Lesions of the left triangular ligament of the liver are rare,and there are even fewer cases of vascular tumors misdiagnosed as gastrointestinal stromal tumors.We comment on the two cases reported in the article.The a...Lesions of the left triangular ligament of the liver are rare,and there are even fewer cases of vascular tumors misdiagnosed as gastrointestinal stromal tumors.We comment on the two cases reported in the article.The article did not include pictures of laparoscopic surgery,making it unconvincing.For gastric submucosal lesions,enhanced computed tomography venous phase imaging may be beneficial for differential diagnosis.Although endoscopic ultrasound is an effective tool for diagnosing submucosal lesions of the stomach,due to various factors,it cannot achieve an accurate diagnosis.During endoscopic examination,a more accurate diagnosis can be made depending on the personal experience of the operators.展开更多
The last decade has witnessed remarkable technological advances in mass spectrometry-based proteomics. The development of proteomics techniques has enabled the reliable analysis of complex proteomes, leading to the id...The last decade has witnessed remarkable technological advances in mass spectrometry-based proteomics. The development of proteomics techniques has enabled the reliable analysis of complex proteomes, leading to the identification and quantification of thousands of proteins in gastric cancer cells, tissues, and sera. This quantitative information has been used to profile the anomalies in gastric cancer and provide insights into the pathogenic mechanism of the disease. In this review, we mainly focus on the advances in mass spectrometry and quantitative proteomics that were achieved in the last five years and how these up-andcoming technologies are employed to track biochemical changes in gastric cancer cells. We conclude by presenting a perspective on quantitative proteomics and its future applications in the clinic and translational gastric cancer research.展开更多
AIM:To elucidate the underlying mechanisms of metastasis and to identify the metabolomic markers of gastric cancer metastasis.METHODS:Gastric tumors from metastatic and nonmetastatic groups were used in this study.Met...AIM:To elucidate the underlying mechanisms of metastasis and to identify the metabolomic markers of gastric cancer metastasis.METHODS:Gastric tumors from metastatic and nonmetastatic groups were used in this study.Metabolites and different metabolic patterns were analyzed by gas chromatography,mass spectrometry and principal components analysis (PCA),respectively.Differentiation performance was validated by the area under the curve (AUC) of receiver operating characteristic curves.RESULTS:Twenty-nine metabolites were differentially expressed in animal models of human gastric cancer.Of the 29 metabolites,20 were up-regulated and 9 were down-regulated in metastasis group compared to non-metastasis group.PCA models from the metabolite profiles could differentiate the metastatic from the nonmetastatic specimens with an AUC value of 1.0.These metabolites were mainly involved in several metabolic pathways,including glycolysis (lactic acid,alaline),serine metabolism (serine,phosphoserine),proline metabolism (proline),glutamic acid metabolism,tricarboxylic acid cycle (succinate,malic acid),nucleotide metabolism (pyrimidine),fatty acid metabolism (docosanoic acid,and octadecanoic acid),and methylation(glycine).The serine and proline metabolisms were highlighted during the progression of metastasis.CONCLUSION:Proline and serine metabolisms play an important role in metastasis.The metabolic profiling of tumor tissue can provide new biomarkers for the treatment of gastric cancer metastasis.展开更多
BACKGROUND Mass lesions located in the wall of the stomach(and also of the bowel)are referred to as“intramural.”The differential diagnosis of such lesions can be challenging in some cases.As such,it may occur that a...BACKGROUND Mass lesions located in the wall of the stomach(and also of the bowel)are referred to as“intramural.”The differential diagnosis of such lesions can be challenging in some cases.As such,it may occur that an inconclusive fine needle aspiration(FNA)result give way to an unexpected diagnosis upon final surgical pathology.Herein,we present a case of an intramural gastric nodule mimicking a gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumor(GIST).CASE SUMMARY A 47-year-old Caucasian woman,who had undergone splenectomy for trauma at the age of 16,underwent gastroscopy for long-lasting epigastric pain and dyspepsia.It revealed a 15 mm submucosal nodule bulging into the gastric lumen with smooth margins and normal overlying mucosa.A thoraco-abdominal computed tomography scan showed in the gastric fundus a rounded mass(30 mm in diameter)with an exophytic growth and intense enhancement after administration of intravenous contrast.Endoscopic ultrasound scan showed a hypoechoic nodule,and fine needle FNA was inconclusive.Gastric GIST was considered the most probable diagnosis,and surgical resection was proposed due to symptoms.A laparoscopic gastric wedge resection was performed.The postoperative course was uneventful,and the patient was discharged on the seventh postoperative day.The final pathology report described a rounded encapsulated accumulation of lymphoid tissue of about 4 cm in diameter consistent with spleen parenchyma implanted during the previous splenectomy.CONCLUSION Splenosis is a rare condition that should always be considered as a possible diagnosis in splenectomized patients who present with an intramural gastric nodule.展开更多
