Novel treatment options for perforations of the upper gastrointestinal tract:Endoscopic vacuum therapy and over-the-scope clips

Endoscopic management of leakages and perforations of the upper gastrointestinal tract has gained great importance as it avoids the morbidity and mortality of surgical intervention.In the past years,covered selfexpanding metal stents were the mainstay of endoscopic therapy.However,two new techniques are now available that enlarge the possibilities of defect closure:endoscopic vacuum therapy(EVT),and over-the-scope clip(OTSC).EVT is performed by mounting a polyurethane sponge on a gastric tube and placing it into the leakage.Continuous suction is applied via the tube resulting in effective drainage of the cavity and the induction of wound healing,comparable to the application of vacuum therapy in cutaneous wounds.The system is changed every 3-5 d.The overall success rate of EVT in the literature ranges from 84%to 100%,with a mean of 90%;only few complications have been reported.OTSCs are loaded on a transparent cap which is mounted on the tip of a standard endoscope.By bringing the edges of the perforation into the cap,by suction or by dedicated devices,such as anchor or twin grasper,the OTSC can be placed to close the perforation.For acute endoscopy associated perforations,the mean success rate is 90%(range:70%-100%).For other types of perforations(postoperative,other chronic leaks and fistulas)success rates are somewhat lower(68%,and59%,respectively).Only few complications have been reported.Although first reports are promising,further studies are needed to define the exact role of EVT and OTSC in treatment algorithms of upper gastrointestinal perforations.

First-line endoscopic treatment with over-the-scope clips significantly improves the primary failure and rebleeding rates in high-risk gastrointestinal bleeding: A single-center experience with 100 cases

AIM To evaluate rebleeding, primary failure(PF) and mortality of patients in whom over-the-scope clips(OTSCs) were used as first-line and second-line endoscopic treatment(FLET, SLET) of upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding(UGIB, LGIB).METHODS A retrospective analysis of a prospectively collected database identified all patients with UGIB and LGIB in a tertiary endoscopic referral center of the University of Freiburg, Germany, from 04-2012 to 05-2016(n= 93) who underwent FLET and SLET with OTSCs. The complete Rockall risk scores were calculated from patients with UGIB. The scores were categorized as < or ≥ 7 and were compared with the original Rockall data. Differences between FLET and SLET were calculated. Univariate and multivariate analysis were performed to evaluate the factors that influenced rebleeding after OTSC placement.RESULTS Primary hemostasis and clinical success of bleeding lesions(without rebleeding) was achieved in 88/100(88%) and 78/100(78%), respectively. PF was significantly lower when OTSCs were applied as FLET compared to SLET(4.9% vs 23%, P = 0.008). In multivariate analysis, patients who had OTSC placement as SLET had a significantly higher rebleeding risk compared to those who had FLET(OR 5.3; P = 0.008). Patients with Rockall risk scores ≥ 7 had a significantly higher in-hospital mortality compared to those with scores < 7(35% vs 10%, P = 0.034). No significant differences were observed in patients with scores < or ≥ 7 in rebleeding and rebleeding-associated mortality.CONCLUSION Our data show for the first time that FLET with OTSC might be the best predictor to successfully prevent rebleeding of gastrointestinal bleeding compared to SLET. The type of treatment determines the success of primary hemostasis or primary failure.

