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Argandykov D, El Moheb M, Nzenwa IC, Kalva SP, Iqbal S, Smolinski-Zhao S, Krishnan K, Velmahos GC, Paranjape C. Percutaneous and endoscopic transpapillary cholecystoduodenal stenting in acute cholecystitis-A viable long-term option in high-risk patients? J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2025; 98:319-326. [PMID: 39560954 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000004468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND The prolonged use of percutaneous cholecystostomy tubes (PCTs) in patients with acute cholecystitis, deemed inoperable, is fraught with complications. Transpapillary cholecystoduodenal stenting (TCDS) is an alternative technique that restores the physiologic outflow of bile, avoiding the need for an external drain. However, the long-term safety and efficacy of this approach remain unclear. We sought to prospectively assess the safety and efficacy of this procedure, performed via percutaneous or endoscopic approach, in high-risk patients presenting with acute cholecystitis. METHODS This prospective study included consecutive patients with acute cholecystitis and long-lasting, prohibitive surgical risk, in whom TCDS was offered at two partnering tertiary care centers between August 1, 2018, and December 31, 2022. Patients with a need for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) underwent ERCP-guided TCDS. In patients without a need for ERCP, a temporary PCT was followed by fluoroscopic-guided TCDS 4 weeks to 6 weeks later. Interval cholecystectomy was performed in patients who became surgical candidates later. All patients were followed up until January 1, 2023. RESULTS Transpapillary cholecystoduodenal stenting was successful in 67 (percutaneous in 45/50; endoscopic in 22/23) of 73 patients (92%) attempted. Over a median follow-up period of 17 months (7, 26), 10 patients (15%) developed stent blockage or migration; all but two had their stent successfully replaced. Five patients (7%) developed mild, self-limited pancreatitis. Five (7%) patients underwent interval cholecystectomy at a median time of 7 months. CONCLUSION Transpapillary cholecystoduodenal stenting is a safe and promising definitive alternative to chronic PCT in high-risk patients with acute cholecystitis that eliminates the discomfort and complications of long-term external drainage. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic/Care Management; Level II.
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- Dias Argandykov
- From the Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, Surgical Critical Care (D.A., M.E.M., I.C.N., G.C.V., C.P.), Division of Interventional Radiology (S.P.K., S.I., S.S.-Z.), Massachusetts General Hospital; Division of Interventional Radiology (S.P.K., S.I., S.S.-Z.), Newton-Wellesley Hospital; and Division of Gastroenterology (K.K.), Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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Basiliya K, Pang P, Honing J, di Pietro M, Varghese S, Gbegli E, Corbett G, Carroll NR, Godfrey EM. What can the Interventional Endoscopist Offer in the Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Malignancies? Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2024; 36:464-472. [PMID: 37253647 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2023.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The therapeutic possibilities of endoscopy have rapidly increased in the last decades and now allow organ-sparing treatment of early upper gastrointestinal malignancy as well as an increasing number of options for symptom palliation. This review contains an overview of the interventional endoscopic procedures in upper gastrointestinal malignancies. It describes endoscopic treatment of early oesophageal and gastric cancers, and the palliative options in managing dysphagia and gastric outlet obstruction. It also provides an overview of the therapeutic possibilities of biliary endoscopy, such as retrograde stenting and radiofrequency biliary ablation. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided therapeutic options are discussed, including biliary drainage, gastrojejunostomy and coeliac axis block. To aid in clinical decision making, the procedures are described in the context of their indication, efficacy, risks and limitations.
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- K Basiliya
- Department of Gastroenterology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals, Cambridge, UK.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals, Cambridge, UK
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- Early Cancer Institute, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Early Cancer Institute, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals, Cambridge, UK
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Marwat MKUK, Laila L. Reducing Improper and Missed Peri-Procedure Antibiotics Prescriptions in a Regional Oncology Centre. Cureus 2024; 16:e59527. [PMID: 38827010 PMCID: PMC11144021 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024] Open
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Background In the realm of oncology care, patients undergoing invasive procedures are particularly vulnerable to infections due to their compromised immune systems. Antibiotics play a pivotal role in preventing such infections. However, inappropriate or missed administration of peri-procedure antibiotics poses a significant risk in the form of treatment complications, contributing to antibiotic resistance and increased healthcare costs. Methods The study was a two-cycle, closed-loop quality improvement project utilizing both retrospective and prospective data analysis of peri-procedure antibiotics prescription in a regional oncology centre. Two audit cycles were carried out in total; the first cycle was carried out in November 2023 where six-week data were collected retrospectively. As a result, formal and informal teaching sessions about the importance of correct peri-procedure antibiotics and the availability of complete institutional peri-procedure antibiotics guidelines in clinical areas were ensured. The second cycle was carried out prospectively for two weeks in January 2024. Patients were included if they underwent selected procedures performed by interventional radiology or gastroenterology while the patients operated on by the general surgeons and any day case procedures were excluded. Results We identified a total of 82 interventional procedures during the first cycle that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Six out of 82 patients (7.3%) did not receive the correct peri-procedural antibiotics as per hospital antibiotics guidelines. A prospective two-week data after implementing the change revealed that 25 patients had documented interventional procedures done during this period using electronic patient records. Out of 25 patients, only one patient (4%) did not receive the peri-procedural antibiotics as per guidelines. We were able to demonstrate increased adherence to the peri-procedural guidelines (from 93% to 96%) during the two cycles. However, this change was not statistically significant (p = 0.50). Conclusion By educating and engaging healthcare professionals in adhering to evidence-based guidelines and best practices, we have observed notable, although statistically significant improvement in peri-procedure antibiotics prescription practices. Continued educational efforts and reinforcement strategies will be vital in further improvements over time. By providing ongoing support and resources, healthcare providers can be empowered to consistently make informed decisions regarding peri-procedure antibiotic administration. This commitment to maintaining high standards of antibiotic prescribing practices is expected to result in improved patient outcomes, including reduced rates of surgical site infections and antibiotic resistance. It is imperative to recognize the critical role that accurate peri-procedure antibiotic prescriptions play in patient safety and overall healthcare quality. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to established guidelines, we can ensure that patients receive optimal care while minimizing the risks associated with antibiotic overuse or misuse.
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- Oncology, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Cottingham, GBR
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Deniz S, Öcal O, Wildgruber M, Ümütlü M, Puhr-Westerheide D, Fabritius M, Mansour N, Schulz C, Koliogiannis D, Guba M, Ricke J, Seidensticker M. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) in patients with biliary leakage: Technical and clinical outcomes. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35213. [PMID: 37713850 PMCID: PMC10508583 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the technical and clinical outcome of percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) in patients with biliary leakage. All patients who underwent ultrasound-assisted PTBD between January 2017 and December 2021 due to biliary leakage with nondilated biliary systems were retrospectively evaluated for periprocedural characteristics, medical indications, technical success (successful placement of drainage catheter), clinical success (resolved leak without additional procedures), fluoroscopy time, procedure duration, and clinical outcomes. 74 patients with a mean age of 64.1 ± 15.1 years were identified. Surgery was the most common etiology of biliary leak with 93.2% of the cases. PTBD had a 91.8% (68/74) technical success rate and an 80.8% clinical success rate. The mean procedure and fluoroscopy duration were 43.5 and 18.6 minutes. Age > 65 years (P = .027) and left-sided drainage (P = .034) were significant risk factors of clinical failure. Procedure-related major complications were 2 bleedings from the liver and 1 bleeding from an intercostal artery (major complication rate 4%). PTBD is a feasible, safe, and effective treatment option in patients with biliary leakage with low complication rates.
