AIM To determine if end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a risk factor for post endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP) adverse events (AEs). METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study using the Nat...AIM To determine if end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a risk factor for post endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP) adverse events (AEs). METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) 2011-2013. We identified adult patients who underwent ERCP using the International Classification of Diseases 9^(th) Revision (ICD-9-CM). Included patients were divided into three groups: ESRD, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and control. The primary outcome was post-ERCP AEs including pancreatitis, bleeding, and perforation determined based on specific ICD-9-CM codes. Secondary outcomes were length of hospital stay, in-hospital mortality, and admission cost. AEs and mortality were compared using multivariate logistic regression analysis.RESULTS There were 492175 discharges that underwent ERCP during the 3 years. The ESRD and CKD groups contained 7347 and 39403 hospitalizations respectively, whereas the control group had 445424 hospitalizations. Post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) was significantly higher in the ESRD group (8.3%) compared to the control group (4.6%) with adjusted odd ratio (aOR) = 1.7 (95% CI: 1.4-2.1, ~aP < 0.001). ESRD was associated with significantly higher ERCP-related bleeding (5.1%) compared to the control group 1.5% (aOR = 1.86, 95%CI: 1.4-2.4, ~aP < 0.001). ESRD had increased hospital mortality 7.1% vs 1.15% in the control OR = 6.6 (95%CI: 5.3-8.2, ~aP < 0.001), longer hospital stay with adjusted mean difference (aMD) = 5.9 d (95% CI: 5.0-6.7 d, ~aP < 0.001) and higher hospitalization charges aMD = $+82064 (95%CI: $68221-$95906, ~aP < 0.001). CONCLUSION ESRD is a risk factor for post-ERCP AEs and is associated with higher hospital mortality. Careful selection and close monitoring is warranted to improve outcomes.展开更多
BACKGROUND The endoscopic management of benign short post-anastomotic ileocolonic stricture(PAICS) that is refractory to primary and secondary treatment modalities remains challenging.The lumen-apposing metal stent(LA...BACKGROUND The endoscopic management of benign short post-anastomotic ileocolonic stricture(PAICS) that is refractory to primary and secondary treatment modalities remains challenging.The lumen-apposing metal stent(LAMS) is a novel device recently developed for therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy.LAMSs have demonstrated significantly better results with regard to stent migration than fully covered self-expandable metal stents(FCSEMSs).CASE SUMMARY This article presents six cases of symptomatic PAICS successfully treated with a LAMS and a review of the relevant literature.We report a life-saving technique not previously documented and the use of technology to improve patient outcomes.The six patients(median age,75 years) suffered from vomiting,constipation and recurrent abdominal pain,with symptoms starting 23-25 wk post-surgery.The median stricture length was 1.83 cm.All six patients underwent successful and uneventful bi-flanged metal stent(BFMS)-LAMS placement for benign PAICS.All patients remained asymptomatic during the three months of stent indwelling and up to a median of 7 mo after stent removal.According to the literature,the application of LAMS for PAICS is associated with a < 10% risk of migration and a < 5% risk of bleeding.Conversely,FCSEMS has a high migration rate(15%-50%).CONCLUSION The evolving role of interventional endoscopy and the availability of LAMSs provide patients with minimally invasive treatment options,allowing them to avoid more invasive surgical interventions.The BFMS(NAGI stent) is longer and larger than the prototype AXIOS-LAMS,which should be considered in the management of short ileocolonic post-anastomotic strictures longer than 10 mm and shorter than 30 mm.展开更多
The scarcity of donor livers has increased the interest in donation after cardiac death(DCD) as an additional pool to expand the availability of organs. However, the initial results of liver transplantation with DCD g...The scarcity of donor livers has increased the interest in donation after cardiac death(DCD) as an additional pool to expand the availability of organs. However, the initial results of liver transplantation with DCD grafts have been suboptimal due to an increased rate of complications, as well as decreased graft survival. These challenges have led to many developments in DCD donation outcome, as well as basic and translational research. In this article we review the unique characteristics of DCD donors, nuances of DCD organ procurement, the effect of prolonged warm and cold ischemia times, and discuss major studies that compared DCD to donation after brain death liver transplantation, in terms of outcomes and complications. We also review the different methods of donor treatment that has been applied to ameliorate DCD organ outcome, and we discuss the role of machine perfusion techniques in organ reconditioning. We discuss the two major perfusionmodels, namely, hypothermic machine perfusion and normothermic machine perfusion; we compare both methods, and delineate their major differences.展开更多
