BACKGROUND Gastric bezoars are indigestible masses that can lead to gastrointestinal ob-struction and ulceration.Standard treatments include endoscopic mechanical lithotripsy with a polypectomy snare and Coca-Cola dis...BACKGROUND Gastric bezoars are indigestible masses that can lead to gastrointestinal ob-struction and ulceration.Standard treatments include endoscopic mechanical lithotripsy with a polypectomy snare and Coca-Cola dissolution therapy or a combination of both approaches.However,giant bezoars frequently require multiple treatment sessions and extended hospital stays.Additionally,snare-based mechanical fragmentation may be limited by factors such as bezoar size,shape,density,slipperiness,and restricted working space.In cases where refra-ctory giant bezoars are unresponsive to traditional methods,surgical intervention is often necessary.CASE SUMMARY A 57-year-old male with a history of type 2 diabetes presented with severe epigastric pain and vomiting.Endoscopy revealed two large phytobezoars and a gastric ulcer.Initial attempts at mechanical fragmentation with a polypectomy snare and Coca-Cola ingestion for dissolution were unsuccessful due to the large size and complex structure of the bezoars.An innovative approach using snare-tip electrocautery was then employed.It successfully penetrated the slippery,hard surface of the bezoars and fragmented them into smaller pieces.The patient was subsequently treated with Coca-Cola ingestion,enzyme supplements,and proton pump inhibitors.He was discharged without complications following the endoscopic sessions.CONCLUSION Snare-tip electrocautery is a safe,cost-effective,and minimally invasive alter-native for managing large,refractory gastric bezoars.This is a valuable option in resource-limited settings.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the feasibility and safety of monopolar electrocautery shovel (ES) in laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME) with anal sphincter preservation for rectal cancer in order to reduce the cos...AIM: To investigate the feasibility and safety of monopolar electrocautery shovel (ES) in laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME) with anal sphincter preservation for rectal cancer in order to reduce the cost of the laparoscopic operation, and to compare ES with the ultrasonically activated scalpel (US). METHODS: Forty patients with rectal cancer, who underwent laparoscopic TME with anal sphincter preservation from June 2005 to June 2007, were randomly divided into ultrasonic scalpel group and monopolar ES group, prospectively. White blood cells (WBC) were measured before and after operation, operative time, blood loss, pelvic volume of drainage, time of anal exhaust, visual analogue scales (VAS) and surgery-related complications were recorded. RESULTS: All the operations were successful; no one was converted to open procedure. No significant differences were observed in terms of preoperative and postoperative d I and d 3 WBC counts (P = 0.493, P = 0.375, P = 0.559), operation time (P = 0.235), blood loss (P = 0.296), anal exhaust time (P = 0.431), pelvic drainage volume and VAS in postoperative d 1 (P = 0.431, P = 0.426) and d 3 (P = 0.844, P = 0.617) between ES group and US group. The occurrence of surgery-related complications such as anastomotic leakage and wound infection was the same in the two groups.CONCLUSION: ES is a safe and feasible tool as same as US used in laparoscopic TME with anal sphincter preservation for rectal cancer on the basis of the skillful laparoscopic technique and the complete understanding of laparoscopic pelvic anatomy. Application of ES can not only reduce the operation costs but also benefit the popularization of laparoscopic operation for rectal cancer patients.展开更多
Therapeutic colonoscopy with electrocautery is widely used around the world. Adequate colonic cleansing is considered a crucial factor for the safety of this procedure. Colonic gas explosion, although rare, is one of ...Therapeutic colonoscopy with electrocautery is widely used around the world. Adequate colonic cleansing is considered a crucial factor for the safety of this procedure. Colonic gas explosion, although rare, is one of the most frightening iatrogenic complications during colonoscopy with electrocautery. This complication is the result of an accumulation of colonic gases to explosive concentrations, but may be prevented by meticulous bowel preparation. The purpose of.this review is to discuss the indications and the types of bowel preparations for therapeutic colonoscopy, and to contribute recommendations for the adequate bowel preparation for colonoscopy with electrocautery.