BACKGROUND The surgeon performing a distal gastrectomy,has an arsenal of reconstruction techniques at his disposal,Billroth II among them.Braun anastomosis performed during a Billroth II procedure has shown evidence o...BACKGROUND The surgeon performing a distal gastrectomy,has an arsenal of reconstruction techniques at his disposal,Billroth II among them.Braun anastomosis performed during a Billroth II procedure has shown evidence of superiority over typical Billroth II,in terms of survival,with no impact on postoperative morbidity and mortality.AIM To compare Billroth II vs Billroth II and Braun following distal gastrectomy,regarding their postoperative course.METHODS Patients who underwent distal gastrectomy during 2002-2021,were separated into two groups,depending on the surgical technique used(Billroth II:74 patients and Billroth II and Braun:28 patients).The daily output of the nasogastric tube(NGT),the postoperative day that NGT was removed and the day the patient started per os feeding were recorded.Postoperative complications were at the same time noted.Data were then statistically analyzed.RESULTS There was difference in the mean NGT removal day and the mean start feeding day.Mean total postoperative NGT output was lower in Braun group(399.17 mL vs 1102.78 mL)and it was statistically significant(P<0.0001).Mean daily postoperative NGT output was also statistically significantly lower in Braun group.According to the postoperative follow up 40 patient experienced bile reflux and alkaline gastritis from the Billroth II group,while 9 patients who underwent Christodoulidis G et al.Billroth II and Braun compared with Billroth II WJM https://www.wjgnet.com 2 March 20,2024 Volume 14 Issue 1 Billroth II and Braun anastomosis were presented with the same conditions(P<0.05).CONCLUSION There was evidence of superiority of Billroth II and Braun vs typical Billroth II in terms of bile reflux,alkaline gastritis and NGT output.展开更多
BACKGROUND Recently,with the advent of more advanced devices and endoscopic techniques,endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)in Billroth II(B-II)patients has been increasingly performed.However,the proce...BACKGROUND Recently,with the advent of more advanced devices and endoscopic techniques,endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)in Billroth II(B-II)patients has been increasingly performed.However,the procedures are difficult,and the techniques and strategies have not been defined.AIM To reveal the appropriate scope for ERCP in B-II patients.METHODS Sixty ERCP procedures were performed on B-II patients between June 2005 and May 2018 at Fukushima Medical University Hospital,and in 44 cases,this was the first ERCP procedure performed by esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGDS)or colonoscopy(CS)after B-II gastrectomy.These cases were divided into two groups:17 cases of ERCP performed by EGDS(EGDS group)and 27 cases of ERCP performed by CS(CS group).The patient characteristics and ERCP procedures were compared between the EGDS and CS groups.RESULTS The procedural time was significantly shorter in the EGDS group than in the CS group[median(range):60(20-100)vs 90(40-128)min,P value<0.01].CS was an independent factor of a longer ERCP procedural time according to the univariate and multivariate analyses(odds ratio:3.97,95%CI:1.05-15.0,P value=0.04).CONCLUSION Compared to CS,EGDS shortened the procedural time of ERCP in B-II patients.展开更多
BACKGROUND Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)is the primary choice for removing common bile duct(CBD)stones in Billroth II anatomy patients.The recurrence of CBD stones is still a challenging problem...BACKGROUND Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)is the primary choice for removing common bile duct(CBD)stones in Billroth II anatomy patients.The recurrence of CBD stones is still a challenging problem.AIM To evaluate CBD morphology and other predictors affecting CBD stone recurrence.METHODS A retrospective case-control analysis was performed on 138 CBD stones patients with a history of Billroth II gastrectomy,who underwent therapeutic ERCP for stone extraction at our center from January 2011 to October 2020.CBD morphology and other predictors affecting CBD stone recurrence were examined by univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis.RESULTS CBD morphology(P<0.01)and CBD diameter≥1.5 cm(odds ratio[OR]=6.15,95%confidence interval[CI]:1.87-20.24,P<0.01)were the two independent risk factors.In multivariate analysis,the recurrence rate of patients with S type was 16.79 times that of patients with straight type(OR=16.79,95%CI:4.26-66.09,P<0.01),the recurrence rate of patients with polyline type was 4.97 times that of patients with straight type(OR=4.97,95%CI:1.42-17.38,P=0.01),and the recurrence rate of S type patients was 3.38 times that of patients with polyline type(OR=3.38,95%CI:1.07-10.72,P=0.04).CONCLUSION CBD morphology,especially S type and polyline type,is associated with increased recurrence of CBD stones in Billroth II anatomy patients.展开更多