AIM:To compare the cost and accuracy of upper gastrointestinal(GI)X-ray and upper endoscopy for diagnosis of gastric cancer using data from the 2002-2004 Korean National Cancer Screening Program(NCSP). METHODS:The stu...AIM:To compare the cost and accuracy of upper gastrointestinal(GI)X-ray and upper endoscopy for diagnosis of gastric cancer using data from the 2002-2004 Korean National Cancer Screening Program(NCSP). METHODS:The study population included 1 503 646 participants in the 2002-2004 stomach cancer screening program who underwent upper GI X-ray or endoscopy.The accuracy of screening was defined as the probability of detecting gastric cancer.We calculated the probability by merging data from the NCSP and the Korea Central Cancer Registry.We estimated the direct costs of the medical examination and the tests for up- per GI X-ray,upper endoscopy,and biopsy. RESULTS:The probability of detecting gastric cancervia upper endoscopy was 2.9-fold higher than via upper GI X-ray.The unit costs of screening using upper GI X-ray and upper endoscopy were$32.67 and$34.89, respectively.In 2008,the estimated cost of identifying one case of gastric cancer was$53094.64 using upper GI X-ray and$16 900.43 using upper endoscopy.The cost to detect one case of gastric cancer was the same for upper GI X-ray and upper endoscopy at a cost ratio of 1:3.7. CONCLUSION:Upper endoscopy is slightly more costly to perform,but the cost to detect one case of gastric cancer is lower.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the effect of being overweight on the surgical results of patients with gastric cancer. METHODS: Comprehensive electronic searches of the PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were...AIM: To investigate the effect of being overweight on the surgical results of patients with gastric cancer. METHODS: Comprehensive electronic searches of the PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were conducted. Studies were identified that included patients with surgical complications from gastric cancer who were classified as normal weight [body mass index (BMI) < 25 kg/m 2 ] or overweight (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m 2 ). The operative time, retrieved lymph nodes, blood loss, and long-term survival were analyzed. A subgroup analysis was conducted based on whether patients received laparoscopic or open gastrectomy procedures. All statistical tests were performed using ReviewerManager 5.1.2 software. RESULTS: This meta-analysis included 23 studies with 20678 patients (15781 with BMI < 25 kg/m 2 ; 4897 with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m 2 ). Overweight patients had significantly increased operation times [MD: -29.14; 95%CI: -38.14-(-20.21); P < 0.00001], blood loss [MD: -194.58; 95%CI: -314.21-(-74.95); P = 0.001], complications (RR: 0.75; 95%CI: 0.66-0.85; P < 0.00001), anastomosis leakages (RR: 0.59; 95%CI: 0.42-0.82; P = 0.002), and pancreatic fistulas (RR: 0.486; 95%CI: 0.34-0.63; P < 0.00001), whereas lymph node retrieval was decreased significantly in the overweight group (MD: 1.69; 95%CI: 0.75-2.62; P < 0.0001). In addition, overweight patients had poorer long-term survival (RR: 1.14; 95%CI: 1.07-1.20; P < 0.0001). No significant difference was detected for the mortality and length of hospital stay. CONCLUSION: This meta-analysis demonstrates that a high BMI not only increases the surgical difficulty and complications but also impairs the long-term survival of patients with gastric cancer.展开更多
AIM To perform automatic gastric cancer risk classificationusing photofluorography for realizing effective mass screening as a preliminary study. METHODS We used data for 2100 subjects including X-ray images, pepsinog...AIM To perform automatic gastric cancer risk classificationusing photofluorography for realizing effective mass screening as a preliminary study. METHODS We used data for 2100 subjects including X-ray images, pepsinogen Ⅰ and Ⅱ levels, PGⅠ/PGⅡ ratio, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) antibody, H. pylori eradication history and interview sheets. We performed two-stage classification with our system. In the first stage, H. pylori infection status classification was performed, and H. pylori-infected subjects were automatically detected. In the second stage, we performed atrophic level classification to validate the effectiveness of our system.RESULTS Sensitivity, specificity and Youden index(YI) of H. pylori infection status classification were 0.884, 0.895 and 0.779, respectively, in the first stage. In the second stage, sensitivity, specificity and YI of atrophic level classification for H. pylori-infected subjects were 0.777, 0.824 and 0.601, respectively. CONCLUSION Although further improvements of the system are needed, experimental results indicated the effectiveness of machine learning techniques for estimation of gastric cancer risk.展开更多