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the safety and utility of an electrocautery dilation catheter for endoscopic ultrasonography(EUS)-guided pancreatic fluid collection drainage.METHODS: A single-center, exploratory, retrospective st...AIM: To investigate the safety and utility of an electrocautery dilation catheter for endoscopic ultrasonography(EUS)-guided pancreatic fluid collection drainage.METHODS: A single-center, exploratory, retrospective study was conducted between August 2010 and August 2014. This study was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of our institution. Informed, written consent was obtained from each patient prior to the procedure. The subjects included 28 consecutive patients who underwent EUS-guided transmural drainage(EUS-TD) for symptomatic pancreatic and peripancreatic fluid collections(PFCs) by fine needle aspiration using a 19-gauge needle. These patients were retrospectively divided into two groups based on the use of an electrocautery dilation catheter as a fistula dilation device; 15 patients were treated with an electrocautery dilation catheter(electrocautery group), and 13 patients were treated with a non-electrocautery dilation catheter(non-electrocautery group). We evaluated the technical and clinical successes and the adverse events associated with EUS-TD for the treatment of PFCs between the two groups.RESULTS: There were no significant differences in age, sex, type, location and diameter of PFCs between the groups. Thirteen patients(87%) in the electrocauterygroup and 10 patients(77%) in the non-electrocautery group presented with infected PFCs. The technical success rates of EUS-TD for the treatment of PFCs were 100%(15/15) and 100%(13/13) for the electrocautery and the non-electrocautery groups, respectively. The clinical success rates of EUS-TD for the treatment of PFCs were 67%(10/15) and 69%(9/13) for the electrocautery and the non-electrocautery groups, respectively(P = 0.794). The procedure time of EUS-TD for the treatment of PFCs in the electrocautery group was significantly shorter than that of the non-electrocautery group(mean ± SD: 30 ± 12 min vs 52 ± 20 min, P < 0.001). Adverse events associated with EUS-TD for the treatment of PFCs occurred in 0 patients and 1 patient for the electrocautery and the non-electrocautery groups, respectively(P = 0.942).CONCLUSION: EUS-TD using an electrocautery dilation catheter as a fistula dilation device for the treatment of symptomatic PFCs appears safe and contributes to a shorter procedure time.展开更多
To the Editor:Intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct(IPNB)may occur in the setting of primary sclerosing cholangitis,choledochal cysts or hepatolithiasis[1].The entity may be a precursor of cancer or intrahep...To the Editor:Intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct(IPNB)may occur in the setting of primary sclerosing cholangitis,choledochal cysts or hepatolithiasis[1].The entity may be a precursor of cancer or intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.Invasive carcinoma,tubular or mucinous adenocarcinoma is present in approximately 40%-80%of IPNBs[1–3].IPNB is frequently found in the resection margins of patients undergoing hepatectomy for cholangiocarcinoma[4].展开更多
BACKGROUND Electrosurgical smoke could be different by the device of cutting or the type of tissue that is being cut.AIM To analyze the electrocautery smoke released from the tissues that are frequently cut in orthope...BACKGROUND Electrosurgical smoke could be different by the device of cutting or the type of tissue that is being cut.AIM To analyze the electrocautery smoke released from the tissues that are frequently cut in orthopedic surgeries.METHODS The released smoke from electrocautery of five different tissue types(meniscus,ligament,adipose,muscle,and synovium)of five patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty were collected and analyzed for volatile organic compounds(VOCs)and 27 candidate polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(n=25).Surgical smoke was produced with an electrocautery device for 4 min.RESULTS None of the 27 evaluated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons compounds were detectable in electrocautery smoke collected from the surgical cutting of the different tissues.The number and identity of detected VOCs were similar between the patients but not between tissue types.The number of detected VOCs was the highest in synovial tissue(n=21)and the lowest in the meniscus and adipose tissue(n=12).The number of toxic and/or carcinogenic VOCs were the most in the muscle and meniscus tissues(Toluene,Ethylbenzene,and Styrene).No toxic and/or carcinogenic VOCs were identified in the ligament and adipose tissue.CONCLUSION Meniscus and muscle tissue are associated with the highest number of toxic and/or carcinogenic VOCs.Therefore,we recommend that surgeons avoiding the electrocautery of these tissues.展开更多