AIM To identify which technique is better for avoiding biliary reflux and gastritis between uncut Roux-en-Y and Billroth Ⅱ reconstruction. METHODS A total of 158 patients who underwent laparoscopyassisted distal gast...AIM To identify which technique is better for avoiding biliary reflux and gastritis between uncut Roux-en-Y and Billroth Ⅱ reconstruction. METHODS A total of 158 patients who underwent laparoscopyassisted distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer at the First Hospital of Jilin University(Changchun, China) between February 2015 and February 2016 were randomized into two groups: uncut Roux-en-Y(group U) and Billroth II group(group B). Postoperative complications and relevant clinical data were compared between the two groups. RESULTS According to the randomization table, each group included 79 patients. There was no significant difference in postoperative complications between groups U and B(7.6% vs 10.1%, P = 0.576). During the postoperative period, group U stomach p H values were lower than 7 and group B p H values were higher than 7. After 1 year of follow-up, group B presented a higher incidence of biliary reflux and alkaline gastritis. However, histopathology did not show a significant difference in gastritis diagnosis(P = 0.278), and the amount of residual food and gain of weight between the groups were also not significantly different. At 3 mo there was no evidence of partial recanalization of uncut staple line, but at 1 year the incidence was 13%. CONCLUSION Compared with Billroth II reconstruction, uncut Rouxen-Y reconstruction is secure and feasible, and can effectively reduce the incidence of alkaline reflux, residual gastritis, and heartburn. Despite the incidence of recanalization, uncut Roux-en-Y should be widely applied.展开更多
Laparoscopic radical gastrectomy has been increasingly applied in China. However, how to reduce surgery-related trauma, shorten operative time and achieve the long-term prognosis equal to the conventional open surgery...Laparoscopic radical gastrectomy has been increasingly applied in China. However, how to reduce surgery-related trauma, shorten operative time and achieve the long-term prognosis equal to the conventional open surgery is still hot research topics. Along with the change in learning curve and the optimization of endoscopic techniques, laparoscopic lymph node dissection can achieve or even exceed the extent that can be achieved in open surgery. Therefore, it has gradually replaced the conventional digestive tract reconstruction using an auxiliary incision. By completing the laparoscopic digestive tract reconstruction with EndoGIA, we describe the laparoscopy-assisted D2 radical distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer (Billroth Ⅱ anastomosis).展开更多
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)is efficacious in patients who have undergone Billroth Ⅱ gastroenterostomies,but the success rate decreases in patients who also have experienced Braun anastomoses....Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)is efficacious in patients who have undergone Billroth Ⅱ gastroenterostomies,but the success rate decreases in patients who also have experienced Braun anastomoses.There are currently no reports describing the preferred enterography route for cannulation in these patients.We first review the patient’s previous surgery records,which most often indicate that the efferent loop is at the greater curvature of the stomach.We recommend extending the duodenoscope along the greater curvature of the stomach and then advancing it through the"lower entrance"at the site of the gastrojejunal anastomosis,along the efferent loop,and through the"middle entrance"at the site of the Braun anastomosis to reach the papilla of Vater.Ten patients who had each undergone BillrothⅡgastroenterostomy and Braun anastomosis between January 2009 and December 2011 were included in our study.The overall success rate of enterography was 90% for the patients who had undergone BillrothⅡgastroenterostomy and Braun anastomosis,and the therapeutic success rate was 80%.We believe that this enterography route for ERCP is optimal for a patient who has had BillrothⅡgastroenterostomy and Braun anastomosis and helps to increase the success rate of the procedure.展开更多