Bariatric surgeries are often complicated by de-novo gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)or worsening of pre-existing GERD.The growing rates of obesity and bariatric surgeries worldwide are paralleled by an increase ...Bariatric surgeries are often complicated by de-novo gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)or worsening of pre-existing GERD.The growing rates of obesity and bariatric surgeries worldwide are paralleled by an increase in the number of patients requiring post-surgical GERD evaluation.However,there is currently no standardized approach for the assessment of GERD in these patients.In this review,we delineate the relationship between GERD and the most common bariatric surgeries:sleeve gastrectomy(SG)and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass(RYGB),with a focus on pathophysiology,objective assessment,and underlying anatomical and motility disturbances.We suggest a stepwise algorithm to help diagnose GERD after SG and RYGB,determine the underlying cause,and guide the management and treatment.展开更多
Gastrointestinal(GI)endoscopy has witnessed a Cambrian explosion of techniques,indications,and expanding target populations.GI endoscopy encompasses traditional domains that include preventive measures,palliation,as a...Gastrointestinal(GI)endoscopy has witnessed a Cambrian explosion of techniques,indications,and expanding target populations.GI endoscopy encompasses traditional domains that include preventive measures,palliation,as alternative therapies in patients with prohibitive risks of more invasive procedures,and indicated primary treatments.But,it has expanded to include therapeutic and diagnostic interventional endosonography,luminal endoscopic resection,third space endotherapy,endohepatology,and endobariatrics.The lines between surgery and endoscopy are blurred on many occasions within this paradigm.Moreover,patients with high degrees of co-morbidity and complex physiology require more nuanced peri-endoscopic management.The rising demand for endoscopy services has resulted in the development of endoscopy referral centers that offer these invasive procedures as directly booked referrals for regional and rural patients.This further necessitates specialized programs to ensure appropriate evaluation,risk stratification,and optimization for safe sedation and general anesthesia if needed.This landscape is conducive to the organic evolution of endo-anesthesia to meet the needs of these focused and evolving practices.In this primer,we delineate important aspects of endo-anesthesia care and provide relevant clinical and logistical considerations pertaining to the breadth of procedures.展开更多
Background Guidelines recommend that all patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding(UGIB)undergo endoscopy within 24 h.It is unclear whether a subgroup may benefit from an urgent intervention.We aimed to evaluate t...Background Guidelines recommend that all patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding(UGIB)undergo endoscopy within 24 h.It is unclear whether a subgroup may benefit from an urgent intervention.We aimed to evaluate the influence of endoscopic hemostasis and urgent endoscopy on mortality in UGIB patients with high-risk stigmata(HRS).Methods Consecutive patients with suspected UGIB were enrolled in three Japanese hospitals with a policy to perform endoscopy within 24 h.The primary outcome was 30-day mortality.Endoscopic hemostasis and endoscopy timing(urgent,6h;early,>6h)were evaluated in a regression model adjusting for age,systolic pressure,heart rate,hemoglobin,creatinine,and variceal bleeding in multivariate analysis.A propensity score of 1:1 matched sensitivity analysis was also performed.Results HRS were present in 886 of 1966 patients,and 35 of 886(3.95%)patients perished.Median urgent-endoscopy time(n=769)was 3.0h(interquartile range[IQR],2.0–4.0 h)and early endoscopy(n紏117)was 12.0h(IQR,8.5–19.0 h).Successful endoscopic hemostasis and urgent endoscopy were significantly associated with reduced mortality in multivariable analysis(odds ratio[OR],0.22;95%confidence interval[CI],0.09–0.52;P=0.0006,and OR,0.37;95%CI,0.16–0.87;P=0.023,respectively).In a propensity-score-matched analysis of 115 pairs,adjusted comparisons showed significantly lower mortality of urgent vs early endoscopy(2.61%vs 7.83%,P<0.001).Conclusions A subgroup of UGIB patients,namely those harboring HRS,may benefit from endoscopic hemostasis and urgent endoscopy rather than early endoscopy in reducing mortality.Implementing triage scores that predict the presence of such lesions is important.展开更多