To apply a new airway treatment to humans, preclinical studies in an appropriate animalmodel is needed. Canine, porcine and leporine tracheas have been employed as animal airwaystenosis models using various methods su...To apply a new airway treatment to humans, preclinical studies in an appropriate animalmodel is needed. Canine, porcine and leporine tracheas have been employed as animal airwaystenosis models using various methods such as chemical caustic agents, laser, and electrocautery.However, existing models take a long time to develop (3- 8 weeks) and the mechanism of stenosisis different from that in humans. The aim of the present study was to establish a new and fasttracheal stenosis model in pigs using a combination of cuff overpressure intubation (COI) andelectrocautery. Fourteen pigs were divided into three groups: tracheal cautery (TC) group (n=3),COI group (n=3), and COI-TC combination group (n=8). Cuff overpressure (200/400/500 mmHg)was applied using a 9-mm endotracheal tube. Tracheal cautery (40/60 watts) was performed usinga rigid bronchoscopic electrocoagulator. After intervention, the pigs were observed for 3 weeks andbronchoscopy was performed every 7 days. When the cross-sectional area decreased by > 50%, itwas confirmed that tracheal stenosis was established. The time for tracheal stenosis was 14 days inthe TC group and 7 days in the COI-TC combination group. In the COI group, no stenosis occurred.In the COI-TC group, electrocautery (40 watts) immediately after intubation for>1 h with a cufpressure of 200 mmHg or more resulted in suficient tracheal stenosis within 7 days. Moreover, thedegree of tracheal stenosis increased in proportion to the cuff pressure and tracheal intubation time.The combined use of cuf overpressure and electrocautery helped to establish tracheal stenosis inpigs rapidly.展开更多
Purpose: To investigate whether children undergoing a tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy (AT) with Coblation? will experience less postoperative pain and return to a normal diet and a regular activity level sooner co...Purpose: To investigate whether children undergoing a tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy (AT) with Coblation? will experience less postoperative pain and return to a normal diet and a regular activity level sooner compared to the same procedure using electrocautery dissection. This may manifest less school and work missed by the child and caregiver, respectively. Materials and Methods: Seventy-four children between the ages 2-13 years with either obstructive sleep apnea or chronic tonsillitis were recruited at a single tertiary-care center from January 2011 to November 2012 and underwent an AT via electrocautery or Coblation?. Caregivers were given a ten-point Wong-Baker FACES pain scale and questions inquiring the degree of oral intake, activity level, and impact on both the child and caregiver in regards to missing work or school on postoperative days (POD) 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 14. Results: Children in the Coblation? arm required less pain medications (p 0.0049) on POD 0. Subsequent results were not significantly different for any other day. Age- and gendered-controlled multivariate analysis revealed a statistically significant difference in pain medications administered (p 0.0001) but not pain scores (p 0.2115) between the two techniques, although this difference in medications is likely related to the results observed on POD 0. There was no incidence of postoperative hemorrhage in either group. Conclusions: While there was less pain medication administered and slightly improved oral intake of liquids on POD 0 for children in the Coblation? arm, there was no difference in subsequent postoperative outcome or hemorrhage rates.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Gastric bezoars are indigestible masses that can lead to gastrointestinal ob-struction and ulceration.Standard treatments include endoscopic mechanical lithotripsy with a polypectomy snare and Coca-Cola dissolution therapy or a combination of both approaches.However,giant bezoars frequently require multiple treatment sessions and extended hospital stays.Additionally,snare-based mechanical fragmentation may be limited by factors such as bezoar size,shape,density,slipperiness,and restricted working space.In cases where refra-ctory giant bezoars are unresponsive to traditional methods,surgical intervention is often necessary.CASE SUMMARY A 57-year-old male with a history of type 2 diabetes presented with severe epigastric pain and vomiting.Endoscopy revealed two large phytobezoars and a gastric ulcer.Initial attempts at mechanical fragmentation with a polypectomy snare and Coca-Cola ingestion for dissolution were unsuccessful due to the large size and complex structure of the bezoars.An innovative approach using snare-tip electrocautery was then employed.It successfully penetrated the slippery,hard surface of the bezoars and fragmented them into smaller pieces.The patient was subsequently treated with Coca-Cola ingestion,enzyme supplements,and proton pump inhibitors.He was discharged without complications following the endoscopic sessions.CONCLUSION Snare-tip electrocautery is a safe,cost-effective,and minimally invasive alter-native for managing large,refractory gastric bezoars.This is a valuable option in resource-limited settings.