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- Sinan Deniz
- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Medical Department 2, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral, and Transplantation Surgery, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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Risk Factors Associated with Acute Pancreatitis after Percutaneous Biliary Intervention: We Do Not Know Nearly Enough. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2023; 2023:9563074. [PMID: 36644482 PMCID: PMC9839406 DOI: 10.1155/2023/9563074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiodrainage (PTCD) and percutaneous transhepatic biliary stenting (PTBS) may be used as a palliative treatment for inoperable patients with malignant biliary obstruction (MBO) to improve the prognosis and their quality of life. However, acute pancreatitis is a common and severe complication that cannot be ignored after PTCD and PTBS in patients with MBO. A few cases may develop severe pancreatitis with a higher mortality rate. In this study, we summarize the known risk factors for acute pancreatitis after percutaneous biliary interventional procedures and investigate possible risk factors to reduce its occurrence by early identifying high-risk patients and taking appropriate measures.
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Yamamura M, Ogura T, Ueno S, Okuda A, Nishioka N, Yamada M, Ueshima K, Matsuno J, Yamamoto Y, Higuchi K. Partially covered self-expandable metal stent with antimigratory single flange plays important role during EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy. Endosc Int Open 2022; 10:E209-E214. [PMID: 35178339 PMCID: PMC8847065 DOI: 10.1055/a-1729-0048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background and study aims Stent migration into the abdominal cavity, which can occur due to stent shortening or stomach mobility, is a critical adverse event (AE) in EUS-HGS. To prevent this AE due to stent shortening, a novel, partially covered self-expandable metal stent with an antimigratory single flange has recently become available in Japan. The present study evaluated the clinical feasibility and safety of EUS-HGS using this novel stent. Patients and methods We measured stent length in the abdominal cavity and the luminal portion after EUS-HGS using computed tomography (CT) performed 1 day after EUS-HGS (early phase). To evaluate stent shortening and the influence of stomach mobility, we also measured stent length at the same sites on CT performed at least 7 days after EUS-HGS (late phase). Results Thirty-one patients successfully underwent EUS-HGS using this stent. According to CT in the early phase, stent length in the abdominal cavity was 7.13 ± 2.11 mm and the length of the luminal portion was 53.3 ± 6.27 mm. Conversely, according to CT in the late phase, stent length in the abdominal cavity was 8.55 ± 2.36 mm and the length of the luminal portion was 50.0 ± 8.36 mm. Stent shortening in the luminal portion was significantly greater in the late phase than in the early phase ( P = 0.04). Conclusions CT showed that stent migration can occur even with successful stent deployment, due to various factors such as stent shortening. The antimigratory single flange may be helpful to prevent stent migration, but further prospective comparative studies are needed to confirm our results.
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- Masahiro Yamamura
- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography, Percutaneous Biliary Drainage and Metallic Endoprotesis Applications in Malign Biliary Obstructions. JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY MEDICINE 2020. [DOI: 10.16899/jcm.764141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Pedersoli F, Schröder A, Zimmermann M, Schulze-Hagen M, Keil S, Ulmer TF, Neumann UP, Kuhl CK, Bruners P, Isfort P. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) in patients with dilated vs. nondilated bile ducts: technical considerations and complications. Eur Radiol 2020; 31:3035-3041. [PMID: 33051733 PMCID: PMC8043937 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-020-07368-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Objectives The aim of this study was to compare success, technical complexity, and complication rates of percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) in patients with dilated vs. nondilated bile ducts. Methods In a retrospective analysis, we evaluated all consecutive PTBD performed in our department over a period of 5 years. Technical success, technical data (side, fluoroscopy time, radiation dose, amount of contrast media, use of disposable equipment), procedure-related complications and peri-interventional mortality were compared for patients with dilated vs. non-dilated bile ducts. Independent t test and χ2 test were used to evaluate the statistical significance. Results A total of 253 procedures were performed on 187 patients, of whom 101/253 had dilated bile ducts and 152/253 not. In total, 243/253 procedures were successful. PTBD was significantly more often successful in patients with dilated vs. nondilated bile ducts (150/153 vs. 93/101; p 0.02). Overall complication rate (13%) did not differ significantly between patients with dilated vs. nondilated bile ducts. Procedures in patients with normal, nondilated bile ducts were associated with a significantly higher rate of post-interventional bleeding (5/101 vs. 0/152). Mean fluoroscopy time (42:36 ± 35:39 h vs. 30:28 ± 25:10 h; p 0.002) and amount of contrast media (66 ± 40 ml vs. 52 ± 24 ml; p 0.07) or use of disposables were significantly higher in patients with nondilated ducts. A significantly lower fluoroscopy time and amount of contrast medium were used in left hepatic PTBD. Conclusion Despite the higher technical complexity, PTBD with nondilated bile ducts was associated with similar overall complication rates but higher bleeding complications compared with PTBD with dilated bile ducts. Key Points • PTBD was associated with similar overall complication rates in patients with dilated vs. nondilated bile ducts. • Although overall complication rates were low, PTBD in patients with nondilated bile ducts was associated with a higher incidence of post-interventional bleeding. • PTBD in patients with nondilated bile ducts is technically more complex.
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- Federico Pedersoli
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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Patanè D, Coniglio G, Bonomo S, Camerano F, Arcerito F, Calcara G, Bisceglie P, Malfa P. Gynecological Malignancies: Bail-Out Interventional Radiology Treatments. Semin Ultrasound CT MR 2020; 42:95-103. [PMID: 33541593 DOI: 10.1053/j.sult.2020.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Interventional radiology presents nowadays a relevant role in the management of gynecological malignancies, especially in advanced stages where conventional surgery may be contraindicated. Progression to multiorgan failure may be related to cancer disease extension or, more acutely, to concomitant infections, bleedings or thromboembolic complications. Infiltration of adjacent organs, as ureters and biliary ducts, ascites and pelvic collections often occur in advanced stages: considering the clinical fragility of these patients, percutaneous procedures are frequently applied. Regarding hemorrhagic complications, bleeding may occur into the tumor itself, due to cancer tissue erosion and vessels infiltration, or may be related to iatrogenic vascular lesions consequent to surgery, mini-invasive procedures and chemoradiotherapy; embolization represents a bail-out treatment in both acute and chronic scenarios. Aim of this paper is to review interventional radiology procedures in patients affected by gynecological malignancies in advanced stages not suitable for surgery.
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- Domenico Patanè
- Department of Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliera Cannizzaro, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliera Cannizzaro, Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliera Cannizzaro, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliera Cannizzaro, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliera Cannizzaro, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliera Cannizzaro, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliera Cannizzaro, Catania, Italy
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James TW, Baron TH. EUS-guided gallbladder drainage: A review of current practices and procedures. Endosc Ultrasound 2019; 8:S28-S34. [PMID: 31897376 PMCID: PMC6896434 DOI: 10.4103/eus.eus_41_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2019] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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EUS-guided gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) is utilized for the treatment of acute cholecystitis and symptomatic cholelithiasis in patients who are poor operative candidates. Over the last several years, improved techniques and accessories have facilitated GBD. Recent literature demonstrated effectiveness and safety of EUS-guided GBD. Available data suggest at least similar results when compared to percutaneous cholecystostomy. EUS-guided GBD can be performed as a primary intervention in patients with cholecystitis who are unfit for urgent surgical intervention and as a secondary intervention to internalize biliary drainage in patients with indwelling percutaneous cholecystostomy catheters. Various stents can be used for -EUS-guided GBD. The optimal device and technique have yet to be determined, although at the present time, the use of luminal apposing stents is preferred. The purpose of this review is to provide the highlights of the most recent literature on EUS-guided GBD.
