AIM:To evaluate the clinical characteristics of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage(NGIH)in patients with chronic kidney disease(CKD).METHODS:From 2003 to 2010,a total of 72 CKD patients(male n=52,72.2%;fema...AIM:To evaluate the clinical characteristics of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage(NGIH)in patients with chronic kidney disease(CKD).METHODS:From 2003 to 2010,a total of 72 CKD patients(male n=52,72.2%;female n=20,27.8%)who had undergone endoscopic treatments for NGIH were retrospectively identified.Clinical findings,endoscopic features,prognosis,rebleeding risk factors,and mortality-related factors were evaluated.The characteristics of the patients and rebleeding-related data were recorded for the following variables:gender,age,alcohol use and smoking history,past hemorrhage history,endoscopic findings(the cause,location,and size of the hemorrhage and the hemorrhagic state),therapeutic options for endoscopy,endoscopist experience,clinical outcomes,and mortality.RESULTS:The average size of the hemorrhagic site was 13.7±10.2 mm,and the most common hemorrhagic site in the stomach was the antrum(n=21,43.8%).The most frequent method of hemostasis was combination therapy(n=32,44.4%).The incidence of rebleeding was 37.5%(n=27),and 16.7%(n=12)of patients expired due to hemorrhage.In a multivariate analysis of the risk factors for rebleeding,alcoholism(OR=11.19,P=0.02),the experience of endoscopists(OR=0.56,P=0.03),and combination endoscopic therapy(OR=0.06,P=0.01)compared with monotherapy were significantly related to rebleeding after endoscopic therapy.In a risk analysis of mortality after endoscopic therapy,only rebleeding was related to mortality(OR=7.1,P=0.02).CONCLUSION:Intensive combined endoscopic treatments by experienced endoscopists are necessary for the treatment of NGIH in patients with CKD,especially when a patient is an alcoholic.展开更多
BACKGROUND Red dichromatic imaging(RDI)is a novel image-enhanced endoscopy expected to improve the visibility of the bleeding point.However,it has not been thoroughly investigated.CASE SUMMARY A 91-year-old man develo...BACKGROUND Red dichromatic imaging(RDI)is a novel image-enhanced endoscopy expected to improve the visibility of the bleeding point.However,it has not been thoroughly investigated.CASE SUMMARY A 91-year-old man developed a sudden massive hematochezia and underwent emergent colonoscopy.An ulcer with pulsatile bleeding was found on the lower rectum.Due to massive bleeding,the exact location of the bleeding point was not easy to detect with white light imaging(WLI).Upon switching to RDI,the bleeding point appeared in deeper yellow compared to the surrounding blood.Thus,RDI enabled us for easier recognition of the bleeding point,and hemostasis was achieved successfully.Furthermore,we reviewed endoscopic images and evaluated the color difference between the bleeding point and surrounding blood for WLI and RDI.In our case,the color difference of RDI was greater than that of WLI(9.75 vs 6.61),and RDI showed a better distinguished bleeding point from the surrounding blood.CONCLUSION RDI may improve visualization of the bleeding point by providing better contrast in color difference relative to surrounding blood.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the preventive effects of low-dose proton-pump inhibitors(PPIs) for upper gastrointestinal bleeding(UGIB) in end-stage renal disease.METHODS:This was a retrospective cohort study that reviewed 544 p...AIM:To investigate the preventive effects of low-dose proton-pump inhibitors(PPIs) for upper gastrointestinal bleeding(UGIB) in end-stage renal disease.METHODS:This was a retrospective cohort study that reviewed 544 patients with end-stage renal disease who started dialysis at our center between 2005 and 2013.We examined the incidence of UGIB in 175 patients treated with low-dose PPIs and 369 patients not treated with PPIs(control group).RESULTS:During the study period, 41 patients developed UGIB, a rate of 14.4/1000 person-years.The mean time between the start of dialysis and UGIB events was 26.3 ± 29.6 mo.Bleeding occurred in only two patients in the PPI group(2.5/1000 person-years) and in 39 patients in the control group(19.2/1000 person-years).Kaplan-Meier analysis of cumulative non-bleeding survival showed that the probability of UGIB was significantly lower in the PPI group than in the control group(log-rank test, P < 0.001).Univariate analysis showed that coronary artery disease, PPI use, anti-coagulation, and anti-platelet therapy were associated with UGIB.After adjustments for the potential factors influencing risk of UGIB, PPI use was shown to be significantly beneficial in reducing UGIB compared to the control group(HR = 13.7, 95%CI:1.8-101.6; P = 0.011).CONCLUSION:The use of low-dose PPIs in patients with end-stage renal disease is associated with a low frequency of UGIB.展开更多
