Effectiveness of colonoscopy,immune fecal occult blood testing,and risk-graded screening strategies in colorectal cancer screening

BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC)is one of the most common malignant tumors,and early screening is crucial to improving the survival rate of patients.The combination of colonoscopy and immune fecal occult blood detection has garnered significant attention as a novel method for CRC screening.Colonoscopy and fecal occult blood tests,when combined,can improve screening accuracy and early detection rates,thereby facilitating early intervention and treatment.However,certain risks and costs accompany it,making the establishment of a risk classification model crucial for accurate classification and management of screened subjects.AIM To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of colonoscopy,immune fecal occult blood test(FIT),and risk-graded screening strategies in CRC screening.METHODS Based on the randomized controlled trial of CRC screening in the population conducted by our hospital May 2020 to May 2023,participants who met the requirements were randomly assigned to a colonoscopy group,an FIT group,or a graded screening group at a ratio of 1:2:2(after risk assessment,the high-risk group received colonoscopy,the low-risk group received an FIT test,and the FITpositive group received colonoscopy).The three groups received CRC screening with different protocols,among which the colonoscopy group only received baseline screening,and the FIT group and the graded screening group received annual follow-up screening based on baseline screening.The primary outcome was the detection rate of advanced tumors,including CRC and advanced adenoma.The population participation rate,advanced tumor detection rate,and colonoscopy load of the three screening programs were compared.RESULTS A total of 19373 subjects who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled,including 8082 males(41.7%)and 11291 females(58.3%).The mean age was 60.05±6.5 years.Among them,3883 patients were enrolled in the colonoscopy group,7793 in the FIT group,and 7697 in the graded screening group.Two rounds of follow-up screening were completed in the FIT group and the graded screening group.The graded screening group(89.2%)and the colonoscopy group(42.3%)had the lowest overall screening participation rates,while the FIT group had the highest(99.3%).The results of the intentional analysis showed that the detection rate of advanced tumors in the colonoscopy group was greater than that of the FIT group[2.76%vs 2.17%,odds ratio(OR)=1.30,95%confidence interval(CI):1.01-1.65,P=0.037].There was no significant difference in the detection rate of advanced tumors between the colonoscopy group and the graded screening group(2.76%vs 2.35%,OR=1.9,95%CI:0.93-1.51,P=0.156),as well as between the graded screening group and the FIT group(2.35%vs 2.17%,OR=1.09%,95%CI:0.88-1.34,P=0.440).The number of colonoscopy examinations required for each patient with advanced tumors was used as an index to evaluate the colonoscopy load during population screening.The graded screening group had the highest colonoscopy load(15.4 times),followed by the colonoscopy group(10.2 times),and the FIT group had the lowest(7.8 times).CONCLUSION A hierarchical screening strategy based on CRC risk assessment is feasible for screening for CRC in the population.It can be used as an effective supplement to traditional colonoscopy and FIT screening programs.

CT colonography after incomplete colonoscopy in subjects with positive faecal occult blood test

AIM： To report our experience with computed tomography colonography （CTC） systematically performed in subjects with positive faecal occult blood test （FOBT） and an incomplete colonoscopy in the setting of a population-based screening for colorectal cancer （CRC）. METHODS： From April 2006 to April 2007, 43 290 individuals （age range 50-70） who adhered to the regional screening program for the prevention of CRC underwent immunochemical FOBT. FOBT was positive in 1882 subjects （4.3%）. 1463 （77.7%） of these subjects underwent colonoscopy, 903 performed in a single center. Of 903 colonoscopies 65 （7.2%） were incomplete. Forty-two of these subjects underwent CTC. CTC was performed with a 16-MDCT scanner after standard bowel prep （polyethyleneglycole） in both supine and prone position. Subjects whose CTC showed polyps or masses were referred to the endoscopist for repeat colonoscopy under sedation or underwent surgery. Perlesion and per-segment positive predictive values （PPV） were calculated. RESULTS： Twenty-one （50%） of 42 CTCs showed polyps or masses. Fifty-five of these subjects underwent a repeat colonoscopy, whereas 2 subjects underwent surgery for colonic masses of indeterminate nature. Four subjects refused further examinations. CTC correctly identified 2 colonic masses and 20 polyps. PPV for masses or polyps greater than 9 mm was of 87.5%. Per-lesion and per-segment PPV were, respectively, 83.3% and 83.3% for polyps greater or equal to 10 mm, and 77.8% and 85.7% for polyps of 6-9 mm. CONCLUSION： In the context of a screening program for CRC based on FOBT, CTC shows high per-segment and per-lesion PPV for colonic masses and polyps greater than 9 mm. Therefore, CTC has the potential to become a useful technique for evaluation of the non visualized part of the colon after incomplete colonoscopy.

