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de Jongh C, van der Meulen MP, Gertsen EC, Brenkman HJF, van Sandick JW, van Berge Henegouwen MI, Gisbertz SS, Luyer MDP, Nieuwenhuijzen GAP, van Lanschot JJB, Lagarde SM, Wijnhoven BPL, de Steur WO, Hartgrink HH, Stoot JHMB, Hulsewe KWE, Spillenaar Bilgen EJ, van Det MJ, Kouwenhoven EA, Daams F, van der Peet DL, van Grieken NCT, Heisterkamp J, van Etten B, van den Berg JW, Pierie JP, Eker HH, Thijssen AY, Belt EJT, van Duijvendijk P, Wassenaar E, Wevers KP, Hol L, Wessels FJ, Haj Mohammad N, Frederix GWJ, van Hillegersberg R, Siersema PD, Vegt E, Ruurda JP. Impact of 18FFDG-PET/CT and Laparoscopy in Staging of Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer: A Cost Analysis in the Prospective Multicenter PLASTIC-Study. Ann Surg Oncol 2024:10.1245/s10434-024-15103-4. [PMID: 38526832 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-024-15103-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Unnecessary D2-gastrectomy and associated costs can be prevented after detecting non-curable gastric cancer, but impact of staging on treatment costs is unclear. This study determined the cost impact of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18FFDG-PET/CT) and staging laparoscopy (SL) in gastric cancer staging. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this cost analysis, four staging strategies were modeled in a decision tree: (1) 18FFDG-PET/CT first, then SL, (2) SL only, (3) 18FFDG-PET/CT only, and (4) neither SL nor 18FFDG-PET/CT. Costs were assessed on the basis of the prospective PLASTIC-study, which evaluated adding 18FFDG-PET/CT and SL to staging advanced gastric cancer (cT3-4 and/or cN+) in 18 Dutch hospitals. The Dutch Healthcare Authority provided 18FFDG-PET/CT unit costs. SL unit costs were calculated bottom-up. Gastrectomy-associated costs were collected with hospital claim data until 30 days postoperatively. Uncertainty was assessed in a probabilistic sensitivity analysis (1000 iterations). RESULTS 18FFDG-PET/CT costs were €1104 including biopsy/cytology. Bottom-up calculations totaled €1537 per SL. D2-gastrectomy costs were €19,308. Total costs per patient were €18,137 for strategy 1, €17,079 for strategy 2, and €19,805 for strategy 3. If all patients undergo gastrectomy, total costs were €18,959 per patient (strategy 4). Performing SL only reduced costs by €1880 per patient. Adding 18FFDG-PET/CT to SL increased costs by €1058 per patient; IQR €870-1253 in the sensitivity analysis. CONCLUSIONS For advanced gastric cancer, performing SL resulted in substantial cost savings by reducing unnecessary gastrectomies. In contrast, routine 18FFDG-PET/CT increased costs without substantially reducing unnecessary gastrectomies, and is not recommended due to limited impact with major costs. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT03208621. This trial was registered prospectively on 30-06-2017.
