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Nguyen‐Vu T, Chin Y, Malvar C, Cabral‐Prodigalidad PA, De Lusong M, Maulahela H, Mekaroonkamol P, Ong A, Djajakusuma A, Myint T, Nurmalihah H, Asokkumar R, Francisco C, Liu J, Rerknimitr R, Shergill A, Sanduleanu S, Kaltenbach T, Soetikno R. The synergistic role of virtual coaching with simulation-based mastery learning for upper endoscopy. DEN Open 2024; 4:e317. [PMID: 38226397 PMCID: PMC10788588 DOI: 10.1002/deo2.317] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Introduction Our simulation-based mastery learning (SBML) curriculum, delivered in person, has been shown to successfully train novices in structured esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). SBML with virtual coaching (VC) has the potential to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of endoscopy training and expand access to trainees from around the world. We share our observations conducting an EGD training course using SBML with VC. Methods We conducted a 1-week virtual SBML course for novice trainees across seven academic centers in the USA and Asia. The cognitive component was delivered using an online learning platform. For technical skills, a virtual coach supervised hands-on training and local coaches provided assistance when needed. At the end of training, an independent rater assessed simulation-based performance using a validated assessment tool. We assessed the clinical performance of 30 EGDs using the ASGE Assessment of Competency in Endoscopy tool. We compared the trainees' scores to our cohort trained using in-person SBML training using non-inferiority t-tests. Results We enrolled 21 novice trainees (mean age: 30.8 ± 3.6 years; female: 52%). For tip deflection, the trainees reached the minimum passing standard after 31 ± 29 runs and mastery after 52 ± 37 runs. For structured EGD, the average score for the overall exam was 4.6 ± 0.6, similar to the in-person cohort (4.7 ± 0.5, p = 0.49). The knowledge-based assessment was also comparable (virtual coaching: 81.9 ± 0.1; direct coaching: 78.3 ± 0.1; p = 0.385). Over time, our novice trainees reached clinical competence at a similar rate to our historical in-person control. Conclusions VC appears feasible and effective for training novice gastroenterology trainees. VC allowed us to scale our SBML course, expand access to experts, and administer SBML simultaneously across different sites at the highest standards.
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- Tiffany Nguyen‐Vu
- Department of MedicineUniversity of CaliforniaSan FranciscoUSA
- Division of Gastroenterology and HepatologySan Francisco VA Medical CenterSan FranciscoUSA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologySingapore General HospitalSingaporeSingapore
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- Department of MedicineUniversity of CaliforniaSan FranciscoUSA
- Division of Gastroenterology and HepatologySan Francisco VA Medical CenterSan FranciscoUSA
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- Department of GastroenterologyUniversity of the PhilippinesPhilippine General HospitalManilaPhilippines
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- Division of GastroenterologyDepartment of Internal MedicineFaculty of MedicineUniversity of Indonesia‐Cipto Mangunkusumo National General HospitalJakartaIndonesia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Center of Excellence for Innovation and Endoscopy in Gastrointestinal OncologyChulalongkorn UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologySingapore General HospitalSingaporeSingapore
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- Department of GastroenterologyUniversity of the PhilippinesPhilippine General HospitalManilaPhilippines
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyCalifornia Pacific Medical CenterSan FranciscoUSA
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- Division of GastroenterologyDepartment of Internal MedicineFaculty of MedicineUniversity of Indonesia‐Cipto Mangunkusumo National General HospitalJakartaIndonesia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologySingapore General HospitalSingaporeSingapore
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- Institute of Digestive and Liver DiseasesSt. Luke's Medical CenterTaguig CityPhilippines
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyCalifornia Pacific Medical CenterSan FranciscoUSA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Center of Excellence for Innovation and Endoscopy in Gastrointestinal OncologyChulalongkorn UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Department of MedicineUniversity of CaliforniaSan FranciscoUSA
- Division of Gastroenterology and HepatologySan Francisco VA Medical CenterSan FranciscoUSA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMaastricht University Medical CenterMaastrichtthe Netherlands
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- Department of MedicineUniversity of CaliforniaSan FranciscoUSA
- Division of Gastroenterology and HepatologySan Francisco VA Medical CenterSan FranciscoUSA
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- Department of MedicineUniversity of CaliforniaSan FranciscoUSA
- Division of Gastroenterology and HepatologySan Francisco VA Medical CenterSan FranciscoUSA
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Siripongsaporn S, Yongsiriwit K, Tantitanawat K, Chirapongsathorn S. Use of virtual reality in patient education program to reduce anxiety in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: A randomized controlled trial. JGH Open 2024; 8:e13046. [PMID: 38444632 PMCID: PMC10910873 DOI: 10.1002/jgh3.13046] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Background and Aim Virtual reality (VR) provides an immersive image-viewing experience that has recently been expanding its use in clinical medicine. We aimed to examine a patient education program by VR to reduce anxiety in patients undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Methods We conducted a randomized controlled trial and consecutively enrolled patients who had an indication for unsedated EGD with topical anesthesia. Patients were randomly assigned to use Oculus GO with three-dimensionally specific software content (a stand-alone VR headset) for patient education or standard patient education using oral information (the control group) before EGD. The primary outcome was the variation in anxiety scores before and after patient education programs. Results A total of 107 patients underwent EGD and received a VR (n = 58) and control (n = 49) patient education program. The mean anxiety score before starting the patient education program was 41.4 9.6 in the VR group and 41.9 7.7 in the control group. The mean anxiety score after the patient education program was 37.1 10.8 in the VR group and 38.9 8.07 in the control group (P-value = 0.354). The anxiety score in the VR group decreased more than in the control group but was not significant. The recall questionnaire scores were higher in the VR group (4.70.4) than the control group (3.91, P-value 0.001). Conclusion A virtual reality-assisted patient education program before EGD did not significantly reduce anxiety but may provide more memory and understanding about the procedure to patients who underwent unsedated EGD.
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- Surachet Siripongsaporn
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of MedicinePhramongkutklao Hospital and College of MedicineBangkokThailand
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- College of Digital Innovation TechnologyRangsit UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of MedicinePhramongkutklao Hospital and College of MedicineBangkokThailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of MedicinePhramongkutklao Hospital and College of MedicineBangkokThailand
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Shah ED, Chan WW, Jodorkovsky D, Lee Lynch K, Patel A, Patel D, Yadlapati R. Optimizing the Management Algorithm for Heartburn in General Gastroenterology: Cost-Effectiveness and Cost-Minimization Analysis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2023:S1542-3565(23)00676-6. [PMID: 37683879 PMCID: PMC10918040 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2023.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Heartburn is the most common symptom seen in gastroenterology practice. We aimed to optimize cost-effective evaluation and management of heartburn. METHODS We developed a decision analytic model from insurer and patient perspectives comparing 4 strategies for patients failing empiric proton pump inhibitors (PPIs): (1) PPI optimization without testing, (2) endoscopy with PPI optimization for all patients, (3) endoscopy with PPI discontinuation when erosive findings are absent, and (4) endoscopy/ambulatory reflux monitoring with PPI discontinuation as appropriate for phenotypic management. Health outcomes were respectively defined on systematic reviews of clinical trials. Cost outcomes were defined on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services databases and commercial multipliers for direct healthcare costs, and national observational studies evaluating healthcare utilization. The time horizon was 1 year. All testing was performed off PPI. RESULTS PPI optimization without testing cost $3784/y to insurers and $3128 to patients due to lower work productivity and suboptimal symptom relief. Endoscopy with PPI optimization lowered insurer costs by $1020/y and added 11 healthy days/y by identifying erosive reflux disease. Endoscopy with PPI discontinuation added 11 additional healthy days/y by identifying patients without erosive reflux disease that did not need PPI. By optimizing phenotype-guided treatment, endoscopy/ambulatory reflux monitoring with a trial of PPI discontinuation was the most effective of all strategies (gaining 22 healthy days/y) and saved $2183 to insurers and $2396 to patients. CONCLUSIONS Among patients with heartburn, endoscopy with ambulatory reflux monitoring (off PPI) optimizes cost-effective management by matching treatment to phenotype. When erosive findings are absent, trialing PPI discontinuation is more cost-effective than optimizing PPI.
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- Eric D Shah
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine and Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California
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Suh MA, Park SB, Kwak MS, Yoon JY, Cha JM. Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and Gastric Cancer Claims in South Korea: A Nationwide, Population-Based Study. Yonsei Med J 2023; 64:549-557. [PMID: 37634631 PMCID: PMC10462811 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2023.0074] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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PURPOSE There has been little information about the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and gastric cancer claims. This study aimed to measure the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on EGD and gastric cancer claims in South Korea. MATERIALS AND METHODS This nationwide, population-based study compared the claims data of EGD, gastric cancer, early gastric cancer (EGC), advanced gastric cancer (AGC) and gastric cancer operation in 2020 and 2021 (COVID-19 era) to those in 2019 (before COVID-19 pandemic). RESULTS The annual claims of EGD, gastric cancer, EGC, and AGC were reduced by 6.3%, 5.0%, 4.7%, and 3.6% in 2020 and by 2.2%, 1.0%, 0.6%, and 1.9% in 2021, respectively, compared to 2019. The amount of annual claims of gastric cancer operation was reduced by 8.8% in 2020, but increased by 0.9% in 2021, compared to those in 2019. The monthly claims of EGD, gastric cancer, EGC, AGC, and gastric cancer operation were mainly reduced in the first epidemic wave of COVID-19, but decreased in the 2nd to 4th epidemic wave. Compared to 2019, the monthly claim of EGD, gastric cancer, EGC, AGC, and gastric cancer operation were reduced by 28.8%, 14.3%, 18.1%, 9.2%, and 5.8% in March 2020 and by 17.2%, 10.8%, 10.3%, 7.2%, and 35.4% in April 2020, respectively. CONCLUSION Negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on EGD, gastric cancer, EGC, AGC, and gastric cancer operation was worst during the first surge of COVID-19, but decreased in the 2nd to 4th epidemic wave of the disease in 2020 and 2021.