Clinical efficacy of the over-the-scope clip device: A systematic review

BACKGROUND The over-the-scope clip(OTSC)system has been increasingly utilized as a nonsurgical option to endoscopically manage refractory gastrointestinal(GI)hemorrhage,perforations/luminal defects and fistulas.Limited data exist evaluating the efficacy and safety of OTSC.AIM To determine the clinical success and adverse event(AE)rates of OTSC across all GI indications.METHODS A PubMed search was conducted for eligible articles describing the application of the OTSC system for any indication in the GI tract.Any article or case series reporting data for less than 5 total patients was excluded.The primary outcome was the rate of clinical success.Secondary outcomes included:Technical success rate,OTSC-related AE rate and requirement for surgical intervention despite-OTSC placement.Pooled rates(per-indication and overall)were calculated as the number of patients with the event of interest divided by the total number of patients.RESULTS A total of 85 articles met our inclusion criteria(n=3025 patients).OTSC was successfully deployed in 94.4%of patients(n=2856/3025).The overall rate of clinical success(all indications)was 78.4%(n=2371/3025).Per-indication clinical success rates were as follows:(1)86.0%(1120/1303)for GI hemorrhage;(2)85.3%(399/468)for perforation;(3)55.8%(347/622)for fistulae;(4)72.6%(284/391)for anastomotic leaks;(5)92.8%(205/221)for defect closure following endoscopic resection(e.g.,following endoscopic mucosal resection or endoscopic submucosal dissection);and(6)80.0%(16/20)for stent fixation.AE’s related to the deployment of OTSC were only reported in 64 of 85 studies(n=1942 patients),with an overall AE rate of 2.1%(n=40/1942).Salvage surgical intervention was required in 4.7%of patients(n=143/3025).CONCLUSION This systematic review demonstrates that the OTSC system is a safe and effective endoscopic therapy to manage GI hemorrhage,perforations,anastomotic leaks,defects created by endoscopic resections and for stent fixation.Clinical success in fistula management appears limited.Further studies,including randomized controlled trials comparing OTSC with conventional and/or surgical therapies,are needed to determine which indication(s)are the most effective for its use.

Endoscopic closure instead of surgery to close an ileal pouch fistula with the over-the-scope clip system

An ileal pouch fistula is an uncommon complication after an ileal pouch anal anastomosis. Most patients who suffer from an ileal pouch fistula will need surgical intervention. However, the surgery can be invasive and has a high risk compared to endoscopic treatment. The over-the-scope clip(OTSC) system was initially developed for hemostasis and leakage closure in the gastrointestinal tract during flexible endoscopy. There have been many successes in using this approach to apply perforations to the upper gastrointestinal tract. However, this approach has not been used for ileal pouch fistulas until currently. In this report, we describe one patient who suffered a leak from the tip of the "J" pouch and was successfully treated with endoscopic closure via the OTSC system. A 26-year-old male patient had an intestinal fistula at the tip of the "J" pouch after an ileal pouch anal anastomosis procedure. He received endoscopic treatment via OTSC under intravenous anesthesia, and the leak was closed successfully. Endoscopic closure of a pouch fistula could be a simpler alternative to surgery and could help avoid surgeryrelated complications.

Effectiveness and safety of over-the-scope clip in closing perforations after duodenal surgery

BACKGROUND Endoscopic resection of duodenal subepithelial lesions(SELs)is a difficult procedure with a high risk of perforation.At present,dealing with perforation after endoscopic resection of duodenal SELs is still considered a great challenge.AIM To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of an over-the-scope clip(OTSC)in the treatment of perforation post-endoscopic resection of duodenal SELs.METHODS From May 2015 to November 2019,18 patients with perforation following endoscopic resection of duodenal SELs were treated with OTSCs.Data comprising the rate of complete resection,closure of intraprocedural perforation,delayed bleeding,delayed perforation,and postoperative infection were extracted.RESULTS The rate of complete removal of duodenal SELs and successful closure of the perforation was 100%.The median perforation size was 1 cm in diameter.Seventeen patients had minor intraoperative bleeding,while the remaining 1 patient had considerable amount of bleeding during the procedure.Seven patients had postoperative abdominal infections,of which 1 patient developed an abscess in the right iliac fossa and another patient developed septic shock.All 18 patients recovered and were discharged.No delayed bleeding or perforation was reported.The mean time taken to resume normal diet after the procedure was 6.5 d.The mean postoperative hospital stay was 9.5 d.No residual or recurrent lesions were detected during the follow-up period(15-66 mo).CONCLUSION Closing a perforation after endoscopic resection of duodenal SELs with OTSCs seems to be an effective and reasonably safe therapeutic method.

