1
|
M Y, P A, S V S, Shetty SV, N C N. A Rare Case of Acute Pancreatitis as an Initial Presentation of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Cureus 2024; 16:e59108. [PMID: 38803787 PMCID: PMC11129800 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
Abstract
Acute pancreatitis is a rare manifestation of acute myeloid leukemia which can be a presentation at the initial diagnosis or during or after the onset of the disease. Acute myeloid leukemia occurs due to the abnormal proliferation of undifferentiated hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow which alter the normal hematopoiesis. We report the case of a 32-year-old male admitted with a one-month history of fever and backache, followed by 15 days of blackish stool discoloration and two days of abdominal pain and reduced urine output. On clinical examination, he was hypoxic with respiratory distress with epigastric tenderness. Blood investigations and imaging were consistent with acute pancreatitis. A complete blood count with peripheral smear showed severe normocytic normochromic anemia and an increased myeloid series containing 50% myeloblasts and 30% monoblasts. Additionally, some cells displayed cytoplasmic vacuolations, with a reticulocyte count of 2%. These findings were suggestive of acute myeloid leukemia M5. Due to the poor Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), he was intubated and placed on mechanical ventilation. Unfortunately, he did not improve despite treatment and succumbed to the illness.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yashwanth M
- General Medicine, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi, IND
| | - Arun P
- General Medicine, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi, IND
| | - Sanjay S V
- General Medicine, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi, IND
| | - Samarth V Shetty
- General Medicine, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi, IND
| | - Naveen N C
- General Medicine, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi, IND
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Manrai M, Dawra S, Singh AK, Jha DK, Kochhar R. Controversies in the management of acute pancreatitis: An update. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11:2582-2603. [PMID: 37214572 PMCID: PMC10198120 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i12.2582] [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: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
Abstract
This review summarized the current controversies in the management of acute pancreatitis (AP). The controversies in management range from issues involving fluid resuscitation, nutrition, the role of antibiotics and antifungals, which analgesic to use, role of anticoagulation and intervention for complications in AP. The interventions vary from percutaneous drainage, endoscopy or surgery. Active research and emerging data are helping to formulate better guidelines. The available evidence favors crystalloids, although the choice and type of fluid resuscitation is an area of dynamic research. The nutrition aspect does not have controversy as of now as early enteral feeding is preferred most often than not. The empirical use of antibiotics and antifungals are gray zones, and more data is needed for conclusive guidelines. The choice of analgesic is being studied, and the recommendations are still evolving. The position of using anticoagulation is still awaiting consensus. The role of intervention is well established, although the modality is constantly changing and favoring endoscopy or percutaneous drainage rather than surgery. It is evident that more multicenter randomized controlled trials are required for establishing the standard of care in these crucial management issues of AP to improve the morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Manish Manrai
- Department of Internal Medicine, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411040, India
| | - Saurabh Dawra
- Department of Medicine and Gastroenterology, Command Hospital, Pune 411040, India
| | - Anupam K Singh
- Department of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
| | - Daya Krishna Jha
- Department of Gastroenterology, Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi 11010, India
| | - Rakesh Kochhar
- Department of Gastroenterology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Abstract
Importance For decades, infected or symptomatic pancreatic necrosis was managed by open surgical necrosectomy, an approach that has now been largely supplanted by an array of techniques referred to as the step-up approach. Observations This review describes the evidence base behind the step-up approach, when to use the different techniques, and their technical basics. The most common treatment strategies are included: percutaneous drainage, video-assisted retroperitoneal debridement, sinus tract endoscopy, endoscopic transgastric necrosectomy, and surgical transgastric necrosectomy. Also included is the evidence base around management of common complications that can occur during step-up management, such as hemorrhage, intestinal fistula, and thrombosis, in addition to associated issues that can arise during step-up management, such as the need for cholecystectomy and disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome. Conclusions and Relevance The treatment strategies highlighted in this review are those most commonly used during step-up management, and this review is designed as a guide to the evidence base underlying these strategies, as surgeons tailor their therapeutic approach to individual patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lydia R Maurer
- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston
| | - Peter J Fagenholz
- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Muacevic A, Adler JR. Predicting the Success of Catheter Drainage in Infected Necrotising Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study. Cureus 2022; 14:e32289. [PMID: 36505951 PMCID: PMC9728500 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.32289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Management of acute necrotising pancreatitis is often challenging for clinicians. Secondary infection of the necrotic collections leads to sepsis and warrants intervention. Minimally invasive techniques like catheter drainage have recently been proposed over more risky and morbid traditional open procedures. Factors that can predict successful catheter drainage of the necrotic pancreatic collection are still unclear and not well established. Materials and methods This study is designed as a retrospective cross-sectional observational study to investigate the association of 21 factors in predicting successful catheter drainage. Data from 30 patients admitted with acute necrotising pancreatitis treated with catheter drainage were collected and analysed. Twenty-one factors, including demographic variables, disease severity factors, drainage criteria, and morphological criteria on imaging, were studied for their predictive association with successful outcomes. Univariate analysis was done for each variable against the outcome. The study was conducted between December 2012 to March 2017. P-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results Patients with no organ involvement responded better to primary catheter drainage. Patients with BMI>25 and multi-organ failure were poor candidates for primary catheter drainage. Clinically unwell patients with a Bedside Index for Severity in Acute Pancreatitis (BISAP) score of ≥4 had a negative outcome on catheter drainage and usually ended up in a surgical procedure or eventually succumbed to the disease. Other variables included in our study did not statistically associate with the success or failure of percutaneous catheter drainage. Conclusion BMI >25, multiple organ failure, and BISAP score ≥ 4 are independent negative predictors for the success of catheter drainage in infected necrotising pancreatitis. No organ failure showed a positive predictor for successful catheter drainage. Further studies are required to explore these predictive factors in a larger sample size to predict the success of catheter drainage in infected pancreatic necrosis.
Collapse
|
5
|
Gupta P, Madhusudhan KS, Padmanabhan A, Khera PS. Indian College of Radiology and Imaging Consensus Guidelines on Interventions in Pancreatitis. Indian J Radiol Imaging 2022; 32:339-354. [PMID: 36177275 PMCID: PMC9514912 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1754313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
AbstractAcute pancreatitis (AP) is one of the common gastrointestinal conditions presenting as medical emergency. Clinically, the severity of AP ranges from mild to severe. Mild AP has a favorable outcome. Patients with moderately severe and severe AP, on the other hand, require hospitalization and considerable utilization of health care resources. These patients require a multidisciplinary management. Pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) and arterial bleeding are the most important local complications of pancreatitis. PFCs may require drainage when infected or symptomatic. PFCs are drained endoscopically or percutaneously, based on the timing and the location of collection. Both the techniques are complementary, and many patients may undergo dual modality treatment. Percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) remains the most extensively utilized method for drainage in patients with AP and necrotic PFCs. Besides being effective as a standalone treatment in a significant proportion of these patients, PCD also provides an access for percutaneous endoscopic necrosectomy and minimally invasive necrosectomy. Endovascular embolization is the mainstay of management of arterial complications in patients with AP and chronic pancreatitis. The purpose of the present guideline is to provide evidence-based recommendations for the percutaneous management of complications of pancreatitis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Pankaj Gupta
- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
| | | | - Aswin Padmanabhan
- Division of Clinical Radiology, Department of Interventional Radiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
| | - Pushpinder Singh Khera
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Bansal A, Gupta P, Singh AK, Shah J, Samanta J, Mandavdhare HS, Sharma V, Sinha SK, Dutta U, Sandhu MS, Kochhar R. Drainage of pancreatic fluid collections in acute pancreatitis: A comprehensive overview. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10:6769-6783. [PMID: 36051118 PMCID: PMC9297419 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i20.6769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Moderately severe and severe acute pancreatitis is characterized by local and systemic complications. Systemic complications predominate the early phase of acute pancreatitis while local complications are important in the late phase of the disease. Necrotic fluid collections represent the most important local complication. Drainage of these collections is indicated in the setting of infection, persistent or new onset organ failure, compressive or pressure symptoms, and intraabdominal hypertension. Percutaneous, endoscopic, and minimally invasive surgical drainage represents the various methods of drainage with each having its own advantages and disadvantages. These methods are often complementary. In this minireview, we discuss the indications, timing, and techniques of drainage of pancreatic fluid collections with focus on percutaneous catheter drainage. We also discuss the novel methods and techniques to improve the outcomes of percutaneous catheter drainage.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Akash Bansal
- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
| | - Pankaj Gupta
- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
| | - Anupam K Singh
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
| | - Jimil Shah
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
| | - Jayanta Samanta
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
| | - Harshal S Mandavdhare
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
| | - Vishal Sharma
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
| | - Saroj Kant Sinha
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
| | - Usha Dutta
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
| | - Manavjit Singh Sandhu
- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
| | - Rakesh Kochhar
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Vacuum-Assisted Suction Drainage as a Successful Treatment Option for Postoperative Symptomatic Lymphoceles. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2021; 194:384-390. [PMID: 34649288 DOI: 10.1055/a-1586-3652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE Lymphoceles often occur within several weeks or even months after surgery. Mostly asymptomatic and therefore undiagnosed, they may be self-healing without any treatment. A small percentage of postoperative lymphoceles are symptomatic with significant pain, infection, or compression of vital structures, thus requiring intervention. Many different treatment options are described in the literature, like drainage with or without sclerotherapy, embolization of lymph vessels, and surgical approaches with laparoscopy or laparotomy. Inspired by reports stating that postoperative suction drainage can prevent the formation of lymphoceles, we developed a simple protocol for vacuum-assisted drainage of symptomatic lymphoceles, which proved to be successful and which we would therefore like to present. MATERIALS AND METHOD Between 2008 and 2020, 35 patients with symptomatic postoperative lymphoceles were treated with vacuum-assisted suction drainage (in total 39 lymphoceles). The surgery that caused lymphocele formation had been performed between 8 and 572 days before. All lymphoceles were diagnosed based on biochemical and cytologic findings in aspirated fluid. The clinical and imaging data were collected and retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS In total, 43 suction drainage catheters were inserted under CT guidance. The technical success rate was 100 %. One patient died of severe preexisting pulmonary embolism, sepsis, and poor conditions (non-procedure-related death). In 94.8 % of symptomatic lymphoceles, healing and total disappearance could be achieved. 4 lymphoceles had a relapse or dislocation of the drainage catheter and needed a second drainage procedure. Two lymphoceles needed further surgery. The complication rate of the procedure was 4.6 % (2/43, minor complications). The median indwelling time of a suction drainage catheter was 8-9 days (range: 1-30 days). CONCLUSION The positive effects of negative pressure therapy in local wound therapy have been investigated for a long time. These positive effects also seem to have an impact on suction drainage of symptomatic lymphoceles with a high cure rate. KEY POINTS · Suction drainage of lymphoceles is an easy and successful method to cure symptomatic lymphoceles at various locations.. · We believe this to be due to the induction of cavity collapse and surface adherence.. · In most cases rapid clinical improvement could be obtained.. CITATION FORMAT · Franke M, Saager C, Kröger J et al. Vacuum-Assisted Suction Drainage as a Successful Treatment Option for Postoperative Symptomatic Lymphoceles. Fortschr Röntgenstr 2021; DOI: 10.1055/a-1586-3652.
