Biliary tract complications are the most common complications after liver transplantation.These complications are encountered more commonly as a result of increased number of liver transplantations and the prolonged s...Biliary tract complications are the most common complications after liver transplantation.These complications are encountered more commonly as a result of increased number of liver transplantations and the prolonged survival of transplant patients.Biliary complications remain a major source of morbidity in liver transplant patients,with an incidence of 5%-32%.Post liver transplantation biliary complications include strictures(anastomotic and non-anastomotic),leaks,stones,sphincter of Oddi dysfunction,and recurrence of primary biliary disease such as primary sclerosing cholangitis and primary biliary cirrhosis.The risk of occurrence of a specific biliary complication is related to the type of biliary reconstruction performed at the time of liver transplantation.In this article we seek to review the major biliary complications and their relation to the type of biliary reconstruction performed at the time of liver tranplantation.展开更多
BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is the second leading cause of all cancer related deaths in the United States and Europe.Although the incidence has been decreasing for individuals’≥50,it has been on the rise for in...BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is the second leading cause of all cancer related deaths in the United States and Europe.Although the incidence has been decreasing for individuals’≥50,it has been on the rise for individuals<50.AIM To identify potential risk factors for early-onset CRC.METHODS A population-based cohort analysis using a national database,Explorys,screened all patients with an active electronic medical record from January 2012 to December 2016 with a diagnosis of CRC.Subgroups were stratified based on age(25–49 years vs≥50 years).Demographics,comorbidities,and symptom profiles were recorded and compared between both age groups.Furthermore,the younger group was also compared with a control group consisting of individuals aged 25-49 years within the same timeframe without a diagnosis of CRC.Twentydata points for CRC related factors were analyzed to identify potential risk factors specific to early-onset CRC.RESULTS A total of 68860 patients were identified with CRC,of which 5710(8.3%)were younger than 50 years old,with 4140(73%)between 40-49 years of age.Multivariable analysis was reported using odds ratio(OR)with 95%CI and demonstrated that several factors were associated with an increased risk of CRC in the early-onset group versus the later-onset group.These factors included:African-American race(OR 1.18,95%CI:1.09-1.27,P<0.001),presenting symptoms of abdominal pain(OR 1.82,95%CI:1.72-1.92,P<0.001),rectal pain(OR 1.50,95%CI:1.28-1.77,P<0.001),altered bowel function(OR 1.12,95%CI:1.05-1.19,P=0.0005),having a family history of any cancer(OR 1.78,95%CI:1.67-1.90,P<0.001),gastrointestinal(GI)malignancy(OR 2.36,95%CI:2.18-2.55,P<0.001),polyps(OR 1.41,95%CI:1.08-1.20,P<0.001),and obesity(OR 1.14,95%CI:1.08-1.20,P<0.001).Comparing the early-onset cohort versus the control group,factors that were associated with an increased risk of CRC were:male gender(OR 1.34,95%CI:1.27-1.41),P<0.001),Caucasian(OR 1.48,95%CI:1.40-1.57,P<0.001)and African-American race(OR 1.25,95%CI:1.17-1.35,P<0.001),presenting symptoms of abdominal pain(OR 4.73,95%CI:4.49-4.98,P<0.001),rectal pain(OR 7.48,95%CI:6.42-8.72,P<0.001),altered bowel function(OR 5.51,95%CI:5.19-5.85,P<0.001),rectal bleeding(OR 9.83,95%CI:9.12-10.6,P<0.001),weight loss(OR 7.43,95%CI:6.77-8.15,P<0.001),having a family history of cancer(OR 11.66,95%CI:10.97-12.39,P<0.001),GI malignancy(OR 28.67,95%CI:26.64-30.86,P<0.001),polyps(OR 8.15,95%CI:6.31-10.52,P<0.001),tobacco use(OR 2.46,95%CI:2.33-2.59,P<0.001),alcohol use(OR 1.71,95%CI:1.62-1.80,P<0.001),presence of colitis(OR 4.10,95%CI:3.79-4.43,P<0.001),and obesity(OR 2.88,95%CI:2.74-3.04,P<0.001).CONCLUSION Pending further investigation,these potential risk factors should lower the threshold of suspicion for early CRC and potentially be used to optimize guidelines for early screening.展开更多