Evaluation of fecal occult blood test with reverse passive hemagglutination for colorectal neoplasm screen *

AIM To evaluate the one sampling and three sampling reverse passive hemagglutination fecal occult blood test (RPHA FOBT) for colorectal neoplasm screening.

Colorectal cancer screening: Comparison of transferrin and immuno fecal occult blood test

AIM: To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of transfesrrin dipstick test (Tf) in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and precancerous lesions screening. METHODS: Eight hundreds and sixty-one individuals at high-risk for CRC were recruited. Six hundreds and eleven subsequently received the three fecal occult blood tests and colonoscopy with biopsy performed as needed. Fecal samples were obtained on the day before colonoscopy. Tf, immuno fecal occult blood test (IFOBT) and guaiac fecal occult blood test (g-FOBT) were performed simultaneously on the same stool. To minimize false-negative cases, all subjects with negative samples were asked to provide an additional stool specimen for a second test even a third test. If the results were all negative after testing three repeated samples, the subject was considered a true negative. The performance characteristics of Tf for detecting CRC and precancerous lesions were examined and compared to those of IFOBT and the combination of Tf, IFOBT and g-FOBT. RESULTS: A total of six hundreds and eleven subjects met the study criteria including 25 with CRC and 60 with precancerous lesions. Sensitivity for detecting CRC was 92% for Tf and 96% for IFOBT, specificities of Tf and IFOBT were both 72.0% (95% CI: 68.2%-75.5%; χ2 = 0.4, P > 0.05); positive likelihood ratios of those were 3.3 (95% CI: 2.8-3.9) and 3.4 (95% CI: 2.9-4.0), respectively. In precancerous lesions, sensitivities for Tf and IFOBT were 50% and 58%, respectively (χ 2 = 0.8, P > 0.05); specificities of Tf and IFOBT were 71.5% (95% CI: 67.6%-75.1%) and 72.2% (95% CI: 68.4%-75.8%); positive likelihood ratios of those were 1.8 (95% CI: 1.3-2.3) and 2.1 (95% CI: 1.6-2.7), respectively; compared to IFOBT, g-FOBT+ Tf+ IFOBT had a significantly higher positive rate for precancerous lesions (83% vs 58%, respectively; χ 2 = 9.1, P < 0.05). In patients with CRC and precancerous lesions, the sensitivities of Tf and IFOBT were 62% and 69% (χ 2 = 0.9, P > 0.05); specificities of those were 74.5% (95% CI: 70.6%-78.1%) and 75.5% (95% CI: 71.6%-79.0%); positive likelihood ratios of those were 2.5 (95% CI: 2.0-3.1) and 2.8 (95% CI: 2.3-3.5). Compared to IF-OBT alone, combining g-FOBT, IFOBT and Tf led to significantly increased sensitivity for detecting CRC and cancerous lesions (69% vs 88%, respectively; χ 2 = 9.0, P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Tf dipstick test might be used as an ad- ditional tool for CRC and precancerous lesions screening in a high-risk cohort.

