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Żorniak M, Sirtl S, Beyer G, Mahajan UM, Bretthauer K, Schirra J, Schulz C, Kohlmann T, Lerch MM, Mayerle J. Consensus definition of sludge and microlithiasis as a possible cause of pancreatitis. Gut 2023; 72:1919-1926. [PMID: 37072178 PMCID: PMC10511955 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2022-327955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVE In up to 20% of patients, the aetiology of acute pancreatitis (AP) remains elusive and is thus called idiopathic. On more detailed review these cases can often be explained through biliary disease and are amenable to treatment. Findings range from biliary sludge to microlithiasis but their definitions remain fluid and controversial. DESIGN A systematic literature review (1682 reports, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines) analysed definitions of biliary sludge and microlithiasis, followed by an online international expert survey (30 endoscopic ultrasound/hepatobiliary and pancreatic experts; 36 items) which led to definitions of both. These were consented by Delphi voting and clinically evaluated in a retrospective cohort of patients with presumed biliary pancreatitis. RESULTS In 13% of original articles and 19.2% of reviews, microlithiasis and biliary sludge were used synonymously. In the survey, 41.7% of experts described the term 'sludge' and 'microlithiasis' as identical findings. As a consequence, three definitions were proposed, agreed on and confirmed by voting to distinctly discriminate between biliary sludge (hyperechoic material without acoustic shadowing) and microlithiasis (echorich calculi of ≤5 mm with acoustic shadowing) as opposed to larger biliary stones, both for location in gallbladder and bile ducts. In an initial attempt to investigate the clinical relevance in a retrospective analysis in 177 confirmed cases in our hospital, there was no difference in severity of AP if caused by sludge, microlithiasis or stones. CONCLUSION We propose a consensus definition for the localisation, ultrasound morphology and diameter of biliary sludge and microlithiasis as distinct entities. Interestingly, severity of biliary AP was not dependent on the size of concrements warranting prospective randomised studies which treatment options are adequate to prevent recurrence.
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- Michal Żorniak
- Department of Medicine II, LMU University Hospital, Munich, Germany
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Oncology, Medical Center for Postgraduate Education, Warsaw, Poland
- Department of Gastroenterological Oncology, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Medicine II, LMU University Hospital, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, LMU University Hospital, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, LMU University Hospital, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, LMU University Hospital, Munich, Germany
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- Institute for Community Medicine, University Medicine of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Medicine II, LMU University Hospital, Munich, Germany
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Bruno MJ. Endoscopy in Gallstone Pancreatitis. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2023; 33:701-707. [PMID: 37709405 DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2023.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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The root cause for biliary pancreatitis is a transient impediment of the outflow of secretion from the pancreatic duct due to gallstones and sludge obstructing the ampulla of Vater. Based on meta-analyses and recent studies, clear recommendations can be formulated when and when not to perform an ERC in patients with biliary pancreatitis. ERC is indicated urgently in patients with biliary pancreatitis and concomitant cholangitis. Urgent ERC is not indicated in patients with predicted mild or severe biliary pancreatitis without cholangitis, even when stones or sludge are proven on EUS imaging.
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- Marco J Bruno
- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Doctor Molewaterplein 40, Rotterdam 3015 GD, the Netherlands.