AIM: To examine incidence of tuberculosis(TB) in gastrectomy patients and investigate the risk factors for developing TB after gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer.METHODS: A retrospective cohort study of gastr...AIM: To examine incidence of tuberculosis(TB) in gastrectomy patients and investigate the risk factors for developing TB after gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer.METHODS: A retrospective cohort study of gastrectomy patients with gastric cancer was performed at a university-affiliated hospital in Seoul, South Korea between January 2007 and December 2009. We reviewed patient medical records and collected data associated with the risk of TB, surgery, and gastric cancer. Standardized incidence ratios(SIRs) of TB were calculated to compare the incidence of TB in gastrectomy patients with that in the general Korean population, and risk factors for TB after gastrectomies were analyzed.RESULTS: Among the 1776 gastrectomy patients, 0.9%(16/1776) developed post-gastrectomy TB, with an incidence of 223.7 cases per 100000 patients per year. The overall incidence of TB in gastrectomy patients, adjusted by sex and age, was significantly higher thanthat in the general population(SIR = 2.22, 95%CI: 1.27-3.60). Previous TB infection [odds ratio(OR) = 7.1, P < 0.001], lower body mass index(BMI)(kg/m2; OR = 1.21, P = 0.043) and gastrectomy extent(total gastrectomy vs subtotal gastrectomy)(OR = 3.48, P = 0.017) were significant risk factors for TB after gastrectomy in a multivariate analysis.CONCLUSION: TB incidence after gastrectomy is higher than that in the general population. Previous TB infection, lower BMI, and total gastrectomy are risk factors for TB after gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer.展开更多
AIM To perform a meta-analysis to investigate the correlation between body mass index(BMI) and the shortterm outcomes of laparoscopic gastrectomy(LG) for gastric cancer(GC) in Asian patients. METHODS The Pub Med, Coch...AIM To perform a meta-analysis to investigate the correlation between body mass index(BMI) and the shortterm outcomes of laparoscopic gastrectomy(LG) for gastric cancer(GC) in Asian patients. METHODS The Pub Med, Cochrane, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases were searched for studies that focused on the impact of obesity on the short-term outcomes of LG for GC in Asian patients who were classified into a high BMI(BMI ≥ 25 kg/m^2) or low BMI group(BMI < 25 kg/m^2). The results are expressed using the pooled odds ratio(OR) for binary variables and standard mean difference(SMD) for continuous variables with 95%confidence interval(CI), and were calculated according to the fixed-effects model while heterogeneity was not apparent or a random-effects model while heterogeneity was apparent.RESULTS Nine studies, with a total sample size of 6077, were included in this meta-analysis. Compared with the low BMI group, the high BMI group had longer operative time(SMD = 0.26, 95%CI: 0.21 to 0.32, P < 0.001), greater blood loss(SMD = 0.19, 95%CI: 0.12 to 0.25, P < 0.001), and fewer retrieved lymph nodes(SMD =-0.13, 95%CI: 0.18 to 0.07, P < 0.001). There was no significant difference between the high and low BMI groups in postoperative complications(OR = 1.12, 95%CI: 0.95 to 1.33, P = 0.169), the duration of postoperative hospital stay(SMD = 0.681, 95%CI:-0.05 to 0.07, P = 0.681), postoperative mortality(OR = 1.95, 95%CI: 0.78 to 4.89, P = 0.153), or time to resuming food intake(SMD = 0.00, 95%CI:-0.06 to 0.06, P = 0.973).CONCLUSION Our meta-analysis provides strong evidence that despite being associated with longer operative time, greater blood loss, and fewer retrieved lymph nodes, BMI has no significant impact on the short-term outcomes of LG for GC in Asian patients, including postoperative complications, the duration of postoperative hospital stay, postoperative mortality, and time to resuming food intake. BMI may be a poor risk factor for shortterm outcomes of LG. Other indices should be taken into account.展开更多
AIM:To analyze the lipid distribution in gastric mucosae.METHODS:Imaging mass spectrometry(MS)is a useful tool to survey the distribution of biomolecules in surgical specimens.Here we used the imaging MS apparatus nam...AIM:To analyze the lipid distribution in gastric mucosae.METHODS:Imaging mass spectrometry(MS)is a useful tool to survey the distribution of biomolecules in surgical specimens.Here we used the imaging MS apparatus named i MScope to identify the dominant molecules present in the human gastric mucosa near the fundic glands.Five gastric specimens were subjected to iM Scope analysis.These specimens were also analyzed by immunohistochemistry using MUC5 AC,H(+)-K(+)-ATPaseβ Claudin18 antibodies.RESULTS:Three major molecules with m/z 725.5,780.5,and 782.5 detected in the gastric mucosa were identified as sphingomyelin(SM)(d18:1/16:0),phosphatidylcholine(PC)(16:0/18:2),and PC(16:0/18:1),respectively,through MS/MS analyses.Using immunohistological staining,SM(d18:1/16:0)signals were mainly colocalized with the foveolar epithelium marker MUC5 AC.In contrast,PC(16:0/18:2)signals were observed in the region testing positive for the fundic gland marker H(+)-K(+)-ATPaseβ.PC(16:0/18:1)signals were uniformly distributed throughout the mucosa.CONCLUSION:Our basic data will contribute to the studies of lipid species in physical and pathological conditions of the human stomach.展开更多
