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Chantrakul R, Sripongpun P, Pattarapuntakul T, Chamroonkul N, Kongkamol C, Phisalprapa P, Kaewdech A. Health-related quality of life in Thai patients with chronic hepatitis B. Gastroenterol Rep (Oxf) 2024; 12:goae015. [PMID: 38586539 PMCID: PMC10997410 DOI: 10.1093/gastro/goae015] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Background Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) significantly impacts the health-related quality of life (HRQoL), but remains underexplored in the Thai population. Health state utilities (HSU) are indicators reflecting HRQoL which serve as fundamental inputs for economic evaluation analyses. This study aimed at assessing differences in HRQoL across five CHB stages in Thai patients, including non-cirrhotic CHB, compensated cirrhosis, decompensated cirrhosis, early-/intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and advanced-/terminal-stage HCC. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study to collect HRQoL data from patients with CHB at five stages. The study included patients with CHB who were followed up at a super-tertiary care centre between March 2021 and February 2022. The participants completed the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire and provided demographic data. Disease stage and relevant data were obtained from medical records. HSU and Euroqol-visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS) scores, calculated using Thai-specific conversion coefficients, were assessed. Results Among 422 patients, 236 did not have cirrhosis, 92 had compensated cirrhosis, 13 had decompensated cirrhosis, 55 had early-/intermediate-stage HCC, and 26 had advanced-/terminal-stage HCC. The HSU scores for non-cirrhotic, compensated cirrhosis, decompensated cirrhosis, early-/intermediate-stage HCC and advanced-/terminal-stage HCC were 0.95 ± 0.08, 0.89 ± 0.16, 0.79 ± 0.19, 0.89 ± 0.12 and 0.52 ± 0.39, respectively. Similarly, the EQ-VAS scores for various CHB stages were 83.56 ± 12.90, 80.48 ± 13.03, 68.76 ± 17.40, 79.00 ± 14.38 and 62.92 ± 20.62, respectively. A significant correlation (r = 0.469, P < 0.001) was observed between the HSU and EQ-VAS scores. The disease progression led to a notable HSU decline, particularly in the advanced-/terminal-stage HCC group (regression coefficient: -0.436, P < 0.001). The EQ-VAS scores indicated reduced quality of life in advanced liver disease. Conclusions Later CHB stages compromise the HRQoL. Decompensated cirrhosis and advanced-/terminal-stage HCC profoundly affect physical health and quality of life, whereas patients with compensated cirrhosis and early-/intermediate-stage HCC report better HRQoL.
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- Ratthanan Chantrakul
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Family and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
- Division of Digital Innovation and Data Analytics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Ambulatory Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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Wong T, Pattarapuntakul T, Netinatsunton N, Ovartlarnporn B, Sottisuporn J, Yaowmaneerat T, Attasaranya S, Cattapan K, Sripongpun P. Predictive Factors Correlated with Successful Early Endoscopic Removal of Pancreaticolithiasis in Chronic Pancreatitis after Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:172. [PMID: 38248049 PMCID: PMC10814896 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14020172] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The treatment of chronic pancreatitis (CP) and symptomatic pancreatic duct (PD) calculi often involves techniques like endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), or a combination of both. However, identifying predictive factors for the successful removal of these calculi remains variable. This study aimed to determine the factors predicting successful ESWL and endoscopic removal in CP and PD calculi patients. METHODS We examined data from CP patients who underwent complete PD calculi removal via ESWL combined with ERCP between July 2012 and 2022, and assessed baseline characteristics, imaging findings, and treatment details. Patients were categorized into early- and late-endoscopic complete removal groups (EER and LER groups, respectively). RESULTS Of the 27 patients analyzed, 74.1% were male with an average age of 44 ± 9.6 years. EER was achieved in 74% of the patients. Patients in the EER group exhibited smaller PD calculi diameter (8.5 vs. 19 mm, p = 0.012) and lower calculus density (964.6 vs. 1313.3 HU, p = 0.041) compared to the LER group. Notably, PD stricture and the rate of PD stent insertion were not different between the groups. A calculus density threshold of 1300 HU on non-contrast CT demonstrated 71% sensitivity and 80% specificity in predicting EER. CONCLUSIONS Smaller and low-density PD calculi may serve as predictors for successful EER, potentially aiding in the management of CP patients with PD calculi.