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- Cas de Jongh
- Department of Surgery, Medical Oncology and Radiology, University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Oncology and Radiology, University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Oncology and Radiology, University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Surgery and Nuclear Medicine Department, The Netherlands Cancer Institute-Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Surgery Department, Amsterdam UMC, Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Surgery and Pathology Department, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Surgery Department, Amsterdam UMC, Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Surgery and Pathology Department, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Surgery Department, Catharina Hospital Eindhoven, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Surgery and Nuclear Medicine Department, Erasmus Medical Center UMC Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Surgery and Nuclear Medicine Department, Erasmus Medical Center UMC Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Surgery and Nuclear Medicine Department, Erasmus Medical Center UMC Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Surgery Department, Zuyderland MC, Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands
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- Surgery Department, ZGT Hospital, Almelo, The Netherlands
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- Surgery and Pathology Department, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Surgery and Pathology Department, Location Vrije University, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Surgery and Pathology Department, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Surgery and Pathology Department, Location Vrije University, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Surgery and Pathology Department, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Surgery and Pathology Department, Location Vrije University, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Surgery Department, Elisabeth Twee-Steden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Surgery Department, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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- Surgery Department, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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- Gastroenterology Department, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, The Netherlands
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- Gastroenterology Department, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, The Netherlands
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- Surgery Department, Gelre Hospitals, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
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- Surgery Department, Isala Hospital, Zwolle, The Netherlands
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- Gastroenterology Department, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Oncology and Radiology, University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Oncology and Radiology, University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Oncology and Radiology, University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Erasmus MC - University Medical Center, Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Surgery and Nuclear Medicine Department, The Netherlands Cancer Institute-Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Surgery and Nuclear Medicine Department, Erasmus Medical Center UMC Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Oncology and Radiology, University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Umans DS, Timmerhuis HC, Anten MPGF, Bhalla A, Bijlsma RA, Boxhoorn L, Brink MA, Bruno MJ, Curvers WL, van Eijck BC, Erkelens GW, van Geenen EJM, Hazen WL, Hoge CV, Hol L, Inderson A, Kager LM, Kuiken SD, Perk LE, Quispel R, Römkens TEH, Sperna Weiland CJ, Thijssen AY, Venneman NG, Verdonk RC, van Wanrooij RLJ, Witteman BJ, Besselink MG, van Hooft JE. Prospective multicentre study of indications for surgery in patients with idiopathic acute pancreatitis following endoscopic ultrasonography (PICUS). Br J Surg 2023; 110:1877-1882. [PMID: 37811814 PMCID: PMC10638543 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znad318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cholecystectomy in patients with idiopathic acute pancreatitis (IAP) is controversial. A randomized trial found cholecystectomy to reduce the recurrence rate of IAP but did not include preoperative endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS). As EUS is effective in detecting gallstone disease, cholecystectomy may be indicated only in patients with gallstone disease. This study aimed to determine the diagnostic value of EUS in patients with IAP, and the rate of recurrent pancreatitis in patients in whom EUS could not determine the aetiology (EUS-negative IAP). METHODS This prospective multicentre cohort study included patients with a first episode of IAP who underwent outpatient EUS. The primary outcome was detection of aetiology by EUS. Secondary outcomes included adverse events after EUS, recurrence of pancreatitis, and quality of life during 1-year follow-up. RESULTS After screening 957 consecutive patients with acute pancreatitis from 24 centres, 105 patients with IAP were included and underwent EUS. In 34 patients (32 per cent), EUS detected an aetiology: (micro)lithiasis and biliary sludge (23.8 per cent), chronic pancreatitis (6.7 per cent), and neoplasms (2.9 per cent); 2 of the latter patients underwent pancreatoduodenectomy. During 1-year follow-up, the pancreatitis recurrence rate was 17 per cent (12 of 71) among patients with EUS-negative IAP versus 6 per cent (2 of 34) among those with positive EUS. Recurrent pancreatitis was associated with poorer quality of life. CONCLUSION EUS detected an aetiology in a one-third of patients with a first episode of IAP, requiring mostly cholecystectomy or pancreatoduodenectomy. The role of cholecystectomy in patients with EUS-negative IAP remains uncertain and warrants further study.