We read with great interest the study by Rao et al.[1]Rao and colleagues showed that the Rockall score,Glasgow-Blatchford score(GBS)and AIMS65 are poorly predictive of 30-day mortality,or the need for endoscopic inter...We read with great interest the study by Rao et al.[1]Rao and colleagues showed that the Rockall score,Glasgow-Blatchford score(GBS)and AIMS65 are poorly predictive of 30-day mortality,or the need for endoscopic intervention in intensive care unit(ICU)patients with an upper GI bleed(UGIB).The Rockall[2]score and AIMS65[3]were developed for predicting mortality,whereas the GBS[4]was developed for predicting composite outcomes(The need for a blood transfusion or intervention to control bleeding,rebleeding,or death)We were not surprised to see that these scores were poor predictors of endoscopic intervention,as they were not designed to predict high-risk endoscopic stigmata(HRS),which is arguably a very meaningful endpoint to determine the need for endoscopic intervention.展开更多
文摘AIM To determine if end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a risk factor for post endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP) adverse events (AEs). METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) 2011-2013. We identified adult patients who underwent ERCP using the International Classification of Diseases 9^(th) Revision (ICD-9-CM). Included patients were divided into three groups: ESRD, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and control. The primary outcome was post-ERCP AEs including pancreatitis, bleeding, and perforation determined based on specific ICD-9-CM codes. Secondary outcomes were length of hospital stay, in-hospital mortality, and admission cost. AEs and mortality were compared using multivariate logistic regression analysis.RESULTS There were 492175 discharges that underwent ERCP during the 3 years. The ESRD and CKD groups contained 7347 and 39403 hospitalizations respectively, whereas the control group had 445424 hospitalizations. Post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) was significantly higher in the ESRD group (8.3%) compared to the control group (4.6%) with adjusted odd ratio (aOR) = 1.7 (95% CI: 1.4-2.1, ~aP < 0.001). ESRD was associated with significantly higher ERCP-related bleeding (5.1%) compared to the control group 1.5% (aOR = 1.86, 95%CI: 1.4-2.4, ~aP < 0.001). ESRD had increased hospital mortality 7.1% vs 1.15% in the control OR = 6.6 (95%CI: 5.3-8.2, ~aP < 0.001), longer hospital stay with adjusted mean difference (aMD) = 5.9 d (95% CI: 5.0-6.7 d, ~aP < 0.001) and higher hospitalization charges aMD = $+82064 (95%CI: $68221-$95906, ~aP < 0.001). CONCLUSION ESRD is a risk factor for post-ERCP AEs and is associated with higher hospital mortality. Careful selection and close monitoring is warranted to improve outcomes.
文摘BACKGROUND The endoscopic management of benign short post-anastomotic ileocolonic stricture(PAICS) that is refractory to primary and secondary treatment modalities remains challenging.The lumen-apposing metal stent(LAMS) is a novel device recently developed for therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy.LAMSs have demonstrated significantly better results with regard to stent migration than fully covered self-expandable metal stents(FCSEMSs).CASE SUMMARY This article presents six cases of symptomatic PAICS successfully treated with a LAMS and a review of the relevant literature.We report a life-saving technique not previously documented and the use of technology to improve patient outcomes.The six patients(median age,75 years) suffered from vomiting,constipation and recurrent abdominal pain,with symptoms starting 23-25 wk post-surgery.The median stricture length was 1.83 cm.All six patients underwent successful and uneventful bi-flanged metal stent(BFMS)-LAMS placement for benign PAICS.All patients remained asymptomatic during the three months of stent indwelling and up to a median of 7 mo after stent removal.According to the literature,the application of LAMS for PAICS is associated with a < 10% risk of migration and a < 5% risk of bleeding.Conversely,FCSEMS has a high migration rate(15%-50%).CONCLUSION The evolving role of interventional endoscopy and the availability of LAMSs provide patients with minimally invasive treatment options,allowing them to avoid more invasive surgical interventions.The BFMS(NAGI stent) is longer and larger than the prototype AXIOS-LAMS,which should be considered in the management of short ileocolonic post-anastomotic strictures longer than 10 mm and shorter than 30 mm.
文摘The scarcity of donor livers has increased the interest in donation after cardiac death(DCD) as an additional pool to expand the availability of organs. However, the initial results of liver transplantation with DCD grafts have been suboptimal due to an increased rate of complications, as well as decreased graft survival. These challenges have led to many developments in DCD donation outcome, as well as basic and translational research. In this article we review the unique characteristics of DCD donors, nuances of DCD organ procurement, the effect of prolonged warm and cold ischemia times, and discuss major studies that compared DCD to donation after brain death liver transplantation, in terms of outcomes and complications. We also review the different methods of donor treatment that has been applied to ameliorate DCD organ outcome, and we discuss the role of machine perfusion techniques in organ reconditioning. We discuss the two major perfusionmodels, namely, hypothermic machine perfusion and normothermic machine perfusion; we compare both methods, and delineate their major differences.