Endoscopic clipping has been established as a safe and effective method for the treatment of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding in numerous randomized studies.Recently,clipping has been applied to various les...Endoscopic clipping has been established as a safe and effective method for the treatment of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding in numerous randomized studies.Recently,clipping has been applied to various lesions in the lower gastrointestinal tract,including diverticular bleeding,postpolypectomy bleeding,and repair of perforations with successful outcomes.We review the safety and efficacy of this maneuver for the management of diseases in the lower gastrointestinal tract.展开更多
BACKGROUND Syphilis is a chronic,classic sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum,which can invade almost all organs of the body and produce various symptoms and signs.Although there are some cases of...BACKGROUND Syphilis is a chronic,classic sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum,which can invade almost all organs of the body and produce various symptoms and signs.Although there are some cases of colorectal bleeding caused by syphilis,small intestinal bleeding caused by syphilis is still rare.CASE SUMMARY A 58-year-old man had experienced recurrent abdominal pain and melena for 3 years.Repeated gastroenteroscopy and computed tomography angiography examinations failed to find bleeding lesions.During the same admission,multiple intestinal ulcers were found by capsule endoscopy,and syphilis was also diagnosed.With a history of atrial fibrillation and chronic pancreatitis,he had undergone mitral valve replacement and tricuspid valvuloplasty for valvular heart disease.After anti-syphilis treatment,the melena and abdominal pain disappeared and his hemoglobin gradually increased.It is considered that gastrointestinal bleeding,chronic pancreatitis,atrial fibrillation,and heart valvular disease may have been caused by syphilis.CONCLUSION This case report found that syphilis can mimic systemic disease and cause intestinal bleeding.In addition,treatment of the disease requires both sexual partners to be treated.Finally,although syphilis is easy to treat,it is more important to consider that bleeding could be caused by syphilis.展开更多
AIM: To calculate the proportion of potentially preventable hospitalizations due to peptic ulcer disease (PUD), erosive gastritis (EG) or duodenitis (ED).
AIM To evaluate the efficacy of endoscopichemoclip in the treatment of bleeding pepticulcer.METHODS Totally,40 patients with F1a andFib hemorrhagic activity of peptic ulcers wereenrolled in this uncontrolled prospecti...AIM To evaluate the efficacy of endoscopichemoclip in the treatment of bleeding pepticulcer.METHODS Totally,40 patients with F1a andFib hemorrhagic activity of peptic ulcers wereenrolled in this uncontrolled prospective studyfor endoscopic hemoclip treatment.We used anewly developed rotatable clip-device for theapplication of hemoclip(MD850)to stopbleeding.Endoscopy was repeated if there wasany sign or suspicion of rebleeding,and re-clipping was performed if necessary andfeasible.RESULTS Initial hemostatic rate by clippingwas 95%,and rebleeding rate was only 8%.Ultimate hemostatic rates were 87%,96%,and93% in the Fla and Flb subgroups,and totalcases,respectively.In patients with shock onadmission,hemoclipping achieved ultimatehemostasis of 71% and 83% in F1a and F1bsubgroups,respectively.Hemostasis reached100% in patients without shock regardless ofhemorrhagic activity being F1a or F1b.Theaverage number of clips used per case was 3.0(range 2-5).Spurting bleeders required moreclips on average than did oozing bleeders(3.4versus 2.8).We observed no obviouscomplications,no tissue injury,or impairmentof ulcer healing related to hemoclipping.CONCLUSION Endoscopic hemoclip placementis an effective and safe method.With theimprovement of the clip and application device,the procedure has become easier and much moreefficient.Endoscopic hemoclipping deservesfurther study in the treatment of bleeding pepticulcers.展开更多
Liver penetration is a rare but serious complication of peptic ulcer disease.Usually the diagnosis is made by operation or autopsy.Clinical and laboratory data were no specific.A 64-year-old man was admitted with uppe...Liver penetration is a rare but serious complication of peptic ulcer disease.Usually the diagnosis is made by operation or autopsy.Clinical and laboratory data were no specific.A 64-year-old man was admitted with upper gastrointestinal bleeding.Hepatic penetration was diagnosed as the cause of bleeding.Endoscopy showed a large gastric ulcer with a pseudotumoral mass protruding from the ulcer bed.Definitive diagnosis was established by endoscopic biopsies of the ulcer base.展开更多