To scope or not-the challenges of managing patients with positive fecal occult blood test after recent colonoscopy

BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer(CRC) is a major health problem. There is minimal consensus of the appropriate approach to manage patients with positive immunochemical fecal occult blood test(iFOBT), following a recent colonoscopy.AIM To determine the prevalence of advanced neoplasia in patients with a positive iFOBT after a recent colonoscopy, and clinical and endoscopic predictors for advanced neoplasia.METHODS The study recruited i FOBT positive patients who underwent colonoscopy between July 2015 to March 2020. Data collected included demographics, clinical characteristics, previous and current colonoscopy findings. Primary outcome was the prevalence of CRC and advanced neoplasia in a patient with positive iFOBT and previous colonoscopy. Secondary outcomes included identifying any clinical and endoscopic predictors for advanced neoplasia.RESULTS The study included 1051 patients(male 53.6%;median age 63). Forty-two(4.0%) patients were diagnosed with CRC, 513(48.8%) with adenoma/sessile serrated lesion(A-SSL) and 257(24.5%) with advanced A-SSL(AA-SSL). A previous colonoscopy had been performed in 319(30.3%). In this cohort, four(1.3%) were diagnosed with CRC, 146(45.8%) with A-SSL and 56(17.6%) with AA-SSL. Among those who had a colonoscopy within 4 years, none had CRC and 7 had AA-SSL. Of the 732 patients with no prior colonoscopy, there were 38 CRCs(5.2%). Independent predictors for advanced neoplasia were male [odds ratio(OR) = 1.80;95% confidence interval(CI): 1.35-2.40;P < 0.001), age(OR = 1.04;95%CI: 1.02-1.06;P < 0.001) and no previous colonoscopy(OR = 2.07;95%CI: 1.49-2.87;P < 0.001).CONCLUSION A previous colonoscopy, irrespective of its result, was associated with low prevalence of advanced neoplasia, and if performed within four years of a positive iFOBT result, was protective against CRC.

Evaluating the Efficacy of Fecal Occult Blood Test and Tumor Marker Combined Screening for Colorectal Cancer

Objective:To analyze the screening effectiveness of combining the fecal occult blood test with tumor marker detection for colorectal cancer.Methods:A total of thirty patients with colorectal cancer and thirty patients with benign colon hyperplasia who received treatment from January 2020 to January 2023 were selected.These patients were assigned to the observation group and the control group,respectively.All patients in both groups underwent both fecal occult blood tests and tumor marker detection.The levels of tumor markers between the two groups were compared,the tumor marker levels in different stages were assessed within the observation group,and the positive detection rates for single detection and combined detection were compared.Results:The levels of various tumor markers in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).Furthermore,as the Duke stage increased within the observation group,the levels of various tumor markers also increased(P<0.05).The positive detection rate of the combined test was notably higher than that of single detection(P<0.05).Conclusion:Combining the fecal occult blood test with tumor marker detection in colorectal cancer screening can significantly improve the overall detection rate.

Impact of fecal occult blood on obscure gastrointestinal bleeding:Observational study