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- Theodore W James
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Caillol F, Rouy M, Pesenti C, Ratone JP, Giovannini M. Drainage of the right liver using EUS guidance. Endosc Ultrasound 2019; 8:S50-S56. [PMID: 31897380 PMCID: PMC6896427 DOI: 10.4103/eus.eus_52_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2019] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Hepaticogastrostomy (HGS) has been reported for the management of palliative malignant hilar stricture and involves draining the left liver as rescue therapy. For the management of this complex stenosis, another new option for draining the right liver under EUS guidance was introduced. Ten publications involving 38 patients have been reported in the literature, in which the following two main techniques have been described: direct puncture of the right liver from the bulbus and the bridge technique allowing the drainage of the right liver across the left liver through HGS. In this review, we describe the techniques used and the potential advantages and complications of these procedures. Although this kind of drainage is demanding and probably limited to specific patients, EUS-biliary drainage of the right liver seems feasible with acceptable complications.
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- Fabrice Caillol
- Endoscopy Unit, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille, France
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- Surgery Unit, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille, France
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- Endoscopy Unit, Paoli Calmettes Institute, Marseille, France
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BACKGROUND Ascites is a relative contraindication to percutaneous biliary drainage (PBD), but patients with biliary obstruction presenting with ascites may still undergo PBD insertion. We hypothesized that ascites increases the major complication rate of PBD. MATERIALS PBDs placed between January 2005 and August 2016 were identified (n = 491). Etiology and location of obstruction, the presence, and distribution of ascites based on abdominal imaging within 2 weeks of PBD, INR, WBCE, and peri-procedural complications were reviewed in the EMR. RESULTS A total of 491 PBD were placed during the study period of which 26.2% had ascites (n = 129), and 73.7% did not have ascites (n = 362). Ascites was categorized as perihepatic in 41 patients (32%), diffuse in 82 patients (64%), and non-perihepatic in 6 patients (4%). Overall, a significantly higher rate of major complications occurred in patients with ascites (19%) compared to that in patients without ascites (7.7%, P = 0.0004). Diffuse ascites was associated with a significantly higher major complication rate (26%) when compared to perihepatic ascites (7.3%, P = 0.014). In ascites patients, no association between the etiology of biliary obstruction or laterality of the PBD and the rate of major complications was identified. CONCLUSIONS The major complication rate in patients with ascites not only exceeds SIR suggested threshold of 10% but is also significantly higher than that patients without ascites. The distribution of ascites had a significant effect on complication rate, with diffuse ascites being associated with increased major complication rates compared to those with perihepatic. These findings suggest careful consideration of patients for PBD with ascites, particularly diffuse ascites.
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James TW, Baron TH. Practical applications and learning curve for EUS-guided hepaticoenterostomy: results of a large single-center US retrospective analysis. Endosc Int Open 2019; 7:E600-E607. [PMID: 30993164 PMCID: PMC6461550 DOI: 10.1055/a-0867-9599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2018] [Accepted: 02/11/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background and study aims Endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticoenterostomy (EUS-HE) is an effective method of endoscopic biliary drainage in cases where endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography has failed or is deemed impossible. Indications for EUS-HE have expanded, resulting in increased interest by endoscopists to learn the procedure; however, few data exist on breadth of application or experience needed to develop proficiency. We describe utilization of EUS-HE for biliary decompression at a large tertiary referral center along with procedural learning curve. Patients and methods Retrospective evaluation of 60 consecutive patients who underwent attempted EUS-HE by one endoscopist from February 2016 through June 2018. Procedures were divided into chronological and summative experience quartiles. We compared procedural success rate, procedural utilization, and procedure duration over time. Results Sixty patients underwent attempted EUS-HE during the study period: 35 with surgically altered anatomy, 23 with malignant biliary obstruction, 35 outpatients, 35 females; median age, 66 years. The procedure was technically successful in 53 patients. Success rates by summative experience quartile were 80 %, 80 %, 93.3 % and 100 % respectively. Beginning at patient number 40, the remaining cases had a success rate of 100 %. Utilization increased from eight cases in the first chronological quartile to 28 in the fourth. There was no significant reduction in procedure duration over time. Conclusion For an experienced endoscopist, EUS-HE could be performed effectively and safely after the experience of 40 cases. Limitations of this study include a single endoscopist and heterogeneous patient population with variable anatomy that may affect procedural success. Future studies should include data from multiple centers and endoscopists.
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- Theodore W. James
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States,Corresponding author Todd Huntley Baron, MD 130 Mason Farm Road, CB 7080Chapel Hill, NC 27599+1-984-974-0744
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Ogura T, Takenaka M, Shiomi H, Goto D, Tamura T, Hisa T, Kato H, Nishioka N, Minaga K, Masuda A, Onoyama T, Kudo M, Higuchi K, Kitano M. Long-term outcomes of EUS-guided transluminal stent deployment for benign biliary disease: Multicenter clinical experience (with videos). Endosc Ultrasound 2019; 8:398-403. [PMID: 31552912 PMCID: PMC6927148 DOI: 10.4103/eus.eus_45_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: Biliary drainage (BD) under EUS guidance is usually indicated for malignant biliary obstruction. Recently, EUS-guided transluminal treatment has been applied to benign biliary disease (BBD). This multicenter retrospective study evaluated the clinical impact of EUS-guided transluminal stent deployment for BBD with long-term follow-up. Patients and Methods: This retrospective study investigated patients treated between September 2015 and October 2016 at participating hospitals in the therapeutic endoscopic group. The inclusion criteria comprised complications with BBD obstructive jaundice or cholangitis and failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography or inaccessible ampulla of Vater. Results: Twenty-six patients underwent EUS-guided transluminal stent deployment. Indications for EUS-guided transluminal stent deployment comprised anastomotic biliary stricture (n = 17), bile duct stones (n = 5), inflammatory biliary stricture (n = 3), and acute pancreatitis prevention (n = 1). Thirteen of these 26 patients underwent scheduled reintervention, with technical success achieved in all 13 patients. None of the deployed stents became dysfunctional. Among the 13 patients who underwent reintervention on demand, stents had become dysfunctional in six patients (stent patency: 48, 90, 172, 288, 289, and 608 days). Reintervention was successfully performed in all patients. During follow-up (median, 749 days), severe adverse events were not seen in any patients. Conclusion: We concluded that EUS-guided transluminal stent deployment for BBD is feasible and safe. Because metal stent dysfunction was more frequent when deployed on demand, such stents should be exchanged for plastic stents in a scheduled manner if a metal stent is used.