基金Science and Technology Development Project of Hebei Province, No. 052761001D-26
文摘AIM: To investigate the feasibility and safety of monopolar electrocautery shovel (ES) in laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME) with anal sphincter preservation for rectal cancer in order to reduce the cost of the laparoscopic operation, and to compare ES with the ultrasonically activated scalpel (US). METHODS: Forty patients with rectal cancer, who underwent laparoscopic TME with anal sphincter preservation from June 2005 to June 2007, were randomly divided into ultrasonic scalpel group and monopolar ES group, prospectively. White blood cells (WBC) were measured before and after operation, operative time, blood loss, pelvic volume of drainage, time of anal exhaust, visual analogue scales (VAS) and surgery-related complications were recorded. RESULTS: All the operations were successful; no one was converted to open procedure. No significant differences were observed in terms of preoperative and postoperative d I and d 3 WBC counts (P = 0.493, P = 0.375, P = 0.559), operation time (P = 0.235), blood loss (P = 0.296), anal exhaust time (P = 0.431), pelvic drainage volume and VAS in postoperative d 1 (P = 0.431, P = 0.426) and d 3 (P = 0.844, P = 0.617) between ES group and US group. The occurrence of surgery-related complications such as anastomotic leakage and wound infection was the same in the two groups.CONCLUSION: ES is a safe and feasible tool as same as US used in laparoscopic TME with anal sphincter preservation for rectal cancer on the basis of the skillful laparoscopic technique and the complete understanding of laparoscopic pelvic anatomy. Application of ES can not only reduce the operation costs but also benefit the popularization of laparoscopic operation for rectal cancer patients.
文摘Therapeutic colonoscopy with electrocautery is widely used around the world. Adequate colonic cleansing is considered a crucial factor for the safety of this procedure. Colonic gas explosion, although rare, is one of the most frightening iatrogenic complications during colonoscopy with electrocautery. This complication is the result of an accumulation of colonic gases to explosive concentrations, but may be prevented by meticulous bowel preparation. The purpose of.this review is to discuss the indications and the types of bowel preparations for therapeutic colonoscopy, and to contribute recommendations for the adequate bowel preparation for colonoscopy with electrocautery.
文摘AIM: To investigate the safety and utility of an electrocautery dilation catheter for endoscopic ultrasonography(EUS)-guided pancreatic fluid collection drainage.METHODS: A single-center, exploratory, retrospective study was conducted between August 2010 and August 2014. This study was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of our institution. Informed, written consent was obtained from each patient prior to the procedure. The subjects included 28 consecutive patients who underwent EUS-guided transmural drainage(EUS-TD) for symptomatic pancreatic and peripancreatic fluid collections(PFCs) by fine needle aspiration using a 19-gauge needle. These patients were retrospectively divided into two groups based on the use of an electrocautery dilation catheter as a fistula dilation device; 15 patients were treated with an electrocautery dilation catheter(electrocautery group), and 13 patients were treated with a non-electrocautery dilation catheter(non-electrocautery group). We evaluated the technical and clinical successes and the adverse events associated with EUS-TD for the treatment of PFCs between the two groups.RESULTS: There were no significant differences in age, sex, type, location and diameter of PFCs between the groups. Thirteen patients(87%) in the electrocauterygroup and 10 patients(77%) in the non-electrocautery group presented with infected PFCs. The technical success rates of EUS-TD for the treatment of PFCs were 100%(15/15) and 100%(13/13) for the electrocautery and the non-electrocautery groups, respectively. The clinical success rates of EUS-TD for the treatment of PFCs were 67%(10/15) and 69%(9/13) for the electrocautery and the non-electrocautery groups, respectively(P = 0.794). The procedure time of EUS-TD for the treatment of PFCs in the electrocautery group was significantly shorter than that of the non-electrocautery group(mean ± SD: 30 ± 12 min vs 52 ± 20 min, P < 0.001). Adverse events associated with EUS-TD for the treatment of PFCs occurred in 0 patients and 1 patient for the electrocautery and the non-electrocautery groups, respectively(P = 0.942).CONCLUSION: EUS-TD using an electrocautery dilation catheter as a fistula dilation device for the treatment of symptomatic PFCs appears safe and contributes to a shorter procedure time.
文摘To the Editor:Intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct(IPNB)may occur in the setting of primary sclerosing cholangitis,choledochal cysts or hepatolithiasis[1].The entity may be a precursor of cancer or intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.Invasive carcinoma,tubular or mucinous adenocarcinoma is present in approximately 40%-80%of IPNBs[1–3].IPNB is frequently found in the resection margins of patients undergoing hepatectomy for cholangiocarcinoma[4].