Efficacy and safety of over-the-scope clip: Including complications after endoscopic submucosal dissection

AIM: To retrospectively review the results of over-thescope clip (OTSC) use in our hospital and to examine the feasibility of using the OTSC to treat perforations after endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). METHODS: We enrolled 23 patients who presented with gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, fistulae and perforations and were treated with OTSCs (Ovesco Endoscopy GmbH, Tuebingen, Germany) between November 2011 and September 2012. Maximum lesion size was defined as lesion diameter. The number of OTSCs to be used per patient was not decided until the lesion was completely closed. We used a twin grasper (Ovesco Endoscopy GmbH, Tuebingen, Germany) as a grasping device for all the patients. A 9 mm OTSC was chosen for use in the esophagus and colon, and a 10 mm device was used for the stomach, duodenum and rectum. The overall success rate and complications were evaluated, with a particular emphasis on patients who had undergone ESD due to adenocarcinoma. In technical successful cases we included not only complete closing by using OTSCs, but also partial closing where complete closure with OTSCs is almost difficult. In overall clinical successful cases we included only complete closing by using only OTSCs perfectly. All the OTSCs were placed by 2 experienced endoscopists. The sites closed after ESD included not only the perforation site but also all defective ulcers sites.RESULTS: A total of 23 patients [mean age 77 years (range 64-98 years)] underwent OTSC placement during the study period. The indications for OTSC placement were GI bleeding (n = 9), perforation (n = 10), fistula (n = 4) and the prevention of post-ESD duodenal artificial ulcer perforation (n = 1). One patient had a perforation caused by a glycerin enema, after which a fistula formed. Lesion closure using the OTSC alone was successful in 19 out of 23 patients, and overall success rate was 82.6%. A large lesion size (greater than 20 mm) and a delayed diagnosis (more than 1 wk) were the major contributing factors for the overall unsuccessful clinical cases. The location of the unsuccessful lesion was in the stomach. The median operation time in the successful cases was 18 min, and the average observation time was 67 d. During the observation period, none of the patients experienced any complications associated with OTSC placement. In addition, we successfully used the OTSC to close the perforation site after ESD in 6 patients. This was a single-center, retrospective study with a small sample size. CONCLUSION: The OTSC is effective for treating GI bleeding, fistulae as well as perforations, and the OTSC technique proofed effective treatment for perforation after ESD.

Novel endoscopic over-the-scope clip system

This paper reports our experience with a new overthe-scope clip in the setting of recurrent bleeding and oesophageal fistula. We treated five patients with the over-the-scope Padlock Clip?. It is a nitinol ring, with six inner needles preassembled on an applicator cap, thumb press displaced by the Lock-It? delivery system. The trigger wire is located alongside the shaft of the endoscope, and does not require the working channel. Three patients had recurrent bleeding lesions(bleeding rectal ulcer, post polypectomy delayed bleeding and duodenal Dieulafoy's lesion) and two patients had a persistent respiratory-esophageal fistula. In all patients a previous endoscopic attempt with standard techniques had been useless. All procedures were conducted under conscious sedation but for one patient that required general anaesthesia due to multiple comorbidities. We used one Padlock Clip? for each patient in a single session. Simple suction was enough in all of our patients to obtain tissue adhesion to the instrument tip. A remarkably short application time was recorded for all cases(mean duration of the procedure: 8 min). We obtained technical and immediate clinical success for every patient. No major immediate, early or late(within 24 h, 7 d or 4 wk) adverse events were observed, over follow-up durations lasting a mean of 109.4 d. One patient, treated for duodenal bulb bleeding from a Dieulafoy's lesion, developed signs of mild pancreatitis 24 h after the procedure. The new over-the-scope Padlock Clip? seems to be simple to use and effective in different clinical settings, particularly in "difficult" scenarios, like recurrent bleeding and respiratory-oesophageal fistulas.

Over-the-scope clip to close a gastrocutaneous fistula after esophagectomy

Over-the-scope clip(OTSC) system is becoming a new reliable technique which is available for the endoscopic closure of fistulas, bleeding, perforations and so on. We describe the case of a patient with a nonhealing gastrocutaneous fistula after esophagectomy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma which was successfully closed using an OTSC system. This is the first report of the use of OTSC to treat a nonhealing gastrocutaneous fistula successfully after esophagectomy. We believe our experience will give such patients an ideal way to cure the fistula without suffering too much and also explore new application of OTSC.