AIM: To elucidate the association between small bowel diseases(SBDs) and positive fecal occult blood test(FOBT) in patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding(OGIB).METHODS: Between February 2008 and August 2013, 202 patients with OGIB who performed both capsule endoscopy(CE) and FOBT were enrolled(mean age; 63.6 ± 14.0 years, 118 males, 96 previous overt bleeding, 106 with occult bleeding). All patients underwent immunochemical FOBTs twice prior to CE. Three experienced endoscopists independently reviewed CE videos. All reviews and consensus meeting were conducted without any information on FOBT results. The prevalence of SBDs was compared between patients with positive and negative FOBT.RESULTS: CE revealed SBDs in 72 patients(36%). FOBT was positive in 100 patients(50%) and negative in 102(50%). The prevalence of SBDs was significantly higher in patients with positive FOBT than those with negative FOBT(46% vs 25%, P = 0.002). In particular, among patients with occult OGIB, the prevalence of SBDs was higher in positive FOBT group than negative FOBT group(45% vs 18%, P = 0.002). On the other hand, among patients with previous overt OGIB, there was no significant difference in the prevalence of SBDs between positive and negative FOBT group(47% vs 33%, P = 0.18). In disease specific analysis among patients with occult OGIB, the prevalence of ulcer and tumor were higher in positive FOBT group than negative FOBT group. In multivariate analysis, only positive FOBT was a predictive factors of SBDs in patients with OGIB(OR = 2.5, 95%CI: 1.4-4.6, P = 0.003). Furthermore, the trend was evidentam on g patients with occult OGIB who underwent FOBT on the same day or a day before CE. The prevalence of SBDs in positive vs negative FOBT group were 54% vs 13% in patients with occult OGIB who underwent FOBT on the same day or the day before CE(P = 0.001), while there was no significant difference between positive and negative FOBT group in those who underwent FOBT two or more days before CE(43% vs 25%, P = 0.20).CONCLUSION: The present study suggests that positive FOBT may be useful for predicting SBDs in patients with occult OGIB. Positive FOBT indicates higher likelihood of ulcers or tumors in patients with occult OGIB. Undergoing CE within a day after FOBT achieved a higher diagnostic yield for patients with occult OGIB.

Prediction of flare-ups of ulcerative colitis using quantitative immunochemical fecal occult blood test

AIM:To examine the feasibility of predicting the flareup of ulcerative colitis (UC) before symptoms emerge using the immunochemical fecal occult blood test (IFOBT).METHODS:We prospectively measured fecal hemoglobin concentrations in 78 UC patients using the I-FOBT every 1 or 2 mo.RESULTS:During a 20 mo-period,823 fecal samples from 78 patients were submitted.The median concentration of fecal hemoglobin was 41 ng/mL (range:0-392 500 ng/mL).There were three types of patients with regard to the correlation between I-FOBT and patient symptoms;the synchronous transition type with symptoms (44 patients),the unrelated type withsymptoms (19 patients),and the flare-up predictive type (15 patients).In patients with the flare-up predictive type,the values of I-FOBT were generally low during the study period with stable symptoms.Two to four weeks before the flare-up of symptoms,the I-FOBT values were high.Thus,in these patients,I-FOBT could predict the flare-up before symptoms emerged.CONCLUSION:Flare-up could be predicted by I-FOBT in approximately 20% of UC patients.These results warrant periodical I-FOBT in UC patients.

EVALUATION OF REVERSE PASSIVE HEMAGGLUTINATION （RPHA） FECAL OCCULT BLOOD TEST IN SCREENING OF COLORECTAL NEOPLASIA

A high risk population consisting of 3034 people with history of rectal polyps or ulcers were screened for colorectal neoplasia with Reverse Passive Hemagglutination Fecal Occult Blood Test (RPHA FOB) and 60 cm fiberoptic colonoscopy. Among 2553 subjects (84.1%)who completed both tests, 11 cases of colorectal malignancies and 465 cases of polyps were detected.Using colonoscopic finding and histopathological examination as the 'gold standard' of diagnosis, results showed that FOB positivity of polyps was related to their size, macroscopic appearance and surface features but no correlation between bleeding of polyps and their location, numbers, pathological types were found. In this study the sensitivity of RPHA in screening of colorectal malignancy was 63.6% (7/11), while that for polyps was only 21.1% (98/465) . For screening of colorectal neoplasia (cancer+polyps) the overall sensitivity and specificity of RPHA FOB were 22.1% and 82.4%, the positive and negative predictive values were 22.3% and 82.2% respectively. Amoug 465 polyps there were 195 adenomas, further analysis showed that villous and tubulovillous adenomas had higher intestinal bleeding rate (FOB positive)than tubular type (45.5%,30.0% and 17.8% respectively, X2=5.8, p=0.05). The results indicate that although the sensitivity of RPHA FOB in screening for colorectal polyps was generally low, but about 40% (8/21) of villous and tubulovillous adenoma which present higher tendency of malignant transformation can be detected by RPHA FOB as a screening Procedure. So the authors suggest that screening of colorectal neoplasia be not only a procedure of secondary prevention but also a measure of primary prevention for colorectal cancer.Accepted March 22, 1994

