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Sakashita K, Otsuka S, Ashida R, Ohgi K, Yamada M, Kato Y, Uesaka K, Sugiura T. Clinical Significance of Primary Tumor Resection in Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma with Positive Peritoneal Lavage Cytology. Ann Surg Oncol 2024; 31:5594-5603. [PMID: 38727770 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-024-15404-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 08/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND The prognostic impact of positive peritoneal lavage cytology (CY+) in patients with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHC) remains unclear. The present study investigated the clinical significance of primary tumor resection of CY+ PHC. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated 282 patients who underwent surgery for PHC between September 2002 and March 2022. The patients' clinicopathological characteristics and survival outcomes were compared between the CY negative (CY-) resected (n = 262), CY+ resected (n = 12), and CY+ unresected (n = 8) groups. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify prognostic factors for overall survival. RESULTS The expected residual liver volume was significantly higher in the CY+ resected group (61%) than in the CY- resected (47%) and CY+ unresected (37%) groups (p = 0.004 and 0.007, respectively). The CY+ resected group had a higher administration rate of postoperative therapy than the CY- resected group (58% vs. 16%, p = 0.002). Overall survival of the CY+ resected group was similar to that of the CY- resected group (median survival time [MST] 44.5 vs. 44.6, p = 0.404) and was significantly better than that of the CY+ unresected group (MST 44.5 vs. 17.1, p = 0.006). CY positivity was not a prognostic factor according to a multivariate analysis in patients with primary tumor resection. CONCLUSIONS The CY+ resected group showed better survival than the CY+ unresected group and a similar survival to that of the CY- resected group. Resection of the primary tumor with CY+ PHC may improve the prognosis in selected patients.
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- Katsuya Sakashita
- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan.
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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Padmanaban V, Ruff SM, Pawlik TM. Multi-Disciplinary Care of Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma: Review of Guidelines and Recent Advancements. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 16:30. [PMID: 38201457 PMCID: PMC10778096 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16010030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a rare malignancy of the intrahepatic and extrahepatic biliary ducts. CCA is primarily defined by its anatomic location: intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma versus extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HC) is a subtype of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma that arises from the common hepatic bile duct and can extend to the right and/or left hepatic bile ducts. Upfront surgery with adjuvant capecitabine is the standard of care for patients who present with early disease and the only curative therapy. Unfortunately, most patients present with locally advanced or metastatic disease and must rely on systemic therapy as their primary treatment. However, even with current systemic therapy, survival is still poor. As such, research is focused on developing targeted therapies and multimodal strategies to improve overall prognosis. This review discusses the work-up and management of HC focused on the most up-to-date literature and ongoing clinical trials.
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; (V.P.)
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Dondorf F, Rohland O, Deeb AA, Ardelt M, Settmacher U, Rauchfuss F. Value of palliative surgery in perihilar cholangiocarcinoma. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 408:128. [PMID: 36977835 PMCID: PMC10049926 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-02854-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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PURPOSE The survival rate of patients with irresectable perihilar cholangiocarcinoma is remarkably poor. An essential part of palliation is treatment of obstructive cholestasis caused by the tumor. Currently, this is mainly performed endoscopically by stent or via PTBD, requiring frequent changes of the stents and limiting health-related quality of life due to the multiple hospital stays needed. The aim of this study was to evaluate surgical palliation via extrahepatic bile duct resection as an option for palliative treatment. METHODS Between 2005 and 2016, we treated 120 pCCC patients with primary palliative care. Three treatment strategies were retrospectively considered: extrahepatic bile duct resection (EBR), exploratory laparotomy (EL), and primary palliative (PP) therapy. RESULTS The EBR group required significantly less stenting postoperatively, and the overall morbidity was 29.4% (EBR). After the surgical procedure, fewer subsequent endoscopic treatments for stenting or PTBD were necessary in the EBR group over time. The 30-day mortality was 5.9% (EBR) and 3.4% (EL). The median overall survival averaged 570 (EBR), 392 (EL), and 247 (PP) days. CONCLUSIONS In selected pCCC patients, palliative extrahepatic bile duct resection is a feasible option for treatment of obstructive cholestasis and should be reconsidered as a therapy option for these patients even in a palliative setting.
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- Felix Dondorf
- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany.