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- Devica S Umans
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Research and Development, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Development, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Franciscus Gasthuis and Vlietland, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Haga Hospital, The Hague, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Martini Hospital, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Research and Development, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Meander Medical Centre, Amersfoort, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Spaarne Gasthuis, Haarlem, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gelre Hospital, Apeldoorn, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, Tilburg, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep, Alkmaar, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, OLVG, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical Centre Haaglanden, The Hague, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, Delft, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, Den Bosch, the Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Development, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam UMC, location Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hospital Gelderse Vallei, Ede, the Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands
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Gertsen EC, Brenkman HJF, van Hillegersberg R, van Sandick JW, van Berge Henegouwen MI, Gisbertz SS, Luyer MDP, Nieuwenhuijzen GAP, van Lanschot JJB, Lagarde SM, Wijnhoven BPL, de Steur WO, Hartgrink HH, Stoot JHMB, Hulsewe KWE, Spillenaar Bilgen EJ, van Det MJ, Kouwenhoven EA, van der Peet DL, Daams F, van Grieken NCT, Heisterkamp J, van Etten B, van den Berg JW, Pierie JP, Eker HH, Thijssen AY, Belt EJT, van Duijvendijk P, Wassenaar E, van Laarhoven HWM, Wevers KP, Hol L, Wessels FJ, Haj Mohammad N, van der Meulen MP, Frederix GWJ, Vegt E, Siersema PD, Ruurda JP. 18F-Fludeoxyglucose-Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography and Laparoscopy for Staging of Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer: A Multicenter Prospective Dutch Cohort Study (PLASTIC). JAMA Surg 2021; 156:e215340. [PMID: 34705049 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2021.5340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Importance The optimal staging for gastric cancer remains a matter of debate. Objective To evaluate the value of 18F-fludeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography with computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT) and staging laparoscopy (SL) in addition to initial staging by means of gastroscopy and CT in patients with locally advanced gastric cancer. Design, Setting, and Participants This multicenter prospective, observational cohort study included 394 patients with locally advanced, clinically curable gastric adenocarcinoma (≥cT3 and/or N+, M0 category based on CT) between August 1, 2017, and February 1, 2020. Exposures All patients underwent an FDG-PET/CT and/or SL in addition to initial staging. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary outcome was the number of patients in whom the intent of treatment changed based on the results of these 2 investigations. Secondary outcomes included diagnostic performance, number of incidental findings on FDG-PET/CT, morbidity and mortality after SL, and diagnostic delay. Results Of the 394 patients included, 256 (65%) were men and mean (SD) age was 67.6 (10.7) years. A total of 382 patients underwent FDG-PET/CT and 357 underwent SL. Treatment intent changed from curative to palliative in 65 patients (16%) based on the additional FDG-PET/CT and SL findings. FDG-PET/CT detected distant metastases in 12 patients (3%), and SL detected peritoneal or locally nonresectable disease in 73 patients (19%), with an overlap of 7 patients (2%). FDG-PET/CT had a sensitivity of 33% (95% CI, 17%-53%) and specificity of 97% (95% CI, 94%-99%) in detecting distant metastases. Secondary findings on FDG/PET were found in 83 of 382 patients (22%), which led to additional examinations in 65 of 394 patients (16%). Staging laparoscopy resulted in a complication requiring reintervention in 3 patients (0.8%) without postoperative mortality. The mean (SD) diagnostic delay was 19 (14) days. Conclusions and Relevance This study's findings suggest an apparently limited additional value of FDG-PET/CT; however, SL added considerably to the staging process of locally advanced gastric cancer by detection of peritoneal and nonresectable disease. Therefore, it may be useful to include SL in guidelines for staging advanced gastric cancer, but not FDG-PET/CT.
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- Emma C Gertsen
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, the Netherlands Cancer Institute-Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location AMC, University of Amsterdam, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, 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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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Zuyderland MC, Sittard-Geleen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Zuyderland MC, Sittard-Geleen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, ZGT hospital, Almelo, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location VUmc, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location VUmc, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location VUmc, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Elisabeth Twee-Steden Hospital, Tilburg, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Gelre Ziekenhuizen, Apeldoorn, the Netherlands
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- Prospective Observational Cohort Study of Oesophageal-Gastric Cancer Patients (POCOP) of the Dutch Upper GI Cancer Group, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Medical Oncology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location AMC, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Isala Ziekenhuis, Zwolle, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Maasstad Ziekenhuis, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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van Riet PA, Quispel R, Cahen DL, Erler NS, Snijders-Kruisbergen MC, Van Loenen P, Poley JW, van Driel LMJW, Mulder SA, Veldt BJ, Leeuwenburgh I, Anten MPGF, Honkoop P, Thijssen AY, Hol L, Hadithi M, Fitzpatrick CE, Schot I, Bergmann JF, Bhalla A, Bruno MJ, Biermann K. Optimizing cytological specimens of EUS-FNA of solid pancreatic lesions: A pilot study to the effect of a smear preparation training for endoscopy personnel on sample quality and accuracy. Diagn Cytopathol 2020; 49:295-302. [PMID: 33098625 PMCID: PMC7820998 DOI: 10.1002/dc.24645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND In the absence of rapid on-side pathological evaluation, endoscopy staff generally "smears" endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) specimens on a glass slide. As this technique is vulnerable to preparation artifacts, we assessed if its quality could be improved through a smear-preparation-training for endoscopy staff. METHODS In this prospective pilot study, 10 endosonographers and 12 endoscopy nurses from seven regional EUS-centers in the Netherlands were invited to participate in a EUS-FNA smear-preparation-training. Subsequently, post training slides derived from solid pancreatic lesions were compared to pre-training "control" slides. Primary outcome was to assess if the training positively affects smear quality and, consequently, diagnostic accuracy of EUS-FNA of solid pancreatic lesions. RESULTS Participants collected and prepared 71 cases, mostly pancreatic head lesions (48%). Sixty-eight controls were selected from the pretraining period. The presence of artifacts was comparable for smears performed before and after training (76% vs 82%, P = .36). Likewise, smear cellularity (≥50% target cells) before and after training did not differ (44% (30/68) vs 49% (35/71), P = .48). Similar, no difference in diagnostic accuracy for malignancy was detected (P = .10). CONCLUSION In this pilot EUS-FNA smear-preparation-training for endoscopy personnel, smear quality and diagnostic accuracy were not improved after the training. Based on these results, we plan to further study other training programs and possibilities.