Diagnostic accuracy of a single qualitative immunochemical fecal occult blood test coupled with physical measurements

Background We aimed to improve the sensitivity of immunochemical fecal occult blood test （I-FOBT） to screen colorectal neoplasm among average-risk adults. Methods This is a diagnostic cohort study. All health examination participants receiving a single qualitative I-FOBT and a screening colonoscopy from January 2010 to June 2011 were included. Stool specimens were collected for I-FOBT before colonoscopy. Using pathology as gold standard, significant colorectal neoplasm was defined as advanced adenoma or malignancy. Results A total of 1 007 health examinees were identified. Fifty-five （5.5%） had borderline positive （＋/-） I-FOBT, while 38 （3.8%） had positive I-FOBT. Twenty-four （2.4%） had advanced adenoma, and five （0.5%） had carcinoma. Using borderline positive I-FOBT as cutoff value, the sensitivity and specificity for significant colorectal neoplasm were 34.5% （95% confidence interval （CI） 19.9%-52.7%） and 91.5% （95% CI 89.6%-93.1%）, respectively. If combined with advanced age, high blood pressure （BP）, and abdominal obesity, a fulfillment of either two criteria further increased the sensitivity to 72.4% （95% CI 54.3%-85.3%） with a specificity of 68.8% （95% C165.8%-71.6%）. Conclusion The sensitivity of a single qualitative I-FOBT for the detection of significant colorectal neoplasm can be increased by coupling with age, BP, and abdominal obesity.

Diagnostic value of fecal occult blood testing for screening colorectal cancer

AIM To evaluate the diagnostic value of fecal occult blood testing in mass screening for colorectal cancer. METHODS The reversed passive hemagglutination reaction fecal occult blood testing (RPHA FOBT) and colorectal cancer′s risk factor quantitative method as the preliminary screening, and 60 cm fiberoptic colonoscopy as the accurate screening were used to detect colorectal cancer in a natural community of 75813 subjects in this study. RESULTS As compared with the 60cm fiberoptic colonoscopy as a standard reference, FOBT has a sensitivity of 41 9%, specificity of 95 8%, Youden′s index 0 38, and positive predictive value of 0 68%, these results went up with age in the subjects from the first detection. A 3 year follow up in the target mass showed that all new cases were once FOBT negative. CONCLUSION Values in FOBT as an indicator of mass screening for colorectal cancer were limited.

