Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.tige.2024.250900
Farid Abushamat, Fares Ayoub, Mai A. Khalaf, Tara Keihanian, Salmaan Jawaid, Mohamed O. Othman
BACKGROUND AND AIMS
Traction-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection (TA-ESD) is a proposed technique to improve the efficiency of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). Multiple studies primarily from Asian centers yielded mixed results in terms of procedure time, en bloc resection rate, and R0 resection rate of TA-ESD in comparison with those of conventional endoscopic submucosal dissection (C-ESD). We performed the first comparison of TA-ESD with C-ESD at a high-volume North American center.
METHODS
This was a retrospective cohort-matched study of all patients who underwent colonic ESD at a single center in the United States by a single operator. The study group were patients who underwent TA-ESD and were matched with a C-ESD case on a 1:1 basis based upon location within the colon, lesion size, and scope stabilization device usage. The baseline characteristics and procedure-related outcomes were compared between the groups.
RESULTS
In total, 138 colonic ESD cases were included (69 TA-ESD and 69 C-ESD). There were no significant differences in the baseline characteristics between the groups. Mean procedure time was 91.0 minutes (SD: 32.5) for TA-ESD and 85.4 minutes (SD: 39.3) for C-ESD (P = 0.36). En bloc resection was achieved in 69 (100%) of the TA-ESDs and 67 (97.1%) of the C-ESDs (P = 0.15). R0 resection was achieved in 52 (75.4%) of the TA-ESDs and 48 (69.6%) of the C-ESDs (P = 0.45).
CONCLUSION
We did not show a significant difference in procedure time, en bloc resection, R0 resection, or adverse events. Further randomized prospective studies that are sufficiently powered and stratified by operator experience level are needed to further elucidate the utility of the technique.
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Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.tige.2024.250904
SHIVRAM CHANDRAMOULI , ANNIE L. WANG , DAVID A. LEIMAN
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Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.tige.2024.250903
AMRIT K. KAMBOJ , MANOJ K. YARLAGADDA , MAYO CLINIC BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS AND VOICE WORKING GROUP , KEIKO ISHIKAWA , DIANA M. ORBELO , MARY PIETROWICZ , CADMAN L. LEGGETT
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Pub Date : 2024-10-15DOI: 10.1016/j.tige.2024.09.004
Khalid Fahoum , Tamara Kahan , Olivia Delau , Matthew Fasullo , Ki-Yoon Kim , Lauren Khanna , Gregory Haber , Paresh C. Shah , Tamas Gonda
BACKGROUND AND AIMS
Staple line leaks following sleeve gastrectomy have significant morbidity and mortality. Endoscopic repair approaches are increasingly being used and studied, but follow-up time is limited, and more data are needed. Our primary aim was to describe long-term outcomes following repair; secondary aims were to compare repair approaches and assess factors associated with clinical success.
METHODS
We conducted an observational cohort study of patients who underwent endoscopic repair of a sleeve gastrectomy leak from 2017 to 2023 at our tertiary care center. Patients without available follow-up were excluded. Electronic medical records were reviewed to obtain baseline and clinical characteristics; long-term outcomes were ascertained from the electronic medical record and telephonic conversations with patients. Repairs were classified as drainage when transmural stents were placed and as closure when clips, sutures, and/or an intraluminal stent was placed.
RESULTS
A total of 30 patients were included. The majority were females (77%) and Whites (74%), with a median age of 41.0 years (IQR, 35.1-51.8 years). The majority of patients (70%) initially underwent drainage, while the rest underwent closure. Median follow-up time was 1.2 years (IQR, 0.6 -1.6 years). Success rates for the initial repair approach without crossover or requiring surgical repair were 71.4% for drainage and 22.2% for closure (P = 0.02). Overall, 24 (80%) patients had leak resolution at the last follow-up, and the median number of endoscopies was 3 (IQR, 2-4).
CONCLUSION
Our study demonstrates a high rate of long-term leak resolution following endoscopic repair of sleeve gastrectomy leaks. An initial drainage approach may be associated with higher clinical success, although this was not noted in the multivariable analysis. Prospective randomized multicenter studies are needed to further evaluate and compare repair approaches.