AIM:To compare the recurrent bleeding after endoscopic injection of different epinephrine volumes with hemoclips in patients with bleeding peptic ulcer.METHODS:Between January 2005 and December 2009,150 patients with ...AIM:To compare the recurrent bleeding after endoscopic injection of different epinephrine volumes with hemoclips in patients with bleeding peptic ulcer.METHODS:Between January 2005 and December 2009,150 patients with gastric or duodenal bleeding ulcer with major stigmata of hemorrhage and nonbleeding visible vessel in an ulcer bed(Forrest Ⅱa) were included in the study.Patients were randomized to receive a small-volume epinephrine group(15 to 25 mL injection group;Group 1,n = 50),a large-volume epinephrine group(30 to 40 mL injection group;Group 2,n = 50) and a hemoclip group(Group 3,n = 50).The rate of recurrent bleeding,as the primary outcome,was compared between the groups of patients included in the study.Secondary outcomes compared between the groups were primary hemostasis rate,permanent hemostasis,need for emergency surgery,30 d mortality,bleeding-related deaths,length of hospital stay and transfusion requirements.RESULTS:Initial hemostasis was obtained in all patients.The rate of early recurrent bleeding was 30%(15/50) in the small-volume epinephrine group(Group 1) and 16%(8/50) in the large-volume epinephrine group(Group 2)(P = 0.09).The rate of recurrent bleeding was 4%(2/50) in the hemoclip group(Group 3);the difference was statistically significant with regard to patients treated with either small-volume or large-volume epinephrine solution(P = 0.0005 and P = 0.045,respectively).Duration of hospital stay was significantly shorter among patients treated with hemoclips than among patients treated with epinephrine whereas there were no differences in transfusion requirement or even 30 d mortality between the groups.CONCLUSION:Endoclip is superior to both small and large volume injection of epinephrine in the prevention of recurrent bleeding in patients with peptic ulcer.展开更多
Idiopathic chronic ulcerative enteritis (ICUE) is a distinct entity without a defined etiology and is rarely seen in the clinic. Patients with ICUE mainly present with insidious abdominal symptoms such as chronic abdo...Idiopathic chronic ulcerative enteritis (ICUE) is a distinct entity without a defined etiology and is rarely seen in the clinic. Patients with ICUE mainly present with insidious abdominal symptoms such as chronic abdominal pain and intermittent gastrointestinal hemorrhage and symptoms of malnourishment in the early stages of the disease. ICUE is always difficult to diagnose. However, as the disease progresses, patients have a variety of acute abdominal complications such as hemorrhage, perforation, or ileus. Surgical intervention is always needed, and the condition can recur and require repeat laparotomy. When diffuse ulceration of the small bowel is present in the absence of recognizable causes, it is classified as nonspecific or idiopathic. The histological examination always demonstrates an acute, chronic inflammatory infiltration without giant cells, granulomas, or villous atrophy. The etiology of ICUE has not been identified, and its pathogenesis is poorly understood; therefore, radical surgical resection is considered the best available treatment. Here, we report a case of ICUE characterized by nonspecific, multiple, small intestinal ulcers resulting in perforation and recurrent bleeding. The differential diagnosis and the treatment are also discussed.展开更多
AIM:Anaemia caused by acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding is treated with blood transfusion or iron,but patients usually face a two-month recovery period from post- haemorrhage anaemia.This prospective,randomised,op...AIM:Anaemia caused by acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding is treated with blood transfusion or iron,but patients usually face a two-month recovery period from post- haemorrhage anaemia.This prospective,randomised,open, pilot study was designed to investigate whether recombinant human erythropoietin(Epoetin)therapy accelerate haematocrit increase in the post-bleeding recovery period. METHODS:We studied hospitalised patients admitted because of acute ulcer bleeding or haemorrhagic gastritis, who had a haematocrit of 27-33% and did not receive blood transfusions.One day after the endoscopic confirmation of cessation of