股骨转子间骨折内固定失效后的全髋关节置换:隐性失血的模型预测

背景:股骨转子间骨折在老年人和骨质疏松患者中尤为多见,治疗常需内固定手术来稳定骨折并促愈合。但内固定手术偶可失效,引发骨折不愈合、畸形愈合或再骨折等严重问题。目的:探讨股骨转子间骨折内固定后失效行人工全髋关节置换的效果及术后隐性失血的影响因素。方法:收集2019年5月至2022年9月于阳泉市第一人民医院治疗且随访资料完整的股骨转子间骨折内固定失效患者86例,采用人工全髋关节置换治疗,记录患者相关临床指标,对患者手术前后的Harris评分、疼痛目测类比评分以及SF-36评分进行对比分析。对全髋关节置换后隐性失血的影响因素进行单变量和多变量Logistic回归分析,建立Logistic回归模型和神经网络模型预测隐性失血,通过绘制受试者工作特征曲线对比2种模型的预测效能和准确性。结果与结论:(1)86例股骨转子间骨折患者在内固定失效后,均通过人工全髋关节置换手术成功治疗;(2)与术前相比,患者在术后3,6,12个月的Harris评分、目测类比评分、SF-36评分及患髋主动活动幅度均显著改善(P<0.05);(3)高隐性失血组的年龄、高血压比例、糖尿病比例、骨质疏松比例、手术时间、总失血量、术中失血量、术后引流量及血红蛋白下降量均高于低隐性失血组(P <0.05);低隐性失血组的骨水泥型假体构成比、前方入路构成比及2-3级髋关节间隙高于高隐性失血组(P <0.05);两组在性别比例、体质量指数、慢性支气管炎比例、侧别比例、麻醉方式及髋臼杯直径方面差异无显著性意义(P> 0.05);(4)通过多因素Logistic回归分析,年龄、糖尿病、骨质疏松、假体类型、手术入路、髋关节间隙、总出血量、术中出血量、术后引流量及血红蛋白下降量是全髋关节置换后高隐性失血的危险因素(P <0.05);(5)将影响因素纳入到Logistic回归模型和神经网络模型预测隐性失血,绘制2个模型受试者工作特征曲线的曲线下面积分别为0.882和0.923,灵敏度分别为0.879和0.886,特异度分别为0.854和0.908,约登指数分别为0.733和0.794,准确性分别为0.867和0.897;2个模型的曲线下面积、约登指数和准确性均为神经网络模型更高;(6)提示全髋关节置换在治疗股骨转子间骨折内固定术后失效方面具有显著的临床效果,髋关节活动度恢复较好;年龄、糖尿病、骨质疏松、假体类型、手术入路、髋关节间隙、总出血量、术中出血量、术后引流量及血红蛋白下降量是人工全髋关节置换后高隐性失血风险的重要因素,基于危险因素构建的Logistic回归模型和神经网络模型对隐性失血的预测结果相差不大,神经网络模型更优。

Sample preference for colorectal cancer screening tests: Blood or stool?

Objective: Despite the high prevalence of CRC and the proven benefits of faecal sampling tests, participation rates in CRC screening are suboptimal. Literature has identified a number of barriers to participation, including faecal aversion. Emerging test technologies suggest blood-based molecular markers might provide an alternative, more acceptable option, for CRC screening tests. We aim to determine preference for blood compared to faeces as the sample for the screening test. Methods: A survey was mailed to 956 South Australians aged 50 to 74 years. Data were collected on sample preference, demographic variables, and ratings of screening test convenience and comfort. Results: The survey yielded a 43% response rate. The majority of participants preferred to provide a blood sample (78% v 22%, p < 0.001). Women were more likely to prefer blood than men (82% vs 74%, p = 0.05). Sample experience influenced preferences, with a significantly higher preference for faeces among participants with experience in faecal sampling (27% vs 17% with no experience, p < 0.05). Participants who preferred to provide a faecal sample rated it significantly more convenient (p < 0.001), more comfortable (p < 0.001), and more acceptable (p < 0.001) than those who preferred blood sampling. Conclusions: Survey participants overwhelmingly indicate a preference for the idea of a blood sample over a faecal sample for CRC screening. Preference was influenced by gender, experience with sampling method and the individual’s perception of sampling convenience, sampling comfort and sample acceptability. Our results suggest population participation rates are likely to improve with blood-based screening tests.

Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Should Not Be the Only Sought Marker to Distinguish Blood Donors towards Hepatitis B Virus Infection in High Prevalence Area