Objective:Primary sclerosing cholangitis(PSC)occurs in approximately 5%of patients with ulcerative colitis(UC).The risk of colon cancer is higher in patients undergoing colectomy,who have simultaneous PSC&UC.Our a...Objective:Primary sclerosing cholangitis(PSC)occurs in approximately 5%of patients with ulcerative colitis(UC).The risk of colon cancer is higher in patients undergoing colectomy,who have simultaneous PSC&UC.Our aim was to study the impact,in terms of post-colectomy survival and complications,of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(TIPS)before colectomy in these patients.Methods:In this retrospective,case-control study,information was obtained on demographics,disease characteristics,TIPS characteristics,and post-colectomy complications.Nine patients with PSC and UC who underwent TIPS prior to colectomy(the Study group)and 37 patients with PSC and UC who underwent only colectomy without TIPS(the Control group)were included.Either an analysis of variance or the non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis test were used for continuous variables and Fisher’s Exact test or Pearson’s chi-squared test was used for categorical factors.Results:There was no difference in themean age between the two groups;however patients in the Study group had lower platelet count(P=0.005)as well as higher Model for End-Stage Liver disease(MELD)scores(P<0.001).Also,patients in the Study group had increased PSC severity as determined by Mayo PSC Risk Scores(1.50 vs.0.20)(P=0.001).Total bilirubin levels were higher in the Study group(2.3 vs.0.8mg/dL)(P=0.011).Comparing the post-operative complication rates without adjusting for disease severity,the Study group hadmore wound infections(P=0.034),more wound dehiscence(P=0.022),and a higher re-admission rate within 30 days(P=0.032);however,the post-operativemortality was not significantly different.Conclusion:Patients with PSC and UC who underwent TIPS prior to colectomy had higher rates of complications;however,this was probably due to the greater severity of cirrhosis and PSC in this population.展开更多
Anastomotic dehiscence and leak are dreaded complications after a colorectal resection and can often present with rectal bleeding and pelvic abscess or sepsis.Although most cases of bleeding after gastrointestinal ana...Anastomotic dehiscence and leak are dreaded complications after a colorectal resection and can often present with rectal bleeding and pelvic abscess or sepsis.Although most cases of bleeding after gastrointestinal anastomoses are minor and self-limited,major bleeding,as defined by hemodynamic instability or the need for blood transfusions,poses a significant challenge for management.Here we report a case in which a patient presenting with profuse rectal bleeding and pelvic hematoma secondary to a colorectal anastomotic leak was treated endoscopically with 50%dextrose spray then enema.展开更多
文摘Biliary tract complications are the most common complications after liver transplantation.These complications are encountered more commonly as a result of increased number of liver transplantations and the prolonged survival of transplant patients.Biliary complications remain a major source of morbidity in liver transplant patients,with an incidence of 5%-32%.Post liver transplantation biliary complications include strictures(anastomotic and non-anastomotic),leaks,stones,sphincter of Oddi dysfunction,and recurrence of primary biliary disease such as primary sclerosing cholangitis and primary biliary cirrhosis.The risk of occurrence of a specific biliary complication is related to the type of biliary reconstruction performed at the time of liver transplantation.In this article we seek to review the major biliary complications and their relation to the type of biliary reconstruction performed at the time of liver tranplantation.