bleeding,they were randomised either to erythropoietin(20 000 IU Epoetin alfa subcutaneously,on days 0,4 and 6)plus iron(100 mg im,on days 1-6,(G_1)or iron only(G_2).Haematocdt was measured on days 0,6,14, 30,45,and 60,respectively. RESULTS:One patient from G_1 and two from G_2 were lost to follow-up.Therefore,14 and 13 patients from G_1 and G_2 respectively were analysed.Demographic characteristics,serum iron,ferritin,total iron binding capacity,reticulocytes,and haernatoait were not significantly different at entry to the study. Median reticulocyte counts were significantly different between groups on day six(G_1:4.0,3.0-6.4 vs G_2:3.5,2.1-4.4%, P=0.03)and median haematocrit on day fourteen [G_1:35.9, 30.7-41.0 vs G_2:32.5,29.5-37.0%(median,range),P=0.04]. CONCLUSION:Erythropoietin administration significantly accelerates correction of anemia after acute ulcer bleeding. The haematocrit gain is equivalent to one unit of transfused blood two weeks after the bleeding episode.展开更多
BACKGROUND Acute gastrointestinal bleeding(GIB)is a life-threatening medical emergency with high morbidity and mortality.Transcatheter embolization with endovascular coils under digital subtraction angiography guidanc...BACKGROUND Acute gastrointestinal bleeding(GIB)is a life-threatening medical emergency with high morbidity and mortality.Transcatheter embolization with endovascular coils under digital subtraction angiography guidance is a common and effective method for the treatment of GIB with high technical success rates.Duodenal ulcers caused by coils wiggled from the branch of the gastroduodenal artery,which is a rare complication,have not previously been reported in a patient with right intrathoracic stomach.CASE SUMMARY A 62-year-old man had undergone thoracoscopy-assisted radical resection of esophageal cancer and gastroesophageal anastomosis 3 years ago,resulting in right intrathoracic stomach.He was admitted to the hospital 15 mo ago for dizziness and suffered acute GIB during his stay.Interventional surgery was urgently performed to embolize the branch of the gastroduodenal artery with endovascular coils.After 15 mo,the patient was re-admitted with a chief complaint of melena for 2 d,esophagogastroduodenoscopy and abdominal computed tomography revealed that some endovascular coils had migrated into the duodenal bulb,leading to a deep ulcer.Bleeding was controlled after conservative treatment.Seven months later,duodenal balloon dilatation was performed to relieve the stenosis after the removal of a few coils,and the patient was safely discharged with only one coil retained in the duodenum due to difficulties in complete removal and risk of bleeding.Mild melena recurred once during the long-term follow-up.CONCLUSION Although rare,coil wiggle after interventional therapy requires careful attention,effective precautionary measures,and more secure alternative treatment methods.展开更多
基金Supported by The Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Education,Science and Technology(NRF-2010-0021482)to Suk KT
文摘AIM:To evaluate the clinical characteristics of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage(NGIH)in patients with chronic kidney disease(CKD).METHODS:From 2003 to 2010,a total of 72 CKD patients(male n=52,72.2%;female n=20,27.8%)who had undergone endoscopic treatments for NGIH were retrospectively identified.Clinical findings,endoscopic features,prognosis,rebleeding risk factors,and mortality-related factors were evaluated.The characteristics of the patients and rebleeding-related data were recorded for the following variables:gender,age,alcohol use and smoking history,past hemorrhage history,endoscopic findings(the cause,location,and size of the hemorrhage and the hemorrhagic state),therapeutic options for endoscopy,endoscopist experience,clinical outcomes,and mortality.RESULTS:The average size of the hemorrhagic site was 13.7±10.2 mm,and the most common hemorrhagic site in the stomach was the antrum(n=21,43.8%).The most frequent method of hemostasis was combination therapy(n=32,44.4%).The incidence of rebleeding was 37.5%(n=27),and 16.7%(n=12)of patients expired due to hemorrhage.In a multivariate analysis of the risk factors for rebleeding,alcoholism(OR=11.19,P=0.02),the experience of endoscopists(OR=0.56,P=0.03),and combination endoscopic therapy(OR=0.06,P=0.01)compared with monotherapy were significantly related to rebleeding after endoscopic therapy.In a risk analysis of mortality after endoscopic therapy,only rebleeding was related to mortality(OR=7.1,P=0.02).CONCLUSION:Intensive combined endoscopic treatments by experienced endoscopists are necessary for the treatment of NGIH in patients with CKD,especially when a patient is an alcoholic.
