article Jayapal L, Kumar SR, Jebakumar GS, et al. Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of the Pancreas: Unraveling Insights from a Single Institutional Study Emphasizing Preoperative Diagnosis of a Rare Tumor. Euroasian J Hepato-Gastroenterol 2023;13(2):50-54.
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- Loganathan Jayapal
- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Lattanzi B, Ramai D, Galentino M, Martino B, Facciorusso A. New Perspectives on Endoscopic Management of Liver and Pancreatic Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:1549. [PMID: 36900340 PMCID: PMC10001003 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15051549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Liver and pancreatic cancers are major health issues which represent a clinical and economic burden worldwide [...].
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- Barbara Lattanzi
- Gastroenterology and Emergency Endoscopy Unit, Department of Emergency, Sandro Pertini Hospital of Rome, 00157 Rome, Italy
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- Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City, UT 84044, USA
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- Section of Gastroenterology, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Section of Gastroenterology, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Section of Gastroenterology, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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