文摘BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is the second leading cause of all cancer related deaths in the United States and Europe.Although the incidence has been decreasing for individuals’≥50,it has been on the rise for individuals<50.AIM To identify potential risk factors for early-onset CRC.METHODS A population-based cohort analysis using a national database,Explorys,screened all patients with an active electronic medical record from January 2012 to December 2016 with a diagnosis of CRC.Subgroups were stratified based on age(25–49 years vs≥50 years).Demographics,comorbidities,and symptom profiles were recorded and compared between both age groups.Furthermore,the younger group was also compared with a control group consisting of individuals aged 25-49 years within the same timeframe without a diagnosis of CRC.Twentydata points for CRC related factors were analyzed to identify potential risk factors specific to early-onset CRC.RESULTS A total of 68860 patients were identified with CRC,of which 5710(8.3%)were younger than 50 years old,with 4140(73%)between 40-49 years of age.Multivariable analysis was reported using odds ratio(OR)with 95%CI and demonstrated that several factors were associated with an increased risk of CRC in the early-onset group versus the later-onset group.These factors included:African-American race(OR 1.18,95%CI:1.09-1.27,P<0.001),presenting symptoms of abdominal pain(OR 1.82,95%CI:1.72-1.92,P<0.001),rectal pain(OR 1.50,95%CI:1.28-1.77,P<0.001),altered bowel function(OR 1.12,95%CI:1.05-1.19,P=0.0005),having a family history of any cancer(OR 1.78,95%CI:1.67-1.90,P<0.001),gastrointestinal(GI)malignancy(OR 2.36,95%CI:2.18-2.55,P<0.001),polyps(OR 1.41,95%CI:1.08-1.20,P<0.001),and obesity(OR 1.14,95%CI:1.08-1.20,P<0.001).Comparing the early-onset cohort versus the control group,factors that were associated with an increased risk of CRC were:male gender(OR 1.34,95%CI:1.27-1.41),P<0.001),Caucasian(OR 1.48,95%CI:1.40-1.57,P<0.001)and African-American race(OR 1.25,95%CI:1.17-1.35,P<0.001),presenting symptoms of abdominal pain(OR 4.73,95%CI:4.49-4.98,P<0.001),rectal pain(OR 7.48,95%CI:6.42-8.72,P<0.001),altered bowel function(OR 5.51,95%CI:5.19-5.85,P<0.001),rectal bleeding(OR 9.83,95%CI:9.12-10.6,P<0.001),weight loss(OR 7.43,95%CI:6.77-8.15,P<0.001),having a family history of cancer(OR 11.66,95%CI:10.97-12.39,P<0.001),GI malignancy(OR 28.67,95%CI:26.64-30.86,P<0.001),polyps(OR 8.15,95%CI:6.31-10.52,P<0.001),tobacco use(OR 2.46,95%CI:2.33-2.59,P<0.001),alcohol use(OR 1.71,95%CI:1.62-1.80,P<0.001),presence of colitis(OR 4.10,95%CI:3.79-4.43,P<0.001),and obesity(OR 2.88,95%CI:2.74-3.04,P<0.001).CONCLUSION Pending further investigation,these potential risk factors should lower the threshold of suspicion for early CRC and potentially be used to optimize guidelines for early screening.
文摘Objective:Primary sclerosing cholangitis(PSC)occurs in approximately 5%of patients with ulcerative colitis(UC).The risk of colon cancer is higher in patients undergoing colectomy,who have simultaneous PSC&UC.Our aim was to study the impact,in terms of post-colectomy survival and complications,of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(TIPS)before colectomy in these patients.Methods:In this retrospective,case-control study,information was obtained on demographics,disease characteristics,TIPS characteristics,and post-colectomy complications.Nine patients with PSC and UC who underwent TIPS prior to colectomy(the Study group)and 37 patients with PSC and UC who underwent only colectomy without TIPS(the Control group)were included.Either an analysis of variance or the non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis test were used for continuous variables and Fisher’s Exact test or Pearson’s chi-squared test was used for categorical factors.Results:There was no difference in themean age between the two groups;however patients in the Study group had lower platelet count(P=0.005)as well as higher Model for End-Stage Liver disease(MELD)scores(P<0.001).Also,patients in the Study group had increased PSC severity as determined by Mayo PSC Risk Scores(1.50 vs.0.20)(P=0.001).Total bilirubin levels were higher in the Study group(2.3 vs.0.8mg/dL)(P=0.011).Comparing the post-operative complication rates without adjusting for disease severity,the Study group hadmore wound infections(P=0.034),more wound dehiscence(P=0.022),and a higher re-admission rate within 30 days(P=0.032);however,the post-operativemortality was not significantly different.Conclusion:Patients with PSC and UC who underwent TIPS prior to colectomy had higher rates of complications;however,this was probably due to the greater severity of cirrhosis and PSC in this population.
文摘Anastomotic dehiscence and leak are dreaded complications after a colorectal resection and can often present with rectal bleeding and pelvic abscess or sepsis.Although most cases of bleeding after gastrointestinal anastomoses are minor and self-limited,major bleeding,as defined by hemodynamic instability or the need for blood transfusions,poses a significant challenge for management.Here we report a case in which a patient presenting with profuse rectal bleeding and pelvic hematoma secondary to a colorectal anastomotic leak was treated endoscopically with 50%dextrose spray then enema.