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- Priscilla A van Riet
- Department of Gastroenterology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Deparment of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Reinier de Graaf Hospital, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biostatistics, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Deparment of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Reinier de Graaf Hospital, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Deparment of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Reinier de Graaf Hospital, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Deparment of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Reinier de Graaf Hospital, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sint Franciscus Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sint Franciscus Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, IJsselland Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, IJsselland Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, HAGA, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, HAGA, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands and Institute for Pathology, Dueren, Germany
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Umans DS, Timmerhuis HC, Hallensleben ND, Bouwense SA, Anten MPG, Bhalla A, Bijlsma RA, Boermeester MA, Brink MA, Hol L, Bruno MJ, Curvers WL, van Dullemen HM, van Eijck BC, Erkelens GW, Fockens P, van Geenen EJM, Hazen WL, Hoge CV, Inderson A, Kager LM, Kuiken SD, Perk LE, Poley JW, Quispel R, Römkens TE, van Santvoort HC, Tan AC, Thijssen AY, Venneman NG, Vleggaar FP, Voorburg AM, van Wanrooij RL, Witteman BJ, Verdonk RC, Besselink MG, van Hooft JE. Role of endoscopic ultrasonography in the diagnostic work-up of idiopathic acute pancreatitis (PICUS): study protocol for a nationwide prospective cohort study. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e035504. [PMID: 32819938 PMCID: PMC7440829 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-035504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Idiopathic acute pancreatitis (IAP) remains a dilemma for physicians as it is uncertain whether patients with IAP may actually have an occult aetiology. It is unclear to what extent additional diagnostic modalities such as endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) are warranted after a first episode of IAP in order to uncover this aetiology. Failure to timely determine treatable aetiologies delays appropriate treatment and might subsequently cause recurrence of acute pancreatitis. Therefore, the aim of the Pancreatitis of Idiopathic origin: Clinical added value of endoscopic UltraSonography (PICUS) Study is to determine the value of routine EUS in determining the aetiology of pancreatitis in patients with a first episode of IAP. METHODS AND ANALYSIS PICUS is designed as a multicentre prospective cohort study of 106 patients with a first episode of IAP after complete standard diagnostic work-up, in whom a diagnostic EUS will be performed. Standard diagnostic work-up will include a complete personal and family history, laboratory tests including serum alanine aminotransferase, calcium and triglyceride levels and imaging by transabdominal ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging or magnetic resonance cholangiopancreaticography after clinical recovery from the acute pancreatitis episode. The primary outcome measure is detection of aetiology by EUS. Secondary outcome measures include pancreatitis recurrence rate, severity of recurrent pancreatitis, readmission, additional interventions, complications, length of hospital stay, quality of life, mortality and costs, during a follow-up period of 12 months. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION PICUS is conducted according to the Declaration of Helsinki and Guideline for Good Clinical Practice. Five medical ethics review committees assessed PICUS (Medical Ethics Review Committee of Academic Medical Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Radboud University Medical Center, Erasmus Medical Center and Maastricht University Medical Center). The results will be submitted for publication in an international peer-reviewed journal. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Netherlands Trial Registry (NL7066). Prospectively registered.