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- Min Ah Suh
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Sawathanon S, Promchan D, Thongwong M, Wangkulangkul P, Cheewatanakornkul S, Keeratichananont S, Yolsuriyanwong K. Impact of preoperative esophagogastroduodenoscopy in patients undergoing bariatric surgery and development of a model to predict clinically significant abnormal endoscopic findings. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:2202-2208. [PMID: 35864356 PMCID: PMC9302948 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09391-8] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Preoperative esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) in patients undergoing bariatric surgery can help surgeons detect abnormalities in the upper gastrointestinal (UGI) tract that may require a change in surgical plan. However, the need for EGD before bariatric surgery is controversial. OBJECTIVES We aimed to determine the prevalence of UGI abnormalities and evaluate the predictive factors of abnormal findings that require a change in surgical plan or cause a delay in surgical treatment in patients undergoing bariatric surgery and develop a prediction model. METHODS The medical records from January 2012 to July 2020 were retrospectively reviewed in patients who underwent EGD before bariatric surgery. The EGD findings were classified into four groups based on their effects on management. Group 1 had normal findings. Group 2 had abnormal findings that did not require a change in surgical management. Group 3 had abnormal findings that required a change in the surgical plan or caused a delay in surgical treatment. Group 4 had contraindications to surgery. Predictive factors for Groups 3 and 4 were analyzed using univariate and multivariate analyses. A model visualized as a nomogram was developed based on significant factors. Discrimination and calibration were evaluated. RESULTS A total of 461 patient records (63.8% female) were reviewed. The mean age was 35.1 ± 11.2 years and the mean BMI was 47.7 ± 8.7 kg/m2. The prevalence of endoscopic findings in Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4 were 42.5%, 35.6%, 21.9%, and 0%, respectively. The most common abnormal findings were non-erosive gastritis (31.2%) followed by Helicobacter pylori infection (18.7%) and hiatal hernia (10.2%). Male sex and NSAID use were significantly associated with detection of lesions in Group 3 either on univariate or multivariate analysis, while type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) was a significant protective factor on multivariate analysis. On subgroup analysis in patients ≥ 40 years old, multivariate analysis revealed age, BMI, and NSAID use were significantly associated with the detection of lesions in Group 3, while T2DM was still a significant protective factor. A nomogram to predict lesions in Group 3 for this subgroup was developed and showed good discrimination (C-statistics 0.737, 95% CI 0.721‒0.752). CONCLUSION A high prevalence of abnormal endoscopic findings was observed in Thai patients who are undergoing bariatric surgery. Preoperative EGD screening is helpful in detecting UGI abnormalities that require a change in the surgical decision plan. The new nomogram may help rational utilization of EGD prior to bariatric surgery.
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- Surawitch Sawathanon
- Songklanagarind Excellence Center for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand
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- Nursing Service Division, Songklanagarind Hospital, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand
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- Nursing Service Division, Songklanagarind Hospital, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand
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- Songklanagarind Excellence Center for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand
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- Songklanagarind Excellence Center for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand
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- Nanthana-Kriengkrai Chotiwatanaphan Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand
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- Songklanagarind Excellence Center for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand.
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Chaikajornwat J, Pittayanon R, Ananchuensook P, Kongwibulwut M, Rerknimitr R. The comparison of aerosol exposures to endoscopy personnel performing diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in patients with and without head box: A randomized control trial. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2023; 38:233-240. [PMID: 36464891 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.16082] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) has been identified as an aerosol-generating procedure (AGP) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The risk of AGP and benefits of utilizing protective measures have never been fully studied. METHODS A randomized control, open-label study in patients scheduled for diagnostic EGD between September and December 2021 was conducted. Patients were randomly assigned to either head box group or without head box group (control group). Particles were measured with six-size particle counters at the nurse anesthetist and endoscopist position. Primary composite outcomes were the mean difference of aerosol particle levels during and before EGD at the nurse anesthetist face position and at the endoscopist face position. Secondary outcomes were factors increasing aerosol particle levels and safety of the head box. RESULTS From 196 enrolled patients, 190 were analyzed. Baseline characteristics were not different between the two groups. The mean distance between endoscopist face and patient mouth was 67.2 ± 4.9 cm. The mean differences of 0.3-, 0.5-, and 1.0-μm particles during the procedure and at baseline before the procedure at nurse anesthetist position and the mean differences of 0.3-μm particles at the endoscopist position was found to have decreased in the head box group and increased in the control group (P < 0.001, 0.001, 0.014, and P < 0.001, respectively). Cough, burping, and body movement increased aerosol particles. No additional adverse events were observed in the head box group. CONCLUSIONS EGD with the head box is safe and can reduce significant aerosolization to endoscopy personnel including nurse anesthetists and endoscopists.
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- Jukkaphop Chaikajornwat
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red Cross, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red Cross, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red Cross, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red Cross, Bangkok, Thailand
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Harada S, Sakakibara Y, Ishida H, Mori K, Mita E. Early Gastric Cancer Arising From Hyperplastic Polyps After Argon Plasma Coagulation for Gastric Vascular Ectasia. ACG Case Rep J 2023; 10:e00953. [PMID: 36699190 DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000000953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Li JZ, Broderick RC, Huang EY, Serra J, Wu S, Genz M, Sandler BJ, Jacobsen GR, Horgan S. Post Sleeve Reflux: indicators and impact on outcomes. Surg Endosc 2022; 37:3145-3153. [PMID: 35948805 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09454-w] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Post-operative gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) remains a significant morbidity following sleeve gastrectomy (SG). We aim to evaluate the incidence and impact within a single center experience. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review of a prospectively maintained database was performed identifying laparoscopic or robotic SG patients. Primary outcomes included weight loss, rates of post-operative GERD (de-novo or aggravated), and re-intervention. Subgroup analysis was performed between patients with (Group 1) and without (Group 2) post-operative GERD. De-novo GERD and aggravated was defined as persistent GERD complaints or new/increased PPI usage in GERD naive or prior GERD patients, respectively. RESULTS 392 patients were identified between 2014 and 2019. Average demographics: age 42.3 (18-84) years, Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) 1.12 (0-10), and body mass index (BMI) 47.7 (28-100). 98% were performed laparoscopically. Average excess weight loss (EWL) was 51.0% and 46.4% at 1 and 2 years post-operatively. Average follow up was 516 (6-2694) days. 69 (17%) patients developed post operative de-novo or aggravated GERD. Group 1 had significantly higher EWL at 9 months (57% vs 47%, p 0.003). 13 (3%) patients required operative re-intervention for GERD and other morbidities: 4 RYGB conversions, 4 diagnostic laparoscopies, 3 HHR, 1 MSA placement. Group 1 had higher rates of post-operative intervention (14% vs 1%, p 0.0001). Subanalysis demonstrated that Group 1 had elevated preoperative DeMeester scores on pH testing (34.8 vs 18.9, p 0.03). De-novo GERD had an elevated post-operative total acid exposure when compared to aggravated GERD (12.7% vs 7.0% p 0.03). No significant differences were found between preoperative endoscopy findings, pre and postoperative total acid exposure, post-operative DeMeester scores, and high-resolution manometry values regarding de-novo/aggravated GERD development. CONCLUSION Preoperative DeMeester scores may serve as risk indicators regarding post-operative GERD. Outcomes such as reintervention remain elevated in post-operative GERD patients.
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- Jonathan Z Li
- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Center for the Future of Surgery, University of California San Diego, MET Building, Lower Level, 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0740, La Jolla, CA, 92093-0740, USA.
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Center for the Future of Surgery, University of California San Diego, MET Building, Lower Level, 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0740, La Jolla, CA, 92093-0740, USA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Center for the Future of Surgery, University of California San Diego, MET Building, Lower Level, 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0740, La Jolla, CA, 92093-0740, USA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Center for the Future of Surgery, University of California San Diego, MET Building, Lower Level, 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0740, La Jolla, CA, 92093-0740, USA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Center for the Future of Surgery, University of California San Diego, MET Building, Lower Level, 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0740, La Jolla, CA, 92093-0740, USA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Center for the Future of Surgery, University of California San Diego, MET Building, Lower Level, 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0740, La Jolla, CA, 92093-0740, USA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Center for the Future of Surgery, University of California San Diego, MET Building, Lower Level, 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0740, La Jolla, CA, 92093-0740, USA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Center for the Future of Surgery, University of California San Diego, MET Building, Lower Level, 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0740, La Jolla, CA, 92093-0740, USA
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- Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Center for the Future of Surgery, University of California San Diego, MET Building, Lower Level, 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0740, La Jolla, CA, 92093-0740, USA
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Turshudzhyan A, Rezaizadeh H, Tadros M. Lessons learned: Preventable misses and near-misses of endoscopic procedures. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 14:302-310. [PMID: 35719899 PMCID: PMC9157695 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v14.i5.302] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Endoscopy is a complex procedure that requires advanced training and a highly skilled practitioner. The advances in the field of endoscopy have made it an invaluable diagnostic tool, but the procedure remains provider dependent. The quality of endoscopy may vary from provider to provider and, as a result, is not perfect. Consequently, 11.3% of upper gastrointestinal neoplasms are missed on the initial upper endoscopy and 2.1%-5.9% of colorectal polyps or cancers are missed on colonoscopy. Pathology is overlooked if endoscopic exam is not done carefully, bypassing proper visualization of the scope’s entry and exit points or, if exam is not taken to completion, not visualizing the most distal bowel segments. We hope to shed light on this issue, establish areas of weakness, and propose possible solutions and preventative measures.