{"title":"Endoscopic Repair for Sleeve Gastrectomy Leaks Is Associated With a High Rate of Leak Resolution","authors":"Khalid Fahoum , Tamara Kahan , Olivia Delau , Matthew Fasullo , Ki-Yoon Kim , Lauren Khanna , Gregory Haber , Paresh C. Shah , Tamas Gonda","doi":"10.1016/j.tige.2024.09.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tige.2024.09.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>BACKGROUND AND AIMS</h3><div>Staple line leaks following sleeve gastrectomy have significant morbidity and mortality. Endoscopic repair approaches are increasingly being used and studied, but follow-up time is limited, and more data are needed. Our primary aim was to describe long-term outcomes following repair; secondary aims were to compare repair approaches and assess factors associated with clinical success.</div></div><div><h3>METHODS</h3><div>We conducted an observational cohort study of patients who underwent endoscopic repair of a sleeve gastrectomy leak from 2017 to 2023 at our tertiary care center. Patients without available follow-up were excluded. Electronic medical records were reviewed to obtain baseline and clinical characteristics; long-term outcomes were ascertained from the electronic medical record and telephonic conversations with patients. Repairs were classified as drainage when transmural stents were placed and as closure when clips, sutures, and/or an intraluminal stent was placed.</div></div><div><h3>RESULTS</h3><div>A total of 30 patients were included. The majority were females (77%) and Whites (74%), with a median age of 41.0 years (IQR, 35.1-51.8 years). The majority of patients (70%) initially underwent drainage, while the rest underwent closure. Median follow-up time was 1.2 years (IQR, 0.6 -1.6 years). Success rates for the initial repair approach without crossover or requiring surgical repair were 71.4% for drainage and 22.2% for closure (<em>P</em> = 0.02). Overall, 24 (80%) patients had leak resolution at the last follow-up, and the median number of endoscopies was 3 (IQR, 2-4).</div></div><div><h3>CONCLUSION</h3><div>Our study demonstrates a high rate of long-term leak resolution following endoscopic repair of sleeve gastrectomy leaks. An initial drainage approach may be associated with higher clinical success, although this was not noted in the multivariable analysis. Prospective randomized multicenter studies are needed to further evaluate and compare repair approaches.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":36169,"journal":{"name":"Techniques and Innovations in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy","volume":"27 1","pages":"Article 150897"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142722413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-11DOI: 10.1016/j.tige.2024.09.005
Andrew Canakis , Abdulhameed Al-Sabban , Shayan S. Irani
The development of endoscopic closure devices has revolutionized management options for gastrointestinal defects. The endoscopists’ toolbox has expanded from through-the-scope clips to over-the-scope clips and over-the-scope suturing. The over-the-scope devices are somewhat limited by the target location, maneuverability, and need for device withdrawal for application. The introduction of a novel through-the-scope helix tack suture system enhances the toolbox for defect closure as this device can provide closure throughout the gastrointestinal tract without the need for endoscope withdrawal. Its user-friendly design and compatibility with standard endoscopes allows for complex tissues approximation in challenging locations. Since its approval by the Federal Drug Agency in December 2020, studies have investigated its utility for all types of defects, including perforations, leaks, fistulas, endoscopic resections sites, and even stent fixation. In this review, we will investigate the versatility of this device to understand its role in primary defect closure.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-11DOI: 10.1016/j.tige.2024.09.006
James D. Haddad , Natalie Wilson , Vijay S. Are , Shawn L. Shah , Danny Issa , Tarek Sawas , Mohammad Bilal , Thomas Tielleman
BACKGROUND AND AIMS
Endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder drainage (ETGBD) is a therapeutic option for gallstone-related gallbladder disease in nonsurgical candidates. However, the optimal stenting strategy and follow-up has not been established. We aimed to determine whether there was a decreased need for unplanned reintervention in patients undergoing placement of two transpapillary gallbladder stents compared with that in those undergoing placement of one stent.
METHODS
We performed a multicenter retrospective analysis of patients undergoing ETGBD between June 2013 and October 2022. The primary outcome was clinical success as defined by resolution of symptoms without the need for another drainage strategy. Secondary outcomes included the adverse events of postendoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis, cholangitis, bleeding, perforation, or death. Factors associated with placement of two stents, unplanned reintervention, and adverse events were assessed.