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- Takeshi Ogura
- Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound Group: TEUS; 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound Group: TEUS; Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound Group: TEUS; Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, Hyogo, Japan
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- Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound Group: TEUS; Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tottori Red Cross Hospital, Tottori, Japan
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- Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound Group: TEUS; Second Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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- Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound Group: TEUS; Department of Gastroenterology, Saku Central Hospital Advanced Care Center, Nagano, Japan
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- Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound Group: TEUS; Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama, Japan
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- Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound Group: TEUS; 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound Group: TEUS; Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound Group: TEUS; Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe University, Hyogo, Japan
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- Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound Group: TEUS; Department of Multidisciplinary Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Tottori, Japan
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- Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound Group: TEUS; Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kindai University Faculty of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound Group: TEUS; 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound Group: TEUS; Second Department of Internal Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan
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EUS-guided hepaticoenterostomy as a portal to allow definitive antegrade treatment of benign biliary diseases in patients with surgically altered anatomy. Gastrointest Endosc 2018; 88:547-554. [PMID: 29729226 PMCID: PMC6097896 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2018.04.2353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS EUS-guided hepaticoenterostomy (EUS-HE) usually is reserved for palliation of malignant biliary obstruction after failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) or inaccessible biliary tree in surgically altered anatomy (SAA). We describe the outcome of EUS-HE and antegrade therapy for benign biliary disease in patients with SAA. METHODS Retrospective review of 20 consecutive patients with surgically altered anatomy and benign biliary obstruction who underwent EUS-HE performed by 1 endoscopist at a tertiary-care center over a 3-year period. RESULTS During the study period, 37 patients underwent EUS-HE; 24 for benign disease. Of these, 20 patients had SAA and were analyzed (15 women, mean age, 62 years). SAA consisted of 9 Roux-en-Y gastric bypasses, 6 Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy, 2 Billroth II procedures, and 3 Whipple procedures. Indications for ERC were common bile duct stones (n = 8), benign postoperative strictures (n = 7), chronic pancreatitis (n = 3), inflammatory stricture (n = 1), and treatment of a bile leak (n = 1). Five patients had previously failed balloon enteroscopy-assisted ERCs. The approach was transgastric in 15 and transjejunal in 5. In all cases, a branch of the left hepatic duct with a mean diameter of 7.8 mm was accessed. Median stent length was 80 mm, with diameters of 8 or 10 mm. Antegrade, definitive endoscopic therapy via the HE was performed in 18 patients, with an average of 2.7 procedures performed for resolution of stones and/or downstream strictures. HE stents were removed in 17 patients after a mean of 91 days without adverse events. Three patients experienced mild adverse events (1 with postprocedural pancreatitis after placement of a 10F transpapillary stent, 1 with postprocedural abdominal pain, and 1 with postprocedural cholangitis) requiring hospitalization for fewer than 3 nights; no severe adverse events occurred. The average postprocedural hospital stay was 1.3 days. No deaths occurred during follow-up. CONCLUSIONS EUS-HE is safe and effective in the management of benign biliary obstruction in patients with surgically altered anatomy. It creates a portal to allow definitive, antegrade therapy and is a viable alternative to other endoscopic methods in this patient population.
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Madácsy L, Kaltsidis H. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided extraluminal drainage: Novel concepts, challenges and future directions. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL INTERVENTION 2017. [DOI: 10.18528/gii160020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- László Madácsy
- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Bács-Kiskun County Teaching Hospital, University of Szeged, Kecskemét, Hungary
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospitals of South Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Mohammed M, Kobayashi K, Jawed M. Biliary-Pleural Fistula following Portal Vein Embolization for Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma. Case Rep Gastroenterol 2017. [PMID: 28626373 PMCID: PMC5471797 DOI: 10.1159/000475754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Biliary-pleural fistula (BPF), an abnormal communication between the biliary tract and pleural space, is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication following percutaneous biliary intervention. We report a case of BPF following portal vein embolization (PVE) in a 79-year-old woman with obstructive jaundice secondary to perihilar cholangiocarcinoma. The patient successfully underwent right-sided PVE; however, the patient developed a symptomatic right-sided bilious pleural effusion the following day. Despite aggressive drainage of the pleural effusion with a large-bore chest tube and maximal medical management, the patient died from respiratory failure and pneumonia. Although rare, knowledge of this complication is important when performing PVE in patients with biliary obstruction because it can be life-threatening. Early recognition and management of this complication are crucial to avoid a poor outcome.
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- Mujtaba Mohammed
- Department of Radiology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, USA
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- Department of Radiology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, USA
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- Department of Radiology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, USA
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Lu L, Tang X, Jin H, Yang J, Zhang X. Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Biliary Drainage Using Self-Expandable Metal Stent for Malignant Biliary Obstruction. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2017; 2017:6284094. [PMID: 28473850 PMCID: PMC5394903 DOI: 10.1155/2017/6284094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2016] [Revised: 03/05/2017] [Accepted: 03/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Purpose. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) has been increasingly reported worldwide. However, studies concerning EUS-BD from Mainland China are sporadic. This study aims to investigate the feasibility, efficacy, and safety of EUS-BD using SEMS in a single center from Mainland China. Methods. Between November 2011 and August 2015, 24 patients underwent EUS-BD using a standardized algorithm. Results. Three patients underwent rendezvous technique (RV), 4 underwent hepaticogastrostomy (HGS), and 17 underwent choledochoduodenostomy (CDS). The technical and clinical success rates were 95.8% (23/24) and 100% (23/23), respectively. Mean procedure time for the CDS group (35.9 ± 5.0 min) or HGS group (39.3 ± 5.0 min) was significantly shorter than that for the RV group (64.7 ± 9.1 min) (P < 0.05). Complications (13%) included (1) cholangitis and (2) postprocedure hemorrhage. During the follow-up periods (mean 6.4 months), 22 (91.7%) patients died of tumor progression with mean stent patency of 5.8 ± 2.2 months. Stent occlusion occurred in 2 (8.7%) patients. Conclusion. EUS-BD using SEMS is a feasible, effective, and safe alternative for biliary decompression after failed ERCP. EUS-RV may not be the first-line choice for EUS-BD in a medium volume center. Further evaluation and experience of this method are needed.
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- Lei Lu
- Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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Ogura T, Onda S, Takagi W, Sano T, Okuda A, Masuda D, Yamamoto K, Miyano A, Kitano M, Takeuchi T, Fukunishi S, Higuchi K. Clinical utility of endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage as a rescue of re-intervention procedure for high-grade hilar stricture. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2017; 32:163-168. [PMID: 27161286 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.13437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Re-intervention after stent placement for malignant hepatic hilum obstruction (HBO) is challenging. endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) has been developed as an alternative method for failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). In this retrospective study, the clinical utility of EUS-BD as a rescue drainage technique for HBO patients who failed re-intervention under ERCP guidance was evaluated. METHODS Between April 2012 and August 2015, patients with HBO were enrolled. Patients' characteristics, kinds of metallic stents, configuration of stent placement, overall survival, stent patency, and results of re-intervention were reviewed, along with the re-intervention technical success rate. RESULTS The biliary stricture type was Bismuth type IV in 59% (23/39) and types IIIa and b in 20.5% (8/39) each. Biliary metallic stent placement was bilateral in 38.5% (15/39), and unilateral in 61.5% (24/39). Primary stent dysfunction was observed in 71.8% (28/39) of cases. Planned re-intervention under ERCP guidance was attempted in 26 patients. The technical success rate was 62% (16/26). For the 10 patients who failed re-intervention under ERCP guidance, EUS-BD was planned. The technical success rate was 100% (10/10). The procedure time was 25.8 min. Adverse events were not seen in any patients. Stent patency after re-intervention was not significantly different between ERCP (165 days) guidance and EUS-BD (152 days) guidance (P = 0.463) CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, EUS-BD as a re-intervention method for metallic stent obstruction was safe and feasible. If ERCP was failed, EUS-BD may be one of option as re-intervention method for high-grade hilar stricture.
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- Takeshi Ogura
- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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Asadi H, Hollingsworth R, Pennycooke K, Thanaratnam P, Given M, Keeling A, Lee M. A review of percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage at a tertiary referral centre. Clin Radiol 2016; 71:1312.e7-1312.e11. [DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2016.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2016] [Revised: 05/09/2016] [Accepted: 05/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The diagnosis of malignant biliary obstruction combines the use of clinical evaluation, diagnostic imaging, tissue sampling, and minimally invasive options with the initial goal of identifying candidates for curative resection. The most common causes of obstruction are pancreatic adenocarcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma, and most cases are too advanced for surgical options. Interventional radiologists and gastroenterologists offer palliative options for biliary drainage such as plastic stents and catheters, bare metal stents, and covered stents. This article provides an updated review of options and outcomes for the management of malignant biliary obstruction.