BACKGROUND With improved survival in gastric cancer patients,health-related quality of life has become an important clinical endpoint alongside primary oncological outcomes.AIM To investigate health-related quality of...BACKGROUND With improved survival in gastric cancer patients,health-related quality of life has become an important clinical endpoint alongside primary oncological outcomes.AIM To investigate health-related quality of life after various surgical procedures for gastric cancer treatment.METHODS The validated Slovenian version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Core Questionnaire(QLQ-C30)and its gastric cancer-specific module(QLQ STO-22)was sent for self-completion to patients that underwent curative resection for gastric adenocarcinoma between January 2014 and December 2018 at our centre.In total,116 patients responded.Scores were compared between patients after subtotal distal vs total gastrectomy and patients after subtotal distal gastrectomy with Billroth II vs Roux-en-Y reconstruction.RESULTS Interestingly,the extent of resection did not influence daily functioning;however,more dysphagia and eating restrictions were reported in patients after total gastrectomy when compared to patients after subtotal distal gastrectomy.Moreover,patients with Billroth II reconstruction after subtotal distal resection experienced worse physical and role functioning and reported more pain,fatigue and reflux compared to Roux-en-Y reconstruction.CONCLUSION Based on our results,Roux-en-Y reconstruction after subtotal distal gastrectomy should be preferred over Billroth II reconstruction.The data obtained from this study will help surgeons when preoperatively informing their patients about expected functional outcomes after gastrectomy and enable them to ensure proper supportive care of their patients in the postoperative period.展开更多
BACKGROUND Gastric stump cancer,also known as gastric remnant cancer(GRC),is one of the main complications of postgastrectomy syndrome,which usually occurs following Billroth II reconstruction.The predominant histolog...BACKGROUND Gastric stump cancer,also known as gastric remnant cancer(GRC),is one of the main complications of postgastrectomy syndrome,which usually occurs following Billroth II reconstruction.The predominant histological subtype of GRC is adenocarcinoma,whereas neuroendocrine carcinoma is relatively rare.In particular,there are few recently reported cases of mixed neuroendocrine carcinoma(MNEC)in the English literature.Here,we present an extremely rare case of MNEC of the gastric stump.CASE SUMMARY A 59-year-old patient presented to our department owing to chronic constipation.He had undergone subtotal gastric resection 35 years prior to admission because of benign peptic ulcer.After admission,the patient underwent several tests,and gastroendoscopy showed evidence of Billroth II gastrectomy and local thickening of the gastric stump mucosa at the gastrojejunostomy site,with bile reflux;pathological biopsy revealed adenocarcinoma.He was then diagnosed with GRC and underwent total gastrectomy,D2 Lymphadenectomy,and esophagojejunal Roux-en-Y reconstruction.Histopathological examination of the specimen identified MNEC comprising MNEC(60%),adenocarcinoma(30%),and squamous cell carcinoma(10%).Postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy was initiated on September 17,2020.Taxol plus cisplatin was administered for only one cycle because of severe liver function damage,and the regimen was changed to etoposide plus cisplatin on October 10,2020 for five cycles.The patient recovered,with no recurrence after 6 mo of follow-up.CONCLUSION Gastric MNECs(GMNECs)is a rare type of GRC.This study presented the unusual occurrence of GMNEC in the gastric stump.This case will contribute to improvements in our understanding of the carcinogenesis,biology,pathology,and behavior of GMNEC and GRC.展开更多
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)in patients with surgically altered anatomy must be performed by a highly experienced endoscopist.The challenges are accessing the afferent limb in different types o...Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)in patients with surgically altered anatomy must be performed by a highly experienced endoscopist.The challenges are accessing the afferent limb in different types of reconstruction,cannulating a papilla with a reverse orientation,and performing therapeutic interventions with uncommon endoscopic accessories.The development of endoscopic techniques has led to higher success rates in this group of patients.Device-assisted ERCP is the endoscopic procedure of choice for high success rates in short-limb reconstruction;however,these success rate is lower in long-limb reconstruction.ERCP assisted by endoscopic ultrasonography is now popular because it can be performed independent of the limb length;however,it must be performed by a highly experienced and skilled endoscopist.Stent deployment and small stone removal can be performed immediately after ERCP assisted by endoscopic ultrasonography,but the second session is needed for other difficult procedures such as cholangioscopy-guided electrohydraulic lithotripsy.Laparoscopic-assisted ERCP has an almost 100%success rate in longlimb reconstruction because of the use of a conventional side-view duodenoscope,which is compatible with standard accessories.This requires cooperation between the surgeon and endoscopist and is suitable in urgent situations requiring concomitant cholecystectomy.This review focuses on the advantages,disadvantages,and outcomes of various procedures that are suitable in different situations and reconstruction types.Emerging new techniques and their outcomes are also discussed.展开更多