文摘BACKGROUND Electrosurgical smoke could be different by the device of cutting or the type of tissue that is being cut.AIM To analyze the electrocautery smoke released from the tissues that are frequently cut in orthopedic surgeries.METHODS The released smoke from electrocautery of five different tissue types(meniscus,ligament,adipose,muscle,and synovium)of five patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty were collected and analyzed for volatile organic compounds(VOCs)and 27 candidate polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(n=25).Surgical smoke was produced with an electrocautery device for 4 min.RESULTS None of the 27 evaluated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons compounds were detectable in electrocautery smoke collected from the surgical cutting of the different tissues.The number and identity of detected VOCs were similar between the patients but not between tissue types.The number of detected VOCs was the highest in synovial tissue(n=21)and the lowest in the meniscus and adipose tissue(n=12).The number of toxic and/or carcinogenic VOCs were the most in the muscle and meniscus tissues(Toluene,Ethylbenzene,and Styrene).No toxic and/or carcinogenic VOCs were identified in the ligament and adipose tissue.CONCLUSION Meniscus and muscle tissue are associated with the highest number of toxic and/or carcinogenic VOCs.Therefore,we recommend that surgeons avoiding the electrocautery of these tissues.
基金funded by the National Research Foundationof Korea (No. NRF-2017R1C1B5076493).
文摘To apply a new airway treatment to humans, preclinical studies in an appropriate animalmodel is needed. Canine, porcine and leporine tracheas have been employed as animal airwaystenosis models using various methods such as chemical caustic agents, laser, and electrocautery.However, existing models take a long time to develop (3- 8 weeks) and the mechanism of stenosisis different from that in humans. The aim of the present study was to establish a new and fasttracheal stenosis model in pigs using a combination of cuff overpressure intubation (COI) andelectrocautery. Fourteen pigs were divided into three groups: tracheal cautery (TC) group (n=3),COI group (n=3), and COI-TC combination group (n=8). Cuff overpressure (200/400/500 mmHg)was applied using a 9-mm endotracheal tube. Tracheal cautery (40/60 watts) was performed usinga rigid bronchoscopic electrocoagulator. After intervention, the pigs were observed for 3 weeks andbronchoscopy was performed every 7 days. When the cross-sectional area decreased by > 50%, itwas confirmed that tracheal stenosis was established. The time for tracheal stenosis was 14 days inthe TC group and 7 days in the COI-TC combination group. In the COI group, no stenosis occurred.In the COI-TC group, electrocautery (40 watts) immediately after intubation for>1 h with a cufpressure of 200 mmHg or more resulted in suficient tracheal stenosis within 7 days. Moreover, thedegree of tracheal stenosis increased in proportion to the cuff pressure and tracheal intubation time.The combined use of cuf overpressure and electrocautery helped to establish tracheal stenosis inpigs rapidly.
文摘Purpose: To investigate whether children undergoing a tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy (AT) with Coblation? will experience less postoperative pain and return to a normal diet and a regular activity level sooner compared to the same procedure using electrocautery dissection. This may manifest less school and work missed by the child and caregiver, respectively. Materials and Methods: Seventy-four children between the ages 2-13 years with either obstructive sleep apnea or chronic tonsillitis were recruited at a single tertiary-care center from January 2011 to November 2012 and underwent an AT via electrocautery or Coblation?. Caregivers were given a ten-point Wong-Baker FACES pain scale and questions inquiring the degree of oral intake, activity level, and impact on both the child and caregiver in regards to missing work or school on postoperative days (POD) 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 14. Results: Children in the Coblation? arm required less pain medications (p 0.0049) on POD 0. Subsequent results were not significantly different for any other day. Age- and gendered-controlled multivariate analysis revealed a statistically significant difference in pain medications administered (p 0.0001) but not pain scores (p 0.2115) between the two techniques, although this difference in medications is likely related to the results observed on POD 0. There was no incidence of postoperative hemorrhage in either group. Conclusions: While there was less pain medication administered and slightly improved oral intake of liquids on POD 0 for children in the Coblation? arm, there was no difference in subsequent postoperative outcome or hemorrhage rates.