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Karstrup S, Mygind T, Hennild V. Percutaneous Transhepatic External Biliary Drainage Utilizing a Pig Tail Balloon Catheter. Acta Radiol 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/028418519403500523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A 2.3-mm soft pig tail balloon catheter was developed to be used for percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage. A small balloon (OD 10 mm) secures an optimal internal fixation and side holes behind the balloon secure drainage of the cannulated bile duct peripheral to the balloon. Successful transhepatic biliary drainage with the pig tail balloon catheter was achieved in 11 of 12 patients for a period of 3 to 67 days (median 6 days). In one patient the catheter clogged after 55 days of drainage. No case of catheter dislodgement or other complications related to the external drainage was seen.
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- S. Karstrup
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark
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Ogura T, Higuchi K. Technical tips for endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22:3945-3951. [PMID: 27099437 PMCID: PMC4823244 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i15.3945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2015] [Revised: 01/29/2016] [Accepted: 03/02/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Interventional procedures using endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) have recently been developed. For biliary drainage, EUS-guided trans-luminal drainage has been reported. In this procedure, the transduodenal approach for extrahepatic bile ducts is called EUS-guided choledochoduodenostomy, and the transgastric approach for intrahepatic bile ducts is called EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS). These procedures have several effects, such as internal drainage and avoiding post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis, and they are indicated for an inaccessible ampulla of Vater due to duodenal obstruction or surgical anatomy. EUS-HGS has particularly wide indications and clinical impact as an alternative biliary drainage method. In this procedure, it is necessary to dilate the fistula, and several devices and approaches have been reported. Stent selection is also important. In previous reports, the overall technical success rate was 82% (221/270), the clinical success rate was 97% (218/225), and the overall adverse event rate for EUS-HGS was 23% (62/270). Adverse events of EUS-biliary drainage are still high compared with ERCP or PTCD. EUS-HGS should continue to be performed by experienced endoscopists who can use various strategies when adverse events occur.
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Ogura T, Higuchi K. Does endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage really have clinical impact? World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21:1049-1052. [PMID: 25632176 PMCID: PMC4306147 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i4.1049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2014] [Revised: 11/29/2014] [Accepted: 12/22/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The well established, gold standard method for treatment of obstructive jaundice involves biliary drainage under endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) performed by pancreatobiliary endoscopists. Recently, interventions using endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) have been developed not only for obtaining cytological and histological diagnosis, but also for biliary drainage as alternative method. EUS-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) was first reported by Giovannini et al. EUS-BD broadly includes EUS-guided rendezvous technique, EUS-guided choledochoduodenostomy, and EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy. More recently, EUS-guided antegrade stenting and EUS-guided gallbladder drainage have also been reported. many case reports, series, and retrospective studies on EUS-BD have been reported. However, because prospective studies and comparisons between the different biliary drainage methods have not been reported, the technical success, functional success, adverse events, and stent patency with long-term follow up of EUS-BD are still unclear. Therefore, prospective, randomized controlled studies addressing these issues are needed. Despite this, EUS-BD undoubtedly is clinically useful as an alternative biliary drainage method. EUS-BD has the potential to be a first-line biliary drainage method instead of ERCP if results of clinical trials are favorable and the technique is simplified.
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Ogura T, Higuchi K. Technical tips of endoscopic ultrasound-guided choledochoduodenostomy. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21:820-828. [PMID: 25624715 PMCID: PMC4299334 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i3.820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2014] [Revised: 09/12/2014] [Accepted: 11/19/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is clinically useful not only as a diagnostic tool during EUS-guided fine needle aspiration, but also during interventional EUS. EUS-guided biliary drainage has been developed and performed by experienced endoscopists. EUS-guided choledocoduodenostomy (EUS-CDS) is relatively well established as an alternative biliary drainage method for biliary decompression in patients with biliary obstruction. The reported technical success rate of EUS-CDS ranges from 50% to 100%, and the clinical success rate ranges from 92% to 100%. Further, the over-all technical success rate was 93%, and clinical success rate was 98%. Based on the currently available literature, the overall adverse event rate for EUS-CDS is 16%. The data on the cumulative technical and clinical success rate for EUS-CDS is promising. However, EUS-CDS can still lead to several problems, so techniques or devices that are more feasible and safe need to be established. EUS-CDS has the potential to become a first-line biliary drainage procedure, although standardizing the technique in multicenter clinical trials and comparisons with endoscopic biliary drainage by randomized clinical trials are still needed.
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Ogura T, Kurisu Y, Masuda D, Imoto A, Hayashi M, Malak M, Umegaki E, Uchiyama K, Higuchi K. Novel method of endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy to prevent stent dysfunction. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2014; 29:1815-21. [PMID: 24720511 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.12598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/27/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIM The present study assesses the feasibility as well as the technical and functional success rates of a novel endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) technique called the locking stent method that uses end-bare covered metallic stents (EBCMS). METHODS Twenty consecutive patients who were histologically diagnosed with unresectable cancer complicated with obstructive jaundice underwent EUS-HGS due to failed endoscopic biliary drainage or inaccessible papilla. We retrospectively collected clinical data for these patients including technical and functional success rates and complications. RESULTS Seven were treated by EUS-HGS (EUS-HGS group), and 13 were treated using the locking stent EUS-HGS method (LS group). Technical and functional success rates were 100% in both groups. Procedural duration did not significantly differ between the EUS-HGS and LS groups (26.9 ± 9.0 versus 32.3 ± 11.1 min, P = 0.30). Two patients developed complications related to stent migration in the EUS-HGS group. In contrast, although mild post-procedural bile peritonitis required conservative treatment for a few days, none of the stents malfunctioned in the LS group. CONCLUSION Our method can safely and effectively prevent stent dysfunction, but validation in a prospective clinical trial is required.
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- Takeshi Ogura
- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Osaka, Japan
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Interventional oncology, a term commonly used to indicate the minimally invasive procedures performed by interventional radiologists to diagnose and manage cancer, encompasses a broad spectrum of techniques unique to interventional radiology that have been established as a vital part of the multidisciplinary oncologic cancer care team. This article provides an updated overview of the variety of applications of image-guided procedures to distinct clinical scenarios, such as the diagnosis, treatment, and management of complications of malignancies.
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- Bruno C Odisio
- Division of Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe, Unit 1471, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Division of Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe, Unit 1471, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Patients with pancreatic cancer have a dismal prognosis. This article reviews the role that interventional radiology can play in managing postoperative complications and in patient palliation, particularly with an obstructed biliary system. In addition, options for cytoreduction are discussed, including chemoembolization, radioembolization, and thermal ablation. The final option reviewed is irreversible electroporation, which is being explored as a technique to allow patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer to be converted to surgical candidates.