RESULTS
We included 75 patients who underwent ETGBD, with a median follow-up of 407 days (IQR: 71-1504 days). Technical and clinical success were 88.2% and 81.3%, respectively. Unplanned reintervention was significantly lower in the double stenting group (0% vs 25.4%; P = 0.02). Use of a 7 French stent (odds ratio [OR]: 15.5; 95% CI: 1.9-125; P = 0.01) and presence of a percutaneous cholecystostomy tube (OR: 10.8; 95% CI: 2.8-41.3; P = 0.001) were associated with placement of two stents. There was no significant difference in adverse events between groups (OR: 0.9; 95% CI: 0.09-8.8; P = 0.94).
CONCLUSION
ETGBD is safe and effective in nonoperative candidates. Single transpapillary gallbladder stenting is associated with more unplanned reinterventions, and 7 French stent diameter and previous percutaneous cholecystostomy tube may be associated with ability to place a second stent. Endoscopists should consider planned exchange of solitary transpapillary gallbladder stents or interval placement of a second stent if placement of two stents was unsuccessful at the index procedure.
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Pub Date : 2024-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.tige.2024.08.001
Jihane Meziani, Gwenny M. Fuhler, Marco J. Bruno, Djuna L. Cahen, Kasper A. Overbeek
Pancreatic cancer (PC) is one of the most lethal cancer types. Despite advancements that have led to some modest improvements in survival rates over the past decade, PC still has a dismal prognosis. Patients diagnosed with early-stage disease have higher survival rates. Unfortunately, PC seldom manifests itself early, and symptoms prompting diagnostic investigations usually develop when the disease is already advanced. PC screening may lead to better patient outcomes through detection of asymptomatic early-stage cancers and precursor lesions. Population-based screening is deemed unfeasible because of the low incidence of PC. However, screening of individuals with an inherited lifetime risk of ≥5%-10% for developing PC may prove beneficial. In the context of high-risk individuals, screening is referred to as surveillance. Yet, critical aspects such as suitable candidates for surveillance, the ideal time to initiate and discontinue surveillance, as well as the most effective surveillance method, preferred surveillance modalities, and optimal surveillance interval remain unclear. Herein, we summarize the current state of knowledge regarding PC surveillance by reviewing current expert consensus statements and guidelines. In addition, we review the management of identified lesions, the yield in different cohorts, and future directions to improve the outcomes of individuals at high-risk of developing PC.
胰腺癌(PC)是致死率最高的癌症类型之一。尽管在过去十年中取得了一些进展,使存活率略有提高,但胰腺癌的预后仍然不容乐观。早期诊断的患者生存率更高。不幸的是,PC 很少在早期出现,通常在疾病晚期才会出现促使诊断检查的症状。PC 筛查可通过检测无症状的早期癌症和前驱病变,为患者带来更好的治疗效果。由于 PC 发病率较低,基于人群的筛查被认为是不可行的。不过,对终生遗传性 PC 风险≥5%-10% 的个体进行筛查可能会证明是有益的。在高危人群中,筛查被称为监测。然而,监测的合适人选、启动和终止监测的理想时间、最有效的监测方法、首选监测模式和最佳监测间隔等关键问题仍不明确。在此,我们通过回顾当前的专家共识声明和指南,总结了有关 PC 监测的知识现状。此外,我们还回顾了对已发现病变的管理、不同队列的收益以及改善 PC 高危人群预后的未来方向。
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Pub Date : 2024-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.tige.2024.03.006
Swapna Gayam , Aasma Shaukat
Climate change is the largest public health threat of the 21st century. Gastrointestinal endoscopy is the second overall waste generator and third highest hazardous waste generator in a hospital setting, making it essential for all gastroenterologists to reexamine their practices to reduce this negative impact. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major contributor to the gastrointestinal disease burden, and CRC screening is a vital component of age-appropriate cancer screening in the United States. Along the spectrum of colon cancer screening methods, considerations regarding their environmental impact are gaining prominence. Consequently, focusing mitigation strategies on CRC screening is justified. Mitigation strategies focused on CRC screening are likely to have a measurable impact on reducing the environmental impact of endoscopy, given the stark volume of procedures performed in the United States. In this paper, we review the different CRC screening options and strategies to reduce the environmental impact of these processes.
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