文摘BACKGROUND Red dichromatic imaging(RDI)is a novel image-enhanced endoscopy expected to improve the visibility of the bleeding point.However,it has not been thoroughly investigated.CASE SUMMARY A 91-year-old man developed a sudden massive hematochezia and underwent emergent colonoscopy.An ulcer with pulsatile bleeding was found on the lower rectum.Due to massive bleeding,the exact location of the bleeding point was not easy to detect with white light imaging(WLI).Upon switching to RDI,the bleeding point appeared in deeper yellow compared to the surrounding blood.Thus,RDI enabled us for easier recognition of the bleeding point,and hemostasis was achieved successfully.Furthermore,we reviewed endoscopic images and evaluated the color difference between the bleeding point and surrounding blood for WLI and RDI.In our case,the color difference of RDI was greater than that of WLI(9.75 vs 6.61),and RDI showed a better distinguished bleeding point from the surrounding blood.CONCLUSION RDI may improve visualization of the bleeding point by providing better contrast in color difference relative to surrounding blood.
基金Supported by Grant from Hallym University Medical Center Research Fund
文摘AIM:To investigate the preventive effects of low-dose proton-pump inhibitors(PPIs) for upper gastrointestinal bleeding(UGIB) in end-stage renal disease.METHODS:This was a retrospective cohort study that reviewed 544 patients with end-stage renal disease who started dialysis at our center between 2005 and 2013.We examined the incidence of UGIB in 175 patients treated with low-dose PPIs and 369 patients not treated with PPIs(control group).RESULTS:During the study period, 41 patients developed UGIB, a rate of 14.4/1000 person-years.The mean time between the start of dialysis and UGIB events was 26.3 ± 29.6 mo.Bleeding occurred in only two patients in the PPI group(2.5/1000 person-years) and in 39 patients in the control group(19.2/1000 person-years).Kaplan-Meier analysis of cumulative non-bleeding survival showed that the probability of UGIB was significantly lower in the PPI group than in the control group(log-rank test, P < 0.001).Univariate analysis showed that coronary artery disease, PPI use, anti-coagulation, and anti-platelet therapy were associated with UGIB.After adjustments for the potential factors influencing risk of UGIB, PPI use was shown to be significantly beneficial in reducing UGIB compared to the control group(HR = 13.7, 95%CI:1.8-101.6; P = 0.011).CONCLUSION:The use of low-dose PPIs in patients with end-stage renal disease is associated with a low frequency of UGIB.
文摘Endoscopic clipping has been established as a safe and effective method for the treatment of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding in numerous randomized studies.Recently,clipping has been applied to various lesions in the lower gastrointestinal tract,including diverticular bleeding,postpolypectomy bleeding,and repair of perforations with successful outcomes.We review the safety and efficacy of this maneuver for the management of diseases in the lower gastrointestinal tract.
基金Supported by Science and Technology Innovation Joint Fund Project of Fujian Province,No.2018Y9116.
文摘BACKGROUND Syphilis is a chronic,classic sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum,which can invade almost all organs of the body and produce various symptoms and signs.Although there are some cases of colorectal bleeding caused by syphilis,small intestinal bleeding caused by syphilis is still rare.CASE SUMMARY A 58-year-old man had experienced recurrent abdominal pain and melena for 3 years.Repeated gastroenteroscopy and computed tomography angiography examinations failed to find bleeding lesions.During the same admission,multiple intestinal ulcers were found by capsule endoscopy,and syphilis was also diagnosed.With a history of atrial fibrillation and chronic pancreatitis,he had undergone mitral valve replacement and tricuspid valvuloplasty for valvular heart disease.After anti-syphilis treatment,the melena and abdominal pain disappeared and his hemoglobin gradually increased.It is considered that gastrointestinal bleeding,chronic pancreatitis,atrial fibrillation,and heart valvular disease may have been caused by syphilis.CONCLUSION This case report found that syphilis can mimic systemic disease and cause intestinal bleeding.In addition,treatment of the disease requires both sexual partners to be treated.Finally,although syphilis is easy to treat,it is more important to consider that bleeding could be caused by syphilis.