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- Alla Turshudzhyan
- Department of Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT 06030, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT 06030, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY 12208, United States
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Boonreunya N, Nopawong E, Yongsiriwit K, Chirapongsathorn S. Virtual reality distraction during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: a randomized controlled trial. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2022; 37:855-860. [PMID: 35080055 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.15786] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Virtual reality (VR) is an established and effective tool in reducing autonomic and somatic pain. We aimed to examine the analgesic effects of VR distraction during esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). METHODS We conducted a randomized controlled trial and enrolled patients who had indication for unsedated EGD with topical anesthesia. Patients were randomly assigned to use Oculus GO with three-dimensional specific software content (standalone VR headset), sham VR or without VR during EGD. The primary outcome was patient pain scores during EGD. RESULTS A total of 96 patients undergoing diagnostic EGD were randomized to receive VR (n = 32), sham VR (n = 32), and no VR defined as the control group (n = 32). Patients in all groups reported no statistically different pain during esophageal intubation. The mean pain score was 2.7 ± 2.4 in the VR group, 2.7 ± 2.5 in the sham VR and 2.3 ± 2.3 in the control group, (P value = 0.751). No significant difference was observed in heart rate and blood pressure, and the endoscopists reported higher overall satisfaction scores in VR (4.3 ± 0.5) compared with the control group (4 ± 0.8) but without significance (P value = 0.156). CONCLUSION Virtual reality-assisted anesthesia during EGD did not significantly reduce patient pain during esophageal intubation. There was no superiority in using VR distraction regarding patient's and endoscopist's satisfaction compared with standard EGD without VR Further studies are required to detect any true clinical advantage of VR distraction during EGD.
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- Natapak Boonreunya
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital, College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
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- College of Digital Innovation Technology, Rangsit University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- College of Digital Innovation Technology, Rangsit University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital, College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
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Doulberis M, Sampsonas F, Papaefthymiou A, Karamouzos V, Lagadinou M, Karampitsakos T, Stratakos G, Kuntzen T, Tzouvelekis A. High-flow versus conventional nasal cannula oxygen supplementation therapy and risk of hypoxia in gastrointestinal endoscopies: Α systematic review and meta-analysis. Expert Rev Respir Med 2022; 16:323-332. [PMID: 35157538 DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2022.2042256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Gastrointestinal endoscopy (GIE) represents a mainstay diagnostic and therapeutic procedure in modern clinical practice. Hypoxemia and respiratory failure during endoscopy constitute major complications and concerns for endoscopists. Emerging evidence supports the utilization of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) over conventional nasal cannula (CNC) for oxygen supplementation and avoidance of hypoxemia. Aim of our study was to compare the risk of hypoxemia in patients undergoing GIE with HFNC versus CNC oxygen supplementation recruited by randomized controlled trials (RCTs). METHODS We conducted an electronic literature search in established medical databases i.e. PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane to identify RCTs investigating the abovementioned association. The enrolled studies were evaluated for risk of bias and inserted into a random effects model for meta-analysis; sub-group analyses and publication bias were also assessed. RESULTS Out of 271 initially retrieved articles, five RCTs were eligible for meta-analysis with totally 2656 recruited patients (1299 HFNC and 1357 CNC). A statistically significant reduced relative risk (RR) of hypoxemia among HFNC patients was revealed (RR=0.18, CI95%: 0.05-0.61), whilst with high heterogeneity (I2:79.94%, p<0.01). Patients undergoing upper GIE with HFNC displayed a significantly lower risk of hypoxemia (96%, p<0.001, I2:15.59%), even after exclusion of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) cases (RR:0.03, CI95%: 0.01-0.21), albeit with higher heterogeneity (I2:41.82%). Contrariwise, colonoscopy with HFNC did not yield a statistically significant RR reduction (p=0.14). CONCLUSION Patients undergoing upper GIE with HFNC oxygen experience significantly less hypoxemia burden than CNC counterparts. Further research is warranted to establish this emerging association to target optimal safety during endoscopy.
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- Michael Doulberis
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University Department, Kantonsspital Aarau, Aarau 5001, Switzerland.,First Laboratory of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece.,Emergency Department, University Hospital Inselspital, Bern 3010, Switzerland
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- Respiratory Medicine Department, University Hospital of Patras, Rio 26500, Greece
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- First Laboratory of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece.,Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of Larissa, Larissa 4110, Thessaly, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Patras, Rio 26500, Greece
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- Interventional Pulmonology Unit, 1st Respiratory Medicine Department of the National, Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 11527, Greece
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University Department, Kantonsspital Aarau, Aarau 5001, Switzerland
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- Respiratory Medicine Department, University Hospital of Patras, Rio 26500, Greece
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Quake SYL, Mohammadi-Zaniani G, Musbahi A, Old O, Courtney M, Small P. Routine Use of Esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy ( EGD) in Bariatric Surgery-an International Survey of Our Current Practice. Obes Surg 2022; 32:3627-3634. [PMID: 36057022 PMCID: PMC9440328 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-022-06252-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The role of esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (EGD) in bariatric surgery has been widely discussed. In 2020, the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) issued recommendations on the routine use of EGD before and after bariatric surgery. However, little is known of our current practice and the guidance uptake. METHODS We conducted an international survey assessing bariatric surgeons' practice on the use of EGD. The survey aimed to identify whether surgeons offer EGD in the following settings: pre-operative, post-operative at 1 year, every 2-3 years following longitudinal sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) or one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB). Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS Among 121 respondents, 72% are aware of the IFSO recommendations. The commonly performed bariatric procedures were LSG, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), and OAGB. 53.7% surgeons routinely offer pre-operative EGD and 14.3% routinely offer post-operative EGD for bariatric patients at 1 year after surgery. Majority do not routinely offer EGD after LSG (74.8%) or OAGB (79.7%) every 2-3 years as proposed by IFSO. CONCLUSION The uptake of IFSO recommendation is variable according to each recommendation with better compliance among surgeons with regard to pre-operative EGD. Further research is necessary to develop robust evidence-base for the role of endoscopy after bariatric surgery with the inclusion of patient and public involvement.
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- Sharmaine Yen Ling Quake
- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery, South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trusts, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, UK.
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery, South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trusts, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, UK
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery, South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trusts, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, UK
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucester, GL1 3NN, UK
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery, South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trusts, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, UK
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- Department of Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery, South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trusts, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, UK
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Stark JE, Cole JL, Ghazarian RN, Klass MJ. Impact of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1RA) on Food Content During Esophagogastroduodenoscopy ( EGD). Ann Pharmacother 2021; 56:922-926. [PMID: 34726082 DOI: 10.1177/10600280211055804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) have delayed gastric emptying properties; however, the impact on esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) visualization is unknown. OBJECTIVE This study examines the impact of GLP-1RA use on EGD visualization and gastric content retention. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study with matched controls. The primary endpoint was the odds of retained food documented during EGD. Secondary endpoints included incidence of lavage and need for repeat EGD due to poor visualization and were compared using Fisher exact test. Analyses were performed in R Studio. RESULTS There were 59 patients in the cohort prescribed a GLP-1RA with 118 matched controls. Food retention was documented with 4 patients (6.8%) in the GLP-1RA cohort versus 2 patients (1.7%) in the control group (odds ratio [OR] 4.22 [95% CI 0.87-20.34]). No difference was observed in the need for lavage during EGD or in the need for repeat EGD attributed to poor visualization. CONCLUSION AND RELEVANCE This study addresses a previously uninvestigated question in clinical practice. GLP-1RA did not significantly increase odds of retained food on EGD. Although a numerical difference was observed, it did not reach statistical difference. No cases required repeat EGD due to poor visualization, and no change to EGD pre-procedure instructions were warranted at the study facility.
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- Jennifer E Stark
- Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, Springfield, MO, USA
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- Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, Springfield, MO, USA
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Znamirowski P, Bryk P, Lewitowicz P, Kozieł D, Głuszek S. GERD-A Burning Problem after Sleeve Gastrectomy? Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:10829. [PMID: 34682573 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182010829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Background: Surgical treatment is the most effective method of treatment for obesity; and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is the most frequently performed bariatric surgery. Objective: The aim of the study was evaluation of the frequency of occurrence and the degree of progression of changes characteristic of GERD in patients who had undergone LSG in clinical; endoscopic; and microscopic images in the obtained bioptats; and an attempt to correlate the results obtained with the effectiveness of bariatric treatment. Materials and Method: The anonymized clinical data concerning 214 patients who had undergone LSG were collected from the database. Invitations for check-up examinations were distributed, to which 37 patients responded. Two patients were excluded from the study. In 35 patients after LSG check-up clinical examination, bariatric endoscopy (BE) and bariatric microscopy (BM) were performed on bioptats collected from the site of the gastro-esophageal junction; and 3 specimens collected at 2 cm intervals from the Z-line. The study was performed according to the standard protocol. Results: In the analyzed group, clinical symptoms of GERD occurred in 12 patients (34.5%), including 10 females and 2 males. The symptom reported by all patients was retrosternal pain/burning (heartburn). In BE, foci of ectopic mucosa in the epicardial part of the esophagus were found in 16 patients (14 F and 2 M). No correlation was observed between the analyzed parameters and the occurrence of the above-mentioned changes. In BM, only in three patients were the changes described as normal esophageal mucosa; while in another three, as foci of intestinal metaplasia, Barrett’s esophagus. In this group no foci of dysplasia were found. In eight patients, the changes were described as inflammatory. In ten patients from this group, microscopic changes occurred without clinical symptoms of the disease. Conclusions: GERD is an important clinical problem in patients after LSG; therefore; the problem of occurrence or exacerbation of symptoms of the disease should be discussed with the patient during qualification for bariatric surgery. The bariatric effectiveness of LSG does not correlate with the occurrence of the symptoms of GERD after the procedure. However; the lack of clinical symptoms of the disease does not mean the lack of its occurrence. Therefore; the endoscopic check-up after LSG should be routinely performed. During the qualification for LSG screening, histopathologic examinations of the esophagus may be useful for the assessment of the microscopic symptoms of GERD in oligosymptomatic patients; and exclusion of rare pathologies of the esophagus (e.g., eosinophilic esophagitis), which may complicate post-operative course.