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Vascular Surgery, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany
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Song S, Gong S, Lei T, Tian H, Lu T, Lei C, Jin H, Yang W, Yang K, Guo T. Comparative efficacy and safety of local palliative therapeutics for unresectable malignant biliary obstruction: a Bayesian network meta-analysis. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2022; 16:555-567. [PMID: 35639826 DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2022.2085090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Both radiofrequency ablation (RFA), photodynamic therapy (PDT), and biliary stent alone are common local palliative therapies for unresectable malignant biliary obstruction (MBO), but the best modality is uncertain. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Embase, Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Web of Science were systematically searched up to 30 January 2022, for eligible studies that compared either two or all modalities in unresectable MBO. RESULTS Thirty-three studies with 2974 patients were included in this study. The PDT+Stent and RFA+Stent groups had better overall survival and longer mean survival time than Stent alone (all P < 0.05). Moreover, patients with RFA+Stent demonstrated better mean duration of stent patency (MD: 2.0, 95%CI,1.1 to 2.8, P < 0.05) than Stent alone. The three modalities had similar postoperative mild bleeding, cholangitis, and pancreatitis (all P ≥ 0.05). According to network ranking, PDT+Stent was most likely to provide better survival, RFA+Stent was most likely to maintain stent patency. CONCLUSIONS RFA or PDT plus biliary stent is effective and safe local palliative therapy for unresectable MBO, but the current studies cannot absolutely determine which modality is the best. We should offer patients the most appropriate treatment according to the advantage of each therapy and the patient's performance status.
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- Shaoming Song
- Department of Clinical Medicine, the First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Department of General Surgery, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Key Laboratory of Evidence-Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, the First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, the First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Department of General Surgery, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Key Laboratory of Molecular Diagnosis and Precision Therapy of Surgical Tumors of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Key Laboratory of Evidence-Based Medicine and Knowledge Translation of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, the First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Department of General Surgery, Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, the First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.,Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, the First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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Lanza D, Casty A, Schlosser SH. Endobiliary Radiofrequency Ablation for Malignant Biliary Obstruction over 32-Month Follow-Up. Gastrointest Tumors 2022; 9:12-18. [PMID: 35528744 PMCID: PMC9021661 DOI: 10.1159/000522363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 08/16/2023] Open
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Hilar cholangiocellular carcinoma (CCC) is a malignant neoplasm of epithelial origin occurring at the confluence of the right and left hepatic bile ducts. Typically, these tumors are small, poorly differentiated, exhibit aggressive biologic behavior with non-specific symptoms and tend to obstruct the intrahepatic bile ducts. Surgery is the only available curative option. Unfortunately, in less than half of the patients a complete resection is possible with poor survival rate in unresectable cases. In this report, we present the case of a 58-year-old woman with a history of unresectable hilar cholangiocarcinoma. Initially she was treated with intraductal dilatation of malignancy and placement of a plastic stent and chemotherapy (Gemcitabin® and Platinol®). Two years later she underwent a second-line chemotherapy with Gemcitabin® and Oxyplatin® because of tumor progression. Despite a second line chemotherapy and placement of an uncovered self-expandible metal stent (ucSEMS) that was extended later on by stent-in stent technique, there was tumor progression which led to a complex course with relapsing obstructive cholangiosepsis and cholestasis. Because of tumor ingrowth, endobiliary radiofrequency ablation of the malignant stenosis was performed in repeated sessions. This case illustrates that radiofrequency ablation of solitary malignant biliary obstruction is feasible, safe and allows an improvement of quality of life in non-operable patients.
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- Davide Lanza
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Regional Hospital Oberargaau, Langenthal, Switzerland
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Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma: What the radiologist needs to know. Diagn Interv Imaging 2022; 103:288-301. [DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2022.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Sukumar V, Patkar S, Goel M, Sahay A. Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma Presenting as a Scalp Mass. J Gastrointest Cancer 2021; 51:1044-1046. [PMID: 32152822 DOI: 10.1007/s12029-020-00388-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Vivek Sukumar
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, 400012, India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, 400012, India.
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, 400012, India
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- Department of Pathology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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Zhu J, Feng H, Zhang D, Li R, Li J, Peng H, Tang W, Hu D, Wu W, Hu K, Cai W, Yin G. Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography and drainage and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatograph for hilar cholangiocarcinoma: which one is preferred? REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ENFERMEDADES DIGESTIVAS 2020; 112:893-897. [PMID: 33118356 DOI: 10.17235/reed.2020.6937/2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION both percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography and drainage (PTCD) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with SEMS implantation have been used for unresectable hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HC) in the clinic for many years. However, which one is preferred is still unknown. OBJECTIVE to study the effects of biliary drainage of self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) implantation under PTCD or ERCP to treat HC. METHODS the clinical data of 82 patients with HC from January 2006 to January 2015 were recorded retrospectively. Patients were treated with biliary implantation of self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) under PTCD (PTCD group, 40 patients) or ERCP (ERCP group, 42 patients). Clinical data, including total bilirubin concentrations, complications and survival time were analyzed. RESULTS the remission of jaundice was similar in both groups (p > 0.05). The median survival time of the ERCP group and PTCD group were 237 d and 252 d respectively, with no significant differences (p > 0.05). The biliary infection rates under ERCP and PTCD procedure were 52.4 % and 20.0 % respectively, with a significant statistical difference (p < 0.05). For those HC patients of Bismuth III/IV, the infection rates under ERCP and PTCD procedure were 58.3 % and 14.3 %, respectively (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS both PTCD and ERCP with SEMS implantation were effective to prolong the survival time of HC patients. The biliary infection rates were higher in the ERCP group, especially for Bismuth III/IV HC patients.