AIM:To evaluate the effectiveness of a short-type single-balloon-enteroscope(SBE) for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP) in patients with a reconstructed intestine.METHODS:Short-type SBE was develope...AIM:To evaluate the effectiveness of a short-type single-balloon-enteroscope(SBE) for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP) in patients with a reconstructed intestine.METHODS:Short-type SBE was developed to perform ERCP in postoperative patients with a reconstructed intestine.Short-type SBE is a direct-viewing endoscope with the following specifications:working length,1520 mm;total length,1840 mm;channel diameter,3.2 mm.In addition,short-type SBE has a water-jet channel.The study group comprised 22 patients who underwent 31 sessions of short-type SBE-assisted ERCP from June 2011 through May 2012.Reconstruction was performed by Billroth-Ⅱ(B-Ⅱ) gastrectomy in 6 patients(8 sessions),Roux-en-Y(R-Y) gastrectomy in 14 patients(21 sessions),and R-Y hepaticojejunostomy in 2 patients(2 sessions).We retrospectively studied the rate of reaching the blind end(papilla of Vater or choledochojejunal anastomosis),mean time required to reach the blind end,diagnostic success rate(defined as the rate of successfully imaging the bile and pancreatic ducts),therapeutic success rate(defined as the rate of successfully completing endoscopic treatment),mean procedure time,and complications.RESULTS:Among the 31 sessions of ERCP,the rate of reaching the blind end was 88% in B-Ⅱ gastrectomy,91% in R-Y gastrectomy,and 100% in R-Y hepaticojejunostomy.The mean time required to reach the papilla was 18.3 min in B-Ⅱ gastrectomy,21.1 min in R-Y gastrectomy,and 32.5 min in R-Y hepaticojejunostomy.The diagnostic success rates in all patients and those with an intact papilla were respectively 86% and 86% in B-Ⅱ gastrectomy,90% and 87% in R-Y gastrectomy,and 100% in R-Y hepaticojejunostomy.The therapeutic success rates in all patients and those with an intact papilla were respectively 100% and 100% in B-Ⅱ gastrectomy,94% and 92% in R-Y gastrectomy,and 100% in R-Y hepaticojejunostomy.Because the channel diameter was 3.2 mm,stone extraction could be performed with a wire-guided basket in 12 sessions,and wireguided intraductal ultrasonography could be performed in 8 sessions.As for complications,hyperamylasemia(defined as a rise in serum amylase levels to more than 3 times the upper limit of normal) occurred in 1 patient(7 sessions) with a B-Ⅱ gastrectomy and 4 patients(19 sessions) with an R-Y gastrectomy.After ERCP in patients with an R-Y gastrectomy,2 patients(19 sessions) had pancreatitis,1 patient(21 sessions) had gastrointestinal perforation,and 1 patient(19 sessions) had papillary bleeding.Pancreatitis and bleeding were both mild.Gastrointestinal perforation improved after conservative treatment.CONCLUSION:Short-type SBE is effective for ERCP in patients with a reconstructed intestine and allows most conventional ERCP devices to be used.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND The surgeon performing a distal gastrectomy,has an arsenal of reconstruction techniques at his disposal,Billroth II among them.Braun anastomosis performed during a Billroth II procedure has shown evidence of superiority over typical Billroth II,in terms of survival,with no impact on postoperative morbidity and mortality.AIM To compare Billroth II vs Billroth II and Braun following distal gastrectomy,regarding their postoperative course.METHODS Patients who underwent distal gastrectomy during 2002-2021,were separated into two groups,depending on the surgical technique used(Billroth II:74 patients and Billroth II and Braun:28 patients).The daily output of the nasogastric tube(NGT),the postoperative day that NGT was removed and the day the patient started per os feeding were recorded.Postoperative complications were at the same time noted.Data were then statistically analyzed.RESULTS There was difference in the mean NGT removal day and the mean start feeding day.Mean total postoperative NGT output was lower in Braun group(399.17 mL vs 1102.78 mL)and it was statistically significant(P<0.0001).Mean daily postoperative NGT output was also statistically significantly lower in Braun group.According to the postoperative follow up 40 patient experienced bile reflux and alkaline gastritis from the Billroth II group,while 9 patients who underwent Christodoulidis G et al.Billroth II and Braun compared with Billroth II WJM https://www.wjgnet.com 2 March 20,2024 Volume 14 Issue 1 Billroth II and Braun anastomosis were presented with the same conditions(P<0.05).CONCLUSION There was evidence of superiority of Billroth II and Braun vs typical Billroth II in terms of bile reflux,alkaline gastritis and NGT output.