Collapse
|
8
|
Percutaneous catheter drainage of pancreatic associated pathologies: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Radiol 2021; 144:109978. [PMID: 34607289 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2021.109978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE The main goal of this systematic review was to assess the technical and clinical success, adverse events (AEs), surgery, and overall mortality proportion after percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) of two pancreatic lesions. METHODS An extant search in online databases including Scopus, PubMed (Medline), Embase (Elsevier), Web of Science, Cochrane library, and Google Scholar, was conducted to recognize all studies that used PCD intervention in the management of pancreatic necrosis (PN) and pancreatic pseudocysts (PP). Random effects meta-analysis was performed, and Cochrane's Q test and I2statistic were utilized to determine heterogeneity. In addition, meta-regression was used to explore the influence of categorical variables on heterogeneity. RESULTS Thirty-two studies (1398 patients) including PN in 26 (1256 cases, 89.8%) studies and PP in 6 (142 cases, 10.2%) studies were identified. Technical success proportion was 100% (95% confidence interval [CI] 100%-100%, I2: 0.0%), clinical success 63% (95% CI 55%-71%, I2: 92.9%), AEs 26% (95% CI 21%-31%, I2: 78%), surgery after PCD intervention 33% (95% CI 25%-40%, I2: 92.4%), and overall mortality was 13% (95% CI 9%-17%, I2: 82.8%). The most common ADs after PCD intervention were development of fistula (106, 42.6%), hemorrhage (44, 17.7%), sepsis (40, 16.1%). CONCLUSION A significant clinical success proportion with low AEs, surgery, and overall mortality proportion after PCD intervention was found, although the results should be interpreted with caution due to the high heterogeneity.
Collapse
|
9
|
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Local Complications of Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis in China: A National Survey. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2021; 2021:6611149. [PMID: 34335739 PMCID: PMC8286200 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6611149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Background The optimal management strategy in acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP) is debated, and compliance with current guidelines in China is not known. In this study, we performed a national survey on this topic in China. Methods An online questionnaire about the diagnosis and treatment of local complications of ANP was distributed through a national collaborative network. The local and systemic complications were defined according to the Revised Atlanta Classification. Results There were 321 survey respondents from the 394 who opened the link (response rate 81%) from 208 hospitals located in 30/34 provinces across China. There was a lack of consensus in terms of early diagnosis of infected pancreatic necrosis (IPN) as the respondents chose to depend on clinical symptoms (70/321, 22%), organ failure (82/321, 26%), imaging changes (84/321, 26%), and fine needle aspiration (51/321, 16%), respectively. A “step-up” approach has been widely adopted in patients with IPN (294/321, 92%). The decision for initial intervention (without confirmed/suspected infection) was based on clinical condition, CT imaging, or laboratory indicators for most respondents (229/321, 71%). Conclusion While the “step-up” approach has been widely adopted, there is still significant variation in regard to the diagnosis of infection, the best timing for drainage, and the indications for early intervention.
Collapse
|
10
|
Pawar A, Sonika U, Kumar M, Saluja S, Srivastava S. RWON Study: The Real-World Walled-off Necrosis Study. Clin Endosc 2021; 54:909-915. [PMID: 33618506 PMCID: PMC8652152 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2020.175] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Background/Aims The management of walled-off necrosis (WON) has undergone a paradigm shift from surgical to nonsurgical modalities. Real-world data on the management of symptomatic WON are scarce.
Methods Prospectively collected data of symptomatic WON cases were retrospectively evaluated. The treatment modalities used were medical management alone, percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) or endoscopic drainage (ED), or a combination of PCD and ED. We compared clinical outcome among these modalities.
Results A total of 264 patients were evaluated. The most common indications for drainage were pain and fever. Of the patients, 28% was treated with medical therapy alone, 31% with ED, 37% with PCD, and 4% with a combined approach. Technical success and clinical success were achieved in 93% and 91% of patients in the endoscopic arm and in 90% and 81% patients in the PCD arm, respectively (p=0.0004 for clinical success). Lower rates of complications (7% vs. 22%, p=0.005), readmission (20% vs. 34%, p=0.04), and mortality (4% vs. 19%, p=0.0012), and shorter hospital stay (13 days vs. 19 days, p=0.0018) were observed in the endoscopic group than in the PCD group.
Conclusions ED of WON is better than PCD and is associated with lower mortality, fewer complications, and shorter hospitalization.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ankush Pawar
- Department of Gastroenterology, Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi, India
| | - Ujjwal Sonika
- Department of Gastroenterology, Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi, India
| | - Manish Kumar
- Department of Gastroenterology, Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi, India
| | - Sundeep Saluja
- Department of Gastrosurgery, Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi, India
| | - Siddharth Srivastava
- Department of Gastroenterology, Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi, India
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Percutaneous Catheter Drainage of Pancreatic Fluid Collections in Patients With Acute Pancreatitis. Indian J Surg 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-020-02187-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
|
12
|
Larger bore percutaneous catheter in necrotic pancreatic fluid collection is associated with better outcomes. Eur Radiol 2020; 31:3439-3446. [PMID: 33151396 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-020-07411-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of initial catheter size on the clinical outcomes in acute pancreatitis (AP). METHODS This retrospective study comprised consecutive patients with AP who underwent percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) between January 2018 and May 2019. Three hundred fifteen consecutive patients underwent PCD during the study period. Based on the initial catheter size, patients were divided into group I (≤ 12 F) and group II (> 12 F). The differences in the clinical outcomes between the two groups, as well as multiple subgroups (based on the severity, timing of drainage, and presence of organ failure (OF)), were evaluated. RESULTS One hundred forty-six patients (mean age, 41.2 years, 114 males) fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Ninety-nine (67.8%) patients had severe AP based on revised Atlanta classification. The mean pain to PCD was 22 days (range, 3-267 days). Mean length of hospitalization (LOH) was 27.9 ± 15.8 days. Necrosectomy was performed in 20.5% of patients, and mortality was 16.4%. Group I and II comprised 74 and 72 patients, respectively. There was no significant difference in baseline characteristics, except for a greater number of patients with OF in group II (p = 0.048). The intensive care unit stay was significantly shorter, and multiple readmissions were less frequent in group II (p = 0.037 and 0.013, respectively). Patients with severe AP and moderately severe AP in group II had significantly reduced rates of readmissions (p = 0.035) and significantly shorter LOH (p = 0.041), respectively. CONCLUSION Large-sized catheters were associated with better clinical outcomes regardless of disease severity and other baseline disease characteristics. KEY POINTS • Larger catheter size for initial PCD was associated with better clinical outcomes in AP. • The benefits were independent of the severity of AP, timing of PCD (ANC vs. WON) and presence of organ failure.
Collapse
|
13
|
Gupta P, Koshi S, Samanta J, Mandavdhare H, Sharma V, K Sinha S, Dutta U, Kochhar R. Kissing catheter technique for percutaneous catheter drainage of necrotic pancreatic collections in acute pancreatitis. Exp Ther Med 2020; 20:2311-2316. [PMID: 32765710 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2020.8897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
One of the critical factors for predicting the success of percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) is the mean CT density of collection. A higher CT density suggests more necrotic solid tissue within the collection. In the present study, a novel technique for PCD of the necrotic pancreatic collection with a higher mean CT density was evaluated. It was a retrospective study of patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) who underwent PCD of pancreatic collections between May 2018 and December 2018. Patients with pancreatic collections having a CT density of >30 Hounsfield Units (HU) were considered for PCD using the kissing catheter technique. This technique involved placing two catheters side-by-side through a single cutaneous entry site, as the conventional technique of PCD may not be effective. The technical details, outcomes and complications of this technique were recorded. A total of 10 patients with a mean age of 30 years underwent PCD using this technique. All patients had severe pancreatitis with a mean CT severity index of 9 (range, 8-10). The mean CT density was 37 HU (range, 32-56). Successful management with PCD alone was achieved in 8 patients. The other 2 patients underwent surgical necrosectomy. One patient who underwent surgical necrosectomy died. Minor complications occurred in 3 patients. The kissing catheter technique allows for a higher success rate of PCD compared with that of the conventional method of PCD, in collections with a higher mean CT density.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Pankaj Gupta
- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab 160012, India
| | - Suzanne Koshi
- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab 160012, India
| | - Jayanta Samanta
- Department of Gastroenterology, Nehru Hospital, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab 160012, India
| | - Harshal Mandavdhare
- Department of Gastroenterology, Nehru Hospital, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab 160012, India
| | - Vishal Sharma
- Department of Gastroenterology, Nehru Hospital, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab 160012, India
| | - Saroj K Sinha
- Department of Gastroenterology, Nehru Hospital, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab 160012, India
| | - Usha Dutta
- Department of Gastroenterology, Nehru Hospital, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab 160012, India
| | - Rakesh Kochhar
- Department of Gastroenterology, Nehru Hospital, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Imaging and Research, Chandigarh, Punjab 160012, India
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Safety and efficacy of early image-guided percutaneous interventions in acute severe necrotizing pancreatitis: A single-center retrospective study. Indian J Gastroenterol 2019; 38:480-487. [PMID: 32002829 DOI: 10.1007/s12664-019-00969-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Acute necrotizing pancreatitis is managed conservatively in early phase of the disease. Even minimally invasive procedure is preferred after 21 days of onset and there is a paucity of data on decision and outcomes of early radiological interventions. This study aimed to evaluate efficacy and safety of early image-guided percutaneous interventions in management of acute severe necrotizing pancreatitis. METHODS A single-center retrospective study was performed after obtaining Institutional review board approval for analyzing hospital records of patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis from January 2012 to July 2017. Seventy-eight consecutive patients with necrotizing pancreatitis and acute necrotic collections (ANC) were managed with percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) and catheter-directed necrosectomy, in early phase of the disease (< 21 days). Clinical data and laboratory parameters of the included patients were evaluated until discharge from hospital, or mortality. RESULTS Overall survival rate was 73.1%. Forty-two (53.8%) patients survived with PCD alone, while the remaining 15 (19.2%) survivors needed additional necrosectomy. The timing of intervention from the start of the hospitalization to drainage was 14.3 ± 2.4 days. Significant risk factors for mortality were the presence of organ system failure, need for mechanical ventilation, renal replacement therapy, and the acute physiology and chronic health evaluation II (APACHE II) score. An APACHE II score cutoff value of 15 was a significant discriminant for predicting survival with catheter-directed necrosectomy. CONCLUSION An early PCD of ANC in clinically deteriorating patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis, along with aggressive catheter-directed necrosectomy can avoid surgical interventions, and improve outcome in a significant proportion of patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis.