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Hallensleben ND, Stassen PMC, Schepers NJ, Besselink MG, Anten MPGF, Bakker OJ, Bollen TL, da Costa DW, van Dijk SM, van Dullemen HM, Dijkgraaf MGW, van Eijck B, van Eijck CHJ, Erkelens W, Erler NS, Fockens P, van Geenen EJM, van Grinsven J, Hazen WL, Hollemans RA, van Hooft JE, Jansen JM, Kubben FJGM, Kuiken SD, Poen AC, Quispel R, de Ridder RJ, Römkens TEH, Schoon EJ, Schwartz MP, Seerden TCJ, Smeets XJNM, Spanier BWM, Tan ACITL, Thijs WJ, Timmer R, Umans DS, Venneman NG, Verdonk RC, Vleggaar FP, van de Vrie W, van Wanrooij RLJ, Witteman BJ, van Santvoort HC, Bouwense SAW, Bruno MJ. Patient selection for urgent endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography by endoscopic ultrasound in predicted severe acute biliary pancreatitis (APEC-2): a multicentre prospective study. Gut 2023; 72:1534-1542. [PMID: 36849226 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2022-328258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Routine urgent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy (ES) does not improve outcome in patients with predicted severe acute biliary pancreatitis. Improved patient selection for ERCP by means of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) for stone/sludge detection may challenge these findings. DESIGN A multicentre, prospective cohort study included patients with predicted severe acute biliary pancreatitis without cholangitis. Patients underwent urgent EUS, followed by ERCP with ES in case of common bile duct stones/sludge, within 24 hours after hospital presentation and within 72 hours after symptom onset. The primary endpoint was a composite of major complications or mortality within 6 months after inclusion. The historical control group was the conservative treatment arm (n=113) of the randomised APEC trial (Acute biliary Pancreatitis: urgent ERCP with sphincterotomy versus conservative treatment, patient inclusion 2013-2017) applying the same study design. RESULTS Overall, 83 patients underwent urgent EUS at a median of 21 hours (IQR 17-23) after hospital presentation and at a median of 29 hours (IQR 23-41) after start of symptoms. Gallstones/sludge in the bile ducts were detected by EUS in 48/83 patients (58%), all of whom underwent immediate ERCP with ES. The primary endpoint occurred in 34/83 patients (41%) in the urgent EUS-guided ERCP group. This was not different from the 44% rate (50/113 patients) in the historical conservative treatment group (risk ratio (RR) 0.93, 95% CI 0.67 to 1.29; p=0.65). Sensitivity analysis to correct for baseline differences using a logistic regression model also showed no significant beneficial effect of the intervention on the primary outcome (adjusted OR 1.03, 95% CI 0.56 to 1.90, p=0.92). CONCLUSION In patients with predicted severe acute biliary pancreatitis without cholangitis, urgent EUS-guided ERCP with ES did not reduce the composite endpoint of major complications or mortality, as compared with conservative treatment in a historical control group. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN15545919.
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- Nora D Hallensleben
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Locatie AMC, Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sint Franciscus Vlietland Groep, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Locatie AMC, Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Universtiy of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Data Science, Amsterdam UMC Locatie AMC, Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands
- Methodology department, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Spaarne Gasthuis, Haarlem, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gelre Hospitals, Apeldoorn, Gelderland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biostatistics, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam UMC Locatie AMC, Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Elisabeth-TweeSteden Ziekenhuis, Tilburg, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam UMC Locatie AMC, Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, OLVG, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, OLVG, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Isala Hospital, Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, Delft, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Maastricht UMC+, Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, Den Bosch, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands
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- Gastroenterology, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, Gelderland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Martini Hospital, Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam UMC Locatie AMC, Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical Spectrum Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Heptatology, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam UMC Locatie AMC, Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Gelderse Vallei Hospital, Ede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Dutch Acute Pancreatitis Study Group, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht Universitair Medisch Centrum+, Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Hasegawa S, Koshita S, Kanno Y, Ogawa T, Sakai T, Kusunose H, Kubota K, Nakajima A, Noda Y, Ito K. Endoscopic Interventions for the Early and Remission Phases of Acute Biliary Pancreatitis: What are the More Concrete and Practical Situations for Performing Them? Clin Endosc 2021; 54:888-898. [PMID: 34038997 PMCID: PMC8652157 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2020.271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background/Aims The use of endoscopic intervention (EI) for acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP) remains controversial because the severity of biliary obstruction/cholangitis/pancreatitis is not reflected in the indications for early EI (EEI). Methods A total of 148 patients with ABP were included to investigate 1) the differences in the rate of worsening cholangitis/pancreatitis between the EEI group and the early conservative management (ECM) group, especially for each severity of cholangitis/pancreatitis, and 2) the diagnostic ability of imaging studies, including endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), to detect common bile duct stones (CBDSs) in the ECM group. Results No differences were observed in the rate of worsening cholangitis between the EEI and ECM groups, regardless of the severity of cholangitis and/or the existence of impacted CBDSs. Among patients without impacted CBDSs and moderate/severe cholangitis, worsening pancreatitis was significantly more frequent in the EEI group (18% vs. 4%, p=0.048). In patients in the ECM group, the sensitivity and specificity for detecting CBDSs were 73% and 98%, respectively, for EUS, whereas the values were 13% and 92%, respectively, for magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography. Conclusions EEI should be avoided in the absence of moderate/severe cholangitis and/or impacted CBDSs because of the high rate of worsening pancreatitis. EUS can contribute to the accurate detection of residual CBDSs, for the determination of the need for elective EI.