文摘BACKGROUND Recently,with the advent of more advanced devices and endoscopic techniques,endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)in Billroth II(B-II)patients has been increasingly performed.However,the procedures are difficult,and the techniques and strategies have not been defined.AIM To reveal the appropriate scope for ERCP in B-II patients.METHODS Sixty ERCP procedures were performed on B-II patients between June 2005 and May 2018 at Fukushima Medical University Hospital,and in 44 cases,this was the first ERCP procedure performed by esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGDS)or colonoscopy(CS)after B-II gastrectomy.These cases were divided into two groups:17 cases of ERCP performed by EGDS(EGDS group)and 27 cases of ERCP performed by CS(CS group).The patient characteristics and ERCP procedures were compared between the EGDS and CS groups.RESULTS The procedural time was significantly shorter in the EGDS group than in the CS group[median(range):60(20-100)vs 90(40-128)min,P value<0.01].CS was an independent factor of a longer ERCP procedural time according to the univariate and multivariate analyses(odds ratio:3.97,95%CI:1.05-15.0,P value=0.04).CONCLUSION Compared to CS,EGDS shortened the procedural time of ERCP in B-II patients.
文摘BACKGROUND Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)is the primary choice for removing common bile duct(CBD)stones in Billroth II anatomy patients.The recurrence of CBD stones is still a challenging problem.AIM To evaluate CBD morphology and other predictors affecting CBD stone recurrence.METHODS A retrospective case-control analysis was performed on 138 CBD stones patients with a history of Billroth II gastrectomy,who underwent therapeutic ERCP for stone extraction at our center from January 2011 to October 2020.CBD morphology and other predictors affecting CBD stone recurrence were examined by univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis.RESULTS CBD morphology(P<0.01)and CBD diameter≥1.5 cm(odds ratio[OR]=6.15,95%confidence interval[CI]:1.87-20.24,P<0.01)were the two independent risk factors.In multivariate analysis,the recurrence rate of patients with S type was 16.79 times that of patients with straight type(OR=16.79,95%CI:4.26-66.09,P<0.01),the recurrence rate of patients with polyline type was 4.97 times that of patients with straight type(OR=4.97,95%CI:1.42-17.38,P=0.01),and the recurrence rate of S type patients was 3.38 times that of patients with polyline type(OR=3.38,95%CI:1.07-10.72,P=0.04).CONCLUSION CBD morphology,especially S type and polyline type,is associated with increased recurrence of CBD stones in Billroth II anatomy patients.
文摘AIM To identify which technique is better for avoiding biliary reflux and gastritis between uncut Roux-en-Y and Billroth Ⅱ reconstruction. METHODS A total of 158 patients who underwent laparoscopyassisted distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer at the First Hospital of Jilin University(Changchun, China) between February 2015 and February 2016 were randomized into two groups: uncut Roux-en-Y(group U) and Billroth II group(group B). Postoperative complications and relevant clinical data were compared between the two groups. RESULTS According to the randomization table, each group included 79 patients. There was no significant difference in postoperative complications between groups U and B(7.6% vs 10.1%, P = 0.576). During the postoperative period, group U stomach p H values were lower than 7 and group B p H values were higher than 7. After 1 year of follow-up, group B presented a higher incidence of biliary reflux and alkaline gastritis. However, histopathology did not show a significant difference in gastritis diagnosis(P = 0.278), and the amount of residual food and gain of weight between the groups were also not significantly different. At 3 mo there was no evidence of partial recanalization of uncut staple line, but at 1 year the incidence was 13%. CONCLUSION Compared with Billroth II reconstruction, uncut Rouxen-Y reconstruction is secure and feasible, and can effectively reduce the incidence of alkaline reflux, residual gastritis, and heartburn. Despite the incidence of recanalization, uncut Roux-en-Y should be widely applied.
文摘Laparoscopic radical gastrectomy has been increasingly applied in China. However, how to reduce surgery-related trauma, shorten operative time and achieve the long-term prognosis equal to the conventional open surgery is still hot research topics. Along with the change in learning curve and the optimization of endoscopic techniques, laparoscopic lymph node dissection can achieve or even exceed the extent that can be achieved in open surgery. Therefore, it has gradually replaced the conventional digestive tract reconstruction using an auxiliary incision. By completing the laparoscopic digestive tract reconstruction with EndoGIA, we describe the laparoscopy-assisted D2 radical distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer (Billroth Ⅱ anastomosis).