Collapse
|
15
|
Yao JH, Li WM. Efficacy of ulinastatin for the treatment of patients with severe acute pancreatitis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e17644. [PMID: 31651883 PMCID: PMC6824665 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000017644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The aim of this study is to explore the efficacy and safety of ulinastatin for the treatment of patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). METHODS We will search randomized controlled trials which assess the efficacy and safety of ulinastatin for patients with SAP from the electronic databases of Cochrane Library, MEDILINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, CBM, Wangfang, VIP, and CNKI. All electronic databases will be searched from inception to the present with no limitations of language and publication status. Two researchers will carry out study selection, data extraction, and study quality assessment independently. Another researcher will help to resolve any disagreements between 2 researchers. RESULTS The outcomes include overall mortality, time of hospital stay, complications of systematic or local infection, multiple organ deficiency syndrome, health related quality of life (as measured as the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey), and adverse events related to nutrition. CONCLUSION This study will provide evidence to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ulinastatin in the treatment of patients with SAP. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42019149566.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Wei-min Li
- Department of Emergency, Yulin No.1 Hospital, Yulin, China
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Zhang ZH, Dıng YX, Wu YD, Gao CC, Lı F. The effect of technical details of percutaneous catheter drainage on the clinical outcomes of infected necrotizing pancreatitis patients. Turk J Med Sci 2019; 49:1079-1084. [PMID: 31340633 PMCID: PMC7018392 DOI: 10.3906/sag-1805-111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Background/aim This study aimed to investigate the effect of technical details of percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) on the clinical outcomes of patients with infected necrotizing pancreatitis (INP). Materials and methods A total of 44 INP patients treated in our hospital from October 2013 to October 2015 were included. The correlations of the first PCD treatment data and the clinical outcomes were analyzed. Results The number of catheters was positively correlated with hospital readmission (r = 0.335, P = 0.032). Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that patients with ≥ 3 catheters were more likely to have hospital readmission. Patients with pleural effusion undergoing thoracentesis were more likely to have new intensive care unit admission (P = 0.025) and bleeding in need of intervention (P = 0.032). Patients with more effusion regions had higher incidences of mortality (P = 0.012) and new intensive care unit admissions (2.44 ± 1.03 vs. 1.88 ± 0.80; P = 0.059). Patients with PCD only were less likely to have new intensive care unit admissions (22.22% vs. 54.55%; P = 0.038) than those with PCD + small incision or/and videoscopic assisted retroperitoneal debridement. Conclusion Number of catheters greater than three was associated with unfavorable outcomes of PCD treatment in INP patients. Patients that received PCD treatment only had better outcomes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhi-Hua Zhang
- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, P.R. China,Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, P.R. China
| | - Yi-Xuan Dıng
- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, P.R. China
| | - Yu-Duo Wu
- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, P.R. China
| | - Chong-Chong Gao
- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, P.R. China
| | - Fei Lı
- Department of General Surgery, Beijing Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, P.R. China
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Predictors of outcome of percutaneous catheter drainage in patients with acute pancreatitis having acute fluid collection and development of a predictive model. Pancreatology 2019; 19:658-664. [PMID: 31204261 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2019.05.467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2019] [Revised: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) is effective initial strategy in the step-up approach of management of acute pancreatitis (AP). The objective of this study was to identify factors associated with outcomes after PCD and develop a predictive model. METHOD AND MATERIALS In a prospective observational study between July 2016 and Nov 2017, 101 consecutive AP patients were treated using a "step-up approach" in which PCD was used as the first step. We evaluated the association between success of PCD (survival without necrosectomy) and baseline parameters viz. etiology, demography, severity scores, C-reactive protein (CRP), and intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), morphologic characteristics on computed tomography (CT) [percentage of necrosis, CT severity index (CTSI), characteristics of collection prior to PCD (volume, site and solid component of the collection), PCD parameters (initial size, maximum size, number and duration of drainage) and factors after PCD insertion (fall in IAP, reduction in volume of collection). RESULTS Among 101 patients, 51 required PCD. The success rate of PCD was 66.66% (34/51). Four patients required additional surgical necrosectomy after PCD. Overall mortality was 29.4% (15/51). Multivariate analysis showed percentage of volume reduction of fluid collection (p = 0.016) and organ failure (OF) resolution (p = 0.023) after one week of PCD to be independent predictors of success of PCD. A predictive model based on these two factors resulted in area under curve (AUROC) of 0.915. Nomogram was developed with these two factors to predict the probability of success of PCD. CONCLUSION Organ failure resolution and reduction in volume of collection after one week of PCD are significant predictors of successful PCD outcomes in patients with fluid collection following AP.
Collapse
|
18
|
van Grinsven J, van Dijk SM, Dijkgraaf MG, Boermeester MA, Bollen TL, Bruno MJ, van Brunschot S, Dejong CH, van Eijck CH, van Lienden KP, Boerma D, van Duijvendijk P, Hadithi M, Haveman JW, van der Hulst RW, Jansen JM, Lips DJ, Manusama ER, Molenaar IQ, van der Peet DL, Poen AC, Quispel R, Schaapherder AF, Schoon EJ, Schwartz MP, Seerden TC, Spanier BWM, Straathof JW, Venneman NG, van de Vrie W, Witteman BJ, van Goor H, Fockens P, van Santvoort HC, Besselink MG. Postponed or immediate drainage of infected necrotizing pancreatitis (POINTER trial): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2019; 20:239. [PMID: 31023380 PMCID: PMC6482524 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-019-3315-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2018] [Accepted: 03/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Infected necrosis complicates 10% of all acute pancreatitis episodes and is associated with 15–20% mortality. The current standard treatment for infected necrotizing pancreatitis is the step-up approach (catheter drainage, followed, if necessary, by minimally invasive necrosectomy). Catheter drainage is preferably postponed until the stage of walled-off necrosis, which usually takes 4 weeks. This delay stems from the time when open necrosectomy was the standard. It is unclear whether such delay is needed for catheter drainage or whether earlier intervention could actually be beneficial in the current step-up approach. The POINTER trial investigates if immediate catheter drainage in patients with infected necrotizing pancreatitis is superior to the current practice of postponed intervention. Methods POINTER is a randomized controlled multicenter superiority trial. All patients with necrotizing pancreatitis are screened for eligibility. In total, 104 adult patients with (suspected) infected necrotizing pancreatitis will be randomized to immediate (within 24 h) catheter drainage or current standard care involving postponed catheter drainage. Necrosectomy, if necessary, is preferably postponed until the stage of walled-off necrosis, in both treatment arms. The primary outcome is the Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI), which covers all complications between randomization and 6-month follow up. Secondary outcomes include mortality, complications, number of (repeat) interventions, hospital and intensive care unit (ICU) lengths of stay, quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) and direct and indirect costs. Standard follow-up is at 3 and 6 months after randomization. Discussion The POINTER trial investigates if immediate catheter drainage in infected necrotizing pancreatitis reduces the composite endpoint of complications, as compared with the current standard treatment strategy involving delay of intervention until the stage of walled-off necrosis. Trial registration ISRCTN, 33682933. Registered on 6 August 2015. Retrospectively registered. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13063-019-3315-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Janneke van Grinsven
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, G4.196, PO Box 26000, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, Netherlands. .,Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein, Netherlands.