AIM To explore the correlation of metabolomics profiles ofgastric cancer(GC) with its chromosomal instability(CIN) status.METHODS Nineteen GC patients were classified as CIN and nonCIN type by The Cancer Genome Atlas ...AIM To explore the correlation of metabolomics profiles ofgastric cancer(GC) with its chromosomal instability(CIN) status.METHODS Nineteen GC patients were classified as CIN and nonCIN type by The Cancer Genome Atlas Research Group system, based on 409 oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes sequenced. The aqueous metabolites of the GC tumor and its surrounding adjacent healthy tissues were identified through liquid chromatographymass spectrometry. Groups were compared by defining variable importance in projection score of > 1.2, a fold change value or its reciprocal of > 1.2, and a P value of < 0.05 as a significant difference.RESULTS In total,twelve men and seven women were enrolled, with a median age of 66 years(range, 47-87 years). The numbers of gene alterations in the CIN GC group were significantly higher than those in the non-CIN GC(32-218 vs 2-17; P < 0.0005). Compared with the adjacent healthy tissues, GC tumors demonstrated significantly higher aspartic acid, citicoline, glutamic acid, oxidized glutathione, succinyladenosine, and uridine diphosphate-Nacetylglucosamine levels, but significantly lower butyrylcarnitine, glutathione hydroxyhexanoycarnitine, inosinic acid, isovalerylcarnitine, and threonine levels(all P < 0.05). CIN tumors contained significantly higher phosphocholine and uridine 5'-monophosphate levels but significantly lower beta-citryl-L-glutamic acid levels than did non-CIN tumors(all P < 0.05). CIN GC tumors demonstrated additional altered pathways involving alanine, aspartate, and glutamate metabolism, glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolism, histidine metabolism, and phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan biosynthesis.CONCLUSION Metabolomic profiles of GC tumors and the adjacent healthy tissue are distinct, and the CIN status is associated with downstream metabolic alterations in GC.展开更多
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery(RYGB) has been demonstrated to be successful for treating type-II diabetes2mellitus(T2DM) patients with a body mass index(BMI),30 kg/m,but reports of RYGB for T2 DM patients with...Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery(RYGB) has been demonstrated to be successful for treating type-II diabetes2mellitus(T2DM) patients with a body mass index(BMI),30 kg/m,but reports of RYGB for T2 DM patients with22 a BMI,28 kg/mare lacking.T2 DM patients with a BMI,28 kg/mwere prospectively recruited to participate in this study in four hospitals.The endpoint was T2 DM remission(defined by fasting blood glucose(FBG) level,110 mg/d L and hemoglobin(Hb)A1c level,6.0% at 12 months postoperatively).Predictors of remission were investigated by univariate and multivariate analyses.Eighty-six patients were assessed.Eighty-five patients underwent RYGB,with one conversion to open surgery.We compared the values of various variables before and after2 surgery.The mean BMI decreased from 24.68±2.12 to 21.72±2.43 kg/m(P,0.001).Fifty-eight(67.4%) patients were not treated by drugs or insulin after surgery,and 20 patients(23.3%) had complete remission of T2 DM at12 months after surgery with an acceptable number of complications.The mean Hb A1 c level in the remission group was significantly lower than that in the non-remission group.Patients with a higher weight,lower Hb A1 c level,higher C-peptide level,and higher FBG level were more likely to have T2 DM remission in multivariate2 analyses.In conclusion,RYGB was effective and safe for treating T2 DM patients with a BMI,28 kg/m.Complete remission can be predicted by cases having a higher weight,lower Hb A1 c level,higher C-peptide level,and higher FBG level.展开更多
文摘Lesions of the left triangular ligament of the liver are rare,and there are even fewer cases of vascular tumors misdiagnosed as gastrointestinal stromal tumors.We comment on the two cases reported in the article.The article did not include pictures of laparoscopic surgery,making it unconvincing.For gastric submucosal lesions,enhanced computed tomography venous phase imaging may be beneficial for differential diagnosis.Although endoscopic ultrasound is an effective tool for diagnosing submucosal lesions of the stomach,due to various factors,it cannot achieve an accurate diagnosis.During endoscopic examination,a more accurate diagnosis can be made depending on the personal experience of the operators.
