BACKGROUND Endoscopic rubber band ligation(ERBL)is a nonsurgical technique for the treatment of symptomatic internal hemorrhoids but is limited by recurrence and post-procedural pain.AIM To evaluate satisfaction,long-...BACKGROUND Endoscopic rubber band ligation(ERBL)is a nonsurgical technique for the treatment of symptomatic internal hemorrhoids but is limited by recurrence and post-procedural pain.AIM To evaluate satisfaction,long-term recurrence,and post-procedural pain in managing internal hemorrhoids using a combination of polidocanol foam sclerotherapy and ERBL.METHODS This was a prospective,multicenter,randomized study.A total of 195 consecutive patients diagnosed with grade II-III internal hemorrhoids were enrolled from four tertiary hospitals and randomly divided into a cap-assisted endoscopic polidocanol foam sclerobanding(EFSB)or an ERBL group.All patients were followed-up for 12 months.Symptom-based severity and post-procedural pain were assessed using a hemorrhoid severity score(HSS)and a visual analog scale(VAS).Continuous variables were reported as medians and interquartile range.RESULTS One hundred and ninety-five patients were enrolled,with 98 in the EFSB group.HSS was lower in the EFSB group than in the ERBL group at 8 weeks[4.0(3.0-5.0)vs 5.0(4.0-6.0),P=0.003]and 12-month[2.0(1.0-3.0)vs 3.0(2.0-3.0),P<0.001]of follow-up.The prolapse recurrence rate was lower in the EFSB group at 12 months(11.2%vs 21.6%,P=0.038).Multiple linear regression analysis demonstrated that EFSB treatment[B=-0.915,95%confidence interval(CI):−1.301 to−0.530,P=0.001]and rubber band number(B=0.843,95%CI:0.595-1.092,P<0.001)were negatively and independently associated with the VAS score 24 hours post-procedure.The median VAS was lower in the EFSB group than in the ERBL[2.0(1.0-3.0)vs 3.0(2.0-4.0),P<0.001].CONCLUSION Cap-assisted EFSB provided long-term satisfaction and effective relief from the recurrence of prolapse and pain 24 hours post-procedure.展开更多
We have read the article by Qu et al with great interest,as it presents an inte-gration of endoscopic polidocanol foam sclerotherapy with rubber band ligation in patients with Grade II-III internal hemorrhoids.The aut...We have read the article by Qu et al with great interest,as it presents an inte-gration of endoscopic polidocanol foam sclerotherapy with rubber band ligation in patients with Grade II-III internal hemorrhoids.The authors conducted a prospective,multicenter,randomized study to evaluate the long-term sympto-matic and endoscopic efficacy of this combined intervention.In this discussion,we focus on the procedural steps of this combined strategy and suggest potential avenues for future research.展开更多
Hemorrhoids are a common and painful condition,with conventional treatments such as endoscopic rubber band ligation(ERBL)and injection sclerotherapy often falling short due to high recurrence rates and significant pos...Hemorrhoids are a common and painful condition,with conventional treatments such as endoscopic rubber band ligation(ERBL)and injection sclerotherapy often falling short due to high recurrence rates and significant post-operative pain.A clinical trial by Qu et al introduces a novel approach called endoscopic polidocanol foam sclerobanding(EFSB).This multicenter randomized trial involved 195 patients with grade II and III internal hemorrhoids and demonstrated that EFSB significantly reduced recurrence rates and post-procedural pain while improving symptom relief and patient satisfaction compared to ERBL.The study's strengths include its robust design,comprehensive outcome evaluation,and patient-centered approach.Despite limitations such as the single-blind design and relatively short follow-up period,the findings suggest that EFSB could enhance clinical practice by offering a more effective and patient-friendly treatment option.Further research is needed to validate these results and explore the long-term benefits and cost-effectiveness of EFSB.展开更多