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Pittayanon R, Faknak N, Ananchuensook P, Prasoppokakorn T, Plai‐dum S, Thummongkhol T, Paitoonpong L, Rerknimitr R. Amount of contamination on the face shield of endoscopists during upper endoscopy between patients in two positions: A randomized study. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 36:1913-1919. [PMID: 33506983 PMCID: PMC8014860 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.15416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Revised: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) has been recognized as an aerosol-generating procedure. This study aimed to systematically compare the degree of face shield contamination between endoscopists who performed EGD on patients lying in the left lateral decubitus (LL) and prone positions. METHODS This is a randomized trial in patients scheduled for EGD between April and June 2020. Eligible 212 patients were randomized with 1:1 allocation. Rapid adenosine triphosphate test was used to determine contamination level using relative light units of greater than 200 as a cutoff value. All eligible patients were randomized to lie in either the LL or prone position during EGD. The primary outcome was the rate of contamination on the endoscopist's face shield. RESULTS The majority of patients were female (63%), with a mean age of 60 ± 13 years. Baseline characteristics were comparable between the two groups. There was no face shield contamination after EGD in either group. The number of coughs in the LL group was higher than the prone group (1.38 ± 1.8 vs 0.89 ± 1.4, P = 0.03). The mean differences in relative light units on the face shield before and after EGD in the LL and prone groups were 9.9 ± 20.9 and 4.1 ± 6 (P = 0.008), respectively. CONCLUSION As measured by the adenosine triphosphate test, performing diagnostic EGD does not lead to contamination on the face shield of the endoscopist. However, placing patients in the prone position may further mitigate the risk.
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- Rapat Pittayanon
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of MedicineChulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red CrossBangkokThailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of MedicineChulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red CrossBangkokThailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of MedicineChulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red CrossBangkokThailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of MedicineChulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red CrossBangkokThailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of MedicineChulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red CrossBangkokThailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of MedicineChulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red CrossBangkokThailand
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Faculty of MedicineThai Red Cross Emerging Infectious Diseases Clinical Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and Chulalongkorn UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of MedicineChulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red CrossBangkokThailand
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Boys JA, Azadgoli B, Martinez M, Oh DS, Hagen JA, DeMeester SR. Adequacy of EGD Reporting: a Review of 100 Reports from 100 Endoscopists. J Gastrointest Surg 2021; 25:1117-23. [PMID: 32607854 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-020-04634-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2019] [Accepted: 04/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is commonly performed in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). An EGD report should document pertinent findings such as esophagitis, a columnar-lined esophagus (CLE), the location of the squamo-columnar and gastroesophageal junctions, the size and type of a hiatal hernia and the number and location of any biopsies. The aim of this study was to evaluate how commonly these findings were noted in the EGD reports of patients referred for antireflux surgery. METHODS A retrospective review was performed of patient charts from 2012 to 2015 to identify 100 consecutive EGD reports from different endoscopists in different patients. Each EGD report was reviewed for pertinent findings and the use of a classification system for esophagitis (Savory-Miller or Los Angeles) and for reporting a CLE (Prague). RESULTS In 100 EGD reports, esophagitis was noted in 33 patients, but was graded in only 14 (42%). A CLE was noted in 28 patients, but the length was reported in only 16 (57%) and no report used the Prague classification system. A hiatal hernia was noted in 61 patients, measured in 31 (51%) and the type classified in 26%. A biopsy was taken in 93 patients and the location noted in 86 patients (93%). The number of biopsies was recorded in only 20 patients (22%). In 12 patients the EGD was for Barrett's surveillance, yet a Seattle biopsy protocol was reported to be used in only 3 patients. CONCLUSION Endoscopy reports frequently do not include the use of a grading system for esophagitis or the Prague system for CLE. This hampers the assessment of change with therapy or over time. The size of a hiatal hernia was typically reported in a subjective fashion and only infrequently was the type specified. Lack of clarity about the presence of a paraesophageal hernia can impede evaluation of acute symptoms. In patients with Barrett's esophagus a standard biopsy protocol was infrequently reported to be used. These findings raise concern about the quality of upper endoscopy, both in the performance of the procedure and the documentation of findings. A consistent reporting system is recommended for routine use with upper endoscopy.
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Marashly Q, Gopinath C, Baher A, Acharya M, Kheirkhahan M, Hardisty B, Aljuaid M, Tawhari I, Ibrahim M, Morris AK, Kholmovski EG, Wilson BD, Marrouche NF, Chelu MG. Late Gadolinium Enhancement Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Post-Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Esophageal Thermal Injury Across the Spectrum of Severity. J Am Heart Assoc 2021; 10:e018924. [PMID: 33759540 PMCID: PMC8174315 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.120.018924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Esophageal thermal injury (ETI) is a byproduct of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation using thermal sources. The most severe form of ETI is represented by atrioesophageal fistula, which has a high mortality rate. Late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows identification of ETI. Hence, we sought to evaluate the utility of LGE-MRI as a method to identify ETI across the entire spectrum of severity. Methods and Results All AF radiofrequency ablations performed at the University of Utah between January 2009 and December 2017 were reviewed. Patients with LGE-MRI within 24 hours following AF ablation as well as patients who had esophagogastroduodenoscopy in addition to LGE-MRI were identified. An additional patient with atrioesophageal fistula who had AF ablation at a different institution and had MRI and esophagogastroduodenoscopy at the University of Utah was identified. A total of 1269 AF radiofrequency ablations were identified. ETI severity was classified on the basis of esophageal LGE pattern (none, 60.9%; mild, 27.5%; moderate, 9.9%; severe, 1.7%). ETI resolved in most patients who underwent repeat LGE-MRI at 3 months. All patients with esophagogastroduodenoscopy-confirmed ETI had moderate-to-severe LGE 24 hours after ablation MRI. Moderate-to-severe LGE had 100% sensitivity and 58.1% specificity in detecting ETI, and a negative predictive value of 100%. Atrioesophageal fistula was visualized by both computed tomography and LGE-MRI in one patient. Conclusions LGE-MRI is useful in detecting and characterizing ETI across the entire severity spectrum. LGE-MRI exhibits an extremely high sensitivity and negative predictive value in screening for ETI after AF ablation.
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- Qussay Marashly
- Department of Internal Medicine University of Utah School of Medicine Salt Lake City UT
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- Department of Internal Medicine University of Kansas Medical Center-Wichita Wichita KS
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- Metropolitan Heart and Vascular Institute Coon Rapids MN
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine University of Utah School of Medicine Salt Lake City UT
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- VA Informatics and Computing Infrastructure (VINCI) Northwestern University Chicago IL
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- Cardiovascular Center Northwestern University Chicago IL
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern University Chicago IL
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine University of Utah School of Medicine Salt Lake City UT
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- Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research (UCAIR) University of Utah Salt Lake City UT
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- Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research (UCAIR) University of Utah Salt Lake City UT.,Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences University of Utah Salt Lake City UT
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine University of Utah School of Medicine Salt Lake City UT
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- Section of Cardiac Electrophysiology Tulane University Heart & Vascular InstituteTulane University School of Medicine New Orleans LA
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- Division of Cardiology Baylor College of Medicine Houston TX
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Edwards J, Friesen C, Issa A, Edwards S. Esophageal, Gastric, and Duodenal Histologic Findings in Patients with Feeding Difficulties. Nutrients 2020; 12:E2822. [PMID: 32942680 PMCID: PMC7551917 DOI: 10.3390/nu12092822] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Currently, there are inconsistencies in the recommendations of when to obtain an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) in children with feeding difficulties. The aim of our study was to identify EGD findings in patients presenting to a large, outpatient feeding program. Additionally, we investigated the presence of any relationship between abnormal pathology seen on biopsies (inflammation) and symptoms of feeding intolerance such as vomiting, gagging, retching, or abdominal pain. Retrospective analysis of electronic medical records (EMRs) was conducted for all new patients aged 0-17 years presenting to the Multidisciplinary Feeding Clinic. Three hundred and thirty patients (50.2%) had an EGD with complete biopsies. Of these 330 patients, biopsies revealed esophagitis in 40%, gastritis in 33.6%, and duodenitis in 15.2%. Overall, 61.21% had an abnormal pathology in at least one site. We found that children with feeding disorders commonly have esophagitis, gastritis, and/or duodenitis and that symptoms are poor predictors of pathology. This study underscores the importance of gastrointestinal evaluation as part of a multidisciplinary evaluation in patients with feeding difficulties.
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- Jensen Edwards
- Children’s Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA; (J.E.); (C.F.); (A.I.)
- School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, El Paso, TX 79905, USA
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- Children’s Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA; (J.E.); (C.F.); (A.I.)
- School of Medicine, University of Missouri at Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
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- Children’s Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA; (J.E.); (C.F.); (A.I.)
- School of Medicine, University of Missouri at Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
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- Children’s Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA; (J.E.); (C.F.); (A.I.)
- School of Medicine, University of Missouri at Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
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Marquardt P, Derousseau T, Patel N. Foreign Body Ingestion: A Curious Case of the Missing Denture. Geriatrics (Basel) 2020; 5:geriatrics5030049. [PMID: 32933211 PMCID: PMC7555874 DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics5030049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Foreign body ingestion is an under-recognized hazard in adults, especially in the elderly where it may lead to significant morbidity and even mortality. We present the case of an elderly patient who ingested her denture without any reported symptoms. After early recognition, endoscopic retrieval of the item was performed. We provide support for endoscopy as a safe and effective intervention for removing ingested foreign bodies in the geriatric population.