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- Thanawin Wong
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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Vachvanichsanong P, Dissaneewate P, Kritsaneepaiboon S, Pattarapuntakul T. Hyperlipidaemia-induced pancreatitis and infected intra-abdominal cysts in a boy with systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report. Scand J Rheumatol 2023; 52:584-586. [PMID: 37485835 DOI: 10.1080/03009742.2023.2230674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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- P Vachvanichsanong
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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Pattarapuntakul T, Charoenrit T, Wong T, Netinatsunton N, Ovartlarnporn B, Yaowmaneerat T, Tubtawee T, Boonsri P, Sripongpun P. Clinical Outcomes of the Endoscopic Step-Up Approach with or without Radiology-Guided Percutaneous Drainage for Symptomatic Walled-Off Pancreatic Necrosis. Medicina (B Aires) 2023; 59:medicina59030569. [PMID: 36984570 PMCID: PMC10058734 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59030569] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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Background and objectives: Symptomatic walled-off pancreatic necrosis is a serious local complication of acute necrotising pancreatitis. The endoscopic step-up approach is the standard treatment for symptomatic walled-off pancreatic necrosis; however, adjunctive radiologic percutaneous drainage for this condition is controversial. This study compared the clinical and radiologic resolution of walled-off pancreatic necrosis achieved with the endoscopic step-up approach with or without radiology-guided percutaneous drainage. Material and Methods: This retrospective, single-centre cohort study enrolled patients with symptomatic walled-off pancreatic necrosis who underwent endoscopic transmural drainage (ETD) followed by directed endoscopic necrosectomy (DEN) with or without radiology-guided drainage. A total of 34 patients (endoscopic approach, n = 22; combined modality approach, n = 12) underwent the endoscopic step-up approach (ETD followed by DEN). Baseline characteristics, clinical success, and resolution of necrosis were compared between groups. Results: All patients achieved symptom resolution from walled-off pancreatic necrosis. The mean patient age was 58.4 years, and 21 (61.8%) were men. Following treatment with the endoscopic approach and combined modality approach, clinical success was achieved in 90.9% of patients within 11.5 days, and 66.7% of patients within 16.5 days, respectively. Both length of hospital stay (55 days vs. 71 days; p = 0.071) and time to complete radiologic resolution were shorter (93 days vs. 124 days; p = 0.23) in the endoscopic approach group. Conclusion: Both the endoscopic step-up approach and the CMD approach resulted in a favourably high clinical resolution rates in patients with symptomatic WON. However, clinical success rates seemed to be higher, and the length of hospital stay tended to be shorter in the endoscopic approach than in the CMD approach, as well as the significantly shorter necrosectomy time in each procedure was observed. Of note, these findings might be from some inherited differences in baseline characteristics of the patients between the two groups, and a randomized controlled trial with a larger sample size to verify these results is warranted.
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- Tanawat Pattarapuntakul
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand (P.S.)
- Correspondence:
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand (P.S.)
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand (P.S.)
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- Nantana-Kriangkrai Chotiwattanaphan (NKC) Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Nantana-Kriangkrai Chotiwattanaphan (NKC) Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Nantana-Kriangkrai Chotiwattanaphan (NKC) Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand (P.S.)