Since its discovery by Blumberg in 1965, the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is used as the fingerprint of hepatitis B infection. Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) is defined by a viral replication (DNA detectable) in the absence of HBsAg. Burkina Faso is a high endemic area where the prevalence is higher than 14%. At the National Center for Blood Transfusion (NCBT) of Ouagadougou, HBsAg is the only sought marker used to distinguish donors towards Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). Acceptation of blood donation is based specifically on the absence of HBsAg, which exposes to the risk of HBV transmission during transfusion. The goal of this study is to evaluate this risk by determining the prevalence of OBI in blood donors. Patients and Methods: It was a five-month prospective study on blood donations collected from January to May 2016. The HBc antibody has been sought in the serums of negative HBsAg donors. The measure of B DNA by Real Time PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and that of antibodies anti-HBs have been proposed to anti-HBc positive donors. Abdominal ultrasound, the transaminases, prothrombin level, alphafeto-proteins, hepatic fibrosis have been proposed to donors who were detectable for the DNA. Sociodemographic parameters have been collected. The test costs were borne by donors who were recalled by phone to adhere to the study. Results: Among 1980 negative donors HBsAg, 872 (44%) were positive for anti-HBc. 160 on 872 donors were received for consultation, among which 76 (76/160) were able to realise DNA which was detectable in 25 donors on 76, thus a prevalence of 32.8%. The mean value of DNA was 953 IU/ml. Physical examination and hepatic ultrasounds were normal except a case where hepatic steatosis was found. The biologic standard hepatic results were in normal range. None of the patient was able to realise hepatic fibrosis evaluation. A case of co-infection HIV/OBI was noted. Conclusion: This study shows that in Burkina, almost half of blood bags transfused are anti-HBc positive and around one third (32.8%) probably have HBV DNA. This poses a potential risk of contamination for non-immunized recipient. It is thus important that, in addition to HBsAg, Anti-HBc should be systematically sought in order to minimize the risk.

具核梭杆菌在结直肠癌筛查中的应用价值

目的探讨具核梭杆菌(Fn)在结直肠癌筛查中的临床价值。方法前瞻性纳入于2022年7月至2023年12月期间在首都医科大学附属北京友谊医院行结肠镜检查者。于结肠镜检查前3 d内留取粪便样本,采用定量聚合酶链反应(qPCR)法检测粪便中菌群Fn的相对丰度,同时行粪便隐血试验(FOBT)。采用受试者操作特征(ROC)曲线评估Fn对结直肠癌的诊断效能。结果共纳入271例受试者,其中诊断结直肠癌58例(21.40%)。结直肠癌组患者粪便中的Fn相对丰度显著高于非结直肠癌组[6.602(3.716,8.997)vs.1.665(0.593,4.752)],差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。Fn诊断结直肠癌的曲线下面积(AUC)为0.750(95%CI:0.680~0.820,P<0.05),对应敏感度、特异度和阴性预测值分别为0.724、0.742和0.908。在FOBT结果阴性者中,Fn诊断结直肠癌的敏感度、特异度和阴性预测值分别为0.714、0.730和0.983。Fn联合FOBT诊断结直肠癌的AUC为0.894(95%CI:0.848~0.940,P<0.05),对应敏感度、特异度和阴性预测值分别为0.897、0.765和0.964,诊断效能显著优于单独检测Fn(P<0.05)。结论粪便Fn在结直肠癌筛查中具有较高的敏感性、特异性和阴性预测值,与FOBT联合应用可进一步提升结直肠癌检出率。因此,粪便Fn是结直肠癌筛查有价值的无创生物标志物,可有效避免FOBT阴性者中结直肠癌的漏诊。粪便Fn丰度升高者应尽快行结肠镜检查,若Fn与FOBT均阴性,则可基本排除结直肠癌。

Early diagnostic strategies for colorectal cancer

At present,cancer is still an important factor threatening human health.Colorectal cancer(CRC)is one of the top three most common cancers worldwide and one of the deadliest malignancies in humans.The latest data showed that CRC incidence and mortality rank third and second,respectively,among global malignancies.Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial to reduce the morbidity,mortality and improve survival of patients with CRC,but the current early diagnostic methods have limitations.The effectiveness and compliance of diagnostic methods have a certain impact on whether people choose screening.In this editorial,we explore strategies for the early diagnosis of CRC,including stool-based,blood-based,direct visualization,and imaging examinations.

Early colorectal cancer screening–no time to lose

In this editorial,we comment on the article entitled“Stage at diagnosis of colorectal cancer through diagnostic route:Who should be screened?”by Agatsuma et al.Colorectal cancer(CRC)is emerging as an important health issue as its incidence continues to rise globally,adversely affecting the quality of life.Although the public has become more aware of CRC prevention,most patients lack screening awareness.Some poor lifestyle practices can lead to CRC and symptoms can appear in the early stages of CRC.However,due to the lack of awareness of the disease,most of the CRC patients are diagnosed already at an advanced stage and have a poor prognosis.