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Ray CE, Lorenz JM, Burke CT, Darcy MD, Fidelman N, Greene FL, Hohenwalter EJ, Kinney TB, Kolbeck KJ, Kostelic JK, Kouri BE, Nair AV, Owens CA, Rochon PJ, Rockey DC, Vatakencherry G. ACR Appropriateness Criteria radiologic management of benign and malignant biliary obstruction. J Am Coll Radiol 2013; 10:567-74. [PMID: 23763879 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2013.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2013] [Accepted: 03/25/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The optimal treatment for patients with biliary obstruction varies depending on the underlying cause of the obstruction, the clinical condition of the patient, and anticipated long-term effects of the procedure performed. Endoscopic and image-guided procedures are usually the initial procedures performed for biliary obstructions. Various options are available for both the radiologist and endoscopist, and each should be considered for any individual patient with biliary obstruction. This article provides an overview of the current status of radiologic procedures performed in the setting of biliary obstruction and describes multiple clinical scenarios that may be treated by radiologic or other methods. The ACR Appropriateness Criteria are evidence-based guidelines for specific clinical conditions that are reviewed every 2 years by a multidisciplinary expert panel. The guideline development and review include an extensive analysis of current medical literature from peer-reviewed journals and the application of a well-established consensus methodology (modified Delphi) to rate the appropriateness of imaging and treatment procedures by the panel. In those instances in which evidence is lacking or not definitive, expert opinion may be used to recommend imaging or treatment.
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- Charles E Ray
- University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
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Harnoss JM, Yung R, Brodsky RA, Hruban RH, Boitnott JK, Murphy DJ, Yang SC, Choti MA. Bronchobiliary fistula and lithoptysis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and liver biopsy in a patient with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2013; 187:451-4. [PMID: 23418333 DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm.187.4.451a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Interventional radiology and the care of the oncology patient. Radiol Res Pract 2011; 2011:160867. [PMID: 22091374 PMCID: PMC3196980 DOI: 10.1155/2011/160867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2010] [Accepted: 01/27/2011] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Interventional Radiology (IR) is occupying an increasingly prominent role in the care of patients with cancer, with involvement from initial diagnosis, right through to minimally invasive treatment of the malignancy and its complications. Adequate diagnostic samples can be obtained under image guidance by percutaneous biopsy and needle aspiration in an accurate and minimally invasive manner. IR techniques may be used to place central venous access devices with well-established safety and efficacy. Therapeutic applications of IR in the oncology patient include local tumour treatments such as transarterial chemo-embolisation and radiofrequency ablation, as well as management of complications of malignancy such as pain, organ obstruction, and venous thrombosis.
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Tapping CR, Byass OR, Cast JEI. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) with or without stenting-complications, re-stent rate and a new risk stratification score. Eur Radiol 2011; 21:1948-55. [PMID: 21533867 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-011-2121-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2010] [Revised: 01/12/2011] [Accepted: 02/21/2011] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To review the success rate and number of complications in patients with obstructive jaundice treated with percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD), and to stratify the procedural risk of both PTBD and biliary stenting. SUBJECTS AND METHODS 948 procedures performed in 704 consecutive patients with obstructive jaundice over a 7 year period were reviewed: 345 male; 359 females, mean age 70.1 years (range 48-96 years). Statistical analysis included X ( 2 ) test and multivariate logistic regression analysis. RESULTS The technical success rate was 99%. The mortality related to the procedure was 2% and the 30-day mortality 13%. 91 (13%) stents inserted occluded during the study period. Predictors for stent failure and re-stenting were a diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma, a lesion in the distal CBD, a high bilirubin, high urea and high white cell count and post procedure cholangitis. Factors significantly related to complications and 30-day mortality were retrospectively reviewed to devise a risk stratification score. CONCLUSIONS PTBD and stenting offer a safe and effective method in providing palliative treatment for patients with biliary obstruction. Patients likely to have high levels of morbidity and mortality can be predicted before PTBD, using a risk stratification score, highlighting the need for closer clinical observation and delayed stent placement.
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- C R Tapping
- Department of Radiology, Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2JZ, UK
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Mergener K. Complications of endoscopic and radiologic investigation of biliary tract disorders. Curr Gastroenterol Rep 2011; 13:173-181. [PMID: 21258972 DOI: 10.1007/s11894-011-0179-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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The investigation and treatment of disorders of the human biliary tree depend considerably on invasive endoscopic and radiologic procedures. These are associated with a significant risk of complications, some of which can be fatal. This review looks at these complications through the lens of 40 years of publications in the medical literature, and identifies the strengths and weaknesses of their current classification, diagnosis, and treatment.
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- Klaus Mergener
- GI Hospitalist Program, Digestive Health Specialists, 3209 South 23rd Street, Suite 340, Tacoma, WA 98405, USA.
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Gwon DI, Ko GY, Sung KB, Kim JH, Yoon HK. Percutaneous transhepatic treatment of postoperative bile leaks: prospective evaluation of retrievable covered stent. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2011; 22:75-83. [PMID: 21106391 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2010.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2010] [Revised: 10/04/2010] [Accepted: 10/09/2010] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the technical feasibility and clinical efficacy of a retrievable covered stent for treating postoperative bile leaks. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a prospective study conducted from August 2007 to July 2009. Eleven patients with postoperative bile leak involving bilioenteric anastomosis (n = 8), cystic duct stump (n = 2), and the right intrahepatic bile duct (n = 1) were treated using a percutaneous retrievable covered stent. In five patients (45.5%), there were anastomotic (n = 2) or nonanastomotic (n = 3) strictures in addition to bile leaks. All of the retrievable covered stents were removed percutaneously by retrieval hook wires. RESULTS Placement and removal of the retrievable covered stents were technically successful in all study patients. The stents were removed 14-64 days (mean, 31 days) after placement. Stent migration occurred in one (9.1%) of 11 patients. After stent removal, clinical success was achieved in all the study patients. Biliary drainage catheters were withdrawn at a mean of 41 days (range, 20-80 days) after percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage. During the mean follow-up period of 366 days (range, 215-730 days), recurrence was not noted in any patient. CONCLUSIONS Placement and removal of a retrievable covered stent is technically feasible and appears to be a clinically effective method for treating postoperative bile leak as well as combined stricture.
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- Dong Il Gwon
- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
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Ghazle H, Abu-Yousef M. Stent-Induced Cholangitis Mimicking Biliary Dilatation on Sonography. JOURNAL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY 2010. [DOI: 10.1177/8756479310370484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study describes the sonographic features of stent-induced cholangitis, which could be mistaken for biliary dilatation and obstruction. It involves six patients with a mean age of 71 years (range, 29—81 years) who underwent endoscopic biliary stenting because of biliary obstruction. Stenting duration varied from nine days to five months. All patients had prestenting and poststenting sonograms. The sonographic characteristics were analyzed in all of the patients, with the diagnosis being confirmed by retrograde cholangiopancreaticography. All patients showed biliary dilatation without ductal wall thickening on prestenting sonograms. Follow-up sonograms demonstrated diffuse hypoechoic ductal wall thickening in all patients. In four patients, the ductal lumen was obliterated by wall thickening, which initially led to a misdiagnosis of persistent biliary dilatation. The degree of ductal wall thickening did not correlate with stenting duration. Diagnosis of stent-induced cholangitis should be considered when hypoechoic and thickened bile duct walls are found on sonography. Careful scanning technique and meticulous assessment of the sonographic images helped to separate the echo-free ductal lumen from the hypoechoic edematous mucosal lining. When evaluating patients following stenting, sonographers may need to obtain fine detailed views of the common bile duct to be able to differentiate ductal wall edema from biliary dilatation.