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Pattarapuntakul T, Charoenrit T, Netinatsunton N, Yaowmaneerat T, Pitakteerabundit T, Ovartlarnporn B, Attasaranya S, Wong T, Chamroonkul N, Sripongpun P. Postoperative outcomes of resectable periampullary cancer accompanied by obstructive jaundice with and without preoperative endoscopic biliary drainage. Front Oncol 2022; 12:1040508. [PMID: 36439422 PMCID: PMC9685337 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1040508] [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: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 08/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Preoperative biliary drainage (PBD) is useful in resectable periampullary cancer with obstructive jaundice. Whether it is better than direct surgery (DS) in terms of postoperative complications and mortality is controversial. METHODS All cases of successful pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) in patients with periampullary cancer with obstructive jaundice performed between January 2016 and January 2021 were retrospectively reviewed. Endoscopic PBD was performed; data pertaining to serum bilirubin level, procedural technique, and duration before surgery were obtained. The incidence of postoperative complications and survival rate were compared between the PBD and DS group. RESULTS A total of 104 patients (PBD, n = 58; DS, n = 46) underwent curative PD. The mean age was 63.8 ± 10 years and 53 (51%) were male. Age, body mass index (BMI), sex, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group status, presence of comorbid disease, initial laboratory results, and pathological diagnoses were not significantly different between the two groups. The incidence of postoperative complications was 58.6% in the PBD group while 73.9% in the DS group (relative risk [RR] 1.26, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.92, 1.73, p=0.155) and the difference was not significant except in bile leakage (RR 8.83, 95% CI 1.26, 61.79, p = 0.021) and intraoperative bleeding (RR 3.97, 95% CI 0.88, 17.85, p = 0.049) which were higher in the DS group. The one-year survival rate was slightly less in the DS group but the difference was not statistically significant. The independent predictors for death within 1-year were intraoperative bleeding and preoperative total bilirubin > 14.6 mg/dL. CONCLUSIONS PBD in resectable malignant distal biliary obstruction showed no benefit in terms of 1-year survival over DS approach. But it demonstrated the benefit of lower risks of intraoperative bleeding, and bile leakage. Additionally, the level of pre-operative bilirubin level of over 14.6 mg/dL and having intraoperative bleeding were associated with a lower 1-year survival in such patients. Overall, PBD may be not necessary for all resectable periampullary cancer patients, but there might be a role in those with severely jaundice (>14.6 mg/dL), as it helps lower risk of intraoperative bleeding, and might lead to a better survival outcome.
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- Tanawat Pattarapuntakul
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Nanthana-Kriangkrai Chotiwattanaphan (NKC) institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Nanthana-Kriangkrai Chotiwattanaphan (NKC) institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- HepatoPancreatoBiliary surgery unit, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Nanthana-Kriangkrai Chotiwattanaphan (NKC) institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Nanthana-Kriangkrai Chotiwattanaphan (NKC) institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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Netinatsunton N, Cheewasereechon N, Pattarapuntakul T, Sottisuporn J, Kanjanapradit K, Ovartlarnporn B. Optical diagnosis by near-focus versus normal-focus narrow band imaging colonoscopy in colorectal polyps based on combined NICE and WASP classification: a randomized controlled trial. Clin Endosc 2022; 55:645-654. [PMID: 36071005 PMCID: PMC9539289 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2022.048] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background/Aims Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) International Colorectal Endoscopic (NICE) and Workgroup Serrated Polyps and Polyposis (WASP) classifications were developed for optical diagnosis of neoplastic and sessile serrated polyps, respectively. Near-focus NBI with NICE combined with WASP criteria for optical diagnosis of colonic polyps has not yet been evaluated. We aimed to compare the accuracy of near-focus NBI (group A) with normal-focus NBI (group B) in real-time optical diagnosis of colorectal polyps using combined NICE and WASP criteria.
Methods Among 362 patients, 118 with 227 polyps were recruited. Groups A and B included 62 patients with 130 polyps (three lost polyps) and 56 patients with 106 polyps (six lost polyps), respectively. Optical diagnoses were compared with pathological reports.
Results The accuracy of optical diagnosis of neoplastic polyps in groups A and B was not significantly different (76% vs. 71%, p=0.52). WASP criteria provided all false positive diagnoses of sessile polyps as serrated polyps in 31 (16.2%) patients.
Conclusions Near-focus NBI was not superior to normal-focus NBI in optical diagnostics of neoplastic polyps using NICE criteria. In our study, WASP classification yielded all false positives in the diagnosis of sessile serrated adenomas/polyps. Routine real-life optical diagnosis of polyps is still unadvisable.