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Fruehauf H, Vavricka SR, Lutz TA, Gassmann M, Wojtal KA, Erb A, Maggiorini M, Schwizer W, Fried M, Fox M, Goetze O, Greuter T. Evaluation of Acute Mountain Sickness by Unsedated Transnasal Esophagogastroduodenoscopy at High Altitude. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2020; 18:2218-2225.e2. [PMID: 31778804 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2019.11.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Revised: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 11/15/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS It is not clear how rapid ascent to a high altitude causes the gastrointestinal symptoms of acute mountain sickness (AMS). We assessed the incidence of endoscopic lesions in the upper gastrointestinal tract in healthy mountaineers after a rapid ascent to high altitude, their association with symptoms, and their pathogenic mechanisms. METHODS In a prospective study, 25 mountaineers (10 women; mean age, 43.8 ± 9.5 y) underwent unsedated, transnasal esophagogastroduodenoscopy in Zurich (490 m) and then on 2 test days (days 2 and 4) at a high altitude laboratory in the Alps (Capanna Regina Margherita, 4559 m). Symptoms were assessed using validated instruments for AMS (the acute mountain sickness score and the Lake Louise scoring system) and visual analogue scales (scale, 0-100). Levels of messenger RNAs (mRNAs) in duodenal biopsy specimens were measured by quantitative polymerase chain rection. RESULTS The follow-up endoscopy at high altitude was performed in 19 of 25 patients on day 2 and in 23 of 25 patients on day 4. The frequency of endoscopic lesions increased from 12% at baseline to 26.3% on day 2 and to 60.9% on day 4 (P < .001). The incidence of ulcer disease increased from 0 at baseline to 10.5% on day 2 and to 21.7% on day 4 (P = .014). Mucosal lesions were associated with lower hunger scores (37.3 vs 67.4 in patients without lesions; P = .012). Subjects with peptic lesions had higher levels of HIF2A mRNA, which encodes a hypoxia-induced transcription factor, and ICAM1 mRNA, which encodes an adhesion molecule, compared with subjects without lesions (fold changes, 1.38 vs 0.63; P = .001; and 1.37 vs 0.66; P = .011, respectively). CONCLUSIONS In a prospective study of 25 mountaineers, fast ascent to a high altitude resulted in rapid onset of clinically meaningful mucosal lesions and ulcer disease. Duodenal biopsy specimens from these subjects had increased levels of HIF2A mRNA and ICAM1 mRNA, which might contribute to the formation of hypoxia-induced peptic lesions. Further studies are needed of the mechanisms of this process.
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Lieber SR, Heller BJ, Martin CF, Howard CW, Crockett S. Complications of Anesthesia Services in Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Procedures. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2020; 18:2118-2127.e4. [PMID: 31622738 PMCID: PMC10692495 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2019.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Revised: 09/27/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Despite the increased use of anesthesia services for endoscopic procedures in the United States, the risks of anesthesia-directed sedation (ADS) are unclear. We analyzed national data from multiple centers to determine patterns of use of anesthesia services and risk factors for serious complications. METHODS We performed a cross-sectional study using the National Anesthesia Clinical Outcomes Registry, a national quality improvement database. Univariable and bivariate analyses investigated frequencies and relationships between predefined variables and serious complications of anesthesia (cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, drug-related, patient injury, death, or unexpected admission). A multivariable mixed-effects model determined the odds ratios between these variables and serious complications, adjusting for confounders and varying reporting practices. RESULTS In total, 428,947 endoscopic procedures of adults were performed using ADS from 2010 to 2015. The population was 54.9% female with a mean age of 59.1 years, and predominantly American Society of Anesthesiologists classes 2 and 3 (74.4%). More than half of the procedures were colonoscopies (51.4%); 37.4% were esophagogastroduodenoscopies and 6.5% were endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographies. A total of 4441 complications (1.09%) were reported; 1349 were serious complications (0.34%). In multivariable analysis, older age, American Society of Anesthesiologists classes 4 and 5, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, general anesthesia, cases performed on an overnight shift, and longer cases were associated independently and significantly with serious complications. CONCLUSIONS In an analysis of data from the National Anesthesia Clinical Outcomes Registry, we found ADS during endoscopy to be safe, with few serious complications (<1% of procedures). Risk of ADS complications increased with older age, more severe disease, procedure type, and case complexity.
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- Sarah R Lieber
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of North Carolina Health Care, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of North Carolina Health Care, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Huang Y, Eltelbany M, Chow RD, Sood A. Peritoneal carcinomatosis, unilateral malignant pleural effusion with bilateral hydronephrosis post-radical gastrectomy in a signet-ring gastric cancer patient: a case report. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect 2020; 10:140-144. [PMID: 32850050 PMCID: PMC7425629 DOI: 10.1080/20009666.2020.1742511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Gastric cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the world and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Signet-ring cell type is the most malicious subtype. We report a case of advanced stage gastric adenocarcinoma case post-radical gastrectomy who presented with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Though there were no signs of bowel obstruction on abdominal CT and PET imagine studies, and the cytology of body fluid was initially negative, the patient had unilateral malignant pleural effusion, a moderate amount of ascites and bilateral hydronephrosis. After laparoscopic surgery, the patient was diagnosed with local cancer relapse causing jejunojejunal anastomosis obstruction and peritoneal carcinomatosis causing hydronephrosis. We urge broadening the indication of EGD in the evaluation of advanced stage gastric carcinoma to include mechanic bowel obstruction.
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- Yuting Huang
- Department of Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Ghaderi I, Gondal AB, Samamé J, Serrot F, Galvani CA. Preoperative Endoscopic and Radiologic Evaluation of Bariatric Patients: What Do They Add? J Gastrointest Surg 2020; 24:764-71. [PMID: 31073799 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-019-04219-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Preoperative esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and barium swallow (BS) are commonly performed for evaluation in bariatric surgery patients. The routine use of these modalities has been controversial. METHODS A retrospective review of a prospectively maintained database was performed to include primary bariatric surgery patients between March 2013 and August 2016. RESULTS Two hundred nine patients were included. All the patients underwent preoperative EGD and BS. The mean age was 43.12 years and BMI 46.4 kg/m2. Reflux symptoms were present in 58.5% of patients. Preoperative EGD revealed abnormalities in 87.5% of patients: esophagitis (54.5%), Barrett's esophagus (5.3%), dysplasia (1%), and gastritis (51%). Endoscopic evidence of HH was documented in 52.2% of patients while only 34% of patients had evidence of HH in their BS. Of the asymptomatic patients, 80.2% had abnormal EGD. Helicobacter pylori on biopsy was found in 17.2% patients, out of which 47.2% were asymptomatic. Based on EGD findings, the choice of surgical procedure was changed in 3.34% of patients. Repair of HH was performed in 107 patients, with 68.2% (n = 73) symptomatic patients and 31.8% (n = 34) asymptomatic patients. On ROC analysis, EGD was better predictive of the presence of HH (AUC = 0.802, OR 5.20, p = < 0.0001) and symptoms were a poor indicator for GERD. CONCLUSIONS Preoperative EGD is abnormal in the majority of patients regardless of their symptoms. EGD is the only modality that can provide tissue sample, which can potentially determine the type of bariatric surgery. Given the low diagnostic accuracy of BS, its routine use can be eliminated.
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Eter A, Belliveau R. A Very Rare Cause of Splenic Injury: Splenic Hematoma Following a Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) and Biopsy of Gastric Ulcer. J Clin Med Res 2020; 12:269-271. [PMID: 32362976 PMCID: PMC7188373 DOI: 10.14740/jocmr4134] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The potential for splenic injury from esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is exceptionally low. To our knowledge, less than five cases have been reported in literature. Though still uncommon, splenic rupture due to diagnostic or therapeutic procedures is more frequently described following colonoscopy and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. We report a 62-year-old Caucasian male with primary squamous cell carcinoma of the lung who presented 2 days after an EGD and gastric ulcer biopsy. The patient complained of severe left upper quadrant abdominal pain with rebound tenderness. Upon further evaluation, a diagnosis of a large subcapsular splenic hematoma was made with computed tomography (CT) imaging. The mechanism of splenic injury attributable to EGD is traction on the greater curvature of the stomach, causing avulsion of the splenic or short gastric vessels. We feel this case represents a very rare yet serious complication of EGD that warrants consideration and further investigation.
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- Ahmad Eter
- Department of Internal Medicine, Princeton Community Hospital, 122 12th St, Princeton, WV 24740, USA
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- West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, 400 N Lee St, Lewisburg, WV 24901, USA
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Mani VR, Kalabin A, Nwakanama C, Suman P, Ahmed L. Preoperative versus intraoperative diagnosis of hiatal hernia in bariatric population. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2019; 15:1949-1955. [PMID: 31648979 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2019.08.553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hiatal hernia is frequently encountered intraoperatively during bariatric surgery. There is scarce research pertaining to the diagnostic accuracy of a preoperative diagnostic modality in comparison to intraoperative diagnosis, along with patient characteristics and related factors contributing to hiatal hernia. OBJECTIVE To identify the prevalence and associations of hiatal hernia in the bariatric patient population, we compared the diagnostic accuracy of upper gastrointestinal series and esophagogastroduodenoscopy with the intraoperative findings across various patient characteristics. SETTING Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, Teaching Hospital, New York, USA. METHODS Retrospective study of patients from 2015 to 2018 who met National Institutes of Health criteria for bariatric surgery. RESULTS There were 1094 patients included (135 males, 959 females), with an age range of 18 to 74 years. The diagnostic accuracy was determined by a sensitivity of 64.71% (95% confidence interval [CI] .55-.70), specificity of 74.38% (95% CI .71-.70), positive predictive value of 29.86% (95% CI .24-.30), negative predictive value of 92.59% (95%CI .89-90), likelihood ratio of 2.526, and P value < .0001 for esophagogastroduodenoscopy; a sensitivity of 14.02% (95% CI .08-0), specificity of 98.23% (95% CI .96-.90), positive predictive value of 71.43% (95% CI .50-.80), negative predictive value of 78.35% (95% CI .74-.80), likelihood ratio 7.921, and P value < .0001 were used for upper gastrointestinal series. Hiatal hernia with age <60 years was 17.09% versus 48.44% at >60 years (P < .0001). Hiatal hernia incidence was 17% in Hispanics, 22.5% in Caucasians, and 23.10% in blacks. CONCLUSION The prevalence of hiatal hernia is 18.92%. There is strong association between hiatal hernia and age and ethnicity and no association based on sex and body mass index. The diagnostic accuracy of upper gastrointestinal series is very low compared with that of esophagogastroduodenoscopy for hiatal hernia. Preoperative diagnosis of hiatal hernia in the bariatric population is not required based on our study. Not only does it lessen the economic burden, patient wait time, and discomfort of an additional study, but preoperative diagnosis does not change, alter, or aid in the intraoperative management of hiatal hernia considering the suboptimal accuracy of preoperative diagnostics, thus deeming them unwarranted.
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- Vishnu R Mani
- Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons at Harlem Hospital, New York, New York.