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- Jianghong Zhu
- Gastroenterology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
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- Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
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- Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
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- Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
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- Gastroenterology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, China
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- Gastroenterology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
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- Gastroenterology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
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- Gastroenterology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
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- Gastroenterology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
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- Gastroenterology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
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- Gastroenterology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
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- Gastroenterology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
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Current Advances in Minimally Invasive Surgical Management of Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma. J Gastrointest Surg 2020; 24:2143-2149. [PMID: 32410178 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-020-04639-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND While the safety of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has been reported for several liver malignancies, the role of MIS in the management of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (pCCA) has been poorly defined. METHODS A systematic review of the literature was performed utilizing MEDLINE/PubMed and Web of Science databases up to January 2020 to assess the safety and feasibility of MIS in the management of patients with pCCA. RESULTS Limited data exist on the MIS approach to treat pCCA. Staging laparoscopy carries a low diagnostic yield and typically is used only in select patients with high suspicion of metastatic disease. Data on the use of MIS approach for resection of pCCA have largely been limited to case reports or small case series. A MIS approach to pCCA resection has been demonstrated to be feasible and safe, yet in most series the surgeon failed to include resection of the caudate lobe. Given that caudate lobe involvement occurs in 31-98% of patients with pCCA, incomplete resection of the caudate lobe may be associated with higher local recurrence. More recently, several surgeons have reported complete R0 surgical with removal of the caudate lobe using a MIS approach. While patients may have a shorter length-of-stay, the true benefit of the MIS approach for pCCA needs to be better defined. CONCLUSIONS MIS may be a safe and feasible approach at high-volume centers with robust expertise in the management of patients with pCCA. Further studies with larger number of patients are required prior to universal application of MIS for pCCA.
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Bokemeyer A, Matern P, Bettenworth D, Cordes F, Nowacki TM, Heinzow H, Kabar I, Schmidt H, Ullerich H, Lenze F. Endoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation Prolongs Survival of Patients with Unresectable Hilar Cholangiocellular Carcinoma - A Case-Control Study. Sci Rep 2019; 9:13685. [PMID: 31548703 PMCID: PMC6757045 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-50132-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The life expectancy of unresectable hilar cholangiocellular carcinomas (CCCs) is very limited and endoscopic radiofrequency ablation (ERFA) of the biliary tract may prolong survival. Our single-center-study retrospectively analysed all CCC cases, in whom ERFAs of the biliary tract were performed between 2012 and 2017 and compared these to historical control cases who received the standard treatment of sole stent application. ERFA was performed in 32 patients with malignant biliary strictures that were mainly caused by Bismuth III and IV hilar CCCs (66%). 14 of these patients received repeated ERFAs, for an overall performance of 54 ERFAs. Stents were applied after examination of all patients (100%). Adverse events occurred in 18.5% of examinations. Case-control analysis revealed that the survival time of cases with unresectable Bismuth type III and IV hilar CCCs (n = 20) treated with combined ERFA and stent application significantly increased compared to controls (n = 22) treated with sole stent application (342 +/- 57 vs. 221 +/- 26 days; p = 0.046). In conclusion, ERFA therapy significantly prolonged survival in patients with unresectable Bismuth type III and IV hilar CCC. As an effective and safe method, ERFA should be considered as a palliative treatment for all these patients.
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- Arne Bokemeyer
- Department of Medicine B for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany.
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- Department of Medicine B for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Medicine B for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Medicine B for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Medicine B for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany.,Department of Internal Medicine I, Josephs-Hospital Warendorf, Warendorf, Germany
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- Department of Medicine B for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Medicine B for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Medicine B for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Medicine B for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Medicine B for Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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Comparing the efficacy of initial percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with stenting for relief of biliary obstruction in unresectable cholangiocarcinoma. Surg Endosc 2019; 34:1186-1190. [PMID: 31139984 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-06871-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2018] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND In patients with cholangiocarcinoma (CC), management of biliary obstruction commonly involves either up-front percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) or initial endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with stent placement. The objective of the study was to compare the efficacy and of initial ERCP with stent placement with efficacy of initial PTBD in management of biliary obstruction in CC. METHODS A single-center database of patients with unresectable CC treated between 2006 and 2017 was queried for patients with biliary obstruction who underwent either PTBD or ERCP. Groups were compared with respect to patient, tumor, procedure, and outcome variables. RESULTS Of 87 patients with unresectable CC and biliary obstruction, 69 (79%) underwent initial ERCP while 18 (21%) underwent initial PTBD. Groups did not differ significantly with respect to age, gender, or tumor location. Initial procedure success did not differ between the groups (94% ERCP vs 89% PTBD, p = 0.339). Total number of procedures did not differ significantly between the two groups (ERCP median = 2 vs. PTC median = 2.5, p = 0.83). 21% of patients required ERCP after PTBD compared to 25% of patients requiring PTBD after ERCP (p = 1.00). Procedure success rate (97% ERCP vs. 93% PTBD, p = 0.27) and rates of cholangitis (22% ERCP vs. 17% PTBD, p = 0.58) were similar between the groups. Number of hospitalizations since initial intervention did not differ significantly between the two groups (ERCP median = 1 vs. PTC median = 3.5, p = 0.052). CONCLUSIONS In patients with CC and biliary obstruction, initial ERCP with stent placement and initial PTBD both represent safe and effective methods of biliary decompression. Initial ERCP and stenting should be considered for relief of biliary obstruction in such patients in centers with advanced endoscopic capabilities.
