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Rio-Tinto R, Canena J, Devière J. Candy cane syndrome: A systematic review. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2023; 15:510-517. [PMID: 37547243 PMCID: PMC10401408 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v15.i7.510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Candy cane syndrome (CCS) is a condition that occurs following gastrectomy or gastric bypass. CCS remains underrecognized, yet its prevalence is likely to rise due to the obesity epidemic and increased use of bariatric surgery. No previous literature review on this subject has been published.
AIM To collate the current knowledge on CCS.
METHODS A literature search was conducted with PubMed and Google Scholar for studies from May 2007, until March 2023. The bibliographies of the retrieved articles were manually searched for additional relevant articles.
RESULTS Twenty-one articles were identified (135 patients). Abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, and reflux were the most reported symptoms. Upper gastrointestinal (GI) series and endoscopy were performed for diagnosis. Surgical resection of the blind limb was performed in 13 studies with resolution of symptoms in 73%-100%. In surgical series, 9 complications were reported with no mortality. One study reported the surgical construction of a jejunal pouch with clinical success. Six studies described endoscopic approaches with 100% clinical success and no complications. In one case report, endoscopic dilation did not improve the patient’s symptoms.
CONCLUSION CCS remains underrecognized due to lack of knowledge about this condition. The growth of the obesity epidemic worldwide and the increase in bariatric surgery are likely to increase its prevalence. CCS can be prevented if an elongated blind loop is avoided or if a jejunal pouch is constructed after total gastrectomy. Diagnosis should be based on symptoms, endoscopy, and upper GI series. Blind loop resection is curative but complex and associated with significant complications. Endoscopic management using different approaches to divert flow is effective and should be further explored.
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- Ricardo Rio-Tinto
- Digestive Oncology Unit, Champalimaud Foundation, Lisbon 1600, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Centro de Gastrenterologia, Hospital CUF Tejo - Nova Medical School/Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da UNL, Lisbon 1600, Lisbon, Portugal
- Serviço de Gastrenterologia, Hospital Amadora-Sintra, Amadora 1600, Lisbon, Portugal
- Serviço de Gastrenterologia, Hospital de Santo António dos Capuchos - CHLC, Lisbon 1600, Lisbon, Portugal
- Cintesis - Center for Health Technology and Services Research, Universidade do Minho, Braga 1600, Braga, Portugal
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- Digestive Oncology Unit, Champalimaud Foundation, Lisbon 1600, Lisbon, Portugal
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology, and Digestive Oncology, Erasme Hospital - Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels 1050, Brussels, Belgium
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Kanayama Y, Takagi H, Takakusagi S, Yokoyama Y, Kizawa K, Marubashi K, Kosone T, Sato K, Kakizaki S, Sakamoto I, Maehara T, Hisanaga E, Ikota H, Uraoka T. An autopsy case of primary jejunal pouch cancer which protruded from the abdominal wall 14 years after total gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Clin J Gastroenterol 2020; 13:1091-1095. [PMID: 32643121 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-020-01177-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Adenocarcinoma which develops in the jejunal pouch has rarely been reported, but most of such cases tend to be a recurrence of primary cancer due to the presence of residual or disseminated cancer cells. Primary jejunal pouch cancer is extremely rare. We experienced an autopsy case of primary jejunal pouch cancer which occurred 14 years after proximal gastrectomy for gastric cancer. A female in her late 60s was admitted because of hypoglycemia with liver dysfunction. She underwent total gastrectomy for fundic cancer and had been reconstructed by jejunal pouch interposition 14 years prior to this presentation. Hypoglycemia recovered by nutritional support. Computed tomography demonstrated severe fatty liver and liver biopsy proved non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, which was supposed to have been induced by malnutrition. Screening esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) revealed no tumorous lesions in the jejunal pouch at this time. However, her anorexia gradually progressed and the symptom of bowel obstruction appeared. EGD performed 5 months after the previous EGD revealed adenocarcinoma which extended from the anastomosis of the interposed jejunum. Then liver metastasis developed and jejunal pouch cancer invaded the abdominal wall and protruded with ulcer formation. Finally, the patient died of malnutrition. An autopsy revealed adenocarcinoma which had developed in the interposed jejunal pouch and protruded through the abdominal wall accompanied with lung and liver metastasis. We herein describe this rare case of primary interposed jejunal pouch cancer and discuss our findings including a review of the pertinent literature.
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- Yuki Kanayama
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kusunoki Hospital, 607-22 Fujioka, Fujioka, Gunma, 375-0024, Japan.,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kusunoki Hospital, 607-22 Fujioka, Fujioka, Gunma, 375-0024, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kusunoki Hospital, 607-22 Fujioka, Fujioka, Gunma, 375-0024, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kusunoki Hospital, 607-22 Fujioka, Fujioka, Gunma, 375-0024, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kusunoki Hospital, 607-22 Fujioka, Fujioka, Gunma, 375-0024, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kusunoki Hospital, 607-22 Fujioka, Fujioka, Gunma, 375-0024, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kusunoki Hospital, 607-22 Fujioka, Fujioka, Gunma, 375-0024, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Takasaki General Medical Center, Takasaki, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Gunma University Hospital, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Gunma University Hospital, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Gunma University Hospital, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-8511, Japan
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Chen W, Jiang X, Huang H, Ding Z, Li C. Jejunal pouch reconstruction after total gastrectomy is associated with better short-term absorption capacity and quality of life in early-stage gastric cancer patients. BMC Surg 2018; 18:63. [PMID: 30126403 PMCID: PMC6102876 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-018-0397-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2018] [Accepted: 08/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background No consensus exists regarding the best reconstruction style after total gastrectomy (TG). Roux-en-Y oesophagojejunostomy is a simple option for gastrointestinal tract reconstruction. Recently, jejunal pouch reconstruction has been suggested as an appropriate approach. We compared the postoperative outcomes of the two surgical approaches using a well-characterized cohort of gastric carcinoma patients. Methods A total of 60 patients who underwent TG were divided into two groups according to the reconstruction style. Both groups were compared regarding patient characteristics, perioperative data and quality of life (QoL), which was assessed using the Spitzer QoL index (QLI) and Visick grade. The incidence of long-term surgery-related complications, including reflux oesophagitis, dumping syndrome, and retention syndrome, was also compared to evaluate postoperative restoration. Results Both study groups were comparable with respect to general patient characteristics. No mortality or no significant differences in surgery-related data were found except in the operation time. Compared to Orr Roux-en-Y reconstruction, pouch reconstruction was associated with a longer procedure time, a lower incidence of dumping/retention syndrome and better QoL parameters (p < 0.05). Conclusion In this study, jejunal pouch reconstruction after TG was superior to the traditional Roux-n-Y oesophagojejunostomy with respect to improved dietary intake and QoL.
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- Wei Chen
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Central Hospital of the Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Central Hospital of the Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430000, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Central Hospital of the Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430014, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hubei Cancer Hospital, Wuhan, 430014, People's Republic of China
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