Polidocanol is the most widely used Sclerotherapy in European and American countries. It is affordable, easy to use and apply, and has high efficiency. The purpose of this paper is to give an overview of the recent ba...Polidocanol is the most widely used Sclerotherapy in European and American countries. It is affordable, easy to use and apply, and has high efficiency. The purpose of this paper is to give an overview of the recent basics of the Sclerotherapy, chemistry and formulation, clinical applications, and side-effects and complications of Polidocanol, and to discuss the Polidocanol as the safety and efficacy of Sclerotherapy.展开更多
BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal(GI)hemangioma has a low incidence among systemic hemangiomas,and some GI hemangiomas occur in the intestine,stomach,and esophagus.Polidocanol has been increasingly used in sclerotherapy.How...BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal(GI)hemangioma has a low incidence among systemic hemangiomas,and some GI hemangiomas occur in the intestine,stomach,and esophagus.Polidocanol has been increasingly used in sclerotherapy.However,this paper reports that minimally invasive treatment of multiple hemangiomas with large diameters can achieve satisfactory results by multipoint injection.CASE SUMMARY A 46-year-old female patient was hospitalized in another hospital for cough.We accidentally found thickening of the lower esophagus by chest computed tomography.The patient was eventually diagnosed with multiple GI hemangiomas and underwent a series of examinations including esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD),endoscopic ultrasound,and magnetic resonance imaging.We calculated the dose of polidocanol according to the volumes of the hemangiomas,fixed the target vein with the help of a transparent cap,and then administered polidocanol via multipoint injection into the hemangiomas under endoscopic guidance.EGD and endoscopic ultrasound showed that the hemangiomas disappeared.The color of the esophageal mucosa returned to normal 1 mo after sclerotherapy.CONCLUSION Sclerotherapy may be a safe and effective method for treating multiple hemangiomas of the alimentary canal.展开更多
In the study,we comment on the article by Qu et al.Internal hemorrhoids are the most common anorectal disorders worldwide with bleeding,prolapse,and difficulty in defecation.Endoscopic rubber band ligation(ERBL)is a s...In the study,we comment on the article by Qu et al.Internal hemorrhoids are the most common anorectal disorders worldwide with bleeding,prolapse,and difficulty in defecation.Endoscopic rubber band ligation(ERBL)is a safe,convenient,quick,and economical outpatient procedure.The main goal of ERBL is to alleviate prolapse,but the high incidence of recurrence and post-procedural pain are of clinical concern.Polidocanol foam as a local hemostatic and anesthetic agent could reduce the rates of post-procedural pain and bleeding.Endoscopic polidocanol foam sclerobanding(EFSB)is a novel approach that could lift the mucosa for easy ligation and promote increased scarring in the submucosal tissue which translates into long-term relief from prolapse recurrence and reduced 24-h postprocedural pain.The study by Qu et al is a novel multi-center prospective randomized study to compare ERBL and EFSB in patients with grades II and III internal hemorrhoids with one-year follow-up.Results showed that EFSB is a novel therapy for internal hemorrhoids,but future studies with a larger sample,multiple treatment sessions,and long-term follow-up are required to confirm these findings.展开更多
【目的】探讨超声引导下聚桂醇介入治疗联合术后口服孕三烯酮治疗卵巢子宫内膜异位囊肿患者的临床效果。【方法】选取2021年1月至2023年12月在陕西省扶风县人民医院诊治的82例卵巢子宫内膜异位囊肿患者,根据治疗方法不同分为对照组和观...【目的】探讨超声引导下聚桂醇介入治疗联合术后口服孕三烯酮治疗卵巢子宫内膜异位囊肿患者的临床效果。【方法】选取2021年1月至2023年12月在陕西省扶风县人民医院诊治的82例卵巢子宫内膜异位囊肿患者,根据治疗方法不同分为对照组和观察组,每组41例。对照组行超声引导下聚桂醇介入治疗,观察组行超声引导下聚桂醇介入治疗联合术后口服孕三烯酮治疗。比较两组手术指标(手术时间、住院时间)、术后并发症发生情况及术前、治疗后5 d卵巢功能指标[卵泡刺激素(FSH)、黄体生成素(LH)]水平。【结果】观察组住院时间短于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组总有效率为95.12%,显著高于对照组的78.05%(P<0.05)。与术前比较,两组治疗后5 d FSH、LH水平均升高,但观察组治疗后5 d FSH、LH水平低于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组并发症总发生率为7.32%,显著低于对照组的24.39%(P<0.05)。【结论】超声引导下聚桂醇介入治疗联合术后口服孕三烯酮治疗卵巢子宫内膜异位囊肿患者,效果显著,可促进患者术后恢复,改善卵巢功能,降低并发症发生率。展开更多