文摘Bariatric surgeries are often complicated by de-novo gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)or worsening of pre-existing GERD.The growing rates of obesity and bariatric surgeries worldwide are paralleled by an increase in the number of patients requiring post-surgical GERD evaluation.However,there is currently no standardized approach for the assessment of GERD in these patients.In this review,we delineate the relationship between GERD and the most common bariatric surgeries:sleeve gastrectomy(SG)and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass(RYGB),with a focus on pathophysiology,objective assessment,and underlying anatomical and motility disturbances.We suggest a stepwise algorithm to help diagnose GERD after SG and RYGB,determine the underlying cause,and guide the management and treatment.
文摘Gastrointestinal(GI)endoscopy has witnessed a Cambrian explosion of techniques,indications,and expanding target populations.GI endoscopy encompasses traditional domains that include preventive measures,palliation,as alternative therapies in patients with prohibitive risks of more invasive procedures,and indicated primary treatments.But,it has expanded to include therapeutic and diagnostic interventional endosonography,luminal endoscopic resection,third space endotherapy,endohepatology,and endobariatrics.The lines between surgery and endoscopy are blurred on many occasions within this paradigm.Moreover,patients with high degrees of co-morbidity and complex physiology require more nuanced peri-endoscopic management.The rising demand for endoscopy services has resulted in the development of endoscopy referral centers that offer these invasive procedures as directly booked referrals for regional and rural patients.This further necessitates specialized programs to ensure appropriate evaluation,risk stratification,and optimization for safe sedation and general anesthesia if needed.This landscape is conducive to the organic evolution of endo-anesthesia to meet the needs of these focused and evolving practices.In this primer,we delineate important aspects of endo-anesthesia care and provide relevant clinical and logistical considerations pertaining to the breadth of procedures.
文摘Background Guidelines recommend that all patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding(UGIB)undergo endoscopy within 24 h.It is unclear whether a subgroup may benefit from an urgent intervention.We aimed to evaluate the influence of endoscopic hemostasis and urgent endoscopy on mortality in UGIB patients with high-risk stigmata(HRS).Methods Consecutive patients with suspected UGIB were enrolled in three Japanese hospitals with a policy to perform endoscopy within 24 h.The primary outcome was 30-day mortality.Endoscopic hemostasis and endoscopy timing(urgent,6h;early,>6h)were evaluated in a regression model adjusting for age,systolic pressure,heart rate,hemoglobin,creatinine,and variceal bleeding in multivariate analysis.A propensity score of 1:1 matched sensitivity analysis was also performed.Results HRS were present in 886 of 1966 patients,and 35 of 886(3.95%)patients perished.Median urgent-endoscopy time(n=769)was 3.0h(interquartile range[IQR],2.0–4.0 h)and early endoscopy(n紏117)was 12.0h(IQR,8.5–19.0 h).Successful endoscopic hemostasis and urgent endoscopy were significantly associated with reduced mortality in multivariable analysis(odds ratio[OR],0.22;95%confidence interval[CI],0.09–0.52;P=0.0006,and OR,0.37;95%CI,0.16–0.87;P=0.023,respectively).In a propensity-score-matched analysis of 115 pairs,adjusted comparisons showed significantly lower mortality of urgent vs early endoscopy(2.61%vs 7.83%,P<0.001).Conclusions A subgroup of UGIB patients,namely those harboring HRS,may benefit from endoscopic hemostasis and urgent endoscopy rather than early endoscopy in reducing mortality.Implementing triage scores that predict the presence of such lesions is important.
文摘We read with great interest the study by Rao et al.[1]Rao and colleagues showed that the Rockall score,Glasgow-Blatchford score(GBS)and AIMS65 are poorly predictive of 30-day mortality,or the need for endoscopic intervention in intensive care unit(ICU)patients with an upper GI bleed(UGIB).The Rockall[2]score and AIMS65[3]were developed for predicting mortality,whereas the GBS[4]was developed for predicting composite outcomes(The need for a blood transfusion or intervention to control bleeding,rebleeding,or death)We were not surprised to see that these scores were poor predictors of endoscopic intervention,as they were not designed to predict high-risk endoscopic stigmata(HRS),which is arguably a very meaningful endpoint to determine the need for endoscopic intervention.