| | - Sven M van Dijk
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, G4.196, PO Box 26000, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein, Netherlands
| | - Marcel G Dijkgraaf
- Clinical Research Unit, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
| | - Marja A Boermeester
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, G4.196, PO Box 26000, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, Netherlands
| | - Thomas L Bollen
- Department of Radiology, St. Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein, Netherlands
| | - Marco J Bruno
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rottedam, Netherlands
| | - Sandra van Brunschot
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Cancer Center, Utrecht, Netherlands
| | - Cornelis H Dejong
- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, Netherlands.,NUTRIM School for Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht, Netherlands
| | - Casper H van Eijck
- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
| | - Krijn P van Lienden
- Department of Radiology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
| | - Djamila Boerma
- Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein, Netherlands
| | | | - Muhammed Hadithi
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Maasstad Hospital Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
| | - Jan Willem Haveman
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
| | - René W van der Hulst
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Spaarne Gasthuis Haarlem, Haarlem, Netherlands
| | - Jeroen M Jansen
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, OLVG Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
| | - Daan J Lips
- Department of Surgery, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
| | - Eric R Manusama
- Department of Surgery, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, Netherlands
| | - I Quintus Molenaar
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Cancer Center, Utrecht, Netherlands
| | - Donald L van der Peet
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
| | - Alexander C Poen
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Isala Clinics Zwolle, Zwolle, Netherlands
| | - Rutger Quispel
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis Delft, Delft, Netherlands
| | | | - Erik J Schoon
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Catharina Hospital Eindhoven, Eindhoven, Netherlands
| | - Matthijs P Schwartz
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Meander Medical Center Amersfoort, Amersfoort, Netherlands
| | - Tom C Seerden
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amphia Hospital Breda, Breda, Netherlands
| | - B W Marcel Spanier
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Rijnstate Hospital Arnhem, Arnhem, Netherlands
| | - Jan Willem Straathof
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Maxima Medical Center Veldhoven, Veldhoven, Netherlands
| | - Niels G Venneman
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medisch Spectrum Twente Enschede, Enschede, Netherlands
| | - Wim van de Vrie
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Albert Schweitzer Hospital Dordrecht, Dordrecht, Netherlands
| | - Ben J Witteman
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hospital Gelderse Vallei Ede, Ede, Netherlands
| | - Harry van Goor
- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands
| | - Paul Fockens
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
| | - Hjalmar C van Santvoort
- Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein, Netherlands.,Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Cancer Center, Utrecht, Netherlands
| | - Marc G Besselink
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, G4.196, PO Box 26000, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
| | | |
Collapse
|
19
|
Abstract
Walled of pancreatic necrosis (WOPN) is a new term coined for encapsulated fluid collection developing after acute necrotising pancreatitis (ANP). It is a heterogeneous collection containing varying amount of liquid as well as solid necrotic material. The literature on its natural history as well as appropriate management is gradually expanding thereby improving treatment outcomes of this enigmatic disease. Areas covered: This review discusses currently available literature on etiology, frequency, natural history, and imaging features WOPN. Also, updated treatment options including endoscopic, radiological and surgical drainage are discussed. Expert opinion: WOPN is alocal complication of ANP occurring in the delayed phase of ANP and may be asymptomatic (50%) or present with pain, fever, jaundice, or gastric outlet obstruction. Natural courses of asymptomatic WOPN have been infrequently studied, and it appears that the majority remain asymptomatic and resolve spontaneously. Magnetic resonance imaging and endoscopic ultrasound are the best imaging modalities to evaluate solid necrotic debris. Symptomatic WOPN usually needs immediate drainage, this can be done endoscopically, radiologically, or surgically. Current evidence suggests that endoscopic transluminal drainage is the preferred drainage technique as it is effective and associated with lower mortality, risk of organ failure, adverse effects, and length of hospital stay.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Surinder Singh Rana
- a Department of Gastroenterology , Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) , Chandigarh , India
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Zhang ZH, Ding YX, Wu YD, Gao CC, Li F. A meta-analysis and systematic review of percutaneous catheter drainage in treating infected pancreatitis necrosis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e12999. [PMID: 30461605 PMCID: PMC6392933 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000012999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND In the current meta-analysis, we focus on the exploration of percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) in terms of its overall safety as well as efficacy in the treatment of infected pancreatitis necrosis based on qualified studies. METHODS The following electronic databases were searched to identify eligible studies through the use of index words updated to May 2018: PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase. Relative risk (RR) or mean difference (MD) along with 95% confidence interval (95% CI) were utilized for the main outcomes. RESULTS A total of 622 patients in the PCD group and 650 patients in the control group from 13 studies were included in the present meta-analysis. The aggregated results indicated that the incidence of bleeding was decreased significantly (RR: 0.42, 95% CI: 0.25-0.70) in the PCD group as compared with the control group. In addition, PCD decreased the mortality (RR: 0.76, 95% CI: 0.41-1.42), hospital duration (SMD: -0.22, 95% CI: -0.77 to -0.33), duration in intensive care unit (ICU) (SMD: -0.13, 95% CI: -0.30 to -0.04), pancreatic fistula (RR: 0.73, 95% CI: 0.46-1.17), and organ failure (RR: 0.91, 95% CI: 0.45-1.82) in comparison with the control group, but without statistical significance. CONCLUSION Our findings provide evidence for the treatment effect of PCD in the decrease of bleeding, mortality, duration in hospital and ICU, pancreatic fistula, organ failure as compared with the surgical treatment. In conclusion, further studies based on high-quality RCTs with larger sample size and long-term follow-ups are warranted for the confirmation of PCD efficacy in treating infected pancreatitis necrosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhi-Hua Zhang
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital
| | - Yi-Xuan Ding
- Department of General Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
| | - Yu-Duo Wu
- Department of General Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
| | - Chong-Chong Gao
- Department of General Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
| | - Fei Li
- Department of General Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Li Z, Wang G, Zhen G, Zhang Y, Liu J, Liu S. Effects of hemodialysis combined with hemoperfusion on severe acute pancreatitis. TURKISH JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2018; 29:198-202. [PMID: 29749327 DOI: 10.5152/tjg.2018.17415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND/AIMS Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) is characterized by persistent organ failure. This research aimed to evaluate the effect of hemodialysis combined with hemoperfusion on SAP. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-seven patients who were treated with hemoperfusion combined with hemodialysis were included in group O, and 31 patients treated with conventional therapy and hemoperfusion were included as control (group C). Leukocyte count, neutrophil percentage, amylase (AMY), blood urine nitrogen (BUN), creatinine (Cr), and total bilirubin (TBIL) were noted. The time when symptoms disappeared as well as complications after treatment was recorded. RESULTS Leukocyte count, neutrophil percentage, AMY, BUN, Cr, and TBIL in two groups were remarkably decreased after treatment. However, these indexes were significantly lower in group O than those in group C after treatment, especially the neutrophil percentage, AMY, BUN, Cr, and TBIL. The time when the symptoms disappeared was 3.01±1.02 days in group O, which was shorter than 5.56±1.88 days in group C. There were 4 patients with acute renal failure and 2 patients had multiple organ failure in group C after treatment. But only 1 patient developed acute renal failure in group O. The difference in complications between two groups was significant (p<0.024). CONCLUSION The combination of hemodialysis and hemoperfusion could have a better effect on SAP in removing toxic metabolites and inflammation mediators. It not only shortens the time of symptoms disappearing but also decreases the incidence of complications and the mortality.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhenhe Li
- Department of Emergency, Yishui Center Hospital of Linyi City, Linyi, China
| | - Guixia Wang
- Department of Hemodialysis, Yishui Center Hospital of Linyi City, Linyi, China
| | - Guodong Zhen
- Department of Emergency, Yishui Center Hospital of Linyi City, Linyi, China
| | - Yuliang Zhang
- Department of Hemodialysis, Yishui Center Hospital of Linyi City, Linyi, China
| | - Jiaqiang Liu
- Department of Hemodialysis, Yishui Center Hospital of Linyi City, Linyi, China
| | - Shanmei Liu
- Department of Hemodialysis, Yishui Center Hospital of Linyi City, Linyi, China
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Abstract
The last decade has seen dramatic shift in paradigm in the management of pancreatic fluid collections with the rise of endoscopic therapy over radiologic or surgical management. Endosonographic drainage is now considered the gold standard therapy for pancreatic pseudocyst. Infected pancreatic necroses are being offered endoscopic necrosectomy that has been facilitated by the arrival on the market of large diameter lumen-apposing metal stent. Severe pancreatitis or failure to thrive should receive enteral nutrition while pancreatic ductal disruption or strictures are best treated by pancreatic stenting.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Iman Andalib
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
23
|
Abstract
Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) prevention is key to severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) treatment and the assessment of high-volume hemofiltration (HVHF) for treating SAP accompanying multiple organ dysfunction syndromes.In this prospective controlled study, 40 SAP patients were divided into 2 groups: control (n = 22, treated with fasting, decompression, and intravenous somatostatin) and HVHF (n = 18, HVHF administration in addition to the treatment in the control group) groups; and were assessed for serum and urine amylase, WBC, C-reactive protein (CRP), and hepatic and renal functions. Vital signs and abdominal symptoms were recorded, and complications and mortality were analyzed.APACHE II scores in the HVHF group were significantly lower than in the control group at 3 and 7 days (6.3 ± 1.7 vs 9.2 ± 2.1 and 3.3 ± 0.8 vs 6.2 ± 1.7, respectively). Compared with controls, serum, and urine amylase, WBC, CRP, and organ functions significantly improved after HVHF treatment. Meanwhile, mortality (16.7% vs 31.8%) and complication (11.1% vs 40.9%) rates were significantly reduced.The other clinical parameters were significantly ameliorated by HVHF. HVHF rapidly reduces abdominal symptoms and improves prognosis, reducing mortality in SAP patients; and is likely through systemic inflammatory response syndrome attenuation in the early disease stage.
Collapse
|
24
|
Windsor JA, Escott A, Brown L, Phillips AR. Novel strategies for the treatment of acute pancreatitis based on the determinants of severity. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2017; 32:1796-1803. [PMID: 28294403 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.13784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2017] [Revised: 03/04/2017] [Accepted: 03/05/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a common disease for which a specific treatment remains elusive. The key determinants of the outcome from AP are persistent organ failure and infected pancreatic necrosis. The prevention and treatment of these determinants provides a framework for the development of specific treatment strategies. The gut-lymph concept provides a common mechanism for systemic inflammation and organ dysfunction. Acute and critical illness, including AP, is associated with intestinal ischemia and drastic changes in the composition of gut lymph, which bypasses the liver to drain into the systemic circulation immediately proximal to the major organ systems which fail. The external diversion of gut lymph and the targeting of treatments to counter the toxic elements in gut lymph offers novel approaches to the prevention and treatment of persistent organ failure. Infected pancreatic necrosis is increasingly treated with less invasive techniques, the mainstay of which is drainage, both endoscopic and percutaneous. Further improvements will occur with the strategies to accelerate liquefaction and through a fundamental re-design of drains, both of which will increase drainage efficacy. The determinants of severity and outcome in patients admitted with AP provide the basis for innovative treatment strategies. The priorities are to translate the gut-lymph concept to clinical practice and to improve the design and active use of drains for infected complications of AP.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- John A Windsor
- Pancreas Research Group, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
| | - Alistair Escott
- Pancreas Research Group, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
| | - Lisa Brown
- Pancreas Research Group, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
| | - Anthony Rj Phillips
- Pancreas Research Group, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Samadi K, Arellano RS. Drainage of Intra-abdominal Abscesses. CURRENT TRAUMA REPORTS 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s40719-017-0097-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
|
26
|
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) is often the first invasive treatment step for infected necrotizing pancreatitis. A proactive PCD strategy, including frequent and early drain revising and upsizing, may reduce the need for surgical necrosectomy and could improve outcomes, but data are lacking. METHODS Necrotizing pancreatitis patients were identified from in-hospital databases (2004-2014). Patients with primary PCD for infected necrotizing pancreatitis were included. Outcomes of patients from 1 center using a proactive PCD strategy were compared with 3 standard strategy centers. RESULTS In total, 369 (25.9%) of 1427 patients received a diagnosis of necrotizing pancreatitis, and 117 (31.7%) of 369 patients underwent primary PCD for infected necrosis: 42 in the proactive group versus 75 in the standard group. Patients in the proactive group had more drain-related procedures (median, 3; interquartile range [IQR], 2-4; versus 2; IQR, 1-2; P < 0.001) and larger final drain sizes (median, 16F; IQR, 14F-20F; versus 14F; IQR, 12F-14F; P < 0.001). Fewer patients underwent additional necrosectomy in the proactive group, 12 (28.6%) versus 39 (52.0%) (adjusted odds ratio, 0.349; 95% confidence interval, 0.137-0.889; P = 0.027), with similar hospital stay and mortality. CONCLUSIONS A proactive PCD strategy is associated with reduced need for necrosectomy in infected necrotizing pancreatitis, compared with standard PCD, with similar clinical outcomes.