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- Nisa Netinatsunton
- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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Wong T, Pattarapuntakul T, Netinatsunton N, Ovartlarnporn B, Sottisuporn J, Chamroonkul N, Sripongpun P, Jandee S, Kaewdech A, Attasaranya S, Piratvisuth T. Diagnostic performance of endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue acquisition by EUS-FNA versus EUS-FNB for solid pancreatic mass without ROSE: a retrospective study. World J Surg Oncol 2022; 20:215. [PMID: 35751053 PMCID: PMC9229075 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-022-02682-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue acquisition (EUS-TA) is an established diagnostic procedure for solid pancreatic mass. However, the diagnostic yield between fine-needle aspiration (FNA) and fine-needle biopsy (FNB) remains unclear. We aimed to evaluate and compare the diagnostic yields between FNA and FNB using conventional FNA and Franseen needles of the same size 22-gauge needle, in patients with solid pancreatic mass who underwent EUS-TA without rapid onsite cytopathology evaluation (ROSE). METHODS All cases of EUS-TA by FNA or FNB for solid pancreatic mass between January 2017 and October 2020 in a single-centre university hospital were retrospectively reviewed. All procedures were performed without an onsite cytologist. Before the endoscopist finished the procedure, macroscopic onsite evaluation (MOSE) was confirmed. The diagnostic yield and the average number of needle passes between FNB and FNA were then compared. RESULTS A total of 151 patients (FNA, n = 77; FNB, n = 74) with solid pancreatic mass detected by cross-sectional imaging underwent EUS-TA. The mean age was 62.3 ± 12.8 years, with 88 (58.3%) males. Age, sex, mass location, tumour size and disease stage from imaging were not significantly different between the two groups. The diagnostic performance was higher in EUS-FNB (94.6%) than in EUS-FNA (89.6%). The mean number of needle passes was clearly fewer in FNB than in FNA (2.8 vs. 3.8, p < 0.001). The total procedure time was shorter in FNB (34.7 min) than in FNA (41 min). The adverse event rate between FNB and FNA was not significantly different. CONCLUSIONS The diagnostic yield of solid pancreatic mass was higher in FNB using the Franseen needle than in FNA using the conventional FNA needle in a centre where ROSE is unavailable, without serious adverse event. In addition, FNB had fewer needle passes and shorter total procedure time.
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- Thanawin Wong
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand.,NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand. .,NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand.
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- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand
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- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand.,NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
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Wong T, Pattarapuntakul T, Keeratichananont S, Cattapan K, Nirattisaikul S, Wetwittayakhlung P. Multiple Esophageal Leiomyoma Presenting with Clinical Dysphagia from Mechanical Obstruction and Motility Disorder. Case Rep Gastroenterol 2021; 15:861-868. [PMID: 34720836 PMCID: PMC8543276 DOI: 10.1159/000518861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Esophageal leiomyoma is uncommon. However, this tumor is the most common subepithelial tumor affecting the esophagus, comprising approximately two-thirds of benign esophageal tumors. Leiomyomas of the esophagus rarely cause symptoms when they are single and <5 cm. The mainstay of treatment is esophagectomy for symptomatic patients. A 68-year-old male patient presented with progressive dysphagia for 4 months. The degree of dysphagia and chest discomfort was more severe on solid rather than liquid diet. The CT scan of the chest showed multiple well-defined, submucosal nodules, up to 1.9 cm in diameter located at the middle esophagus. The barium swallow study illustrated multiple, well-defined, smooth, semilunar filling defects along the mid to distal esophagus. Meanwhile, esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed 8 smooth subepithelial masses. Moreover, the radial EUS showed multiple hypoechoic masses arising from the 4th layer, with some of the tumors connected to others as a horseshoe-like shape causing narrowed lumen. Last, high-resolution esophageal manometry revealed ineffective esophageal motility. We report a rare case of numerous esophageal leiomyomas which caused dysphagia as a result of both mechanical obstruction and hypomotility disorder. The histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of esophageal leiomyoma. Symptoms improved significantly after lifestyle modifications and adherence to dietary advice on the part of the patient.
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- Thanawin Wong
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Internal Medicine Department, Songklanagarind hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand.,NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Internal Medicine Department, Songklanagarind hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand.,NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Radiology, Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Radiology, Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomical pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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Kaewdech A, Pattarapuntakul T, Sripongpun P. Amoxycillin-Clavulanic Acid-Induced Esophageal Ulcer: An Unusual Cause. Case Rep Gastroenterol 2020; 14:472-476. [PMID: 33173463 PMCID: PMC7588687 DOI: 10.1159/000509500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Pill-induced esophagitis or esophageal ulcers are considered when patients have retrosternal chest pain or odynophagia following the ingestion of suspicious medications. Various drugs have been reported to induce esophageal ulcers. However, amoxycillin-clavulanic acid-induced esophagitis or esophageal ulcer has not been reported in literature. Hence, we report the case of a 30-year-old Thai male who presented with acute, severe odynophagia and retrosternal chest pain. He had a history of taking amoxycillin-clavulanic acid for 12 days. An esophagogastroduodenoscopy was performed and revealed geographic clean-based ulcers, with a kissing-ulcer appearance at the level of the mid-esophagus. A biopsy was taken and revealed inflamed granulation tissue and an ulcer with neither infection nor malignancy. Thus, the diagnosis of an amoxycillin-clavulanic acid-induced esophageal ulcer was made according to the clinicopathologic report.