基金Supported by Shanghai Education Commission Scientific Research and Innovation ProjectNo.11YZ55
文摘Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)is efficacious in patients who have undergone Billroth Ⅱ gastroenterostomies,but the success rate decreases in patients who also have experienced Braun anastomoses.There are currently no reports describing the preferred enterography route for cannulation in these patients.We first review the patient’s previous surgery records,which most often indicate that the efferent loop is at the greater curvature of the stomach.We recommend extending the duodenoscope along the greater curvature of the stomach and then advancing it through the"lower entrance"at the site of the gastrojejunal anastomosis,along the efferent loop,and through the"middle entrance"at the site of the Braun anastomosis to reach the papilla of Vater.Ten patients who had each undergone BillrothⅡgastroenterostomy and Braun anastomosis between January 2009 and December 2011 were included in our study.The overall success rate of enterography was 90% for the patients who had undergone BillrothⅡgastroenterostomy and Braun anastomosis,and the therapeutic success rate was 80%.We believe that this enterography route for ERCP is optimal for a patient who has had BillrothⅡgastroenterostomy and Braun anastomosis and helps to increase the success rate of the procedure.
文摘BACKGROUND With improved survival in gastric cancer patients,health-related quality of life has become an important clinical endpoint alongside primary oncological outcomes.AIM To investigate health-related quality of life after various surgical procedures for gastric cancer treatment.METHODS The validated Slovenian version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Core Questionnaire(QLQ-C30)and its gastric cancer-specific module(QLQ STO-22)was sent for self-completion to patients that underwent curative resection for gastric adenocarcinoma between January 2014 and December 2018 at our centre.In total,116 patients responded.Scores were compared between patients after subtotal distal vs total gastrectomy and patients after subtotal distal gastrectomy with Billroth II vs Roux-en-Y reconstruction.RESULTS Interestingly,the extent of resection did not influence daily functioning;however,more dysphagia and eating restrictions were reported in patients after total gastrectomy when compared to patients after subtotal distal gastrectomy.Moreover,patients with Billroth II reconstruction after subtotal distal resection experienced worse physical and role functioning and reported more pain,fatigue and reflux compared to Roux-en-Y reconstruction.CONCLUSION Based on our results,Roux-en-Y reconstruction after subtotal distal gastrectomy should be preferred over Billroth II reconstruction.The data obtained from this study will help surgeons when preoperatively informing their patients about expected functional outcomes after gastrectomy and enable them to ensure proper supportive care of their patients in the postoperative period.
文摘BACKGROUND Gastric stump cancer,also known as gastric remnant cancer(GRC),is one of the main complications of postgastrectomy syndrome,which usually occurs following Billroth II reconstruction.The predominant histological subtype of GRC is adenocarcinoma,whereas neuroendocrine carcinoma is relatively rare.In particular,there are few recently reported cases of mixed neuroendocrine carcinoma(MNEC)in the English literature.Here,we present an extremely rare case of MNEC of the gastric stump.CASE SUMMARY A 59-year-old patient presented to our department owing to chronic constipation.He had undergone subtotal gastric resection 35 years prior to admission because of benign peptic ulcer.After admission,the patient underwent several tests,and gastroendoscopy showed evidence of Billroth II gastrectomy and local thickening of the gastric stump mucosa at the gastrojejunostomy site,with bile reflux;pathological biopsy revealed adenocarcinoma.He was then diagnosed with GRC and underwent total gastrectomy,D2 Lymphadenectomy,and esophagojejunal Roux-en-Y reconstruction.Histopathological examination of the specimen identified MNEC comprising MNEC(60%),adenocarcinoma(30%),and squamous cell carcinoma(10%).Postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy was initiated on September 17,2020.Taxol plus cisplatin was administered for only one cycle because of severe liver function damage,and the regimen was changed to etoposide plus cisplatin on October 10,2020 for five cycles.The patient recovered,with no recurrence after 6 mo of follow-up.CONCLUSION Gastric MNECs(GMNECs)is a rare type of GRC.This study presented the unusual occurrence of GMNEC in the gastric stump.This case will contribute to improvements in our understanding of the carcinogenesis,biology,pathology,and behavior of GMNEC and GRC.