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Martin EK, Bhutiani N, Egger ME, Philips P, Scoggins CR, McMasters KM, Kelly LR, Vitale GC, Martin RCG. Safety and efficacy of irreversible electroporation in the treatment of obstructive jaundice in advanced hilar cholangiocarcinoma. HPB (Oxford) 2018; 20:1092-1097. [PMID: 30057125 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2018.06.1806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2018] [Revised: 06/20/2018] [Accepted: 06/23/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Irreversible electroporation (IRE) has successfully been used for palliation of pancreatic and liver cancers due to its ability to ablate tumors without destroying nearby vital structures. To date, it has not been evaluated in patients with advanced hilar cholangiocarcinoma (AHC). This study presents a single-institution experience with IRE for management of obstructive jaundice in AHC. METHODS A single-institution database was queried for patients undergoing IRE for AHC after PTBD placement for relief of obstructive jaundice from 2010 to 2017 and compared to a control group treated with standard of care only (No IRE). RESULTS Twenty-six patients underwent IRE for AHC after PTBD replacement. Three patients experienced complications, with two experiencing severe (≥ grade 3) complications. After IRE, median time to PTBD removal was 122 days (range 0-305 days) and median catheter-free time before requiring PTBD replacement was 305 days (range 92-458 days). In comparison, the 137 control patients had an admission rate of 59% (N = 80 patients) for PTBD infection, occlusion, or catheter related problem. CONCLUSION IRE safely achieves biliary decompression via tumor electroporation and allows PTBD removal for an extended period of time. In appropriately selected patients with obstructive jaundice in the setting of AHC, IRE can be used to increase catheter-free days and optimize overall quality of life.
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- Emily K Martin
- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA.
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Khuntikeo N, Titapun A, Loilome W, Yongvanit P, Thinkhamrop B, Chamadol N, Boonmars T, Nethanomsak T, Andrews RH, Petney TN, Sithithaworn P. Current Perspectives on Opisthorchiasis Control and Cholangiocarcinoma Detection in Southeast Asia. Front Med (Lausanne) 2018; 5:117. [PMID: 29765958 PMCID: PMC5938629 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2018.00117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2018] [Accepted: 04/06/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Similar to bile duct cancer or cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) in the western world, opisthorchiasis-associated CCA in Southeast Asia is an aggressive cancer with high mortality rates. It is known to cause a significant health burden in the opisthorchiasis region in Thailand and possibly throughout mainland Southeast. To reduce this health burden, a comprehensive prevention and control program for opisthorchiasis, as well as CCA, is required. In this review, our aim is to provide a brief update of the current situation regarding the natural history of opisthorchiasis and health burden of CCA in Southeast Asia. A comprehensive approach to tackling these issues being implemented in Thailand under the “Cholangiocarcinoma Screening and Care Program” is described. This comprehensive program consists of a three stage prevention and patient care program. The primary prevention component involves opisthorchiasis screening using a new and sensitive urine assay. The secondary prevention component involves screening for CCA and periductal fibrosis, with suspected CCA patients following the protocol for confirmation and appropriate treatment. Due to the eco-epidemiology of opisthorchiasis-induced CCA, the anticipated impacts and outcomes of the program include short-, medium-, and the long-term goals for the reduction of CCA incidence. To achieve long-term sustainable impacts, concerted efforts to raise social awareness and participating action by general public, non-government organizations, and government agencies are necessary. The strategic plans developed for this program can be expanded for use in other endemic areas as well as being a model for use in other chronic diseases.