文摘AIM: To calculate the proportion of potentially preventable hospitalizations due to peptic ulcer disease (PUD), erosive gastritis (EG) or duodenitis (ED).
文摘AIM To evaluate the efficacy of endoscopichemoclip in the treatment of bleeding pepticulcer.METHODS Totally,40 patients with F1a andFib hemorrhagic activity of peptic ulcers wereenrolled in this uncontrolled prospective studyfor endoscopic hemoclip treatment.We used anewly developed rotatable clip-device for theapplication of hemoclip(MD850)to stopbleeding.Endoscopy was repeated if there wasany sign or suspicion of rebleeding,and re-clipping was performed if necessary andfeasible.RESULTS Initial hemostatic rate by clippingwas 95%,and rebleeding rate was only 8%.Ultimate hemostatic rates were 87%,96%,and93% in the Fla and Flb subgroups,and totalcases,respectively.In patients with shock onadmission,hemoclipping achieved ultimatehemostasis of 71% and 83% in F1a and F1bsubgroups,respectively.Hemostasis reached100% in patients without shock regardless ofhemorrhagic activity being F1a or F1b.Theaverage number of clips used per case was 3.0(range 2-5).Spurting bleeders required moreclips on average than did oozing bleeders(3.4versus 2.8).We observed no obviouscomplications,no tissue injury,or impairmentof ulcer healing related to hemoclipping.CONCLUSION Endoscopic hemoclip placementis an effective and safe method.With theimprovement of the clip and application device,the procedure has become easier and much moreefficient.Endoscopic hemoclipping deservesfurther study in the treatment of bleeding pepticulcers.
文摘Liver penetration is a rare but serious complication of peptic ulcer disease.Usually the diagnosis is made by operation or autopsy.Clinical and laboratory data were no specific.A 64-year-old man was admitted with upper gastrointestinal bleeding.Hepatic penetration was diagnosed as the cause of bleeding.Endoscopy showed a large gastric ulcer with a pseudotumoral mass protruding from the ulcer bed.Definitive diagnosis was established by endoscopic biopsies of the ulcer base.
文摘AIM:To compare the recurrent bleeding after endoscopic injection of different epinephrine volumes with hemoclips in patients with bleeding peptic ulcer.METHODS:Between January 2005 and December 2009,150 patients with gastric or duodenal bleeding ulcer with major stigmata of hemorrhage and nonbleeding visible vessel in an ulcer bed(Forrest Ⅱa) were included in the study.Patients were randomized to receive a small-volume epinephrine group(15 to 25 mL injection group;Group 1,n = 50),a large-volume epinephrine group(30 to 40 mL injection group;Group 2,n = 50) and a hemoclip group(Group 3,n = 50).The rate of recurrent bleeding,as the primary outcome,was compared between the groups of patients included in the study.Secondary outcomes compared between the groups were primary hemostasis rate,permanent hemostasis,need for emergency surgery,30 d mortality,bleeding-related deaths,length of hospital stay and transfusion requirements.RESULTS:Initial hemostasis was obtained in all patients.The rate of early recurrent bleeding was 30%(15/50) in the small-volume epinephrine group(Group 1) and 16%(8/50) in the large-volume epinephrine group(Group 2)(P = 0.09).The rate of recurrent bleeding was 4%(2/50) in the hemoclip group(Group 3);the difference was statistically significant with regard to patients treated with either small-volume or large-volume epinephrine solution(P = 0.0005 and P = 0.045,respectively).Duration of hospital stay was significantly shorter among patients treated with hemoclips than among patients treated with epinephrine whereas there were no differences in transfusion requirement or even 30 d mortality between the groups.CONCLUSION:Endoclip is superior to both small and large volume injection of epinephrine in the prevention of recurrent bleeding in patients with peptic ulcer.