BACKGROUND Aneurysmal bone cysts(ABC)are benign cystic bone tumors of an osteolytic and locally aggressive nature.As an alternative to the primary treatment of choice,which consists of curettage with bone grafting,alt...BACKGROUND Aneurysmal bone cysts(ABC)are benign cystic bone tumors of an osteolytic and locally aggressive nature.As an alternative to the primary treatment of choice,which consists of curettage with bone grafting,alternative treatment methods with promising results have been described.At our department,we have,in recent years,used percutaneous sclerotherapy with polidocanol.The objective of this study was to identify the healing rate and safety of sclerotherapy with polidocanol.AIM To identify the efficacy and safety of sclerotherapy with polidocanol in primary and recurrent ABC.METHODS Twenty-two consecutive patients(median age 12.5 years;range 1-27)with 23 ABCs treated with sclerotherapy with polidocanol from 2016-2021 were included retrospectively.Eleven patients(48%)had undergone different forms of previous treatment with recurrence.Under general anesthesia and fluoroscopic guidance,repeated percutaneous injections of 4mg polidocanol/kg body weight were performed.Through review of the electronic medical records,the following were identified:healing and recurrence rate,number of treatments,gender,age,comorbidity,location of the tumor and side effects/complications,as well as any previous surgery for ABC.The median length of radiographic follow-up was 19.5 mo.RESULTS All ABCs except one(96%)showed healing or stable disease after a median of 4(range 1-8)injections.Complete clinical and radiographic healing was observed in 16 cysts(70%),while partial radiographic healing with resolution of pain was seen in 6 cases(26%)and considered as stable disease.The cyst that failed to heal had previously undergone curettage twice with recurrence.One patient with a large pelvic ABC experienced,right after two injections,a sudden drop in blood pressure,which could quickly be reversed.One patient with a juxtaphyseal ABC in the femoral neck showed a minor limb length discrepancy because of deformity.Beyond that,no complications were observed.CONCLUSION Percutaneous sclerotherapy with polidocanol appears to be a safe alternative for treatment of aneurysmal bone cysts.In our series of both primary and recurrent cysts,it showed the ability to achieve healing or stable disease in 22 of 23 cases(96%).Further studies are needed to decide if this provides a long-lasting effect.展开更多
基金Supported by the Hospital Funded Clinical Research of Xinhua Hospital,No.19XHCR16D.
文摘BACKGROUND Endoscopic rubber band ligation(ERBL)is a nonsurgical technique for the treatment of symptomatic internal hemorrhoids but is limited by recurrence and post-procedural pain.AIM To evaluate satisfaction,long-term recurrence,and post-procedural pain in managing internal hemorrhoids using a combination of polidocanol foam sclerotherapy and ERBL.METHODS This was a prospective,multicenter,randomized study.A total of 195 consecutive patients diagnosed with grade II-III internal hemorrhoids were enrolled from four tertiary hospitals and randomly divided into a cap-assisted endoscopic polidocanol foam sclerobanding(EFSB)or an ERBL group.All patients were followed-up for 12 months.Symptom-based severity and post-procedural pain were assessed using a hemorrhoid severity score(HSS)and a visual analog scale(VAS).Continuous variables were reported as medians and interquartile range.RESULTS One hundred and ninety-five patients were enrolled,with 98 in the EFSB group.HSS was lower in the EFSB group than in the ERBL group at 8 weeks[4.0(3.0-5.0)vs 5.0(4.0-6.0),P=0.003]and 12-month[2.0(1.0-3.0)vs 3.0(2.0-3.0),P<0.001]of follow-up.The prolapse recurrence rate was lower in the EFSB group at 12 months(11.2%vs 21.6%,P=0.038).Multiple linear regression analysis demonstrated that EFSB treatment[B=-0.915,95%confidence interval(CI):−1.301 to−0.530,P=0.001]and rubber band number(B=0.843,95%CI:0.595-1.092,P<0.001)were negatively and independently associated with the VAS score 24 hours post-procedure.The median VAS was lower in the EFSB group than in the ERBL[2.0(1.0-3.0)vs 3.0(2.0-4.0),P<0.001].CONCLUSION Cap-assisted EFSB provided long-term satisfaction and effective relief from the recurrence of prolapse and pain 24 hours post-procedure.