文摘Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP)in patients with surgically altered anatomy must be performed by a highly experienced endoscopist.The challenges are accessing the afferent limb in different types of reconstruction,cannulating a papilla with a reverse orientation,and performing therapeutic interventions with uncommon endoscopic accessories.The development of endoscopic techniques has led to higher success rates in this group of patients.Device-assisted ERCP is the endoscopic procedure of choice for high success rates in short-limb reconstruction;however,these success rate is lower in long-limb reconstruction.ERCP assisted by endoscopic ultrasonography is now popular because it can be performed independent of the limb length;however,it must be performed by a highly experienced and skilled endoscopist.Stent deployment and small stone removal can be performed immediately after ERCP assisted by endoscopic ultrasonography,but the second session is needed for other difficult procedures such as cholangioscopy-guided electrohydraulic lithotripsy.Laparoscopic-assisted ERCP has an almost 100%success rate in longlimb reconstruction because of the use of a conventional side-view duodenoscope,which is compatible with standard accessories.This requires cooperation between the surgeon and endoscopist and is suitable in urgent situations requiring concomitant cholecystectomy.This review focuses on the advantages,disadvantages,and outcomes of various procedures that are suitable in different situations and reconstruction types.Emerging new techniques and their outcomes are also discussed.
基金Supported by A Prototype Single Balloon Enteroscope from Olympus Medical Systems,Tokyo,Japan
文摘AIM:To evaluate the effectiveness of a short-type single-balloon-enteroscope(SBE) for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP) in patients with a reconstructed intestine.METHODS:Short-type SBE was developed to perform ERCP in postoperative patients with a reconstructed intestine.Short-type SBE is a direct-viewing endoscope with the following specifications:working length,1520 mm;total length,1840 mm;channel diameter,3.2 mm.In addition,short-type SBE has a water-jet channel.The study group comprised 22 patients who underwent 31 sessions of short-type SBE-assisted ERCP from June 2011 through May 2012.Reconstruction was performed by Billroth-Ⅱ(B-Ⅱ) gastrectomy in 6 patients(8 sessions),Roux-en-Y(R-Y) gastrectomy in 14 patients(21 sessions),and R-Y hepaticojejunostomy in 2 patients(2 sessions).We retrospectively studied the rate of reaching the blind end(papilla of Vater or choledochojejunal anastomosis),mean time required to reach the blind end,diagnostic success rate(defined as the rate of successfully imaging the bile and pancreatic ducts),therapeutic success rate(defined as the rate of successfully completing endoscopic treatment),mean procedure time,and complications.RESULTS:Among the 31 sessions of ERCP,the rate of reaching the blind end was 88% in B-Ⅱ gastrectomy,91% in R-Y gastrectomy,and 100% in R-Y hepaticojejunostomy.The mean time required to reach the papilla was 18.3 min in B-Ⅱ gastrectomy,21.1 min in R-Y gastrectomy,and 32.5 min in R-Y hepaticojejunostomy.The diagnostic success rates in all patients and those with an intact papilla were respectively 86% and 86% in B-Ⅱ gastrectomy,90% and 87% in R-Y gastrectomy,and 100% in R-Y hepaticojejunostomy.The therapeutic success rates in all patients and those with an intact papilla were respectively 100% and 100% in B-Ⅱ gastrectomy,94% and 92% in R-Y gastrectomy,and 100% in R-Y hepaticojejunostomy.Because the channel diameter was 3.2 mm,stone extraction could be performed with a wire-guided basket in 12 sessions,and wireguided intraductal ultrasonography could be performed in 8 sessions.As for complications,hyperamylasemia(defined as a rise in serum amylase levels to more than 3 times the upper limit of normal) occurred in 1 patient(7 sessions) with a B-Ⅱ gastrectomy and 4 patients(19 sessions) with an R-Y gastrectomy.After ERCP in patients with an R-Y gastrectomy,2 patients(19 sessions) had pancreatitis,1 patient(21 sessions) had gastrointestinal perforation,and 1 patient(19 sessions) had papillary bleeding.Pancreatitis and bleeding were both mild.Gastrointestinal perforation improved after conservative treatment.CONCLUSION:Short-type SBE is effective for ERCP in patients with a reconstructed intestine and allows most conventional ERCP devices to be used.