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- Apichat Kaewdech
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
- *Apichat Kaewdech, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Department of Medicine Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, 15, Kanchanavanich Road, Songkhla 90110 (Thailand),
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- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Songklanagarind Hospital, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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Pattarapuntakul T, Ovartlarnporn B, Rojsanga W, Yungyoo T. Biliary Fascioliasis in Chronic Calcific Pancreatitis Presenting with Ascending Cholangitis and Biliary Stricture. Case Rep Gastroenterol 2019; 13:438-444. [PMID: 31762732 PMCID: PMC6873016 DOI: 10.1159/000503277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Biliary fascioliasis is a rare infection of the hepatobiliary system. In human, it is known to present with two main phases; acute phase (hepatic phase) presenting with abdominal pain or abnormal liver biochemistry then chronic phase (biliary phase) presenting with biliary obstruction or cholangitis. Optimal treatment of biliary fascioliasis consists of endoscopic retrograde cholangiography with removal of the parasite and single oral dose of triclabendazole. We report a rare case of biliary fascioliasis in chronic calcified pancreatitis who presented with ascending cholangitis and biliary stricture. A 63-years-old Thai man was referred to our hospital for treatment of clinical symptoms severe cholangitis. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography showed evidence of distal common bile duct stricture associated with chronic calcific pancreatitis. ERCP was performed, that found a few amorphous filling defects in the common bile duct and distal biliary stricture. After removal of the foreign body of what seems to be a fluke parasite followed with single oral dose triclabendazole thereafter, the clinical symptom was improved dramatically.
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- Tanawat Pattarapuntakul
- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
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- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
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- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Songklanagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
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- Internal Medicine, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Pattarapuntakul T, Ovartlarnporn B, Sottisuporn J. Mucinous cystic neoplasm of the liver with extrahepatic growth presenting with ascending cholangitis diagnosed by endoscopic ultrasound features: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2018; 12:33. [PMID: 29444709 PMCID: PMC5813420 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-017-1560-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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: 06/13/2017] [Accepted: 12/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Mucinous cystic neoplasm of the liver with extrahepatic growth is a rare benign epithelial neoplasm of the biliary system that presents with a mass effect or is incidentally found on imaging. The tumor affects mostly the common hepatic duct, which is difficult to diagnose preoperatively by radiology, endoscopy, or cystic fluid analysis. Endoscopic ultrasound is a noninvasive tool for the evaluation of features of a cystic lesion and the extent of disease. Optimal treatment is complete tumor resection. Case presentation A 27-year-old Thai woman was referred to our hospital for investigation and treatment of clinical symptoms of obstructive jaundice and ascending cholangitis, as well as an unknown cause of obstruction. Multiple investigations were performed, including endoscopic retrograde cholangiography and magnetic resonance imaging. Endoscopic ultrasound showed a multiloculated cystic lesion with internal septations without communication to the bile duct, which helped to support a diagnosis of mucinous cystic neoplasm. Eventually, the pathological diagnosis made was mucinous cystic neoplasm of the bile duct. A follow-up clinical examination with imaging at 6 months revealed that the patient was asymptomatic and without recurrence. Conclusions We report a rare case of a patient with a large mucinous cystic neoplasm of the liver with extrahepatic growth causing biliary obstruction, which was diagnosed on the basis of endoscopic ultrasound features. Following definitive diagnosis, treatment with complete surgical resection using a multidisciplinary approach was successful.
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Affiliation(s)
- Tanawat Pattarapuntakul
- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Songklanagarind Hospital, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, 90110, Songkhla, Thailand.
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- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Songklanagarind Hospital, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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- NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Songklanagarind Hospital, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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