Efferent loop syndrome is a very rare postgastrectomy syndrome that can occur following Billroth-Ⅱor Rouxen-Y reconstruction.The most common loop syndrome after gastric surgery is afferent loop syndrome;however,effer...Efferent loop syndrome is a very rare postgastrectomy syndrome that can occur following Billroth-Ⅱor Rouxen-Y reconstruction.The most common loop syndrome after gastric surgery is afferent loop syndrome;however,efferent loop syndrome has been reported in rare cases.Here,we report a case of efferent loop obstruction that occurred after postoperative adhesiolysis of a small-bowel obstruction.The patient had undergone a partial gastrectomy with BillrothⅡanastomosis and gastric ulcer perforation 30 years prior.The efferent loop obstruction was successfully resolved by the insertion of a double pigtail stent.To the best of our knowledge,this is the first case in the literature describing the treatment of efferent loop obstruction.展开更多
Here, we report our experience with a case of severe biliary bleeding due to a hepatic arterial pseudoaneurysm that had developed 1 year after endoscopic biliary plastic stent insertion. The patient, a 78-year-old wom...Here, we report our experience with a case of severe biliary bleeding due to a hepatic arterial pseudoaneurysm that had developed 1 year after endoscopic biliary plastic stent insertion. The patient, a 78-year-old woman, presented with hematemesis and obstructive jaundice. Ruptured hepatic arterial pseudoaneurysm was diagnosed, which was suspected to have been caused by long-term placement of an endoscopic retrograde biliary drainage(ERBD) stent. This episode of biliary bleeding was successfully treated by transarterial embolization(TAE). Pseudoaneurysm leading to hemobilia is a rare but potentially fatal complication in patients with long-term placement of ERBD. TAE is a minimally invasive procedure that offers effective treatment for biliary bleeding.展开更多
BACKGROUND The migration rate of fully covered self-expandable metal stents(FCSEMSs) has been reported to be between 14% to 37%. Anchoring of FCSEMSs using a doublepigtail plastic stent(DPS) may decrease migration.AIM...BACKGROUND The migration rate of fully covered self-expandable metal stents(FCSEMSs) has been reported to be between 14% to 37%. Anchoring of FCSEMSs using a doublepigtail plastic stent(DPS) may decrease migration.AIM To compare stent migration rates between patients who received FCSEMS alone and those who received both an FCSEMS and anchoring DPS.METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of endoscopy reporting system and medical records of 1366 patients who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP) with FCSEMS placement at the University of Kentucky health care. Between July 2015 and April 2017,203 patients with FCSEMS insertion for the treatment of malignant biliary stricture,benign biliary stricture,post-sphincterotomy bleeding,bile leak,and cholangitis drainage were identified. The review and analysis were conducted through our endoscopy reporting system(ProVation~? MD) and medical records. Categorical data were analyzed using Chi-Square and Fischer exact test and continuous data using nonparametric tests. A regression analysis was performed to identify factors independently associated with increased risk of stent migration. We determinedan FCSEMS migration endoscopically if the stent was no longer visible in the major papilla.RESULTS1366 patients had undergone ERCP by three advanced endoscopists over 21-mo period; among these,203 patients had FCSEMSs placed. 65 patients had FCSEMSs with DPS,and 138 had FCSEMSs alone. 65 patients had FCSEMSs with DPS,and 138 had FCSEMSs alone. 95 patients had a malignant stricture,82 patients had a benign stricture,12 patients had bile leak,12 patients had cholangitis,and nine patients had post-sphincterotomy bleeding. The migration rate in patients with anchored FCSEMSs with DPS was 6%,and those without anchoring DPS was 10%(P = 0.35). Overall,migration was reported in 18 patients with FCSEMSs placement out of 203 patients with an overall migration rate of 9.7%. There was no significant association between anchoring the FCSEMSs with DPS and the risk of stent migration. Only patients with the previous sphincterotomy and begin biliary stricture were found to have a statistically significant difference in the migration rate between patients who had FCSEMS with DPS and FCSEMS alone(P = 0.01).CONCLUSION The risk of migration of biliary FCSEMS was 9.7 %. Anchoring an FCSEMS with DPS does not decrease the risk of stent migration.展开更多