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- Narong Khuntikeo
- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.,Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.,Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.,Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.,Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.,Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.,Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.,Curriculum and Instruction Program, Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.,Faculty of Medicine, St Mary's Campus, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.,Department of Ecology and Parasitology, Institute of Zoology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.,Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Wan X, Chen S, Zhao Q, Li T, Luo S, Cai X, Ren Y, Yu L, Li B. The efficacy of temporary placement of nasobiliary drainage following endoscopic metal stenting to prevent post-ERCP cholangitis in patients with cholangiocarcinoma. Saudi J Gastroenterol 2018; 24:348-354. [PMID: 30027911 PMCID: PMC6253912 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_94_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Although endoscopic metal biliary endoprosthesis (EMBE) is widely accepted as the most suitable drainage method for patients with unresectable malignant obstruction, uncontrolled post-procedural cholangitis is still a problem. We aimed to validate a new treatment modality to prevent post-ERCP cholangitis in patients with unresectable cholangiocarcinoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 378 patients who were diagnosed with unresectable malignant biliary obstruction and underwent EMBE or temporary endoscopic nasobiliary drainage (ENBD) following EMBE placement, from January 2010 to July 2016, were enrolled in this retrospective study. Incidence of cholangitis, related infectious indicators, success rate of biliary drainage, and occurrence of complications were evaluated. RESULTS The risk of overall cholangitis and related infectious indicators was significantly lower in EMBE plus ENBD group than that in EMBE group. The occurrence of cholangitis was 2.4% versus 11.9% (P = 0.004). On further analysis of subgroups, although no difference was detected in nonhilar cholangiocarcinoma subgroup, the incidence of cholangitis and related infectious indicators in hilar cholangiocarcinoma subgroup with EMBE modality were distinctly higher than that with EMBE plus ENBD modality (type I + II was 18.5% vs 0%, P < 0.05; type III + IV was 19.8% vs 3.8%, P < 0.05). No significant difference was found in successful biliary drainage rate and procedure-related complications when all subgroups were compared. CONCLUSIONS The temporary placement of ENBD following EMBE is a simple and effective treatment modality to prevent post-ERCP cholangitis, especially in patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma.
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- Xinjian Wan
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Weihai Municipal Hospital, Weihai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China,Address for correspondence: Dr. Baiwen Li, Department of Gastroenterology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, New Songjiang Road No. 650, Shanghai - 200080, China. E-mail:
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Buettner S, van Vugt JLA, IJzermans JN, Groot Koerkamp B. Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: current perspectives. Onco Targets Ther 2017; 10:1131-1142. [PMID: 28260927 PMCID: PMC5328612 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s93629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 226] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is the second most common malignancy arising from the liver. ICC makes up about 10% of all cholangiocarcinomas. It arises from the peripheral bile ducts within the liver parenchyma, proximal to the secondary biliary radicals. Histologically, the majority of ICCs are adenocarcinomas. Only a minority of patients (15%) present with resectable disease, with a median survival of less than 3 years. Multidisciplinary management of ICC is complicated by large differences in disease course for individual patients both across and within tumor stages. Risk models and nomograms have been developed to more accurately predict survival of individual patients based on clinical parameters. Predictive risk factors are necessary to improve patient selection for systemic treatments. Molecular differences between tumors, such as in the epidermal growth factor receptor status, are promising, but their clinical applicability should be validated. For patients with locally advanced disease, several treatment strategies are being evaluated. Both hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy with floxuridine and yttrium-90 embolization aim to downstage locally advanced ICC. Selected patients have resectable disease after downstaging, and other patients might benefit because of postponing widespread dissemination and biliary obstruction.
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- Stefan Buettner
- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Matrine induces RIP3-dependent necroptosis in cholangiocarcinoma cells. Cell Death Discov 2017; 3:16096. [PMID: 28179994 PMCID: PMC5253620 DOI: 10.1038/cddiscovery.2016.96] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2016] [Revised: 11/04/2016] [Accepted: 11/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The development of acquired resistance to pro-apoptotic antitumor agents is a major impediment to the cure of cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). Antitumor drugs inducing non-apoptotic cell death are considered as a new approach to overcome such drug resistance. Here, we reported for the first time that matrine-induced necroptosis in CCA cell lines, differing from its classical role to induce apoptosis in many other kinds of cancer cells. CCA cells under matrine treatment exhibited typical necrosis-like but not apoptotic morphologic change. These matrine-induced morphologic change and cell death in CCA cells were greatly attenuated by necroptosis inhibitor necrostatin-1, but not apoptosis inhibitor z-VAD-fmk. Unlike many cancer cells with negative receptor-interacting protein 3 (RIP3) expression, moderate expression of RIP3 in CCA cells was observed and was required for matrine to induce necroptosis, which was switched to apoptosis after knocking down endogenous RIP3. Moreover, matrine could increase RIP3 expression level, which may facilitate the necroptosis process. Translocation of mixed lineage kinase-domain like (MLKL) from cytoplasm to plasma membrane as a downstream event of RIP3, as well as the increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by RIP3/MLKL, was critical for matrine to induce necroptosis. In clinical study, we found RIP3 was lower but still moderately expressed in most CCA tissue samples compared with adjacent normal tissues. Taken together, we identified matrine as a necroptosis inducer in CCA by enhancing RIP3 expression and the following RIP3/MLKL/ROS signaling pathway, which provided new individualized strategies based on RIP3 expression to overcome chemoresistance in CCA therapy.