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- Devica S Umans
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Research and Development, Saint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Research and Development, Saint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Saint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Research and Development, Saint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Maastricht UMC+, Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Franciscus Gasthuis en Vlietland, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, HagaZiekenhuis, Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Martini Ziekenhuis, Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Meander MC, Amersfoort, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, North Brabant, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, UMCG, Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Spaarne Gasthuis, Haarlem, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gelre Ziekenhuizen, Apeldoorn, Gelderland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, 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 Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Maastricht UMC+, Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, LUMC, Leiden, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep, Alkmaar, Noord-Holland, 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, Medisch Centrum Haaglanden, Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Reinier de Graaf Groep, Delft, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenteroloy and Hepatology, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, 's-Hertogenbosch, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Saint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen, Gelderland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis, Dordrecht, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede, Overijssel, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Diakonessenhuis Utrecht Zeist Doorn, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ziekenhuis Gelderse Vallei, Ede, Gelderland, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands
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van Riet PA, Quispel R, Cahen DL, Snijders-Kruisbergen MC, van Loenen P, Erler NS, Poley JW, van Driel LMJW, Mulder SA, Veldt BJ, Leeuwenburgh I, Anten MPGF, Honkoop P, Thijssen AY, Hol L, Hadithi M, Fitzpatrick CE, Schot I, Bergmann JF, Bhalla A, Bruno MJ, Biermann K. Diagnostic yield and agreement on fine-needle specimens from solid pancreatic lesions : comparing the smear technique to liquid-based cytology. Endosc Int Open 2020; 8:E155-E162. [PMID: 32010748 PMCID: PMC6976322 DOI: 10.1055/a-1038-4103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background and study aims The traditional "smear technique" for processing and assessing endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is sensitive to artifacts. Processing and evaluation of specimens collected in a liquid medium, liquid-based cytology (LBC) may be a solution. We compared the diagnostic value of EUS-FNA smears to LBC in pancreatic solid lesions in the absence of rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE). Patients and methods Consecutive patients who required EUS-FNA of a solid pancreatic lesion were included in seven hospitals in the Netherlands and followed for at least 12 months. Specimens from the first pass were split into two smears and a vial for LBC (using ThinPrep and/or Cell block). Smear and LBC were compared in terms of diagnostic accuracy for malignancy, sample quality, and diagnostic agreement between three cytopathologists. Results Diagnostic accuracy for malignancy was higher for LBC (82 % (58/71)) than for smear (66 % (47/71), P = 0.04), but did not differ when smears were compared to ThinPrep (71 % (30/42), P = 0.56) or Cell block (62 % (39/63), P = 0.61) individually. Artifacts were less often present in ThinPrep (57 % (24/42), P = 0.02) or Cell block samples (40 % (25/63), P < 0.001) than smears (76 % (54/71)). Agreement on malignancy was equally good for smears and LBC (ĸ = 0.71 versus ĸ = 0.70, P = 0.98), but lower for ThinPrep (ĸ = 0.26, P = 0.01) than smears. Conclusion After a single pass, LBC provides higher diagnostic accuracy than the conventional smear technique for EUS-FNA of solid pancreatic lesions in the absence of ROSE. Therefore, LBC, may be an alternative to the conventional smear technique, especially in centers lacking ROSE.