文摘We have read the article by Qu et al with great interest,as it presents an inte-gration of endoscopic polidocanol foam sclerotherapy with rubber band ligation in patients with Grade II-III internal hemorrhoids.The authors conducted a prospective,multicenter,randomized study to evaluate the long-term sympto-matic and endoscopic efficacy of this combined intervention.In this discussion,we focus on the procedural steps of this combined strategy and suggest potential avenues for future research.
文摘Hemorrhoids are a common and painful condition,with conventional treatments such as endoscopic rubber band ligation(ERBL)and injection sclerotherapy often falling short due to high recurrence rates and significant post-operative pain.A clinical trial by Qu et al introduces a novel approach called endoscopic polidocanol foam sclerobanding(EFSB).This multicenter randomized trial involved 195 patients with grade II and III internal hemorrhoids and demonstrated that EFSB significantly reduced recurrence rates and post-procedural pain while improving symptom relief and patient satisfaction compared to ERBL.The study's strengths include its robust design,comprehensive outcome evaluation,and patient-centered approach.Despite limitations such as the single-blind design and relatively short follow-up period,the findings suggest that EFSB could enhance clinical practice by offering a more effective and patient-friendly treatment option.Further research is needed to validate these results and explore the long-term benefits and cost-effectiveness of EFSB.
文摘Polidocanol is the most widely used Sclerotherapy in European and American countries. It is affordable, easy to use and apply, and has high efficiency. The purpose of this paper is to give an overview of the recent basics of the Sclerotherapy, chemistry and formulation, clinical applications, and side-effects and complications of Polidocanol, and to discuss the Polidocanol as the safety and efficacy of Sclerotherapy.
文摘BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal(GI)hemangioma has a low incidence among systemic hemangiomas,and some GI hemangiomas occur in the intestine,stomach,and esophagus.Polidocanol has been increasingly used in sclerotherapy.However,this paper reports that minimally invasive treatment of multiple hemangiomas with large diameters can achieve satisfactory results by multipoint injection.CASE SUMMARY A 46-year-old female patient was hospitalized in another hospital for cough.We accidentally found thickening of the lower esophagus by chest computed tomography.The patient was eventually diagnosed with multiple GI hemangiomas and underwent a series of examinations including esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD),endoscopic ultrasound,and magnetic resonance imaging.We calculated the dose of polidocanol according to the volumes of the hemangiomas,fixed the target vein with the help of a transparent cap,and then administered polidocanol via multipoint injection into the hemangiomas under endoscopic guidance.EGD and endoscopic ultrasound showed that the hemangiomas disappeared.The color of the esophageal mucosa returned to normal 1 mo after sclerotherapy.CONCLUSION Sclerotherapy may be a safe and effective method for treating multiple hemangiomas of the alimentary canal.