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Moole H, Dharmapuri S, Duvvuri A, Dharmapuri S, Boddireddy R, Moole V, Yedama P, Bondalapati N, Uppu A, Yerasi C. Endoscopic versus Percutaneous Biliary Drainage in Palliation of Advanced Malignant Hilar Obstruction: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review. Can J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2016; 2016:4726078. [PMID: 27648439 PMCID: PMC5014937 DOI: 10.1155/2016/4726078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2016] [Accepted: 08/08/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background. Palliation in advanced unresectable hilar malignancies can be achieved by endoscopic (EBD) or percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD). It is unclear if one approach is superior to the other in this group of patients. Aims. Compare clinical outcomes of EBD versus PTBD. Methods. (i) Study Selection Criterion. Studies using PTBD and EBD for palliation of advanced unresectable hilar malignancies. (ii) Data Collection and Extraction. Articles were searched in Medline, PubMed, and Ovid journals. (iii) Statistical Method. Fixed and random effects models were used to calculate the pooled proportions. Results. Initial search identified 786 reference articles, in which 62 articles were selected and reviewed. Data was extracted from nine studies (N = 546) that met the inclusion criterion. The pooled odds ratio for successful biliary drainage in PTBD versus EBD was 2.53 (95% CI = 1.57 to 4.08). Odds ratio for overall adverse effects in PTBD versus EBD groups was 0.81 (95% CI = 0.52 to 1.26). Odds ratio for 30-day mortality rate in PTBD group versus EBD group was 0.84 (95% CI = 0.37 to 1.91). Conclusions. In patients with advanced unresectable hilar malignancies, palliation with PTBD seems to be superior to EBD. PTBD is comparable to EBD in regard to overall adverse effects and 30-day mortality.
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- Harsha Moole
- Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, IL, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Wilkes-Barre Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Scranton, PA, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kansas City Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Division of Medicine, Barnes Jewish Christian Medical Group, Christian Hospital, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, Bronx, NY, USA
- Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, USA
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Buettner S, Wilson A, Margonis GA, Gani F, Ethun CG, Poultsides GA, Tran T, Idrees K, Isom CA, Fields RC, Krasnick B, Weber SM, Salem A, Martin RCG, Scoggins CR, Shen P, Mogal HD, Schmidt C, Beal E, Hatzaras I, Shenoy R, Maithel SK, Pawlik TM. Assessing Trends in Palliative Surgery for Extrahepatic Biliary Malignancies: A 15-Year Multicenter Study. J Gastrointest Surg 2016; 20:1444-52. [PMID: 27121233 PMCID: PMC5450034 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-016-3155-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2016] [Accepted: 04/18/2016] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Extrahepatic biliary malignancies are often diagnosed at an advanced stage. We compared patients with unresectable perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHCC) and gallbladder cancer (GBC) who underwent a palliative procedure versus an aborted laparotomy. METHODS Seven hundred seventy-seven patients who underwent surgery for PHCC or GBC between 2000 and 2014 were identified. Uni- and multivariable analyses were performed to identify factors associated with outcome. RESULTS Utilization of preoperative imaging increased over time (CT use, 80.1 % pre-2009 vs. 90 % post-2009) (p < 0.001). The proportion of the patients undergoing curative-intent resection also increased (2000-2004, 67.0 % vs. 2005-2009, 74.5 % vs. 2010-2014, 78.8 %; p = 0.001). The planned surgery was aborted in 106 (13.7 %) patients and 94 (12.1 %) had a palliative procedure. A higher incidence of postoperative complications (19.2 vs. 3.8 %, p = 0.001) including deep surgical site infections (8.3 vs. 1.1 %), bleeding (4.8 vs. 0 %), bile leak (6.0 vs. 0 %) and longer length of stay (7 vs. 4.5 days) were observed among the patients who underwent a palliative surgical procedure versus an aborted non-therapeutic, non-palliative laparotomy (all p < 0.05). OS was comparable among the patients who underwent a palliative procedure (8.7 months) versus an aborted laparotomy (7.8 months) (p = 0.23). CONCLUSION Increased use of advanced imaging modalities was accompanied by increased curative-intent surgery. Compared with patients in whom surgery was aborted, patients who underwent surgical palliation demonstrated an increased incidence of postoperative morbidity with comparable survival.