基金Supported by the National Research Council of Science and Technology,No.DRC-14-2-KRISSthe National Research Foundation of Korea,No.2013056334,No.2014044403 and No.2015052849
文摘The last decade has witnessed remarkable technological advances in mass spectrometry-based proteomics. The development of proteomics techniques has enabled the reliable analysis of complex proteomes, leading to the identification and quantification of thousands of proteins in gastric cancer cells, tissues, and sera. This quantitative information has been used to profile the anomalies in gastric cancer and provide insights into the pathogenic mechanism of the disease. In this review, we mainly focus on the advances in mass spectrometry and quantitative proteomics that were achieved in the last five years and how these up-andcoming technologies are employed to track biochemical changes in gastric cancer cells. We conclude by presenting a perspective on quantitative proteomics and its future applications in the clinic and translational gastric cancer research.
基金Supported by Grants from Shanghai Key Program of Science and Technology Committee(09JC1411600)Shanghai Natural Science Foundation(08ZR1411300)
文摘AIM:To elucidate the underlying mechanisms of metastasis and to identify the metabolomic markers of gastric cancer metastasis.METHODS:Gastric tumors from metastatic and nonmetastatic groups were used in this study.Metabolites and different metabolic patterns were analyzed by gas chromatography,mass spectrometry and principal components analysis (PCA),respectively.Differentiation performance was validated by the area under the curve (AUC) of receiver operating characteristic curves.RESULTS:Twenty-nine metabolites were differentially expressed in animal models of human gastric cancer.Of the 29 metabolites,20 were up-regulated and 9 were down-regulated in metastasis group compared to non-metastasis group.PCA models from the metabolite profiles could differentiate the metastatic from the nonmetastatic specimens with an AUC value of 1.0.These metabolites were mainly involved in several metabolic pathways,including glycolysis (lactic acid,alaline),serine metabolism (serine,phosphoserine),proline metabolism (proline),glutamic acid metabolism,tricarboxylic acid cycle (succinate,malic acid),nucleotide metabolism (pyrimidine),fatty acid metabolism (docosanoic acid,and octadecanoic acid),and methylation(glycine).The serine and proline metabolisms were highlighted during the progression of metastasis.CONCLUSION:Proline and serine metabolisms play an important role in metastasis.The metabolic profiling of tumor tissue can provide new biomarkers for the treatment of gastric cancer metastasis.
文摘BACKGROUND Mass lesions located in the wall of the stomach(and also of the bowel)are referred to as“intramural.”The differential diagnosis of such lesions can be challenging in some cases.As such,it may occur that an inconclusive fine needle aspiration(FNA)result give way to an unexpected diagnosis upon final surgical pathology.Herein,we present a case of an intramural gastric nodule mimicking a gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumor(GIST).CASE SUMMARY A 47-year-old Caucasian woman,who had undergone splenectomy for trauma at the age of 16,underwent gastroscopy for long-lasting epigastric pain and dyspepsia.It revealed a 15 mm submucosal nodule bulging into the gastric lumen with smooth margins and normal overlying mucosa.A thoraco-abdominal computed tomography scan showed in the gastric fundus a rounded mass(30 mm in diameter)with an exophytic growth and intense enhancement after administration of intravenous contrast.Endoscopic ultrasound scan showed a hypoechoic nodule,and fine needle FNA was inconclusive.Gastric GIST was considered the most probable diagnosis,and surgical resection was proposed due to symptoms.A laparoscopic gastric wedge resection was performed.The postoperative course was uneventful,and the patient was discharged on the seventh postoperative day.The final pathology report described a rounded encapsulated accumulation of lymphoid tissue of about 4 cm in diameter consistent with spleen parenchyma implanted during the previous splenectomy.CONCLUSION Splenosis is a rare condition that should always be considered as a possible diagnosis in splenectomized patients who present with an intramural gastric nodule.