Objective:Double-J(DJ)ureteric stents are commonly placed perioperatively for semirigid or flexible ureteroscopic renal surgery.It is believed that lesser stent material within the bladder mitigates stent-related symp...Objective:Double-J(DJ)ureteric stents are commonly placed perioperatively for semirigid or flexible ureteroscopic renal surgery.It is believed that lesser stent material within the bladder mitigates stent-related symptoms.This study aimed to evaluate the J-Fil ureteral stent,a single pigtail suture stent compared with conventional DJ stent in relation to stent symptoms in an Asian population undergoing ureterorenal intervention.Methods:Based on internal audit committee recommendation approval,the records of 50 patients retrieved,available data of 41 patients who were prospectively enrolled into two groups(Group 1[J-Fil stent group],n=21 and Group 2[DJ stent group],n=20)between August 2020 to January 2021,were analysed.Parameters compared were nature of procedure,stone location and size,ease of deployment or removal,and complications.A modified universal stent symptom questionnaire was used to assess morbidity of stent symptoms within 48 h of insertion and at removal.Results:Both groups had similar median age,distribution in male to female ratio,and stone size.The overall median universal stent symptom questionnaire score at insertion was similar for bladder pain,flank or loin pain,and quality of life between Group 1 and 2;however,at removal Group 1 fared significantly better than Group 2,especially for flank or loin pain and pain at voiding.Both groups had similar ease in insertion with no hospital readmissions.Conclusion:Our audit favoured the single pigtail suture stent in Asian ureters in mitigating stent-related issues.It showed a good safety profile with easy deployment and removal.It promises a new standard in stenting.展开更多
BACKGROUND Percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage has been the most frequently performed treatment for acute cholecystitis for patients who are not candidates for surgery.Endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder ...BACKGROUND Percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage has been the most frequently performed treatment for acute cholecystitis for patients who are not candidates for surgery.Endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder drainage(ETGBD)has evolved into an alternative treatment.There have been numerous retrospective and prospective studies evaluating ETGBD for acute cholecystitis,though results have been variable.AIM To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ETGBD in the treatment of inoperable patients with acute cholecystitis.METHODS We performed a systematic review of major literature databases including PubMed,OVID,Science Direct,Google Scholar(from inception to March 2021)to identify studies reporting technical and clinical success,and post procedure adverse events in ETGBD.Weighted pooled rates were then calculated using fixed effects models for technical and clinical success,and post procedure adverse events,including recurrent cholecystitis.RESULTS We found 21 relevant articles that were then included in the study.In all 1307 patients were identified.The pooled technical success rate was 82.62%[95%confidence interval(CI):80.63-84.52].The pooled clinical success rate was found to be 94.87%(95%CI:93.54-96.05).The pooled overall complication rate was 8.83%(95%CI:7.42-10.34).Pooled rates of post procedure adverse events were bleeding 1.03%(95%CI:0.58-1.62),perforation 0.78%(95%CI:0.39-1.29),peritonitis/bile leak 0.45%(95%CI:0.17-0.87),and pancreatitis 1.98%(95%CI:1.33-2.76).The pooled rates of stent occlusion and migration were 0.39%(95%CI:0.13-0.78)and 1.3%(95%CI:0.75-1.99)respectively.The pooled rate of cholecystitis recurrence following ETGBD was 1.48%(95%CI:0.92-2.16).CONCLUSION Our meta-analysis suggests that ETGBD is a feasible and efficacious treatment for inoperable patients with acute cholecystitis.展开更多
文摘Efferent loop syndrome is a very rare postgastrectomy syndrome that can occur following Billroth-Ⅱor Rouxen-Y reconstruction.The most common loop syndrome after gastric surgery is afferent loop syndrome;however,efferent loop syndrome has been reported in rare cases.Here,we report a case of efferent loop obstruction that occurred after postoperative adhesiolysis of a small-bowel obstruction.The patient had undergone a partial gastrectomy with BillrothⅡanastomosis and gastric ulcer perforation 30 years prior.The efferent loop obstruction was successfully resolved by the insertion of a double pigtail stent.To the best of our knowledge,this is the first case in the literature describing the treatment of efferent loop obstruction.
基金Supported by Japanese Red Cross Kyoto Daiichi Hospital,Kyoto,Japan
文摘Here, we report our experience with a case of severe biliary bleeding due to a hepatic arterial pseudoaneurysm that had developed 1 year after endoscopic biliary plastic stent insertion. The patient, a 78-year-old woman, presented with hematemesis and obstructive jaundice. Ruptured hepatic arterial pseudoaneurysm was diagnosed, which was suspected to have been caused by long-term placement of an endoscopic retrograde biliary drainage(ERBD) stent. This episode of biliary bleeding was successfully treated by transarterial embolization(TAE). Pseudoaneurysm leading to hemobilia is a rare but potentially fatal complication in patients with long-term placement of ERBD. TAE is a minimally invasive procedure that offers effective treatment for biliary bleeding.