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- Stefan Buettner
- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe Street, Blalock 688, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe Street, Blalock 688, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe Street, Blalock 688, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe Street, Blalock 688, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe Street, Blalock 688, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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Park YK, Choi JE, Jung WY, Song SK, Lee JI, Chung CW. Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma as an unusual cause of malignant hilar biliary stricture: a case report with literature review. World J Surg Oncol 2016; 14:167. [PMID: 27343073 PMCID: PMC4919877 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-016-0928-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2016] [Accepted: 06/22/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background Biliary strictures at the hilum of the liver arise from heterogeneous etiologies. The majority is malignant entities, but some may have benign etiologies. It is difficult to distinguish between malignant and benign biliary strictures preoperatively. It has been reported that 5~15 % of preoperative diagnoses of hilar cholangiocarcinoma turn out to be benign lesions or even other types of malignancies. Primary non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma of the extrahepatic bile duct is very rare, with only a few cases reported as mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma arising from the hepatic duct bifurcation. We herein report a case of a female patient presenting with perihilar bile ducts obstructed by primary MALT lymphoma resembling hilar cholangiocarcinoma, along with a review of the literature. Case presentation An 86-year-old female was referred to our hospital manifesting obstructive jaundice and abdominal pain. The reported imaging studies revealed distended intrahepatic bile duct with the stricture of common hepatic duct including bifurcation, which was suspicious of cholangiocarcinoma of the bile duct. The initial laboratory-confirmed cholestasis with a total bilirubin of 8.6 mg/dL, aspartate amino transferase (AST) 178 U/L, alanine transferase (ALT) 105 U/L, and the tumor marker CA 19-9 was elevated with a value of 167 U/mL. Viral markers for hepatitis B and C viruses were negative. She underwent extrahepatic bile duct resection and hepaticojejunostomy. Histological examination of the resected specimen revealed MALT lymphoma. Postoperative follow-up of 1 year has been completely uneventful, without any symptoms or disease recurrence. Conclusions In exceptional cases, in which radiologic and clinical features point to cholangiocarcinoma, the actual reason for obstructive jaundice and abdominal pain can be a non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In the case of a MALT lymphoma, it can be cured with complete resection.
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- Yong Keun Park
- Department of Surgery, Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital, Incheon, South Korea
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- Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon, South Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital, Incheon, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital, Incheon, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital, Incheon, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital, Incheon, South Korea.
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Zhou GY, Pan CW, Jin LX, Zheng JJ, Yi YX. Neoalbaconol inhibits cell growth of human cholangiocarcinoma cells by up-regulating PTEN. Am J Transl Res 2016; 8:496-505. [PMID: 27158342 PMCID: PMC4846899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2015] [Accepted: 12/31/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The recently isolated small-molecule neoalbaconol (NA) from Albatrellus confluens has been suggested to possess the ability to inhibit cell growth of many cancer cells. In this study, we investigated the role of NA in the regulation of cell apoptosis in human cholangiocarcinoma cell lines both in vitro and in vivo. Our results indicate that NA could induce cancer cell death via the AKT pathway by targeting phosphorate and tension homolog detected on chromosome 10 (PTEN) and supported the feasibility of NA being a novel chemotherapeutic treatment for human cholangiocarcinoma.
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- Guang-Yao Zhou
- Department of Infectious Disease, The Second Affiliated Hospital & Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhou 325027, China
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- Department of Infectious Disease, The Second Affiliated Hospital & Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhou 325027, China
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- Department of Infectious Disease, The Second Affiliated Hospital & Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhou 325027, China
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- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second Hospital of Nanjing, Affiliated to Southeast UniversityNanjing 210003, China
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Chen Y, Li H, Jiang X, Chen D, Ni J, Sun H, Luo J, Yao H, Xu L. Regional thermochemotherapy versus hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy for palliative treatment of advanced hilar cholangiocarcinoma: a retrospective controlled study. Eur Radiol 2016; 26:3500-9. [PMID: 26822373 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-016-4208-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2015] [Revised: 10/12/2015] [Accepted: 01/08/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To retrospectively assess the efficacy of regional thermochemotherapy (TCT) compared with hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC)-alone for palliative treatment of advanced hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HC) and to determine the prognostic factors associated with survival. METHODS Forty-three consecutive patients with advanced HC underwent regional TCT (TCT group) and HAIC (HAIC group). We analyzed baseline characteristics, overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), stent patency time (SPT), adverse events (AEs), and prognostic factors for OS between the two groups. RESULTS OS of patients treated with regional TCT was significantly longer compared to that of patients treated with HAIC (median OS: 20.3 vs. 13.2 months, P = 0.004), and SPT and PFS were significantly increased in the TCT group compared with the HAIC group (median SPT: 26.5 vs. 10.5 months, P < 0.001; median PFS: 16.5 vs. 10.2 months, P = 0.001). TCT and metal stent insertion were two independent prognostic factors associated with survival. The treatment-related AEs were tolerable and similar in the two groups, except for hilar pain (34.6 %) and skin rashes (24.6 %) in the TCT group. CONCLUSIONS Our results show that regional TCT is safe and more effective than HAIC-alone and may be a promising option for palliative treatment of advanced HC. Metal stenting before TCT appears to improve patients' OS. KEY POINTS • Regional TCT is a novel combination for palliative treatment of advanced HC • Our data showed significantly promising outcomes in the TCT group • HC patients with metal stenting appeared to derive greater benefit from TCT.