基金Supported by Grant No.0710131 from the National Cancer Center Research Fund
文摘AIM:To compare the cost and accuracy of upper gastrointestinal(GI)X-ray and upper endoscopy for diagnosis of gastric cancer using data from the 2002-2004 Korean National Cancer Screening Program(NCSP). METHODS:The study population included 1 503 646 participants in the 2002-2004 stomach cancer screening program who underwent upper GI X-ray or endoscopy.The accuracy of screening was defined as the probability of detecting gastric cancer.We calculated the probability by merging data from the NCSP and the Korea Central Cancer Registry.We estimated the direct costs of the medical examination and the tests for up- per GI X-ray,upper endoscopy,and biopsy. RESULTS:The probability of detecting gastric cancervia upper endoscopy was 2.9-fold higher than via upper GI X-ray.The unit costs of screening using upper GI X-ray and upper endoscopy were$32.67 and$34.89, respectively.In 2008,the estimated cost of identifying one case of gastric cancer was$53094.64 using upper GI X-ray and$16 900.43 using upper endoscopy.The cost to detect one case of gastric cancer was the same for upper GI X-ray and upper endoscopy at a cost ratio of 1:3.7. CONCLUSION:Upper endoscopy is slightly more costly to perform,but the cost to detect one case of gastric cancer is lower.
文摘AIM: To investigate the effect of being overweight on the surgical results of patients with gastric cancer. METHODS: Comprehensive electronic searches of the PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were conducted. Studies were identified that included patients with surgical complications from gastric cancer who were classified as normal weight [body mass index (BMI) < 25 kg/m 2 ] or overweight (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m 2 ). The operative time, retrieved lymph nodes, blood loss, and long-term survival were analyzed. A subgroup analysis was conducted based on whether patients received laparoscopic or open gastrectomy procedures. All statistical tests were performed using ReviewerManager 5.1.2 software. RESULTS: This meta-analysis included 23 studies with 20678 patients (15781 with BMI < 25 kg/m 2 ; 4897 with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m 2 ). Overweight patients had significantly increased operation times [MD: -29.14; 95%CI: -38.14-(-20.21); P < 0.00001], blood loss [MD: -194.58; 95%CI: -314.21-(-74.95); P = 0.001], complications (RR: 0.75; 95%CI: 0.66-0.85; P < 0.00001), anastomosis leakages (RR: 0.59; 95%CI: 0.42-0.82; P = 0.002), and pancreatic fistulas (RR: 0.486; 95%CI: 0.34-0.63; P < 0.00001), whereas lymph node retrieval was decreased significantly in the overweight group (MD: 1.69; 95%CI: 0.75-2.62; P < 0.0001). In addition, overweight patients had poorer long-term survival (RR: 1.14; 95%CI: 1.07-1.20; P < 0.0001). No significant difference was detected for the mortality and length of hospital stay. CONCLUSION: This meta-analysis demonstrates that a high BMI not only increases the surgical difficulty and complications but also impairs the long-term survival of patients with gastric cancer.
文摘AIM To perform automatic gastric cancer risk classificationusing photofluorography for realizing effective mass screening as a preliminary study. METHODS We used data for 2100 subjects including X-ray images, pepsinogen Ⅰ and Ⅱ levels, PGⅠ/PGⅡ ratio, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) antibody, H. pylori eradication history and interview sheets. We performed two-stage classification with our system. In the first stage, H. pylori infection status classification was performed, and H. pylori-infected subjects were automatically detected. In the second stage, we performed atrophic level classification to validate the effectiveness of our system.RESULTS Sensitivity, specificity and Youden index(YI) of H. pylori infection status classification were 0.884, 0.895 and 0.779, respectively, in the first stage. In the second stage, sensitivity, specificity and YI of atrophic level classification for H. pylori-infected subjects were 0.777, 0.824 and 0.601, respectively. CONCLUSION Although further improvements of the system are needed, experimental results indicated the effectiveness of machine learning techniques for estimation of gastric cancer risk.