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- Hamad Ghazle
- Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, USA,
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Is there a place for N.O.T.E.S. in the diagnosis and treatment of neoplastic lesions of the pancreas? Surg Oncol 2009; 18:139-46. [DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2008.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Weber A, Gaa J, Rosca B, Born P, Neu B, Schmid RM, Prinz C. Complications of percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage in patients with dilated and nondilated intrahepatic bile ducts. Eur J Radiol 2008; 72:412-7. [PMID: 18926655 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2008.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2008] [Revised: 08/06/2008] [Accepted: 08/11/2008] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) have been described as an effective technique to obtain biliary access. Between January 1996 and December 2006, a total of 419 consecutive patients with endoscopically inaccessible bile ducts underwent PTBD. The current retrospective study evaluated success and complication rates of this invasive technique. PTBD was successful in 410/419 patients (97%). The success rate was equal in patients with dilated and nondilated bile ducts (p=0.820). In 39/419 patients (9%) procedure related complications could be observed. Major complications occurred in 17/419 patients (4%). Patients with nondilated intrahepatic bile ducts had significantly higher complication rates compared to patients with dilated intrahepatic bile ducts (14.5% vs. 6.9%, respectively [p=0.022]). Procedure related deaths were observed in 3 patients (0.7%). In conclusion, percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage is an effective procedure in patients with dilated and nondilated intrahepatic bile ducts. However, patients with nondilated intrahepatic bile ducts showed a higher risk for procedure related complications.
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- Andreas Weber
- Department of Gastroenterology, Technical University of Munich, Germany
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Cholangiocarcinomas arise from the epithelial cells of the bile ducts and are associated with poor prognosis. Despite new diagnostic approaches, the definite diagnosis of this malignancy continues to be challenging. Cholangiocarcinomas often grow longitudinally along the bile duct rather than in a radial direction. Thus, large tumor masses are frequently absent and imaging techniques, including ultrasound, CT, and MRI have only limited sensitivity. Tissue collection during endoscopic (ERCP) and/or percutaneous transhepatic (PTC) procedures are usually used to confirm a definitive diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma. However, forceps biopsy and brush cytology provide positive results for malignancy in about only 50% of patients. Percutaneous and peroral cholangioscopy using fiber-optic techniques were therefore developed for direct visualization of the biliary tree, yielding additional information about endoscopic appearance and tumor extension, as well as a guided biopsy acquistion. Finally, endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) complements endoscopic and percutaneous approaches and may provide a tissue diagnosis of tumors in the biliary region through fine-needle aspiration. In the future, new techniques allowing for early detection, including molecular markers, should be developed to improve the diagnostic sensitivity in this increasing tumor entity.
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Bronchobiliary fistula in a cirrhotic patient: a case report and review of the literature. Am J Med Sci 2008; 335:315-9. [PMID: 18414073 DOI: 10.1097/maj.0b013e31812e9633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Bronchobiliary fistula is defined as the passage of bile in the bronchi. The presence of bronchobiliary fistula in patient with cirrhosis is extremely rare. Management of these fistulas is often very difficult and can be associated with high morbidity and mortality. We are presenting a patient with ethanol related cirrhosis and biliptysis in whom a diagnosis of bronchobiliary fistula was made. A review of the literature including diagnosis and management is performed.
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Carrafiello G, Laganà D, Dizonno M, Ianniello A, Cotta E, Dionigi G, Dionigi R, Fugazzola C. Emergency percutaneous treatment in surgical bile duct injury. Emerg Radiol 2008; 15:335-41. [DOI: 10.1007/s10140-008-0719-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2007] [Accepted: 03/11/2008] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Lynskey GE, Banovac F, Chang T. Vascular complications associated with percutaneous biliary drainage: a report of three cases. Semin Intervent Radiol 2007; 24:316-9. [PMID: 21326476 DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-985742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Percutaneous biliary drainage is a common interventional radiology procedure. It is usually performed in the setting of biliary obstruction, benign or malignant, after endoscopic approach failed or is technically not possible. Percutaneous biliary drainage has a relatively low complication rate, and most complications that occur are usually self-limited. Major complications, however, can occur. In this article, we report three major hemorrhagic complications and their management. They include hemorrhage secondary to fistula formation and pseudoaneurysm formation occurring several days to weeks subsequent to the initial drain placement.
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- George E Lynskey
- Department of Radiology, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia
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EUS-Guided Drainage of Obstructed Pancreatico-Biliary Ducts. TECHNIQUES IN GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tgie.2007.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Shami VM, Kahaleh M. Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)-guided access and therapy of pancreatico-biliary disorders: EUS-guided cholangio and pancreatic drainage. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2007; 17:581-93, vii-viii. [PMID: 17640584 DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2007.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)-guided cholangio pancreatic drainage (ECPD) has been reported as an alternative to surgery or percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography if endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is unsuccessful. With the development of EUS and the ability to direct a puncture within the field of vision, ECPD has been used increasingly in tertiary centers. Its concept includes EUS-guided access into a dilated biliary tree or main pancreatic duct, creation of a transenteric fistula deployment of a stent across the fistula or the ampulla after a rendezvous-type procedure. EUS-guided cholangio-drainage may be performed in a transhepatic or extrahepatic fashion, whereas EUS-guided pancreatic drainage can be antegrade or retrograde. Their respective efficacy can be measured by resolution of biliary obstruction or pain improvement in case of pancreatic drainage. The current literature, including our own data, shows that ECPD has an acceptable success and complication rate and might be considered as first-line therapy in centers offering expertise in EUS and ERCP. The techniques, efficacy, and complication of ECPD are discussed.
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- Vanessa M Shami
- University of Virginia Health System, Digestive Health Center of Excellence, Box 800708, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0708, USA
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Most pleural effusions are caused by hydrostatic and oncotic pressure imbalance, inflammation or infection, or abnormalities in lymphatic drainage. A select number of effusions are caused by fluid of extravascular origin. Some of these effusions result from complications of treatment, whereas others are a ramification of the underlying disease. The incidence, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, chest radiographic manifestations, pleural fluid analysis, diagnosis, and management are discussed.
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- Steven A Sahn
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, 96 Jonathan Lucas Street, Suite 812-CSB, PO Box 250630, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
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Mansfield SD, Sen G, Oppong K, Jacques BC, O'Suilleabhain CB, Manas DM, Charnley RM. Increase in serum bilirubin levels in obstructive jaundice secondary to pancreatic and periampullary malignancy--implications for timing of resectional surgery and use of biliary drainage. HPB (Oxford) 2006; 8:442-5. [PMID: 18333099 PMCID: PMC2020762 DOI: 10.1080/13651820600919860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Routine preoperative biliary drainage in cases of jaundice secondary to pancreatobiliary malignancy is associated with a significant risk of complications, failure and stent occlusion. It may be possible to avoid biliary drainage in those patients who are not deeply jaundiced. AIMS To measure presenting serum bilirubin and its rate of increase in patients with malignant obstructive jaundice. To predict the urgency with which surgery should be performed to avoid preoperative biliary drainage. PATIENTS AND METHODS Prospective data collection for all pancreatic and periampullary malignancies over a period of 18 months was carried out. Serum bilirubin levels before successful drainage were recorded. Rates of increase in bilirubin and the number of days for bilirubin to reach different thresholds were calculated. RESULTS Of 111 patients, 66 (59%) had resectable disease on imaging investigations. Median serum bilirubin on presentation was 160 micromol/l. Median increase was 13.1 micromol/l/day or approximately 100 micromol/l/week. The predicted number of days for bilirubin levels to reach a variety of thresholds varied significantly. For a patient presenting with a serum bilirubin of 160 micromol/l, the mean number of days for it to rise to 200 micromol/l, 300 micromol/l, 400 micromol/l and 500 micromol/l was 3, 13, 22 and 31 days, respectively. CONCLUSIONS There is a variable window of opportunity in jaundiced patients with pancreatic and periampullary malignancy during which surgery may be performed to avoid biliary drainage procedures, depending on the threshold for operating on the jaundiced patient.