人工半髋关节置换术后隐性失血的影响因素分析

目的研究人工半髋关节置换术后隐性失血的影响因素。方法回顾性分析120例于重庆市北培区中医院进行人工半髋关节置换术后隐性失血的患者作为研究对象,以术后隐性失血量480 mL为分界线,将其分为高隐性失血组(31例,失血量≥480 mL),低隐性失血组(89例,失血量<480 mL),收集两组患者的临床资料,采用多因素Logistic回归分析影响隐性失血的因素。结果两组间年龄、糖尿病、高脂血症、骨质疏松的差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),其余对比差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);多因素Logistic回归分析认为年龄60岁及以上(OR:8.953,95%CI:2.905,27.593)、骨质疏松(OR:5.127,95%CI:1.318,19.950)是人工半髋关节置换术后高隐性失血的危险因素。结论年龄60岁及以上和骨质疏松是人工半髋关节置换术术后高隐性失血的危险因素。因此,在临床实践中,对于年龄较大和存在骨质疏松的患者,应特别注意预防和监测术后隐性失血的发生,采取必要的措施来减少失血风险,促进患者的早日康复。

自动粪便分析仪与人工复核法检测粪便结果的比较分析

目的比较自动粪便分析仪与人工复核法两种粪便检测方法的检验效果。方法收集2022年9月—2023年8月三明市第二医院就诊患者的9402份新鲜粪便标本,分别使用FA160自动粪便分析仪和人工复核法检测粪便有形成分(白细胞、红细胞、脂肪球、真菌)和隐血,记录两种方法的检测结果并进行统计学分析。结果自动粪便分析仪检测白细胞、红细胞、脂肪球、真菌和隐血的阳性检出率分别为4.90%、2.67%、6.31%、4.54%、25.34%,人工复核法阳性检出率分别为4.17%、2.22%、5.55%、5.29%、25.23%,自动粪便分析仪对粪便有形成分的阳性检出率除真菌略低于人工复核外,其他各项指标均高于人工复核,且差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05),而粪便隐血试验的阳性检出率比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。以人工复核法为标准,自动粪便分析仪检测白细胞、红细胞、脂肪球、真菌、隐血的阳性符合率分别为91.07%、96.17%、94.83%、78.07%、98.19%;阴性符合率分别为98.85%、99.46%、98.90%、99.56%、99.25%;阳性预测值分别为77.44%、80.08%、83.47%、90.87%、97.77%;阴性预测值分别为99.61%、99.91%、99.69%、98.79%、99.39%。结论自动粪便分析仪与人工复核法的检测结果虽然符合率较高,但还存在漏检和误检。因此对自动分析结果必须进行人工复核,提高检测结果的准确性,为临床提供可靠的参考依据。

Occult hepatitis B virus infection in Egypt

The emerging evidence of the potentially clinical importance of occult hepatitis B virus(HBV) infection(OBI) increases the interest in this topic. OBI may impact in several clinical contexts, which include the possible transmission of the infection, the contribution to liver disease progression, the development of hepatocellular carcinoma, and the risk of reactivation. There are several articles that have published on OBI in Egyptian populations. A review of MEDLINE database was undertaken for relevant articles to clarify the epidemiology of OBI in Egypt. HBV genotype D is the only detectable genotype among Egyptian OBI patients. Higher rates of OBI reported among Egyptian chronic HCV, hemodialysis, children with malignant disorders, and cryptogenic liver disease patients. There is an evidence of OBI reactivation after treatment with chemotherapy. The available data suggested that screening for OBI must be a routine practice in these groups of patients. Further studies needed for better understand of the epidemiology of OBI among Egyptian young generations after the era of hepatitis B vaccination.