文摘AIM: To examine incidence of tuberculosis(TB) in gastrectomy patients and investigate the risk factors for developing TB after gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer.METHODS: A retrospective cohort study of gastrectomy patients with gastric cancer was performed at a university-affiliated hospital in Seoul, South Korea between January 2007 and December 2009. We reviewed patient medical records and collected data associated with the risk of TB, surgery, and gastric cancer. Standardized incidence ratios(SIRs) of TB were calculated to compare the incidence of TB in gastrectomy patients with that in the general Korean population, and risk factors for TB after gastrectomies were analyzed.RESULTS: Among the 1776 gastrectomy patients, 0.9%(16/1776) developed post-gastrectomy TB, with an incidence of 223.7 cases per 100000 patients per year. The overall incidence of TB in gastrectomy patients, adjusted by sex and age, was significantly higher thanthat in the general population(SIR = 2.22, 95%CI: 1.27-3.60). Previous TB infection [odds ratio(OR) = 7.1, P < 0.001], lower body mass index(BMI)(kg/m2; OR = 1.21, P = 0.043) and gastrectomy extent(total gastrectomy vs subtotal gastrectomy)(OR = 3.48, P = 0.017) were significant risk factors for TB after gastrectomy in a multivariate analysis.CONCLUSION: TB incidence after gastrectomy is higher than that in the general population. Previous TB infection, lower BMI, and total gastrectomy are risk factors for TB after gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer.
基金Supported by the Project of Science and Technology Research Program of Fujian Province,No.2016B044the Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation,No.2017J01279+2 种基金the Nursery Garden Scientific Research Fund of Fujian Medical University,No.2015MP024Startup Fund for Scientific Research,Fujian Medical University,the Fujian Provincial Health Department Youth Foundation Project,No.2017-1-51the National Clinical Key Specialty Construction Project(General Surgery)of China
文摘AIM To perform a meta-analysis to investigate the correlation between body mass index(BMI) and the shortterm outcomes of laparoscopic gastrectomy(LG) for gastric cancer(GC) in Asian patients. METHODS The Pub Med, Cochrane, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases were searched for studies that focused on the impact of obesity on the short-term outcomes of LG for GC in Asian patients who were classified into a high BMI(BMI ≥ 25 kg/m^2) or low BMI group(BMI < 25 kg/m^2). The results are expressed using the pooled odds ratio(OR) for binary variables and standard mean difference(SMD) for continuous variables with 95%confidence interval(CI), and were calculated according to the fixed-effects model while heterogeneity was not apparent or a random-effects model while heterogeneity was apparent.RESULTS Nine studies, with a total sample size of 6077, were included in this meta-analysis. Compared with the low BMI group, the high BMI group had longer operative time(SMD = 0.26, 95%CI: 0.21 to 0.32, P < 0.001), greater blood loss(SMD = 0.19, 95%CI: 0.12 to 0.25, P < 0.001), and fewer retrieved lymph nodes(SMD =-0.13, 95%CI: 0.18 to 0.07, P < 0.001). There was no significant difference between the high and low BMI groups in postoperative complications(OR = 1.12, 95%CI: 0.95 to 1.33, P = 0.169), the duration of postoperative hospital stay(SMD = 0.681, 95%CI:-0.05 to 0.07, P = 0.681), postoperative mortality(OR = 1.95, 95%CI: 0.78 to 4.89, P = 0.153), or time to resuming food intake(SMD = 0.00, 95%CI:-0.06 to 0.06, P = 0.973).CONCLUSION Our meta-analysis provides strong evidence that despite being associated with longer operative time, greater blood loss, and fewer retrieved lymph nodes, BMI has no significant impact on the short-term outcomes of LG for GC in Asian patients, including postoperative complications, the duration of postoperative hospital stay, postoperative mortality, and time to resuming food intake. BMI may be a poor risk factor for shortterm outcomes of LG. Other indices should be taken into account.