Collapse
|
27
|
Rasslan R, da Costa Ferreira Novo F, Rocha MC, Bitran A, de Souza Rocha M, de Oliveira Bernini C, Rasslan S, Utiyama EM. Pancreatic Necrosis and Gas in the Retroperitoneum: Treatment with Antibiotics Alone. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2017; 72:87-94. [PMID: 28273241 PMCID: PMC5314426 DOI: 10.6061/clinics/2017(02)04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2016] [Accepted: 11/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To present our experience in the management of patients with infected pancreatic necrosis without drainage. METHODS: The records of patients with pancreatic necrosis admitted to our facility from 2011 to 2015 were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS: We identified 61 patients with pancreatic necrosis. Six patients with pancreatic necrosis and gas in the retroperitoneum were treated exclusively with clinical support without any type of drainage. Only 2 patients had an APACHE II score >8. The first computed tomography scan revealed the presence of gas in 5 patients. The Balthazar computed tomography severity index score was >9 in 5 of the 6 patients. All patients were treated with antibiotics for at least 3 weeks. Blood cultures were positive in only 2 patients. Parenteral nutrition was not used in these patients. The length of hospital stay exceeded three weeks for 5 patients; 3 patients had to be readmitted. A cholecystectomy was performed after necrosis was completely resolved; pancreatitis recurred in 2 patients before the operation. No patients died. CONCLUSIONS: In selected patients, infected pancreatic necrosis (gas in the retroperitoneum) can be treated without percutaneous drainage or any additional surgical intervention. Intervention procedures should be performed for patients who exhibit clinical and laboratory deterioration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Roberto Rasslan
- Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Departamento de Cirurgia - Disciplina de Cirurgia Geral e Trauma, São Paulo/SP, Brazil
- *Corresponding author. E-mail:
| | - Fernando da Costa Ferreira Novo
- Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Departamento de Cirurgia - Disciplina de Cirurgia Geral e Trauma, São Paulo/SP, Brazil
| | - Marcelo Cristiano Rocha
- Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Departamento de Cirurgia - Disciplina de Cirurgia Geral e Trauma, São Paulo/SP, Brazil
| | - Alberto Bitran
- Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Departamento de Cirurgia - Disciplina de Cirurgia Geral e Trauma, São Paulo/SP, Brazil
| | - Manoel de Souza Rocha
- Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Departamento de Radiologia e Oncologia, São Paulo/SP, Brazil
| | - Celso de Oliveira Bernini
- Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Departamento de Cirurgia - Disciplina de Cirurgia Geral e Trauma, São Paulo/SP, Brazil
| | - Samir Rasslan
- Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Departamento de Cirurgia - Disciplina de Cirurgia Geral e Trauma, São Paulo/SP, Brazil
| | - Edivaldo Massazo Utiyama
- Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Departamento de Cirurgia - Disciplina de Cirurgia Geral e Trauma, São Paulo/SP, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Ke L, Li J, Hu P, Wang L, Chen H, Zhu Y. Percutaneous Catheter Drainage in Infected Pancreatitis Necrosis: a Systematic Review. Indian J Surg 2016; 78:221-228. [PMID: 27358518 PMCID: PMC4907923 DOI: 10.1007/s12262-016-1495-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2015] [Accepted: 04/28/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
The primary aim of this study was to present the outcomes of percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) in patients with infected pancreatitis necrosis. A second aim was to focus on disease severity, catheter size, and additional surgical intervention. A literature search of the PubMed/MEDLINE/Cochrane Library (January 1998 to February 2015) databases was conducted. All randomized, non-randomized, and retrospective studies with data on PCD techniques and outcomes in patients with infected pancreatitis necrosis were included. Studies that reported data on PCD along with other interventions without the possibility to discriminate results specific to PCD were excluded. The main outcomes were mortality, major complications, and definitive successful treatment with percutaneous catheter drainage alone. Fifteen studies of 577 patients were included. There was only one randomized, controlled trial, and most others were retrospective case series. Organ failure before PCD occurred in 55.3 % of patients. With PCD alone, definitive successful treatment was 56.2 % of patients. Additional surgical intervention was required after PCD in 38.5 % of patients. The overall mortality rate was 18 % (104 of 577 patients). Complications occurred in 25.1 % of patients, and fistula was the most common complication. PCD is an efficient tool for treatment in the majority of patients with infected pancreatitis necrosis as the only intervention. Multiple organ failures before PCD are negative parameters for the outcome of the disease. Large catheters fail to prove to be more effective for draining necrotic tissue. However, in the extent of multi-morbid patients, to determine one single prognostic factor seems to be difficult.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lichi Ke
- />Department of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yongwai Street, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province 330006 People’s Republic of China
| | - Junhua Li
- />Department of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yongwai Street, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province 330006 People’s Republic of China
| | - Peihong Hu
- />Department of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yongwai Street, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province 330006 People’s Republic of China
| | - Lianqun Wang
- />Department of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yongwai Street, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province 330006 People’s Republic of China
| | - Haiming Chen
- />Department of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 17 Yongwai Street, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province 330006 People’s Republic of China
| | - Yaping Zhu
- />Department of Surgery, The Zhuhai Hospital of Jinan University, No. 79 Kangning Street, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province 519000 People’s Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Abstract
Acute pancreatitis is the most common gastrointestinal indication for hospital admission, and infected pancreatic and/or extrapancreatic necrosis is a potentially lethal complication. Current standard treatment of infected necrosis is a step-up approach, consisting of catheter drainage followed, if necessary, by minimally invasive necrosectomy. International guidelines recommend postponing catheter drainage until the stage of 'walled-off necrosis' has been reached, a process that typically takes 4 weeks after onset of acute pancreatitis. This recommendation stems from the era of primary surgical necrosectomy. However, postponement of catheter drainage might not be necessary, and earlier detection and subsequent earlier drainage of infected necrosis could improve outcome. Strong data and consensus among international expert pancreatologists are lacking. Future clinical, preferably randomized, studies should focus on timing of catheter drainage in patients with infected necrotizing pancreatitis. In this Perspectives, we discuss challenges in the invasive treatment of patients with infected necrotizing pancreatitis, focusing on timing of catheter drainage.
Collapse
|
30
|
Tyberg A, Karia K, Gabr M, Desai A, Doshi R, Gaidhane M, Sharaiha RZ, Kahaleh M. Management of pancreatic fluid collections: A comprehensive review of the literature. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22:2256-2270. [PMID: 26900288 PMCID: PMC4735000 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i7.2256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2015] [Revised: 12/14/2015] [Accepted: 12/30/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) are a frequent complication of pancreatitis. It is important to classify PFCs to guide management. The revised Atlanta criteria classifies PFCs as acute or chronic, with chronic fluid collections subdivided into pseudocysts and walled-off pancreatic necrosis (WOPN). Establishing adequate nutritional support is an essential step in the management of PFCs. Early attempts at oral feeding can be trialed in patients with mild pancreatitis. Enteral feeding should be implemented in patients with moderate to severe pancreatitis. Jejunal feeding remains the preferred route of enteral nutrition. Symptomatic PFCs require drainage; options include surgical, percutaneous, or endoscopic approaches. With the advent of newer and more advanced endoscopic tools and expertise, and an associated reduction in health care costs, minimally invasive endoscopic drainage has become the preferable approach. An endoscopic ultrasonography-guided approach using a seldinger technique is the preferred endoscopic approach. Both plastic stents and metal stents are efficacious and safe; however, metal stents may offer an advantage, especially in infected pseudocysts and in WOPN. Direct endoscopic necrosectomy is often required in WOPN. Lumen apposing metal stents that allow for direct endoscopic necrosectomy and debridement through the stent lumen are preferred in these patients. Endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreatography with pancreatic duct (PD) exploration should be performed concurrent to PFC drainage. PD disruption is associated with an increased severity of pancreatitis, an increased risk of recurrent attacks of pancreatitis and long-term complications, and a decreased rate of PFC resolution after drainage. Any pancreatic ductal disruption should be bridged with endoscopic stenting.
Collapse
|
31
|
Better Outcomes if Percutaneous Drainage Is Used Early and Proactively in the Course of Necrotizing Pancreatitis. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2016; 27:418-25. [PMID: 26806694 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2015.11.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2015] [Revised: 11/23/2015] [Accepted: 11/23/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
PURPOSE To compare outcomes after percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) for acute necrotizing pancreatitis versus those in a randomized controlled trial as a reference standard. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between September 2010 and August 2014, CT-guided PCD was the primary treatment for 39 consecutive patients with pancreatic necrosis. The indication for PCD was the clinical finding of uncontrolled pancreatic juice leakage rather than infected necrosis. Subsequent to PCD, the drains were proactively studied with fluoroscopic contrast medium every 3 days to ensure patency and position. Drains were ultimately maneuvered to the site of leakage. These 39 patients were compared with 43 patients from the Pancreatitis, Necrosectomy versus Step-up Approach (PANTER) trial. RESULTS The CT severity index was similar between studies (median of 8 in each). Time from onset of acute pancreatitis to PCD was shorter in the present series (median, 23 d vs 30 d). The total number of procedures (PCD and subsequent fluoroscopic drain studies) per patient was greater in the present series (mean, 14 vs 2). More patients in the PANTER trial had organ failure (62% vs 84%), required open or endoscopic necrosectomy (0% vs 60%), and experienced in-hospital mortality (0% vs 19%; P < .05 for all). CONCLUSIONS Even though patients in the present series had a similar CT severity index as those in the PANTER trial, the former group showed lower incidences of organ failure, need for necrosectomy, and in-hospital mortality. The use of a proactive PCD protocol early, before the development of severe sepsis, appeared to be effective.