文摘BACKGROUND The migration rate of fully covered self-expandable metal stents(FCSEMSs) has been reported to be between 14% to 37%. Anchoring of FCSEMSs using a doublepigtail plastic stent(DPS) may decrease migration.AIM To compare stent migration rates between patients who received FCSEMS alone and those who received both an FCSEMS and anchoring DPS.METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of endoscopy reporting system and medical records of 1366 patients who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP) with FCSEMS placement at the University of Kentucky health care. Between July 2015 and April 2017,203 patients with FCSEMS insertion for the treatment of malignant biliary stricture,benign biliary stricture,post-sphincterotomy bleeding,bile leak,and cholangitis drainage were identified. The review and analysis were conducted through our endoscopy reporting system(ProVation~? MD) and medical records. Categorical data were analyzed using Chi-Square and Fischer exact test and continuous data using nonparametric tests. A regression analysis was performed to identify factors independently associated with increased risk of stent migration. We determinedan FCSEMS migration endoscopically if the stent was no longer visible in the major papilla.RESULTS1366 patients had undergone ERCP by three advanced endoscopists over 21-mo period; among these,203 patients had FCSEMSs placed. 65 patients had FCSEMSs with DPS,and 138 had FCSEMSs alone. 65 patients had FCSEMSs with DPS,and 138 had FCSEMSs alone. 95 patients had a malignant stricture,82 patients had a benign stricture,12 patients had bile leak,12 patients had cholangitis,and nine patients had post-sphincterotomy bleeding. The migration rate in patients with anchored FCSEMSs with DPS was 6%,and those without anchoring DPS was 10%(P = 0.35). Overall,migration was reported in 18 patients with FCSEMSs placement out of 203 patients with an overall migration rate of 9.7%. There was no significant association between anchoring the FCSEMSs with DPS and the risk of stent migration. Only patients with the previous sphincterotomy and begin biliary stricture were found to have a statistically significant difference in the migration rate between patients who had FCSEMS with DPS and FCSEMS alone(P = 0.01).CONCLUSION The risk of migration of biliary FCSEMS was 9.7 %. Anchoring an FCSEMS with DPS does not decrease the risk of stent migration.
文摘Objective:Double-J(DJ)ureteric stents are commonly placed perioperatively for semirigid or flexible ureteroscopic renal surgery.It is believed that lesser stent material within the bladder mitigates stent-related symptoms.This study aimed to evaluate the J-Fil ureteral stent,a single pigtail suture stent compared with conventional DJ stent in relation to stent symptoms in an Asian population undergoing ureterorenal intervention.Methods:Based on internal audit committee recommendation approval,the records of 50 patients retrieved,available data of 41 patients who were prospectively enrolled into two groups(Group 1[J-Fil stent group],n=21 and Group 2[DJ stent group],n=20)between August 2020 to January 2021,were analysed.Parameters compared were nature of procedure,stone location and size,ease of deployment or removal,and complications.A modified universal stent symptom questionnaire was used to assess morbidity of stent symptoms within 48 h of insertion and at removal.Results:Both groups had similar median age,distribution in male to female ratio,and stone size.The overall median universal stent symptom questionnaire score at insertion was similar for bladder pain,flank or loin pain,and quality of life between Group 1 and 2;however,at removal Group 1 fared significantly better than Group 2,especially for flank or loin pain and pain at voiding.Both groups had similar ease in insertion with no hospital readmissions.Conclusion:Our audit favoured the single pigtail suture stent in Asian ureters in mitigating stent-related issues.It showed a good safety profile with easy deployment and removal.It promises a new standard in stenting.
文摘BACKGROUND Percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage has been the most frequently performed treatment for acute cholecystitis for patients who are not candidates for surgery.Endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder drainage(ETGBD)has evolved into an alternative treatment.There have been numerous retrospective and prospective studies evaluating ETGBD for acute cholecystitis,though results have been variable.AIM To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ETGBD in the treatment of inoperable patients with acute cholecystitis.METHODS We performed a systematic review of major literature databases including PubMed,OVID,Science Direct,Google Scholar(from inception to March 2021)to identify studies reporting technical and clinical success,and post procedure adverse events in ETGBD.Weighted pooled rates were then calculated using fixed effects models for technical and clinical success,and post procedure adverse events,including recurrent cholecystitis.RESULTS We found 21 relevant articles that were then included in the study.In all 1307 patients were identified.The pooled technical success rate was 82.62%[95%confidence interval(CI):80.63-84.52].The pooled clinical success rate was found to be 94.87%(95%CI:93.54-96.05).The pooled overall complication rate was 8.83%(95%CI:7.42-10.34).Pooled rates of post procedure adverse events were bleeding 1.03%(95%CI:0.58-1.62),perforation 0.78%(95%CI:0.39-1.29),peritonitis/bile leak 0.45%(95%CI:0.17-0.87),and pancreatitis 1.98%(95%CI:1.33-2.76).The pooled rates of stent occlusion and migration were 0.39%(95%CI:0.13-0.78)and 1.3%(95%CI:0.75-1.99)respectively.The pooled rate of cholecystitis recurrence following ETGBD was 1.48%(95%CI:0.92-2.16).CONCLUSION Our meta-analysis suggests that ETGBD is a feasible and efficacious treatment for inoperable patients with acute cholecystitis.