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- Priscilla A. van Riet
- Department of Gastroenterology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands,Corresponding author P. A. van Riet, MD Dept. of Gastroenterology and HepatologyErasmus MC University Medical Center RotterdamP.O Box 20403015 CE Rotterdamthe Netherlands+31107032908
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- Deparment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Reinier de Graaf Hospital, Delft, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biostatistics, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Deparment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Reinier de Graaf Hospital, Delft, the Netherlands
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- Deparment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Reinier de Graaf Hospital, Delft, the Netherlands
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- Deparment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Reinier de Graaf Hospital, Delft, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sint Franciscus Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sint Franciscus Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, IJsselland Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, IJsselland Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, HAGA, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, HAGA, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Brenkman HJF, Gertsen EC, Vegt E, van Hillegersberg R, van Berge Henegouwen MI, Gisbertz SS, Luyer MDP, Nieuwenhuijzen GAP, van Lanschot JJB, Lagarde SM, de Steur WO, Hartgrink HH, Stoot JHMB, Hulsewe KWE, Spillenaar Bilgen EJ, van Det MJ, Kouwenhoven EA, van der Peet DL, Daams F, van Sandick JW, van Grieken NCT, Heisterkamp J, van Etten B, Haveman JW, Pierie JP, Jonker F, Thijssen AY, Belt EJT, van Duijvendijk P, Wassenaar E, van Laarhoven HWM, Wessels FJ, Haj Mohammad N, van Stel HF, Frederix GWJ, Siersema PD, Ruurda JP. Evaluation of PET and laparoscopy in STagIng advanced gastric cancer: a multicenter prospective study (PLASTIC-study). BMC Cancer 2018; 18:450. [PMID: 29678145 PMCID: PMC5910577 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-018-4367-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2017] [Accepted: 04/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Initial staging of gastric cancer consists of computed tomography (CT) and gastroscopy. In locally advanced (cT3–4) gastric cancer, fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography with CT (FDG-PET/CT or PET) and staging laparoscopy (SL) may have a role in staging, but evidence is scarce. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact and cost-effectiveness of PET and SL in addition to initial staging in patients with locally advanced gastric cancer. Methods This prospective observational cohort study will include all patients with a surgically resectable, advanced gastric adenocarcinoma (cT3–4b, N0–3, M0), that are scheduled for treatment with curative intent after initial staging with gastroscopy and CT. The modalities to be investigated in this study is the addition of PET and SL. The primary outcome of this study is the proportion of patients in whom the PET or SL lead to a change in treatment strategy. Secondary outcome parameters are: diagnostic performance, morbidity and mortality, quality of life, and cost-effectiveness of these additional diagnostic modalities. The study recently started in August 2017 with a duration of 36 months. At least 239 patients need to be included in this study to demonstrate that the diagnostic modalities are break-even. Based on the annual number of gastrectomies in the participating centers, it is estimated that approximately 543 patients are included in this study. Discussion In this study, it is hypothesized that performing PET and SL for locally advanced gastric adenocarcinomas results in a change of treatment strategy in 27% of patients and an annual cost-reduction in the Netherlands of €916.438 in this patient group by reducing futile treatment. The results of this study may be applicable to all countries with comparable treatment algorithms and health care systems. Trial registration NCT03208621. This trial was registered prospectively on June 30, 2017.
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- H J F Brenkman
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- The Netherlands Cancer Institute - Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Zuyderland Medical Center, Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands
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- Zuyderland Medical Center, Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands
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- VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- The Netherlands Cancer Institute - Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Elisabeth Twee-Steden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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- Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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- Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, The Netherlands
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- Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Dordrecht, The Netherlands
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- Gelre Ziekenhuis, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
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- Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Propsective Observational Cohort study of Oesophageal-gastric cancer Patients (POCOP) of the Dutch Upper GI Cancer Group (DUCG), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Mujagic Z, Keszthelyi D, Thijssen AY, Jonkers DMAE, Masclee AAM. Editorial: serotonin and irritable bowel syndrome--reconciling pharmacological effects with basic biology; authors' reply. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2016; 43:646-7. [PMID: 26843337 DOI: 10.1111/apt.13506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Z Mujagic