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- Yaoting Chen
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 107, Yanjiang Road West, Yuexiu Region, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 107 Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People's Republic of China
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- Health Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 107 Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 107, Yanjiang Road West, Yuexiu Region, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 107 Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 107, Yanjiang Road West, Yuexiu Region, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 107 Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 107, Yanjiang Road West, Yuexiu Region, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 107 Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 107, Yanjiang Road West, Yuexiu Region, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 107 Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 107, Yanjiang Road West, Yuexiu Region, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 107 Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 107 Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Oncology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 107 Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 107, Yanjiang Road West, Yuexiu Region, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People's Republic of China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Malignant Tumor Epigenetics and Gene Regulation, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, No. 107 Yanjiang Road West, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, People's Republic of China.
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Smith I, Kahaleh M. Biliary Tumor Ablation with Photodynamic Therapy and Radiofrequency Ablation. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2015; 25:793-804. [PMID: 26431605 DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2015.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Within the past two decades, major progress has been made in biliary endoscopy both with stenting and with ablative therapy. A primary goal in patients with malignant biliary lesions who are not candidates for surgery is to provide localized and efficient necrosis of the lesions. This article summarizes the current literature on biliary tumor ablation with photodynamic therapy and radiofrequency ablation. Prognosis, treatment technique, potential complications, treatment efficacy, and controversies are discussed.
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- Ioana Smith
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1720 2nd Avenue South BDB 380, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Weill Cornell Medical College, 1305 York Avenue 4th floor, New York, NY 10021, USA.
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Radiological Imaging for Assessing the Respectability of Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:497942. [PMID: 26448940 PMCID: PMC4569758 DOI: 10.1155/2015/497942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2015] [Revised: 07/26/2015] [Accepted: 07/28/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HCC) remains one of the most difficult tumors to stage and treat. The aim of the study was to assess the diagnostic efficiency of computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography/computer tomography (PET/CT) in evaluating the resectability of HCC. A systematic search was performed of the PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and diagnostic accuracy were calculated for individual studies and pooled data as well as test for heterogeneity and public bias. Our data showed that CT had the highest pooled sensitivity at 95% (95% CI: 91–97), whereas PET/CT had the highest pooled specificity at 81% (95% CI: 69–90). The area under the curve (AUC) of CT, MRI, and PET/CT was 0.9269, 0.9194, and 0.9218, respectively. In conclusion, CT is the most frequently used imaging modality to assess HCC resectability with a good sensitivity and specificity. MRI was generally comparable with that of CT and can be used as an alternative imaging technique. PET/CT appears to be the best technique in detecting lymph node and distant metastasis in HCC but has no clear role in helping to evaluate issues of local resectability.
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Mangiavillano B, Pagano N, Baron TH, Luigiano C. Outcome of stenting in biliary and pancreatic benign and malignant diseases: A comprehensive review. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21:9038-9054. [PMID: 26290631 PMCID: PMC4533036 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i30.9038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [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: 04/01/2015] [Revised: 05/04/2015] [Accepted: 07/08/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Endoscopic stenting has become a widely method for the management of various malignant and benign pancreatico-biliary disorders. Biliary and pancreatic stents are devices made of plastic or metal used primarily to establish patency of an obstructed bile or pancreatic duct and may also be used to treat biliary or pancreatic leaks, pancreatic fluid collections and to prevent post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis. In this review, relevant literature search and expert opinions have been used to evaluate the outcome of stenting in biliary and pancreatic benign and malignant diseases.
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Jang SI, Lee DK. Update on Pancreatobiliary Stents: Stent Placement in Advanced Hilar Tumors. Clin Endosc 2015; 48:201-8. [PMID: 26064819 PMCID: PMC4461663 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2015.48.3.201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2015] [Revised: 05/11/2015] [Accepted: 05/11/2015] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Palliative drainage is the main treatment option for inoperable hilar cholangiocarcinoma to improve symptoms, which include cholangitis, pruritus, high-grade jaundice, and abdominal pain. Although there is no consensus on the optimal method for biliary drainage due to the paucity of large-scale randomized control studies, several important aspects of any optimal method have been studied. In this review article, we discuss the liver volume to be drained, stent type, techniques to insert self-expanding metal stents, and approaches for proper and effective biliary drainage based on previous studies and personal experience.
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- Sung Ill Jang
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Percutaneous Irreversible Electroporation of Unresectable Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma (Klatskin Tumor): A Case Report. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2015; 39:117-21. [PMID: 25994516 PMCID: PMC4689746 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-015-1126-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2015] [Accepted: 04/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is a novel image-guided ablation technique that is rapidly gaining popularity in the treatment of malignant tumors located near large vessels or bile ducts. The presence of metal objects in the ablation zone, such as Wallstents, is generally considered a contraindication for IRE, because tissue heating due to power conduction may lead to thermal complications. This report describes a 66-year-old female with a Bismuth-Corlette stage IV unresectable cholangiocarcinoma with a metallic Wallstent in the common bile duct, who was safely treated with percutaneous IRE with no signs for relapse 1 year after the procedure.
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