基于CLIP和交叉注意力的多模态情感分析模型

针对多模态情感分析中存在的标注数据量少、模态间融合不充分以及信息冗余等问题,提出了一种基于对比语言-图片训练(CLIP)和交叉注意力(CA)的多模态情感分析(MSA)模型CLIP-CA-MSA。首先,该模型使用CLIP预训练的BERT模型、PIFT模型来提取视频特征向量与文本特征;其次,使用交叉注意力机制将图像特征向量和文本特征向量进行交互,以加强不同模态之间的信息传递;最后,利用不确定性损失特征融合后计算输出最终的情感分类结果。实验结果表明:该模型比其他多模态模型准确率提高5百分点至14百分点,F1值提高3百分点至12百分点,验证了该模型的优越性,并使用消融实验验证该模型各模块的有效性。该模型能够有效地利用多模态数据的互补性和相关性,同时利用不确定性损失来提高模型的鲁棒性和泛化能力。

基于CLIP与注意力机制的跨模态哈希检索算法

针对传统无监督跨模态检索算法提取样本内部与样本之间的关联语义不充分,导致检索准确率低的问题,提出一种基于CLIP与注意力融合机制的无监督跨模态哈希检索算法CAFM_Net。将多模态预训练模型CLIP运用到样本特征提取阶段,从不同维度挖掘数据的相似信息;使用注意力融合机制对提取的特征进行处理,加强显著区域的权重;引入对抗学习的思想设计模态分类器,生成更趋于语义一致性的跨模态数据哈希编码。与现有的代表性哈希方法相比,CAFM_Net在多模态检索任务上准确率提升至少11%与9%。

Endoscopic closure of a gastrocolic fistula using the over-the-scope-clip-system

Gastrointestinal (GI) defects such as fistulas and leaks can be potentially closed endoscopically using hemo-clips and loops. However, hemoclips may not allow for closure of large defects and they do not exert enough tensile force to keep fibrotic defects larger than 5 mm approximated. Herein we present a case of successful endoscopic closure of a gastrocolic fistula in a severely malnourished patient with complex post-surgical upper GI anatomy. We strongly believe that this device is a major breakthrough for the management of various types of discontinuity defects or fistulas. In addition, we show the usefulness of placing a direct jejunostomy using the double balloon enteroscopy (DBE) technique during the same procedure. The concept of providing direct jejunal feedings while allowing for upper gas-trointestinal bowel rest to promote the healing of the minimally invasive endoscopic operation is novel. Thus, our case is unique and exemplifies the utility of mini-mally invasive endoscopic endoluminal surgery.

基于CLIP模型和文本重建的人脸图像生成方法研究

针对文本生成人脸方法中生成图像与文本描述不一致、图像分辨率较低等问题,提出一种跨模态文本生成人脸图像网络框架。首先,采用CLIP预训练模型对文本进行特征提取,通过条件增强模块增强文本语义特征并生成隐藏向量;然后,将隐藏向量通过映射网络投影到预训练模型StyleGAN的隐式空间中获得解纠缠隐藏向量,将该向量输入到StyleGAN生成器中生成高分辨率人脸图像;最后,采用文本重建模块将人脸图像重新生成文本,计算重建文本和输入文本之间的语义对齐损失,并将其作为语义监督指导网络训练。在Multi-Modal CelebA-HQ和CelebAText-HQ两个数据集上进行训练与测试,实验结果表明,相比其他方法,该方法能生成更加符合文本描述的高分辨率人脸图像。

基于CLIP和双空间自适应归一化的图像翻译

现有的图像翻译方法大多依赖数据集域标签来完成翻译任务,这种依赖往往限制了它们的应用范围。针对完全无监督图像翻译任务的方法能够解决域标签的限制问题,但是普遍存在源域信息丢失的现象。为了解决上述2个问题,提出一种基于对比学习语言-图像预训练(CLIP)的无监督图像翻译模型。首先,引入CLIP相似性损失对图像的风格特征施加约束,以在不使用数据集域标签的情况下增强模型传递图像风格信息的能力和准确性;其次,对自适应实例归一化(AdaIN)进行改进,设计一个新的双空间自适应归一化(DSAdaIN)模块,在特征的风格化阶段添加网络的学习和自适应交互过程,以加强对内容源域信息的保留;最后,设计一个鉴别器对比损失来平衡对抗网络损失的训练和优化过程。在多个公开数据集上的实验结果表明,与Star GANv2、Style DIS等模型相比,该模型可在准确传递图像风格信息的同时保留一定的源域信息,且在定量评估指标FID分数和KID分数上分别提升了近3.35和0.57×102,实现了较好的图像翻译性能。