- Division of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands. .,NUTRIM School for Nutrition, and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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- Division of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,NUTRIM School for Nutrition, and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,NUTRIM School for Nutrition, and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,NUTRIM School for Nutrition, and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,NUTRIM School for Nutrition, and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Thijssen AY, Mujagic Z, Jonkers DMAE, Ludidi S, Keszthelyi D, Hesselink MA, Clemens CHM, Conchillo JM, Kruimel JW, Masclee AAM. Alterations in serotonin metabolism in the irritable bowel syndrome. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2016; 43:272-82. [PMID: 26538292 DOI: 10.1111/apt.13459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2015] [Revised: 07/02/2015] [Accepted: 10/14/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Alterations in serotonin (5-HT) metabolism have been postulated to play a role in the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, previous reports regarding 5-HT metabolism in IBS are contradicting. AIM To compare platelet poor plasma (PPP) 5-HT and 5-hydroxyindole acetic acid (5-HIAA) levels and their ratio in a large cohort of IBS patients and healthy controls (HC), including IBS-subgroup analysis. METHODS Irritable bowel syndrome patients and HC were evaluated for fasting PPP 5-HT and 5-HIAA levels. Furthermore, GI-symptom diary, GSRS, quality of life, anxiety and depression scores were assessed in the 2 weeks before blood sampling. RESULTS One hundred and fifty four IBS patients and 137 HC were included. No differences were detected in plasma 5-HT between groups. The 5-HIAA concentrations and 5-HIAA/5-HT ratio were significantly lower in IBS compared to HC: 24.6 ± 21.9 vs. 39.0 ± 29.5 μg/L (P < 0.001) and 8.4 ± 12.2 vs. 13.5 ± 16.6 (P < 0.01), respectively. Subtype analysis for 5-HIAA showed all IBS subtypes to be significantly different from HC. The 5-HIAA/5-HT ratio was significantly lower in the IBS-M subtype vs. HC. Linear regression analysis points to an influence of gender but not of GI-symptoms, psychological scores or medication use. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrated that fasting 5-HT plasma levels are not significantly different in IBS patients compared to controls. However, decreased 5-HIAA levels and 5-HIAA/5-HT ratio in IBS patients may reflect altered serotonin metabolism in IBS. Gender affects 5-HIAA levels in IBS patients, but no effects of drugs, such as SSRIs, or higher GI-symptom or psychological scores were found.
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- A Y Thijssen
- Division of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,NUTRIM School for Nutrition, and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,NUTRIM School for Nutrition, and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,NUTRIM School for Nutrition, and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,NUTRIM School for Nutrition, and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,NUTRIM School for Nutrition, and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,NUTRIM School for Nutrition, and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Alrijne Zorggroep, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Thijssen AY, Mostard GJM. [A man with a skin lesion on his abdomen]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2012; 156:A3468. [PMID: 22551756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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A 56-year-old man presented with a skin lesion 2 days after surgery for a perianal abscess. The lesion was red, swollen and very painful, with central necrosis and arose shortly after starting coumarine therapy.
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van Hoboken EA, Thijssen AY, Verhaaren R, van der Veek PPJ, Prins FA, Verspaget HW, Masclee AAM. Symptoms in patients with ulcerative colitis in remission are associated with visceral hypersensitivity and mast cell activity. Scand J Gastroenterol 2011; 46:981-7. [PMID: 21623672 DOI: 10.3109/00365521.2011.579156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE Patients with ulcerative colitis in remission (UCR) frequently report irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)-like symptoms. Recent studies have pointed to the role of mast cells in mediating visceral hypersensitivity in IBS. We hypothesized that visceral hypersensitivity is frequently present in patients with UCR and is related to the quantity and activity of mast cells in the sigmoid mucosa. MATERIAL AND METHODS A group of 17 controls and 19 patients with UCR were studied. Rectal compliance and perception were measured by electronic barostat. Sigmoid biopsies were taken to quantify the amount of mast cells, degranulating mast cells and mast cells in close proximity to mucosal nerve endings. RESULTS Visceroperception significantly increased in UCR (p < 0.05) versus controls. Rectal perception correlated positively with IBS-like symptoms in UCR (r = 0.969; p < 0.05). The amount of mucosal mast cells (per 100 crypts) was significantly increased in UCR versus controls: 228 ± 20 versus 163 ± 18 (p < 0.05). In the UCR patients a higher percentage of mucosal mast cells was in close proximity to nerve endings (58 ± 4 vs. 38 ± 3% in controls; p < 0.05) or was degranulating (40 ± 7 vs. 16 ± 4% in controls; p < 0.05). There was a significant but weak correlation between quantity of mucosal mast cells and pain perception (r = 0.32; p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Rectal hypersensitivity is associated with mucosal presence and activation of mast cells and with IBS-like symptoms in patients with UCR.
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Affiliation(s)
- Eduard A van Hoboken
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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