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- Sho Hasegawa
- Department of Gastroenterology, Sendai City Medical Center, Sendai, Japan.,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sendai City Medical Center, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sendai City Medical Center, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sendai City Medical Center, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sendai City Medical Center, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sendai City Medical Center, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sendai City Medical Center, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Sendai City Medical Center, Sendai, Japan
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Wang HH, Portincasa P, Liu M, Tso P, Wang DQH. Similarities and differences between biliary sludge and microlithiasis: Their clinical and pathophysiological significances. LIVER RESEARCH 2018; 2:186-199. [PMID: 34367716 PMCID: PMC8341470 DOI: 10.1016/j.livres.2018.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The terms biliary sludge and cholesterol microlithiasis (hereafter referred to as microlithiasis) were originated from different diagnostic techniques and may represent different stages of cholesterol gallstone disease. Although the pathogenesis of biliary sludge and microlithiasis may be similar, microlithiasis could be preceded by biliary sludge, followed by persistent precipitation and aggregation of solid cholesterol crystals, and eventually, gallstone formation. Many clinical conditions are clearly associated with the formation of biliary sludge and microlithiasis, including total parenteral nutrition, rapid weight loss, pregnancy, organ transplantation, administration of certain medications, and a variety of acute and chronic illnesses. Numerous studies have demonstrated complete resolution of biliary sludge in approximately 40% of patients, a cyclic pattern of disappearing and reappearing in about 40%, and progression to gallstones in nearly 20%. Although only a minority of patients with ultrasonographic demonstration of biliary sludge develop gallstones, it is still a matter of controversy whether microlithiasis could eventually evolve to cholesterol gallstones. Biliary sludge and microlithiasis are asymptomatic in the vast majority of patients; however, they can cause biliary colic, acute cholecystitis, and acute pancreatitis. Biliary sludge and microlithiasis are most often diagnosed ultrasonographically and bile microscopy is considered the gold standard for their diagnosis. Specific measures to prevent the development of biliary sludge are not practical or cost-effective in the general population. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy offers the most definitive therapy on biliary sludge. Endoscopic sphincterotomy or surgical intervention is effective for microlithiasis-induced pancreatitis. Ursodeoxycholic acid can effectively prevent the recurrence of solid cholesterol crystals and significantly reduce the risk of recurrent pancreatitis.
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- Helen H. Wang
- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Marion Bessin Liver Research Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, Clinica Medica “A. Murri”, University of Bari “Aldo Moro” Medical School, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Marion Bessin Liver Research Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA,Corresponding author. Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Marion Bessin Liver Research Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA., (D.Q.-H. Wang)
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Fugazza A, Bizzarri B, Gaiani F, Manfredi M, Ghiselli A, Crafa P, Carra MC, de’Angelis N, de’Angelis GL. The role of endoscopic ultrasound in children with Pancreatobiliary and gastrointestinal disorders: a single center series and review of the literature. BMC Pediatr 2017; 17:203. [PMID: 29212476 PMCID: PMC5719791 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-017-0956-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2016] [Accepted: 11/28/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The role of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in the management of pancreatobiliary and digestive diseases is well established in adults, but it remains limited in children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and clinical impact of EUS use in children. METHODS This is a retrospective analysis of a prospectively acquired database of consecutive pediatric (< 18 years) patients presenting an indication for EUS for pancreatobiliary and gastrointestinal disorders. RESULTS Between January 2010 and January 2016, 47 procedures were performed in 40 children (mean age of 15.1 ± 4.7 years; range 3-18). The majority of EUS (n = 32; 68.1%) were performed for pancreatobiliary and upper gastrointestinal pathologies, including suspected common bile duct stones (CBDs), acute biliary pancreatitis, recurrent/chronic pancreatitis, cystic pancreatic mass, recurrent hypoglycemia, duodenal polyp, gastric submucosal lesion, and perigastric abscess. In only 2 out of 18 children with suspected CBDs or acute biliary pancreatitis, EUS confirmed CBDs. EUS-guided fine needle aspiration was performed in 3 (6.4%) patients. Fifteen (31.9%) procedures were performed for lower gastrointestinal tract disorders, including suspected anal Crohn's disease, fecal incontinence, and encopresis. Overall, EUS had a significant impact on the subsequent clinical management in 87.2% of patients. CONCLUSION The present findings were consistent with results observed in the current relevant literature and support EUS as a safe and feasible diagnostic and therapeutic tool, which yields a significant clinical impact in children with pancreatobiliary and gastrointestinal disorders.