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- Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons at Harlem Hospital, New York, New York
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- Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons at Harlem Hospital, New York, New York
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- Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons at Harlem Hospital, New York, New York; Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
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Parikh M, Liu J, Vieira D, Tzimas D, Horwitz D, Antony A, Saunders JK, Ude-Welcome A, Goodman A. Preoperative Endoscopy Prior to Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Literature. Obes Surg 2017; 26:2961-2966. [PMID: 27198238 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-016-2232-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is debate regarding preoperative endoscopy (EGD) in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Some centers perform EGD routinely in all patients; others perform EGD selectively. The objective of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the existing literature to estimate how frequently preoperative EGD changes management. METHODS Our review yielded 28 studies encompassing 6616 patients. Baseline characteristics including age and body mass index (BMI) were included. Patients were grouped based on EGD findings into two groups: Group 1-findings which did not significantly change management (e.g., mild/moderate duodenitis, Grade A/B esophagitis, mild/moderate gastritis, H. pylori infection, hiatal hernia <2 cm); Group 2-findings which delayed, altered, or cancelled surgery (e.g., severe duodenitis, Grade C/D esophagitis, gastric varices, hiatal hernia >2 cm, mass/carcinoma). A general estimating equation (GEE) model accounting for the correlated data within each study was used to calculate confidence intervals around the estimate of how frequently surgery was delayed or altered. RESULTS Mean age was 41.4 ± 2.9 years, the majority was women, and mean preoperative BMI was 47 ± 3.2 kg/m2. Overall 92.4 % (n = 6112) had a normal EGD or findings that did not change clinical management and 7.6 % (n = 504); 95 % CI [4.6, 12.4 %] had findings that delayed/altered surgery. The revised estimate was 20.6 %; 95%CI [14.5, 28.2 %] if all esophagitis (regardless of grade) were categorized into Group 2. The approximate incidence of Barrett's esophagus and carcinoma were 0.1 and 0.08 %, respectively. CONCLUSION A selective approach to preoperative EGD may be considered, based on the patients' symptoms, risk factors, and type of procedure planned.
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- Manish Parikh
- Bellevue Hospital Center/New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, USA.
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- Bellevue Hospital Center/New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Bellevue Hospital Center/New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Bellevue Hospital Center/New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Bellevue Hospital Center/New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Bellevue Hospital Center/New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Bellevue Hospital Center/New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Bellevue Hospital Center/New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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Gawron AJ, Cole G, Hu N, Thompson WK, Fang J, Samore M. Regional Variability of Repeat Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Use in the National Veteran Population. Dig Dis Sci 2017; 62:2303-2310. [PMID: 28752419 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-017-4678-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2017] [Accepted: 07/10/2017] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedures are performed frequently to evaluate gastrointestinal disease and symptoms. AIM To determine regional practice variability of repeat EGDs in a national population. METHODS The study sample included US Veterans with an outpatient index EGD from 1/1/2008 to 12/2010. We determined risk of repeat endoscopy from 1/2008 to 10/1/2014. A logistic regression model was used to assess the association between the odds of repeated EGD and patient demographics, ICD diagnostic codes, and geographic region. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to obtain the adjusted odds ratio and predicted probabilities of repeat EGDs by region. RESULTS A total of 202,086 patients had an index endoscopy from 1/2008 to 12/2010. Unique patients with an index endoscopy were predominantly male (93.2%), white (72.8%), and on average 61 years. A total of 58,469 patients (28.9%) had one or more repeat EGDs, accounting for 103,253 repeat procedures through 10/2014. ICD-9-CM codes associated with increased risk of repeat procedures were Barrett's esophagus (OR 3.6, 95% CI 3.5-3.7), dysphagia (OR 1.3, 95% CI 1.2-1.3), ulcer (OR 1.3, 95% CI 2.2-2.4), stricture (OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.7-1.9), and esophageal varices (OR 2.8, 95% CI 2.7-3.0). There was a significant difference in the probability of repeat EGD by VA region, with the Midwest region having the highest probability (31.2%) and Southeast the lowest probability (27.3%). This difference would account for 400 more EGD procedures per 10,000 Veterans, after adjusting for patient demographics and diagnosis codes. CONCLUSIONS Regional practice variability accounts for a substantial volume of repeat EGD procedures, regardless of patient characteristics and associated diagnoses.
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- Andrew J Gawron
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Utah School of Medicine, 30 N 1900 E, SOM 4R118, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132, USA. .,Salt Lake City Specialty Care Center of Innovation, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System, Salt Lake City, UT, USA. .,Salt Lake City (SLC) VA Informatics Decision Enhancement and Analytic Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Utah School of Medicine, 30 N 1900 E, SOM 4R118, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132, USA.,Salt Lake City Specialty Care Center of Innovation, VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Huntsman Cancer Center, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Utah School of Medicine, 30 N 1900 E, SOM 4R118, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132, USA
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- Salt Lake City (SLC) VA Informatics Decision Enhancement and Analytic Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.,Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Epidemiology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Upper endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy or EGD) is an important diagnostic tool for many gastrointestinal symptoms. In recent years, the number of EGDs has increased dramatically. Unfortunately, the rate of negative (normal) EGD in children is high, approximating 50% of all procedures. To decrease the cost of EGD procedures, it is important to assess which clinical symptom would detect positive findings. This information may also be valuable in improving the referral practices of the primary care physicians for EGD. In a retrospective study, we investigated the pathological yield of the first EGD in children referred for various symptoms. Abdominal pain was the most common referral symptom and the best predictor of positive EGD, reaching an accuracy level of 79.9%. All other investigated symptoms had less than 50% accuracy. We concluded that most gastrointestinal symptoms in children have a poor predictive value for positive EGD. A cost-benefit analysis of EGD in children is needed.
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Garcia JM, Splenser AE, Kramer J, Alsarraj A, Fitzgerald S, Ramsey D, El-Serag H. Circulating inflammatory cytokines and adipokines are associated with increased risk of Barrett's esophagus: a case-control study. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2014; 12:229-238.e3. [PMID: 23954649 PMCID: PMC3899092 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2013.07.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2013] [Revised: 07/16/2013] [Accepted: 07/29/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Obesity is associated with Barrett's esophagus (BE) and with changes in circulating levels of adipokines (leptin and adiponectin) and cytokines. Although studies have reported that adipokines and inflammatory cytokines are necessary for the development of BE, their role is controversial. METHODS We performed a case-control study; cases (n = 141) were patients who underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy and were found to have BE, which was based on endoscopy and histology, and controls (n = 139) were primary care patients eligible for screening colonoscopies who agreed to undergo esophagogastroduodenoscopy. We examined the association between BE and circulating levels of adipokines and cytokines (interleukin [IL]-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, and IL-12p70; tumor necrosis factor-α; and interferon-γ). Cases and controls were compared by calculating odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and using unadjusted and multiple logistic regression, adjusting for age, sex, race, waist-hip ratio, use of proton pump inhibitors and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and Helicobacter pylori infection. RESULTS The adjusted ORs for BE were 2.62 (95% CI, 1.0-6.8), 5.18 (95% CI, 1.7-15.7), and 8.02 (95% CI, 2.79-23.07) for the highest quintile vs the lowest quintile of levels of IL-12p70, IL-8, and leptin, respectively, but the OR was not significant for IL-6 (2.39; 95% CI, 0.84-6.79). The adjusted OR for BE was 0.14 for highest quintile of IL-10 compared with lowest quintile (95% CI, 0.05-0.35) and 0.03 for IL-1β ≥ median vs none detected (95% CI, 0.006-0.13). Higher levels of IL-8 and leptin and lower levels of IL-10 and IL-1β were associated with the presence of long-segment (≥3 cm) and short-segment BE. There were no differences between cases and controls in levels of interferon-γ, tumor necrosis factor-α, adiponectin, or insulin. CONCLUSIONS BE is associated with circulating inflammatory cytokines and leptin and low levels of anti-inflammatory cytokines. These findings could partly explain the effect of obesity on BE.
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- Jose M Garcia
- Deptarment of Medicine, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX,Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX,Huffington Center on Aging, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Deptarment of Medicine, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX,Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX,VA Health Services Research & Development Center of Excellence, Houston, TX
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- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX,VA Health Services Research & Development Center of Excellence, Houston, TX
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- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX,VA Health Services Research & Development Center of Excellence, Houston, TX
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- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX,VA Health Services Research & Development Center of Excellence, Houston, TX
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- Deptarment of Medicine, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX,Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX,VA Health Services Research & Development Center of Excellence, Houston, TX
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Klimberg VS, Ochoa D, Henry-Tillman R, Hardee M, Boneti C, Adkins LL, McCarthy M, Tummel E, Lee J, Malak S, Makhoul I, Korourian S. Long-term results of phase II ablation after breast lumpectomy added to extend intraoperative margins (ABLATE l) trial. J Am Coll Surg 2014. [PMID: 24655863 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Excision followed by radiofrequency ablation (eRFA) is an intraoperative method that uses intracavitary hyperthermia to create an additional tumor-free zone around the lumpectomy cavity in breast cancer patients. We hypothesized that eRFA after lumpectomy for invasive breast cancer could reduce the need for re-excision for close margins as well as potentially maintain local control without the need for radiation. STUDY DESIGN This prospective phase II institutional review board-approved study was conducted from March 2004 to April 2010. A standard lumpectomy was performed, then the RFA probe was deployed 1 cm circumferentially into the walls of the lumpectomy cavity and maintained at 100 °C for 15 minutes. Validated Doppler sonography was used to intraoperatively determine adequacy of ablation. RESULTS One hundred patients were accrued to the trial, with an average age of 65.02 years ± 10.0 years. The stages were Tis (n = 30); T1mic (n = 1); T1a (n = 9); T1b (n = 27); T1c (n = 22); T2 (n = 10) ; and T3 (n = 1). Grades were I (n = 48); II (n = 29); and III (n = 23). Seventy-eight subjects had margins >2 mm (negative), 22 patients had margins ≤ 2 mm, of which 12 were close and 3 focally positive, which, at our institution, would have required re-excision (only 1 patient in this group had re-excision). There were 6% postoperative complications, and 24 patients received radiation therapy (XRT). During the study mean follow-up period of 62 months ± 24 months (68-month median follow-up) in patients not treated with XRT, there were 2 in-site tumor recurrences treated with aromitase inhibitor, 3 biopsy entrance site recurrences treated with excision and XRT to conserve the breast, and 2 recurrences elsewhere and 1 contralateral recurrence; all 3 treated with mastectomy. CONCLUSIONS Long-term follow-up suggests that eRFA may reduce the need for re-excision for close or focally positive margins in breast cancer patients, and eRFA may be a valuable tool for treating favorable patients who desire lumpectomy and either cannot or do not want radiation. A multicenter trial has been initiated based on these results.