文摘AIM:To analyze the lipid distribution in gastric mucosae.METHODS:Imaging mass spectrometry(MS)is a useful tool to survey the distribution of biomolecules in surgical specimens.Here we used the imaging MS apparatus named i MScope to identify the dominant molecules present in the human gastric mucosa near the fundic glands.Five gastric specimens were subjected to iM Scope analysis.These specimens were also analyzed by immunohistochemistry using MUC5 AC,H(+)-K(+)-ATPaseβ Claudin18 antibodies.RESULTS:Three major molecules with m/z 725.5,780.5,and 782.5 detected in the gastric mucosa were identified as sphingomyelin(SM)(d18:1/16:0),phosphatidylcholine(PC)(16:0/18:2),and PC(16:0/18:1),respectively,through MS/MS analyses.Using immunohistological staining,SM(d18:1/16:0)signals were mainly colocalized with the foveolar epithelium marker MUC5 AC.In contrast,PC(16:0/18:2)signals were observed in the region testing positive for the fundic gland marker H(+)-K(+)-ATPaseβ.PC(16:0/18:1)signals were uniformly distributed throughout the mucosa.CONCLUSION:Our basic data will contribute to the studies of lipid species in physical and pathological conditions of the human stomach.
基金Supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology Taiwan grant,No.MOST 106-2314-B-182A-019-MY3the Chang Gung Foundation,No.CMRPG3E1321-2,No.IRB201601916B0,and No.IRB103-7448B
文摘AIM To explore the correlation of metabolomics profiles ofgastric cancer(GC) with its chromosomal instability(CIN) status.METHODS Nineteen GC patients were classified as CIN and nonCIN type by The Cancer Genome Atlas Research Group system, based on 409 oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes sequenced. The aqueous metabolites of the GC tumor and its surrounding adjacent healthy tissues were identified through liquid chromatographymass spectrometry. Groups were compared by defining variable importance in projection score of > 1.2, a fold change value or its reciprocal of > 1.2, and a P value of < 0.05 as a significant difference.RESULTS In total,twelve men and seven women were enrolled, with a median age of 66 years(range, 47-87 years). The numbers of gene alterations in the CIN GC group were significantly higher than those in the non-CIN GC(32-218 vs 2-17; P < 0.0005). Compared with the adjacent healthy tissues, GC tumors demonstrated significantly higher aspartic acid, citicoline, glutamic acid, oxidized glutathione, succinyladenosine, and uridine diphosphate-Nacetylglucosamine levels, but significantly lower butyrylcarnitine, glutathione hydroxyhexanoycarnitine, inosinic acid, isovalerylcarnitine, and threonine levels(all P < 0.05). CIN tumors contained significantly higher phosphocholine and uridine 5'-monophosphate levels but significantly lower beta-citryl-L-glutamic acid levels than did non-CIN tumors(all P < 0.05). CIN GC tumors demonstrated additional altered pathways involving alanine, aspartate, and glutamate metabolism, glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolism, histidine metabolism, and phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan biosynthesis.CONCLUSION Metabolomic profiles of GC tumors and the adjacent healthy tissue are distinct, and the CIN status is associated with downstream metabolic alterations in GC.
文摘Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery(RYGB) has been demonstrated to be successful for treating type-II diabetes2mellitus(T2DM) patients with a body mass index(BMI),30 kg/m,but reports of RYGB for T2 DM patients with22 a BMI,28 kg/mare lacking.T2 DM patients with a BMI,28 kg/mwere prospectively recruited to participate in this study in four hospitals.The endpoint was T2 DM remission(defined by fasting blood glucose(FBG) level,110 mg/d L and hemoglobin(Hb)A1c level,6.0% at 12 months postoperatively).Predictors of remission were investigated by univariate and multivariate analyses.Eighty-six patients were assessed.Eighty-five patients underwent RYGB,with one conversion to open surgery.We compared the values of various variables before and after2 surgery.The mean BMI decreased from 24.68±2.12 to 21.72±2.43 kg/m(P,0.001).Fifty-eight(67.4%) patients were not treated by drugs or insulin after surgery,and 20 patients(23.3%) had complete remission of T2 DM at12 months after surgery with an acceptable number of complications.The mean Hb A1 c level in the remission group was significantly lower than that in the non-remission group.Patients with a higher weight,lower Hb A1 c level,higher C-peptide level,and higher FBG level were more likely to have T2 DM remission in multivariate2 analyses.In conclusion,RYGB was effective and safe for treating T2 DM patients with a BMI,28 kg/m.Complete remission can be predicted by cases having a higher weight,lower Hb A1 c level,higher C-peptide level,and higher FBG level.