文摘Idiopathic chronic ulcerative enteritis (ICUE) is a distinct entity without a defined etiology and is rarely seen in the clinic. Patients with ICUE mainly present with insidious abdominal symptoms such as chronic abdominal pain and intermittent gastrointestinal hemorrhage and symptoms of malnourishment in the early stages of the disease. ICUE is always difficult to diagnose. However, as the disease progresses, patients have a variety of acute abdominal complications such as hemorrhage, perforation, or ileus. Surgical intervention is always needed, and the condition can recur and require repeat laparotomy. When diffuse ulceration of the small bowel is present in the absence of recognizable causes, it is classified as nonspecific or idiopathic. The histological examination always demonstrates an acute, chronic inflammatory infiltration without giant cells, granulomas, or villous atrophy. The etiology of ICUE has not been identified, and its pathogenesis is poorly understood; therefore, radical surgical resection is considered the best available treatment. Here, we report a case of ICUE characterized by nonspecific, multiple, small intestinal ulcers resulting in perforation and recurrent bleeding. The differential diagnosis and the treatment are also discussed.
文摘AIM:Anaemia caused by acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding is treated with blood transfusion or iron,but patients usually face a two-month recovery period from post- haemorrhage anaemia.This prospective,randomised,open, pilot study was designed to investigate whether recombinant human erythropoietin(Epoetin)therapy accelerate haematocrit increase in the post-bleeding recovery period. METHODS:We studied hospitalised patients admitted because of acute ulcer bleeding or haemorrhagic gastritis, who had a haematocrit of 27-33% and did not receive blood transfusions.One day after the endoscopic confirmation of cessation of bleeding,they were randomised either to erythropoietin(20 000 IU Epoetin alfa subcutaneously,on days 0,4 and 6)plus iron(100 mg im,on days 1-6,(G_1)or iron only(G_2).Haematocdt was measured on days 0,6,14, 30,45,and 60,respectively. RESULTS:One patient from G_1 and two from G_2 were lost to follow-up.Therefore,14 and 13 patients from G_1 and G_2 respectively were analysed.Demographic characteristics,serum iron,ferritin,total iron binding capacity,reticulocytes,and haernatoait were not significantly different at entry to the study. Median reticulocyte counts were significantly different between groups on day six(G_1:4.0,3.0-6.4 vs G_2:3.5,2.1-4.4%, P=0.03)and median haematocrit on day fourteen [G_1:35.9, 30.7-41.0 vs G_2:32.5,29.5-37.0%(median,range),P=0.04]. CONCLUSION:Erythropoietin administration significantly accelerates correction of anemia after acute ulcer bleeding. The haematocrit gain is equivalent to one unit of transfused blood two weeks after the bleeding episode.
文摘BACKGROUND Acute gastrointestinal bleeding(GIB)is a life-threatening medical emergency with high morbidity and mortality.Transcatheter embolization with endovascular coils under digital subtraction angiography guidance is a common and effective method for the treatment of GIB with high technical success rates.Duodenal ulcers caused by coils wiggled from the branch of the gastroduodenal artery,which is a rare complication,have not previously been reported in a patient with right intrathoracic stomach.CASE SUMMARY A 62-year-old man had undergone thoracoscopy-assisted radical resection of esophageal cancer and gastroesophageal anastomosis 3 years ago,resulting in right intrathoracic stomach.He was admitted to the hospital 15 mo ago for dizziness and suffered acute GIB during his stay.Interventional surgery was urgently performed to embolize the branch of the gastroduodenal artery with endovascular coils.After 15 mo,the patient was re-admitted with a chief complaint of melena for 2 d,esophagogastroduodenoscopy and abdominal computed tomography revealed that some endovascular coils had migrated into the duodenal bulb,leading to a deep ulcer.Bleeding was controlled after conservative treatment.Seven months later,duodenal balloon dilatation was performed to relieve the stenosis after the removal of a few coils,and the patient was safely discharged with only one coil retained in the duodenum due to difficulties in complete removal and risk of bleeding.Mild melena recurred once during the long-term follow-up.CONCLUSION Although rare,coil wiggle after interventional therapy requires careful attention,effective precautionary measures,and more secure alternative treatment methods.