文摘In the study,we comment on the article by Qu et al.Internal hemorrhoids are the most common anorectal disorders worldwide with bleeding,prolapse,and difficulty in defecation.Endoscopic rubber band ligation(ERBL)is a safe,convenient,quick,and economical outpatient procedure.The main goal of ERBL is to alleviate prolapse,but the high incidence of recurrence and post-procedural pain are of clinical concern.Polidocanol foam as a local hemostatic and anesthetic agent could reduce the rates of post-procedural pain and bleeding.Endoscopic polidocanol foam sclerobanding(EFSB)is a novel approach that could lift the mucosa for easy ligation and promote increased scarring in the submucosal tissue which translates into long-term relief from prolapse recurrence and reduced 24-h postprocedural pain.The study by Qu et al is a novel multi-center prospective randomized study to compare ERBL and EFSB in patients with grades II and III internal hemorrhoids with one-year follow-up.Results showed that EFSB is a novel therapy for internal hemorrhoids,but future studies with a larger sample,multiple treatment sessions,and long-term follow-up are required to confirm these findings.
文摘【目的】探讨超声引导下聚桂醇介入治疗联合术后口服孕三烯酮治疗卵巢子宫内膜异位囊肿患者的临床效果。【方法】选取2021年1月至2023年12月在陕西省扶风县人民医院诊治的82例卵巢子宫内膜异位囊肿患者,根据治疗方法不同分为对照组和观察组,每组41例。对照组行超声引导下聚桂醇介入治疗,观察组行超声引导下聚桂醇介入治疗联合术后口服孕三烯酮治疗。比较两组手术指标(手术时间、住院时间)、术后并发症发生情况及术前、治疗后5 d卵巢功能指标[卵泡刺激素(FSH)、黄体生成素(LH)]水平。【结果】观察组住院时间短于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组总有效率为95.12%,显著高于对照组的78.05%(P<0.05)。与术前比较,两组治疗后5 d FSH、LH水平均升高,但观察组治疗后5 d FSH、LH水平低于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组并发症总发生率为7.32%,显著低于对照组的24.39%(P<0.05)。【结论】超声引导下聚桂醇介入治疗联合术后口服孕三烯酮治疗卵巢子宫内膜异位囊肿患者,效果显著,可促进患者术后恢复,改善卵巢功能,降低并发症发生率。
文摘BACKGROUND Aneurysmal bone cysts(ABC)are benign cystic bone tumors of an osteolytic and locally aggressive nature.As an alternative to the primary treatment of choice,which consists of curettage with bone grafting,alternative treatment methods with promising results have been described.At our department,we have,in recent years,used percutaneous sclerotherapy with polidocanol.The objective of this study was to identify the healing rate and safety of sclerotherapy with polidocanol.AIM To identify the efficacy and safety of sclerotherapy with polidocanol in primary and recurrent ABC.METHODS Twenty-two consecutive patients(median age 12.5 years;range 1-27)with 23 ABCs treated with sclerotherapy with polidocanol from 2016-2021 were included retrospectively.Eleven patients(48%)had undergone different forms of previous treatment with recurrence.Under general anesthesia and fluoroscopic guidance,repeated percutaneous injections of 4mg polidocanol/kg body weight were performed.Through review of the electronic medical records,the following were identified:healing and recurrence rate,number of treatments,gender,age,comorbidity,location of the tumor and side effects/complications,as well as any previous surgery for ABC.The median length of radiographic follow-up was 19.5 mo.RESULTS All ABCs except one(96%)showed healing or stable disease after a median of 4(range 1-8)injections.Complete clinical and radiographic healing was observed in 16 cysts(70%),while partial radiographic healing with resolution of pain was seen in 6 cases(26%)and considered as stable disease.The cyst that failed to heal had previously undergone curettage twice with recurrence.One patient with a large pelvic ABC experienced,right after two injections,a sudden drop in blood pressure,which could quickly be reversed.One patient with a juxtaphyseal ABC in the femoral neck showed a minor limb length discrepancy because of deformity.Beyond that,no complications were observed.CONCLUSION Percutaneous sclerotherapy with polidocanol appears to be a safe alternative for treatment of aneurysmal bone cysts.In our series of both primary and recurrent cysts,it showed the ability to achieve healing or stable disease in 22 of 23 cases(96%).Further studies are needed to decide if this provides a long-lasting effect.