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- V Suzanne Klimberg
- Division of Breast Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Winthrop P Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Little Rock, AR; Arkansas Breast Cancer Research Program (ABCRP), University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Winthrop P Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Little Rock, AR; Department of Pathology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR.
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- Division of Breast Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Winthrop P Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Little Rock, AR
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- Division of Breast Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Winthrop P Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Little Rock, AR
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Winthrop P Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Little Rock, AR
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- Division of Breast Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Winthrop P Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Little Rock, AR
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- Division of Breast Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Winthrop P Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Little Rock, AR
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- Division of Breast Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Winthrop P Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Little Rock, AR
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- Arkansas Breast Cancer Interdisciplinary Breast Fellowship, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
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- Department of Biostatistics, College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
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- Department of Radiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Winthrop P Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Little Rock, AR
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Winthrop P Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Little Rock, AR
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- Department of Pathology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
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El-Serag HB, Xu F, Biyani P, Cooper GS. Bundling in medicare patients undergoing bidirectional endoscopy: how often does it happen? Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2014; 12:58-63. [PMID: 23911874 PMCID: PMC4103975 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2013.07.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2013] [Revised: 07/09/2013] [Accepted: 07/16/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS In patients with appropriate indications, performance of both colonoscopy and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) at the same time (bundling) is convenient for patients, efficient for providers, and cost saving for the health care system. However, Medicare reimbursement for bundled procedures is at a rate that is less than the sum of the 2 procedures when charged separately, and this may create a disincentive to bundle. The practice patterns of bundling are unknown at a US population-based level. METHODS We examined Medicare claims from 2007 to 2009 from the Carrier file in a national, random sample of fee-for-service beneficiaries aged 66 and older. We identified patients who had both a colonoscopy and EGD performed within 180 days of each other and calculated the proportions of patients with both procedures bundled on the same date, within 1 to 30 days, and within 31 to 180 days of each other. We compared patients in these 3 groups for demographics and clinical indications for the procedures (bleeding, lower or upper gastrointestinal symptoms, surveillance, and screening). RESULTS We identified 12,982 Medicare-enrolled individuals who had a colonoscopy and an EGD performed within 180 days of each other. Approximately 35% of procedures were not bundled on the same day, and, of these, 2359 (18%) were performed within 30 days of each other, and 2219 (17%) were performed within 31 to 180 days of each other. There were marked geographic differences in the percentage of bundling, with the lowest occurrence in the Northeast and the highest in the West. Patients with bundled procedures were more likely to have gastrointestinal bleeding and less likely to have screening or surveillance indications. CONCLUSIONS Although same-day bundling of endoscopic procedures offers a number of advantages, it is not practiced in more than one-third of cases in a national sample of Medicare beneficiaries.
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Israeli E, Ryan JD, Shafer LA, Bernstein CN. Younger age at diagnosis is associated with panenteric, but not more aggressive, Crohn's disease. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2014; 12:72-79.e1. [PMID: 23880115 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2013.06.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2013] [Revised: 06/06/2013] [Accepted: 06/24/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Crohn's disease (CD) diagnosed in pediatric patients has been reported to have a more aggressive phenotype and course, with a greater prevalence of upper gastrointestinal involvement, than in adults. However, studies have not accounted for differences in diagnostic tests. We aimed to discern whether, in fact, CD diagnosed in childhood has a different outcome than CD diagnosed in adults. METHODS We performed comprehensive medical chart reviews of 571 patients with CD (451 with complete data) who were followed in a single referral inflammatory bowel disease clinic in Winnipeg, Canada, from 1993-2012. For specific time intervals, we determined types and numbers of imaging studies performed and parameters of disease phenotype, including age at diagnosis according to the Montreal classification (A1 diagnosed <17 years of age, A2 diagnosed 17-40 years, and A3 diagnosed >40 years). RESULTS Within 1 year of diagnosis, a higher proportion of A1 patients had upper gastrointestinal involvement and ileocolonic (L3) disease than A2 or A3 patients. These differences could be partly accounted for by the diagnostic tests performed during this time period. Although A1 patients underwent more extensive imaging studies, they had a lower prevalence of complicated disease, particularly compared with A3 patients. After a median follow-up period of 11.1 years, complicated disease behavior (B2 [structuring] or B3 [penetrating]) was similar among the 3 groups. Nonetheless, at the end of the study period, rates of inflammatory bowel disease-related abdominal surgery were significantly lower for A1 than A2 patients (odds ratio, 0.63; 95% confidence interval, 0.41-0.98) but not for A3 patients (odds ratio, 0.71; 95% confidence interval, 0.40-1.27). CONCLUSIONS On the basis of a database analysis of different age groups of patients with CD, studies of disease phenotypes among different cohorts should account for different patterns of diagnostic imaging evaluation. Our data show that although children are at increased risk of panenteric disease, they are not more likely to have more complicated disease or undergo surgery than adults.
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Shin S, Choi YS, Shim YM, Kim HK, Kim K, Kim J. Enucleation of esophageal submucosal tumors: a single institution's experience. Ann Thorac Surg 2013; 97:454-9. [PMID: 24360088 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.10.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2013] [Revised: 10/02/2013] [Accepted: 10/11/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Esophageal submucosal tumors (SMTs) are usually benign, and surgical enucleation is widely accepted as the treatment of choice. The goals of this study were to investigate the surgical outcomes after enucleation of esophageal SMTs and to establish the feasibility of video-assisted thoracoscopic enucleation. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of 87 patients who underwent enucleation of esophageal SMTs between 1995 and 2011 at Samsung Medical Center. RESULTS There were 59 men and 28 women in the study group, with a mean age of 43.3 years (range, 20-73 years). Fifty-eight (67%) patients were asymptomatic. Among the remaining patients, the most common symptom was dysphagia (n=12). Transthoracic approaches were used in 79 patients, including 63 patients who underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic enucleation. Transabdominal approaches were performed in 8 patients. Pathologic diagnosis included leiomyoma (n=78 [89.7%]), gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) (n=5 [5.7%]), schwannoma (n=3 [3.4%]), and hemangioma (n=1 [1.1%]). The thoracoscopic enucleation group had a significantly shorter median hospital stay compared with the thoracotomy groups (5 versus 6 days; p=0.013). Overall, there were 2 postoperative leaks, including in 1 patient who underwent reoperation after enucleation. With the exception of 2 patients, there was no other major complications. One patient underwent esophagectomy for tumor recurrence after enucleation of GISTs. CONCLUSIONS Overall, surgical outcomes were excellent after enucleation. The thoracoscopic approach was feasible for most patients and was correlated with a shorter hospital stay. However, careful management is warranted after enucleation of GISTs considering the recurrence risk.
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- Sumin Shin
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Shaib YH, Rugge M, Graham DY, Genta RM. Management of gastric polyps: an endoscopy-based approach. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2013; 11:1374-84. [PMID: 23583466 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2013.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2013] [Revised: 03/19/2013] [Accepted: 03/19/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The endoscopic finding of a gastric polyp and the histopathologic report that follows may leave clinicians with questions that have not been addressed in formal guidelines: do all polyps need to be excised, or can they just be sampled for biopsy? If so, which ones and how many should be sampled? What follow-up evaluation is needed, if any? This review relies on the existing literature and our collective experience to provide practical answers to these questions. Fundic gland polyps, now the most frequent gastric polyps in Western countries because of widespread use of proton pump inhibitors, and hyperplastic polyps, the second most common polyps notable for their association with gastritis and their low but important potential for harboring dysplastic or neoplastic foci, are discussed in greater detail. Adenomas have had their name changed to raised intraepithelial neoplasia and are decreasing in parallel with Helicobacter pylori infection; however, they do retain their importance as harbingers of gastric cancer, particularly in East Asia. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors have low incidence and no known associations, but their malignant potential is high; early diagnosis and proper management are crucial. Although rare and benign, inflammatory fibroid polyps need to recognized, particularly by pathologists, to avoid misdiagnosis. Gastric neuroendocrine tumors (carcinoids) are important because of their association with either atrophic gastritis or the multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes; those that do not arise in these backgrounds have high malignant potential and require aggressive management. The review concludes with some practical suggestions on how to approach gastric polyps detected at endoscopy.
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Briggs AL, Deal LL. Endoscopic removal of pharmacobezoar in case of intentional potassium overdose. J Emerg Med 2013; 46:351-4. [PMID: 24113476 DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2013.08.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [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: 12/01/2012] [Revised: 05/01/2013] [Accepted: 08/14/2013] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hyperkalemia is a potentially life-threatening electrolyte abnormality commonly seen in the emergency department (ED). Intentional overdose of potassium supplements is an uncommon occurrence. OBJECTIVE This case illustrates a novel approach to treatment of pharmacobezoar with esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and demonstrates its effectiveness in the setting of extended-release potassium chloride overdose. CASE REPORT A 44-year-old female presented to the ED with intentional ingestion of an unknown amount of extended-release potassium chloride (K-Dur®) tablets and alprazolam (Xanax®). The patient's serum potassium was initially 7.3 mmol/L and she was treated with standard treatments, including albuterol, calcium gluconate, insulin, dextrose, and sodium bicarbonate. Radiographic investigation showed a pharmacobezoar in the gastric fundus. Treatment was then augmented with whole bowel irrigation (WBI) using polyethylene glycol solution via nasogastric tube. Patient did not tolerate the nasogastric tube, became combative with increasing alteration in her level of consciousness, and WBI therapy was stopped. After discussion with the gastroenterologist, the patient was treated with EGD to remove the pharmacobezoar. The EGD was successful in the removal of the pharmacobezoar and the patient's potassium normalized without complications. CONCLUSIONS We recommend that in cases of suspected or confirmed potassium drug bezoar in the stomach, physicians consider EGD for removal. This allows for normalization of potassium level while preventing adverse sequelae.