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- Alessandro Fugazza
- grid.411482.aGastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- grid.411482.aGastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- grid.411482.aGastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- grid.411482.aDepartment of Pediatrics, “Pietro Barilla” Children’s Hospital, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- grid.411482.aGastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- grid.411482.aDepartment of Pathology, University Hospital of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- 0000 0001 2217 0017grid.7452.4University Paris VII, Rothschild Hospital, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- 0000 0001 2292 1474grid.412116.1Unit of Digestive, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Henri Mondor Hospital, AP-HP, 94010 Paris, Créteil France
- 0000 0001 2149 7878grid.410511.0Cancer Research Lab. EC2M3, Université Paris-Est, Créteil, Val de Marne UPEC, 94010 Paris, France
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- grid.411482.aGastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, University Hospital of Parma, Via Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
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van Dijk SM, Hallensleben NDL, van Santvoort HC, Fockens P, van Goor H, Bruno MJ, Besselink MG. Acute pancreatitis: recent advances through randomised trials. Gut 2017; 66:2024-2032. [PMID: 28838972 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2016-313595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 241] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2017] [Revised: 07/05/2017] [Accepted: 07/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Acute pancreatitis is one of the most common GI conditions requiring acute hospitalisation and has a rising incidence. In recent years, important insights on the management of acute pancreatitis have been obtained through numerous randomised controlled trials. Based on this evidence, the treatment of acute pancreatitis has gradually developed towards a tailored, multidisciplinary effort, with distinctive roles for gastroenterologists, radiologists and surgeons. This review summarises how to diagnose, classify and manage patients with acute pancreatitis, emphasising the evidence obtained through randomised controlled trials.
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- Sven M van Dijk
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Park JG, Kim KB, Han JH, Yoon SM, Chae HB, Youn SJ, Park SM. The Usefulness of Early Endoscopic Ultrasonography in Acute Biliary Pancreatitis with Undetectable Choledocholithiasis on Multidetector Computed Tomography. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2017; 68:202-209. [PMID: 27780944 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2016.68.4.202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Background/Aims EUS can detect bile duct stones (BDS) that are undetectable on multidetector computed tomography (MDCT). BDS associated with acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP) are small and tend to be excreted spontaneously. This study evaluated the usefulness of early EUS in patients with ABP and undetectable BDS on MDCT. Methods Forty-one patients with ABP and undetectable BDS on MDCT underwent EUS within 24 hours of admission and were diagnosed with BDS, sludge, dilated common bile duct (CBD), or normal CBD. ERCP was performed in patients with BDS, sludge, or clinical deterioration. The diagnostic yield and the effects of early EUS on morbidity, mortality, and the length of hospitalization were evaluated. Results EUS detected BDS or sludge in 48.8% of patients examined. BDS was the diagnosis in 13 patients, sludge in seven, and neither for 21 patients. ERCP was performed in 20 patients with BDS or sludge, in two patients with coexisting cholangitis, and in one patient with worsening liver function tests. ERCP identified BDS in 12 patients and sludge in seven. No lesions were diagnosed in four patients by ERCP. All patients improved, and the length of hospitalization in patients with ERCP was 9.0 days, without ERCP 7.1 days. Two patients with major complications by ERCP were hospitalized for a prolonged time. Conclusions Early EUS may be useful to select patients for therapeutic ERCP in cases of suspected ABP with undetectable BDS on MDCT.
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- Jae Geun Park
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea
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