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- S. D. Mansfield
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, Freeman HospitalNewcastle-upon-TyneUK
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, Freeman HospitalNewcastle-upon-TyneUK
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, Freeman HospitalNewcastle-upon-TyneUK
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, Freeman HospitalNewcastle-upon-TyneUK
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, Freeman HospitalNewcastle-upon-TyneUK
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, Freeman HospitalNewcastle-upon-TyneUK
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Interventional radiologists often treat patients who are at risk of becoming acutely septic while in the radiology department. Identifying those most at risk and initiating treatment plans before the acute situation are fundamental to this difficult group of patients. Treatment plans for life-threatening infection are based on controlling the source of infection and administering appropriate systemic antimicrobial therapy as well as volume and cardiopulmonary support. The purpose of this review is to provide a framework for the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis in the interventional radiology patient.
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- Tony P Smith
- Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA.
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Hodul P, Creech S, Pickleman J, Aranha GV. The effect of preoperative biliary stenting on postoperative complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Am J Surg 2003; 186:420-5. [PMID: 14599600 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2003.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Preoperative biliary drainage (PBD) in jaundiced patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy remains controversial. METHODS Patients presenting with obstructive jaundice who subsequently underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy from January 1996 to June 2002 were included in the study (n = 212). Patients with preoperative biliary stents (n = 154) were compared with patients without preoperative drainage (n = 58). RESULTS Patients in the stented group required a longer operative time (mean 6.8 hours versus 6.5 hours) and had greater intraoperative blood loss (mean 1207 mL versus 1122 mL) compared with the unstented group, (P = 0.046 and 0.018). No differences were found with respect to operative mortality (2%), incidence of pancreatic fistula (10% versus 14%), or intraabdominal abscess (7% versus 5%). Wound infection occurred more often in the stented group (8% versus 0%, P = 0.039). CONCLUSIONS PBD was associated with increased operative time, intraoperative blood loss, and incidence of wound infection. Although PBD did not increase major postoperative morbidity and mortality, it should be used selectively in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy.
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- Pamela Hodul
- Divisions of Surgical Oncology, Surgical Service Hines VA Hospital, Hines, IL, USA
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Rösch T, Triptrap A, Born P, Ott R, Weigert N, Frimberger E, Allescher HD, Classen M, Kamereck K. Bacteriobilia in percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage: occurrence over time and clinical sequelae. A prospective observational study. Scand J Gastroenterol 2003; 38:1162-8. [PMID: 14686720 DOI: 10.1080/00365520310003549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND In the diagnosis and treatment of biliary disorders, establishing percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) is an invasive procedure that can potentially lead to infectious complications in both the short and long-term. We therefore prospectively analysed the time course and spectrum of biliary bacteria in patients undergoing PTBD. METHODS Forty-nine patients (19 F, 30 M; mean age 64 years) with malignant (65%) or benign (35%) biliary disorders were included, 20 of whom had a newly established PTBD (group A), while the remaining 29 had already had their PTBD in situ (group B) for a mean of 8 months. Bacteriological analyses of bile and blood were carried out, and clinical symptoms and laboratory values were obtained. RESULTS Biliary bacteria were found in 60% of cases during the initial PTBD placement, and 24 h later this rate had already increased to 85%; two or more microorganisms were found in 40% initially and in 70% after a few days. At later PTBD exchanges, bacteriobilia was found in 100%, with all patients harbouring multiple organisms. Whereas the initial spectrum was mixed, Escherichia coli and enterococci (97% each), Klebsiella (73%) and Bacteroides species (37%) later predominated; Candida increased initially from 15% to 80%, but later decreased to 30%. Clinical signs of cholangitis were observed in 30% initially (no sepsis), but decreased to 6% at later exchanges. CONCLUSIONS Bacteriobilia is initially a frequent, and later a regular, event in PTBD; however, clinically significant complications are rare during the long-term course and limited to the initial, more invasive, phase of PTBD. A knowledge of the bacterial spectrum is important for selecting appropriate antibiotic coverage if complications arise and/or major interventions such as surgery are planned.
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- T Rösch
- Dept. of Internal Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Germany.
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Kodama Y, Shimizu T, Endo H, Miyamoto N, Miyasaka K. Complications of percutaneous transhepatic portal vein embolization. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2002; 13:1233-7. [PMID: 12471187 DOI: 10.1016/s1051-0443(07)61970-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Percutaneous transhepatic portal vein (PV) embolization (PTPE) is a useful preoperative procedure for extended liver resection. The purpose of the present study was to assess the frequency of technical complications of PTPE and to discuss the risks of this procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS PTPE was performed in 46 patients. Forty-seven procedures were performed because an initial puncture failure required that the procedure be performed twice in one patient. The technical success rate and technical complications were assessed. Complications were analyzed with regard to approach methods and puncture sites. Approach methods were categorized as contralateral or ipsilateral. Puncture sites were categorized into anterior, posterior, and lateral segments. The results were compared statistically with use of the Fisher exact test. RESULTS Technical success was achieved in 45 of 47 procedures (95.7%). Complications occurred in seven of 47 procedures (14.9%), including pneumothorax in two, subcapsular hematoma in two, arterial puncture in one, pseudoaneurysm in one, hemobilia in one, and PV thrombosis in one. Subcapsular hematoma and pseudoaneurysm occurred in the same procedure. No patient died as a result of complications. There was no significant difference between the contralateral and ipsilateral approaches. The incidence of complications was significantly higher in procedures involving puncture of the posterior segment than in those involving puncture of the anterior segment (P =.0374). CONCLUSION In cases in which the anterior segment cannot be visualized for puncture, PTPE via the lateral segment or transileocolic portal embolization should be considered rather than PTPE via the posterior segment.
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- Yoshihisa Kodama
- Department of Radiology, Hokkaido University School of Medicine, N15, W7, Kitaku, Sapporo, 060-8638, Japan.
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Harewood GC, Baron TH, LeRoy AJ, Petersen BT. Cost-effectiveness analysis of alternative strategies for palliation of distal biliary obstruction after a failed cannulation attempt. Am J Gastroenterol 2002; 97:1701-7. [PMID: 12135021 DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2002.05828.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Occasionally alternative techniques such as precut sphincterotomy or percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) are required to achieve access to the common bile duct. Tradeoffs exist, however, with respect to their complications and costs. Some experts believe that precut sphincterotomy should not be performed at all. We aimed to compare the cost-effectivenesses of metallic biliary stent placement after an initial failed cannulation attempt at ERCP utilizing precut sphincterotomy and placement utilizing PTC for palliation of jaundice. A cost-effectiveness analysis was performed, as viewed from the societal perspective. METHODS A decision analysis model was designed comparing precut sphincterotomy and PTC approaches for placement of a metallic biliary stent for palliation of jaundice in a patient with inoperable malignant distal biliary obstruction in whom an initial attempt at ERCP cannulation had failed. Baseline probabilities, obtained from the published literature, were varied through plausible ranges using sensitivity analysis. Charges were based on Medicare professional plus facility fees or diagnosis-related group rates for out- and inpatients, respectively. The outcome measured was cost per year of life. RESULTS Sensitivity analysis showed that precut sphincterotomy with subsequent PTC, if necessary, was the most cost-effective strategy provided the precut complication rate was <51% ($9,033/yr), versus $14,741/yr for PTC. CONCLUSIONS Precut sphincterotomy followed by PTC (if necessary) is the most cost-effective strategy for palliative biliary stenting in the setting of malignant distal biliary obstruction after a failed ERCP attempt. The endoscopic approach is best practiced by experienced endoscopists who minimize precut complication rates.
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- G C Harewood
- Division of Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
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