.NET平台集成CLIPS的实现方法研究

针对CLIPS语言框架及其不足,研究了在.NET中实现CLIPS托管程序集的方法,详细介绍了实现.NET平台CLIPS托管程序集的基本思想和关键技术。概述了CLIPS框架特点及其不足,分析了CLIPS与.NET混合编程的必要性。在保持CLIPS语言框架最大相似性的情况下,采用.NET的平台调用服务完成了对CLIPS框架类、接口的封装和调用。对生成的程序集进行引用,测试了其可行性。测试结果表明,该方法能够确保CLIPS框架的完成结构,实现对框架的完整二次开发和包装,继承了其推理结构的可靠性和系统的完整性,对专家系统的开发具有重要意义。

First report of colonoscopic closure of a gastrocolocutaneous PEG migration with over-the-scope-clip-system

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy(PEG) is a common practice for long-term nutrition of patients who are unable to take oral food. We report of an 85-year old man with a history of recurrent larynx carcinoma and hemicolectomy many years ago due to unknown reason. Laryngectomy was indicated. Preoperatively a PEG was inserted endoscopically after an abdominal ultrasonography without abnormal findings. Few months after PEG insertion, the patient was evaluated for diarrhea and insufficient feeding without signs of infection or peritonism. An upper endoscopy and computed tomography scan confirmed a buried bumper syndrome with migration of the PEG tube into the colon as a rare complication. He underwent successful colonoscopic removal of the internal bumper and closure of the colonic orifice of the fistula with the over-the-scope-clip system(OTSC). OTSC is an endoscopic device for treatment of bleeding, perforation, leak and fistula in the gastrointestinal tract. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of the use of OTSC for colonoscopic closure of a gastrocolocutaneous fistula due to a buried bumper syndrome with transcolonic PEG tube migration.

CLIP170通过TGF-β通路抑制甲状腺乳头状癌的转移

目的:研究细胞质连接蛋白170(cytoplasmic linker protein 170,CLIP170)是否影响甲状腺乳头状癌(papillary thyroid cancer,PTC)细胞的转移和侵袭并阐明其机制。方法:通过GEO和TCGA数据分析CLIP170在PTC中的表达水平;通过慢病毒转染技术构建CLIP170敲减细胞,Transwell转移和侵袭实验评估其功能;通过免疫荧光观察CLIP170对细胞肌动蛋白结构的影响;以ELISA方法检测细胞培养基中转化生长因子-β(transforming growth factor-β,TGF-β)1的释放;通过免疫印迹和实时定量荧光PCR方法检测上皮-间充质转化(epithelial-mesenchymal transition,EMT)和TGF-β信号通路分子的表达量并最终在裸鼠肺转移模型中验证。结果:CLIP170在PTC中的表达量比在正常甲状腺组织中的表达量低。功能方面,CLIP170KD在体外和体内均显著增强了PTC细胞的转移;机制方面,CLIP170KD触发了TGF-β通路的激活,促进肿瘤细胞的迁移和侵袭。TGF-β的抑制剂有效抑制了TGF-β活性,并显著逆转CLIP170KD所诱导的肿瘤转移。结论:CLIP170有望成为一种缓解有转移倾向的PTC的治疗靶点。

One hundred and one over-the-scope-clip applications forsevere gastrointestinal bleeding,leaks and fistulas