Collapse
|
32
|
van Grinsven J, van Brunschot S, Bakker OJ, Bollen TL, Boermeester MA, Bruno MJ, Dejong CH, Dijkgraaf MG, van Eijck CH, Fockens P, van Goor H, Gooszen HG, Horvath KD, van Lienden KP, van Santvoort HC, Besselink MG. Diagnostic strategy and timing of intervention in infected necrotizing pancreatitis: an international expert survey and case vignette study. HPB (Oxford) 2016; 18:49-56. [PMID: 26776851 PMCID: PMC4766363 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2015.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2015] [Revised: 05/11/2015] [Accepted: 07/10/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The optimal diagnostic strategy and timing of intervention in infected necrotizing pancreatitis is subject to debate. We performed a survey on these topics amongst a group of international expert pancreatologists. METHODS An online survey including case vignettes was sent to 118 international pancreatologists. We evaluated the use and timing of fine needle aspiration (FNA), antibiotics, catheter drainage and (minimally invasive) necrosectomy. RESULTS The response rate was 74% (N = 87). None of the respondents use FNA routinely, 85% selectively and 15% never. Most respondents (87%) use a step-up approach in patients with infected necrosis. Walled-off necrosis (WON) is considered a prerequisite for endoscopic drainage and percutaneous drainage by 66% and 12%, respectively. After diagnosing infected necrosis, 55% routinely postpone invasive interventions, whereas 45% proceed immediately to intervention. Lack of consensus about timing of intervention was apparent on day 14 with proven infected necrosis (58% intervention vs. 42% non-invasive) as well as on day 20 with only clinically suspected infected necrosis (59% intervention vs. 41% non-invasive). DISCUSSION The step-up approach is the preferred treatment strategy in infected necrotizing pancreatitis amongst expert pancreatologists. There is no uniformity regarding the use of FNA and timing of intervention in the first 2-3 weeks of infected necrotizing pancreatitis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Janneke van Grinsven
- Dept. of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch Pancreatitis Study Group, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands.
| | - Sandra van Brunschot
- Dept. of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Olaf J Bakker
- Dept. of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
| | - Thomas L Bollen
- Dept. of Radiology, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
| | | | - Marco J Bruno
- Dept. of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Cornelis H Dejong
- Dept. of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht and NUTRIM School for Nutrition, Toxicology and Metabolism, The Netherlands
| | - Marcel G Dijkgraaf
- Clinical Research Unit, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | | | - Paul Fockens
- Dept. of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Harry van Goor
- Dept. of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
| | - Hein G Gooszen
- Dept. of OR/Evidence Based Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
| | - Karen D Horvath
- Dept. of Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, United States
| | | | - Hjalmar C van Santvoort
- Dept. of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands; Dept. of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
| | - Marc G Besselink
- Dept. of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Bugiantella W, Rondelli F, Boni M, Stella P, Polistena A, Sanguinetti A, Avenia N. Necrotizing pancreatitis: A review of the interventions. Int J Surg 2015; 28 Suppl 1:S163-71. [PMID: 26708848 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.12.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2015] [Revised: 04/11/2015] [Accepted: 05/10/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Acute pancreatitis may have a wide range of severity, from a clinically self-limiting to a quickly fatal course. Necrotizing pancreatitis (NP) is the most dreadful evolution associated to a poor prognosis: mortality is approximately 15% and up to 30-39% in case of infected necrosis, which is the major cause of death. Intervention is generally required for infected pancreatic necrosis and less commonly in patients with sterile necrosis who are symptomatic (gastric or duodenal outlet or biliary obstruction). Traditionally the most widely used approach to infected necrosis has been open surgical necrosectomy, but it is burdened by high morbidity (34-95%) and mortality (11-39%) rates. In the last two decades the treatment of NP has significantly evolved from open surgery towards minimally invasive techniques (percutaneous catheter drainage, per-oral endoscopic, laparoscopy and rigid retroperitoneal videoscopy). The objective of this review is to summarize the current state of the art of the management of NP and to clarify some aspects about its diagnosis and treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Walter Bugiantella
- General Surgery, "San Giovanni Battista Hospital", AUSL Umbria 2, Via M. Arcamone, 06034, Foligno, Perugia, Italy; University of Perugia, PhD School in Biotechnologies, Italy.
| | - Fabio Rondelli
- General Surgery, "San Giovanni Battista Hospital", AUSL Umbria 2, Via M. Arcamone, 06034, Foligno, Perugia, Italy; University of Perugia, Department of Surgical and Biomedical Sciences, Via G. Dottori, 06100, Perugia, Italy.
| | - Marcello Boni
- General Surgery, "San Giovanni Battista Hospital", AUSL Umbria 2, Via M. Arcamone, 06034, Foligno, Perugia, Italy.
| | - Paolo Stella
- General Surgery, "San Giovanni Battista Hospital", AUSL Umbria 2, Via M. Arcamone, 06034, Foligno, Perugia, Italy.
| | - Andrea Polistena
- General and Specialized Surgery, "Santa Maria" Hospital, Via T. Di Joannuccio, 05100, Terni, Italy.
| | - Alessandro Sanguinetti
- General and Specialized Surgery, "Santa Maria" Hospital, Via T. Di Joannuccio, 05100, Terni, Italy.
| | - Nicola Avenia
- General and Specialized Surgery, "Santa Maria" Hospital, Via T. Di Joannuccio, 05100, Terni, Italy.
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
van Grinsven J, van Brunschot S, Bakker OJ, Bollen TL, Boermeester MA, Bruno MJ, Dejong CH, Dijkgraaf MG, van Eijck CH, Fockens P, van Goor H, Gooszen HG, Horvath KD, van Lienden KP, van Santvoort HC, Besselink MG. Diagnostic strategy and timing of intervention in infected necrotizing pancreatitis: an international expert survey and case vignette study. HPB (Oxford) 2015:n/a-n/a. [PMID: 26475650 DOI: 10.1111/hpb.12491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2015] [Accepted: 07/10/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The optimal diagnostic strategy and timing of intervention in infected necrotizing pancreatitis are subject to debate. A survey was performed on these topics amongst a group of international expert pancreatologists. METHODS An online survey including case vignettes was sent to 118 international pancreatologists. The use and timing of fine-needle aspiration (FNA), antibiotics, catheter drainage and (minimally invasive) necrosectomy were evaluated. RESULTS The response rate was 74% (N = 87). None of the respondents use FNA routinely, 85% selectively and 15% never. Most respondents (87%) use a step-up approach in patients with infected necrosis. Walled-off necrosis (WON) is considered a prerequisite for endoscopic drainage and percutaneous drainage by 66% and 12%, respectively. After diagnosing infected necrosis, 55% routinely postpone invasive interventions, whereas 45% proceed immediately to intervention. A lack of consensus about timing of intervention was apparent on day 14 with proven infected necrosis (58% intervention versus 42% non-invasive) as well as on day 20 with only clinically suspected infected necrosis (59% intervention versus 41% non-invasive). DISCUSSION The step-up approach is the preferred treatment strategy in infected necrotizing pancreatitis amongst expert pancreatologists. There is no uniformity regarding the use of FNA and timing of intervention in the first 2-3 weeks of infected necrotizing pancreatitis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Janneke van Grinsven
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Dutch Pancreatitis Study Group, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
| | - Sandra van Brunschot
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | - Olaf J Bakker
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Thomas L Bollen
- Department of Radiology, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
| | | | - Marco J Bruno
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
| | - Cornelis H Dejong
- Department of Surgery, NUTRIM School for Nutrition, Toxicology and Metabolism, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
| | - Marcel G Dijkgraaf
- Clinical Research Unit, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | - Casper H van Eijck
- Department of Surgery, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
| | - Paul Fockens
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | - Harry van Goor
- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
| | - Hein G Gooszen
- Department of OR/Evidence Based Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
| | - Karen D Horvath
- Department of Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
| | - Krijn P van Lienden
- Department of Radiology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | - Hjalmar C van Santvoort
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | - Marc G Besselink
- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Stahl CC, Moulton J, Vu D, Ristagno R, Choe K, Sussman JJ, Shah SA, Ahmad SA, Abbott DE. Routine use of U-tube drainage for necrotizing pancreatitis: a step toward less morbidity and resource utilization. Surgery 2015; 158:919-26; discussion 926-8. [PMID: 26271525 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2015.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2015] [Revised: 06/24/2015] [Accepted: 07/07/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND A U-tube drainage catheter (UTDC) is a novel intervention for necrotizing pancreatitis, with multiple benefits: bidirectional flushing, greater interface with large fluid collections, less risk of dislodgement, and creation of a large-diameter fistula tract for potential fistulojejunostomy. We report the first clinical experience with UTDC for necrotizing pancreatitis. METHODS From 2011 to 2014, all patients undergoing UTDC for necrotizing pancreatitis at our institution were identified. Clinical variables including patient, disease, and intervention-specific characteristics as well as long-term outcomes populated our dataset. RESULTS Twenty-two patients underwent UTDC for necrotizing pancreatitis; the median follow-up was 10.2 months. Necrotizing pancreatitis was most commonly owing to gallstones (n = 9; 41%), idiopathic disease (n = 5; 23%), and alcohol abuse (n = 4; 18%). During the course of UTDC and definitive operative therapy (when required), patients had median hospital stays of 31 days, 6 interventional radiology procedures, and 6 CT scans. Operative intervention was not necessary in 9 patients (41%). Among the other 13 patients, 4 patients underwent distal pancreatectomy/splenectomy, 8 had a fistulojejunostomy performed, and 1 underwent both procedures. CONCLUSION UTDC for necrotizing pancreatitis patients is associated with effective drainage and low morbidity/hospital resource utilization. With skilled interventional radiologists and multidisciplinary coordination, this technique is a valuable means of minimizing morbidity for patients with necrotizing pancreatitis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Jonathan Moulton
- Department of Radiology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
| | - Doan Vu
- Department of Radiology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
| | - Ross Ristagno
- Department of Radiology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
| | - Kyuran Choe
- Department of Radiology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
| | | | - Shimul A Shah
- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
| | - Syed A Ahmad
- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
| | - Daniel E Abbott
- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Minimally invasive treatment of infected pancreatic necrosis. GASTROENTEROLOGY REVIEW 2014; 9:317-24. [PMID: 25653725 PMCID: PMC4300346 DOI: 10.5114/pg.2014.47893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2012] [Revised: 08/25/2012] [Accepted: 11/15/2012] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
Infected pancreatic necrosis is a challenging complication that worsens prognosis in acute pancreatitis. For years, open necrosectomy has been the mainstay treatment option in infected pancreatic necrosis, although surgical debridement still results in high morbidity and mortality rates. Recently, many reports on minimally invasive treatment in infected pancreatic necrosis have been published. This paper presents a review of minimally invasive techniques and attempts to define their role in the management of infected pancreatic necrosis.