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- Albert L Briggs
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia; Department of Pharmacy, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia
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Ferreira J, Akbari M, Gashin L, Cullen G, Moss A, Leffler DA, Aronson M, Cheifetz AS. Prevalence and lifetime risk of endoscopy-related complications among patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2013; 11:1288-93. [PMID: 23669305 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2013.04.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2012] [Revised: 04/08/2013] [Accepted: 04/22/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Few studies have analyzed the safety of endoscopy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We aimed to determine the prevalence of procedure-related complications among these patients, compared with the general population, and estimate the lifetime risk of colonoscopy-related complications. METHODS We collected data on complications in 685 patients with IBD and 17,000 patients without IBD (controls) using an automated system to track all emergency department visits to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center within 14 days of an endoscopic procedure, from March 1, 2007, to November 30, 2007. We reviewed charts of all IBD patients to determine health care use (telephone calls or visits to a gastroenterologist or primary care physician and visits to other emergency departments or hospitals) after endoscopy. The lifetime risk of procedure-related complications was estimated using a Markov Monte Carlo model. RESULTS Rates of complications were 1.17% among patients with IBD and 0.96% among controls (P = .55). The chart review showed that 3.8% of the IBD cohort received medical care within 14 days of the endoscopic procedure. Based on a Markov Monte Carlo simulation model, the lifetime risk of complications after a surveillance colonoscopy protocol was 12.7% among patients with IBD and 2.0% in the general population undergoing screening colonoscopy (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Although the risk of adverse events after each endoscopic procedure was similar for patients with IBD and the general population, IBD patients have an increased lifetime risk of complications after colonoscopies. A higher percentage of patients with IBD also seek medical care after endoscopic procedures than controls.
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- Jason Ferreira
- Department of Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts.
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Onimaru M, Inoue H, Ikeda H, Yoshida A, Santi EG, Sato H, Ito H, Maselli R, Kudo SE. Peroral endoscopic myotomy is a viable option for failed surgical esophagocardiomyotomy instead of redo surgical Heller myotomy: a single center prospective study. J Am Coll Surg 2013; 217:598-605. [PMID: 23891071 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2013.05.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 134] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2013] [Revised: 05/31/2013] [Accepted: 05/31/2013] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical Heller myotomy has high rates of successful long-term results, but failed cases still remain. Moreover, the treatment strategy in patients with surgical myotomy failure is controversial. Recently, peroral endscopic myotomy (POEM) was reported to be efficient and safe in primary treatment of achalasia. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of POEM for surgical myotomy failure as a rescue second-line treatment, and we discuss the treatment options adapted in achalasia recurrence. STUDY DESIGN A total of 315 consecutive achalasia patients received POEM from September 2008 to December 2012 in our hospital. Eleven (3.5%) patients who had persistent or recurrent achalasia and had received surgical myotomy as a first-line treatment from other hospitals were included in this study. Patient background, barium swallow studies, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), manometry, and symptom scores were prospectively evaluated. In principle, all patients in whom surgical myotomy failed received pneumatic balloon dilatation (PBD) as the first line "rescue" treatment, and only if PBD failed were patients considered for rescue POEM. RESULTS The PBD alone was effective in 1 patient, and in the remaining 10 patients, rescue POEM was performed successfully without complications. Three months after rescue POEM, significant reduction in lower esophageal sphincter (LES) resting pressures (22.1 ± 6.6 mmHg vs 10.9 ± 4.5 mmHg, p < 0.01) and Eckardt symptom scores (6.5 ± 1.3 vs 1.1 ± 1.3, p < 0.001) were observed. CONCLUSIONS Short-term results of POEM for failed surgical myotomy were excellent. Long-term results are awaited.
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- Manabu Onimaru
- Digestive Disease Center, Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital, Yokohama, Japan.
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The current practice of open-access endoscopy allows primary care and other non-gastroenterology physicians to directly refer patients for routine gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures. Open-access endoscopy is considered to be more cost-effective and time efficient than the traditional practice of referring patients for preprocedural consultation with a gastrointestinal endoscopist. Several studies have evaluated the performance of endoscopic procedures in an open-access environment and the utility of structured referral mechanisms to ensure safe and appropriately indicated procedures. This review focuses on 4 common preprocedural issues in gastrointestinal endoscopy encountered by primary care physicians: management of anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy, indication for prophylactic antibiotic drug therapy, need for anesthesia-assisted sedation, and management of poor bowel preparation. We summarize the current guidelines that address these 4 common preprocedural issues to facilitate safe and clinically appropriate procedures in open-access endoscopy.
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- Emmanuel C Gorospe
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Gaddam S, Singh M, Balasubramanian G, Thota P, Gupta N, Wani S, Higbee AD, Mathur SC, Horwhat JD, Rastogi A, Young PE, Cash BD, Bansal A, Vargo JJ, Falk GW, Lieberman DA, Sampliner RE, Sharma P. Persistence of nondysplastic Barrett's esophagus identifies patients at lower risk for esophageal adenocarcinoma: results from a large multicenter cohort. Gastroenterology 2013; 145:548-53.e1. [PMID: 23714382 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2013.05.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2013] [Revised: 04/29/2013] [Accepted: 05/15/2013] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Recent population-based studies have shown a low risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) in patients with nondysplastic Barrett's esophagus (NDBE). We evaluated whether persistence of NDBE over multiple consecutive surveillance endoscopic examinations could be used in risk stratification of patients with Barrett's esophagus (BE). METHODS We performed a multicenter outcomes study of a large cohort of patients with BE. Based on the number of consecutive surveillance endoscopies showing NDBE, we identified 5 groups of patients. Patients in group 1 were found to have NDBE at their first esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Patients in group 2 were found to have NDBE on their first 2 consecutive EGDs. Similarly, patients in groups 3, 4, and 5 were found to have NDBE on 3, 4, and 5 consecutive surveillance EGDs. A logistic regression model was built to determine whether persistence of NDBE independently protected against development of cancer. RESULTS Of a total of 3515 patients with BE, 1401 patients met the inclusion criteria (93.3% white; 87.5% men; median age, 60 ±17 years). The median follow-up period was 5 ± 3.9 years (7846 patient-years). The annual risk of EAC in groups 1 to 5 was 0.32%, 0.27%, 0.16%, 0.2%, and 0.11%, respectively (P for trend = .03). After adjusting for age, sex, and length of BE, persistence of NDBE, based on multiple surveillance endoscopies, was associated with a gradually lower likelihood of progression to EAC. CONCLUSIONS Persistence of NDBE over several endoscopic examinations identifies patients who are at low risk for development of EAC. These findings support lengthening surveillance intervals or discontinuing surveillance of patients with persistent NDBE.
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- Srinivas Gaddam
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Li QL, Chen WF, Zhou PH, Yao LQ, Xu MD, Hu JW, Cai MY, Zhang YQ, Qin WZ, Ren Z. Peroral endoscopic myotomy for the treatment of achalasia: a clinical comparative study of endoscopic full-thickness and circular muscle myotomy. J Am Coll Surg 2013; 217:442-51. [PMID: 23891074 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2013.04.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [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: 02/06/2013] [Revised: 04/01/2013] [Accepted: 04/23/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND A circular muscle myotomy preserving the longitudinal outer esophageal muscular layer is often recommended during peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for achalasia. However, because the longitudinal muscle fibers of the esophagus are extremely thin and fragile, and completeness of myotomy is the basis for the excellent results of conventional surgical myotomy, this modification needs to be further debated. Here, we retrospectively analyzed our prospectively maintained POEM database to compare the outcomes of endoscopic full-thickness and circular muscle myotomy. STUDY DESIGN According to the myotomy depth, 103 patients with full-thickness myotomy were assigned to group A, while 131 patients with circular muscle myotomy were assigned to group B. Symptom relief, procedure-related parameters and adverse events, manometry outcomes, and reflux complications were compared between groups. RESULTS The mean operation times were significantly shorter in group A compared with group B (p = 0.02). There was no increase in any procedure-related adverse event after full-thickness myotomy (all p < 0.05). During follow-up, treatment success (Eckardt score ≤ 3) persisted for 96.0% (95 of 99) of patients in group A and for 95.0% (115 of 121) of patients in group B (p = 0.75). There were no statistically significant differences in pre- and post-treatment D-value of symptom scores and lower esophageal sphincter pressures between groups (both p > 0.05). The overall clinical reflux complication rates were also similar (21.2% vs 16.5%, p = 0.38). CONCLUSIONS Short-term symptom relief and manometry outcomes of each method were comparable. Full-thickness myotomy significantly reduced the procedure time but did not increase the procedure-related adverse events or clinical reflux complications.
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- Quan-Lin Li
- Endoscopy Center and Endoscopy Research Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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AIM: To investigate the prevalence of giardiasis in patients with dyspeptic symptoms.
METHODS: Clinical records of consecutive patients who attended Gastroenterology Department at Aga Khan University Hospital from January 2000 to June 2003 and had esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with duodenal biopsies and international classification of diseases 9th revision with clinical modifications (ICD-9-CM) coded with giardiasis were studied.
RESULTS: Two hundred and twenty patients fulfilled the above criteria. There were 44% (96/220) patients who were giardiasis positive, 72% (69/96) of them were males and 28% (27/96) of them were females. There were 65% (81/124) males and 35% (43/124) females who were giardiasis negative. The mean age of patients with giardiasis was 28±17 years, while that of giardiasis negative patients was 40±18 years (P<0.001). In patients with giardiasis, abdominal pain was present in 71% (68/96) of patients (P = 0.02) and diarrhea in 29% (28/96) (P = 0.005); duodenitis in 25% (24/96) on EGD (P = 0.006) and in 68% (65/96) on histopathology (P = 0.002).
CONCLUSION: Giardiasis occurs significantly in young people with abdominal pain, while endoscopic duodenitis is seen in only 25% of giardiasis positive cases, which supports routine duodenal biopsy.
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- Javed Yakoob
- Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi 74800, Pakistan.
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