AIM: To investigate the efficacy and clinical outcome of patients treated with an over-the-scope-clip(OTSC) system for severe gastrointestinal hemorrhage, perforations and fistulas.METHODS: From 02-2009 to 10-2012, 84 patients were treated with 101 OTSC clips. 41 patients(48.8%) presented with severe upper-gastrointestinal(GI) bleeding, 3(3.6%) patients with lower-GI bleeding, 7 patients(8.3%) underwent perforation closure, 18 patients(21.4%) had prevention of secondary perforation, 12 patients(14.3%) had control of secondary bleeding after endoscopic mucosal resection or endoscopic submucosal dissection(ESD) and 3 patients(3.6%) had an intervention on a chronic fistula. RESULTS: In 78/84 patients(92.8%), primary treatment with the OTSC was technically successful. Clinical primary success was achieved in 75/84 patients(89.28%). The overall mortality in the study patients was 11/84(13.1%) and was seen in patients with life threatning upper GI hemorrhage. There was no mortality in any other treatment group. In detail OTSC application lead to a clinical success in 35/41(85.36%) patients with upper GI bleeding and in 3/3 patients with lower GI bleeding. Technical success of perforation closure was 100% while clinical success was seen in 4/7 cases(57.14%) due to attendant circumstances unrelated to the OTSC. Technical and clinic success was achieved in 18/18(100%) patients for the prevention of bleeding or perforation after endoscopic mucosal resection and ESD and in 3/3 cases of fistula closure. Two application-related complications were seen(2%).CONCLUSION: This largest single center experience published so far confirms the value of the OTSC for GI emergencies and complications. Further clinical experience will help to identify optimal indications for its targeted and prophylactic use.

Multipurpose use of the over-the-scope-clip system(“Bear claw”) in the gastrointestinal tract:Swiss experience in a tertiary center

AIM:To evaluate the outcome of over-the-scope-clip system(OTSC)for endoscopic treatment of various indications in daily clinical practice in Switzerland.METHODS:This prospective,consecutive case series was conducted at a tertiary care hospital from September 2010 to January 2014.Indications for OTSC application were fistulae,anastomotic leakage,perforation,unroofed submucosal lesion for biopsy,refractory bleeding,and stent fixation in the gastrointestinal(GI)tract.Primary technical success was defined as the adequate deployment of the OTSC on the target lesion.Clinical success was defined as resolution of the problem;for instance,no requirement for surgery or further endoscopic intervention.In cases of recurrence,retreatment of a lesion with a second intervention was possible.Complications were classified into those related to sedation,endoscopy,or deployment of the clip.RESULTS:A total of 28 OTSC system applications werecarried out in 21 patients[median age 64 years(range42-85),33%females].The main indications were fistulae(52%),mostly after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube removal,and anastomotic leakage after GI surgery(29%).Further indications were unroofed submucosal lesions after biopsy,upper gastrointestinal bleeding,or esophageal stent fixation.The OTSC treatments were applied either in the upper(48%)or lower(52%)GI tract.The mean lesion size was 8 mm(range:2-20 mm).Primary technical success and clinical success rates were 85%and 67%,respectively.In53%of cases,the suction method was used without accessories(e.g.,twin grasper or tissue anchor).No endoscopy-related or OTSC-related complications were observed.CONCLUSION:OTSC is a useful tool for endoscopic closure of various GI lesions,including fistulae and leakages.Future randomized prospective multicenter trials are warranted.

Over-the-scope-clipping system for anastomotic leak after colorectal surgery:Report of two cases

An anastomotic leak is one of the major complications following colorectal surgery.Standard treatments for anastomotic leak are total parenteral nutrition or temporary ileostomy.The over-the-scope-clipping(OTSC)system was originally developed to treat intestinal perforation or to close the tissue after natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery.Two cases of successful management of an anastomotic leak after colorectal surgery using the OTSC system are reported.One patient avoided a temporary ileostomy.In the other,hospitalization was shortened by the use of the OTSC system.The OTSC system can be a potential option in the management of anastomotic leaks after colorectal surgery.

Successful treatment of life-threatening bleeding from a duodenal posterior bulb peptic ulcer by an over-the-scope-clip

Bleeding of peptic ulcer at the posterior duodenal bulb still is a particular endoscopic challenge with increased risk of treatment failure and worse outcome.In this article,we report successful treatment of an actively bleeding peptic ulcer located at the posterior duodenal wall,using an over-the-scope-clip in the case of a 54-year-old male patient with hemorrhagic shock.Incident primary hemostasis was achieved and no adverse events occurred during a follow-up of 60 d.