Collapse
|
37
|
Chang YC. Is necrosectomy obsolete for infected necrotizing pancreatitis? Is a paradigm shift needed? World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20:16925-16934. [PMID: 25493005 PMCID: PMC4258561 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i45.16925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2014] [Revised: 07/07/2014] [Accepted: 09/30/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
In 1886, Senn stated that removing necrotic pancreatic and peripancreatic tissue would benefit patients with severe acute pancreatitis. Since then, necrosectomy has been a mainstay of surgical procedures for infected necrotizing pancreatitis (NP). No published report has successfully questioned the role of necrosectomy. Recently, however, increasing evidence shows good outcomes when treating walled-off necrotizing pancreatitis without a necrosectomy. The literature concerning NP published primarily after 2000 was reviewed; it demonstrates the feasibility of a paradigm shift. The majority (75%) of minimally invasive necrosectomies show higher completion rates: between 80% and 100%. Transluminal endoscopic necrosectomy has shown remarkable results when combined with percutaneous drainage or a metallic stent. Related morbidities range from 40% to 92%. Single-digit mortality rates have been achieved with transluminal endoscopic necrosectomy, but not with video-assisted retroperitoneal necrosectomy series. Drainage procedures without necrosectomy have evolved from percutaneous drainage to transluminal endoscopic drainage with or without percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy access for laparoscopic instruments. Most series have reached higher success rates of 79%-93%, and even 100%, using transcystic multiple drainage methods. It is becoming evident that transluminal endoscopic drainage treatment of walled-off NP without a necrosectomy is feasible. With further refinement of the drainage procedures, a paradigm shift from necrosectomy to drainage is inevitable.
Collapse
|
38
|
Zerem E. Treatment of severe acute pancreatitis and its complications. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20:13879-13892. [PMID: 25320523 PMCID: PMC4194569 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i38.13879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 190] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2014] [Revised: 04/08/2014] [Accepted: 06/05/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP), which is the most serious type of this disorder, is associated with high morbidity and mortality. SAP runs a biphasic course. During the first 1-2 wk, a pro-inflammatory response results in systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). If the SIRS is severe, it can lead to early multisystem organ failure (MOF). After the first 1-2 wk, a transition from a pro-inflammatory response to an anti-inflammatory response occurs; during this transition, the patient is at risk for intestinal flora translocation and the development of secondary infection of the necrotic tissue, which can result in sepsis and late MOF. Many recommendations have been made regarding SAP management and its complications. However, despite the reduction in overall mortality in the last decade, SAP is still associated with high mortality. In the majority of cases, sterile necrosis should be managed conservatively, whereas in infected necrotizing pancreatitis, the infected non-vital solid tissue should be removed to control the sepsis. Intervention should be delayed for as long as possible to allow better demarcation and liquefaction of the necrosis. Currently, the step-up approach (delay, drain, and debride) may be considered as the reference standard intervention for this disorder.
Collapse
|
39
|
Rohan Jeyarajah D, Osman HG, Patel S. Advances in management of pancreatic necrosis. Curr Probl Surg 2014; 51:374-408. [DOI: 10.1067/j.cpsurg.2014.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
|
40
|
Hollemans RA, van Brunschot S, Bakker OJ, Bollen TL, Timmer R, Besselink MGH, van Santvoort HC. Minimally invasive intervention for infected necrosis in acute pancreatitis. Expert Rev Med Devices 2014; 11:637-48. [DOI: 10.1586/17434440.2014.947271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
|
41
|
Gupta R, Shenvi SD, Nada R, Rana SS, Khullar M, Kang M, Singh R, Bhasin DK. Streptokinase may play role in expanding non-operative management of infected walled off pancreatic necrosis: preliminary results. Pancreatology 2014; 14:415-8. [PMID: 25154047 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2014.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2014] [Revised: 07/13/2014] [Accepted: 07/23/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
GOALS AND BACKGROUND We evaluated ex and in vivo effect of streptokinase on pancreatic necrosum to improve the success rate of pigtail catheter drainage and irrigation in infected walled off pancreatic necrosis using step up approach and also looked at potential risk of bleeding. EXPERIMENT AND CLINICAL CASES 1000 IU/ml of streptokinase was added to 10 g. of intra-operatively obtained fresh tissue of peripancreatic necrosis and results compared to treatment with saline. Mixture was incubated for 12 h in thermostat at 37.5 °C and subjected to histopathology. Subsequently streptokinase (50,000 units thrice a day for 5 days through PCD) was used in two patients with walled off pancreatic necrosis (WOPN) not responding to step up approach and who were being considered for surgery. Grossly there was fragmentation of necrosum in streptokinase treated tissue. Microscopically complete loss of supportive collagenous framework was noted in streptokinase treated necrosum with clumping of necrotic tissue into structure-less mass. No such changes were discernible in saline treated tissue. In two patients with WOPN there was clearance of debris after streptokinase instillation. None of the patients was on thromboprophylaxis and bleeding was not noticed in any of the patients. CONCLUSION Based on ex vivo effect of streptokinase in dissolution of necrosum at periphery, we believe that in patients with walled off pancreatic necrosis (WOPN) not responding to pigtail catheter drainage and saline irrigation; streptokinase may prove to be useful adjunct.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rajesh Gupta
- Surgical Gastroenterology Division, Department of General Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012, India.
| | - Sunil D Shenvi
- Surgical Gastroenterology Division, Department of General Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012, India
| | - Ritambra Nada
- Department of Histopathology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012, India
| | - Surinder Singh Rana
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012, India
| | - Madhu Khullar
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012, India
| | - Mandeep Kang
- Department of Radiology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012, India
| | - Rajinder Singh
- Surgical Gastroenterology Division, Department of General Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012, India
| | - Deepak Kumar Bhasin
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector 12, Chandigarh, 160012, India
| |
Collapse
|
42
|
Evolution and results of the surgical management of 143 cases of severe acute pancreatitis in a referral centre. Cir Esp 2014; 92:595-603. [PMID: 24916318 DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2014.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2014] [Revised: 04/09/2014] [Accepted: 04/22/2014] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Surgery is the accepted treatment for infected acute pancreatitis, although mortality remains high. As an alternative, a staged management has been proposed to improve results. Initial percutaneous drainage could allow surgery to be postponed, and improve postoperative results. Few centres in Spain have published their results of surgery for acute pancreatitis. OBJECTIVE To review the results obtained after surgical treatment of acute pancreatitis during a period of 12 years, focusing on postoperative mortality. MATERIAL AND METHODS We have reviewed the experience in the surgical treatment of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) at Bellvitge University Hospital from 1999 to 2011. To analyse the results, 2 periods were considered, before and after 2005. A descriptive and analytical study of risk factors for postoperative mortality was performed RESULTS A total of 143 patients were operated on for SAP, and necrosectomy or debridement of pancreatic and/or peripancreatic necrosis was performed, or exploratory laparotomy in cases of massive intestinal ischemia. Postoperative mortality was 25%. Risk factors were advanced age (over 65 years), the presence of organ failure, sterility of the intraoperative simple, and early surgery (< 7 days). The only risk factor for mortality in the multivariant analysis was the time from the start of symptoms to surgery of<7 days; furthermore, 50% of these patients presented infection in one of the intraoperative cultures. CONCLUSIONS Pancreatic infection can appear at any moment in the evolution of the disease, even in early stages. Surgery for SAP has a high mortality rate, and its delay is a factor to be considered in order to improve results.
Collapse
|
43
|
Five-year cohort study of open pancreatic necrosectomy for necotizing pancreatitis suggests it is a safe and effective operation. J Gastrointest Surg 2013; 17:1634-42. [PMID: 23868057 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-013-2288-0] [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: 02/10/2013] [Accepted: 07/05/2013] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Despite advances in the management of necrotizing pancreatitis, open necrosectomy remains an important management option for necrotizing pancreatitis, and patients undergoing necrosectomy suffer significant morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to report the outcomes of open necrosectomy from a recent large cohort of patients with necrotizing pancreatitis. METHODS Data are reported from a cohort of 276 consecutive patients with necrotizing pancreatitis who underwent open surgical debridement. Nutritional status, nutritional methods, bleeding, infection, demarcation of necrotic tissues, and time from onset of disease were scored. Scores ≥ 10 were considered as an indication for debridement. RESULTS One hundred sixty-two (58.7%) and 52 (18.8%) patients underwent minimally invasive peritoneal and retroperitoneal drainage, respectively, before necrosectomy. Median delay from disease onset to debridement was 48 days. Fifty-five patients (19.9%) underwent more than one operation; 352 operations were performed in total. There were 17 deaths (6.2%) postoperatively. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated the results for open debridement in a recent large cohort of patients. Although minimally invasive necrosectomy has been developed in recent years, open necrosectomy remains an important approach for the debridement of necrotizing pancreatitis effectively and safely.
Collapse
|
44
|
Dupuis CS, Baptista V, Whalen G, Karam AR, Singh A, Wassef W, Kim YH. Diagnosis and management of acute pancreatitis and its complications. GASTROINTESTINAL INTERVENTION 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gii.2013.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
|
45
|
Zerem E, Imamović G, Latić F, Mavija Z. Prognostic value of acute fluid collections diagnosed by ultrasound in the early assessment of severity of acute pancreatitis. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND : JCU 2013; 41:203-209. [PMID: 22987623 DOI: 10.1002/jcu.21995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2012] [Accepted: 08/13/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE To evaluate the prognostic value of acute fluid collections (AFC) diagnosed by conventional transabdominal ultrasound in the early assessment of severity acute pancreatitis (AP). METHODS We studied 128 consecutive patients with AP between March 2006 and March 2011. The predictor was the number of AFC. Outcome measure was the occurrence of complications. Abdominal sonogram, contrast-enhanced CT, and pancreatitis-specific clinical and laboratory findings were performed. RESULTS AFC were associated with complications (p < 0.0001), Balthazar grade (p = 0.004), Ranson score (p < 0.0001), and the majority of clinical, radiologic, and biochemical parameters for predicting complications of AP (p < 0.05). Univariate logistic regression also revealed significant association between the number of AFC and the occurrence of complications (OR 4.4; 95% CI 2.5-7.6). After the adjustment for covariates, AFC remained prognostic for complications and a cutoff point of >1 AFC was prognostic of their occurrence with 88% sensitivity and 82% specificity. CONCLUSIONS AFC are related to the clinical course of AP and can predict its severity
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Enver Zerem
- Department of Gastroenterology, University Clinical Center Tuzla, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
46
|
Wroński M, Cebulski W, Karkocha D, Słodkowski M, Wysocki L, Jankowski M, Krasnodębski IW. Ultrasound-guided percutaneous drainage of infected pancreatic necrosis. Surg Endosc 2013; 27:2841-8. [PMID: 23404151 PMCID: PMC3710405 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-013-2831-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2012] [Accepted: 01/11/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Background The role of percutaneous drainage in the management of infected pancreatic necrosis remains controversial, and ultrasound-guided technique is rarely used for this indication. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of sonographically guided percutaneous catheter drainage for infected pancreatic necrosis. Methods The patient group consisted of 16 men and 2 women. The mean age of the patients was 47 years. The median computed tomography severity index of acute pancreatitis was 10 points. Percutaneous catheter drainage was performed under sonographic guidance using preferably retroperitoneal approach, and transperitoneal access in selected cases. The medical records and imaging scans were reviewed retrospectively for each patient. Results Percutaneous catheter drainage resulted in a complete resolution of infected pancreatic necrosis in 6 of 18 patients (33 %). Twelve of 18 patients who were initially managed with PCD required eventually necrosectomy (67 %). The most common reason for crossover to surgical intervention was persistent sepsis (n = 7). Open necrosectomy was performed in 4 of these patients, and 3 patients underwent successful minimally invasive retroperitoneal necrosectomy. Five patients required conversion to open surgery because of procedure-related complications. In 3 cases, there was leakage of the necrotic material into the peritoneal cavity. Two other patients experienced hemorrhagic complications. Overall mortality rate was 17 %. The size of the largest necrotic collection in patients who were successfully treated with percutaneous drainage decreased by a median of 76 % shortly after the procedure, whereas it decreased only by a median of 16 % in cases of failure of percutaneous drainage. Conclusions Ultrasound-guided percutaneous catheter drainage used in infected pancreatic necrosis is a technique with acceptably low morbidity and mortality that may be the definitive treatment or a bridge management to necrosectomy. A negligible decrease in size of the necrotic collection predicts failure of percutaneous drainage.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Marek Wroński
- Department of General, Gastroenterological and Oncological Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, ul. Banacha 1A, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
47
|
Mouli VP, Sreenivas V, Garg PK. Efficacy of conservative treatment, without necrosectomy, for infected pancreatic necrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Gastroenterology 2013; 144:333-340.e2. [PMID: 23063972 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2012.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2012] [Revised: 10/04/2012] [Accepted: 10/08/2012] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND & AIMS Conservative treatment (intensive care, a combination of antimicrobial agents, and nutritional support, with or without drainage of the infected fluid) has recently been shown to be effective for patients with infected pancreatic necrosis (IPN), but the data from individual studies are not robust enough to recommend it as the standard of care. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies related to primary conservative management for IPN. METHODS We performed a literature search of MEDLINE/PubMed from January 1990 to March 2012 for studies of a priori protocols for primary conservative treatment, without necrosectomy, for consecutive patients with IPN. We analyzed data from 8 studies, comprising 324 patients with IPN who received primary conservative management. We then analyzed an additional 4 studies (comprising 157 patients) that reported the efficacy of percutaneous drainage in nonconsecutive patients with IPN. Outcome measures were the success of conservative management strategy, need for necrosectomy, and mortality. RESULTS There was significant heterogeneity in results among the studies. Based on a random effects model, conservative management was successful for 64% of patients (95% confidence interval [CI], 51%-78%); mortality was 12% (95% CI, 6%-18%), and 26% of patients required necrosectomy or additional surgery for complications (95% CI, 15%-37%). A separate analysis of 4 studies that reported outcomes of nonconsecutive patients with IPN following percutaneous drainage had comparable results; 50% had successful outcomes (95% CI, 43%-58%), mortality was 18% (95% CI, 6%-30%), and 38% of patients required surgery (95% CI, 20%-56%). CONCLUSIONS Conservative management without necrosectomy is a successful approach for 64% of patients with IPN. This approach has low mortality and prevents surgical necrosectomy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Venigalla Pratap Mouli
- Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
| | | | - Pramod Kumar Garg
- Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
| |
Collapse
|
48
|
Bello B, Matthews JB. Minimally invasive treatment of pancreatic necrosis. World J Gastroenterol 2012; 18:6829-35. [PMID: 23239921 PMCID: PMC3520172 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i46.6829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [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: 04/18/2012] [Revised: 09/03/2012] [Accepted: 09/06/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
AIM: To systematically review these minimally invasive approaches to infected pancreatic necrosis.
METHODS: We used the MEDLINE database to investigate studies between 1996 and 2010 with greater than 10 patients that examined these techniques. Using a combination of Boolean operators, reports were retrieved addressing percutaneous therapy (341 studies), endoscopic necrosectomy (574 studies), laparoscopic necrosectomy via a transperitoneal approach (148 studies), and retroperitoneal necrosectomy (194 studies). Only cohorts with at least 10 or more patients were included. Non-English papers, letters, animal studies, duplicate series and reviews without original data were excluded, leaving a total of 27 studies for analysis.
RESULTS: Twenty-seven studies with 947 patients total were examined (eight studies on percutaneous approach; ten studies on endoscopic necrosectomy; two studies on laparoscopic necrosectomy via a transperitoneal approach; five studies on retroperitoneal necrosectomy; and two studies on a combined percutaneous-retroperitoneal approach). Success rate, complications, mortality, and number of procedures were outcomes that were included in the review. We found that most published reports were retrospective in nature, and thus, susceptible to selection and publication bias. Few reports examined these techniques in a comparative, prospective manner.
CONCLUSION: Each minimally invasive approach though was found to be safe and feasible in multiple reports. With these new techniques, treatment of infected pancreatic necrosis remains a challenge. We advocate a multidisciplinary approach to this complex problem with treatment individualized to each patient.
Collapse
|
49
|
CT-guided percutaneous catheter drainage of acute infectious necrotizing pancreatitis: assessment of effectiveness and safety. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2012; 199:192-9. [PMID: 22733912 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.11.6984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to assess retrospectively the effectiveness and safety of CT-guided percutaneous drainage and to determine the factors influencing clinical success and mortality in patients with infectious necrotizing pancreatitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS From April 1997 to December 2005, 48 consecutive patients (33 men and 15 women; median age, 58.5 years) with proven infectious necrotizing pancreatitis underwent percutaneous catheter drainage via CT guidance. Evaluated factors included clinical, biologic, and radiologic scores; drainage and catheter characteristics; and complications. Clinical success was defined as control of sepsis without requirement for surgery. Univariate analysis was performed to determine factors that could have affected the clinical success and the mortality rates. RESULTS Clinical success was achieved in 31 of 48 patients (64.6%) and was significantly associated with Ranson score (p = 0.01) and with the delay between admission and the beginning of the drainage (p = 0.005), with a calculated threshold delay of 18 days (p = 0.001). The global mortality rate (14/48 [29%]) was also influenced by the Ranson score (p = 01) and the delay of drainage (p = 0.04) with the same threshold delay (p = 0.01). Only two major nonlethal procedure-related complications were observed. CONCLUSION Percutaneous catheter drainage is a safe and effective technique to treat acute infectious necrotizing pancreatitis.
Collapse
|
50
|
Chen J, Fukami N, Li Z. Endoscopic approach to pancreatic pseudocyst, abscess and necrosis: review on recent progress. Dig Endosc 2012; 24:299-308. [PMID: 22925280 DOI: 10.1111/j.1443-1661.2012.01298.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
AIM The aim of this study is to introduce recent progress in the treatment of pancreatic pseudocyst, abscess and necrosis using the endoscopic approach. METHODS Studies on PubMed and MEDLINE from the last 30 years on progress in the management of the complications from severe pancreatitis were researched and reviewed. Herein, the indication for intervention, definition of fluid collection associated with acute pancreatitis and treatment modalities of these complications are summarized. RESULTS Three types of management are employed for complications of severe pancreatitis: the endoscopic, surgical and percutaneous approaches. CONCLUSIONS Over the years, as technical expertise has increased and instruments for endoscopy have improved, patients who had endoscopic surgery to address the complications of severe pancreatitis have had higher survival rates, lower mortality rates and lower complication rates than those having open debridement. However, traditional open abdominal surgery should be advocated when minimally invasive management fails or necrosis is extensive and extends diffusely to areas such as the paracolic gutter and the groin (i.e. locations not accessible by endoscopy).
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jie Chen
- Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China.
| | | | | |
Collapse
|